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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-21
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made in the conditions
OF certain mortgage, bearing date the 25th
day OF June A. p. lsS5, and executed by and be-
wife, OF the township OF Long Rapids, Alpena
county, Michigan. OF the first part, and Thomas
Ty Ua e se o e tS part
Of Deeds for the county of Alpena, on the nth
day OF July. A. ID. 1885, In Liber Of Mortgages,
on page 1872, and which said mortgage was, on
the 10th gay OF March, A. d. 1856, duly assigned
by said Thomas Boynton to John Ferguson, OF
said township OF Long Rapids and said assign
lister OF Deeds for said county Of Alpena' on tie
10th day of March, 1886, in Lfber OF Mortgages.
on page 4o4, and which said mortgage was. on
the 18th day OF April A. ID. 1886, further assign
ed by said John Ferguson to BENJAMIN r..
Young. OF the city and county of Alpena, and
said assignment was duly recorded in the ONCE
the 9th day OF July, 1889, In Liber of Mort
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 here
OF. on said mortgage, the sum Of five hundred
and fourteen dollars and sixty-hve cents (s5i4.-
attorney fee OF twenty-five dollars (s2500), pro
vided for In said mortgage. and no suit or pro
ceeding, either at law or In equity, having been
mortgage. or any part thereof, now. therefore
Notice Is hereby given, that on Saturday. the
2Sth day Of 0ctSsoer A d ID. dsss at two o'clock IN
the Court House, on Chisholm street. In the city
OF Alpena county Of Alpena. and State OF ich.
igan, that being the building In which the Cir.
cult Court for said county In which said mort
gagged premises arc situated Is held, there will
be sold at public auction, 10 the highest bidder,
much thereof AS may be necessary TO satisfy the
said debt. the interest thereon, and said attOr-
ney fee, and all costs and charges allowed by
law. Said mortgaged premises are situated In
the township OF Long Rapids. county of Alpena,
State of Michigan, and described as follows
All that piece or parcel OF land described In
said mortgage as follows, TO wit: The north
west quarter OF the south west quarter of sec
tion nine (ol. In township thIrty-one (3i) north,
Of range six (6) east.
Dated. Alpena, July 2sth, 1880
BENJAMIN r. YOUNG,
FRANK EMERIcK, Assignee.
Attorney for Assignee. 038w13.
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936w13
Dated July 10th, /
MORTGAGE SALE.


Default having been made in the terms and con-
ditions of certain indenture of mortgage, bearing
date the Gath day of September, A. d. 1887, and
executed by and between Adm Inman and Jos.
ephine Imam, his wife, of the township Of Long
Rapids, of the first part and Philip Lafontaine Vt
the same place, OF the second part, and duly re-
corded in the office OF the Register of Deeds for the
county Of Alpena, on the 10th day Of October, A.
ID. 1887 in LibeT of Mortgages on page 100, and
by which said default the power of sale in i'd
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 two
hundred and thirty and 66-l00 dollars ts23666l
for principal and interest, together with an attor-
ney fee of fifteen doll RS $4,000, provided for in
said mortgage, and suit proceeding, either at
law or In equity having been instituted to recover
the amount secured by said mortgage, or any part
thereof, now therefore:
Notice is hereby given, that on the 9th day of
October, A. ID. 1882 at two o'clock in the afternoon
of said day, at the front door of the Court House.
on Chisholm street in the city of Alpena, county
of Alpena, and State of Michigan, that being the
building in which the Circuit Court for said coun-
~ in which said mortgaged premises are situated
IL held there Will be sold at pubic auction to the
highest bidder. the premises described in said
mortgage, or 40 much thereof as may be necessary
to satisfy the said debt the interest thereon, and
said attorney Fee and all cost and charges allowed
by law. Said mortgaged premises are situated in
long Rapids township, county of Alpena, State Of
Michigan, and described as follows: All that
piece parcel of land described in said mortgage
AS follows, TO wit The south east quarter Of the
north west quarter of section seven t7l, township
thirty-two 1927 north, of range six 6 east contain
ing forty t4O) acres, more or less.
PHILIP LAFONTAINE,
O'BRIEs & SLEAToR, Mortgage.
Attorneys for Mortgage. 935wi3
Tod Iulv
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A Sound Legal ODiniOn,

E. cambridge Munday, Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co, Texas, says: "Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results.
My brother also was low with Malaral
Fever and Jaundice, but was cured by
timely use of this medicine. Am satisfied
Electric Bitters saved his life"
Mr.. d. l.. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, adds little testimony, saying He
positively believes he would have died,
had 1t not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward of, as well
as cure all Malaral Diseases, and for all
Kidney, Liver and Stomach disorders
stands unrivaled. Price SOC. and 81, at
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MORTGAGE SALE.

