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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28
TREAsURER,s NOrlCE.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned
Treasurer of the city OF Alpcnn, viii receive IN,
tax roll for general city anl highway taxes. fol
the year 1850 ON Monday, July y, and the sam,
will be- retained by him tor forty days thereafter
that during the first twenty days of said forty
days said Treasurer will receive all taxes assess
ed thereon without the addition of amy commits
sion or per ccut1gc for collection; that during the
remaining twenty days OF said forty days per-
sons paying taxes will be charged one per cent.
additional on their assessments; and that after
the expiration of said forty days. said roll viii be-
returned 10 the Comptroller of said city who will
cause 20 be- made ont copy of 50 much of siid
assessment roll as shall be due and unpaid, adding
thereon such per c"utugo as shall have been fixed
by the Common Council for the collection of such
taNcs or assessments not exceeding four per cent.
And that within ten days thereafter the said
Treasurer viii receive SAID mentioned roll, and
proceed TO collect and receive taxes thereon as
scsscd up 10 the last Saturday in October next.
Notice II further given, that the said Treasurer
Is not required by law 20 call upon the persons
ses,ed upon such roll, or demand the payment of
such taxes.
Il. VI. DONNELLY,
City Treasurer.
Office in store Of Johnrowc Dounclly.
Dated, Alpcna, June "a, 1sS).
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For Sale.

Lots ., 3, 4, ) aud g, in Block 10, and
buildings thereon situated, known "a
the Lockwood aud Pickering property.
VIII sell lots separate or together. to
suit purchasers. Terms easy.
II ETAypEUn
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

"He who talks sows, he who listens
reaps,' and he who takes Adamson Bo-
tanic Balsam, the great remedy for
coughs, colds, ETC., is wise, because he
takes the best remedy on earth. Trial
bottle, 10 cts.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

w. H. Phelps has removed ia
his brick residence, on Washington
avenue.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

The steamer Keweenaw had on
board large party of excursionists
on her last trip.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

Last week II. ID. Churchill erect
ed on his mill neat flag staff from
which floats Hancock & English
banner Sx22 feet.
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Prices are down ut the bottom at
Anspach & Cos. for they are selling off
their entire stock of summer goods of
all kinds without regard to cost.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James. of Birming-
ham, are visiting their daughters
Mrs. w. H. and E. X. Potter, in
this city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

A. w. Brown, accompanied by
his daughter, of Boston, is in this
city attending to business matters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

A. L. Maser, formerly of this
city, but now o resident of Iowa,
is on visit to his friends in Al
pena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

The firm of Holmes & Carpen-
ter, attorneys, has been dissolved
by mutual consent.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

Too much. rain of late, and the
farmers are delayed somewhat with
their haying and harvesting.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

Rev. J. w. Campbell and wife
have gone to Petoskey, to remain
about q week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

DR.. Larke, editor of the Pressure
Isle County Advance, was in town
several days last week, on business.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

Last week Marshal Gibbons ar
rested one Alfred Evans on charge
of indecent exposure. and he was
hound over to the Circuit Court,
tried, found guilty, and sentenced
to one year in the house of COR
rection.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

rived in town last Saturday, and
occupied the pulpit of the Congre-
gational Church on Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

Query.-What was the organ
publisher prowling about a saloon
in the Third ward for recently9 1t
cannot he possible that he was en-
deavoring to look up those Articles
of Association. He surely could
not have left them in such a place.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28
OUR TELEPHONE.

Don't forget the hop Of the Hose
Co., at the armory, tonight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28
THEIR TELEPHONE.
The vOltnic Belt Co., Marshall,
Mich.

