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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

An Historical Fact.-Eycry agent who
has been steadily selling the improved
$40 Homestead Sewing Machine for
three years, owns his dwelling house
has good account in bank, Is clear OF
debt, and has money interest, the natur'
nj consequence of securing good agency
for SUPERIOR goods at the lowest prices.
A good tirst-claSs sewing machine most
userul-reliab'e at all times, easy 20 I'M
derstaud and control, the same SIZE aud
does the same work as any machines
that sell "a, fUur times the price. There
Is no machine ut any price better. or that
will do finer or more work, and certain
w none so low In price by many dollars
The Homestead is widely known and
used I'm thousands of families In the
Eastern aud Middle States, and daily
becoming popu ar In the West. 1t Will
save it's cost several times over in one
season. doing the work OF the family, or
will earn four or five dollars day for
any man or woman who Sews Tor Nv
ing. II is the strongest machine made
Ia ready at all times to do its work,
makes the strongest and finest stitch yet
invented, and Is acknowledged as the
Standard Family Machine Price, COM
plete tor domestic use, $50, delivered at
your door, no matterhow remote you may
reside. Business permanent and honor
able. with more certain and rapid sales,
and larger profits than any other. Elk,
traordinary liberal offers made to local
or travelling agents where we have none
established or, II there is no agent near
you, send your order direct to the FAC
tory. Address John II. Kendall q Co
I2l broadway, New York. 29Oylq.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

On Monday night of last week,
the propeller D. w. Rust and the
schooner Francis Merryman col
lided on Lake Huron, about twenty
miles off Sturgeon Point, when the
Merryman sunk Immediately, and
two of the crew were lost, and an
other seriously injured. The pro-
peller was loaded with coal and
bound from Cleveland to Duluth,
and the schooner was loaded with
10000 bushels of wheat, and bound
from Milwaukee to Buffalo. The
surviving portion Of the crew of
the Merryman were taken on the
Rust and conveyed to Tawas. The
propeller was badly injured, and
was compelled to run into Tawas
for temporary repairs, and on the
9th she started for, Detroit, where
she goes into the dry dock.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16
Poc,ry and Prose Of Spring.

The glories of spring time has ever
been a favorite theme OF the poets. Ihey
glow with rapture when describing now
aspiring unlocks the flowers to paint the
lauphiug soil" but forget that death
rides on every passing breeze, and turks
on every flower" Yes, the vernal sea-
son however bright and beautiful 1t may
see is fraught with perils to the human
race. In our climate 1t Is the most dan
xerous to health OF any portion OF tne
wear. The sudden changes OF the wealth
er produce Colds, Coughs, Catarrh, Bron-
chitis. Rheumatism and Neuralgia, while
the poisonous exhalations arising from
the earth, induce deadly levers. Az this
perilous season the greatest care should
be exercised, and the Seven Seals OF
Golden Wonder, that speedy. certain and
etectual cure for oil ailments brought on
by variable weather, or by inhaling mi.
asmatic vapors. should be kept where II
May.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16
Patents.

Patents granted to residents OF
the State of Michigan, in the last
issues, bearing the date of May 1,
and 8, 1877. Reported by Paine and
Grafton, Patent Attorneys, Wash
ington, d. c:
J. Bondeman, Kalamazoo, book
support.
j. g. Fisher, Grand Rapids, but
ter pail cover.
L. Collier, Flint, broadcast sower.
D. A. Daily, Detroit, sewing ma
chine shuttle.
DC. Kellam, Detroit, damper reg
ulators for steam boilers.
A. J. Emlaw, Grand Haven, grain
conveyers.
]. W. Randall, Burlington, grain
binder. ehD ssr, e
L. II. Bigelow, Dayton township,
device for setting, jointing and
guaging the teeth Of saws. 'nTN
A. Day, Detroit railway track
clearer. ,r %
T. Fox, Bay City, tumbler for
psrmutaton locks. seiG O. a'''
D. D. Hendrick, Calumet, ore
washer.
c. E. Smith 4 e. J. Beverstock,
Allegan, spring bed bottom. 40 r,
Il. A. Wright, F. Nelson and
z. w. Hodges, Kent, water, (label).
sure cure for rheumatism. 2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Another ice blockade in st. Clair
river aud the lower end of Lake
Huron during the past week has
detained boats so that we have had
but one Detroit boat for more than
a week. The steamer st. Joseph
managed by hard work to make
her way through the ice, and ar
rived at this port on Sunday. The
steamer Marine City was at the
st. Clair flats Sunday, unable to
get through, and drifting down the
stream with the current and field
Of ice. The steamer Holland left
Detroit last night, and if she meets
no great opposition, will arrive here
tomorrow.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

