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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-04
PROMINENT MEN DEAD.

James T. Furber, general manager
of the Boston and Maine road, died
at Lawrence, Mass, on the 9th ult.,
after a short illness, of double pneu-
monia. His taking off will be SIN
cerely lamented in railroad circles,
where his ability was displayed to
great advantage. Mr.. Furber be-
gan his railway career on the road
of which he was general manager,
and was an important factor in
bringing about the consolidation
which made the Boston and Maine
one of the most powerful railroad
corporations in the country. Those
who knew him best recognized in him
that enthusiasm, energy, familiarity
with railroad affairs and foresight
so necessary to the successful man
agement of a great business. AL
though blunt in manner he neverthe-
less possessed a warm, generous
nature which was quick to respond
to demands upon his sympathies,
and had a friendly interest in all the
employees of the road. His funeral
occurred on Monday, at Lawrence,
and was very largely attended by
railroad officials from different sec
tions ofthe country.
Ex-Congressman Ossian Ray of
New Hampshire, who will be remem-
bered by many Caledonia county
people by reason of his frequent Wis
its here on legal business, died at
Lancaster on Thursday last. He
was born at Hinesburgh, VT, Dec.
10, 1885 resided in Irasburgh during
his early childhood, was educated at
the common schools and at Derby
(Vt.) Academy, and was admitted to
the bar in 1857. A son of Congress
man Ray graduated from St. Johns
bury Academy some years ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-04
BUILDING A NEW ROAD.

Caldwell q Varnum Will begin
about April 1 on their contract
with the Concord & Montreal rail-
road for laying the track and bal
lasting on the extension from Jeffer-
son to Gorham The distance is
about 20 miles and the road will be
finished next season. The extension
will tap the Grand Trunk at Gorham
and also open up rich lumber tracts
along the banks of the AndrOscOggin.
The road is being graded this winter.
POUGHKEEPsIE BRIDGE CONTROL.
The Reading railroad has not yet
obtained control of the Poughkeep-
sic bridge and there are other rail-
roads fighting for it. Austin Corbin
of the New England road, who is
supposed to be helping on the deal,
is reported to be at work on scheme
to bring the Concord and Montreal
into connection with the New York
and New England and Reading
these that the Boston & Maine needs
another such manager as the late
James T. Furber, as Austin Corbin's
co mbination doesn't include the Bos-
ton & Maine al ALL
NOTES.
Supt H. E. Folsom and Master
Mechanic Todd represented the Pas
sumpsic division of the Boston and
Maine at the funeral of James T.
Furber on Monday.
1t is said that J. w. Sanborn sup
er1ntendent ofthe mountain division,
will be made acting general manager
of the Boston and Maine, and that
the permanent holding of that posi-
ton will be given to Payson Tucker,
now of the Maine Central.
l.. A. Emerson has been appointed
freight traffic manager of the Central
Verm ont road, with headquarters at
St. Adams. Auditor Lucas of that
road is succeeded by M. l.. Reynolds,
who comes from a Southern road.
1t is reported in railway circles at
Montreal, that the Montreal, Port
land and Boston railway will soon
be sold at sheriff's sale on some of the
judgments outstanding against that
corporation. In such an event the
bonds of that road would amount
to little in value.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-04
A BIG LAW SUIT.

A hearing was begun at White
River Junction Monday in the case
Of the Olcott Falls Co VS.. L. D.
Hazen. before J. c. Baker of Rutland
and w. L. Burnap of Burlington.
referees. The plaintiff claims that
when they bought big tract of land
of the defendant in Essex county in
1890 the defendant did not convey
to them all the land that the con-
tract called for Some Is, OOOor16,-
900 acres changed hands at that
time, involving about $125, 900, and
the amount in question now is about
$4,000. The defendants LAWYERS
are Bates & May and Ide & Quimby,
and Messrs Ide and Bates were in
White River Junction Monday. 1t
was decided to take "a view of the
premises and all parties interested
have paid two visits to the disputed
timber land, the past week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-04
MARRIAGES.

