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Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-07-25

"A farmer, who had passed innumera-
BILE sleepless nights, immortalized himself
by discovering a method of keeping ba-
bies quiet. The mode of operation is as
follows: As soon as the squaller awakes,
set it up, propped up by a pillow, if it
cannot sit alone; then smear its fingers
with thick treacle; then put half dozen
feathers into its hands, and it will sit and
pick the feathers from one hand to the
other until it drops asleep. AS soon as it
wakes again give it treacle and more
feathers, and in place of the nerveas-
founding yells there will be silence and
enjoyment unspeakable.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-07-25

PAPA-I am sorry to hear, though, my
dear boy, you have failed again in obtain
ing a prize this quarter. You must be
very wooden-headed. Dear Boy-Yes,
pa, I'm afraid Pm chip of the old block.
JUDI
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-07-25

THE Saratoga trunk has been succeeded
by bigger one, which is called the "cot-
tage." The baggage-smashers are appal-
led, and Flora McFlimsey is happy.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-07-25

WHAT is the difference between an un-
married and married lady? One is-a-
miss, and the other a-miss-is.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

great a sensation as DR.. Living
stones first volume, or the first
news in the Herald of the finding
of DIR. Livingstone. We see it is
intended to give an account of the
Ancient Civilization and Modern
Situation of Africa, its many dis
tinguished explorers, including
their accounts of Lions, Elephant
and Zebra hunting. Those who
have read DIR. Livingstone's work
on the Explorations of Africa will,
undoubtly, be eager to see this.
Many remember Goruon Cum
ming's wonderful tales of hunting
in South Africa. We should Judge
from the advance sheets that this
book would equal, if not excel, any
thing previously written on this
subject. At least anything from
this most interesting part of the
globe will be read with interest.
Books on these subjects are good,
wholesome, instructive reading.
Would that there were many more
printed on the comparatively I'M
known parts of the world.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24
Death Of j. II. Wiley.

But few days since, Mr.. J. Il.
Wiley walked our streets and min
gled in our business circles, one of
our most prominent respected citi-
zens. The announcement of his
death yesterday morning came as
if it were warning from on high
to remind us all of the uncertainty
of life. Slender indeed does the
cord seem which holds us here,
when it is served so quickly that
we scarcely know valuable life
has gone from earth forever.
Mr.. Wiley came to this city
eight years ago, and at once took q
prominent interest in every measure
looking to the advancement of our
then young and ambitious city.
He has lived to see many of the
enterprises in which he was engage
ed successfully completed. 1t was
characteristic of his nature to urge
forward with all his energy what
ever measures he undertook. He
was in many respects valuable
citizen and his loss will be great.
AS q companion and friend he was
warm hearted, genial and true to
the core.
He had complained of ill health
for several months, but no one even
while relizing his feeble condition
supposed that his strong body was
so soon to be still in death. 1t is
but little more than q week since
he was compelled to give up and
confine himself to his bed. His re-
mains left here yesterday at two
o'clock, and will be taken to Onon-
daga, N. Y. where they will be
buried in the family ground. He
leaves a wife and one daughter to
mourn his death, and a whole conf
munity to regret his loss.-Buy
City Journal, Sept. Is.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

