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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The condition Of the streets in this
city is deplorable, and something
ought to be done to improve their
condition. Putting on saw dust is
only temporary benefit, and soon
becomes nuisance. 1t also tends to
keep the streets much higher than the
adjacent lots, and is not viewed with
much pleasure by lot owners, as it
forces the owners to raise their lots in
order to be on level with the streets.
In some parts of the town, the streets
have thus been raised some two or
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

In remote part of this city, one
of the mill boys, who we will call
Jim, told another mill boy, Andy
that he could have all of the hay
on certain lot. Andy asked Pete,
(another mill boy,) to go with him in
the evening and get the hay, not let
ting Pete know that the hay belonged
to him. The two men, Andy and
Pete, went to the lot, and soon Pete
had gathered a large bundle of the
hay, got it ON his shoulders, and was
just starting for the gate, when he
heard the loud report Of gun close
by. Andy fell and commenced groan-
ing piteously. Pete dropped the bun
die of hay and started for the fence,
cleared it with a bound, and lit out
for a hiding place, leaving, as he sup
posed, Andy lying MORALLY wounded
on the ground. When Pete had got
close to the woods, he stopped and
listened for sounds of a pursuer, but,
hearing none, he was beginning to feel
somewhat treasured. AT this point a
forlorn lightning bug displayed its
light, and Pete, thinking that his pur-
suer was close by, lit out for obscurity.
AS soon as Pete had got out of the
lot, Andy got up, uninjured, and be-
fore long the story leaked out. Andy
had put up job on Pete and had an
accomplice stationed in the lot, with
a gun loaded with powder only. The
falling and pretending to be wounded
was part of the sell.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Fred Lincoln had driven number
of trap net stakes near Sulphur Is
land, and was intending to put in
some nets in that vicinity. The said
fishing grounds, however, are claimed
by Davis IL Co., and last week, that
firm sent out their tugs and pulled
out the trap net stakes driven by Fred
Lincoln. The result will probably be
q law suit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISC0PAL-Rev. J. A. Mock. Services in
Trinity Church, on Washington avenue, every Sun.
day morning and evening.
BAPTISr-Rey. Il. L.. Little Services in socio-
tvs Church, on Third street, every Sabbath morn
ing and evening.
CATHOL1C-Rev X. II. DOMAIN. Services In the
Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every Sunday
at $50 A. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, and at p. NJ. Vespers
French at 1880.
CoNGREGATIoNAL-R A. w. Westgate
Services in the Socety's Church, on Second street.
every sabbath morning and evening.
METHODIST-Rev II. Il. Riddick. Services in
society's Church, on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02
Rubber Stamps.

All desiring anything In this line are
respectfully requested to call and leave
their card with the clerk at the Fletcher
House. l.. Fl. fowler, lthe general west
ern agent for j. e. Keller g. Co., Of SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, will call to take your order.
He can furnish you with printing wheels,
selfinkers, dating, commercial, pencil and
indelllble stamps Of -any'pattern. Please
call and leave your sard at once. Agents
wanted l.. III. fowler, General Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

1t does seem strange to us that q
man, who claims to have had prac-
tice of twenty years as a physician,
should get OH street corners and shout
to the boys in order to get custom.
If a man has had such long prac-
tice, and if he is as great a physician
as he claims, to be, why should he be
obliged TO harangue crowds on the
streets, in order to get patronized
Merit and long practice ought to give
physician plenty to do without be.
ing obliged to lecture on the streets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Our reporter had the pleasure Of
an introduction to Mr.. Schlaapschin-
sky last Monday. He is the pianist
of the Fox theatrical troupe, so Mr..
Fox said, and, together with the
troupe, took passages on the steamer
Pearl, for Au Sable. Notwithstand-
ing Mr.. Schlaapschinsky's long name,
we believe the Pearl took him to Au-
Sable for single fare.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

