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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28
That Spell.
by CON C. QUENCE.

/ knew It would. I have said t.
Arabella for q long time that the
spelling fever would yet reach the
place of our abode. I proved &c
be correct in my statement, and
on Thursday evening last, we
donned our best harnesses" and
sailed to the court room to lister
to the learned ones spell.
We enjoyed ourselves muchly
during the entire evening, and wher
the spelling commenced, Arabella
said she was confident that sh,
could spell them all down, teacher
and all. But she postponed her
spelling till after we reached HON,
when we concluded to have a spell
ing match of our own on a sinai
scale.
"Wife of my bosom" said I,
"spell musk-rat."
She spelled it successfully, and
then asked me to spell "pantomine.
said there was no such word.
1t was "p-a-n-t-c-m-i-m-e."
"Good gracious" said she, "don't
you suppose I know what I am
talking abouti Guess l have SPELL
ed as much as you ever have"
To convince her OF her mistake,
I brought fourth Webster's Un-
abridged, which showed me to be
correct. But she ut once few into
a passion and said.
webster amt right, and I know
that It Is p-a-n-t-o-m-i-n-e."
/ insisted that was correct, but
she seized the china teapot, broke
it over my head, threw three chairs
at me, one going through the look
ing glass and another through q
window, while the third alighted
on my biggest corn. I thought 1t
time to "clear the Kitchen" and at
once vanished through the back
door, headed for the fence, intend
ing to take refuge in the alley.
pursued in hot haste, but
came to O halt, as the
clothes line caught her under the
chin, nearly cutting her throat,
and sprawling her upon the ground.
Seeing that she was almost help
ess, / returned, took her in my
arms and carried her into the house,
when she remarked:
81 don't care, Webster is no au-
,hority anyhow"
"Never mind, my DEAR" said I,
I'VE had better give up spelling for
and we did.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

wiring the present season Of
navicati,,u ~ are to no supplied
with some OF the hest steamers on
the chain Of likes, and thoss upon
which passengers will feel perfect
ly safe in travelling.
On the shore line between this
place and Bay City will DO the
sherman and Dunlap. the mail
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

tombstone g. Stocking have pur-
chased the building formerly &C.
cupied by A. Rutherford as q shoe
shop, moved II to the rear Of the
vacant lot where the Boggs House
was burned down, and removed
their marble shop thereto.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

We have received the first num-
her of Of "what Next" q three
column. four page monthly, just
issued by Parks, formerly Of this
Office, and Benzinger, at Hornells-
vile, N. Y.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

S. Dafoe is fitting up b room at
the rear Of the Myers block, which
he intends to occupy as soon as
completed with q stock Of grocer
les etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The east wind on Monday drift
ed large fields Of ice to the west
shore of Lake Huron. Ice could
he plainly seen in Thunder Bay,
in large cakes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

At last accounts the ice had been
driven ashore on Sag nav Bay, and
it was thought that q boat could
be successfully run on the Alpena
and Bay City line.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Capt. A. G. Ripley will again this
season run his omnibus to and from
the boats, for the accommodation
of the travelling public. See ad-
vertisement.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

After the editor of the inside
portion Of the Pioneer was spelled
down at the spelling match last
Thursday evening, he calls it a
"lsughable farce" But the most
miserable farce we have seen In
sometime Ia his last issue.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

At last the skating season for
the present has come to a close,
and skate owners may safely hang
up their runners" for Q time at
least.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Sperry Oliver had his face badly
burned, one day last week, by the
bursting Of melted bsbbitt metal,
while he was filling boxes at the
Fletcher mill.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Capt. A. g. Ripley is to sail the
steamer Dunlap this season. The
captain Is q good sailor, under
stands the wants Of the public. and
will give universal satisfaction.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The propeller st. Joseph arrived
at Alpena last Wednesday night,
looking very fine after having been
overhauled, repaired and painted
white.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

On Friday the steamer Marine
City called at this port, and being
unable to go any further mp the
lake, on account of the ice, return
ed to Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

