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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

We regret to learn that Broyet Brigadier
General Northco.. oftha Clarksburg Telegraph,
is again upon the war path Not that bis
being on tho war path hurts or ondangers any
body but himself, but we have some regard for
the General and are pained to chronicle his
having been painfully thrust through o large
pane Of glass and somewhat panied thereby,
bv the editor Of the SIM whom he had assault
ed with his cans. The subiec: is apa;nfulone
and We can only hope that the General may be
as speedily dropped as the General was in his
encounter with Major Eolgson.-WheclinJ
Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

IN oil lady gave this rs her idea Of great
man One who is kecrful Of his clothes, don't
drink sperets, ken read The Bible without SPELL
ing the words, anl eat 4 cold dinner on wash
day without grumbling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

An Ohio girl who tramped barefooted about
the country looking for fell-work recently
captured in matrimony wealthy widower, and
the resul. is a complete stagnation in the no,
siery business throushont the State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

70 4 Pittsburg coroner makes no charge where
lie SITS On q young man who parted his hair in
the middle lie says that his personal satis-
faction is enough, without the fec.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

THE Charlcstown Depot, Winchester Stras-
burg Branch of the b. Il o. Railroad, has
been made Collection Depot. FreiGhts will here
after be collected at Charestown instead as here
toforc At the points from which shipments are
made. An persons receiving freight on and after
August lst 1872. will be required to pay for the
sarnc before removal. j. u. SIAkkh,
Aug. 1872. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

I: is a startling fact in natural history that
children who are "porfect little lambs usu-
ally grow up 20 be " mntton-heals."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

Our people are luzuriat.ns in an abundance
Of frosh vegetables. The markets ere we'll
supplied with cabbage, potatoes, beans, beets
and garden truck of all kinds Sugar corn
brings 10 cents . dozen, While beans sell for
Is cents a peck. Fresh meats sell at G, 8, 10
and l2! cents per pound, according to quality.
- Winchester Neirs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

"TalkIng about the jaws Of death" ez-
claimed q man who vas living with his third
scolding wife tel You they are nothing to
the jaws Of life
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

Tits said that several members Of Congress
who have converscd with President Grant at
Long Branch in regard to the Congressional
salary law represent him as 'avorng the repeal
Of it. This woull not affect him, MS the Con-
stitution prohibits any increase or diminntion
Of bis salary during the term for which he was
elected
Al this talk about -epeaiing The law incrcas-
ing the pay Of members Of Congress is for
Buncombe The Republicans will try to make
sa much capital ou. of IL as they can, but the
repeal movement viii end in smokc.-Ricl-
mond Win.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02
STLEFTS PL4NOSi

UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
AND
Gold and Silver Medals
NTERE awarded to CIAS. NJ. STlEFF, for
w the best PIANOS in competition with all
the leading Manufacturers OF the country,
OFFICE AND WARERO0MS,
No Q \. Liberty ST., Baltimore, Maryland.
The superiority Of the onrivalled StieF Piano
Forte, is conceded by al who have compared it
with others. In their New Grand s Square Scale,
~ Octaves, the manufacturer has succeeded In
making the most perfect Piano Forte possible.
Prices will be fou2d as reasonable rs consistent
with thorough workmanship.
= large assortment of Second Hand Pianos al
WAYS on hand, from SIS to $500
Weare agents for the celebrated Burdett Cabi-
net Parlor and Church Organs, all styles and pri-
ccs 10 suit every one, guaranteed 70 be fully equal
90 any made
Send for Illustrated catalogue containing the
names Of over 800 Southeruers, 900 Of whom
ere Yirginians, two hundred North Carolinians,
one hundred and fifty East Tcnncsseeaus, and o.
theirs throughout me South,) who have bough;
.Lc StictF Piano since the close Of the war.
July H., lS72-yearly April ID, 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

Does advrtsing pay? Read this: The color
ei show bills which Barnum will use this year
cost SI5O.OOO His small bills, circulars, etc,
will cost S5O,OOO. His advertising in the
newspapers will cost S25O,OOO. Total 500,
600, the whole Of which is expended in pTiu-
ters ink. What is the result Of all this tre-
mendous advertising Receipts exceeding
$4,000 day, with a net profit Of $4,000 a
week, sl2O, 600 a month or $4,000 for the
entire season. .....
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

