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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
A Mr.. and Mra. Hamilton who lived on

A Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton who lived on
State street, have had their share OF the
miseries OF life. For over year, owing
TO disabled arm. he has been able to
render but small support to his family,
consisting OF wife and five children.
The oldest child was but eleven years Of
age. The family were really supported
by tho county with the assistance OF kind
neighbors. The wife, owing TO trouble,
and want OF proper nourishment became
partially insane. II was one OF those
sad scenes often found among civilization.
At last the man and wife made arrange
monts to go to some friends In Ontario,
and took the baby with them. Tho coun-
ty paid their fares. The other four child
ron, whose ages ranged from four to
eleven years, wero left behind with tho
understanding that they were 10 be sent
to tho State school at Coldwater, and
they were taken from this city last Mon
daV
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Pain and dread attend the use of most
catarrh remedies. Liquids and snufs are
unpleasant as well as dangerous. Elys
Cream Balm Is safe, pleasant, easily APP
piled into the nostrils, and sure cure.
IL cleanscs tho nasal passages and heals
the lnaamed membrane, giving relief Mt
once. Price 80 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
A Card.

To persons owning burial lots in Ever
green Cemetery, would say that | am
now prepared to devote my time to rails
ing and identifying the same at reasona'
BILE rates. also have the agency for fur
nishing tombstones and monuments from
the celebrated Port Huron works OF Philo
Truesdell, which arc better and cheaper
than from any other works in the State.
Soliciting your work, remain,
j. II. BEACH.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

stephen Nigarash, tail sawyer on the
gang at the Churchill mill, received u So
we're cut on the face Saturday. After q
log has passed through the gang and
been sawed into inch boards. there IL
sometimes n short piece Of slab, ono end
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Captain Persons, Of tho Thunder Bay
Island life saving station, was in town
last week, and reported that an average
Of 100 large vessels passed the island
every day during the week previous. II
will furnish some idea of tho immense
marine business done on the lakes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

4 novel design in window dressing
could be seen at the store OF II. Netzorg
during the past week. 1t represented a
sort Of temple and was made entirely OF
towels. The design and work reflects
much credit on the person who did II.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Two divorces have been granted by the
Circuit Court during tho past week, but
as county clerl, Simmons Issued two mar
rlage licenses during the same period, the
matrimonial business may be said TO have
held It's own.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The Supreme Court has affirmed the
cases of the People vs.. Cease, and Par
row. The first gets Is years for incest.
The second IL a larceny case. The case
of the People vs.. Decari, for violation OF
the liquor law, was reversed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

OF which is between the back part OF two
OF the gang saws. This piece OF slab is
worked up and down rapidly by the mo-
ton OF the saws, and pick 10 used to re-
lease Il. One OF these short slabs, while
being osclllated by the saws, struck the
Polander In the face, causing severe
wound. DR.. Small attended 10 him.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Allan Fralick went to the West Branch
OF Hubbard Lake last week to look after
the Taylor logs, which were banked there
some years ago. The amount there Ia
estimated at 800, 900 feet.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
Fish Planting.

The last Of the white flsh were taken
from the fish hatchery here last night,
ending the Matching season OF 1880 90.
About $4,000, 900 young white fish have
been Matched and planted In the lakes.
The various plants Of fish this year are as
follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Fletcher & Sons shipped paper pulp as
follows during the past week; To Min
neapolis, 81, 900 pounds; to Dayton, Ohio,
10000 pounds; to Elkhart, Indiana, 3d.
600 mounds
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Bishop Davies is TO ofliciate at Trinity
church next Sunday. In the evening
there is TO be confirmation services. The
holy sacrament will DO administered at
the forenoon services.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Geo. Hawkins tried to commit suicide
last Friday, 10y taking poison. He was
discovered in time 10 save his life. Liz.
uor has been the cause OF his fall from
manhood many years ago.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Tho drive on the Upper South branch
is over for the present. About five mil
lion feet are "hung up" but when the
broken reservoir dam Is rebuilt, II IL ex-
pected that ell the logs now on that
stream will be driven out.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The Comstock Brothers have taken up
a portion OF the log railway whero they
numbered last winter, on Mud Lake
branch, and have built and constructed
two branches, the length Of which Is ono
and n halfmilee.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

A railroad TO Long Lake and another
one to Pressure Isle, from this city, are
among the coming improvements. Each
one would DO paying investment and
OF great benefit TO the people OF this city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The rapids are iammed full OF logs
forming q log jam some Ave miles long
All the old logs that were on tho rapids
last wear have como down.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
Wanted.

