Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 January 1903 — WRECKS JOLIET BARBER SHOP [ARTICLE]

WRECKS JOLIET BARBER SHOP

Gas Explosion Injures Two of the Tonsorial Artists. Joliet, 111., special: An explosion ol gas in Joliet’s business center caused much excitement. A leak in the mains was under investigation when the explosion occurred, wrecking Zeigert’s barber shop and injuring two barbers. Scores of people had narrow escapes. A three-story business block at tae corner of Jefferson and Ottawa streets Is in a partial state of collapse.