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presented and referred to the Committee
on Streets aud Sewers.


Apetition or John O'Gorrnan and 9TH
ers, asking that ditch be made between
lots ten and eleven, in N' seventy,
running from Oldfleld street TO the river,
was presented and referred to the Com
mittee on Streets and Sewers.
A petition of Hans Andersen and 9TH
ers, asking that street between block
80 and 9s be repaired, was presented, and
referred 10 the Committee on Streets and
Sewers.
The Committee on Ways and Means
reported fivorably OH the bill of G.. n.
Benton for $40, and on motion OF Aid.
Campbell, the same was unanimously al
lowed. -- +- -..'
The report of M. Mccartney, Police
Justice, was presented, and, on motion OF
Aid. Campbell the same was accepted,
and ordered placed on lie.
The following bills were presented
and referred 70 the Committee on Ways
and Means:
VIM. Mirre, $3.50 90
A. Irwin, s. &C CT
Moved by Aid. Knight that the bill OF
VIM. Mirre be taken from the hands OF
the Committee, and acted upon tonight.
Carried. Moved by Aid. Knight, that
the bill of VIM. Mirre, $4,000 be allowed.
Carried.
Moved by Aid. Wall, that tn, bill OF
A. Irwin be taken from the hands of the
Committee, and allowed. Carried.
On motion OF Aid Campbell the Coun.
Gil adjourned.
+. S. DEWEY,
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Council Proceedings.

ALpENA. Mich, March ~, 1914.
The Common Council met at the
county court room, in the city OF AT
pena, March 90, 1874, and was called to or
der at 8 o'clock r. NJ, by the Mayor.
PRESENTLY. W. Comstock, Mayor; F. s.
Dewey, Recorder, and Aid. Blakelcy,
Campbell, Kimball, knight and Wall.
The minutes Of the preceding mectins
were read aud approved = ~ ~
A petition OF Geo. N. Fletcher, asking
for permission TO lay a water pipe nom
the mineral well to the bath house, was
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

Notice is hereby given that
there will be meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Alpena
coug ty, to be held at the office of
the County Clerk, on Monday, the
3Oth day of March, 1874, at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
c. n. CORNELL,
County Clerk.
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Mills are being put in READINGS.

MINIS are being put IN READINGS:
for starting up as soon as possible.
ID. b. Hagerty has returned from
Saginaw, and the tubing for the
salt well is expected here in about
a week. 80 Cd.
Doane, Bingham & Co. intend
importing wheat to this city during
the coming summer, to be manu-,
factured into -four at their mill.
Read the advertisements in our
twenty-five Cent Column" 80 D..
Bring on your election tickets il
you want them printed in hurry
and in good style. ,
j. Gillett and Robt. Gales have
formed n co-partnership for the
purpose of manufacturing shingles,
at the old Doty mill, on the north
side of the river. They commence
running this week.
The pleasant weather last week
gave some of the Second ward girls
and opportunity to hang on the
gate in the evenings.
Remember that the caucuses for
the no mat on of cand ate for
city officers will take place next
week, and all our people who
feel interested in -. welfare of the
city should make it their duty, as
such it is, to attend those caucuses,
and make good nominations.
Save your eggs for Easter, which
is on Sunday, April 9Th.
The steamer Wenona, according
to the latest reports, will leave De-
troit r Ap ma next Saturday
evening.
Aid. Kimball's residence was
packed to overlooking one night
last week, on the occasion of a
socia and pleasant time partici-
pated in. -
The barges Concord and Banner
will leave Detroit next Saturday
for Alpena.
The pump logs are all ready tc
be laid for the carrying of the
water from the mineral well to tn,
new bath house, and work will soor
be commenced. -0 -
]. Levyn has removed his ciga
store to the room in Myers bloc
formerly occupied by 6. N. Ber
ton, where he Intends carrying O
an increased business.
Some of our dealers say tina
there is little more money in tn
market now than a month age
We would like to see some of
coming into the ARGUS Office.
Duncan Mcintyre, of IIarrisvillc
committed suicide asst Saturday
by hanging himself in his barn.
Read the new advertisement c
Paulette Cicero in another column
"New Livery Stable"
The people of Prcsquc Isle cour
ty are having lively time owe
the proposition to remover til
county seat from Rogers City t
Crawfords Quarry. 90 cr.i1 o.
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Board Of Registration.