1t is a matter of considerable sat
isfaction to note the improvements
and new settlements that are con-
tinually being made in Alpena
county. In every locality the set
ters are hard at work clearing up
their lands in the best possible man.
ner under the existing circumstan-
ces, and every foot of available
land is being put under state of
cultivation. The crops this year
in this county will be by far the
largest ever put in, and with any
thing like a fair season, the yield
of nearly all kinds of farm produce
must be highly gratifying, and will
be the means of necessitating much
less use of produce imported from
other portions of the country.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

The Empire clothes wringer turns
with half the labor Of other wrlngers I;
has more capacity; the bearings Of the
rolls need no oiling, and its cog wheels
are always in gear, rendering the rollers
more durable. Call at Harshaw & Cos
where they are kept for sale.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

,pls', k!.-Rev. ". W. Raiter Services IN
ir.li;y = lsea, Oh First street, every sunday
-lorning anil sNcninr
BAPrfsr-lev. ". g. Learned. Services ia
5ociety's Church, ON Third street, every sabbath
morning and evening.
CAruOLlC-i'ey 4. n Oekiere. Services in
the Cathnhc Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sundays ~ $3.50 a. ~, 1890 4. NJ, and at p. Al.
vespers-evening service. sermon in English at
1880; in French NJ 1880.
CON 1RELiArlONAI,-Rev A. r. Allen. Ser
sicea IN the Society," Church, on Second street,
every Sabbath morning and evening.
MEIlODISI-tey. II. G.. Northrup. Services
in Society's Church, Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Mrs. l. s. Huckins, manufacturer and
dealer In fine pattern hats, is in town,
at the store of Mrs. j. G. Chisholm, on
Second street, and will remain but a
few days. She is selling her goods at
astonishing low prices. Call at once.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

J. Y. Denton, hauling engine 500 900
j. 4. Denton, hauling engine, 500 100
Moved by Alderman Rice, that the
foregoing bills be allowed as recon-
mended by the committee and warrants
drawn for the payment OF the same.
Ayes-Brown, Healy, Rice, Rayburr and
Tins. Nays-None. Carried.
Fire Department, TO whom was refer
red the matter of building tanks, num-
Der, size and location, recommending that
tanks be built and located as follows
One at intersection of Second street and
Washington avenue; one at corner OF
Second and Dunbar streets, and one at
or near intersection of Lewis street and
Washington avenue all Of said tanks to
be OF the same size, or nearly so, as the
tank put down by Valentine Stevenson,
in Third Ward. Placed on file.
Fire Department, recommending that
good and substantial stable, 20x24 feet,
be built at engine house No. 2, and that
certain changes and improvements be
made in the rear OF engine house No. /,
so that 1t can be used for the present.
Placed on file.
The Committee on Streets and Sewers,
presented plan for bridge to be con-
structed across Thunder Bay river, near
Liens brewery.
Moved by Alderman Rice, that the
plan as presented by the Committee on
Streets and Sewers, be approved and
that the bridge be built in accordance
with said plan. Ayes--Brown, Rice,
Rayburn and Tins. Nays--Healy. Car
ried.
Streets and Sewers, reporting upfa-
vorably on the petition OF T. II. Hunt
and others for the opening Of Merchant
street. Placed on file.
BY Aid. Rayburn, that the work OF
building the bridge across Thunder Bay
river be commenced Immediately, under
the supervision OF the Committee on
Streets and Sewers, and that said COM
.mittee be and Is hereby empowered to
employ competent mechanic to take
charge Of the work, subject to the APP
prevail of this Council at its next meet
ing. Ayes-Brown, Rice, Rayburn and
Tins. Nays-Healy. Carried.
BY Aid. Rice, that the City Attorney
report to the Council at next meeting
the rights Of the city to that part of
Trowbridge street fenced by Chas. Nitz
Carried.
BY Aid. Tins, that the Street Com
missioner notify mill owners that Section
IL of Ordinance No. 1, relative to plac-
ing sawdust on the streets Of the city
without permission from the Street Com
missioner, will be strictly enforced. Car
ried.
On motion the Council adjourned.
A. II. MCDONALD,
Recorder.
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DEPARTURES.

