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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

With the greatest pleasure i'm
imaginable, we are informed that
Geo. Prentiss has purchased the
Hitchcock dock and intends to
build his mill upon it, aud will be
ready for business some time in Ju-
ly, and certainly by the first of
August. His boom will be for
the present on the east side
of the dock, but ho has plenty
of reserve room-some thirteen
hundred feet upon the west side,
to be able at any time to increase
his boomage. Our respect for Mr..
Prentiss as q wide awake and en-
ergetic business man is on the in
crease, for orr farmers as well as
ourselves, will be glad to learn that
it is the intention of Mr.. Prentiss
to buy grain this coming fall, and
store it in his warehouse upon the
Hitchcock dock. This alone will
be good thing for our granger
element, for they can proceed this
spring to plant as large an acreage
as it is possible and convenient for
them to do, being well assured that
they will have a purchaser at fair
living prices for every bushel of
grain they may have to dispose of.
Mr.. Prentiss will also deal largely
in coal this fall, which he will sell
at bottom figures.
We welcome the gentleman in
our midst with his new enterprise,
with the warmest reception, know
ing that as he prospers in business,
that the tradesmen and we Of the
newspaper fraternity, will feel his
helping hand toward us, as an en-
couragement to the building up of
our beautiful, thriving and ener-
getic little city, which lies calmly
in the arms of mot Nor
pheus) but of Thunder Bay.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

In speaking of the firm of G. r.
Hawley q Co., of Bay City, who
also have branch house in Alpena,
the Tribune and Chronicle says:
At the corner of Center and
Adams street there stands monu-
ment Of mercantile ability of which
Bay City citizens may well be
proud. G. r. Hawley d Co. be-
gan business in December 1865,
with but limited capital, but being
possessed of enterprise, tact and
thorough knowledge Of their bust
ness, they soon commanded large
trade. They first invited custom
at the store adjoining the Fraser
House on Water street, but in 1873
found the quarters inadequate for
their business and therefore moved
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

to the building which they occupy
at present, and although a com
modious double store, yet they
find that an enlargement is neces-
sary to meet the requirements of
their largely increased business.
Since moving to their present loca-
ton business has been done almost
exclusively for cash or ready pay.
A speciality of this firm is buy
ing for cash at auctions, and job
lots of goods which they get for
less than their actual value, and as
people are not long in finding out
that certain places are to be pre-
ferred for purchasing goods be-
cause Of superior opportunities af-
forded for Bargains" the business
of the firm has steadily increased
from about $4,000, to $4,000 at
the present time.
The carpet trade is an especial
feature of the business, and has as
sumed proportions that are gratifi-
ing to all who wish to see the
different branches of trade devel-
oped in the city to a great degree
of excellence.
The store has long been consider
ed one in which the appointments
were of most excellent character,
and all arrangement perfected for
the Accommodations of patrons. To
the fact that the aim of the firm
has always been to give the very
best goods that American or For
eign looms could produce, can be
attributed their success.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
The Dcnth-rate Of

Our country is getting to be fearfully
alarming, the average of life being less
ened every year, without any reasonable
cause, death resulting generally from the
most insignificant origin. At thissea-
son OF the year especially, cold Is such
a common thing that In the hurry of ev-
ery day life we are apt TO overlook the
dangers attending 1t and often find too
late, that fever or lung trouble has al
ready set In. Thousands lose their lives
dn tilis way every winter, while had Bos-
.chee's German Syrup been taken, cure
would have resulted, and large bill
from a doctor been AVOIDED. For all
diseases of the throat and Lungs, Bos-
schee's German Syrup has proven itself
to be the greatest discovery In medieiae.
Every druggist in this country will tell
you OF It's wonderful effect. Over 95O,-
600 bottles sold last year without sim
Gle failure known. 325eowy2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
National Democratic Ward Caucuses.

