davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17
Alpena Amateur Dramatic Club.

On the 10Th and 18th OF the pre-
sent month, the members of the
Alpena Dramatic Club played al
the Opera House, the beautiful
comedy of "Wives and Sweet
hearts," and the langhable farce OF
"Irish Assurance, and the Society
fully sustained the reputation they
had gained at their previous en-
tertainments. In fact it was one
of the best acted plays ever wit.
messed in this place. The play was
lively, sparkling, full of sentiment,
and abounded with laughable in
cidents. The cast of "Wives and
Sweethearts," was as follows:
Admiral Franklin, L. G. Dafoe.
Charles Franklin, A. w. Brown.
Sanford, A. Westrope
Curtis, T.. A. Sellick.
Billy Lackaday, w. Eccles.
Eugenia, Miss Della Kelly.
Lanra, Miss Emma Crowell.
Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Knight.
Susan, Miss. Susie Kelly.
The plot Of the comedy is as
follows: Admiral Franklin has a
son Charles, and q niece Laura,
who he resolves shall marry each
other. Charles, however, has, nm
known to his father, married Eu-
genia, and Laura has fallen in love
with Sanford, friend of Charles.
is now introduced to the
Admiral as a niece of the house
keeper, and becomes a great ia
vorite with the old tar. Billy, a
boy employed about the house,
was loved by Susan, but he had
been smitten with the charms of
Fanny, not knowing that she was
to Charles, and thus when
by Susan of his promises
made in the past, he gets very for
yetful and "couldn't remember ever
saying any such things" He also
ellis Susan that he knows who his
mother is, but his father may be
policeman and he could not afford
o lower the family.
Billy's pursuit after Fannie
Charles situation as husband of
Sugenia and forced suitor of Laura,
nd the disagreeable position of
sanford who is compelled to stay
nd see, as he believes, the girl he
owes made the wife of another,
ombined to form a number of both
ffecting and laughable scenes.
At last the Admiral discovers the
rue state of affairs and the storm
commences, but discovering that
is son had married the only child
dead friend, instead of the
ouse-keeper's daughter, he re-
'nts and the young people are
Iatched according to their wishes.
lilly discovers his father, and find
" that he is not the son of
Dbleman, he concludes to accept
usan.
There were some fine scenes In
Ie play, and many laughable ones,
I'd the various actors appeared as I
they had devoted themselves to I
eir parts, so admirably did they
present the characters allotted
them. A very noticeable part
the play was the songs sung by
ISIS Della Kelly and Miss Emma
Dwell.
The farce was full OF mirth
ovoking situations that kept the
dience convulsed with laughter.
was decidedly rich, admirably
tod, and oil Of the actors de-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

We want about five hundred
of our subscribers to call in, pay
up and give us chance to be mer-
ry on Christmas.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

1t is estimated that over one
thousand deer have been killed in
this county this fall, and venison is
3 cents per pound by the carcass.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Look at our samples OF own made and
Of the foreign and domestic stock VIC
carry, before purchasing elsewhere.
Masters 4 FOIKFRTs
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17
THEIR TELEPHONE.
Wanted.

Sherman q Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent In every county at once, at a
salary of 800 per month and expenses
paid. For full particulars address as
above. 422y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The aminations in our public
schools which are now taking place.
are passing off in a highly satisfac-
tory manner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Parlor, library and bracket lamps,
just the most beautiful and useful articles
In town for substantial holiday presents,
at the City Drug store OF ]. L. Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Masters & Folkerts are finishing slip
pers for Christmas, IN first class style,
cheaper than the cheapest.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Holiday goods, drugs, and medicines,
stationery, cigars, tobaccos, all at the
lowest prices, at the new drug store of
F. K. Clough, on Water street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The schooner Butts, In tow OF
the tug Sweepstakes, has arrived at
Bay City and gone into dry dock,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The work on the tile drain on
Second street, does not progress
very rapidly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The infant son Of VIM. Paxton
died on Friday, and the funeral
was on Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Near Gilcbrist Creek, one day
last week, A. L. Power shot a white
deer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The season for hunting deer ex-
pired on the 18th. Now let the
poor animals have peace.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The ladies of the Baptist Church
will give a chicken pie and oyster
supper, at the church, this We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 18th. They
will also have a variety of fancy
goods, suitable for holiday gifts.
A generous invitation is extended
to all.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Holidays are coming, and F. f. Clough,
the Water street druggist, has a beautiful
stock OF goods for the holidays. Go and
see them before purchasing elsewhere.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The rumor that p. ID. Bissel had
sold the An Sable News, was with
out foundation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Before purchasing gifts, call and see
those handsome patent rockers at the
store OF Shannon & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

A thirty-five dollar set of furs for ten
dollars, at Z. II. Hawley Il Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

On the night of the 10th, the
ting Sweepstakes left this port for
Bay City, taking with her the
schooner L. c. Butts, which is to
be dry-docked and repaired this
winter. This makes the latest de-
parture from this port this season.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17
MONTHS.
Weekly Weather Report.

