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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-03-25

The Republican senatorial Caucus
has agreed that the sweeping reduc-
tions in the customary annual appro-
priations proposed by the House COM
mitees will seriously impair the civil
service, and that the Senate shall there
fore insist upon passing upon each item
separately, and concurring only in those
which seem to be compatible
with the efficiency of the service.
Mr.. G. B. PECK, of the firm of Dur
fee q Peck, who were post-traders at
Forts Sully, Rice, Stevenson, and Bu-
ford, testified before the Clymer Com
mittee on the 18th. All of these trader
ships were taken from this firm, that of
Fort Sully being given to Mr.. Athey,
a former clerk for w. c. Babcock, Sur
of Kansas, and a
brother of Gen. Babcock, late the
Presidents Private Secretary. Athey
had no means to purchase supplies, and
the firm entered into an arrangement
with him through VIC. Babcock, by
which they agreed to employ Athey at
a salary of $1,000 per year, until he
could raise the means to purchase the
stock and supplies owned by the firm;
and in consideration of Babcock's
service in procuring the contract they
paid him the sum of S2,250 in three
quarterly installments. This post was
considered worth $40, 900 year. The
witness further testified his belief that
various other traderships were taken
from his firm through the influence of
Orvil Grant, and given to other parties
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-03-25
CURRENT TOPICS.

qN order better to check Indian and
exican depredations on the Texas
bntier, General Ord has established q
(litary camp near the head waters of
Evil's River. The camp will consist
two companies of cavalry and one of
(antry under command of Col. Buell.,
10 is now in command of Fort Griffin
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-03-25

BACKWARD glance overthe century
raises the query, serious OF otherwise,
whether the revolving years have not
brought increase of trial and trouble. 1t
is certainly true that one hundred years
ago farmers did not cut off their legs
with mowing-machines, neither did
our mothers worry over disordered sew
machines. According to all histori-
cal records, there were no disputes one
hundred years ago about the impolite-
ness of street-car drivers, nor did kero-
sene lamps explode, to the mortal dam
age of men, women, and children. In
1875 nobody ever said that sold Proba-
bilities' made a mistake; neither did
people worry about rapid transit and
cheap transportation, nor make COM
plant about their gas bills, nor require
lactometcrs to test the purity of milk,
nor suffer railroad accidents. Oh, the
good old times
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-03-25

is small country village of thousand
inhabitants, situated nine miles north
west of Galena, and just over the Wis
consin line. 1t is the center of valua-
BILE lead mining district. 81 In the little
cemetery now covered with the ruins of
humble homes is the grave of the poet
Percical, whose discolored maidstone is
splashed with the blood the more recent
victims of a periodical visitation of God
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29
Allow Centennial Offer.

We know OF no other journal of Its
class SO neat, so practical, so progress
siye, so admirable in every respect, and
at the same time so cheap, as Is the
American Rural Home, published at
Rochester, n. Y, and which can be had
one full year, under special Centen-
NAL offer, for only one dollar (hftcen
cents extra being added to prepay post
age), II the money be sent In prior TO
January LIST. Subscriptions may begin
at any date Such an astonishingly low
single rate as this has never before been
named by responsible weekly, in our
remembrance, and after paying early for
your local paper for 1877, you cannot
do better than remit promptly for the
Rural Home. 1t Is one of those ex-
changes we thoroughly enjoy reading,
and one of few that "the folks at our
house" regularly ask for. Its eight
bright and attractive pages, often finely
illustrated, arc devoted 10 the best IN
terests Of Rural Homes throughout the
land. 1t treats OF farm topics practi-
cally, and from the standard Of exper-
fence; Is reliable authority on horticul-
ture, as such journal, coming from
such d section as western New York,
should be; has a good domestic depart
ment; devotcs several columns each
week to weather, crop and market re-
ports; and gives In every issue fine
variety Of stories, sketches, essays,
poems, enigmas, etc, which can not fall
to interest old and young, not to men,
ton n careful summary OF the news.
A specimen may be had by sending
postal card addressed to the Rural Home,
Rochester, N. Y.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29
List Of Patents