Notice is hereby given TO the legal vo
ters of the township of Alpena, Mich,
that the Board of Registration for said
will be in session at the school
house, near the residence of Mr.. John
Newton, on Saturday the 4th day of
April, 1874, for the purpose of complet
ing the list of qualified voters Of said
township.
BY order Of Board of Registration
Alpena, March IL, 1874.
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Union Caucus.

Notice is hereby given to the voters of
the township of Alpena, thar n caucus
will he held at the school house, near the
residence of Mr. John Newton, OH the
2Sth day of March, 1874, at o'clock p.
NJ, for the purpose Of nominating I'm
ion Ticket for the township officers OF
said township.
BY order of Committee.
Alpena, March ~, 1874.
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Don't be discouraged. Suppose you
have tried fifty remedies" and received
no benefit, is there therefore mo balm In
Gilead 2" Verify there is. Your liver
may be contested, your stomach half par
alyzed, your nerves quivcring. your mus
Giles knotted with torture, your bowls
CONSTRUCTED, your lungs diseased, your
blood full of impurities-yet in one week
after commencing course of DIR. Walk
crs Vinegar Bitters you will feel like II
new creature. l37w4.
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Club List.
weather Report.

Report for the week ending March 81 },
1874, .<lHigieUUy JlgW3L
y Highest barometer, 30;40 inches, 18th.
Lowest barometer, 20:47 inches, 10Th.
. Range of barometer, 0003.
Mean of barometer, 29:944.
Highest THERMOMETERS, 81 deg, 18th.
= Lowest thermometer, 81 dcg- 10Th.
Range of THERMOMETERS, III deg.
Mean of thermometer, 1896 deg.
p Prevailing wind, southeast.
Totalnumbero of miles Travelled by wind
during week, I ,5G5. ,l9. 4
Maximum velocity 33 miles per hour
Total rainfall andnielted snow, 0O:60 in
Number of rainy days, 2.
Number or cloudy days,5 Tdl.
ltl.. FRANK =. BAYEs, Observer
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10 CAL.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPIsCOPAL-Rev. W. W, Raf;er. Services in
the Trinity Church, on First street, every Sunday
morning and evening.
BAPTIST Rev. +. n. Barlow. Services in the
soeiety's Church, on Third street. every Sabbath
morning and evening
Father Taken. Services in the
Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every Sab
bath morning.
CONGREGATIONAL A. II. Allen Ser
vices IN the societys Church, on Second street,
every Sabbath morning and evening.
METIIODIST-Rev. W. Donnelly. Services in
society's Church, on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
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Cry Property CnEAP.-A good
house and two lots, and two city lots in
Potter'S additions, and Il large business
lot on River street in rear OF Mcdonald
block, for sale cheap. Apply to A. Nc
Donald, Register of Deeds. 1876
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s. Rosenthal Il Co. are selling of their
winter stock of dry goods nj fifty per
cent, and millinery ut twenty-five per
cent. below cost. Now is your time to
buy goods cheap.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

A large stock of prints and cottons
just received at Roscnthal IL Cos, which
are sold cheap. Winter goods being sold
at so cents on the dollar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

A full assortment of boys and child
rcn's clothing Just received at /. Colby's,
which arc marked down to the very low
est figures.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

A large stock of new goods, among
which are full asSortmcnts OF calicos
and cottons, just received at ). Rosen-
thai & Co.'S.
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J. Myers has just received II heavy stock
of clothing, dry goods, dress goods, etc,
and is selling at prices lower than ever.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25
VEonTcAoE sA5E l; having bee, been

