Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1898 — Fire at Waterford, Wis. [ARTICLE]

Fire at Waterford, Wis.

Milwaukee, Wis., July 2.—A special to the Sentinel from Waterford, Wls., says: The business part of this city was almost wiped out by fire Friday night. The blase started in Noll’s general store, in the heart of the city, some oil becoming ignited. The Hurlingt ou fire depart ment sent assistance, and at midnight the flames were under control. The loss will reach about $70,000, less than half insured. The opera house and Noll’s big general store were among the buildings destroyed. No one was injured.