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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Owens store is the place TO buy your
Christmas presents for your family and
friends. You can get everything there
you want in the shape Of furniture. Four
large apartments chock full, all his own.
Bargains for every one.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The time has come to buy Christmas
presents, and pair of those elegant
slippers are just the thing. AT the
sign of the elephant.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

John Deadman had the misfortune
to inhict severe wound on one of his
feet last Wednesday, by an accidental
blow of an AK.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Jackson's camp, near Ossineke, tenn
porarily broke up last week, as enough
logs had been skidded until snow
comes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Make your wife, children and friends
happy, by purchasing your holiday pres
ents at the furniture store of G. A. Shan
non q Co. A fine stock TO select from.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The finest line of French kid shoes
in the town, at the sign of the ele'
plant.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12
Corner First and River streets.

Field & Gray have the finest line of toilet
articles In the City, all suitable for holt
day presents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Field & Gray arc exhibiting fine line
of beautiful goods for the holiday trade |;
all very cheap.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Sheriff james Il. Denton.
Under Sherlff-Chas Lynch.
Clerk-M. O'Brien.
Deputy Clerk.-James Mcnamara.
Treasurer-Chas. Ii. Greedy.
Prosecuting Attorney-Geo H. Sleator.
Register of Deeds-John II Kelly.
Judge Ct Probate-Gec. s. Lester.
Circuit Court Conn.,. ID. Newton.
Surveyor William Mirre.
Coroners-Arthur Wilkinson and Alonzo Il. Per
sons.
Population of county in 1880 was $3.50.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

You will miss it If you fail to call on
Field & Gray before you make your holt
day purchases.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The worth of your money, and the right
change back every time you make pur-
chase at the Central Drug Store, Opera
House block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The regular line steamers OH the
Detroit and Alpena line, and also the
mail steamers, have been scared off
the route this fall. There has been
no ice to trouble them. They had all
the freight they could carry up to
their last trips, and more was left be-
hind at Detroit and Bay City. There
was nothing to hinder them from max
ing their regular trips during last
week. The weather was mild and.the
lake free from ice, and we believe
they would have had plenty of freight
and passengers to carry. The great
est trouble was that marine insurance
ran out on November 30th, and
special policies for December are very
costly affairs, and eat up large por-
ton of the profits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12
Total feet Of lumber cut in a years, 1914
LATII

LATH.
The number of pieces of lath cut
at the various mills this year foots up
as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Have you learned how cheap they are
selling sleighs at the furniture store Of
G. A. Shannon & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Lots of holiday presents at Reynolds,
the jeweler.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Holiday goods by the cargo, at the drug
store of Field 81 Gray.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor-Robert NJ. Donnnelly.
Recor,er-John S. McVicar.
Treasurer-Sylvester Westrope.
Comptroller-Abram X. Blakley.
Justices of Peace-Wm. A. Henderson, Charles
D'Aigle and Josiah b. Newton.
City Attorneys. j.. Carpenter.
City Marshal-Sylvester Westrope.
Chief Engineer Fire Dep't-Albert Power.
COMMON COUNCIL.
Aldermen--F NJ. Wheeler, j. T.. Field, Charles
Brown, Charles Lynch, J. Beck and Peter Owens.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Il. X. Potter, H. y. Seage, Benjamin Wagner,
y. G. Wall, Otto 0jorud, and Alex. Campbell.
Population Of city in 1880 was 6,i53.
TOWNSHIPS.
Alpena-J. A. Case, supervisor; Conrad Vessel,
clerk; J. A. Mcdonald, treasurer, and +. Lacomb,
highway commissioner.
Maple Ridge-Geo. Appleford, supervisor; james
Shelley, clerk Francis Bowling, treasurer; and
Thomas Mckay, highway commissioner.
Long Rapids-Dayid r. Martindale, supervisor
VIM, Rox, clerk John Butler, treasurer, and Levi
Doughty, highway commissioner.
wilson-NobIe VI. Bracknreed, supervisor; Geo.
G.. Heron, clerk Chas. ii. Watson, treasurer, and
Patrick O'Tooe, highway commissioner.
Grcen-Johu Kelly, supervisor +, w. Flanders,
clerk George Manning treasurer, and John Mckay,
highway com missioner
Ossipeke-Davd Oliver, supervisor; George u.
Zimmerman. Clerk John Ellsworth, treasurer, and
y. II. Mckillop, highway commissioner
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Lots of fancy cane rocking and easy
chairs, at Owens.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The passengers and mail for this
city which arrive at Au Sable every
Saturday evening, have to remain at
that place until Monday morning, as
no stage leaves that place on Sunday
mornings. TO prevent this incon-
venience, extra expense and discom-
fort, an attempt will be made to have
the passengers and mail leave Au
Sable every Sunday morning, and
then the citizens of Alpena, who hap
pen to be on the route at that time,
will be enabled to reach home one
day earlier and not be obliged to re-
main at Au Sable during Sunday and
Sunday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Our motto and rule being first class
work and low prices" we are doing good
trade. Come and see us.
McCAFFERY q MCKAY,
Tailors, Comstock block, up stairs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

