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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

The masons are climbing upward
with the brickwork on the new
blocks of Bewick, Comstock & Co.
and Geo. l.. Maltz.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

All work warranted at q. III. Rcy
nolds'.
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One day last week VIM. B. Com
stock brought a little fawn TO this
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

The new houses being erected by
A. N. Spratt, on Hitchcock street,
are beginning to assume very ia
vorable proportions.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02
Original.

The process adopted by DR.. Price in
making his Special F!avoring Extracts
Is original. BY this new process he is
enabled to produce flavorings Of the finest
quality, retaining the freshness of fruit,
so concentrated that small quantity
produces each characteristic flavor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

Mrs. Donald McRae has gone on
visit to Europe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

Meeting Of the Board of Educa-
ton on Wednesday evening Of next
week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

The present term of the Circuit
Court is about at close.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

Hon. Geo. II. Durand, Of Flint,
was In town last week, attending
court.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

The scow Essex is in port with
another cargo Of water piping.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

The steamer Dunlap will give
excursions from Bay City on the
4th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

The frame work is being erected
for the new mill of George Prentiss.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02
The Musical Organette.

@. ii. Reynolds successor to w. 4
Smyth jeweler.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02
ARRIVALS.

Barges Oscoda, Cowie, Danube
and Huron City. Schs. Louisa,
Magruder, Lapitite, Lord, Belle,
Monitor and Meu. Bark, Pomeroy.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

The public schools closed on Fri
day last, for the summer vacation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02
500.

A seven octave Stoddard Piano for
sale at the residence of J. =. Minor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

Jas. Fletcher leaves town this
week for Leadville, Coz.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02
THEIR TELEPHONE.

Chew JAcxsos's Best Sweet Navy To-
G. IL. Reynolds the matchmaker and
d.ual<r
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

On Monday evening, June %,
the officers Of Golden Gate Lodge,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

At the semi-annual election OF
officers of Alpena Lodge No. ITO,
l. o. o. f., on Tuesday evening OF
last week, officers for the ensuing
term we're elected as follows:
N. &C. Alpern.
V. G.-R. II. Upton.
Sec'y.-B. f. Walsh.
p. S.-J. Burthwick.
Treas.-R. A. Campbell.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

Days are growing shorter and
nights longer.
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Marine.

Mr.. Sellick furnishes us with the
following list of vessels as having
arrived or departed during the past
week:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02
George Peabody and Soc ialism.

All work done promptly at G. II. Rey-
nolds'.
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Direct. of wind Direct. of wind
most likely To be most likely to be
MONTHS. followed by rain followed by
lara fbor
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War Department.
Signal Service, U. s. Army.
Division Of kilograms and Reports for the benefit
Of Commerce. for the week ending june 80, 1879.
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OUR TELEPHONE.
Warm weather.

Warm weather.
Hot enough for everybody.
Days are growing shorter and
nights longer
Mrs. Donald McRae has gone on
visit to Europe.
Jas. Fletcher leaves town this
week for Leadville, Col.
The present term of the Circuit
Court is about at close.
The scow Essex is in port with
another cargo Of water piping.
The public schools closed on Fri
day last, for the summer vacation.
The frame work is being erected
for the new mill of George Prentiss.
The steamer Dunlap will give
excursions from Bay City on the
4th.
Meeting Of the Board of Educa-
ton on Wednesday evening Of next
week.
Hon. Geo. II. Durand, Of Flint,
was In town last week, attending
court.
A few days since DR.. Shelton
bought a small fawn from some OF
the Indians.
New sidewalks on Third street,
in front Of premises of ]. ]. Potter
and s. Dafoe.
One day last W eek VIM. b. Com
stock brought little fawn to this
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-02

Hot enough for everybody.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
Nothing as Cheap as Advice.