walk in front of Warner, Purdey
q Co.'S, which fell through crack
and burned considerably under the
walk before it was discovered. A
few pals of water soon extinguish-
ed the fire.
Mr.. Warner, of Warner, Purdy
g. Co., arrived in this city last Sat
urday.
The new brick building for the
Alpena Bank is completed, and
the company have occupied the
same, where they are ready for all
business in their line.
The tin roof on J. Gilletts new
building has just been finished 10y
Harshaw d Co.
The Holmes family arrived in
town last week, and have taken
possession of the Barlow mill board
ing house.
A public political debate be-
tween r. ]. Kelley and w. f. At
kinson will take place at Beebe's
Hall, Oct. II, at 1-2 p. NJ.
The tug Mildred arrived at this
port last Friday, and will for the
balance of the season take the
place of the Bemis, which was
burned on the 18th.
Chas. Wurst has sold his interest
in the barber shop to Robt. Moon
ey, formerly of Wurst q Mooney.
The firm now stands Nedau 81
Mooney.
What is the difference between q
lawyer without clients, and the
editor of the Pioneer! The form
er has brains without business,
while the latter has business and no
brains.
S. r. Proper, of Au Sauble, the
Workingmen's candidate for Rep
resentative in this district, visit
ed this city last Thursday, and adj
dressed the laboring men, Mt their
hall, in the evening, when he pledg-
ed himself to stand faithfully by
their cause, and they, in turn,
promised him their support.
The Democratic County Conven-
ton will be held at Beebe's Hall,
Oct. 3, at 7 1-2 o'clock p. VI.
Mr.. Purdy and family, of War
ner, Purdy & CO., are expected to
arrive in this city this week.
Harshaw- & Co., have purchased
sixty-six feet of dock property, of
g. +. Fletcher, opposite the plan
ing mill, where they intend erect
ing coal bins, and dealing in that
kind of fuel. They have also pur-
chased of Mr.. Fletcher, lot on
Water street fifty feet front, on
which to erect two brick stores.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

The Science Of Heath for Oc-
tober contains an illustrated article
on Popular Physiology, showing
the improper dressing, and improper
position in sitting, standing and
sleeping, and the evil effect which
come from transgression in this
direction; the Different Medical
Systems are discussed; Diseases of
tbs Eye, Illustrated; an article on
Hygienic Dwellings gives direc-
tions for ventilation, light, location,
etc. What is Hygienic Agricula-
ture 1t discusses the Theory and
Practice of Medicine; Fresh Fruits
and Vegetables; Hopefullness as a
Remedial Agent; Women Physi-
clans; and the Health of Editors.
This Magazine is published at so a
year; single numbers 20 cents. 1t
is offered ON TRIAL three months
this and the next two numbers
Tor 70 cents. Address the Publish
er, S. r. Wells, $50 Broadway, N.
Y.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

WANTED.-$500 ON SUBsCRIP-
TIoNs.-There are a large number
of our subscribers who are indebet-
ed to Us for subscription, and if
they can make it convenient to call
and settle soon, they will receive
our most hearty thanks. 1t has
cost a large sum to re-establish our
office, and the bills are now becom-
ing due, so it stands us in hand to
call on all who arc owing us to i'm
mediately "pay the printer"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

STUDDED DEATH.-We are pain
ed to announce the death of e. III.
Vail, of this city, who departed this
life last Thursday afternoon, after
an illness of but a few days, occas-
stoned by everything, and causing
internal injuries. Mr.. Vail was
ithirty-three years of age, of good
ability and business energy, and
his loss will be severely felt by the
citizens of Alpena. The funeral,
which was conducted by the Ma
sonic fraternity, of which he was a
member, took place at the NJ. E.
Church at 10 o'clock Sunday morn
ing and was largely attended. He
leaves wife and five children.
The berieved family have the
sincere sympathy of our citizens in
this their great and sudden loss.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPIsCOPALs-Rev. w. w. Rafter. Services IN
the Soeietys Church. on First street, every Sabbath
morning and evening
BAPTIST Rev. L. n. Barlow Services in the
Society's Church, on Third street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
CATHOLIC-Father Takkcn Services in the
Catholic Church, on Chisholm street. every Sab
bath morning.
CONGREGATIONAL-R A. d. Allen. Ser
vices IN the Socety's Church, on Second street.
every Sabbath morning and evening.
METHODIST-Rev. w. Donnelly. Services in
Society's Church, ON Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

II is mark of the unsuccessful man,
that he invariably locks his stable when
the horse has been stolen. This sort of
wisdom never thinks about bodily health
until it is gone. But just as much
as any disease had become seated,
the power of the system to resist and
throw Off is weakened hence time is all
important. For dyspepsia, all diseases
of the liver, stomach, skin and kidneys,
and all that begin in Initiated blood, do
not wait until the trouble is confirmed,
but attack It by a timely use of DR..
Walkers California Vinegar Bitters.
55Wl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24
RARE CHANCE.