AK ENGLISH WEST VRGrNr, COAL CoMPA-
SY.-The London Times England states that
prospectus has been issued there Of the Gaul-
Icy Kanawha Coal Company limited) with .
capital Of 10000, in shares Of Go, to pur-
chase, 100000 in deferred shares, some coal
lands in West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-02

Postoclce route from Hamilton 20 Neersyillc,
Rodney Matthews contractor, from lst Of An
gust will be changed to begin nj Wheatland,
omitting Hamilton, @ miles decrease, extend
to IIarper's Ferry, miles increase, and in
crease service over the whole route as changed
20 three trips per week, a, pro rata additional
pay. Route from Brentsyille to Belfair Mills,
p. Il. McCleane contractor, route is curtailed
from lst August to begin at Independent Hill,
service increased 10 three times a week, ono
months extra pay on service dispensed with
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

The Aldine for June shows what
the landscape painters of America
can do, when they have a mine to
work, in black and white. They
paint pictures which are seen for 3
short time in their studies, and
then are seen no more, except by
their purchasers ; being, in fact, as
much removed from the actual
world of art as if they did not ex-
list. II is otherwise with them
when they are drawn on wood, and
seen by thousands of readers of
The AlCliae, in every section of the
country, who constitute powerful
art constituency, and in certain
sense represent posterity. Sub
scription price IS, including chro-
mos "Village Belle" and Crossing
the Moor" James Sutton g. Co.,
publishers, SO Maiden Lane, New
York.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03
Council Proceedings.

A regular meeting OF the Common
Council OF the city OF Alpena was held
at the Council room, Monday evening.
the Goth day Of May, 1878.
Prcsent-A. w. ,C0mstock, Mayor. r.
s. Dewey, Recorder; and Aid. knight,
Campbell, Kimball and Blakely.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and
approved.
The proposals for opening streets were
opened, and on motion the proposition of
Robert Rayburn to clear the streets In
First Ward for $1.24 per lineal rod, Sec
ond Ward at $1.20, and Third Ward at
*1.4O, was accepted, and the Recorder
was authorized to contract with Mr..
Rayburn to do said WORK, and require
him to give 81 900 bonds for q faithful
performance thereof. r,.e..
The City Surveyor was instructed to
establish the grade on Second street
nom Chisholm to Water.
The Mayor appointed WIN. Mirre to
confer with parties owning land on Dock
street, and obtaine a decd OF the same
The Domptrollex's time for coippletino
the assessment FOIL was extended one
week. '''l.. 30 - =
Moved by Aid. Knight that the Board
Of Review be notified TO meet ON the 9th
OF June, at the Council Room for the
purpose OF reviewing the city assessment
roll, and that the Recorder be instructed
to have notices Of the meeting published
In the city papers, and three notices post
ricd.
Adjourned.
+. S..DEwKr. Recorder.
4 special mecsiSs was he,d q. tho
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

THE DUNLAP.-The steamer
Dunlap arrived at this port last
Saturday, and was visited by a
large number of our citizens, who
appeared to be well satisfied with
the exchange made. The Dunlap
is splendid side-wheel boat, 1856
feet in length, is beautifully fur
nished throughout, and is capable
of making better time than any
boat heretofore on the shore route.
During the winter she was fitted up
at Green Bay, Wis.,, and was last
week amply equipped to meet the
wants of the very important posi-
ton she is now filling. The increase
of business between this city and the
Saginaw valley demands that we
should have good and substantial
boats for transportating freight and
for the travelling public, and the
Dunlap is as good q steamer as our
people could wish. Now, when the
Sherman arrives the facilities in
this direction will be complete.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

