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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-17
Better Prospects.


Taking for granted what no on
disputes. e., that the one grea
! necessity of the lumber trade thi
year is n material reduction of tn
production-it must be said tina
the prospects of 1875 arc steadil.
improving from week TO week
The severe winter holds on in mos
il not all the principal district
with almost undiminished rigor
while in many parts the recen
violent snow storms have hindereC
work in the woods very materially
The great quantity of ice which
has formed in the lakes and streams
especially in the Canadian, the
Michigan, and the more western
regions, renders an early opening
of the shipping season an impossi-
bility. Even should the logs be
at hand before river and lake navi-
cation is favorably open, mill men
would hardly start up with their
present ample stocks on the docks.
But the logs arc not likely to be
forthcoming so soon. We have
heretofore alluded to the fact that
many of the smaller streams are
frozen solid to their very bottoms,
and this condition, in connection
with the dryness of the swamps
makes it extremely probable that
q large quantity of water will run
off on the ice and frozen ground,
and be absorbed by the dry earth,
without making the freshets need
ed for running out the logs. The
snow. it is true, has been accumula-
ting rapidly of late in most parts
of the lumU2r country, but a vast
amount Of water will lie necessary,
under the circumstances just mar
rated, to bring the small streaL,:s
up to the running stage.
All these facts, when taken to-
gethcr, certainly go far toward
justifying the growing feeling
Of firmness among manufacturers
as the season advances. 1t may
be, after all, that q combination Of
natural causes will do for the lum-
Der trade this year what the pro-
ducers themselves could not effect
by agreement, and that we shall
have in 1875 a production very
largely diminished from that of |
previous years. 1t will have been
noticed that We published last
week a statement from a western
paper protesting to have good au-
thority for it, which cut down the
current estimates of Wisconsin
numbering by tens of millions. At
the same time, we have no reason
to increase the previous estimates
for other localities.
A short, brisk cutting and ship
ping season is what the manufac-
turers arc now looking forward to.
If the reduced cut Of logs is fur
Their diminished at the mills by
difficulties in running, while ship
ments are kept back month or
six weeks later than usual, as now
appears probable, there can be lit
tie doubt of the effect.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-17

In addition to the presidency Of
the senate (which, in certain not
very remote contingencies, leads
to the presidency Of the United
States), Senator Ferry Is chairman
OF the committee on rules, second
in that upon post ffices, and third
IN the finance committee. Senator
Cbristiancy is third IN the impor-
fant committc on claims, fourth In
that upon territories, and third in
SA~f ns,on fhe raxiaion of The lara
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-17
AlPENA WEEK. Y ARGUS.
Wednesday, March IL, 1875.

The death of Judge Longyear
leaves q vacancy to be filed by the
President. II is not unusual, in
such cases, to take up some defeat
ed candidate for congress, and
saivc him with the plaster Of an
appointment.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-17

On the 25th Of this month the
Legislature opens the liquor cues
ton, and discussion will then he in
order. 1t is very probable from
the complexion of both Houses
that Prohibition will then die n
natural death in spite of the efforts
OF Russell & Co. to the contrary.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-17
Sign Of TIE Big Boot
Potter's Block, Alpena.
Seeds and Plants.

@ - 4GcAA Va
C. c.. The True Cape Cod
~ Cranberry, best for Up.
~. land, Lowland, or Garden,
Ivy mail prepaid, 81 per 100, So per
1000. All the New Choice Straw
berries and Peaches. A priced
Catalogue of these and all Fruits.
Ornamental Trees, Evergreens.
Shrubs, Bulbs, Roses, Plants, Sc.
and FRESH FLOWER & GAR
DEN SEEDS, the choicest collec-
ton in the country, with all novel;
ties, will be sent gratis to any
plain address. % sorts of either
Flower, Garden, Tree, Fruit, Ever
green, or Herb seeds, for sI.OO.
sent by mail, prepaid, WHOLE
SALE CATALOGUE TO THE
TRADE. Agents Wanted.
b. NJ. WATSON, Old COLONY
Nurseries and Seed Warehouse.
Plymouth, Mass. Established 1912.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-17

