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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
A Noteworthy Catalogue.

Houghton, Mifiin & Co., of Boston,
haye just brought out new edition OF the
Portrait Catalogue Of their publications,
1t embraces o list OF oil tho books they
publish, under the names of the authors,
arranged alphabetically. 1t contains new
portraits OF Charles Egbcrt Craddock
Miss Murfree), and Richard Grant White,
besides those included In previous edi-
tions,--Agassiz, Aldrich, Hans Christian
Andersen, Bjornson, Browning, Bryant,
John Burroughs, Alice and Phoebe Cary,
Joseph Cook, Cooper, Emerson, Fields,
John Flske, Bret Harte, Hawthorne,
Holmes, Howcllg, Jamea, Miss Jewett,
Lucy Larcom, Longfellow, Lowell, Parton,
Miss Phelps, Scudder, Stedman, Mrs.
Stowe, Taylor, Tennyson, Mrs. Thaxter,
Thoreau, Charles Dudley Warner, Whip
pie, Mrs. Whitney and Whittier.
In addition to the works of the above
named authors, this Catalogue comprises
most or oil Of those of the following
writers.
Bacon, The British Poets from Chaucer
to Wordsworth, DR.. John Brown, Carlyle,
James Freeman Clarke, y, Marion Craw-
ford, Richard III. Dana, Jr., De Quincy,
Dickens, Goethe, Homer, HOppin, Hughes,
Mrs. Jameson, Samuel johnson, Starr
King, George II. I,ewes, Henry Cabot
Lodge, Macaulay, Owen Meredith. Mon.
taigne, Milford, Munger, Pascal, Piatt,
Adelaide Proctor, Abby Sage Richardson,
SAKE, Scott, Seward, j. q. Sharp, Shakes.
peare, Dean Swift, George Tlcknor, Virgil
and handreds OF others.
This Catalogue, which appears I'm an at
tractive new cover, will be sent free to
any ono requesting 1t.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

Petcrson's magazine for January is re-
ceived. 1t has two splendid steel engrav-
ings, either worth the price Of the number,
Every mother will be in love with the one
called 1.-THE Little Gardener" and every
heart will beat alphabetically with
Homeless" The mammoth colored
fashion-plate, engraved on steel, and col
ored by hand, is marvel of beauty and
taste. A colored pattern in Bcrlin-work
is also givcn-a most exquisite affair. In
addition, there are some fifty other Illus
tsations, including some very fine ones In
an article On Damascus" Two thrilling
Dovclets are begun: "The Millionare's
Daughter" by Ann s. Stevens, and 1.-THE
Cedar Swamp Mystery" by Jane G. Aus
tin. "Undcr Cloud" by Lucy ii.
Hooper, Is also an unusually powerful
tale. Besides these, there are stories by
Frank Lee Benedict, and nearly n dozen
others, all original. The Work Table de-
partment, with its patterns In embroidery
and oil kinds Of fancy-work, is very full,
and profusOly illustrated. The price Is
but Two Dollars q year, with liberal de-
auctions to clubs, and costly premiums
for getting up clubs. Specimens are sent
gratis, IL written for in good faith. Ad-
dress Charles j. Peterson, BOG Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

This week Mr.. Charles Bewick, OF
Bewick, Comstock d Co., Alpena
Mich, was in the city, and had con.
ferences with several of the local lum.
bermen here. He came here for the
purpose of inquiring into the feasibili.
ty of building saw mill in or near
this city. The proposition is rather a
startling one, but wholly reasonable
when the conditions are fully consid-
cred. Mr.. Bewick contemplates the
transportation Of logs from the Span
ish river district of Ontario to this
city, either in RATS or by barge
probably the latter-as that is the
method that is hereafter to be pur-
sued by Alpena mill concerns and
those at other Lake Huron points.
The idea is to bring the raw material
from the forests and manufacture it
here, so rs to save and turn into
money the refuse that usually goes in
to the burners when the mills are To-
Gated remote from the market.-Chi-
cago Lumberman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
Presque Isle County Murmurings.

