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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

Having determined to close out our
present stock of goods, we offer them at
cost, for cash Our stock Is all new, and
consists of dry goods, carpets, hats, caps,
boots, shoes, etc. This is the best oppor-
tunity ever offered to obtain goods cheap
We mean all we say-the stock must BIZ
closed out within the next sixty days
Come carly and make selections.
A. ANsPACH e. Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

RUNAwAY.-Last Saturday a
team belonging to A. McCollum,
became unmanageable while in the
upper part of the city, and came
tearing down Chisholm street at a
rapid rate, colliding with Monaghan
g. Healy's express wagon, which
it piled up against telegraph pole.
The team came TO stop by at
tempting to ego through" the tele-
graph pole on the corner Of Second
and Water streets, and the damage
done can be repaired by wagon
makers and at the harness shop.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

FOURTH OF july DANCE.--Onthe
evening of the Fourth there will
be n grand time at the Fletcher
House. Good music has been en-
gagged and a lively time is anticipat-
ed for q select dance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

ST.. JOINS DAY.--Last Tuesday.
st. Johns Day, the Masonic frater-
nifty of this city met at their elegant
hall, where they donned regalia and
then marched to the M. +. Church
where they were favored with an
appropriate sermon by Rev. w.
Donnelly. After service they
marched back to the hall and dis
persed till evening, when they again
,sembled with their ladies, and
about 10 o'clock all proceeded to
the Fletcher House where an
abundance of ice rceam and straw
berries awaited them also, band
of music. Those who felt desire
for that kind of recreation, "tripped
the fantastic toe" for q time, and
then sought "repose, sweet repose.'
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01
Council Proceedings.

A regular meeting Of the Common
Council of the city OF Alpena was held
at the Council room, Monday evening,
the 23d day of June, 1873.
Present A. w. Comstock, Mayor, F.
s. Dewey, Recorder; and Aid. Knight,
Campbell, Dlakely, Harshaw and Wall.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and
approved.
A petition was received from G.. l..
Maltz, asking permission to erect a
frame residence on his premises in the
fire limits, which was referred.
A rcmonstrancc against throwing saw
dust, etc, In the river was received, and
referred.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

Ladies call Mt Harshaw's and examine
the whistling coffee pot, which is so con-
structed as to announce that the coffee Is
ready for the table by whistling. Pur-
chase one and bid good bye to muddy cof-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

MIL Mcn.-You can buy Lubricatlng
oil cheaper in Alpcna than you can In
Detroit or Cleveland. Go to
POTTER & Bro.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

2 Alncnn Incenfliary.

Week before last John Gavagan
was arrested on charge of being
implicated in the setting of the fire
which destroyed such large por-
ton of this city last July. The ex-
animation came off last Tuesday
before Justice Turnbull, when Pat
rick ONeil, the only witness for
the prosecution gave the following
testimony, when further examined
was postponed till Tuesday next:
"About two weeks before the fire in Alpcna, on
July l., 1872 / was boarding at John Gavagans
house, and John Gavagan came TO me about 10
o'clock ut night, and asked me If would do job
Il r him that evening / asked him what it was
He said il was to set building on fire that even
ing and asked me IL would go out that night for
him, about ono or two o'clock and set Mr.. Luce's
mill on Are. He said that some three or foui
other persons were going out that night to set fire
TO other buildings for Pat McDade. lie said that
several houses were to he burned among which
were T.uce's house and store, and Potters house
and store. L told HIM did not like To do ii. He
said need not b. afraid, showed me revolver,
said could have that He said he would get me
a bottle of Kerosene oil and some matches. i
told him again that did not like TO do it, He
put the revolver in my hand and said must shoot
the first man that came near me. gave II back
| TO him. He todd me to 20 to bed and said he
would wake me up about one or two O'clock. He
said le was going 10 make il hot for those church
members He said dc would make 1t all right
with nae, 1 ncedu'i pay the board lill owed him
and he would make me present il would re
tire mill ON fire j then went 10 bed, but he didn'
wake me up. In the morning did not hear o
any fires being set that night GaNasT,n has no
presented any board bill siace, nor have pai'
him."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

A. TIarshaw is putting an iron roof on
Mr.. Chas. Ceilings new store. Call and
see Harshaw if you want a good iron or
tin roof.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01
Local Notices.

