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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-10
A Bit of History.

In the year 1872 the National Brewers
Congress was held at New York at the same
time as the Republican National Convention
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-10

The Granger movement and the
Patrons of Husbandry have done much,
especially in the West, in protecting
the country against rsilroes encroach-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-10

ONCE "Doc" Smart, noted Western
bandit, with two confederates, bought
all the playing cards in Ell Paso, Texas,
at Goldbergs stationery store, paying
for them $75, and when questioned
what they intended doing with them,
said they were going up in the mines
and expected to do great business,
but if they failed, would like the priyi-
lege to return what they did not USE
Goldberg consented, and in few days
they returned with about half of them.
This same Goldberg was in the habit
of furnishing all the faro-banks in town
with cards, and upon receiving orders
for them, and having none on hand,
excepting those returned by Smart, he
divided the lot between the different
banks" and on the same night every
3bank" in Ell Paso was "busted" by
Smart and few of his confederates.
The last "bank broke" examined their
cards and found that every card had
been "pinched. An investigation at
each "bank" showed their cards spinch-
ed" in the same manner It was found
out next day that Smart had returned
these cards to Goldberg, and Of course
it was decided that Smart and his gang
"pinched" them. The town was too
hot for him for several days after. It
was estimated that the winnings on that
night were about 1925, 900.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-10

The State of Massachusetts, has given
a good deal of attention to the subject
of food authorizations, and the report of
the chemist in charge has been recently
published. During the year 1887, 1878
samples of articles used as food were
examined, Of which l, 173 proved to be
pure and 49S to be adulterated with
ingredients deleterious to health. The
chief of these were molasses, of which
25 samples out Of IS were found to con-
tain corn glucose or salts of tin, or
both; baking powders, of which 81
samples out of % were found to con-
tain alum and extract of almonds, two
samples out of nine being found to con-
tain nitro-benzol. Nearly all the adul-
terants were found to be harmless in
gradients added to cheaper the product,
and the purchaser, while being de-
frauded, was injured only in his pocket.
The American people are bargain hunt
ers; they buy things because they APP
pear to be cheap. To accommodate
them much of the food is adulterated.
Coffee is cheapened with burned rye
and chicory; ginger contains rice and
cornmeal; allspice has buckwheat;
honey has glucose; butter has lard, and
lard has tallow; maple sugar has mus
covado; olive oil has cottonseed oil;
and so on to the end Of the chapter.
The manifest remedy for this is for
people to patronize reliable dealers and
pay fair prices for their goods. If they
invite fraud by demanding cheap goods
they are mere than likely to get both.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-10
The CAMPAIGN in massachusetts,.

BOSTON, Mass.-The Prohibitionists are
rapidly getting their campaign work in this
State in splendid shape. Plymouth County
leads. Henry B. Hudson of Brooklyn. N
Y. is organizing clubs there with fine sue
cess
Fisk and Brooks flags have been raised at
Westfeld South Harwich, Warren, Shell
burne Falls. Lee. Brockton, Avon. Campello,
Scituate, and bingham. There are three
flags already up in Boston. The St. John
Club Of Brockton is doing effective mission
ary work in the towns adjacent.
A great Fisk and Brooks ratification meet
ing will be held soon under the auspices of
the State Central Committee.
The State convention is to meet at Wor-
cester on Sept -. Eugene H. Clapp is most
prominently named for the gubernational
nomination. Ii Mr.. Clapp will consent to
head the ticket. it is not to be doubted that
the party will poll u largely increased vote.
Judge Robert G. Pitman and DR.. John Bas-
com are mentioned as proper persons to
head the electoral ticket.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-10
Prohibitionists Very Active and
Pushing the Fight All Along
the Line.
Striking at the Solid south-splittins
the Democratic Party in North
Carolina.
Opening Up Through Illinois-Orsan.
lzing i'll the East and Else.
where.
Recruits Rapidly Joining the Fisk Army
News and Notes Of the Cam.
paign.
[Dispatches to the Voice.