During the present season, VIM.
ii. Phelps has shipped from this port
over fifteen hundred barrels Of lime.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12
REFERENCE COLUMN.
United states Governm ent.

United states Govern ment.
EXECUTIVE.
President Chester A. Arthur. Salary, $4,000.
THE CABINET.
Secretary of State-F. T. Freliughuysen, N j.
Secretary of Treasury-Charles j. Folger, N Y
Secretary of Wnr-Robert 4, Lincoln, Ill
Secretary of Navy-Wm. Il. Chandler, N IL.
Secretary of Interior Henry NJ. Teller Col.
Postmaster Goneral.W q. Gresham. No.,
Attorney General Benjamin III. Brewster, Tenn
Salary Of EACH 5000
. SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Chief Justice Morrison II. Waite o. App'd 1874
ASSOCIATE JusrIcrs APP'D
S., I, N,;,io- Iona 1862
Stephen j. Field Cal. iSoS
Joseph Z. Bradley, Nj, js.9
John NJ. Harlan, KY, iom
VIM. b. Woods, Ala. ioo o
Stanley Matthews, Ohio, iooV
Horace Gray, Mass, 1901
Samuel Blatchford, N. Y, 1882
Salary, Chief Justice, siO,5Oo; Associate, $1,000
Population of United States in 1880, was 50,i557s3
Michigan Congessmen.
THE SENATE.
Omar d. Conger term expires 1887.
Thomas w Palmer, term expires 1882
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
N. b. Eldridge.
&c. s. Lacey.
5 julius Houseman.
G Edwin Ii. Wlnans.
Il. G. Carlton.
sR q. Horr.
9 sB. NJ. Cutcheon.
10 III. III. Hatch.
fl Edward Breitung.
Those marked are Republicans.
The salaries of Senators and Representatives. are
900 each per annum, with sl25 allowance for sta
tionery and 20 cents milage.
The Senators hold office for six years and the
Representatives for two years.
The 18th Congress consists of ls7 Democrats, l25
Republicans and ii Greenbackcrs Independents
and Readjusters.
The counties composing the Tenth congressional
district are as follows: Alpena, Altoona, Bay, Clare
Crawford Cheboygan, Emmett, Gladwin, losco,
Montmorency, Otsego, Ogemaw, Presque ISLE Ros-
common and Tuscola.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12
OUR TELEPHONE.

Roger Bros. plated ware at 99c.
store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

III. Mellen is building neat look
ing cottage on Fifth street, near
Washington avenue.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12
HOuse TO Rent.

