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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-19
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The FREE Press has long been an excellent
and reliable newspaper and it is pleasure to
sec Vermont paper in so prosperous cond!.
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-19

from the st. 'ohnsbury Caledoniau.l
The paper is worthy its evident prosperity
and we trust its patronage will increase in pro-
portion to its Improvement.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

safely shipped. The reason for taking
the spawn from the Alpena hatchery
is as follows: White fish spawn was
difficult to get last fall, and the two
United States fish hatcheries in Mchi-
gan were unable to obtain a full sup
ply. The spawn at the Worthwhile
hatchery hatch sooner than those at
the Alpena fish hatchery. 1t is there
fore thought a wise plan to fully stock
the Worthwhile hatchery, and these
would all be Matched and planted in
the lakes before the fish here were
ready for planting, and thus the
United States fish commission would
not have such large amount Of fish
to take care Of at the same time, and
could thus give more attention to the
work. It is the intention to leave
about thirty million spawn at the
Alpena hatchery, and these, when
Matched, will be planted in the waters
of Lake Huron, at Alpena, Ham
mond's Bay, Oscoda, Altoona, and
other places. If all the spawn had
been left at the Alpena fish hatchery,
more tank room would have to be
provided.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

w. w. Wells, the druggist, made
an assignment last Thursday. L. G.
Dafoe was appointed assignee. The
liabilities are placed at $4,000 and the
assets at nearly 500. The financial
history of the firm is stated as follows:
Mr.. Wells moved his stock of drugs,
etc., to this city, last summer, occupy
ing a store in the Mason block. Part
of the liabilities were incurred before
he came here. The cost of removal
here tended to diminish the cash on
hand considerably. Mr.. Wells found
that there were in the city four well
established drug stores, and another
was added since, making, with Mr.
Wells, six drug stores in this city.
With such a powerful competition,
Mr.. Wells could not very successfully
compete, and the result was that his
receipts were very light. A short
time ago he moved to the corner store
in the Culligan block, and this remov-
al added still more to his expenses,
and after a short struggle he was fore
ed to succumb. One thing appears
pretty certain at present, and that is,
that Alpena has about as many bust
ness places, and especially drug stores,
as can find profitable business, and
when new firm undertakes to estab-
lish a business here, the managers
must make up their minds that it will
take both time and money to get it on
paying basis. The grocery, dry
goods, hardware, ready-made clothing
and especially drug stores, are about
as numerous as the citizens can sup
port. Another thing has to be con-
sidered. Persons are not apt to cease
dealing with firm that they have
found reliable, in order to purchase
goods of new conner. To start new
business house, in this city at present,
will require, we believe, considerably
capital. Alpena is not new town,
deficient of business houses, and a
new firm will have to expend consid-
cradle money in making their busi-
ness known and their names familiar
with the people. 1t can not, as rule,
be done in six months.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
Masquerade.

A masquerade was given by the
managers of the Third street skating
park, last Thursday night, and it was
successful. About one hundred per-
sons were on the ice masked, and con-
siderably more than that number
were present as spectators. The scene
on the ice was an interesting one.
Gliding around were hunters, police
men, negroes, dominoes, nuns, monde
scripts, soldiers, and other characters.
The national colors were represented
by several. A well got up and acted
character was that of Muldoon.
These various characters as they cir
cled around on the ice formed an in
teresting picture constantly changing
in formation, while in and out amid
the skaters, darted some small boy or
other in girls dress, the rapidity Of
the motion betraying the male sex.
Music was furnished by the Germania
band. The weather was considerably
chilly which tended to make the spec
tators draw their wraps and coats
close about them, and the members Of
the Germania band had considerable
difficulty in keeping the valves Of
their instruments from freezing up.
After playing a selection, they would
adjourn to the waiting room and thaw
out the frozen notes in their horns.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
Entertainment Tonight.