At st. Johnsbury, Dec. 80, by Rev. G. NJ
Curl, Philip S. Page and Alice P. Hawkins.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-04

core, vet finds himself put to a strange
test and compelled to give upenlistment in
the ranks; and Ruby Fletcher. who gives
up her sweetheart Abram because she
thinks him cowardly, but discovers her
mistake after many days. Mrs. Scott
has given us a very interesting volume
which is entitled to a place in every
home. 1t can be had at A D. Rowells
That interesting little publication,
Romance" comes out in more attrac-
tive form. The February number con-
tains fifteen stories, each complete, and
varied enough to suit every reader
The scene of the first story, The
Charcoal Burners" is laid in Vermont,
and the writer is a new one. who evil
dences much ability. Romance" is de-
servedly popular; % cents copy; at
the book stores.
1t is said that the death-roll of train
men in the United States is greater every
year than the death-roll of Gettysburg
or Waterloo. Apropos of this the Hon.
Henry Cabot Lodge has contributed an
article to the February number of the
North American Review. The same
number, will contain A Year of Railway
Accidents, by Col. H. G. Prout, editor of
the Railroad Gazette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-04
RAILROAD NEWS.
A Budget of Interesting Items Concern
ing the Iron Highways.
ABOUT GEN. MANAGER FURBER's sue
CESSOR

ABOUT GEN. MANAGER FURBER'S sue
CESsOR.
The papers are now specializing on
the successor to the late General
Manager Furber. If one of the
division superintendent should be
promoted Supt. Folsom stands as
good a chance, if not better than
the rest. Mr. Furber had a high
opinion Of Mr. Folsom and placed
much confidence in him. But the
Boston & Maine may take an I'M
expected turn and get c. S. Mellen
back Mr.. Mellen was general man
ager of the Boston & Lowell, and
when that was consolidated with
the Boston & Maine he went to
Chicago to become general traffic
manager of the Union Pacific rail
road at a salary of $4,000 a year.
A few thousand dollars more would
bring Mr. Melen back to New Eng
land, where his reputation as rail
road manager was made. If PaysOn
Tucker is the new man it means the
absorption of the Maine Central by
the Boston & Maine in the near
future. This could never have been
accomplished while Mr.. Furber was
at the head because Of the hostility to
him among the Maine folks. Mr..
Tucker, on the other hand, is one of
the most popular men in the state
of Maine and the best railroad man in
New England. The Boston & Maine
has the controlling interest in the
stock of the M aine Central and Mr..
Tucker is the man that can unite the
two systems. When that is accom-
plished the Boston & Maine will
then be operating over 1000 miles of
railroad and will become one of the
great railroad systems of the United
States.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-04
Births.

At st. Johnsbury, Feb L, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Henderson,.
At Monroe, N. H, Jan. 80. daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hall.
At Peacham, Jan. 20, a son to Mr. and
Mrs. Walter H. Bayley.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-04

The organ fund of the Universalist
society has been replenished by neat
little sum left by the late Mrs. Jane
Stevens.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-04
Deaths.

At Peacham, Jan, 80, Frank Ferrow, aged
16.
At Newbury. Feb. p Martha (Ellsworth),
widow of E. H. Farnham, aged 90.
At Newbury, Feb. 8, Ebenezer c. Stocker
aged 20 years, months and 16 days.
At Lyndon Centre, Jan. IS, Mrs Nelly
Jones, aged 81.
At East Hardwick, Jan. %, of pneumonia,
Mrs. Emily Nutting, aged 20.
At Greensboro, Jan. 81. Augustus Good
rich aged 90.
At Sheffield Jan. 20, William Fuller "a ed To-
At Kirby, jan 8. Isaac B. Smith.
At Castleton Jan. 81, Rev Levi H. Stone
aged S. native of Cabot
At Cabot, January %. Mrs. Geo. Smith,
aged Al
AT Cabot, January 90 Rev. James Stone
aged 81.
At, st. -Johnsbury. Jan. 13, Jerome Mans
field, aged 81.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12
Republican County Convention.

The Republican county convention was
held in the Council Room last Saturday
afternoon. E. o. Avery was chosen chair.
man and 0. L. Partridge, secretary.
The first ballot for candidate for
Judge OF Probate resulted In N. M. Brack.
inreed receiving 38 and Otto Gjorud %
and Mr.. Brackinreed was given the nom.
nation.
Heman A Kimball, for Sheriff John F
Kelly, for Register of Deeds; A. M.
Marshall, for Circuit Court Commissioner;
+. A. Rice, Surveyor, and g. A. Shannon
and DIR. Eakins, for Coroners were nom-
mated by reclamation.
One ballot was taken for q candidate
for County Clerk. w. L. Rogers received
Al q. a. Rutherford II, scattering, g.
Mr.. Rogers was the victor.
For County Treasurer the first ballot
had the following result: G. F. Gray,
AZ; A. Lehndorff, o. A. b. deChampagne
4; scattering, 8. Mr.. Gray won the
prize.
l.. g. Dafoe was nominated for the Of
fee Of Prosecuting Attorney on the fret
ballot. He received Az votes, and w. E.
Depew 10.
The township of Ossineke was not rep
resented.
After the convention A. Nj. Marshall
declined the nomination for Circuit Court
Commissioner, and the Republican county
committee will have to fill the vacancy
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12
Our County Ticket,

