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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
Rolling Over the Life Boat.

AS life boat is liable to be rolled over
by the waves, and so that the life savers
may be prepared for such an unusual
event, they are often drilled in the boat
upsetting manuevre. This instructs them
what to do In such an event, and they
learn to cling to the boat, 30 that when it
comes right side up they are not thrown
into the boiling sea. Last Friday after
noon we had an opportunity to witness
the Thunder Bay Island life saving crew
go through the manuevre. 1t is very
interesting sight and is well worth seeing.
To commence with the eight surfmen
stood on one side of the boat and with
great effort got that side under water.
With the help of the water in the boat
the men then managed to turn IL bottom
side up, all the men being under the boat.
The scene, as the boat turns over and
covers the men, is an exciting one. The
life boat does not stay moment with her
bottom up, but quickly turns right side
up without any assistance, and as 1t rights
1t brings the men up with 1t, who had
been holding OH to the inside of the boat.
What water Is in the boat when IL rights
soon run out through the valves in the
bottom. The men, of course, are wet
through with their submarine bath. To
provide against danger each man has on
a life preserver. The observer will be
impressed with two thoughts when he
sees life boat overturned 10y a crew.
One Is the difficulty experienced in upset.
ing the life boat, and the other is in the
quickness with which 1t rights itself un-
assisted and frees itself Of water. The
Thunder Bay Island crew are fine lot Of
men, well drilled, and visitors will find
them gentlemen In every respect, and the
captain and his men are always ready to
show visitors about the station and ex-
plain the workings Of the life saving ap-
paratus. The island is well worth visit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
Opera House.

The Labadie-Rowell English comedy
company have been engaged to appear
two nights in Alpena, Monday and Tues
day evenings, August 25th and Goth
opening Monday in grand production Of
Mary Anderson's great New York and
London success COMEDY and Tragedy.
Miss Hattie Rowell appears as the
tragedy queen, and Francis Labadle as
the infatuated poet. This play has been
pronounced the greatest success on the
American stage. II cost Mr.. Labadlc
$4,000 for the right to produce this
piece In the United States.
Press notices Council Bluff Nonpar-
iel-Mr Labadie lisa fine actor. Chicago
Inter Ocean-Mr. Labadic is a pleasing
actor. Denver Colorado, Tribune Re.
publlcan-Mr. Labadie was good
Chicago Evening Journal Francis Labadlc
has a good conception Of his part. Top.
eka, Kansas, Capital-Mr. Labadie play.
ed in a dignilied and gentlemanly manner
Detroit Every Saturday-We notice with
pleasure the unusually fine acting of Mr..
Labadie.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
Death 0f,W. H. Phelps.

A dispatch was received here Saturday
last which startled the many friends Of
w. II. Phelps, as it announced his death
at Detroit. A few days previous he had
left this city to attend the G.. A. r. ma
tional encampment at Boston, and we
remember that as he embarked on the
steamer Alpena, on the morning Of the
9th, he appeared In vigorous health and
seemed joyed at the prospects Of the
pleasure he expected to derive from the
trip. After the encampment was over
Mr.. Phelps complained of being sick.
A doctor was summoned. The illness
was cholera morbus, and he was advised
to remain indoors and would soon re-
cover. He staid indoors that day, and
feeling better the next day, he took a
trip on the ocean. He then had another
attack Of the same illness. On his re-
turn homeward he was taken seriously
ill, and on arrival at Detroit was placed
in the hospital, and lived but q short
time. The remains were brought here
Wy otcuihci ivy VI mdchiudC puuudy
night, and were escorted to his late res
idence on Dock street, by members Of
Select Knights, of Lockwood Post, and
Of the A. o. L. w., and placed in charge
of the Masonic fraternity.
The deceased has been prominent
business man Of this city for many years
His principal business was that OF build
or and contractor, and he did a large
stone and lime business at his quarry
Last year he introduced improved ma
chinery for drilling, blasting and saving
stone, as we'll as erecting a first class
lime kiln. n number of the brick blocks
in the city were erected by him. At the
time of his death he was one of the Sd
ward supervisors. He has held several
offices at various times.
Mr.. Phelps was born in Macomb coun-
ty, Michigan. In 1851 he enlisted in the
First Michigan cavalry, and served un-
til the close Of the war; He came to
Alpena in 1866, and has been citizen
since. He leaves a wife and one daught-
or. The funeral is to take PLACE this af-
ternoon. FIy IL. JS7C
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
Larke's Railroad.

