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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17

Jud &c of the surprise of the members
when on the following morning they dis
covered that the promise had been brok-
en- and Mr.. Herman left out in the cold.
A young statesman from Ashippun had'
however, secured a position on the Chief
Clerks force. The Senator Of this coun-
ty is accused of being at the bottom Of
the treachery, and this, in connection with
Mr.. Herman's misfortune Of being Ger
man, accounts for his failure to secure the
position.
The celebrated case of State against
Baker which has twice been tried here on
change of venue from Waukesha coun-
ty, has been by the Supreme Court or
dered sent back to thai county for trial
4 She last trial here the defendant was
found guilty. Upon its face the decision
looks strange, the case having been upon
the defendants exceptions, sent back for
trial to the very county from which n the
first place he swore it away because he
could not secure an impartial jury. The
defendants expenses already run up into
the thousands and the case promises 10
last for several years longer
For beating his wife an individual
from Beaver Dam was last Friday COM
mitted to the county Jail to cool bis pas
sions.
The marriage is announced Of Aaron
Baker to Miss Green, both of Hustisford.
The bride is the only daughter of Amos
Green, of that town, and the groom an
active and energetic young farmer well
known throughout the State as engaged
in the raising of Devon cattle, w.
Report Of the condition of The Wiseon-
sin National Bank, at WATERFOWL, in the
State of Wisconsin, at the close of bust
ness, December Goth, 1882:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17
List of letters remaining in the Post

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office, Watertown, Wis, Jan. II, 1888.
Beardslee, A. L. Norton, George w.
Gates, Geo. E. Smith, Thomas
CLANCY, Mary Sweet, w. E.
Gordon, John Sanders, J. A.
Jones, Edward Fl. Thomas, Geo. W.
Webster, Dwight E. Kelley, Peter E.
Lynch, John WinslOwJ J. S.
Persons calling for any of the above
letters will please say advertised"
IT. MOAK, P. N.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17

This morning Richard Perry, of Chica-
go, and Miss Libbie O'Brien, OF this city,
were joined in the bonds of wedlock at
St. Bernard's church, by Rev. Father
Corby. The happy couple will make
their home in Chicago whittier they take
the best wishes of large circle of friends
for life of happiness and prosperity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17
MUt7'i7l1 O4sj0P.

John Bailey, Of the town of Water
town, and Miss Mary Peckham, of Madi-
son, were married at the home of the
bride last Wednesday, January 10th,
1888. The newly welded pair have set
tied down to the enjoyments of their
union at Mr.. Bailey's old home in Wa
tertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17
waterto wn Market

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buchhsst
Commission Merchant, Third Streps
WATERFOWL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17

STOCKHOLDERS.
Daniel Jones. WATERFOWL.
Albert Solliday.
Miss Julia E. Harger, g
Mrs. Ii. II. Gallup,
G. P. Haseltine, Wausau.
Mrs. M. S. Scholfeld, &"
J. & A. Stewart & Co., "
Jas. MORRISON, g
R. P. Manson,
J. r. Bruneau,
B. w. James,
S. H. Alban,
V. A Anderson,
II. H. Grace, "
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17

J. N. Sylvester, Copenhagen, N. Y.
G w. Harger will retain his position
as cashier of the bank, and no more
trustworthy person could be found for
the position. Competent in everything
pertaining to the business, and the right
man in the right place under all circum-
stances. Wisconsin, Central. Jan. Is.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17

Mrs. Fl. Visgsr, who came with her
husband into Dodge county some 80 years
ago, and settled in the town OF Emmett,
died at her home at Mayville, Thursday
last, January 18th, 1883, aged Y years.
Deceased was sister of Mrs. James Gill
let, of this city, and will be remembered
by the old settlers as lady possessed of
excellent worth in all the relations of
lie. Her funeral was held Saturday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17

Ixonia in 1916 and was highly respect
ed citizen bearing the good will and es-
teem of his neighbors and a large circle
of friends
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17

Diraotnonnec, ions by No. from Watert9Wn
DLls sTs3;snn q Galena Express for Barapoo
Sn ,a Wnona and all points west in MlnneSo
u ar "a Dakota. also er Waukesha, Milwaukee
sud all points east. II vy,4prp Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17

Report of the condition of the Wiseon-
sin National Bank, at Watertown, in the
State of Wisconsin, at the close of bust
ness, December Goth, 1882:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-01-17

Mrs Minnie Krause died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. J. Koerner, in the
Sixth ward, Wednesday, OF last week,
aged II years. Deceased had been res
ident of our city Tor the past twenty-five
years, and her loss is deeply deplored by
her family and friends.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23
Wednesday, May 20, 1888.

