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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28
Bicycle Races.

The much delayed bicycle races to
Long Lake took place last Friday,
having been postponed twice. When
the afternoon Of the races arrived, the
persons who took part therein could
tell from the way the wind was blow
ing that the work before them was not
an easy one. They knew that they
had a strong head wind to race against
and a strong head wind calls for a
good deal of extra muscle in bicycle
rider. In fact the road was in very
bad condition for bicycle riding. The
recent wet weather combined with
carriage wheels had made the road
lumpy, and what was far worse. there
were large amount of new gravel
laid on the road, through which it was
hard work to force bicycle. AT
some places the bicycle would almost
come to a stop before the rider could
force it through. The situation was
well known, and consequently fast
time was not expected. The course
was from Hazels farm to within a
few yards of the Mcdonald Hotel at
the lake, distance of some six miles.
About half the distance was up grade,
and on the entire course there were
not more than two miles of smooth
bicycle road.
Henry Bolton started the racers.
Andrew Brebner, a young lad, with a
AZ inch wheel, was sent first. Five
minutes after Colin Common was Civ
en- the word go, having "a inch
wheel, followed five minutes later by
Emory Beal on 56 inch wheel, and
G. F. McRae, on "a inch wheel,
brought up the rear. The race for
first place was well known to be be-
tween Common and McRae, as the 9TH
ers only entered to fill up sufficient
entries.
AT the Mcdonald Hotel large
number of citizens had assembled to
see the racers come to the finish. f..
o. Avery, Donald McRae and w. b.
Holmes were the judges and time
keepers. The first racer to arrive was
Colin, who arrived at 14:10 after three
o'clock. Brebner arrived at 17:15 !;
Beal at 25; and McRae at 25:02.-
Mr.. Bolton had taken the time the
racers started, and when the starting
and finishing times were compared, it
was ascertained that the racers had
travelled the six miles Of heavy road
as follows: Colin in 29:10; McRae in
30:02 Beal in 35; Brebner in $3.50.
The prizes were s15, $40, and s5.-
The race was won at rate of over IL
miles per hour, which we consider re-
markably fast time considering the
road and the strong head wind. 1t is
hardly necessary to state that the
Third warders we're highly elated at
the victory of their man, and it was
easy to tell a Third ,warder by the
look of triumph on his features,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

An interesting boat race then fol-
lowed. The course was from the front
of the Mcdonald Hotel out in the
lake about half mile and return.
The contestants were Cunningham,
Groh, McRae, Smith and Edgely.-
Before a quarter of the course was
rowed, it was plainly evident that the
struggle for first place lay between
Cunningham and Groh, and there was
lively struggle between them, but
Cunningham won by a short distance
Smith failed to 60 round the turning
post and was given fourth place.
A foot race was then arranged be-
tween f. o. Avery and Henry Cloth
Ter for short distance. Mr.. Avery
won easily.
There were also three boys races.
The weather was pleasant and those
who went to the lake could not help
but enjoy themselves.
The only mishap that occurred was
received by bicyclist, not in the race,
who went flying over the top of his
wheel while going rapidly down a
steep hill. The bicycle went after
him just for pure sympathy. The BIZ
cyclist stopped when his face struck
the stone road. The bicycle also stop
ped, but its arms were lovingly'w wrap
ped about the PROSTATE rider. Only
three persons saw the exhibition. The
bicycle and the road came out of the
encounter uninjured, but the bicyclist
was laid up for repairs, and has come
to the conclusion that Avery's fine
carriage road can not be improved
by a bicyclist using his head as stone
crusher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

To-day the Third ward Sunday
school will give a social picnic at
Summerville, Long Lake, Mr.. Avery
having generously donated the use of
his farm house there for the purpose.
The Sunday school society have lot
in the Third ward, and the intention
is to erect chapel as soon as funds
can be raised. The object of the So
cial to-day is to help raise part of the
desired funds. A cordial invitation
is extended to the citizens to be pres
ent. Teams will convey patrons from
the city to the lake at any time after
Dam. Fare for the round trip, in
GLIDING one meal, 75 cents. Dinner
or supper, 90 cents. The price is rea-
sonable, the cause worthy one. and
we trust the society will be we'll pat
ronized.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Some of the persons who came to
the city on the special last Sunday,
had narrow escape from being bad
ly injured or killed. They were in
one of Denton's rigs, and the driver
made too sharp a turn near the depot.
The carriage was upset, the occupants
thrown out on the pavement, and the
carriage wrecked. The ladies who
were in the party were reported some
what bruised by the fall. We were
unable to learn the names of the par
ties.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28


