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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

The world owes us living, but
she is Just as hard to collect from
as any other debtor.-Philadelphia
Item.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Miners delight in picking q
Observation-Disclosures Commercial.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

A Deadwood MANA cigar store
Indian.-Cincinnati Commercial.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

A dangerous man--one who takes
life cheerfully.-Vallejo Chronicle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Wills are among the sad writes.
Boston Transcript.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

A strong batter may burst the
pitcher.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

All men are not homeless. hnt
some men are home less than others.
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North Grand Trunk
R. R.
formerly Chicago & Lake IIuron.l
Condensed, ,Eimc-Table.
September 2Sth, 1879.

Accommodation ttniu- leave Iapccr, en,t, l:U6
u m II:lj D. M west, 800 Z. m, li:l5 p M. (;
Flint ea.t, fl0J ~ m, 0.3J y. NJ. west, s:i0 n.
IN. i:2) y. Ia.
through Pullman palace sleeping coach i run
from i.nn-ing to Bud tln On trains passing Flint
al 7:i7 p. m, and L.apccr at sos p. m.
CIAs. II. PECK, II. FUNNEL, W. L. DAVIS,
Gcnl Manager. Supt. G"nl Tkt.Agt.
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All trains daily except sunday.
G.. Is. BUSH, Ill. Is. bEph AID,
Div. supt., Bay City. Genl Man, Detroit,
y. G. BROWN, Asst Gent Supt., Jackson.
HENRY C.. WENTWORTH,
Genn Pass'r and Ticket Agent, Detroit.
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WIT AND HUMOR.

WIT AND HUM0R.
Said she: Love in cottage
Hath not a charm for me,
want marble mansion
At Newport by the sea.
And don't want 10 foot Il
When going TO the store,
But want TO travel in
A stylish coach and four.
Cincinnati Commercial.
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~CAurTON.z

Beware OF limitations. See that the nans q 2.
W. kinsman is in the glsss Of the BOTTLE
sod by druggists snd dsslsrk Psiee, loe, ~.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Has received the etdorsement and rccommepda.
tion OF emminent physicisns and Scientific Men
every where IL has been introduced.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

ALPEVA, NICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10. 1890.
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in tie Interest Of Apena County, and for Me Editors Prh
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-06