On the Goth, Thos. White, local
commissioner, will receive bids for the
construction of State road COM
mencing at the S. w. corner of Sec
ton 10, in township 3S ~, r. 6 f.,
thence southeasterly to point on the
south line of section 33, in township
33 N, r. Z f., distance of 8 miles
and 8 chains, according to the approx
ed survey thereof.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The steamer City of Cleveland ar
rived at this port on time last night
and had q very stormy passage up
She had on board some 140 passenger
the most of whom were seasick
Among the passengers were Hon. w
H. Potter, Rev. j. A. Mock and Geo
N. Fletcher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

S. S. Hopkins and wife, of st. Clair,
were on board the steam barge Low
ell, which arrived at this port Sunday
evening. Mr.. Hopkins is brother
typo, and former Office mate of the
editor of the ARGUS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Judge Henry Hart, of Midland,
will preside over the Circuit Court in
in this county, on August Sth, and
will try some cases in which Judge
limerick was interested before he was
elected Judge of the Goth circuit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Ira G. Billman will speak in the
Armory next Sunday afternoon, al
3 o'clock, on "Was Jesus God?" and
in the evening at s o'clock on "The
End of the World" All are kindly
invited,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

A. F. Dinsmore, editor of the Re-
porter, who has been at Washington
some time past, returned home by
steamer Metropolis, Saturday morn.
ing. He was accompanied by his
daughter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Miss E. A. Tenny, who for the past
two years has taught vocal and instru-
mental music in this city, will soon re-
turn from her vacation in New York,
accompanied by her mother, and sis
ter who is also teacher of music.
Miss Tenny will be ready to open her
classes about the middle of August.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Miss Lillian Conmey and Miss M.
Coppinger, of Bay City, relatives of
Father DOMAIN, arrived in town last
week, on q few weeks visit to friends
and relatives in this city, and are the
guests of Father DOMAIN.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

An Alpena county man went to
town last week to advertise for two
boys, and when he got home found he
was the parent of twins of the male
sex. There is nothing like advertis.
ing.-Bay City Call.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

On Friday last the mail steamer
Arundel left this port at 5 o'clock A
NJ, and arrived at Bay City at 4:3C
o'clock p. NJ. She made her usual
stops and had a large number of pas.
sengers on board.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Samuel Smith, at Potter's saw mill,
yesterday had the misfortune to re.
ceive severe cut ON the wrist, from
an edger saw. The day before, Henry
Duncan had his right arm caught in
the rollers of the lath mill, and badly
hruised.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Mrs. A. w. Comstock, Hon. A
Pack, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Alpern, Miss
Julia Baker, John Monaghan, and
III. Babcock left town by steamer City
of Cleveland, last Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Capt. D. w. Dana is in port with
the steamer Lowell and barges on
their tenth trip. The Captain is &C
companied by his wife, a most cstima
bic lady.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

j. III. Butterfeld and Miss Nora
Butterfeld took trip on the steamer
City of Cleveland, Saturday last, to
Mackinaw, and returned home Sun
day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

DOWn U0 the frlceS. 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
fsred 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 &CO.,
Lion Store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The mail steamer Arundel, not
withstanding the storm, got in on time
this morning, and left for Bay City in
chase Of the Metropolis, which cleared
some six hours ahead of the Arun-
dell
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The rain which has long been need
ed in this vicinity, commenced COM
ing down Monday night. and contin-
ued falling all day yesterday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

A. G. Varney, of Detroit, architect
of the new Minton block, arrived in
town Saturday, bringing with him a
fifty inch Columbia bicycle. He re-
manned until Sunday and left for De
troit. He tried his wheel on the
streets of this city, but soon found
out that the streets here are not
adapted for bicycle riding.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The steamer Pearl was a little late
in arriving at this port Sunday, owing
to the large amount of freight she had
taken on board.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The steamer Keweenaw, Capt. Holbrook, leaves
Alpena every Saturday at s A. M, for Cheboygan,
Maclxinac, Point st. Ienace and Sault st. Marie
and leaves Apena every Tuesday at p. NJ, for
Detroit.
R6-Fare on either boat, from Alpena to Port
Huron or Detroit, 400; to Cheboygan e2.2S
meals and births included.
w. II. JOHNSON, Agent.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Folkerts and
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Masters have been
for the past few days at Petoskey,
and are expected home this week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The schooner Minnie Davis un-
loaded a cargo of brick, the early
part of this week, for the new Min
ton brick block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The firm of Morse q Dewey has
been dissolved, Mr.. Morse retiring,
while Mr.. Dewey continues the bust
mess
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

