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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

+. L. Wean has left town and gone
to Caro-, having taken passage on the
steamer Arundel Monday morning.
Mr.. Wean will attend the law school
at Ann Arbor this winter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The Episcopal church Mt Hillmap,
is to be dedicated to-day. Rev. j. A.
Mock, rector of Trinity, will be pre-
sent and take part in the services.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

some uniformity also in the sidewalks,
and the sidewalk in front of one store
should not be allowed to be several
inches higher than that Of the store
adjoining.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

A magnificent assortment of solid
silver forks and spoons can be seen al
Reynolds jcwelry and watch store,
Second street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The store recently made vacant by
the failure of S. S. Lewenbsrg, is
now occupied and running in full
blast, under the management of Geo,
Burston, the merchant tailor, and n
Mr.. Diggings, a jewcler from London,
England.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
state Government.

Governor, Russell A. Algcr, Of Detroit.
Lieut. -Governor, Archibald ButtArs, OF CbarlevoiX
Secretary of State, Harry A. Conant, of Monroe.
state Treasurer, Edward II. Butler, Of Detroit.
Audtor-Gcneral, VIM. C. Stevens, OF Ann Arbor
Commr OF Land office, Minor y. Newell Of Flint
Attorney General, Moses Tsggart of Kent.
Supt. Pubic Instn, Hcrschel X. Guss, OF Hillsdale
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The ALPENA ARGUS has entered
upon the 10Th year of its publication.
The ARGUS is good local paper,
and is doing much toward building
up the material interests of Alpena
city and county.-IIarrisville Re-
view.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
Coal-Winter-Coal.

We have just received large in
voice of stove coal, all sizes, which
we will deliver on ground floor unit
Oct. 1st, at $3.50 per ton, cash. Sent
in orders early.
731 M. n. BEDFORD & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
Toa 7 Ice 7

II you want pure bay ice for the season,
apply to ]. Keston & Son, at the Eagle
Bakery. 7lS-w4
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Twenty-four hundred weight Of
pickerel were lifted from the Alpern
trap net, at North Point, last Satur-
day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The cedar blocks culled will make
first class walks from house to the
street, and we believe they will prove
cheaper than plank.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

One thousand and ten meal tickets
were sold on the steamer City OF
Mackinac on her trip up last Thurs
day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
THEIR TELEPHONE.
Ice for 1885

Ice Tor 1889.
NJ. Chabancau & Co. have the finest
stock of ice ever put up in Alpena. Office
at IIitchcock's dock, where tickets can be
purchased and contracts made.
NJ. CHABANEAU q co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
|, Of State in 1894 was ,sje, s25.
SUPREME COURT,

Term Expires.
Thomas NJ. Cseley, Ann Arbor, Dec. 81, 1885
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES.
James V. Campbell Detroit Dec. 81, 1887
Thomas NJ. Sherwood, Kalamazoo, Dec. 81, 1888
John w. Champlip, Grand Rapids, Dec. 81, 1891
The judges are elected By the people, and hold
ofice eight years. Salary, $4,000 per year. Clerk
Of Supreme Court is Charles G. Hopkins; salary
a. 900 per year,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Messrs. Henry Bolton, j. Z. Field
and Monroe Klock, of Alpena, ac-
companied by Col. Ward and Mr..
Bryant, of New York, are camping
out on Lake Emma in this county ;
they have two cooks along and expect
to catch plenty of bass, pickerel and
brook trout and have good time
generally. These gentlemen went in
via Mason, Luce & Co.'s old camp on
the town line between Montmorency
and Presquc Isle counties and from
thence cut road three miles north
to Lake Emma. All are keen sportmen
and the best of jolly good fellows
Presque Isle Advance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

All persons in debt to me can set
tie the same with VIM. Hogg, at the
Central Hotel, or with j. b. Newton,
and save costs. w. I. JONES.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

j. A. Widner came up on the
steamer Arundel, Friday morning,
from Bay City.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Pure drugs and medicines, and all
the best and leading patent medicines
now manufactured, always on hand
ut Bostwick's. sign Of the red mortar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
BOARD or SUPERVISOR

BOARD or SUPERVISORS.
lIcninmin X. Young, from list Ward.
job II Govrow. from 2d Ward.
Angus G.. Mcdonald, from 3rd ward.
James D. Turnbull, from Alpcnn city.
Iorctto =. Sopcr, from Alpena township.
GeorSc Appleford, from Maple Ridge township.
Andrew H. GaiFney, from Long Rapids township.
John ". Kelly, fIom Green township
Charles n Wis.,, from Wilson township.
Ezekiel Gcior, from OssiDeke township
Population ut county in 1891. i',7i7.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Archie McCallum has started a
blacksmith shop at the burnt Lands
near the residence of A. Mcbride.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