Corner First and Dunbar streets. Rent
$4,000 per year including water. Apply
to NJ. u. Godfrey, residence White street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

w. w. Wells has removed his stock
of drugs to his new store in the Guilt
gan block, and expects to open his
establishment this evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The regular meeting of the Com
mon Council takes place next Mon
day evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

r. d. Taylor has two lumber camps
in operation near Hubbard Lake,
this winter. About three million feet
of logs have been placed on the skids.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Go to Peter Martins for cant hook
and pevie handles. GAL
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Last year the single mills manu-
featured 54,676,OOO shingles, which
exceeds the cut of the present year by
3,6S3,00O.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The steamer Oconto arrived at this
port last Friday night, from Detroit,
ON her third trip. She brought con.
siderable freight, hut her freight bill
was heavier than her freight, judging
from the remarks Of those persons
who had freight ON board. The
Oconto cleared from this port last Sat
urday, December 9Th, and will I'M
doubtedly be the last boat to leave
this port this season, for Detroit. A
considerable number of passengers
took passage on board of her, and a
cargo of shingles was also taken
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Buy your holiday presents at 99c.
store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The stage brought only part of
the newspaper mail last Friday
evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Lawson's photo parlors, Culligan
block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

All kinds of toys, cheap at 99c.
store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The principal item of local news in
one of our contemporaries last week,
consisted of an alleged and very i'm
probable confession of small boy,
who stated he obeyed his mothers
command to split some wood and had
heap of trouble. 1t is so very sell
dom that boy obeys his mothers
orders, that we arc inclined to doubt
the story. 1t is too thin, although it
answered very well to fill up space
with. The last heard of said boy he
was suffering with the lock jaw, oc-
casioned by too much exercise of
his Imagination.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Books, photograph, autograph and
card albums, at 99c. store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

SUMMARY.
The following is a summary of the
lumber, ETC., shipped, clearances, trips
of steamboats,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

An alderman from jackson recent.
ly got lost in the Montmorency woods
and played Robinson Cfnsoe for three
days. He would have found his way
out sooner, but when he came to the
main river, he discovered that 1t was
running the wrong way, and hewould
not follow it, so he wandered about
in circular sort of fashion in a piece
of territory about four miles square,
and with roads not far distant. Was
it not mean of Thunder Bay river to
run the wrong way, just OH purpose
to confuse and mislead Jackson al
derman
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Alex. T. Rcnsberry, of the Mont
morency Index, was in this city last
week.
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RAILWAY TIES.

The railway tic business for this
year is also behind that of last year.
The amount shipped the present sea-
son is as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12
CEDAR POSTS,

The number of cedar posts shipped
from Alpena the present year is as
follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Go and see Sprague, for low prices.
The elephant leads them all.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

DIR. Gallagher, dentist, over store
of Klock, Donnelly Il Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

Last year 756,725 cedar posts were
shipped from Alpena, and exceeded
this years shipment by 353,S67.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The amount of shingles manufac-
tured in this city, this year, can be
seen by the following:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-12-12

The ARGUS and Chicago Weekly
News, twelve months, for only 81.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-01
The New Opera House.

Mr.. Geo. Pass is engaged IN drafting
plans and specifications for the rebuild
ing of the old Opera House on more
modern style of architecture. Mr.. f.
A. Tiffany has the matter in charge,
and as soon rs the plans are ready, will
see what can he done toward the i'm.
mediate erection of the tuildIng.
The structure is to be 82xl35 feet. A
balcony will be erected Immediately
over the parquet, amphithcatre seated,
and inclined from every direction to-
ward the stage. A gallery will be con
structcd over the vcstibule, and the ag-
grc9atc seating capacity of the entire
building will he $50. The basement
will contain Il social hall 4lx5S, with ii
feet ceiling. Ii will also contain a din.
ing loom 2Sx3l feet and reception room
of equal size. Beside these, the base.
ment will contain cloak and dressing
rooms, kitchen, property and furnace
rooms.
The stage will be :,SxJ8 with pros.
cenium opening Of 32x27 feet; The au
ditOrium will be rs feet from floor t.
ceiling. The cost of the structure, fur.
nished, by using the present walls, Is
cstiiNated at $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-01
Only One Cent a Mile.