glnb lEsetlAns.
The Corner Club WIN meet at 3 3. "a. oD
Saturday &c shesard'a stose. Al fun nttend.
anos y desired. s.
u. a. REED. President.
zEemhsFs Of Sandy gpsi1Es Club wili re.
mem tllaS the elec!ion of ofscara and
deye % the County Convention, and
Other important business VIII come beiore
the Club as tfe EeaetiDg nsxt Saturday.
j.. ,. DousaJs. GeeFssary.
Hunters SpHng Club vim q: sst promptly
on next Saturday. We acpa ali members
OF ths Club win DO out, as q NdIi1neesing Is
desired for the consideration OF tie ones.
dons befoss the Democracy OF THIS County.
,. RsIToH WATsoN, President.
The membess Of Meals Greek Democratic
Club are reminded that next SATURDAY. at 9
O'clock p N. is She t.s,.e appointed for the
reorganization OF ali Democratic Clubs In
this County, and it is hoped that full meet
ing Of the above namcal Club win be had at
Reals Greek Church at chat hour,
M. e. MTTcHEILs President.
The Anderson Del ocratio Club viii meet
in Che Court Hoa.e ON Friday nigh: at 8
O'clock for the purpose of reorganising,
eioctihg delegates TO the County CLnyer-
I ton, discussing and determining the mode
favored b. this Club for nominating coun-
ty oGcerS. and attending to any other buai.
ness that may be brought before the Club.
It is important that q full rneetIne OF our
citizens be Ind. az 10 G,oTy:x- pyea
There viii be meeting sos Tho Bolton
Democratic Club ut Bolton SATURDAY, May
sth, at 2 o'clock p. M, for the pnrposa of
e.ecting officers for the Club and delegates
t. the County Convention, and to attend to
other business Of Importance. Il is hoped
that We viii have large and full meeting,
es It iB important that every M niber of the
Club should be present.
.,f G. W. MCGEE, President.
JAS. w. PooRE, Secretary. M
The members of Fork Democratic Club
no. / are requested to turn ont in fall fcrco
as the meeting ct Farmers Store on the End
Saturday in May Of 2 o'clock p. m. Dele
gates TO the County Convention are to be
chosen on that day, and the mode Of nomi.
mating for County Offices win be discussed
and decided oE, isadi the delegates instructed
accordingly. The meeting Ia very impor-
tant and demands the presence Of every
member. D. L. Cox, President.
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CA ~ u. 4
e. the undelRig led besss esiye fo tI,fes,,s
ont Ia mo am tfyfs n "a I, m
Ilio sIr ~ vss t.fS l,s ;,issl fss
fFsse com lie spf his tSSif <
ta alid WIN sSs a-ifiii zpE &c
DQIlA - IL b, la4y7,r7esl m
fisseTly of NJ sitiiA Il Tofisa, lnn,biss A al
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80 ORAfl :. aicD
TT19NS 80 s-ST WI ig.
'FFg A VINO punch ased the NOD Dowell Hof,se
~ ~ traypilng pablic that he has farniabc "a
desvor 70 keep q - r OF SIS FTOIfGfil l
tipn to tho house, and si9 k 81 III q ,er,er e,
supp With bess tho u tet flfsurts Poi
SOL U lseQ 20. Ri
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. q. = 81. q ~
sE ics Of sood ygsiisibcr Is
coEa family on iaand at my Iiuns teSs
YeSS1 nk khe Biae II IS IJS IN q
kim nd al IL ~ sE;s
pg3 .Azr.l abeSt AfoYf ield IS my ae6ii 81
fng fssA soie of Kun Ser 1T I'D eiaioiis sIII
ss4ii surN Nislt any iiiI1g loY i sifSd 70
pstsoil Y sfsii1s {: to iiiRi,a sd ofSfSg. e s
lSy K A y Jss II +. r..
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tor to succeed Rev. 8Ir. sttickland, whose
tesmexpirea ON the z55:ss:r OF June. rs
x.Senator ~: :hran wnB so thoroughly
disguseed with the character Of the makeup
oftns Republican Stats Convention tiiat he
declined TO- attend iti Ie was composed
rrinciply Of tiie rene egades Of ths party 3 y
Every Democratic. Club in tho c,onnt,
should organize promptly on next Satur-
:. Est there 30 asi1nultansons and earn. /.
iiiove along the whole line. There Ii q
great deal % be gained yssarting risist.
During recsnt visit 10 Anderaor. .vs 3
had the pleasure OF meeting Gen. Hunph-
reys. IE'Fsss and Balia q. And
we venture TO Say that you neveT. did nor
never win meet q more perfect gentleman.
Tho aefni.annunl meesing Of ths Andsr-
aon County Singing Convention, to be hsid
ct Midway; ottngcii,, win conyene on next
Saturday. stli instant, and not on. llsA Sat
urday folloFipg, as snpouncsd last weak.
Tha young people of the town. with a fair
representation Of tho old folks, about hlln-
dfed in az, spent d pleasant day pienicing
ct High Shoals ON Saturday. 5acSsrs. Il. NJ.
White and N. 81. Sullivan chaparonea the
EssE r=Esy 81 - Il ' ..,4.i
The Charieston Negs and Cburie1 donned
anientire new dress on Monday, II liEi, adds
great deal 10 itS appearance It il The
moSt widely circulated and best mar aged
paper In TIE Cctaon statsa, and Is rapidly
increaaing in popular favor.
Col. r. Il. eadler, OF Haftwell, Ga. spent
several daya OF last week Ia Anderson.
we regret to learn that he Il at ent III
delicate health. and hupa that he VIII econ
be as robust az usual The Empire State
oanbOnst or fam more substantial and rsli-
able rfisens than Col. sadIsf ssS
sTr. s.. a. .Arnstein, -of Camden, md Blf
Y G. ". Rose, Of New York, are at present OF
aSaisit to Anderson The former b vel
known 20 our people, having lived Ia oui
town several years pr;or to his removal :,
his pre- ept home The latter is en- uncle o
pfopTsesofa os tholyew York Cash fStore
y aud man OF e8tehkise ne6ns: sasi
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.s..setaea 900 -

