W. H. Torry-1872

TORRY

Posted By: CHERYL MOONEN (email)
Date: 7/29/2018 at 21:52:00

Dubuque Daily Times, Sunday, Mar 10, 1872, Dubuque, IA, Page: 1

FROM WEBSTER CITY

WEBSTER CITY, March 9
Special Dispatch from the Dubuque Times

The livery establishment of W. H. Torry, on Des Moines Street, was entirely destroyed by a fire at about half past 8 o’clock this evening, consisting of a large stock of buggies and sleighs and twelve valuable horses. Total loss about $-,000. No insurance. By a great effort of the citizens the western portion of the city was saved from flames. Cause of the fire not known.

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