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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-05-17
THE ANSWER.
pr UNKNOWN.

/ have read, witty SAKE, your last version on
It's oorne I have played though ver for iucrc
And y u but knew II rs well as know II,
You w.~ld find, oh most genial and excellent
II teaches lesson more useful than one
To be cleaned from the sentence, "lll play !,
alone ]"
self-reliance, we know, Is an excellent trait
The advance guard OF science, who patiently wait
Uutil time has developed the truth they proclaim
Deserve a high place on the record of Fame,
And often in life, as in Euchre, own,
You make big march when you '.play IL alone !"
You must hold the big knayes of the pack in your
And too often in life. in similar fix.
You depend on such cards to secure you youh
tricks
60 that something 90 much of the knave may be
In selfish desire to Ego it alone I"
But the game You dercribe as a "trivial strife"
Has moral 20 point for the Battle Of Life;
1t is this-whcn the cards are dealt round on the
stand,
And each player looks anxiously into his hand,
How bravely your partner i'll luck con resist,
II cheercd by the sound Of your voice-"In
assist "
The great Calico, imprisoned and bound,
In the midst of his trials this sympathy found
When angry Dominicans hurled at his head
All the wrath on which Bieoiry's passion Is fed,
A far form appeared through the dungeons dim
mist,
And a daughters soft voice whispered low. an
assist ~
What's the wealth Of this world, IL designing and
cold,
You selhshly seek all the 'honors" 20 hold.
Repcling your neighbors with glances of stone,
And the words, harshly spoken, "Ill play II
alone ~
No, no, higher up ON humanity's list
Is he who can cheerfully say, I'm assist J"
When in love, rash poet II she whose bright
eyes
Are gazing In yours with tender surprise.
Should apply to your own case the moral you'v'
shown,
And quietly tell him 70 ''piay u alone 7"
With what passionate ardor those lips would b,
kissed,
Till they murmured once more the soft words
"Ill assist !" ..te.
Then shufIie the pack, cut the cords once again,
And let new moral awaken your strain,
60, teach 20 the world that the Battle of Life
Nav he liehtencd 10 ell who take part In the strife
II the generous Iesson thus taught he not missed
And zach man 70 his nsightor will say, "I'l
assist ~
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-05-17
History of Alpena County
BY WILLIAM BoULTON.
Written for the Argus,
INTRODUCTORY

p IN
Those early traders and mission
aries who, some one hundred oi
two hundred years ago, resolute!y
turned their frail crafts northward
bent on missions of profit, or fol
the diffusion OF the Christian
religion, must have noticed, Oh
their passage up Lake Huron, q
large and very pretty bay on the
northeast end of the lower PENN.
sula of Michigan, formed by n deep
indcntation of the land. No doubt
like the mariners of the present
day, they may have, occasionally
been forced to run into this bay TO
seek shelter from the storms that
occasionally sweep the great fresh
water lakes with such fury. II
such had been the case, and no
doubt hut it was, they would have
been much impressed by the beauty
of the natural harbor they were in,
and its great adaptation for the
purpose which they had used it
fora natural barbor Of refuge.
If they had examined the bay and
took soundings, they would not
have found any dangerous rocks
or shoals, hut instead, they would
have found one of the best natural
harbors that n storm-tosscd sailor
could have desired, and they could
not but have been pleased at the
beautifully wooded shores and pref
ty islands that almost surrounded
them. This hay is now well known
as Thunder Bay, and not a summer
passes by but hundreds Of vessels
seek its waters TO find a secure
anchorage, where they may ride
safely at anchor until the storm
that delays them has passed over.
The early mariners would, no
doubt, have employed their leasure
time in exploring the waters in
which they were anchored, and
they must have noticed the wealth
that awaited the coming of the
enerjetic Saxon; they must have
observed the abundance Of fish
that sported in the clear waters
the large flocks of ducks, and the
magnificent forests Of pine and
cedar that surrounded them on
three sides. They may have spec
ulated, mentally, upon what a GEN.
tury or so would bring forth, but
they could hardly have imagined
the vast change that less than thir-
ty years has accomplished, and
they, probably, never dreamed that
a ilourishing and rapidly growing
city would be erected where, in
their time, was nothing but the
wilds Of nature, and that majestic
and fast sailing steamboats, would
be daily plougbing the waters
about them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-05-17
Fox & Martin,

Plain and ornamental plasiercrs. All pias'ering
material for sale. Culeimining and jobbiny
promptly attended TO. Shop corner Of Merchant
and Oldneld streets. s47
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-05-17
J. B. TUTTLE,
Attorney at Law! !!
oaice on Second street, Alpena, Mich. III
GEO. STUBB!
VIM. 81. PHELPS.