Bark Two Fannies, cedar posts,
for Chicago. Barges Swallow and
Dashing Wave, lumber, for Cleve-
land; and Amazon, lumber, for
Black river. Schrs. Dunford, lum-
Der. for Cleveland; and Gauges,
timber, for Quebec. es'1s
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Week before last four families
arrived in town with goods, horses,
wagons, cattle and farming imple-
ments, and at once started for the
Davis settlement, where they in
tended to commence agricultural
pursuits. Thus it is that our coun-
try is being filed up with parties
who mean business and who will
in due time reap the reward for
their labors. With proper atten-
ton to farming in this county,
there is no reason why an enter
prising man may not soon become
independent. LIT
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Our farmers report the wheat in
this county in excellent condition.
The winter wheat never looked bet
ter, and the spring wheat looks very
promising. A large amount of both
spring and winter wheat has been
sown. and q few months more will
tell with what result.
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c. Alpern has opened fresh fish mar
ket at his fish house on the dock, where
he will keep constantly on hand fresh
fish. Special attention given to supply
ing hotels and boarding houses. Fish
delivered to any part OF the city. 30l.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Albert Pack is at present build
ing dams on the outlet to Long
Lake, and it is thought that by
such aid every log will be brought
to the mills.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

The Alpena Guards held an cleo
ton of commissioned officers, at the
Armory, on Monday evening, wher
the old officers were reelected al
most unanimously, as follows:
Captain-L. B. Howard.
First Lieut.-A. Harshaw.
Second Lieut.-R. A. Campbell.
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John Campbell has commenced
fishing off Partridge Point, and on
Friday last made q good lift, there
being goodly number Of sturgeon
in the haul. Heretofore these stur.
econ have been worthless to the
fishermen, but now q market has
been found for them, at prices that
are profitable.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Go to Harshaw s. Cos and see some
thing new in the line of states; being
perfectly noiseless, they supply want
long felt In our public schools.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

F. w. Gilchrist is at work fitting
up the tug Miller. She is to be
thoroughly repaired and placed in
first-class condition, for the towing
business at this port.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council Of the city Of
Alpena met in the Council Room, on
Monday evening, May 14th, 1877, and
was called to order ut 7;90 o'clock by
the Mayor.
PREsENT.--A. N. Spratt, Mayor; A.
r. Mcdonald, Recorder, and Aldermen
Brown, Healy, Rice, Rayburn, and Tins.
Journal OF last session read and ap-
proved.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

or late there has been consider
able fire In the woods in almost
every direction. The continued
drv weather has made the dead
timber in the woods like tinder'
and when the fire once is set, II
burns and spreads with alarming
rapidity. As yet no damage has
been reported.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