Chas. b. Warren now has the Ell,
tire control of the machine shop and
foundry on Oldfeld street. The in
stitution is first class one, and has
the machinery and workmen for do
ing any kind of work and casting
needed by the mills. Mr.. Warren is
a practical, first class mechanic, and
thoroughly understands the business.
He has been engaged at the business
many years. Some very large cast
ings have been made at that foundry,
including such work as cylinders, pull
leys, etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

f. NJ. Macdonald and family have remov-
ed to Bryson City, North Carolina, leaving
last Wednesday night. Mr.. Macdonald has
been prominent business man of this city
many years, being partner in the firm of
Warren q Macdonald, whose machine shop
and foundry ranks with the best here. He
leaves large number of friends who are
sorry to see him leave and who wish him
prosperity in his new home i'm the south.
Mr.. Macdonald has also been prominent
member of the Masonic order in this city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

A car load of machinery was ship
ped to Bryson City, North Carolina,
last Thursday, and is for the mill that
Macdonald q Fensom are erecting
there. The machinery was made at
the Warren foundery.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

The following letter from the man,
ager of the Cheboygan Opera House
to j. G. Comfort, was unsolicited
Cheboygan, Mich, Aug. II, 1889.
Mr.. j. G. Comfort:
Dear sir.-If the Alba Haywood
Concert Co. should ever come your
way boom them, for they are first
class. They gave very pleasing con-
cert here last evening. You can assure
your patrons that they will please
every time. / think Alba Haywood
the best impersonator l ever saw.
Yours truly,
III. j. A. TODD,
Manager Cheboygan Opera House.
Mr.. Haywood and company will be
at the Opera House here Wednesday
and Thursday evenings of this week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

An examination is to take place
next Friday at the Office of the Su-
perintendent, for the benefit of those
who desire to enter the grammar de-
partment of the public schools.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

The % lumber yes sells that cleared
from this port last week exported s.
100000 feet of lumber, 531 900 lath,
1900 railway ties, and 10000 fence
posts. Nine cargoes went to Toledo,
six to Cleveland, four to Buffalo, two
each to Tonawanda, and Chicago, and
one each to Detroit, Vermillion, New
Baltimore, Fremont, and Erie.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

The Central school building has
been moved to its new location to the
White street side of the Central
school grounds. The building spread
a little while being moved.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28
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Grant s. Rutherford and Miss Ag-
mes Beekman we're married last Mon
day evening at the residence of the
brides parents. The ARGUS extends
its best wishes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Saturday last A. A. Harrington
concluded his labors at the Alpena
National bank, having been a trusted
employe of that institution for many
years. To show their appreciation,
his fellow employees at the bank pre-
sented him with a gold headed cane,
and the bank directors exhibited their
regard with present of diamond
pin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

We do not believe there is any part
of the whole world that has had
finer, healthier, or more pleasant
weather than has been experienced in
this city during the past two months.
1t is impossible to make any better.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

During Friday night last, Pusey's
gang at the paper pulp factory manu-
featured 14,O41 pounds of paper pulp.
This beats the best previous record
by 657 pounds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

No attempt appears to be made to
compel COW owners to keep their cows
shut up after 8 o'clock in the evening
as required by the ordinance. En-
force the law.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

III. b., Of Flint, writes us to know
if the McGibney family gave a street
parade in this city number of years
ago. In reply we answer yes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Between thirty and forty members
of Lockwood Post, G. A. r., went to
AuSable last Friday to join with the
post there in the encampment at a
small lake near that town. They re-
turned home Sunday night and report
having had an immense time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

The Norwegian society has decided
to erect new church, and will move
the present building back and convert
it into school building. They will
be pleased to sell the sod on the lot to
parties wanting the same. Enquire
at parsonage.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Polk q Co., of Detroit, have agents
at work collecting the necessary ma
terials for new city directory. The
number of every house and business
place will be numbered. The same
firm has already published two d.
rectories of this city, one in 1888,
and one in 1887.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Persons wishing photographs before
my return, will have to call at an ear
ly date so as to give me time to finish
them before l 60.
942w3 j. M. DAFeE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