Correspondence to the ANGUS.
Hoeft e. Co.'s new grist mill works
beautifully.
A heavy storm occurred on the
10th, 18th and 18th, when nearly
three feet Of snow covered the
ground. The weather of the succeed
ing days was without interruption
exceedingly cold. This storm was
severely felt over large portion of
the county.
Could the citizen and emigrant
from other counties and States view
the wide extent of territory which
forms our county and take in the
various industrial pursuits of our
people, and witness at the same time
the grandeur Of nature in her lands,
fields and valleys, irrigated by mag
nifcent lakes and numerous rivers I;
and, casting his eye to the cast, be-
hold the vast expanse Of water. his
heart would naturally swell in oxul-
tation and pride.
Our county contains thousands of
acres of arabic land as yet untouched
by the implements of agriculture,
seeming almost to the starving de-
pendents upon our large cities, as the
tender mother who, by displaying her
bosom, invited and attracted her child
from the brink of destruction 10 the
fountain of nourishment and safety.
We have reason, indeed, to con-
graduate ourselves that within the
limits of Prcsque Isle are found all
the elements of real independence.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
Meteorological Report

During the week ending Monday,
Dec. Dist, 1885, the meteorological
report of the weather at Alpena city,
was rs follows:
Highest temperature, 40 degrees, on the 2ist.
Lowest temperature, 1913 degrees below, on 18th.
Average temperature, 26.1 degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 3O.So6 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 29.s42 inches.
Total rain fall o1o inches.
Prevailing wind, from the west.
Total movement of the wind, 10: miles.
Greatest daily rain fall 0.o7 inches, on the 10Th.
Highest velocity Of the wind, &c miles, from the
west on the 10Th.
JAMES J. FITZGERALD,
Serg't Signal Corps, u. y. A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council Of the City Of Al
pena met in regular session, in the Council
Room on Monday evening, December 21st,
1885, and was called to order at 500
o'clock by the Mayor.
PRESENT Andrew Harshaw, Mayor
John S. McVicar, Recorder, and Aldermen
Kimball, Culligan, Campbell and Daoust.
Journal Of session held December 7tll,
read and approved.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
From VIM. ii. Phelps, presenting an
estimate of the amount Of work done on his
contract, and asking the Council to pay him
$4,000. Laid on the table.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
From the Comptroller, presenting the
special assessment roll for the paving Of
Fletcher street from Dock to Mill street,
and reporting that no objections to said roll
had been filed with him.
Moved by Alderman Kimball that the
report be received and placed on file, and
that said roll be confirmed, and that the
Comptroller be instructed to make and de-
liver to the City Treasurer, copy of said
roll, and asnsx thereto his warrant COM
handing the said Treasurer to collect said
taxes. Carried by vote as foiloys; Ayes
Warner, Kimball, Culligan and Daonst.
Nays-CampbeIl.
REPORTS or COMMITTEES.
From the Ways and Means, recommend
ing payment of the following bills
"a Mn ci Ssss . surveying steamers. :;s IL
Moved by Alderman Kimball, that the
report be accepted, and that warrants be
ordered drawn for the payment of the sew
eral bills as recommended, Carried by
vote as follows: Aycs--Warner, Kimbsll,
Culligan, Campbell and Daoust. Nays.
None.
From the Comittee on Fire Department,
referring back TO the Council the matter Of
employing n competent engineer to take
charge Of fire engines. On motion of Al
derman Kimball the report was accepted.
Moved by Alderman Kimball, that the
Chief Engineer be instructed to employ
Mr.. John Simmons to take charge of fire
engines and to keep same in repair, ut a
salary Of $500 per month. Carried by
unanimous vote.
From the special committee on negotiat-
ing bonds recommending the adoption of
the following:
Resolred, That the Comptroller advertise
for proposals for the sale Of bridge bonds at
par. The party offering to take them at
the lowest rate Of interest will be considered
the lowest bidder, Proposals TO be pre-
scented ON or before the first day OF Febru-
airy, A. ID. 1886. Interest TO be payable
annually, on the LIST day Of August. Bonds
TO mature on the LIST day Of August. In
tsrst and bonds payable in Alpena, Detroit
oF New York, ut the option Of the lowest
bidder. Said advertisement to be published
in each Of the above places, and to state the
assessed valuation Of taxable properly,
number Of inhabitants, and that city and
county are free from bonded Indebtedness.
Moved by Alderman Kimball that the
report Of The committee be accepted, and
said resolutions adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote,
From the special COMMITTEES 10 whom was
referred the claim Of Mr.. Brady, reporting
adversely on the same
On motion Of Alderman Warner, the
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
Detroit Markets