VIM. Mcdonald, who had the
misfortune to lose his house by fire
short time since, is now making
preparations for the erection Of q
new dwelling.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

The Chief Engineer of the Fire
Department requests us to ask all
persons having No. l firemen suits
in their possession, to return them
to the company engine house with
out delay. The company is to be
re-organized, at the Council room,
this evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Our contemporary attempts to
play the part Of craw-fsh, evil
IDENTIFY feels somewhat uneasy, and
feebly tries to apologize when it is
too late.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Those suffering with that disagreeable
and dangerous disease Catarrh, or any
Throat or Lung affection, Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, etc, etc, will re-
ceive free of charge), the Recipe and full
directions for a speedy and permanent
cure, from one who has suffered and
cured himself Address.
DIR. JOHN S. BURNETT,
16l jefferson Street,
291y1q Louisville, Ky.
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c. Alpern is doing a pretty good
business in the fishing line at pres
ent, and at one haul last week he
took about twenty-five hundred
pounds of Dish.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Hi, hol Cohen is now OH hand with
splendid stock Of gents furnishing
goods, which he is selling at lower prices
than any other house In town.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

year ago last March, Geo. L. Maltz
& Co. had $1,000 sent them by ex-
press, and that the money was lost
before reaching AlpeDa. A suit
was instituted for the recovery of
the money, and a short time since
the Supreme Court rendered YER
diet in favor Of Geo. l.. Maltz d.
Co. for 81 900 and interest.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

The high price at which potatoes
are now selling will have consider
able tendency to induce many farm
ers to plant ahundantly of this
class of produce this season, and
we hope that next fall potatoes will
I've something less than dollar
bushel.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

J. d. Holmes has made a com
mencement tending toward the cree
ton of residence on Washington
avenue.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

The mills are now nearly all in
operation, and men are not quite
so numerous upon the streets dur
ing working hours.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

]. w. Paxton is making improve
ments about his premises, on Wash
ington avenue, and preparing for
the erection of barn.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

There are parties In this city
who seem to take special delight In
tearing down bills they find posted
on walls and fences, apparently
not caring II they do destroy the
property Of other people. They
NAV. some Of these times. be sud-
denly brought to their senses BY
being obliged 10 pay damages.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Last Thursday the Alpena rail-
road bill was again brought up in
the Legislature, and again defeated.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Look out for another installment O.
gents furnishing and wooden goods thi:
week at Cohen's. Prices at the very
bottom.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Thus far this season the mail
steamers have made pretty regular
trips.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Anspach & Co. have determined to
sell goods at less prices than any other
firm on the whole shore.
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291y1q

Very obstinate and troublesome are
old sores and ulcers. Yet how easily
may they be healed. All that is necess.
airy Is TO use freely Glenns Sulphur Soap
dissolved in water as lotion. Depot
Crittenton's, No. 2, Sixth avenue, N. Y.
Hills hair and whisker dye, black or
brown, so cents. S04.
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ARRIVALS.

Schrs. Dunford, Ganges and Ma
ry Hatty. Barges Swallow and
Dashing Wave. Bark Two Fam
MES.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Geo. N. Fletcher is again in town
to business matters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

A fine stock of children's carriage:
Just received at Harshaw & Cos.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Best assortment of silks and all other
dress goods ever brought to this city, at
Anspach's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

The tug City of Alpena has been
sold to parties down the shore, and
has been taken away from Alpena.
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Business Notes.

Before putting down your carpets call
at Harshaw & Cos and examine their
moth proof carpet lining. 1t is just the
thing.
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Pencil Points.

No rain up to last night, but in
dications favorable.
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Wnr Department.

Signal Service. u. y. Army.
Division Of kilograms and Reports for the benefit
Of Conmerce aud Agriculturc-Wea Gather Report
Maximum And Minimum, Temperature for each
day during the week ending May ~, 1875
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Deputy Sheriff J. +. Denton is
ont of town, on Fox hunting ex-
pedition.
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SpeCial Notices.

