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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
Alpena Bicycle Club.

There are at least one hundred bicy-
clists In this city, and II became evident
to them that 1t was necessary to form a
club, in order to unite them, and for the
benefit and sociality of the wheelsmen.
In unity much more can be done and more
pleasure derived from wheeling than by
each owner Of wheel going 1t alone
For that purpose number Of the wheels
men met at the Office OF G. f. McRae,
last Friday evening, to see IL club could
be organized.
After little friendly discussion, 1t was
unanimously decided to organize a club,
to be known as the Alpena Bicycle Club,
and the following officers were elected;
Presldent--Arthur Pack.
Vice-President-H Z. Reeves.
Secretary-D. r. Cutting.
Treasurer-W. A. Denison.
Captain-G. +. McRae.
Lieutenant-A. A. Harrington.
A committee was appointed to prepare
bylaws, and the first Friday Of every
month was selected as the time for hold
ing the regular monthly meetings, to take
place in the evening, at the Office of G..
f. McRae, on Water street.
The dues were fixed at one dollar per
year, payable quarterly in advance, and
it was decided to leave the charter open
until Saturday evening, June 4th. After
that date those joining the club will have
to pay an initiation fee, and submit to the
initiation ceremonies, which are very I'M
posing and impressive. Every owner OF
bicycle, no matter what the style, shape
on condition, is cordially invited to Join
the club.
Twenty-six names were placed on the
roll as charter members. At the next
meeting the club will decide the question
in regard to joining the National League
of American Wheelsmen.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
State Encampment.

The Adjutant General OF the State
troops has issued general order number
seven, in regard to the next encampment,
to be held ut Island Lake, in Livingston
county, from the 18th to the 22d OF Aug
ust inclusive.
The order provides for the various
companies being at the camp on tho even
ing Of August 18th. Thirty days prior to
the encampment, muster rolls will DO
sent to every company commander, and
every man whose name appears on the
roll must have been in the State military
service for at least sixty days prior
to the 18th Of August, and company CON-
manders will be held responsible for the
correctness Of the rolls and that every
man whose name appears thereon is per-
sonally present, and not by substitute.
Pay will be allowed for time actually in
camp, and one day each going and re-
turning.
Two men from each company will re-
port for duty to the Quarter Master
General at the camp, one day In advance
OF the commands to which they belong,
for the purpose Of preparing their re-
spective quarters.
Section eight Of the order says: "At
the encampment last year it was noticed
that considerable rivalry existed between
companies as regards the daily bill OF fare
and the variety Of food displayed on the
tables considerable expense is thereby
incurred, and in some cases the great
variety of rich food eaten was conductive
to sickness. II any rivalry is to exist in
this respect 1t should be In the direction
Of eating only the plain substantial food
while In camp, and such as a command
could cook and carry in active service.
In order that the Commander Chief
may be informed as to which companies
most nearly comply with these conditions,
the surgeon general Is directed to cause
the meals Of the command to be inspected
daily, and to make his report thereon to
this Office for publication within thirty
days from the end Of the encampment.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
Struck Oil at Klllmaster.

The Harrisville Review says; At
depth Of 1,472 feet, the gentlemen who
are probing the bowels Of the earth at
Killmaster, for deposits Of oil, have come
upon undoubted evidence Of the exis-
tence Of that commercial commodity.
The quantity secured did not indicate
the existence Of oil In paying quantities,
at that particular point Of operations,
but the drillers express little doubt but
that, in the immediate locality, they will
find all they want Of the crude petroleum.
The discovery produced no particular
excitement at Killmaster, as would have
been the case had they tapped a gusher,
but 1t has served to strengthen the hopes
Of those who have pinned their faith for
80 long period on the oil prospects.
Tuesday the drillers expect to finish
boring the present we'll 500 feet, the APP
paratus on hand not being sufficient to
60 to any greater depth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
Decoration Day.