AaEessea fzz.Lr1Est lssbGzsa.
The prices current for the following artGy
,cles ia this market ares:
Cotton Aiiadling, 1iac.
q 1sofn-..7B. -s,,st @
Peas T6c to 80c. s +; .;3 X
Fioarv 81. 90 to $3.50. .sils p
Acat-C. II. lides u to7I; i, o. siasa zs ;
hDnIders q.
Iardr--Ii to 12lc.
Afolasses.- n. o. DOC to 65a.s
Cubs Molasses ssc To- DOC.
Meal-95 to Si00.
Sugar 7le to lie.
Coles Isc TO 20r. S.
BRggiiig--lf to 12S.
TiesSI.e0 to $3.50.
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Hats still going at rapid rate. The
Buggies have been expecting from Louis
Cook have just come In, 49, IS. s..
April 2lst, 1850. :. -'.s'.-- = : o. o.,
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SPECIAL NoTIcEs.

Good stem-Winding, Duplex Watches
for $500. Alarm, Calendar, Lever Stem
Winding Clocks for $3.50, at ,I,. 80 I
42-S J. A. GAnrEfs'. 3
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ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 20 1875. Ora. R,isen-
s'asoti d Bro.-Gents I: Irhnye used your
"Neuralgine'' In several instances. and find
it the best remedy for neuralgia have ever
tried. IL relieves the pain and leaves none
of those unpleasant effects due to narcotics
OF other anodynes. Ishall always keep it
in my Office, and take much pleasure in re-
commending it tony pc Hents.
8. @. HoLGAND, Dentist.
"a Whitehall, Atlanta, Go.
For sale by Simpson, Reid & Go. =
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s "a Pp PpYlyCA TI0SS ron CIf
-61e~ Ncticel Is Ii se5y given IN 3 an sn1ii-
cation fora Chart f0g 5 liefy Grove fShsirrh
WI ,es made recording 70 law begofa the
Llerlc fS Court st a Afii!eFscll 81. mn
Monday, tha l7tIl aay og NJ sy. 1850 81 Ia
e'cloek =. p. =. u. IslS II II 81
And othegs,
April rs, 1850 40
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gSi oIIcfs BIN II 81 s5 h IS As
sl Tho uai7 SfsiTtled ,sgsis s,s q, y
2ostAte OF Simeon tii {. a nj n
gives otice that q vii aoIIgy "a sli 4 =,
ot PfSnsss at And dsFso u Ss. H., s. f., on no
Said ExecHtoisliip. q
April ., 1850 SS Z e
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-19
TILDEN.

En,roR Those who condemn
Tilaen on the ground of knowledge that mis-
nephew intended purchasing certain Votes' at
the same time acknowledge that the votes were
his. but that they were kept IRON him by irsuo.
If they belonged to him. he could not buy theih'
tb. operatiop would have been that OF submit
ring to blackmaii for the sake of getting his own.
But though they think he ought rather have uone
without the Office than to submit TO biackthah'
thew say he ought to have seized the ONCE ny
force even at the risk of civil war. Is IT moi
somewhat inconsistent to say that the Office was
bis and It would have been meritorioas to seize
IL at the risk of the lives and fortunes OF others
but improper to pay blackmsii money Out Oh hit
own pocket Tor quiet possession Of his own
But he never meditsted the purchase OF a vote
or ss he expresses it, elf the presidency Is te
be put up At auction 1 am not u bidder Anu tht
eminent New Yorker. John Bigelow, has called
| attention to the fact that he could not take tn
| oath of once until congress should count ant
declare the vote.
The critical hour for our party and our coun'
| try approaches. He who would force his indi
| yidual likes and dislikes upon the party must d.
| utterly reckless. No one long enough Il demo
Graf to have acquired democratic habits Of min
will do this. Fortunately the party In this STAT
spoke so plainly at Moberiy that no one coui
mistake 1t. Such prominent democrats as YES
and woodson, who heard the voice. will nc
,,ar.gxrd II DEMOCRAT.
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notice.!
TO THE PUBLIC!

