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North Manchester, IN Fire, Oct 1885

Posted May 21st, 2009 by Linda Horton

A Town Ablaze.

CHICAGO, Oct. 12.--A special from Wabash, Ind., received early this morning says a large fire is in progress at North Manchester, twelve miles north of there. Five blocks of buildings are burning and the flames are spreading rapidly. The loss cannot be less than $50,000. The fire department of this city has gone to the assistance of the town.

Lake Superior Review and Weekly Tribune, 13 Oct 1885

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WABASH, Ind., Oct. 12.--A fire at North Manchester, Ind., destroyed five blocks, including the opera house. Loss estimated at $75,000. No further particulars.

The Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI 12 Oct 1885
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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