| It is positively refreshing
to see the laudable strife and kind emulation with which
the good people outside, in various localities, seek to
relieve us. "Oh the music of
hearts, that are taught in beat time, The noble and self sacrificing efforts of Dr. G. L. Brunschweiler, of Appleton, are worthy of all praise. Happening at Menominee on the night of the fire, he came to Marinette the next day, and, in company with Dr. Jones of this place, has devoted his entire time, energies and splendid medical skill since, to the alleviation of the terrible distress. Without reward, or hope of reward, save that which the consciousness of a virtuous action carries with it, his untiring and efficient efforts have been positively heroic. Years hence, when nature has carpeted the site of this dire destruction with fresh grasses and sweet flowers, and every material trace of this horrid disaster is obliterated, the memory of G. L. Brunschweiler will remain embalmed in the hearts of a grateful people. God bless him, and may his future life be as peaceful and happy as his present hours are full of benevolent heroism. Gen. James K. Proudfit, General Agent of the Madison Mutual Insurance Company is in town looking after the interests of the Company in this region, and represents that the Mutual is fully prepared to meet all its losses. He is collecting proof, and as fast as losses can be definitely ascertained they will be promptly adjusted and paid. Those who have losses and are insured in this company, can direct their communications during next week, to "James K. Proudfit, Gen'l Ag't Madison Mutual, Beaumont House, Green Bay Wis.," after that direct to Madison. |
This company, not being affected by the heavy disasters in Chicago and other cities, is reliable and sound. Glorious News!--Every cloud is said to have its silver lining. The dark cloud that has enveloped us here, has displayed its silver lining already. Mr. Thomas H. Beebe of Chicago is here, and brings the cheering intelligence, backed by the statement of Hon. Wm. B. Ogden, that PESHTIGO IS TO BE RE-BUILT as fast as money and men can accomplish it! Mr. Ogden is expected at Peshtigo Harbor to-day. Messrs. Hauser and Hamilton from Fond du Lac, L. E. Reed from Ripon, Mr. Miller of the Post from Appleton, and Drs. Thompson and Childs from Milwaukee, arrived yesterday with a large quantity of supplies from their respective cities, which came in a most needy and welcome time. Mayor Smith of Oconto brought these gentlement from his place through Peshtigo ashes, and the burnt region of the Sugar Bush. They say they have heard no reports exaggerated; that the desolation is beyond description. The suffering people through this section will ever thank those people for their quick and generous response to their wants. Hon. I. Stephenson informs us that the Peshtigo Company are busy purchasing teams, oxen, horses, etc., to replace those that were consumed at the late fire; that he has already bought five teams, several wagons and sleds, five sets of harness and that fifty million feet of logs will be put in by the company this winter. Employment for all who want to work will be furnished, at liberal wages. |
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Published on Saturday, October 14, 1871 |
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Cite as: Deana C.
Hipke. The Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871. <http://www.peshtigofire.info/> |