The G. NJ. X st. Paul railroa d
has notified the committee on Fou rtl
Of July of arrangements,th that all MALTA
companies desiring to attend the cele.
bration in this city will be granted
rates over their road at one cent pei
mile Think OF it, only go cents from
Albert Lea to Mankato. This Com
pany will also make rates to others at
tending the festivities in Mankato on
the Fourth one and one-tith fare.
An effort is being made To get like
rates on the Northwestern and Omaha
lines, which will no doubt he successful.
Mankato will have the grandest Fourth
of July Celebration ever witnessed in
the State.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-01
1t Has q Name.

The Mankato Cement Works, which
Is owned by large and wealthy cor
poration extensively engaged in the &c.
ment business in various sections of the
country, has been dubbed the "IIorse
Shoe" brand, and rs this emblem is
typical of good luck, it is to be hoped
that the name will carry with it the
essence of gain. The Standard Com.
pany owning the Mankato works have
i'll operation cement factories in St
Louis, Utica, His, and other places.
Mr.. L. Cummings, whom our people
will recognize rs being one of the gen
telmen engaged in the purchase of the
Mankato property, was chosen as Gen.
eral Superintendent for the company nj
meeting recently held in New York
and being Il thoroughly practical man
the extensive business of the corpora
ton will he judiciously managed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-01
Personal.

Senator Knudson, of st. James, wa,
in the city a few hours on Wednesday
The familiar countcnance of Mr.
Henry Wolfram has pcen visible on
our street for the past few days.
Miss j. Edith Collins of Maperville,
Ills, cousin of DIR. McGraw, is IN the
city visiting with the doctors family.
Miss Hattie Patterson, nee Tibbitts, Is
in the city on n short visit tn relatives.
She will also visit friends at Lake
Crystal.
Miss Mime Freeman daughter of Mr..
+. u. freeman, returned last week from
an extended visit To relatives and friends
in Connecticut, New York and Pennsyl-
vania.
Mr.. ii. L. Christensen returned the
first of the week from trip of several
weeks To- New Mexico. lie reports Il
very pleasant time, and feels well re-
paid for the time he has spent.
Mr.. Bowen, editor of the Sleepy
Eye Horald, was in attendance ut the
graduating exercises of the Normal
School, Wednesday. His sister was
member of the graduating class.
Mr.. J. ID. Hustled, Of Berlin, Wiscon.
sin, is visiting in Eagle Lake with his
son, =. II. "Stan" says that Minnesota
climate is having "A tendency To arouse
in his parents breast desire Ia become
"a resident of our county. Ii is hoped
that Mr.. ii. will follow his inclmations
in the matter and settle here.
Mr.. Il. w Pratt. Of Pierre, ID. r., is
in our city with plats of the booming
city on The Missouri. Lots in the ia.
nous Wells addition Ia Pierre, ID. Il.
will he offered for sale for the first time,
and splendid investments can now he
made. Call on him at the office Of Geo.
4. Clark, under Citizens Natl Bank.
Mr.. c. NJ. Nelson, II whilom resident
of tins city, now extensively engaged in
the lumber business at saltwater, and
Mr.. &. u. Cosswell, ct Norwich, Conn,
chashier in the First National bank at
that place, were the guests over Sab
bath of our town sman, j. +. Measher,
Esq. Mr.. Cogswcll is also one of the
Directors OF the Northwestern ear and
manufacturing company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-01
ADVANCED COURSE.
ALUMNI BANQUET

At the business meeting of the Alum
nj in the office of the Normal school on
Wednesday evening ME b. ID. Smith
was reelected president, Mr.. II. o.
Woodruff, secretary, Mr.. A. Carson,
vice-presidcnt and Miss Estella 3roome
treasurer. The meeting then All
journed and proceeded to Union
Hall, where caterer Mas had spread
out for them IA most appetizing
feast. After dong full justice To
this, Mr.. b. ID. Smith, Professors
lIechdolt and McCIeary, President Scar
ing and Gen. j. II. Baker were called
upon to respond to the toasts, 1.-The
Alumni Association" "Science," "lnStl-
tutes," "NOrmal Schools" and sour
State" The occasion was most enjoy
able. and the good music provided AL,
died. materially to the pleasure of tho
evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-01
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT
NORMAL HALL.