VWoRTGAGE sALE.-Default having been
w nude in the conditions of Q certain mort
gage nude and executed by Adam Rutherford
and Kate Rutherford, his wife, OF Alpena County,
Michigan, TO frcslcrick W. Carlisle and Frederick
Carlisle, of East saginaw, Michigan. bearing date
Sept, mbcr 9Th 1873, and recorded in the office OF
the Register of deeds for the county Of Alpcna,
Michigan, ON the I'D day of September, 1873, in
l.ibcr''C" OF mortgages, on pages las and Ia, by
which default the power of sale therein contained,
became operative, and the sum OF one hundred
and tifty -onc dollars and twelve cents sl5l.l2l Is
now claimed 20 he due, besides an Attorney fee Of
thirty dollars oovenanted for therein, and no pro-
cccdings at law or IN equity having been instituted
TO recover the sumo any purt thereof Notice
Is hereby given that the said mortgage will be
forccloscd by sale Of the mortgaged premises, or
some part thereof. NJ public auction, TO the high
est bidder ON the sd day of May, A. ID. 1874, ~
two o'clock in the Afternoon of that day, NJ the
front door OF the Court Room, in Potters brick
block IN tffr city OF Alpena, county OF Alpepa,
aud State Of Michigan that being the place IN
which the Circuit Court for the county OF Alpcna
is held said lands being described ~ said noft.
gage rs follows 20 wit; Lots numotr Tour ~
and fyefsl.in block three 49,, in Potter . addhion
to tho city OF AIpena, according TO the recorded
PM '"'''O FREDERICK W. CARLISLE,
FREDERICK CARLISLE,
Mortgages.
W. O. surursIasp. Atty for Morigseec.;
2 Dated i,ess rsi"slD2 NrsS
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Colby the clother, is selling clothing
at very low figures. Good orders taken
for pay Also cash in exchange for
goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

Apprentices wanted in the dress-mak-
ing department ut 5. Rosenthal & Cos.
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S. Rosenthal 81 Co. are selling goods
cheaper than ever for cash or for orders.
Don't fail to call and get the worth Of
your money.
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Balance 10 pay former liabilities, 1884 q
Respect uily,
F. S. EEwEY, Recorder
March 90, 1874. H -

~. A<A- w Il AsSNOi uSi .
/ March %, 1874. ID
Our readers will remember that
the above was not a incurred by
the present Council. The small
poy and bridge accounts, portion
of the street and sewers, and part
of the contingent, ETC., accounts
were liabilities incurred before this
Council ASSN cd control, so that to
determine the amount expended by
the present Council, is SAT, to say
that about $4,000 may be deducted
from the above figures lie wing the
expenses for the pas; year, about
$1,000. This does not look as
though there had been much ex-
travagancc in the year just past, in
our city affairs, but it does show q
very economical administration Of
our municipal government.-ED.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

A few OF those imported Hudson Bay
over coats left, at Knights.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

Warner, Purdy Il Co. have large sup
ply of A No. one butter, the best in
town
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

Building paper for making houses
warm and comfortable, for sale at A.
Harshaw's.
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The highest cash price paid for furs at
Heustis'.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

Horse blankets and lap blankets al
Knights
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Genuine Canadian shoe-packs al
Crowell Il Godlrey's.
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Clothing at cost for cash, at j. Gillett
,S Co.'S
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Mr.. EDITOR:-For the benefit of
frequent enquirers, and also for the
taxpayers in general, l would beg
leave through the columns of your
paper, to present the following re-
port. that they may know how
much of their monies have been ex-
pended by the present Council and
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Local Notices.

The American Sardine Cos Boneless
Sardines, are much better, and less than
half the cost of imported Sardines. l35.
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Advertisements must be handed in by
Tuesday morning TO secure Insertion In
the same weeks issue of the ARGUS.
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Zap robes and horse blankets at cost,
Mt Knights.
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If you want any Catholic prayer books
20 to Goodrichs after them.
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Ladies' furs at cost, at Knights.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-10
CLOVER AFTER POTATOES.

