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Perry, OK Wildfires Throughout Area, Nov 1898

Posted June 13th, 2008 by Stu Beitler

DISASTROUS PRAIRIE FIRES.

Perry, O. T., Nov. 28. -- Prairie fires have played havoc in Oklahoma and Indian territory for the last few days.
One farmer lost 1,000 acres of fine hay in the field, several hundred bales of cotton and 500 head of cattle and hogs. He estimates his loss at $20,000.
Millions of tons of hay in bale and bulk have been burned in other sections, and no less than 100 residences have been destroyed. Several lives have been lost in these prairie fires.

Daily Gazette Janesville Wisconsin 1898-11-28
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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