Iu
Default having been made in the terms and con-
ditions Of certain indenture of mortgage, bearing
date the Goth day of September A. d. 1886, and exc
cuted by and between Charles l.. Lynch and Anna
J, Lynch, of the city OF Apena, Michigan, OF the
frst part, and Bernard Wolf, Of the same place. of
the second part and duly recorded in the office OF
the Register Of Deeds for the county OF Apena, on
the 10Th day of September A. ID. 1856, in Lber OF
Mortgages,Ion page 5i6 and by which said Default
the power of sale in said mortgage contained has
become operative. and it being claimed that there
ia no due and unpaid at the date hereof, on said
mortgage, the sum of two hundred and twenty-six
and 95-i00 dollars, ts226.9 for principal and in
terest, together with an attorney fee OF twenty
five dollars, s25 00 provided for in said mortgage,
and suit proceeding, either at law CT in equ-
secured by said mortgage, or any part thereon,
now, therefore:
Notice is hereby given, that on the 5th day Of
October A. ID. 1889, at two o'clock in the afternoon
of said day at the front door of the Court House,
on Chisholm street, in the city of Alpena, county
OF Alpena, and State of Michigan, that being the
building in which the Circuit Court for said coun-
ty in which said mortgaged premises are situated
is held, there will lie sold at public auction, to
highest bidder, the premises described in said
mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary
TO satisfy the said debt the interest thereon. and
said attorney fee and all costs and charges allow
ed by law. Said mortgaged premises are situated
in Apena township, county of Alpena, State of
Michigan and described as follows: All that piece
parcel Of land described in said mortgage as fol-
lows, TO wit The northeast quarter of northeast
quarter of section thirty 1907, town thirty-one t3l
north, of range eight 49, east.
935w13 MORTGAGE.
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CERTIFICATE OF PARTNERSHIP.

A Of fAhINEhbHlP.
Notice is hereby given that the subscribers have
this day formed a limited partnership, under the
provisions OF chapter seyenty-eieht Of the general
ecution Of the retail grocery business In all its de-
partments, at and in the middle store OF the Com
stock block, so called in the city Of Alpena coun-
ty Of Alpena, State of Michigan, and hereby do :
clair and publish.
FInsr. That the firm name under which the
business is to be conducted is Muelerweiss 4 Com
pany.
SECOND. The business to be transacted by said
partnership Is the retail grocery business in all its
fHIaD. That John Mueilerweiss, who resides in
the city of Algena, Mich, is the general partner,
and Andrew w. Comstock, who resides at the city
Of FAlpsns Mich %h,, Is as. special partner
w. Comstock, has contributed Five Thousand dol
lars to the common stock.
Firm. That said partne ship is TO commence
on the first day Of May, A, ID. 1889, and terminate
on the first day Of May, A. ID. 1892.
Dated Alpena, Mich, this first day of May, 1882
JNO. MUELLERwEIsS, JR.
Executed in presence Of
MICHAEL O'BRIEN.
State Of Michigan,
County Of Alpena-
On this first day Of May. A. ID. 1889. before me,
a notary public in and for said county personally
appeared John Muellerweiss and Andrew w Com
stock, TO me known 10 be the persons who executed
the foregoing certificate Of partnership and they
seyeraly acknowledge the TO be their free act
and deed.
JNo. MUELLERwEIss, JR.
A. w. COMsTOCK.
MICHAEL OBRrEN,
Notary Public Alpena county.
State Of Michigan,
County Of Apena,
John Muellerweiss being duly sworn says that
he Is general partner In the firm of Muellerweiss
n Company; that Andrew w. Comstock, special
partner in said firm, has contributed in cash 70 the
common stock Of said partnership the sum Of Ave
thousand dollars, and that said amount has been
actually and In good faith contributed and applied
TO the same.
JOHN MUELLERwEIss. JR.
Subscribed and sworn before me this LIST day Of
MICHAEL o'BRIEN,
o3s Notary Public, Alpena Co., Mich.
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The facial resemblance between
some men and the chimpanzee is too
pronounced to be accidental. For in
stance, an aged school teacher, with
side whiskers and long convexity of
the upper lip, convulsed his class by
saying "Now, young gentlemen,
while proceed to explain the peculi-
arities of the monkey please keep your
eyes fixed on mex.
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"Why, what is the matter, Mr.
Slimmie ?" said belle to spiritual
looking Evansville dude.
"Mattah, Miss Bellah I'm sure
we know there's nothing the mattah
with me. But why do you ask ?"
81 thought maybe you were in trou'
ble."
"Ah, no. There's nawthing trou-
BILE me, ye knaw. Do l look much
troubled ?"
swell, don't know, but you look
so down about the mouth"
"Down ?"
eyes, down. Feel and see. Elk.
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Al think the authorities ought
to shut down on this disgraceful prize
fighting,
B.-You are right, but in my opin-
ion the newspapers are to blame for
publishing all the details of the fights
"Ere's yer Daily News; all about
the fight between Bill the Kid and
Mike McDoolihan !" shouted a news
boy.
A and b simultaneously Here
boy, femme have one of them papers.
Texas Siftings.
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Bucklen,s ArnIca Salye,