q. Nj. Slusser, the Democratic candi-
date for Judge OF Probate, Is now serving
his first term. He has made a good
official and performed the duties of his
Office in very efficient manner. He is
entitled to the warm support Of all Dem
ocrats, and deserves the vote of every
citizen who desires the Offices filed by
capable persons. One term of Office
that has been q capable one, deserves q
second.
John Mclaughlin was elected Sheriff
OF this county nearly two years ago, and
be has proved first-class one. Hc was
the unanimous choice Of the convention,
and ought to receive the vote of every
Democrat OF this county. When an Of
fetal has done his duty faithfully during
one term, he can be trusted again with
the Office.
Andrew J. Simmons, the present Coun-
ty Clerk, has proved to be one OF the
best officials the county has ever had.
He has held that Office nearly four years,
and the only thing that his political op-
ponent can say against him Is that he has
held an Office several years. His is n
record of which the Democratic party is
proud, and knowing him to be q trust
worthy servant Of the people and one who
can be relied upon to do his duty faithful
ly, the Democrats without any solicita-
ton from Mr.. Simmons, selected him
again as the choice Of the party for the
officcpf County Clerk. lie did not seek
the nomination this year, but his party
chose him and IL is bound TO stand by
MIR. Simmons and give him as many votes
rs Cleveland gets.
Robert Rayburn Is well qualified to
attend to the duties of the Office Of Coun-
ty Treasurer. He is young man, we'll
and favorably known as the greater part
Of his life has been spent in Alpena. Not
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12
Alpena as Viewed by the Detroit
Journal.

While many cities in Michigan have APP
parently all their natural resources having
already been developed and the boom
ing' period OF their career having long
since passed away, the city of Alpena Is
alive and awake and every season works
the addition OF many new business ven-
lures, the development OF new industries
within her border and marked growth
in her population.
The past summer has been the best I'm
her history. Much wealth has been ex-
pended here I'm improving the appearance
of the city, and In establishing institutions
that give employment to labor and capt.
tai. The lumber industry created the city
and nurtured it during its infancy, but,
although numbering Is still the chief oc-
cupation OF the people, as often as there
is mill that stops saving, there are
two factories that take place and larger
number Of people given employment
thereby.
The city now has 12 sawmills, six lath
mills, five shlngle mills, four planning
mills, two machine shops, two lime kilns
two stone quarries, four sheet iron works,
two carriage works, five cigar factories,
two breweries, roller process -four mill,
a hemlock extract works, suphlte fiber
works, spool factory, a stave factory,
an excelsior works, and sanitarium.
What the people feel tho need of and
what they intend to locate here within
short time, is tannery, paper mill, a
furniture factory, smelling works, a
vaneer works, or other works that can
use maple, oak, water elm, birch, bass
wood, ash or pine.
Many good farms lie In the country
about Alpena and the farmers are as q
class industrious and prosperous. There
are, however, thousands and thousands
OF acres OF fertile lands yet awaiting the
hand of the tiller Of the soil. Fruit il
raised hero I'm abundance and the In
dustry OF Embarrassing Is growing to be
an important and invaluable one.
Underlying Alpena also Is rich de-
post of salt which Is not developed and
IL is very probable that when the supply
of salt begins to fail In other quarters,
the salt business in Alpena will begin to
boom.
As resort for tourists and invalids
the city Is fast becoming famous. The
new sanitarium recently built here Is the
finest Of the kind In the state and the
water used In the baths here, on being
analysed demonstrates beyond question
curative properties of the spring from
which it flows. Many cures have already
been accomplished. The city has de-
lightful summer climate and tho flrst-class
hotel accommodations, while the sight
seer can find here much TO interest his
attention. We have the largest natural
harbor on the great lakes.
The city Is also blessed with good
and schools, public library, an
elegant opera house, first-class hotels,
five miles of paved streets and complete
sewerage system, water works and
electric lights.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12
SHIPMENTS.

