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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08
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Registration.

The spring elections are near at
hand, and it is duty that every
voter should look after and see
that his name is legally registered
in the ward or township in which
he resides, in order to entitlo him
to the privilege of voting on cleo
ton day. In the city of Alpena,
the various boards of registration
will meet on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, March 80, 81, and April
l, as follows:
First Ward-At the Office of A.
Pack e. Co.
Second Ward-At the store of
j. M. Blakeley & Co.
Third Ward-At the store of j.
Gillett & Co.
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two Indians with bows eudeavored
in vain to capture; widow in her
weeds; Little Red Riding Hood,
and a number of others whose
characters we were unable to make
out. The entrance of a spIendidly
designed ostrich, also new char
acter, created quiet q sensation.
This was, without doubt, the most
elaborate get up that has appeared
on the ice yet. Besides the above
representations there were the
usual number Of Indians, soldiers,
borribles, ETC., who assisted admira-
bly, in making the entertainment a
pleasant one. Williams string and
cornet band furnished music for
the audience.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rev. w. w. Rafter. Services in
Trinity Church, on First street, every Sunday
morning and evening.
BAPrIsT-Rev. W. c. Learned. Services in
bociety's Church, on Third street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
CArHOlIC-Father Van Chimp. Services in
The Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sundays at $3.50 A. NJ, 1880 a. NJ, and ut p. NJ.
Nespers-evening service. Sermon in English at
ie.s0; in French ut $50
CONGREGATIONAL--Re A. u. Allen. Ser
vices IN the Socicty's Church. on Second street,
every Sabbath morning and evening.
METH0DIST-Rev. II. s. White. Services in
seciety's Church, on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
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Pioneer Society.

At a meeting Of Alpena County
Pioneer Society, organized Feb,
25, 1876, the following officers were
elected:
President-Hon. J. X. Lockwood
Vice Presidents-D. Plough, o.
Smith, o. Mather.
Secretary-A. c. Tefft.
Treasurer-E. X. Potter.
Corresponding Secretary. A.
Case.
Executive COMMUNICATION. J.
X. Lockwood, J. G. Chisholm, d.
Carter, A. Hopper, w. II. Potter,
G. S. Lester.
The certificates Of membership
are now in the hands of the Secre-
tary, ready for distribution among
the members.
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The Masquerade.

The masquerade last Thursday
evening, at the skating rink of
Chas, Golling, was very pleasant
and agreeable entertainment. The
masquers, while not sufficient to
crowd the ice, were yet numerous
enough to make the occasion live
ly and interesting. The new char
acters present were a representa-
ton Of the costume Of 177G by n
gentlemen; a taxidermist, sur
mounted with a stuffed loon, which
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

WORTHY OF NoTIcE,-Our readers
Should not fall to read the advertise
ments of Messrs. Hunter & Co., the well
known publishers of the popular "Star
Spangled Banner" which have appeared
and are appearing weekly In otr columns.
The Banner" Is the only paper in the
world that exposes every swindler, quack,
fraud and humbug. Besides it is splen.
did family visitor, and its premiums are
alone worth twice the price of the paper.
Messrs. Hunter & Co, after twenty years
of Increasing success, stand at the head
of thier class of dealers. Send them a
trial order, or send for catalogues.
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Navigabic Waters.