Issued to Michigan Inventors, for
the week ending Nov. q, 1876, as
especially reported for the ALPENA
WEEKLY ARGUS, by the Mechanic
and Inventors Association, Solic-
tor of American and Foreign Pa
tents. Thos. s. Sprague, Presi-
dent, Detroit, Mich.
Electric Magnetic Motors, Geo.
j. Green, Kalamazoo.
Spring Bed Bottoms, Caleb E,
Brown, Jackson.
Fruit Pickers, John Sager, Au-
gres.
Water Wheels, Elisha B. Shat
tuck and Isaac Stahlman, Mount
Pleasant.
Extension Table Slides, Louis
Menzer, Goodrich.
Belt Fasteners, Henry Nieman
Ypsilsnti.
Spring Bed Bottoms, Richard Fl
Olive and Cephas L. Dawson, Way
land.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

pared by the cook who holds SUI
preme over the kitchen, we felt
much better, and in company with
Charley we took a good survey OF
the log roads and numbering opera
tons.
Allowing us to be the judge, we
must say that Mr.. Johnson had
everything in excellent shape. His
log roads were as smooth as floor,
the sideways were skilfully and
conveniently arranged, and itseem-
ed that everything was in the best
possible condition-ready at any
moment for q fall of snow to COM
mence hauling tho logs to the
streams. There were about one
million feet Of logs on the skids,
and the men seemed to work among
the stately pine, as il propelled by
machinery, with the regularity Of
clock-work.
At present there are about thirty
men employed at the camp; they
have one large shanty and dining
hall, stables, shops, and all the
necessary conveniences to camp
life, and the men all seem to be
well pleased and perfectly content
ed. Deer are plenty in the vicinity,
and venison is . portion of their
nearly every day diet.
After remaining for the night,
and having been welcomed in the
most hospitable manner, we again
turned our face Alpenaward, ar
irving home the same evening, and
well pleased with our trip to the
lumber camp.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

FIRE.-About seven o'clock on
Monday evening, the house of a
Norwegian named Hans Matchi-
son, at Campbellville, took fire and
was entirely consumed, together
with the entire contents. The or
igin Of the fire is mystery, rs the
family was absent at the time, and
there had been no FIRE In the house
for some six or seven hours. The
loss, (all the poor man had is not
less than 81, 200. We believe the
insurance is 5000.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

imagine that, In the estimation Of
our intellectual friend down town,
Ellsworth is the only man In the
State of Michigan, Except himselD,
No, thank goodness, the Democracy
don't want any such representation.
They prefer q man with some
brains at least.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council OF the city OF
Alpena met in the Council Room on
Monday evening, November "a, 1876. and
was called to order at 7:30 o'clock by
the Recorder.
PREsKNr.-A. II. Mcdonald, Recorder,
and Aldermen Healy, Rice, Sheahy aud
Trims.
Minutes of sessions held November ID,
and 20, 1876, read and approved.
COMMUNICATIONS.
Comptroller, recommending the pay
mcnt OF sundry bills. Referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
Comptroller, recommending the pay
ment OF the following bills:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29
Local Notices.

The latest is the arrival OF tie largest
stock OF boots and shoes received In
this city for some years, at the store OF
J. w. Creighton. Mr.. Creighton well
understands the wants of this locality,
and has selected his stock accordingly.
Everything in the boot and shoe line
can be found at this establishment, at
the very lowest prices. Don't fail to
call.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29
To the Lumber Camp.

