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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05
also has several large strawberry

, also has several large strawberr,
beds, which, he informed US, gave
large yield this season.
We would have liked it very
much if we could have had time
to have visited each of the farmers
in this section, but under the cir
cumstances we could not, and can,
therefore, only speak of the rest
in general, and say that the "burnt
land" country is as good and pretty
a tract of land as ever lay out of
doors.
There is one thing that the farm
ers, as a general thing, are little
at fault for, and that is, they do
not give their crops the amount of
attention and care that they justly
deserve. They viii plant their po-
tatoes in the spring anu never put
a pillow or hoe to them during the
season until time to dig in the fall
This is not the right way to farm.
If they would only put in crops
sufficient to be well taken care of,
and then do their duty by those
crops, they would raise just as much
produce from half the ground now
used. ga little farm well titled"
will pay much better than humid
reds of acres half taken care Of (;
and if our farmers would follow
such course, they would be well
repaid for their labor.
Another thing; we noticed that
the majority of the farmers have
very few, if any, fruit trees: but
we do not wonder so much at this
when we take into consideration
the amount of almost worthless
trees that have been brought to
this section and sold to our people.
There is not the slightest doubt,
however, that there are hardy va
rieties of fruit that would do well
here, and we hope our farmers will
soon be supplied with such varie-
ties of trees.
We found the mill of Speedily !
q Hopper, two miles below the set
Element. in good running condition
for cutting lumber, and it is expect
ed that by the middle of this month !
two set of stone will be added to !
the mill, thus supplying this great
country with an indispensable in
stitution-saw mill and grist mill.
These gentlemen have been at a
heavy expense in putting up this
mill, and it is to be hoped that they |
will receive, in due course of time,
the just returns for their labor that
the enterprise truly merits. Sur
ruounding the mill property, the |
above gentlemen have large tract |
of valuable farming lands, which |
they are steadily clearing and i'm
proving, and at some day not far
in the future, we dare say that the
mill will he the central attraction
for the foundation of an inland vii
lage.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Moved by Alderman Rice, chat 'he
several amounts as recommended by the
Comptroller be allowed and warrants
drawn for the payment of the same
Ayes--Brown, Gllett, Rice, Rayburn
and Tins Nays-None. Carried.
Comptroller, recommending payment
of sundry bills. Referred TO the Com
mittee on Ways and Means.
LIQUOR BONDS.
Frank Bertram's bond us liquor deal
err was presented for the approval OF
the Council Moved by Alderman Rice,
that the bond be approved. Ayes
Rice. Nays-Brown, Gillett, Rayburn
and Tins. Lost.
Ways and Means, recommending the
payment of the following bills:
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EPIsCOPAL-Rev. W. w. Rafter. Services In
Trinity Church, on First street, every Sunday
morning and evening.
BAPTIST-Rev. w. G. Learned. Services in
society's Church, ON Third street, every Sabbath
morning and evening. ...
CATHOLIC-Rev. Il. NJ. Dekere. Services in
the Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sundays at $50 A. NJ, 1880 A. M, and at p. NJ
vespers-evenng service. Sermon in English at
1880; in French at 1880.
CONGREGATIONAL-R A. b. Allen. Ser
vices IN the Society's Church. on SECOND street,
every Sabbath morning and evening
METHODIST-Rev. ii. c. Northrup. Services
in society's Church. on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

The people of Alpena will do well to
reflect little before purchasing goods
of parties who merely come to this city
for the purpose OF selling their goods
and carrying the money out Of town.
They pay no taxes here, and contribute
nothing toward the expenses Of the city,
and yet they desire to cripple the city
by taking away our money and leaving
nothing more than you can get at any
other store. Trade with home merchants
and save money. Call at Anspach's and
see goods and prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

IOFFICIAL.
Council Proceedings.


The Common Council of the city o.
Alpena met in the Council Room
on Monday evening" September 81, 1877
and was called to order at 7:30 o'clock
by the Mayor.
PREsENT-A. n. Spratt, Mayor; A.
r. Mcdonald, Recorder. and Aldermen
Brown, Gllett, Rice Rayburn and Tins
Journal of sessions held July 3rd
August 9th, August Goth and August
22nd 1877, read and approved
PETITIONS.
Samuel Asch, asking to have beer
license granted him for the year COM
mencing June 18th, 1877. Referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means.
Sperry Oliver and &c others, asking
TO have Washington avenue drain en-
larged and put down sufficiently deep to
drain lots. Referred to Committee on
Streets and Sewers.
COMMUNICATIONS.
From r. j. Kelley, calling attention
of the Council to the fact that the road
heretofore used across the southwest
quarter of southwest quarter Of section
fifteen G5) town 81 north range 8 east Is
about to be closed up, and suggesting
that It may be desirable to take some
action for the opening of street across
said lot.
Referred to special committee con
sisting of Alderman Brown and Street
Commissioner.
Comptroller, recommending the pay
ment of the following hills;
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Bostwick has our thanks for a
dozen excellent cigars. We know
they were excellent, for we tried
them failhfnllv.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

