Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-22

Marshtield, Wis, Sept. 15.-Yester-
day and last night viii long be remem-
bered by the people of this section of
the country, more especially the scenes
of last night. Driven by terrific
wind of two great forest fires, one on
side of the city, threatened destruction
and swept everything before them.
Reports of terrible fires at Spencer
and Colby were received tonight.
At ore time the fire got within the
city limits but was met by an army of
citizens who formed a bucket brigade
and succeeded in preventing a repeti-
ton of the disaster six years ago. The
smoke was binding. Reports of great
loss of property come in hourly.
Powers Station, two miles north of
here, was entirely wiped out. A dozen
families lived there and barely escap-
ed with their lives.
The loss of life as far as can be
learned at this writing, is only the two
children OF Frank Kodil, who, it is re
ported, were SuffOcated. Mcmillan.
five miles east of here, is surrounded
by fire. but with increased help from
Stevens Point and this place it is be
lieved the town can be saved. Many
settlers families are in the city who
have lost everything
Co. D patroled the city all night
and no one slept. The danger line is
believed to be passed as far as this
city is concerned, as most Of the sur
rounding country has been burned
over. A special over the Lake Shore
and teams from this city moved most
Of the families from Mcmillan last
night The loss to standing pine will
be immense.
Partiets returning from the burned
district report that all along the road
the carcaSSeS of horses, cows, oxen and
pigs can be seen. A bulletin signed by
Maj. w. III. Upham is posted in this
place, calling for aid for the sufferers.
The wind of yesterday, which abated
during tht night, is again raising and
A message at noon from Mcmillan
brought another call for aid and every
available man is being sent them. The
smoke is so thick and excitement so
great that an accurate account of the
situation is hard to get. MarShfield is
out of danger, despite the fact that
many have packed their household
goods and some families moved away.
Maj. Upham arrived here from Mil
waukee this morning and has been
busy since organizing Il more thorough
fire protection system. So far as heard
from between forty and fifty families
are homeless in this vicinity, but the
list will be swelled by another sun,
unless something transpires to stay
the flames
PeShtigo, Wis, Sept. 15.-There has
been no rain in this section for weeks.
Not day passes but numerous forest
fires are reported. Day after day this
village has been filled with smoke and
it reminds the people of that great
fire which killed many people in 1871.
Merrill, Wis, Sept. ia high wind
has famed the smouldering forest fires
into flames, and but for the fact that
the wind is from the northwest the
city would be in great danger. Terri
BILE destruction to farms and property
has been done. Several farmers have
lost their all. No lives have been lost
as far as known
Marinette, Wis, Sept. 15.-Forest
fires are raging to such an extent in
Marinette county that considerable ap-
prehenSion is felt for the safety of
the several smaller towns which are
situated in the midst of the forest.
Large clouds of smoke have relied
over Marinette, totally obscuring the
sun and rendering it impossible to dis
tnguiSh objects at distance Of a
hundred yards.
West Superior, Wis, Sept. 15.-Heavy
rains have fallen today which have
helped those fighting the forest fires to
get them under control, and no further
danger is feared. The Wisconsin Cen
trail train is. however, four hours late
owing to the fires along the track.
Thorp. Wis, Sept 15.-ForeSt fires
are still raging hereabouts with NOM
inal damages so far. No rain has fall
len here for six weeks. Wires are
down east of Withee.
Grand Rapids, Wis, Sept 15.-Ter-
rible fires are approaching Centralia
from the southwest under heavy wind.
The air is full of smoke and cinders
and the city is in danger.
Green Bay. Wis. Sept. 15.-Prairie
fires set McDonald's lumber mill in
Fort Howard afire and the lumber
yards and mill were destroyed. Loss
over $4,000.