Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 May 1898 — Heavy Loss by Fire. [ARTICLE]

Heavy Loss by Fire.

Andover, Mass., May 12.—A large three-story stone building at Ballardvale used as a woolhouse by Jannison Lovejoy, of Boston, was burned shortly after noon Wedneesday together with a number of connecting buildings. The buildings contained wool valued at between $250,000 and $300,000. Most of the stock was destroyed or badly damaged and it is thought the total loss will be nearly $300,000.