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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05
NO.43

Erysipelas is dangerous disease. Not
unfrequently does it take such form as
to carry off its victim after a period of
intense suffering Charles r. Lucas, of
ZanesYille, Ohio, writes: ''For three
years my wife has been suffering from
erysipelas. She has tried numerous
physicians but received no benefit from
any OF them. She commenced using
Mishler's Herb Bitters about q month
since, and is now entirely WE'LL"
The TIMBER BELT OF WESTERN WASH.
INGToN.-In the timber belt of Western
Washington there are 10000, 900 acres
covered with timber, most of which is
included within the limits named-an
area nearly equal to the combined areas
of the states of Connecticut, Massachu-
setts, Vermont and New Hampshire.
This timber belt will average $4,000 feet
of lumber to the acre, or total of $780,
100000 feet of lumber. Hence, the
saw mills Of Puget sound, with their
present capacity of 100000 feet per
year, would take 1000 years to cut it
down. The fir trees frequently attain the
height of $50 feet, and planks OF lumber
are sometimes turned out of these mills
100 feet in length.
WHAT GRANT SAID.-General Grant
in bis talk with Bismarck in 1877, said:
81 regard Sheridan as not only one Of
the great soldiers of the war, but one of
the greatest soldiers of the wo-ld-a man
fit for the highest commands. No better
general ever lived than Sheridan.
In conversation General Grant once
said: "LincolD was incontestably the
greatest man ever knew. What marked
him was the sincerity, his kindness, his
clear insight into affairs, his firm will
clear policy. I always found him pre-
eminently clear-minded man. The
darkest day of my life was that of Lin
coins assassination
At the International Arbitration Union,
Birmingham, Eng, Grant said: Labor
disgraces no man; unfortunately you
occasionally find men disgrace labor"
In speech at Des Moines, Iowa, in
1877, General Grant said: "Leave the
matter of religion to the family altar, the
church and the private school supported
entirely by private contributions. Keep
the church and state forever separate"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05
JEFFERSON

w. P. Forsythe, cashier of the Jeffer-
son county bank, is spending a vacation
in the northern part of this state and
Michigan. He will be gone a week or
more.
Fred Stoppenbach has disposed of his
interest in the roller skating rink to
Thomas Grimm.
The lecture to have been delivered by
Mr.. Ellsworth, the anti-prohibitionist, on
Thursday evening failed TO take place.
1t appears that after the same had been
advertised to take place at Mueller's Hall,
it was changed to the town hall and no
notice given of the change. The result
was, so few were present that the same
was Indefinitely postponed.
The sad news of the death of Mrs. J.
G. Tiltcn, formerly of this city, but of
late of Ostrander, Wis, reached jefferson
Monday.
Hon. r. B, Kirkland, of Chicago, the
unsuccessful candidate for Consul to
Glasgow, is in the city. Robert, although
he failed is not kicker, but is as good
democrat as eyer, and in perfect harmony
with the administration
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05
Absolutely Pure.
Father, Mother, and Three Sisters Dead.


Mr.. David Claypool, formerly Sergeant
alarms ofthe New Jersey Senate, and now
Notary Public at Cedarville, Cumberland
Co., n. j., makes the following startling
statement: My father, mother, and three
sisters all died with consumption, and my
lungs were so weak raised blood o Nobody
thought I could live. My work (ship-
smithing) was very straining on me with my
weak constitution, and was rapidly going
to the grave. While in this condition I
commenced using Mishler's Herb Bitters,
and it saved my life. Because it was so
difficult to get it in this little place, and |
had improved so much, ! stopped taking it
for time, and the result is that have
commenced going rapidly down hill again.
Somehow, Mishler's Herb Bitters gives
appetite and strengthens and builds me up
as nothing else does, and must have
dozen bottles at once. Use this commu-
nication as you please, and if any one wants
to be convinced of its truth, let them write
me and / will make affidavit to it, for /
owe my life to Mishler's Herb Bitters."
The secret of the almost invariable relief
and cure of consumption, dysentery, diar-
rhea, dyspepsia, indigestion, kidney and
liver complaints, when Mishler's Herb
Bitters is used, is that it contains simple,
harmless, and yet powerful ingredients,
that act on the blood, kidneys, and liver,
and through them strengthens and invigor-
ates the whole system. Purely vegetable
in its composition; prepared by regular
physician; standard medicinal prepara-
ton; endorsed by physicians and drug
gists. These are four strong points in favor
of Mishler's Herb Bitters. Mishler's Herb
Bitters is sold by all druggists. Price $1.0O
per large bottle. 6 bottles for $500.
Ask your druggist for MIsHLERs HERB BITTERs
If he does not keep it. do not take anything else but
send postal card to MIsHLER HERB BITTERs Co.,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05
eDner g1eiehbors,
LAKE MILLS.