IL auy vi our tltlZcho ato uo-
sirous OF. q few days recreation,
and would like to enjoy themselves
for a short time, a splendid oppor-
tunity now presents itself, in the
way Of q trip to the numbering
camps in this county. Much may
told and no little imagined Of the
manner OF labor and living at lum-
bering sbanties, but. to learn the
true state OF affairs, they must be
seen to be fully appreciated. You
may hear that the roads are very
bad, that it is almost impossible to
get over the thoroughfares with
camp supplies, and yet you have
not the slightest idea of the actual
condition Of the roads and the
many trials necessary to undergo
in travelling them, unless you have
some day been fortunate, or I'M
fortunate, enough to go over just
such country.
Last week we took occasion to
visit one of the numbering camps
OF Folkerts & Butterfeld, near
Beaver Lake, about thirty miles
from this city. and we freely con-
fess that we were doubly repaid
for the time spent away from our
business at home.
Wishing to have the full benefit
of the trip to camp and return, we
took passage with one Of tho tote
transfers one day, just after dinner,
and we set off for the woods. We
moved along over the road very
pleasantly, considering that the
roads are bad all over the country
at this season Of the year, until we
reached about mile of csuseway,
over which we rode at q three mile
pace, and expecting every minute
that wo should be shook literally
to pieces. However, we managed
to stand the shaking until we
reached the twelve mile house,
kept by Chas. Watson, where the
necessary wants for the inner man
where supplied in excellent style,
and we were soon laid away for the
night. At day dawn next morning,
and after partaking of a sumptu-
Gus breakfast skilfully prepared by
Mrs. Watson, we again set forth
for camp. At every turn and angle
it was plain that the roads were
getting no better, and we began to
wonder how It was possible that so
| many men could be supplied with
the necessaries of life and the usual
working utensils over such roads,
when the forward wheels OF the
wagon suddenly dropped into o
mud hole about two feet deep, and
nearly snapped our head of. Az
tor recovering from the shock, we
concluded we would walk for q
time but we soon found this even
harder work than riding and hold
ing on with both hands. Again we
jumped aboard the wagon and
managed to keep right side mp Til
we reached Bean Creek swamp
when o sudden and tremendous
lurch OF the wagon sent as on oul
back at full length, and then w
became confident that we would
Just as soon walk, and We did-fol
q time at least.
We reached camp about thre'
o'clock in the afternoon, tired
hungry, and nearly shook to q jel
ly, but after being properly care
for by the foreman, our genis
friend, Charles Johnson, and havin
partaken OF sumptuous meal Pre-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

npIBCDPAL--Rsv. W. w. Rafter. Services IN
Trinity Church, 90 First street, every Sunday
nsraing and evening.
BAPTIST -Rsv.iw. C. Learned. Services in
sesistyss Church. ON Third street, every Sabbath
CATHOIlC--father Van Chimp. Services in
The Catholic Church, ON Chisholm street, every
Sundays at s:So A. NJ, 1880 A. ~, and at p n.
vsspcrs service. Sermon In English at
ls.so; in French at 1880.
CONGREGATIONAL A. II. Allen. Ser
vices IN the Society's Church, ON Second street,
every Sabbath morning and evening.
nETH0DIST-R Rev. III. c. Northrup Services
In socistys Church, ON Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Holloway's Pills.-The estimation In
which these medicines are held by the
public, steadily increases their demand.
They act on the system, removing all
distractions, renovating the springs OF
life, purifying the blood, and totally
eradlcating liver complaints, indigestion,
pain In the side and general debility.
Sold everywhere. 25 cents per box or
pot.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

SUGAR CURED WHITE FIsH.-Fity
packages Of the very finest white fish,
sugar cured, expressly for family use,
now on hand and for sale by e. Alpern.
If you fail to secure a package you cer-
tainly loose fine opportunity. Call
early, and be safe. 216
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Mrs. Lydia A. Aber has just returned
from the east with a new stock of win
ter patterns and books Of fashions, and
is now prepared to do all kinds of sew
Ing for Ladies', Gents or Children. Also
sewing by the day, or at home, done
cheap. Residence on First street. Your
natrona oe solicited.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Now that the election Is over, every
man has time to study his own interests,
and remember that at Folkerts & But
terheld's you can buy groceries, pro-
visions, etc, cheapest for cash.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Among the admirable properties Of
Glenn's Sulphur Soap Is that Of cleansing
the head Of dandruff and preventing its
subsequent accumulation, by opening
the pores OF the scalp aud thus keeping
1t moist. Depot Crittenton's No. Z, Sixth
avenue, n. Y. Hills hair and whisker
dye, black or brown, so cts. ESQ.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Four good, large and well lighted and
ventilated rooms in the most pleasant
and convenient part of the city, to rent
on reasonable terms. Enquire Of j.
Myers. 24S
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

