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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rcv. w. w. Rafter. Services in
Trinity Church, ON First street, every Sunday
morning aud evening.
BAPTIST Rev. w. C. Learned. Services in
soccty's Church, on Third street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
CATHOLIC-Rev. T.. NJ. Dckiere. Services in
the Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sundays at $3.50 A. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, and at y. NJ.
Vespcrs-evening service. Sermon In English at
1890; in French at 7:3O
CONGREGATIONAL A. b. Allen. Ser
vices In the Socety's Church, ON Second street,
every Sabbath morning aud evening.
METHODIST-Rev. III. G. Northrup. Services
in sooiety's Church. on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning aud evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

The iron work for the refuse
burner ut the mill of Hon. w. l..
Churchill was completed last Fri
day, the work having been done in
ten and one-half days, and was SUI
perintended by Mr.. Waters, the
mill foreman. The burner is nine
ty feet high and perfectly spark
tight. The brick work will not be
done until after the opening of
navigation in the spring.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Patents granted to residents OF
the State of Michigan, in the last
issue, bearing the date Of Dec. %,
1877. Reported by Paine and
Grafton, Patent Attorneys, Wash
ington, d. c:
John B. Ellenbecker, Lake Lin
den, steam stamp.
Henry f. Dewey, South Haven
coin holder.
VIM. Dunton and John L. SIM
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23
Club List.

It is often a saving of money to
subscribe for periodicals that you
may desire, together with your
own home paper. We arc prepared
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ing club rates:
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

We are pleased to learn that re-
cent letters received from J. T..
Field, state that he is improving
very much in health, that he is
now able to walk to his meals by
leaning on Mrs. Field for support,
and is also able to ride ont. If he
continues TO improve, he thinks he
will be well enough TO return home
by the opening of navigation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

A. +. Fletcher & Co. have the
foundation laid for the erection Of
n refuse burner at their mill, but
the work can go no farther till
spring, on account of there being
no iron or brick in town.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23
Ice Ice.

would respectfully announce that shall be
in the ice business again this winter and will he
prepared 20 put up ice in good style for all who
desire it. All orders left at my meat market will
receive prompt attention. SIS W. MASTERS
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Health Is an inestimable jewel. The
cough that dcpriycs you of 1t may take
life too. One bottle of Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar will avert the evil,
and save you from consumption. viii
you weight Life against half-dollar?
Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure In 1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

The wife of Alderman Moses
Brown, after a long Illness, depart
ed this life last Friday morning.
The funeral took place from the
NJ. +. Church on Sunday, and was
largely attended.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23
Ice! Ice!

Parties wishing Tee put up during the winter,
will save money and trouble by leaving Their or
ders with CHAS. ID. IEUSTIS. 3S2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

A few days since very large
black bear, weighing over three
hundred pounds, was killed in the
woods near the farm of Alex. Irwin,
in the township of Long Rapids.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Judge Tnttle, who has been suf-
fering some of late from illness, is
again able to attend to business,
and feeling quiet comfortable.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Fred S. Goodrich, of this city,
addressed the Red Ribbon Club at
Harrisville Court House on Sun
day afternoon last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

1t has been trying hard to snow
for the past few days, but up to
yesterday noon, the ground only
had an appearance Of q heavy frost.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Rev. f. l.. Little of Lapeer, &C.
cupied the pulpit at the Baptist
Church in this city last Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Dress goods of every description for
the next thirty days, ut Rodman's re-
gardless of cost.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Rev. VIM. Donnelly occupied the
pulpit at the Congregational Church
last Sunday morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23
George and Martha Washington,
Lincoln, Douglass, General sherman,

For fifteen cents We will send by mail postpaid,
beautiful oil portrait Of either Of the above en-
inent men, A pnir FOR Is cents OF the set Of eight
for IS cents. These are not inferior daubs but
really fine portraits, pronounced by good Judges
to be perfect hkcnesscs. Liberal inducements 70
agents. Price list free. All the popular chrcmos
and frames nj the very bottom prices. A special
assortment Of 2ixSp chromoe on stretchers az so
cents each. BAYRD a 00LDsTEIN, Cleve-
Land, Ohio.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Houses and lots, well located, varying
in prices from S325, to $4,000, for sale.
For particulars apply at the ARGUS
Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

The firm OF Fokcrts Il Butter6eld is
now selling the balance of their stock of
groceries, boots and shoes, at such low
prices that II Is worth while to step in
and ascertain prices before buying else
where.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Fancy Note Paper ami Envelopes, In
boxes, for sale at the ARGUS Office, at
less than Detroit prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

At three o'clock next Sunday,
Rev. Donnelly will deliver a SER
mon ut Alpine Hall.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23
War DcpnrtIncnt.