MI men will do we'll to call at A.
Harshaw's and purchase their mill sup
plies. He keeps full stock and a COM
plete assortment Of steam fitting and gas
nine
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

Mr.. Rodman, of the New York Cheap
Store is the agent for that popular brand
Grown Alpacas."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

Paris Green, for killing potato bugs
Is better than any other exterminator
For sale at Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

Call at Harshaw's and get one OF jew
etts Rrefrigcrator's, the best In use.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01
OTTER & Bro.

Lubricating Oils West Virginia
Dark, and fine engine oils. A large stock
just received by
POTTER & Bro.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

EXCURSIONS. - Although the
Fourth will not be very extensive
" celebrated in this city, there will
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

Why does everybody go to trade ut the
New York Cheap StoreY Because Rod
man sells goods cheaper than any one
else.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01

A. Harshaw has n nice assortment OF
beautiful toilet sets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01
CLOSING OUT.

Ladies, go to Rodman's to buy you
linen suits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01
Some Things Worth Knowing

A large book full of good things valuable SEQ
rets and important information, mailed for tive
stamps. Address, LEE & Co., 52i Sixth Ave,
New York.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-01
Douchy &c Co.'S advertisements.

4 OsAMPLEs sent by mail for soc. that retail
Zquick for go. Il. L. WoLcorT, Isl Chatham
sauare, N. Y.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-01
VIRGINIA & TRUc IEE 4 +.

IN AND AFTER TUESDAY, OCTo.
" Der ]. 1872,
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-01
the WINTER TRADE !!
Largest SaleS-Lowest Prices

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A, BfDh 1 j
-.
wholesale and Retail
CARSON STREET,
Carson Q 1ty,
Offers the Most Extensive stock on the
Smallest Margins-will not be beat
cannot be undersold-has tho
best Of everything, ana in
-: vftes all wanting
GROCER IE S
...4o aHHs pn A CALI,
So --.-..
Always on hand full stock Of J..
FLOUR AND FEED,
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WINES, LIQUORS, PORTER g. ALE,
HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
Nails: Scales.
- ~ ~
X. :, : Il
Farna1ne Tools
vi
crockery Ware,
~
Powder and Fuse,
Wall Paper;
Doors and Windows,
Window Glass,
Paints, Oils and Varnish,
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-01

THE v. & r. Il. r. COMPANY ARE
i anxious to take due precaution against &C.
cidents and loss of life resulting from running
of their trains; and they take this method Of
warning Parents and Guardians against the
dangers attending tho too common practice Of
Children playing about their Cars and ioooms-
tives. Those having in charge the business q
the Company nnd IL impossible TO PERSUADE
BOYS. who frequent the tsrmini and stopping
places of the road from climbing upon the ears
and engines. and they viii fesl thsmselvss
Obliged to resort to moro decided meesurss II
these annoysnoes are continued. Recent seei.
dents, which arc wholly ascribabls 70 Tie care.
lessness Of pcssons jumping o. and ~ ths caro-
when in motion, should b warning enough IN
themselves. Il. y. YEkINoION.
jsl.H supssintsndsut.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16
BRUTAL OgTRAGE-RUFFIASISts
ON TIE RAMPAGE.

