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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
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Wednesday,, oct. 2e, 1881.
A Terrible Accident.

Last Thursday, at Hubbard Lake,
Timothy Fairchild, farmer at that
place, was engaged in digging well,
He had got to a depth of some thirty
feet BY six o'clock p. NJ, when the well
commenced caving in. He grabbed
the rope that was suspended from the
mouth of the well, and shouted to his
assistants on the surface to haul him
up quickly. But too late. A large
mass of the earth fell on him, entomb'
ing him alive and burrying him sever
al feet under ground out of sight OF
friends and relatives, and with fear
full and terrible death staring him IN
the face. The work Of rescuing him
from his terrible position was imme-
diately begun, but owing to the dliil-
culties met with, and which could only
he overcome by curbing the we'll as
the rescuers decended, they did not
reach the place where Mr.. Fairchild
was, until some thirty-eight hours had
ELAPSED. by which time he was dead
He was found standing and graspng
the we'll rope, and it thus appeared
that after he had been entombed, he
had been unable to move. What an
horrible death Only few feet from
his family and friends, and yet no pros,
pect of release from terribly painful
and excruciating death. Who can
picture the unfortunate mans feelings
as he felt the life being crushed out OF
him-unable to move, or breath, or
cry out. and knowing that death was
sure in its most fearful shape And
who can picture the agonized feelings
of his family and friends, who but a
few feet from him, yet knew that they
were powerless to help the unfortunate
man who was being tortured to death
so near. Mr.. Fairchild was about 10
years old, and leaves wife but no
children.
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attorney on record, from the Weeks heirs, said de-
PENDANT Weeks having since died. Some time after
this man left here, and on Sept 2lst, 1881, b. Tut
tie placed record quit claim deed nom the heirs
OF said Weeks covering these entire lands, the con-
sideration expressed in said deed being s2,WO These
lands have increased in value very much since 1870
While II was impossible 20 sell the lands then tor
more than 81 200, they are now considered worm
$1,000 or $4,000 IL Is claimed that the shein, VINO
was then II. d. Spratt, returned his attachment 700
soon. The return day of writ being May 70, 1871,
and the filing on the attachment as u now STANDS Is
NAV 22nd 1878 IL is conceded 10y all parties II the
sheriff returned writ too soon the sale would DE od
The parties interested in having sale wand, claim
that the filing of the attachment has been altered
IL certainly has that appearance as any one can s,
by examining it. About the time j. b luttle pu'
his deed on record Turnbull and others who were
interested in the matter went 10 county clerks ouu,
70 examine files in the case. they oould h3t Ll
found The clerk informed the parties that nc knew
nothing about the files; that he had not let any one
have them Things remained IN this way foi SEVERN
DAYS when one morning the files were found On tn'
clerks desk, The sherihs return ON atlNchlhthl !,
not dated but Mr. Spratt is vcrT certln thhl ne uu
not return the attachment until tho right time; My
Goth 1873 Upon this slender point, TO vat, WhS,l,l
return was made on 22nd of May, or on or aitel M!
26th 1878 hangs the title OF $4,000 worth OF pro
perty This being the case, files upon Whlcn u t's,
should be kept very safe. No one should take u!Su
/ them away from the clerks office, aud especlalil
shuud not the parties who interested IN the lll'
of lands be allowed possession OF files
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The sixth Comet.

Intelligence received at the Warner OBJ
aervatory, Rochester, n. Y, from Bristol
England, states that Prof W. +. Denning
discovered bright new comet on the 4th
inst. 1t is located in the constellation Oh
Leo. right ascension . hours % minutes
declination north l6 degrees, daily motion
80 minutes east. This is the sixth comet
which has been seen since May LIST, nVe De-
ing new discoveries all hut TWO Oh WniGh
were FIRST observed by Americans anu II ~
cortoinly high compliment to the industry
ana skill of American astronomers that
they have shown so fine record. The TO-
mi amount which Mr.. IL. II. Warner has
given i'm comet prizes during the past year
i 81 800. which shows that the interest
taken in astronomical affairs in this couh-
try is greatly increasing.
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NJ Ar RTE ID.

