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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
BEEN sMouLDER1NG LONG
But No One Thought Of Danger The,
n Big Wind Came I'm.

But No One Thought Of Danger Then
Big Wind Came Up.
1t is in this district that 1000 or
more of tie small fires have been
smouldering for weeks Nothing was
thought of these fires because tley
were not dangerous. but it only needed
wind to fan them into mighty sheet
of flame. This wind came on Friday
afternoon. Toward noon the wind be-
gan TO blow from the west at the rate
Of thirty miles an hour. BY 9 y. IN. the
velocity was forty miles, and by 4 ID.
m. the small fires seemed to have unit
ed into one large one that extended
over a fifty-mile stretch and swept
along with n fury that 10 human hand
could stay.
Throughout the territory hundreds
of woodsmen were put to work to stay
the fire. but 1t could not he fought II
marched Oh and 1t was only by divert
ing its paths that some of the towns
were saved. First to be driven ont
were the woodsmen in camp and tbe
hOmesteaders. Hundreds of small md
prosperous farms were In the territory,
and the occupants of these hurried to
the nearest town, for shelter. Cattle
and stock and houses and barns and
their contents were left for the flames.
Wagons were hurriedly loaded with
personal effects, and the race against
the flames began.
In some instances whole families
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
EARLvILLE.

Rev. Keller attended the State
Association of Congregational
churches in Dubuque last week.
Quite number from here attend
ed the County Sunday School Con-
vention at Hopkinton last week.
Mrs. Anna Leekly of Dubuque is
visiting at the home Of her aunt,
Mrs. Zeitler.
August Philip and wife Of Man
chester spent Sunday with Mr..
Philips mother
Chas. Cent? and wife of Coles
burg spent Sunday at the home of
Mrs. Volt.
Miss Sarah Clough. and Miss
Hattie Beal Of Delhi were shopping
in town Saturday.
The Missionary Tea at Mrs. G..
B. Rogers was well attended last
Friday.
VIM. McFadden is suffering from
injuries received while painting at
Henry Hunts last week.
Died, at her home in this city, on
Monday morning, Mrs. Henry
Armitage. Funeral will be held
on Wednesday afternoon. A COM
plete obituary will follow next
week.
Mrs. Fred Arnold and children
left for Washington state Tuesday
afternoon after a weeks visit with
HI. Arnold and wife.
DIR. S. S. Douglas returned Sun
day from a week visit in Chicago.
While there he attended the Alumni
meeting Of the Medical College
from which he graduated.
Decoration Day will be observed
in the usual manner this year. The
following committees were appoint
ed at meeting held last Friday
evening.
Arrangements -E. Turner, A
Rippon, j. S. Reeder.
Programs. w Klaus, j.
Werkmeister. ii. j. VanFleet.
Decoration-Mrs. j. S. Reeder,
Mrs. %. Turner, and Miss Maud
Murley.
Finance. L. Rundoll, VIM.
Fultz, I'll. Wesche.
Rev. Young will give the adj
dress.
Rev. Mall preached his farewell
sermon at the Lutheran church
Sunday. He left for his new home
in Garnavillo Monday. The best
wishes Of many friends made dur.
ing his ten years pastoratc here,
follow him and his family to their
new home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
THORPE.

Mr.. Harvey Jeffries and wife were
Manchester callers last Saturday.
Geo. Lee delivered cattle at Dun
dee last Sunday.
Mrs. S. Billhorn who has been
visiting relatives here since last t |
returned to her home in Illinois last
Saturday.
Frank White and sister, Ella,
were in Manchester last Saturday.
Mr.. r. H. Bowers and wife visit
ed friends in Strawberry Point last
Sunday.
Mr.. A. Clark and wife visited at
John Croyle's last Sunday afternoon.
Foster Clark built fence on the
George Thorpe farm last week.
Ed Matheson of Dubuque was
calling on his Thorpe friends last
Sunday.
Mrs. John White departed last
Saturday for Mendoza, Illinois,
where she will m ike short visit
with relatives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
BAILEY,s FORD.

Mr.. Chas. Haight and wife and
family spent Sunday Of last week at
the home of Frank Kertain.
Mr.. Chas. Grapes and wife visited
at the home OF Tillman Grapes Sun
day of last week.
Mrs. r. E. Grommon and son,
Chas., were in Manchester last
Thursday.
FL. B. Hersey had business in
Manchester Monday of last wee,:.
Tillman Grapes was in Manches-
ter last Thursday.
Mrs G. b. Davis and Elvira Hart
man were shopping in Manchester
last Friday.
G. III. Bebee was business caller
in Manchester Tuesday of last week.
There will be basket social at
the Clark school house Friday even
ing, May 25th, everybody invited.
Ladies bring baskets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
RYAN.
School will be out May 25.