War Dept, Signal Corps, U. 8. Army.
Division of kilograms and Reports for the benefit
OF Commerce and Agricu ture.
METEOROLOGICAL RECORD.
Condensed from observations taken at the U.
s. Signal Office, Alrena, Mich, for the week end
ing Dec. 8, 1879.
North Latitude, as deg, min.
West Longitude SO deg, 2s min.
Elevation of ground above sea level, 49, feet
Alpcna local time is twenty-six l2el minutes
slower than Washington city time
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

You can make very choice selections
at the furniture store Of Shannon & Co.,
IL you want holiday presents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Remember, we do not MISLEAD.
Everything just as We represent. All
work warranted.
MASTERS & FoLKERTs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The bay was frozen over on
Thursday last, for the first time
this season.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Il. G. Lester is building q barn
on his premises, on Lewis street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

DR.. Shelton received telegram
on Monday, summoning him to
Black River, and on his arrival, he
found that a man named John
Dickinson, in the employ of Alger,
on the log railroad, had been
thrown from the cars, his leg
crushed from tho knee to the an
kle, and also that in the fall his
head had come in contact with o
log, tearing the scalp nearly from
the head. The doctor will visit
the patient again to-day, and he is
fearful that it will be necessary to
amputate the leg.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17
Rcmpemnbcr

Our entire stock of cloaks and dol
mans at reduced prices, to close.
&. II. HAwLEY & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

We will open this week large line Of
silk handkerchiets for the holiday trade.
&. r. HAwLEY & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

MRS. Bell Brown, aged "a years,
wife of Smith Brown, died at her
residence in this city on Tuesday
OF last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Go to Clough's drug store when; you
want beautiful goods for holiday pres
ents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The cash business makes it lively at
&. X HAwLEY q Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Wooden goods and furs at cost, al
Anspach & Cos.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Are you going to make New
Years calls!
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

From the Rockport, Ind, Ba n
ner: There is no medicine in the
world which has gained such fame
as st. Jacobs Oil +: this is, however,
not in the least astonishing, when
we consider its truly wonderful
curative powers. Mr.. f. Roden-
burg, of Grandview, called at our
office last week, and related the
following circumstance: l suffer-
ed with Rheumatism for over six
years; consulted many physicians
and tried hundreds of remedies,
bat without avail. Having seen
st. Jacobs Oil advertised in your
paper, and heard of some most
astonishing cures, l sent to Rock
port for a bottle of the Oil, and
used it according to directions.
The relief / felt was almost
electric" / got better at once, and
now there is not trace of Rheu-
left in my body.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Pillows for camps, cheap, cheap, cheap
at Anspach & Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Weather colder and roads get
ting smoother.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

WEEKLY sUMMERY.
Total velocity of wind during the week .s95
miles. ~ i'o''
Highest velocity during the week was 80 miles
per hour, on the 9Th
prevailing direction Of wind, northwest.
Total amount of rainfall or melted snow. LIS
inch. "
Number of clear days. 0.
Number of fair days o.
Number of cloudy days, Z.
Number OF days on which rain or snow fell l.
highest temperature on the 9th IS deg
Lowest temperature on the sth, 10 deg.
JAMES A. BARwICR,
Sergeant Signal Corps, s. Army
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Don't fail to see the beautiful furs at
Anspach & Cos. before the holidays.
They are selling them at cost.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Holiday goods, of the finest order, al
Clough's drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17
Enrlners. Attention.

/ 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
424 GEORGE PRENTIss.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

The frame is being erected for
new mill of Fletcher, Pack & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Duncan McPhail, who was driv-
ing tote team to Packs camp last
Saturday, while shifting the load,
somewhere on the road, fell under
the wagon, and the horses starting,
the wheel passed over one of his
legs, crushing it badly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

II you want handsome set of hrs
for holiday gift, you can not fail to be
suited at the store of Anspach & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

If you want our motto, leave your
order for first class sewed boots, or first
class driving boots, and we will convince
you that we are cheaper than the cheap
est.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Snow storm on Monday, and our
lumbermen are in better cheer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Toilet articles Of every description,
just the neatest In the world for holiday
gifts, at the store OF j. K. Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Stationary and blank books at the City
Drug Store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

A large assortment of holiday goods
for children at the furniture store OF G.
"A. Shannon & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

You can find handsome articles at the
City Drug Store of J. f. Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Who leads, when Masters & Folkerts
are selling hand made driving boots for
$3.50?
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17
NJ a X IL Il ID

In this city, Dec. IL, by Rev. L. l.. Little, Mr..
G. Van Buren, Reynolds and Miss Ella L. Steele,
all of Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17
OUR TELEPHONE.

