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Medford WI Fire May 1885

Posted December 8th, 2007 by Tammie Miller

A TOWN ON FIRE.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., May 28.---Indefinite particulars are received here of a disastrous fire at Medford, Wis. It is believed that the business portion of the place, together with a large quantity of lumber, has been destroyed. Among the buildings burned was the telegraph office, so that details are not to be had. No figures are given as as[sic] to the probable loss or insurance.
The New York Times, New York, NY 29 May 1885

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