SCHOOL VIII DC out May %.
VIM. McElliott delivered three
loads of fine porkers here Thursday.
Walter S. Athearn, Dean Of High
land Park Normal College, has been
secured to deliver the address in the
opera house at commencement here
on the evening of May 25.
Monticello has decided to celebrate
the 18th.
Mr.. II. eastman and Miss Nellie
Doyle of Castle Grove, were Sunday
visitors here.
A surprise party was held at the
home of Mrs. Mcdonald in honor of
Mr.. Earl Rogers of Ehler, last We'd
nesday evening. Mr.. Rogers has
accepted position as depot agent
on the main line.
Tim McElliott and Pat Behan OF
St. Joseph's College were home a
couple days from Dubuque.
Two good games OF base ball are
expected here this week, one Sunday
between Prairieburg and the locals
and Thursday Central City and Ry-
an will try for supremacy on the
diamond.
Will Reinburg suffered loss Of
four horses and three cows last
Thursday. 1t was partly covered by
insurance.
A very pretty wedding occurred
at the home Of MIR. and Mrs. P
Behan on Wednesday last when thei
daughter, Miss Hannah. and Mr.
rhos. Cummings were united il
wedlock by Father Leahy. Thu
brideis an estimable young woman
possessing many pleasing traits o
character and numbers her friend
by the score The groom is an hon
est, sober, industrious young mar
and the happy couple have the bes
wishes OF everyone.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Japanese swords are the finest"
said swordmaker. "They are finer
than the blades Of Ferrara, of Toledo
or Of Damascus. The blades Of Fer
rara, Of Toledo and of Damascus must
bend into perfect circle without
breaking. and. pillow Of down being
thrown In the air, they must cut 1t In
two with one clean stroke, but the
japanese blade must do oil that and
more. The final test of n Japanese
blade Is Its suspension. edge upward,
beneath tree. 1t must hang beneath
the tree for twenty-four hours, and
every lightest leaf that falls upon its
edge must be severed neatly. One fail
ure and back to the forge goes tho
Japanese blade again."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
cOLLINdE & DUNHAM.
l5tf
The Time to Visit Mex,co

is during the rainy season" from
June to October, when daily showers
cool the atmosphere and the temper.
allure is never too warm for comfort
The City of Mexico is an ideal
summer resort, combining a perfect
climate and unsurpassed accommo-
dations' with the most picturesque
surroundings and beautiful scenery
in the world.
THE MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY
operates Pullman equipment in yesti-,
buled trains, with all the comforts
of modern travel.
For information and booklets.
" Facts and Figures About Mexico
" Nueva Galicia," etc., address
~ A. DULoHERY,
Gen. Western Pass. Agent, POO Com
mercial Bldg, St. Louis, La.
w. X. MoDoUaALD,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent.
w. D. MURDooK,
Pass. Traffic Mgr,
Mexico CRY. II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
EAO's GROVE.

d. II. Finch, candidate for sheriff,
was visitor in the Grove on Thurs
day.
j. M. Rutherford delivered hay
in Edgewood on Saturday
Everyone here is done planting
corn and most of it is up.
L. b.. Hess and another gentle
man were soliciting insurance here
on Wednesday.
Martin Diesch and wife of Amor
al visited at the Fowler home on
Sunday.
John Hesner of Strawberry Point
l had business in this vicinity on
Thursday.
Tom Parkinson has so far i'm
proved as to be able to get to town
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
La MON T.