Select your Christmas presents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

and others.
To the above, the club, through
their manager, responds as follows !:
Messrs. Pack, Hunt, Bost,cick and
Others:
GENTLEMEN.-Your communica-
ton of the 18th inst. is received.
In reply, permit me to assure You
that the A. d. c. feel very highly
complimented by yonr kind ex-
pressions of appreciation of their
efforts TO entertain the public. We
have no claims to urge upon them,
and whatever we may do in the
matter Of entertainments, is solely
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Direct. of wind Direct. of wind
most likely 70 be most likely TO be
followed by rain followed by
Dr. snow. clear weather.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

Slippers for Christmas at Masters &
Folkerts'.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

MASTERS e FoLKERTs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17
15 Cent Column.

NV OOD-WOOD.-Leav your orders for hard
Prices at bottom. 4s
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

ENok SALE.-Eouse and lots on Third street,
4 owned by Mrs. Geo. Hunt Will sell for
el,0Oo; 500 down, and balance in four years. En-
quire of Turnbull & Mcdonald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-17

GlTY LOTS.-Two city lots on Dock street,
~ Tor sale cheap, Will be sold separate or to-
gether, as desired. Enquire at ARGUS Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-09

NOT MUCH DEPREssION.-A gentleman who
accompanied the Congressional labor committee
states That the depression of labor and pusi.
ness, INTO the causes and the remedies for
Whlch the committee was to inquire was not
very percept1ble anywhere on the route. and
lurther west the committee travelled the more
dlffcult 1t became to discover any traces of
such depression. At Chicago there were Com
munistS, Socialists, Labor Reformers, Green
back theorists, and unfortunate real estate
spectators, who had their various Opinions on
the way to improve society and to bring about
a millennium for the working classes but their
views, II they ever make part OF the committee's
report, will not add much to the stock of
the worlds wisdom. At San Francisco
the principal topic of inquiry was as
to the effect OF Chinese Immigration.
Farmers, tradesmen, mechanics, peders. min.
ers and wOrkmen all agreed that they could not
hold their own against the Cinnamon: and
without intending anything OF the sort, they
bore the strongest testimony to the skill. bust
ness capacity, industry, PATIENCE endurance
and frugality OF that race. There Is cerfsjnIV
little doubt that the feeling against the chi.
nese among the working classes In California ia
very bitter and very general. The Committees
Ia'd short visit to Salt Lake CITY. and
seemed to be very favorably impressed with
the results achieved By the Latter Day saints
other Industries In region which, except for
them. might have remained for ages the De cert
which they found tt.-[N Y. Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-09
How they Live i'm Venice.
Ross Turner, the artist, writes from Venice to
q friend In Washington.


friend In Washington:
"Between the fine air, sea baths and plenty
OF plain, good food and outdoor exercise, 1
manage to get along first rate. tell you, this
Is place to enjoy life; it is little hot, to be
sure, but not as warm as in Washington. We
have plenty OF good fruit, wine and bread, and
II meat Is wanted at cheap rates, there are
three or more varieties OF cooked snails Of
different sizes, stewed In garlic and Oil, that
cost little or nothing. l merely sampled some
once, but confess am not enough trained to
a garlic diet to relish it. Speaking of cooking,
they have variety OF good things here, such
as cooked rice, beans, macaroDi, tomatoes, &C.
One dish, called "resOtto, is Iice billed, then
add to it rich meat gravy and tomatoes; also,
soft, then to 1t added some meat. chicken, beef
or mutton, or all three, with gravy and toma-
toes; these put into dish are covered with a
thin crust and baked brown-a delicious dish,
and cheap. Another excellent and cheap disa
is rice and tomatoes stewed together, aud
when nearly done: butter, crackers or toast
broken up are added. They call them here
.'dry soups" You see all around the streets
for sale immense squashes, cut in half, seeds
taken out and baked. These are eaten exten-
Sively. The seeds are dried and consumed In
large quantities. Among the lower classes a
decayed orange and handful Of squash seeds
is considered great treat-a holiday feast.
The amount Of fish, and It, the variety, con-
fish from Norway, which is hard, dry and very
strong In odor. Before cooking it it is pounded
with large wooden mallets until partially pull
FeT]ZeQ. Incy seem 10 eat every UnlnR Une sea
yields, even to jelly-fish, and the "sepia,"
tasteless fabby sort OF cold starch-llke sub.
stance is eaten and relished. Their mode Of
cooking fish here is near perfection-cooked in
boiling oil, crisp. then seasoned with lemon
juice or salad; 1t Is delicious Watermelons
and cantelopes are plenty, also peaches and
figs. the latter large and fine, and tasting some
thing like ice cream not frozen.
understand, next week, the queen is ex-
pected, and the dignitaries OF Venice, civil and
military. are making great preparations to re:
there will be q grand regatta on the Grand
Canal and IN the evening serenade and an IL
will be almost under the balconies of our
palace, and the race will terminate here, hence
our opportunity to witness the whole proceed
fngs could not be improved. and in nay next
Will endeavor to give full description Of it. 1t
promises to be magnificent In every way
We expect to leave here for Munich to visit
the grand art exhibition now In progress, about
the 20th of September. We propose to walk a
good deal OF the way, crossing valleys and over
mountains; being on the road two or three
weeks. II time will permit, will take notes on
the way and send you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-09
The Talk About the Name Election.

