Ascension County Louisiana Archives News.....Cox, Thos. D. - Barn on St. Philomene Plantation Burns - November 17, 1917
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Source: The Donaldsonville Chief. (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current,
November 17, 1917, Page 3


Burning of Barn Causes $4000 Loss. - A barn on Thos. D. Cox's St. Philomene 
plantation on the west bank of Bayou Lafourche, about four miles below 
Donaldsonville, was totally destroyed by fire last Saturday evening, together 
with 3000 barrels of corn and about $300 worth of hay. The fire started at 5:45 
p.m., shortly after the mules stabled in the building had been fed, and had 
gained such headway before being discovered that it proved impossible to save 
the structure. The mules were rescued, however. Mr. Cox estimates his loss at 
approximately $4000, with no insurance. He is unable to account for the origin 
of the blaze. The motor truck of Vigilant Hose Company of Donaldsonville was 
rushed to the scene, but arrived too late to render assistance.


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