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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Wait till you see the new stock Of
clothing, that III. Greenbaum will
bring from the east, before you make
any purchases of fall and winter
clothing.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Good side-spring buggy for sale. En-
quire of Rev. Donnelly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

F. S. Dewey has completed the
work of paving River street from 2nd
TO Ord streets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

WANTED. - Day boarders wanted at
Mrs. Bingham's, foot of River street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

From now till Dec. LIST, | offer
great bargains in watches, clocks, Jew
elry and silverware, as / must make
room for new goods.
M. DIGeINs,
Opera House Jewelry Store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

B. Kramer, the merchant tailor, on
River street, has fine line of goods
on hand and does good work.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

The frost last week did consider
ably damage-cucumbers faring the
worst.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

AT the Opera House, on Friday and
Saturday evenings Of this week, the
Phoenix Dramatic Company will give
two entertainments. The play is an
3" Honest Mans Reward or the
Hunchback's Revenge. The COM
pany is we'll known here can give
good entertainments, and their efforts
to amuse the citizens should be re-
warded by good patronage.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Some fifteen members of Lockwood
Post and the Sons of Veterans went
to Oscoda last Friday and passed a
few pleasant days with the members
of the Oscoda Post, in camp near that
town. They had pleasant time, and
returned home Sunday night by
steamer Mackinac.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

1t seems pretty certain that the
Democrats will again endorse j. F.
Kelly for Register of Deeds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08
Mantle & Dress-Making, and Hat
Trimming,

Miss b. Cation, late of Detroit, having
opened dress and cloak-making rooms
oyer Monaghan's grocery, would respect
fully solicit share of the patronage of
the ladies of Alpena. All work first class,
and charges moderate 7S6w4
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

A small branch of Yellow Siber-
ian crab apple tree was left at this
office last week by G. G. Ellis, of
Long Rapids. 1t was very little over
one foot long, yet contained about
200 crab apples. Mr.. Ellis orchard
will produce n crop of at least $50
bushels of apples this year. Last
week he brought two wagon loads of
apples to town, one containing rs
bushels and the other II bushels of
apples. The tree from which the crab
apples were taken measured 8 inches
round, one foot from the ground, and
he got 81 bushels from the tree.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

For fruit and ornamental trees, call on
S. G. Guerrier and w. &. Mooney, agents
Maple Grove nursery, New York.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Fine toilet soaps specially at
Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

The great game of base ball be-
tween the Ho Dunks and the Sque
Dunks, of this city, took place at the
fair grounds last Thursday, and was
the sensation of the week. The score
nv inninps is as follows
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

The Pioneer is begging its party to
give it assistance, but it should not
be discouraged, for it will not be long
ere the State officials will make it a
donation of from $500 to $1,000, or
more, for merely folding suppl
ment inside. The sheet will be label
ed annual Tax Sales" and property
owners will mostly pay the bonus.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

An addition is being erected to the
warehouse Of Bolton q McRae.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

L. A. Lawrence d Co. have a new
cad in this paper. Read what they
have to say.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

FoR sALE.-Brick house, with good barn, splen-
did lot, third ward. Enquire at Argus office
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-Situated in town
ship of Long Rapids, Alpena county, Mich, con-
tanning about 200 acres of good land so under
cultivation. Good buildings, good orchard, good
water, and convenient to schools and churches.
Land will be divided TO suit purchasers If necessa
~. For particulars call on undersigned, on the
premises or address,
J. w. HALL,
III I.nnn Rnnids
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Three lumber mills are now shut
down on account of want of logs
the Richardson mill, the river mill of
the Minor Lumber Co., and the Turn
bull mill at the mouth of Long Lake
outlet The Mason Lumber Co. mill
is also likely to shut down soon for
the same cause. All the mills men,
toned have plenty of logs, but the
said logs are "hung up" on various
streams and there is not much pros
pect of getting them down this
season, as the water in the streams is
low and the rain supply appears to
have gone visiting.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Trunks, valises, satchels, hand
bags, ETC., at Hanovers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

The railroad will soon be completed
to the city limits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Nobby shopping bags, at the 90
cent store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, ETC.,
all superior quality, at BOstwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Coffee roasted fresh every day at
+. S. Dewey's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08
REAL ESTATE,

a. FOR SALE. The house and lot adjoining
Niiil the Baptist church, also the two vacant lots
-Alil-next the house Apply TO w. ID. Hitchcock
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Hand mirrors, brushes and combs,
ut 80 cent store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

On Long Lake. miles from Alpens, for sale or ex-
change for city property. Enquire OF II. G. Beach,
or at this Office. I21
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

New line of bird cages, at 80 cent
store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

To persons presenting return por-
tions of d. J.. & n. and G. r. & |. r.
r. special excursion tickets, dated
Sept. 7th, 1886, tickets will be sold at
St. Ignace to Marquette and return
for So, good to return until September
18th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

