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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
NOTICE.

CITIZENS OF ALPENA Il have remov-
ed next TO Julius Myers, corner Water
and Second streets, where am prepared
to do first class Merchant Tailoring. /
have first class stock Of woolens, both
in Foreign and Domestic, and have the
best workmen that money can hire, and
will guarantee to do work cheaper and
better than any outside Tailor in Michi-
gan. 429m1 ]. COHEN.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

earnest solicitation in every household
would meet with ready response, and
that determined woman could make
handsome salary and have an exclusive
agency for this county. We advise some
lady who Is In need of Employment TO
send a postal card to the company, with
her name and address, and mention this
paper. Address Mrs. b. G.. Smith, Man
ager, PA Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
Employment for Ladies'.

The Queen City Suspendcr Company,
OF Cincinnati are now manufacturing
and introducing their new Stocking
Supporters fer Ladies and Children, and
their unequaied Skirt Suspenders for
Ladies. None should be without them !;
our leading physicians recommend them,
and are loud in their praise. This man
ufacturng establishment Is managed by
ladies, who have made the wants of
ladies and children a study and they ask
Co refer them TO some reliable and en-
ergetic lady 10 Introduce them In this
county, and we certainly think that an
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Young men, go to g. r. Mab'ey's, De-
troit, to buy your fall and winter suits
He is showing the handsomest. largest,
best and cheapest stock in the West
His assortment is so large that he can
not fail to please you and the prices are
exceedingly low. Don't think of buying
before you look through his store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

AT the fall opening of goods at
the store of G. L, Hawley & Co.,
in this city, on Tuesday and We'd
nesday of last week, the display of
goods was truly magnificent, and
proved beyond all doubt that these
gentlemen are possessed of exquis-
lite taste in the selection of the
right kind of goods to please the
public. During the opening days
the store was visited by scores of
the ladies of the city, and all SEEM
ed much pleased with what their
eyes had feasted upon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

There is to be an oyster supper
and festival at the Catholic school
house on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings, Nov. 9th, 7tb,
and 9Th, to which the public gen.
orally have an invitation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
Patriarcl,s, Attention.

There will he special meeting
of Thunder Bay Encampment, l.
o. o. f., at Odd Fellows Hall, on
Wednesday evening, Oct. %, at
which time business of Importance
will be transacted. Let every
member be present.
j. G. FocKLER, G. p.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

G. r. Mabley, Detroit, is showing a
very large and handsome stock of fall
overcoats, In all styles Of goods and all
qualities. Also, handsome Fall listers
and Ulsteretts which are exceedingly
stylish. Special attention is called to
the uniform good quality and exceeding
ly low prices of these goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

There is some talk that the tug
Prindiville, which went ashore at
Presque Isle some two years since,
is to be raised. Her machinery
and boiler are in good condition,
and she can probably be raised at
small expense.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

f. S. Dewey, who has been to
Detroit for the purpose of pur-
chasing goods for the new firm of
Dewey d Morse, returned home
Monday by steamer st. Joseph,
bringing a large stock of goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rev. H. Brass. Services In
Trinity Church. on Washington avenue, every
Sunday morning. and evening.
BAPrISr-liev II. l.. Little. Services in So
ciety's Church, on Third street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
CATHOLIC X. r. DOMAIN. Services in
the Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sunday at. $3.50 A. NJ, l0.30 A. M, and at p. NJ.
1850; in French az 1880.
CONGREGATIONAL--Re A. w. westgate.
Services in the Society's Church, Second street.
every sabbath morning and evening.
FSMEfHODtST-Rev j. w. Campbell. Services
in Society's Church, ON Dock street, every Sab
bath morning and evening
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

The work on the new mill and
dock Of Fletcher, Pack q Co. is
progressing as fast as could be de-
sired. The dock has already been
extended out a considerable dis
lance, and the timbers for the mill
are fast being got out and hauled
to the dock.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Tompkins IL Folkerts have re-
moved their grocery department to
their new store in the Opera House
block, where they have large and
commodious quarters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
Weather.

