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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23
State Items.

Mrs. Cozier, of Jackson, was SER
iously injured on Wednesday by
being thrown from a carriage in
which she was riding.
Giles Halton, of Bovine, Kent
county, was attacked by a bull
which he was feeding, on Sunday
week, and seriously injured. If it
had not been for the arrival of as
sistance Mr.. Halton would undoubt-
edly have been killed.
About 60,000,O00 feet of logs
have been RATED out of the Au
Ores boom, and it is estimated there
are still fifteen million hung up on
the stream.
An employee of the Grand Rapids
manufacturing company named
Bhernes had his right arm torn off
at the company's factory, on the
west side of the river, Wednesday,
by some of the machinery there.
1t was q horrible accident. DR..
Cummings was called to attend the
injured man. He left him in as
comfortable condition as possible,
but the nervous prostration was
great. The injuries are not sup
posed TO be fatal.
Lewis Wilson, an employe in
SCOTS bobbin factory at Battle
Creek, had the fore finger on his
right hand cut off with buzz saw
Thursday.
About noon Wednesday the safe
of Cappon, Bertsch q Co., leather
dealers ON Canal street, Battle
Creek, was robbed of about -four
hundred dollars. tits supposed by
the members of the firm that dur
ing the temporary absence of the
proprietors and employees in the
store some person swung open thu
safe door, which was unlocked
drew out the drawer and abstractet
the contents.
The Rochester Era says: Las
Thursday Mr.. John Robinson me
with very painful accident. Will
engaged in hauling dirt at Stone.
Creek one of the bottom boards Q
the wagon slipped forward, an,
striking one of the horses heel
caused him to kick furiously, dur
ing which the end of the boar
= few up hitting Mr.. Robinson o
the head, cutting hole in his seal
clean to the scull about three inche
in length, and severing an arter
= which caused an excessive flow
blood. He was picked up and ca
p ried into house, and at last a
: counts was doing well.
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NOTICE


Having kept meat market in the
Third ward of Alpena for one year on
the credit system, we find it docs not pay.
Wishing now to try 1t one year on the
cash system, we will hereafter sell meat
for CASH, or ready pay. All bills most
be paid every Monday. One week will
be considered cash.
All persons indebted to this market
will please call and settle, as we have a
large amount standing out, and our
books are full, and no money to purchase
new ones, so we propose to dispense with
this needless luxury. Not forgetting we
have had a liberal share of patronage,
and hoping to still merit continuance
of the same, we shall keep our market
well filled with the choicest meats that
can be procured. Oysters of the best
brand, and poultry kent In their season.
1O9w4 p. VAN GORDER.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

OLD "PRoB's" VERIFIED.-Wed-
nesday afternoon last, Sergeant
Bayes in charge of the Storm Sig
nal Office at this point, received Or
ders by telegram from Washington,
to notify all vessel owners not to
leave the harbor, as storm was
approaching from the southeast.
Sergeant Bayes promptly done as
ordered, and in addition hoisted an
American flag at half-mast, in lieu
of the regulation Storm Flag. This
latter proceeding caused the Signal
Office to be visited by many during
the afternoon, supposing some
one high in office had deceas.
ed. Their fears were Gained, how
ever, on learning the cause of the
Signal officer in charge. Thursday
morning the face of the genial Ser
geant was wreathcd in smiles OF
account of the prediction being
varified, and thinks that all vesse
owners and others interested vii
have to come down to it yet.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23
THE SIMPLE REASON.

Why Hand Sapolio Is the best article
in the world for the constant use OF all
classes of people, is because 1t will do
what no other substance Will, as follows
MECHANICS.-Will entirely. remove
tar, paint, oil and varnish from the cloth
ing and hands.
FARMERS.-Its use will prevent tan,
sunburn, chapped hands.
WORKING wOMEN.-It will take
the place of powders and cosmetics for
beautiying the complexion, and will rem
der the hands white and soft, no matter
how much they are used.
EVERYBODY II Is the best article
In the world for removing all cutaneous
blemishes from the skin, and rendering
1t white, beautiful, and natural In color.
In price cheaper than soap-only 10 and
IS cents cake, according 10 size.
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Building.