Decoration Day was observed In this
city In the usual manner, but no pnrticu-
lar attempt was made at display. The
weather was beautiful, though rather
warm In the forenoon.
In the afternoon, the veterans of Lock-
wood Post, q. A. r., marched to the
Opera House, where the memorial SER
vices were held. The grafton was de-
livered by Judge Kelley, and singing was
rendered In very pleasing manner by a
quartet.
After the memorial services were over
the veterans marched to the cemeteries,
where the graves Of deceased veterans
were decorated with flowers. The vet
Grams were headed by the Sons Of Vet
Grams drum corps. The procession was
followed to the cemetery by many citizens
In carriages.
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After the Sunken Pewaubic.

The steamer Emerald arrived at this
port last Wednesday, and lay at the
Fletcher mill wharf all the week, while the
crew were preparing the apparatus for
raising the copper and other valuables
out OF the sunken steamer. The steamer
Is the one that was here last fall, on the
same mission, but the death Of the diver.
Oliver Pelkey, and the lateness OF the
season, combined to put an end to wreck
ing operations for that year.
Last year they claimed they had found
the Pewaublc, and her diver had visited
the wreck on the bottom Of Lake Huron,
In 1875 feet OF water, of the mouth Of
Thunder Bay. The unfortunate diver
Pelkey was unable to state what he had
discovered or what caused the accident
that killed him, as there was but spark
Of life when no was drawn to the surface.
The Emerald is side wheel steamer
She is supplied with all the necessary ap-
paratus for deep sea diving, and for rails
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KniQhts Templar.

On Sunday last Alpena Commandery
Knights Templar, appropriately observed
Ascension day. The usual services Of
the order for that event were held In the
Masonic temple, Rev. @. E. Peters, Of
ficiating. The address was delivered by
Rev. f. N. Barlow. There was a fine dis
play of floral crosses and flowers, and
many persons were present by invita-
tion.
After the services In the temple were
over, the commandery marched to the
cemetery, headed by the Germania band,
where the concluding services were held
There was large gathering Of citizens
present at the cemetery. The weather
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

Ing treasure out Of great depths. With
her are three divers. They wear the deep
sea diving suit. II Is Of copper, and
somewhat similar to the Bault diving
suit we described last week, except II Is
OF copper, instead Of aluminium, and con-
sequently Is much heavier. This copper
suit covers the diver from the top OF the
head to short distance below the body,
and has a rubber suit over the legs and
lower part Of the body. The copper suit
Is TO keep the enormous water pressure
from the head and body. With the suit
is an electric lamp attachment. The air
pump Is worked by steam.
The wreckers expect TO begin opera
tons at the sunken Pewaublc this week,
and with the fine and costly apparatus
they have with them, they ought to have
no especial difficulty In locating the wreck,
and getting her cargo aboard the Emer.
aid.
The copper on the Pewaubic Is valued
at about 100000. The upper works Of
the sunken steamer are all said to have
been carried away soon after she sunk.
Her safe is reported to have considerable
money in IL.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
Shipments of Lumber. etc

The shipping business was brisk last
week, and 25 vessels cleared from this
port with cargoes Of lumber and cedar,
to the following ports
To Cleveland, Ohio, nine cargoes, con-
tanning $3.50, 900 feet Of lumber; TO To-
ledo, o., five cargoes, containing 1850, 900
feet Of lumber; to Buffalo, n. Y, four
cargoes, containing ,l20, 900 feet Of lum-
Der and 1900 railway ties to Detroit,
Mich, two cargoes, containing 500, 900
feet of lumber; to Sandusky, o., two
cargoes, containing $4,000 feet OF lum-
Der and 5000 railway ties; to Erie, Pa,
one cargo Of $4,000 feet of lumber to
Chicago, ILL.,, two cargoes, containing
$50. 900 feet Of lumber and 1900 railway
ties.
The total shipments for the week COM
prised 100000 feet Of lumber, $500
railway ties.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
One Way of Paving Tax.

