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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-12-19
Qua anteed Investments.

BI our Insurance system Of Iuvts'msuis IN
stock Operations we iusure sindtnnity from
lose. No Marginal or .'Pr.yilege' plans
InEeslmsutl received in sums OF 50 600 md
inward Correspondence from stock operators
collected. Address.
DAMS MAYNARD & CO..
Sept %, $40 LIN. 81 Broadway,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-12-19

y youngster, while warming his hands
over kitchen fire. was demonstrated
with by his father, who said ''Go way
from the stove, the weather is not cold"
The little fellow, locking dcmuryly at
mis- stern parent, replied Il ant hea;in
the weather, | am warmin' my hands"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-12-19

TIE FACTS. That little set up job Of
barn burning over in Greenbdier coun.
ty, WHICH furnished SO many republ can
Journals text for windy editorials ana
railing TRADES on the poor Southern
people, has been completely exploded
by Cox. Mathews special detective.
Mrs. Fay lJr did The burning herself
Two thirds Of the blood and thunder
stories sent (hy republican raper>)
broad cast over the land. when ferreted
TO the bottom, are Of this kind. This is
their stock in trade now.-Pojnt P}eQs,
ont Register.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-12-19

a strictly fresh "reminiscences Of Gen.
Grant: When boy in Ohio, or some
where else, Grant drove milk waaou.
Among bis customers was q c,lorcd
family. As lie drove up ono day TO
the domiciic Of bis colorcd patron De-
bc'hon-ht him 20 have LITTLE finn at
the expense Of a pickanin1y That was
making mud pics ia tic door.yarI and
so addressed TO-:
You Ephraham, take dat chall, out
Oh 20 eye!
Ephraham's mother happened to bc
just around The corner of the house
hoeing the watermelons, and Fastening
around ia front she almost yelled in her
Indignation
See heal, honey, you bab an You
kin 'tead 70 cfyo' take Do, chalk out OBJ
so milk
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a AENiNG TO JoKERs.- Sometime
IN 1864 there was number of army off
GERS stopping at hotel in Washington.
Among them was Captain Emerson.
There was also Captain Jones, good
oihcer and very pompous. Emerson and
Jones used to have a good deal of iok.
lug together, Mt the table and elsewhere.
One day at the dinner table, when
the dining hall was well filed, Captain
Jones finished his dinner first. cot up
and walked almost to the dining.hall
door, when Emerson spoke to him in a
loud voice and said:
Halo, Captain, see here, II wan. to
speak to you minute
The Captain turned and walked bacsS
TO the table and bent over him. Emer.
son whispered
81 wat to ask YOU how far you would
lave gone if had not spoken to YOU"
The Captain never changed a muscle.
but Strengthened up and put his fingers
INTO his vest pocket, and said, in voice
loud enough for all to hear him:
Captain Emerson, don't know Of q
man in the world | would rather lend
five dollars to than you, but the fact is
that haven't cent with Inc to-day =
and he turned and walked away.
Emerson turned the color of dozen
rainbows, but he had to stand it. He
never heard tho last az - md :. 90
him more than ten dollars to treat on il.
Mnry-"Get out viii We, Pat Ye nj
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Mnry-"Get out viii We, Pat Yc nj
yer name the half that We say :" Pat
"Sure then, Mary, name the other half
double, SO it's all one"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

The chronological Journal for Sep
TENDER Is an excellent number of this
practical and useful magazine. One oil
the prominent features is portrait and
biographical sketch of its editor, Mr.. ii
s. Drayton. Advantage having been
taken of his absence In Europe on a
tour of recreation and observation, his
portrait has been presented, which we
know will please the many readers of
the chronological Journal. This num-
Der also contains portrait and sketch
OF Andrew ID. White, President OF Cor
nell University, and United States Minis
ter to Germany; the late Alexander
Clark, ID. D.; also Phrenology and
Metaphysics Phrenology Applied an
lnstallment Is the series of articles on
Brain and mind, discusses Phrenology
and Psychologists, and the Observations
and Confirmation Of Phrenology. There
Is also very strong and interesting ari-
Gle by DIR. Wines on International Pris-
on Reform. We have Animal Magnetism
as Fact, and as a Curative Agent. In
jury TO the Brain; Blonde aud Bru-
nette Soldiers Intelligent Labor; Cul-
tivatng Checrfulness Answer to Cor
respondents and What They Say ARE
well filled, making up n number worth
much more than the price-only 20 cts,
or $500 per year. Address $. r. Wells
4 Co., 7j1 Broadway, New York.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
GOdey's Eady's Book for Octo-
her