Will send their celebrated Electro.
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upon 30
days trial. Speedy cures guaranteed
They mean what they say. Write to
them without delay. 422y1
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C. A. Howard, of Pontiac, ar
rived in town Monday, by steamer
st. Paul. He is looking after the
interests of those who desire to
light their establishments by gas.
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Cheap, cheaper, cheapest. Anspach
& Co. are disposing OF their mammoth
stock of summer goods, to make room
for fall trade, without the slightest re-
gard to cost. Go and see them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

The excavation for the founda-
ton of school house in the Sec
ond ward was commenced last
week, and the foundation is now
being constructed. The erection
of the building, 24X36 feet, will
be pushed forward as rapidly as
possible, the intention being to
have the work completed before
the first of September. The build
ing is to be of brick.
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Selling summer goods of all descrip-
tions regardless of cost, to make room
| for fall stock. ANsPACH d Co.
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Tcalling and Drawing.

Don't be deceived, but when you want
any work done In the line of teaming
and draying, be sure that you secure the
services of w. s. FURBUSH, whose
name you will find plainly painted on
all his vehicles. Remember, it is w. =.
Furbush.
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Don't forget that Anspach & Co. are
selling their entire stock of summer
clothing At prices that astonish every
body. Now is the time to buy. Prices
lower than ever
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NOTICE.

The Bath House is now open, and hot
and cold baths can be had on Wednes-
days, Saturdays and Sundays, and other
days that steam can he had
N. +. WOOD e. WIFE,
Attendants.
Alpena, June 30, 1880. 4G3
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Rev. A. b. Allen, Of Allegan, ar
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-07-28

Among those of our citizens who
attended the regatta at Bay City
last week, were E. o. Avery and
wife, Mrs. f. w. Gilchrist, V. c.
Burnham, Geo. Plough, DR.. Shell
ton, julie Potvin, j. III. Butterfeld,
and Hon. Albert Pack, all of whom
have returned to this city.
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SIS REWARD

Lost, on Friday even
inc, between the Jail
and Second street, a
sum of Money, in bills.
The above reward will
be paid by returning
the same to this office.
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ADDRESS George stinson & Co., Portland, Me. tIG7
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j. T. Bell, of Bell Bros, Toledo,
Ohio, has been in our city and
made permanent arrangements to
ship fruits, produce, etc, to AL
pena. VIM. E. Rogers, at the
dock, is their agent and can he
consulted by the grocerymen. We
hope this new enterprise will re-
ceive the encouragement it de-
serves, as it brings a commission
house to our very doors.
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PENS SO s.!
TEACHERS : !. $ $ I!!! s {: t..
iSrODOsale.

vacation. For lull particulars address
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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1880-09-16
No. A.

for self government when be had noticed
spirit OF detraction and aspersion of the
Honorable Gentleman; he was reminded of
the Athenian rabble ostracising Alcabiades
because they were tired of hearing him
called The Just He would throw golden
apples of Hesperides in this political race
in the way of his opponents, and said no
man could be beaten who had brought $780,
600, 600 into the Territory.
MI. Mayhem was called upon but did not
wish to make speech he could say moth
ing new, but wished there were more
Democrats from Massachusetts, (referring to
Cox of Custer.) He had never been known
to scratch, and wanted every man TO take il
straight Democratic
Col. Donnelly, of Choteau, agreed with all
the previous speakers, and pledged Choteau
to the Democracy. -
1t was moved that the chairman of each
county committee be, by virtue of his office
a member OF the Central committee, and that
the convention elect chairman from the
party at large. Carried.
Moved, to nominate s. Word, of Madison.
chairman of the Central committee. After
lively debate, carried.
MIR. Mayhem moved that the convention
meet two years hence in Butte.
Mr.. Cox moved an amendment calling the
meeting at Bozeman. He was seconded by
Mr.. Meadow, of Custer. Excitement.
Mr. Voolfolk would compromise by keep
ing it where it was
On the question of the amendment, MIR.
Mayhem called for the ayes and nays. Con-
fusion.
1t was finally agreed that the delegates vote
by counties. The vote was taken and the
amendment was defeated-noes 70, ayes So
The selection Of Butte was then made un-
animous
A desultory, debate on apportionment en-
sued, and it was finally agreed that the same
ratio be observed as had been previously in
in vogue.
The chair was cOmplimented for good
management, and the convention adjourned.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1880-09-16
CHOTEAU REPUBLICANS.
Official Proceedings OF the Convention
Held September 7th. 1850.