The Maine election Is now the engrossing
topic OF comment in the departments, in the
hotels and on the streets, and decided interest
is felt In the result, The Indications are rather
favorable that Davis, the republican candidate,
has been elected by the people, and that the
republicans have a sufficient majority in the
legislature to elect their governor, If there is
no choice by the people. The republicans, at
all events, feel confident. 1t is conceded on all
sides that Names vote yesterday was an i'm
portant one, and has considerable to do with
future movements on the Presidential checker
board. The staunch
ADMIRERS OF BLAINE
say that the republican victory which Is pre-
him once more to the front as formidable
Presidential candidate. and that If Gen. Grant
should decline to enter into scrambling race
upon "the plumed Knight" 1t is acknowl-
edged on all sides that If Maine has again
swung round to the republican column, that
the result Is due to Senator Blaine'S personal
efforts. Gen Charles Grosvenor, Of Ohto who
has been stumping in Maine for the past month
returned here oday: He says that Blaine per-
sonally arranged the canvass and directed
two newspapers; that he is the most popular
man in the state, and that he can draw an au-
dierce OF five to one over any other speaker an
nounced to address the people; that next to
Blaine, Frye is the most POPULAR and Gen. G.
thinks there is no doubt that Frye will succeed
Hannibal Hamlin in the Senate. Gen. G. says
mated for the legislature, because the district
In which he was nominated was an uncOmfort-
ably close one and that Hale was urged to make
the race, as last resort in the hope of saving it
for the republicans.
The political wise-acres too are busy figuring,
as to how Names verdict will
AFFECT THE OHIO CANVASS.
There are good many democrats and not
few republicans who apprehend that the defeat
OF Names greenback candidates for governor
may have the effect OF more closely uniting the
greenbackers with the democrats OF Ohio In
this wise is it figured out. They assume that
the Ohio greenbackers will take the lesson
from Maine that to stand out for their distinct
i've candidate is to merely throw away their
votes and help the republicans, and hence that
great many nationals who up to yesterday
were undetermined, will now vote with the
democrats to try and elect Ewing, inasmuch as
he represents their principles, even II not
member OF their.distfnctive organization On
every side, though the republicans are exceed
ingly jubilant. Said one to-day in front OF the
Ebbitt house, at means solid north against
solid south. 1t means that Maine, occupying
oEe of the flanks, speaking geographically, has
wheeled back into line, and that Ohio, New
York, Pennsylvania and all the northern states
will close up and form solid republican COL
umn in october and November. Again it is
claimed that Maine yesterday gave a death
blow to the greenback cause, and that 1t will
never again loom up as disturbing element In
the politics OF the Pine Tree state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-09

THE IRON INTEREST BooMING.-There Is q
STEADY improvement in all kinds of business
throughout the country. The advance in the
price OF all classes OF iron within the last sixty
days Is fully thirty per cent. The mills and
furnaces have cleared out their stocks, and
though they are running to their full capacity,
they cannot supply the demand. Manufac-
turers not having engagements ahead for pig
and ore find great difficulty at present In %,
tanning a supply. Instances have occurred
during the past two weeks in which rail- mills
days, though overrun with orders, because of
an inability to obtain q supply Of material.
Nails advanced In price yesterday to s. per hum
dred few weeks ago they were sold as low as
ment In the market yesterday, and leading
operators predict that S35 per ton Will be
reached within short time. The effect OF this
revival Is suddenly to revolutionize the state of
AFFAIRS throughout the iron districts. Men are
nnd1ng employment at advanced wages, and all
classes OF business are feeling the impetus.