We have received from Hon. N.
b. Bradley, a letter from the Sec
rotary of War, transmitting in COM
pliance with the requirements of
the river and harbor act, of March
8, 1875, report of Major G. Welt
eel, on Saginaw River, Thunder
Bay, Clinton River, and Au Sable
River, Michigan. Relative to the
bar at the mouth of Saginaw River
the General says!
When the wind is in the proper
direction there is greater depth
than thirteen feet on this bar. /
have seen vessel drawing thirteen
feet and three inches go over it
without any trouble. When the
wind, however, is from the south
west, the water is lowered.
To get DEPTH of 10 feet over
this bar, at all times, will require
the dredging of the cut to an aver
age one foot deeper. This would
involve the removal of $4,000 cubic
yards of hard material, which
would cost at least sl.25 per cubic
yard.
The estimated cost of the work
would therefore be 500, 500.
The commerce Of the Saginaw
river is national and international
in its character. 1t is very large
and very important. am utterly
unable, however, TO obtain any
data which would indicate to me
exactly what proportion Of this
commerce would be benefited by
this Improvement.
THUNDER BAY RIVER.
In regard to Thunder Bay River
the report states that there is at
present navigable depth in this
river of twelve feet. In order to
get depth of thirteen feet, 1910
cubic yards must be dredged. This
at 40 cents per cubic yard, will cost
si,7G4, allowing for width of chan
mel Of 300 feet. The distance out
from the north pier will be LOO
feet.
The report contains q statement
of the business of the port Of Al
pena during the season of 1915
The shipments were: OF lumber,
81, $4,000 feet I; of lath, 100000
pieces; Of shingles, 2s,255,00O.
During tho season, SOC vessels of
164,614 tons cleared and 496 Of
161,472 tons entered.
THE AU SABLE.
The report estimates that a
brcakwater of the mouth of Au
Sable river, properly constructed,
would cost 100000.
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Beekman, and j. Il. Bostwick.-
Williams string and cornet band
was in attendance and aided very
much in making the evening pass
pleasantly.
For the double skating there
were three entries: John Butter
field and Nora Butterfield; A.
Brown and Mrs. S. Eddy; J. E.
Csssaw and Bell ButterGeld. A
brisk and spirited contest then en-
sued for the belt, during which a
large number Of fancy figures
were executed in very creditable
manner by all the contestants, and,
after long trial of skill, the belt
was awarded to Mr.. Brown and
Mrs. Eddy.
For the single skating for gen.
tlemen, there were three entries :
j. L. Cassaw, ]. Butterfleld, and A.
Brown. The belt was won by John
Butterfield, though not without q
desperate struggle, in which Mr..
Cassaw and Mr.. Brown took a very
creditable part.
For the single skating for ladies,
there were three entries =; Mrs.
S. Eddy, Miss Nora Butterfeld,
and Miss Bell Butterfeld. After a
lively struggle the belt was award
ed to Miss Nora Butterfcld.
The parties named are all ex-
cellent skaters, and it was q some
what difficult matter to decide
which was the best skater-one
party executing one movement bet
ter than the other competitors, to
be again beaten in some other
figure by the others. The last
skater generally seemed the best.
These belts, of course, are only
held so long as the holders are the
best skaters, and when any one
thinks that he or she is capable of
taking lead in skating, all he OF
she has to do is to challenge the
champion, and enter into another
contest for the championship.
If the contests are entered into
in friendly manner, these proba-
BILE strives for the championship
will be the catise of many agreeable
struggles among the skaters for the
leadership, and they will serve to
keep up an object of interest among
our skaters.
The skating by all the parties
was very creditable and deserving
of much praise, and if our skaters
keep on improving as they have
during the past few weeks, some
of them will yet carry off higher
honors than the championship of
single city.
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Our County.

~ 10 sOiHeWHaV TeInarkaDie, Wnen
one knows the true state of affairs,
to see how fast Alpena county is
being settled and the land taken
up. Just stop and think of it,
During the year 1875, which has
just been recorded as in the past,
there were more than double the
land taken up in Alpena county,
on the quarter payment plan, than
during the year before ; and during
the same year, the number of acres
taken up as homesteads was in
like proportion. And thus it will
be seen that the farming portion
of Alpena county is growing at a
very creditable rate. And 10 won
der that people are turning their
attention to farming when such
lands, such crops and SO little labor
go SO far to help the poor man to
lay the foundation for a fortune.
1t is a fact that no inan will pre-
tend to deny, that. the lands in this
county cannot DO excelled for pro-
dnctiveness in the whole United
States, and too, wooded lands are
hard to find that cost less time,
money and labor to bring to a state
of cultivation that those almost
every day being taken up by en-
terprising, ener3etic men, who know
the value of the property they are
enabled to secure at only govern
ment price.
And yet, Notwithstanding the
large amount Of lands being taken
up, there is still plenty left to sup
ply thousands of men, il they will
only realize what an opportunity
is presented for the benefit, If they
improve it, Of people who have
hardly dollar in the world.
Any man can, If he will, own the
land upon which he lives in this
county. 1t only requires a little
energy and independence, and a
good result and fair prospects from
small beginnings may be attained.
In addition to the vast amount
of government lands in Alpena
county, which can be taken under
the homestead act, there are large
tracts of lands on which the pine
has been cut off, and now the lands
can be purchased at a very low
figure. And there arc hundreds
of acres of this kind of land, part
ly cleared, which is some Of the
best soil for crops In the whole
State. But yet they are lying idle
for want Of some go-ahead man to
take hold of them, improve the
land, put in crops, and make his
fortune, as he surely will If he goes
to work with a determination and
will to make the best Of his time
and opportunities.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