We are indebted to Conrad Engsberg,
village clerk, for the following census
report of the village of Lake Mills:
Male, 394; female, 4lS; total, S12. This
shows an increase of 141 over the census
of 1880.
Our school board have re-engaged the
lady teachers who taught last year,
Edward Weaver and family left on
Tuesday in an emigrant wagon for Mis-
souri,, where he has 800 acres of land, on
which they will probably make their
home.
John Melvin, of Fort Atkinson. has
been appointed principal of the Milford
school.
Miss Amelia Lange has been re-en-
gagged to teach the primary department
of the Milford school.
Prof. Fl. F. Wieman and wife, OF
Jefferson, stopped over here for days
visit on their way to the Monona Assem-
bly,.
Rev. J. S Davis and wife are happy
over the arrival of little daughter at
The parsonage.-Ledder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05

Intelligence has been received here by
the relatives of the deceased of the Death
of Mrs. Maria Adsit, at Weyaugw, Wis,
in the 85th year of her age. Mrs. Adsit
was among the first settlers of this vii
lage, having emigrated to this state, then
almost wilderness, from New York in a
very early day y.-Journaz.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05

Our school board have re-engaged the
lady teachers who taught last year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05
GENERAL GRANTS LAST ORDER.

Captain James T. A. Baker, as attorney
of Mrs. Carr. of this city, has in his
possession an interesting and valuable
document. It is the original dispatch
sent by President Lincoln to General
Grant. ordering him forward on the
move which forced General Lee to sur
render within forty-eight hours. It is as
follows.
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED
STATES, CITY POINT, April z, Ii a. m,
1865.-Lieutenant General Grant: Gen.
era1 Sheridan says: eff the thing is
pressed | think that Lee will surrender"
Let the thing be pressed. A. LINCOLN.
This order is in President Lincoln's
peculiar handwriting, and was certainly
written, as we'll as signed, by him.
There is no addition below the signature,
such as president of the United States"
or Commander in General of the Ar
miles,"
Below and on the blank of the order
copied above is the following endorse
meut, writer. in General Grants own
heavy. strong chirography:
"The original dispatch sent by Mr..
Lincoln to me April 7, 1865.
y. s. GRANT.
Below this is:
"Written in the presence of General
Dent, February 10, 1871"
The order from the President was not
of much value, as General Lee surren-
dered April 9, 1865, before further
move of any consequence could be made.
Captain Baker could not say how the
dispatch came into the possession of
Colonel Carr or how long he has owned
it. On one occasion he was offered $500
for the document, but declined TO sell.
Mrs. Carr will endeavor to dispose Of it
to the goYernment.--Louisville Courier
Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05

Spring Lake still affords a supply Of
fish Large numbers are daily being
taken from it, and thus it has been almost
continually for the last forty years.
J. A. Allen, ESQ.,, we understand, has
the appointment for postmaster in this
village, He is about the only man that
wanted it, as far as we know, unless it
was the present Enterprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05

John Melvin, of Fort Atkinson. has
been appointed principal of the Milford
school,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05
PALMYRA.