The Maine Farmer says We were long
since reluctantly convinced that clover will
not flourish nearly as well following crop
of potatoes, as it will after most other farm
crops. Experience has taught us-and a
somewhat extended observation has proved
that our experience is not exceptional
we'll set, thick field Of clover is rarely to
be met with following a grain crop after po-
tatoes. Indeed, so fully have we been con-
vinced Of this, that we have at times thought
the statement would be safe, that such could
not be found. The results are different,
without doubt, on different soils, and on the
same soil when under treatment still the
rule, we are confident, holds good. Since
our attention was called to this matter we
have carefully observed results. We had
under observation last year large field OF
uniformly strong soil, previously plowed and
manured alike and at the same time, all
sown with wheat when seeded to clover-a
part Of which had been planted with corn
and part to potatoes. When the grass
mostly clover-was cut, that on the portion
where corn was grown was judged to be
double that where potatoes were grown.
The past winter clover was not killed at all,
and at the present time the difference prom
ises to be as great as last year.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-10
ASHES IN Reel AIMING A FARM.

Not long ago we were riding with q most
intelligent and well.informed gentleman in
one Of the sea-shore towns of Maine-a
town which contains considerable portion
of light, fiat, sandy land-as do most Of our
coast towns. The land had for some miles
past been Of this character, being rather
hard looking, and supporting but scanty
burden of grass and weeds. But We came
to farm in the midst of this barren sand,
that was as "grcen as a leek." The fields
were nicely swarded, the growth of grass
was rank, stout and of deep, healthy green,
and the cultivated land looked as though it
was capable of producing good yields of
almost any farm crop. 1t was relief to
the eye to glance over the boundaries of this
farm so closely defined was it, and in such
marked contrast to the barren sand about it.
"Here, said our travelling companion, sis a
farm that has been brought up by the use Of
leached ashes-Kennebec ashes, l suppose,
from some of the soap works on your river"
We were at the time riding to take the cars
and had no spare moments-otherwise we
should have stopped and inquired Of the
owner about his method of using the ashes.
We learned, however, that none had been
applied in recent years, so the good condi-
tion of his farm must have been due to the
lasting qualities of the ashes. The appear
ance Of the grass fields and pastures on this
farm were enough, however, to convince any
one of the value of leached ashes as fer
tilizer and it was certainly pretty sight
to look at these green fields in contrast to
the general poverty of the surrounding soil.
Maine Farmer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-10
THE STRAWBERRY AS A Ia
BILE FRUIT.

1t is an erroneous opinion with many to
think that this fruit is only luxury, and
for the rich to enjoy. Taking It into domes-
tic economy tho part it plays is by no means
a small matter. Just now when we have
them on the table three times day, as well
as between times whenever any one feels
like eating them. 1t is noticeable how lit
tie it takes to feed q family of ten. In the
meat line it has remarkable effect. This,
when meat is high in price, is considerable
item. remember we'll when supplying a
town of some five thousand inhabitants, al
most exclusively myself, the butchers were
by no means pleased-and one remarked to
me that he could tell when the strawberries
came by the falling of in his custom that
they lost more than my berries brought me-
Then the doctors usually found that there
was less for them to do, as it lessened sum-
mer complaints generally.
In taking view of this matter in proper
light, is it not strange that not half the peo-
pie even see strawberry the whole season ?
There is no fruit which mother earth pro-
duces which so seldom fails, is so easy to
cultivate and SO refreshing when the warm
weather comes on. They will act as a
quencher OF thirst, IS, when eaten as a des-
sert, we seldom need water between times.
True, to have them in their highest perfection
it does take considerable care, but what
have we without this 7
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-10

