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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-26

Last year we published the pro-
ceedings of the Board of Education,
officially, for nothing. This year we
shall publish them unofficially for
nothing. We publish them because
we desire to keep our readers informed
as to what is being done with the taxes
levied for school purposes. We shall
not do the small amount of job print
ing needed by the Board of Education
this year, for the reason that we de-
clined to bid for it at lower prices than
we do for our regular patrons. We
consider our regular patrons as good
as the Board of Education, and do
not believe we should do work for the
school district any cheaper than we
do for our regular patrons. The
school board job printing and station
airy supplies would probably amount
to $40 during the coming year.
The proceedings are worthy of perusal
by tax payers. They will often find
matters of interest to them. For in
stance, the proceedings in this issue
show that the Board increased the
salary of the Superintendent to 81 800
a year, and the question is, will that
act meet the approval of the tax
payers? AS regards the ARGUS it
does not approve the increase. The
ARGUS, however does not pretend to
say the Board was wrong in voting
the increase. Their act may meet the
approval of the majority Of the tax
payers. 1t may be wise move. The
ARGUS, however, is entitled to its
opinion OH this public question. and
its opinion is that the increase should
not have been made, and it is further
of the opinion, that if the city school
district had money to spare, and the
tax payers were willing to bear the
additional burden, that the money
could have been used to better adj
vantage by buying school books for
poor children, or in making necessary
improvements.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-26

The report that a mad dog had
taken possession of the hall way lead
ing TO the Opera House, caused a
large number of citizens to gather ON
the street near the entrance. The
dog was in full possession and even
the persons who had Offices there did
not seem very anxious to visit their
places of business. A delegation
armed with revolvers, proceeded
cautiously up stairs. A revolver was
discharged at the dog, but the floor
received the bullet. Other persons
now went up to the head of the stairs,
but when the little black dog headed
for them, many concluded they had
business on the street. The dog kept
yelping and acting In very undogly
manner. r. J. Kelley, who's Office
was guarded by the dog, was request
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Who introduced Cheap Labor7

One Of the London journals has the
grace to say that Europe, having
adopted system of exporting paup-
ers to the United States, is primarily
answerable for the trouble Anarchists
are now giving this country. 1t adds
that America is now reaping the re-
suits Of her folly in trying TO make
American citizens'out of the scums of
Europe.
For twenty-five years the alleged
aim of politicians who have foisted
upon America the misnamed protec-
tive system have claimed to justify
their act in the necessity they con-
ceived or pretended to exist in saving
American workingmen from COMPETE
ton with the pauper labor of Europe,
and during all the while many of the
manufacturers in whose interest these
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-26
SERVICES AT GRAND STAND

Dirge, by Germania Band.
e. A. r. memorial service.
Singing, by Alpena Musical Society.
Prayer, by Rev. w. Donnelly.
Singing.
Grafton, by Rev. A. b. Allen.
Singing.
Benediction, by Rev. +. w. Wcndt.
After the conclusion Of the services
the Woman's Relief Corps and com.
mittee of the veterans will decorate
the graves of the dead soldiers IN the
cemeteries. At sunrise there will be
a salute of 13 guns, and at sunset 81
guns. At s +. NJ. the veterans will
light camp fire in the Opera House
and a cordial invitation is extended Il
the citizens to be present.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Moved by Trustees Bruncau that the re-
port be accepted and warrants ordered
drawn for the payment of the several bills
as recommended. Carried by vote as fol-
lows: Aycs-Maltz, Potter, Nicholson,
Racette and Bruneau. Nays-Nonc.
MISCELLANEOUS.
From j. c. Wall, offering TO print pro-
ceedings of the Board gratis; job printing
at regular rates.
From Fred n. Fletcher, offering TO print
proceedings free; job work at 10 per cent.
of regular rates.
Moved by Trustee Potter that the print
ing be awarded to Fred n. Fletcher for the
ensuing year at the price named in his bid.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Mr.. Potter that tho present
corps of teachers of the public schools Of
this city be rendered positions for the en-
suing year, subject TO such conditions as to
examinations as the rules of this Board re-
quire. Acceptance to be filed with the
Secretary Of the Board OIL or before May
3lst, 1885. Carried by unanimous vote.
BY Trustee Nicholson;
ResolUed, That Prof. j. w. Smith be en-
ploycd as Superintendent for the next
school year at a salary Of 81 500, providing
he file his acceptance with the Secretary on
or before the 3lst day of May, 1886.
Carried by unanimous vote.
BY Trustee Bruncau:
Resolued, That Geo. A. Hunt be employ
ed as Principal Of the high school for the
ensuing year at a salary Of $3.50, providing
he file his acceptance with the Secretary on
or before the 3lst day of May, 1886.
Carried by unanimous vote.
On motion of Trustee Nicholson the
Board adjourned.
GEO. l.. MALTZ,
President pro tenn.
JNo. S. McVIcAR,
Secretary
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Council Proceedings.

