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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-12-04
Body Found.

On Saturday evening, Nov. ., no
small excitement was created by
the report that the dead body of a
man had, during the storm then
prevailing, been cast mp on the
shore. A number of townspeoplc
soon congregated around the spot
when the news was found to he too
true. There lay, half covered with
sand and half stripped, on the
shore Immediately below the south
pier, the body of full grown man,
aged perhaps about 30 years. The
coroner, DR.. Martyr, and a numner
of the medical faculty were soon on
the spot and the necessary orders
were given for immediate inter-
ment. The body was first seen by
two boys, Wessie Sturgeon and
Ross Robertson, who, Immediately
running up town with the news, Sc
cured assistance in drawing the
body beyond the reach Of the waves.
A thorough search through the
sailors slim clothing only brought
to light the following letter, which
was evidently written 10y a very
young lad. No post mark is illeg-
lille, anil there is nothing in the
letter to show whence it came. 1t
was addressed to "Mr John Com
pow, Alpena, Michigan" The let
ter read as follows:
September 14th, 1878.
"Well, dear friend, now take my pen
i'm hand TO let you know that we are All
well. and hope YOU are the same Your
wife is out home, and with the young
one. Frank Is well and the little girl,
too. Father is out on his job with Glib
son, farmer am working too hard yet.
Joseph Is gone TO Saub'e. Ma Is wei,
and Mary too. Josephine Is well, for
was up there yesterday. Father wonld
like You 10 come home TO help him.
Well, Johnny, this is from
Your brother,
FRANK CoNPow
Good bye for this time. The ponies
are well, and we have got II nice colt, ana
IL Is we'll"
The writing is considerably mu-
tilased, aud when taken from the
pocket was in a state of pulp. 1t
was Judged by those present that
the body had been floating in the
water for a week or more. In or
dor IN assist in Identification we
append a description of the drown
ed man: Stoutish built, light com
plexion, 5 feet 8 inches in height,
and about 30 years of age; had on
a pair of chequered brown. over
ais, with gray pants underneath,
fray undershirt and chequered
cotton shirt; when taken out OF
the water there was on the left foot
boot with the upper part cut OF.
The body came ashore face down
wards aud it is supposed from the
bruised coalition OF the breast that
the unfortunate man had been
hanging to some spar Tor a long
time until weakness compelled him
TO loosen his hold. We have given
as full particulars as possible IN
order that those at his home, wher-
ever it may be, who are looking
and longing for his return, my be
able as soon as possible, to know
the sad state of affairs. a--Kincardine
Review.
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J.E. Field confines to do a rushing
business IN the way Of putting up pre-
scriptions.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-12-04

The best place in town to purchase
your toilet articles, IL you want to save
money. rs at the drug store of j. T.
H;~hic. ~
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-12-04

The steamer St. Paul arrived at
Athena on her last trip of the sea Sc,
SON. on Sunday afternoon. Shs
, ~,oceeded on to Maclsinaw and
Chehoygan, Monday, and will take
on a cargo of fish from the aoove
norts. and then return to Detroit
and GO into winter quarters II
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-12-04

LAMPS and lamp shades aud chimneys
,or every style, and cheap as dirt at inc
,nonu,ar store OF j. +. Field.
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NJ = II IS lie ID .

In this city, Soy 9th, at the residence of the
bride, by Rev. H. c. ~cotford, Mr.. Robert Ross
and Mrs. Anna Kincad, both of Apena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-12-04

The lumhermen are specializing
considerably as to the probability
of having favorable winter for
numbering. f-A- -
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The official canvass for this Rep
resentative district, shows the fol-
lowing result for Representative in
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w II. Phelps, who took the con-
,ro !" Far constructing good bridge d,,
across the Newton creek, ana M
' e. ,he had road on either size
Ius ;" .ana and glayeL has made
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-12-04

one of the best jobs of the kind in
Alpena county, and now in place of
the old Ihorse-leg-trap crossway, is
a substantial gravel road.
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The Gems of all Odors.