Engineer P. Ell. Ray, of Perry, Iowa,
visited Palmyra few days since.
The population of Palmyra outside the
village is TIA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-08-05
WATERLOO,

T. B. Squires has purchased the Van
Slyck property situated at the southeast
corner of Jackson and Taylor streets, of
Peter Van Slyck. Consideration FIVE
hundred dollars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22

The State authorities have perfect
ed arrangements for teachers read
ing circle in each county. and If the
teachers and citizens of this county
desire to join the Alpena circle. they
can forward their names and the
membership fee (25 certs) to Rev. F..
L. Little. and a circle for Alpena
county will he organized and set Of
books ordered for the first years
reading. The object Of the organi-
zation is to assist teachers in the work
of selfimprovement, and aims to do
So by prescribing n course of study ;
by preparing lists of the hest educn.
tional publications; by offering nd.
vice as to work done. nv other works.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22
Alpera Guards.

Editor /ygus:
Perhaps your readers would like to hear from
the Aipena boys on the tented field. though our
"tcnted field" Is store with hunks built up on
each side n 10 lumber camp In winter. Our
musterroif calls for rs men. and on last Tues
day night we found that sixteen were out Of the
city. and seven who were In the city for reasons
best known to themselves decided to remain
there. so on Wednesday morning we boarded
the Arundel 80 strong. "Somc one had blum
dered," and we were ordered 10 take the cars
at Oscoda. which necessitated a two hours walt
at Oscoda, q long march there, transfer at
Alger, and long, dusty ride, and while we
were waiting at West Bay City. II was little
provoking TO see the Arundel come steaming
up the river and to think we might have had
the cool ride on tho Lakeland at far less ex-
peuse. However, ''Billie" at the Winchester
made IL very pleasant for the boys. We always
thought Oscoda was temperance town. but
there were n Rood many indications about the
Winchester when we left, that led us to change
our minds. We arrived here at P. NJ. and
were CHARTERED for the night In the Armory OF
the Saginaw Co. taking our meals at the Crow
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22

Dinhtheria has spread considerably
over the city. On Thursday last n
notice was posted on the residence IF
G. Creamer. on Chisholm street. which
stated that diphtheria was in the
house. Another card was placed on
the residence Of Mrs. Sheridan, on
Sixth street, last Sunday. So far
there has been two deaths from diph.
theria-a child Of Mr. Smith having
died some weeks ago, and n child Of
R. Mcconnell. keeper of the poor
house, died last week from the effects
Of the dreaded disease.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22

Next Saturday evening an exhibi.
ton of fancy double roller skating is
to be given at the roller rink by Geo.
w. Scholes and VIM. S. McWhortcr.
In regard to the skaters the Detroit
Post has the following to say: Last
evening the audience at the Princess
rink had a treat in the exhibition
given by McWhorter and Scholes.
They are by far the most graceful
team of the many who have appeared
there this winter. From the start to
the close of their exhibition, they
never once made movement out of
time, either with each other or the
music. They seemed as Siamcse
twins, so close did they skate together.
although, apparently, not each hold
ing hands, but with arms folded and
shoulders just touching. They were
twice encored and obliged to return
to the floor. In addition to their ex.
cellent team skating, they are both in
the front rank in fancy figure and
acrobatic skating. As Dan O'Leary
was heard to say: "Well done, De-
troit to the front"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22
A Gard.

We take this means to kindly
thank our numerous friends and Gus.
tamers for their patience and for.
bearance during the crush ut our
store Saturday afternoon and evening
last. We shall still continue to cut
the heart out Of prices; smash oil
combinations. and give the 'ahoring
man chance for his life. We guar
antee to save you Is per cent. on
every dollars worth of goods bought
If us. Please call early and avid
the crowd. Again thanking Won for
oil fsvors, we remain most truly your
friends. j. G. BROOKS d Co.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