Fancy Note Paper ant Envelopes, In
boxes, for sale at the ARGUS office, at
less than Detroit prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Reunion of the Fourth Michi-
gan Infantry, at Adrian, on We'd
nesday, May 23d.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

Bolton q McMae have improved
the appearance of their block with
new paint.
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PETITIONS.

James Kenney and 81 others, asking
that 18th street be opened from Chisholm
street to the Catholic burying ground
also for an extension Of the drain on
River street Referred to the Commit.
tee on Streets and Sewers.
Robert Stone and Is others, asking
that the box drain on the old Trowbridge
road be put down two feet. Referred to
the Committee on Streets and Sewers.
c. Burrell and 10 others, asking that
a sidewalk be built in front Of lot No.
seven, corner of Dock and Heuber streets;
also that sidewalk be built in front OF
lots 8, 6, and on Heuber street. Re-
fcrred to the Committee on Streets and
Sewers.
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The Alpena Argus is a spicy
sheet which we are glad to add to
our list of exchanges. 1t is sound
in politics, and devoted to the in
ferests of the numbering country in
which il is published.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

ii.27s Prizes, amounting to sse;. SOC
GEN GEN su 3 hEAT EaRhH d S e. La con
Write for Circulars or scnd orders 10 NJ. A.
DAUPHIN. p. o. Boz $50, New Orleans, La.
THIRD GRAND DOLLAR DRAWING,
. Tuesday, July ID.
Capital Prize, ssO,coo Tickets q each.
300wt
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Marine.

Mr.. Sellick furnishes us with
the following list of vessels as hav-
ing arrived or departed during the
past week:
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A. r. MCDONALD,
Secretary.

Moved by Alderman Rice, that the
communication from the Board OF Edu-
cation be received. placed on hle, and
that the appropriation as made by the
Board be approved Of. Ayes-Brown,
Healy, Rice, Rayburn and Tins. Nays
No,e. Carried.
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II will DO remembered that enc
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REpoRrs OF coMMITTEEs.

Ways and Means, recommending the
payment of the following bills:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-16

The Marshall Expounder, a real
ly live journal. is responsible for
this:
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Moved by Alderman Rice. that the
foregoing bills for salaries be allowed
and warrants drawn for the payment OF
the several amounts. Ayes-Brown,
Healy, Rice, Rayburn and Tins. Nays
None. Carried.
From A. L. Power, Chief Engineer OF
Fire Department, ordering fire company
No. to disband, and asking concurrence
of the Council in such order.
Moved by Alderman Rice, that the
communication be received, placed ON
ale, and the action of the Chief Engin-
eer in disbanding fire company No. 1,
approved. Ayes-Brown, Healy, Rice,
Rayburn and Tins. Nays-None. Car
ried.
From d. Scott, in reference to appoint
ing fire police as provided in section II,
of ordinance No. 8. Placed on fle.
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COMMUNICATIONS.

Comptroller, recommending the pay
ment of sundry bills. Referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
Comptroller, recommending the pay
ment OF the following amounts for sala-
ries and rent
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS.

nbIOhAb VT VFHaSA<s5'
From A. r. Mcdonald, City Attorney,
reporting that the city is not legally
bound to construct that portion which
Is inside Of city limits, Of the drain COM
menced by Alpena township for the
draining OF Mud Lake. Placed on file.
Police Justice, report Of fines for month
April. Placed on file.
From the Board of Education as fol.
lows:
To The Mayer and aldermen Of the city Of
Alpena.
GENTLEMEN: We are instructed by
the Board OF Education OF this city 10
file with the Common Council the es-
Inmates of money necessary to be raised
by tax on the property in Union School
District Of the City of Alpena, for school
purposes. during the ensuing year, as es-
timated by the Board at meeting held
on the 9th day OF May. A. ID. 1877, to
wit;
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