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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23
The s,nis,e Boat Club.

At a meeting of the Alpine Boat
Club, at Their. club room, on Fri
day evening last, the following OIL
GERS were elected:
Presiient-W. l.. Churchill.
Vice-President-J. IL. Fletcher.
sec'y-H. D. Churchill.
Treas.-Geo. l.. Maltz.
The various committees appoint
ed we're:
Auditing Committee-F. II. Arm
strong, c. II. Trask and Thomas
Collins.
Managing Committee j. 1
Bostwick, J. II. I etcher, V. I
Burnham and II. ID. Church i.
Committee on Boat House anl
Ground. Il. Bostwick, j. Ii
Fletcher and Geo. L. Maltz.
The President was instructed u
order a six-oared barge, forty-eigh
feet long and forty-four inch beam
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Now that Congress has assembled
and reciprocity with Canada is
likely to be among the earliest
questions for consideration, we
would like to enquire of the lum-
bermen what is being done to avert
what cannot prove otherwise than
a calamity to the leading industry
of the Northwest. Lumbcrmen
have too deep an interest in this
matter to remain idle, with their
hands in their pockets, waiting fol
some other locality TO take the n
itiative. If anything is done il
should be done at once. No time
shoulp be lost, or it will be toe
late.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

three or four parties standing ont,
and requiring 500, per acre for
crossing their lands, some two miles
distant from the city.
In a conversation with the Presi-
dent of the company, we learn that
parties owning the property at Os-
sineke and vicinity, offer great in
ducements for them to make that
point the terminus of this road,
and with the opposition met with
here during the past ten days
saying nothing of the many scuril-
Gus remarks that have been indulg-
ed in--they now look upon the
proposition of the Cssineke parties
more favorable than ever before
We hope that our citizens will not
stand in their own light in this
matter, as the people Of Sandusky
and many other points have done,
and let the railroads select other To-
calities, as was the case in the Sc
lection Of Toledo 10y the Lake
Shore g. Michigan Southern Rail
road company, on account of the
people of Sandushy attempting to
bleed them to death in their infan-
cy; although the selection of Ossi-
neke would be far superior to the
original Toledo, as its natural facil.
tiles are excellent, and OH the same
bay with Alpena.
Each and every citizen should
put his shoulder to the wheel, an(
do all in his power to secure thi
road, which is of vital importanc,
, to Alpena. Should the work nov
commenced here be abandoned
; and Ossineke made the eastern ter
e minus of this much needed thor
: oughfare, which we believe certain
t ly will be if the feeling and oppo
0 sition now manifested is continued
A how many of our merchants an
a business men are there who woul
:, not "pull up stakes" and locate 0
s Ossinek, and in a very short tim
a make that point far in advance
It Alpena!
) With the feeling now manifesto
k in regard to our proposed railroad
,e we believe there is danger ahea'
,r and every one of our citizens shoul
ne lock we'll to his best interests b.
Sc fore it is too late.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

are confident that none of them
can give better, or even as good,
satisfaction as the regular line,
which has Capt. a. G. Ripley as its
manager. Thus far this season the
regular stages have departed and
arrived promptly, even from the
the commencement, and it is gen.
orally acknowledged that the pres
ent stage accommodations are the
best ever known on this Shore
1t, therefore, becomes the duty Of
the travelling public, to patronizC
the regular line, which is proving
so beneficial to the interests of oul
citizens.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

BODY FOUND Last Saturday
the body of an unknown and sup
posed to be a young man, was
found on the shore of the bay,
near Plough's fishery, some eight
miles from this city. The body
was in such an advanced state Of
decomposition that it was entirely
beyond recognition. He appeared
to he Of light build, medium height,
and had dark hair. He had on a
gray roundabout, dark pants, Han
mel shirt, and felt shoes with rub
Der bottoms. In the pockets were
found two keys, one brass and the
other a fat steel, large pocket
knife, mouth-organ,blac fine comb,
and pocketbook containing a
small amount of money and re-
ceipt flom a renovator of Detroit
The body was brought to this city
on Sunday, and an inquest held on
Monday by Coroner John McSorley.
TIL, remains were inferred by the
Superintendent of the Poor, j. A.
Case.
Detroit and Bay City papers
please copy.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23
Our Railroad.

