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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Mrs. j. Z. Field returned home
Thursday last, by steamer City of
Mackinac, from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Pocket cutlery of the very best
and an assortment to suit all, at Bost-
wick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

When desiring any article in the
line of drugs, medicines, paints, oils,
brushes, toilet articles, fishing tackle,
pocket cutlery, etc, don't forget that
you can get the most and best for
your money at the old reliable "Sign
of the Red Mortar Drug Store"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

A magnificent assortment of solid
silver forks and spoons can be seen at
Reynolds jewelry and watch store,
Second street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

An extension is being built to the
bay shore wharf of Fletcher, Pack &
Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Meeting of the Board of Education
next Wednesday evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

John Beck's band, received n hand.
some, fine toned $50 tuber yesterday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

r.. A. Richards. of Oscoda, is in
town visiting friends.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

For SALE.-House and lot on Washington ave.
nue.. House roomy and well located Enquire Mt
ARGUS Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

During the Oscoda races, the mail
boats will carry passengers going to
the races at one fare for the round
trip, from Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05
Ice I Ice I

II you want pure bay ice for the season,
apply to j. Keston q Son, at the Eagle
Bakery. US-w4
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

w. III. Phelps has several fine Sams
for sale on reasonable and easy terms.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

NOTICE.-My wife Anna having left me with.
out Just cause, all persons forbid trusting or
harborlng her on my account also from purehas-
ing from her any personal property without my
consent
PETER FREDERICTON,
Aug. 4, 1885. 730-w4
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, etc.
all superior quality, at Bostwick's. -,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

A number of the Mackinac tourists
who crossed Saginaw Bay on the
steamer City of Mackinac last Sun
day, got such heavy dose of seasick-
ness that they concluded to get off at
Oscoda and remain there until the
storm king got over his boisterousness.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Oar stock of wall paper is all new.
HoUK q PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Martin G. Updegraff and Gertrude
f. Cole, Of this city, were united in
marriage, by Rev. j. M. Lyon, at the
residence of the brides parents, on
the evening of July 80. The cere-
mony was performed in the presence
of warm friends, and the happy cou-
pie were the recipients of many val
liable and useful gifts. After the
ceremony and congratulations, Mr..
and Mrs. Updegraff retired to their
snug little new home, with the best
wishes of all who know them. May
their lives be long, happy ard pros
porous.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Legal cap paper, with lines num-
bered, for sale ut this Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05
Clearances-l885.

The following steamers and vessels
cleared from this port the past week:
Barge COTE, 200 lumber, Detroit
July 9th.
Steamer Arundel, 41st trip, Bay City.
Steamer Atlantic. St. Ignace.
Steamer City of Mackinac, 25th trip. Detroit
July 2sth.
Steamer Metropolis, S7th trip, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Apena, ST. Ignace.
July 29th
Steamer Arundel, 42nd trip. Bay City.
Steamer Atlantic, 18th trip, Detroit
Barge Stewart, AIS, 900 lumber, Toledo.
Barge Lady Franklin, $4,000 lumber, Tonaw'da.
Propeller westford, 100000 lumber, Buffalo.
Propeller r. Stewart, 100000 lumber. Toledo.
Barge Monitor, 3,O00,0O0 shingles. Buffalo.
Schooner Red White and Blue, 425.Ooo lumter,
Chicago.
July 3Oth.
Steamer Metropolis 3sth trip, Bay City.
Steamer City OF Alpena, 9th trip, Detroit.
Steamer City OF Mackinac, st. Ignnce.
Steamer Flora, ST. Ignace.
Barge Harmon, $50 900 lumber, Buffalo
Barge Tyson, 375, 900 lumber, Toledo.
Propeller Cleveland. $50 900 lumter, Cleveland.
Schooner Pensaukec, $50 600 lumber, Chicago.
Schooner Monitor. 10000 lumber, Toledo.
Schooner Two ranniss, $4,000 lumber, Chicago.
Barge Sam Flint, 100000 lumber, Buffalo.
Schooner Boyce, 400, 900 lumber, Chicago.
July 3ist.
Steamer Arundel, 4srd trip. Bay City.
Steamer City OF Mackinnc 2eth trip, Detroit.
Schooner sipplican, l65, 900 lumber, New Baltic.
August 1st
| Steamer Metropolis, 39th trip, Bay City
Steamer City Of Alpena, St. Isnace.
| Steamer Flora. 1ith trip, Detroit.
Barge Light Guard. 100000 lumber, Tonawanda
Schooner MeBrien, l3o, 900 lumber, Wilson, N. Y
August End.
Steamer City Of Alpena, 2sth trip, Detroit.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, st. Ignacc.
The total number Of departures during the weei
was sc, of which IS reported at the Alpena custom
house.
The lumber shipped on the above yes.
sells went to the following ports:
| Feet.
To Chicago s0OOt
10 Toiedo 4bV,VV
10
To no OOt
To Detroit 2ss,oo'
To Cleveland 2500 0f
To New Baltmore..... l0o'oo'
IL ioV'VV>
Total for the week by vessels reporting ,270 oot
The total shipments this season by YES
sells that reported are as follows:
Lumber, ,S22 oot
Shingles s,olooV
Lath, pieces o,io7'oo'
Cedar posts 9s,6Ot
Railway 1850
Telegraph poles 1885,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

