----Sources: Greenwood Gleaner (5 Apr 1906)

Shell Lake, Wis., April 2, 1906, To My Old Friends and Neighbors: Would say our house burned the 19th of March. We got out of the fire nicely, saved all of our goods in nice shape; damage on the house fully covered by insurance, have started to repair the house. Hope to be able to move into the same about the first of July. All as well as usual. Viola was laid up with a badly sprained knee at the time of the fire, but nearly well at this writing. We like it fine up here; business is good. Best wishes from - John Mack.