Dealer in Lin,, Water Time. Plaster Paris, and
uaif. Realy-Made Mortar for sale ~ all times.
Contracts taken for all kinds of Mason Work,
plain or ornamental. Material furnished if re-
Quircl. O;lcs on Second street. sc
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-05-17
ApvERTIsINo RATES.

:, business Cards, one year. one dollar for every
line.
Local Notices, ten cents per line each insertion
ana all notices continued for three months or
longer, discount Of rs per cent
Advertisements nnsecompan MED bv written or
verbal directions will he published three month Q
Advertisements. under contract ordered out be-
lore expiration OF time, will be charged full rites
No paper discontinued until all arTearaRes are
paid except at the option Of the publisher
Transient advertisements must be paid In nd
vanre.
r5- Terms, CASH, payable Quarterly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
Our Fire Departmon mt.

The Ahrens Cincinnati Steam Fire En-
CINE has passed into the hands of the old
Pioneer Company with Messrs. F. Bursin
ger, Chas. Fuermann, and E. Kunert as
engineers, gentlemen we'll qualified tor the
work. The Pioneer boys with steamer
will be effective workers at fire. The
engine house on First street is being over
hauled and enlarged for the proper housing
of the Ahrens steamer and everything will
soon be in complete readiness in case of an
alarm.
1t might be well enough to say that
Messrs. Fuermann, Burs niger and Kunert
give their services as engineers without
charge
A fire company has been organized, prin-
cipally by residents of the West side, to
man the SilsDy Fire Steamer. The COM
pany numbers some forty members with
the following officers:
Engineer-C Charles E. Straw.
Fureman--Fred Sphinx. IS
LIST Assistant-John Weissert.
I'd Assistant-John Mcdonald.
secretary Eaton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
Obi tuary.

From the Hillsboro (Missouri) Democrat
of June I'd, we take TIE following:
CApY.-At De Soto, Mo-, May 18th, at
eight o'clock P. NJ, Mr.. D. K. Cady.
Mr.. Cady has been for years resident
Of DeSoto. He was born at Windsor,
Vermont, August 26th. 1916. He came
West, first locating at Watertown, Wis,
afterwards moved to Carbonate, Illinois,
and from there to this place. Mr.. Cady
was man highly respected for his moral
and business qualities. He lived respected
and died regretted by all who knew him
With always greeting to all, and with
malice to none, he has left this sphere to
try the realities of another world. His fu.
neral, which took place from the family
residence on Friday evening, was largely
attended, every conveyance accessible be.
ing used, besides large number on foot
thus the people showed forth their sppreci.
alton, imbedded in their hearts to a good
man. Mr.. Cady leaves wife and son, also
a daughter-wife of N. H. Jenkins (his
business partner), to mourn his loss. Rev
Mr.. Garner, OF the Methodist Church, Of
fciated at the funeral exercis es. The sym.
pathies of the whole community are witt
the grief-strck en- family.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
German Military Band.

The great event in musical circles was
the Concert given by the German Military
band at Turner Hall last Saturday even ing
As might be expected from the great repu-
tatlon of the band, the concert called in
large numbers of the German residents
from the surrounding towns and, country
Notwithstanding the accessions from abroad
Turner Hall was not by any means full,
the high scale of Erices and the excessive
heat of the evening, doubtless, keeping
many away. The concert was a grand
and sublime affair, tar exceeding in bril-
liancy any entertainment of a similar
character ever heard here before No de-
scription would do justice to this soul, in
spring music, and the hearty and raptur-
Gus applause that followed each piece
showed that the efforts of the musicians
had struck deep into the hearts of their
audience. For this visit of the German
Military Band our citizens are indebted to
the enterprising spirit of Mr.. John Hey
man. Through his sole effort an engage.
ment with the band was effected, and he
took all the responsibility of the undertake
ing paying.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
Obituary.