From the Committee on Streets and Sew
ers to whom was referred the communica-
ton of e. 7. Burrell, regarding redress Ia
his property by the open ditch that runs
by his property, reported that they had ex-
amined the same and recommend that the
communication lie laid on the table.
On motion Of Alderman Warner, the re-
port was accepted and the recommendation
Of the committee concu rred in by unani-
nous vote.
From the same, recommending that the
petition Of John Branigan and others, for
sawdusting the alley through block 97,
Fletcher's addition, be granted and that
the Street Commissioner be instructed to
have the work done.
On motion Of Alderman D'Aigle, the re-
port was accepted and the recommendations
of the committee concurred in by unani-
nous vote.
From the same, in regard to the CON-
munication Of w. ii. Phelps. in reference
regard to the stone piled by the stone
crusher, reported that they. had examined
the same, and recommended IL be laid on
the table for the present.
On motion Of Alderman Warner, the re-
port Of the committee was accepted and
their recommendations concurred in.
From the same committee, asking until
next meeting to report on draining Long
Lake avenue. Granted.
From the Committee on Fire Depart
ment, reporting unfavorably on the petition
for water pipe on Tuttle street. Accepted
and concurred in by unanimous vote.
From the special committee to whom
was referred the petition Of John Smith, a
report recommending that his license be
placed at $1,000 per year. Report accepted
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22

The citizens living in the vicinity
Of Nine Mile Point had very enjoy
able picnic at the Middle Island life
saving station last week. During the
afternoon an exhibition drill was given
by the life saving crew. Towards
evening several of the employees at
the Turnbull mill. Long Lake outlet,
went over in sail boat to take part
in the dance. The wind was blowing
gale and those in the sail boat
had an exciting, dangerous and wet
trip. The boat partly filled with
water, and the passengers got we'll
soaked. Dancing was kept up until
morning. Music was supplied by Pull
ford and Aber.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22

got amidships. the mainmast. fore
mast and topmasts went overheard,
carrying with them the stay-sail aud
1ibs. The wreckage was cleared from
the vessel-the foresail, fore topsail
stay-sail, jibs and some of the boom'
and gaffs we're recovered, and the resi-
was allowed to drag after the vessel
until time could be got to save it.
Fifty fathoms of anchor chain wa
let out. and after dragging sometime,
the anchor got hold IN about % faith
oms Of water. The vessel was then
near Upper Presque Isle. Next day
the propeller Oceanica visited them
and offered to tow them to land. The
tug Balize also called, but wanted
$500 for towing the dismasted schoon.
er to port. A messenger was sent t."
Alpena for tug; some of the gravel
was thrown overheard; n jury mast
rugged, and under stny-sai she tried
tn sail to this port. When near Mid
die Island, she was forced to let 60
the mainsail and other wreckage she
was towing. Not long afterwards she
was picked up by the tug Ralph
which had gone to her assistance. II
is the intention to re-spar here her.
Both masts were broken off about two
feet above deck. The gravel was got
at Mackinac.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council Of the City of Al
pena met in regular session, in the Council
Recon-, on Monday evening, July Goth, and
Was called to order at 8 o'clock by the
Mavor.
PREsENT-Andrew Harshaw, Mayor !;
John ). McVicar, Recorder, and Aldermen
Warner, Kimball, DAigle, Campbell and
Daoust
Journals Of sessions held July 9th and
9TH, 1885, read and severally approved of.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Sundry petitions we're presented and re-
ferred to the Committee on Streets aud
Sewers.
From the City Council Of st. Ignace.
Mich, communication asking the prices
and terms Of sale of the fire engines owned
by this city.
Referred to the Committee on Fire De-
partment, and the Recorder instructed to
answer and state what had been done.
From the Mayor, a communication rec
ommending that an ordinance in reference
to poles, posts, etc., on the public streets, be
drafted.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
Alderman Culligan appeared and took
his seat
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22

