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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22
FIRE FATALITIES
MORE THAN 80
ADDITIONAL REPORTS FROM
MICHIGAN CALAMITY ARE
HORRIFYiNG.
AT LEAST FIVE HUNDRED PEOPLE
DEPENDENT UPON
CHARITY.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 1S.-Dispatcbes
from Alpena Indicated last night that
the number Of deaths in the forest
hres OF Presque Isle and Alpena coun.
ties will surely exceed SO and NAV
run we'll up towards 100. In the vi.
cinity of Metz, Bolton and Posen fires
have burned sufficiently to leave sev.
eral hundred women and children
camping with comparative safety in
open field.
The latest report of additional IA
talities comes in the news Of tho daatb
of an old couple named Pacbinski
who were burned to death in their
home near Posen. Their charred bod.
les were found in the ruins of their
house, and the badly burned BODY az
an unknown man was found on the
railroad track between Poscn and
Metz.
1t is now estimated that % people
lost their lives in the destruction Of
the Inflated Metz relief train Thurs
day evening. Previous reports were
that Is were killed.
Cabins are being erected at Metz
for the homeless. 1t is estimated
that at least 500 people are utterly
dependent upon the assistance con
tributed from outside the burned dis,
trict.
All that remained yesterday of the
village of Metz was the stone steps of
the church. Charles Prinny, who had
charge of a lumber camp in the
burned district, was driven out of his
camp with his wife and nine children.
all in their night clothing. Brinny
declared that the flames were leap
ing 100 feet into the air and the path
of the fire fully two miles wide So
many farmhouses and barns burned
in Alpena, Pressure Isle and Mont.
morency counties that it is impossi-
bic to gather any satisfactory esti.
mates of the aggregate losses.
Outside of the Alpena district the
most serious report is the uncon.
firmed rumor that Gore Bay on Mani,
taulin island was destroyed ycster.
day.
From Traverse City comes reports
of bad fires in the neighborhood Of
Elk Rapids, Grawn, Kalkaska and
Williamsburg
Troops Ready to Help.
Bay City, Mich, Oct 18.-Colonel
Rogers, quartermaster general Of the
Michigan National guard last night on
his way from Lansing to the forest
fire district announced here that
the state troops at Cheboygan, Alpena,
Bay City and Sault Ste Marie had
| been ordered to hold themselves in
readiness to go into the forest fire
district either to fight fires or to as
sist in the relief measures.
Late reports from the forest fire
district say that the fires have in
vaded Rogers City and destroyed the
brewery there. The people of Rog
ers City were said to be preparing to
flee from town in boats. COmmuni-
cation has been cut off.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

white pine were burned, representing
more than half of the contents of the
entire yard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22
Situation Improved.

Paris, Oct 18-A dispatch from
Constantinople says that grave fears
of war prevailed all through the day
but there was an improvement in the
situation in the evening, due to more
favorable news from Sofia. Mobiliza-
ton of troops, says the dispatch, was
first decided upon, but later the order
was suspended
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22
Produce.

Eau Claire-To satisfy claims of
creditors the sheriff has taken posses
sion of the New York store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22
CHICAGO MARKETS.
Lives stock.

Cattle-Receipts about $4,000; mar
ket steady to 10c lower; beeyes, $50
0750; Texans, 3250465; western
ers, 3.10@5.75; stockers and feeders,
2.600450; COWS and heifers, 1.500
ESQ; calves, 6.0O08.50.
Hogs-Receipts ABOUT $4,000; mar
ket generally 1Oc lower; light $3.50
SOS; mixed, 5.1505.95; heavy, $50
sos; rough, 5.1505.35; good TO-
choice heavy, 5.35@5.95. Pigs, 3.OO0
40; bulk of sales, 5.5505.65.
Sheep-Receipts about $4,000; mar
ket weak to 1Oc lower; native, 2.4O0
$50; western, 2.50@460; yearling5,
44005.O0; lambs, 3.75@5.S5; west
ern, 3.7505.90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22
Dairy.

EIgin butter market steady at 271Ac.
Total output for week in this district,
684,700 pounds.
Cheese-Steady; daisies, 192c;
twins, 121he; Young Americas. 1314c.
Produce.
Poultry-Live, steady; turkeys,
121hc. chickens, $1,000; springs, 10c.
Potatoes-Steady, 52@60c.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
SILVER WEDDING CELEBRATION.