Signal scrviee. q. =. Army.
Division Of Telcgrams tnd Reports Tor The heheht
OF CJmmerce aud Agriculture Weather fstDft-
Minimum and Minimum, Temperature Tor each
day during the week ending Jan 10. 1873
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Al kinds of Note Paper, Letter Paper
and Envelopes very cheap at the ARGUS
office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Six inches of snow fell at Otsego
Lake the fore part of last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23
OUR TELEPHONE.

A little snow and some sunshine
yesterday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Very little ice in the bay, and
that little thin and rotten.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Mason, Luce & Co. are making
some needed repairs on their dock.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

Some of the camps have ceased
operations for the present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23

DR.. Maiden is erecting barn on
his premises.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-23
Important Facts.
Goods at prices regardless of cost for
the next thirty days, nj Rodman's.

tFBA' - l'iA'NN VI NOob ~
the next thirty days, nj Rodman's.
The firm OF Folkcrts Il Butterheld is
now selling the balance of their stock OF
groceries, boots and shoes, at such low
prices that IL Is worth while to step in
and ascertain prices before buying else
where.
Dress goods of every description for
the next thirty days, ut Rodman's re-
gardless OF cost.
Houses and lots, well located, varying
in prices from $325, to $1,000, for sale.
For particulars apply at the ARGUS
office.
Fancy Note Paper ami Envelopes, In
boxes, for sale at the ARGUS Office, at
less than Detroit prices.
Al kinds of Note Paper, Letter Paper
and Envelopes very cheap at the ARGUS
office.
OUR TELEPHONE.
A little snow and some sunshine
yesterday.
DR.. Maiden is erecting barn on
his premises.
Very little ice in the bay, and
that little thin and rotten.
Some of the camps have ceased
operations for the present.
Six inches of snow fell at Otsego
Lake the fore part of last week.
Mason, Luce & Co. are making
some needed repairs on their dock.
At three o'clock next Sunday,
Rev. Donnelly will deliver SER
mon at Alpine Hall.
Rev. VIM. Donnelly occupied the
pulpit at the Congregational Church
last Sunday morning.
Rev. +. l.. Little of Lapeer, oc-
cupied the pulpit at the Baptist
Church in this city last Sunday.
Fred S. Goodrich, of this city,
addressed the Red Ribbon Club at
Harrisville Court House on Sun
day afternoon last.
Judge Tuttle, who has been suf-
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-08-15
Warm and Cold Baths.

An article of very interesting and
instructive nature, on the physiological
action of baths. was published in a late
number of the London Lancet Summing
up, the writer notes that warm baths
produce an effect upon the skin directly
contrary to that which is brought about
by cold water. The cutaneous vessels
dilate Immediately under the influence
of the heat, and although the dilation is
followed by a contraction, this contrac-
ton is seldom excessive, and the ulti-
mate result of warm bath is to increase
the cutaneous circulation. The pulse
and respiration are both quickened in
the cold bath. The warm bath increases
the temperature of the body, and by
lessening the necessity for the internal
production Of heat, it decreases the call
which is made upon certain of the vital
processes, and enables life to be sus-
tanned with less expenditure of force.
While cold bath causes a certain stiff
ness of the muscles if continued too
long, a warm bath relieves stiffness and
fatigue. The final effect of both hot
and cold baths, if this temperature be
moderate, is the same, the difference
being, to use the words of Braun, that,
"cold refreshes by stimulating the func.
tions, heat by physically facilitating
them, and in this lies the important
difference between the cold water sys.
tenn and the thermal mode of treatment. y
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-08-15
To Get Rid of HOuse.Pests.