The suits Of the Minor Lumber Co. and
G. L. Maltz against Alpena city were de-
cided last week against the city, and II
sustained by the Supreme Court, will af.
feet the financial interests OF Alpena
about six thousand dollars.
1t appears that the plaintiffs paid their
taxes for the year 1890 under protest, and
the suits were to recover the money then
paid for taxes. The contests were not
made on wrong or unjust assessment,
and on the same assessment the plaintiffs
will have to pay the State and county tax
assessed against them for that year.
The plaintiffs won their suits on mere
technicality Of law. They had neglected
to pay their taxesfor that year at the time
appointed by law. Such Is often done by
taxpayers, and when they pay after a
certain date they pay percentage as In
terest. In the meantime the Treasurer's
warrant had expired, and the Council had
neglected to extend It. On this point the
Circuit Court decided that the plaintiffs
were not liable to pay their city tax for
the year 1890.
1t may be law but 1t is not justice, and
1t is to be hoped the Supreme Court will
look at the matter In more Just light.
From the person who was chairman OF
the Board Of Review at that time, we
learn that the plaintiffs appeared In per.
son, and with an attorney, before the
Board Of Review, and after showing that
their assessment was uniustly high, 1t was
reduced by the Board to figure that was
satisfactory to the plaintiffs. They won
their case merely on the neglect Of on.
Gals, and are released from taxes they
are honestly entitled to pay, merely
through sharp law practice.
1t does not meet the approval Of the
people, and ls an injustice to every other
person who paid his taxes that year.
Although the decision Of these suits
will prove severe loss to the city II
affirmed by the Supreme Court, We sim
cerely hope that it will have tendency
toward at least suggesting to the Com.
mon Council and the city officials, the
necessity Of doing business on business
principles--correctly-fo 1t requires no
more time to do business right than II
does to do 1t wrong, and the right way Is q
Away the safest and cheapest.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
Amusements Notes.

James A. Reilly and his excellent COM
pany OF players presented the German
comedy, 1.-The Broommaker" at the City
Opera House Thursday evening. Mr..
Reilly as an actor Is first-class. His
German dialect had the proper ring and
the actor knows his business. Mr..
Reilly's voice Is strong and resonant, and
he can electrify the audience by his yodl-
ing. His original humor does not des-
cend to vulgarity. Master Robbie Reilly
In the character OF Little Hans, is GER
ytainly wonder, and captured the entire
audience by his clever acting. Miss May
Templeton Is the possessor of an excel
lent voice which gives evidence of careful
and extensive training and sho received a
number Of encores, which were respond
ed to. New and appropriate incidental
music was introduced throughout the
play and all were rendered In excellent
style. The entire performance gave good
satisfaction. Huron Times, May 90.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

ia Mode do Paris" and "Album des
Nodes" so well-known as the publica.
lions giving the choicest Paris styles one
month in advance Of all other journals,
appear to be growing just a little too
popular. The demand for them Is grow
ing 30 rapidly that the publishers, A.
Mcdowell 4 Co., West 14th Street, New
York, have found It difficult to keep up
with the inceasing demand each month.
They claim that the American ladies are
now buying their journals to such an OF.
tent that most Of the newsdealers are en-.
tIrely out Of them by tho fifth of the month.
AS all the plates are made In Paris by the
best artists, the publishers claim thatltre-
quires considerable time to catch up with
such an increased remand. We agree with
our lady friends that these are supe-
rior fashion journals. We suggest to
them to become regular subscribers, thus
making sure Of receiving their journal
each month, and securing that valuable
book, ''Dressmaking Simplihed," that Is
given as a premium to each subscriber
paying $3.50 In advance for either ia
Mode de Paris" or Album DIES Nodes
for one year. You may place the order
through the news agent, or send direct
to the publishers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
Will Athena Celebrated

There was to be a meeting Of citizens
at the Council Room Monday evening, to
decide the question Of celebrating on the
Fourth, but as 1t was the evening Of
Decoration Day, only fifteen persons were
present. 1t was decided to adjourn until
this evening-the meeting ia to take place
at the Council Room, at eight o'clock.
1t is hoped that II the citizens desire
to celebrate the Fourth, and are willing
to mako the necessary donations, they
will attend the meeting this evening. II
Alpena celebrates on the Fourth, there is
no time to be lost, as there Is good deal
Of work to do In making the necessary
preparations.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