Three good statesmen, either on salary
or commission. Independent territory
given to each. Write us at once for terms
and secure choice of territory. Address,
MAY BROTHERS,, Nurserymen,
977wl0 Rochester, n. Y.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Two train loads Of pulp wood are piled
alongside the railroad track near Black
River, and will soon be transported here
for conversion into paper pulp.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The Board OF Supervisors will DO In
session tomorrow at tho Court House.
II will be the hrst meeting OF the new
board.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

1t is TO be hoped that the COW we no.
tlced in the Court House grounds did not
do any damage to the young trees recent
" planted there.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The smiles on the face OF c. W. Bertch
during the past week, were caused by tho
arrival OF boy baby at his residence the
early part OF last weok.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The Viking and Michigan cleared from
Duluth last Thursday. The first had a
cargo OF $4,000 bushels OF wheat, and the
latter 70, 900 bushels.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Robert Thompson had his left hand
como in contact with the splitter saw, at
the Dawson & Reynolds single mill, last
Thursday. He lost three fingers
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The most obstinate cases of catarrh are
cured by the use OF Ely'a Cream Balp,
the only agreeable remedy. II Ia not q
liqnld or snuff, Il easily applied into the
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

DR.. Godfrey warrants all his dental
work to give satisfaction. His work Is
OF the best. Rooms in Alpine block, over
Hanover's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
Evergreen Cemetery.

All parties desiring work done in Ever
green Cemetery will have orders promptly
attended to on leaving word with city
Treasurer.
p76. FRED WERTH, Sexton.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

D. McCallum left for the Mud Lake re-
gion Thursday last, at which place he
will have charge OF crew OF mon who
will get out shingle bolts for Luther *
Folkerts. Tho timber will BIO brought
hy rail TO this CITY.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Nicholas Barker had terrible gash
made In his right arm by a saw, at the
Luther & Folkerts single mill last Sat-
urday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

F. B. Franks is doing the shoe busl.
ness OF Alpena. Whyi Because his
prices are away down.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

\ train OF % cars was set to work last
week hauling logs for f. W. Gilchrist
from tho Mud Lake railway pineries 10
| this city. Ono trip a day Is mado.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

None but the best of smokers goods,
and the finest of tobaocos and cigars
at j. Levyn's
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The fire department was called out
Sunday afternoon to oxtingulsh fire in
barn on Fourth street, between River
and Chisholm streets. The damage was
! light
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
For Sale Or To Rent

The property formerly occupied by j.
p. Healy, corner OF Washington avenue
and Third street, Alpena. Inquire OF j,
| II Cobb. $40
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

AL tho logs that were banked by AT
bert Pack alongside the railroad, neal
Ossineke, have been brought by rail tc
this city and have been converted into
lumber. There were about thirty train
loads. The trains consisted Of from IA
to 1s cars. Two trips per day were made
The last OF the logs were brought here
Saturday
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

One business firm IN town Is reported
to have imported $4,000 bushels OF oats,
and another firm ~ 900 bushels, last year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

1873 acres, 90 cleared, with buildings, for
sale or exchange for city property.
96l ID. d. HANOVER
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

A shipment OF 100000 young white
fish was made to Lake Michigan the early
part Of last week from the hatchery hcre
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Robert Stone organized tent OF the
Knights OF the Maccabees at Black Rlv-
er, last week, with fifteen members.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
THEIR TELEPHONE.
Notices inserted under this heading. s cents PEI
line for each insertion.

House TO rent. Residence on First
street, next TO Trinity rectory. Apply at
ID. D. Hanover's. e76.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
Thanks, Awfully

For having read this. You
havn't read it? Oh, don't
apologize for you will read
it just the same, because
there is here a spell OF
magical, tragical, mystical,
twistical rythym and meas
ure, expressive of pleasure,
as hard to get away from
as the lusty and trusty,
healthy and wealthy bar
gains we are just opening
in mems, youths and boys
clothing, calculated to
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

nostrils. For cold In the head II Is mag
ical. II gives relief at once. Price 30
cents
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

An agent Of tho Capital Investment
Building and Loan Association has been
In town the past week organizing branch
here.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
PERSONAL.