We are making preparations to
go below in few days, and would
ask all indebted to us to call and
settle up at once. Don't wait for
us to present a bill, but come and
see us, and don't fail to bring the
money with you.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

s. Rosenthal has "'" =,
below with his new goods, % ~
. few days is to have a first ella. '
dress-malxer Miss L. ]. Renecttle
Of Detroit, to take charge OF the
drcss-making department.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Three or four good girls cat find
situations to do housework, either
in private families or boarding
houses. by applying Mt this Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Our travelling public should
bear in mind that A. T. Fletcher
is ticket agent for all the principal
railroads in the United States and
Canadas, and they can purchase
tickets of him for any point to
which they wish to 60, and It will
be q saving Of fare.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

It was reported yesterday that
the steamer Sherman would leave
Bay City for Alpena to-day on reg
'.r time, but mp to three o'clock
II not learn that she had
- =, IN 1t port.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The propeller st. Joseph is to
arrive here to-day, and will remain
until the ice will allow her to go
farther up the lake.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

stream the chances for getting the
logs to the mills are more favorable,
and the logs now in the main river
will doubtless come down all right.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

We are informed that the State
road, to be constructed between
this city and Long Lake, is to be
carried 70 the west Of the lake in.
stead Of striking at the foot. 49,
We believe IL was the intention at
first to run the road on a direct
line from this city north to the
lake, and we are unable to under
stand why the change was made
to vary SO much from the original
intention.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Skating at the rink every even
inv last week. and we haven't the
slightest idea but what there will
yet be more ere warm weather sets
=,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Don't throw away your money but
save 25 per cent. ny buying boots ant
shoes OF Crowell s. Godfreys.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The prospects grow more gloomy
every day for the drive. IL is re-
ported that many logs in the small
streams are hung up, and require
unusually heavy rains TO bring
them ont. However, On The uaAip
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A. Anspach IL Co. are Offering their
entire stock OF mems wears at prices that
will astonsh everybody. BE sure TO call
on them before purchasing elsewhere.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The best remedy In the world for a
cold is Whitney's Compound Syrup OF
Tar. only so cents per bottle, sold by
E. +. Biewend.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

p. Rodman has Just received hand.
some stock of prints, beautiful line OF
alpacds In all colofs, and "A large stock
of shawls. Ladies', ron will save money
by calling at the New York Cheap Store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A. Anspach 81 Co. have large stock
OF custom made clothing, made in this
city. Go and see them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

AT the New York Cheap Storc, dress
goods, fanncls, shawis aud fancy goods,
and house keeping goods are being sold
off regardless of cost. Ladies, for great
bargains be sure to call at ID. Rodman's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Everything that could be desired In
the line Of millinery and dry goods can
now be found az 8. Rosenthars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A. Anspach & Co. are filling up
their new store, and will soon be
ready for business.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The largest stock OF goods ever
brought to Alpena, Is now on hand At
A. Anspach q Coz, Consisting OF dry
goods. dress doods. shawls, etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

sNenuha ANcPOEts
SsoNAr. SERVICE. u. 8. A.
Report for the week ending April
21st, 1878.
Highest barometer, 3035o inches, 21st.
Lowest barometer, 2g.7C6 Ia ches, cath
Range OF barometer, .504
Mean OF barometer, S0s053.
Highest thermometer, ~ deg, 22nd
Lowest thermometer, . deg, 18th.
Range of thermometer, " deg.
Mean OF thermometer, 2S1 deg.
Prevailing wind, Northwest.
Totslnumbcr OF miles travelled by wind
during week, 1855.
Maximum velocity 20 miles.
Total rainfall and melted snow, 2
inch.
Number days on which rain or snow
FEW 0, -. r
Number Of cloudy days.0 81
Number OF fair days. 2.
Number OF clear days. ..
r. \. COLLINS,
krrspt' sig Ser u s A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Last week the Steamer Benton
was two days in going to and from
Bay City, across Saginaw Bay.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Miss Alpern is ready to accommodate
the public in the millinery line, having
just procured from below q fashionable
milIiner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The most enterpfsing firm IN this city
Is Anspech b To-, they having received
the drst installf1cnt Of goods by the first
boat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A telegram yesterday said that
the ice had broken up and gone
out at Cheboygan.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Ladies, look here. In order 10 make
room for the spring goods, | will close
out my entire stock of winter goods at
the lowest prices.
u RoDNAS
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A full assortment OF children's cloth.
ing, at Alpern & Cos, next to the bridge
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