On September 18th, the well known
firm of g. r. Hawley & Co., Of Bay City,
will open large stock Of Dry Goods
and Notions, In Store No. I. Centennial
Block. This firm buy and sell for cash.
Buying Of manufacturers In large guam
titles for cash, they are able TO give their
customers goods at prices paid by gen.
eral dealers. Hold your money for the
opening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Are you aware OF the fact that j. w
Creighton is closing out his entire stock
of Ladies' Misses and children's shoes
at the very lowest prices, In order to
make room for his fall stock, which will
be mammoth one.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

L. Bucbner carried the mail to
Long Rapids, officially, for the first
time last Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05
Important Facts.

We are pleased to inform the people
generally that the popular firm Of Fol
kerts q Butterneld still sells groceries,
provisions, boots, shoes, etc, at lower
prices than any other house ON the
shore.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

A. L. Maser has removed his eli
gar store and gents furnishing
goods establishment to the Malsh
block, next to the bridge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Geo. N. Blackburn will soon
remove his harness shop to his
store, next to the bsrbsr shop, On
Second street
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

The school census this year
shows the number of persons in
this city between the ages of five
and twenty years to be 1,121.
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peddlers" which was read once by it
title.
Committee on Streets and Sewers,
verbal report stating that they had beer
unable 10 make any arrangements will
! Ben Asslier for that portion Of his land
through which Merchant street is con,
templated to be opened. Report accept.
ed.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Alderman Rice, that Street Com
missioner be and Is hereby instructed 10
have constructed box drain, 4 feet
wide from State street 10 the bay, along
Campbell d Potters railway track. Car
ried.
BY Alderman Rice, that the City At
torney be and is hereby authorized to
take the necessary steps for the calling
Of jury 10 inquire into and determine
the necessity Of using a certain portion
Of Ben. Asslier's land for street pu--
poses, and the compensation to be paid
therefor Carried.
On motion of Alderman Tins, the
Council adjourned
A. r. MCDONALD,
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

The attention of our readers IL
called to the printers Hiawatha,
on first sge. u speabs volumes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

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. SOL.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Are you going TO the sea side, or are
YOU there already In either case pro.
cure some of Gienn's sulphur Soap, "
you would increase the luxury OF the
bath, render your skin white and healthy
and remove freckles or sun burn. SOLD
by AL druggists.
HIS Hair and whisxsr Dye, black
or brown, 50 cts. glo.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

"There Is no place like home;" and
Just before starting In that direction, see
II you have been to Fields and had that
prescription filed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

The public schools opened on
Monday with an unusually large
attendance OF scholars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Coming! Comingl Look out for the
coming of {. r. Hawley s. Co, Of Bay
City. They will be here on the 10th OF
Sertemher, with large stock OF dry
goods and notions which they propose
to sell at such low prices that the ns.
tives will he astonished Wait and save
money
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05
Spccial Notices.

Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes, In
boxes, for sale at the ARGUS Office, at
less than Detroit prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Call at Monaghan's Drug Store and
get prices before purchasing elsewhere.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

The Inspector General was In
town and the Alpena Guards out
for inspection on Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

A little too much rain Of late,
and potatoes are rotting in the
ground.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

The celebrated Baldwin River Boot
can always be found at Creighton's, at
bottom prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

II you wish to grow rich and hand.
some inst smoke one of Bostwick's five
cent cigars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Go to Monaghan's Drug Store and get
a Metallic Hair Brush. They are the
best In use.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

1t Is no secret. Every one knows that
Bostwick sells the best cigars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

All kinds of Note Paper. Letter Paper
and Envelopes very cheap at the ARGUS
Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