The colossal lying about the great
advantages of Dakota is just begin
ming to be exposed. Farmers who
have gone there begin to send letters
back telling the truth about the coun-
try, and disabusing the public mind of
the impression that this territory is
the land of promise. The fact is that
the land is fair, the climate is severe,
timber is scarce, water is not always
good, and the disadvantages Of all
new countries must be endured. Who
ever goes there expecting to find more
or encounter less will be disappointed,
and it is feared that disappointment
will be the lot of far too many, who,
deceived by the rosy accounts Of paid
correspondents, have hastily sacrificed
their property in the older States to
find homes there.-Chicago News.
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The National Debt.

With regard to our national debt,
its present volume and its future con-
dition, the st. Louis Republican calls
attention to the fact that it has been
reduced so much, compared with what
it was a few years ago, that its man.
agement has ceased to be n leading
factor in our politics, and that it at
tracts but little attention. According
to the last statement the total
amount of national indebtedness, less
cash in the tresury, is Sl,574,000,000.
OF this sum S346,0000O0 is green.
backs, which there is 10 need Of re-
deeming, and which the people, es-
pecially those embarked in business
that will be jeapordized by any dis
turbance of sound currency, will
undoubtedly insist shall not be paid.
1t is simply debt without interest,
and has become an important and
servicable part Of the money system
of the country. There is a small ele-
ment in the eastern States which de-
sires to get rid of these greenbacks,
that national bank notes to an equal
amount may be substituted in their
place but as this would only be re-
placing one kind of currency which
costs nothing with another not a par
ticle better which would cost some
thing, it j. not likely that the people
will assent to the change. The $780,
100000 greenbacks, therefore, may
be regarded as part of the public
debt not to be counted. Taking it
from the gross amount there remains
only 81 ,228000. 000-and this is being
reduced so rapidly, S120,000,000 a
year, that it will soon reach point at
which the public will take no concern
in it. The annual interest charge,
now about sos, 100000, decreases with
every reduction of the principal, and
as every reduction of interest increas-
es the surplus to be devoted to pay.
ment on the principal we can safely
calculate that by the end of the pres
cnt decade the debt will have been
paid and the country relieved forever
of this relic of the war.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23

On motion the Board took a recess OF
ten minutes to view plans and specifications
of the proposed new school buildings pre-
scented by architect Cornell.
On being called TO order, Trustee Seage
moved that the members from Third ward,
together with the President, be constituted
a building committee for said ward, and
that the plans submitted be referred back to
be enlarged. Carried unanimously.
Special committee on A. II. McDonald's
claim, reported that they did not consider
II necessary to take any notice Of said
claim. Report accepted,
On motion of Mr.. Seage, the Secretary
was instructed TO return to A. X. Mcdonald
his list of references without comment.
BY Mr.. Seage, supported by Mr.. Gjorud,
WHEREAS, Frank l.. Wean has served as
teacher in the schools of this city for the
past three years, and, wishing to express. TO
him our appreciation Of his services, il is
Rcsolued, That this Board, through its
Secretary, tender to +. l.. Wean, for the
coming year, the position he now holds as
Principal of the High School, at a salary
of 500.
Carried by vote as follows: Ayes-Pot-
ter, Seage, Wall, Wagner, Campbell and
Gjorud Nays-None.
On motion the Board adjourned.
ROBERT NJ. DONNELLY,
President.
JOIN S. McNIcAR,
Secretary.
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Board of Education.