YESTERDAY morning brief article
appeared in the editorial columns Of
this paper, calling attention to the fact
that owing to public apathy. there was
s possibility that the county OF Ohio
might send to the Legislature OF the
State, An iguorsmus and a black-leg.
Reflections appropriate in this connec-
lion were INDUCED in, and an effort
made to impress the community with
the disgrace that would attach 10 the
county if such q calamity should o2cur.
About one o'clock, yesterday ss Ir.
D S. LoSG, editor OF this paper, Was en-
,erisg the Postoliice, he was accosted by
.JAMEsW .SwERNEY, the person referred to
ia the editorial OF erGav, who asked
him il he wrote the article IN question.
Sir. LONG promptly gave an answer
IN IN, affirmative, whereuPon Mr..
SWEENEY, sayirg, This is tue way l
reply" struck Mr.. LONG . powerful
blow over the right eye, and followed i
I'D vita q succession OF blows upon the
lace and lead. Mr.. l., taken
utterly by surprise could nake but
little defense, but warded OF the as
ssults as best he could. Being greatly
the inferior iu point OF physical strength
Of SwEESEY, W is a we'll known bully,
M. L could 10 but little to protect
himself. and OILY succeeded in escaping
his assailart alter receiving several
severe blows. Almost blinded by
the blood which flowed over his face
he made his way into the postoffce
where, as soon as possible he received
proper attention. His wounds were
dressed and he repaired to his residence
where be will probably be detained sew.
eral days by the extent Of his injuries.
Il ia o. course mort-
iicatiou 10 gentleman Of Mr..
LoSG's sens;bilities, 10 all his friends
and to respectable people everywhere,
that such q man should receive such
treatment at the hands Of such brute.
more barbarousn unprovoked and
infamous outrage has never occurred in
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16
DIED.

FRITZ-On wednesday morning, Oct.
18th, EMMA ELIZABETH, oldest daughter OF
George and Louis Fritz, aged eleven years.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence Of her parents, corner Of alley c and
Eoff street, on Friday, at p. NJ. The friends
of the family are invited to attend.
BYE-On Tuesday morning, October 18th
1873, MICHAEL BYE, in his tifty-ninth year.
Fdueral nom his late residence, No. 'i5,
Main street, North Wheeling, this (Ihurs-
day. afternoon, at half past two O'Clock.
T6ONpSOE-On Tuesday, October 18th,
1873, at 10 a m. FRANCS iNELIA, daughter
of q. u. and Susan Z. Thompson, aged
twenty-iouT years.
Funeral Will take Place at two O'CLOCK,
Thursday, Oct. 18th. from No. 81 Penn at.
Islam :. Friends Of the family are invited
to attend.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16
ofAiIments yaruuisned.

Tn account Oi the promptnssS with
which II checks the fevers generated by un-
healthy eXEalation, Hostetter's BllterS is
considered an indispensable family meii-
cine on the borders OF our Southern and
Western rivers, and in new settlements
where the plough and the sNe are for the
fret time disturbing the eo!IiudeS of nature.
lis reputation, however, is not confined 10
such localities. Wherever the elements OF
disease ale rife it Is the sureSt safeguard OF
health; wherever sichnesS prevails, II Is
eificacous as q remedy. Among the s. rious
diseases which il is guaranteed TO control
are Indigestion, bIiousness, and all Inc
minor ailments connected with cerange-
mentS OF The stomach the liver and The
bnweis-sUch as hea tburn, headache, fatu-
lence, cOStirsneSs, nausea, distaste for !ood,
languor and debility. papitation OF the
heart, trembling of the hands, noises in the
ears, disordered vision, disturbed tleep, and
meptal inquietuGe. AS these physical and
mental disturbances lend 10 a general
failure CT sil the powers OF the system, they
should be at once corrected-aS they always
may be, by course OF Hosteiter's Stomach
RitiprS
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16
nnnnitx. Rnt there ia a cues.

