Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-04

A Cyclone was here last week. 1t
was in the shape of small steamer,
double decks, two smoke stacks, and
hailed from Petoskey. She was lit
tie excursion steamer.
There are several gambling rooms
in the city, and would it not be a
good plan for the officials to make a
raid on them. Follow the example
of the Detroit police.
The drive on Gilchrist Creek is all
out excepting some old logs above the
sand bars of Burroughs Il Rusts
which cannot be drove before the fall
rains.-Atlanta Tribune.
Fine line of fishing outfits just re-
ceived at Hanover's.
Call at Mason's drug store for fresh
drugs and perfumes.
A street man rented portion of
Water street Saturday last, and stalk
ed off a portion near the National
bank, and set up one of those cane
gambling games. Such things ought
not to be allowed.
The following Alpena cases were
argued and submitted to the Judges
of the Supreme Court, at Lansing,
Thursday last: w. II. Phelps VS.. III.
Beebe G. Nitz VS.. Bolton d McRae !;
G. N. Fletcher VS.. Altoona township.
The paper pulp factory has been
shut down the past week, owing to
the two new engines being put in.
One of the engines will be placed I'M
der the saw room, and the other will
be used to run the machinery in the
wash room.
Buy your baby carriages at 99c
store and save money.
The finest place in the city-the
Churchill barber shop.
The steamer Arundel commences
her Mackinac trips next Sunday
morning. She will call here on her
way from Bay City, very early Sun
day morning, and will return Mon
day morning. Previously she lay at
this port all Sunday.
The third and champion game of
base ball between the Churchill
and Golling clubs, will have to be
postponed until the Tavernier troupe
visits the city next summer, rs the
Golling House club contained many
of the members of that troupe.
Fine fans at low prices, at Wittel-
shcfer's, next to postoffice.
Ifyou desire fragant and agreeable
smoke, get 81. L." cigar.
There is some prospect of Messrs.
Collins e. Johnson, of Alpena, putting
in a first class grist mill at this place
in the near future. If we can secure
the railroad, as we have every reason
to think we can, we will have one of
the smartest little towns in Northern
Michigan in less than two years.
Hillman Telegraph.
The young ladies of St. Margaret
Guild, Trinity church, gave festival
on the lawn in front of the residence
of II. Beebe, Wednesday last. The
lawn was prettily illuminated with
many Chinese lanterns, but the rath-
or cool weather that evening, prevent
ed the many guests from thoroughly
enjoying the lawn festivities.
When you want hot or cold bath
go to the Churchill barber shop.
An elegant line of ladies' and gents
saddles just received at Hanover's.
Saturday last Luke Brown had the
misfortune to break his leg in two
places. He was at work unloading
coal off the propeller Westford and
plank of the scaffold breaking, he
was thrown into the hold, a distance
of about Is feet. Two planks also
fell on him. He is married man
and dependent on his daily labor for
living.
DIR. V. F. Godfrey. the dentist, left
town Monday night, by Mackinac,
and will 60 to Detroit where he will
purchase an outfit for dental rooms.
He will extend his trip to Chicago,
and on his return will be accompan-
led by his family, and will open
new dental office in town. The firm
of Winchester q Godfrey has been
dissolved.
Two games of base ball were play
ed on Wednesday and Friday after
moons between mines, mostly from
the Churchill and the Golling House.
In the latter club were several men,
bers of the Tavernier theatrical troupe.
The first game was won by the Col
ling club by score Of Is to IL, and
the second game was won by the
Churchill club, the score being IL to
6.
The Vienna restaurant and ice
cream parlors arc now ready. Give
us a call.
The 81. L." cigar is the best cigar
made. No wonder it is favorite.
Try the brand.