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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

MISS FoRTEscUE, the English actress,
who is coming TO America, is said to
be worth fifty thousand dollars and is
decidedly pretty. That settles it.
There can now be no doubt as to her
histrionic excellence. But what q re-
lief it would be if somebody would inn
port an actress who is poor and
homelV
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

/ A sUPEEsTITIoUs subscriber who
found spider in his paper wants to
know if it is considered bad omen.
Nothing of the kind, says the editor.
The spider was merely looking over
the columns of the paper to see what
merchant was not advertising, SO that
1t could spin its web across his store
door and be free from disturbance.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30
Seventy -Four Days without Rain.

MONMOUTH H., July 27.-since May ID,
a period OF seventy-four days, no rain has
fallen in this city and, with the exception
OF oneor twolocal showers, Warren County
has had the same experience. Vegetation
and gardens are parched and witheretl
wells and streams are becoming dr., and
some farmers are compelled to feed their
stock. the pastures being literally burned
up. There is no cause for serious alarm,
however. The harvest has been gathered,
and the yield, although light. is OF excel
lent quality. Corn the principal product,
has stood the drought splendidly. and,
with a seasonabIe iall, viii produce an aY.
erage crop.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30
A True Hero.

VALPARAISO, Ind, July 27.-The limited
express OF the Fort Wayne railroad, in
running through here yesterday morning,
vas thrown by misplaced switch on a
side track occupied by coal cars Martin
Burke. the engineer, Immediately turned
on the brakes and reversed the engine.
The brakes failing to work, Burke ordered
his fireman to jump for his life, he himself
sticking to his post. lie succeeded in check
ing the trains speed, and thereby saved
the lives Of the passengers, but lost his
own lie in ae act.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

The cases this year of poisoning from
ice-cream" have been so numerous as
no longer to excite comment. But now
comes the report of wholesale poison
ing from eating chicken salad The
chroniclSr don't give the symptoms,
but we should expect they were all
taken with ''the gapesn
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

RAILROAD building has begun on a
large scale throughout the country
So far this year only fifteen hundred
miles of road have been built, but be-
fore Christmas the mileage will no
doubt reach five thousand miles, a
greater portion of it in the West.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

! JUSTICE PIPER, of Niagara Falls, re-
fused to arrest Graham, the man who
went down the rapids in barrel the
other day. He said that the fellow did
not intend to commit suicide, and if
he had been drowned there would have
been one less crank in the world.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

JUDGE l. Z. WEST, secretary of the
Dakota Railroad Commissioners says
North Dakota viii not harvest one-half
as much wheat as she did last year, even
If the most favorable condition of
weather continues the rest of the
season,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

HARRIET BEECHER STOWE, it is said,
will write no more. Her health has
been impaired by constant attendance
upon her husband, who has been i'll for
a year and q half and whose death is
expected at any time.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

"a DESTRUCTIVE big black bug upon
the potato vines" in addition to the
usual striped variety, warrants an OBJ
serving exchange in the belief that the
crop of potatoes this year win be ex-
cellent.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

The Atlanta Defiance, the organ of
the colored Republicans in Georgia,
dominates Hon. Robert T. Lincoln for
President and Blanche K. Bruce for
Vice-President in 1888.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

A CHICAGO auctioneer claims to have
oyer 1900 wads of chewing-gum which
he has scraped from the backs of
secondhand bureaus and bedstcads
sold at his rooms.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

The New Orleans P,cay1a1e remarks
that "whcn the mead of a am-boiler
blows out it never hits the head OF the
firm that is responsible for the unsafe
boiler"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

FRANCIS MURPHY and his son have
obtained sixty thousand temperance
pledges in Ohio since last Septem Der.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

2 INFORMATION from number of the
mountain counties of Virginia is to the
effect that the nut crop this fall will be
unusually large.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

WHILE the apple crop viii be small
in many sections of the country, New
England will have large yield.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-07-30

The use of the one-cent piece is be-
coming general in San Francisco.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