MAGNETIC SPRINGs.-We are
informed that DR.. Maiden will this
week take charge of the Magnetic
Springs in this city, and the bath
house will be opened again to the
afflicted public. The wonderful
curative powers Of these waters are
too well known to need any recon-
mendation from our hand, and we
are pleased to know that their use
is not to be discarded by our peo-
pie. DR.. Maiden is man of high
standing among the medical frater-
nifty, and is well calculated to fill
this very important position, The
bath house is being put in "apple-
pie ORDER" and business will be re-
sumed ut once. ..oae
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

LECTURE.-Col. J. II. Shumard,
Of East Saginaw, will deliver a lee
ture on the subject of 1.-THE Pyra-
mids Of Egypt" at the Congrega-
tional Church tomorrow evening.
Admission % cents. Children Is
cents. Proceeds for the benefit OF
the Congregational Society.
Mr.. Shumard has been for some
time before the public, and is per-
fectly conversent with the subject
of the lecture. He has lectured
before many of the Society
of this State, and in every instance
is highly complimented by the
press. The following is an extract
from the Saginaw Enterprise in ref
erence to the subject:
"This subject is one Of the most
profound, open to the speculative
disposition of man, and leads one
far back into the dim ages of the
past. In the handling of the sub
ject, the Colonel showed vast re-
search, he having, in his discourse,
drawn largely from distinguished
authors and commentator of whom
comparatively little is known by
scholars of the present age"
We hope to see the house well
filed, as we can assure our readers
that the lecture will be both inter-
esting and instructive.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

LFoUND.-It will be remembered
that last winter Archie McRae,
who resided on Sugar Island, start
ed for this city ON the ice, and was
not heard of after. TWAS suppos-
ed that he had fallen through some
hole in the ice and drowned, but
nothing definate was known as TO
what had became of him until last
Sunday when his body was found
washed ashore on the beach be-
tween Robins fishery and White
Fish Point. Yesterday the body
was brought to this city, (badly
decomposed) in a fish boat, and a
messenger dispatched to the island
to inform his sister of the recovery
of his body. An inquest was held
and verdict rendered Of accident
al drowning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03
ALMOST A DIyoRcE.-As Y

ALMOST A DIvORCE.-As we were
vending our way towards our home a
few nights since, we were somewhat
startled by hearing some persons engag-
ed in an angry alteration. InvOluntar-
lily we halted and discovered that Mrs.
Caudle was giving her worthy better
half sound lecture about the cook
stove. 1t seemed she had called at the
new hardware store of Potter & Bro,
and after seeing their large and fine as
sortment of cook stoves, she was deter
mined to have new one. We could
hardly refrain from shedding tears as we
heard her complain of smoke, burnt
bread, sad rollsserc., etc. Sadly we per.
sued our way meditating on the mani
fold cares of the housewife.
Later-We are happy to inform oul
readers that since writing the above we
saw Potter IL Bros fine EXPRESS deliver
ing a splendid cook stove at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Caudle. The face of Mrs
&. was radiant with smiles.
Aoral-A good cook-stove makes a
happy household.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

Howard, Godfrey & Co. have just re-
ceived full line OF Ladies, Misses and
Childrcn's boots and shoes from the cell
ebrated factory of K. G. Burt, whose
name is recommend all over the coun.
try. These goods are offered at New
York prices. They comprise full lines Of
French and Glove Kid and the finest
Serge. They have also increased the
force of workmen, and are now prepared
to manufacture the most fashionable
boots and shoes for both ladies and gents
at the shortest possible notice. Do not
fail to go and see them before purchasing
elsewhere. Sign OF the Big Boot, Potter
Block
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

Ice, Iced. Hull has embark
ed in the ice business and is pre-
pared to furnish large or small
quantities at reasonable rates.
Tickets can be had ut the Post Of
fee, or at the steamboat Office of
W. III. Johnson.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

.SoLD.-Yesterday we met an in
'aividual who had just returned
from Detroit where he had made !
purchase In the shape Of . watch,
Tor which he paid Sos cash. II
was soon ascertained that in doing
80 ne had been sold to, the tune 81
szS, as ne could have bought ex-
actly such watch Of Fred Good
rich for $40, Served him right.
Next time do your trading at home.
and save money. s'H''
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