Dan. Mcdonald is erecting new
house on Washington avenue.
An addition is being built to the
new planning mill of Gebhardt q
Co.
A new house is going up on
Fletcher street, near dock.
Several more new buildings at
Campbellville.
Gillett's new building on Dock
street, is progressing as fast as the
stormy weather of late would per-
NIT.
1t is getting near time to have a
new over-coat built, ready for win
ter.
Mrs. Minten's new residence on
Washington avenue, is nearing COM
pletion.
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f. s. Dewey, Recorder, and Aldermen
Blakely, Campbell, knight and Wall.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and
approved.
A petition for the opening of Mill
street was received and referred.
Hough, Hilliard & Co. were given per-
mission to burn refuse from their mill, for
the balance of this season, at their pres
ent place of burning.
The following accounts were presented
and referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means:
w. Shorthand, sos 90
Smith q McCollum. 40 Oh
The Committee on Ways and Means
reported favorable on the following ac-
counts, and they were allowed:
p. Doyle, $500
Brown, Bros. & Co., 10 so
]. Verde, 81 sc
II. s. Dewey, 4 &c
T. b. Johnston, II sc
The Committee On Streets and Sewers
reported in favor of opening Tuttle street
Report accepted.
The City Attorney presented his re
port in regard to the completion of the
drain on north side, which was placed OF
file.
j. d. Sheahy informed the Council thai
the north side drain was completed, ant
the Committee on Streets and Sewers wa.
ordered to examine said drain and repor
at next meeting.
The salary of the Recorder was flxeC
at $500 per year, and that of City At
torney at $3.50.
The Recorder was instructed to draw
an order in favor of j. b. Tuttle for 1926
salary for six months as City Attorney.
That portion of Ordinance No.
which relates to the burning of reftls
from the (now) Hough, billiard & CO
mill was repealed.
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taken into copartnership in the in
surance business, David Plough,
Esq, so long and favorably known
to the citizens Of Alpena, thereby
constituting firm in which those
desiring insurance may place i'm
plicit confidence, and trust their
insurance interests entirely in their
hands. We heartily recommend
them to the public, and wish them
every success.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

Measures are being taken in mil
itary circles to secure a commute
ton of the sentence Of the Modoc
prisoners.
There was a slight run on the
Freedmen's Savings Bank Of Wash
ington Thursday. All demands
were promptly met.
L. Lowell, of Spencer county,
KY, hung himself with a handker-
chief on Monday in the Insane
Asylum at Lexington.
The California Democratic State
Convention have nominated l.. Il.
Mckee for Supreme Judge.
The Knights Templar of Color
ado met in special conclave on the
summit of Pixies Peak Thursday
$4,000 feet above the level of the
sea-and had full drill there.
]. w. Mitchell, a lawyer of st,
Louis, sued the Missouri Republi-
can for $40, 600 for the publication
of an alleged false, malicious and
libellous article against him some
IL weeks ago.
At Red Oak, Macon county, Iowa,
Wednesday, Harry Williams, a
farmer, shot and instantly killed
John Keaton, and shot, and it is
thought, fatally wounded VIM.
Euchler, both neighbors of his,
with whom he had quarrelled about
some remarks he alleged they h d
made about his wife. The murder
er escaped.
The German bark Malvina Schulz
has arrived at Wilmington, N. C.,
bringing six survivors of the bark
Verwarto, lost during the recent
storm. Capt. Schrebbs and three
seamen were lost. The survivors
were without food or water fol
three days, and suffered terribly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

ADDITIoN.-The Thunder Bay
House, which has been doing a
good business this season, is to be
considerably enlarged by an addi-
tion on the southeast side. Mr.
Rush, the proprietor is determined
to make money If such a thing car
be done, and it becomes necessary
to add more room in order to &C.
commodate his many friends and
boarders.
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News Items.