AS we stated in our last ISSUE
work was commenced on the &. H.
G. & A. r. R., in this city, on
Thursday, and progressed finely to
the crossing of the state road
The contractors state that good
deal of trouble is being experience
ed in securing right of way, some
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Two weeks ago the Common
Council, by resolution, instructed
the Comptroller to advertise for
plans and bids for the construction
Of bridge across the river at the
head of Chisholm street. On the
strength Of this action, and believ-
ing that our city fathers meant
business, several parties went to
the trouble of getting up plans and
specifications, which were presented
to .he Council on Monday evening
when a majority of the members
voted against the bridge. That q
new bridge is needed at this point
is beyond question, but if the pres
ent Council did not desire the work
done this winter, why, in the nam'
of goodness, did they advertise 70
proposals and plans, and put tn
bidders to the trouble and eXpens
of drafting plans and specifications
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23
Daniel O'Neil, who was employed

Daniel O'Neil, who was employed
at the lumber camp of Jas. Hunt,
and who had both of his feet so
badly frozen while lost in the woods
a few days ago, had his feet arnpu'
toted above tn, ankles last Sunday
The operation was performed
NV Drs. Shelton and Maiden
At last accounts the unfortu
nate man wa in a critical con
ORION. and his recovery is doubt
full.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

p. McDade has commenced the
erection of new barn on WASH
iurton avenue, opposite the Con-
precational Church, to take the
place Of the one now occupied as
a livery stable. Mr.. McDade pro-
noses to convert the latter building
into neatly finished and well ar
ranged hotel, which is to undergo
the change as soon as practicable.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

What is going to bappen' The
nucalistic editor has failed to adj
vise his readers to go to Nebraska
for more than month, and has at
last said something in favor of his
own locality. His friends should
keep a strict watch over him; his
head must be NJ of oraer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

The Alpine Boat Club will give
another hop at their club room this
evening. Their hops are being
largely attended and well oppreci-
ated. A la ge number of invita-
tions has been extended, and a good
time is anticipated.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPfscbPAL REV W. W. Rnfter. Service. in
Trinity Church, on First street, every Sunday
morning. and evening.
BAPrisf-Rey. L. ". Barlow. Services in the
societyy Church. ON Third street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
CArHOLIC-Father Van Chimp. Services in
the Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sabbath morning. A
C0NGREGATIONAL-R A. II. Allen. Ser
vices N the Society's Church, ON Second street,
every Sabbath morning and evening.
MyTnODIsT-Rev. T. C. Higgins. Services in
sosietys Church, on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Mr.. Jefferd's lecture on "Cos-
mology," before the Alpine Boat
Club, last Wednesday evening, was
listened to by very select and APP
preciative audience, much to the
credit of the lecturer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Lawrence Doyle has purchased
the harness shop of w. McMaster,
and is now prepared to see his
friends desiring anything in the
harness line.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

We are still in want OF few
cords of wood at this Office, and we
don't care how soon some OF our
subscribers bring il along. And,
too. we don't refuse cash, if offered.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Unanimously elected by the ladies
that they can find the handsomcst
sock OF dress goods, the prctticst
line of shawls. ani the finest selection
of fancy goods, at the popular and eX
elusive dry good store of ID. Rodmans.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

We learn that Rev. Mr.. Baldwin,
Of Canada, is e.cpected to be in this
city in season to deliver a sermon
at the Baptist Church on Sunday
next.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23
wonthcr Itcport .