The entertainment to be given by
the st. Agnes Society takes place at
the Opera House tonight. The pro-
gram is as follows:
Observation-Disclosures"
Dialogue-"Blessed are the Peace Max
ers."
Tableaux-"Rebecc at the WE'LL"
Observation-Disclosures at the Stake"
Recitation-"Papa's Letter"
Dialogue-"Too Late for the Exhibition"
Music-Solo and chorus-"Under the
Eaves."
DEMONSTRATING the Veil"
Recitation-"Miss. Mallory on the Chi
nese question"
Music-Duet-"Lis tits the Wood
birds song"
Tableaux-John Alden and Priscilla
"Why John dos't not speak for myself"
Pantomime-"The Bachelors Wooing"
observation-disclosures Ger the
Waves"
Tableaux-"The Mill and the Still"
The entertainment commences at
7;30 o'clock sharp. Tickets can be OBJ.
tanned at Miss Nason's, Centennial
block, and at H. H. Wittelshofer'a,
post Office building.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
Election Of Steamboat Officers.

The stockholders of the Detroit &
Cleveland Steam Navigation Com
pany held their annual election of
officers, at Detroit, last week. The
company, among other steamers, own
the City of Cleveland and the City OF
Mackinac, which run on the Alpena
line. The officers elected arc as fol,
lows
President and treasurer--John
Owen.
Vice-P resident-James Mcmillan.
Secretary and msnager-David
Carter.
Directors-John Owen, James Nc.
MILAN, ]. S. Newberry, Hugh Nc
MILAN and David Carter.
The annual report of the company
shows capital stock, paid in, Of
s450,000; debts nothing, and personal
property worth s52S,5OO. This would
indicate that the company is in a first
class financial condition.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The taxes on some of the non-resi-
dent lands in Montmorency county,
are reported to have been at the rate
of forty dollars per forty acres. The
original cost of the land was fifty dol
lars. When the matter was brought
before the Circuit Court, last week,
the exhorbitant and unequal assess
ment was reduced. There is one good
point about the new tax law. If an
assessor does not assess at an equal
rate, the party wronged can find re-
gress at the Circuit Court. That is,
an assessor can not legally assess one
forty acre lot at hundred dollars, and
then assess another forty acre lot al
higher rate, unless he can show that
the latter is more valuable than the
former. The object Of the law is to
make the assessor assess lands at an
equitable rate.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
Seeking Information.

A citizen of the State of. Ohio has
written to us for some information re-
garding Alpena, and also for a copy
of the ARGUS. The required infor-
nation and paper have been sent. The
Ohio man intimatcs the intention of
himself and others of emigratiDg to
Alpena, and taking up a farm. The
man, as is usually the case, will form
some idea of Alpena by its news
papers. He can see what firms adj
vertise their business, what profession
al men there are, and form an idea
thereby whether the people of Alpena
are enterprising and energetic. He
will be apt to look and see what
chances are offered to the intending
settler, and will be apt to search for
advertisements that offer lands for
sale, and the price for which such can
be obtained. If this man and his
friends should decide to emigrate to
Alpepa, those business firms and pro-
fessional men whose notices are in
the paper, will have considerable adj
vantage over those who have not adj
vertised their business. He and his
friends will become familiar with such
advertising firms, by reason of seeing
their notices printed therein, and it is
natural to suppose that when in want
of goods or professional services, he
and his friends would be apt to go to
the parties whose names have become
familiar through their advertisements.
Persons who have farming lands to
sell, and whose notices were not in
that paper, have probably lost good
chance for making a sale of land. Ad-
vertising will tell what person has
to sell; it is information much sought
after by buyers, but if business man
desires to keep customers after they
have been attracted to his place of
business by advertisements, he must
live up to what he has offered. He
must keep his promises to the public ;
he must do just what he offers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Now is the time for the people Of
Hillman and surrounding country to
decide on a telephone line between
here and Alpena, and have the poles
spread along the road during sleigh
ing. A telephone line is badly needed
here, and we believe there would be
no trouble in getting it, if the people
would only take hold and mean bust
ness, and now is the time while labor
is low. Who will look after the mat
terY
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
Montmorency's First Term Of Court.