The Milwaukee Ne,cs is unnecessary.
ly fretting itself over the welfare of the
Republican party of Wisconsin. 1t 8
very much concerned for the success Of
the party in this State 10 case the pres
s1t state officers are repominated. This
anxiety on the part of the News is the
aat-growth of love and affection for
our party of course, but we are afraid
that the Republicans of Wisconsin will
give very little heed to the mutte-ipgs
Of this exceedingly kind and disinter-
esfed democratic sheet. While we are
On this subject We would gently hint
6, both the Milwaukee democratic
dallies--the Sentinel and Ne,cs-that
the Republican party of this state had
saga :ity enough to conduct a very sue
eessful canvass last fall, without any Of
their advice or assistance; and also that
we still possess the same elements of
strength. We presume that it would
make DO difference in the result. but
to cur mind it would be more becoming
at least, in these democratic OF CANS, if
they would exert their influence to-
wards ralIying their own scattered and
aemoralized forces. The Republican
party is abundantly able to paddle its
own canoe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
!Tte KepubHrar.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 10. 1879

THAT the Democrat should not
want to hear any reference to its
little printing steal is natural enough.
We only mentioned in a casual way
that the city treasury has been tap
ped to the tune of S22o.I4 for it's
benefit, when under our offer to do
the same work the cost would have
been less than $40. AT this the
D~mocrat flies into passion and
shows that it was touched in a
tender spot-indeedthat our shot took
better effect than was intended.
We didn't call it pap suckers
organ, nor did we intimate that its
feeble existence hangs upon such a
brittle thread as is indicated by its
remarks last week. If the Demo-
Graf cannot subsist without beng
pensioned upon the city and paid
six times as much for doing the city
printing as other papers Will per-
form the service for, we suppose
the taxpayers must submit, but
we don't see how they can be pre-
vented from manifesting their dis
appreciation of the scheme. Per-
haps the Democrat can bulldoze
them into silence, but we doubt it.
They have a right to know, and
will persist in asking, why it is that
Democratic common council trans
acts the public business in this man.
ner and awards contracts TO it's
favorite political organ in defiance
of law. With the tax payers it is
matter of dollars and cents, and
they cannot understand why they
should be robbed to bolster up the
fortunes of any impecunious news
paper concern. 1t is system
which has prevailed here for years,
and possibly will continue for long
time to come, unless more care is
taken to elect men to office who
W Il prote ct the city against these
raids upon its treasury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19

matter for that paper to find fault with
the settlement of affairs pei, tainins
thereto. and il would not be true to
itself if it did net upon all occasions,
in season and out of season, show its
sympathy for the south More pro-
yressive however. and at the same
time more loyal and sensible than the
Democrat, Gen. Bragg has taken
81 ganced ground and has anuouuceu
his opposition to the measures pend
ing in congress, which, if adopted
would bo equivalent to the payment OF
> premium for treason and rebellion
For this. The Democrat hurts it, abuse
at him. while defending the south and
pleading for the settlement of its de-
mands. and the Banner retor,s upon
the Democrat by telling it some whole
some truths which the confederat,
organ will do we'll TO consider [ may
be remarked thatthe Democrat. among
the Democratic papers in this state,
and for that matter In the north, is
aim st wholly alone in the position it
has taken; for the sentiment is nearly
unanimous on the side Of Gen Bragg.
The democracy see that they will
stand no show in the next presidential
election unless they can make the
people believe that upon this question
of paying the south for its prov erty
destroyed in the war they are as sound
as the Republicans; and hence Demo-
cratic politicians and papers are anxious
to appear right upon the record. The
Democrats in the Wisconsin legislature.
regarding this as a matter of vital
Importance. have considered the ques.
ton in caucus and passed resolutions
commanding Gen. Bragg for the stand
he has taken. and declaring their oppo-
sition to the demands of the south.
But the Democrat is SO ohtuse as to
not see the DRIFT of things, and will
probably never comprehend the poin,
made by Gen. Bragg thai the south
should suffer the consequences. of its
owl folly and wrong.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
The Rebel War Claims In Congress.

