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Fire Destroys Barn and Stock on Linnan Farm
Mire origin fire last Thursday afternoon destroyed a large barn on the John Linnan turn west of town south of the home place, burning four horses, calves, cats, hay, and a horse of L. J. Fitzpatrick. The barn valued at $1,000 with $600 insurance, all losses adjusted by German Farmers Mutual. Maurice fire department fought the blaze but could not save the barn. hog house nearby was saved. A large crowd attended local events and various community notices follow in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Linnan
Peter Maasdam
L. J. Fitzpatrick
German Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Maurice Fire Department
M. van Pearsem
Paul Sharar
Nes) Brink
First Reformed Church
Harry de Groot
Rock Rapids
A. de Groot
John Boornink
Straks
Mondday
Pella
Mildred
Eunice
Boone
Sheldon
John
Ben Boone
Henry de Jong
Henry van Pearsem
Abs. Bouyink
Sioux Center
Ladies Aid
American Reformed Church
Ella Mensink
Wm. de Jager
E Langeruak
Elinora
M. J. Duven
Westfield
N. Dak
Helma
Dee College
Aida
Baby
Elmer Rank
Grange City
B. Roos
Dick Schuller
Sehusley
New Kirk
Ale Jawer
Sam Jager
John Roghair
le Mars
Peter van der Wel