Miss Stevens appeared before good
audience at the Opera House, last Mon
ay evening, at the piano recital. The
program comprised IA numbers, of which
II were difficult classical piano selections
from the great composers. Miss Stevens
is brilliant pianist, and her manipulation
Of the plano keys is wonderful. Voca
music was rendered by the Misses Kelly
and Beebe and Messrs Comfort and
Croteau. Their second piece was very
agreeably sang. Mr.. Mahar rendered,
In fine dramatic manner, THE Dream Of
Eugene Aram," and was recalled. He is
a good elocutionist.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

There is an enterprise projected for pur-
chasing the Hubbard Lake log railway
plant, that was recently sold, and moving
it to this city, and then building a rail-
road back into the county. The intention
is to build about twelve miles Of the road
at present, and extend 1t afterwards. 1t
is to be local road, and will be the
means Of bringing large amount Of for
est products to this city for shipment.
We trust the enterprise may prove sue
cess, and the proposed railroad built, as
II would be Of great benefit to this COM
munity.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
Marriage Licenses.

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk, since our last report, with
name and residence, are as follows
700. John Hatton, city Of Alpena
Mary c. Rayburn, city Of Alpens.
,0i. Edward r. sanborn, city of Alpena.
Esther Hagerman, city OF Alpens.
1o2. Harry Broad, city Of Alpena.
Carrie Clifford city Of Alpena.
Io5. Joseph N. Fournier. city of Alpena.
Josephine Laballe, city Of Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

The past month has been notable for
It's heavy and constant gales Of wind.
The direction was either from the north
or of lake, both cold places for wind to
blow from at this season Of the year.
The consequence was considerable chilly
weather. Rains were frequent, but not
axcoaeiva
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
Wall Paper.

Gilt papers for 10c, double roll; former
price zoe.
Gilt papers for lee and 15c, double roll;
former price csc.
Gilt papers for zoe, double roll; former
price SOC and 35c.
Gilt papers for csc, double roll; former
price 40c.
All other grades at proportionate re-
duotion.
Borders at one-half former price.
Our stock Is the largest and best as
sorted OF any ever shown in the city.
J. f. FIELD 4 Co
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Certificate of Copartnership.


Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have
this day formed limited copartnership. under the
provisions OF chapter seventy-eight Of the general
statutes Of Michigan, for the transaction and pros
eeution of a wholesale and retail grocery business
in all its departments at and in the middle store
Of the "Comstock Block"-so called, in the city Of
Alpena, county of Alpena and State Of Michigan,
and hereby declared and published.
FIRST.
That the firm name under which the business 10
10 be conducted. is "Muellerweiss Company"
SECOND.
The business TO be transacted and carried ON by
said copartnership Is wholesale and retail grocery
business in all its departments.
THIRD.
That John Muellerweiss, who resides in the city Of
Alpena, IN the county OF Alpena and state afore-
said, is the general partner and Andrew w. Com
stock who resides in the city Of Apsna state afore-
said, Is a special partner.
FOURTH.
That said special partner, Andrew w. Comstock,
has contributed five thousand dollars to the CON-
mon stock
FIFTH.
That said copartnershp business is 70 eommence
on the first day of May, A. ID. 1892 and terminate
on the first day of May, A. ID. 1895
Dated AZ Alpena, Michigan, this thirtieth day Of
April, A. d. 1892.
JOHN MUELLERwEISS, Jr.
A. w. COMSTOCK.
Executed and signed in the presence of
WA. T. SLEATOR.
State Of Michigan, a.
On this Goth day Of April, A. d. 1892, before me,
Notary Public in and for said county, personally
appeared the above named John Mueilcrweiss and
Andrew w. Comstock, TO me known 70 be the same
persons who executed the foregoing certificate Of
copartnership, and severally acknowledged the
same 10 be their free act aud deed.
JOHN MUELLERwEISS, Jr.
A. w. COMSTOCK.
WIN. T.. BLEAToR,
Notary Public, Alpena County, Meh.
State Of Michigan,
County Of Alpena,
John Mullerweiss being duly sworn, says that HI
IL a general partner in the firm OF Muelerweiss
Co That Andrew w. Comstock, special partner IN
said arm, has contributed in cash 10 the common
stock Of said partnership the sum Of Eve thousand
dollars ls5, O06.OU and that said amount has beer
actually and In good faith contributed and applied
20 said business.
JOHN MUELLERwEIss, Jr.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this 3oth ds,
Of April, A. ID. 1897.
WM. T. SLEAT0R.
Notary Public, Aipena County. Michigan.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
National D0tare.

