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Guilford, ME Fire, Dec 1902

Posted October 22nd, 2007 by Linda Horton

GUILFORD MEETS MISFORTUNE.

The Principal Block Of The Town Destroyed By Fire.

Guilford, Me., Dec. 7.--Fire early today destroyed Guilford's principal business block, caused a financial loss fo fully $22,000 and left five secret societies without a meeting place in this town.

The building was owned by Henry Douglas and Good Cheer lodge of Odd Fellows. A defective chimney is believed to have been the cause of the fire.

Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth, NH 8 Dec 1902
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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