There was very enjoyable gathering
last Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Hanson, North 10th street The
event was in the nature Of surprise to
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hanson in honor of
the silver wedding anniversary Of the
genial host and hostess. About IS peop-
le were in attendance and participated in
the observance of the event. Rev. Es
peseth extended the fluctuations of the
company in most happy manner and
Mr.. w. E Larson gave short address
appropriate to the occasion. Three
children, Clarence, Edwin and Orin
grace the home circle of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanson who are recognized as substan-
tial residents of the city. Numerous
presents of silver articles testified to the
esteem in which the host and hostess
are held by those who know them. The
guests brought an abundance of re-
freshments and substantial spread fol-
lowed the greetings. The guests de.
parted expressing the hope that Mr.. and
Mrs Hanson may live to celebrate
their golden wedding.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
BASE. BALL SITUATION AIRED.

In spite of deficit of over $500 in the
baseball treasury the loyal fan will prob.
ably have the opportunity again next
year of seeing the local champs tear an
other pennaut from the clutch of the
envious chair. makers to the south to add
to our growing collection of champion
ship emblems, if the dauntless courage
displayed at the annual meeting of stock
holders is any indication. The proposal
of Charles Frazier to "boos. and keep
boosting met with general approval
The attendance tor the year was 49,
7OS, and the income $40, 3Ss. %. The sal
aries ranged from 1925 for Cy Young to
$40 per month. After considera BILE YER
bal pyrotechnics had been shot and the
usual explanations s.a.oiy made And
glumly received the meeting decided to
try to clear off the indebtedness and
keep going electing as the new board of
trustee the following: T. w. Gray, Ben
Dempsey, Henry Murphy, Thorval Tor
rison and NJ j. O'Donnell. The surplus
of S555 last fall with the deficit of $500
this year show a loss for the season of
$3.50. A disposition to pare expenses
in various departments was manifest
The new regime will do remarkably
we'll if they can give the city the base
ball that the Ritchie regime has furnish
ed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26

The wedding prank fiend has been get.
ting stung quite considerably lately.
Belle Rand and Charley johnson, by
their quiet wedding by Rev Preuss Sun
day evening, slipped another over on
him. Being widely acquainted and de,
servedly popular, their wedding has
been looked forward to for weeks but
the young people succeeded in maintain
ing secrecy in regarding their plans and
only members of the family We're aware
that the Ger emony had taken place un-
til Monday. Mr.. Johson is one of the
strikingly successful of the younger bus
mess men Of the city, his natural apti-
tude for attention to business details,
and his untiring energy being important
factors in the growth of the j. G. John
son company. No bride in the city has
ever been accompanied to the altar with
more well wishes than Mrs. johnson,
who is daughter of the late Edward
Rand and a young lady of refinement
and winning social graces.
The young couple have taken up their
residence on north Sth street
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
Fined for Kissing Her Mother.

The Moscow correspondent Of the
Novosti states that Mile Treflloff. the
famous Russian actress, has just
been fined ten rubles for kissing her
mother on a tram car. It appears that
both in Moscow and St Petersburg
it is unlawful TO give kisses in public,
a kiss in the street being penalzed by
a fine Of seven roubles, ten roubles be.
ing the fine inflicted on those who
practice oscillations In railway trains
or in tram cars. A recent enactment
even renders persons who send declar
ations OF love on post cards liable
to a fine Of FIVE roub.es.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
Childhood.

| think the memory OF most OF us
can 30 farther back into such times
than many Of us suppose just as |
believe the power of observation in
very young children to be quite won
derful for its clOseness and accuracy.
Indeed, think that most grown men
who are remarkable In this respect
may, with greater propriety, be said
not ta have lost the faculty than TO
acquire it, the rather, as | generally
observe such men to retain a certain
freshness and gentleness. and ca
pacity of being pleased, which are also
an inheritance they have preserved
from childhood od.-Charles Dickens.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
BRIDGE DRAW WRECKS
PIlE.DR|vER.

