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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The road paved contains 1888 square
yards, and the cost per square yard is GS9
cents.
Country treasurer elect Andrew j.
Simmon sent in his resignation as super
visor of the Second ward, (which was ac-
cepted.
Alderman Warner moved that the
amount due the city from private indlyid-
uals, should be deducted from the amount
due them from the city, when they had
claims against the city. Carried.
A discussion ensued in regard to bill OF
Thos. Woods for damages in his garden,
caused by cattle that had been placed In
city pond, but the Council decided that
the city was not liable for such claims.
Alderman Warner thought the city had
well paid but n very inefficient police
force. Two serious fires had taken place
late at night during the past week, and
private citizens had given the alarms.
Alderman Lynch thought the police
had done their duty. The two night po-
licemen had the whole city to watch, and
could not be all over the city at once.
Alderman Warner drew attention to
the absence of the Marshal to Wisconsin,
on business in connection with the county
business. The city paid the officer well,
and was entitled to his whole time. If he
could not devote his whole time to the
city, then the city ought to get some one
who would. If the night policemen had
done their duty they would have seen the
Butterileld fire and given an alarm before
the fire got such start He believed tho
night police were not on duty that night.
Alderman Campbell stated that he un-
derstood as the result of his enquiries that
the policemen gave the alarms at the
Butterfield fire and the second Davis fire.
Alderman Owens stated that policeman
Lund gave the alarm at the Butterfleld
fire
Alderman Holmes stated that the city
was entitled TO the full time Of the police
men, and where any absent from duty, the
necessary deductions should be made
from their salaries, and expressed his in
tention OF voting against allowing full
time, unless such time was actually spent
in the city service.
The Mayor requested the Recorder TO
make out q full report OF the state of the
different funds, for the next meeting.
A discussion then took place In regard
to the city finances, Mr.. Comstock making
some remarks for and in behalf of the tax
payer.
The City Marshal was authorized 10
employ man at S1.25 per day to clean
the sewer boxes when necessary.
Council then adjourned,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

About nine o'clock Sunday night
the fire brigade was called to put out
"a fire in the fish house of +. A. Davis,
near the foot of First street. The fire
had caught in the loft, where were
slowed large quantity Of oiled fish
net floats and fishing apparatus. Con-
siderable difficulty was experienced
in getting at the fire. Holes were
cut in the roof and end of the build
ing, and the fire when it gould be got
at was soon put out. About one
o'clock the same night, the fire broke
out in the same building, and before
it could be got under control, a large
amount of gill nets, floats, fish boat
sails, blankets and other articles were
destroyed. The loss is estimated be-
tween seven and eight thousand dol
lars. The insurance amounts to
$4,000, and was in companies repre-
sented by Seage u Kelley. The fire
is supposed to have been caused by
Spontaneous combustion,
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Crushed Stone Street.

The cost of the gravel road on
Water street, including tho curbing,
grading, planks, ETC., is 6Sa cents per
square yard. The street was first
graded, than Q layer Of large stones
was laid on, and these were covered
with broken, or as they are termed
"crushed" stones. Cutters were
formed by laying fiat stones side by
side, and gutter holes were formed of
brick so that the water on the street
could readily find its way to the Sow
ers. A crosswalk was formed by
laying three parallel rows of large
latted stones and placing crushed
stone between the rows.
The pavement commences on Water
street, at Second street, and extends
the length of the Bank block, con-
tanning 1888 square yards. The cost is
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17


was elected Alderman from the First
ward. His term of Office did not ex-
pire until next April, but, shortly be-
fore he left town, he resigned. He
was also member Of the city Board
of Health. The ARGUS wishes Mr..
and Mrs. Wheeler prosperity in their
new home in the sunny south, but we
are inclined to the belief that they
will get lonesome without a little
snow. Up here to-day there is very
good sleighing, down at DeLand the
flowers, no doubt, are in bloom, and
of such is the United States. Win
ter in one hand and summer in the
other, she can suit every taste and
inclination.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17
Ho I! Here /!

