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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
Why ChilYers Didn't.

AS the three of us rode out from
Waterproof, La, OH horseback, we
overlook a citizen jogging along as if
at peace with all the world. No in
Productions were needed, and present
ly we were chatting away on the most
familiar terms. After awhile, and
when about six miles from the town,
we met man on horseback who had
a shotgun lying across his lap and a
revolver on his hip.
Morning, gents" he said as We
drew rein. GLOW far is it to town ?"
"Six miles," answered our stranger.
"And mought you be acquainted in
Waterproof"
"a few"
thought you know chap as is
named Chilvers-Jedge Chilvers ?"
"Wall, I've seen him around"
Likely to be thar now?"
81 should say so"
That's all-good-bye."
We watched him out of sight, and
then one of the men said to the
stranger:
"That chap had wicked look"
ooh, he's on the shoot, he is"
"Is he going to shoot Chilvers p
HE thinks he is, but he won't"
"WhyY
Because I'm Chilvers myself! Per-
init me to introduce myselfp
"And why didn't you tell him who
you was and see what he wanted +"
"That would have brought OIL the
shooting and some Of you would
have been hit" he answered. 81
rather suspect he's chap from up
the country about thirty miles who's
brother shot in little fracas last
year. If it's the man he's a terrible
poor shot, and if one Of them bosses
of yourn should get hit you'd have to
pay all damages"
"But won't he waylay you on your
way back%
mo, sir. | shall waylay him p
That evening an hour after our re-
turn, the Judge led his limping horse
into town, and when asked what the
trouble was he replied:
cts enough to disgust every decent
man! That fellow had five square
shots at me, and yet he must go and
put bullet into an animal worth
$20Op
How the other party came out we
didn't inquire. The Judge didn't
act like a man who would answer lead
ing questions until he knew whether
the horse could be saved.-Detroit
Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
Strange Condolences.

In the small town of IeitZ, in Prus-
sian Saxony, lived two women, Frau
Schmidt and Frau Feustel, occupying
adjoining rooms in the same house. In
February, 1881, each was made on the
same day the mother of triplets, all
boys. This was decidedly curious CO.
incidence in births. Rev. Mr.. Busch,
of Winona, Mimi, whose five five chill
dren were all born on Sunday, has been
the subject of some newspaper para
graphs, but his case is less noteworthy
than that of a resident of Middletown,
Conn, three of whose children have the
same birthday, November 16. A less
remarkable coincidence is noted in the
case of Mrs. William Mining, of Mount
Auburn, o., who celebrated on one day
the anniversary of her birth, of her
wedding and of the birth of a grand
child. Why should accident have or
dained that the same company of min
strels should have visited Washington
on the day that President Garfield was
inaugurated, on the day that his re-
mains were borne in state to the Cap
itol, and on the day that the Grafton was
pronounced upon him by Mr.. Blaine.
An Ouu cplnCNltutt WIS IcpOIteu HOb
long ago in these columns. In 1862 n
fire destroyed the city Of Kingston, ia
maica. On the day of the fire Aaron de
Cordova was born. Aaron de Cordova's
grandfather was The first man on the
island who erected building. After
the fire. three month, ago, in the same
place. the present Aaron de Cordova
was the first man who erected a build
ing. II was curious fate which or
dained that the son Of the Austrian
Baron Carl Won Hofer, and Andreas
Hofcr's grcat-grandson, should perish
by bullet discharged during rifle
match, being the fifth member of this
distinguished family slain by such a
wound Three years ago one Louis
Hiltz, of Independence, Mo-, killed
Joseph Melody, but was acquitted on
the ground of insanity. Two years
later, on the same day and at the same
hour, he received fatal sunstroke on
the same spot where he committed the
crime Condolences relative to deaths
are numerous il not always very note
worthy. On the 10Th of April, 1882,
Edward Goss was buried at Troy, in
this State, from the same house at which
in 1870 the same clergyman had buried
his brother James. Both brothers died
on the same day of the month at the
same hour.-N. Y. World.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
IntOmbed For Music's Sake.