Il. w. Stephenson entertained his
brother-in-law, o. w. Mckee of Rock
Rapids last week.
Several from Manchester, Straw
berry Point, Arlington, Aurora, Dun
dee, etc., were here in atten dance OF
the Dubuque Baptist Association
last week.
DIR. Sheffield was summoned to
Illinois, his former home, owing to
the death of relative.
Mrs. George Kreussel and Miss
Emma visited the Vail family in
Waterloo last week.
Mrs. w. i. Richmond is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. A.. Zemenak ir
Des Moines.
Mrs. Frank Sheldon entertained
in honor of her nephew, Mr.. Walker
Of Manchester one evening last week
Don't miss the 1906 graduation
exercises, there are several promis
ing young people OF our town to re.
ceive that role from the Presidents
hand.
Miss Maude Carr is at home after
a pleasant visit in Kansas City, Mo-,
with relatives.
Miss Anna Kleinsorge is home
from Dundee.
The Epworlh League enjoyed q
] fine address from theiresteemed pas
tor, Rev. w. E. Ross, May Goth even.
ing, it being their 18th anniversary
Rev. and Mrs. w. e. Ross attend
ed the M. E. District conference al
Hopkinton, May IA and l6 inclusive
John Whitney is working at car
penter work in Manchester.
Don't miss the entertainment thi.
Friday evening, May % by the La
mont Orchestra and the Ladies So
ciety Of the M. L. church. You will
be well pleased and they both wan
and need your help.
The M, E. Ladies Aid serve sup
per this evening, May 23, Wednes
day in their dining room on Alail
street, only l5c per plate, 5 p. IN
until ell wishing are served. Wher
can you better the offer.
e. May is visiting the Ross Porter
home in Manchester.
1t takes Jim Lestina to dig gu
wolves near the backbone, now Thu
is no fish story, it is a wolf fact, Les
tina found and dug out a nest con
tanning seven wo.ves May IL they
averaged the size of an ordinary cat
he left one with A. q. Williams SC
we could all see it, the remaining
six jim is carefully training.
John Hense purchased the Dundee
meat market last week and employees
Robt. Melee to WELD the knife.
Lamont has champion ball team
forl9O6.
G. Z. Lammon, better known as
Eddie is in Des Moines attending
Highland Park college Of Pharmacy
Ed is fine boy his friends and we'll
wishers are all who know him.
f. w. Stephenson has put in the
fourth separator in our creamery
10000 pounds of milk kept three
seperators too busy, it stands tc
reason that one separator really does
enough to seperate the cream for
tubs of butter daily.
The Frank Dozark farm barn was
struck by lightning May 10th at ! u
30 p. m. and caused serious loss
for a young man. Only ] covered by
insurance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

An Enslishman. complinenting Amer
leans on their skill ut postprandial Or
atory, went on to discuss the possiblli-
ty Of boring an audience. He said the
severest reproof for n bore which he
recollected was that administered by
HE great Talleytand while driving with
o friend who kept telling him stories.
as they passed through the streets of
a continental town, which in those
Guys were policed by many sentries,
they observed one sentry yawn at his
post, and Talleyrand said to his friend:
Hush! We are overheard"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
One Death at Cobalt.

Cobalt. Ont, May 2l.-Fifty-seven-
houses are ..urned and n dozen others
are wrecked as the result of the forest
which swept through the northern
part of the town us it passed the On
tarlo Powder compnny's dynamite
magazine. Seven and II half tons Of
dynamite exploded within fifty feet of
the main portion of the town. tearin,:
huidines from their foundations and
spreading ruin in all directions. Only
one fatality is so far reported, that of
n child,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Girl Babies In Luplnnd.

In Lapland as soon as Il girl baby is
born and has been duly rolled in the
snow-a ceremony which seems to take
the place Of baptism she is lowered
by her father with n certain number
u reindeer. which are branded with
har initials and kept apart as her spe-
cial property. In proportion as they
Increase and multiply does her chance
OF making good match Improve.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
pres,den, poImo Inono,,,...,

Havana. May 21.-President Palma
was inaugnrated mt noon in the pres
encc of the diplomatic corps in full
uniform, cabinet officers. senators, con-
gressmen, Judges, heads OF depart
ments and the representatives of
economic, agricultural and commercial
association. None of the liberal mem
hers of congress attended.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

IT was once told to II certain king of
England that Lord Blank was his po-
,ltest subject. 81 will test him." said
the king and showed Lord Blank to
the royal carriage. holding the door for
him to enter first, which he did. You
IRE right" said the king. "A lesser
man would have troubled me with GER
cmony."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Dublin. May lS.-Professor Sir
Thornley, Stoker, president of tho
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland,
performed a second operation on
Michael Davitt, the Irish leader. wh6
had been suffering from blood poison.
ing for some time. Mr.. Davitt is weak
and il is feared n third operation may
be Immediately necessary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Mrs. lmpecunious-Here n man su-
Ing for divorce because his wife goes
through Ills pockets. What would you
do. John, dear, If you woke up tonight
and found me ut your pockets? Mr..
lmpecunlous-Get up and help you
look.-Woman's Home Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

j. E. Drybread of Nevada is here
for a visit with his mother and
brother.
Mr. Crawford's brother and wife
returned to their home in Waterloo
after short visit here.
Miss Ethel Correll is here from
Dubuque 10 visit here parents
David Francis is home from an
extended sojourn in Missouri.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
cash Buyers, Chier Indic,ed

Chicago, May 21.--.Iulius Kahn,
president of the defunct Cash Buyers
union, First National Cooperative So
ciety. was indicted by the federal
grand jury on charges of using the
mails to dcflaud. He gave bond Of
$4,000 to insure his appearance in the
next term Of court. The jury charged
that Kahn misreprcsented the extent
Of the business and made other false
claims in obtaining subscriptions to
stock
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Another Advance in Gasoline.