to find out what was going on, and
procuring a rig started for the ranch
to notify the inmates to clear out. A
race ensued between the Sheriff and
the informer, but the Sheriff had the
pole and the fastest team and he won
the heat. Time not given. The pris,
oners are to be arraigned before Jus,
tice Mcdonald to-day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Mrs. A. Johnrowe was a passenger
on the steamer City of Mackinac, on
the trip up last Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

An excursion to Point Lookout will
be given by the steamer Arundel
next Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

A fine line of fishing tackle a
Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

S. L. Carpenter took passage on
the steamer City of Alpena, last Sun.
day, for Detroit, for treatment at Har-
per hospital.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05
REAL ESTATE.
so ACRES OLE LAND

On Long Lake, miles from Alpens, for sale or ex-
change for city property. Enquire Of II. G.. Beach,
or at this Office. IZ
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

FoR SALE.-Good lot on Washington avenue
Enquire at tho ANGUS Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Sheriff Denton and T. G. Atkinson
arrived home last night, by steamer
CITY of Alpena, from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

The city has built first class cross
walks OH River street, where it meets
Second street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Miss Minnie and Miss Maggie Ray
burn were visiting with Mrs. Burrtt
Westgate, at Cheboygan, last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Alpena Hospital-Chisholm street
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Mrs. II. M. Luce, of Detroit, Jeanne
to town Saturday last. by steamer
City of Alpena, on a visit to friends
here.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Geo. p. Huntingdon and wife left
town Wednesday night for Toronto,
Ontario, where they will reside.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

The wharf between the Hitchcock
warehouse and the Davis fish house,
is being planked.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Geo. f. McRae came up on the
steamer City ofAlpena, Saturday last,
from Detroit, where he had been at
tending the convention of roller rink
managers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

j. f. Grant, of the firm of John
rowe & Grant, returned home Thurs
day last, from his business trip to De-
trOit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Fine toilet soaps a speciality at
Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05
OUR TELEPHONE.