Notice is hereby piven that the National. Dem
ocratic Ward Caucuses, for the different Wards,
in the city of Alpena, will be held on Saturday
evening, March 20. 1879, at 1880 o'clock, at the
following places:
First Ward-At the Council Room.
Second Ward-At Comstock's Mill Boarding
House.
Third Ward-At the Engine House,
For the purpose of putting in nomination candi-
dates for Alderman, Member of Board of Educa-
tion and Constable for each Ward, and also TO Sc
lect five delegates from each Ward TO attend the
City Convention, which meets at the Court ROOM
on Monday, March 81, at O'Clock +. NJ.
by ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Thursday last, the following ticket
was placed in nomination: Super
wiser, j. A. Case; Clerk, j. A.
Mather; Treasurer, o. C. Edgely ;
Highway Commissioner, Leon
Mainville; Justice of the Peace,
G. Vessel; Members of School
Board, Jas. B. White, Oliver Pot
vim.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPIsCOPAI,-Rev. X. Brass. Services in
Trinity Church, on First street, every Sunday
morning and evening.
BAPTIsT-Rev. Il. L. Little. Services In
society's Church, on Third street, every Sabbath
morning aud evening.
CATHOLIC-liev. II. +. DOMAIN. Services in
the Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sundays at $50 A. M, 1850 A. NJ, and at p. NJ.
Vespers-evenng service. Sermon In English at
10, 80; in French ut 1880.
NGREGATIONAI-Rev H. @. scotford.
eryices in the Socetys Church, on Second street,
every Sabbath morning and evening.
METHODIST-Rev. ii. @. Northrup. Services
in society IS Church, on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
Weather.

The following is the wind direction for each
month of the year, showing which winds are most
likely to be followed by rain orIsnow, 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 as follows, being well worth preserving:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
Prize Sewing Machine.

The 9th day Of April next, will have
q grand drawing of new Singer Sew
ing Machine. Allladies who contemplate
buying or exchanging Sewing Machines
will be presented with ticket free, up
on calling at my store, in Whitney
Block, Second st.
ID CraNrr
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
THEIR TELEPHONE.
Chew JAcxsos's BEST sweet Navy To-
Call at Anspach 81 Co.'S before you
make any purchases of dry goods.
We DOpp't Care.

Some dealers say: Yes, we know
that DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
is the best; but we don't care IL others
are made of saw-dust and arsenic so
long as they afford us better profit,
and we can sell them. The reason why
adulterated baking powders are recon-
mended is because DIR. Prices pay less
nroNt
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Last Wednesday, as the ice went
out of the bay, it was reported
that q man had been carried out on
the floating mass, and there was
considerable excitement about town
all the afternoon, as IL was suppos-
ed that the individual was lost.
But as there is no one missing in
town that we can hear of, we are
under the impression that the ru-
NOR had no foundation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

There is no doubt that clergymen and
orators, while speaking, would derive
great benefit from pertaining their hand
kerchiefs with DIR. Prices Floral Riches,
as its fragrance excites the mind
to vigorous action and Is gratefully re-
freshing. For fresh, fiowery odor, no
other cologne or toilet water equals 1t.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Don't forget the social Ivy the
Women's Christian Temperance
Union. at their reading rooms, on
Friday night of this week. Coffee
and doughnuts free.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

On Tuesday of last week, a
young man named Chas. Weisbeck,
hailing from Chicktowago, N. Y,
and employed at the lumber camp
Of Edward Emerson, was killed by
a falling tree. The body was
brought to this city and an inquest
held.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

s. s. Lewenberg, matchmaker and
jcwcler, who 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 the slightest re-
pair needed, up to making a watch, If
necessary
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Anspach & Co. have just received an
enormous stock Of spring goods, and
they are now prepared to suit everybody,
both In regard to quality icf goods, and
as to prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The first shipwreck of the sea-
son, on the lakes, was the scow
Restless, which went ashore off
Ludington, loaded with 800 barrels
of flour, on the Dist.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
II. STONE.

Anspach & Co. have everything In
the line of dry goods and clothing, and
are selling at prices away down below
all competition.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Meeting of the Red Ribbon Club
at Alpine Hall tonight, and a
grand, jolly, good time anticipated.
Everybody and his brother re-
quested to be present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
Comparative Temperature.