A well-dressed stranger strolled in
to a New York musical instrument
store and asked the salesman to show
him some musical boxes. Picking up
one on the counter he turned the key
setting it in motion, and listened at
tentively for some moments to the
well-known air Mothers Teeth Are
Plugged With Zinc" Every pretty,
indeed" he remarked, "but as Pm not
a dentist, it isn't quite what l want"
The next one warbled Sweet Violets"
in a manner that led him to drop it
with amazing swiftness. "I'm sure"
he observed reproachfully, 81 don't
know what I've done to deserve that.
"Over the Garden Wall" issued from
the next box, and while the wretched
man was still lingering from the blow a
fourth box broke out with "For Good
ness Sake, Don't Say l Told YOU" He
could stand it no longer and hastily
pocketing two musical boxes and three
flutes, the whole valued at SIG, he
remarked that he had an engagement
in Jersey City and left. Guided by
the air, "I'll Spend My Summer on
Blackwell's ISLE" that issued from the
fugitive's coat-tail pocket, Officer Van
Arsdale, Of the Broadway squad, went
in pursuit and overhauled his man.
He was taken to the Church street
station, where the stolen property was
found on his person. AS he was be-
ing taking below one of the boxes
started everybody by executing "Hark,
From the Tombs. Elk.
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Parlslan ArtlchOkes.

How "the shop" will obtrude itself
occasionally in an unconscious way
l was dining the other day, in compa-
ny with P and E, two we'll
known artists, when from discussion
of caulifowers and mountain oysters"
a step was taken in another direction.
"Did you ever eat artichokes in
Paris ?" asked P of E.
A heavy wagon was going by on
the street just then, and E could
not have heard distinctly, as his reply
was
"Oh, yes when i was in Paris |
used to read all the art jokes, but /
am out of the way of it now"
And then there was a shout.-Bos-
ton Folio.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
- HERIFF SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of writ Of
ier facias issued out OF the Circuit Court for Al
pena county, in favor Of Clarissa Harshaw against
the goods and chattels and real estate Of Smith
Brown in said county, 10 me directed and delivered
did, on the 23rd day Of May, AID, 1888. levy upon
and take all the right title and interest OF the said
Smith Brown, said defendant in and TO the follow
ing described real estate viz The north half Of the
northwest quarter Of section 16, tho northeast
quarter OF the northeast quarter Of section H. the
southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of
ton 0, the east half Of southwest quarter OF the
south-west quarter OF section ?, town 81 north, Of
range east.
All of which said property, or so much thereof as
may be necessary TO satisfy the demand Of said
plaintiff named in said suit, will expose for sale,
at public auction yendue, 10 the highest bidder
at the front door Of the Court House, In Alpena in
said county, on
Thursday the 9Th day Of October, AID. 1888,
At ten o'clock in the forenoon Of said day.
Dated, Alpena, Aug. n, 1883,
JAMES Il. DENTON,
- Sheriff Of Alpena county.
w. L. TURNBULL
Atty for Plh 62sw7
Adjourned 10 November sth, 1883, at same
hour and place, at request Of defendant Brown.
Dated Oct ith, 1881
JAMES L. DENTON,
- Sheriff of Alpena comfy.
w. Il. TURNBULL,
Atty for PPf.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10

"That Mrs. Brown is just as mean
as can be! Why, would you believe
it, she told me right to my face, that
/ dressed too young for woman of
my years The idea p
"She did? Well, if she talked to
me that way, I believe I'd told her
just what l thought of her."
ooh! no, dear; that would be
rude"
Possibly"
"But ! did better. | told Mrs.
Smith what my opinion of Mrs. Brown
was, and Mrs. Brown will hear it soon
enough. And then, you know, il
won't lose anything in Mrs. Browns
mouth. It is one of my principles,
love, never to do anything disagreed
BILE when l can get somebody else to
do it for mex.
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ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE TRANSIT or VENUS.