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
tox. For sale by p. j. Monaghan, drug
gists. S92y1.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-21

I'm touring down n building In
Warren, Pa, u stuffed crane was
found, which some wing took TO the
river and set nllont. IN three minutcn
by the town clock, dozen duck hunt.
ers were ut the river blazing away at
the strange bird. which held up it's
head and sailed -crcnely on. After
much powder had 2oen burned some OF
the sportsmen 'go. on" and folding
their guns ,cneath their coats they
stole home by unfrequented streets.
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Notice for Publication.

and ONCE at urayling, Mich.
July ith 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention TO make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Judge of the Circuit
Court for the codnty of Alpena, OF In his absence
the Clerk OF said Court, at Alpena, Mich, on Au-
gust 23rd 1889, viz, William Thompson, home.
stead application No. 9,03j, for the sw Il of e a
sec g. 4 81 n, east.
lie names the 70 lowing witnesses to prove his
cont inuous residence upon md cultivation VI, said
land, viz: thomas Mel Unnli of Flanders, Mich.
Levi l.. Richardson, Of FLANDERS, Mich, George
Manning, OF ilahders, Mica., William Pushor, of
Flinders. Mich
Any person WIN desires 10 protest against the Ill
lowance of sach proof, or who knows OF any sub
stsntial ason. under the law and re ulaiions Of
the Interior department. why such proof should
not be allowed, will be given an opportunity Mt the
above mentioned time aud place 10 cross. examine
the witnesses OF said claimant, and 20 offer evil
dencc IN rebuttal Of that submitted by claimant.
JANIS X WRIGHT.
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"A recent discussion about the
height OF trees In the forests OF Vic
toria brings from the government
botanist the statement that he has seen
one 525 feet high. Tho Chief Inspector
OF Forests measured a fallen one that
was 486 feet long.
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Dated ut Alpena, Augu
DRoBATE NOTICE.