To any person getting us-up club of
twenty-five subscribers to the ARGUS, for
one year, accompanied by the money, we
will give premium of Ten Dollars in
Cash. Or to any one sending us club
of five, we will send one extra copy of the
ARGUS for the same time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24
DR.. Crooks Wine of Tar.

ly cures all Coughs and Colds. 1t
has cured so many cases of Asthma
and Bronchitis, that It has been
pronounced specific for these
complaints. For Pains in the
Breast, Side or Back, Gravel or
Kidney disease, diseases of the
Urinary Organs, Jaundice, or any
Liver Complaint it has no equal.
1t is also a superior Tonic. Re
stores the Appetite, Strengthens
the System, Restores the Weak and
Debilitated, Causes the food to Di-
gest, Removes Dyspepsia and Indi-
gestion, Prevents Malarious Fe-
vers, Gives tone to your System.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Expc-
dctiOn.

We notice in press of the Union
Publishing Company, of Chicago,
a volume to be sold by subscrip-
ton, which viii, without doubt,
give the real facts of the New York
Herald expedition to Africa Ia
search of DIR. Livingstone, under
the command of Henry M. Slant
ley. This volume will produce as
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24
Beauty Your Complexion.

Do not use paint or powder, but
get a moro permanent beauty by
purifying your blood. This prepa-
ration of Iron and Poke Root
makes rough aud scaly skin soft
and smooth; changes that sallow
complexion to one of freshness and
health, and removes any Eruptive
Diseases of the Skin, Pimples, PusA
tules, Blotches and Eruptions. If
you wish rosy cheeks and healthy
complexion, use DIR. Crooks Com
pound Syrup of Poke Root.
isyl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

Don't forget that the ARGUS Office is
again in good running order. We are
prepared, as heretofore, to execute all
manner Of Job Printing, from Visiting
Card to Mammoth Poster, on the short
est notice, and in good style. No extra
prices on account of the late fire.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

Il is nothing strange that S. Rosenthal
d Co.'S is the cheapest house in their
line along the shore. They buy for cash
and sell ON a small margin. Mr.. s. is
going east in short time, and they offer
for sale their present stock at bottom
prices. Irish Popln dress patterns at
$40. japanese SILK zoe a yard, and CIV.
erytlling else In proportion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

job Printing, in all its branches, neat
ly executed at the ARGUS office, on the
shortest possible notice, and in a salts
factory manner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

Advertisements must be handed in by
Monday morning TO secure insertion in
the same weeks issue of the ARGUS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

Printing in colors executed equal to
any country Office in the State, at the
ARGUS Office, in Bolton & McRaes
brick block, on Dock street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

We do not hold ourself responsible for
the views of our correspondents, or the
ideas contained in any communication to
the ARGUS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

Cards, Circulars, Envelopes, Letter
Heads, Note Heads, Bill Heads, State-
mcnts, Posters, IIandbills, &c, supcrbly
printed at the ARou Office. ~ HIt
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

can rely on being cured with this
preparation known as DR.. Crooks
Compound Syrup of Poke Root
rheumatism, Pains in Limbs or
Bones, Constitutions broken down
by Mcrcurial or other poisons, are
all cured by it. For Syphilis, or
Syphilitic faint, there is nothing
equal to it. A trial will prove it.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

If you want to sec beautiful mems
slippers and boots, you must GO to Malshs
new store
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24

A GENERAL CLOSING OUT.-The New
York Cheap Store Of Rodman Bros. is
closing out its entire stock of summer
dress goods. Summer shawls and para
soils at less than cost. Those summer
goods must be sold to make room for fall
and winter goods. Remember, for bar
gains, be sure and call at the New York
Cheap Store, first store from the bridge.
RODMAN BROS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-24
Local Notices.
To the Citizens of Alpena.