Dimly the transit morning broke;
The sun seemed doubling what TO do,
AS one who questions how 10 dress,
And takes his doublcts from the press,
And halts between the old and now,
Please Heaven he wear his suit of blue,
OR don. at least, his ragged cloak,
With rents that show tho azure throughl
go tho patient crowd TO Join
That round the tube my eyes discern,
The last new conner OF the nle,
And wait nnd walt, weary while,
And cape, and stretch, and shrug, and smile
lfor each his place must fairly earn,
Hindmost and foremost In his turn)
Till hitchinR onward, pace by pace,
i gain at last the envied place,
And pay the white exiguOus coin;
The sun and are face TO face;
He glares at me, l stare mt him;
And lo my straining eye has found
A little spot that, black and round,
Lies near the crimsoned fire-orb's rim.
o blessed, beauteous evening star
Well named for her whom earth adores-
The Lady of the dove-drawn car
j know thee In thy white simar;
But yelled In black, a rayless spot,
Blank as a careless scribber's blot
Stripped of thy robe of sivery flame
The stolen robe that Night restores
When Day has shut his golden doors
i see thee, yet know thee not;
And oanst thou call myself the same1
A black, round spot-and that is all;
And such speck our earth would be
IL he who looks upon the stars
Through the red atmosphere of Mars
Could see our little creeping ball
Across the disc of crimson crawl
AS l our sister planet see.
And art thou, then, a world like ours,
Flung from the orb that whirled our own
A molten pebble from its zoncl
How must thy burning sands absorb
Tho fire-waves of the blazing orb,
Thy chain so short, thy path so near
Thy fiamc-defying creatures hear
The maelstroms of the photospherel
And is thy bosom decked with flowers
That steal their bloom from scalding showersH
And hast thou cities, domes and towers,
And life, and love that makes 1t dear,
And death that fills thy tribes with fearY
Lost in my dream, my spirit scars
Through paths the wandering angels know;
MY nll-pervading thought explores
The azure oceans lucent shores;
/ leave my mortal self below,
AS up the starlit stairs climb,
And still the widening VIEW reveals ,'sds,.
That build the horologe of time,
New spheres, now suns, new systems CLEAN;
The voice no earth-born echo hears
Steals softly on my ravished ears;
hear them "singing as they shine
A mortal's voice dissolvcs my dream;
MY patient neighbour, next In line,
Hints gently there nrc those who wait.
q guardian of the starry gate,
what coin shall pay this debt OF miner
Too slight the claim, too small the REQ
That bids thee turn the potent key
The Tuscans hand has placed In thine.
Forgive my own the small anront.
The insult OF the pronered dime;
Take n. o friend. since this thy wont.
But still shall faithful memory be
a bankrupt debtor unto thee,
And nay thpn with n grateful rhyme.
-Olfror Wendell HOlmes, ~ atlantic MonthV'
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
The Effect on the New York "Times" OF
Reducing It's Price.

Mr.. Josiah H. Stringly, forty years
ago, was leaning on his ox-cart in
front of the Baptist Westinghouse of
Oshkosh when the steeple was struck
by lightning. Mr. Stringly was stun
ned, his oxen killed, and the cart was
apparently annihilated. After recov-
ering from the effects Of the lightning,
Mr.. Stringly became book agent and
practiced that calling until about a
week ago, when an indurated swelling
on his right cheek attracted his atten-
ton. He found that it was caused
by link Of an ox-chain, and on try
ing to pull the link out of the
cheek twelve feet of heavy ox-chain
and the missing ox.cart were recover
ed-the latter in perfect condition,
the exception of one Of the tires,
which was slightly corroded. This
story teaches us that we should never
play with lightning and should al
ways tell the truth.-New York
Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
Rheumatic
SYRUP.
The Create
RHEUMATISM CURED,

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walk with entire freedom from pain
and my general health is very much
improved. IL is a splendid remedy
for the blood and debilitated system
r. CHESTER PARK, NJ. ID.
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g HERIFF SALE.
II. J. KELLEY,
Atty for Pl'f.