r WILL keep constantly on hand a competent
line of GROCERIES,. consisting OF. the very
best Rio C0nses and Sugars; also, the best Gun-
power. Imperial and Japan Teas; Pepper,
Mace. Nutnegs and Cloves. also keep y good
supply OF syrups. Coal OIL and Pure Cider Vim
exnr: the very best brands of Tobaccos, Cigars.
Powder Shot and Caps. and. In hns, everything
generally kept in 3 hrst-clsss grocery store.
together with . good line OF Boots ana SHOES,
coarse ami hn~; Ladies' Shoes, coarse and fine;
Misses and Children's Shoes. al styles. and l
believe l can say I have the largest stock OF
Ousensware In Mayview. OF the best white
granite ware, and the most complete line OF
Glssswar are in town; Lamps OF all sizes, Lamp
y complete line OF eastern ware. consisting or
Milk Crooks, Jars, Churns and Jugs. from one
| gallon to eight, and \ good line OF Pocket ana
Table Cutlery. and . great many other articles
too tedious to mention. all OF which invite the
| public, after thanking them kindly Tor the very
| liberal patronage given me in the past, to call in
the future. Not aiming this as u cut or thrust ~
| nv brother merchants, l do not say that l Will
sell cheaper. below cost or give my goods away,
| but having seven years experience In the trade.
can give as low prices and good goods as any
other merchant In MAYHEM or elsewhere. and
make u small profit, and give you satisfaction.
l expect to sell my goods mainly for cash OIL
country produce that l can convert into cash
consequently 1 will not be driven to the neces.
and lost. l Will take in exchange for goods
bacon. dried fruits. dry or green hides, pelts.
talloW. ueeswax, chickens, ducks, geese, tur-
keys, eggs. butter, feathers, &c. and In fac
everything that l can convert into money n
Kansas Cry or St. LOUIS. Hoping to receive
respectfully. 1. w. WHlr7EII:
junel9-tf Mayview, Mo.
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A GARD FROM JUDGE HORD.

Ep1roR IsrrLLIaENCER:-Permit me- through
the columns OF your journal. to return my 'nahA'
to the many true and faithful friends wne s."
generously gave INC their support ut the priinh-
ries for the position of probate judxe-a position
of great honor and trust. and coming IRON i
people among whom thirty of the best years u
nv life have been spent. and who know me oes''
makes it dinacult To lind language with when 10
express my deep gratitude Tor SO generous a
confidence. Now, kind friends. il you Will re-
new that confidence in November next then Inc
duty will he mine to see that so conhding d tr"s'
is not misplaced or betrayed, and to the iai'h-
fl performance Of all the duties OF the omee' !
pledge my every ability. Again renewing my
thanks to all, 1 subscribe myself your obedien'
servant. JAMEo D oNN
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-19
MR.. TILDEN AND MIR. PAYNE.

The following letter addressed to Gen. A. W.
Doniphsn. by his brother-in-law Mr.. Lawson.
who is vIce-president of the Manhattan Club.
was printed In the Kansas City Times Thursday.
We give 1t for what it is worth:
NEW YORK. June IL, 1850.
Dear GeneraI:-I am in possession OF inc
knowledge that night before last Mr. Illden re-
signed mis- claims upon the democratic nonina-
ton in faver of Henry b. Payne. OF Clevelnnu,
Ohio, and Mr.. William q. Whitney. VINO u Lh'
corporation counsel of the City Of New Iork,
and the son. in-law OF Mr.. Payne. started las
nieht for Cleveland to perfect the arrangement
TIiden will give 500, 900 for compalgn uses
Payne mus. spend . half million; me questaot
ia. will he 10 it? The ticket talked OF Is fayht
and Ciarkson N. Potter, Of New York. You cal
inform your Missouri friends. THIS ticket, W
tnlnR Win can much Ueah' love love Faithfully yours.
l.. II. LAWSON.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-19
hlaaaNsvHlE.
Harvesting Ii brisk.
tall chic offornnnn