Pursuant to the call of the Central Commit
tee, the Republican County Convention OF
Choteau assembled at the court house ir
Fort Benton, Tuesday evening, Sept. 7th.
A permanent organization was effected by
electing j. A. Kanouse Chairman and E. R.
| CliDgan Secretary.
The following persons were nominated fol-
the several Offices:
J. d. Weatherwax. County Commissioner.
VIM. Rowe, Sheriff and Assessor.
j.. w. Tattan, Probate Judge and County
Recorder.
John Hunsberger, Treasurer and Superior
dent of schools.
Chas. Bourassa, Coroner.
The following persons were recommended
to the District Convention for offices named ::
o. H. Churchill, Joint Councilman, Robert
Vaughan and James Arnoux, Joint Repres-
entatives.
Nick Welsh, Road Supervisor.
Township officers.-J. A. Kanouse and G.
W. Crane. Justices of the Peace.
w. 81. McEhany and Geo. Scott Consta-
bles.
AS delegates to the Territorial Republican
Convention to be held at Helena, September
18th, the following were elected: H. P.
ROlfe, VIM Rowe and Robert Vaughn.
AS the County Central Committee, John
Glass, Chairman, and r. Culbertson, G. w.
Crane, T. Hale, and O. Fl. Churchill were
elected.
The following resolutions were presented
by the Committee and approved by the Con-
ventiOn.
Resolved, That we are opposed to giving
any subsidy whatever to foreign railroad cor
poratlons.
Resosoed, That the extravaganza of certain
county officers in increasing the county debt
In one year sixteen thousand dollars ($l6,-
000), making it at the present time equal to
nearly forty thousand dollars, ($4O. .000) meets
the condemnation Of every citizens, and in
order to prevent the removal of capital to
more favorable localities, and the saddling of
an enormous debt on our shoulders, we de-
mand the closest scrutiny of official fees
and the strictest economy in county expenses.
ResOlged, That the Republican party has
always been and is friend to the Public
Schools, and it demands that every cent due
to the school fund from any quarter what
ever shall be strictly accounted for.
ResoI0ed. That we are opposed to fifth
term of office as contrary to the recently de-
clared principles of both the Democratic and
Republican parties and our delegates to the
Territorial Convention are instructed to vote
for the nomination of some able man for
Congressional Delegate.
Resolred, That in the event of the resigna-
ton or other disability of any nominee OF
this convention. the Central Committee shall
have power to fill such vacancy.
Res0loed, That the Helena HERALD and
Benton Record be invited to print these
resolutions and the minutes of the County
Convention.
JOHN HEZEKTAH. I
! HP. 3 R0TFE' RSsENcRANs c0mm'fe'
Convention adjourned sine die.
J.A. KANOUSE, Chairman.
E. r. CLINGAN, Secretary.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1880-09-16
MEAGHER COUNTY REPUBLICANS
Official Report of the Proceedings of the
Convention Held at Diamond City
September 9Th. 1850.