this community. But there is a ques-
ton 10 be considered in this connection.
of graver moment than any OF
personal outrage or professional rufian'
ism. The right Of the press towarn the
people agsinet the offensive and dan'
gerous prominence Of rowdyisn, and OF
the people to discuss measures for pro-
tscting themselves against brutality ana
vagabondage in their politics, are de
rectly involved. If the newspaper can
not, except at the risk of violence pro-
test against sending man to the Leg
islature who ought to be in the work.
house, if not in the Penitentisry if the
journalist is not to speak in the name
Of the public against the damning dis
grace Of having our representative
halls prostituted by the presence
OF gamesters, bummers and black.
legs, then 1t were as well 10 accept
all culture, decency, ard resrectabllity
as badges Of dishonor and 1t would be
scarcely out OF character to make the
bawdy house and the keno den the
training school for meritorious political
aspiration. Not 30. The representa-
tive character, moulded under the most
careful training, and fostered under the
best auspices, has been unable to with
stand the temptations ofpublic lie, and
has become debauched and corrupted. Ii
the beat elements of society have been
unable TO keep pure and sweet the
fountains of public Lille, to what ioath-
some aud pestiferous results must. we be
brought, il the most vicious and worth"
less people OF the county are to be al
lowed 10 contaminate the public service
by their presence and influence.
If the mission OF journalism has any
value at all, it must not be found want
ing at such junctures as that which the
people of this county have reached
And the mere fact that the discharge
OF duty such as this, has called forth
a response which shows how nearly
allied are the bully and the brute, it not
| only proves that the journalists work
needed to be done, but it shows that II
was done faithfully aad we'll. The
writhing of vermiu ia no argument
against their determination it simply
shows the fact OF their life, and
argues the propriety OF their de-
struction. 10 the abatement OF such
nuisances we take no pleasure. 1t is
anything BAT an euvious or inviting
task. Nevertheless for the honor and
good name OF the community, Tor the
sake o. discouraging dangerous eI-
amples, and above all tor the sake o
preserving the custom OF making public
preferment a sign Of distinguished
merit rather than the reward of evi
doing or the incentivs'of in!amy, it is
task that cannot be shirked or Stunned
Not now for the first time 90 We gum
mon the people Of this county TO cast
their ballots against the BOOKING ken
the sweat cloth and the baguioA II WI
mus: needs tolerate such disreputabl'
affairs let ia not proclaim our socia
disgrace by giving our" places @! homo
and trust 10 the no1ious elements which
they foster in our midst.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

A Full vote to day is desirable in
order TO settle definitely the question
whether the people Of this county are
in favor Of choosing their representa-
tives from the swash bucklesa and
social buccaneers OF the community,
or from her respected. intelligent and
trustworthy usiness men. Let those
who have an interest in this matter
come to the polls to-day, aud the vote
will be full enough, the verdict en-
phatic enough fox al practical pur-
hosea.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

BUSINESS WITH PLEAsURE.-1f JIM
SWEENEY can be sent 10 Charleston he
might be induced 10 take faro kit
with him, and euliyen the tedium OF
legislation with the enuobliug diversion
which has brought such bright laureIs
to bis brow. The SWEENEY tiger would
disport itself in the juugles OF Charles
ton with power and great glory. Rally
to the support Of the Knight OF the
Green Cloth.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16
Trustees Sale Of Valuable
Real Estate.

vN PURSUANCE OLA DEED OF TRUST
made and executed TO me by VIM. u
Reid, dated December IL 1872, and recorded
in Deed OF Trust HOOK No. =, page 262 in the
office of the Clerk of the County Court for
" etyel county, West Va. j will on Satur-
ar day, November 18th, 1873, at the front
door of p. McDonald's store, in Burton.
Wetzel county, West Va, sell at public
auction, 800 acres of land, adjoining the
lands OF the late Hannah Church and 9th
,rs, Immediately on the line OF the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, about ~ miles
west o. Burton. being the same and con-
yeyed 10 said Reid by ~. +. LiEt and VIE,
by deed dated September 18th. 1872, 10
which deed now of record in WetZel county
reference is hereby made for full descrlp-
ton OF said land.
said land IS improved By good two story
IRENE dwelliL G house and small orchard.
Is well watered and will make fine stock
farm.
Terms Of sale: SEQ with interest from
May lSt, 1879, in hand and costs Of sale, and
the residue in five equal annual payments
with interest from May LIST, 1872, payable
May LIST, ls1i-5-67 and s; the purchaser CIV
ing noIes with approved security and title
retained as additional security for the pay
ment of said notes, Selling as Trustee,
will convey only such Title as is vested in
me, which l., however, believed TO be per-
feet. W. '. HO9E,
octli.i Trustee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

LET the verdict OF the people to-day,
be statutory lesson 10 bummer8 and
iesperadoes, q solemn warning 10 bull
lies and black-legs. Encourage rowdyr
ism BY to-day carelessness, and it may
cause years reproach before we can
remand it again to obscurity.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16
HARD TO UYDERsTAND.--How a

HARD TO UNDERsTAND.--How any
man protesting TO have citizens ln-
terest in the public good can vote or
work Tor the rule of the blackguard
snd the bludgeon. Wheeling decided
this question once before, and by that
decision the county will stand to-day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16
COW STRAYED.