J. w. Creighton is building an
addition to his shoe store, as the
building was becoming too small
for his largely increasing business.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Having just returned from the east
s. Rosenthal Is again on hand with a
splendid stock Of all kinds Of dry and
fancy goods, dress goods, etc. Prices
a way down
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

For the past few days the timers
have been working day and night
putting the roof on the brick block
of Geo. J.. Maltz q Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

1t Is a fact that clothing, dry goods,
dress goods, furnishings, etc, were never
before offered to our people at such low
prices as at present by Julius Myers,
who has just returned from the east with
a mammoth stock Of all kinds OF goods
In his line
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Last Saturday snow storm pre-
vailed all day, but the ground be-
ing quite warm, very little OF the
"snowy" Wilderness remained the
next day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Full services at the Episcopal
Church on Thanksgiving day
Sermon by the Rector, Rev. w.
w. Rafter, suitable to the times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

THE BEsT.-In buying oysters. II you
wish to secure the best, ut a price that
cannot be undersold, you should not
fail to call on j. Heustis.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT Tho Circuit
IN Court for the County Of Alpena. Eliza Z.
Robinson vs. lee r.. Sanborn-In Attachment.
Notice il hereby given, that on the 18th day OF
August. A. ID. 1915, y writ of attachment was duly
issued out Of the Circuit Court for the county Of
Alpcna, at the suit Of Eliza T.. Robinson, the
above named plaintiff, against the lands, tene-
ments, goods and chattels, moneys and effects OF
Lee r. Sanborn, the above named defendant for
fho sum OF thirteen hundred dollars, which said
writ was retufnable on the first Tuesday OF NO
yember, A. ID. 1879, and that lands, tenements,
]. II. FUTILE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated Aipcna, Nov. rs, 1876. 277we-2-s.aC
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

With the exception of the Alpe-
no Lumber Co. single mill, all Of
the mills on Thunder Bay river
have ceased operations.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Fancy Note Paper aud Envelopes, In
boxes, for sale at the ARGUS office, al
less than Detroit prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Our contemporary is in state OF
mind that II left to his own fate,
lie will no doubt soon DO on par,
mentally, with mortgage-yonr-farm
Ellsworth. He still lauds that in
diuilual to the sLys, and one might
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

A full assortment OF all kinds OF mil
.linery at Anspach & Cos.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

One Of the strangest sights we
have witnessed for a long time Was
at the Gre at Campbellville, on Mon
day evening, when iiery streak,
apparently about eight inches in
width. arose from the fire and SEEM
ed to extend upwards for several
hundred feet, growing fainter as 1t
went higher, until 1t tapered of to
an almost invisible line.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

The prospects are that J. w.
Creighton and J. w. Marshall will
soon form q copartnership for the
manufacture and sale Of boots and
shoes. The necessary arrangements
will doubtless be perfected In q few
DAYS. Mr.. Creighton has long
been in the business, and Is well
and favqrably known, while Mr.
Marshall is known to be an efficient
business man, and we believe they
will make strong firm.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

All kinds of Note Paper, Letter Paper
and Envelopes very cheap at the ARGUS
office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

The steamer Wenona is expected
here to-day, on her last trip of the
season. She will then proceed to
Detroit, where she will lay up for
the winter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

