July
9, 1912 – Lightning struck the Cloquet Lumber Company’s drying
shed around 2 o’clock this morning at Cloquet, Minn., setting fire to it and
destroying everything. The estimated loss is about $40,000. The shed was used
for storing the better grades of dry lumber.
The Minneapolis Morning Tribune; “$40,000 Fire at Cloquet, Minn.”; July 10, 1912; p. 1.
The Minneapolis Morning Tribune; “$40,000 Fire at Cloquet, Minn.”; July 10, 1912; p. 1.
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If you are interested in finding out more about your family history in Minnesota, I specialize in researching genealogical and historical records in Minn. and western Wis., including: census records, birth records, death certificates, obits, grave site photos, ship passenger lists, marriage records and declarations of intent/naturalization records. I will visit locations to research local history and county records, as well as take photos. Quick turnaround on MNHS records. Both short searches and family history reports.
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