Long before two o'clock the crowd
swept up the hill toward the Normal
school and by half past two the main as
scmbly room and the recitation rooms ad-
joining were crowded. The stage was
beautifully adorned with flowers and
great credit is due to those who had tins
part of the arrangements in charge.
Beside the graduating classes and
members of the faculty, Mr.. j. ii. Ray,
the local member of the Board of Re,
gents and Gen. J. II. Baker, Railroad
Commissioner of the State were seated
upon the stage.
After IN earnest opening prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Pollock, Miss Margaret IL.
Reid read the salutatory. In a few
graceful words she extended warm
welcome to all friends there assembled.
The impression made by Miss Reid was
very pleasing. Miss Ncttie l.. Tomp-
kins followed with thoughtful pro.
duction ON Aspirations" In n quiet,
contained manner she presented the
various actuating motives by winch
men are controlled and their influence
on character. Next came an essay
=" Ich dien," by Hattie j. Galbraith.
:. Ich dicn " is the motto OF the Prince
of Wales. its meaning is serve" Miss
Galbraith treated of all men as servants
aud compared the service of Napoleon
the Great with that of Mrs. JudsOn, the
earnest missionary who rests in. death
on the same rocky island of St. Helena.
The manner of Miss Galbraith was seri.
Gus, earnest and thoroughly womanlike,
and her production received the general
approval it SO we'll merited. The
overture from Tampa was next well
rendered by Miss Adele and Nellie
Lewis. The next essay 1.-The Fly" (illu-
strated) by Elizabeth O. Jones could not
be presented, owing to the ill health of
this young lady.
Miss Emma Buckley read spark
ling, witty essay on the intricacics OF
spelling" The pleasant way in
which the reader spoke of the troubles
incident to one who is not genius aud
must therefore, spell according to au-
th"rity, was well appreciated, us the
numerous HoTal tTlDuteS sic received
bore witness.
Miss Sue b. Gleason next gave re.
citation "Hubert and Arthur" Al
though the subject is a painful one and
therefore somewhat trying to a begin.
ner, the manner of Miss Gleason was
very self-possessed. She had mastered
thoroughly the sentiment of the piece
and presented it in n manner, that for
those liking that peculiar school of clio.
cution, was faultless. The very pleas.
ing, jovial vocal solo, I'm a merry
Zingara" was then sung by Miss Annie
+. Stephens, in mastery manner and
revealed an amount OF musical power
in Miss Stephens few suspected.
Next in order came Miss Margaret f
Reid with her essay symbolism il
Art" Gllustrated) The manner of til.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-01

We have just received and shall place
on sale this week full line of new
goods, consisting OF Dress Goods, White
Goods, Parasols, Shawls, Gloves, los
icry. Corscts, Courtain Lace, Table
Linen, Napkins, Towels, Cassimeres and
the most complete stock OF Domestics
and Notions ever brought to the city.
This entire line of goods was bought
since the late decline in goods east, and
We pOssctiyely chow the best bargains
to be found in the city.
CHRISTENSEN Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-01
LACE
GAS FITTING.

We have received our supply of Gas
Fittings and are now engaged in sup
plying customers. We have experience
ed gas filters in our employ, and all
orders will receive prompt attention.
Parties contemplating using gas will
advance their own interests 10y placing
their orders ut once as we shall do fit
ting at actual cost, until gas is turned
on.
MANKATO GAS LIGHT Co.
Office with L. Fl. Williams.