RALEIGH, n C.-The Prohibition party
canvass in North Carolina is greatly dis
turbing political conditions. The Demo-
cratic managers look upon it with dread.
Ihey see hundreds of their voters flocking
to the Prohibition party. and are poweress
to prevent the stampede.
ms city had prohibition for two years.
but went wet" at last June's election. A
Leading cltzen-a lawyer and Democrat
was asked why Raleigh went wet" In
reply, ne gives it as his opinion that if the
election had been held the week before the
meeting Of the. Democratic State Conven-
ton the town would have gone dry" by
over 200 majority. But the convention came
with its whisky. the boys" got drunk, the
election followed on the Monday after, and
Raleigh was lost to prohibition. At the
convention headquarters of Judge Fowle,
who captured the Democratic nomination
Tor Governor, Immense quantities Of strong
drink were dispensed. Judge Fowle now
states to temperance editor that he told
the boys" they might have lemonade there.
and if anything stronger were used it would
be without his knowledge or permission.
But men from all parts of North Carolina
who tasted the drinks testify that they were
stronger than lemonade,
Trinity Colegeis an institution belonging
to the Methodists of North Carolina. Its an
nual commencement is an occasion of re-
union among theMethodist preachers, MANY
year the attendance Of ministers was larger
than usual. Somebody took the views Of
those present, and found that one-half of
them would vote Tor Fisk for President and
Walker for Governor
Bishop Joseph s. Key D. d.. of Oxford.
Ga, has been in North Carolina on a visit,
and has presided at three district confer
ences. At the Newberne conference he made
strong remarks on the subject of Prohibit
ton. One OF the preachers of the State
called on the Bishop to get his views about
the Prohibition party, and Bishop Key said
to him: Il shall vote for Fisk"
Prof. Woody has recently attended the
State Teachers Assembly at Morehead City.
and reports that he met numbers of teuchers
from every part of the State who were en-
Enthusiastically for Prohibition, and expressed
desire to have their parts Of the State or
ganized for the party
sTR1K1NG AT THE TENNESSEE DEMOCRACY.
Louis G.. Muniord. the Tennessee Demo-
cratic leader who recently came over to the
Prohibition party, writes that the vote Of
Tennessee for Fisk will be at least ten times
as large as her vote for st. John. Two
thirds of the vote is coming from the Demo-
Gratis" he says.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

hour or two in. At this city, during
the winter. there are few Opera House
amusements. and when even an ordin.
airy troupe comes in the spring it is
sure of royal welcome, provided il
does its best to please. The Browne
troupe strove hard to please, and when
plays that did not require heavy act
ing were given, they did remarkably
we'll, as for instance in the comedy
rendered Saturday night "Wanted a
Husband" That comedy was excess
sively comical and abounded in
mirthful scenes that kept the large
audience in roars of laughter. The
plays rendered during the week were:
Foggs Ferry, Under the Gaslights,
the Little Detective, the Long Strike,
Cynthia the Gypsy Queen, and Want
ed Husband. On Saturday after
noon matinee was given. A men,
Der of the troupe who deserves especial
praise was little Maud.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
Sam Flint.

The repairs to the barge Sam Flint,
at Ashtabula, this winter, have been
very extensive, and place that fine
craft in first class condition for the
coming seasons work. She has new
knight heads, covering boards, paul
posts, bits, stancbions, stringers, rail,
quickwork forward and aft, two streaks
of new plank all around, and been
thoroughly recaulked. She is now in
better shape than she has been for
years. The cost of her repairs has
been about $4,000.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

The Browne theatrical troupe clos
ed very successful season at the Up.
era House Saturday night. and have
abundant cause to be we'll pleased
with the financial results of their Wis.
it. The success of the company wa,
not caused by any great dramatic
ability possessed by the members, but
by reason of the fact that, at this sea.
son of the year, the men have just
come from the woods, and are anx.
ious for little amusement. The
change from camp life is so pleasant,
that they are not disposed to be very
critical, and are ready to cheer worthy
efforts of the actors, and to laugh
good naturally at poor attempts.
Then the price Of admission was very
reasonable, aud the Opera House is a
beautiful and cosy place to pass an
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
Gone to Chattanooga, Tenn.