The mean temperature for the
winters of 1923, 1874, 1915,
1876, 1861, 1S17-S, 1889,
will be found below, and shows the
winter of 1919 10 have been the
coolest:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The Library Magazine for March will
be ready on the 2Sth--not dated In adj.
vance, as Is the custom--it contents be-
ing mainly from the foreign publications
OF the same date, thus giving what Is
newest In the literary world. 500 a
year. or II. cents number. American
Book Exchange, Publishers, n. y.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Blackburn q Johnrow are put
ting up an addition to their livery
barn, preparatory to commencing
business.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The organ mans interests in the
schools are of such an eminent ma
turc that he is not aware that Vim.
Carpenter was not teacher in the
schools Of Alpena in the year 1878.
Oh, consistency, thou art q jewel.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
An Inquiry.

Is II not better to purchase DIR. Prices
Special flavoring Extracts, Lemon,
Orange, Vanilla, ETC., that have stood
the test of years, than adulterated, I'M
healthy articles, because they are cheap
err Good, pure articles have fair
valuation and DIR. Prices are unequal
ed In quality and purity.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
City Convention.

The acknowledgements City Convention will
be held at the Court Room, in the city Of Alpena,
on Monday March 81, 1879, az O'Clock z. M, for
the purpose of putting in nomination candidates
for the following city officers; Mayor Recorder,
Comptroller, Treasurer, Justice of the Peace, full
term, and Justice of the Peace, 10 fill Vacancy.
by ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

w. ii. & L. X. Potter are now
fitting up the single mill at
Campbellville, and will run the
same the coming season, with ii.
A. Kimball as foreman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Pew are aware of the Importance OF
checking q common cold or cough In
its FIRST stages, before IL has an opportun-
ity to work upon the lungs to such an
extent as to produce serious results.
The best remedy for this checking, heal
ing and curing that we know of Is
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam.
Price 85 and 75 cts.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The different boards of registra-
ton for this city meet on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday Of next week.
See notices on 18th page.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Pack have both
been quite i'll, but Mrs. Pack is
able to be out again, and Mr.. Pack
is improving.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Still another livery stable to be
opened,-on the north side this
time. p. Owens will erect build
ing this spring, in the rear of Boil
ton 81 McRae's store, which he in
tends to use as a livery stable.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Let the organ man proclaim his
"honesty" ftom the house-tops, but
he ought to be careful how he
makes out bills and collects pay
from Grow Bros. for work he never
did
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

George Prentiss left town yester-
day morning, for Detroit, and will
return about the opening of navi-
cation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Go and see what novelties are display
ed on the Five Cent counter, at Anspach
& Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Snow Saturday; sunshine and
thaw Sunday; Monday, rain, snow
and freezing.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Thos. III. Hunt has the model lum-
Der inspectors Office on the shore,
and he has just fitted that institu-
ton up in apple pie order, prepara-
tory to commencing the seasons
business.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

For your fine dress or every day suits,
and everything in the gents wardrobe
line, you will find the best, and prices the
lowest at the Bay City Clothing House.
b. WOLFF, Propr.
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A star thus 70 before figure, means below
zero.
Total velocity Of wind during the week 76i
miles.
Highest velocity during the week was 20 miles
per hour, on March 18th.
Prevailing direction of wind, northwest.
Total amount of rainfall or meltes snow, 0.52,
or inches OF snow.
Number of clear days. 0.
Number of fair days, ..
Number of cloudy days, ..
Number of days on which snow fell, 2.
Number of days on which rain fell, 1.
JAMES A. BARWICK,
Sergeant Signal Corps, s. Army.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

We are pleased to learn that Geo.
Prentiss has concluded to build his
proposed long timber mill in this
city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
Wall PaDcr.

j. E. Field has ordered, to arrive on
the first boat, 10000 rolls of the finest
wall paper ever brought to this city.
Save your orders till his stock arrives.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The Detroit boats are in readi-
ness to start out as soon as the ice
in the lake is clear.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The strong wind from the south
east filled the bay full of floating
ice Sunday night; but a northwest
wind Monday cleared the bay
again so that the ice went out,
clear, from the mouth of the river.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Chas. Golling is converting the
building, on River street, formerly
used as paint shop, into dwell
ING.
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Cautionary signals are now dis
played at signal stations when oc-
casion requires.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The large barn of Mason, Luce
q Co., on River street, is progress
ing, and will be completed in a few
weeks.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