Geo. Thwaits has gone to Tino, Mo.
w. f. French was in town Monday.
*. Potter returned from Detroit, Fri
day,
G.. J. Robinson went to Rogers City,
yesterday.
Mrs. F. L. Mason returned home Mon
day night.
Rev. Mundy, Of Detroit, arrived in town
Wednesday.
Mr., and Mrs. W. f. Rogers were IN Os.
coda, Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. McKeand and daughter have
removed to town.
VIM. Sterling was visiting friends in Port
Huron, last week.
@. A. Shannon left on Saturdays train,
for Grand Rapids.
II. r. Morse left on steamer Alpena,
Sunday, for Detroit.
|
DR.. Mcclure was in Oscoda, Thursday,
OH professional business.
Mrs. W. Ii. Potter returned home last
night by steamer Alpena.
Austin Deadman. Of Au Sable, passed a
few days in town last week.
|
Mrs. Currie arrived by steam er Alpena,
Saturday, from Port Huron.
|
p. F. DeMill, who was in Detroit last
week, arrived home Saturday.
Mrs. A. y. Spratt came up on the train
from Detroit, Wednesday last.
Mrs. ii. d. Churchill was a passenger on
Saturdays train from Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gram. of Au Sable, were
guests at the Churchill, Saturday.
|
George Smith returned by steamer At
lantic from Detroit trip Monday last.
John McPhee and j. l.. Courier arrived
Monday, from Detroit, by steamer Atlantic,
J. c. Shields and W. f. Depew started
for Lansing, Monday, to attend the Supreme
Court.
Frank limerick was called to Ypsilanti,
last week on account Of the death Of his
father.
|
Inspector-General F. ID. Newberry came
to town Friday, on an official visit to the
Guards.
Mrs. Cooper returned from visiting her
daughter at Grindstonc City, the early part
of last week.
|
Mrs. Bray and Mrs. Case. accompanied
the Hamilton children to the Coldwater
State school, Monday.
Mrs. Z. L. Potter, who has been visiting
friends in the southern part Of the State,
returned home Saturday.
Philip Phillips and Il. Richardson were
passengers on the steamer Alpena, from
Detroit, ar irving Saturday.
Monroe Klock landed off the steamer AL.
pena, Saturday, having been on trip to
Baltimore and other places.
|
L. A. Lindsay left on Thursdays train,
on his return to West Virginia, to look af.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14
OUR TELEPHONE.

Business notices under this heading, 10 cents FER
line for each insertion.
Straw hats and hosiery, 99c store.
Silk umbrellas cheap, 99c store.
The trees along tho streets are partly
In leaf.
See r. Tumim's change Of lad" on the
fourth page.
J, A. Corbin has resigned his position
as railway mail clerk.
Lily Bell. Lily Bell. Lily Bell
Bargains in box paper at 99c store.
Regular session Of the Common Coun.
oil next Monday night
The city has planked the Second street
bridge with hardwood plank.
Meeting OF tho Board OF Education to
night. at the Recorders office.
The tug Buffalo towed 10 lumber crafts
into this port Monday forenoon.
See prices on baby carriages, 99c store
The j. L. cigars are superior to all
Others.
A. d. Stout and john Troquer have
been granted increase OF pensions.
Tho little daughter OF II. Haleck broke
her arm Sunday by falling of the stoop.
Tho excavation for Pamerleau's new
brick store, on Chisholm street is being
made.
VIM. Dixon has built new sidewalk
in front Of his premises, on Chisholm
street.
Special clearing sale Of boots and shoes,
at Franks.
Franks Ia making great run on prices
on fine shoes.
Rev. Curric will preach his farewell
sermon at tho Presbyterian church, next
Sunday.
G.. F. McRae loaded the schooner Hon,
or with 1900 railroad ties last week for
Chicago.
There Is TO be special communication
Of Alpena lodge, No. 1879, F. and A. VI.
tonight.
!
Cold winds and cloudy days have caus
ed light overcoats TO be useful during the
past week.
Headquarters for baby carriages and ex
press wagons, at 99c store.
Largest line Of mems working shoes a
lowest prices, at Franks.
Tho work OF sscertaining the number
OF inhabitants In this city and count,
commences next month
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The annual election OF officers OF the
Alpena Guards is to take place next Fri
day evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

II is the intention TO get up series Of
races every Saturday afternoon, at the
race course, during the coming summer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Rev. Mundy, OF Detroit, preached at
Trinity church last Sunday. There was
large congregation present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Itch, Mango and Scratches on human
or animals cured IN 80 minutes by Wood.
fords Sanitary Lotion. This never fails.
Sold by II. Beebe, druggist, Alpena.
954m6
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Tho extent OF +. Is. Franks patronag,
proves the excellence OF his shoes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Monroe Klock landed off the steamer AL.
pena, Saturday, having been on a trip to
Baltimore and other places
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