The first term of Circuit Court in
Montmorency county at which any
business was done, occurred on Tues
day of last week. Judge limerick,
Messrs. j. d. Turnbull, V. C. Burn
ham, Thos. White and John D. Sheahy
of Alpena, were present. The only
business of the court was the hearing
of the objections to the petition OF
the Auditor General for a decree for
the sale of lands for the nonpayment
of taxes for 1881. The directors were
David Preston, The Mason Lumber
Co., w. H. & E. X. Potter, f. o.
Avery, Charles w. Richardson, Frank
w. Gilchrist, Victor G. Burnham,
Thomas Collins, VIM. H. johnson
and VIM. Ray. The taxes were re-
duced about 81 200.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

At the foundry of David Crippen,
a large pony engine is being made for
the steam barge Hall. Patterns,
castings and everything else are
made at the foundery. The pony
engine has two cylinders, each 12x13
inches, and is arranged so that two
hosting ropes can be used, while one is
coming down empty, the other is going
up with its load. A winch is attach
ed for hosting sails, moving the YES
sci along the wharves, and for other
necessary uses. The engine will also
work, when desired, two powerful
pumps, that will be sufficient to pump
out a large amount of water, and
keep under controll any ordinary leak,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Cole a. Holt, the steamboat men,
reside in Detroit, but make Bay City
their business headquarters. Their
boats lay up here and their office is
here. The city assessor of Detroit
has assessed them for their boat pro-
perty, and the comptroller Of Bay
City has done the same. The firm
object to paying taxes in both places
They prefer to pay them here because
the assessment is smaller. The ques-
ton as to which city is properly en-
titled to the taxes is therefore one
which interests the public.-Bay City
Call. The tax is to be paid at Bay
CITY.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The case of the people of the State
of Michigan VS. Ball, for taking goods
out of the Mason warehouse last De-
cember, took place yesterday at the
Court room, and n verdict of guilty
rendered against him. The sentence
has not yet been delivered by Judge
limerick.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

About three millions of white fish
spawn were shipped from the Alpena
fish hatchery last Monday, and are to
be sent TO the Worthwhile hatchery. 1t
was the second lot shipped this winter.
In shipping, the spawn are taken out
of the Matching jars and spread on
cloth trays, which are then packed in
a case, and in such a shape can be
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

A couple of weeks ago we copied
an item from the Montmorency paper,
and duly credited the same, regarding
the amount of logs banked by the
Johnston Bros. The editor of the
Index has kindly read proof on that
item, and informs us that we got in a
cipher too much. IF such be the
case, we shall be obliged to reduce
the log account of the Johnston
Bros. considerably, and they may con-
slider that they have lost some A.
100000 feet of logs. Thus do riches
fly away.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The citizens along the line Of the
proposed Lexington q Utica railroad
appear to be in earnest regarding rail-
road communication, and have sub
scribed bonus of $4,000, Of which
the few persons in the town of Lex
ington are reported to have raised
100000.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
JUDICIAL.

The Tvsnty-sxth judicial circuit consists Of tho
counties Of Alpena, Presque Isle, Montmorency
and Otsego, aud is presided over by Judge Frank
limerick. The terms Of the court are us follows
Alpena county
second Tuesday Of February.
First Tuesday of May.
Second Tuesday of August
Third Tuesday Of October.
fresque Isle county
Third Tuesday Of January.
Third Tuesday Of May.
Second Tuesday OF October
Montmorency county
First Tuesday OF February.
First Tuesday Of June.
Otsego county
First Tuesday OF March.
Fourth Tuesday OF May.
First Tuesday OF October.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Last week engine No. 3, made FIVE
trips day from Whitney's camp to
Hole's mill at this place, drawing on
an average 1927 logs per day. We
are informed that this is the best rec
ord yet made on the road.--Tawas
Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

DR.. Shelton was called for the early
part Of this week to attend Frederick
S. Gilboe, who lives near the North
Branch. Mr.. Gilboe had fallen from
the upper part Of his barn, and strik-
ing the manger with his side, received
internal injuries.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
SUPREME COURT.