The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press.
Apples, sl.40 to Sl.75 per barrel.
Butter, 14to 25 per pound.
Flour per barrel, $3.50 TO 1925
Hay, baled, $l4 10 $l5 per ton.
Mess beef, SO. 100 to sl1 90 per Dbl.
Oats per bushel, 80 to SO.
Onions, $2O to So IS per barrel.
Pork, $l025 to $l1. rs per Dbl.
Potatoes, S0.35 to s0.45 per bushel.
Wheat, 5000 to $O.93 per bushel.
The quotations, given by the Free
Press, are mostly of wholesale ma
ture. The prices at retail stores must
be somewhat higher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

The u. S. marshal is to be appoint
ed for the eastern district of Michigan
before long. This county is in the
district. Several Democrats have APP
piled for the office, among whom is
Geo. j. Robinson, of this city. The
present marshal is Salmon S. Mat
news, of Pontiac. The office is at
Detroit. The salary is 5000 and fees.
The appointment of Mr.. Robinson
would be satisfactory to the Demo-
Gratis of this county. and we sincerely
hope he may get the position.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
They Will Surely Find You.

They are looking for you everywhere.
Drafts OF air In unexpected places, going
from hot rooms TO cool ones, carcessness
In changing clothing, In short anything
which ends in "cold In the head" I'M
less arrested this kind of cold becomes
seated in the mucous membrane of the
head. Then II is catarrh. In any and all
Its stages this disease always yields to
Ely's Cream Balm. Safe, agreeable, GER
tain. Price 50c. 74Sw2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
The Library Magazine.

Alden's Library Magazine is quite the
peer of the "a monthlies, In the amount
and the high quality of the literature
which 1t presents, though its cost Is only
the nominal sum of $3.50 year. Among
the contents In the current number arc ar
ticlcs by such noted authors as Canon
Farrar, Max Muller, the Bishop of Car
Isle, Cardinal Newman, Phillip Schaff,
and others. This magazine ought to have
a circulation of hundred thousand. You
can get specimen from the publisher,
city,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

move bridge for 40 on
Moved by Alderman Culligan, that the
contract for building the center pier be
awarded to Daniel T. Carr, at the price
named in his bid. and that the Comptroller
be instructed to enter into the necessary
contract, on his furnishing good and suffi-
cient bonds in the sum Of $500. Carried
unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
contract for moving and placing the old
bridge be awarded to III. Kelly and =. Nc
Mullen for the sum of $4,000, on their fur
nishing good and sufficient bonds. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
matter Of entering into the contracts award
cd tonight, and of drawing up said con-
tracts be referred to the Committee on
Streets and Sewers together with the City
Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
BY Alderman Campbell,
Hesolred, That the City Marshal be and
is hereby instructed to make his policemen
keep record of all the electric lights that
are not burning each night, and TO report
the same to the Common Council at the
first meeting in each month. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Kimball that VIM.
Mirre, City Surveyor, be appointed engin-
Ger in charge of all the improvements to be
made across Thunder Bay river between
Second and Dock streets. Carried by unan-
imous vote.
Moved Alderman Kimball that the sub
ject of inquiring into the necessity Of
changing the grade Of Second and Dock
streets be referred to the City Attorney to
be reported on at next meeting. Carried
unanimously.
Moved by Mr.. Campbell that warrant
be ordered drawn in favor Of the City
Treasurer for the amount Of John Brani-
CAMS taxes, viz: $500. Carried by vote rs
follows: Ayes-Warner, Kimball, Guilt
gan, Campbell and Daoust. Nays-None.
Moved by Alderman Culligan that Alex.
Campbell be appointed superintendent or
overscer Of the building Of the bridge,
piers, and Of moving the old
bridge, and all other work around said
bridge, at a salary of sl.75 per day. Ser
vices to commence as soon as the contractors
begin work. Carried by vote as follows
Kimball Culligan and
Daoust Nays-None.
On motion of Alderman Warner the
Council adjourned.
A. HARSHAW,
j. s. McVIcAR, Mayor.
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

Men OF sedentary habits, students and
professional men need tonic to invIgor-
ate their systems that have become debill-
ated by too close application TO business
or other causes. Rev. Geo w. Staley, OF
Shelbyvllle, KY, suffered ten years from
dyspepsia, and at last was compelled TO
abandon his vocation. He was advised
to use Mishler's Herb Bittcrs. He did so
and was cured.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
KEYNOTE TO Health.