The steamer Dove left this port
for Bay City yesterday morning,
and is expected to make one more
trip up the shore.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Claimed Pay at.
FOR rs s1s s rs,e e - room o ,aOo
d. Thompson, days slsA Of
/ J. T. Denton, day ar special
cb poli1 prasIn ho,,,oo on.,na % S~ q"
FIRE s@ 400
a. Pack 4 Co, lumber. ss.SS sssS
Richardson Sas Avery a Co. lam- sos. ,sso
Il, }. Eaton, blacksmithins, 500 500
pichs 49, ary IN a. a'' iru LOW low
Osf' 1923 lSS'
CINE house, list ward $50 47.so
tS SshS Inc ps,'S Saers oo s Z' '
dries; coo 500
Geo Jones, services as special
pp Policeman; p.o, .,,ou 400 zoo
registers, 1880 1880
Aber & Riclmrdson' one dozen 10" '''"'
C. Cram cramer. building sidewalk. 10 iSaS
d. McArthur' work on streets iae 1000
Inc committee asked ior iurther time
oh the ioiio"lhS oiIis'
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

The funeral of the late Obed
Smith was postponed until to Sat
urday afternoon last, to give time
for son who resides In New Jer-
sey, to reach this city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Faber lead pencils :or 5 cents each, or
35 cents per dozen, at the ARGUS once.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

II you want to get hat trimmed
nicely, call and see Miss Stone, at A.
Anspach & Cos.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

A. X. Mcdonald, rent, 1000
J. ID. Turnbull, rent, 7eo
Moved by Alderman sheahy, that the
foregoing bills be allowed and warrants
drawn for the payment Of the same
Ayes-IIcaly, Rice, Sheahy and Timms.
Carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Ways and Means, recommending the
payment of tho following bills;
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Anspach s. Co. are selling their mlllin
cry at extremely low prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

- ~ Signal Service, II s. Army
Tyision o. Telegrins and neports for the be nefit
sf Commerce aud Agriculture Weather Report
Maximum and Minimum. Temper.ture for each
day during the wock ending Nov. 20, 1875
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

The steam barge East Saginaw
arrived at this port Monday even
ing, and now goes into winter quar-
ters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

At some of the numbering camps
the boys are becoming tired Of
venison, and it is now proposed
that they be supplied with q guam
tity Of oysters and sardines.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

The firm of Richardson, Avery
g. Co., of this city, has been dis
solved and q division of the prop
erty made. Chas. w. Richardson
takes the mill property in this city
and the pine on Thunder Bay river
and tributaries.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Campbell, Potter d Co. have al
ready commenced repairs on their
mill. New stills and stone wall
are to be placed under the whole
structure, and when the work is
completed this will be the most
substantial mill in this vicinity.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Mrs. Bedford, mother of M. N.
Bedford, died in this city on Sat-
urday last, at the age Of seventy
wears. The remains were conveyed
by steamer Marine City, to Lex
ington, in this State, for burial.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Plenty Of nice dry beech and maple
wood for sale by Bolton & McRae.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

The Kalamazoo Business College Is
having more new students this year than
ever. 277-w-l.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29
E1:fs!5 Az

a vwe Wsvvart = MAN cas- q dag using our
WILL AOcER AND pRiII9
N Good tesvitov. Descriptive book SEW
49, 400. Ana suses ooss -. LOUIS MO-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Chickens, turkeys, etc, will he
served In an extensive manner
throughout the country tomorrow.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

There was dance at the, Union
House on Monday evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29
A Free Cure.
nj a RRIE ID.

AT the residence Of the brides parents, Alpens,
November 22nd, 1876, by the Rev. w. G. Learned
Frank u. Pollard and Miss Laura Bishop, all Of
this city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

q The stage stops at the Alpena
House this winter. -,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

The steamer Marine City has
mado her last trip for this season.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

Vessels of all sorts arc fast going
into winter quarters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-11-29

There will be an oyster festival
at the M. +. Church this Wednes-
day evening.