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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12
Merry Makers.

The Merry Makers opened their
short season, at the Opera House, last
Monday evening, and, judging from
the manner in which the several parts
were greeted by the many persons
present, they gave good satisfaction.
They certainly caused much merri-
ment by their comicalities. The en-
tertainment commenced with farce
entitled Married Life" This was
followed by number Of well sung
songs by Miss Maud Morrissey, who
is very pleasing, lively and agreeable
singer. Her vocalization was first
class. Then came Tom Morrissey
with jig dancing that was very well
done. Chas. Glidden with his banjo
and clock, songs and jokes, caused
many a hearty laugh. The Morrisseys,
Tom and Maud, then appeared in ad-
mirable Irish sketches with dancing,
and were greeted enthusiastically.
Part second concluded with an ex-
hibition Of rifle shooting by Frank
Z. Butler and Miss Annie E. Oakley,
and was well done. The rifle shoot
ing consisted in shooting glass balls,
snuffing candles, shooting the end off
cigar, which was held in the mouth,
and various other things. The rifles
were held in various positions. The
lady used the rife both in the usual
position, and with the sight turned
toward the floor. She also used the
rifle with her back turned toward the
target and sighted by means of mir
ror. Mr.. Butler essayed more diff
cult shots. He would bend over back
wards and thus snuff candle with
the ball /; fire from beneath his legs,
and ended by shooting a mark placed
on the head of Miss Oakley, the ball
glancing and discharging rifle which
was placed OH a rest above her
head. The ball from this rifle then
snuffed candle and broke a plate
above Mr.. Buffers head The rifles
used were Stephens, 32 caliber, and
the distance fired was the width Of
the stage.
The entertainment concluded with
the laughable farce "The Village
Pet" In the two farces, j. p. Hill
did his share towards making the
spectators feel that they had done a
sensible thing in patronizing the en-
tertainment.
Last night there was an addition to
the company-Chas. and Annie Whit
ing appearing in a series of duets,
trombone solos, and they did well.
The object of the Merry Makers,
as we understand it, is to mako amuse-
ment, and they certainly succeeded
Monday night. They give variety
of acts which can not help but amuse.
and those who are in need of hearty
laugh will do we'll to patronize them,
that is if they do as well in the en-
tertainments to come as they have
done SO far. Their comicalities, alb
surdities, singing, dancing, markham
ship, and farcical sketches, taken al
together, make a good evenings anus
ment
The company give two more enter
tainments.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12
Recovery Of the Body Of Captain
Thomas Driver.

Last Thursday afternoon, while the
steam dredge was at work dredging
out the bed Of the river, opposite
the river saw mi Of Fletcher,
Pack Il Co., the foot of man was
brought up by the scoop, and soon
afterwards the body of a man was
dug up by the dredgc. The body was
placed on one of the drcdgc mud
scows and brought to the steamboat
wharf Of Blackmar & Thomas. Cor
oner Shelton was sent for, jury en-
paneled, the inquest held on the scow,
there being large number of people
on the wharf and scow.
The body was considerably decay
ed; was clothed in pants, vest and a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

noon caused the hose companies to
turn out promptly. The fire was at
c. w. Richardson's saw dust heap, at
the dam, and had blazed up to such
an extent that it was thought that, if
the wind changed, there would be con-
siderable danger to the houses in the
vicinity. To reach the fire, about
1000 feet Of hose were required. No.
1 not being needed, was sent back to
the engine house.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12
CHANcERY NOTICE.