The Daily Freeman, of Kings ton, New
York, contains long account of the obitu-
aries, of Mr.. James Curley, a resident of
Saugerties, N. Y, who died May 23d 1876.
The high esteem Mr. Curley was held in
by the community in which he had resided
for over quarter of a century previous.
was fifty shown by the large assemblage of
his fellow citizens who I'm tied in paving
the last tribute of respect to his memory.
Mr.. Curley is spoken of as man whose
means were always at the command O,
those in affection; and as loving indul-
gent husband andsfather genial. Kind to
all, he was the center of circle, which
was not confined to the limits of his place
Of residence, but extended far beyond
The deceased was a brother of Mr.. Martin
Curley of this city and Mr.. Patrick Curley
of Clyman, Dodge County.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
CliffOrd's Theatrical Troupe.

Edwin Ciford's theatrical troupe will
give performances in Turner Hall, Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings of next week,
June 2oth and 2lst. 1t is not definitely
known as yet the plays that will be produc-
ed by the Apany while here, bat it is not
unlikely that the manager will present
"Gri.hth Gaunt" and "Lucretia Borgia,"
both plays of absorbing interest, and GER
tain of winning popular favor. Mr.. Cliff
ford is at the mead Of talented theatrical
combination, and with Miss Fanny Price
and himself for the leading parts, can place
plays on the stage in manner second %
no company in the West We may there
fore expect two rousing houses for the
troupe, thus showing our appreciation OF
high order of stage talent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
Body Identified.

The body described in our last issue,
found in Rock River, near Rockford, III.
has been identified, aud we give the follow
ing particulars:
A dispatch from Rockford, Ill.,, states
that the dead body found floating in Rock
river, d few miles above that city, some
three weeks ago, was identified Tuesday as
being that of Rev. J. L. Croft, of James
Vile, Wis. Of late his mind has been
somewhat deraDged upon the Second Ad-
vent doctrine, and he was in the habit OF
leaving home for two Or three weeks. and
discoursing to people on his favorise and
absorbing theme This last absence was
considered by his family as nothing unus
ual, but his son read in the Rockford pa
pers an account of the finding of strange
body, and he was impressed with the belief
that it was his father. He took the first
train to Rockford, and an examination of
his remains and a few articles found on his
body proved his impression to be an actual
fact
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14

DR.. VIM. F. Whyte has lately received
letter from friend and former classmate,
now practicing in Mississippi, from which,
with his permission, we make the follow
ing extract. 1t shows how gentleman
who is neither politician or an office
holder regards the Official situation, and
how a residence in a southern state. and
daily contact with the chivalry who, a their
northern friends claim, have repented of
their sins and can now be permitted to have
control OF the government, will convert
even Quaker into waver of "the bloody
shirt" IL have been watching things very
carefully and quietly since coming south,
and though like You, hate the machine,
still cannot see any safety or prud ence in
giving the control of the country into the
hands of another party, whose every act
for me ny years has gone 70 prove it more
corrupt and INSCRIPTIONS in its measures
and means, as we'll as motives, than the
worst features of the republican party
After watching carefully the acts of the
cannot see a single measure which has
been pushed forward or adopted upon it's
own merits, but only with reference to it's
influence upon the coming Presidential
election.
They are shipping by mail at public ex-
pense, tons of campaign matter through
the south; speeches which it is said we're
many Of them never made in Congre ss-or
if made there even in modified form, were
stain upon the honor of the nation.
Eulogies upon the treason which plunged
the country into war, and upon the blood
thirsty spirit which continued it, to the
destruction of thousands of lives after it
was known that the cause was lost; Eulo-
gies upon the murderers and torturers OF
defenseless prisoners, and demands tina:
those who tried to destroy the life of the
nation, shall receive equal honor with those
who were true.
am not in favor of vindictive policy
or of constantly reminding the southern
people that the rebellion was great crime,
but when they go to clamoring for our ad.
miration and praise, it is asking too much
If man is pardoned and relieved from the
penalty of crime, it does not mean that
his crime must be considered as meritor-
ious act, and because the crime is still held
in adherence, the pardcned criminal has
not therefore any reason to consider himself
prosecuted and abused man. I have got
along very we'll so far with the MISSISSIPPI
plans, though have been greatly annoyed
by the impertinence of their demands for
admiration towards their heroes and their
contempt for honest republicans. Isincere-
ly hope that the Cincinnati nominee will be
man whom can heartily support. y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14