- hEhlfr SALE'
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of writ of
feri facas issued out Of the Circuit Court for AL
pena county, in favor Of Charles II. Hall against
the goods and chattels and real estate of George
Stubs In said county, to me directed and delivered,
did, on the 18th day of September, A. ID. 1883,
levy upon and take all the right little and interest
Of the said George Stubbs said defendant, in and
to the following described real estate, VIZ Lots
one, two and three section ten also, east half Of
northeast quarter, southeast quarter Of the south
west quarter northeast quarter Of northeast quar-
ter, northwest fractional quater of the northeast
quarter northeast fractional quarter Of the north
west quarter, northwest quarter Of the northwest
quarter, section one also, southwest quarter Of
the southeast quarter, southwest quarter OF the
northeast quarter, northwest quarter of SOUTH
east quarter lot three section three Also east half
of southeast quarter OF section fourteen; also,
east half of the northwest quarter Of section thir
teen ALSO northeast quarter Of southeast quarter
of section thirty-six, all in town thirty-two north
Of range eight east.
All of which said property, or much thereof us
may be necessary to satisfy the demand of said
plaintiff, named in said suit, I will expose for sale
at public auction vendue, TO the highest bidder
at the front door Of the Court House, In Alpena in
said county, on
Thursday, the sth day Of November, A. d.
1888, at ten o'clock in the forenoon Of said day.
Dated, Alpena. Sept. IL, 1883.
Sheriff Of Apena county
Il. ]. KELLEY,
Atty for PHI e32w7
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
CHERIFF SALE.

SHERIFF. SALE.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of writ Of
feri facias issued out of the Circuit Court for AL
pena county, in favor Of Patrick McDade, against
the goods and chattels and real estate Of Smith
Brown in said county, to directed and delivered
did on the 2ird day Of May, A. D. 1888, levy upon
and take all the right title and interest Of the said
smith Brown, said defendant, in and TO the follow
ing described real estate viz The north half of the
northwest quarter Of section l6, the northeast
quarter of the northeast quarter of section H. the
southeast quarter of the southwest quarter OF
ton Q, the east half OF southwest quarter of the
southwest quarter Of section o. town 81 north, Of
range east.
All of which said property, or much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy the demand of said
plaintiff named in said suit, will expose for sale
at public auction vendue, TO the highest bidder
at the front door of the Court House. in Alpena in
said county, on
Thursday. the 4th day Of October, A. d. 1859,
At ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
Dated, Alpena, Aug. 81, 1888.
Sheriff Of Apena county.
W. Z. TURNBULL,
Atty. for PIE G2sw7
Adjourned 10 November sth, 1888, at same
hour and place, ut request OF defendant Brown.
Dated Oct 18th, 1885
JAMES E. DENTON,
Sheriff Of Alpena county.
W. E. TURNBULL,
Atty for Plaintiff.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10

Rev. Mr.. Talmage is high in favor
with the insurance offices, by reason OF
sermon lately preached, in which he
said: IF you could pay the premium
on policy, it Is mean thing for you
to 60 to heaven while they (your family
gointo the poor house. IN y Graphic
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
HERIFF SALE.
X. j. KELEEf,
Atty. for PIE.

-
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of writ of
heri facas, issued out Of the Circuit Court for AL
pena county, in favor Of William White, against
the goods and chattels and real estate Of George
Stubbs in said county TO directed and delivered,
did on the 18th day Of September, A. ID. 1888,
levy upon and take all the right little and interest
Of the said George Stubs, said defendant, in and
to the following described real estate, viz: Lots
one two and three, section ten also, east half of
northeast quarter southeast quarter Of the south
west quarter, northeast quarter Of northeast quar-
ter northwest fractional quarter of the northeast
quarter, northeast fractional quarter OF the north
west quarter northwest quarter of the north weet
quarter, section one also, southwest quarter of
the south east quarter southwest quarter of the
northeast quarter, northwest quarter of south
east quarter. lot three, section three also east half
OF southeast quarter, of section fourteen also,
east half Of the northwest quarter Of section thir-
teen ALSO northeast quarter Of southeast quarter
Of section thrty-six, all in town thirtytwo north,
Of range eight east
All OF which said property, or so much Thereof as
may be necessary TO satisfy the demand Of said
plaintiff named in said suit, will expose for sale
at public auction OF vendue to the highest bidder,
at the front door Of the Court House. in Apena in
said county, on
Thursday, the sth day Of November, A. d.
1883, at ten o'clock in the forenoon Of said day.
Dated, Alpena, Sept. IL, 1883.
Sheriff Of Alpena county.
r. ]. KELLEY.
Atty for PIE. es2w7
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-10-10
CHERIFF's SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of feri
facas issued out of the Circuit Court for the Coun-
ty of Alpena, In favor of Robert NJ. Donney and
Augustus Johnrowe, firm of Johnrowe & Donnel-
ly against the goods and chattes and real estate of
Daniel Carter in said county, 20 me directed aud de-
ivered, did, the 10th day Of September, inst.
levy upon, and take all the right. title and inter-
ing described real estate, that Is TO say Lot num-
Der five t5 Of block number az, Of Hitchcock's first
addition 10 the City Of Alpena, county OF Alpcna,
aud state of Michigan. All Of which 1 shall ex-
pose for sale ut public auction OF venduc, 10 the
highest bidder, at the front door. Of the Court
House, in the City OF Alpena, in said county, on
"wednesday tho 31st day OF October
next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon of that day.
Dated this 11th day of September, A. y. 1888.
Sheriff.
Att'ys eaiw7
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SHERiFF's SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of writ OF
heri fseias issued out Of the Circuit Court for IT,
county Of Alpena, in favor Of August w. Ziem,
against the goods and chattes and real estate Of
Charles Brand in said county 10 me directed and de-
liyered, did, on the 18th day OF September, 1888
OF the said Charles Brand IN and 10 the following de-
scribsd real estate, that is to say; Lot number q
the City Of Alpena, county OF Aipens, and state
OF Michigan. All OF which shall expose for sale
az public aution OF yendue TO the highest bidder
at the front door Of the Court House In the City OF
Alpona, in said county on -
Thursday the sth OF November, next,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of that day.
Dated this 18th day of September, A. d. 1888.
JAS. Il. DENTON,
,, . . Sherif.
6S2w7 Attiy for pIH
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ifer Known!
NEURALGIA CURED,