BEWARE OF FRAUDs.-Be sure you
get the genuine DIR. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. 1t cure: colds, Group, asth-
ma, deafness and rheumatism.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, etc.
all superior quality, at Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Elmer ID. Gardiner, of Lapeer, is
visiting with friends in town.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Judge limerick returned to town
the early part of the week, from his
trip to Ann Arbor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Eight cargoes of cedar were shipped
by the Presque Isle Brick and Lum-
Der Co., in one week during the lat
ter part of last month.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

J. P. Langley, of East Saginaw, is
acting as stenographer at the present
session Of the Alpena Circuit Court,
as Mr.. Haines was unable to be pres
emf
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

A. r. Mcdonald started for East
Saginaw Monday morning, to attend
the session of the Knights of Macca-
bees, being the representative of the
Alpena lodge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The ALPENA ARGUS has entered
upon its fifteenth volume. 1t is in a
prosperous condition as it deserves to
be.-Cheboygan Tribune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Large house, in good location, t,
rent. Enquire at this Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Brick house on Washington ave,
for sale by w. Ii. Phelps.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

w. II. Phelps has several fine farms
for sale OH reasonable and easy terms.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

FoR sALE.-House and lot on Washington ave-
nue. House roomy and well located. Enquire al
Ancus office
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Faulkner came
TO town Saturday last, from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Miss Flora Jones came home Satur
day last, by steamer City of Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

First class tailoring done en- short no.
tice by Alex. Naysmith at his residence.
Leave orders at the house or at the print
ing ofllcc of G. A. Naysmlth, corner CHS
holm and Third streets. CSC
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

S. l.. Carpenter returned from De
troit last Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Pocket cutlery of the very best,
and an assortment to suit all, at Bost-
wick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The excursionists to Point Lookout
last Sunday were given good dose
of seasickness free of all charge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Houk Il Perkins have o nice stock
of wall paper to select from.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

A grand concert is to be given at
the Opera House, on Thursday even.
ing, August 18th, by Prof. Simonds
and his pupils. The program COM
prises piano, violin, cornet and vocal
solos, duets, trios, quartets, etc. Ad-
mission % cents. Children Is cents.
Reserved seats 10 cents extra. An en-
joyablc time may be expected.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

DR.. Coyotes great French anti-bilious
worm remedy banishes all worms except
the tape worm, without the aid of other
medicines. Acting as mild cathartic, they
cleanse the stomach, giving tone and vigor
to the system. For sale by Field & Gray
730w6#
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Ransome Metcalfe returned from
Marquette last Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The steamer Flora had large load
of passengers on her trip up last
Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
PERSONAL.

George Prenliss came to town last
Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Fitzgerald and
family started on a trip to Bay City,
Saturday morning, leaving by steamer
Metropolis, on visit to friends.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Our stock of wall paper is all new.
HoUK & PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

COUNTY oyFIcERs.
Sheriff-Jnmes 4. Denton.
Under SherIf-Chas Lynch
Clerk-M. O'Brien.
Trcasurer-A ndrew J. Simmons.
Prosecuting Atiorney-I emuel q. Dafoe.
Register of Dceds-John y. Kelly.
Judge Cf Probnte-0eo. \. Lester.
Circuit Court Commissoner-CharlesD 'Aigle.
Surveyor William Miro.
Coroners-Petcr Owens and Lewis Partridge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

At Wittelshofer's can be seen a
souvenir of Alpena that is worth hav.
ing. 1t is miniature object glass,
the entire instrument being about
three-quarters Of an inch long and
about a quarter Of an inch in diane
ter. Look through it and you can
sec a picture of the Opera House, a
view of the bay shore mill of Fetch
err, Pack & Co., view of the river
from the bridge, showing the steamers
City of Alpena, City Of Mackinac
and Flora. The fourth picture is a
logging scene.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Hard wood, stove length, $3.50 ,
cord, at w. III. Phelps.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OFFICERS.

