News: Spencer, Wis. (7 July 1886)

Bio: VanHousen, William

Contact: Stan
Email: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

----Source: Winona Daily Republican, Wednesday, July 07, 1886, Page: 2 

Disastrous Fire

AN ENTIRE WISCONSIN HAMLET REDUCED TO ASHES.

Spencer, Wis., July 7.--The entire hamlet of Romeo was burned at 1 o'clock this afternoon, including a saw mill, planing mill, five million feet of lumber, a store, boarding house, and the dwelling houses of Wm. Van Housen. Loss, $150,000; insurance, $50,000. The woods are on fire, and further particulars cannot be obtained.

 

 


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