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Lyle, MN Fire, May 1891

Posted December 8th, 2007 by Linda Horton

WIPE OUT BY FIRE.

MASON CITY, Iowa, May 2.---Lyle, Minn., was wiped out by fire to-day. The flames first broke out in a vacated hotel. Two depots, two hotels, two elevators, Lund & Lund's store, John M. Iber's store, three saloons. Kundson's hardware store, and several meat markets and barber's shops were burned. Only three business buildings are left. The loss will reach $15,000.

The New York Times, New York, NY 3 May 1891
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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