| Ihe convention was called to order by II.
q. Barnes Chairman of the Republican
county committee.
Andrew j. Smith was duly elected Chair
man OF the convention by acclamation, and
Jesse Armitage Secretary.
committee on credentials, consisting of
the following members was appointed w.
l. Collins, d. @. Ballard, John McKane
The report of the committe on credentials
was read and adopted, in which the follow
ing persons were found entitled to seats in
the convention
Diamond-H. H. Barnes, Benz. Sweeney.
Jimtown-W. g. Porter
Cavetown-J. L. McKeane, Jas. Msyne
Wbites-James Bennett.
Confederate-A. j. Buckingham.
Deep Creek-D. c. Ballard, Job Thon. }
son.
hompson-Samuel Allebaugh.
Fort Logan-Jesse Armitage, w. L. Col
Inns.
White Sulphur springs-A. J. Smith, l. O.
Proctor.
Duck Creek-Matthew Roberts.
MaItinsdale--A. Collins.
The following named persons were unani-
mously nominated:
For Representative-W q. SWEET.
For Sheriff and Assessor--C T. RAIDER.
For Clerk and Recorder and Probate
Judge--L. Rotwilt.
For Treasurer and Superintendent of
Schools-J. P. Hills.
For County COMMISSIONER. Y. Stafford.
For Coroner-R. A. Collins.
For County Surveyor-David E. Folsom.
A committee ON resolutions, consisting of
Benz. Sweeney. d. Ballard and T. o. Proctor
was appointed by tie chair.
The following named persons were unani-
mously chosen delegates and alternates to the
Republican Territorial Convention:
Delegates-A. J. Smith, James Mayne, FL.
II. Barnes. D. G. Ballard, w. T. Collins
Alternates-Samuel Allebaugh. W. T. Por-
tor, J. T. McKeane, Matthew Roberts, I. O.
Proctor.
The following named gentlemen were cho-
sen as County Central Committee for the en-
suing two years: Fl. II. Barnes, Chm, A. j.
Smith, and Samuel Allebaugh.
The following report from the committee
on resolutions was read and adopted:
Resoloed That we will not support any
candidate for the Legislature from this county
who does not publicly declare himself oppos
ed to railroad exemption or subsidy in any
shape or form whatever.
Res01ced, That, although custom gives
Meagher comfy, as the Oldest of the two
counties, the privilege 10 name the Joint
for Meagher and Custer, we
this privilege to Custer county.
Resolved That General A. J. Smith is the
choice of this convention for Joint Council
man; we hereby indorse him and instruct
our delegates to the Territorial Republican
Convention to use their influence to secure
his nomination.
Resolyed, That we pledge our hearty sup
port to the nominees of this convention and
will use all honorable means to secure their
election.
W. H. Dewitt was recommended for Dis
trict Attorney.
On motion the convention. 'ad journed sine
de-
A. ]. SMITH, Chairman.
JESSE Al MITAGE Secretary.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1880-09-16

Proceedings of the county Convention
Held in Helena September 10, 1850.

The Lewis and Clarke County Republican
Convention met al the court house in Helena
a.9 o'clock g. N. Friday, September TO- 1880.
GEO. 4. Wells, Chairman of the County
Republican Committee, called the convention
70 order and read the call of the Committee.
Wm. A. Chessman was elected temporary
chairman, and A. J. Fisk temporary secre-
taiy.
Or mo,ion, Geo. A. Wells, of Helena, W.
5. Haskell, of Florence, and Gilman Riggs,
of Spokane, were appointed Committee on
Credentials.
On motion, Jos. P. Woolman, Henry Jur-
gems and r. G. Wallace were appointed
Committee on Order of Business
A recess Of ten minutes was then taken.
Convention re-assembled.
The Committee on Credentials made the
following report:
We, the Committee on Credentials, report
the following named persons entitled to seats
in this convention:
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1880-09-16
Nomination of Sheriff.
Nomination of Treasurer.
Nomination of Probate Judge.
Nomination OF Assessor.