Health Is wealth. Wealth means indie
pcndence. The keynote is DR.. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup, the best cough
syrup In the world. Cures coughs, colds,
pains in the chest, bronchitis and primary
consumption. One dose gives relief in
every case. Take no other. Price 90
cents and 500. Samples free. Sold by
lI0uk & Perkins and III. Beebc. eow723yl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
Wednesday, Dec. %, 1885.

The saw mills at Cheboygan manu-
featured this year 100000 feet of
lumber. Last year the same mills
cut 81,700,000 feet of lumber. The
lath cut for this year was 1921, 900
less than that of the year before.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
Literary Notice.

A genuinely humorous and melodiou.
operetta, specially adapted to Christmas
tree festivities, introducing Santa Clau.
and the whole audience at the close, /,
published In the November Wide Awake
under the title of Caught Mapping
Sent postpaid for 25cts. by ID. Lothrop
Co., Boston, Mass.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
Weather.

The lowest temperature at various
sections of the country was as follows
during the week ending December 20,
1ss5-Saturday excepted-thc six
observations being taken at ten
o'clock p. NJ, by the U. S. weather
observers
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

Why continue the use of irritating
powders, snufis or liquldsH Ely's Cream
Balm, pleasant OF application and sure
cure for catarrh and cold In head, can be
had for 50c. at druggists. 1t Is easily APP
piled with the finger, is safe and pleasant
and 10 curing the most obstinate cases. 1t
gives relief at once.
Being n sufferer from chronic catarrh,
and having derived great benefit from the
use OF Ely's Cream Balm / can highly
recommend II. Its sales arc far In excess
OF all other catarrh remedies.-B. Frank
en-, druggist, Sigourncy, Iowa.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

OF necessity. no freighted vessel need
steer its course toward our shore. In
dustry cannot fail to produce all that
we want and plenty to spare.
r. ANON.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

Sealed proposals for furnishing 200 cords OF
sawed four foot body beach and maple wood. "a
be cut from live timber and well split. Said
wood To be delivered at the different school
houses IN THIS city on ar before the LIST day OF
or before 80 o'clock ON Wednesday evening,
December 20, A. ID. 1885, 10 (al rights reseryed.)
JOHN 81 McVICAR.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

From Req. H. r. Ybrsey, d. d., LII. u.
Pres,dent Weseleyan Seminary and Fe.
male College. Kenfs Fii, Me.
"Dr. +. w. Kinsman Dear Sir,-For
1--WE years the students under nv care
have used Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam, and have, ] think, found 1t second
70 p? other remedy for throat and lung
troubles"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23

The government has discontinued
sending the 7 A. NJ. report.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
Athena Musical Society,

The second concert given by the
Alpena Musical society took place n
the Opera House, last "Wednesday
evening. The programme was Al
follows:
BY Baoylon's Wave
Birds in the Night........
Unison Chorus for Ladies' Voices.
Tho wayside Chapel Wilson
Orchestra with Glockenspiel.
I a First Spring Day.................... ,,.,.,...
b The Nightingale "e"oe'''on'
q Fair Dovel Fond Gait!
Unison Chorus for Male Voices.
Bridal Chorus from Lobe ngrin Wagne
Full Chorus.
Creole Lovers Song ..... ........Buci
Soprano Solo.
,rcns:,,n hi'
N'"s' Male Voices. ''''''''''''''''''''
Star Of Descending Emerson
Full Chorus.
The chorus consisted of fourteen Ia
dies and nine gentlemen, and the vari
Gus parts were admirably rendered. The
attendance of citizens was not what
the society was fairly entitled to. II
is not a money making institution
but was organized to foster the love
for music. They expect to be patro'
nized sufficient to pay the expenses Of
the public entertainments, and they
ought to be able to do so. Many Of
the selections were encored, among
which we may mention a solo by
Mrs. Simonds; "the Medley" by the
orchestra, and college songs" by the
gentlemen. Mrs. Simonds responded
to the encore by singing in exquisite
style "Annie Laurie" The orchestra
and the gentlemen repeated their
parts. Birds in the Night" was an
other part pleasant to hear and me-
lodiously rendered. In fact the whole
program was an admirable one and
rendered in a manner very crcditable
to the ladies and gentlemen compos-
ing the chorus.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-23
report was accepted and ordered placed on
MISCELLANEOUS.