DR.. w. p. Maiden, for many year;
one of the leading physicians and sur.
geons of this city. and on the shore
has removed to Chattanooga, Tennes.
see, where his practice will be confin.
ed to Office work entirely. The doc
tor leaves many warm friends in this
vicinity, all of whom wish him the
success he so richly deserves. The
doctor, from the INJURIES he received
in the service, is necessarily at a dis
advantage in general practice, but
as an Office practitioner, we'll skilled
in surgery, and the treatment of
chronic disease, DR.. Maiden is entire
ly at home, having had large expert
ence in that line of the profession.
Many cases might be cited where he
has had wonderful success, as in the
case of Earnest Wesson, the cure of
cancers in the cases of Mr.. Cummings
and Mr.. Holmes, and in fact scores
of other skillful operations performed
by him. In speaking Of the esteem
in which the doctor was held here, we
might refer to the presentation of a
gold headed cane presented by the
members of the g. A. r., on which
was inscribed: "From Lockwood
Post, g. A. R., Alpena, Mich, to Sur
geon w. P. Maiden, Nov. 9th, 1887"
That the people of Chattanooga will
find DIR. Maiden skillful in the treat
ment of all chronic troubles or CON-
plants, we feel confident, and we are
sure that he will soon win the conf
dence and esteem of wide circle of
friends in his new home.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
Long Rapids Creamery.

The organization of the Long Rap
ids Creamery company was delayed
on account of the incorporation pa
pers not arriving when expected, and
thus the company was not organized
until last Saturday. In the meantime
A. j. Nichols, the agent of the Flint
creamery, was working theoretically
to secure subscribers to the stock, and
was so successful that the entire stock
was taken up. The following is the
list of officers
President-Jamcs j. Potter.
Vice-President-A. Mcbride.
Secretary-James Thwaits.
Treasurer-John Monaghan.
Directors-James j. Potter, A. Nc
Bride, John Monaghan, Andrew Gafrney
and John Ferguson.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
The Sectional Map of Michigan, Issued
April /, 1888.

Some wide-awake salesman is advised
TO give the residents of this vicinity an
opportunity to examine and secure copy
of the latest and best Sectional map of our
great State, copy of which now adorns
our office. Nice little points of geograph-
ical accuracy have received the most care
full attention. The two new counties
Qucc and Gogebic), late railroad extern
sions, the location of many beautiful lakes
and many special features, are given great
prominence. The location of towns and
their population, from the census of 1885,
is readily found by reference to the index
which now accompanies each map. Rand,
McNally q Co., 148-154 Monroe street,
Chicago, arc the publishers, and we pre-
dict pleasant and profitable employment
for the fortunate agent who obtains the
right to represent them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

The assignment of the Mason Lum-
Der Co. last week, as we understand
it, was not q failure, but on account
of the following circumstances The
estate of the late Charles Mason own
ed an interest in the company, and
this interest had been attached by
creditors. Mr.. Root, of Detroit, was
large stakeholder in the company,
and he died last week. Mr.. Roots
affairs appear to be somewhat embar-
raised, and it was likely his interest
in the firm would be attached by cred
itors. This would cause the company
great trouble and inconvenience, on
account of the strife in the courts in
regard to the interests Of the late
Messrs. Mason and Root, and it was
thought best to have the company
make an assignment and settle up the
business. r. G. Faulconer has been
appointed assignee, and those persons
interested can see from the assignee's
notice in another column, that all
claims against the company are now
wanted at the Office. The assignment
will not interfere with the mill being
operated this summer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

ing the Gilchrist feet, will be officer
ed this year as follows:
Propeller S. G. Hall-Captain, III
Richardson mate, j. f. Councer
engineer, Mr.. Wilcox; assistant, Thad
Kneale; steward, Mrs. Griffin.
Propeller Garden City--Captain, II
l.. Foster mate, Thos. Hasell en-
gineer, John Maher.
Tug Sumner, captain, John Down
err; engineer, 9. M. Williams.
Barge Russian--Captain, Jas. Ham.
ilton.
Barge Acknowledgment, Thos.
Stevens.
Barge Lathrop-Captain, j. Jones.
Barge Flint-Captain, w. Fouls.
Barge Michigan-Captain, E.. Hew-
EFT.
Barge Mason--Captain, Henry
Morey.
Tug Ralph-Captain, Chas. Rich
ardson engineer, Dave Thompson.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
Detroit Markets.