And now, Mr.. President, if il will not tire
your patience too much, wish to refer to
one thing more. stand here to-day the
representative Of past generation. A few
are present who with me count their days by
threescOrO years, short life to us, though it
appears long to the advancing strides OF
youth. / let memory 60 back threescore
years, and what do behold? The laborer
with vast physical endurance but with mind
elOuded with dOgmas and teachings that men
were created for certain positions, and that
they should patiently bend to their toll, and
honor those whom God had placed over them
as law makers, rulers, and spiritual teachers,
aud they did yield obedience, with the ex'
ception of here and there one eccentric $50
called) that dared to doubt the divinity Of
those DEGREES. Education was not for the
people. If they could read and write and
cipher as far as the rule Of three it was
deemed sufficient to meet the wants Of labor
ing men and women. Aud at the annual
gatherings the county squire, the village
merchant, with the priest in flowing robes,
with digni6ed air walked around among the
covering herd Of labOriug people, while the
'squire'S or ministers son, fresh from some
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-10
SoRREL.

Sorrel may be eradicated the same as other
weeds, by summer following, or by putting
the land in some hOed crop, the production
Of which will make it necessary to keep the
soil clean. Ii the soil contains many seeds,
it may be necessary to follow this course for
more than single year. Another method
of subduing sorrel is TO put the land into
some forage crop and apply manures that
will stimulate its growth. Red or white elo'
yer are good crops, and lime and plaster
good manures for this purpose. AT one time
II was believe that an application OF lime
was sure to kill out sorre, and at the same
time was certain to sustain tho growth oil
valuable plants. The fact that sorrel may
be found growing in the crevices OF ledgees
Of lime rocks will disprOve this theory. II
is quite certain that the only agency the
lime exerts is to sustain the growth OF
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-10
ST. JOHNSBURY, FRIDAY, JULY 10. 1874.

then twenty full loads Of hne manure TO
the acre is bushed In both ways until IL is
thoroughly distributed over the surface.
We noticed a field Of eight acres devoted
TO corn aud on which was a thrifty young
orchard. The first crop we believe that
Mr.. b. took from this field was six small
loads of hay, composed principally Of white
daisies. This was cut early and then the
ground thoroughly narrowed. A second
crop Of green stuff started up and this was
turned under with plow. The next year
three. successive crops Of buckwheat were
sOWn, with three or more bushels Of seed to
tho acre, and when in blossom plowed In.
The first growth was small, the next better
and the third the best Of all. The follow
ing spring oats were sOwn and sixty'fve
good loads harvested.
We never heard Of more su ccessful in-
stance Of green manuriug than this, and
commend it to the attention Of every farmer.
AyrsIaIrss.
Mr.. b. has about 40 head of full blood
and grade Ayrshire cows. This stock origi-
nally came from the herds of the Messrs
Dodds and Dawes, Of Montreal, and Carlos
Baxter, Of Burlington. We saw most OF
these animals and they are fine specimens Of
this celebrated breed, being Of a style that
entities them eminently to the distinction Of
dairy stock. The objection Of short teats
would not apply to this herd, and they are
gentle and easy to milk, contrary to opinions
advanced by some.
That they are deep mixers may be in
ferred from the shape and size Of the nd
ders, as well as the general contour Of the
animals. They hold out their milk exceed
ingly we'll, and are nicely adapted to the
purpose for which they are kept.
Mr.. b. raises his own stock, but we think
makes no speciality Of breeding for sale.
General improvements.
As has been intimated, the income Of thu
farm, and this only, is employed for the pur'
pose of carrying it on and making improve
ments. OF the results an idea has beef
given. To accomplish this, much study, la
Dor aud money has been expended. Th'
farm has been pretty thoroughly gone over
and put into shape whsse future improve
ments will be comparatively easy. Frem
state of impOverishment, It has been raise'
TO one Of great productiveness, and that il
the short space Of ton years. Aud the en-
is not yet reached, as Mr. b. thinks tn
farm ought and can be made to keep l0'
head Of cows, and judging from the past, "
think he is right. We must close here
hoping that farmers will find some food fo
shonsht in the facts prOducsd in this paper
some examples worthy of imitation, and tina
good will be the result.--E. r. Toicte, i
Messenger.