NOmlnatlOn or treasurer.
Nomination of Probate Judge
Nomination OF Assessor.
Nomination of Clerk and Recorder
Nomination of County Commissioner
Nomination of Superintendent of Schools.
Nomination of County Surveyor.
Nomination of Coroner.
Nomination of Road Supervisor for Helena
Road District.
Nomination of two Justices of the Peace
for Helena township.
Nomination of two Constables for Helena
township.
Nomination of sixteen Delegates to the
Territorial Convention.
Selection of District Attorney to recon-
mend to the District Convention.
Selection of County Central Committee
Report of Committee on Resolutions.
J. Il. JGRGENs. JHHHH'
r. c. WALLACE.
The report was adopted.
Geo. A. Wells and Martin Wilmer were
appointed tellers.
The following nominations were then
made:
For the Counci-C. Hedges. John Kinna.
For the House--H. NJ Parchen, John Sted-
man, W. S. Haskill, w. A. Chessman.
For Sheriff-Chas. NJ. Jefferis (by accla-
mation).
For Treasurer Geo. A. Wells
For Probate Judge-Joseph Davis.
F.. For Assessor-W. F. Wheeler.
For Clerk and RecorGer-Frank p Ster-
ling.
For County Commissioner-Franci Pope
For Superintendent of Public Schools
Geo. P. Reeves.
For County Surveyor-Benj. F. Marsh.
For Coroner-Dr. a. K. Cole.
For Road Supervisor for Helena District
L. F. Evans
For Justices of the Peace-Henry H. Guth-
rie and Ira Bateman.
For Constables-J. G. johnson and James
Thum.
For Road Supervisor of Unionvlle and
Park District-Benj. Malben.
SUN RIVER DISTRICT.
For Road Supervisor-Nathan Bell.
For Justice OF the Peace-Waterman.
SOUTH FORK SUN RIVER.
Road Supervisor.-E. Lippincott
Justice of the Peace F. q. Shepard.
Constable. Miller.
On motion q committee of five were ap-
pointed to select list of sixteen delegates to
the Territorial Convention, and report the
same TO the convention for its action.
The chair appointed as such committee,
VIM. Sims, VIM. Negus, Jos. H. Mcknight,
]. p. Woolman and Z. G. Wallace.
The committee recommended the follow
ng persons as delegates and alternates to the
Territorial Republican Convention, and the
'epOrt was adopted
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1880-09-16
HELENA PRECINCT

HELENA PRECINCT.
Delegates. Alternates.
Il NJ Parchen M Hotter
Z w allace John Stedman
{ Hedges jerome Norris
} A Wall Ii Rosencrans
JP WoOlman Charles Kinda
A HerShteld Guy X Piatt
A Fisk w Ii Gebauer
Richard Lockey W c Child
Fred Gamer Henry Yerey
Watson Francis Pope
w Brown Joseph Pearce
W A Chessman J P Flick
Jacob Kenck Frank Hopkins
VIM Sims Herman Cans
NJ Morris VIM Bishop
James Crump B F Hooper
Alex Swan Theo Shed
A w Anderson VIM Dingee
l. Wells Jacob Adams
II Mcfarland wv Beckney
W II Dewitt Cal Ferree
NJ Wilmer Oliver Coyote
T II Williamson PB Thomas
Aug Foller w F Mellen
Ross Deegan Fred King
Esler VIM Mclean
r Evans T LeDuc
9 A Wells Mat Luke
sun RIVER CROSSING.
VIM Mulcahy WP Burcher
} II Mcknight p Ford
W Murray Nathan Bill
SOUTH FORK sun RIVER.
Delegates-W Haskell, E Lippincott.
Alternates-F F Shepherd, F Miller.
KNOXVILLE.
Delegate-H C Carpenter.
PARK.
Delegate-Wm V Harlan. Alternate
Ibos. O'Connor.
SPOKANE,
Delegate-Gilman Riggs. Alternate-Ge
Herb
BELMONT.
Delegates-Henry Jurgens, Thos Wrigh',
mos Wilkinson.
CANYON CREEK.
Delegate-Wm Negus.
SILVER CITY.
Delegates-D King, G It HunneTell, Gus
Ernst.
NELSON PRECINCT. .
Delegate Decker,
Respectfully submitted,
GEO A. WELLS, Chairman.
The report was adopted.
On motion, John R. Watson, w. Fl. De-
Witt and g. t. Aunnewell were appointed
Committee on Permanent Organization.
The Committee reported as follows:
For President, W. A. Chessman Vice
President, D. King; Secretary, A. J. Fisk;
Assistant Secretary, G. T. Hunnewell.
On motion, Gilman Riggs, j. A. Wall and
X. Jockey were appointed Committee on
RESOLUTIONS and Platform.
Your Committee on Order of Business re-
port the following, and recommend its adop-
lion:
Nomination of two Councilmen from Lewis
and Clarke county.
Nomination of four members of the Legis-
lative Assembly for Lewis and Clarke county.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1880-09-16
THE DEM. TER. CON.
Biennial Session of the Masinnis De-
mocracy.

The Major RenOminated. as Usual
Speeches Of she Candidate and
HIS Chief Pushprs