ley House. except the officers. who are at the
Tay lor House. We are not ut East Saginaw as
many seems to think, but at Saginaw City. The
only duty 10 be done so far Is TO guard the water
works OF East saginaw. and as there are Ave
/ companies from which 70 draw. the detail from
'ach Is light. Lieutenant Hitchcock had charge
here one day. and Sergt. q. ". Furbush one
lay. Hon. G.. +. Lewis has "beamed In" upon
rs several times. lie says that what 'grinds"
is the fact that II was the Bay City men that
,hut down the Saginaw mills. His son Is the
book keeper who was struck down In one OF the
mills, but he is not dangerously hurt. We are
very comfortably located, and our treatment by
the citizens has been all that could be desired.
but the men are very anxious TO get home, rs
there seems no apparent necessity for our re-.
manning here. and we judge from the kilograms
that we are needed at home especially some OF
MS. as witness the following telegram received
last Saturday;
Alpena, July 10, 's5.
I'll
can't stand the suspense any longer Come
home TO your darling and baby.
But the cruel necessities of strikes keeps Il
here
We have had no accidents, but might had one
at Oscoda. when pistol In private Misner's
pocket was accidentally discharged, and one OF
our dashing corporals was obliged to fall out of
the ranks on the Thursday morning drill and
private Krlmcr got a ducking while walking
logs at the water works, and corporal NJ. had
his first experience In walking logs and thought
he was going in. How many breach OF promise
suits will be commenced against our ladies'
men, dare not say. and how some OF our men
expect TO make their peace with the girl they
left behind" | cannot tell You can't prove 1t by
me.
Col. Donnelly has been In command since
Saturday morning. and dress parade Of the
Ave companies was held Sunday evening.
Our captain made us fierce speech as We
left our Armory at home, but so far has had no
occasion to put his threat In execution. Our
orderly Is all we can desire and the men know
that when he speaks they must obey. A good
orderly Is q sine qua non OF good company, and
the boys are ready to "swear by" the one they
have. We have good many new men but they
are falling In line like veterans, and seem To
enjoy camp life, except the mosquitoes at the
water works On sunday quite squad Of the
boys attended service at the Episcopal church.
and Capt. Holmes received n very cordial line
IRON the Rector, inviting him to the evening
service. but the dress pan AIDE prevented.
We have company drills from 8 IN 10 A. M.
and to T. NJ. We have rs company pets
three kittens. white, black and maltese, which
the boys have captured at various times.
When we see the fine and commodious Armo-
ry soon to be owned by the Saginaw Co.. we
sigh and wonder when We shall have the like.
ALPENA.
Saginaw July 20, 's5.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22

The Alpena Musical Society is now
fully organized. and will meet for re-
hcarsal ut j. II. Smonds' music rooms
IN Tuesday evening. July 2Sth, at
s o'clock sharp. Opportunity will
then he given for the reception of
active members. The names of those
desiring to become either active or
honorary members will he received at
any time by the secretary, Albert
Frost, or any member of the society,
for presentation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22

The news reached this city We'd
nesday evening that the steamer City
of Alpena was aground at Round
Island. A number Of persons had
moved their baggage to her ware.
house and intended to leave on her
that night. No definite information
could be obtained then in regard to
the situation Of the boat. About ten
o'clock Thursday morning she arrived
and with the exception of a few places
IN her bow where the paint had been
rubbed of, she had No appearance of
being damaged. The steamer City Of
Mackinac had arrived but a short
time before, and lively work was done
to get her freight of. 50 that she could
get away and allow the Alpena to
land. At least 200 persons had A..
sembled on the wharf to find out what
damage had been done. Frsm her
officials it appeared she was near
Mackinac Wednesday morning. Cap
tain Stewart was at breakfast and the
boat in charge If the first officer.
The weather was pleasant and the at
mosphere clear. The first officer had
occasion to leave his post. and 60 to
fhe lower deck, and the boat was thus
under the charge Of the second officer.
who navigated the Alpcna too close
to the island. The steamer ran or
hard. The bottom where she ground.
ed was gravel and free from big rocks.
The steamer Algoms was sent for
and after considerable pulling. the
Alpeno was got aAoat and apparent
~ uninjured, having been aground
about twelve hours. As the steamer
was not in a very dangerous condition
every possible care was taken to get
her off without straining her hull.
She continued her trip without assis-
lance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-22

For some time past the men on the
fishing tug Davis have been setting
their nets on the big reef. which is in
Lake Huron about forty miles from
this city. Last Saturday they found
their nets fast To some obstruction on
the bottom. The nets parted and in
graphing them up, they came across
sunken propeller. The graphing
iron brought to the surface a hawser.
about 200 feet long. with an eve splice
at one end. An iron hook, some
pieces Of copper and tin were also
brought up. The sunken vessel had
green paint on her, and is thought by
some to he the missing propeller CO.
hurn. The hawser was much rotten.
The vessel lays in about % fathoms
Of water. some 40 miles south by east
from this city.