There is no pathological fact more clear
" asc ertained than that the most formid-
able phases of nervous disease are directly
traceable to imperfect digestion. Insomnia,
with its train of dreful consequences, pro-
ceeds more frequently from weak ness of the
stomach than from any other cause. Mere
sedatives are powerless to cure nervousness,
and soon cease to palliate its symptoms.
The true way to strengthen the nervous
system is to invigorate the digestive and
assimilative organs, upon whose unobstruc-
ted action its equilibrium is absolutely de-
pendent The daily use of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters will do more to brace and
soothe the weakened and irritated nerves,
and induce sound, refreshing sleep-nature's
grand catholicon all the so called
nervines to be found in the pharmacopeia
or out of it. A wineglassful of the Bitters
should be taken before each meal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
The Crops.

From trip through a portion OF the
country rounding us we are convinced
that crops of all kinds never promised bet
ter or looked more thrifty than at the pres
ent tlpe. Wheat has come along finely
under the influence of the recent favora BILE
weather. 1t covers the ground splendidly
and looks vigorous and healthy in color
Unless something unforeseen occurs an
abundant wheat harvest will be gathered
Oats, barley and rye are also looking finely
and promise a large yield. Corn was
planted "a Their late, but is having a fine
growth and coming forward rapidly
promising fully an average crop. Potatoes
are doing well and we hear no complaints
of bugs troubling them. Taken all together
the farmers have every reason to be con-
graduated over the bright prospects before
them,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
Steam Engines Again.

EDIToB REpUBLlcAN:-I have no wish to
keep alive the controversy as to the recent
purchase of steam engines by the city, any
| further than to call attention to the illegal
| a. tion of the Board of Street Commission
ers. BY the law passed last winter by the
legislature the Board was authorized to
| purchase "a Steam Fire Engine and the
necessary quipments at cost not to ex-
coed eight thousand dolars:" No authori-
ty is here conferred to run 10 debt for the
same, hence the Board should have been
governed by the following provision of the
charter, (Section 4, Chapter 5.)
1.-THE Common Council shall not, in the
appropriations made in any one year, exceed
he revenues of that same year, nor shall
they issue any orders, certifca tes. bonds or
other evidences Of debt not authorized BIZ law,
or IN any other manner create floating debt
against said city, hey ord the annual revenue
TIL reof."
Thus it will be seen that the Board has
violated the law in two particulars: firstly,
in buying two engines at an expense of
ST., 300 when the law fixed the limit of the
expenditure at $4,000; and, secondly, in
giving the city's notes in pas ment for the
engines, without any authority to do SO.
According to the charter, the Board cannot
create any debt or make appropriations be-
You'd the revenues of the city. If the tax
levy for city general purposes amounts to
ten thousand dollars, it is illegal to expend
cent beyond that amount, and for the
Board to do this is to vitiate the tax and
make the members personally liable for the
excess of the amount thus expended The
expenditure this year will far exceed the
amount which be can legally raised by tax
alton, and when taxpayers come to square
accounts next year with the Treasurer,
suspect there will be mutterings loud and
deep, not unlike those in Union League
times, when The Board seemed to act as re-
CARELESS of law as has the present Board,
and which was the most potent argument
used in favor OF its overthrow. If it be
true that history repeats itself, may not the
Board now in power reasonably look for
SIMILAR treatment at the hands of tax-pay-
ers next spring? Yours, &c.
REFORM.
Watertown, June 18th, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
Union Teachers Association

The Union sTeachers' Association for
Walworth and Jefferson counties will hold
their last session for the year, at the Bid.
we'll, House, Palmyr a, the 10th and 18th
inst, and have extended cordial invita-.
ton to the teachers of Waukesha, Dane
and Rock counties, to unite W th them in
making it the happiest gathering of the
kind for the past year. AL of the prin cipl G
school book publishers of Chicago have sig.
nihed their intention to be represented
the Chicago branch of the publishing firm
of Harper Bros. i'll also be in attendance
Prof Alex. F. North, principal of the Pc.
waukee school, will deliver a lecture on
sSchool Libraries, " the evening of the 10th
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
Pure Milk.