Gen. Rocha, commander of the
Mexican army, is rumored to be
getting up revolution on his own
account.
A barn belonging to II. B. Sher-
man, Burnet, Wis, was struck by
lightning Wednesday, and consum.
ed. Loss, 10000; insured fol
$4,000.
The II. S. steamer Tuscaror.
sailed from Victoria last week fol
Cape Flattcry, to commence search
ing for a cable to Japan.
A man answering the description
of Norton, the forger, was arrested
20 miles from Louisville, in Indiana
Thursday and will be held for ident,
ification.
The box factory and general car
penter shop of j. West IL Robinson,
Cincinnati, burned Thursday. Loss
$4,000. Adjoining buildings DANA
ged $4,000. Insurance on box fac
tory ana STOCK 81 ,UUU.
A convention of live stock deal
ers and packers was held at Kansas
City, Mo-, Wednesday. Over 1000
were present. A grand banquet
closed the proceedings.
A difficulty occurred Tuesday
night, at Eureka, Nevada, between
county surveyor Edwards and
Mike Murphy. Murphy was stab
bed twice, and is probably fatally
wounded. Edwards was arrested.
Parties sent after the Mexican
Vasquez and his band of murderers
and robbers, abandoned pursuit at
Rock canon. Further search is
considered hopeless.
Henry Bouverie and William
Brand, Speaker of the house of
Commons, and family, sail from
LIVERPOOL for the United States
Saturday week, to remain two
months.
A petition has been filed in the
United States District Court at st.
Louis, asking for the removal of
Lucien Eaton, Register in bank
ruptcy, and charging him with be-
ing directly interested in fees and
emoluments in cases before him,
and with corruption in office.
Intense excitement prevails in
the oil regions over the discovery
of fourth sand rock, which prom
Uses to be more prolific than either
the former producing strata.
Three abandoned wells were sunk
to the lower rock and commenced
flowing largely. The theory Of this
lower strata is entirely new.
A sail boat, having on board five
persons, was capsized on Lake On
tario Monday afternoon, and three
of the occupants were drowned.
Wednesday afternoon the other oc-
cupants were found ciinging to the
upturned boat and rescued.
At Lemont, ILL.,, Tuesday, valen-
tine Ulrich was shot through the
heart in o saloon row.
Philip Buchenleisax, a carpenter,
fell from q building in st. Louis
Tuesday, and was killed.
The 200th anniversary of the first
settlement of white men in Illinois
was celebrated at Starved Rock, on
the Illinois river, half way between
Lasalle and Ottawa, at which point
Fort st. Louis was founded by La
Sale, the French explorer, in 1913
SOME 5000 people were in atten-
dance, and the proceedings were
very interesting.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

HALF FARE.-We are informed
by the Secretary of the Committee
Of Arrangements for laying the
cornerstone Of the new capitol, AT
Lansing, on Oct. Sd, that all the
railroads in the State will run spe-
cial trains for the accommodation OF
those desiring to attend the cere-
monies, and will carry passengers
Mt half fare.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

Old Chronic Sores and Swelling are
aroused to new life, walked up and car
ried away by the thorough use os Prof
Anderson's Dermador." Ii seems to
penetrate all through their old indolent
hulks, starting all the vessels and sur
rounding tissues to healthy action.
See advertisement in this paper.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Depression of Spirits " Gen
eral Debility, in their various forms, Fer
TO- Phosporated Elixir of Calisaya made
by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New YORK,
and sold by all druggists, is the best ton
ic. As stimulant tonic for patients re-
covering from fever or other sickness, 1t
has no equal. If taken during the sea
son IL prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

Mill-men attention. Just received al
A. Harshaw's Hardware Store, a splen
did stock of Croul Bros. patented stretch
ed leather betting. Give 1t trial, 1t Is
the best in use. Orders taken for end
less betting, and all sizes of betting, not
kept in stock, and promptly filled at De
troit prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

NEW FREIGHT LINE.-Last
Thursday Mr.. ]. B. Foley, general
agent of the Detroit and Bay City
railroad, was in town making ar
rangements for a new freight line
from Detroit TO this city, Ella. the
d. & b. G. road, and then by boat
to this city, which will give our cit
liens the advantage Of a daily
freight during the season of navi,
CATION. Trains will run in connec.
ton with the mail boats, which
have entered into an agreement
with the railroad company, so thai
freight will be carried at 20 cents
per hundred over this new route
from Detroit to Alpena. BY thi'
road it is about one hours rid,
nearer than by the F. e. p. NJ, ant
d. & M. roads, and Mr.. Foley in
forms us that night express trail
will Immediately be put on tn
road, to run in connection with tn
shore line of steamers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

Look out for Cholera.-If you don't
stop drinking impure water the cholera
will be in our city. Avoid it by going
to Potter & Bro. and buying a patent
Drive Well Pump. A large number are
now in use i'm the city. We warrant
them to do their duty. Throw no more
money away buying water, but buy one
at once. Call and examine them.
POTTER g. BRO.
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CITY LOT FREE /!
Our Reporter ON the Alert.