The Common Council Of the city Of AL
pena met in adjourned regular session in
the Council Room, on Monday evening, May
oath, 1886, and was called TO order at 1880
o'clock, by tho Mayor.
PREsENT.-Charles w. Richardson, May
or; John S. McVicar, Recorder, and Alder
men kimball, Carr, DAiglc, McCandlish,
and Daoust.
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M oRreAoE SALE.

Default having boon made in the terms and con-
dtions OF certain indenture of mortgage, bearing
date the 18th day OF May. A ID. 1885, and exc
cuted by and between BENJAMIN Desermeau and
Mary Desermeau, his wife, OF the city and county
OF Alpena State OF Michigan. OF the first part, and
Bernard Wolf. Of the same place, OF the second
part, and duly recorded in the Office of the Reg
pena, on the thirteenth day of May, A. ID.
1885, in Libtr Of Mortgages, on page 29I,
and by which said default the power of sale in said
mortgage contained has become operative and il
being claimed that there is now due and unpaid at
the date hereof, on said mortgage, the sum Of five
hundred and ffty-one dollars t55ll, principal and
interest, together with attorney fee Of twenty
five dollars ls25.00l, provided for in said mortgage,
and no suit or proceedings, either at law OF in
equity, having been instituted TO recover the
amount secured by said mortgage, OF any part
thereof now, therefore
Notice is hei oby given that on the 81 day of Au-
gust, a. d. 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 the Cir
cult Court for said county in which said mortgaged
premises situated is held there will be sold ut
public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises
described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy the said debt the in
terest thereon and said attorney fee, and all costs
and charges allowed by law. Said mortgaged
OF Alpena, State of Michigan and described as fol-
lows: All that piece or parcel OF land described in
said mortgage AS follows, TO wit Lot number two
~ in block lightweight 1887 of Fletchers third adj
BERNARD WOLFF,
GEO d. SLEAron, Mortgage.
Attorney for Mortgage.
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Decoration Day.

The members of Lockwood Post
G.. A. r. have made elaborate arrange
ments for observing Decoration Day
in a proper manner, and if weather
permits the ceremonies will be very
enjoyable. The mill owners have
been requested to close their mills
down on Saturday afternoon, so that
the men employed in the mills car
take part if they desire. The pub
lished program is as follows
FIRST DIVISION.
Marshal and aids.
Germania band.
Alpena Guards.
Knights Templar.
knights of st. John.
Earl Post, G. A. r., of Oscoda.
Lockwood Post, G. A. r.
George Root Camp Sons Of Veterans.
Artillery.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-26

Do not delay but bear in mind that
consumption often begins with neg
lected cold or cough. Adamson's
Botanic Ralsam wins the day in cur.
ing coughs and colds. Rrice 35 cents.
Trial bottles 10 cents.
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ROUTE OF MARCH.

Procession forms on Dock street near the
Polish church, at o'clock p. NJ, then to
Second, then to Chisholm, then to Third,
then to Dunbar, then TO State, then to
Chisholm, then TO Second then to grand
stand at corner of Second and Lockwood
streets where hollow square will be FORM
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Peterson's Magazine for June is an nm

Peterson's Magazine for June is an un-
usually brilliant number, even for that
popular monthly. 1t opens with one of
the most beautiful Of steel-engravings,
"ButterfIesv; has a superb doublc-sized
colered fashion.platej also a stecl-cngrav-
ing and most exquisite colorcd pattern,
"DesIgn In Strawberries and Leaves for
a sidc-board cover. The original tales IL.
Illustrated articles, etc., etc., more than
sustain the high character Of this lady
book. Two stories alone are worth the
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-26