ORTGAGE SALE.-Default having hem m, a..
tNl IN 'he terms and conditions of a certain in
denture OF mortgage, made and exectucd on tha
lSlstl thirty -hrst day Of December A. ID is,3 nv
ny ~ iooiey anu Ellen hooley, his wife, OF the
city OF Alrena, county OF Alpcna, Michigan Of tho
iirst part, TO Henry Bottom and Donald Mcisac, OF
the same place, Of the sccoad part and recortied
IN the Office OF tho Register Of Deeds for said AL
pena county, in lihor &C" of Mortgages, on pare
SIs on the said thiry-hrst day OF December, <. ID.
100, nv O'Clock in the afternoon of said day bv
winch the power of sale in aaid mortgage contain.
Cd mas become operative.
Ana y being claimed that there il due and nm.
phlu az the date hereof upon said MORTGAGE tbo
sum OF one hundred and seventy dollars and fifty
i .ose,nSf WIN IN attorneys Zee Of fifty dol
i provided Tor therein and no suit or proceed.
ing nj law or in equity having been Instituted 10
rccoVcf the amount secured by said mortgage nv
any part thereof, Notice n hereby given. thai Lx
,nlus OF the power of sale In said mortgage con-
, ,s1t We VIII, on the ed day OF April, A, u.
lbfo, Mt ten O'clock In the forenoon az sai1 40.
iOrecose said mortgage by sale AT publie awctioy
20 tho highest bidder at the front door of tho IN,
.l.,e 20 the Circuit Court room, in Potter Vro,h
eis brick block, on Second street, in tbe ci,v ~
,,ps ~ sad county of Alpenn, that being Tho
pce LOT holding the Circuit Court for The rr,nt,
N which said mortgagcd premises are sitm.ted =,
.e salu mortgaged premises, or 10 much thereof az
maybe necessary To satisfy the said sum ~ ono h,,
I nild seventy dollars and fifty CENTS tooethsr
WIN sun attorney fee and interest, and Mi cost.
nrem ti.ia sss allowed by law. Said mortgaged
es ~, are situated In the city Of Alpcna. conn
W OF Alpena, Michigan, and are deecr,Iscd IN .ai5
.loItsnFr ~ lot number three t3l in hlocL ,,,..L
i1',y-eight fs ~ per recorded plat of H. v,i
VI aipena, now city " Apena. Wv ''"'ss
HENRY BoLToN.
DONALD McRAE'
H. y; KrtL,r, Attorney for Mor,v.sc~esv 's'soe''
Alpena, Jan. !, 1873. ,.o~,,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16
MARRIAGES.

MARR1ED-Dec. 10th, 1875, at the
residence of Mr.. Vim. Hardin, BY
Rev. Thos. F. Brown, Mr.. Levi Alb
ernathy, of this county, to Miss Sa-
phronia Tarpley, of Limestone, Ala.
At the residence of the brides
father, Benjamin Lee, Dec. 9th, rs,
by J. A. Jones, Esq'r., Mr.. W. 7.
Graves to Miss Emily NJ Lee
They ought to be happy in their
connubial union, while the ruddy
flush of youth tinges their cheerful
faces, and grow happier each day.
December 18th, 1875, at The resi-
dence of Edward Marks by Rev. J.
B. Anderson, Joseph 7. Carter to
Miss Mary V. Smith, both of Giles
county.
We aeknowledg. the receipt OF
the printers share Of the brides
cake, and tender the fair young
bride our most cordial wishes for q
future ofunalloyed happiness with
her gallant husband.
License have also been issued to
the following parties:
+. d. Elder to Y. A. Biles.
Polk Walker to Esther McAnally
Thos. n. Massey 70 II. A. Abef
nathy.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16

The lecture of Capt. John II.
Woodbridge last night at Odd Fell
ows' Hall was listened to by a re-
fined and intelligent audience, which
in numbers was also highly satisfac-
tory to those who had taken an in
terest ia the occasion. Capt Wool
bridge was deprived of his eyesight
by a bullet at the Battle of Perry
ville,i and has devoted much OF his
time since to the cultivation of a
talent which has been made sublime.
He selected for this occasion his eel
ebrated subject, "How to Succeed"
and the interest which he created in
his discourse, coupled with the per-
sonnet of his audience, must be ac-
cepted as a marked compliment to
the effort. His lecture lasted more
than an hour, but was replete with
the most telling philosophy and vi
vacity. He will lecture again to-
night; subject, "Light and the Eye. -
Austin Texas Statesman, Dec,
7th.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16
LYNNKILLE.

