Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-21

The fire department was called on
Wednesday afternoon last to extin-
guish the fire that had broke out in
the residence of A. Revoo, on Fetch
er street. The damage by fire was
not heavy.
James Lewis boot and shoe store,
in the Bank block, has been neatly
painted and overhauled. In one of
the show windows has been placed
handsome brass boot and shoe stand.
Give him a call.
The most handsome assortment of
ocean shells ever seen in this part of
the country, now on exhibition at the
book store of III. III. Wittelshofer
Some of the shells have the Lords
prayer engraved on them.
The mail line of steamers, the
Arundel and Metropolis, have reduc-
ed their passenger rates from Alpena
to Bay City, and now ask SO for
trip ticket. Meals are extra. This
makes the fare fifty cents cheaper.
Largest stock of silks ever shown
by any house in northern Michigan
and at prices that will make quick
sales, at our red letter sale next Mon
day and Tuesday.
Banner Store.
HAwLEY az FITZGERALD.
Two bodies will soon be disinterred
at the cemetery and renewed to other
locations. One is now on the Geb-
hardt lot, and the other is on the
Campbell lot, near Buker's lot. Par
ties interested are requested to see the
sexton.
Farmers and lumbermen will do
well to remember that d. d. Hanover
has employed one Of the best collar
makers in the State, and is now ready
to make all kinds of horse collars to
order, and guarantee his work every
time.
Largest stock of silks ever shown
by any house in northern Michigan and
at prices that will make quick sales,
at our red letter sales, next Monday
and Tuesday.
Banner Store.
HAwLEY 81 FITZGERALD.
A boy named Robert Livingston
was drowned in the bay last Thurs
day. He had been in small boat
and unable to row it to the shore, had
jumped overheard and tried to reach
land, which was close by. The body
was recovered next day.
Judge limerick passed sentence on
Barney Rousseau and Harry Burton
last Saturday. Sentence was suspend
ed on Ira Wright. A petition was
handed the Judge containing the
names of many citizens, asking him to
make Rousseau's sentence light
Dr. Benjamin King, formerly res
ident of this county, has located at
Cheboygan. DIR. King has many
friends in this county, who wish him
the best of success in his new location.
The doctor was in town last week
leaving for Cheboygan, Saturday.
The organ man insists on certain
things being done towards assessing
certain individuals, but as the organ
man refused to pay his taxes, and had
his land sold for taxes, for 10 cents, he
is not qualified to make suggestions as
to taxing other people. Let him pay
his own taxes before he growls
at other people.
Rev. E. L. Little and lady, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. II. Small, DR.. w. w. Wilson
and Mrs. Eldridge left town by Mon
days steamer. Rev. Little goes to
Detroit to attend the Baptist Confer ,
ence. DR.. Wilson will attend the .
homeopathic medical association at !
the same city. Mr.. and Mrs. Small
were on weeks visit to friends at
Oscoda.
Mrs. X. Tumim had very elegant t
display of goods at her spring open '
ing in the two stores In the Melon
aid block, last week. The work of O
the dress goods, millinery, i
ETC., reflects great credit on the firm. c
The display was one that attracted 4
much attention, and was well worthy {
Of being inspected, and was credit n
% the city. "
In regard to the charge made that 9
he hydrants were not in good condi- .
ion, we are requested to state that !
he charge is not correct, as the n.y. =
lrants are all in good repair. The a
'ne most particularly referred to, was ),
placed on the street before the street r
vas raised by the Council, and of
course is difficult to get at, but is :,
through no fault of the water com. i
,any. u
The civil cases settled at the session
# the Circuit Court last week, were Il