VIII Dawson, the clothier, left
town last Monday, on trip east after
new goods, and will be absent about
ten days.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Big fishing is reported at the Duck
Islands. One of the fish stories told
is that seven tons of fish were got out
Of one trap net, at one lift.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Owing to the gale yesterday, the
steamers Metropolis and Golden
Eagle were obliged to run back to
this port. The Metropolis got as far
as Black River, but found such a
heavy sea running, that she could not
make her landings, and thus turned
back.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Geo. Burston, who went on a bust
ness trip to Detroit some days ago, is
expected home to-day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs M. /. James, who have
been on a visit to their daughter, Mrs
E. X. Potter, left town by steamer
Arundel, Friday morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02
Brick, Brick.

Parties desiring good brick, for building
will do we'll to call on T. II. Lester.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Mrs. Tooter, of Lansing, arrived in
town Monday, by steamer Atlantic,
on visit to her sister Mrs. j. b.
Clayberg.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

County Clerk O'Brien left town this
morning, on short trip below. j..
Mcnamara acts as deputy during his
absence.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

On Thursday last, John Bryan, at
Spratt's farm, received a severe cut in
the right arm, from scythe. DIR.
Shelton dressed the wound.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The Arundel went on her second
trip to Mackinaw last Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The Mason Lumber company are
running both the gang and circular,
at the mill, night as well as day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Rain all last night, and yet raining
as we go to press--making 40 hours
rain, as far as heard from.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The various steamers OH the Detroit
and Alpena line, of late, have been
bringing considerable freight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Hon. w. III. Potter left town by
steamer Pearl, last Thursday evening,
on n trip TO Buffalo.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

VIM. Mason and T. r. Merrill ar
rived in town Thursday by steamer
Metropolis.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Geo. Gates died on Thursday last
The funeral took place Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02
Wagons and Buggies.

Monroe Klock is agent for this city for
the Anderson d Co. wagons, buggies, ETC.,
Mason block. 65S
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

James Mcnamara arrived in town
last week and is stopping with his
cousin, M. O'Brien.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

A. w. Comstock left town by steam.
er Pearl, last Monday. Mr.. Com
stock will meet Mrs. Comstock and
daughters at Detroit, and will then
with his family, take pleasure trir
down the river st. Lawrence and tc
eastern parts, and will be absent
about twenty or thirty DAYS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02
OUR TELEPHONE.

Geo. ID. Bradford returned home
Thursday last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The brickwork for the first story
of the new Minton block, on Second
street, is completed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The johnson brick block is now be-
ing painted and penciled.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

j. b. Clayberg and j. A. Case re-
turned home by steamer Atlantic,
last Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The barge Wavcrly gets five cents
per post for carrying cedar posts from
the Nine Mile Point region to Toledo.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Hose Co. No. received their new
suits last week, and the boys now look
"tony."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Geo. Nicholson and Chas. Wendell,
left town by steamer Arundel, Mon
day morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The Teachers Institute, in this city,
will commence on the 18th and end
OH the 18th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Miss Mary Oliver left town by
steamer Metropolis, Saturday morn
ing last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The Alpena Guards embark for the
annual encampment next Wednesday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Charles Bewick arrived i'll town
last Sunday, by steamer Pearl,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Ask your grocer for the Bay City Butter
Crackers. They are the freshest and best.
510y1.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The Detroit morning papers failed
to arrive in this city last Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

S.'Westrope is building an addition
to his residence on Sixth street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02
THE PEOPLES LINE.
Steamer PEARL.