Our village during the week la:
been in its usual condition of HARD
times with the prospect of being
worse coming. All argue that
there never has been so much strin-
gency in money matters, and the
nearly absolute failure of the cotton
crop condemns US to continuance
of the same for an indefinite period.
We understand that Mr.. Farmer
has made definite arrangements to
move upon his farm. Mr. Farmer,
has been identified with the growth
ofthis town from The very beginning,
and by his business capacity, up
brightness and enegry, has done
much in attracting trade to this
point. He has met with good sue
cess, but not more than such quail
ties as he possesses almost invaria-
bly, command He is going to a
place some two miles distant, famil-
iarly known as the Sol. Haze farm,
lately occupied by the distinguish
ed Robert Malone, (colored. In
scenes hallowed by associations so
tender, even bad man would be
elevated. For one like Mr.. F. we
can only anticipate that those
touching "reminiscences will so slim
ulate virtue, that some of these
fine days he will fly away from the
top of one of those high hills.
Mr.. Lindsay viii occupy the
house of Mr.. Farmer in town next
year. Mrs. L. had delightful par
ty at her house on Friday night, at
tended by the young people gener-
ally. Miss Laura Irvine and Miss
Mary Carter, of Pulaski, and also
Miss Mary Franklin were present,
and by the way, was it an oversight
in our own copying or on the part,
of the printers fiend, that caused
the omission in last weeks issue,
from the list of ladies, of the name
of Miss Sallie Wagstaff, one of our
sweetest and most attractive girls.
Life and death, parties and fun
erals. on the night of Friday the
10th. Miss Amanda Brown, daugh-
ter of Mr.. William P. Brown, died
after an illness of 10 months, which
she bore without murmur, and died
in triumphs of faith. She was about
Is years old, had joined the Presby-
terian Church in childhood, and
thus early has been taken away,
''like a flower in the bud, and a rose
in the morning sun She was
buried with the beautiful ritual of
the Changers. The Grand Master
Mr.. Boyd, and Mr.. Knox, conducted
the services, assisted by many gen
tlemen and Mrs. Burrow, the Misses
Fry, and Miss Annabelle johnson
among the ladies. The services
were touching in the extreme, and
there were few unmoved, in the
large concourse, when over the
grave just ready TO be closed, with
voice broken by emotion the
Grand Master cried. "Farwell, sis
ter Amanda Brown" TIN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16
of Real Estate.

J b Stacy, c & NJ, to G w McLaurin,
district IL, "a acres, $SSS.
j + I Scott to } W Lowell, dist Il,
II acres, 5000.
RH Laird to II L McLaurin, dist Is,
Il acres, $2,70S.
81 Riley and wife to A L Riley, dist
l, 81 acres, 81, POO.
ID c 4 ] NJ Kimbrough to J A Kim
brough, dist ,, 60 acres, $2,650.
Z Smith to r w Morley, dist 20, 100
acres, $3,272.
j + Morrow to ID a q w b Morrow,
dist IA, 156 aeTes, 81 ,253.
w G Lloyd to Sam Angus, dist IS, 81
acres, 81 ,440.
w G Lewis to a Dishong, dist Z, 7 L,
$500.
DHJOnes to D G Page, dist l6, 5
acres, $40.
DIV Burch and wife to II H Hancock,
dist Z, I L, $500.
Ii Ii Hancock to w d Burch, dist z,
7 J., $500.
Alfred Hardy to Geo Whitfield, dist ?,
20 acres, $3.50.
Tx & I NJ Gordon to II NJ Fleming,
dist 10, 7 J., $500.
J b Stacy, c & NJ, to w f Ballentine,
dist Z, . acres, 5000.
il Pearsy to a Dishong, dist Z, 7 L,
$500.
il Pearsy to A Dishong, dist 2, T
L, $40.
VIM Doherty to f A May, dist y, %
acres, $343.
", 5 Campbell to J P c Reed, dist 2,
80 acres, $3.50.
Elisa Webb to S 5 White, dist 8, p
acres, 500,
JW Tucker to f G Gaines, dist 4. IS
acres, $3.50.
JB Marshall TO VIII Wheeler, dist
&c, ? acres, $5l3.
7 b Alexander to W F Alexander,
dist II, - acres, $7e0.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16

We would not seem 20 be Officious,
but in Justice to the profession,
which we would not see brought
into disrepute, we must call the at
tention of DIR. White, of the Leba-
non Tenn. } Herald to the fact that
the editor Of the Pulaski Citizen in
that State has contracted the disre-
putable habit of disfiguring his edi-
torials with the low born pronoun
''ourself." The Herald should
break the Citizen of this habit,
even if in order to do so efectually
he should be compelled to snatch
him bald headed.-Courier Journal.
We, ourself, would not seem to
be officious, but in justice to the
Kentucky Lunatic Asylum, which
we would not see robbed of its right
to manage all the idiots of that
commonwealth, we must call the
attention OF the keeper of that insti
tuition to the fact that the great
editor of the Courier Journal has
contracted the disreputable habit
of attempting to correct errors,
whatever they are and wherever he
finds them, while, at the same time,
he utterly ignores the simplest rule
of punctuation. The Keeper
should break him of this habit,
even if, in order to do so effectually.
he should be compelled TO snatch
his nose of, so that he may be able
to see better. Besides. the CITIZEN
is not a Aia.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16

