Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-08-26

those who need 1t, and by making the
necessary improvements for the pleasure
of invalids and tourists, thousands Of peo-
pie can be drawn to Alpsna every summer,
and thousands and thousands OF dollars
would be circulated by them In the vari-
GUS channels Of trade. This mineral wa
ter, righfully used, can be made of more
benefit to Alpena than half dozen saw
mills. But enterprise and money are
needed to develop 1t.
1t s also evident to those citizens who
have thought on the subject, that some-
thing must be done to take the place Of
manufacture of lumber. The pine indus
try of Aipena will last but a few years,
unless logs are towed from other places.
This is fact we'll known.
For this purpose, a few days ago some
of the prominent business men commence
ed making arrangements for boring new
magnetic we'll and erecting bath house.
The capital stock was placed at $25, 1000,
and $4,000 have already been subscribed.
1t is to be stock concern. The shares
are to be of the value of 800 each. As
soon as the stock is subscribed the stock
holders will decide where the we'll and
bath house will be located. This bath
house will not be connected with any no.
tel, but will be an Independent concern.
It is the intention to make the bath house
a beautiful and complete one. There
will be shower baths, Turkish baths, and
all other kinds of baths, 80 that all patrons
can be supplied with the kind Of bath they
think the best.
1t Is stated that several millions Of dol
lars are spent annually in Mt. Clemens
by persons who go there to battle In her
mineral waters, and that place has not the
natural advantages that Alpena has,
neither is the Mt Clemens mineral water
as good as the Alpena magnetic water.
II this invalid and tourist business can
be drawn to this city, it would wonderful
ly increase the prosperity Of the city and
county. Business would be exceedingly
good, and money would be plenty. Every
would leave at least five dollars per day
in the city during his stay. This money
goes right into business channels and
enlivens trade.
There are yet about $4,000 worth Of
stock to be taken before work will COM
mence, and 1t must be taken soon or else
the enterprise will come to an end. 1t Is
also stated very definately that the big
moneyed men Of the town will not take
all the stock. The small capitalist will
have to put shoulder to the wheel and
do their part. In fact the small capitalists
are more interested in the future OF Alpe-
ma than are the mill owners.
We are Of the opinion that the bath
house will be erected, and will be follow
ed by many needed improvements. We
think that before many years pass rail-
road will run to Long Lake and hourly
trips made between this city and the lake.
A fine hotel is also likely to be built at
Long Lake. Sulphur Island and White
Fish point are both also likely to be i'm
proved and made pleasure grounds, and
steamboats, make regular trips from them
to this city.
Northern Michigan is becoming the most
favorite haunt Of the pleasure and health
seeker. Every year the number Of those
who visit 1t increases. So far this much
desired patronage has nearly all passed
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that now begins to move here proposes to
make Alpena so attractive that largo
portion of the summer travel will point
for this city. 1t is worth trying for, and
success will bring immense and lasting
benefit to the people OF Alpena.
The person who is at work now drilling
wells for the Extract works, Is ready to
enter into contract to drill the well.
The machinery for doing the work Is In
the city, and the present opportunity
should not be neglected.