The custom collectors books show that
thirty vessels cleared from this port last
week with cargoes Of lumber, etc, The
products were sent to the following ports:
To Cleveland, o., ten cargoes, contain
ing 100000 feet of lumber: to Toledo,
o., three cargoes, containing 100000
feet OF lumber; to Buffalo, n. Y, three
cargoes, containing 100000 feet of
numbers to Detroit, Mich, three cargoes,
containing $4,000 feet of lumber; to
Tonawanda, n. Y, two cargoes, contain
ing 100000 feet Of lumber; to Chicago,
ILL.,, four cargoes containing, 100000 feet
OF lumber, $4,000 cedar posts and $4,000
railway ties to Fremont, o., one cargo,
OF 10000 feet Of lumber; to Sandusky,
o., one cargo Of 100000 feet OF lumber !;
to Mt. Clemens, Mich, one cargo Of rs, 900
feet Of lumber and 1850 cedar posts to
Erie, Pa, one cargo OF 100000 feet of
lumber; TO Huron, o., one cargo of 600
pond net stakes.
The total shipments for the week were
$3.50, 900 feet of lumber; $3.50 posts [;
$4,000 railway ties, and GOO pond net
stakes
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

We desire to call the attention of the
Democrats of this county to the import
ance Of electing the candidates for the Of
fees OF State Senator and Representative.
II Is probable that the Democrats will
elect a majority Of the State Legislature,
but TO do so IL is necessary that the
Democratic candidates for the districts OF
which Alpena forms an important part
be elected. The Legislature has to elect
a L. s. Senator, and tariff reformers can
not revise @ present oppressive tariff
taxes until they get majority Of the L.
s. Senate. Every effort must therefore
be made to elect j. ID. Turnbull as State
Senator and Casper Alpem as Represen-
tative. This county should give each OF
them at least 100 majority.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

only will no receive tho votes OF the
Democrats, but we believe he will also
be endorsed by large number OF young
Republicans who are we'll acquainted
with him and know he has ability TO do
the County Treasurer's work.
In 1874 V. G. Durham was elected
Prosecuting Attorney OF this county and
proved to be one of the best ones Alpena
county had. He was also one Of the
first Democrats TO be elected to a county
Office in this comfy. Democrats should
heartily support Mr.. Burnham at the next
election for the same office.
j. 4. Mill, for Circuit Court Commits
sloner; f. Maynard, for Register OF
Deeds; w. III. Leroy, for Surveyor, and
j. Il. Denton and f. Guyott, for Coroners,
are good men, and worthy candidates.
The Democratic ticket Is first-class
one. 1t meets the approval OF the AL
pena Democrats, and 1t should be most
heartily supported. The best way for
Democrat to support his ticket is to make
sure he is register ed and then not fail to
be ut the polls and vote II.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12
Detroit Markets.

The following quotations are copied
from the Detroit Free Press:
Apples. $500 to $500 per barrel.
Butter. i7c to 25c per pound.
Live fowls, &c to SC per pound.
Live turkeys, Sc to 1oc per pound.
Eggs, lie to isc per dozen.
Flour per barrel. 1915 to $500.
Hay baled. $1,000 to sii.oo per ton.
Oats per bushel. 32c TO SIC.
Onions per bushel, 90 TO Ole.
Pork, si2.5o to $3.50 per Dbl.
Potatoes per barrel, si.oo.
Wheat. secs to s0.75 per bushel.
The above quotations are mostly Of Q
Wholesale nature. The price at retail
stores In higher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12
Postoffice Business for Ssptember

The following will show the number Of
postage stamps, ETC., sold at Alpena
postofiice during the month Of Septem-
Der:
One cent stamps, 1,7s7; two cent
stamps, 1884; four cent stamps, las;
FIVE cent stamps, 1855; ten cent stamps,
2l6 special delivery stamps, 90; postage
due stamps, ESQ; newspaper publishers
stamps, 1T. The total number of stamps
sold was 26,707.
The number Of postal cards sold during
same time was 8,840, besides which there
were sold $3.50 stamped envelopes and
stamped wrappers.
The total value Of the above was $79s.-
90.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

not killed, and how so many escaped get
ting injured was a mystery. Every effort
was made by the officials to keep the peo-
pie off the track, but II was impossible
Even a number OF little children were
taken on the track at the most dangerous
part Some means ought to be taken at
future races to keep people of the track,
even il IL requires arrests to accomplish
a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