The masquerade at the roller rink,
last Friday night, was a very success
full one. There were about sixty or
eighty maskers and at least 500 spec
tators. Ameng the costumes we no.
ticed various representations of night,
jockey, negroes, clowns, soldiers, cour-
tiers, nuns, tramps, roustabouts, Colum-
bia, Scotch lassie, tamborine girl,
sailors, old men, priest, four girls in
black shrouds with long pointed hats
bearing the figure a." a girl with
two faces, Turkish costume, Circas-
sian girl, chamber maid, old woman,
nondescripts and number Of others
in pretty dresses. The clowns, of
which there were several, acted their
characters well. One turned hand
springs and somersaults. The prizes
were awarded as follows: Anna Ber-
ger was awarded the jewel holder for
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
T. B. Club.

The members of the Il. b. Club
gave a pleasant social at the Baptist
church last Wednesday evening and
rendered in very agreeable manner
the following program:
Chorus-steal Away. Jubilee Songs
Duet-when the Wind Blows
in from the Sea. Smart
Misses Small and Roberts.
Solo-Ehren on the Rhine. Hutchinson
Mr.. Alex. Macaulay.
Piano Trio-Don Giovanni Fantasia Dryer
Misses Potter, Little and Spratt.
Quartet-Humpty Dumpty. Caldicott
Misses Small and Spratt, Messrs. Macaulay and
Small.
Duet-Larboard Watch. Williams
Messrs. Macaulay and Small.
Solo-The Goldbeater Randegger
Mr.. j. w. Small.
Trio--O Calm and Lovely the
Evening Bells. Abt
Misses Sarah Robert, Alice and Ida Spratt
Duet.-Fairy Bowers. Glover
Misses Small and Spratt
Piano Solo-Bonnie Doom and
Bonnie Dundee. Willie Pape
Miss Emma spratt.
Male Quartet-Dancing Der the
Messrs Macaulay, Phillips, Potter and Small N ALL
Solo-Slng, Sweet Bird. GAM
Miss Cora Small.
Chorus-IIalleluJah. Handel
+. b. Club.
After the entertainment was over,
supper was served in the lecture room
of the church. The proceeds were
for the benefit of the Baptist society.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

a deep cut and a cross road, but the
sito is good one and no doubt there
will some day spring up in the inn
mediate vicinity a fourishing little
business center. The next station
was West Harrisville, at the crossing
of the State road, where is situated
the lumber camps of Archie Nc
Donald, one Of Alger, Smith q Co.'S
foremen. Near this point is also To-
Gated the single mill of Cowley g.
Lott, with the Frazer camps. Here
is an excellent site for hourishing
village. The next stations are West
Greenbush and Gustin, but as yet
there is only good cross-road to
mark each point. The new village of
Gustin Center is located about a mile
and a half west Of the railroad.-
Leaving West Greenbush the train
makes long run over a very smooth
track to Au Sable, a distance of IA
miles. There is flag station between
the two points named Handy, but no
stop was made on the down trip of
Monday. For new road we doubt
if this new extension can be beat in
the State. In fact large part of
it is in better condition than many
of the old roads in Michigan. To be
sure there are many heavy grades and
curves to make among the hills lying
between West Greenbush and Black
River, but these will not impede the
time making of the passenger trains,
after the engineer becomes familiar
with the route. About three miles of
the road south of Harrisvllle needs
ballasting to some considerable ex-
tent before the road can be said to be
in good condition its entire length,
but the construction train is now at
work upon the job and its completion
is matter of only few days.
From West Greenbush to Black
River the road passes through fine
section of farming lands, only a very
small portion of which is yet improv-
ed. The soil is mostly of clay
and clay loan and the timber is
intermixed with pine, hemlock, beech,
maple, ash and birch. Virtually
there is no sandy soil in the whole
lot, and no part of the section is UNI
fit for. agricultural purposes. The
road runs nearly through the entire
breath of Altoona county north and
south, striking portion of country
that will in time blossom as the rose.
From West Greenbush to Au Sable
the country may be said to be of
little account for farming purposes,
being mostly of barren plains. Still
there are individuals who insist that
this land will produce well if proper
ly cultivated.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

handsomest dress. +. Richardson re-
ceived gold headed cane for handsom-
est gents dress. Miss Julia Wilbert
won the roller skates for best comical
costume for ladies, and Captain Jesse
Jones received the season ticket for
most comical gents costume.
Miss Berger had white dress deck
ed with stars, golden crown and a
wing OH each shoulder. +. Richard
son wore a handsome courtier dress,
velvet coat trimmed with gold, open
front, yellow sash, lace collar, and
white and red plume in hat. Miss
Wilbert represented Circassian girl.
We do not know what Capt. Jones
represented.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