The following il the wind direction for each
month of the year, showing which winds are most
aikely to be followed by rain or snow, and which
are most likely to be followed by clear weather
They were prepared by Sergeant Barwick, in
charge of U. S. Signal Service in this city, and
are rs follows, being well worth preserving:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

A. w. Turner has removed his
store to more convenient quarters
in the Centennial block, where he
will occupy both of the stores in
that building.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

The ladies find that they can always
procure just what they want in the dry
goods line at the store of Anspach & Co,
Comstock block, and the rush in that
direction would seem to indicate that
prices are extremely low.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Lumbermen, remember that you will
make money by procuring quantity of
Clough's condition powders. They are
the best in the country. -
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

If You want clothing made to order,
don't forget that G, r. Mabley, Detroit,
makes suits for 500 and S25 that other
houses charge $25 and $50 for, and pants
for So, SO and 81 for which other houses
get SO, 81, SO and $40.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

In the Supreme court, on the
3lst, the case of Paul Dane vs.. j.
ID. Holmes, appealed from this cir
cult, was reversed with costs, new
trial ordered.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Look over your stock of pipes, before
going to the woods, and pick out a
good one to use this winter. Bostwck
sells cheap and has the best of goods
ever i'm the market.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

About dusk Sunday evening, the
Union House, owned by Patrick
McDade, caught fire in the upper
story, but the flames were ex-
tinguished without the aid of the
engines, although the fire depart
ment was PROMPTLY ont.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
Weekly weather Report.

~ War Dept, Signal Corps, U. S. Army.
Division Of kilograms and Reports for the benefit
OF Commerce aud Agriculture. 3D.
MErEoRoLooIcAL RECORD.
Condensed from observations taken at the u
s. Signal Office, Alrena, Mich, for the week end
ing Oct. 27, 1879.
North Latitude, As deg, 8 min.
West Longitude, SO deg, 2s min.
Elevation of ground above sea level, 5s7. feet
Alpena local time is twenty-six (26) minutes
slower than Washington city time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Twenty-eight fine looking horses
came up on the st. Paul Monday,
for w. r. Darrah. The horses are
to be used in the lumber woods this
winter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

G. N. Blackburn, ]. w. Creigh-
ton and Alex. Mcdonald have just
had put down a new walk in front
of the Mcdonald block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Every man should look to his own
interest, and he can do this by calling
at the new stores of Anspach & Co.
when he wants anything in the line of
clothing and furnishing goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

You can find no better place in town
to by your drugs and medicines than at
the City Drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

s. S. Lewenberg, matchmaker and
jeweier, VINO has opened 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 che slightest re-
pair needed, up to making a watch, II
nocoeeory
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Go to Anspach g. CO.. for your cloth
ing. They have magnificent stock to
select from, and cannot fail to suit you
in regard to price.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

The first snow of the season in
this part of the county, put in an
appearance on Thursday last, but
it was not destined to remain long.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

A lunor rainbow was seen on the
22d between 10 and 1890 p. M.
during the falling Of a very light
mist, the moon shining brightly in
the western horizon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

DIR. W. M. Winchester has rented
rooms of Geo. L. Maltz, in the new
block, which he will occupy as soon as
completed. - ~ Ala.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
DEPARTURES.

Barges-Saginaw, Montana, On
tonagon, Westford, Chief, Almeda,
Worhiugton and Richie, lumber
for Cleveland; Russian, Huron
City, Wend the Wave, Cowie, Dan
ube and Burchard, lumber for San
dusky; Light Guard and Lathrop,
lumber for Toledo. Schrs.-Fan-
ny, lumber for Chicago; Seaman
and st. Stephens, lumber for De-
troit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Go to Bostwick's for your pipes, he
has the finest stock of Brier root pipes
ever offered for sale In Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

b. Wolff will give formal open
ing of his new clothing establish
ment, in the Opera House block,
on Saturday next.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

The weather was rather rough
on the lakes last week, and the re-
suit was that, together with enor-
nous cargoes of freights, the De-
troit boats are all little behind
time. The steamer Marine City
arrived Saturday afternoon, the St.
Joseph Monday morning, and the
st. Paul Monday evening, while
the Clinton lost one trip on account
of breaking some of her machinery
at the Straits, and arrived at this
port on her down trip last Thurs
day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

The best place on the shore to buy dry
goods of first class quality at the lowest
prices is at the store of &. X. Hawlcy &
Co., Potter block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
G. r. MARLEY. Detroit.

G. r. Hawley 81 Co. continue to take
the lead in the sale of first class goods
at the lowest prices. Quick sale and
small profits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Anspach & Co. are selling goods
cheaper than ever, and theyt are doing
an immense business. Give them call,
in the Comstock block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
For n Short Time ONLY.

The undersigned will be in Alpena for
short time only, during which time
he will receive orders for trees ETC., to
be delivered in the Spring,
F. NJ. SMART,
OF Battle Creek Nursery.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Donald McRae, who has been on
a business trip to Detroit and Chi
cago, is expected home this morn
ing.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

G. X. Hawley IL Co. are now receiv-
ing large invoices OF fall and winter
goods of the best manufactures, and
they are selling at prices that defy all
manner of competition.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
ARRIVALS.