The editor has returned from three
weeks journey, taken for the purpose OF
pushing forward certain railroad and
manufacturing enterprises for the benefit
Of Rogers City and Pressure Isle county.
He has been entirely successful in his
endeavors, and fully explained matters
to the Village Council last evening.
There is always more or less secrecy
about railroad matters until the ground
Is actually broken, and so we shall only
say that II our citizens and municipalities
and those of the other counties through
which roads will run-redeem their
pledges Of support, Of which there Is no
shadow OF doubt, that the preliminary
survey will be commenced forthwith, and
be completed within 60 days. Ties will
be got out this winter on land along side
of surveyed track, and the road itself
completed to Rogers City within four
months from the opening Of navigation
next spring. Mr. Larke leaves tomorrow
to hurry matters in the other counties
the road will traverse. This road will
be a standard broad guage road, and has
no connection whatever with what Is
known as the Potts road.-Presque Isle
Advance.
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BIlls to the amount Of sae.el were al.

Bills TO the amount of $39.ei were al.
lowed.
Teachers were assigned TO the various
schools as follows;
Central school-Jennie Dixon, eighth
grade. SYRIA Smith, seventh and eighth
grades. Melissa Collins seventh grade.
Maggie Rayburn sixth grade, May Collins
sixth grade.
Lockwood school-Lillle Rayburn prin-
cipal and training teacher. Edith Mon
tague fourth and fifth grades. Zoe Col.
Inns third and fourth grades. Annie Mon.
Afghan first grade.
Baldwin school-Cora Small principal,
and first and second grades. Abbie Der.
ryhill third and fourth grades.
Garfield school-Eva Beekman.
Cass school-NIary Mclean principal
Mae Cole second and third grades.
Franklin school-Rebecca Myers prin-
cipal, Jennie Roberts third and fourth
grades, Aggle Dixon second grade.
jefferson school-Emily Oliver princi.
pal and fifth and sixth grades. Nora Nc
Arthur third and fourth grades. Emily
billiard second grade. Ida Smith first
grade.
Obed Smith school-Minnie Dixon prin.
cipal and second grade. Carrie Williams
first grade.
+. N. Root, OF Ypsilanti, was engaged
as teacher of the commercial department.
Miss Carney was engaged as teacher in
the third room Of the Obed Smith school
and Susie Montague as training pupil.
The Board then took up the question
Of accepting plan for the new Central
school. There was tic vote on the Rice
plan, and then the Hollister plan was ac-
copied.
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Fun Ahead.

Every year good theatricals are becom-
ing more popular as a source Of enjoy
ment to both old and young, especially
the laughable entertainment. Manager
Comfort, Of the Opera House, has a
splendid line of attractions booked for
the season. The Ezra Kendall Company
have been secured to give a special per-
Torrance Of their laughable creation "a
Pair Of Kids" AS laughter producer
Ezra Kendall is styled 1.-THE Prince and
with his pantomime farce "a Pair Of Kids"
has had remarkable success for five
successive years. Singing, dancing,
bright music and quick wit are what the
people most enjoy. The kids" visit will
be a laughable treat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
Board of Education.

The following members Of the Board
we're present at the session held In the
Recorders Office last Wednesday evening
President O'Brien, secretary Mcdonald
and members Johnston, Bradford, Wag.
oner, Wilson, Bedford and Muellcrweiss.
The following ianitors were appointed
jefferson school, Mrs. Pettis; Obed
Smith school, Mrs. Cooper; Cass school,
Mrs. McMulien; Franklin school, Mrs.
Reed; Lockwood school, Mrs. Tasker
Central building, Robert Reyes; Bald
win school, Mrs. Mcclure; Garfield
school, Mrs. Patton.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
Circuit Court.