In this city, Oct. 8, 1881, by Rev. A W. Westsate
NJ the residence Of brides father, MI George meOon
nell of Canada, and Miss Annie Widdis, OF this city
In this city, Oct 49, by Rev. A. W. westgate, al
the residence of Mr.. Carter, Mr.. James Collins "no
Miss Nellie Il. LOWS, all of Alpena.
In this city, Oct a. by Rov. A. W. westgate, at the
residence of the brides father, Mr. Samuel Wallace
and Miss Susan Law, all Of this city.
In this city, Oct i5 at the residence of John Grub
ba. by Rev. r. w. wendt, MIR Louis c. Myer and
Miss Annie DettlaH all Of Alpena.
In this city Sept. 9S 1851, by Rev. VIM. Donnelly
nj Pilgrims Rest. Mr. Dougald McCallum and Mis-
Flora Ann Macarthur, all Of Alpena.
In this city, Oct. IT, 1884, by Rev. VIM. Donnelly
NJ pisrims Rest, MIR. George w. Smith and Miss
LYDIA Camp all OF Alpcna.
In this city, Oct Il, 1881, by Rev. VIM. Donnelly
Mr. Duncan McEwon and Miss Margaret H. Wilson
all Of Apena.
In this city, oct. II, 1891, by Rev. VIM. Donnolly
Mr.. George w. Gates aud Mrs Ph@be l.. johnson
all of Alpena.
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How 90 Help the Michigan Fare
Sufferers.

Il is now evident that relief sufficient 10
place the fire sufferers in comlortaoie cir
crmstonccs can not be obtained, and many
orc Obliged TO dispose of at least portion
of their farms. These lands are practically
clear of timber, and can be purchased al
prices ranging from SO to SlS per acre
The soil, naturally fertile, has been vastly
enriched by the fire, and in splendid condi-
lion for spring crops. Markets are near
and accessible by water or rail. There is
not the slightest possibility OF another fire.
Parties who desire cleared farm at the
price Of will lands aud at the same time
wish to aid the sufferers, are requested 10
come to the burnt district and investigate
for themselves. Those who can not do SO
NAV get any information desired free o.
charge, by addressing Relief Committee
Minden, Mich
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Il will be remembered that last fall
the county canvassers of Presque Isle
tried to play rascally game and count
out Hon. j. d. Turnbull, as a member
elect of the Legislature, by throwing
out the votes of the townships of kra-
ko and Posen. The district canvassers
refused to be party to the fraud and
Mr.. Turnbull got his certificate. But
the Democratic sheriff was counted out
by the brazen outrage Of throwing out
the votes of these towns. Mr.. Sher-
burne, the victim of this rascality,
brought suit to Dust Mr.. Kitchen, the
Republican, who was installed by fraud,
as one r. B. Hayes was fraudently in
stalled in the Presidency by a similar
fraud. The Supreme Court has de-
cided that Mr.. Sherburne was legally
elected, being wrongfully deprived Of
the votes Of these two towns. The
Court also inAict a singing rebuke up
on these rascally Republican vote
killers and ofhce-stealers by officially
hng j2f ifRG VOTES Of these towns they
were guilty of fragrant violation OF
duty The courts could get at these
Presque Isle rascals, but unfortunately
they could not reach the infinitely
greater rascals of the Electoral Com
mission who stole the Presidency
Lansing Journal.
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2 o'clock =. m.
Pol, cal,ea-sull Board present.