Term Expires.
Thomas NJ. Cooley, Ann Arbor, Dec 81, 1888
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES. -
james " Campbell, Detroit, Dec. VI, 1857
Thomas NJ. Sherwood, Kalamazoo.
John W. Champlin, Grand Rapids
Salary, $1,000.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Business men and others whose la
bors confne them indoors, will find
good recreative enjoyment at the skat-
ing parks. An hours time spent in
gliding about on the ice, will be found
beneficial, provided you do not take
headers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

On February Sd, at one of the o.
S. & l.. camps, near Mic, Oscoda
county, load of logs measuring g..
1913 feet was drawn from the skidway
to the landing, distance of three
miles by one team. One sleigh was
used.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The person having the best costume,
at the Third street skating park mas
querade, next Tuesday evening, is to
be presented with an elegant fruit
basket. The prize will be awarded
before the masks are taken off.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

In the case of the Minor Lumber
Co. VS.. steam barge Republic and
schooner Grace Holland, the "time to
appeal extended ten days, and ten
days granted in which to file petit
ton for rehearing"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The Detroit Evening Journal for
1884 is one Of the newsiest, brightest
and best publications for Michigan
people. 1t is emphatically the family
daily. 1t costs but 10 cents per week
delivered daily.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Moonlight nights the past week,
have saved the taxpayers the expense
of keeping the city lamps in opera
ton. While snow lays on the ground,
during moonlight nights, and no mat
ter how clouded it is, there is light
enough for all practical purposes, with
out the electric lights.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Andrew Harshaw left town the
early part Of the week, and, while
absent, will attend the sessions Of the
Grand Lodge and Grand Encamp-
ment /. o. o. F., he being the repre-
sentative of the Alpena lodges.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The following persons from Alpena
were in Oscoda the latter part Of last
week /: Mrs. Geo. L. Maltz, Miss
Cora Maltz, Miss NJ. Maltz, H. r.
Morse, Jas. Hamilton and A. j. Law
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The new locomotive, No. 6, which
is to be attached to the passenger train
on the shore railroad, has left the
shops, and is expected to arrive here
tomorrow or next day. A new time
table will soon go into effect, and trains
will be run at a much greater speed,
so that about an hour will be gained
each way. This change will greatly
accommodate the up-shorc people,
Iosco Gazette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Chas. Masters, on charge of being
concerned in the Mason warehouse
affair last December, waived exami-
nation, and was bound over for trial
at the present term of the Alpena
Circuit Court.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The Carpenters Assembly intend to
open a reading room in their hall, in
the Culligan block, and is to be open
to the public on Sundays.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

David Crippen has recently cast a
propeller wheel for the tug Sigison,
the weight of which is about ten
hundred pounds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Georgia Romer was arraigned be-
fore Police Justice D'Aigle last We'd
nesday, for unlawful conduct and
was fined $50, which was paid.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Two black squirrels were reported
as having been shot near the city, re-
Gently. Such animals are scarce in
this county, but they are not the first
ones ever seen in Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The valentine business is brisk.
The valentine custom is one that
could be dispensed with, without any
loss To the world.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The masquerade at Nolan's skating
park which was to have taken place
last night, has been indefinitely post
poned. The stormy weather was the
cause of the postponement.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The four year old child of M. War
ner, who was so seriously burned some
weeks ago, is on fair way to recover
from his accident.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Cedar business is brisk. At least
one hundred loads per day come to
the city. Some teams have about
seventeen miles to draw their loads.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Frank Chapelle brought in large
load of logs with his team last Satur-
day night. 1t measured 1871 feet,
and Mr.. c. says it was the largest
load vet banked.-Harrisville Review.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