The following cases were decided al
the Circuit Court during the past week
People VS. Moses Tucker. Defendant
charged with assault with intent to com
NIT rape OH child, and was found guilty
+. Holmes and others vs. +. j. Rayburn
Verdict for plaintiff Of $109.75.
+. Tonguey vs. q. Monaghan. Verdict
for plaintiff Of $33S.00.
j. Muellerweiss VS. +. w. Gilchrist
Plaintiff submits to non suit.
Ellen Mccoy vs. Alpena City. Plaintiff
claimed to have received damage owing
to defective sidewalk, and of course the
jury sided with her, rcndring verdict in
her favor of $500.
Peter Steleski vs. Maple Ridge town
ship. The plaintiff claims to have been
damaged owing TO water from township
ditch flooding his land. The jury said he
was
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

Mr.. Tousey, of Bay City, has good rea-
son to be thankful that there is life saw
ing crew on Thunder Bay Island, as Cap
tain Persons and his men saved him sew
eral thousand dollars. Tousey had raft
off Thunder Bay Island week before last,
and the boom sticks broke loose letting
the four million feet of short logs adrift
in the lake. n gale was blowing at the
time and heavy sea was running. The
raft was in charge of the tug Balize, and
the tug Ralph was assisting her. The
men on the tugs could not make the nee
essary fastenings to the boom sticks, and
this work was done by the life saving
crew, as well as other work that was out
OF the power of the tug men. AS soon
as the tow line had been recovered and
the boom sticks fastened together, each
OF the tugs got hold Of an end, and then
they succeeded in getting the boomsticks
around the logs and making them fast.
While at work one of the life saving crew
was washed out of the boat into the boil
ing sea but was picked up again. After
the raft was collected, the life saving crew
had a row Of several miles to the station,
and it was no light task against the wind
and sea. After the raft had been got in
shape, the tug Buffalo came out and help
ed the Balize to hold the raft, being sew
eral hours so engaged. The next day the
Sturgeon Point life saving crew rowed
out several miles to the raft and assisted
to get it in shape. The storm was over
then. 1t Is very certain but for the Thun-
der Bay Island crew, the raft could not
have been doomed, and the logs would
have scattered about the lake 10y the time
the gale was over.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

n large party OF citizens went to
Thunder Bay island last Friday OH the
yacht Kinda, and had delightful time.
They arrived at the island about four
o'clock in the afternoon, and were trans
ferred to the island by the life saving
boys. AS soon as the party were on
shore they commenced preparations for
picnicing. Tables were arranged on the
beach near the station, coffee was made,
the viands spread out, and all proceeded
to make vigorous attack on the eatables
in the most approved picnicing style.
After supper a large bon fire was built
Oh the beach. Many of the excursionists
then took strolls about the island. In the
evening the younger members proposed
a dance, and every one who could per-
suade any kind Of music out OF musical
instrument, were impressed into the
orchestra service. Quality in music was
not expected or particularly cared for,
the main idea being to persuade the var
ious instruments to give sufficient sounds
to enable the dancers to go through the
movements. The floor in front OF the
station was used for ball room, and the
illuminations consisted Of few lanterns
suspended at various points. II there
was not much musical harmony, there
was what is great deal better-human
harmony and enjoyment, and lots of
genuine fun. 1t was a pretty scene.
There was just enough light to show the
people and surroundings. On one side
was the station, within which could be
seen the life saving implements; opposite
was the boat house. To the right could
be seen the big bonfire, which threw
its bright reflections on the beach and
lake; on the left could be dimly seen the
woods Of the island. The sound Of the
waves on the beach made melodious
music, and, surrounding the dancers were
groups Of ladies and gentlemen and men,
bers OF the life saving crew. Merry peals
Of laughter and shouts OF merriment
added charms to the scene, making the
frolic one to be remembered. A brisk
wind came from off the lake and put life
in the. dancers, but took 1t out of the
fingers OF the musicians. The fiddle was
the only sufferer. II stood its tortures
like q Roman soldier on duty, but the
listeners did not flee at the sounds of
anguish drawn from its quivering frame.
1t did not make any difference whether
the fiddle kept time or not, the dancers
kept right on with the waltz or quadrille,
and supplied the missing time until the
musician could lazoo the hiding notes and
lead them back to the ball sacriflcal hall.
AT one time three or four bars Of tune,
with desperation deeply embedded on the
face OF every note, made break for the
lake, with the evident intention of ending
their sorrows and grlefs In the cool waters
or Lake Huron, but gallant life saver
gave chase, and brought the distracted
notes back to the party, and laid them
wet and cold on the floor but with little
life still in them, from which they were
fully revived by lively melody from
mouth organ. The party returned to
town about twelve o'clock.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
The Lumber Business.