DIR. Prices Unique. Perfumes surpass
In durability ami natural howey , n,,"r
ness those made In this or any o'nes
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-12-04

S. S. Lewenberg, matchmaker and
jewclcr who has opened a shop in Bost-
wick's drug store, would say to the peo-
pie that he is prepared TO execute all
work in his line, from the slightest re-
pair needed, up to making a watch, If
necessary.
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OUR TELEPHONE.

T. hFA = - -
Spring weather.
Camps starting.
How is your cold 4!
.....
No ice in the lake yet.
Settle with the printer.
Colds are unusually numerous.
Snow and rain on last Monday.
Fourth OF December and navi-
CATION still open.
Read the notice of "strayed" in
our Is cent column.
Scores of men going to the lum-
Der woods every day.
Hunters are not having so much
sport among the deer.
The Board of Supervisors will
meet on Tuesday next.
About every other man, woman
and child in town has cold.
Don't fail to read the new adj
vertisement of ID. Brennan IL Co.,
in another column.
Fred. II. Barlow has his law of
flee in the same rooms with Police
Justice C. A. Jeyte.
The tote .teamsters are having a
lively time these days, toting over
terribly muddy roads.
The steamer st. Joseph passed
down last Saturday evening, on her
last trip of the season.
Prof. f. S. Dewey shot fine
deer last Saturday, near the resi-
dence of VIM. Pulford.
The season for killing deer is al
most over, there being only eleven
days more before the expiration.
There being no quorum present,
there was no meeting of the Com
mon Council last Monday evening,
We are pleased to learn that
Mrs. w. NJ. Spain, who has beer
i'll for ssme time, is improving in
! haalth
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We are pleased to learn that
Mrs. w. NJ. Spain, who has been
i'll for ssme time, is improving in
health.
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yYcun make money faster at work for us than at
HEnnythng else capital not required we will
4 start you. sls per dny ut home made by the
" industrious. Men, women, boys and girls
wanted everywhere 10 work for ms. Now is the
time. Costly outfit and terms free. Address
TRrF & Co., Augusta, Maine. 3iGyl
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i - = Ruined. ~ ~ d
Our competitors say we have ruined
the dry goods business. Perhaps we
have, but we do know that we have
ruined high prices.
G.. II. HAwLEY & Co.
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CDC CCopy of prctticst cheapest and best pa
I n [ Cper in IA, World. Address Tidal Wave,
Wadsworth, Ohio.
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Geo. ". .Sac0ge &c COS, column
Persons answering any of these advertisements,
will please state whore they saw the same.
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There being no quorum present,
there WAS no meeting of the Com
mon Council last Monday evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-14
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
The North-side Senate r.

To the Editor of the Free Press and Times.
As the political pot begins to boil, a null
titudo of candidates appear for official hon
ors, and although Colchester has hardly
awakened to the fact that o county conven
ton is close at hand, We have been confden-
italy informed by the Press that dozen,
more or less, of our citizens are talked of as
candidates for Office. Having q population
of nearly one third, and fully one fourth of
the Republican vote OF the north side of the
river. Colchester will claim the privilege of
naming the Senator irem this part of the
county. During the past twelve years this
town has had but one county oficsr-the
Hon +. C. Kennedy, who was Senator in
1901 which We have no doubt the other
towns will admit to be much less than our
Just proportion. With regard to the gem
tlemcn who have been suggested as candi-
dates, DR.. j. ii. Richardson seems to
combine most of the desirable qualifications.
his mature Judgment. sound common sense,
previous legislative experience and popular
lty throughout the county, particularly fit
ting him for the station. Mr.. Bigwood
was talked OF two years ago, and his friends
would have presented his name to the con-
yention at that time, had not affairs taken
a turn which made 1t inexpedient to do so.
Mr.. BigwoOd has been lifelong, hard
working Republican, and i capable OF I'LL
ing, as well as deserving of, any Office which
may be rendered him. His friends will
strongly urge his domination as Senator.
OF MIR. Platt. it is sals to say that his name
had not been thought of as possible can
didate by any of eur citizens. until it ap-
peared in the FRtE pKEss, few days
ago. As was thea remarked. james
L. Plat is a young and active business
man, and while there Is no disposition |
on the part OF anyone to say any
thing to his disparagement As a man, yet. |
az is well known, he is wholly inexperienced |
in legislative matters and although he may |
have done good service FOR the party hereto |
fore, he has bad his reward, and is now en-
Toying the honOrs of several of the best |
Offices in town; therefore our best citizens |
feel that his claims for furthei political /
distinction need no: be urged at present.
and any efforts which may be made in that
direction at this time, will he wholly Of his
own seeking. OF the combinations which |
are being planned to effect Mr.. Platt's nom
ination. it may be necessary to speak here
after. COLCHESTER.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-14