Harvesting Ii brisk.
Go to the hall this afternoon.
Business Is somewhat dull now.
Miss Ora Houx has returned home
Crossings and lamps are wanted badly.
That race-is it $50 be or not to be- run
Prof. Potter has organized q dancing SCHOOL.
An ice-cream supper was given. last night. 81
Young's hall.
Alb. Willis, the baseballIst, of Auliviile, was
here Saturday. .
A new arm-Hutchason & Reeves-win soon
open q meat market.
If YOU contribute to the fair you'll never re-
gret it in the ''saccharine futurity.'
CAPT. Mitchell, one of the Chicago 4 Alton Of
fcial,, WAS registered at the Eagle Hotel this
week.
Messrs. Henry Wallace and J. f. Burden. OF
lexington, passed through here this week. LOT
Marshall. on lega lbusiness.
Married, Ia this city. recently. by Rev. Hook.
OF Audra,n county. Mr.. F. P. Canterbury and
Miss Martha Lewis, Of this place.
The temperance societies OF Dover and Waver-
| ly will be joined. this year. in giving their an
| nual picnic. which will soon take. place, BY the
L. O.. G.. T. of this place.
Incl. Billy White-than whom no more gem
ial gentleman can be found-has promised Geo
H.. Hereford and John Young y party. Tn'
! DOSS KNOW IL III uG u htS ~
thankful to Mr.. White.
Are we to have that fair concert =? Tits tst
warm, let it be q lawn party. Ladies'. you Cal
be of inculculable assistance. Put some suci
project rs this on foot, and make tho young mel
patronize it. But it won't require much com
pulsion; neither will q great deal Of cosxing D.
necessary. Talk is cheap. but it takes none.
to start fairs, and lawn parties bring in money
At an election, held some days since. the fsi
lowing persons were elected Ollie es Of our ten
pcrance society: b. Wilkerson, W.. G. T.; Mis-
Katie Houx, w. "; secretary, c. Richardson
assistant secretary. Miss Eva Asbury; hnsnci'
F secretary, Il. .. Reeves; marshal. l.. f. Boyer
chaplain, Rev. S. II. Runner; K. s., Miss Ann
Kennedy; l.. s., Miss Mollis Hickman; sent
mel, Miss Carrie Canterbury; guard. +. y"
Prewitt; Z. w, A. E. Asbary; deputy marsha
! Miss Ora Houx; lodge deputy. G. W. Houx.
1 give you q report Of the fair meeting whic
!. was held Saturday last. ut ioung's hall, but
Is very much condensed: j. H.. Fuhr WAS electt
! charm IN and Will j. Fewel secretary; 1t Wi
a agreed that the chair appoint \ commitie
j. solicit stock for the fair, and H. &. Smith, ID
c.. w. Se-ber and Thos. F. Patterson We
appointed as the committee; it was agreed
pay this committee for their services; DR.. j..
Stupp was appointed 10 correspond with psrti
in regard to getting Q fair catalogue; 1t W
agreed that Jas. Peddic ord. W. W. Preston.
H.. Fuhr and DR.. Seeber be appointed q col
mlttee to select suitable grounds for the fair; o
10 journed to meet Saturday, June 18th. . o'cloc
=. ESKAY
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A GARD FROM CAPT. THORNTON.

AULLvILLE, Mo, june IA, 1851
EpIron NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. me 'h'o"S"
your paper, to express my sincere thanks II my
friends throughout the county for their cora,A'
anu earnest support in my canvass before 'ne
primaries, and especially do feel sra'eiu' "
my many friends in Lexington. Davis AN" Free
dom for their zeal in my behalf. and Inc c"h-
plimsntary majorities given ne in those Town
ships. / feel gratiisd that 80 iuli anu ia'
An expression of the party has been op'aih
ed q, the polls. and that II ticket ID presented u
the people that Lafayette county may we'll lee
nroud OF. Very respectfully,
". A. THORNTON.
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THE DIFFERENCE.
Note Il Companion and IL will b
It once Appreciated.
From the st. Louis Republican,