G. Alpern is getting his fishing
tackle in readiness, and expects to
do a big seasons work.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The Detroit boats that will call
at Alpena this year are the st.
Paul, Marine City and st Joseph.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

A movement is now on foot,
tending toward getting the mail
boats to leave Bay City the coming
season, at about / o'clock at night,
for Alpena. and returning, leave
Alpena at 1 o'clock in the day,
thus passing all the towns on the
route, going both ways, in the day
time. If such an arrangement can
be made, we are satisfied the
change would be hailed with de-
light by the entire shore.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

G. Alpern is at work fitting up
the tug Nina, preparatory to the
opening of the fishing season.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

We learn that s. Rosenthal has
embarked In business in Petoskey,
this State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Call at the ARGUS Office for your
election tickets and slips. Best
work and lowest prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

During the coming summer there
is to be four fishing tugs operating
about the fishing grounds here
ahont
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

All kinds of repairing and upholstcr-
ing done at Shannon & Cos.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The steamer Carrie Blood Is
making trips from Port Huron to
Lexington.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The ladies of the NJ. +. Church
give supper in the bank block,
on Water street, this evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

ID. McCallum a Co. have broke
camp, having put In 100000 feet
of logs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Sheridan a. Holmes have broke
camp, having banked 100000 feet
of logs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

At the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS eau
Gus In the township Of Alpena, held
at the McAlthur school house, on
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Desks, cupboards and bookcases made
to order at Shannon Il Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
OUR TELEPHONE.

OUR TELEPHONE.
March is almost gone.
Lumbermen look happy.
Caucuses next Saturday night.
We are ready for q steamboat.
Sleighing is getting very thin.
Easter, two weeks from next
Sunday.
Don't plant cucumbers till after
election.
Republican Caucuses tomorrow
evening.
Navigation is open on Lake
Michigan.
The ice is getting pretty weak
in the river.
April commences on Tuesday
next. Look out.
Examinations are going on in
the public schools.
The organ man still grinds-to
his own disadvantage.
Let the organ man now lavish an
apology on Grow Bros.
Read the Caucuses and Conven-
ton notices in this issue.
~ G.u.xo. lca "a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Hon. r. J. Kelly arrived home
from Lansing last Wednesday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The attention of our readers is
called to the advertisement in
another column of this paper, of
the Bay City Hospital, and the
new health insuring plan the pro-
prietors are adopting,-that of is
suing certificates to all members,
which will entitle them to admis-
sion and treatment, both medical
and surgical, whenever necessary,
during the coming year, at the ex-
tremely low rate of two dollars
each. We have no doubt that as
this plan seems to be a good one,
it will meet with the fullest success.
DR.. Harris has made arrangement
to make regular trips along the
shore every month.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The mail comes on wheels, aud
arrives here early in the afternoon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The cedar business has been
carried on quite extensively in
this vicinity during the winter, and
among those who have dealt the
heaviest are, Bolton 81 McRae,
about $4,000 posts and $4,000 ties /;
Bewicl1, Comstock &'Sco., about
100000 post; b. F. Starbird So, 900
posts; c. w. Richardson, about
$4,000 posts Chas. Kramer, so, 900
posts; C. b. Payer, about 10000
posts, besides sundry smaller lots.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
MAXIMUM TEMrEHATUnE.

The maximum temperature fer
the winters of 1861, and 1877 g,
occurred in February, while in the
winter of 1887, it occurred in jan
nary; in the remaining winters it
occurred in December, which it is
most likely to do.
The lowest or minimum tenn
perature for the winters are record
ed below:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
JAMES \. BARwICK,
Sergeant Sig. Corps, U. S. A.
Club List.

1t is often a saving of money to
subscribe for periodicals that you
may desire, together with your
own home paper. We are prepared
to take subscriptions at the follow
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

John Gavagan has constructed
an addition to his hotel barn.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Read the Caucuses and Conven-
ton notices in this issue.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26
MEAN TIE ttrERArUnE.

The maximum temperature for
the winters above named are as fol-
Ious.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Let the organ man now lavish an
apology on Grow Bros.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

Direct. of wind Direct. Of wind
most likely TO be most likely to be
followed by rain followed by
NJ SNOW clear weather.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-03-26

The organ man still grinds-tc
his own disadvantage.