Our Reporter on the Alert.
Extra copies of the ARGUS can be
had at the news depot, and at the
office of publication.
Jos. Decent has fitted up room
in the rear of III. G. letters q Co.'S
building, on River street, where he
has established himself in the res
taurant business. We can certify
to the fact that he keeps good pick
led pigs feet. We tried 'em.
1t was the propeller India, of the
Lake Superior line that was ashore
off Black river last week Monday,
instead of the China.
+. Goodrich has put the finish
ing touch on his store building, by
adding o cornice in front, which
adds materially to the looks of the
structure.
The bark w. Home became wat
erlogged and run into this port
Monday, and when the Wenona
left for Detroit the Home was taken
in tow, but when off Point Aux
Barques, the Wenona was obliged
to let the Home go, as the weather
was very heavy. She run back to
Alpena Thursday morning where
she lay till Saturday night.
Ed. Biewend, the druggist, who
has been below, has returned with
n complete stock of drugs and med
icines.
Jas. Ambrose has been doing
some excellent painting in the Nc
Donald block, and not being proud
he don't care who knows that he
did the job.
Harry Chester, one of the pris-
oners in Jail, writes us communi.
cation in which he denies that any
attempt has been made to escape
from prison. Harry, it don't talk,
worth cent. Our officers know
their business, and your denial.
amount to time, ink and pape,
wasted.
The corner store in McDonald'
new block, is flashed, and is nov
filed with large stock of clothing
A supply Of dry goods will be Oh
hand in a few days.
A new slky-light is being put il
Myers block for the benefit Of the
photographer.
J. II. Bostwick has purchased thu
residence Of Judge Tuttlc, on STATE
street.
The firm of Monaghan & Healy
has been dissolved, and ]. Mona.
CHAN continues the business.
The steamer Sherman had a very
rough trip up last Wednesday, ar
irving here at two o'clock Thurs,
day morning, having made but one
stop, at Tawas, on the entire route,
The schooner Campbell was leak
ing at Mackinaw last Wednesday
and the tug Anderson, of Detroit
went to her relief.
The salt well in this city ha.
reached depth of $50 feet.
Six vessels arrived Mt this por
yesterday, all now loading with lum
Der.
We learn that the steamer Sher-
man is to be sent to Lake Michigan
and the Huron will again be place.
on the shore line.
The propeller Cleveland, of the
N. Il. Co. line, run into this port
yesterday, her engine being out O
order.
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Ladies, in order to make room for my
fall stock, will close out all summer
dress goods, shawls, white goods, linen
goods, and everything in my line at pri-
ces that defy competition. Now is your
time to buy goods at your own prices, at
the New York Cheap Store.
ID. RODMAN.
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ANNUAL MEETING.-The Annu-
al meeting of the First Congrega-
tional Society of Alpena will be
held at the Society's Church, next
Monday, Sept. 30, at 1870, p. M.
II. M. LUCE, Sec'y.
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Capt. Jack, Of the Horse Marines, Is
dead, but this fact did not deter Potter
& Bro. from receiving a second large
invoice of dark, West Virginia, and fine
engine oils. Our prices can't be beat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23
CaunciI Proceedings.

A regular meeting Of the Common
Council of the city of Alpena was held
at the Council room, Tuesday evening,
Sept. 10. 1878.
Prcsent-A. w. Comstock, Mayor,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

For nice gloves, for fine handkerchefs,
for good hose, for elegant sash ribbons,
for strong belts, and for the best assort-
ment of corsets, be sure and call at the
New York Cheap Store.
ID RODMAN
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III. ii. Wittelshofer sells all his school
books, stationery, bound books, etc, at
Detroit prices. Don't fail to see him.
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Good news.-A large invoice OF white
lead, raw and boiled oils, paint brushes
and varnish brushes just received by
Potter & Bro.
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Rodman at the New York Cheap
Store, has just returned from the East
with a splendid assortment of Dry
Goods.
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Local Notices.