The Watertown Democrat and the
Jefferson Banner are again by the
ears, the bone of contention in this
jastance being Gen. Bragg ana his
speech in congress in opposition to the
psyment of rebel war claims. The
Banner takes the Democrat to task
for having in recent issue spoken
disparagingly of Bragg and rebuked him
for what it was pleased to term his
1ndiscretion and want of political saga
city in hurting brick bat at the south
EN- democracy. Ofcourse. the Demo-
erat cares more for its party than it
does for its country, and it would will
insly see the national treasury stripped
Of its last dollar in the settlement of
southern demands on account of the
var, if thereby the south might be
made "solid" in the support of the
Democratic party. As matter of fact,
tie Democrat, or att least its present
manager, has never become reconcled
10 the situation of affairs as it has ex-
1fed since the war. The threshing
his party received in the putting down
Of the rebellion has never been for.
cotton nor forgiven by bin, though it
j. generally admitted now that Che
rebels were not more than half licked
and will probably never be fully salts
Fed until they are given another dose
Of the same kind. The Democrats
dissatisfaction, as above stated, with
the result OF the war, makes it an easy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
To Be Pitied.

The Jefferson Banner man is an
object Of sympathy, aud it is positive
ly cruel to withhold from him fair
share of pity and coincidence. He is de-
serving of more of these than be really
gets, and We consider it our duty to
make plea in his behalf. He came
into this ,county with a gusto a few
months ago. and with grand flourish
announced his determination to show
the Democrats how to do things sue
cessfully. He promised to give them
such an organ as they had never been
favored with before, which was to bring
CONSERVATION to the ranks of the Re.
publicans and cause them to CRY pee
cavi. He at once sailed 10 with q
determination to defeat Hon. L. B.
Caswell's re nomination for congress.
but the more frequent and venomous
his articles denouncing Caswell as a
thief and a..scoundrel, the stronger Cas-
we'll grew in the affections OF the
people, and his nomination By accia-
nation followed as a matter of course
This was set back No. l. Then the
doughty editor loaded up his batteries
anew and let fly at the object of his
hatred, determined to defeat him at
the polls, and Notwithstanding be
wrote lies by the column and italicized
aud double loaded them, the people
rallied manfully to Caswell's support,
aud for the first time in many years,
Jefferson county gave a Republican
majority. This was rebuff No. 2.
Messrs. Bullock, Ostrander and the
lamented Phillips also owed much for
their magnificent victory to the efforts
of the Banner, which lost no opportu-
nifty for maligniDg and misrepresent-
ing them. Certainly up to that time
the editor bad nothing to be proud OF
as chief adviser and manager of the
Democratic party, but his industry was
admitted by all, however barren it was
of favorable results for the Democracy
Following the death of Senator Pull
lips came the special election to fill
the vacancy, and the Banner man was
on deck again and ready for action.
Certainly a county good for 1900
Democratic majority should have none
but Democratic senator, quoth be,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19

and he treated CONTEMPORARY the sug-
gestion of this paper that the Repub-
lican and Democratic county COM
mi'tees should meet and nom nate a
candidate acceptable to both, and thus
avoid heated and exciting contest.
The idea was secuted by HIM. because
as be thought, Republicans were
not entitled to be considered in the
ma ter at all. and had only t. sit
quietly by and see the Democrats
nominate and elect man of Their
choice. Both parties accordingly mace
nominations, and the Banner in due
time saw its popular candidate bowled
down under majority Of 400 by tie
plain. unpreientious, common sense
business man, Bennett whose acquain'-
ance was limited throug hout the county,
and whom the Banner supposed t
would be an easy matter to defeat.
7 his was knock down No. 3.
Trul y. the experience of the Banner
man has been sorrowful in the extreme
and why should he not have our COM
mlsseratlon? Blu. he has learned some
things, doubtless, since he came tt,
Jefferson county. which will be If
advantage to him in the future. Aud
the Republicans have not been slow
to make discoveries. also, one Of hich
is that they are indebted 10 no small
degree Tor their late brilliant successes TO
the misdirected efforts of the Banner
and the clique in whose interest it is
run by its present manager. Let US
not be unmindful Of these favors-
though unwit'ingIy extended-nor
should We fail to make therefor suit
able acknowledgements which we now
do, and which we trust the Banner
will accept in the same spirit of cheer
fulness and brotberly love with which
they are offereds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19