CAMBRIDGE. Vt June 5.

CAMBRIDGE. Vt June 5.
To the Editor of the Free Press and Times.
Allow me to state briefly. in your col
umns, my objections to Bradley Barlow as a
Congressional Candidate, First. he was
always rank Democrat until the war
broke out. Now they say he hates Democ-
racy. present, past and prospective, intense
ly (what an opinion he must have OF nearly
thirty years Of his earlier political man
hood J and as a penance for all this he
asks the Republicans of the Third District
to make an NJ. Z. OF him. Second,
a. government contractor, We under
stand that he has always used all the craft,
subtlety, and chicaneTy that has always
characterized the party of which no was 50
long a leader, and to which he gave his sup
port for years. lie made to himself great
gain at the expen,e of the taxpayers of the
whole country. With a limited degree of
moGesty he acknowledges that he al
waysbeat the Government, Third, he
is an itinerant, having no actual
residence in the State. His business,
and one of his homes, is in Washington.
and he uses this State to brace
upon when he wants an honor or place.
Fourth. he seeks the pace-for of GER
tainty the place never sought him. and if ho
had not tkIust himself upon the Third Dis
trict the voters never would have hunted
him up and rendered him the place.
Shame on the intelligent voters OF the
Third District. if at this time, when man
is wanted truer than the steel OF Damascus,
they allow n man to force himself into
office through the manipulatiors of cheap
politicians and contract currency.
These are some of the reasons that are
brought to bear against Mr.. Barlow, and
they are not without their weight and will
not be FURNISHED over BY any whitewash
that paid retainers may offer. This matter
belongs to the people and let them exercise
it well this year.
Hare We not in this District some man
that is clean and clear that will accept the
honor. and not straw bid Tor 1t ? We have;
and among the many. the State cannot
produce nor this District push to the front
u cleaner. clearer, brighter nan than Judge
II. Henry Powers. OF Morrisyilc.
LANuILLE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-14

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-14

MoNrPELIsR-THK LAST PENSION Acr-
Since the passage of the Act of Congress
March 9th, 1873, granting pensions to the
survivors of the war of 1872 and to tho
widows of deceased soldiers, there have been
numerous inquiries at the Adjutant and
Inspector Generals Office from the soldiers
and their attorneys and from the Pension
Department at Washington. ID. c.. for rec
ord evidence, showing the service Of the
Plattsburgh Volunteers in September, 1914,
and by what authority the Vermont troops
were called into service at that time. To
meet these frequent calls upon the Office,
General james ). Peck has had the incom-
plete records OF his Office relating to the
subject, which have been heretofore kept on
sheets of paper and without any regularity,
copied in alphabetical order into books, so
that any information appearing on these
old records may be found at once. While
this work WAS progressing Hon. NJ. ID.
Gilman found large number OF the
origina muster-in rolls of the Plattsburgh
Volunteers, which were supposed to have
been lost, among some old papers
in the Historical Society's Collection,
and they are now being added to those in
the Adjutant- e. neral's Office This will prob
ably make the records on this subject quite
full, if not complete. L. j. Desvitt, Esq
who gives attention to pension claims, says
that more than tSo-thirds of the claims
filed by him for pension under the act of
March Q, 1873, arc made by widows. The
youngest soldier applicant that he has had
was eighty years of age, and the Oldest one
ninety-seven. The youngest widow for
whom no has made application was thirty
four years of age, while the Oldest one was
one hundred and one years of age.
The applicant who was thrty-four was
married when she was twenty-five to the
soldier who was then seventy seven years
of age. The one that was lOl years OF age
was blind end deaf. but was quito active
and enjoyed very good health. A
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-14