G. w. Gordon returned by steamer
Atlantic, last Monday, from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08
so ACRES OF LAND

FoR SALE.-House and lot ON Grape street, near
Baldwin school. Enquire at Argus Office,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Good safe for sale cheap by Eli
Loeb.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Worthington
left by steamer Alpena, last Wednes-
day evening, being OH few weeks
visit to friends at Bloomington, O.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

FoR SALE.-Good lot on Washington avenue.
Enquire at the ANGUS office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

A letter bearing the following add
dress was mailed at the city post Office
last week Vast Euclair Vast Coun-
san. The officials were not long in
discovering that the address meant
"West Eanclair, Wisconsin"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

j. G. Brooks has moved his effects
to Bessemer, upper peninsula.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08
A BARGAIN.

40 acre farm, five miles from city, for sale cheap.
Enquire at ARGUS office. 1888
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

FoR sALf.-Lot on Mirre street. Enquire at
Argus office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

FoR SALE.-House and lot on Washington ave-
nue.. House roomy and well located. Enquire at
ARGUS office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

FoR SALE.-Large residence, with good barn, near
Central School. Enquire at Argus office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

f. D. Crissman, the hardware mer-
chant in Bolton q McRae block, has
taken in as co-partner his cousin,
C. j. Crissman, of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, and hereafter the firm name
will be Crissman g. Crissman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

NY. &c Store, opposite Post Office
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

FoR sALE.-Houses and lots, on Washington
avenue Enquire at Argus Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

r. c. Faulconer arrived by steamer
Ossifrage, Thursday, from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

We sincerely trust that the two
Alpena citizens. who are in Montana.
will not have deadly duel in regard
to the "cut" recently published in
this paper. Each had different
view in regard as to the citizen they
think il resembles, and we know how
readily people out west illustrate their
differences of opinion with Smith and
Wesson, Colts or Remington pur-
suaders.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Mrs. +. A Davis went to Detroit
last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Prof. Rankin and his company of
Scottish vocalists, who gave such a
successful concert here a few weeks
ago, have decided to visit Alpcna
again on Saturday evening, Sept. 18th.
As this concert troupe is one of the
best that has ever visited our city, we
wish them full house. The proceeds
this time, we believe, are for the Pres
byterian church Of this city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Bostwick's drug store is headquar-
ters for Humphreys and Boesick e.
Tapel's homeopathic medicines.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Have you seen the superb assort-
ment of sporting goods constantly on
hand at ID. d. Hanovers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08
OUR TELEPHONE.

School books at +. c. Nason's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

All kinds of toys, at 80 cent store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Pocket cutlery of the very best,
and an assortment to suit all, at Bost-
wick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

The 25th anniversary of the mar
riage of Mr.. and Mrs. E. X. Potter
occurs tomorrow. The ARGUS ex-
tends its best wishes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

The number of school children in
each ward, as shown by the last four
censuses. is ms follows
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Alex. Macauley and j. j. Cathro
left for Detroit last Wednesday night,
and returned home the latter part of
the week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

9. w. Parish has sold his restau-
rant TO ID. Ellis.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Miss Spratt, who has been visiting
friends in town, returned to Bangor,
Me-, leaving by steamer Mackinac,
Monday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Great clearing sale of silverware,
at Diggins' iewelry store, Opera House
block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

II. Greenbaum has gone east after
a stock of fall and winter clothing.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Our thanks are due for compli-
mentary ticket to the Thirty-eight
annual Michigan State fair, which will
he held at jackson on September
18th, 18th, 18th, 10th and 18th, and
also for a complimentary to the
Western Michigan agricultural fair,
which will be held at Grand Rapids,
for five dayt, commencing September
Goth.
The -. L." cigar is the best cigar
made. No wonder it is a favorite.
Try the brand.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Look out for the new stock of fall
and winter clothing soon to he dis
PLAYED at III. Greenbaum's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

DIR. Finlayson, of Detroit, was Wis
iting friends in town last week, and
returned home by steamer Alpena,
last Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

DR.. Gallagher wishes to announce
that he is again prepared to make
artificial teeth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.. Denton arrived
home Sunday night, by steamer Mack
mac, from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08
PERSONALS.

Mrs. L. A Davis went to Detroit
last week.
III. Greenbaum left on steamer AL.
pena, last Sunday, on trip east.
r. c. Faulconer arrived by steamer
Ossifrage, Thursday, from Detroit.
G. w. Gordon returned by steamer
Atlantic, last Monday, from Detroit.
Mrs. G. H. Warren and son have
gone to Rome, N. Y, to visit friends.
Mrs. w. l.. Churchill and daughter
left on steamer Mackinac, last Friday.
Miss f. Godfrey, who had been Wis
iting in town, returned home Friday.
r. Rayburn and F. G. Folkerts
arrived by steamer Mackinac, last
Thursday.
Mrs. A. w. Comstock and daugh-
tiers left town by steamer Metropolis,
last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Denton arrived
home Sunday night, by steamer Mack
mac, from Detroit.
Miss Mcclure, sister of DR.. Nc
CURE, came to town last Thursday,
on visit to friends.
Mrs. F. w. Slaght and Mrs. A. r.
Nicholson started for Flint last Thurs
day morning, on visit to friends.
Alex. Macauley and j. j. Cathro
left for Detroit last Wednesday night,
and returned home the latter part of
the week.
DIR. Finlayson, of Detroit, was Wis
iting friends in town last week, and
returned home by steamer Alpena,
last Sunday.
Miss Spratt, who has been visiting
friends in town, returned to Bangor,
Me-, leaving by steamer Mackinac,
Monday night.
MIR. and Mrs. G. T.. Worthington
left by steamer Alpena, last Wednes-
day evening, being OIL few weeks
visit to friends at Bloomington, o.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Butterfeld and
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

III. Greenbaum left on steamer AL
pena, last Sunday, on trip east.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Go to Bostwick's drug store for
homeopathic medicines, as he has a
full assortment.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Big stock of clocks, at Opera House
Jewelry store, cheap.
M. DIGGINs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Miss Mcclure, sister of DR.. Nc
CURE, came to town last Thursday,
on q visit to friends.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Mrs. G. II. Warren and son have
gone to Rome, N. Y, to visit friends.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08
Clearances-1886,

The following vessels and steamers
cleared from this port during the past
week:
August 80.
Steamer Arundel, trip 50, Bay City.
Steamer Atlantic. st. Ignace.
Steamer City of MackinGc, trip %, Detroit.
Schooner Magruder, 200 900 lumber, Detroit.
Propeller City Of Mt. Clemens, 10000 lumber,
Detroit.
Schooner Higgie, $4,000 lumber Chicago.
Schooner Ford, lis, 900 lumber, Detroit.
Schooner Lotus, $4,000 lumber, Chicago.
Propeller Garden City, go, 900 lumber, Cleveland
Barge Russian, $4,000 lumber. Sandusky.
Barge Lathrop, $4,000 lumber, sandusky.
Barge Light Guard, $50 900 lumber, sandusky.
scow II. Moore, 100 0oO lumber, Detroit.
Barge wend the Wave, 100000 lumber, Detroit.
Barge Hinckley, $4,000 lumber, Cleveland.
Schooner Venus, 0O,o0O lumber, Detroit.
August 81.
Steamer Metropolis, trip IS, Bay City.
Steamer City of Alpono, st. Ignace.
September 1.
Steamer Arundel, trip 60, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Alpena trip 81, Detroit.
Steamer Atlantic, trip 20, Detroit.
September ..
Steamer Metropolis. trip Sc, Bay City.
Steamer City of Mackinac, st. Ignace.
Steamer Flora, st. Ignace.
Schooner Evening Star, 5000 lumber, Chicago.
September o.
Steamer Arundel trip 81, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, trip 2s, Detroit.
Propeller Cowie, 235, 900 lumber, Loraign.
Schooner Skylark, 100000 lumber, Chicago.
Schooner Consuelo, 14O. 900 lumber Detroit
Propeller Shipard, 10000 lumber, Wyandotte.
Schooner Dauntless, i5O cords Of cedar, winson.
September 4.
Steamer Metropolis. trip 81, bay City.
Steamer City Of Alpena, st. Ignacc.
Steamer Flora, trip 10, Detroit.
Barge Casey, $4,000 lumber, Toledo.
Barge Maize, 100000 lumber, Toledo.
September ).
Steamer City of Alpena, trip 80, Detroit.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, st. Ignace.
The lumber shipped on the above YES
cole want a. tha fo1Ioxy;ve,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Miss f. Godfrey, who had been Wis
iting in town, returned home Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Mrs. F. w. Slaght and Mrs. A. r.
Nicholson started for Flint last Thurs
day morning, OH visit to friends.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Mrs. A. w. Comstock and daugh-
tiers left town by steamer Metropolis,
last Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Harness and saddles of the finest,
at ID. ID. Hanover's. Go and see him.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

r. Rayburn and f. G. Folkerts
arrived by steamer Mackinac, last
Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Mrs. w. l.. Churchill and daughter
left on steamer Mackinac, last Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Social dance at the Collins House
this evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08

Total Weeks Shipment OF lumber. 100000
The total shipments of lumber, ETC., by
vessels that reported, the present season,
are nc follows.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-09-08
Notice..

Dated Sept. lot, 1886.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-10
M0RRISON'S BLOW AT WOOL.

Yesterdays Pittsburgh CONNER
caat Gazette has the following Hon.
Joseph q. Gist, of Brooke county.
West Virginia, stopped ut the Sew.
enth Avenue Hotel. Mr.. Gist is one
of the most prominent sheep breed
ers and wool connoisseurS in the
country. Speaking of the Morrison
Hewitt bill, he said: 9: am glad to
know that it will not pass. The
present bill is bad enough for wool
raiSers, but we are satisfied to main.
tain it rather than see one that will
utterly extinguiSh us. Morrison
wants wool on the free list. To put
it there would crush out that branch
of industry in this country. | think
Randall is all right sometimes, but
he is an anomaly to me. ! can't IN.
derstand him at all. The only hone
of business people is in the Republic
can party, which has kept to it for
the last twenty-five years" Mr.. Gist
has nearly always been a Democrat.
but once or twice he voted indie.
pendently.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-10
LOOK OUT FOR HIM.

The ubiquitous swindler has en-
yolved plan by which to swlndle
the honest farmer. a chap In cleri-
cal broadcloth and white choker en-.
tiers farm house and asks for lodg,
ing or dinner, as the case may be.
During his stay he announces him.
self to be travelling Bible distrib-
utor, in the service of a religious in
stitution, and he generally goes so
far as to present the family hand
some Bible from a well-filled valise.
He is careful to say that his society
requires its distributing members to
pay their own way, and exhibits
vouchers thereof. After partaking
of the good folks hospitality he pre-
pares to leave and asks for his bill.
He is generally told no charge is
made, but he calls attention to the
"rules," and insists and persists on
paying twenty-five cents per meal.
Then he mildly requests a receipt
on his blank form, "a voucher you
KNOW" and gets the farmer to sign
1t. In ninety days there is notice
from a neighboring bank to the
pious old farmer to call and pay the
note for s1G2.2O, which it bought
and which bears the farmers. sigma
ture.-Er.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-10
POTATO PLANTING.

A successful planter gives the fol
lowing as his mode of growing the
potato: 81 was interested in the
discussion on the potato crop, for
the potato is strictly q farm crop.
There was much difference of opin-
ion on the size of seed to plant, and
also on the cause of scab on pota-
toes. Some farmers think it a fun
gus, etc, etc. Now, | will inform
my brother farmer how | raise po-
tatoes. First, ! pillow the land FIVE
or six inches deep, not more than
six inches, and pillow it very nicely.
Then | spread broadcast five cords
of stable manure to the acre, and
harrow the land with a sharp tooth
harrow. Then mark it in rows three
and one-half feet apart aud plant
the hills two feet apart in the rows.
The seed which | plant is not large
enough for market potatoes. | cut
the seed once, which / do myself,
being careful to divide the eyes so
as to have the eyes equal on each
piece ofthe seed. After putting the
seed in the hill put moderate
handful of super phosphate in each
hill. take the phosphate out Of
the bucket with the hand turned
downward, so as not TO put too much
in the hill. l strew the phosphate
on the seed little, SO as not to have
it fall in Jumps. BY the method here
described, l have seldom failed to
raise a good crop of nice, smooth
potatoes of good size. Some far
mers continue the custom of putting
stable manure in the hill for pota-
toes, which nearly always produces
a crop of scabby potatoes, while my
crop is smooth and nice"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-10
CHEAP JOB WORK
AT THE HERALD OFFICE
THE VANISHED CHOIR.
NATHAN D. URNER.

Once more, after years, in the quaint
old church
To the choir bent my ear,
But vainly through it made listening
search
For the voices once held so dear.
No lack of melodious art was there,
Still grand was the chords of praise,
Yet missed with a pang the familiar air
Of the choir of my boyhood s days.
The sweet, pure flood of my sister s voice,
Ofmy brother S, full-toned and clear,
And of yeta dearer. whose accents choice
Made my pulse stir to hear;
And of friend and neighbor, each quite
distinct,
In the symphony-where were they?
Gone, vanished and mute n chain dis
linked
An accord that had died away
| mourned their loss and then vague
and dim
Grew the notes of the latter choir:
And there seemed to swell on the air q
hymn
Rich and strong with the old-time
With thrill ecstatic | recognized
While that one dear voice, than of all
more priced.
My innermost heart-strings swept,
SO real it was that turned my head
To the singers, as if to see
The prayerful eyes of my beautiful dead
Looking down, as of old, on me;
When the spell was dissolved-I recalled
no face,
No glance, the new choir among,
And the dream-hymn, fading, gave grad
ual place
To the psalm that was being sung.
Sad and sedate through the Gothic door
passed with the goodly throng,
And the quaint little church was hushed
once more,
So to rest for whole week long;
But for days and days, in recesses gray
OF memory, long locked fast,
A phantom choir held sovereign sway
With the anthems of the past.