At Crowell & Godfrey's can be found
n large assortment of boots and shoes o!
all descriptions.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Real hair switches and curls very
cheap ut Miss Alpern's, In the Malsh
block next 10 the bridge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

New store and new goods at low
prices, in the Malsh block. All descrlp-
tions Of dry and fancy goods and millin-
cry.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A splendid line of carpets and oil
cloths, including Brussels carpet, jus'
received at A. Anspach & Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A friend to the Pioneer says that
it II no wonder the editor couldn't
get out n full issue last week, when
he had spent so much of his valna-
BILE time trying to learn to spell, SO
that he could come out victorious
at the spelling match. But, oh ! it
was all labor in vain, and the pub
lie have come to the conclusion
that editors can't spell much better
than the average of people.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A handsome lot of millinery inst re.
celved by the Wenona, at 3. Rosenthars
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28
Economy is Wealth.

Miss Alpern is in want Of a few sew
Ing hands.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Ladies', (gents not interestedJ remem.
Der that 8. Roscnthal has Just received
lot of new prints, which be 10 selling
10 cents Ter yard.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A handsome line of slippers at Crowel
& Godfey's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Ladies. II you wish to see a nice as
sortment of millinery and dry goods
lust step into Rosenthars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Choice candy at Monaghans, only o
cents per pound.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A large stock OF New York Pattern
Hats, at y. RosenthaIs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

With the usual promptness, the
Wenona sailed into port again on
Monday morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

II you want to save 25 per cent. on
boots and shoes, go to Crowell d God
frey's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

For full line OF infant, fancy kid
shoes in very small sizes, go to Crowel
& Godfrey's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Save your rags and take them to liar
shaw's, and exchange them for merchan.
disc, where you viii find good assert.
ment OF tin, copper and sheet iron ware
He will also pay the highest price fol-
old lead, copper and brass. Old stoves
bought and Sold at tie store formerly
occupied by B. Richards & Co. l7S
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28
Local Notices.

Go and see the large display OF goods
at A. Anspach & Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

You will miss it II you don't go to
Anspach i Cos. for your dry goods, clo-
thing, etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Ladies, be sure to call at the New
York Cheap Store for anything In the
dry goods line.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

New Goods, new goods of every de.
scrlptlon just received AZ s. Rosenthafs,
and being sold lower than ever.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

For Ladies', Misses and Children
shoes, go to Crowell & Godrrey's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

AS usual at this time of the year
the Common Council is receiving
quite d hnmber Of petitions for
the opening Of new streets and
sewers. But there will probably
be little or nstbing done in this
direction until after It has been
determined how much Of the city
funds will be appropriated for the
purpose of improving streets and
sewers for the present year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Boots aud shoes. For a full line OF
everything in boots and shoes, call on
Cfowell & Godfrey.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

For Ladies' Double Sewed shoes and
slippers, go TO Crowell & Godfrey's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

d. Rodman has lust received a splen
did assortment Of ladies new ties.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Good warranted goods at Crowell
Godfreys
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Great bargains in ribbons at S. Rosen-
thal's..
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Miss Maggie Akens is In charge OF thu
millinery department at s. Rosetithal's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A large assortment OF cloths at Arm
strong u Pierce's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

VIM. Card will gire a dance at
Beebe's Hall, on Friday evening
Of this week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