In passing up through Sth street bridge
the other evening the engine house of
Pile Driver No 81 of the Great Lakes
company was struck by the rapidly mov-
ing draw and almost demolished. The
bridge was in charge of assistant tender
Pingel in the absence of tender Ludwig,
and he AYERS that the accident was due
to the scow having out no lights The
company's employees charge the bridge
man with gross carelessness, they al.
legina that the bright arcs on the bridge
rendered the tngs second consort plainly
visible if any care had been exercised
and the absence of second scow not
taken for granted The loss to someone
will be quite heavy as the scow boiler
and engine house was almost total
wreck The crash furnished some ex-
citement for q while along Stn street.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
SMALL POX SITUATION.

Shortly after this paper went to press
last week several new cases Of smallpox
were brought to the attention of the
health officer and hardly day has pass
ed since without new houses being put
under the ban.
Saturday the schools, Y. M. g. A,
public library, roller rink and moving
picture shows were. by orders OF the
board of health, closed. The public halls
have all been given orders to permit nc
public gatherings of any sort and in con-
sequence dates for several theatrical per-
formances, dan ces, card socials and con
certs have been cancelled If conditions
do not improve it is expected the pro,
hibition will continue for some time.
The orders hit the five cent theatres'
particularly hard coming on Saturday
evening Many of the churches held nc
services Sunday at the request OF the
board to avoid unnecessary gatherings.
Wednesday evening thirteen homes, all
on the north side, We're under quarantine.
Every physician has been busy vaccnat'
ing and from some offices where the
school children were lined up in dozen,
some amusing incidents are reported.
While not alarming, the disease being
in mild form, still the situation is one
that is far from quieting and so to pre-
vent its becoming worse absolute
obedience to the orders and requests of
the city health authorities should be
observed. If those who are quarantined
are careful there will be little danger Of
the disease spreading further.
In the meantime the city looks like
Goldsmith's Deserted Village evenings.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
COUNTY BOARD NOTES.

On motion of Supervisor Watt, John
Hoyer WAS unanimously and by accla-
nation rechosen janitor for the court
house. the board paying q deserved tri
butte to recognized efficiency and indus
try.
The board raised the salary of the
county superintendent from $l4OO to
$500 and raised his allowance for clerk
hire to $3.50, and for publications from
$125 to $3.50. The superintendent asked
for raise in salary to $500.
Clerk of Court Cary's report of the
total expense to the county for court fees,
including jurors, witnesses, ETC., shows a
decrease from last year from 1904 to
S52O710.
Another proposed innovation relegat-
ed to oblivion was the proposition 10
abolish the fee system for county officers.
The resolution was fathered by Super
visor Thiede, of Two Rivers, and ne
stood manfully by his guns when his
craft went under by the rather decls
i've vote of 81 to /. A misty idea rs to
how the scheme would work out seems
to have induced the board to defer un'
til later serious consideration of making
the change.
The finauce committee reported that
the county accounts received Its ~. n,
they having compared the reports OF the
county officers with their books.
Monday the board gave the proposed
poor house project its quietus. The
coup de grace was administered by a
motion of Supervisor Lundberg to lay
the matter on the table carried by a
strict city vote for the institution and
country vote against it. City Attorney
Hougen was allowed to address the
board in behalf of the proposed home,
appearing for the city. The estimated
cost of the erection of the poor house
was the feature that made the members
balk
Supervisor of Assessment Stehn was
allowed SlO32, being his salary for 25s
days at 81 per day.
At the session Wednesday morning
the committee on printing submitted
their report. 1t is quite lengthy and
brought forth considerable discussion.
i hat ha slider .
ed the matter carefully and impartially
and aimed at giving the county and
each and every publisher n square deal
in the publishing of the proceedings OF
the board. The committee found toe
many irregularities in the steps thus
far taken by the board relative to the
publishing of the proceedings and rec
commended that the board readvertise
for bids for the publication of the pro
ceedings in one English newspaper and
one German paper, the publication to
be let to the lowest bidder. The report
was adopted and the committee Will re
advertise for bids. John ?, Watt OF
Maple Grove is chairman of the COM
mittee. He had tangled mess on his
hands but he handled it in an able man
ner and submitted report designed to
give each publisher square deal.
Henry Wernecke, whose term as
trustee of the asylum expired, was re-
elected by acclamation. A few other
reports of minor Importance was con.
sidered Wednesday forenoon, after
which the board adjourned sine de-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
GOOD SITE CHANGES HANDS.