In order to close out our stock of
fancy crockery and china, we have
decided to sell the same at cost. Come
early and secure bargains for Christ
mas gifts. Our stock comprises child
ren's sets of dishes, dolls, vases, china
tea sets, English and French china
tete'a'tete sets, majolica and other ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
BoLToN & McRAE.
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County Expenses.

In our report Of the taxes in Alpe-
ma for the year 1884, published in
last weeks ARGUS, we grouped to-
gether State and county tax, but it
was hardly fair to the supervisors.
The total amount for State tax and
also to pay the county expenses-not
including city and township taxes
is S24,781.S7, Of which S4,313.39 is
for State tax. The following will
show the amount thought necessary
to pay the county expenses for the
coming year, and also the amount of
the county appropriation for the pre-
ceeding year:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The Alpena County Bible Society
have on sale at their depository, Miss
E. G. Nason's, Centennial block, large
assortment of Bibles and Testaments,
printed in English, French, German
and Polish languages. Any desiring
to purchase for the holidays would
find this an excellent opportunity, as
the society do not charge any profit
on their books.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The steamer Oconto arrived in
port last Sunday morning about three
o'clock, from Detroit. She had con-
siderable freight and her freight
charges were exceedingly reasonable.
She cleared from here Monday morn
ing the 10Th, about seven o'clock, but
returned to port, and cleared again
about one o'clock in the afternoon,
making, no doubt, the latest dcpar-
ture of passenger steamboat from
this port for Detroit for the season of
1884. She was the last passenger
steamer that left this port last year,
leaving on December 8, 1888. On
the present trip, she leads with lum-
Der at Greenbush.
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High School.

The examination Of the scholars
in the High School commences to-
day. The program is as follows
Wednesday forenoon.-English lit
erature, rhetoric, arithmetic and al
zebra. Afternoon.-Geometry Ger
man, Cesar and physiology.
Thursday forenoon.--Algebra, civil
government, Cicero, and English COM
position. Acknowledged his
tory, natural philosophy, general his
tory and Latin.
Friday forenoop.-English gram
mar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The steamer Remora arrived at
this port last Sunday from Detroit,
and on Monday morning commenced
making trips between Alpena and
Oscoda, and intends to leave this port
again at seven o'clock this Wednes-
day and Friday mornings, and every
other day thereafter until stopped by
ice. Connections are made at Oscoda
with the train for Detroit.
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Minton block, up stairs

The man who was injured by q
falling stub at one of Fletcher, Pack
& Cos. camps, last week, had been
asked to purchase a Thunder Bay
hospital ticket few hours before he
was injured. He declined, saying
there was no danger Of his getting
hurt. A short time after he was Sc
verely injured, and the result caused
considerable sale Of hospital tickets
at that camp. If the wounded man
had only invested So in Il hospital
ticket, he would have received sugical
aid and been boarded free, until he
got well.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rev J. A, Mock. Services in
Trinity Church, on Washington avenue, every sun
day morning and evening.
BAPTISr-ReY. Il. Il. Little Services In Socie-
tvs Church, ON Third street, every Sunday morn
ing aud evening
CATHoLIC-Rev.TD. Flannery. Services in the
Catholic Church. ON Chisholm street, every Sunday
at $50 A. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, and at p. n. Vespers-
evening service Sermon in English at 1880 in
French at $780,
NGREGATIoNAL-Rey J. NJ. Lyon. Ser
yiees I'm the Societys Church, on Second street,
every sunday morning and evening.
METHODlSr-Rev. II. Mcintosh. Services in
Soeiety's Church, on Chisholm street. every Sunday
morning and evening.
observation-disclosures j. L. Thompson. Ser
vices in knights OF Labor hall every Sunday at
1880 A. NJ, and 1880 p. NJ.
NORWEGIAN EVAN. LUTHERAN-Rev. j.
A. Wang Services in the Society's church every
Sunday, at 1880 A. N.
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Common Council.