The Board Of Education Of the city Of AL
pena met in special session in the Score.
tnry's Office, on Thursday evening, May
18th, 1888, and was called to order at
$50 o'clock by the President.
PREsEST.-Robert NJ. Donnelly. Presi-
dent; John S. McNicar, Recorder, and
Trustees Seage, Potter, Wall, Wagner,
Campbell and Gjorud.
Reading Of journal omitted until next
regular meeting.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES.
The special committee for purchasing
lots in Third ward, reported having bar
gained for lots ono and two, in block s, in
Wnde's addition. The first from Mr. OAR
rah for 1915, and tho other of Mr.. Maltz
for the sum Of $3.50.
On motion Of Mr.. Seage the action Of the
committee was approved by vote as follows
Aycs--Potter, Seage, Wall, Wagner,
Campbell and Gjorud. Nays-None.
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THIRD BLIZZARD.

lHlhD BLIZZARD.
Racine, Wisconsin, May 18TH
The first cyclone in the history of
this section struck Racine at Z o'clock
tonight, passing through the extreme
northwestern portion Of the city, de-
molishing $50 houses and barns, and
causing loss of life of about twenty,
besides 100 more or less seriously in
jured. The day was ushered in bright
and cool, with fresh wind blowing
from the southeast. Towards noon
the sky was overcast and about /
o'clock sharp electric storm prevail
ed, although but little rain fell. The
sun again came out for about an hour.
During the afternoon the temperature
rose about twenty degrees and about
6 o'clock when heavy masses Of clouds
which again gathered in the west por-
tended storm, the air was oppressive
ly warm. The cyclone was announc-
ed by a breaking of the clouds, which
took on a whirling motion and struck
the earth with a noise which might
be compared with the roar and rumbl-
ing of a thousand railroad trains
laundering over bridge. The path
of the storm is little over half mile
long and perhaps quarter of mile
wide. In this territory here and there
a building is left standing. All brick
and frame building alike collapsed,
and their sites are marked only by
heaps Of formless debris. Many oc-
cupants of houses escaped by seeking
cellars and other places of compare
tive safety, but the cyclone came with
such lightning quickness that many
were killed before reaching the cellars.
In only few cases were houses NOV
ed from their foundations. Those in
the center OF the storm-path simply
exploded aud fell in ruins. 1t is re-
ported some light articles, such as
wagons, were swept in the lake. The
cyclone, as it moved from the city out
upon the waters of Lake Michigan,
presented grand spectacle, such as
is seen but once in lifetime. The
whirling columns of air seemed mon
ster wreaths of smoke as they whirled
over the watery expanse, bearing with
them spiral columns of water. No
ship that encountered this monster of
the air could by any possibility escape
destruction.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23

Maple shade trees, foot in diane
ter, were twisted off at the roots as if
they were mere twigs. Some were
carried fifteen or twenty rods; others
were left near where they stood.
The storm overlook Clayton Harris
as he was marking the ground for
corn. Perceiving it in the distance
he lay fiat upon the ground, but was
picked up like feather and raised
twenty or thirty feet from the ground
several times, and carried about forty
rods, finally landing in dead furrow.
He chung to the ground for life, and
was Topped up and down as though
he was nothing but straw. The
horse was turned over endways three
times and was carried about fifty rods
by the wind. Mr.. Harris describes
the cloud to have been shaped like an
hour-class, small in the center and
spreading out upon the ground about
a quarter Of mile wide and the same
above.
The path of the cyclone varied in
width from onc-quarter to three-quar-
ters of mile, and every fence was
thrown down and every orchard torn
out by the roots that lay in its course.
The loss is estimated at about $780,
300.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23
MORTGAGE SALE.