Mayor, orator of the day, city clergy and
. Common Council in carriages.
Floral car.
Woman's Relief Corps in carriages.
Citizens in carriages.
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CT. KIMBALL.
J. u. D'AIGLE.
ALEX. DAOUST

Committee on Ways and Means.
Moved by Alderman Daoust, supported
by Alderman Carr that the report of the
committee of the whole be accepted and
approved and that the Comptroller he and
is hereby instructed to ratably assess the
same on valuations on the assessment roll
Carried by vote as follows: Ayes-Kim-
ball, Carr, DAigle, McCandlish and Daoust.
Nays-Nonc.
Moved by Alderman Kimball that the
Street Commissioner be and ia hereby in
structcd 10 serve legal notices upon all
property owners whose sidewalks need re-
pairing. Carried unanimously.
On motion Of Alderman McCandlish the
Council adjourned to meet on Monday even
ing, May 3lst, 1886, at 7:30 o'clock.
CHARLES w. RICHARDSON,
JSo. $. McyIcAn, Mayor.
Recorder.
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Proper Treatment for Coughs.

That the reader may fully understand
what constitutes good cough and lung
syrup, we will say that Tar and Wild
Cherry Is the bases OF the best remedies
yet discovered. These ingredients with
several others equally as efficacious, enter
largely into DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, thus making IL one OF the
most reliable now on the market. Price
80 cts. and $500. Sample free. Sold by
Heuk Il Perkins and ii. Beebe. eow723y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-26

The Burdock plant is one of the
best diuretics or kidney regulators in
the vegetable world, and the com.
pound known as the Burdock Blood
Bitters, is unsurpassed in all diseases
of the kidneys, liver and blood.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-26
THIRD DIVISION.
FOURTH DIVISION.

Alpena fire department under command
of A. L. Power, Chief Engineer.
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SECOND DIVISION.

SECOND DIV lSloN.
Five Orphans Band.
10. o. +.
German Aid Society.
Societe of st. Jean dc Baptiste.
Polish society.
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price OF the number; one by A. Bowman,
and the other by Frank Lee Benedict The
price is but two dollars a year. Address
Charles j. Peterson, 300 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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Meteorological Report

During the week ending Monday
May Oath, 1886, the meteorological,
report of the weather at Alpcna city
was as follows:
Highest temperature, rs degrees, on the 10th.
Lowest temperature, 40 degrees on the 10TH
Average temperature, 81 degrees
Highest barometric pressure, 30.2Ie inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 2o.Gis inches.
Total rain fall OH inches.
Prevailing wind, from the southeast.
Total movement Of the wind i4lO miles.
Greatest daily rain fall O1o inches, on the 18th.
Highest velocity of the wind, IS miles, from tn,
northwest, on the cath.
JAMES J. FITZGERALD,
Serg't Signal Corps, U. s. A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-26

Rev, H. H. Fairall, ID. ID, editor
of the Iowa Methodist, says editorial.
ly, in the November (1S83) number
Of his paper: ave have tested the
merits of Ely's Cream. Balm, and be-
lieve that, by thorough course Of
treatment, it will cure almost any
case of catarrh. Ministers, as a class,
are afflicted with head and throat
troubles, and catarrh seems more pre-
valent than ever. We cannot recon-
mend Ely's Cream Balm too highly"
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Board of Education.