In pursuance and by virtue of anal decree Of
the Circuit Court for the county Of Alpena, in
Chancery, made and entered on the 10th day Of Au-
gust A. ID. 1881, In cause therein pending where
in Henry Bolton and Donald McIsae ore complain
ants and Huldah Jeyte Is defendant,
Notice Is hereby given, that shall sell at public
auction or venduc TO the highest bidder at o'clock
in the afternoon Of the
Twenty-Fourth day OF August, A. ID. 1882
nc the front door Of Johnson's brick block on Wa
ter street, IN the city Of Apena, Alpens county,
State oil Michigan, that being the building in which
the Circuit Court for said county IL heidi all the
rght. title and interest Of said defendant In and 20
that certain piece or parcel Of land situate in the
city OF Alpena, Alpena county, Michigan, and de-
scrlbed as lot number eight, ISL in block number
eighty, 1901 Of Fletcher's addition TO the viii
lsge, now city Of Apens, together with all and sim
unto belonging.
Dated Afpena, July nth, A. d. 1882.
JAMES A. BO0Ga.
Circuit Court Commissioner, Alpena Co. Mich.
KELi.EY CLAYBERG,
Solicitors for Complsinants, s,0v,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Burglars entered the residence of
Judah Cohen, OH Washington avenue,
last SATURDAY night, and took about
81 from the pocket of Mr.. Cohen.
but were frightened away before OBJ.
tanning any further plumber. We
suggest that our citizens put their
Winchesters in proper order, and be
ready for the visits of such Williams as
those who enter houses at the dead Of
night, and steal what other people
work for.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Sheriff Scott, last Saturday, made
a raid on the residence occupied by
Christine Metcalf, on State street, and
discovered large quantity of goods,
to belong to other parties.
The woman's trial comes off to-day
before Justice Henderson.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Last Saturday the steamer Kewee-
nav called at this port, on her way to
Sault st. Marie, it being the first OF
the nine excursions that the steamer
intends to make to the Sault the pres
ent season. On her way back she
calls al the Duck Islands.
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left the city until Mr.. Lockwood had
died.
The news of the death of this pi,
oneer Of Alpena spread rapidly over
the city, and has cast gloom over the
entire community, such as has not oc-
Cured here for many years.
The remains of the deceased were
consigned to their last resting place in
the cemetery at Sandusky, yesterday
afternoon.
James X. Lockwood was born in
Ottawa county, O., July 81, 1919, and
resided in Sandusky till 1913, when
he removed to Port Huron, where he
was for some years engaged in lumber
ing.
Mr.. Lockwood was one of the very
first to locate in Alpena, having come
here about the year 1856, and has
continued to make his home here ever
since, being identified with the general
business interests and growth and
prosperity of this locality for the past
twenty-six years.
In 1857 j. K. Lockwood COM
menced the erection Of the first saw
mill, designed to run by water power,
and located about a mile above the
mouth of Thunder Bay river. In
1858 Mr.. Lockwood inaugurated the
first woods operations. getting out a
large supply of pine timber, which
was run down the stream the follow
ing spring. In 1860 Mr.. Lockwood,
together with John S. Minor, erected
the second steam saw mill, called the
Island mill, and started it, running
with one circular saw, in two days less
than six weeks from the time the first
blow was struck. Lockwood & Minor
commenced the erection of another
steam saw mill in 1862, and had the
frame up, when fire in the woods
spread to the structure and destroyed
it, together with the greater portion of
the then little town of Alpena. The
mill was at once rebuilt, and started
in October of the same year, running
one circular saw and a siding mill.
In 1864, Lockwood & Minor rebuilt
the Home mill, which was destroyed
by fire in August of that year, and
started it to work on October 20.
In 1867 Mr.. Lockwood held the Of
flee of Supervisor of the township of
Alpena; was elected Representative
to the State Legislature in 1872 !;
elected member of the Board of Ed
ucation in 1874; held the position of
President of the Alpena County Ag-
ricultural Society in 1880, and at
the time of his death was Secretary of
the Agricultural Society and chair
man of the Democratic City Commit
tee.
Mr.. Lockwood has been identified
with various other business enterprises
in this city and locality, among the
most prominent being mercantile,
numbering, insurance, etc., and has
ever been regarded as a man of rare
ability and sterling energy, always
ready to assist in any and all enter
prises that would tend to the advance
ment and benefit of the city and
county of Alpena.
The death Of the Hon. James X.
Lockwood has caused a vacancy
among the business men of this city
and county that will not soon be filled
by any man so well qualified and ft-
ted to transact the various duties that
have been assigned to his lot, and the
people may well say, 1--WE have lost
a strong right arm from our busy
midst"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

On one Of her trips last week, the
steamer Arundel left Alpena at 6
o'clock A. NJ, and arrived at Bay City
at 3:45 p. NJ, calling at Huntsville,
Oscoda, East Tawas, Tawas City, Ala
baster and Point Lookout. On her
return trip, she left Bay City at 5
o'clock p. NJ, calling at the same
places, and arrived at Alpena at $40
o'clock the next morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

VIM. H. Halls brick building, on
River street, had a narrow escape from
fire on Tuesday evening of last week,
caused by the explosion of a lamp
over the table in the dining room, on
the second floor. 1t was rather warm
for a time, and some of the silver
ware on the table was melted by the
heat,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The farmers in Green township Gel
ebrated the Fourth at Richardson's
grove, in a very pleasant manner.
The attendance was large and the
amusements consisted of singing, read
ing the Declaration Of Independence,
picnicing, declarations by number
of the young folks, dialogue, etc., and
We believe those present, especially
the young folks, will not soon forget
their recreation on the Fourth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rev. J. A. Mock. Services in
Trinity Church, on Washington avenue, every Sum
day morning and evening.
BAPTIST-Rev. T.. l.. Little Services in Socie-
TVS Church, on Third street. every Sabbath morn
ing and evening.
CATHOLIC-Rev II. +. DOMAIN. Services in the
Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every Sunday
at $50 A. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, and at p. NJ. Vespers-
evening service. Sermon in English at 1880; in
French at 1880.
CoNGREGATIoNAL-R A. w. Westgate.
Services In the Socety's Church, on Second street.
every Sabbath morning and evening.
METHODIST-Rev. Il. +. Riddick. Services in
Society's Church, on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The fire department was called out
yesterday on account of fire on
Bewick, Comstock & Co.'S wharf
The prompt arrival of the fire de-
partment prevented the fire from
spreading. Not much damage was
done, and only the services Of No.
| were needed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