Barges-Saginaw, Lathrop, Cow
lie, Russian, Danube, Burchard,
Light Guard, Montana, Westford,
Ontonagon, Chief, Almeda, Richie,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

q. M. Knight has removed his
furnishing establishment TO the new
quarters in the Opera House block,
on Second street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Hills Buchu Is acknowledged by all
Druggists rs the best Kidney medicine
ever offered to the public.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

F. f. Clough at the new drug store,
on Water street, is doing good bust
ness in the line of the very choicest cigars
and tobaccos.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

We are showing some decided novel;
ties In ulsters and ulsteretts which are
very handsome and stylish also reversi-
BILE overcoats and listers, something en-
urely new.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
The Cheapest Music House I'm
A. America.

My Grandpa's Advice ftr 35 cts.
Sleep on Sweetly, Little Darling 40 cts.
Father, won't you tryp 20 cts.
III Tell Your Mother-Comic 30 cts.
The Little Blind Match Seller 40 cts.
He Holds the Pearly Gates Ajar 30 cts.
Wewilf mail all the above beautiful
Sheet Music, on receipt OF cash sl.00.
Address,
w. l.. THOMPSON.
East Liverpool, Ohie.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

The finest quality of cigars and to-
bacco at j. f. Fields drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
Farmers, Attention.

l would respectfully notify the farm
ers of Alpena county that 1 am now
prepared to pay cash for wheat, oats,
corn, rye and barley, at the warehouse
on my dock .x.. ..
424 GEORGE PRENTIss.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Worthington, Wend the Wave,
Saginaw, Lathrop, Montana and
Light Guard. Schrs.-Seaman, st.
Stephens, Moss, Cleveland, Fanny,
Stafford, Alpena, Garibaldi, Louisa,
Lookout and st. Stephens.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

All the best drugs and medicines in
the market can be found At the new
drug store, on Water street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Blank books and stationary at the
drug store of j. T.. Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Bostwick has splendid assortment
of Meerschaum pipes and'cigars holders
which he is selling very low.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

taste in the arrangement of goods
for her fall and winter opening last
week. Her stock of goods pleased
all, and once more the ladies of Al
pena had the pleasure of witness
ing a display of goods they admire,
and were well satisfied.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
Marine.

Mr.. Sellick furnishes us with the
following list of vessels as having
arrived or departed during the past
two weeks:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Paints and oils ut the drug store of
j. +. Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Paints, oils and brushes ut the new
drug store on Water street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

j. E. Field and party, who are
hunting at Hubbard Lake, sent a
big load of venison to town on Mon
day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

There are no better perfumeries in
the world thankept by r. f. Clough, at
the new drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

While up the river few days
since, and on the alert for game,
Geo. N. Blackburn shot q fine wild
goose.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Always bearin mind that f. f. Clough,
the druggist, keeps the purest of drugs
and medicines. %
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

E. F. Denham is to open his new
millinery store in the Mcdonald
block, on Monday next, Nov. Sd.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Gebhardt & Co. are making ex-
tensive improvements in their plan
ing mill, adding new boiler, etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Yesterday morning Calvin Stew
ems, a young man working at the
lumber mill of Bewick, Comstock
IL CO., had his left arm terribly cnt
and mangled by the saw and cogs,
of the lath cutting machine,
the arm being cut by the saw in
three places, and bruised and torn
by the cogs to the shoulder. DIR.
Shelton dressed the wound, and the
sufferer is now doing as we'll as can
be expected under the circum-
stances.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Fred Lincoln has erected new
residence on Oldfeld street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

John McSorley has accepted the
agency and is now selling the Sy-
racuse steel pillow.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

On the 25th, the bark Arabia
was reported dismasted, and lay
ing at anchor off Presque Isle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Sergeant Barwick gives the fol-
lowing dates as the first occurrence
of snow for the years from 1872 to
1879. ms follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

The Vessel road, in the town.
ship of Alpena, is being consider
ably improved.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Get your house banked up, and
put the back yard in order, for the
winter approached.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Circuit Court at Harrisville yes
terday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Circuit Court adjourned last
Tuesday, and will open again on
Tuesday, Nov. 4th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Charles Bewick arrived in town
by steamer st. Paul, on Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

The new house being built by
A. Harshaw, on Dock street, is
fast nearing completion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