Goodrich has Just received from New
York new lot OF those neat plated sets
of yeweby, new rings, buttons, studs,
chains, watches and plated ware. All
goods warranted as represented or mon
ey refunded. Fred sells no bogus goods,
but warrants everything to be as stated
No counterfeit American watches, but
the genuine article only, for sale In all
styles of cases, and warranted, at CON-
pany's price list.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

A splendid stock of drugs, patest med
icines, just received at Whitney's drug
store, also large stock of candies, sta
tionary, cigars, tobaccos, etc. The
English language spoken inteligibly at
oil hours of'the day and night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

Among the new importations Of dress
goods for this summer, from Europe,
there has been imported a new brand OF
black Alpaca, which Is called the Grown
Alpaca" This make of alpaca is double
faced, has pure silk lustre, Is wider,
and the quality Is superior to any other
black alpaca ever brought TO this coun-
try. Ladies, i have secuned the agency
for this popular Grown Alpaca" and
will guarantee that 1t will not rust or
fade, and If not entirely satisfactory /
will rcsuRd the money.
80. .iltD d. ReDMAN.
A. B. Remember, ladies, Hau can only
find that "Crown make" OF black alpaca
at the New York Cheap Store.
ID RODMAN
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

CLoTHrNG.-J. Gillett Il Co. have
heavy stock of clothing, ETC., and they
are bound to sell at rates to suit every
body. They have small quantity Of
clothing slightly damaged which they
offer for almost nothing. Now Is the
time. Strike while the iron Is hot Call
and see them at once nfr.lI
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03
Our Reporter on the Alert.

Extra copies OF the ARGUS can be
had at the news depot, and at the
Office of publication.
Forepaugh's great show will be
in Saginaw early this month.
The LstmJerma,'s Gazette for
April comes rather late, but the in
teresting reading matter more than
makes up for the hardness.
The flea season has opened, and
these little pests cause the loss of
many hours of sleep. They don't
much care who they bite.
The proprietors of the Fletcher
House have about finished fitting
up room off the hall which will
be used as an ice cream restaurant.
They will also put in soda foun-
tain. This is quite neat arrange
ment, and will no doubt be duly
: appreciated by the guests.
The smallpox has held its own
lat Au Sable for the past three
months. There has been several
deaths. Only one case at time
during the above period
The Fletcher House has been
overrun with guests for more than
q week.
Last Thursday the steamer Lake
Breeze finished her business career
between this port and Bay City,
She has now gone to Lake Michi-
gan for duty. The Dunlap fills her
place.
Mr.. Stickney now has his dredge
at work in, the river, and will dig
the channel to the depth of fifteen
feet as far up as the boats run.
A small three-masted hooker
from Lake Michigan, loaded with
potatoes, was in port last Friday.
Ice formed half an inch thick
last Thursday night. We heard a
little four year old ask for a pair of
skates next morning.
Gelos Potvin has q notice of
"Caution" in another column. Read
lit, and act accordingly.
Mason, Luce & Co. have lust
! madean improvement in their store
My putting in two large windows in
front.
Heavy winds over the southern
portion of Lake Huron, last Thurs
day and Friday, caused many yes
sci to turn back to st. Clair river,
after having reached the lake.
Henry Bolton and wife, who have
been on trip below, returned
home yesterday morning.
COR friend ]. McSorley says that
he is not opposed to being noticed
by the press, but when he is insult
ed and abused as he certainly was
in the Pioneer of week before last,
it is more than any sensible man
can stand and hold his temper.
The warmest day here this sea-
son was last Sunday.
The prospects are that the Odd
Fellows banquet and ball, at the |
Fletcher House, next Thursday
evening, will be largely attended.
Quite number of our young
folks went on pleasure excursion
to Thunder Bay Island last Satur-
day, and had very pleasant time.
The firm of Harshaw & Co,
dealers in hardware, has been dis
solved, w. WinsIow, Jr. retiring. |
and A. Harshaw continuing the |
business.
Another lot of new Job tyne inst
received at the ARGUS Office. We
are doing as good job printing as
can be done at any Office in the
State.
Fred s. Goodrich has just receiv-
ed another large stock Of jewelry.
vs.. Rosenthal e. Co. have removed
to their new quarters on Second
street, and are too busy to change
their odvnVfsoovx,c-x A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