II would take a burglar TO break In
some shoes. Franks arc easy from the
start
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

There Is to be a special session OF
Trinity Sunday school at 3 T. NJ. next
Sunday. Bishop Davies will be present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Best SO and 80 ladies shoes ever sole
In Alpena, at T. B. Franks.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

A largo number OF shade trees have
been planted In the jail yard. There are
over $50 trees.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Rev. Currie has received call TO take
charge Of tho Presbyterian congregation
at Marshall, this State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

L. A. Lindsay left on Thursdays train
on his return to West Virginia, to look at
ter his numbering operations there.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Grand lecturer Clark will he here this
month to instruct the masonic fraternity
In the workings OF the order
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The finest of all kinds of tobaccos
in the market, at J. Levyn's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Business notices under this heading, 10 cents FER
line for each insertion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Philip Phillips and r. Richardson were
passengers on the steamer Alpena, from
Detroit, arriving Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Straw hats and hosiery, 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The work Of sscertalning the number
OF inhabitants In this city and county
commences next month
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Mrs. Z. L. Potter, who has been visiting
friends in the southern part Of the State
returned home Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Inspector-General +. ID. Newberry cam
to town Friday, on an official visit to tn
Guards.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

See r. Tumim's change Of lad" on the
fourth page.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Frank limerick was called to Ypsilanti
last week on account of the death Of hi,
father.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Mrs Bray and Mrs. Case. accompanie,
the Hamilton children to the Coldwate
State school, Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Cold winds and cloudy days have caus-
ed light overcoats to be useful during tho
past week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Mrs. Cooper returned from visiting hei
daughter at Grindstonc City, the early par
of last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Mr.. and Mrs Gram, Of Au Sable, W
guests at the Churchill, Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

&c. Shields and W. f. Depew start
for Lansing, Monday, to attend the Suprel
Court.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Silk umbrellas cheap, 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

], A. Corbin has resigned his position
as railway mail clerk.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Mrs. ii. ID. Churchill was a passeng
Saturdays train from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

There Is to be a special communication
Of Alpena lodge, No. 1879, F. and A. VI.
tonight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

The trees along tho streets are partl,
In leaf.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

George Smith returned by steamer 4
lantic from Detroit trip Monday last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Headquarters for baby carriages and eX
press wagons, at 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

John McPhee and j. l.. Courier arri,
Monday, from Detroit, by steamer Allan
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Mrs. A. n. Spratt came up on the ira
from Detroit, Wednesday last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

Largest line Of mems working shoes a
lowest prices, at Franks.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-14

VIM. Dixon has built new sidewalk
in front OF his premises, on Chisholm
street
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-03-13
RECORD OF CASUALTIES.

A family named Edmiston at Cleveland,
Ohio was poisoned by eating sausage. The
family consists o. the parents and seven chill
dren. The. condition is dangerous.
Reports from Northern Texas say that
hundreds of range cattle have been frozen to
death during he present cold spell, and that,
unless the weathers speedily moderates, the loss
OF stock will be very severe.
young man named Emil Chrstianson
started on horseback to go from the resi-
dence Of his implOyer i'll the town OF Hart
land, Pierce county, Wis to Ellsworth. His
horse soon returned without him. Search
was instituted and he was found lying by the
roadside unable to speak He died shortly
aterward. 1t is supposed that he was
thrown from his horse and internally injured.
At Sioux Falls, S. D., FIRE broke out in a
row of twO-story frame buildings, corner
Ninth street and Philip avenue, and COM
pletely gutted them. One of the buildings
was occupied by Jack Toohv as q con 'ection-
cry store down stairs and residence above.
Himself vie and child were forced to Jump
from a window in their night clothes into the
snow, The other occupants of the sleeping
rooms escaped in their sleeping attire.
An explosion OF gas occurred in the south
Wilkesbarre shalt in Pennsylvania. Eight
men we're at work inside of the shaft at the
time 4 lew minutes later the tunnel became
filled with smoke and gas which shut off all
means OF escape. The tunnel leads into the
Watson mine adjoining an Efforts were make
to reach the imprisoned men. but the rescu-
ing party was driven back and compelled to
give up the attempt.