Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-06-13

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Fourth of July is to be celebrated
at the German Aid Society grounds
on Dock street, and those who attenC
may expect a pleasant time.
Casper Alpern had Cleveland 4
Thurman banner floating from flat
staff at his fish packing house, Satur
day morning 1t was the first Dem
ocratic banner hoisted at this city thi
year.
Parties have been estimating tn,
value of the pine lands owned by tn,
Mason Lumber Co., as circulars were
sent out some time ago inviting pro
posals for purchasing the mill proper
ty and timber.
The 81. L." cigar is the best cigar
made. No wonder it is a favorite
Try the brand.
Go to Bostwick's drug store fol
homeopathic medicines, as he has
full assortment.
The Detroit, Bay City & Alpens
r. r., will sell tickets, on account OF
convention at Chicago, for
one fare, (s12.65) for the round trip
Tickets sold on 18th, 18th, 18th, and
10th, good till 23d.
Horses and cattle are not allowed
to run at large in this city, according
to the State law, and it should be en-
forced. To permit a few people to
have their cows live at the expense OF
other people is not right.
"Well, how do you like Alpena p
was asked of visitor. The answer
came, ooh, you have fine city a
prosperous city; but should not de-
sire to live in city where the streets
are used as a public barn-yard."
We regret to announce the death
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Packs only
child, which event took place Satur-
day. The child was taken sick early
in the morning and lived but few
hours after. The funeral took place
Sunday afternoon.
When suffering from n severe cold,
try Bostwick's Compound Cough
Syrup. Sure cure.
Bostwick's drug store is headquar.
ters for Humphreys and Bocricke d
Tafels homeopathic medicines.
The German Aid Society have ex-
pended $3.50 in improving their
grounds, and expect to expend $3.50
more. On Wednesday night last a
flagstaff "A feet high was raised. A
band stand and dancing floor will
be built. 1t will prove popular
place of amusement.
Attention is called to the notice of
the Water Co., in regard to using
garden hose during fires. When hun
dreds of garden hose are used at such
times, proper pressure can not be Oh.
tanned for the fire hose, and il is nec-
essary that no garden hose be used
during fires, except to prevent fires.
Gen. o. M. Poe, of Detroit, was
here last Friday investigating the
river on behalf of the government,
in order to ascertain what dredging is
necessary for he>beneft Of commerce.
We believe Che official will recon-
mend that Uncle Sam dredge out the
river, from the mouth to some dis
lance above the bridge, TO depth OF
fourteen feet.
Geo. Willie was brought to town,
from Foley's camp, near
Hubbard Lake, being severely injur-
ed. The accident occurred, so we are
informed, while he was driving along
one of the roads near the camp, and a
falling tree struck him on the head,
his spinal system. He died
Monday night, and the funeral took
place yesterday afternoon.
The best remedy as a spring tonic,
for horses and cattle Of all kinds, is
Bostwick's condition powders. 70
cents per pound.
Pure drugs and medicines, and all
the best and leading patent medicines
now manufactured, always on hand
at Bostwick's, sign of the red mortar.
If subscriber does not get his
copy of the ARGUS every week, it is
no fault Of any one connected with this
paper. The names are oil set 10 type
and are printed on the paper by a
piece Of machinery that we believe
can not fail to print each subscribers
name on his paper IF subscriber
does not get his paper, it is either ow.
ing to the fact that some other person