Ladies, he sure to call at the New
York Cheap Store, for napkins, table
linen, marseilles quilts, and every thing
in the white goods line, will be sold
cheaper than ever at ID. Rodman's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

School books, school books, school
books, at low figures, at ii. II. Wittel-
shofer's, Post Office building.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

Building paper for making houses
warm and comfortable, for sale at A.
IIarshaw's.
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Ladies, go to Rodman's to buy your
linen suits.
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Manhood: AtW Lost, How Restored.

just published, new edition Of DIR
WXE3 Cuverwell's celebrated Essay on
UffTXS\ the radical cure without medicinel
Q1Io of spermatorrhoca or ceminal weak
ness, involuntary seminal losses, impediments to
marriage, etc Also consumption epilepsy and fits,
induced by sef-indulgence or sexual extravaganza.
psv- Price in n sealed envelope only six cents.
The celebrated author in this admirable essay
clearly demonstrates from q thirty years success
full practice, that the alarming consequences of
self-abusc may I've radically cured without the
dangerous use of internal medicine or the appli-
cation of the knife; pointing out mode OF cure
at once simple, certain, and effectual, by means OF
which every sufferer, matter what his condition
may he, may cure himself cheaply, privately ant
radically.
DO This lecture should be in the handle of ever,
youth and every man in the land.
Sent under SEAL in PLAIN envelope, to any ad
dress, post paid, on receipt of six cents or two
postage stamps. Address the publishers,
CHAS. j. G. KLINE & CO.,
l02y l27 Bowery, New York, Posto.iice Box, 1886.
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VHORTGAGE SALE.-Default having been
4VH made in the payment of the sum of four
hundred and thirty-two dollars and sixty cents,
which is claimed to be due at the date of this no.
tice, for principal and interest, certain mort
gage, bearing date the twenty-siXth of June, A.
ID. 1872, executed by R0sanna Potvin, party OF the
first part, to Henry Riley, party of the second
part and recorded in the office of the Register OF
Deeds of Alpena county, on the twenty-seventh
day of June, A. ID. 1872, at o'clock A. NJ, in Lii
Der B, of Mortgages, on pages $50 and 4Sl ana
no suit or proceedings at law or in equity
having been Instituted to recover said sum or any
part thereof; Therefore, notice is hereby given
that, to satisfy the amount 80 claimed TO be due,
together with the legal costs of sale and the sum
of twenty-five dollars, provided in SAID mortgage
attorney fee, in case of proceedings to fore
close said mortgage, and in pursuance OF the
power of sale contained in said mortgage, and OF
| the statute in such case made and provided, the
premises described in said mortgage, or so much
! thereof will suffice TO pay said sum OF money
with costs of foreclosure and attorney fee to wit
All that certain piece or parcel OF land situated
and being in the city of Alpena, county OF Alpcna
State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit
Lot number six (6) in block number nine, 49, ac-
cordng to the recorded plat OF the village OF Alpe-
ma will be sold at public auction vendue, TO the
highest bidder at the front door OF the Court Room
Mt Potters brick block, in the city OF Alpena, that
being the place Of holding the Circuit Court for
the county Of Alpena, on the 18th day of Novem'
bcr A. d. 1873, Mt the hour of ten o'clock in the
forenoon of said day.
HENRY RILEY Mortgage.
: ]. d. TrRspULL,
Attorney for Mortgage.
Dated Alpena, August Is, 1878. lO5wl;
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Single bands for sale at A. Harshaw's.

Mill Men.-We have just received a
large and fine assortment of gas pipe,
steam fitting, etc, etc. Come and see us.
POTTER 81 BRO.
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COMPREHENSIVE. - We under
stand that DR.. J. +. McSwccn has
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A good stock of the best white lead,
is kept constantly on hand at llar-
shaw's.
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A few days since we heard poor
forlorn creature remark,
al wish was an editor,
really do indeed,
Have everything they need.

HHFe uVerytHIHB tHey Hccu'
Reader, have pity on that unhap-
Ply being. Little does he imagine
how many creditors are continual
ly seeking the editor, but his debt
ors are by no means anxious to look
for him.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-09-23

Good prints at &c per yard, and good
yard wide shceting at 10c at
ID. RODMAN'S.
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81 10 $40 per day Agents wanted, All classes classes
or old make more money on work for use in their
spare moments, or all the time, than at anything
else. Particulars free. Address q. Stnson x Co
Portland, Maine. 55yl