The Kautsky butcher shop corner has
been sold by its owners L. j. and E. Ct.
Nash to John Wall who plans to remod-
el the building so as to make it fitted for
n large clothing aud furnishing store.
The location is one of the most desirable
for store purposes on the North side and
its rebuilding, with Sth street show
windows and entrance will make a de
cided improvement in that portion OF
the street.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
MARRIED..

Last Thursday at the home of the
mann was married to Mr.. Patrick Ma
gaurn. Miss Hel mann is a young lady
popular among her numerous friends
conduced by striking physical charms,
a rare grace of person, sunny disposition
and bright vivacity. The groom is a
trainman on the Z. q N. w. The young
couple deserve the best wishes that are
being showered upon them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
Excursion Rates to Omaha Via the
North Western Line.

One and one-half fare for the round
trip, Dec IL to II, inclusive, account
National Corn Exposition. Omaha. Re-
turn limit Dec. 80 Full par ticulars op
application to Ticket Agents.
Pub. Nov. 10, &c. Dec. 8.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
DIED

Mrs. Michael Laughren, resident OF
this city from the early days until she
recently left to live with her daughter
Mrs. p H. Bennett at Sheboygan, died
Friday last at the latter place after be-
ing in feeble health for long time
Mrs. Laughren WAS one of the fast dis
appearing members of the Irish colony
in Manitowoc in the early days, she and
her husband Michael, who was we'll
known blacksmith having been respect
ed and popular residents of the city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
Watched Fifteen Years.

For fifteen years | have watched the
working Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve; and
it has never failed to cure any sore,
boil, ulcer or burn to which it was ap-
Piled 1t has saved us many doctor
bill" says A. F. Hardy, of East Wilton,
Maine. 25c at Henry Hinrichs' drug
OF,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk during
the past week
John Goggin of Franklin and Margar
ct Kings Of Maple Grove; Geo. Carbon
Of Kossuth and Mary Kauzelherger OF
Two Rivers; WIN. Toebe and Flora
Prochnow, both of Rockland.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
WaYside Confidences.

No. friend, | amt no hobo nor vag
I'm jest walkin' around dc world on a
$40 900 bet"
I'm glad ye told me dat, pal. fer
I'm merely leaain' dis kind Of life
to gather material fer a book on
tramps. an was about to set ye down
fer q worst type Of buu."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
English SPAWN Liniment r

English SPAWN Liniment removes
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses; also Blood Spav-
ins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring Bone
Stiles, Sprains, Swollen Throats, Coughs
etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle. A
wonderful Blemish Cure. Sold by F.
G. BUERSTATTE, Druggist. 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26
EDUCATIONAL.

HIGHER EDUCATION IN COUNTRY Com
MUNITIES.
Paper read at the country school Sec
tion of the state teachers association by
O. E. Wells, principal of Marathon
County Training School.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26

for agriculture and larger and richer
development and enjoyment of country
life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26

Failing to survive an operation for APP
pendicitis, owing to complications which
had set in Gene Smalley, former Man
itowoc boy, died last week at Kansas
City, Mo.
Born here 80 years ago, and raised in
this city, the son of the we'll known
Herschel Smalley, now of Sleepy Eye,
Mimi, Gene left for the southwest
twelve years ago the change being con-
sdered necessary on account of delicate
health. Soon after being established in
business he was married to Emma Bach
mer, who with three children survives.
Mr.. Smailey has been eminently success
full in his later fields of endeavor and a
splendid business career was in full
swing when he was called Besides his
immediate family, his parents, two
brothers and two sisters survive. The
funeral was held Monday directly from
the station to Evergreen.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-11-26

Seated at ease in comfortable chair,
while apparently in the best of health,
Mrs, Louis Rank suffered an attack of
heart failure Monday morning and was
lifeless before medical aid could be hur-
red TO her.
The almost instantaneous visitation
was great shock to family and friends.
Mrs. Rank has resided in this locality
since 1862, coming that year from Ger
many. With her husband she has been
successful in the conduct of the hotel
at Maine and Jay streets for many years
the management of which year or two
ago they turned over to their son Joseph.
Besides the husband, six children sur
vve. The funeral is being held to-day
| from st. Boniface church,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
FEED ON POND LILIES.
Moose Are Exceedingly Fond Of These
Pretty Flowers.