S. A. l.. Warner would respectfully in
form the citizens of A'p,na that he has
formed a copartnership under the firm
name of Warner, Purdy & Co., for the
transaction of general merchantile
business, at the old store of Bewick,
Comstock & Co., where he will be pleas
ed to see all his old friends and many
new ones. Our business acquaintance
in the cast, as well as other markets,
gives us Il large advantage in the pur-
chase Of goods, which we will sell at the
lowest rates. Come and see us, and ex-
anime our stock, to which we are adding
large invoices every week. Remember
our motto, fair dealing and small profits
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-10-18
Home Friendship.

Our best friends are at home. Those who
love Us best, who would do most for us,
who are most interested in our lives, and
would weep bitterest tears were we to die
dwell under the shadow of our protection.
How, then, ought we to feel towards them
and treat them? If they are our best
friends, we should be theirs, and ifw are
their friends, we should show it. Concealed
friendship does not do much good. If a
mine of gold is on our hands and we
know it not, we are not much better off for
it. Many people have a strange way of
showing their friendship to the members of
their own home circle. There are exacting,
cross, unruly, fretful, in love. They mean
no harm, they mean not to break the cord
of friendship, or mar its sweet symphonies
but somehow forget that home friend
ship should be treated more delicately and
kindly than other, because it is better, and
more Immediately affects our happiness. 1t
should be one of the constant subjects for
which we should live-to respect and i'm
prove, deepen and strengthen the home OF
friendship. In this we live. 1t is the
fountain of our sweetest pleasure, our best
life. Into this fountain no bitter drugs
no poisonous drops, should be put. We
should keep it clean and pure. We should
cherish it as the apple of our eye. No
word or act of ours should distur, it.
What is so near to us and essential to our
happiness, should be preserved at any ex-
pense. Home friendship is our richest
treasure below the skyes. 1t is better than
gold, rubies, land, fortune. learning fame, or
power. Nothing of an earthly nature can
compare with it. Then we should treat it
as our best treasure, and be true to it.
Every member of the home circle should
be faithful friend of all the rest, and
show it by friendly words and acts.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-10-18
SmOthering Fires.

Extinction of fire by smothering is a
method which deserves notice When
lady's dress catches fire her usual
course is to rush out of the loom
screaming for help, thereby causing
the flames to spread over her with
great fury. II she were promptly to
to envelope herself in q table cover or
other cloth-Or some one were to do il
for her the fire would at once 60 out
for want of air. Again, if window
curtains catch fire, common tendency
for mankind is to rush out. shouting
Fire and "Helpt' Reader, why
not help yourself-especially if you be
q manly finding out beforehand what
is the best course of procedure in the
circumstances? You ought at once to
tear the curtains down, and throw the
rug or table-clOth on them. If you
cannot do this, and must leave the
room, don't open the window, and by
all means remember to shut the door
behind you; and thus, by cutting off
the supply of air, at all events
delay the confiagration as much
as you can. 1t is matter of the
greatest importance that q man should
have a definite idea of wha: he will
do, or attempt, in case of fire. Opin-
ions may differ as to the best mode OF
action 10 carry out. Nothing is more
pitiful than to see any one rushing
about shouting "Help" and wasting
energy. For man to be seen in such
circumstances is contemplate.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-10-18

The present generation has Witness
ed many wonderful changes in public
sentiment, and noted the disappear
ance of much popular prejudice, but
none Of these transitions of public
opinion from one extreme to the other
has been as remarkable, ~ silent, and
as imperceptibie in its progress as that
on the Chinese question. The greatest
need of this country is labor, and par
ticularly labor that b industrious, ex-
pert and economical. It's policy has
always been to encourage immigra.
ton and to welcome the people of
every race. But on the appearance of
the Mongolian race on the Pacific
coast an exception was made-his
labor was spurned and prosecuted,
laws were framed against him, and
our citizenship, free to every other
race, denied him. Noisy demagogues
throughout the nation preached a cru
SADIE against the helpless stranger, and
he was hunted down in the streets OF
San Francisco like . wild beast. The
workingmen, tor, actuated by the
same blind passion that impelled. their
grandfathers to destroy the crude
machines which in manner supplant-
ed labor q hundred years ago, through
their powerful unions, declared against
the Cinnamon and invoked national
legislation to erect q barrier against an
inundation of "Chinese cheap labor. u
But . short year or two and, 10, the
result! All this bitter feeling, the
hate that was pronounced ir veterate,
Is passing away. There is not State
in this Union but what welcomes the
industrious Chinaman to its borders,
This is but another evidence of the
liberal ideas and progressive civiliza
ton of the American Republic
Flakes Bulletin.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-10-18
Homes In the West,