The Honorable Body convened in con-
clave Monday evening, December IS, 1884.
The Mayor, Recorder and all the Alder
men were present; also quite a number of
citizens.
The City Attorney stated he had
referred the matter in regard to Water
Co. paving street tax, to A. r. Mcdonald,
as lie, the Prosecuting Attorney, was
stakeholder in said company. A report
was then read from Mr.. Mcdonald, In
which he stated that the company was
not liable to pay street tax.
BILLS.
The following bills were allowed and
warrants ordered drawn in payment
thereof;
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Navigation being over and several
months Of winter ahead, is it not time
to get up another railroad to this
city-on paper? The citizens have to
get dose of railroad every winter,
and 1885 is ne exception.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

reasonable and satisfactory, and if it
only proves serviceable and substan-
tial, then Alpena has found a way to
fix the principal business streets at Il
reasonable cost. The piece of street
paved was done merely as an expert
ment.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17
seage & Kelley, as representatives

Seage & Kelley, as representatives
Of insurance companies, have distri-
buted some very attractive calendars.
One sent by the Travellers Life and
Accident insurance company, is fine
steel engraving, got up by the Ameri-
can Bank Note Co. The pictures are
symbolical of the ipsuranoes offered,
such as railway, marine, stage and
foreign travel. In tho center is the
calendar for the year. 1t is fine
enough to frame, being q work of art.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The mills of G. w. Richardson cut
during the present season 100000
feet of lumber, 5,4S2,000 lath and
5,554,000 shingles. There is about
100000 feet Of lumber on the mill
wharf.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17
The Detroit and Cleveland steam

The Detroit and Cleveland steam
navigation compapy's steamers during
the season of 1884 have made 662
single trips on Lake Erie and
Lake Huron, between Detroit and
Cleveland and Detroit and Mackinac,
covering 10000 miles, without acct
dent to steamers or passengers, and
with hardly a delay of arrival or de-.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The residence of August Guenther,
on Second street, was destroyed by
fire about nine o'clock last Friday
night. The loss is about $1,000, and
the insurance on house and furniture
$3.50
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There being some disagreement in
regard to the condition Of the city
finances, we submit the following
which we believe TO be substantially
correct, but do not vouch for it to a
cent. The amount unexpended of
the various funds to date, is as fol-
lows:
Streets and sewers ..................".S 5l3 81
Fire department........" 2,5S3 80
Contingent and police. 4,645 "a
Total unexpended. ...................$7,742 OF
On January next there will be due
on water rent 1885; on electric
street lamp rent S347.16. Then there
is $934.32 to be refunded the Water
Co. for taxes paid. The salaries of
mayor, city officials, policemen, etc,
till next April will amount to about
$4,000. These items amount to So
666, and deducted from S7,742, leaves
$2,075. Then there is the rejected
tax, the uncollected tax, the delin-
quent tax, the expenses of Council
that can not be avoided, the repairs
on the bridge this winter, the pay of
firemen, supplies and numerous other
items which when paid will leave the
city in debt by the end of the fiscal
year unless the strictest economy is
practiced by the Council and the
city officials. The street fund will
be far more than used up when the
bills against that fund for electric
lights, etc, are paid next January.
There are some credits to be added to
the city funds from licenses, etc.
Next week we will try and give a
more detailed report.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17
Nathan Knapp says {:

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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The services of DR., Shelton were
required last Wednesday afternoon,
by Antoine Devol, who had received
severe internal injuries. Devol was
at work at the McDade camp of
Fletcher, Pack u Co., near their rail-
road. A tree had been cut down,
and in falling it struck a stub, and
the stub struck Devol on the side.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The tug Fisher arrived in port last
Sunday evening from Sand Beach,
where she had been fishing. She
cleared Monday night for Lake Mich
igan.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

On Christmas night, the 25th, there
is to be dance at Archie McDonald's,
at the North Branch. Arrangements
are being perfected to have good
sleighing by that time, so that city
folks can enjoy the trip there.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17
Physicians Wine of the Oporto Grape.