the District Court of the United States for the
1 District Of Vermont. In Re. Smith Brothers,
Bankrupt-ln bankruptcy.
Tbs unGersi gnCd. Asst ,neo Cf tho estate or said
Bankrupt hereby gives notice that it has been or
tered by the District Court OF said District thst the
second and third general meetings of the credi-
tors of said Bankrupt, be held in Montpelier.
in said District, on tho 18th day Of June. A.
ID. ISIS, mt O'Clock p. m., at tho ttlce of Miriam
A. lluse, before l.. l.. Lawrence. ESD, one of the
Register IN Bankruptcy, in said District, Tor the
purposes named in the eth and 18th sections of
the bankrupt Act Of March II, is67; and that I
have filed Iny final account Assignee Of said
Bankrupt and tina. at said time and place shall
apply TO said Court for the settlement Of said
account and Tor a discharge from all liability as
Assignee Of ssd oststr in accordance with the piO
visions Of said act.
Dated at Montpelier in said District, this 5th day
of June, A. d., ls5S.
Jlw3w HIRAM A. HUsE Assignee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-14
MIDDLEBURY, june 5.
BURLINGTON, VT, Jan. %, 1878.

=. Z. Smith 4 Co., Middle5ur,yTt.
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but got no help until l tried your Universal Pile
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The Second District.

To the Editor of the Free Press aud Times
The Congressional question is fairly
before the voters of the district now. and
they are beginning to Indicate their perier-
ences There is nothing, however, like the
interest OF four years ago manifested in the
campaign, as vet. OF ali the candidates
named. Mr. DenisOn is most likely to sue
coed himself, for the reason that he will go
into the convention backed by Windsor
county solid. which, with the votes he will
draw from other counties. will give him the
lead largely. Windham county will again
throw away her opportunity by presenting
three OF Jour candidates, and Orange will
divide her strength upon her two fayorites,
Farnham and Rowell Caledonia and Essex,
perhaps, without presenting any candidates
of their own, will scatter their votes upon
the various candidates. fANKEE GUESS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-14

WATERyILLE. - Henry Smile, Esq =, ant
wife, leave homo this week, for the West
They will be gone several months. visiting
friends.
James V. Stevens returned from Minnea
polls, on Thursday last. lie was absen,
from homo nearly three weeks.
The first quarterly meeting of the NJ. E
Conference OF the present year will be held
here, on Sunday, June 18th. The services
of the occasion will be conducted by Rev
MIR. Cushman. o! Cambridge.
Potato bugs have made their appearance
here, in vast quantities. In some fields
nearly every hill has more or less of them.
They must be fought early and late, or they
will destroy the crop.
Several Of our people attended the exer-
cises at Cambridge, on Decoration day, and
it WAS the unanimous opinion of all that
the address by Capt. R. ii. Start. Of Bur
lington, was first best"
On Friday afternoon last, George Leach
aged 10 year,, fell into a deep hole in the
branch and came near being drowned. lie
was first discovered in the water by his
mother, who gave an alarm. lie was taken
from the water by Joseph Tatro, of Belvi-
dere, who first reached him. lie came tc in
a short time and is now as well as ever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-14

MANCHESTER. - County Court convened
Tuesday, and the town is well filled with
legal gentlemen, witnesses, jurors, lockers
on. and the like.
The season bids fair to be we'll represent
cd with city folks. this Summer. The health
ful air, pure water, and beautiful scenery
here, certainly servo well as natures sweet
restorer."
Manchester is Justly considered temper
ance town, but young man somewh hat
" muddled," the other day, found to his
sorrow. that kerosene is not good substi-
tute for whiskey.