Hot alum water is a recent sugges-
tion as an insecticide. 1t will destroy
red and black ants, cockroaches, spiders,
chinch bugs, and all the crawling pests
which infest our houses. Take two
pounds of alum and dissolve it in three
or four quarts of boiling water; let it
stand on the fire till the alum disappears;
then apply it with brush, while nearly
boiling hot, to every joint and crevice in
your closets, bedsteads, pantry shelves,
and the like. Brush the crevices in the
floor of the skirting or mop boards, if
you suspect that they harbor vermin.
If, in whitewashing ceiling, plenty of
alum is added to the lime, it will also
serve to keep insects at distance.
Cockroaches will fee the paint which
has been washed in cool alum water.
Sugar barrels and boxes can be freed
from ants by drawing chalk mark
just around the edge of the top of them.
The mark must be unbroken. or they
will creep over it; but continuous
chalk mark half an inch in width will
set their depredations at naught. Pow
dered alum or borax will keep the chinch
bug at respectable distance, and
travellers should always carry pack
age in their hand bags, to scatter over
and under their pillows, in places where
they have reason to suspect the pres
] ence Of such bed-feilows,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-08-15
A MyStihed Bird.

A curious incident is related of can
airy bird by a Georgia paper. The door
of the birds cage was occasionally left
open that he might enjoy the freedom of
the room. One day he happened to
alight upon the mantelshelf where there
was mirror. Here was new discovery
of the most profound interest. He
gazed long and curiously at himself, and
came to the conclusion that he had
found mate. Going back to his cage,
he selected a seed from his box, and
brought it in his bill as an offering to
the stranger. In vain the canary exerted
himself to make his new-found friend
partake. and becoming weary of that,
tried another tack. Stepping back a
few inches from the glass, he poured
forth his sweetest notes, pausing now
and then for a reply. None came, and
moody and dispirited he few back to his
perch, hanging his head in shame and
silence for the rest of the day; and al
though the door was repeatedly left
open, he refused TO come out again.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-08-15
Cats Foster Children.

Here is a case for the naturalist. At
TIE fair grounds there is feminine cat
which has brought up and reared two
young skunks. She sucked them with
the same fopdness and maternal affection
as if they were her own progeny. The
skunks were deodorized, and, of course,
did not excite the repugnance of their
foster mother on that score. They were
as playful as kittens, but, as they grew
up in discretion and skunkhood, they
began to develop into creatures bearing
very little resemblance to the cat species;
but this did not excite the disgust OF
their mother. She had adopted them,
and overlooked the deficiencies of we'll
bred cats. They curled their bushy
tails on their back and manifested NO
disposition to slyly lay in wait and
spring on their victims. Their instincts
were entirely different. They had q
penchant for eggs and other delicate
food, instead of mice and birds. A few
days ago it was decided to separate the
cat from the skunks, and by weaving
the latter teach them to shift for them.
selves. The separation has grieved the
old cat, and twice day, Mr.. Kali
states, she visits her foster children,
and, watching them through the bars oi
their cage, manifests a mothers fond.
ness, evidently desiring to give them
sustenance.. The skunks also appear tc
take the privation to heart, and want tc
be with their old stepmother. st. Louis
Republican.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-08-15
The Gar and Sea Nettles.

A correspondent at Fortress Monroe,
Va, SAYS: Apropos of fish, the most
remarkable archaeological specimen l
ever beheld abound in these waters,
and is called "the gar"-ce.g gar, 1
should say, from it's form, color and
place of abode. 1t has a small round
body and pointed head, exactly like an
eel, butwith the addition of rombic scales
and tiny fins near the odd little termi-
nus which no doubt 1t considers first
class tail, but which bears about as close
a resemblance to our idea of caudal
appendage as does the rear of locorno-
tive. 1t is of the genus LepidoStens,
with numerous cousins in the pike fami.
ly, and it's principal popularity consists
in muscle, for strength and activity OF
which it excels any trained acrobat.
Startled by the motion of passing
ship, it will dart out of the water like Q
fash, skimming above the surface with
gigantic leaps and lightning rapidity
touching nothing for rods, but sustained
by sheer force of its own muscular con
tortions, and looking exactly like {
brown snake scudding through the
grass.
Among other wonders of the deep are
the sea nettles that occasionally swarm
in the surf to the great discomfort Of
bathers. They are a sort of marine crea.
lures of polypus nature, that look like
an innocent little wad of moss clingine
to a sea-weed. They seem to possess
not only life but intelligence, however
for they always make straight for tn;
exposed parts-the hands, feet, face ol
neck-and their sting, though not gen
orally serious, is similar in effect ant
appearance to scald.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-08-15
New Hampshire's Tramp Law.