Physicians say they have been U.S.
ing Speer's Port Grape Wine for
years to the entire satisfaction Of
their patients and themselves, and
take great pleasure in recommending
the Port Burgundy and Claret to the
public as the most reliable they can
find. The Port is especially recon-
mended for consumptives, the aged
and for the females generally. For
sale by j. T. Bostwick, Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The trains arrive and depart every
day except Sunday. The locomotive
power consists of four horses, and
the driver puts on the extra steam
needed occasionally with q whip.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

John Latart, while cutting cedar
near Trowbridge dam last Wednes-
day afternoon, had the misfortune to
cut his left foot severely with an AK.
DR.. Shelton was sent for and dressed
tho wound
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The amount for this year is $249.52
less than the preceding year. In
1888 the Board appropriated for ju-
ror and witness fees the sum of $2,022,
and the report of the county treas
urer shows that orders on the fund were
redeemed to the amount of $3,608.31
exceeding the amount appropriated
by 81 ,5S6.31. The Board this year
were therefore forced to appropriate
a larger sum for jurors and witness
fees than that of the preceding year.
The poor fund was made $500 less
than that of the year before, and the
salaries of the county officers were
made $3.50 less. Roads and bridges
fund was made the same as last year,
and the agricultural fund was re-
duced $27.52. The contingent fund
was made $1,000 less than that of
the year before. The increase Of the
Jurors and witness fund was 81 300.
The taxpayers would not object if
the jurors and witness expenses should
be lighter the coming year, but this
is something that the Board has no
control over. The salary of the
Judge of Probate is fixed by law at
$3.50 per year, and will remain so for
the next five years.
1t seems to be the object of the
present Board to make the expenses
of the county as light as possible, and
we are inclined to the belief that they
will have but few meetings and will
sharply scrutiniae all bills that come
before them.
In some future issue we will COM
pare the city and township appropria-
tons with preceding year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The above were referred to the City
Attorney with instructions to enforce
their collection.
John +. Hayes submitted the following
report, showing the cost OF graveling that
part of Water street from Second street
to the end of Bank block, including curb
in0,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

We have few more of those ele-
CANT foot rests, ottomans and foot
stools left. We can finish to order if
we don't have any finished to suit you
in silk or Mohair plush.
PARKER q Son,
Minton block. up stairs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

A. f. Kelley & Co. having decided
to close out their stock of mems I'M
derwear, are offering shirts and draw
ers twenty per cent. less than cost,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Fine silk handkerchiefs, fine linen
handkerchiefs, fine embroidered hand
kerchiefs-all to be sold cheap at
Kittredge's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

If you want an easy chair, reclin-
ing patent rocker, that is durable as
well as handsome, go to
PARKER q Son,
Minton Block,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Perry A. Jones was badly burned
last week. He was in his house on
the Long Lake road, and being
stricken by fit, fell in the fire.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. f. nj. Wheeler are
now residing at DeLand, Florida,
where they will remain the coming
winter. For many years they we're
residents Of this city, and have q
large circle of friends. Mr.. Wheeler
was in the grocery business here for
some time, and in the spring Of 1889
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Suppression of the Menses may be
relieved by q dose of Ayers Pills,
which produce the desired effect
through sympathetic action.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor-Androw Harshaw.
Recoraer-John 8. McVicar.
Treasurer-James NJ. Rice.
Comptroller-Abram II. Blakley.
Justices of Peace-AleY. II. Mcdonald, Charles
D'Aigle and Josiah b. Newton.
City Attorney. ID. Turnbull,
City MarsLal-PatriCk Gibbons.
Chief Engineer Fire Dep't-Albert Power.
City physician.---Dr. Dunlop.
HARDER Master Patrick Gibbons.
City Surveyor.---Wm Dlirre.
Pound Master.---James Il. Denton.
Board of Heath.---Francis NJ. Wheeler, James
Tins, and John c. Chisholm.
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Can't. F. G. Holmes. of the Alpena