wcathcr REPORT.
k SIGMA. SERVICE, u. 5. A..
RcpdRt for the week ending Dec i''"'
iIigl,s5s>~rome,er, ao5s3 inches, a III.
Lowest batometev, 29592 inches, ioth.
Range Of baroNpetcr, 096t
Mean OF barometer, 30Nx.
IJiahcst thermometer, 80 deg., 10th.
I,owest thermometer, deg, 10Th.
Range of Thermometer, 30 deg.
Mean Of thermometer, 2S;4 deg.
prevailing wind, northwest:
Told y,umbcr of miles travelled ny wlnt
durinfNcek, 1923.
NMaxI,ifum velocity % miles. .,
Total rainfall and melted snow ~
inch. Il. srov
Number days on which rain OF sno"
NAmfcr of cloudy DAYS, 1.
NumLer of fair days, U.
Number of clear days. |.
II. \. COLLINS,
.e1its Sergeant, sig. Ser. u . 4
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

The oldest residents of this city
say that the weather thus far this
winter, is the mildest ever known
here i'm December.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

The most extensive stock OF dry goods
clothing, fancy goods, heavy goods, furs'
etc, ever brought to Alpena, can now oe
found at tho store of A. Anspacb, 81 Co
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

The skating rink will be ready
for use as soon as the weather is
cold enough to ''make the ice"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Armstrons & Pierce continue to suit
their customers IN custom work. Go ana
see them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Anspach & Co., are prepared to furnish
yound army with youths ana boys
clol HING.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

The present tenn of the public
schools in this city will close to-
morrow, and commence again Oh
Monday, January !, 1875.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23
The London Art Journal,
Gems From The Aldine,
Especially assorted for

IspttIHII! HsHUI1eu TUT
Scrap Book Illustrations d Draining Clds' Copies.
large collection Of pictures Of different sizes
and on almost every conceivable subject have
been put up in an attractive envelope ana are
now offered at a price intended to make them
popular in every sense.
Envelope No. |, containg SO beautiful engray-
ings is now ready, and will be sent postage paid:
TO any address for ONE DOLLAR. hberai
disccun: to agents and teachers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Y. NJ. Knight is now comforta-
bly, located in his new quarters, in
Packs block, on Second street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23
Local Notices.

A full assortment of children's cloth
ing. at Alpern x Co.'S, next To the bridge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

A large stock of wooden yarns IN every
color. A splendid assortment of Zepliyrs
in every shade, Just received at d. hod'
mans
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

You can get honey in the comb or
strained Mt Monaghan's
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

A. Anspach Il Co. have now on hand
an extensive assortment Of zephyr wor-
stcds and wooden yarns.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

A large assortment of cloths at Arm
strong x Picrce'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Although there are various OPP
position stage and express lines
talked of for the shore travel, we
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Slocomb's home made mince meat for
sale at Nonaghans.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Remember that Monaghan Keeps al,
ways on hand full and choice assorted
stock of groceries.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Everybody in want of dry goods VIII
AL a large stock at AnspaclI ~ Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Frcsh buckwhcat and graham Hour
always on hand at Monoghans.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

A new line of caps at Armstrong y
Pierce's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Choice teas, cofircs and canned goods
ot Monaghan's, at low prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

A large stock of furs inst received at
the New York Cheap Store.
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Goods arc being sold az prices far DE
low cost at s. Roscnthal q Cos. u
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Go to Monaghan's for pure Mocha
coffee.
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Anspach & Co have received a nam
moth stock of dry goods, fancy goods,
dress goods, clothing, etc. ana thei'
store Is filed full.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Heavy goods without stint, at The
store of Anspach x Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23
ICE,ICE.