will be received with pleasure by its sub
scrbers, being an unusually beautiful
number of this ever popular magazine.
The steel plate, by barley, represents a
marry-making at the time-honored festi-
val All-Halloween. The autumn fash
ions are shown in mammoth colored
steel plate, and numerous pages OF addi-
tional illustrations, which have full de-
scriptions in the fashion department
Godey's fashions have been unsurpassed
for nearly half century. The literary
matter Is of the best, comprising the
continuation of "The Rosebud Garden
of Girls" which increases in interest
with every number the conclusion of
"a Gentle Belle" one of the best novels
of the day (; and short stories and poems
by popular authors. The usual pages
of music, amusement, household matter,
architecture, home adornment, and fancy
work are given, and the entire number
Is proof that the editors keep their
promise, in Offering to the public the best
fashion magazine in the country. The
Publishers will send to any address,
post paid, on receipt of 30 cents, the
remaining three numbers Of the present
year, or for 81 will send the full current
volume. Address Godey's Lady's Book,
PHILADELPHIA
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
THEIR TELEPHONE.

Boschee's German Syrup can now be
purchased right at home, 1t Is the most
successful preparation ever introduced
to our people. 1t works like o charm In
all cases OF Consumption, Pneumonia,
Hemorrhages, Asthma, severe Coughs,
Group and other Throat and Lung Dis
eases. No person has ever used this
medicine without getting immediate re-
lief, yet there are great many poor,
suffering, skeptical persons going about
our streets with suspicious cough, aud
the voice of consumption coming from
their lungs, that will not try 1t. II you
Ole IL Is your own fault, as you can go TO
your druggists and get a sample bottle
for 10 cents and try Il +; three doses will
relieve any case. Regular size only rs
cents. 40.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
Removals..

AS the new stores are now near
ing completion, those of our bust
ness men who are contemplating
the removal of their headquarters
are actively engaged in making the
necessary arrangements, and the
line of march will be taken up as
soon as possible.
Julius Myers expects to remove
to bis new store in the Johnson
block, corner Second and Water
streets, some time this week, while
Judah Cohen, who is to occupy
the store next to Mr.. Myers, will
not remove till next week.
u. M. Knight, expects to occupy
his new store in the Opera House
block, the latter part of this week
or the first of next.
Anspach e. Co., who are to re-
move to the new stores of Bewick,
Comstock & Co., are making pre-
parations to occupy their new quar-
tiers about the first week of October.
b. Wolff, who has taken q store
in the Opera House block, is maxi
ing calculations on putting in
stock of goods some time near
the first of October.
Tompkins g. Folk erts, who have
rented the two stores in the south
end Of the Opera House block, are
intending TO remove to their new
location about the middle Of Octo-
Der.
Aiken & Co., intend to remove |
TO the Opera house about October
10Th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
Waking Ti.ne by lhe rorclock.

Coming events cast their shadow before
and already through the mists Of the
months, the gadSOmc holiday season
looms clearer day by day, flling the
youthful mind with pleasing speculation,
and causing materlamlias 20 consider i'm
what direction she can exercise little
additional economy, whereby the money
for presents may be forthcoming when
required. And just In the nick of time
there come 10 hand suggestion of how
Johnny, aud Mamie, and Flossie, and
Charley may secure for themselves and
by their own cXertions, the jack knives
and work boxes, and writing cases, and
tool chests. for which their souls are
longing: of how mamma may get that
book or parlor ornament she has talked
about so often and of how, by their
united eXertions they may obtain pres
ent wherewith TO surprise and gladden.
the soul Of papa.
For the publishers OF Ehrichs' FASH
ion Quarterly are in the field with the
new premium list Of their magazine /;
and all that mamma or children need do
is TO send name and address on postal
card to Messrs Enrich Il Co, 2S7 Eighth
avenue, New York, when copy of the
list will be mailed them free.
The Fashion Quarterly so exactly fills
its place as n guide to economy in the
household, and its subscription price,
only soc. year, is so very trflng, that
little difficulty should be experienced in
securing subscriptions; and'we have no
doubt that thousands will gladly avail
themselves of the opportunity thus pre-
scented of securing some useful article at
n very moderate expense Of time and
trouble.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