A. A. Harrington left on steamer Alpena,
last Sunday for Lansing, he having been
appointed cashier of the State treasury.
The salary is $500 per year. The ap-
pointment is a good one.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Rutherford left on
steamer Mackinac, Monday night, for De-
troit and other places, being on their bridal
trip.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Geo. Moffat had part of the fore
finger of his right hand torn off with
u pair of skidding tongs, at the
Churchill mill, last Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

G. III. Townsend, one of the public school
teachers, arrived Thursday from the south
ern part of the State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Little Trixie was rendered at the
Opera House on Monday and Tues
day evenings of this week, by J. A.
LeBarge and company. Some parts
were entertaining, especially the vio-
lin and bandolin playing of LeBarge.
He plays the violin in over dozen diff.
ferent positions. The play and sing
ing was nothing remarkable.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

When you have new teeth, you of
course want the best made, and DIR.
Godfrey can suit you every time in
that respect. Office in Alpine block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

The Detroit Journal Co. has been
obliged to add a second perfecting
press to their outfit, in order to get
out their paper rapidly. The two
presses can print 10000 papers per
hour. The Journal is booming, and
it deserves its success.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

For stock in the Railway Building
and Loan Association, call on
w. 4. ROGERS,
937 Special Agent.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Miss Syria Smith returned to town Mon
day, from Saginaw, where she has been
passing the school vacation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Mrs. Spratt and Miss Spratt were passen-
gers on the steamer Mackinac, from Detroit
arriving Sunday night
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

A residence on Dock street, occu-
pied by Frank Dolare was badly
wrecked by fire at ten o'clock last
night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Mrs. Jas. f. Nicholson and son Fred
left town Monday by steamer Mackinac, on
a visit to friends i'm Buffalo and elsewhere.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

The work of extending the log rail
way of Fletcher, Pack d Co., at
Hubbard Lake, has begun. The
length of the various branches that
will be built is about eight miles
Part of the old road will be taken up
as the pine that was along such has
been numbered.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

G. j. Robinson and c. w. Richardson
landed off the steamer Mackinac, Sunday
night, from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

In this issue can be found the new
lad" of the Model clothing house. 1t
will be located in the Minton block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

A German employed at the Minor
mill stepped Oh a saw Wednesday
morning last, and had an ugly cash
cut in his foot.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Ambrose Townsend will be in
charge of the log railway of the Messrs
Fletcher, at Hubbard Lake, this fall
and winter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Strayed-A pair of mares, one bay and
one iron-gray. Information of the where
abouts of the animals will be suitably re-
wardcd. CHAS. HABERMEHL.
Wilson
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Says the Tawas Gazette: "The
horse Tommy Short, which was one
of the successful contestants in the
recent races at East Tawas, was pro-
tested in the Alpena races, and tel
egram from the secretary of the as.
ISOLATION in Detroit stated that the
horse was Black Prince, and that
there was fine of $3.50 against him
in the association"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Two billiard tables and one pool table,
will be sold cheap. Apply TO-,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

The State Teachers institute for
this county commenced last Monday
and lasts until Friday afternoon. J.
G. Kennaue, of Bay City, and Chas.
McKenny, of Olivet, are in charge.
The attendance is good. The sessions
are held in the jefferson school in the
Third ward.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

S. A. Gumbinsky, of the firm of Netzorg
Il Gumbinsky, returned from an eastern
trip, Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28
For Sale

For stove and furnace repairing, call
on Campbell Il Nicholson. 039m2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Hcttie Bernard-Chase and compa-
ny gave very entertaining comedy
at the Opera House last Wednesday
night. 1t was entitled the Little
Coquette." In that play Miss Chase
does remarkably well, and the audi
ence were well pleased. Her support
was good.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28
Look.
j. M. DAFoE.