Parties who wish TO have ICE put up this sea-
son, niay rely on having their work done in sat
factory manner, by leaving their orders with the
Undersigned. DO not delay till late IN the season
1IS, ~ WM. MASTERS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

T, ,s useless TO attempt to clcnsc a
team while tho fountain Is impure.
Drsncpsia, complaints OF liver or Rid
~. rrnntious oG the skin, scrofnla,
hossd,ches. and all diseases arising from
,nnnrc blood, are at once removed by
~ walkers California Vinegar Bitters,
nurit,er of the blood and renovator OF
,bc system. Il has never been known to
fail
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Tho American Sardlne Cos Buneless
Sardines, arc much better, ana less tna M.
halr the cost of imported Sardines' Loo
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

John w. Brown will give Christ
mas Ball at the Wolf Creek House,
on Friday evening. Bill 50.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Rodman receives new goods by every
boat. -,-
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Furs for ladies and children at eX-
tremely low figures, at Anspach Il Cos.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Mrs. ID. McRae, who has been
very sick for long time, is now
able to be out.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

Another furry of snow ye.ter-
day morning. Sleighing improv-
ing.
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GCRAP ROCKS.

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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23
Our Reporter or the Alert.

Plenty of ice in the bay just at
present.
Friends and patrons, u Merry
Christmas.
The various Churches are being
decorated for the holidays.
A fresh supply of venison at
Blackburn's nearly every day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

GtAUrIUN.-It is useless to attempt to caution
&people in regard 10 buying boots aud shoes.
They know that they get the worth of their money
at Urowell & Godfrey's. III
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-23

hRAYIEG.-Alex. Irwin is prepared to do all
hSkinds OF Draying, and would ask portion OF
tho public patronage. 1873
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-06-05
From the Herald
NORTHWEST MISSOURI.
Let 1t be Advertised.
We Need Immigration to Develop
Its IneXhaustible Resources.

On the tables of every reading room
in the hotels OF our eastern and larger
western cities. maps and circulars de
failing the advantages of Kansas and
Nebraska as agricultural regions abound
in proiusion. Agents from those States
thron" every depot and spare no exertion
to paint in the most alluring rolors the
attractions of those favored lands, and
thus induce emigration to their soil.
This spirit OF enterprise and untiring en-
ergv has contributed more than any
other direct cause to render those coun-
tries what they are to-day. We have
no desire to mdcrratc the mdcniable
great natural advantages of our neigh
boring States. hut canlor compclS every
observing traveller 10 the conviction that
while the soil of the Platte Purchase is.
on IN average. far richer and more pro-
ductivc than the prairicS of Kansas and
Nebraska. the former has also the vast
advantage of what. with iu~diciouS use.
is an unfailin@ supply Of u superior
quality of tcnciR" and buildin% timber.
The majority of settlers VINO emi@raip
to new countries are not mel of capital.
The object of such mcn in seeking new
homes is rs much the idea OF present
economy n prospective wealth.
In the days Of border r1IilianiSm. many
a bloody deed was the result Of dispute
over a quarter section which happened
to be favored with Il stream along whose
banks grew a narrow grove Of Stunted
oaks or rank cotton trees. Such Il claim
Wa always eagerly sought by the early
..,tl,. nal us.s ,,,,,n;,, E, .
extra price. because il was a '.timbrrcd
claim
Compared with that country. North
west Missouri is ~riclnin timber for every
necessary practical purpose; and thi,
natural wealth. Ia say nothing OF her UNI
d~eniahly productive soil. i the great adj
vantage she presents IL the settler of
small means. the class of pioneers whose
labor and enterprise first develop the re-
sourceSO of new lands. The comparatively
enormous OUTLAY of means necessary 10
fence IN eighty or even t,rlv acres of
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-06-05