State of Michigan, county OF Alpena, 50.
Notice is hereby given, that by an order Of the
Probate Court tor the county OF Alpena, made on
the fifth day Of AUGUST, A. ID. 1889, six months
from date that allowed for creditors TO present
their claims against the estate of John Henry, late
of said county, deceased, and that all creditors of
said deceased required to present their claims
to said Probate Court at the Probate Office, in the
city of Alpena, for examination and allowance,
on or before the fifth day OF February next, and
that such claims will be heard before said Court,
on Monday, the fourth day of November, 1889, and
on Tuesday. the fifth day of February, 1890 next,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each of those
days.
Dated, August 9TH, A. d. 1859.
GEORGE NJ. SLUSSER,
o39wi Judge of Probate.
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when the General received her proffeI
with a bland and greatful smile, and de
clinlng movement Of head and hand, and
NO, thank you Madam, | never
drink"
Surely, General, you will take gas:
of wine with your hostess ~
again, pardon me, Madam II has been
wholly against my principles and teaching
from my youth up TO indulge In the in,ox.
icating bowl. | must peremptorily de
cline, but thank YOU
And all joined suit In declining.
A profouni coldness; coldness that
partook of gloom, gathered upon the man.
ner of the sweet hostess, communicated
to the Assem- blage, and pervaded all the at
mosphere Of the house The festival was
ended-forever.
All made courteous, formal, final aiiex
No regrets were expressed at their some
what abrubt departure; nor were invita-
lions extended for subsequent calls. am
afraid that woman was offended at Gen.
Hurlbut because OF the miscarriage of her
plans
Thus did Gen Hurlbut's temperance
principles and devoted patriotism save and
protect him from the crafty designs of that
prototype Of the Borgias on that eminently
critical occasion; which probably saved
that army from terrible catastrophe.
Ii was learned long afterwards, that at
the time Gen. Hurlbut only suspected
the woman's purpose; but the entire plan
was revealed later. Precisely how, never
understood; only was so assured, on the
authority Of some prominent men on
his staff, with whom | was on Contiden-
tial terms, as was with all.
WOMEN.
In recalling many of the events of my
army experience, | see ie-appearing
among the figures In memorys chamber,
those of very many women, prominently
participating, who were characters In the
scenes on the stage where performed my
part. And so conspicuous were they, the
play would not be fully understood if they
were not presented. Woman Is mans ev.
erlasting companion, wherever. Ia all wars
she figures, more or less; often cOnspicu-
ously "The Matrons of the Revolution"
did and we are tearfully proud of them
and grateful to their holy memories as
well as to those of their heroic spouses for
their bravery and undying fortitude in
many battles, sn0 In all they wrought and
suffered for what we now enjoy In such
bountiful measure.
| hope readers will not become impa-
tient with the rather frequent references
to women. WIN. w. WEIGH.
Gslesburg, ILL.,, July II, 1899.
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against 81, 1859 .ast, while during last yea
1888 we're sold-total weight 1881 so
lbs-and 600 valued at Sl3,037, lied.
OF sheep. 1896 are on hand this year
against 1886 last. while l05 value S507
we're killed by dogs; 2l3 valued at sos
died and 2,079 (wt. 2ls, 1875 lbs, were sold
The wool clips was A., 7i7 lbs.
The hog raising industry is represented
with S2,770 hogs this year, an increase o
1870 over last year. There we're 1865
sold w.t. 1882, 500 lbs,,) 2,6l6 Including
horses died of cholera, and 1919 died o.
other diseases. Nearly 100000 lbs. were
lost by death.
Olive stock raised last year, there were
Is, 722 calves against l2,2j9 for 81; 4,0SS
lambs against 4.440 for ,'S7; 60,l62 pig:
against SO, 965 for 'S7; 1862 ducks, chick
ems, etc, against 30,474 for 'S7; 33,2ll do7
eggs, against %, 6l5 for 81; 654,22l lbs. oil
butter, against 623,l6 for 81; $685. lbs. Of
cheese, against 100 lbs. for 81; 1856, 800 gals
Of milk against Ala, 1870 for 49, and 34,56s
gals. cream, against 1860 for 's7. This is
noticeable gain in calves, pigs, poultry
eggs, butter and cheese, while lambs. and
cream have fallen off.
Seven hundred and sixty eight hives Of
bees yielded 20, 206 lbs. of honey. There
are ,232 hives this year.
The county contains about 100000 acres,
but only 697 40 were given in for taxation
for 1888, and but 66O,625 for this year
This is divided into l3l ,l85 acres of pasture
for SO and 1888 acres for this season, a
decrease Of nearly 1000 acres. Forty -four
thousand three hundred and forty six acres
Of woodland are reported this year against
1925 last. The acreage of uncultivated
lands is $50 this year, gain Of nearly
5000 acres over last year. The area of city
and town lots is | i, AGO acres.
The general average of farm products, it
will be seen, is much superior to that Of 81
the increased acreage in corn and oats only
demonstrates the utility of these cereals as a
general crop. The shrinkage in acreage
from 697, 900 to 100000 would seem remark.
abe, we're it not for the explanation given
by the county clerk, viz, that many farmers
have sworn to false returns, a la Chicago.
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The best on earth, can truly be said Of
Griggs Glycerine Salve, which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns, wounds and all other sores.
Will positively cure piles, teter and all skin
eruptions. Try this wonder healer. Salts
faction guaranteed or money refunded. On
ly 25c. Sold by E. Y Griggs.
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Gathered Roses.
eve thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died"