For first class five cent cigar, go to
Fields drug store
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Nueva Albion, Green Seal. and other
fine brands of imported and domestic
cigars at Monaghan's drug store, corner
Second and Chisholm streets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Go to Fournier's Ice cream and oyster
restaurant.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Schooners-Wren, Seaman, Val
entine. Rice, Mary Hattie, Port
land, Frank d. Baker. Barges-
Dashing Wave, Cowie. Scow-
Moore. Brig-Cohoen.
DEPARTURES.
Barges - Saginaw, hop poles,
Lathrop and Chief, lum Der, all Buff
falo; Venus, lumber, Cleveland ;
Huron City, lumber, Sandusky ;
Swallow and Dashing Wave, lum-
her, Ogdensburg. Schooners-
Minnie Slawson, lumber Chicago ;
Wren and Frank d. Baker, lum-
Der, Chicago; Valentine, lumber,
Buffalo; Seaman, lumber, Cleve-
land. Scows-Moore, lath, San
dusky; Park, lumber, Toledo.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Remember that Bostwick sells bet
ter cigar for five cents than you can get
i'm town for ten
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

"The boy that could not tell lie,'
George w. Try one OF Bostwicks five
cent cigars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Novel by Alderman Rice, that the
report OF the committee be accepted and
warrants drawn for the payment of the
several amounts as recommended. Ayes
Brown, Gillett, Rice, Rayburu and
Tins. Nays-None Carried.
The Committee on Ordinances intro
duced an ordinance, entitled, "an ordn.
anee relative 10 licensing hawkers, and
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

The true way to wealth. Smoke Bost
wick's five cent cigars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Do not forget that Field has moved
the Old City Drug Store next to Potter's
hardware.
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Wnr Dcnnri,nem,.

Signal Service, U. :. ATmy.
Division Of kilograms and Reports for the benefit
OF Commerce and Agriculture Weather Report
Maximum and Minimum, Temperature for each
day during the week ending sept. I, 1877;
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Those of our subscriber.

receive their paper with an
x marked after their name, will
please remember that we are in
need Of money, and would respect
fully ask them to call at our office
and settle as soon as possible.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05
OUR TELEPHONE.

Pigeons are quite plenty 10 this
county at present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Still they come. Another general and
we'll selected stock OF the very latest
styles Of gents furnishing goods just re-
ceived at the sto.e OF J. Cohen, near the
Post Office. Now IL your time to buy
goo goods at low prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

1t makes no difference who writes your
prescriptions, they can all be put up at
Monaghan's Drug Store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

II you want the best cigar In the
world, get the imported ones at Four.
nier's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

BARGAINs.-Two secondhand parlor
stoves and one secondhand box stove,
with drum, for sale very cheap. Enquire
ut the ARGUS Office.
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MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
The sultry Days of Summer.

Hot weather is very exhausting upon
the energies, and its influence renders
the system peculiarly liable TO disease.
During the close and sultry days of July
and August, diarrhpa, dysentry, cholera
morons, cramps, colo, and pains in the
stomach are common and fatal diseases.
1t Is not enough 10 trust TO a curative
when attacked, for il is essential TO take
proper measures for their prevention
An uniailing prevention Of all summer
complaints exists in DR. Radclil7s Seven
Seals or Golden Wonder; and this
standard vegetable preparation is no
less etiicaclous as a cure. Thousands
have used it for all diseases incident to
the summer solstice, and always with
the happiest results. Complete cures
are effected in the worst cases. Sep.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

a good domestic sulphur bath can be
instantly prepared by taking cake Of
Glenn'S Sulphur Soap into the bath
tub. Such an expedient will, to use a
slang phrase, KNOCK the spots orr any
victim OF cutaneous blemishes. Sold BY
all Druggists % cents.
Hills hair and whisker dye, black or
brown 80 cents. 200
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Smokers all say that Bostwick's five
cent cigar is the "clear thing" Don't
take my word for it, but just try one OF
my five cent cigars. J. r. b.
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Marine.

Mr.. Selleck furnishes us with
the following list of vessels as hav-
ing arrived or departed during the
past week:
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The brick work on Johnson's
new block is completed.
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When the Blossoms Cover US DarI-
fuO

This Is the name Of another of the
popular Charlie Bakers new songs and
can be had from any music dealer in the
United States, or from the publisher, f.
W. Helmick, No. 80 West Fourth street.
Cincinnati, Ohio, by sending 80 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

The boss five cent cigar in the State OF
Michigan IL what Bostwick sells.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Field has the best place in the State
to prepare medicine.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Creighton makes the best custom boo
of any maker ON the shore. Go anc
leave your order at once.
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NOTICE.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-Twenty-th Jul
- dicial Circuit-ss.
Deeming 1t necessary, do hereby fix and ap-
pont a Special Term Of Circuit Court, Tor the
county of Alpena State OF Michigan, to be held
nt the Court Room, in Potter's block in the CITY
of Athena, in said county, commencing on the
sixteenth day of October, A. ID. 1877, ut ten
Dated at Alpena, August 18th, 1877.
N"''1 j. ID. FUTILE,
~, Circuit Judge
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-05