The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press.
Apples, $500 to 1915 per barrel.
Butter, 10 to % per pound.
Dressed chickens, 121c to 13c per pound.
Dressed turkeys, 13c to lac per pound.
Eggs, 10 to 90 cents per dozen.
Flour per barrel, $4.25 to $500
Hay, baled, $1400 to $14.50 per ton.
Car lots No. timothy, $l2.50.
Mess beef, 1915 to $3.50 per Dbl.
Oats per bushel, 33.
Onious, $1.75 per bushel.
Pork, SLABS to $16.25 per Dbl.
Potatoes, per bushel, IS to 90.
Wheat, $3.50 to $0.s3 per bushel.
The quotations, given by the Free
Press, are mostly Of a wholesale ma
ture. The prices at retail stores must
be somewhat higher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

Having leased the Rock farm, for years, ad.
joining the city, propose to devote II to the pro-
duction OF Milk and Garden produce, conducting
on business principles. giving IL my personal at
tention, and making II for your interest well az
quantity Will be the standard gusge Of cows kept
by us,
We will deliver Milk in Glass Jars with the fol-
:, First II is more cleanly, NOT being exposed to
blowing dust dirt TO the rain 10 the drip from
the reins or hands Of the driver.
Second, Its quality may be seen at glance, the
equivalent TO guarantee that the cream shall be
abundant and the milk pure.
Third. II will keep sweet longer, because In
jars are kept iced in warm weather until delivered
Fourth It's favor fs better, because the Jars be-
ing hlled full there can be no churnius "a Of Mill
IN cans the air has no chance to act upon a. BE-
cause The temperature IL lower and Msts even, and
Il absolutely free from the s'mctailcv havor often
noticed IN milk tsaaspofted 10 tin.
Ihs iass ore sealed at the Dairy, 90 no one can
tamper with the cohtsnts.
Give me call. MM esnts per quart, or 20
cents per gsllon. will run wagon with Garden
produce In their season. An invitation TO ali 10
cal at ne farm to see for themselves our method
Orders left at MueIsrweiss q Co. store. milk de-
pot. will he promptly attended to.
Aipsna, Mich, April 10th, 1855. s7ow2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
A Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this coun-
ty. Disease fastened its clutches upon
her and for seven years she withstood Its
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed Imminent.
For three months she coughed necessarily
and could not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking first dose she slept all night and
with one bottle has been miraculously
cured. Her name Is Mrs. Luther Lutz."
Thus writes w. q. Hamrick & Co. Shelby,
N. O. Get a free trial bottle at Field Il
Gray's. Q
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

The mammoth barge Michigan was
at Ashtabula during the winter and
has had new stringers placed under
her decks from stem to stern which
have been kneed off at both ends with
heavy knees.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

1t is probable that in about week
steamers will be able to arrive at this
port from Detroit without any trouble
from ice, and the steamer Atlantic
will make the attempt, leaving De-
troit next Saturday evening for this
mort
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

At the Comstock landing, near the
mill. there is at least 100000 feet Of
logs. The logs are mostly white pine
and are an exceedingly fine lot from
which high grade of lumber will be
obtained.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

The following officers were elected
at the last meeting of the w. G. T.
u, March 30th:
President-Mrs. Bray.
1st Vice. President-Mrs. Howes.
I'd Vice. resldent-Mrs. +. l.. Little.
Record. Sec.-Miss Ella Donnelly.
Assistant Secretary-Mrs. Crawford.
Cor. Secretary-Miss E. T.. Mason.
Treasurer-Mrs Van Auken.
The next meeting will be held in
the chapel of the M. E. church, Fri
day, April 18th, at 2:30 P. NJ.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

G. A. Shannon now occupies two
stores in the Alpine block, having
leased the store adjoining his own,
formerly occupied by Netzorg & Gum
binsky. A doorway has been cut out
between the two stores, making them
practically one.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
Meteorological Report

The meteorological report of the
weather at Alpena city is as follow,
during the week ending Monday
April 9th, 1888:
Highest temperature, Al degrees, on the 9Th.
Lowest temperature, 10 on tho Sd.
Average temperature, so degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 3o.4o inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 1858 inches
Total rain fall or melted ssnow o.56 inches.
Prevailing wind, from the southeast.
Total movement Of wind, 1,799 miles.
Greatest daily rainfall. 0.56 inches, on 5th.
Highest velocity Of the wind, 80 miles, from the
west, on the 9th.
sTen inches Of snow makes one inch of water.
JAMES j. FITZGERALD,
serg't Signal Corps, U. 8. A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