Aldermen-S. A. l.. Warner, Chss. L. Kimbsll,
Patrick Culligan, Joseph U. DAige, Alexander
Campbell and Joseph Dsoust.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The Lew johnson troupe of colorcd
Ministries gave very entertaining
performance at the Opera House, last
Thursday night. They had some
good singers among them, and some
of their specialties were good. The
audience present was not numerous,
but appeared well pleased at the man
ncr in which they were entertained.
The orchestra was a good one, but the
troupe struck town at the wrong time
to make financial success.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

FoR sALE.-Good lot on Washington avenue
Ennuire at tho ARGUS Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

A fine line of fishing tackle at
Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

There are some queer passengers
that navigate through the pipes that
supply the citizens with water for
domestic purposes. At one business
place recently blood sucker over an
inch long came through the pipes and
did not appear to have suffered the
least injury from his underground
voyage. The passage of such things
are common and il is not safe to drink
the water in the dark, unless person
desires to make an aquarium of him
self.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Fine toilet soaps a specially at
Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

On the 10Th and Goth of this month,
Mons. S. Mazurette, the eminent
pianist, is to give musical concert at
the Opera House, for the benefit of
ST. AIMS church. He will be assist
ed by Miss Nellie Haynes, soprano
Mrs. N. E. Fairbrother, mezzo So
prane; Mrs. S. Mazurette, pianist
Miss Josephine sovcy. alto; N. Lev
esque and j. T. Hartley, tcnors; F.
j. Cove, baritone; T. Marentette,
bass, and L. Frohlich, violinist.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Mrs. Chas. Golling and children
are visiting with friends at Detroit,
having left town Wednesday night
last by steamer City Of Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Call and examine our new stock OF
wall paper.
HOUK q PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
REAL ESTATE.
40 ACRES OF LAND

On Long Lake, . miles from Alpen", for sale or OK
change for city property. Enquire OF IL. g. Beach,
or at this Office. ~
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Richards, OF
Oscoda, who were visiting friends in
town, returned home Sunday last by
steamer City of Alpepa.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

+. w. Macdonald, of Chatham,
Ont, was visiting his son, +. A. Mac
donald, of this city, the past week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

THE CABINET.
Secretary Of State, Thomas +. Bayard, OF Deln'Te
Secretary of Treasury, Daniel Manning, OF N. Y.
Secretary Of War, VIM, Il. Endicott, OF Mass
Secretary OF Navy, VIM. @. Whitney, OF n: u
Secretary OF Interior, L. @. Q. Lamar, OF Miss.
Postmaster General, VIM. T. Villas, Of Wisconsin.
Attorney General A. II. Garland, OF Arkansas.
Salary Of each, 5000
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
unl,.d State. Govern mont.

PREsIDERT.
Stsphsn Grevsr Cleveland. Salary, t5o.0so
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
BoApp OF EDUCATION

FS. Dewey, Geo. L. Maltz, Hugh Mellen, Ben
iamin Wagner, David Bruno, and Joseph Racett'
Population Of city in 1884 was e,2io.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The river below the bridge was full
of drift wood Friday morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
LEGISLATIVE.

Senator, 2sth district, Charles n. Henry.
district consists OF the counties of Alpena, Alec
ma, Iosco, Ogcmaw and Oscoda.
Population of district in 1884 was $3.50.
Representative, Alpens district, James A. Case.
District consists Of Alpena, Montmorency, and
Otsego counties.
Population Of district in 1884 was l7,i7o.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Comstock re-
turned home by steamer City of AL
pena, last Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Charles Bewick, Miss Davis and
Levi T. Griffin, of Detroit, came to
town last night by steamer City of
Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

VIM. +. Rogers came up on the
steamer City of Mackinac last Thurs
day, from Port Huron.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
THE CABINET

vIcE-PpRsIDENT.
Thomas Andrew Hendricks Salary $4,000
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Legal cap paper, with lines mum.
bered, for sale at this office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Mrs. G. w. Parish left town Fri
day morning last, by steamer Metropo-
lis, on a visit to friends at Flint.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Miss Josie Mcnamara and Miss
Annie Dolan, of Dexter, came to
town Saturday last, on a visit to
friends.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. j. Robinson
left by steamer City of Alpenn, Sum
day morning last, on trip to De-
troit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Meeting of the Common Council
next Monday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

The Alpena county fair takes place
on October 18th and Sth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

f. NJ. Van Lieu, engineer ut the
Churchill mill, was seriously injured
on the head, last Wednesday, but is
now recovering. Close to the engine
he has in charge, is large pulley,
and in passing to and from the engine
he has to pass under this pulley and
belt, and tall person passing under
the pulley has to stoop little. Mr..
Van Lieu was passing under and
raised his head too soon when he was
struck on the head by the pulley.
The Circuit Court docket for this
term contains four criminal cases and
100 civil cases. Among the criminal
cases arc those of the People VS.. Tom
Moore, Angus McPhail and Frank
Haskin, and the case of Geo. Prentiss
that has been on the docket some
time. The civil cases are as follows /:
Cases to be tried by Jury, 60; cases
to be tried by Court, A; Importance
causes, 2; Chancery, LIST class, 4 cases;
Chancery, I'd class, one case; Chan
Gerry 4th class, 20 cases. Total cases,
104.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Furnished house to rent. Enquire
at this office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

Prices away down at VOLTS.
Alpena Hospital-Chisholm street.
Board of Education meets tonight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12

For limited time will and GREATER BARGAID
than can be found in any in the State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-12
OUR TELEPHONE.