The custom house books show that 80
lumber steamers and vessels cleared from
this port last week. Ten cargoes, with
2,455,0 900 feet Of lumber, 10000 railway
ties and II, 900 cedar posts, went to Cleve-
land seven cargoes, with 2,7O0, 900 feet
Of lumber, went TO Toledo; five cargoes,
with 2,4i0,000 feet Of lumber, went to
Buffalo; three cargoes, with $4,000 feet
of lumber, went to Detroit two cargoes
with 300, 900 feet of lumber and $500 rail-
way ties, went to Tonawanda; two car
goes, with 100000 feet of lumber and H.
600 cedar posts, won't 70 Chicago two
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
The Funny Kids.

Maltz' Opera House has negotiated
for the famous Pair OF Kids" company
to give one performance at the Opera
House September Sd. The company is
headed by that well known pantomic
eccentric comedian Ezra Kendall. A
good, hearty laugh is hugely enjoyed by
every one, and Kendall and his "kids''
have a reputation Of five successful years
in the laughter producing line.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
Marriage Licenses .

The marriage licenses issued by thu
county clerk since our last report
with names and residence, are as fol
lows:
Name and place Of Residence.
42S. Lewis Sheridan, city Of Alpena.
Mary Jane Hoy,
4l. Charles Raney, city of Alpena.
Isabelle Whitsett, Altoona county.
42s. Abram N. Mayville, city Of Alpena.
Clara e. Allen,
42e. Henry J. Casey, city Of Alpena.
Agnes Ferguson,
Az. John W; Fitzpatrick, city OF Alpena.
Maggie Kennedy,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
Removal Sale of Lace.

The American Lace Co., 122 Water
street, will close for the season on Satur-
day, August Odd. II you need any lace
for the next two or three years, you will
do well to lay in n stock; hundreds Of
patterns to select from, at half usual
prices. A fine assortment OF embroidery,
collars, tides, ETC., curtains, beautiful
patterns, lowest prices In Michigan. We
are still giving handsome steel engrav-
ing, 1Sx24, with each pair OF curtains, or
a dollars worth of lace.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

place they joined the party Of cyclists
who make a tour through Ontario this
week. The trip commenced at Windsor
last Monday, and tonight the wheelmen
expect to be at 81. Thomas. They will
be In London tomorrow, In Guelph on
Friday, In Toronto on Saturday, and next
Monday they will be at the Niagara Falls.
The miles Travelled each day as follows
First, "a miles second, 40 miles third,
80 miles; fourth, 4S miles; fifth, 40
miles; sixth, 80 miles; seventh, 2S miles
eighth, miles. The total miles travel
cd on the bicycle Is 900, and 40 miles Is
travelled by steamboat. II there is no
rain, the wheelmcn will have a gay trip.
The company Is expected to number at
least 20.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

About eleven o'clock Wednesday night
smoke was discovered issuing from the
roof Of the wooden building at the corner
OF Dock and Fletcher streets. An alarm
was sounded and the fire companies turn
cd out promptly. The building was
occupied by Mckenzie 4 Manion, grocers;
and Edward Spens, druggist, there
being two stores In the building. The
fire had started in the cellar and worked
its way to the roof by the time the alarm
was sounded. In the basement was a
kerosene tank holding five barrels Of oil,
and when the hose was turned on, the fire
had melted the solder off the outside OF
the tank. A few moments more and
there would have been serious blaze,
as the oil In the tank would have escaped
and made fire that would have been likely
to have destroyed the building. In about
half an hour the fire was subdued, and
without doing very great amount. OF
damage, as the flremen were very careful
In regard to throwing water. They did
good work. The loss on building and
groceries Is about $500, and Is fully
covered with insurance. Mr.. Spens'
loss Is but few dollars.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

cargoes, with 525, 900 feet Of lumber, went
to Sandusky; one cargo OF 100000 feet
OF lumber and 100000 shingles, went to
Huron one cargo Of 200, 200 feet of lum-
Der went to Port Clinton. Total week 3
Shipment Lumber, 100000 feet ced-
ar railway ties, 2S, 800; cedar posts, 22,-
900 shingles, 100000; trap net stakes,
100
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20
Notice.