Uncle Tommy McCanless was in
to see US last Monday, which was
his Slst birth day. He is still hale
and hearty, and tells us that he
made a crop of corn this year with
his own hands, and fattened his
own hogs-preferring an active, out
door life to one Of ease and idleness.
He has been a resident of Giles 66
years, and has lived at his present
residence forty seven years, lacking
from now till January. He has
never been a witness in court and
was never intoxicated during his
long life. We would like to see
such men live always, and he aOH
live always, not only in the affec-
tions of those who know him, but
having been a consistent Christian,
will live forever in the mansions
of the Master whom he has so faith
fully served. The blessings of
Heaven be upon the remaining years
of this grand old mans life.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16

We have before us a beautiful
volume of $50 pages, containing
some of the best selections from the
writings Of this great philosopher
and moral teacher, interspersed
with quaint humo~, and some drol-
lery. 1t is sold by subscription
through Mr.. John c. Birdwell,
whose father was long a citizen of
Giles, who will canvass the town
and county, exhibit the book and
explain its contents. 1t is Mark
Twain's best, and is worthy the
fame Of that great humorist. The
book itself is printed and bound in
the highest style of the printers
art.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16
Grange Celebration.


MEssRs EDIToRs:-The 4th of
December being the anniversary of
the Order of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry, was celebrated in a very be-
coming manner by Leatherwood
Grange, No. $50. On entering the
hall we at once perceived that the
ladies had been there, by the array
on all sides of sweet scented flowers,
woven into beautiful wreathes. At
ter the regular business of the
Grange had been dispatched and
the Grange closed; the doors of the
hall were thrown open, when our PEG
pie who are not members of the Or
del, and who had assembled in the
school-roOm below, began to enter,
and soon the hall was filled to its
utmost capacity. Capt E. W. Holt
was then introduced and delivered a
very able address, giving the origin
and history of the Order to the
present time; together with its pres
ent status, in which he showed that
the membership in the United
States has already reached one and
a half millions; having more than
100000 dollars invested in manu-
features, r. R. DC. At the conclu-
sion of said speech, the audience
was invited to partake of magnifi-
cent repast, Of which there was
more than enough for all. After
dinner we returned to the hall to
hear short speeches from DIR VIM.
Z. Lancaster, G. A. Hopkins, and
J. H Edwards; after which the
meeting adjourned. Take it all in
all we had a most enjoyable day
and one not soon TO be forgotten
by the good people of our neigh
Dor hood. LEATHERWooD.
Dec. 8. 1875.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16
Trihnfe Of Resnect-

" Whereas, If.bas pleased our Heavenly
Father to remove from US BY death,
Miss Alice Y. Eslick, who departed this
life Sept. 9th, in che 10th year Of her
age;
And whereas, Our Sunday School az
Cave Spring has lost one Of its most
faithful, jealous and amiable members,
and our vicinity one of its most exem-
plary young ladies, the parents their
emily darling daughter therefore be it
Res0lUed, LIST. That we, the Sunday
School, deeply deplore our loss, but trust
it IS her eternal gain.
End That we offer the bereaved par
ents and friends our affectionate condo
lence, praying our Heavenly Fathers
compassion upon them in this, their
sorest afiictiOn, and that he may lead
them finally to meet Alice in Heaven.
3rd. That a copy of this preamble
and resolutions be furnished the par
ents of the deceased, and that a copy be
furnished the Pulaski CITIZEN for pub
LEGATION.
Mrs. d. L. GRAVES.
Miss MELvINA MASON,
j. 5. PRISONS,
Dna 10 1O-S r,g,,,,,,,;t+a..
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16
Important Suggestions.