Cleveland, o., May 1.-THE Stand
arc Oil company has announced M ad.
ditional advance in the selling price
OH all high grades of gasoline. Seven
ty TO seventy-two degrees test gasoline
is advanced half cent per gallon.
while all other high grades are put up
one cent per gallon. An official of the
Standard Oil company said that the
demand for high grade gasoline is
unprecedented owing to Its heavy con.
sumption in connection with autono-
hiins
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
FOR SALE.

A farm of about 1913 acres, on line
Of Cedar Rapids branch Of Illinois
Central R. r., five miles south Of
Manchester, and one mile from
Golden station; ample buildings and
OF good quality; fine we'll water with
wind mill and tanks. No better
grain and stock farm in Delaware
county. Must be sold to settle an
estate. Is bargain at $500 per
acre. which will buy it if taken soon,
24O acre farm II miles southeast
of Manchester; 40 acres under inn
provement, balance pasture; fine
buildings, all new, and plenty Of
them; good we'll water with wind
mill and tanks. Best farm for the
money in the country. Come Quick
if you want bargain. Price 5000
per acre.
We have other farms and can suit
you. Call and see us.
COLLINGE & DUNHAM.
15tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Cleveland. o., May 10.-The grand
jury returned indictments against
President Harry Norvell and thirteen
directors of the City lee Delivery
company. known locally rs the ice
trust. on the charge of violating the
Valentine antitrust law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Two Of a Kind.

"You say that Faro Jim came to his
end through contrlbutory negligence7"
Eyes," answered Broncho Bob. "He
showed down four aces In poker
game. an two of 'em was the ace Of
diamonds. "-Washlngton Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
CURIOUS FREAK OF THE FIRE
Burns Home; Leaves the Fences I'm.
tOuched-Wild Animals Scared,

Durhs Il nome; Leaves the Fences I'm.
touchcd-Vild Animals Scared.
Milwaukee, May 21.-A staff corrc-
spondent of The Sentinel who made a
tour of the district in the upper PENN
sula of Michigan covered by the for
est fires in a special train, the first
train to go through the district since
The catastrophe. telegraphing to his
Taper says that the fire appears to be
practically out in all Of the district.
Many curious things happened. One
nan who carried coffin with the
corpse of his dead babe thirty miles to
Escanalia in his escape from the fire,
went back on the special train and
found his home gone, but the picket
fence surrounding the house un-
touched. The ashes Of his home had
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Mrs. Carrie Funk

MIS. Carrl6 funk.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. G. Erb were at
Hopkinton the first of the week to
attend the NJ. e. District Conference.
Miss Morga Craig was at home
over Sunday from her school at
Skiplevel.
Preparations are being male for
the proper observance OF Memorial
Day.
A young babe of Mr.. Ben Weidt
and wife of Littleport was buried
here Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Never judge person by his relatives,
but by his friends. One isn't RESPONSE
We for his relatives. Be they. good,
Tad or Indifferent. they are thrust upon
HIN. but friends are self chosen, and
what they are SO is the person.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
County Correspondence.
DELHI.
E. R. Stone was in Dubuque last