store of Niles, Thorp & Co., he had
seized several hundred bags of coffee.
The drygoods and coffee were put up
and sold at public action and the pro-
cseds applied to satisfy the judgment
10 favor of creditors Of the city. This
was about 1912 and the individuals
whose property was thus taken after
wards sought to recover from the city
toe full value of the goods. But the
court allowed them only the value OBJ
tanned at auction In lS43 the citl-
Ems of Bridgeport concluded that re-
pudiation was inconvenient, and levied
a special tax of 9 per cent on the as
Sessed value of property to get rid of
the back debt One citizen who had
$4,000 at interest at 6 per cent re-
ceived $500 in year y interest, and was
obliged to pay $3.50 in tax on the pro-
perty. Since that time we are not in
formed that Bridgeport has made any
second attempt to repudiate debt,
1t is quite true that the Legislation
in New England States in respect to
municipal organizations differs from
that in many other States; it preserves
more strictly the common law princi
Piles which lie behind such organiza-
tious. As long as the charter Of Mem
phis was in force, individual property
could not have been seized for munich
pal debts; but when that charter has
been repealed, with its special protec-
ton for individuals, the principles of
the common law are no longer restrict
ed in force. A firm cannot wipe out
its debts by dissolution of partnership;
the net result is that each partner be-
comes liable, and he whose property
can be seized has the worst of it A
city is partnership of many persons.
While its organization stands, indlvi-
dual liability may not exist; but when
the partnership is dissolved, the debt
created by the citizens in their corporate
capacity then becomes of necessity the
debt Of each individual member of the
corporation. In what mode this prin-
cipIe of equity can be enforced will de-
pend upon the laws of the different
S ates in some measure but there are
United States courts for the protector
of nonresident creditors. The citizens
of Memphis may prepare themselves to
expect an invitation from United States
officials to surrender their property tor
the satisfaction Of debts incurred by
them as members of the late Memphis.
now dissolved. Iii true their case is
hard. But they have not taken an
honest way to get out of difficulties,
and will hay to learn the old lesson
that Honesty is the best policy"
=
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
Municipal Difficulties.

The CITY of Memphis, Tenn, being
hopelessly involved financially has
found releit-or rather sought it
through the Intervention of the legis-
Iature by procuring the passage of
law rep aling its charter and thus
leavingit without any municipal organi-
cation. In this way it was hoped that
the payment of the debt might be
avoided. but it is doubtful if the plan
will be found to work successfully.
The city of Elizabeth, in New Jersey,
is 10 about the same condition as Mem
phis and is meditating a resort to SINH
lar measures adopted by the latter
p ace. Here 10 Watertown, where We
have a public debt which is a heavy
load to carry, the progress of affairs in
the localities above named will be
watched with interest. The New
York Tribune has some sensible re-
marks upon the subject which are we'll
worthy.perusal, and we think will sue
cessfulIy dispel the idea of any evasion
of the debt by the means proposed
1t says: "The Constitution of the Unit
ed States does not permit any State to
make law impairing the obligation Of
contracts. The cities Of Memphis and
Elizabeth have made contracts, and
any subsequent act of Legislature, if
it should attempt to defeat those con.
tracts by extinguishing the contracting
municipality, would TO that extent be
unconstitutional and void. But it will
probably be found that the debt re-
mains and can still be collected without
the agency of any municipal govern
ment. 1t will probably appear that
citizens of Memphis, in getting their
corporate organization extinguished,
have only made themselves individually
liable for the debts OF the corporation.
There are some elderly citizens OF
Bridgeport, Conn.,, who may be able
to give valuable advice to the citizens
of Memphis
About 1885 the people of Bridge
port were anxious for a road to the
State line, and voted to take stock in
the Hou satonic Company and to issue
bonds of the city for $3.50, 900 in pay
ment. The interest was guaranteed
by the company, but that became in-
vclved; default occurred, and holders
of past.due coupons sued the city. The
case was taken to the court Of last re-
sort in Connecticut and was most ably
argued. Judgment was finally rem
dered against the city, and Charles
Hawley, of Stamford, attorney for the
coupon-holders. proceeded to Bridge
port with Sheriff and with writs to
seize property in satisfaction of the
judgment. He found no property be-
longing to the city, aud therefore walk
ed into the drygoods store of Bronson
B. Beardsley, whose stock of goods was
! seized; thence going to the grocery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY Co URr,