Lioose Are Exceedingly Fond Of These
Pretty Flowers.
At first thought it would appear i'm
possible that such large, gaunt deni
zens of the forest as moose could In
any way be interested in flowers. They
are, however, exceedingly fond Of all
kinds of water lilies. Few people
know that these flowers grow. from
thick snake-like root stocks which are
SO firmly attached to the bottom that
the strongest man cannot loosen them.
1t is from these firmly moored root
stocks that the much admired leaves
and flowers strive toward the light.
A well known naturalist who studied
the habits Of the animals in northern
Minnesota, where moose are more nu-
merous than in any other part Of the
world, often found two or three big
bulls engaged in gathering their morn
ing meal ON the lake bottom. The
great beasts would slowly stalk about
IN three or four feet of water, and
for half minute at time, SO that
their backs would look like powders
just protruding from the stream; then
pair Of magnificent antlers would
come up, and the water would be
shaken out of the big ears with flap
ping noise that could be heard for a
quarter of mile, and then the big,
long muzzle would be leisurely chew.
ing dripping mouthful of water lily
leaves and other plants gathered from
the bottom.
So intent We're the huge animals on
gathering flowers that several times
the naturalist could row up close
enough to secure good photograph
before they splashed noisily back to
the shore and disappeared in the black
spruce. When the moose find good
lily pond they continue feeding in II
until the plants are almost exter-
minatcd-Minncapolis Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
A KINGS DREAM.
Belief In the Vision Might Have
Changed History.

Changed History.
On June 10, 1915. Charles 1. slept at
the little inn in Naseby village. Scouts
had brought news Of the approach of
the parliamentary army, and the king
was resolved to give them battle.
In the middle of the night the lords
of the bedchamber. who slept In the
outer room, were disturbed by an ex-
traordinary noise in the kings room.
Upon entering they found Charles sit
ting bolt upright in his bed and in n
much excited state.
On asking what the noise was, the
king said he had heard no noise, but
that their entry had reused him from
an extraordinary dream. He said that
STAFFORD had stood at the foot of his
bed and implored him not to give bat
tie. for If he did he would be so disas-
trously defeated as to threaten his
crown and even his life.
The next morning Charles told Prince
Rupert and his generals of his dream.
but declared that he would fight. They
in vain tried to dissuade him. In the
evening news arrived that the enemy
were close ut hand. That night Charles
again dreamed the same dream. Straf-
ford warned him that it was the last
time lie would try to help him.
The next morning the king led his
army out and by sunset he had lost
cannon. baggage and four-fifths Of his
troops and. as events proved, the war
as well.
Strafford's ghost was right. Had
Charles not met Cromwell at Naseby
it is quite likely he would not have
met his death at Whitehall.-Pearson's
Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-12
TIPS IN ENGLAND.
Lord Russsli's Fee to the Hsadsman
Who Executed Him.

Lord Russsll's Fee to the Hsadsman
Who Executed Him.
Mr.. George Russell, discoursing on
tips in the Manchester Guardian, after
the manner of his COLLECTIONS and
Recollections," trents the subject his
tOrically. under its various names of
fees. Wales Tor veils), honorarium (as
Disraeli preferred to call it, and
pouches.
Ancient usage has peculiarly con-
seerating effect in the matter of tips
and fees. Horace Walpole records the
astonishment Of George l. when told
that he must give guineas to the serv-
ant Of the ranger Of his park for
bringing him brace of carp out Of his
own pond.
Apparently everybody in England is
at some time or other Justified in de-
mandiny q fee unless 1t be the mon
arch. When TAFT became archbishop
Of Canterbury and met the queen he
breathed sigh of relief on at last en-
countering a person to whom he had
not to pay something.
According to Bishop Burnet, a man
used to have to give tip in order to
be decapitated. He tells the story of
Lord Russell when under sentence of
death for high treason asking what lie
ought to give the executioner. II told
him 10 guineas. He said, with smile
1t was Z. pretty. thing to give a fee to
hNye his nk0d cut on. -