At no former time in the history of
the country has there been so deep, so
widespread, and so intelligent an inter
est felt in the matter Of migration and
Western settlement as now. The rapid
construction of railroads which pene-
tratethe fertile but hitherto unOccupied
sreas of our new Northwestern States
and Territories. thus rendering accessa-
BILE and valuable millions of acres of
land which would otherwise have lain
waste for scores Of years, has given a
wonderful impetus to the Westward tide
CT population.
A large portion of both foreign and
American migration will henceforth nat
urally and inevitably flow into that new
Northwest, now for the first made &C
cessible by the buildingo of the Northern
Pacific Railroad. The belt of country
traversed by the route of this thorough
fare wisconsin, Minnesota, Dakota,
Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Ore
gon) has such characteristics of soil and
climate as to render its speedy settle
ment and prosperous cultivation GER
tain.
The Northern Pacific Company Is
now selling its lands in Minnesota, and
the facilities and helps which it fur
nishes to settlers and colonies greatly
reduce where they do not wholly remove
the "hardships" of pioneer life. For
example transportation at reduced rates
is furnished from nearly all parts OF the
country to the line of the N. P. Road,
and if settler buys forty acres or more
of railroad land he apd his whole family
are carried free over the y. 2. Road
when going to settle. Then at three
different points, on the road large and
elegant reception houses have been built
and fitted up with conveniences for
single persons, families and colonies.
Settlers no matter whether they locate
on free Government homesteads or pur-
chase railroad lands, enter these recep-
ton houses on leaving the cars and use
them free of charge, as temporary
home while engaged in selecting land
and building dwellings of their own.
The company has fixed low prices on
it's lands, gives seven years credit to
purchasers, and receives in payment at
ten per cent. premium its own first
mortgage bonds which are now selling
at par. and which are favorite invest
ment throughout the country,
There an now few localities in the
West where good Government lands for
free homestead entry can be found near
to railroads and mar cts. The North
ern Pacific Road has been SO recently
built through minnesota, that there are,
close to its line, plenty of public lards
of the finest quality awaiting homestead
kboxr W.
taken. Large numbers of soldiers who,
under the new law of Congress, obtain
free homesteads of 16O acres, near rail-
roads by one and two. years residence
are locating on the line of the Northern
Pacific. Soldiers and all others who
think of seeking homes in the West can
obtain full information maps, copy of
homestead laws, etc., by addressing
Land Department Northern Pacific r.
r. Co., st. Paul, Mimi.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-10-18
POultry-H House for the Farmer.

The cheapest way to build a fowl
house and give the greatest amount of
room (which is what counts with
poultry is to make but one roof and
have that meet the ground. The build
ing should be nine feet wide at the
under-pinniDg, and nine feet high at
the highest part. This gives as much
floor room for the fowls to move about
in as if the walls were high on all
sides of the structure, and with great
economy i'm building materials. There
should be twelve doors in the building
besides the small openings under the
windows for the use of the fowls, and
the ventilator near the peak. Three
broad doors in each end, the tallest
being for the attendant to enter, and
the other two for ventilation i'm eX-
IRENE hot weather. The doorways of
the broad doors are furnished with an
other set of doors made of lath.
When the broad doors are all open
IN hot weather and the lath door shut,
there is fine circulation of air, and
when the house is to be cleaned the lath
doors as well as the others may be all
opened. 1t may seem as if there was
an over-plentiful allowance of doors,
but We have tried as many to build
ing with satisfaction. There is moth
ing We hate worse than a hot pent.up
house for fowls in July. To make the
house as warm in winter as it is cool
in summer, keep all the broad doors
closed but one, and have a packing
OF straw between each lath door and
the corresponding broad door, except
ing, OF course, the tallest pair of doors
where the attendant enters.