The following are the most important
clauses OF the law for the suppression OF
tramps which has been passed by the
New Hampshire Legislature
Any person going about from place
to place, begging and asking or subsist-
ing upon charity, shall be taken and
deemed to be tramp, and shall be
punished by Imprisonment at hard labor
in the State prison not more than fifteen
months.
"Any tramp who shall enter any
dwelling house, or kindle any fire in the
highway, or on the land of another with
out the consent of the owner or occu-
pant thereof, or shall be found carry
ing any frearm or other dangerous
weapon, or shall threaten to do any in
| Jury to any person, or to the real or
personal estate of another, shall be
punished by imprisonment at hard labor
in the State prison not more than two
years.
"Any tramp who shall wilfully and
maliciously do any injury to any persons
| or to the real or personal estate OF
another, shall be punished by imprison.
ment at hard labor in the State prison
not more than five years.
| any uCp VI DS66ois "a 'eo. "
any person not resident of this State
shall be evidence that the person com
mitting the same is a tramp within
the meaning of this act.
"Any person upon view OF any
offence described in this act may appre-
hend the offender and take him before
justice of the peace for examination,
and on his conviction shall be entitled
to reward of ten dollars therefore, to
be paid by the county.
"This act shall not apply to any
female or minor under the age of seven
teen years, nor to any blind person.
upon the passage of this act the
Secretary of State shall cause printed
copies of this act to. be sent to the several
town and city clerks, who shall cause
the same to be posted in at least six
conspicuous places, three of which shall
be on the public highway"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-08-15
The Bonanza "BOss. u

A Paris paper says: Who is the rich
est man in the world is no longer an
enigma 1t was only fit that Paris
should this year number among her
guests Mr.. John William Mackay, of
Virginia City, United States, and that
its Exposition should be visited by the
most powerful representative on record
of the kingdom of gold and silver. Born
in Dublin in 1886, Mr.. Mackay went to
America when quite youth, and was
first employed in large ship-buildirg
house in New York. Toward the end of
1852, soon after the discovery of gold,
he sailed for California in a vessel built
by his late employer, and reached there
in winter of that year. Having natural
inclination for everything connected
with mining. he Immediately adopted it
as a profession, meeting with all the
hardships and ups and downs that are
part and parcel of its wages. Commenc-
ing his career in Sierra county, where
he remained several years, he at length
made raise, and started for Virginia
City. Here his funds ran out, and he
worked for some time timbering the
Mexican mine at 81 day. As charac-
teristic of the man, it is stated that
about this period Mr.. Mackay was fire.
quently saying that if he could only get
together $25, 900, to make the declining
years of his dear mother comfortable,
his greatest ambition in life would be
attained. Beset by various changes OF
fortune he ultimately, in 1868, became
associated with Mr.. 7. M. Walker, and
to this firm was added, in 1866, Messrs.
Flood and O'Brien; remaining so until
1868, when Mr.. Walker retiring, Mr..
Fair replaced him. The stupendous
wealth of these four enterprising men
then became manifest. They having Sc
cured the Hale and Norcross, one of the
Bonanza mines, were enabled to procure
others, finally purchasing the Consoli-
dated Virginia ground for about $50, 900.
Further acquisitions of territory resulted
in their obtaining that marvellous deposit
of ore known as the Comstock lode.
With their constantly increasing capi-
tai, and the active and incessant efforts
made by Mr.. Mackay and his partners,
the wonderful Bonanza mines were
eventually opened to the astonished
world. Mr.. Mackay has three .eights OF
the profit derived from them, and yearly
adds to his overhowing exchequer the
almost fabulous sum of 60, 600, 900 francs
(S12, 900, ,000.) This is calculated to
bring him in exactly 125 francs ($25) per
minute $500 francs ($1, 500 an hour,
and $3.50, 900 francs 1886, ,O0O day.
Little over 40 years of age, Mr.. Mackay
is still in the prime of life, has a hand
some, commanding face, splendid ply
sique, and fine presence, and. whether
among his miners, in the society of the
elite, or in the bosom of his friends and
family, we view in the "Boss" of the
"Big Bonanza" all those attributes
which go to make up the thorough man
and the courtly gentleman.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-08-15
[DGwAY, ELK COUNTY, PA. THURSDAY, AUGUST Is, 1878.