@. A. Keeth had two trials last
week. Jas. Gooding, the rowdy she
shot in both arms, entered complaint
that she was selling liquor without
license. The woman won the case.
A chum of Gooding, named w. Tay-
lor, then informed on the woman in
regard to selling liquor without Ii
cense, and the Prosecuting Attorney
with the assistance of ]. ID. Turnbull,
got her convicted. Justice Cook made
it $50 or Imprisonment. The woman
appealed to the Circuit Court. Jas.
Gooding was then tried for insulting
ladies on the street and sent to Jail.
Gooding and Taylor are foreigners,
who came here this fall to get work
in the lumber camps.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Arrival of a Steamboat on the Night
of January 4tb,

The sound of steam whistle from
the bay about nine o'clock brought
out considerable number of citizens
who congregated on the bridge to see
what caused it. Mr.. Howard, the
keeper of the light at the mouth of
Thunder Bay river, hearing the
whistle sounding in the bay, went to
the light house and set the light
going. The steamer thus got the
bearing of the river and came into
port without further difficulty. At
that time snow was falling. The
steamer was somewhat to the north
ward of the light when she sighted it.
On her arrival she tied to the Gil
christ wharf and was visited by num-
erous citizens. She proved to be the
steamer Saginaw Valley, and from
her engineer we got the following &C
count of her voyage: The Saginaw
Valley left Ludington at 1:25 p. NJ.
on January LIST; went to Frankfort,
and remained there until the I'd +; left
Mackinac at 8 A. NJ, on January Sd,
and Cheboygan 10 A. NJ, on January
4th, arriving off Alpena,at $40 p. NJ.
on January 4th. ave encountered
no ice at ALL" said the engineer, in
answer to a question, "and propose
to keep the log of this trip, as be-
lieve it to be the latest voyage made
on these waters" The latest of pre-
ceding years at this port, of which we
have remembrance, was on January
LIST, 1884, when the tug Davis cleared
for Oscoda.
1t looks this morning as if the
Saginaw Valley would be frozen in
at this port.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Remarkable Weather.

The weather during the latter part
of 1885, and this year to the 9th has
been, in general, remarkably and un-
usually mild. Rain storms have been
frequent. Freezing weather has been
scarce. No ice of any account has
formed, and there has been but about
two weeks sleighing-and that was
during the early part. of December.
The river, from the bridge to the
mouth, has been frozen over once this
winter, but the ice did not last long.
AT New Years the lake was free
from ice. In the bay ice was only in
light patches on some of the shores,
and there was no ice in the river from
the mouth to about one hundred
yards above the bridge. Since Janu-
airy LIST, more of the river above the
bridge was free of ice. There was no
sleighing on New Years on the streets,
and on the open country roads. The
ground was not entirely bare in the
city limits, there being small patches
at various places where drifts had
formed. On Christmas two steam
barges passed Thunder Bay Island on
their way to Chicago. On the night
of the I'd was a heavy rain storm, and
rain fell all Sunday evening and
night-thc Sd. Fogs were numer-
Gus. The swamps had not frozen
up, and milder weather for the season
of the year has never, we believe,
been experienced in this city. Rain
continued during part of the 4th, but
about eight o'clock in the evening,
the temperature changed, and became
considerably colder, and snow took
the place of rain. BY yesterday
morning the ground was covered by
about three inches of damp, heavy
snow, and sleighs took the place Of
wagons.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Annual Meeting of the Agricultural
Society