500 to Tacoma, Seattle, etc. y
SAT to Seattle, Tacoma, etc. VI
$4S to Seattle, Tacoma, etc.
$53 to Seattle, Tacoma, etc.
Also Harvest excursions out west,
one fare for round trip. Tickets for
sale by
w. ID. HITCHCoCK.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

For tin work of all descriptions, go 10
Campbell q Nicholson. 930m2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Last week the employees on the
Potts railroad got notice that their
wages would be reduced ten per cent
and hours of labor increased from 10
to II. Every engineer Immediately
left his engine just where it happened
to be. Engineers are said to have
walked nine miles from where they
left their engines, in order to reach
their boarding places. Some of the
engines were left in the lumber woods.
The Potts company soon found out
that their proposed economy at the
expense of the engineers would not
work, and resembling the order,
the engineer returned to their engines,
and work on that road was resumed.
1t was a short lived strike.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Lot Oh State street, south of Potter's
track, for sale. Enquire at ARGUS office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Good pasture at Capt. Bates. Special
field for mares and colts. 02o
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Our thanks are due to the State
fair officials for complimentary to
the State fair which commences on
September 9th, 1899.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

State treasurer Maltz and daughter left
for Detroit, Sunday. on steamer Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

FOR SALE.-One Lindemann g. Son
square grand plano. Enquire at 615
Chisholm ST., between 18th and 9th SITS
941W4H
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28
PERSONAL.

w. l.. Churchill left for Detroit this
week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Alex. Campbell and j. Fensom left for
Bryson City, North Carolina, last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28
THEIR TELEPHONE.

Notices inserted under this heading, 5 cents'per
line for each insertion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Parker, of Pontiac, arrived
Saturday to visit their daughter, Mrs. F.
w. Fletcher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Mrs. j. N. Kelley is visiting friends in
Port Huron.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Chas. Parks returned home Sunday night,
having been visiting friends in Canada.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Mrs. w. N. Carlton and son left for Blu
falo last Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

G.. A. Shannon left for Detroit, on Fri
days steamer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

{. f. Livermore, accountant of the d., b.
c. q A. II. r., was i'm the city Wednesday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

+. l.. Upper was visiting his family
Meredith last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28
Farm for Sale.

For policy in the Knights Templar
and Masons' life and indemnity Co., call on
941 w. L. ROGERS, Agent.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

+. A. Tulian and bride Miss Bingham
arrived in town Thursday, from Ohio.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Mrs: p: j. Monaghan returned to I
troit Wednesday last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

House, barn and lot for sale cheap.
Only five minutes walk from post Of
fee. Enquire at ARGUS office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Rev. F. McIntire, of Topeka, Kansas,
ofcated at Trinity church last Sunday,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Call on me for your mowers, reapers.
binders, Tiger hay rakes, plows, harrows,
cultivators and well pumps. sell the
Milburn wagon, the best wagon known,
and all kinds OF farming tools. Office at
Alpena House, on Chisholm street.
032. j. w. HALL.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Farmers, attention. II you want re-
liable wind mill, buy only the Halliday.
Sold by Campbell q Nicholson. 939m2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

The children of the Presbyterian
Sunday school enjoyed pleasant pic
mic at Long Lake last Friday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

The Munson Lightning Conductor sold
by Campbell & Nicholson so per cent.
cheaper than by travelling men. 939m2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Finest Havana tobacco, and all
goods best in the market, at j,
Levyn's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Rhubarb Wine gives strength and
vigor to the weak. At Field & Gray's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28
Farmers.

For good reliable plumbing, you get II
at Campbell q Nicholson. 939m2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

+. y. Fletcher, formerly of the Pioneer
left for Montana last "Wednesday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

DIR. Winchester returned to Detroit Il
early part of this week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Mrs. A. l.. Power returned from Ba
City the early part of last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

Good house and barn, central loca-
cation, to rent. Apply at ARGUS Of
fee.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-08-28

line for each insertion.
RettoP neleH.
Alba Haywood tonight.
Nice thunder shower Monday.
Only one dollar a year-the ARGUS.
Rhubarb Wine at Field q Gray's.
No shipments of paper pulp last
week.
Alba Haywood at the Opera house
tonight.
A first class Touring mill is needed
in this city.
1t is about time to begin prepare
tions for the county fair.
The j. l.. cigars are superior to all
others.
School books and school supplies at
+. G. Nason's.
We call attention to the change of
"ad" of Masters & Barrett.
The annual census of school child
rem in this city is being taken.
The public schools will be opened for
educational business next Monday.
Meeting Of the Common Council at
the Council Room next Monday night.