got out and Ferguson staggered away
from the windlass, but his luck went
back on him at the last minute. He
stumbled and fell just as he came to the
tramway at the door, an the whole side
OF the buildin' came down on him with
crash. A hundred men forgot danger
an death, an rushed into the flames,
but Miller, the man that played it so
sneakin' mean down in the shaft, got
to him first and dragged him out. Ev-
erybody thought he was dead, an. the
crowd ca-ried him an Miller-who
dropped insensible after he'd got Fergu-
son QUITO the camp. But Dandy Fer
guson lived through it, though for weeks
he lay between life en- death, an fur
months he didn't stir out of dark room.
But there was no lack o. help an prayers
an faithful nurses to bring him round.
No, sir; an there wasn't man, woman
or child within hundred miles O. the
Chaparal mine thet wouldn't crawled
Oh their hands an knees to watch one
hour at his bedside, an thought it one
O. the brightest kind O. honors-you can
bet yer life an thet. Yes, sir, Dandy
Ferguson is king in this yer country.
He can hev anything or do anything he
likes. We'd send him to Congress eff
he'd go, but he won't. We've got him
here, though, an guess he'll never
leave. wish was one O. them poetry
writer's; I'd write the bulliest poem
about Dandy Ferguson you ever read,
you hear me2 Yes, he's married. Got
married after he came ont. Talk about
weddin's! That was a weddin'; every
body got an invite, an ev'rybody piled
in to see the gamest man in the State
tie to the gamest woman on Gods foot
stool. Who was she? Why, Maggie
Hildreth, of course. Who else'd it be,
I'd like to know? What became of
Harry Miller9 Well, thet's purity good.
Miller, ye see, came out all right, an
you bet he didn't rest till he'd begged
Bill Slocum's pardon fur leavin' him in
the shaft as he did; but Bill wouldn't {
have it; said tibet Miller'd balanced nc.
counts by savin' the life O. Dandy Fer
guson, the man thet saved him. But
thet's played. You want to know what's
become of him. Well-say. look here,
mister, I don't like to own it, but I'm
the cuss-I'm Harry Miller. Interdooce
ye to Dandy Ferguson Of course I
will, an you'll never git an Introduction
to gamer man, or one it's more honor
able 10 know. An, mister, eff ye ever
tell about the Chapparal shaft, an how
Dandy Ferguson stood by thet win'lass
in the red hot histin' works, Jest throw
it in somewhere thet he's better'n four
kings in this camp-itll top off the story
fust rate, an, besides, you bet it's no
more'n the solid truth"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-08-15
FireprOOf Clothing.

Mr.. Sieborath. of Dresden, has been
experimenting with view to find some
cheap substance that would prevent
ladies clothing from burning with flame.
Weak solutions of alum were not salts
factory, but a five per cent. solution OF
successful; the impregnated clothes did
not burn with flame, but were merely
destroyed by carbonization. Lastly, a
solution containing five per cent. phos-
phate of ammonia was tried on linen and
woolen stuffs. Here, too, there was no
burning. The stuffs treated with phos-
phate of ammonia did not even burn
when they had been vigorously RUBBED
but left the stuffs unconsumed. The
clothes lose their incombustibility, how
ever, by getting wet or being washed.
It is a disadvantage, too, that they can
only be worn in certain places,