Roll called-Eull Board present.
A. r. Mcdonald presented petition nom o9 resi-
dents of Long Rapids Township, asking for the Or
ganizaton of new township, to be known as ihe
for and against the organization Of said new town
ship by their respective attorneys the petition Wis
referred TO the Committee on Towns and Counties
The Committee on Claims and Accounts report rs
follows:
n, he Honorable Board Of Supervisors ef .tlpcno
County
GENTLEMEN Your Committee on Claims and Ac'
counts, to whom was referred the fol owing bills
have carefully examined the same, ana bes leave 10
report IA follows:
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The Cheboygan correspondent of the
Detroit Free Press says: "The first
train of cars to enter the Village of
Chcboygan arrived last Sunday after
noon at 6 o'clock, on the Mackinaw
division of the Michigan Central Rail
road. 1t was known that the COM
pietion of the road, which was to give
us railroad communication with De
tr'it, would take place about three
niles south of the village Sunday after
noon. A large crowd of people went
cut to see the road completed and to
ride in on the first train. The day was
cold and disagreeable, but notwith-
standing that, a majority of the people
had a curiosity which had to be salts
fed. When the last rails were laid
uniting Cheboygan with the outside
world by railroad, cheer after cheer
rent the air, which was continued until
the people left the depot and went to
their homes. Railroad officials here
announce that the road will be ballas-
ted and ready for the regular trains
within thirty days The railroad com.
pany has its freight and passenger
depots finished. The freight depot is a
large frame building, with an office in
the south end. The passenger depot is
a handsome frame structure, contain
ing two waiting-rooms and ticket
office. The company's dock is fast APP
preaching completion. The freight
house on the dock is being built, and
is to be large and commodious build
inc.
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Y
As required by law and pursuant TO- the usual mo-
tice given the hoard of Supervisors OF APeha Soun
Nv met nt the office of the County 'ieIh' Vi 'S,o'
county in the city OF Alpena, on MONDAY, GG5 ~
1881 at 10 o'clock a. m, for the purpose OF hoN,'s
their annual meeting, and was called to order 10y '"o
Chairman. . 60, r,ves
Roll called-Present, Supervisors Green, HHygs'
Mcdonald, Pangborn, Sanborn, Wise and the 'h""-
man. -. -,,, ,,, I mn.
Minutes Of tho previous meeting were read ana "''
proved. 80, ,t-.,o,t
Several bills and accounts were preseileu an" ~
ferred 10 the Committee on Claims ana accounts
The Chairman announced the following 'P''''
Committees: ... f,.so Wise and
Ferguson. M l ,,,oy.ionment
80 Tnxes Supervisors PangboTn, Sanborn ana Olc'u
Committee TO settle with County Treasurer SUP
yisors Mcdonald, Sanborn Case, Hayes anu 'N'
Chairman. ,.. s,,,orrisnrs
Committee on Towns and Counties super''So''
Superyisor Ferguson appeared and took bis seat
on motion the Board adjourned until to-moiio" al
" oio'A T. ''' ALBERT PACK,
Chairman.
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A Wise Deacon.

deacon Wilder, / want you to tell
me how you kept yourself and family
well the past season, when all the rest
of us have been sick so much, and
have bad the doctors visiting US so
"'te8rotner TayIor, the answer is very
easy. use1 Hop Bitters in time,
kept my family well and saved the
doctor bills. Three dollars worth
of it kept us well and able to work
all the time. I'll warrent it has cost
You aud the neighbors one to two
hundred dollars apiece to keep sick
the same time"
Deacon I'll use your medicine
hereafter" 532w2
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JAMES A. CASE,
JOHN FERGUSON,
CHAS. III. WISE.

On motion Of Supervisor sanborn the report Of
Committee on Poor was accepted and recommenda-
tions concurred in.
10 he Chairman and Board Of Superrisors qC Alpeaa
County.
GrSTLRxrH Your COMMITTEES on Poor, beg leave
70 rprorf that they have visited the Poor House and
farm, and have found everything in and around the
house in good condition. They also looked over the
ated for tho ensuing year. the following for i'm
urovements to-wit For erecting 225 rods ~ good
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substantial board fence, the sum OF t22o, and Tor
painting the buildings the sum OF $50.
JAMES A. CASE,
JOHN FERGUSON,
CHAS. III. WISE,
Committee.
Above report was accepted and recommendations
concurrcd IN. ~, ..,,
On motion of Supervisor Pangborn, the Board TOOK
a recess until 1850 o'clock p. IN.
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On motion OF Supervisor Ferguson the report was
accepted, ana tho recommendations OF committee
concurred in.
The bill of j. c. Wall. Of $50 for publishing pro-
ceediugs of Board without being authorized 10 pub
lish the same was on motion Of supervisor rang
born, not allowed.
The bill of w. +. Turnbull for go 50, was, on mo-
ton of Supervisor Case allowed at $50
The bull of Fred. g. Goodrich. for $50, for six
months services Superintendent of Poor and c
of Board was, on motion of Supervisor Hayes a.
lowed Ut ESQ for Superintendent of the Poor.
The bill of Geo. W. Jones for si1sl was allowed
ut 1887 on motion of Supervisor Case.
The bill of w. A. henderson for s3i 9S was allow
ed ~ ego on motion of Supervisor Ferguson.
The bill of the Apena Publishing 60 for Ell l.
allowed a. stll5 on motion of Supervisor Case.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Supervisor Hayes.
Resolved, That the report of +. s. Goodrich be re-
ferred back, and ask the full Board to mako item
lied report of the temporary relief given, also de-
tailed estimate Of the amount asked for the ensuing
year, with wages of keeper Of house aud physcilu
for ensuing year.
Carried unanimously.
BY Supervisor Pangborn,
Resolved That the Board will not in the future
pay for publishing the proceedings OF the Board OF
County school examiners.
Carried unanimously.
By Supervisor Case,
/ That the Chairman and Clerk OF this Board exc
cute a deed TO the city of Alpena, OF certain 81 II
of land four rods wide the poor farm, for the
purpose of public highway.
Carried unanimously,
On motion of Supervisor Sanborn, the Board adj
iourned till tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock.
a. PACK,
Chairman
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TrellllleNi.