Prices away down at VOLTS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

The steamer City of Mackinac did
not arrive in this port Sunday night
last until II o'clock at night Heavy
weather outside.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

A series of races are to take place
at the roller rink, commencing next
Saturday night, when the first heat of
three miles will be run. The race is
open to any one who desires to enter
The winner of two heats will be
awarded n gold medal, which prize
will be exhibited in Reynolds jewel
nv store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

The Germania band will give ex-
cursions to Sulphur Island next Sun
day, on the Golden Eagle, weather
permitting.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

The river mill of ". l.. q II. d.
Churchill was shut down Friday last
on account of breakage in the gang
machinery.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

silver forks and spoons can be seen at
Reynolds jewelry and watch store,
Second street.
An excursion to Point Lookout will
be given by the steamer Arundel
next Sunday.
The city has built first class cross
walks on River street, where 1t meets
Second street.
Fine toilet soaps a speciality at
Bostwick's.
The wharf between the Hitchcock
warehouse and the Davis fish house,
is being planked.
A small party of Pennsylvanians
have been enjoying camp life on the
east shore of Long Lake.
Hard wood, stove length, $3.50 a
cord, at w. II. Phelps.
Last Sunday was one Of the finest
days of the year. The weather was
deliciously cool and exhilerating.
The Montmorency Index has dis
carded the patent inside, and the en-
tire paper is now printed at home.
Call and examine our new stock of
wall paper.
HoUK & PERKINS.
The schooner Chapel has got her
new mainmast in position and will
soon be in sailing order
The telegraph line was unable to do
its work last Monday, owing to break
in the wire. Charge it to the storm.
Houk & Perkins have a nice stock
Of wall paper to select from.
The river mill of ". l.. q II. ID.
Churchill was shut down Friday last
on account of breakage in the gang
machinery.
The Germania band will give ex-
cursions to Sulphur Island next Sun
day, on the Golden Eagle, weather
permitting.
Brick house on Washington ave.
for sale by w. II. Phelps.
The steamer City of Mackinac did
not arrive in this port Sunday night
last until II o'clock at night. Heavy
weather outside.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

A small party of Pennsylvanians
have been enjoying camp life on the
east shore of Long Lake.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Brick house on Washington ave
for sale by w. ii. Phelps.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

S. Eddy and wife, who have been
visiting friends in town, left by steam.
err City of Alpena, last Wednesday
night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Last Sunday was one Of the finest
days of the year The weather was
deliciously cool and exhilerating.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05


The song recital given by Mrs. j.
II. Simonds OH Saturday, July 25th,
was well attended, Mrs. Simonds did
some fine singing and introduced sew.
eral songs not before heard here. Mr.
Simonds was heard to good advantage
in his piano solos. The program COM
prised selections from Beethoven,
Chopin, and other eminent composers
The steamer City of Alpena got
slightly jammed across the river last
Sunday. The heavy wind that blew
up the river, blew her stern against
the Isbell fish wharf as she was work.
ing from that side of the river to her
regular landing at the Mason wharf
A hawser was got from her stern to a
Spite on the Mason wharf, and then
the deck hands with windlass soon
hove her out of her disagreablc posi-
ton.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Hard wood, stove length, $3.50 a
cord, at w. II. Phelps.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

The telegraph line was unable to do
its work last Monday, owing to break
in the wire. Charge it to the storm.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

For limited time will give you and GREATER BARGAINS
than can be found in any in the State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

The Montmorency Index has dis
carded the patent inside, and the en-
tire paper is now printed at home.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05
PERSONAL.


PERSONAL.
r. A. Richards. of Oscoda, is in
town visiting friends.
Miss Minton went to Detroit last
Wednesday, by steamer City of AL
pena.
j. G. Brooks left town yesterday
morning, by steamer Metropolis, for
Bay City.
Miss Steele came up OH the steamer
City of Mackinac, Thursday last from
st. Clair.
Mrs. j. Z. Field returned home
Thursday last, by steamer City of
Mackinac, from Detroit.
Mrs. A. Johnrowe was a passenger
on the steamer City of Mackinac. on
the trip up last Thursday.
Sheriff Denton and T. G. Atkinson
arrived home last night, by steamer
City Of Alpena, from Detroit.
Geo. p. Huntingdon and wife left
town Wednesday night for Toronto,
Ontario, where they will reside.
Miss Minnie and Miss Maggie Ray
burn were visiting with Mrs. Burritt
Westgate, at Cheboygan, last week.
Mrs. T. M. Luce, of Detroit, Jeanne
to town Saturday last. by steamer
City of Alpena, on visit to friends
here.
j. f. Grant, of the firm of John
rowe q Grant, returned home Thurs
day last, from his business trip to De-
troit.
S. Eddy and wife, who have been
visiting friends in town, left by steam.
er City of Alpena, last Wednesday
night.
Geo. +. McRae came up on the
steamer City of Alpena, Saturday last,
from Detroit, where he had been at
tending the convention of roller rink
managers.
S. l.. Carpenter took passage on
the steamer City of Alpena, last Sun.
day, for Detroit, for treatment at Har-
per hospital.
Iyl:.o NJ. ~ n
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