Toward the close of his speech
on Monday the 9th, Maj. Sykes
made statement which was
we'll calculated to make an impress
sion upon our citizens, and which
should disarm any opposition
which may exist if any does, in this
community to the building of this
road. He said he was authorized
by responsible men, to say that if
the people would complete the read
even as far as Lawrenceburg. by
ironing it at a cost of, $4,000 per
mile, they would lease it for 20 years
and give six per cent for the first
five years, eight per cent for the
next Eve, and ten per cent for next
ten years upon all the stock in the
road, including the ironing of the
road. This interest they were will
ing to pay semi annually in freight
and passage, at the same rates that
money was paid for the freight and
passage. What railroad had ever
been built in this country that
yielded anything like so much to
its stockholders as this proposition
would give you. They were willing
to take the whole road upon the
same terms. Good as this propo-
sition is, 1 doubt whether it would
be to the interest ofthe company to
accept it, because If well managed,
l believe it will yield even greater
dividends. If however, the people
of Pulaski and Giles county do not
want the road, as it was said some,
did not, it could be turned in a differ
ent direction. 1t was now secured
from the Tennessee River to the
Lawrence county ine,and there was
money enough subscribed in Law
renee county to bring it to Law
rencebug, if applied on that portion
of the road between Lawrenceburg
and Wayne county. IfPulaski and
Giles did not desire the road, it
could be taken by Columbia and
Lewisburg to Fayetteville, it being
only four miles farther from the
Wayne county line to Columbia,
than to Pulaski. / am satisfied
said the speaker, that Pulaski and
Giles county earnestly desire the
road, and will do everything neces-
sary to get it, if anything more be
needed. I consider the road Sc
cure to this place said he, but 1 am
only showing that it can be built at
any event to the Nashville and De
catur Road. I know that Giles
county cannot afford to lose this
road, which will save her in one
year on reduced freights more than
the road through the county will
cost. Wayne county has subscrib-
ed near one twelfth of her taxable
property to this road, and she will
get ten dollars for every dollar she
pays, and Giles has subscribed not
half as much as Wayne, although
Pulaski will get the greatest bene-
fit from the road, and whatever
benefits Pulaski, benefits Giles
county.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16
Fact worth Knowine.

Are you suffering with Consumption,
Coughs, Severe Colds, settled on the
Breast, or any disease of the Throat and
Lungs? If so 90 to your Druggist,
Sumpter & Lacy, and get a bottle of
BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP. This med
icine has lately been introduced from
Germany, and is selling on its own
merits. The people are going wild over
its success, and Druggists all over our
country are writing US OF its wonderful
cures among their customers. If you
wish to try its superior virtues, get a
Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Large size
bottle 70 cents. Three doses will relieve
any case. Try it. "
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16

= Mr.. t. R. Burgie and lady were in
town on last Monday. Mr.. Burgie is
agent for the Wheeler & Wilson
Sewing Machine company, and was
on On appointing tour, Mr.. H, A.
Helton of WaynesborO, secured the
agency for Wayne county. No bet
ter selection could have been made,
and we hope Allen will meet with
success. Mr.. Burgie went from
here to Linden and thence to Way
erly, Charlotte, GAINESVILLE, etc. He
was well fixed up for travelling,
with a neat turnout and pretty wife.
May he ever be successful, and hap
py.-Wayne Citizen.
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Fire

The residence ofMr. W. A. Malone
on lst street north, was burned
Tuesday night last about IL o'clock
The fire originated in a negro shoe
shop next door Mr.. Malone saved
about all his furniture and house
hold goods. Loss about $600-no
insurance.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16

eff the holders of our bonds
would invest a portion of them in
the lands ofthe State, whether i'm
proved or unimproved, this would
afford great relief and increase the
value of the bonds, because if the
tax payers and property owners be-
come the owners Of the bonds, they
will be much more easily paid. -
Sykes speech.
The sentiment expressed above
must attract attention. The owners
of Tennessee bonds should do as
all wise creditors do-aid their
struggling debtors, and thereby ena
BILE them to pay them what they
owe. The vast resources of Ten
nessee would, if developed, soon en-
able Tennessee to meet easely all her
obligations, and it is to the interest
Of those who are creditors to aid
either directly or indirectly in en-
riching the State, either by buying
our lands or the establishment of
factories and other works.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16

The Speaker Of the Mock Con-
gress having appointed his stand
ing Committees, and organization
now being complete, we may ex-
pect work of the session to COM
mence in earnest. There are some
bills now before the House which
will doubtless provoke very inter-
esting discussions.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16
"Old Chris" is stopping at
decIG-2t PoPE a GORDoN's.

Dave Cox brought us some nub-
bins in the other day as samples Of
our "phitin EDITORS" best seed corn.
They look like they grew on ''nub-
bin ridge" and were very dwarlish
specimens even at that, and yet
the said phitin editor claims that he
furnished the said Cox with seed
corn last year.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-12-16

How will the following do for
shape and size in a porker? From
root of tail TO point between ears, 3
feet; from this point to tip of nose,
IL inches; from point between eyes
to end of nose, inches; around the
girth, 5 feet 10 inches, in front of
hams, 6 feet, and weighed 52l lbs.
net. Measured by Prof. Mcknight
and the property of Alternately u
Craig, of Big Creek.