The liquor bond of Samuel Asch, with
Monroe Riock and Ben Kaichen as sure
ties, was presented and accepted and APP
proved Of by unanimous vote.
The claim Of Clarissa Wright for $500,
and Of VIM. Wright for Sl75, was present
ed and referred to the Comptroller, to be re-
ported on at next meeting.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-11-07
TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIES.

The Canadian theological college at Rome
will cost s200,0D0
All of McCullough's manuscript plays
were bought by his guardians.
The North Carolina copper mines are
shutting down on account of the low price
of copper.
s. Thomas, a st. Louis molder. on
Wednesday lost his life by falling into
mass of molten iron,
John Buford, son of William Buford. a.
farmer living near Shelbyyille No. killed
his father on Wednesday,
The manufacturers of carbon points for
electric lights are forming a. combination to
prevent ruinous competition.
John Bright made campaign speech in
Birmingham, England, Thursday, and was
given an enthusiastic reception.
Nearly all the New York newspapers
have settled down upon about 1900 as
Governor Hills majority in the State
A conspiracy against the life of King
Milan, OF Servia. has been discovered, eaus-
ing great excitement and several arrests.
A riot is feared in Montreal, owing to
the opposition of the populace to the rules
OF the Board of Health in regard to small
pox.
Coiored IoDgshoremen are now dis
charging vessels at Galveston, Texas, with
out molestation from the striking steve
dores.
NJ. Bartholdi, of the statue of Liberty
Enlightening the World fame, has arrived
IN New York from France, accompanied by
his wife. y
Cyrus W. Fields granite memorial to
Major Andre, the British spy, has again
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-11-07

been blown up with dynamite, this time
effectually.
The husband of Mrs. Herman. who was
found murdered in Buffalo. Wednesday.
confeSses that he committed the crime in a
ut OF jealous rage.
William F. Smythe, for many wears night
editor of the New York Herald and re-
Gently retired on a pension. died Thursday
aged 90, OF kidney disease
Stockholders of the New York Central
and Hudson River Railway in New York
nave authorized the guaranty of $50. 600. 600
road.
Miss Ella Fitzgerald, the occupant of a
brooklyn coach attached 10 a runaway
team, poked her head out of the window
ana mad her brains dashed out in a colli-
sion with a tree.
1he total number of scrips to be issued
10 the hall-breeds in the Northwest by the
Canadian Government during the present
season is 800, and of that number !, 500
have been issued.
The steamers. James W. Gaff and Mount,
aIn Girl collided yesterday near Aurora
Ind, the latter sinking and CARRYING down
seven men and forty horses. belonging To
John Robinson's circus.
Prince Alexander, Of Bulgaria, is con-
centrating fleet of vessels and a large
number of troops near Wid1in. with a
view TO attacking Belgrade, the capital OF.
Servla, by way OF the Danube river.
The Canadian Militia Department has
been ordered to make an Investigation into
the condition of those made widows and
orphans by the Northwest rebellion, with
view to providing for their future wants.
a petition has been forwarded to the
PoStmaster-General, asking that regular
and perpetual mail service be established
between the United States and the regular
mail connections of Mexico. Central and
South America, via Colon and Panama.
The Executive Committee of the Colora-
do Cattle-Grower's Association has issued
an address TO range cattle and horse-grow-
ers IN the arid regions ofthe United States,
northern Mexico and British Columbia. in
dorslng the memorial lately issued by the
cCattIe-growers of New Mexico, inviting all
interested to meet in convention at Denver.
on the Goth Of January. for the purpose of
organizing an international organization.