WEEKLY sUMMERY.
Total velocity of wind during the week ,91i
Highest velocity during the week was DC miles
per hour, on the 22d.
Prevailing direction of wind, southwest.
Total amount of rainfall, OH inch.
Number of clear days.3.
Number OF fair days, 9.
Number of cloudy days, 2.
Number of days on which rain fell T.
Highest temperature on the 22d 6s deg
Lowest temperature on the 25th % deg.
JAMES A. BARwICK,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U 5. Army.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

One day last week man named
Soper, residing in the township of
Alpena, while chopping, the AK
glanced and cut his foot, severing
an artery, from which he bled pro-
fusely. DR., Shelton was called,
and the wound properly dressed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Smokers goods at Bostwick's
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

See advertisement headed "Ten-
ders."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Mrs. Tumim showed admirable
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Weather growing cooler.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

Wet rain yesterday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

1t is a caution the way our mer-
chant are putting in stocks of all
kinds of goods for the winter
trade. Every boat that arrives is
loaded down with freight, and the
general outlook is that we are to
have a good season of business
during the coming winter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29

During the past month a large
number of parties have visited this
county with a view of locating on
farms, and it is gratifying to know
that in nearly every instance these
home hunters have been really over
joyed with the outlook and pros
poets in this county, and the re-
suit is that the farming districts
are settling up faster than ever.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-29
OUR TELEPHONE.

Wet rain yesterday.
Weather growing cooler.
See advertisement headed "Ten-
ders."
Circuit Court at HarIisville yes
terday.
Fred Lincoln has erected a new
residence on Oldfeld street.
Charles Bewick arrived in town
by steamer st. Paul, on Monday.
The Vessel road, in the town.
ship of Alpena, is being consider
ably improved.
John McSorley has accepted the
agency and is now selling the Sy-
racuse steel pillow.
Circuit Court adjourned last
Tuesday, and will open again on
Tuesday, Nov. 4th.
Get your house banked up, and
put the back yard in order, for the
winter approacheth.
The new house being built by
A. Harshaw, on Dock street, is
fast nearing completion.
On the 25th, the bark Arabia
was reported dismasted, and lay
ing at anchor off Presque Isle.
Gebhardt & Co. are making ex-
tensive improvements in their plan
ing mill, adding new boiler, etc.
E. F. Denham is to open his new
store in the Mcdonald
block, on Monday next, Nov. Sd.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

The schooner Catskill, Of CatskilI,
WAS run down aud sunk in New York
bay on Friday night by the steamer
City Of Troy. All hands escaped in
boat. The steamer was slightly injured.
Funeral services were held in New
York Friday at ST. Pauls Methodist
Episcopal church over the remains OF
Miss Abigail Wright, who was thrown
from carriage and killed in Swiizer.
land while journeyinR with the pleasure
party under the direction Of Rev. Dr.
.. II. Tiffany.
General 4. J.. Pearson, Of Pittsburg,
states that certain papers and docu.
ment are In his possession which, when
published, viii place digerent light on
hIs connection with the riots in that
city. He had asked repeatedly for an
investigation, and had always been told
there WAS nothing TO investigate.
A Washington dispatch says that
Professor Forester, OF Berlin. announ.
ces the discovery by Palisa, on the 18th
OF October, 1879. Of planet Of the
twelfth magnitude in two hours fifty
two minute right ascension, fourteen
degrees thirteen minutes north decli-
nation, with a daily motion Of five min.
uics south.
Gen. Francis A. Walker, Superinteud-
ent Of the Census, with view to secIr-
ing greater accuracy and uniformity il
the agricultural statistics 10 be com.
Piled for the tenth census, has Just IS.
sued e.. .cular setting forth the aims
and wishes Of the Bureau with regard
70 the method OF arranging such statis-
tics.
In Plttsburg. on Friday night, young
man named John Mccartney was at
tackled aud terribly mutilated by un-
known parties. He sta,es that some
time ago hc frustrPted the attempts OF
burglars to get into his employer store.
Since that time they have, by postal
| card, warned him that they intended
to do him yiolel ce
On Friday morning, Rev. 4. Tripner.
pastor Of the United Brethren church,
at Duncaunon. Perry county. while Wis
ltIng at his brothers IN Manchester,
York county, rose from bed during tie
absence Of his wife, and, cutting of a
piece OF cord, went into another room
and hanged himself In order TO ac-
complish the task he was compelled 10
draw up his knees. The deceased was
well known in York, Cumberland and
Perry counties, and, on account Of sick.
ness, had become quite melancholy.
| The jury rendered verdict that the
| act was committed while deceased was
laboring under an alteration Of the
mind.