Prices away down at VOLTS.
Alpena DISQUALIFICATION street.
Board of Education meets tonight.
Meeting of the Common Council
next Monday night.
The Alpena county fair takes place
on October 7th and Sth.
Furnished house to rent. Enquire
at this office.
Legal cap paper, with lines num-
bered, for sale at this Office.
The river below the bridge was full
of drift wood Friday morning.
The steamer Flora had a large load
of passengers on her trip up last
Thursday.
Pocket cutlery of the very best,
and an assortment to suit all, at Bost-
wick's.
Archie McCallum has started a
blacksmith shop at the Burnt Lands"
near the residence of A. Mcbride.
One thousand and ten meal tickets
were sold on the steamer City Of
Mackinac on her trip up last Thurs
day.
w. H. Phelps has several fine farms
for sale OH reasonable and easy terms.
Twenty-four hundred weight of
pickerel were lifted from the Alpern
trap net, at North Point, last Satur-
day.
Thos. Stacey has purchased the
meat market Of William Gavigan, on
Second street, and assumed manage
ment yesterday.
Our stock of wall paper is all new.
HoUK d PERKINS.
The house of j. M. Johnston, on
Mirre street, wrecked by fire last win.
ter, is being rebuilt, this time one and
half stories high.
The cedar blocks culled will make
first class walks from house to the
street, and we believe they will prove
cheaper than plank.
A fine line of fishing tackle at
Bostwick's.
Eight cargoes of cedar were shipped
by the Presque Isle Brick and Lum-
Der Co., in one week during the lat
ter part of last month.
The ALpENA ARGUS has entered
upon its fifteenth volume. 1t is in
prosperous condition as it deserves to
be.-Cheboygan Tribune.
Pure drugs and medicines, and all
the best and leading patent medicines
now manufactured, always on hand
at Bostwick's, sign of the red mortar.
---------------.-
George Burston has moved his mcr-
chant tailoring establishment to the
store in the Opera House block, for
merly used by Y. M. Knight.
The Episcopal church at Hillmap,
is to be dedicated to-day. Rev. J. A.
Mock, rector of Trinity, will be pre-
sent and take part in the services.
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"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-20
A DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.
A Man Kills the Invader of His Home and
ElOpes with the Dead Mans Wife.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 19-W. S. Hickman
brought information, to-day, of domestic trag-
edy in Hardin county, near Hodgenville, Ky.
Ben Coombs and Jake Mason, neighbors, had
been at outs for some time jealousy being the
cause. Yesterday Coombs told his wife he was
going to Elizabethtown, and would not return
until the next day He suspected Mason Of in
timacy with his wife, and secreted him
self in the vicinity. Mason came to the
house in the afternoon. and Coombs's suspicious
were confirmed. Getting gun, Coombs fred
both barrels at the guilty pair, filling their
heads, necks and faces with large squirrel shot
Mason was killed almost instantly, and Mrs.
Coombs badly injured After the shooting
Coombs went to Mason's house and told the dead
mans wife what had happened. The two then
packed up few things and went to a railroad
station where they took train for Nashville or
Memphis. The wounded woman dragged herself
a mile distant to Mr.. Heckman's house. where
medical treatment was given her, but it is
thought she will die of her wounds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-20
TREASURES In A COFFIN.
Lucky Legatees Get $21O of Gold Buried
Near Lake in the Far East

CALAIS, Me-, Feb. 19-Several years ago sor-
row for the loss of his wife by shipwreck in
duced Mahlon Holland to abandon his farm near
Bangor and become traveller. He finally set
tied on the northwestern extremity of Rainy
lake, which forms part of the boundary be-
tween Manitoba and Minnesota, where he lived
the life of hunter and trapper. He left some
distant relatives in charge of his farm on his de-
parture from Maine, to whom he promised to
give all of his possessions in the event of his
dying first Holland died about three years ago,
but, so far as his relatives knew, he did not
leave will Recently they decided to bring
Holland back to Maine and bury him near his
wife and ancestors. On arriving at Rainy lake
it was found by his relatives that Holland had
been buried in IA box made of old boards. and
that ne could not be taken Eastward until he
was put into a more substantial coffin. In
making the transfur the missing will was found
giving Hollands property to his relatives as he
had promised, and also "a memoranda stating
where he had buried 50. 100 in gold near the lake
The papers had been buried with Holland by
mistake