G. N. Benton, at the Avenue
Store, has Just put in large stock
of goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Nuost Extraordinary Terms of ADVERTISE
WING are offered for Newspapers in the State
Of Michigan Send for list Of Newspapers
and schedule Of rates. Address @. T. RowELL
q Co., Advertising Agents, No. Il Park Row.
New York. RErFn TO EDITOR OF THIS PAPER.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The steam FIRE engine was out
for practice on Monday. 80 - 4
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Campbell, Potter & Cos mill Is to
start up to morrow.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Fish boats and nets are being
put in readiness for the fishing
season.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The tug Scot is being fitted up
with new upper works.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

There is plenty of ice at Macki-
nav yet, but it is getting very rot
ten
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The propeller Wenona departed
for Detroit last evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

G. Alpern has just returned from
below with a new stock of goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

s. Rosenthal wants apprentices
and plain sewing girls.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28
Geo. P. RoWeII & Co, s Iesnss i 81

Geo. P. RoweII & Co. ' %s.Sss s on
the reception Of advertisements for american .Ca
.,-wspapcIs-.ne most complete establishment
Of the kind in the world. Six thousand SLws.
PAPERS are kept regularly file. open 20 in-
-pcction by customers. Every Advertise.
meOt is taken at the home price OF the paper
without any additional charge or commission. An
advertiser In dealing with the Agency, Is saved
trouble and correspondence, making one cont ract
instead OF a dozen, n hundred or n thousand. A
Book, containing large lists Of newspapers,
circulations, with some informa ion about prices,
il sent TO any address for twenty-five cents. Per-
sons wishing 10 make contracts for ADVERTISING
in any town, city, county, state or Territory q
the United States, or any portion Of the Dominion
Of Canada, may make q soncise statement os what
they want. together with copy of the Adver-
ttsemcnts and receive Information which enable
them to decide whether 20 increase OF reduce the
orier For such Information there IL no chafge.
Orders are taken for single paper as well as for
u list for single dollar readily rs for larger
Times Tim; po Si 1iss4 Al Park Row, N. Y.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

Miss Alpern went below on the
Wenona, for another stock OF goods
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28
Local on second page.

/ Letter paper and note paper for sale
at the ARGUS office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

The Prentlss mill steamed Of
yesterday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

A RARE CHANCE.-A valuable fartn for sale,
fAcontaining l35 acres OF good farming land, five
acres cleared, and good log house, situated ON
IN, shore OF Long Lake, and only six miles from
the city OF AlpcnA Price low, and terms ensy.
Isr full particulars enquire Of A. HARsHAW.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

NOTICE TO DEBTORS Parties indebted
ANto the undersigned, particularly those l have
carried eighteen months and longer, will please
take notice that day OF settlement is approach
ing.
lA a ~. RENTON.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28
Our Reporter ON the Alert.

Our Reporter ON the Alert.
1 Letter paper and note paper for sale
at the ARGUS office.
Local on second page.
|
The prentiss mill steamed up
yesterday.
Campbell, Potter q Cos mill Is to
start up to morrow.
s. Rosenthal wants apprentices
and plain sewing girls.
The tug Scot is being fitted up
with new upper works.
The steam fire engine was out
for practice on Monday. 4
The propeller Wenona departed
for Detroit last evening.
G. Alpern has just returned from
below with new stock of goods.
Miss Alpern went below on the
Wenona, for another stock Of goods.
There is plenty of ice at Macki-
nav yet, but it is getting very rot
ten
Fish boats and nets are being
put in readiness for the fishing
season.
6. N. Benton, at the Avenue
! Store. las inst mt in n large stock
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

vNoR sALE.-A good house and two lots, we'll
II located, for sale at bargain. Enquire of \.
Park, at Potters' hardware store. lSsw4
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28
Ok boz. new style hats at MRS. CHS HoLM's.

E>oR SALE OR RENT.--A house and lot, with
II good barn, ON River street. Enquire of s.
Rosenfhnl laS
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

NV nm sailor hats, 95c, sl,O0, si25, Sailor
CHI HOLM'S,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

FRESu OYSTERS received daily, and cold by
- tho Can Dish, at tho restaurant of James
Woods, on River street. Oysters first quality and
1nEsH. les
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-04-28

D. RoDNAN.
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