NNHE undersigned desires to inform the
citizens of Watertown that he has loca-
ted permanently and is now prepared to
furnish all who desire it Pure Undulterated
MIX all the year al ound at cts per quart.
/ will warrant nay milk to be strictly pure
and clean. AS many may not know, /
would state that tie quality OF milk much
depends on the quality of food fed the cows.
feed my cows with the best. food, corn
meal, &C., mo swillD and i guarantee yop
will get no swill milk from me, Give rne
trial. Orders by postal card will receive
prompt attention. 50, Rsspeetfully, ,.n1
81. w. EATON.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
A Testimonial to the Public.
An Ovarian TumOr Cured Inv the
HydrO-MagMeticP Practice.

All oNdIAdn lumOf Cured bV the
Hydro-M agnetic Practice.
1t IS well known to many of my friends
that have for several years been suffering
from an ovarian tumor l wasted in flesh
and strength, and finally became so bad l
could neither lie nor sit il any position
with comfort. Although | have tried va
rlous remedies and had the counsel of good
physicians, | got no relief until l placed
myself under tie care of Hydropathic &
Magnetic healer. l remained under this
treatment one year and to-day I call my
self we'll woman. Induced by sense of
justice toward suffering humanity trans
NIT to the public the above statement. Mrs.
l.. D. Cunningham of this city is the one to
whom owe my present condition of health
AID to those suffering from Tumors, Can
GERS or female diseases OF any kind l would
say she would relieve and cure (if curable)
If you will place yourselves under her care.
MRS. M. T. MINOR.
WATERFOWL Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
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Personal.

The Marionette Eagle says Rev. VIM.
Dafter, late of St. Paul's church in this
city, has accepted the Episcopal Church
Missions at that place and Oconto. He will
reside at Marionette, and hold services at
that place Sunday morning, at Peshtigo in
the afternoon and at Oconto in the evening.
Horace E. Rublee, Minister to Switzer-
land, has experienced a return of the severe
pulmonary disease from which he suffered
couple OF years ago, and grave consequences
are apprehended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14

No people in the world suffers as much
with Dyspepsia as Americans. Although
years of experience in Medicine has failed
to accomplish certain and sure remedy
for this disease and it's effects, such as Sour
Stomach, heartburn, Water-brash,, Sick
Headache, Costiveness, palpitation' Of the
Heart, Liver Complaint, coming up Of the
food, low spirits, general debility, ETC., yet
since the introduction of Green's August
Flower we believe there is no case of Dys-
pepsia that cannot be immed lately relieved
10000 dozen sold last year without Que
case of failure reported. Go to your drug
gist, G. & H. T. Eberle F. ]. Schroeder OF
K Schubert, and get Sample Bottle for
10 cents and try it. Two doses will relieve
you. Regular size IS cents.Yt a. t.,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
New Books.

ga Summer in Norway" by John Dean
Cation; Vol. Sd, Bancroft's History of the
is, new edition, complete in six Vols.
'Sketches," by Mark Twain; 'Truths for
To- day." second series, by Prof. Swing;
"Western Wild Animals by David Cart
wright; edith Lyle" by Mrs Mary j.
Holmes; "One Nights Mystery" by Mary
Agnes FJemming. "Maurine," by Ella
Wheeler; GA Winter City" by Onida, II
Vols. Osgood's vest-poeket series of stand
ard authors, aud all the leading neg books
of the season, in stock or procured on short
notice, at T. S. Clark's book store and
library.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-14
Wooden Cisterns.

Mr.. L. Prochazka, proprietor of the coop
er shop on Third street, LIST ward, and a
fine mechanic, is building wooden cisterns
ho lding any number of barrels of water
desired, which are claimed by those using
them, to be far more durable and desirable
in every respect than the ordinary brick or
cement cisterns. These wooden cisterns are
sunk in the ground and are so protected
that they do not rot. Mr.. Prochazka is pre-
pared to furnish these cisterns to all who
desire them.