land in these prairie countries, has driv-
en- home in disgust many IN emigrant
who, had he enjoyed the good fortune of
landing in Missouri. instead of Kansas
or Nebraska. would have remained a Der
manent citizen, and developed for his
own advantage, rs well rs the general
prosperity of the country. Il comfortable
home and competence if not wealth.
As u result of the interchangeable adyer-
Using and drumming of our ncighbors,
settlers from the East swarm every sea
season to Kansas aud Nebraska. where
they frequently pay rs high as $50 per
acre for bare prairie land. when superior
soil with abundance of excellent timber
and untailing stock water can be pur-
chased ut from $40 to $40 per acre with
improvements. in Andrew. Holt. Noda-
way, Atchison. and n%righboring cnlntie,
in this section OF Missouri. Thousands
OF acres of this ineNhausiible soil can be
bought on easy terms, at from 81 Ia 80
per acre.
The timber Ia fence the farm growSo on
the land. All that is required is indus
try TO work it up into fencing. The land
tuuN 'it.titu - itsttll ihl llt pow tuu
by the following season the settler has
begun to realize the substantial benefits
OF his labor and enterprise.
The expense Of fencing in prairie farms
in Kansas and Nebraska is often many
times greater than the cost OF the land
itself. This the immigrant only finds
out after his arrival.
We need and must have immigration
10 develop the resources of our country;
and when W. know that men OF enter
prise are as anxious Ia settle or new
lands as We can be- 10 have them lo 50,
il is the extreme of folly not L. let
them know the fact.
An attempt on the part OF Col. kapp-
ner. Cashier ofthe German SAVING Bank,
and one ar two other enirrpri>in% cit
liens Of our city. to inluguraic n =, -t-m
Ia work in connection with the Stltc I'M
migration Society in the furthrrancr of
this highly desirable end. WAS i%nau"ura-
ted last year. and soon tell Ia the ground,
from the apathy of our citizens aud 4
lack Of appreciation on the part oi our
business men of the great benefits Ia ac-
crue to the country from the Accession
of enterprisin" settlers 10 develop its
natural wealth.
The failure of :" laudahlc an enter
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-11-13

DANIEL WEBsTER.-"D Darnel Web
ster," remarked old Colonel Gumpsey. as
he trimmed a q1id of nigger head and
Fastened it securely between two de-
cayed teeth in the left side of his mouth.
"Darnel Webster was a great man.
There want nothin' mean about him.
I've heard him talk, but it want his talk
so much as his ginerosity that struck
me. He had kinder careless way like
that kept him from getting rich. He
never seemed to think what things
cost. | was cOmin' up the Hudson River
alone with him once, and in the mornin'
Darnel Webster and me was washin'
our faces and slickin' our ha'r i'm the
cabin and he took out tooth brush and
brushed his teeth. didn't see no other
tooth brush around, SO borrowed bis'n.
And after used it handed it back to
him, and what do you think! why Oar
mel Webster just slung the tooth brush
into the river. And suppose next dav
he went and bought him a new one.
That's all he cared about money! There
amt no such men as Darnef Webster
livin' now" concluded the Colonel medi-
tatively, as he spirited stream of tohac-
co juice into the fireplace at the other
end of the room.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-11-13

A gentleman sent to the intelligence
Office to obtain "young lady" to look
on while his wife did the work. The
fair creature who was offered for the
place, after asking some fifty questions
about whether they had tubs set
whether the kitchen was down stairs y
&C., asked how many evenings she
could have "Out." "Well, " said the gen.
tleman, " don't see how we can let you
have more than seven" How many
children have you?" said the hand
maiden. "Only one boy eight years old,
but we'll drown him if you think he'd
he in the road.'
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-11-13

A friend assured Mark Twain that it
vas policy to feed cold and atarve A.
Fever, He says: ~ had both. So I
thought it best to fill myself up for the
old, and let the fever starve awhile,
In case of this kind seldom do things
bhy halves-l ate pretty heartily. CON
tterred my custom upon a stranger, who
lad just opened his restaurant on COrt-
land street, near the hotel, that morn
ing, paying so much for full menl. He
waited y; e near me jn respectful silence un-
tn tn had finished feeding my cold. when
Ne INQUIRED it the people about New
YORK were much afflicted with colds.
told him thought they were. He then
went out aud took in his sign. N