Fire destroys cradle factory and stock at Horicon
A blaze Monday night consumed the Cradle Factory of S. W. Wheeler in Horicon, destroying building, stock and machinery. Insurance on the structure was $500. About 20 workers lost jobs, but Wheeler plans to rebuild with new machinery. He is famed for making the best cradles. The fire caused heavy local economic impact and prompted sympathy from residents.
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