Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23

f. G.. Sherman did some lively can
wasting for the Detroit Journal last
week and largely increased the num-
Der of subscribers to that paper. Each
subscriber received a copy of the
Journal year book, a valuable work
of reference.
Henry Bolton has taken from the
river about 10000 young herring, and
planted them in Long lake last Mon
day. Yesterday he was busily en-
gagged in taking another lot of little
herring from the river for shipment
to the same lake.
Thieves broke into the shoe shop Of
Franks & McGregor, last Wednesday
night. effecting an entrance through
one of the back windows. As far as
is known the thieves did not make
much of a haul. but probably took a
few pairs of shoes.
Rhubarb Wine gives strength and
vigor to the weak. AT Field Il Gray's.
The members of the G. A. r. have
made arrangements for giving the
drama Fall of Atlanta, or the Irish
Spy" at the Opera House, on Febru-
airy 9TH, 9Th and 9th. 1t is said to
contain many pathetic, humorous and
interesting scenes.
During the coming summer the
steamers City of Alpena and Macki-
nae will call at Port Sanilac, the Old
field wharf at that port having been
leased for the purpose. There has al
ways been considerable trade between
thi. city and Port Sanilac.
There was a masquerade at the rink
last Wednesday night. Prizes for
costumes were awarded to the follow
ing persons: Mrs. w. A. Soule, Mrs.
j. III. Smith. w. A. Soule, Carl Fitz-
gerald, Miss Alice Leeder, Miss Smith,
Geo. Broeffle and Fred Ellis.
Rhubarb Wine is a superb tonic
for mothers with babies. Sold by
Field & Gray.
The office of the Golling House has
been beautifully papered and painted,
and is one of the most comfortable
and cheerful looking hotel Offices in
the State. The office is heated by
steam, has an oiled hardwood floor
and is roomy and well lighted.
The railroad company paymaster
was here Thursday paying the en-
ployes. at this end of the route, their
monthly wages. The boys are always
glad to see him once month. He's
Handy man to be around at those
times with his infant National bank.
The mild winter weather has con-
tinued to date. At no time this win
ter has the mercury sunk as low as
zero in this vicinity. Five degrees
above is the lowest. If four weeks
good sleighing can be obtained, the
present winter will prove to be as fine
one as can be manufactured.
Strayed--A black, Jersey COW, brass
button on right horn. Liberal reward
by j. f. Field.
Chas. Golling received last week
$4,000 from the Kalamazoo German
Aid Society, and So from the Hastings
society, to divide among the members
of the order in this city who were
burned out at the Third ward fire last
July. The $105.60 was divided
among the members last Sunday.
The eclipse of the moon, Wednes-
day and Thursday nights last proved
a failure as far as concerns it as an
Heavy and dark clouds
were the cause. On Wednesday night
a few glimpses were obtained at the
moon through holes in the clouds, but
the views thus obtained were unsatis-
factory.
Vick's celebrated and beautiful flo
raj Guide for 1889, has been received
at this office, and is work of art. 1t
is in different form from those hereto
fore published and larger. 1t contains
three large colored plates, also fine
portraits of the Messrs. Wick, and
several hundred engravings of flowers,
fruits and vegetables.
You can get book telling you all
about Dr. Lands porcelain process,
by calling for it at DR.. Winchester's.
In the Business Directory. publish
ID last week, we omitted to mention
dealers in real estate, as follows: w.
E. Rogers, Water street; 0. l.. Part
ridge, Second street M. Klock, CHS
holm street. In addition to the above
here are many persons who also do a