Genoa Schoolhouse Burns Down in 1918

From the August 22, 2018, MidWeek (DeKalb County, Illinois)  "Looking Back."

1918, 100 Years Ago.

"Yesterday afternoon about three o'clock fire was discovered at the Genoa schoolhouse and before the fire department could get to work the flames were beyond control and the building was totally destroyed.

"The origin of the fire is unknown.  Reports say that it might have been started from spontaneous combustion, while others think it might have started from sparks from rubbish which the janitor was burning alongside the building."

I'm Sure the Children Were Extremely Upset.  --Cooter