u
Default having been made in the terms and con-
ditons of certain indenture of mortgage, bearing
date the 23d day Of December A. ID. 1851, aud ex-
ecuted by and between Charles Schultz and Ellie
schultz Of the city of Alpenn, Alpena county,
Mich, Of the first part, and Geo. l.. Maltz, OF the
same place, Of the second part, and duly recorded
in the Office Of the Register of Deeds for the county
OF Alpens on the oath day OF December, a. ID. 1851
in Liber Of Mortgages, on pages 2i6 and 2i7, and
which said mortgage was, on the 10th day OF Jan
uary, A. ID. 1882, duly assigned by said Geo. L.
Maltz to Monroe Klock, and said assignment was
duly recorded in the office of the Register Of Deeds
for said county Of Alpena, ON the Goth day Of jan
uary, 1882, in Liber of Mortgages, on page l90
and by which said default the power of sale in said
mortgage contained has become operative, and IL
being claimed that there lie now due and unpaid, at
the date hereof, on said mortgage, the sum of fvo
hundred and thirty-seyen dollars and eighty-three
cents $j37s 49, for principal and interest," together
with attorney fee Of thirty dollars .3000,l pro-
ing, either at law in equity, having been insttu-
tod to recover the amount secured by said mort
gage, or any part thereof now, therefore;
Notice Is hereby given that on the
10th day OF May, A. ID. 1883,
At two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. at the
front door of the Court House. in the city Of Alpe-
bs IN Se
said county in which said mortgaged premises are
situated is held, there will be sold at public auction
to the highest bidder the premises described in said
mortgage, or so much thereof ns may be necessary
to satisfy the said debt, the interest thereon, and
said attorney fee, and all costs and charges allowed
by law. SAID mortgaged premises arc situated in
the city Of Alpena, county Of Alpena, State Of
Michigan, and described as follows All that piece
parcel Of land described in said mortgage as fol-
lows, to-wit Lot number twelve u2, in Block
number ten u0 Of Hitchcock's first addition TO the
city Of Alpcna.
MONROE KLOCK,
Assignee Of Mortgage.
VIcIoR G. BURSHAM,
Atty for Assignee Of Mortgage. G02wi3
The above sale is hereby postponed until satur-
day, May 30, 1883, at the above mentioned hour
and place. "
MONROE KLOCK,
Assignee Of Mortgage.
JAMES L. DENTON,
sheriff.
NfcroR G. BuRsHAM,
Atty for Assignee Of Mortgage
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23

The following, in regard to Mrs.
Dora Beekman, from the Byron (Illi-
nois) Express, is published by request:
Mrs. Beekman was lady of unusual
analytical power, and many Of her
readings showed an intellectual and
spiritual penetration seldom equalled,
She will be mourned by a very wide
circle Of friends, as, besides her own
personal work of later years, she had
been with her husband in ministerial
labors as n most efficient helper in
Minnesota and Kansas City and in
this State. There were some thirty
persons from distance present,
among whom were Mrs. A. n. Spratt,
Of Alpena, Mich.
In closing, we may say that whatever
crititism may be made upon Mrs.
Beekman's more recent public utter.
ances very many persons have consid-
cred themselves greatly helped by her
quickening words, and that her follow
ers have been as devoted as in any hui
man history, that very seldom one
mind holds so tenacious grasp upon
others. In her private life Mrs. Beck
man commanded universal respect
and the more pronounced in those
who knew her best, and many tears
will long be shed by those who will
be made only more conscious of their
loss in the receeding years. Mrs.
Beekman was born at Northford, Me-,
June 9th, 1885, and left her earthly
work at Buena Vista, Col, April 80,
1883, where she had passed the win
ter hoping to build up again an i'm
paired constitution, or at least pro-
longing her usefulness, and, had con-
tinued her work until few weeks of
her death.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23

The Pearl runs between Alpena and Detroit,
making two trips per week. The City Of Cleveland
extends her trip TO st. Ignace. The Flora runs TO
Toledo on her down trip, and to st. Ignace on her
up trip. The Atlantic runs to Cleveland on her
down trip, and to St. Ignace on her up trip. Tho
Keweenaw extends her trips 10 st. Ignace.
Meals and births are extra ON the City of Cleve-
land. Meals are extra on the mail boats. A ticket
on the Pearl, Flora, Atlantic, or Keweenaw is coed
for passage, meals and berth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23
MAIL 6TEANIERE.

