Dallas Morning News
May 11, 1904
Special to The News.


Benton McMillian Elevator at Whitewright Burned.

Whitewright, Tex., May 10 - The Benton McMillan elevator burned here tonight, the fire being discovered about 6 o'clock. The elevator was full of corn and oats, none of which was saved.

The building and machinery were valued at $6,000 and were insured for $3,200. The contents were insured for $5,000.  No estimate on the value of the contents could be secured except that the insurance would not cover the loss.