IN MY PREMISES, AT RONEY'S
" Point, Ohio county, West Va, about
September 2lst, 1873, a red and white COW,
with yellow spot on the right hind loin
has short horns, and three red spots on h n
face. She is about six years old, and APP
praised at SO. The owner can have the
same by proving property and paying
charges. HENRY SEbRlOdI.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

SOME Of our citizens may have felt
indifferent about the election to-day
As On issue has been raised between
ruffianism and responsibility let the
good people OF this comfy choose sides
and vote accordingly.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

If WE would have the respect OF
others we must continue to respect our
selves. Let not our people lower them
selves in their own estimation, by going
into this bully and blackleg business.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

We candidly believe that yesterday g
outrage will bring to the polls one
thousand voters who would otherwise
not have been there. They will say q
word in behalf OF public decency-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

LET everybody who is in favor OF
sending respectable man TO represent
! respectable community, go to the
polls to-day, and vote for A. J. PAN
MILL.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

As q mere matter OF reputation, Ohio
county cannot afford to vote to-day for a
professional desparado. Go to the polls
and speak out for the good name Of the
county.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

Ir the constituents are to be Judged
by the representative, what would be
thought OF community which would
send JIMswEENEY to the Legislature ?
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

No Lszzaroni in the Legislature.
Send q man to Charleston whose name
will not be present in the police reports
Vote for A. j. PANNELL.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

EVERY man who believes that the
community has rights which the rut-
fan is bound to respect, ought to go to
the polls to-day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

We are not disposed to believe that
Ohio county people are going to vote
to-day, for rowdyism or the pimpery Of
the faro bank.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16
NEW ApvERTIs eMENTs
LOST.

ON YESTERDAY, A RED MOROCCO
ing about ESQ In money, q railroad ticket,
&C., &c. The finder win receive a suitable
reward on leaving the same at this otfice.
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Mothers. Mothers, Mothers.

Don't fail 10 procure MRS. WlNSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP fSr all diseases incident
to the period OF teethipg in children. 1t re-
lieves the child from pain, cures wind colic,
regulates the bowels, and by giving relief
aud health TO the child, gives rest 10 the
mother.
BE sure and call FOR.
"NRS. WISSLOW'SS SOOTHING SYRUP"
For sale Ivy sll druggists. deYh
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-10-16

/IrI s as much the duty Of the citizen
to vote against JMswEESEY to-day, as
il would be to deodorize agains. cholera
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THURSDAY. OCTOBER l6. 1873.
RATES OF ADVERTISING
iGN
THE DAILY REGISTER
ne SQUARE, inch space.

ne squares men space
One time. .........s 70 One months 8 ~
Two times. ......... q Three months. ~ w
one week......... 2 50 One year."....-. % W
One square changeable once week soV'
Snecial Notices 25 per cent additional.
Advertisements to occupy fixed places -
cuts win be charged double for space oc-
eupied. .,.a "a nay
cent additional. ,,ro t,, an
local Notices Is cents per Hne--om no
local r,otice tgLl be inserted for less Man oSH
po amAdyertisements,e1cept for established
bnsiness houses, must be paid for IN 3D.
Ali bills due on the first appearance OF
tho advertisement.
Bits with regular advertisers rendered
quarterly. o,,, 20
chair IeeitImate business, and all adver-
isements not connected with II Will De
charged for at ourregular rates.
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IT ISN'T a matter of politics but OF
Let US vote 10 be decentl
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For RENT.

CTORE NO. q. MONROE STREET, OC-
y CUPI ID by Nesbitt & Brother. Posses
son lst OF April next, or sooner II desired.
Apply TO ]. w. PAXTON,
octij-s At Paxton & Bloomfield's.