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY Co URr,
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
NOTICE is hereby given that at the
IN March term of the County Court. to be
held in and for said county, at the Office OF
the County Judge, in the city Of Jefferso
in said county, on the first Tuesday Of
March, A. D. 1879, the following matters
will be heard and considered: The appli-
cation of Calvin Cheney to admit to probate
the last will and testament of Cyrus Cheney,
late of the city of Watertown, in said Coun-
ty, deceased
Dated this 4th Gay of February, A. u. 1879
By order the Court:
HENRY CnLONIUS, Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
Rumpty Budgets d. Tow

Written by Julian Hawthorne, and illus-
irated by Alfred Fredricks. About The
familiar features of st Nicholas, the editor
pre- good-humored silence, content.
perhaps, TO let her five volumes already is
sued, prophesy concerning the sixth, ia res.
pect to short storles pictures, poems, humol
instructive sketches, and the lure and lore
of Jack iu-the-Pulpit," the VERY Little
Folks" department, and the "Letter.hox,'
and "Riddle box"
Terms $500 year; 25 cents number.
subscriptions received by the publisher o
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masters. Persons wishing to subscribe di
rect with the publishers should write name
fost-omce, County, and State, in FULL a NJ
send With remittance in check, P. Q. none.
order, or registered letter to
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
Real state for Sale

A BRICK HOTEL BUILDING, 2 stories
II high, with good Barn, Well and
o,her appurtenances, and two lots attached.
Situated in the Village of Rome, Jefferson
County, Wis Six acres of choice land in
the town of Pennington, Jefferson County,
near Waits Mills, on which is situated. one
large frame store building, in good ccndi-
ton, also one frame dwelling house ! stor-
les, with l story wing. There is a good
we'll of water and large cstern on the
premises. This property is we'll located for
business. Will be sold on liberal terms
For particulars enquire at the REPUBLICAN
Office.
Watertown, Dec, 10th, 1878.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
Half a , Dozen ;, House

BY Katharine D. smith, with illustrations
by Frederick Dielman, begins in the same
number; and fresh serial by Susan Cool.
dge, entitled ''EyebrIght," With plenty of
pictures, will also be commenced early in
the vulnme. There will also be a continn.
ed falry-ta called
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
A Jolly Fellowship"

"l'l run through the twelve monthly parts,
beginning with the number for Novem.
Der, 1878, the first Of the volune,-apd
will ne illustrated by James E. Kelly. The
story is one of travel and adventure in
Florida and the Bahamas. For the girls, q
cnntinund toto
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
Alone in the World of
Books,
Good ThinuS fOr1878-9

The arrangements for literary add art
contributions tor the new voiume-the
sixth-are complete, drawing from already
farorl'e sources, as we as from promising
new ones. Mr.. Frank r. Stockton's new
serialsStory for hopr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-19
Lame Horses
CURED FREE OF COST.

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