Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-17
Our Reporter on the Alert.

Extra copies of the ARGUS can be
had at the news depot, and at the
office of publication.
Last Friday William Hassett,
sawyer at Harrington's mill, while
working at picket saw, allowed
his right hand to come in contact
with the saw, lascerating the thumb
and index finger very badly. DR..
Maiden dressed the wound, and
thinks he will be successful in saw
ing the parts.
Mr.. w. III. johnson and Miss
Mary Mason were married by Rev.
A. b. Allen, last evening.
A warm, refreshing rain last Fri
day afternoon, did much good to
vegetation in this locality.
The grounds about the Fletcher
House are being laid out and taste
fully arranged.
C. Tompson e. Co.'S planning mill
is now in running condition, and
work is being turned out rapidly.
Business is increasing ut the
Magnetic Springs in this city.
We have noticed several horses
running at large of late. Owners of
such property should remember
that the Marshal is ready to i'm
pound the animals.
A new sidewalk in front Of
". ii. Hunts residence is great
Improvement.
See the new advertisement of J.
T.. Field, successor to G. G. Whit
ney, in another column.
Warner, Purdy IL Co. have re-
Gently put up two beautiful signs in
front of their store.
]. p. Healy has opened his store
on the corner Of Fifth and CHS
holm streets.
1t will be two or three weeks yet
before the hemiuck extract factory
is in running order.
The man who arrived in tow n
last week with twenty dollars, re-
ceived SO many applications for
money that he has been sent to the
lunatic asylum, and hopes are en-
tertained of his recovery.
A new sidewalk will soon be
completed in front of G. N. Fletch-
er's premises on First street.
A. L. Power is building a hand
some residence on Second street.
Bostwick's new soda fountain is a
Fbeauty, and the soda water will no
doubt be excellent. A new syrup
is "DOn't Care"
Bolton & McRac have made q
great improvement in the appear
,ance of Dock street by laying q
new sidewalk and filling in the
street.
One day last week a young pain
ter in this city undertook so-show
his dexterity 10y thFowing pail
half full of varnish in the air and
then cathing it by the bail. Var
Inish is better calculated to yut q
meat finish ION wood than to satur-
stte clothing. Billy, rather expen-
sive cigar that.
The second story in Powers
brick building has been partitioned
off into offices, and will soon be
ready to occupy. Some OF our
lawyers intend holding forth there
in.
J. B. Tuttle has removed his law
office to rooms over Monaghan &
Healy's store, Powers block.
Strawberries and cherries have
made their appearance in town.
j. w. Creighton has purchased a
lot and is building a handsome res
:idence on Second street, near the
school house.
!. Colby, the clothier, returned
from below yesterday, bringing q
large stock of goods. He is fitting
up his establishment very tasteful
ly.
''Don't forget that pontiac. or
the War in Michigan" will be re-
pcated at Beebe,s Hall this even
ing.
How strange it is that people
will insist On harrassing editors
with anonymous communications
Will such things ever ceasel evil
ton" must remember that we do not
publish communication from such
sources, whether of importance or
not. We must know the authors
name, not that we desire to publish
it, but that is our way of doing
business.
Eli Duesett was arrested on Sat-
urday last, on complaint of julius
Potvin, for forgery, and arraigned
before Justice Mccartney. He
pleaded not guilty, and there not
being sufficient evidence to war
rant binding him over, he was dis
charged
Yes, Bostwick's soda fountain has
commenced to sizzle. "Don't care"
is delicious. Try it yourself.
julius Myers has several nice Of
Hoes to rent in his building on the
corner Of Second and Water ste.