Several boxing matches have taken
place at the liquor dance hall on CHS.
holm street, near Second, the past
week. The principal struggle was to
get fifty cent pieces from spectators,
for admission.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

The water regulations require Wa
ter rates to be paid the first 10 days
of the quarter. All those in arrears
will please call at the Office of the
company and pay up, otherwise the
rule of shutting off your supply will
be strictly enforced without further
notice.
ALPENA CRY WATER Co.
Office hours-S to IL A. NJ, l to 5
p. NJ. Monday. Wednesday and Sat-
urday evenings until SPIN.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
Bay City and Alpena Steamers

The officers of the steamer Metrop-
oils, this year, will be as follows:
Captain.-Daniel NJ. Pierce.
Mate.-Joseph Lockwood.
Clerk.-D. L. Lewis.
Stsward.-Harry OLaughlin.
Engineer.-George Covyeau.
The steamer Arundel will be COM
manded as follows:
Captain.-William Roach.
Mate.-John Hutton.
Clerk-Harry r. Whittemore.
Steward.-James Brown.
Engineer.-Joseph Blanchett.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

The expense of rebuilding and re-
pairing the propellers and barges
owned by +. w. Gilchrist, or in which
he has large interest, is estimated to
amount to about $4,000.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE RIDGE.
Supervisor Oliver Fitzpatrick.
Clerk--Jonas d. Titus.
Treasurer--Francis Bowling.
Board of Observation-Disclosures Melville,
and Thomas TAFT, for two years, and Josiah
Kingsbury and Francis Bowling for one
year.
Highway Com'r--Simon King.
Drain Com'r--Benjamin Tucker.
Justice Thomas Mckay.
Constables--Benjamin Titus, Thomas TAFT,
Ernest o. Hall and Thomas Hooley.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

The AuSable fremen have pub
lished the following:
The undersigned wish by this man
ner to return their sincere thanks to
the fire department and citizens OF
Alpena for the kind treatment and the
many courtesies extended them upon
their visit to Alpena on Tuesday,
April I'd.
AU SABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

The Guards prepared real pleas
ant surprise to Captain Hitchcock, on
his return home Friday night. The
Captain had been out of town all
winter, making an extensive journey
to Mexico, the Southern States and
California, and the boys of his COM
pany determined to give him fitting
greeting on his return. A few min
utes before the express arrived, the
company, about 30 strong, under
command of Lieutenant Furbush,
marched to the depot, headed by the
drum corps, and formed line on the
platform in front of the depot. AS
Captain Hitchcock stepped off the
train he was greeted with "present
arms" by the company, and then for
the first time knew what surprise
the boys had planned for him. Con-
siderable handshaking took place be-
tween the Captain and citizens who
were on the platform, and then the
company, accompanied by their COM
mander. marched to the Armory.
The Guards were formed in line
in the Armory and arms were pre-
sented. The Captain returned thanks
for the honor conferred, and called on
his representative to pass box of
choice j. l.. cigars along the ranks.
The company were soon armed with
fragrant weeds, and then dismissed,
being we'll pleased with the success of
their pleasant strategy.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11
Marriage Licenses.

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk since our last report
with names, residence, date Of license
and ages, are as follows:
Name. Residence Date Are
90 Henry Kowalski, Wilson, March 2sth, q
Amelia Hartman, City, ls
Of Frank Hodeins, Long Rapids, March 3oth, q
Emma Master, City, Is
% ..udwik Jablopski City, March a1st q
Victoria Doyas, II
90 Henry Bedor. City, March 31st, %
Mary p. Kerwae ia
"a Jerimiah Miles, Ossneke, April "a, 40
Martha Anderson, City, 10
o5 Antoine Relaskowski, Krakow, April Sd, n
Catherine Sterezynska, City, 20
90 Arthur Sequin. City, April 7th, as
Leonie Montambealt, #" %
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

Sleighing commenced here a few
days before Christmas and lasted with.
out break until Tuesday of last
week, the 5th-making few days
over three months steady sleighing.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-11

Messrs. Fletcher shipped paper
pulp from their factory last week. as
follows: To Louisville, Kentucky,
$4,000 Tbs; to Franklin, Ohio, 34,-
900 lbs. to Ypsilanti, $4,000 lbs.