At tho skating rink Of Chas.
Golling. last Saturday evening, o
large number of citizens assembled
to witness the contest for tho cham
pionship. Three belts were offer
ed; one for the best double skating,
one for the best gentleman skater,
and one for tho best lady skater.
The referees were w. ii. Potter,
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1t Is said that this season the
steamer st. Joseph will run between
Chicago and Cheboygan, and that
her place on the Detroit line will be
supplied by some other craft.
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follows up farming closely and dill
igently for ten years, and then
takes proper care of his earnings,
he would be Independent, at least,
if not in pretty good circumstances.
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1t was q Third ward woman,
who said that while her husband
was out fishing the other day, he
speared the ugliest looking thing
she ever saw-she beloved he call
ed it minister" She came pref
ty near it; it was q Sawyer" she
meant.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

We notice that VIM. ii. Hall is
making preparations for the erec-
ton of one story building on River
street, which he intends to occupy
ia short time as q billiard hall.
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w. c. Cain has taken possession
of his new photograph gallery, on
River street. He has very neat
and comfortable quarters, and has
everything in the finest order. He
is better prepared than ever before
to suit the public.
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We have new spring and o new
winter about every week, and a
good many falls--the falls take place,
generally, at the rink, but few
occur on the oft-times Icy sidewalk.
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NOTICE.


Merchants, Ldryers, C'crgymen, Physfcidrs, Farm
ers.-Y ouag and Old.
Remember We ask all to send to us for Dih-
monds, Watches, Sterling silverwarc, or Silver
Plate, fine gold and 1nedium priced jewelry. We
guarantee every article as represented when sold.
is X Wedding Rings and Bridal Gifts of every
kind. Any article IN stock sent TO any adj
dress c. o. ID. and goods allowed to be opened for
examination, on receipt of enough TO pay the Ex-
press Charges. Watches repaired and fine time
guaranteed, alye Jewelry manufactured TO order
H. T.. Cor. Lake n Clark Streets, Chicago, III.
n. B.--Partics wishing Fine Goods NJ low
prices will consult their own interest by ordering
from us. Catalogues sent to Dealers or Agents
on recent of Bet stamD
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We notice that Will. M. Leach,
formerly of this city, is now sole
proprietor of the Columbus, Neb.,
Era, having recently purchased the
interest of w. N. Hensley.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

The leap year hop given by the
Alpine Boat Club Tuesday evening
of last week, was success in every
particular.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-03-08

We have received another fine
assortment of letter and note pa
pers, and cannot be undersold on
price. t~s
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Truth, every word of it, and no
one will dispute the fact that for Dry
Goods, Dress Goods, Ladies' Wares,
Crockery, etc., Lockwood. Luce e.
Seage's is the best place in A1pena to
make your purchases.
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Safe.-It is safe to say that no better
Saleratus can be made than d. b. DE
Land & Co.'S Best Chemical Besides,
IL is full weight.
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FollSerts q Butterfield have rer

fOihcIto ~ DutIcIhoiu nave Teut-
ed the store lately occupied by
Crowell & Godfrey, and are now
fitting the same up in neat style.
They intend occupying the new
quarters about the first of next
month.
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Local Notices.

Ladies, now is your time to buy dry goods at
the lowest prices. Don't fail to call at David
Rodman's.
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Rev. +. w. May, formerly of this
city, but now of Chesening in this
State, it seems has got into trouble,
and the result Is an investigation,
and soino of the evidence looks
pretty dark. We sincerely hope
that the matter will end as it really
should. II guilty, let him be pun
ished /; and il innocent, acquitted.
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The heavy show which fell in
this section, during the early part
Of last week, was improved in the
best possible manner by everybody
that wished for snow; and they
did not do their work too soon,
for the warm sun Of Saturday did
much to carry away the snow
wherever it lay exposed to it's melt
ing rays, aud then the warm rains
afterward finished up the sleigbing
pretty generally.
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Council Proceedings.