The schooner Chapel has got her
new mainmast in position and will
soon be in sailing order.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Call and examine our new stock OF
wall paper.
HoUK q PERKINS.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-04-24

TTi9e Billiard par:cg, is fitted up in
first class s;yie. AMI sflpp;isd with M. l
Table always i'll g'o1 "rler Levers of the
game will ever tr,i quiet and order,
place t" sps,n:l M k~"r in t.iasc larloss Will
the assurauce Of being uninterrupted h!
rnw;yis,n.
The 2ssavi!E sa'oon.-old an
new Customers viii and g'e:l accnmn,la-
tions, sharp n "rs, clean t"we!s and AL
ohltinG proprietor ever really t" sttend to
yuu- wants. 22-ll-tf
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Corvallis
ADMINISTRATORS StlE GrR:hL ESTATE
In the matt, os the estate

Geo. P. Wre IL, dec 81 sci.
Notice is reby given that by virtue o. an order
of SALE duly made bv the couny Court Of the state
of Oregon, -r TIE county OF &. n On Saturday
April 7th, 1882, at regular ri term of said
court, directn; and commanding IL =, F. A. Cheno-
weth administrator estate to sell at public
auction all the right, title, interest AID estate that
the said Geo. P. Wrenn ha the time of his death,
and to the follow descr m, $:
The undivided 3-5 of two hundred and fifty one
acres, lying the l. Of the donation land claim
OF Geo P. Wrenn End Mary Wrsnn, his wife,
notification 625s, c. III i I. l., S. r., west,
Willamette ridia1. cnt county, Oregon
More particular? cri follows to-wit Be
-sinni Z ata point 4.6j east e Ia Sec
corner, on the line 'ons 10 ana 81 in T.
IL, s r., West, OF H. ,ier., running thence south
IS 80 chains the mid lie of the chanueI of Marys
river, thence fol owing wi, .it.. the meanierngs
Of said river to the st iine OF SAIL donation land
claim, th' S4.25s aims to the orth east
'nTner Of c i'n til IN IN : eg. 27min. west
-. IS chains to the pl OF !1c NJ, containing $50
Ares More lss. ,hoe OF the following
\ the west Eaii OF dc! in eg nliilg alta quarter
SC corner on the live between sections 16 and 2 in
/. II, s. r., west, iiamette Meridian, thence
cuth 30 tesrs: min. 4 C5 Grains, south 5s 80
haiTiS to t. & II cfaEn,l Gf Mars river,
shcnce following e.. river to the mid lie OF tie
,.,gls, road leading from Corvallis to Kings
vailcy, north 16 degrees east along the n:idds OF
said road, l6 cf h cGre IS, west i3 chains,
north 2e degrees west chains tn 80 degrees,
vest CHI to the IL ''' i 50 lie claim, south 80
Iegrees 81 min east ID 20 'ias to place OF be- ining
containing 50 03 Therefore in accordg with
and in pursuance OF said order OF sale, l. f Il. Chen
oweth administrator oi SAID estate oG Go Z. Wrsnn.
deceased, will
Tuesday April es:h. 1855.
at the hour o. O'Clock p =, of said day in 'front.'
of the court house door, the city OF Corvallis in
Benton county ore ON, ell . public auction to the
highest bidder, rig title, interest and cs-
tate which tine said Geo L. W:cnn had, at t. time
of mis- h. il Ind TO tie alb described premises,
together with { appartanances thereunto belong
ing. Teens sale, cash down time OF sale
T. A. tHENUWETH,
Adl,i aistrator ti!t TIT Geo. P. Wrenn decd.
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President Cleveland by proclaim