A match game Of croquet VIII be the
next sensation In Alpena, because Potter
d Bro are selling those beautiful croquet
sets SO cheap, that almost every family
in the city is buying one. Come quick
II you want q set.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

just received at the New York Cheap
Store a large assortment of the latest
styles of ready-made ladies' dress suits
and ladies ready-made undergarmcnts,
which win be sold for less money than
the first cost of the material.
ID. RopMAN.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03
Local Notices.

Dress-Making and family sewing done
on the shortest notice, and in the most
substantial manner, by Mrs. Wall &
Lewis, corner First and Chisholm streets.
FARMERS ATTENTION.-Fresh seeds
just received at Bolton & McRae's, con-
sisting of Clover, Timothy, Hungarian,
Millit, Peas, Ruta Baga and various
other kinds, warranted fresh. Will be
sold at the lowest market prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

BoiLDERs, BUILDERS, BUiLDERs.-
Potter IL Bro. are selling nails, hinges,
butts, locks, glass, putty, white lead and
all building materials at greatly reduced
rates. Call and get our prices. II
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

Good for horses.--I have used Prof.
Anderson's Dermador on my horses for
gals, scratches, HeelcrackS ETC., and am
pleased 70 say yns{ IL Is the best prepare
tion that rhkyS Ever used FOR such cases.
have been constant traveller on the
road, driving horses for seven years. and
have never found IL equal. John J. An
ties, travelling agent, DIR. Herrfck's rene
dies.
See advertisement in another. column
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

A large stock of drugs, patent mcdi-
cines, paints, oils, and druggists sundries
at Whitney's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

Go to Myers where you can buy cloth
Ing at less rates than aver before.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-06-03

+. S..DEwKY, Recorder.
= specisi meeting was he.d q. the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-10

2u bushels nearly all lots changed hands ut lSc
l9c for black Western, Soc Sic. for mixed Sc Tor
light mixed anoat DC Sc for common to extra choice
white a. sncat inclndng state Barley remained quiet
FsrIGHrs-n the Of berth freights very little was
accomplished to-day but rates exhibited no change.
The charerng business also slow with rates ruling
about steady The engagements were TO Liverpool by
steam, l6 bbls pork at As Cd. The nominal rate for
Gasgow-SO0 bbs cotton seed oil SIS 3d. The charters
include AN Austrian bark, lO7 tons hence to London,
general cargo At lump sum Of f2O0o; German bark,
hence to Baltic port 1900 bbls refined petroleum. lat
7s Norwegian bark, hence 10 Cork for orders to the
United Kingdom 1000 bbls. naphtha, on private terms;
British brig hence to Corunna 500 bbis refined pc
private terms said be s.. British bark. from do.
70 Continental port $500 bbs refined petroleum, at
Is Sd.
GyNSIEsThere has been very little doing in either
cloth or bags but prices steadily held We heard
of sales OF 200 rolls of domestic cloth, spot at &c., ana
quo bales OF Calcutta do at Boston, at SIC gold In
bond We quote domestic cloth, lsc ia4c spot and
HEMP AND Junior hemp the market remained dull
and unchanged Manila quoted ut Olsc gold Jute was
also inactive but quoted steady at 2c 4c gold Jue
butts Sold to the extent OF 500 bales NJ currency which
Hay AND SrRAw.-The market remained the same as
prices steady We quote ;-Prime hay, 81 80 81 SO;
good do 81 is 81 25 shipping. first quality, 75c. 95c
DO second quality 65c clover 75c 90c Long straw.
III Us 81 10; short do, Sc 9Oc. Oat Soc. 65c.
MoLAssEs.-Aside from moderate jobbng trade we
heard of transactions Of Importance Prices were un
changed The sales include 352 hhds and ~ tierces OF
Cuba for boiling, at 3c and " bbs OF New Orleans at