The Board Of Education Of the city Of
Alpena, met in regular session in the Sec.
retary's office, on Wednesday evening, May
| 10Th, 1886, and was called 10 order at 73C
o'clock, by George l.. Maltz, President pro
tenn.
PREsENr-Jom S. McNicar, Secretary,
and Trustees Maltz, Potter, Nicholson, Ra-
cette and Bruneau.
Journal of sessions held April H. and
May 18th, 1886, read and approved.
COMMUNICATIONS.
From the following named persons APP
plying for positions as teachers:
Anna A. Milroy, Ypsiantl.
Charles Q. Hoyt, Wyandottc.
A, &. lie Due, Jr, Ypsilanti.
Clara L. Bangs, North Chill, NY.
Annie ID, Robinson, Ann Arbor
Elizabeth Orr Muskegon.
lnie NJ. Gage, Npsilant.
l.. j. Knapp, Ann Arbor.
Fannie Metzger, Ypsilanti.
T.. i. Abernethy, Albion.
G. II. Gordon, Albion.
Moved by Mr. Potter that all the above
communications be referred to the Com
mittee on Examinations.
To the Hon. tie Common Council cfMs city
Of Alpend.
GENTLEMEN.--On account Of changing
my residence to Long Rapids, 1 hereby
tender my resignation as member of the
Board of Education. ] am respectfully
yours,
b. WAGNER,
Long Rapids, May 3, 1883.
Moved by Mr.. Potter that the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Wagner be accepted. Car
ried unanimously.
Moved by Trustee Nicholson that An
drew j. Simonds be appointed member of
the Board of Education TO fill the vacancy
arising from the resignation of Mr.. b.
Wagner. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
From the Superintendent, a statistical re-
port of the public schools for the month
ending April 80, 1886. Accepted and or
dercd placed on file for future reference.
REpoITS og foMuITrErs
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Clearances-l886.

The following vessels and steamers
cleared from this port during the past
week
May II.
Steamer Metropolis, trip 10, Day City.
Steamer Atlantic st. Ignace.
May is.
Steamer Arundel, trip IA, Bay City.
Steamer City OF Alpena, st. Ignace.
May 10.
Steamer Metropolis, trip II, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Alpcna, trip 7, Detroit.
Steamer Atlantic trip 5, Detroit.
Schooner Minnie Davis, $4,000 lumber, and $50
trapnet poles, Huron.
Barge Monitor, 375, 900 lumber, Tonawanda.
May 20.
Steamer ArundelI trip Is, Bay City.
Steamer Flora, st. Ignaee.
Propeller Garden City, $40 900 lumber, Cleveland,
Schooner Garrett Smith, $4,000 lumber, Tonaa.
Barge Light Guard, $4,000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Hinckley, $40, 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Lathrop, 49,, 900 lumber, Sandusky.
Barge Russian, $50 900 lumber Cleveland.
May Fl.
Steamer Metropolis, trip II, Bay City.
Propeller westford, 100000 lumber. Tonawanda.
Schooner Goodell, 100000 lumber, Detroit.
Schooner Provost, 5GO,o 900 lumber, Buffalo.
May %.
Steamer Arundel. trip l6, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Alpona, st. Ignqcc.
Steamer Flora, trip 4, Detroit.
Barge wend the Wave, 49,, 900 lumber, sandus'y.
May %.
Steamer City Of Alpena, sth trip, Detroit.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-01-09
that the cuts are not intended to rep
resent cattle but archaeological speci-
mems with which the environs OF
Billings abound.
News Notes.

Smallpox is slowly subsiding at
Montreal.
Secretary Bsyard is growing deaf.
but dislikes to own it.
The Grant monument fund at the
end OF the year stood at $Il3.215.
Mrs. Judge Coburn is living in st.
Paul, the guest of Mrs. Sumwalt.
The Dolphin has proved herself to
be fully up to the standard required.
Several Scandinavians at Spring
Grove, Houston county. Mimi, are
afflicted with genuine leprosy.
The annual winter floods have COM
menced in Pennsylvania, and the Al
legheny and MonoDgabela rivers are
on big tear.
A Chinese syndicate in San Fran
cisco recently offered 1000, 900 cold
for the Palace hotel, and were pre-
pared to go $500. 900 better.
Out of twenty-four horses that have
trotted In less than 2:2O the past year,
seventeen are direct descendant Of
Hambletonian. Blood will tell.
Bishop Fabre, Of Montreal, lie GU. i'm
letter contemning the participation
of females in the sport of "toboggan-
ing," land also the costumes they wear.
Sarah Althea Hill is to be married
to ID. S. Hill, her leading council aud
an ex-chief justice of California. He
Is also renowned a. the slayer of Sem
ator BrOderick.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-01-09
CURRET COMMENTS
On the Transactions of the Day
Collated for Our Readers
Benefit.
The Jeffreys-Lewis Entertain
ment-Grau's Opera Com
pany to Appear Here.
A Warning to Sneak Thieves
Captured-Territorial and
General News.
Sneak Thieves.