Capt. F. G. Holmes, of the Alpena
Guards, has sent his resignation to
Governor Begolc. The company will
regret to lose Captain Holmes, as they
have found him to be n frst-class
commander, and, in their estimation,
is equaled by no other captain in the
State service.
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COUNTY OFFICER

Sherih-James l.. Denton.
Under Sherif-Chas. Lynch.
Clerk-M. O'Brien.
Deputy Clerk.-Jamos Mcnamara.
Treasurer-Chas Is. Greedy.
Prosecuting Attornoy-Geo. III. Slentor.
Register of Deeds-John +. Kelly.
Judge Ct Probate-Geo. s. Lester.
Circuit Court Com'r-J. b. Newton.
Surveyor William Mirre.
Coroners-Arthur Williamson and Alonso II. Per-
sons.
Population Of county in 1884, 1871.
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THEIR TELEPHONE.

First class tailoring done en- short no
tice by Alex. Naysmith at his residence.
Leave orders at the house or at the print
ing ONCE of G. A. Naysmith, corner CHS
holm and Third streets. ooo
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Alpena-L. p. Soper, supervisor; Conrad Vessel
clerk; j. a. Mcdonald, treasurer, and Z. LacoTnb
highway commissioner.
Maple Ridge-Geo. Appleford, supervisor; James
Shelley clerk Francis Bowling, treasurer; and
Simon King, highway commissioner.
Long Rapids-Andrew IL. Gaffney, supervisor |;
and stnson b. Potter, highway commissioner
Wilson-Charles II. Wise, supervisor; George G.
O. Heron. clerk Edward Snyder, treasurer, and
Solomon King, highway commissioner
Green-John Ii. Kelly supervisor S.W. Flanders,
clerk George Manning treasurer, and John Mckay,
highway commissioner.
ossiGeke-J. L. Sanborn, supervisors Eri H.
Toland clerk John Ellsworth, treasurer and
Isaac Lecugsr, highway commissioner
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Some remarkable cures Of deafness
are recorded Of DR., Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. Never fails to cure earachs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Dolls, toys, jewellery, handkerchiefs
and everything nice for Christmas, al
Kittredge's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Some thieves burglarized the saloon
of Gust Greulke, on River street, last
Thursday night. Some $3.50 is re-
ported to have been stolen.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The mail stage arrived at about
half past four Thursday afternoon,
and made good time since.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The election of officers Of the A.
o. U. w. is to take place tomorrow
evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17
GREEN'S STAGE LINE.

Alpena to Detroit in One Day.
Green now runs two stages per day
from Alpena. One leaves at 8 o'clock
in the morning, and gets to Oscoda in
time to catch the Detroit train. The
second stage leaves at 7 o'clock A. NJ.
Passengers can now leave this city in
the morning and be in Detroit in the
afternoon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Dolls in endless variety, toy vio-
Inns, wash sets; in fact everything to
please the children. Come and see
them and you will go no further.
ROBERT STONE,
Agent for Santa Claus.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Christmas festivities at the Burnt
Lands" Long Rapids, will be held at
the Methodist church, so we are in
formed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The single mill of S. A. l.. War
ner manufactured 100000 shingles
this year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

The Street Commissioner reported the
amount collected by him from private
parties, for work done on the sidewalks, was
$40, and the amount due the city from
private parties for work done by the city
on their sidewalks WAS as follows.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-12-17

Largest line of Christmas goods il
Alpena, at Kittredge's.
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Steamboat Trims.

During the season of 1884, the
number of round trips made by pas
senger steamers that ran to this port
was as follows: