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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-04
ROBBER AND PREACHER.
How the Curiosity of n Reverend Gentle
man Was Satlsflet.

How the Curiosity Of n Reverend Gentle.
man Was Satisfied.
Eagcrncss to know the affairs OF
another person is an impertinence.
The desire for knowledge OF this sort
should be restrained. Sometimes il is
hazardous to attempt 10 know too much
about another mans business, of which
an amusing illustration is given in the
personal experience of a preacher OF
sixty years ago. The reverend gentle
man, whose name was Cotton, was one
time returning from religious meet.
ing at Mount Carmel. He was accom-.
panied by his father-in-law. Mr.. Folks.
AS they leisurcly journcyed along. they
saw man run across the road, and
make his way through the surrounding
woods.
Mr.. Cotton, impellcd by curiosity to
learn what the man meant by this
manGuvre, followed him. He soon
overlook the man. who stopped, and
utterly dumbfounded his pursucr by pre-
scnting his cooked rifle, and giving tho
impcrious order 10 Stand and deliver"
The preacher, as soon as he cosLd
collect his thoughts, replied rather
weakly:
MY dear sir, I've got nothing in the
world; I'm nothing but poor Method.
ist preacher
II was the fashion OF that day for
gentlemen To wear enormous seals and
watch-chains suspended from their
fobs, and Mr.. Cotton was in the fash
ion. The quick eye of the robbcr (for
the man was none other than phelps"
q noted frec-bootcr) fastened on that
watch-seal. IL see you sport watch"
he said; "plcasc hand her over"
~ beg YOU will spare mc my watch"
said Mr.. Cotton. fumbling ncrvously
at the chain.
mo fcoling." said phelps" impa-
ticntly. pass over that watch!"
Reluctantly the preacher took out
his watch and gave it to the robber.
Before they parted, Phelps" read
his victim Il homily on the i'll effects Of
curiosity This, sir. will teach YOU
lesson. Remember, when you want to
follow a stranger hereafter, first make
sure he is not robbcr. - Youths Com
DdntOH.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-04
Savage Fancy.

The group Of Islands known AS the
Nicobars, situate about one hundred
and fifty miles south of the Anda.
mans, has been but little explored
though the manners and customs oi
the inhabitants of these islands offer
very interesting peculiarities to the
notice of the ethnologist. One of the
most noticeable of these, and one
which seriously affects the trade OF
the islands. is the passion for old hats,
which, without exception, pervades
the whole framework of society. No
one is exempt from it. Young and
old, chief and subject, alike endeavor
to outvie each other in the singulari-
ty Of shape no less than in the num-
Der of old hats they can acquire in
their lifetime.
On fine morning at the Nicobars
it is no unusual thing to see the sur
face Of the ocean in the vicinity of
the islands dotted over with canoes,
in each Of which the noble savage,
with nothing whatever on but the
conventional slip of cloth and a tall
white hat with black band, may be
watched standing up and catching
fish for his daily meal. Secondhand
hats are most in request, new hats be.
ing looked upon with suspicion and
disfavor.
This curious fashion is so well
known ! tried the sample of Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh, when suffering
from that uncomfortable complaint,
and found immediate relief. I have
recommended it to others, who have
found the same relief.-Henry Brails-
ford, Battle, England.
that traders from Calcutta make an
nual excursions to the Nicobars with
cargoes of old hats, which they barter
for cocoanuts, the only product of
these islands, good tall white hat
with IL black band fetching from fifty
to sixty good cocoanuts. Intense ex-
element prevades the islands while
the trade is going on, and fancy
prices are often asked and obtained.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-04
THE DAILY STAR,

The DAILY STAR contains all the news OF the dsy
IN an attractive form. Its special correspondence
by cable from London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna Ond
dublin IL n commcndablc feature
Al Washington, Albany, and other news ccntcrs,
the ablcst cspondcnts specially retained by the
TIE STAR, furnish the latest news by telegraph.
It's literary features are unsurpassed.
The Financial and Market Reviews arc unusually
full and complete.
Special terms and extraordinary induce
mcnts to agents and canvassers.
Send for circulars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-04
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made in the terms and con-
ditions OF certain indenture Of mortgage, bearing
date the 18th day Of May. A. ID. 1888, and exc.
outed BY aud between Benjamin Deeermeau and
MARY Deeermeau, his wife, OF the city and county
Of Aipena State OF Michigan, OF the hrst part and
Bernard Wolf, OF the same place, OF the second
part, and duly recorded In the Office OF the Reg
ister OF Deeds for the county OF Al
pena, on the thirteenth day Of May, a. ID
iss5, la Libtr Of Mortgages, on page 2sil
and by which said default the power Of sale In sad
being claimed that there is now due and unpaid al
the date hereof on said mortgage tho sum OF I'VE
hundred and hfty-one dollars lt55ll, principal aud
interest," together with an attorney foe q twenty
Ave dollars s25.0O, provided for In said mortgage
and no suit OF proceedings, either at law OF IN
equity having been instituted TO recover the
amount secured by said mortgage, or any par'
thereof, now, therefore.
Notice il he eby given, that ON the 2lst day OF Au
gust A. ID. 1886, at ten o'clock In the forenoon OF
said day at the front door Of the Court House, in
the city of Alpena county of Alpena, and State Of
Michigan, that being the building in which tho Cir.
cult Court for said county in which said mortgaged
premises are situated is held, there will be sold at
public auction, 20 the highest bidder the premises
described in said mortgage, OF go much thereof al
may be necessary 10 satisfy the said debt the in
teres thereon and said attorney fee, and all costs
and charges allowed by law. Said mortgaged
premises are situated in the city Of Alpena, county
Of Alpena, State Of Michigan, and described as fol-
lows: All that piece or parcel OF land described IN
said mortgage AS follows, 10 wit; Lot number two
~ in block eighty eght 1887 OF Fletohers third ad
dlton 20 the city, as per plat thereof 49,. 49,,
BERNARD WOLFF,
6Eo IL. SLEAToH, Mortgage
Attorney for Mortgage.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-04
CHANCERY ORDER.

=
The Circuit Court tor the county OF Alpcna In
Charccry
Ella Monaghan VS.. John G.. Monaghan.
Suit pardng IN the Circuit Court for the
county oI Alpena, In chancery. on the Goth day
of July, A. ID. 1896
II satisfactorily appearing TO this court, by
atlldavlt on file that the defendant, John e..
Monaghan, is not "a resident OF the state OF
Michigan, but resides In the State of Colorado,
on motion Of Kelley 4 Gichrist, complainant
solicitors, IL Is ordered that the said defendant
John e.. Monaghan, cause his appearance to be
entered herein within four months from the
date OF this order, and in case OF his appearance
that he cause his answer 10 the complain ant $
bill OF complaint to be filed, and a copy thereof
to be served on said cOmplalnants solicitors,
within twenty days after service on him OF q
copy Of said bill and notice OF this order, and
that In default thereof said bill be taken rs
confessed by the said nonresident defendant:
And, II Is further ordered, that within twenty
days after the date hereof, the said complain.
ant cause notice of this order to be published
In the ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS, n newspaper
printed published. and circulated in said coun-
", and that such publication be continued there
In nj least once in each week, for six weeks In
succession, or that she cause a copy Of this or
der TO he personally served on said non-rcsi-
dent defendant at least twenty days before the
above time prescribed for his appearance.
FRANK EMFRICK,
Circuit Judge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-04
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
GOING TO CHURCH.

To church some folks
Go just 10 hear
Tho pastors tolks
That sound so quoar
Some only go
To walk the nislo
Aud gaily sho
The latest stnislc.
Some 40 from fright;
Some for the hoaux;
Some TO inciphl
A pleasant dcnuN:
Some for h, mn;
Some for n psalm;
Somo for why mn.
And some Tor pshalnL
Some go from piquc;
Some go Ia cry,
And some Ia Siuuo
A home on by.
Some 20 To gnHrd
Themselves from guilel
Some think It's huard
To walk n mule.
Some 20 to weigh
Their sins AMI cough;
Some 20 TO preigh
And some t0 scOuGh..
Some go who ache
As sinners should.
And some To mnchc
Their business good
Some go to laugh;
Some To mnlign,
And soMc to Gunugl
Communion wign.
Some listen through
The preachers word:
Some IN Il puough
Sing like q bOrd.
Some go 10 gricve:
Some 90 To doubt;
Some go tn lIcve
Ere church is oubt-
Some go to Wow
The costly choir.
but worry flew
For fear of foir.
H. c. Dodge, in GOCd ilTs sun.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-04

1t is related of Old Doc, o horse OF
the Toronto fire department recently
killed while on duty, that one night no
got out OF his stall and found pile OF
bags of oats. Catching bag In HE
teeth he carried 1t to his two stable
companions and then carried two bags
to his own stall. The feast that fol-
lowed we'll nigh foundercd tho three
horses. - Toronto Nail.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-08-04

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The Press., 1886-02-04

EDITOR WHITAKER of the Southbridge Journal is said to have bought the New England Farmer, and will edit and publish it from this time. It is probable the MT. ". in undertaking the support of a second newspaper counts upon the profits of some outside business, possibly his telephone interests. It takes quite wealthy man to support two newspapers at the same time
The Press., 1886-02-04
Married.

Mansfield, Jan. 27th, at the residence of the brides parents, by Rev 0. N. Seymour, Frank T. Newcomb of Holland, and Addie L. Willard.
 Rockville, Jan. 25th, by Hon. Dwight Loomis, George Atwood and Oka Bindham- mer.
 Hartford, Fist, by Rev. R. s. Eldridge, Louis s. Grant of Hartford, and Sarah E. Marsh of Andover.
 Norwich Jan. 18th, by Rev. F. R. Strat- ton, stephen O. Gurley and Mary L. Popple, both of Mansfield.
The Press., 1886-02-04
 Died.

Hebron, Jan. 24th, at the residence of her son-in-law, Ralph l. Gilbert, Ellen F., 82, widow of the late N m. Taylor of Hartford
 Ellington, Jan. 20th, John M. Niles, 78 22d, Clorinda Crandall, 91 years, months.
 Rockville, Jan. 2lst, Sarah Sunderland, 65 18th, infant daughter of Edward Zimmerman. Andover, 2d, Joseph Porter, 88
The Press., 1886-02-04
k8aRPma

Stafford Springs, Jan. 24th, daughter to
 Shadrick Simmons. Rockville Jan. Fist, twin sons to Gustave Tennstedt; 22d, son to John H. Thinner man; 23d, daughter to George Putnam 24th, son to J hn Lyon; 27th, daughter to Edward Zimmerman
The Press., 1886-02-04

SECRETARY BAYARD is again afflicted in the death of his wife. Mrs Bayard has long been an invalid, but, died of con- gestion of the brain, caused by the terri bly sudden death of her daughter, two weeks before.
The Press., 1886-02-04

GLADSTONE is again premier of England, and has formed his cabinet. The Parnell- ties, who hold the balance of power, will determine how long he shall keep the place.
The Press., 1886-02-04

TIE pubic debt was reduced $s, ,672,- D53. S1 during January.
The Press., 1886-02-04

LAST weeks rain worked damage in some parts of New England in an un- usual way, so loading trees with ice as to break them down. At North Brookfeld, Mass, the writer saw much of this, trees being riven and in many cases ruined. Half grown trees in some cases were so shattered that only a splintered stump remained. The loss is serious to the viii Iage in the despoiling of beautiful shade trees, beside destruction of fruit trees
 The coating of ice was about an inch in thickness along the branches and extend ing some distance beyond the ends of the twigs. North Brookfeld by the way is one of the hill towns of Massachusetts that IS prosperous and growing, and yet retains most of the delightful character lstics of the traditional New England town. The situation is fne-upon high ground yet with easy slopes, giving ample room to build, and making it easy to lay
 out streets. Four years ago the vtown built branch railroad some four miles long, to connect with the B. & A. railroad, which corporation leases and operates it. The road Is paid for The town supports excellent schools though of smaller popu- lation than Stafford. From it's high school pupils go directly to college, fitted for entrance there. A we'll equipped printing office issues the creditab weekly North BroOkfield Journal, H. J. Law renee publisher and A. W. Briggs assis- tant, both formerly of the Palmer Jour nal: Mir. Briggs was 8 fellow apprentice with the senior of The Press, and is man of sterling worth, and an acquisition that the town should prize. The pastor of the Congregational church, one of the sturdy men of the denomination in Wor- cester county, is Rev. s. P. Wilder, for merly of Springfield, who took for his help-meet Miss Jennie A. Watson, Staf- ford Springs school teacher, well remem- bered by pupils now in early manhood and womanhood, and one of whom we should like to print many pleasant things, but know she wouldn't like to have us.
The Press., 1886-02-04
BUSINESS CHANGE Requiring $9,(

BUSINESS CHANGE Requiring $2,OOO capital. We have to offer one-haR interest in 8 we'll ll-established village store on R R. It is an old stand-pleasant store-rent low. Post office in store-pav $500 per year. The remaining partner is thoroughly acquainted with the business, being both capable and honest, and in every way most desirable partner
The Press., 1886-02-04

BRICK HOUSE in city to exchange for 8 farm. This IS nicely built house, and in good repair. Title perfect. No mortgage is rented for 10 per cent.
The Press., 1886-02-04


 Mir. Augustus Storrs, who has always been ready to do all that could reasonably be asked of him by the state concerning his gift of the property in Mansfield occu- pied by the agricultural school, has taken the necessary steps to remove all possible doubt about the title to the property, and he has further than that informed the committee appointed by the legislature last year that he will give the farm out right to the state, for an agricultural school, without conditions or restrictions. He has offered to comply with the sug- gestions which the committee have made to him. It is difficult to see what more Mir. Storrs can do towards satisfying those who have made questions of the validity of the title to the property ground for objections to the school being retained at Mansfield.
 St. Louis Globe Democrat Up to very receLt time it was considered a well established point in this country that bushel of wheat was always worth ut least Q dollar but now the standard of value rules 10 or 15 cents below that. The question naturally arises, if the producers of silver have right to demand that the government shall provide 8 market for their surplus bullion, and thus insure them 100 cents for what is really worth but 80 cents, have not the farmers an equal right to insist that their surplus wheat shall be purchased in the same way, to the end that they may realize dollar a bushel for it when it's market value is only 90 cents or less
The Press., 1886-02-04

Last Thursday was graduation day" at the state normal school in New Britain. The first class of 1886, numbering nine- teen members, severed its connection with the school under most promising condi- tions. In spite of the indictment weather, large and intelligent throng of people interested in education generally and the normal school in particular, were present. All visitors were enthusiastic at the work of the graduates, and hearty endorsement of the present management of the normal school was heard on every side. Govern or Harrison addressed the graduating class at some length. He dwelt upon the responsibility which was to rest upon them when they should have scholars to teach and direct. The governor sought to impress upon their minds the necessity of needful discipline by means of thor ough moral training. Concluding his remarks his excellency presented the diplomas to the following nineteen grad uates
The Press., 1886-02-04

SECRETARY GARLAND wrote to Brattle- boro parties on Saturday that pardon had been granted to Waite, the rascally bank president, now serving term in Vermont state prison. It seems that a confusion of names had been made, and that Waite had not been pardoned. Mln- ister Phelps of London has worked hard for Waite's release, but the outburst of ex- pression from New England over the SUD- posed pardon must have opened President Cleveland's eyes to the public feelingln ln the case, at any rate, and will make the pardon more unlikely. But one cannot help feeling sorry for the miserable mans disappointment on learning that the news of his pardon was cruel mistake.
The Press., 1886-02-04

HOUSE AND LOT at Lafayette, Indiana, to exchange for village property or farm in Connecticut or Massachusetts. This proper ty is situated on corner Cincinnati avenue and 9th street, which is the most desirable part of the city, and the owner wants eastern property for it.
The Press., 1886-02-04

HOTEL TO EXCHANGE FOR A FARM: The ''Wickabaug" House at West Brook field, Mass, is open to be traded for farm. Location desirable-price reasonable. 1tcon- tains 80 large rooms, grounds large, stables nice, and all in shape;
The Press., 1886-02-04

We offer farm of 50 acres, 3 miles from Stafford Springs, for $9O0. Buildings excel lent, house nearly new, and fitted up in mod ern style, painted, blinded, etc. Place has variety of fruit, splendid land, nice sleeper lot, etc., and will keep l5 head of stock. We will ekchange for q small place at Springs
The Press., 1886-02-04

PROPERTY IN MONsON: We offer at great bargain the House and Store now oc- cupied by E. A. Thrall and owned by Caro- line Deichman. This can be purchased on easy terms. Any one having money to invest will do we'll to see us about this. We have also several other desirable places to exchange for farms and other properties.
The Press., 1886-02-04

FARMS! FARMS! FARMS!
 Will parties having farms to dispose of give us call. We have numerous customers at present wanting to buy, and sha do big business in this line this spring. Get your farm in for sale before it is too late.
The Press., 1886-02-04

NICE FARM in 0 nice localitv-the i Wm. Aborn farm, near the Stafford Springs
 Fair Grounds. 80 acres of choice land. Price very low. Terms easy.
The Press., 1886-02-04

FOR SALE OR TO RENT: We have g nice House and Barn on desirable street, Stafford Springs, to sell or rent This is a bargain.
The Press., 1886-02-04

Place at Stafford for sa'e for $500. Com. fortable buildings, II acres land. Will take 8 horse and carriage in part payment, re- mainder to remain on mortgage. This is a rare chance for some one to secure o pleasant home.
The Press., 1886-02-04

HOUSE AND LOT at Webster City, Iowa, to exchange for Connecticut or New Eng and property. This is situated on corner Central and Blank streets. Nice buildings, fruit and shade trees, and splendid place and opening for physician.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-30
Ticket of Leave Man i.

The Home Dramatic Club scored
another success last evening, in the
Ticket of Leave Man. The cast
was very good throughout, and the
ladies and gentlemen acquitted
themselves with great credit and
won plenty of we'll deserved APP
plause from the large audience.
Mr.. Davis, Of San Francisco, played
the difficult part of Bob Briefly In
4 very painstaklng manner and his
support was uniformly good. The
play was so good in fact that the
APPEAL feels almost like breaking
its old established rule (of making
no inviduous distinction when
Home troupe is on the boards) and
noticing the performers separately,
custom forbids however.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-30
A Social Sickencr.

New YORK. November 2s.-The
Tribune cable special from Lon
don of November 9th, says: The
revolving revelations of the Colin
Campbell divorce case, makes every
decent man regret that the Court
is not empowered to extend the
provision Of hearing cases in cam
era, to this sort of action. So far
as the case has gone it reveals Lord
Colin Campbell in a character
which rouses sympathy for every
body who has had the misfortune
to be connected with him, and es-
pecially for the Duke Of Argyll and
the Marquis OF Lorne. The con-
nection of the latter with the Court
must make this horrible case most
painful to the Queen.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-30
A Mining Chance.

The Footlight says: We are in
receipt of the following letter. We
can vouch for the undersigned as a
frst-class prospector, miner and ex-
pert Judge OF rock. The ledge Is
in Buell. District, Nye county:
VIRGINIA, Nov, 20, 1886.
This is to show and for you to
publish, as you see fit, that ] have
a prospect on ledge, lode or quartz
vein, tracable 1000 feet on the sur
face. The ledge is from three and
a half to six feet in width and from
nine to twenty inches of ore in the
vein that will give a pulp assay Of
from $50 to 5000 per ton. | want
some one to take hold for half in
teresr who can put up or command
a certain amount Of capital to work
the same. For further particulars
INQUIRE of Alf. Chartz.
JAMES H. GOETCHUs.
We are pleased to know that our
old townsman 'Rattler" has mining
property to sell, and hope he may
be successful in dispesing of it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-30

Con. Virgins, $40 yesterday.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-30
CARSON WATER WORKS.

TINE REsERvOIRH OF THIS
Company are supplied with water
from Never Failing Springs, which flow
thiswater is shown to be perfectly flUe,
from all impurities. The mains Of this.
company having been laid in all the
principal streets of the city, the water
Is rendered available to all within tho
city limits. Families, Hotels, BArs,
terms.
CARSON WATER COMPANY.
Once next to Wells. Fargo OVs.