From the st. Louis Republican.l
An inch upon u mans nose is y difference at
once apparent, and SO Is the matter OF = saving
OF eight hours travel by rail. The new fast train
on the Baltimore & Ohio r. 4. went on yester-
day and that it will at once become the most
popular of all lines to Washington. Baltimore
and all the great cities of the east ID a fact be-
yOnd peradventure. 1t is a fast train worthy
the name. for attending only to through Dusi-
ness with neatness and dispatch. Leaving here
via the o. & NJ. in the morning Washington 10
reached at noon the next day. Baltimore soon
after, and New York that night. Instead oil
getting TO the National Capital long after supper
il gets there In time Tor an early dinner, anord-
ing the entire afternoon for business, pleasure
or sight seeing. No little work has been done
upon the track Of the Is. 4 o. to put 1t In splen-
did shape for this fast train, and Of improve
ments IN equipment, it need emily to be stated
that passenger coaches have been furnished with
the Janney coupler platform, the best oil ni
railroad inventions. The eating stations on the
line, all of which are owned by the company
have been placed under the supervision OF on
OF the bet known and popular hotel men In ih'
country, and not only vii the meals be iount
toothsome but the surroundings Will be all tn
most tas,idious could desire.
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ALMA,


Mr.. Smith .:rdin is tying up goods Tor aooo-
win Bro.
Pref. Storandt has given his pupils vacation
till September.
Rev. Mr.. Charles will preach 1t Msplewood
church tomorrow.
Alma ia still one of the burgs that t'are,' not
that r.were." 1t has been Incorporated.
Mrs. Camillus Barnett, nee Miss NJ. q. Good
win, is spending the week at her fathers.
Or. Thomas Field was in st. Louis this week.
He .aysAlmxi is no where beside st. Louis.
Mrs, Robert Neal came home Wednesday after
n protracted visit In the Lewis neighborhood.
Miss Ida Smelser. one OF Camden Points pop
ular students, 10 at home again to spend Vacs-
ton.
Miss Mamie Lee Catron, Of Higglnsville. was
down this week visiting her sister. Mrs. DR..
Field.
Judge G. Woodson. OF Bloomington. ILL.,, still
comes to Alma occssional lily to look after his
property here.
Mr.. E. G. Taylsr. a promising young attorney
of Kansas City, is ut home for u short time OIL .
visit to his mother.
A Chicago gentleman shipped eight cars Of
| cattle from here Wednesday. They were bought
of Mr.. Nathan Corder, OF Wsverly.
Messrs. W. ID. Lewis and j. p. Taylor re-
turned, last week, from southwest Missouri
where they had been to look out stock farms.
Miss Jennie Earhart, u very attractive youni
lady from Pennsylvania, is paying 3 visit to ne
brother-in-law Alma'sp popular R. r. agent.
Uncle Sam Collins opened out his new stor
this week with a full line OF groceries. He sell
nine pounds OF brown sugar, coffee & Tor u
Mr.. Thomas A. Whitworth. of HiGginsvilie
gave his Alma friends the pleasure OF seeing nj
genial face, radiant countenance. bright
flaming eyes" last Sunday. May he come often
Alma is to organize u school board on the 81
of July, alter which they will erect q $l.W
scheol building, SO as to have 1t ready for som
pretty ssschool marin" by the first OF Septen
her. Now, if some one will come and build
mill in the best wheat growing part OF u
county, where there is no mill nearer than NIL
miles. Alma will be the most desirable town
locate in between Marshall and Higginsville.
s.BROWNLOCK & CO."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-19


Rain storms of great violence and un-
usual duration have this week raised
the water in most of the rivers OF the
northwest TO q point higher than was
eve before known. Grand Rapids,
Wis, on the Wisconsin, was mainly un-
der water, and one Of its business men
was drowned. 1--WE thirds Of the city
OF Oconto, Wis. was inundated, the loss
in that city being placed at $3.50 900.
The Mississippi is very high, and con-
siderable damage is reported along its
banks. At La Crosse thirty thousand
tons of ice was ruined, and at Dubuque
all the lowlands were covered. Far
mers and others in Indiana and Illinois
complain Of the excessive rainfall
Bridges have been carried away. and
many fields of oorn and wheat destroy