The Common Council OF the City Of
Alpena met in the Council Room, Mon
day evening, March 9th, 1876, and
was called to order at eight o'clock by
the Mayor.
PEEsENT.--Geo. l.. Maltz, Mayor; a
r. Mcdonald, Recorder, and Aldermen
Gillett, Richardson, sheahy and Trims
Journal Of last session read and APP
proved.
PETITIONS.
w. II. Hall, for permission to erect q
one story wooden building on lot In
block 8. Referred to the Committee on
Fire Limits.
John Chisholm, asking to have the
tank on lots z and 8 in block OIL remov-
ed. Referred to the Committee ON Fire
Department with instructions to report
at next meeting.
CONCENTRATIONS.
City Comptroller, recommending that
certain bills presented be referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means. Bills
referred as recommended.
City Comptroller, recommending the
payment OF following account for sala-
rles.
Arthur Irwin, salary ns engineer for Feb, $500
Robert Oliver, salary as engineer for Feb, IS 90
ID. Scott, salary as city marshal for Feb, 1850
Moved by Alderman Sheahy, that the
bills be allowed and warrants drawn for
the payment Of the several amounts.
Ayes--Gillett, Richardson, Sheahy and
Timms. Carried.
r. j. Kelley, presented claim of $40
for services as CityTreasurer from April
1874, to April 1875, including disburse-
ments made for the city during said time.
Referred to the Committee Oh Ways and
Means.
BILLS ALLOWED.
Moved by Alderman Gillett, that
Thomas divers account for $500, for
watching fire, be taken from the hands
of the Committee on Ways and Means,
and an order drawn for the payment OF
the same. Ayes-Gillett, Richardson,
Sheahy and Timms.
BOARD OF REGISTRATION.
By Alderman Shcahy, That the Boards
of Registration of the respective wards
of this city cause the necessary regis.
tration notices to be given as soon as
required by law, and that the Recorder
render said Boards such assistance as
may be necessary in getting up such
notices. Adopted.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Alderman Timms, That for the
purpose OF correcting dnd completing
the list of qualified voters in the several
wards of this city, the Boards of Regis
tration of said wards are hereby requir-
ed to meet March 30th, 31st, and April
list, A. d., 1876, at the following places:
First ward AT the Office of Albert
Pack & Co.
Second ward AT the store Of ]. N.
Blakeley It Co.
Third ward At the store OF ]. Gillett
& Co.
Adopted by the following vote: Ayes
-Oillett, Richardson, Sheahy and Tlmms.
BY Alderman Sheahy, That all officers
of this city be and are hereby instructed |
to submit their final reports to this |
Council at the regular meeting TO be !
held ON the goth of March, 1876. Car
ried.
On motion OF Alderman Gillett the
Council adjourned.
A. r. MCDONALD,
Recorder. |
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CHICAGO ADVERTISEMENTS

DITTO $1,000 controls 5000 Bushels of
u y Grain for so days $1,000 and up
wards Is frequently realized on an
r.. investment OF s200 Parties dcsir-
" ing to operate in a large small
way, with equal certaintes of sue
5 saGs s Si SoS IL ssTs
Address
THTT POWERS e CO.,
vii vi " " Grain Brokers
III Madison st.
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War Department.

n ~, -f-- Signal service, D.'s. Army.
invision OF ielegrams ana Reports Tor tlie oem,nt
otCommerco and Agriculture Weather Report
Maximum and Minimum, Temperature for each
day during the week ending March iti, 1876:
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Letter paper only % cents per qulre
at the ARGUS office.
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A, new shoe shop has been open
ed in the building next to Warner
& Co.'S, by Holbon & Desmore.
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The Board of Supervisors is to
meet on March 25th.
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Faber lead pencils Cor cents each, or
% cents per dozen, at the ARGUS Office.
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N office.


rat,,es having claims against The laio firm Of
Ssrowel. Sodfrey are hereby notified that havs
hereby notified and required AZ ale rcrr ,'.s
asanst s"id hrin, with ~. "a o. before April III
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Golling Il Kelsey have dissolved
copartnership in the skating rink
business.
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Prints of the neatcst and latest designs Just TO
cciyed at Rosenthnls
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1T WILL
Content You.

What you want is newspaper that win iser
you fully informed Of tho n0ws Of the dsy,
advise with you upon farm and hroside
topics, entertain you with It's varied reading in
general literature, delight your wife and famil,
with its disquieiitons upon social and domestic
topics, instruct and amuso them by its foreign and
domestic correspondence, choice stories, quaint
character sketches, sparkling and witty para
graphs, original and entertaining accounts OF
travel and adventure, chess and puzzle columns.
etc.
All the news commercial, political and general.
and the cream Of current literature. A news
paper that will meet every want and receive
dial welcome in every household. A newspaper
concecsd by the press Of every section TO be onsf
Of the most original and brightest Of American
journal. =
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Union Caucus for the township
of Alpcna at the Jones school
house on Friday, March 9th.
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Rubber overshoes and boots, Just received a
Warner & Co.'S
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Beautiful spring weather this.
Look out for big rain.
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Considerable talk among some of
our lumbermen about breaking up
camp very soon.
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First quality note paper at IS, IS and
20 cents per quirc at the ARGUS Office.