President Cleveland by proclama-
tion issued April 18th 1855, declares
void the executive order of February
9th 1885, which restored to the pub
lie domain the old Winnebago and the
Sioux or Grow Creek reservations, 9
further declares the lands embraced
therein are existing Indian reserva-
uions, and as such available for Indian
purposes only and he warns all persons
in occupation of said lands under color
of said executive order and all persons
intending to enter Hereunder, shall
neither be permitted to remain nor ell
ter enter upon said lands, and all per
sons already there are required to va
cate and remove therefrom with their
effects within sixty days from date Of
proclamation.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-04-24

twenty years, or even considerably
more in some cases.
During the solar eclipse of May 9th,
Mons. Trouvelot saw near the sun q
bright red star which he has since been
unable to find during careful search
OF the part of the heavens where the
sun WAS situated at the time of the
eclipse. This would seem to indicate
that the object is a planetary body
moving along with the sun, but Mons.
Trouvelot declines to give any con-
clusiohs at present.
Recent investigations by d.. S. J.
Blake fail to confirm the idea that at
mospheric electricity is generated by
the evaporation of sea water.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-04-24
S5IST?1EI- MISCELL III.

Prot. Colladon, of Geneva, has as
certained that when lightning strikes
a tree it leaves very few m ,rEs of its
passage on the upper part and middle
of the trunk, bat as it decenls to the
neigh borhood of tie heavier branches
it tears open tha brrk and in many in
stances shivers the trea. He aacribes
this peculiarity to the fact that the
upper portions of the tree are more
highly charged with sugar. good
electric conductor-than the lower
parts. An exception to the rule seems
to he found in oaks, which are often
seen with tops quite blasted and the
passage of the lich.ning lower down
marked " g,ug like furrow.
Dr. Nachtigal has described some
curious trees of the region about Lake
Chad in Africa. The butte-tree bears
II peculiar nut whose oil is much used
rs substitute for butter; legurnin-
Gus tree--Parkta bts1obosa-produces
seeds from which a meal is made which
is an excellent food; while the wool
tree has fruit which bursts like the
pods of cotton and reveals a soft and
iustrous mass of ibers, which may be
used for IL variety of purposes, such as
stuffing cushions and mattresses.
Dr. Koch, who claims to have dis
covered the germ of cholera during in
vestigations into the epidemictn Egypt,
reports that the minute organism re-
sembles that seen in cases of consump-
tion..
According to Commander Galli-ni,
the total length of the Niger river is
over 1000 miles. The upper part
may he navigable fer small steamers
the middle course, which flows in num-
erous channels through flat country,
is the scene of an active river trade i'll
slaves, cattle gold, ETC., and is little
known; while the lower course has
often been ascended considerable dis
tance by trading vessels.
A party of Russian sauants has
started from the Baltic on a scientific
voyage round the world.
Prof Huxley thinks that three
years may be regarded AS the adult
age of oysters. Their natural term of
life is not known, but there are reas-
ons believing that it may extend to
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purpose.

In several counties of this state the
people of their respective counties are
organizing local boards of immigration
to look after and to induce immigrants
to visit their respective localities for
the purpose of finding homes for them.
Marion county has organized, and sent
Il man to Portland to specially work in
that line. If Benton county gets her
share of immigratlon her people will
have to organize their local board and
look carefully to the point that the
merits of Benton county soil and other
attractions be made known to people
seeking new homes.