According to the engineers of the
steamer City of Cleveland, that boat
uses one ton per hour, while making
eighteen miles. Her regular speed is
fourteen miles per hour, but, to make
up lost time, she frequently travels at
the rate Of nineteen miles per hour.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Our thanks are due to our esteemed
friend, Elder Donnelly, for q basket
we'll filled with the most beautiful and
delicious Strawberries that ever grew
in this county. We trust that Elder
Donnelly may enjoy the delicious fla
vor of such fruit for many seasons yet
to come.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The interior of the bank Of the Al
pena Banking Co. has recently been
elegantly papered and otherwise i'm
proved in q most attractive manner,
the work being executed by that skill
full artist, c. N. Cornell.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

G. A. Shannon, is finishing off the
second story of his furniture ware
house building, on Chisholm street,
for dwelling purposes, and when COM
pleted, we opine that Mr.. Shannon
will have as neat, complete, commodi-
GUS and pleasant a residence as one
often finds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

j. X. Hough, the agent, is still
canvassing this city for the sale of
Tunison's Historical, Index Map, and
is meeting with universal success. In
fact every man who looks at this map
cannot fail to recognize that it is the
best map now offered to the public.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

BY the appearance of some Of the
apple trees in this city, it looks as if
the owners would have to prop up the
limbs, or else the fruit will damage
the trees. We counted fifty apples on
one small branch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Herbert Shannon, a II years old
son of S. G. Shannon of Bay City, ar
rived in town one day last week. on a
few weeks visit to his uncle, G. A.
Shannon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The scow Mooney was loaded with
paving timber by VIM. Pulford at
Nine Mile Point last week for Sagin.
aw, and yesterday the schooner Mich
olas took on a cargo of posts and ties
at the same place for Johnrowe &
Donnelly, for Chicago.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Field d Gray always keep the
purest drugs and medicines, and you
may rest assured that they will fill all
prescriptions and receipts in man
ner that cannot be excellcd in the
State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Says the Otsego Herald; Judge
limerick held his first term of court
here, for this county, last week, and
received the highest compliments on
account of his fairness, and clear and
quick decisions"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Geo. johnson, of Presque Isle, re-
Gently found in this city charm for
a watch chain, and the owner can
have the same by calling at this Office
and proving property.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

to-day. The programme for this af-
ternoon is as follows; Song service,
at 2 o'clock, and children's meeting,
addresses. etc., at 2:15.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12
THEIR TELEPHONE.

Theophilis Lalonde, who formerly car
ried on the boot and shoe business up
stairs In the Comstock block, most re-
spectfully informs his many customers
OF the past that he is now employed at the
boot and shoe shop of II. Lalonde, on Sec
ond street, next to Wheeler & Holmes gro
Gerry store, where he would be happy to
meet his many customers and shoe them.
570-1m
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Geo. F. Lewis, editor of the Bay
City Call, with his three daughters,
arrived in town on Sunday, on a few
days visit, and are stopping at the
Fletcher House.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

A three-year old boy, named Amiel,
son of NJ. Engelfelt, was drowned at
Richardson's dam last Wednesday.
He was playing on the logs, and fell
into the water.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Last Thursday morning the ten
months old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Gid
con Burton, died, from the effects of
injuries received by falling out of a
baby carriage.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Henry Below, while cutting timber
at Long Lake, had a tree fall on him,
on Monday, breaking his jaw and
bruising him up considerably, needing
the assistance of DR.. Newton.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

A couple Of fighting characters got
into a row in a saloon on Monday,
smashed the furniture, broke bottles
and glasses, pounded each other up to
some extent, and finally landed in the
lookup, where they had their cuts
and bruises anointed by DR.. Newton.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

p. Cooley killed seven bears, this
year, in the vicinity of Hubbard
Lake, bringing the hide of the seventh
to Blackburn q Son, last Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

B. F. Comfort, brother of j. C.
Comfort of this city, arrived in town
last week on a visit to friends here.
Mr.. c. represents every Saturday"
a society paper of Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Ask your grocer for the Bay City Butter
Crackers. They are the freshest and best.
510y1.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

For two weeks ending July sth, the
amount of lumber cut at the mill of
c. w. Richardson was 1,061, $40 feet.
Number of logs sawed SIT.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