The annual meeting of the Alpena
County Agricultural Society for the
election of board of directors and
for such other business as may proper
ly come before the meeting, will be
held at the office of w. E. Rogers,
Secretary, ON Saturday, January 9th,
1886, at 2 o'clock p. M. Every men,
Der of the society is earnestly re-
quested to be present.
w. e. ROGERS.
Secretary
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

There is Polish woman in this
city who makes a practice of begging,
against the wishes of her children,
and the latter would ask the people
rs a favor that she be refused help,
as the children are abundantly able
and willing to supply all her wants,
and there is no necessity for her to
beg. 751w4*
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Meteorolopical Raport

During the week ending Monday,
Jan. 4th, 1885, the meteorological
report of the weather at Alpena city,
was rs follows:
Highest temperature, IS degrees, on the 4th.
Lowest temperature, degrees, on 10th.
Average temperature, $50 degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 3o.2s1 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 2o.5i7 inches.
Total rain fall 1.4o inches.
Prevailing wind from the southeast
Total movement Of the wind, 1891 miles.
Greatest daily rain fall o. IA inches, on the 4th.
Highest velocity Of the wind, 81 miles, from the
southeast ON the End.
JAMES J. FITZGERALD,
Sergt Signal Corps, u. s. A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Alpena
Electric Light Company, for the cleo
ton of directors and such other bust.
ness as may properly come before the
meeting, will be held at the Office OF
the Secretary, w. E. Rogers, on
Thursday, January 18th, 1886, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon.
w. E. ROGERS,
w. III. JOHNSON, Secretary.
President.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
The New Railroad to Black River.

The editor of the Altoona Review
recently took trip over the new
railroad to Black River, and thus de-
scribes what he saw:
We boarded the train at Black
River at few minutes to ten o'clock
and shortly afterwards the train pull
ed out for Alger with respectable
list of passengers. The first station
was Henry, about midway between
Black River and West Harrisville,
or Twin Lakes. As yet there is
nothing here to mark the town save
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
A Card of Thanks.

G. b. Warren wishes to return his
sincere thanks, to the ladies and mem
bers of the Congregational Church,
for their handsome Christmas present.
While l cannot feel my services meri-
torious Of so handsome a remunera-
ton, it is, nevertheless, very crafty
ing to realize that my humble efforts
are appreciated.
Very respectfully,
Your TENOR.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Attention Comrads.

All comrads of Lockwood Post No.
139, G. A. r., are requested to APP
pear in uniform at the public installa-
ton of officers, in the Opera House,
on Tuesday evening, Jan. 18th, at
1880. Visiting comrads are especial
ly invited.
By order of the Commander.
JOHN MATHER,
Adjutant pro tenn.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

At an election held last week by
Alpena Lodge No. 40, /. o. o. F.,
the following officers were elected:
N. G.-J. j. Kneale.
V. GA. Mckay.
Secretary-Chester Lintz.
Treasurer.-A. Harshaw.
Trustee-J. j. Kneale.
r. G.. LA. Harshaw.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Shooting Peoria Black Birds.

On New Years Day a number of
citizens went to Wilkinson's farm near
Campbellville, and enjoyed them
selves at shooting Peoria black birds
sprung from trap. Each man shot
at 80 birds. The best scores made
were as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Scarlet Fever in Wilson.

The township is infested with this
contagious disease until it is like
hospital without the sanitary conven-
fences. 1t is not known whence orr
ginated the disease. The first three
cases were treated by one DR.. Boman
who pronounced it new disease, and
the three cases ended fatally. The
township board being thus misinform-
ed, took no sanitary measures, while
the dread disease hung like funeral
al pail over us all. Two others sick
ened and died. Other doctors were
called in who at once pronounced it
scarlet fever and Immediately report
ed it to the Board Of Health. The
Board called DR.. Maiden who is
graphing with the fever nobly, and,
so far, successfully, as he at once
isolated all cases and took all other
means of prevention. The doctor,
accompanied by one of the Board,
John McSorley, visited sixteen fami-
lies and found the disease making
great ravages. In one house five out
of six children were down with it,
without the proper nourishment and
in fact destitute. They were furnish
ed medicines and all proper supplies
by the Board. The cases are so
widely scattered and so far from city
supplies that it will be a hugh task to
promptly meet all wants, though they
are doing all that they can do. The
doctors orders are being as strictly
carried out as possible in every case.
JUSTICE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

Mrs. Cicero died last Saturday at
the age of rs. The funeral took
place Monday, the services being held
at St. AIMS church. The st. Ann
society, of which the deceased was a
member, attended the funeral, which
was a large one.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Ice |! Ice /! Ice !

