Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-01

Gill net fishing has been carried oil
IT in the bay during the past month AM
is yet continued. There was no ic
to interfere with the fishermen. Thi
beats the record.
}, Thomas White has been appointed
postmaster of this city, but is no
likely to assume charge of the Office
until next March unless ordered to dc
so by the postal authorities.
The music rendered by Trinity
choir on Christmas, was repeated al
the morning service last Sunday. II
was very elaborate and was well sung,
rejecting much praise on the choir.
When you want first class dental
work, remember that DIR. Godfrey,
Alpine block, will warrant all his
work, and give satisfaction every
time.
F. A. Ellis has placed a steam en-
CINE and washing machinery in his
laundry. The engine is beauty,
and was manufactured by the Indust-
rial Co. of this city. 1t is ten
horse power one.
G. d. Bradford, in going into his
house last Monday, accidentally fell
into the cellar, the door of which was
open unknown to him. His great toe
was dislocated, and he will be confn-
ed to his house for some days.
Peter Strong, few days ago, while
on his way to the woods, fell off load
of oats. He was run over by the
heavily loaded wagon, and was badly
injured in the body and head. He
was brought to the Central HOTEL
His head was considerably scalped.
Gill net fishing has been carried ON
in the bay for some time past We
can not remember of such being done
at the close Of December in any year
past. There was not the least ice to
interfere with work of the fishermen,
and the same remarkable conditions
exists to-day.
The case of Catherine Rajnoski VS..
the ID. b. G. q A. r. r., has been af-
frmed by the Supreme Court. 1t is
claimed that spark from a locomo-
tive set fire to her residence, causing
the death Of one of her children. She
was awarded 81 10000 by the Circuit
Court jury in 1889.
b. f. Luce d Son have our thanks
for all elegant calender for the pres.
ent year. Another beautifully de-
signed one has been received from the
Russell q Morgan printing Co.. of
Cincinnati. 1t is printed ia colors
and each of the twelve sheets contains
a fac-simile Of a playing card
Thomas White and G. r. Nichol-
son have gone on trip to Manitoba
to examine tract of pine land for a
syndicate composed of Alpena CAPT
talists. The timber is situated near
Donald, on the Canadian Pacific rail-
road, and the tract is some fifty miles
square. They will return about the
latter part of January.
Christmas day here was as pleasant
one, as regards temperature, as could
be desired. The temperature was so
mild that overcoats were not needed.
There was no sleighing, and the river
and bay were free of ice. On some
of the streets there were few small
snow heaps, where it had drifted when
it came down some days before.
There was n lively rain storm Sun
day forenoon, followed at noon by
piece of real June weather and the
sun shining brightly. In the after
noon the wind veered to the north,
and resulted in gale of wind from
the northwest accompanied by snow
squalls, that gladened the hearts of
and all others who are
interested in forest products.
We understand that "The Boss
Glass" Of the Congregational church
we're OH hand Christmas eve and pre-
,ented their teacher, Mrs. VanAuken,
with beautiful upholstered rocker
Of unique pattern and fine workman
ship. The ladies of Rev. VanAu-
ken's class concluded, under the cir
to chain that gentleman,
and proceeded forthwith to do the
same.
A number of Alpena citizens have
purchased tract of land in the Up.
per Peninsula, and the pine on it is
estimated at 100,00O,OOO feet. This
pine, we understand. could he RATED