The citizens are most respectfully in
vited to attend citizens meeting, Fri
day evening next, at the CoNncil Room,
for the purpose Of extending to tho De
troit annual conference OF the Nj. +.
church, which meets here September ~,
the courtesies OF the city, and to assist
In their entertainment
NJ. OBRIEN,
Mayor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

Pop corn is extensively used by the cit
liens, but that is no reason why the sell
ers of that article should be allowed to
have their cooking apparatus and shops
on the public streets. The highways are
for travel and not for business sites.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

The number Of gallons Of water pump
cd by the Alpena city water works during
the month Of July was As, 469, $50, and the
pump engines made during the same
time 2,273, 4S0 revolutions. The number
Of gallons Of water pumped during the
seven months commencing with January
LIST, 1890, as 300, 1872, 2SO. The amount Of
water pumped last month exceeds that
of any proceeding month Of the present
year by 2,36s $50 gallons.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

The finest costumes, the funniest CON-
edians, the most laughable comedies ever
presented In Alpena, will be the Labadie-
Rowell, English comedy company.
Opera House, Monday and Tuesday, Aug.
18th and Goth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

The wheat crop OF this county is good
one, judging from reports received this
Office. The crop is larger than that Of
previous years, and the grain Is better
developed. The average yield per acre
is estimated at from twenty to twenty
five bushela
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

Alfred Manning has grown five acres
of as fine fall wheat as was ever raised
His farm is near TIC boundary between
this county and Montmorency. The
yield will range between 25 and 80 bushels
per acre. The wheat was harvested a
week ago.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

There IL to be meeting of the Fremont
lodge, No.74, Knights Of Pythias, at their
hall, on Thursday evening" August 2lst,
at 7:30 O'Clock. NJ. =. Curtis, grand
chancellor Of the grand jurisdiction OF
Michigan, will be present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

The funeral OF j. j. Kneale took place
last Sunday and was large one. The
remains we're escorted to the grave by the
l. o. o. f. fraternity, Of which the de-
ceased was member. The escort con-
sisted of Canton Alpena and Alpena lodge
No. 40. The members Of the Canton,
numbered 10 and wore for the first time
in public their handsome uniforms. OF
the lodge there were 90 members In line,
making altogether 70 members Of the /.
o. O. +. The funeral services were held
at the residence Of the deceased on Third
street Mr.. Kneale was one Of the pio-
neers Of Alpena, having come here in
1860.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

The question Of who, among the citiz-
ems, is entitled to the credit OF running
100 yards in the quickest time, was set
tied Monday afternoon at the race course.
The contestants were Cooper and Cooley
of this city, and professional Mckenzie.
The distance was to be 100 yards, but
owing to mistake, the course was made
100 yards long. Cooper won easily, and
Cooley took second place. Time IL 2-t
seconds. The purse was $15.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

Nearly all the machinery OF the new
rollerprocess fourmill, of. M. Johnston,
is In place, and the mill will probably be
in operation In a month. II will prove
OF great benefit TO the county.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

Captain Sinclair, keeper of Thunder
Bay Island lighthouse, was In town Sat-
urday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

The State Teachers Institute for this
county, commences next Monday, the 25th,
p and continues until four o'clock Friday
afternoon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

The Republicans will hold their county
convention at the Council Room next Sat.
urday afternoon at 2 o'clock, for the pur.
pose Of selecting delegates to attend the
State, the congressional, the senatorial
and the representative conventions to
which this county belongs. The wards
and townships are allowed representation
in the county convention as follows
First ward, IL; Second ward, 12; Third
ward, IL; Alpena township, g.; Maple
Ridge, 5 Long Rapids, 0; Green 8; Os.
sineke, 2; Wilson, 5: Sanborn 3.
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Notice..

Notice Is hereby given that Chas. IL.
Luce Is not connected with the firm OF
Luce & Hitchcock has had no interest
In the same since April 1, 1890, and has
no authority for making collections for
said firm.
SARAH LUCE.
w. ID. HITCHCocK.
Alpena August 10, 1890.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

Notice is hereby given that all unclaim-
ell trunks at the Union House, will! be sold
at public auction, at the house, on Mon
day, August 25th 1890, at 2 o'clock z. NJ.
Z. McDADE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-20

Messrs. Ford. Ferguson, Partridge,
Stone, Howes and Mckay attended the
X. o. T. M. meeting at Bay City last
week, as representatives Of the tents Of
this county.