James j. Robinson Of East Saginaw,
a brother of Geo. j. Robinson of this
city, was seriously injured on the 4th,
by the burning of fireworks. He also
fell from the stand, and was injured
internally, supposed fatally; but adj
vices received in this city the latter
part of the week were favorable for
his recovery. Geo. J. Robinson took
the first boat after hearing of the ac-
cident, for Saginaw.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The time for opening the postoffice
ON Sundays, has been changed, and
the Office will now be open from 8
o'clock to 10 o'clock A. NJ, providing
the mail boat arrives on time and the
change is agreeable to the citizens. BY
not giving sufficient notice, number
of persons missed their Sunday mail.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The steamer Flora having consent
ed to wait for the Merry Makers
troupe on Thursday, they will remain
over and give their closing entertain
ment on that evening. They appear
at Cheboygan on Friday evening, and
we believe they will meet with full
hOuses.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

All the various blanks and blank
books for sale at Field Il Gray's,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12
Down Go the Prices. Grand Open
ing Of New Goods Every
Day. Prices Reduced

Lower than Ever.
Our second spring stock is now
opened and will contain more and
greater bargains than we have offered
since we have been in business.
Our customers will notice the differ.
ence between the cash and credit bust
ness more than ever. Our Mr.. Hawley
has been securing the eastern markets
during the past four weeks, and has
secured some Of the most prodigious
bargains ever known. We shall not
give goods away, but merchandise will
be sold by us cheaper than can be Of
fered by any house in Michigan. We
shall offer unprecedented bargains in
every department, including Dress
Goods, Silks, White Goods, Linens,
Hosiery, Gloves, Calicoes, Ginghams,
Sheetings, Flannels and Carpets.
Never has a stock Of goods been
opened in Alpena Of half the amount,
or one that contains half as many bar
gains.
G. r. HAWLEY Il CO.,
Lion Store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

A dispatch to the Detroit Free
Press, of July 9th, says: "The State
Military Board, in session here, to-
day, decided to hold the annual en-
campment at Island Lake, near
Brighton, Livingston county, encamp-
ment to commence August 10TH"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

All kinds of mixed paints, the best
in the market, at the drug store of
Field & Gray.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The Reporter manager is immense
on misunderstanding three days be-
tween the 3rd of June and the 9th of
July.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

John w. Gibson and wife arrived
home from Canada last Thursday, by
steamer Pearl.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The NJ. 4. Sabbath School Institute
which commenced at the society's
church yesterday, will come to an end
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Mrs. NJ. N. Bedford, who has been
out of town on a visit, returned home
last Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

: The tow of the tug New Era takes
lumber from Alpena TO Chicago at
$3.50.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

1t took John J. Rennie one hour
and forty minutes to sell over 81 500
worth of furniture, at auction, last
Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The corner stone Of the new M. f..
church, on Chisholm street, is to be
laid this evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The barge Clematis brings brick
from Detroit to Alpena at 1886 per
thousand bricks.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

We would most respectfully suggest
to the Common Council the propriety
of adopting an ordinance which will,
in a measure at least, have tendency
to lessen the number of street hawk
ers, gamblers and quacks, who make "A
practice of travelling about the coun-
try and quilting the working men out
of their hard earnings. Almost every
summer our streets are the scenes of
street gullers, who have no other OBJ
ject in view than to draw in the
money from the thoughtless and over
credulous throng, and give worthless
trash or little or nothing in return. If
an ordinance prohibiting such frauds
could be passed by our city officials,
we believe the result would be most
satisfactory one.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

The line for the new railroad from
Tawas City to this place has been laid
out, and the work of grading, tie and
rail laying will soon begin, if it has
not already. The track will run
through the street in front of l.. b.
Smiths residence, and by gradual
bearing will intersect the main thor
oughfare along the bay shore just be-
low the halfway house, which road
it will follow to the terminus. Let's
prepare for a picnic.-Tawas Gazette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Dan McCarty had his head badly
cut by peevy, OH Friday, and called
Oh DIR. Newton to be mended.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Some Of the farmers are bringing
large quantities of Strawberries to
town, and appear to find a ready sale
for the luscious fruit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Can Catarrh be cured? Yes, certainly,
"Dr. Sykes Sure Cure" will cure II.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Thos. White, who has been on q
two weeks business trip to various
parts of the State, returned home
Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Notice the prices Of publications Of
American Book Exchange. or large list
this is fair sample
Chambers Encyclopedia, Is vols, 81 80
Macauley's England, vols, 80
Taine's English Literature, So
SCOTS Ivanhoe, 6S
George Elliot's Romola, 40
Revised Testament, 80
25 per cent. discount from these prices
until August LIST. Call and see the books
at the Centennial Book Store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

Monroe Klock is agent for this city for
the Anderson u Co. wagons, buggics, ETC.,
Mason block. 55S
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-07-12

II. S. Seage has erected neat wire
fence in front of his premises ON
Washington avenue.