II a m WEEK in your own town. and no
u ~ r. capitol risked. You can give the
"a aft Hhusinc-s o. trial without expense. Tho
q IEEN9 H.t opportunity ever offered for those
II " VWilhng to work. You should try
nothing else until you see for Your
self what yOu can DO 40 the business we offer
No room to explain here. You can devote all
your tine on only your spare time 20 the business
and make great pay for every hour that you
work. Women mike as much as men. Send for
special private terms and particulars, which we
mail tree. 80 outfit free. Don't complain OF
hard tlines while YOU have such a chance. Adj
dress ii. uALLErf g. Co, Portland, Me- lo0yl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

A correspondent writes Us fol-
lows concerning the few exhibits
that were sent from this county to
the State fair.
Jas. M. Case is here with many
chosen specimens of wheat, among
which are some samples of spring
that attracts much attention. Many
samples of oats, peas, barley and
fully ripened corn, and when it is
understood that these are all field
crops that thousands Of bushels
could be produced of either sam
pie, that in vegetables Alpena could
compete with any of the shore coun-
ties, in plums with Huron county
even, and in apples, though the at
tempt to raise them dates back
but very few years and has been
prosecuted under very great diff
entities, could make fair showing.
The merits of Alpena county will
be measurably understood, though
they could not be properly shown
as regards agricultural capacity
within the time and means allotted
for the present solid but by no
means diffuse exhibit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rev. II. Brass. Services in
Trinity Church, on Washington avenue, every
Sunday morning and evening.
BAPfISr-Rev. ~ l.. Little. Services in So
ciety's Church, on Third street, every sabbath
morning aud evening.
CArHOLIC-Rev. II. +. DOMAIN. Services in
the Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sunday at $3.50 A. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, ana NJ p. NJ.
Vespers evening service. Sermon IN English at
1880; in French at 1880.
CONGREGATIONAL A. W. Westgate.
Services i'm the Societys Church, on Second street,
every sabbath morning and evening.
METHODlSr-Rev. IL. q. Northrup. Services
in Society's Church, on Dock street, every Sab
bath morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
Care i'm Selecting Food.

The first conditions Of healthfulness
are secured when care is taken In Sc
lectiDg the articles which enter into our
daily food. Let all the articles used be
as pure, wholesome and easy Of dlges-
tion as DIR. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der, and we warrant that the health of
the family will not be likely TO suffer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
Sailors, Sea-Farrng Wen and
BO1thRaen

Who are liable TO he exposed to all kinds
of weather, and subject to change of eli
mate, should secure themselves against
sickness by laying in supply of John
sons Sarsaparila. BY using IL fevers
OF all kinds are invariably avoided, and
all contagious diseases, also, cutaneous
affections, and diseases arising from viii
ated state Of blood, produced by UNI
wholesome food or impure air and water
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

The organ man feels exceeding
ly happy over the accession to his
Office of an editorial chair, but the
public would feel much more hap
py If the organ man would pro-
cure some competent individual to
occupy that chair.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

Exhibitors at the county fair,
who intend to show stock, are re-
quested to notify the secretary at as
early day as possible, in order
that preparations may be made
sufficient to receive all that may
come.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
HYnCinIll.

Any person acquainted with the fine
odor of this delicate flower should get q
bottle of DR. Prices Extract of Hya-
cinth, and they will readily see that it
gives as natural and as powerful an odor
Gs the flower itself. We think that DIR.
Prices Unique Perfumes are the best and
most persistent odors that are made.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

The new reading rooms Of the
w. G. II. u, in the Comstock
block, were appropriately dedicat-
ed on Monday evening, in the pres
ence Of a large audience. Want
of space prevent full particulars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

On Tuesday of last week the AL
pena boys were to play the return
game of base ball with the Che
boygan club, but owing to rainy
weather, only two innings on a side
was played, and the game stood a
tie, 3 to 5.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

B. Wolff, the clother, has returned
from the east and has brought with him
the choicest stock Of clothing and fur
nshlng goods ever put in house on
the shore, and he is now selling at prices
that cannot fail to suit everybody, and
dispose of his goods at rapid rate.
Go and see him, and ask his prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
Weather.

The following is the wind direction for each
month of the year, showing which winds are most
likely 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. $. Signal Service in this city, and
are as follows, being well worth preserving:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

We received pleasant call from
Rev. w. w. Rafter, on Monday.
Mr.. Rafter and family had been on
q visit to the State fair, and was on
thier return home, by steamer st.
Paul.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

VIII Tyler bad his left hand bad
ly lascerated in the mill Of Butter
field IL Cradle, on Friday last. DR..
Shelton dressed the wound.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
CLASS XIII. DOMESTIC MANUFAC.
TEEES.
CLASS X1v.-FoREIGN MANuFACruRE.