The Cuicura treatment for the cure of skin, scalp
and blood diseases, consists in the internal use OF
Cuticura Resovent, the blood purifier and the
external use of Cuticura and Cuticura Soap, the
great skin cures.
Price of Cuticura small boxes, 50e large boxes 81
Cutcura Resolvent Al per bottle. Cuticura Soap, 25c
Cutcura shaving Soap, ljc. Sold by all druggists.
Depot, WEEKS & POTTER, Boston, Ass.
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f. II. Drake, Esq, Detroit, has re-
covered from terrible skin humor,
which covered his head, face and
hands, by using Cuticura Resolvent
internally and Cuticura and Cuticura
Soap externally. This is good news.
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Oct Y, 1881


Foil cailed-Quorum present.
'1he minutes of previous meeting We're read and
Supervisors Hayes and Pangborn appeared and
took their seats.
BY request VIM. T. Turnbull addressed the Board
at length on legal charges of Justices OF the Pence
Reports of the Superintendents of the Poor pre-
scented and was referred 10 the Committee on Poor.
The Committee on Rejected and Delinquent Taxes
and Apportionment of Taxes was appointed as a
Committee on estimates.
Committee on Poor report as follows:
To uae Honorable n. Board Of SupsrUisors Of Apeaa
County.
GExrLrMEs Your Committee Poor, to whom
was referred the report Of the Supernendcnts OF the
Poor, beg leave to report that they have examined
the same together with the accompanying books and
vouchers and find them correct. Your committee
would recommend that the amount called FOR IN the
Superintendent report for support OF the poor viz
-Four thousand five hundred dollars be included in
the estimates of moneys TO be raised by tax the COM
ing year. Your committee beg leave TO state that
the Superintendents ask IN their report for an APP
preparation of five hundred dollars for ditching pun
poses In this recommendation of the supeTinten-
dents, your committee do not concur. believing, as
they do, that the small benefit TO be derived wOu
not justify the outlay of the money, and further
more that the land the farm dry enough for cu-
vation amply sufficient 20 keep the keeper of the
house and the paupers employed. We further re-
commend that the report Of the Superintendent be
accepted and placed on file. All Of which Is respect
fully submitted.
Oct. ~, 1881,
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(lticura
PYEMIA
Or Blood Poisoning, which ke-
suits in Assesses, Ulcers. Sores,
Carbuncies, BOiIs and Itching
IlumOrs, Cured.
FEVER SORE.

What tell you is the truth told for no other pun
pose but testify TO the merits OF the Cuticura Rem
edies. Mr. Frederick Yeaton of this town, has beer
troubled for years with fever sore on one OF his legs
Last fall and all winter he could hardly walk step
| induced him TO take your remedies. He has takei
about four bottles OF Cuticura Resolvent and USED
the Cuticura and Cutcura Soap externally. His LEI
to-day is almost well, and he walks with ease.
was sight to behold-black, and swollen very badly
wish you could sec his leg to-day. The chang
would astonish you.
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Oct. II, ISL

Roll called-Full Board present.
Minutes Of previous meeting were read ana ap-
proved. ,...... ..,1 p,;,o.cd
Committees on Claims and Accounts ana heJec't"
Taxss osk for further time 70 report. Allowed
on motion of Supervisor Case the Board TOOK ie-
cess until p. N.
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Great Blood Medicines.

The half has not been told TO the great curative
powers of the Cuticura Remedies. have paid hun
dreds of dollars for medicines to cure diseases OF tn
blood and skin aud found anything yet TO equa
the CuticuIa Remedies.
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We have placed OH floors last week twelve new
patterns Of Chamber Suits, in Walnut and Mahogany,
all the very latest Designs These goods are superior
in style and quality to any shown in our ware
rooms before and should be seen by all in want OF
goods wanting their homes furnished in good taste
the latest designs should NOT fail to visit store where
the most artistic stock of Furniture both useful and
ornamental that offered customers before We
forty of Fancy Cabinet Ware in Ebony
Mahogany Amaranth, which will be on sale this week.
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Salt Rheuns.