Parties desiring ice furnished for the
season of 1886 will confer favor by no.
tifying the undersigned of the same at
their earliest convenience. Large ice
houses will be filled from pure bay ice
Also, all parties wishing private ice
houses filled at reasonable rates, will
please leave orders at the store of Null
lerweiss & Bayha, and they will be prompt
ly attended to.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
w Gather.

The lowest temperature at various
sections of the country was as follows
during the week ending January 3rd,
1SS6-Saturday excepted-the six
observations being taken at ten
o'clock p. NJ, by the U. S. weather
observers
10 O'CLOCK P. NJ. OBSERVATION.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
THEIR TELEPHONE.

First class tailoring done en- short no.
tice by Alex. Naysmth at his residence.
Leave orders at the house or at the print
ing Office OF G. A. Naysmlth, corner CHS
holm and Third streets. 6S0
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

Scarlet fever is very prevalent in
several of the townships, and several
deaths have occurred recently. Many
of the schools have been closed. The
Wilson board of health have got out
Scarlet fever notices and will try and
prevent the spread of the disease.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
Annual Election.

ALPENA NATIONAL BANK.
Alpena, Mich, Dec 2ist 1885.
The annual election for directors of
this bank, will be held at its banking
house, on Tuesday, January 18th,
1886, between the hours of II A. NJ.
and II M.-twelve o'clock noon.
JOHN G. COMFORT.
Cashier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

VALUABLE FARM ron Substituted in town.
ship Of Long Rapids, Alpena county, Mich, con-
tanning about 200 acres Of good land so acres under
cultivation Good buildings good orchard, good
water, and convenient to schools and churches.
Land will be divided TO suit purchasers, il necessa-
ny. For particulars call on undersigned, on the
premises, or address,
J. W. HALL,
I'll Long Rapids.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06
MONTHLY REPORT.


During the month ending December 3ist, 1888
the meteorological report is as follows:
Highest temperature, 46,2 degrees, on the asrd.
Lowest temperature, AZ degrees below on It'll.
Average temperature, 243 degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 30703 inches
Lowest barometric pressure, 29lsI inches.
Total rain fall, S.12 inches.
Prevailing wind, from the west.
Total movement Of wind, 1859 miles.
Greatest daily rainfall, O.s1 inches, on the 9th
Highest velocity Of the wind, Sc miles, from the
west, on the 10th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

At Crowell's camp, Hubbard Lake,
there is about 100000 feet of logs
skidded, and about 100000 feet have
been banked.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

Dress-making in all its branches, on the
shortest notice and at reasonable prices,
by @. A. Keeth, Baldwin street, between
First and State. 747m3*
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

800 acres OF choice pine lands adjacent
to Thunder Bay river, for sale. Apply to
Walker & Brown, Mcdonald block, AL
pena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

"Jones, what brand of cigar do you
wish ?" "Well, l have tried them all,
and | don't want q man to offer me
any other than the j. L. They are
by far the best"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

Chas. D'Aigle was presented, on
New Years, with a handsome gold
headed cane, by the Knights of St.
John. 1t bore the following inscrip-
ton: presented to Chas. D'Aigle,
Eminent Commander of Commandry
of st. Louis of France No. II, r. G.
of K, of st. john"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

Fine Portland cutter, trimmed with
moquettc and artistically painted, at II.
Napper's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

A few steady boarders wanted. Good
comfortable rooms, apply to Mrs. Fensom,
corner of Washington avenue and Third
street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-01-06

w. H. Phelps shipped about 1900
barrels of lime last year, The lime
went mostly to Harrisville and Osco-
10