Arundel arrives from and departs for Bay City
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
leaving at o'clock.
Metropolis arrives from Bay City on Wednesday,
Friday and Sunday mornings, and leaves Wednos-
day. Friday and Monday mornings.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23
INIIOHA

Leaves Detroit every Tuesday at o'clock p m and
arrives at Alpena at noon every Thursday. on
down trip leaves Alpena for Detroit every Saturday
at o'clock p. N.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council of the city of Al
pena met in the Council Room, on Monday
evening, May 2lst, 1883, and was called to
order at s o'clock by the Mayor.
PREsENT.-Robert M. Donnelly, Mayor
John S. McVickar, Recorder, and Alder
men Spratt, Wheeler, Beck, and Owens.
Journal of sessions held May 9TH, and
Sth, 1888, read and severally approved.
Alderman Brown appeared and took his
seat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23
CITY OF CLEVELAND

Leaves Detroit at II o'clock on Monday nights, aud
at 9;15 o'clock on Friday mornings, and arrives Mt
Alpena at o'clock on Tuesday nights and at 6
o'clock on Saturday mornings. Leaves Alpena for
Detroit at o'clock on Wednesday evenings. aud at
5 o'clock on Sunday mornings
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23
ALPENA
PASSENGER STEAMERS.
PEARL.

The steamer Pearl leaves Detroit at o'clock on
Tuesday and Saturday evenings; arrives nt Alpona
early on Monday and Thursday mornings, and
leaves for Detroit at O'Clock on the snme days
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-05-23
ATLANTIC

Leaves Detroit every Saturday at o'clock p. m,
and arrives at Alpena every Monday nj o'clock a..
m Leaves Alpena for Detroit every Wednesday ut
o'clock a. IN.
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KEWEENAW

Arrives from Detroit every Saturday morning. and
leaves Alpena for Detroit every Tuesday about S
o'clock n, m
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Three Billiards.
FIRST BLIZZARD.

During the past ten days three
billiards have visited this country.
The first was on the 14th and ran
through parts of Kansas and Missouri.
Fifty buildings were blown down and
two hundred damaged at Kansas city.
A dispatch says:
THE line Of ruin travcrsing the city
extended nearly three miles, and pre-
sented most chaotic appearance.
Trees, bricks, and rafters and house
hold effects are scattered in endless
confusion and block up the roadway
at many places. The cyclone was ac-
companied by torrents of rain and
beating hail, which, pouring into the
dismantled houses, greatly increased
the work of general destruction. In
several instances heavy beams strik-
ing the walls were driven almost en-
tirely through the houses. AS the
track Of the storm was confined to a
narrow limit the people on the streets
all succeeded in getting out of the
way, but many Of those in houses had
not sufficient warning to get out be-
fore the hurricane was upon them,
and those generally retreated to the
cellars.
an a house on MCGEE street lady
was sitting at piano in the second
story. The wind lifted the upper part
of the house and left her seated in
the open air unhurt, and the instru.
ment undisturbed."
The loss was about S250.000. Three
persons killed and thirteen injured.
The town of Oronogo, Missouri,
was almost destroyed by the wind,
and six lives were lost, and thirty
three persons wounded. Macon City
was also damaged considerably, aud
five persons killed, and ten or fiftee N
wounded.
SECOND BLIZZARD.
The same day another blizzard raw
aged a portion of this State near Stur-
gis. The Stone Creek school house,
in which were the teacher and a num-
Der of children, was completely de-
molished, nothing being left but the
floor on which crouched the scholars
and teacher, not one of whom was in
jured.
The cyclone was formed by two
currents of air, one from the south
west and the other from the north
west, which met about two and one
half miles southwest of Sturgis and
proceeded nearly due cast,
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cure students lamps for the Mayor and
Recorders desks before next meeting.
On motion the Council adjourned.
ROBERT NJ DONNELLY,
Mayor.
j. 5. McNIoAR,
Recorder.
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RESOLUTIONS.
Nv Alderman Owens,

bN ONtuc,
Resolred, That no person or persons
wagons, carriages or horses be allowed to
enter or 90 upon the bridge until said
bridge is properly closed, and the bridge
tender is hereby instructed TO enforce the
same.
Carried unanimously.
by Alderman Spratt,
That the Comptroller is hereby instruct
ed to assess the dog tax against every own
or Of dog in the city.
Carried unanimously.
On motion Of Alderman Owens, tho
Street Commissioner was instructed to low
er the crossing at the corner Of Fletcher
and Dock streets to the established grade
by unanimous vote.
On motion of Alderman Spratt, the May
or and Chairman of Committee on Ways
and Means, were instructed TO purchase
mating and have the same laid inside the
railing in Council Room, and also to pro-