D. B. Mudgit, who is numbering in
the Hubbard Lake region, is said to
have fifty teams at work hauling logs.
His landing is on Lake Huron, and
the length of haul is eight miles.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Next Friday evening, the 10Th, the
Ladies Aid Society of the Congrsga-
tional church, will give chicken pie
social, in the church parlors. A gen.
eral invitation is extended to the pub
r.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Richard Nolan is better prepared
than ever to make it pleasant for his
patrons at his skating park, at the
Prentiss boom.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Monaghan's express horse made a
dash for liberty last Saturday. Part
of the time he ran about with the thills
of the sleigh attached-the rest of the
express having been dispensed with.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

r. D. Taylor is reported to have
twenty-five teams drawing logs from
his camp to the landing at Hubbard
Lake. About 100000 feet of logs are
drawn per day to the landing.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The body of Robt. Mackman was
taken from town last Thursday, en-
route for Brockway Center, where the
funeral took place the latter part of
last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
APPOINTED OFFICERS.

Adiutant .General-John Robertson.
Quartermaster-G eneral-Wm Shakespeare
Inspector -General--F. s. Hutchinson
Commissioner Of Insurance Eugene Pringle'
Commissioners Of Railways VIM. p. lines,
Commissioner Of Minerals-E. 7. Swineforth.
Observation-Disclosures A. Tenney.
swamp Land Commissioner-W. ID. Fuller.
Population of State in 1880 was e369S1.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
MOntmOrency Items.
From the Montmorency /

From the Montmorency lndeI
Judge limerick has designated the
Alpena Jail as the one to be used by
this county, in case such should be
needed, as there is no such build
ing here.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Several inches of snow fell last
night, but being we'll mixed with rain
it packed down to about two inches in
depth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

On Tuesday night, Feb. 10Th, an
other masquerade is to take place at
the Third street skating park. A
very elegant fruit basket, the price of
which was s17, will be given to the
person who appears in the best cos
tune. The prize is ON exhibition in
the window of j. T. Bostwick's drug
store
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Some thirty couples attended the
hop given by the Carpenters Assem-
bly,, Knights of Labor, at their hall,
last Thursday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

We understand that j. j. Cathro
has taken the contract to polychrome
the ceiling of the new Trinity stone
church.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The Matinee club expects to finish
the matinecs by masked ball, week
from next Saturday night, at the
Opera House.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
IunIsIATIYr.

Senator, 2slh district-Freeman o. Gullifer.
District consists OF tho counties OF Alpena, Alco-
ma, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco Gladwin, Montmo-
rency, Otsego, Ogemaw, Presque Isle, and hosoom-
mon. =, e.,
Representative, Alpena dist.-Geo D. Robinson.
District consists Of Alpena, Montmorency, and
Presque Isle counties.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The citizens of Au Sable have de-
cided against bonding the village to
the amound of $4,000, by a majority
of seventeen.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Frc;n st. John, N. b. Editor "Chrlstian
Visitor writes, "Adamson's Botanic
Cough Balsam has been frequently used
in the family of the editor, and always
with the most satisfactory results. Rev.
]. 4. Hopper, st. John, N. b."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13
Tea Party.

The last tea party of the season
will be given by the ladies of Trinity
parish on the 22nd-Washington's
birth.day-at the Armory. Supper
will be served at six o'clock. Come
one, come all.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Comstock and
Miss Della Kelly are enroute to New
Orleans, at which place they will wit
ness the celebrated Madi Gras festi-
yities.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-02-13

The engine will have about twenty
five horse power, and will be, we be-
lieve, equal, if not superior to any
pony engine on the lakes.