VIC tuVugHt Hef uyIHB WITCH oHe oIeFtI
And sleeping when she died"
But the bitterest sting Of such sorrow i:
to think she might have been saved. They
saw the rose fade on her cheek and the eye
grow dim. Had they but known of DR.. Pier.
ces Golden Medical Discovery, who can tel
but she might still be with them, the sun
shine Of their home. Take the remedy in
time and you will find that consumption
(which is scrofula of the lungs can be cured
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The county clerk has just completed his
annual agricultural report, as compiled from
the books of the various township assess
ors, and the statistics thus collected are ex >
tremely interesting as showing the county's
prosperity The acreage Of corn and oats is
increased this year to considerable extent,
the increase in oats being some $1,000
acres.
Last year was fair one for grain, 2!3,.
q acres of corn yielding $3.50, $50 bushels,
or an average of about thirty-two bushels to
the acre. The average this year is 2l5, 432
an increase of 1921 acres. Winter wheat
sown on 5000 acres yielded 74,4l6, or only
little over eleven bushels to the acre, so
that but 1854 acres are placed in this year.
Spring wheat yielded 7l,797 bu. on 1882
acres, but this year the acreage was in
creased to $500. Oats sown on 120.7lO
acres, yielded 4,34l, S74, or an average of
thirty -sevenl bushels. This years acreage
is l77,S3S. Two hundred and thirty seven
acres of barley gave 2,195 bu., and this year
but sixty four acres were put in. Three
acres OF buckwheat yielded six bushels, and
this year there is no acreage reported. Rye,
sowed to 2,7l2 acres gave 27,55S bu., con-
sequence which reduced the acreage to 1871
for this year.
Fruit was Improbable; 1851 acres Of
apple orchard yielding but $3.50 bu. the
acreage being reduced this year to 4,7S4
There were no peaches nor pears, and eight
teen acres Of grapes gave but 10 bu. Si1
acres of watermelons brought in $145.0(
and but three acres were planted this yea
Eighteen acres of Strawberries brought il
$4,000, and the acreage was reduced thi
year to twelve.
Meadows paid fairly well, 1881 acres o
timothy yielding 79,06S tons, l, 1856 Of clover
74l tons and II, l42 of prairie, II, 426 tons
The acreage this year is-timothy, 7O,72S
clover, 8 ,499, and prairie, 1887.
But one half an acre of beans ID recorde,
and its yield was but seven bushels.
Irish potatoes yielded 81 ,963 bu. for 2,S4
acres, and sweet potatoes ITO bu. for thre
acres. This year 1852 acres of Irish pota
toes and six acres Of sweet potatoes are il
the ground.
Broom corn planted to fourteen acres
yielded but three hundred pounds. But on
acre is planted this season Sorghum yield
ed | $40 gallons for nine acres. Same acre
age this season. Turnips gave 1895 bu
for twenty five acres, and this years sowin
] is eleven acres. Miscellaneous fruits an,
berries planted to thirteen acres gave crop
valued at 1866; this years planting is 10
acres. Crops not named yielded $500 70
1926 acres and are represented by GA acre
this season.
The yield Of timothy seed in 81 wa
2,l65 bu,; in 'Ss, 19,4sS; of clover in 'S7
1856 bu.; in 'ss, 800; Of Hungarian and mil
let in 's7, l,O7l and in 'ss, 6,SOS bu.; Will
flax yielded thirty six bu. in 's7, aud non,
in 'SS.
The number Of horses on hand in 1888,
was 81, S64, against 2S, 049 for this year--ar
increase Of nearly 700; 4,O42 were foaled
and ! 900 valued at S79,s75) died,
Fiaty-fou thousand six hundred an(
sixty-three cattle are on hand this year, a
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~ am little know, but l think can
throw weight of hundred ton" 60 sang
proud banana peel. But DR.. Pierce s
Pleasant Pellets are quite as powerful In
meeting with and overthrowing disease If
you have rush of blood to the brain, dizzi-
ness, headache, constipation, indigestion,
or biliousness, buy vial OF these little
pills at once. One dose.
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A ROOn To WIVES.

Having used Mothers Friend l would
not be without II. 1t Is a boon to wives
who know they must pass through the
painful ordeal of childbirth.
Mrs. G.. MELBOURNE, Iowa.
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Ottawa, III. July 20. 1889.

Entered a, me Post O6ice at 0uaTd. Hlno''' "
Second Cldss HdR Mater,
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Said Lii to Belle:
"Oh will you tell
"What makes your hands SO white,
80 smooth and soft?
I've wondered oft,
For mine are such a sight