R0-A diploma given 90 each Of the following;
Display Of Furniture; Hardware; Dry Goods
and Clothing, Millinery and Fancy Goods
Clocks, Watches aud Jewery Musical Instru-
monts; Sewing and Knitting Machines Flows
and CultivatOrs Mowers, Roapcrs and Horse
Rakos Fanuing Mills; Chums; Hand and
Force Pumps; Washing Machines and Clothes
Wringers; Parlor and CooA Stoves Hay Press
Threshing Machines.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
DIR. Prices Flayorings

Have grown rapidly in popular favor, as
il Is known that they are natural flavors
obtained by new process, which gives
the most delicate and grateful taste.
We conscientiously commend DR.. Prices
navors as being all that is desired.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
Algall Co. Agricultural Society.


As yet we have received no list Of
special premiums, yet wc hope that some
thing will BE- done in that direction be-
fore another issue. However, We make
the following oder.-ED
!. The Athena WEEKLY ARGUS two
years for FIRST premium, and one year for
second premium, for best bushel winter
wheat best bushcl o, Spring wheat, best
bushel OK outs, best buSAcl Of potatoes
and best bu,hCl of ouious given by j. G.
Wall; the donor TO receive the grain and
produce iu each instance.
DEFdEIBEEl B-STOCK.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

The schooner Breed was releas-
ed from Nine Mile Point last We'd
ncsday, after throwing overheard
about fifty tons of coal and lighter
ing balance. She arrived at this
port Thursday morning, and was
towed to Detroit, by tug Balize.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

S. S. Lewcnberg, matchmaker and
jewcler, who has opened shop In Bost-
wck'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, il
necessary
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

In This city, sept. 18th, at The residence Of the
brides father, by Rcv. q. l.. Little. Mr.. Reid D.
Taylor and Miss Nora n nutteracll, laughterof
uz-Mayor, q. a. BulteI4.ld
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
Weekly Weather Report.

War Dept, Signal Corps, u. s. Army.
Division of kilograms and Reports for the benefit
of Commerce and Agriculture.
METEOROLOGICAL RECORD.
CONDENSED from observations takon at the U.
S. Signal Office Alrena, Mich, for the week end
ing Sept. %, 1879.
North Latitude, As deg, min.
West Longitude, 50 deg, 2s min.
Elevation of ground above sea level, 1919 feet.
Alpena local time is twenty-six t26l minutes
slower than Washington city time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

Only few days more before Anspach
g. Co. will remove to their new store, and
If you want goods cheap now is time to
buy.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

Hawley Sc Co. are still doing big
trade in the dry goods line, and as they
buy and sell for cash, they are able to
defy all manner of competition.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

The Reporter Office is now sup
piled with new press, and comes
out this week enlarged to six
columns, four pages.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

Condition powders, the best In the
world for all kinds Of cattle, are those
put up by f. L. Clough, at the new
drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

The season for hunting deer is
now fairly commenced, and hunt
ers are hunting, whether they find
much or not.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

Prices aIe marked away down in or
der to clear out rs much of our stock as
possible before we remove to our new
quarters in the Comstock block. Call
at once and made your purchases.
ANsPACH Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

The new stores in the three new
blocks are fast nearing completion,
and will soon be ready to be occu-
pied.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

You will miss it If you do not call and
buy your goods before Anspach ~ Co.
remove to their new store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

The best brands of cigars and tobaccos
sold at the new drug store of +. L.
Clough.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

If you are in want of anything in the
line of toilet articles, go to the new
drug store of F. +. Clough, Water street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

Blank books and stationary at the
drug store of j. L. Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

The finest quality Of cigars and to-
bacco at j. Il. Fields drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24
Farmers, Attention.

l would respectfully notify the farm
ers of Alpena county that / am now
prepared to pay cash for wheat, oats,
corn, rye and barley, at the warehouse
on my dock
424 GEORGE PRENTIss.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-09-24

It is really amusing to watch the
changes of expression of the coun-
tenance of a business man when
he has sent to Detroit for lot Of
printing, and then finds out to his
sorrow that he could have had tho
Same work done at home in much
better manner, and at far lower
prices.