The following will show the shipments
of sulphite paper pulp from the Fletcher
factory last week. To Denver, Col,
40, 900 pounds; to Cleveland, O., 10000
pounds; to Batavia, ILL.,, 10000 pounds
to Richmond, Ind, 10000 pounds. The
total shipments for the week amounted
to 100 600 pounds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

Robert L. Frazer is to deliver red hot
Republican speech at the Opera House
this evening. The speaker delivered a
political speech In this city some years
ago and did good work for the cause of
Democracy. He was so bitter with his
remarks that he made the Democrats de-
termined to win.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

A Democratic club was organized In AL
pena township last Thursday evening, and
the following officers selected: President,
Leon Mainvllle secretary, VIM. Monag-
han, and Frank Lacomb for treasurer
The Alpena township Democrats propose
to give Cleveland and the rest OF their
ticket good majority.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

The new artesian well at the Fletcher
paper pulp factory is drilled to a depth of
nearly 500 feet. II will be drilled to u
little over 600 feet, and will make the
third artesian well at that establishment
When completed Mr.. Mason intends to
cease we'll drilling in this city until next
summer, when II Is probable he will drill
two more wells-one for tho county poor
house, and one for tho new stave works.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

This fall the various parties do not have
to print the tickets. The county furnishes
and distributes the ballots, and all the
tickets will be on one ballot. The county
pays the expense. Candidates do not
have to furnish slips. Political workers
can take back seat and look mournfully
at the voters as they enter the booths.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

Member of Congress, r. A. L. Wca-
dock has left very favorable impression
by his address last week II was a sue
cess, and not only pleased the friends of
tariff reform, but did not cause anger in
those opposed. He made splendid argu-
ment for tariff reform. He will again be
elected to represent this district in Con-
greSS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

The steamer Depere has been taken off
the route to Green Bay, and will take the
place OF the Atlantic during the remainder
Of the season, running from Cleveland to
st. Ignacc. On her arrival at this port
last week, from Green Bay, she had on
board 33 carloads Of flour, OF which three
carloads were left at this port The Green
Bay route has proved paving one
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

The seventh semi-annual meeting OF the
ministers Of Saginaw association OF the
Congregational churches, was held Mt the
Nj. z. church last Wednesday and Thurs
day. The meetings were interesting. in
structive and well attended On Thurs
day evening Rev. G. r. Wallace, of Sag
NAV, delightfully."- entertained his many
hearers with finely delivered lecture en-
titled "Scarecrows, Ancient and Modern
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

The following officers were elected by
st. Margaret's Guild, last week: Presi-
dent, Mrs. II. d. Churchill vice presi-
dent, Miss Millicent Hunt secretary,
Miss Emily Deadman; treasurer, Miss
Maggie McTavish. The Guild is we'll or
ganized for church work for the present
winter, and its membership is largo.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

The schooner Commerce was lowed to
this port last Saturday night, in leaking
condition. She was taken to the railway
wharf and part Of her load of cedar posts
removed. She loaded at Greenbush.
The tug Ralph pumped the water out of
her Monday. Men were engaged to work
the pumps, and the schooner cleared for
Port Huron Monday afternoon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

The propeller John Hall ran into this
port Sunday, with her flag at half mast.
Her captain, John Ryan, ddied sudden
ly in his state room, Of heart disease.
The remains were left ut this port, and
shipped to Detroit Monday morning, be-
Ing escorted to the depot by members Of
Lockwood Post. The deceased is q resi-
dent Of Detroit, and was member OF q
g. A. X. Of that city. The propeller pro-
ceeded on her voyage in charge Of the
mato
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

The Alpena City Water. Co. furnished
the people with 54,8S0,220 gallons Of
water during the month Of August, for
fire, manufacturing and domestic pur-
poses. There were three fires. The
amount pumped exceeds that of any
preceding month Of the present year, by
over two million gallons,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

Last Thursday tho following officers Of
tho Ladies' Aid Society. of Trinity parish,
were elected President, Mrs. w. B.
Comstock vice-president, Mrs. G.. d.
Bradford; secretary, Mrs. G. A. Shannon;
treasurer, Mrs. c. w. Trask. The Ladies'
Aid Society Is very worthy one, and has
done good work for Trinity parish.