The popular and fast sailing steamer Pearl, Capt
Edwards, will leave Alpena every Wednesday ut II
p. NJ, and every Sunday at A. NJ, for Cheboygau
Macknac and Point St. Ignace and will leave AL
pena every Thursday nc 1880 p. NJ. and every Mon
day at p. NJ, for Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Heald re
turned home Friday morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Phelps Il Gordon have sold their
blacksmith and carriage shop, on
River street, to A. Morrison.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02
NJ a II IL i e ID

In this city, June 2Oth, by Rev. r. l.. Little, Mr.
William II. Finley and Miss Isabella ]. Kerr, botf
of Alpena.
July goth, by the same, Mr.. John II. Mercer and
Miss Sarah q. Ernest, both Of Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Nature Sparkling Specific for Indigestion
and biousness, the water of the famous Seltzer
Spa is duplicated in a moment with a spoonful of
Tarrant's Settler Aperient, which contains every
valuable element OF the German Spring. The
ternatives, and the fac-simile, fresh and foamng,
is now placed within the reach of every invalid in
the western world
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

Tonight The Trinity Episcopal
Industrial School will give an en-
tertainment in the form of a bazaar
and musicale, at the Opera House.
Plain and fancy work, done by the
children, will be on exhibition and for
sale, and also other articles, useful and
ornamental, which have been donat-
ed. Musical selections and recita-
tons will be rendered by ladies and
gentlemen of the city, and there will
be plenty of chances to obtain refresh
ments. An invitation is extended to
all who desire pleasant evenings
amusement. Admittance, ten cents
children, five cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

About noon Sunday, fire alarm
was sounded,- Minor mill board
ing house being on fire. Both hose
companies were promptly on hand,
and, in very short time, four streams
of water were playing on the build
ing, three streams being outside, and
one inside. The flames were soon got
under control, but the building was
badly wrecked in the roof by the fire,
and the plastering will no doubt have
to be renewed. While the fire was
progressing there we're lively times for
the residents of the house while they
were removing their personal goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The Jury impannelled for the Au-
gust term of the Circuit Court, for
Alpena county, are as follows: VIM.
Dawson, Edward Hutton, Dwinal p.
Buker, Thos. G. Adams, Stretton
Brown, Henry Turner, Joseph Schell,
Gilbert DeGraf, Augustus N. Spratt,
Samuel Dafoe, Edward Byron, james
Shelly, Walter Gavigan, James Schell,
John McSorley, VIM. Farrant, james
E. Field, John Blakely, ST., Paul
Dane, Henry Hodgins, Barney Rob-
erts, Selden w. Flanders, Willet D..
Brooks, James Mckay.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02

The river and harbor bill, as agreed
upon by the two houses of Congress,
provides for an expenditure of $751;
1885. This will be equal to a tax
of nearly SO per head on every man,
woman and child in the country. The
other appropriations added make a
seven dollar tax per head on the peo-
pie of this country. Of the amount
appropriated for the rivers and har-
?bors, the sum of $4,000 will be used
for improving the harbor at this place.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-08-02
Is Cent Column.

Advertisements OF five lines or less inserted in
this column at 15c per week, and So for each addi
tonal line. If continued for three months or long
er 25 per cent. discount from these figures. In all
cases cash TO accompany order.
National Republican., 1882-09-14
FOR RENT-Houses.

NOR T-THREy-sToRY HOUSE FUR
H nlshed. rooms for rent. No. 225 u street
northwest; inquire on the premises, sel2.2ts
FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT, NORTH OF
IL the city; modern improvements; eight rooms;
carriRce-hOuse and large Grounds Inquire between
and p. m. at l.. ii. HOPKINS'S, 9ol Pennsylvania
avenue. segGtF
National Republican., 1882-09-14

AND now the Bourbon organ in this
city, having ofIiciated for time as the
Straightout Republican organ against the
independents, came out yesterday rs an
Independent organ. 1t has, as Straight
out, mourned over the neglect of Repub-
licans and the bestowal of offices by
President Arthur upon Coalition Demo-
Gratis, but yesterday, as an Independent,
it bewailed the neglect of Independents
by the President and his bestowal of
nearly all the consular and like national
offices upon Republicans and citizens
of the Northern States. The activity of
our neighbor as miscellaneous organ is
something wonderful. 1t goes from the
support of one cause to its opposite with
as much sprightly freedom as a canary
leaps from one perch to another. So
would parrot talk who had listened to
joint political debates, while all the time
he would himself be innocent of any
opinion of his own.