Fournier sells the best cent cigar
ever manufactured. Try one.
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Advertisements of five lines or less inserted in
this column at Csc per week. and DO for each addi-
tional line II continued for three months or
longer Is per cent. dicount from these figures.
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GAVE MONEY.-Two good parlor stoves and
- one good box stove, secondhand, Tor SAFE
very cheap. Enquire ut the ARGUS ONCE
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
Y Forty acres of land, three.quarters OF u mule
south west of Campbellyille, thirty acres OF rich
black loom, we'll calculated for pasture or dairy
farm. There is large ditch surveyed across 1t,
running from Mud Lake, which will form a
creek. A span OF good horses will be taken in
mart payment. Fol- further particulars apply to
MiIRD0CK MCLEOD, Alpenu, Mich. SlSu
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

W, III. Ray,
Sergent Signal Service U. 5. A
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None but pure Drugs and Medicines
dispensed at Monaghan's Drug Store.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12
THE GOVERNORsHIP.

A writer in the Richmond Who
pays the following tribute to the
genius Of Malone. 1t is couched
IN such terse and well selected Lam
gaaSe that we think it proper it
should be passed to the credit of a
candidate who, while he seems DIES,
uned to be the nominee of the par~
~ has, nevertheless, had so many
indefinite and underlined hard things
SAD OF him that he can hardly be
heId to have had fair play:
Every member of Mahone's divi-
1a aUl Who did his duty during the war
S SnT | am happy to say nearly all did,
NIL NIL pear me out In the assertion that
'''n other soldiers we've ragged, hun
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12
General Grant Abroad.

GRAND HONORS IN ENGLAND-ENTER-
TANNED BY THE ARISTOCRACY AT A
BANQUET-ENTRAO PRIVI-
LEGES EXTENDED ny THE QUEEN,
New York, June 4.-The cable
specials report that General Grant was
entertained at a banquet Saturday
night by the Duke of Wellington at
Apsley House. Dinner was served in
the famous Waterloo chamber.
Among the guests were Count and
Countess Gleichen, Lord and Lady
Abercromby, Lord and Lady church,
i'll, the Marquises of Twee-R oden,
Viscount TOrrington, Lords George
Paget, Calthorpe, Haughton, and
Strathenam, the Marchioness of Hart
ford, Countess of Warwick, Countess
Of Bradford, Lady Wellesly. A re-
ceptiOn followed, at which the Duke
and duchess of Cleveland, the Duke
and Duchess Of Sutherland, and the
Duke Duchess of Manchester were
present.
The Prince of Wales gave a private
audience to the ex-President at the
Marlborough House, aud subsequently,
introduced him TO his household in
the most friendly manner, and sat
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12

(Which of you four is the Harper
and which are the Brothers 20 some
person once asked of James Harper.
"Oh, any one of us is Harper and all
the rest are the Brothers." was the
reply.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12
~ do not like you, DR.. Fell,
The reason why | cannot tell :"
London Special June 81 to the New York Herald
Grant at Westminster.


Gen. Grant attended divine service
to-day in Westminster Abbey. An
eloquent sermon was preached Dean
Stanley, who took as his text the
twenty-seventh chapter and thirty
eighth verse of Genesis: "And Esau
said unto his father. Hast thou but
one blessing, my father? Bless me,
even me also, o my father And
Esau lifted up his voice and wept. "
In the course of his sermon he al
luded to ex-President Grant, saying
that in the midst of the congregation
there was lone of the chiefest citizens
of the United States, who had Just
laid down the soepter of the American
Commonwealth whose military
prowIess and generous treatment of
his comrades and adveTsaries had re-
come him as q sign and pledge that
the two great kindred nations are one
in heart, and are equally at home I'M
der their paternal roof. Both regard
with reverential affection this ancient
cradle of their common life.
Dean Stanley also took occasion to
refer to the historian Motley as one Of
the brightest lights of the Western
Hemisphere--a high-spirited patriot,
and one of England'5 most faithful
friends-one of the best and purest
spirits of the age, and brilliant and
indefatigable historian, who had told,
as none had ever told before, the stir
ring story of the Dutch Republic,
which could almost be regarded as the
parent of the American Republic
"There will be" continued the Dean,
IN nicha in the Tpmnla of Eana for
him who tomorrow will be laid in the
loved land of his adoption, and who
was hOnored by the respect ard
love Of many gifted ruler, statesman,
poet and historian ON both sides of the
A q