Will Mcdonald, 2,Ji2 Dearborn street, Chicago,
gratefully Acknowledges cure of Salt Rheum on
head neck, face and legs for seventeen years
not able TO walk except hands and knees for one
year not able TO help himself for eight years; tried
hundreds of remedies doctors pronounced his case
hopeless; permanently cured by the Cuticura REM
Cdics.
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Bills of J. c. Wall, $50, w, +. Turnbull si0.sj, T.
5. Goodrich, $3.50, Geo w. Jones s4.sl, Apena Pub
fishing Co. s4ll5, and w. a. Henderson, S}isS, are
most respectfully referred to full Board.
VIM II. SANBORN,
JOHN +. HAYES,
JAMES A. CASE,
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DCATTNjC Organs. 10 useful stors,5 sets reds
0cH y only s65. Pianos 1925 ur. 30 IL
iustrated caiaioguc free. Address Beatty, Wash ng-
ton, n. j. oV'si
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Tumors, erysipelas, mercurial diseases
scrofula. and general debility cured by "Dr
Lindsey's Blood Searcher."
530w4
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Board of Supervisors.

OFFICE or COUNTY CLERK,
ALpENA, ALPENA CO., MICH,
not 10 4 ID. 1851.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

pectation Of catching another Wow Of the prls-
oner, and the ruse was found a complete success
In dlstractinK attention from other exits OF the
City Hall. carriage, drawn by two fast horses,
was standing At the north front ofthe now building,
to which the prisoner was quickly taken In charge
OF Detective McElfresh, Deputy Marshal Williams,
and Bailif stahl. The first intimalon the crowd
the east side had OF any change In the programme
was the sight OF two horses firiously dashing out
Of the grounds toward T. street, and before they
could recover from their surprise tho prisoner and
his escort were too far 10 DO overtaken
Gulteau was inclined 10 converse freely on
the journey back 10 the Jail, but II was
discouraged by those In charge, for, to quote Dep
uty Marshal Williams, I've did not want TO talk
to such q wretch" Upon arriving at the jail he
was taken TO his old quarters and as the cell door
was secured the prisoner sank back on his bed
and uttered sigh Of relief. When Deputy Warden
Russ told him yesterday morning that he
would have TO 20 10 court Guiteau
eylnced decided reluctance to leave his cell,
and said no felt too sick-that It must be post.
poned for few days till he felt better Detective
McElfrosh then entered the corridor and the
prisoner, after greeting him cordially said; "Mr.
McElfresh, will there be any danger In my going
TO court to-dayT
Not in the least" replied McElfrcsh.
Are you going with me 2" asked the prisoner
yes" said McEfrcsh, "and am going to sit
beside you all the way up"
Every WE'LL" returned Guiteau; al am satisfied
with that arrangement"
The prisoner was visited by his counsel, Mr.. SEQ
Vile, yesterday afternoon between three aud four
o'clock, and seemed very much composed, all fears
of violence from the outside appearing to have
vanished.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
Coalition I'm Aie..pdrIa County.

AS is known there was split among
the Republican voters OF Alexandria County, and
as q result two candidates OF that party were
nominated for the observation-disclosures. Edmund
Burke and s. d. Corbett. Not caring to jeopardizc
the interests Of the party in the coming campaign
all the gentlemen have got together, and the re-
suit is an agreement 10 hold a coalition con-
ventlon in Armory Hail. October 49, under certain
conditions agreed upon. The order OF business
as stated insures the success of the ticket
in Alexandria city and county, and Is as follows:
The election of permanent officers; the nomna-
ton of one of the two candidates, Messrs. Burke
and Corbett. and none others, the one receiving
majority vote to be declared tho nominee and
unanimous choice OF this coalition convention
the convention to pledge itself and supporters to
the Readjuster State ticket, and then TO adjourn
sine die. The parties to the agreement are
Messrs, Burke aud Corbett, Il, @. Cunningham,
president of Sarepta Hall convention and chair
man Of Readjuster executive committee of Alex
andra County; Benjamin AUSTIN president OF
Armory Hall convention aud chairman OF Re-
publican county committee, and @. A. Lumpkins,
chairman Republican executive committee Of the
city and county of Alexandria.