FAIEroRT, N. Y, March IL, 's3
Rheumatic Syrup Co.;
GEsTs-Since November, 1882, /
have been a constant sufferer from
neuralgia and have not known what
il was TO be free from pain until
commenced the use Of Rheumatic
Syrup. l have felt no pain since
using the fourth bottle. 1 thinks IL
the best remedy l have ever heard
Of for purifying the blood and for
the cure of rheumatism and neural
gia w. IL. CHASE.
h Ave-. Rochester, N. Y.
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NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF NAME.
State OF Michigan, County OF Alpena.-ss
Probate Court for said County.
Notice Is hereby given that on Monday, the Isl h
day OF October next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
| intend to make application TO the Probate Court
for said county. State of Michigan, for order 70
change my name from Frank I,ongbothum TO Frank
White, according TO the provisions Of the statute in
such case made and provided.
FRANK LoNGBoTHUM.
Alpena, Sept. Is, 1883. s32ws
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t Blood p
s.ys!ul. Cured,
PoRr BYnoN,N.Y., Feb. 20, SO.

PoR1 BYRoN,N.Y., Eel. 20,'s3.
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MRS. WILLIAM STRANG.
fATIC SYRUP co., I Plymout
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EXeCutriX Notice.

All persons having business connected with the
estate of the late Samantha Hitchcock can now
transact the same with Miss Julia Il. Farwell, or
her agent A. X. Dlakley.
JULIA +. FARWELL.
639w4' Executrix.
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FRANK HOWARD TALBOT,
HENRY WHITE TAIROT.

1T strikes me, Frank" Henry re-
marked as the old stage jolted along the
Carson road, sit strikes me father won't
have to use this TO dedicate the kids. :"
mo; in the light of recent events, we
do not appear to be in great need of an
education. l guess well let father use
it to take mother back to the States. ~
Detroit Free Press.
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ToTIcE FOR CHANGE OF NAME.

VICTOR c. DURHAM,
6S2w7 Atty for Ppf.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-15
Steamboat Burned.

IBy telegraph to Tie Dlspatch.I
MEMPHIS, Tenn. December l4.-The
steamboat Josie Harry, while en- route from
White river to this port. was burned this
afternoon at Reeves landing, fifteen miles
below here. Her cargo consisted Of GOO
bales Of cotton and "a quantity OF cotton
seed, which, together with the steamer.
was totally destroyed. The tire had
it, origin on the Starboard side abreast
OF the boiler among some cotton bales.
Captain Mlt Harry at once marshalled his
entire crew and fought the fire, but with
out effect, aud seeing the danger which
threatened the passengers and crew he or
dered that landing be made, which was
done. Allescaped, bu, the boat was burned
10 the waters edge.