And still one hears constant COM
plant given vent to by the residents
of the town Of petty thefts, of the loss
Of small articles of household furni-
ture of one kind and another, intrinis-
ically worth almost nothing, but
which are useful in their place and
whose absence will sometimes create
great deal Of bother. 1t is the most
difficult kind of depreciation to guard
against, for the simple reason that
there are times which absolutely
necessitate the leaving Of some article
or another out of doors ut night, and
IL Is most annoying. besides being
somewhat expensive. to find that In
the morning 1t has mysteriously dis
appeared. 1t causes people to be sus-
picious Of everyone aud there seems to
be no way to guard against it. If the
first person who might be caught in
the act Of committing any of these
little sneaking thefts could be made
AN example of and receive some severe
punishment ut the hands of justice it
might possible serve as warning to
his way ward brethren and avert the
path of guilt.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-01-09
(Communicated.)
Home Letters.

How many of the boys on the range
keep up correspondence with home;
how many realize the DxIetv a parent
has, especially mother, to hear from
her far away boy. to know that he still
lives and thinks lovingly and often of
his dear old mother. that kindest and
truest of friends, steadfast and loving
through all? Not day goes by but
her thoughts wander away to the alb
sent one. hoping and praying from
day to day, and year to year for a
sight Of the face she loves so well.
Many a man here has. when a boy,
left home and friends, with strongest
hopes and ambition for the future,
confident in bis youth and strength to
win his way through all din culties,
has been kept from wrong and ruin
by mothers letter. A few lines writ.
ten to the old home now and then
Is duty each and all owe the parents
who have done SO much for them
How many day Of restless worry
and anxiety, how many a troubled
aight is saved by letter home
Don't forget the mother boys, dom
add to the anxiety she feels by Ions
neglect, remember what he has don,
foryou 10 childhood days, and return
as best you can the unselfish love Of
mother. DoGIE.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-01-09

diate vicinity, and for the time-worn
custom OF going out between the acts
to get Glove was substituted the alb
solute necessity Of promenade to
promote circulation. In which the
ladies joined. We are pleased to be
able to announce that additional heat
ing facilities will be furnished this
evening and that the hall will he
thoroughly warmed. 1.-THE exquisite
acting Of Miss Jefireys-Lewis was not
as warmly received last night as 1t
has been elsewhere and under
more favorable circumstances,
she must attribute it to the
depressing conditions of which she
too must have been cognizant. 1t
was too cold to applaud, but 1t may
please her to know that the audience
left the hall thoroughly electrified by
her magnificent ability, which on q
warmer night would have burst forth
In perfect ovation. Tonight she
will appear for the last time in
"Odette," and with the promise of a
higher thermometer the house should
be crowded to its utmost capacity.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-01-09
A Season Of English Opera.

Our music loving citizens will no
doubt be pleased to notice by the an.
nouncemert made else where in this
issue that the celebrated Grau English
opera company will give three Of their
charming performances at the Rink
opera house next week. The cancell-
ing OF an engagement at Portland
makes II possible for them to do this.
Under ordinary circumstances so
large and complete a company as this
Is could not afford to stop at small
towns like ours, but for the reason
given above, having few nights to
spare between closing at Helena and
opening at Winnipeg, they have been
able to give Miles City this short sea-
son Of English opera, which by the
way will be the first we have ever en-
joyed. On Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings Of next week
will be given respectively, The Mas
cot, The Mikado, and the Chimes OF
Normandy. all Of them choice selec-
tions, the Mikado being the reigning
operate success Of England and
America at the present lime. The
Grau company carries its own orches-
ira and numbers all told thirty-five
Seats are now on sale at Savsge's drug
store at the usual prices. and are being
marked off in a. manner that indicates
very large sale.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-01-09

The Sioux City Journal 10 response
BILE for the following: "A party of ex'
cursionists reached jamestown Friday
night, and the hotel being crowded,
the clerk wanted to put an unsophis-
ticated youth In room with another
lodger, but the youth objected. The
clerk insisting, said: But we are
crowded, and can't give you q room 70
yourself. Can't put your partner 10
with you? The rural youth hesi'a'-
ingly replied: II don't think you
can, but I'll go and ses." In n minute
he returned, looking mu,h confused
and said, loud enough for every one
In the crowded lobby to hear: mo,
she says she won't do it-sAys she
will sleep on the floor fret" Then the
hotel clerk caught on. and pressed the
matter no further