E. R. Stone was in Dubuque last
Tuesday.
The majority Of the children in
town have the whooping cough.
School closes next Friday.
e. G. Perkins went to Des Moines
last week as representative OF
Lenox college to attend the Presby-
terian General Assembly.
Mesdames G. o. White and p +.
Wragg very pleasantly entertained
the W. R. G. at the home OF Mrs.
White last Friday afternoon.
Miss Goldie Brazelton of Hopkin-
ton spent the past week with her
sister, Mrs. Geo. Pulver.
DIR. W. Cummings moved to Hop
kinton Monday, where he has gone
into partnership with his brother,
DIR. S. +. Cummings.
Mrs. Lippeft of Dyersville visited
Mrs. Ellen Toomer last week.
DIR. L. w. Warner of Keokuk ar
rived Wednesday, and expects to
send for his family and locate in
Delhi.
j. r. Green of Iowa City was in
town Wednesday. He is an appli-
cant for the position of Principal in
our Public School.
John Werkmeister was over from
Earlyille Wednesday.
Prof. j. G. MCGEE was a recent
D7ersville visitor.
Mrs. Lett is in Dundee helping
care for her aged father. Mr.. Lee.
John Haenssler and wife are the
parents Of a baby boy.
Miss Winnie Mitchell visited her
sister, Mrs. Ed McDonough at Sand
Spring last week.
Mrs. Alice Rolf and daughter
Hazel visited Mrs. Lewis Friday.
Mrs. L. NJ. Barnes is at the Poin,
visiting her people.
Mrs. Boulting of Dyersville Wis
tied her mother, Mrs. Leonard, Sun.
day at the Beal home.
Thos. Simons returned from the
west Saturday.
Richard 7. EIDE was born il
Cromwell, England, in March, 1881
and died at his homein Delhi, We'd
nesday, May l6, 1906, aged IS. ii,
came with his parents to Canada il
the summer of 1881, living there un
til the year 1856 when he came t,
Iowa. He married Miss Jenni,
Heath Of Ead's Grove, April 1869
who died in 1871. He was married
again in 1877 to Mrs. Hester Steel
of Edgewood who survives him. II,
leaves two sons and one daughter
Wilbur Of Dubuque and Mrs. Jen
ME Andrews of Delhi. lie enlisted
in the 80 Iowa Infantry, Co. L. il
1862 and was honorably discharged
from the service in 1863. lie ha
made his home in Delhi for the las
IL years. His death was very sud
den and unexpected as he had beer
at work as usual that day, and hat
just come in from doing evening
chores, and passed quietly ava,
while sitting in his chair. Th'
funeral services. were held Friday
at l0a. M, conducted by Rev. Fl. 2
Mcbride.
Samuel EIDE of Manchester ant
David EIDE of Dubuque attended til,
funeral OF their brother Friday.
Attorney A. A. House Of Chicag'
is very sick with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Chas. Furman went to De
Moines last week to attend tn
Presbyterian Assembly and to visi
her brother, DIR. j. G. Doolittle.
Mrs. Joe Cass and Miss Bell
Hansel go ON the excursion t
Minneapolis Tuesday.
VIM. Baskerville and wife an
Miss Annie EIDE of Earlville an
Mrs. Mile Elliott Of Edgewood at
tended the funeral Of Mr.. EIDE.
GO. White is having his hous
painted. A.A. Cummings has the jol
Miss Ne:tie Mullen Of Greeley
was in town Saturday.
e. J. Hopkins team ran ava
Friday running from Delaware I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

ANNUAL MEETING GERMAN
BiPTIsT BRETHREN, STRING
field, ILL.,, May 81 to June s, 1905.
For this occasion the I. G. II. II. will
sell excursion tickets Manchester to
Springfield Ill and return at q rate Of
one fare plus 81 90 for the round trip.
Tickets on sale June /, 2, 3 and 4. Final
return limit June Is, 1896.
l8w5 H.G. PIERCE, Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

"You say, madam. that you were
under great excitement when you
struck this woman"
"Yes. She had just found the family
Bible with my age in It,"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Blaze TINT Cost n Million.

New York. May 21.-rhe plant of the
Sanitary Utilization company, covering
two acres on Barren island IN jamaica
Bay, was totally destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated nj S1ONO.ONO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Vice President mt Washiny,on

Washington, May 21.-Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Fairbanks have returned
from the south where, mt birmingham
and Atlanta, Fairbanks delivered nd
dresses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Appetizing

Mary. bring DR.. Prcachit some more
jelly"
"Shure. mum. an split the whole
lot on the pantry floor mum, and ycz
ras eat all could scrape up, num-
Brooklyn Eagle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Many Braye Deeds Dome.

Details Of the fire are gradually com.
ing out of the burned territory. All
day long refugees and trainmen have
been coming in telling tales of misery
and suffering. AZ well as leroism and
brave deeds, that were enacted while
the fire was mt its height. The burned
over district extends from a point ten
miles out of Escanaba to Talbot, on
the south to Claiming. and to Quin.
nescc on the west, Sands on the north
and back to Escanaba. While this ter
ritory has not been swept over entire
ly the major portion of 1t north of
the Northwestern line has. South of
the line it burned in spots. The flames
were iicrcest along the Escanaba and
Lake Superior line.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

The poorest people on earth are those
who make the most of what they have
and the least Of what they are.