The following are the names Of the Of
flcers Of the National Dotare, elected last
week.
p. g. Beekman.
V. Pc. M. Louis.
SC. b. Campbell.
p. P.-Albert Wildman.
Sea-. b. de Champagne.
Treas. III. Langworthy.
M.--Angus McVean.
WI. j. Stoffer.
George Wiley.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

The spruce wood brought from Canada,
for the paper pulp factory, is not first
class, being too knotty. II Is said to
grow on rocky land, and is full Of limbs
from the ground to the top. It is much
inferior TO that obtained In this county.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

The remains OF j. Barnet were brought
from Au Sable by steamer Mackinac, last
Sunday, and were accompanied by Mayor
Solomon Of that town. The funeral took
place Monday In this city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

The Cheboygan Democrat is responsible
for the following "Alpena parties
bought another tract Of pine land We'd
nesday, belonging to Cheboygan parties.
Those fellows must depend on the extern
sion OF the Alger road In this direction In
order to get the pine. Geo. f. Reynolds
sold the last tract"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

Business at the Alpena Spool Works is
brisk, and in order to flll orders the fac
tory is operated part Of the evening. Last
week 100 sacks Of speols were shipped to
various parts Of the country. The new
industries Of Alpena are good ones, and
help greatly to maintain the prosperity
OF the city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

Arthur Pack, Miss Carrie McRae and
u. Ellsworth received Rambler safety BIZ
cycles last week. The two former were
pneumatics, and the latter an inflated
cushion tired-the first OF that kind OF
tire In the city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

The barge Leader tried to carry too
large deck load from this port last week,
but failed, as she listed over In the river
and took considerable water in her hold.
A large amount Of lath was taken of her,
the water pumped out, and she left In tow
OF the propeller Mills.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

We call the attention OF lovers OF class
ical architecture to the steps leading from
Chisholm street to the sidewalk In front
Of the Alpena drug store. nthere Is any
thing like them under the sun, we would
like to know where. The city has the
credit for the work.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

A number OF the bicyclists were at the
fair grounds Monday, and some Of them
we're induced to race around the track
against time. Charles Nacker made the
half mile on the rough track in 1:47, and
j. j. Alger made a quarter mile In AZ
aaconda
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

There will be Sunday school service
at Trinity church next Sunday afternoon,
commencing at three o'clock. II is the
custom to have the service In the church
Oh the afternoon Of the first Sunday OF
the month, in place Of the usual Sunday
school services at noon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

The propeller Z. S. Tice broke her
crank, while four miles from Thunder
Bay island, on Monday. Captain Per.
sons, Of the life saving station on that is.
land, came to this port yesterday, with
his steam yacht Florence G. with mes.
saQes from her captain.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

N. E. Sage, who has been employed at
the Churchill 40 clerk and manager, the
past four years, will soon remove to
Husley, Wis, and assume control Of the
Barden House. We trust he will meet
with every success, and have no doubt
but he will prove a popular hotel man.
The fact that he has managed the Chur-
chill for some years past, Is proof Of his
ability.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

The barge Brooklyn was taken from
this port last week with a steam pump
on board. She was leaking badly, caused
by being loaded at one of the mill wharfs
until she grounded and then had tug
pull her into deep water.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

Acollision took place Saturday night,
at Detroit, between the steamer City OF
Mackinac and the tug Washburn. The
latter was run ashore, being badly dam
aged. Two persons were drowned.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01
Market Ordinance

The Market Ordinance will be
strictly enforced. All farmers and
gardeners will now remain on the Mar
ket TO sell their produce, and all citi-
zens desiring such produce cheap can
call ut the City Market every morn
ing. 10S2w4
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

The deputy State railroad commission
er arrived in town Monday to inspect the
railroad crossings on the streets In this
city, complaint having been made by
the Common Council some time ago.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-01

Read the ad Of Jas. Reilly, Broom
Maker, in this issue. Mr.. Reilly gave the
best OF satisfaction last fall. Takes re-
turn date on his way north.