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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Steamer City of Alpena.

The new palace steamer City OF Alpe-
ma was to arrive at this port early
Saturday morning, OIL her first trip, but
"a heavy fog on the lake caused her to be
delayed several hours. AS she steamed
slowly up the river she presented as at
tractive an appearance as was ever wit
messed at this port. The two decks and
the top Of her cabin were covered with
people, making three tiers OF humanity.
On shore the scene was still more strik-
ing. Tho wharf was packed with hun
dreds OF people, mostly ladies. Below
the wharf the barge India was covered
with spectators, and some enterprising
youths were perched up in the shrouds.
The roof OF Lincoln's fish house just
above the steamers wharf, had been con-
verted into temporary free grand stand,
while large number Of people were
congregated on the swing bridge, and on
the wharf on the north side OF the river.
The whistle Of the Gilchrist mill was
first to sound welcome greeting to the
new City Of Alpena, and was soon fol-
lowed by the whistle of the Johnston
roller process flour mill, and the steamer
responded to the salute. There were no
tugs In port at the time or the whistle
greeting would have been a noisy one.
The large crowd of people then began to
greet the magnificent floating palace
with cheers, and the hundreds Of passen-
gers on the decks responded by cheers
and the waving of handkerchiefs. 1t
was indeed scene to arouse the enthu-
siasm OF every one present, and IL would
be difficult TO find picture TO excel tho
ono presented as the City Of Alpena
moved maiestically TO her landing, with
her hundreds of passengers. One thing
was lacking to make the picture per-
feet marine one, and that was the absence
Of flags and strcamers. Not one foated
from the nagstaffs. That deficiency was
soon To. be remedicd by gift from the city
OF Alpena as an appreciation OF the hon
or Of having so magnificent a steamer
named after her.
Assoon as the steamer had been moored,
the members Of the Tamarack Club we're
stationed on the wharf near the port pad
die wheel, on top OF which stood Cap.
tain Lightbody, the genial commander Of
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Peter De Mill was drowned at Chica-
60, the early part Of last week. He was
we'll known IN Alpena, and was the one to
whom the people are indebted for the
erection Of the gas plant, and his friends
are numerous In this city. The Detroit
Free Press has the following:
The sad news has been received from
Chicago that Peter De Mill, Jr., one of
the best-known young men OF this city,
was accidentally drowned on Tuesday
afternoon at that place. He went for a
pleasure ride In steam yacht with a
party OF friends and when about one
mile from the shore he suddenly fell
overheard. The first intlmation which
the others on the yacht heard OF the acct
dent was splash In the water. The
engine was Immediately reversed, life
preservers were thrown out, llfe-boat
lowered and everything possible was
done to save the drowning man, but In
vain. II Is believed that he was seized
with an attack Of vertigo, to which he
was subject. He Immediately disappear
ell from sight. The authorities were
notified as soon as possible OF the acct
dent and steps taken for the recovery Of
the body. A special dispatch received by
The Free Press last night states that the
body had been found. II will be brought
to this city for intermont.
The deceased had been in Chicago for
about two weeks with his sister, Mrs.
George William Moore, attending the
worlds fair. She returned home few
days ago and he remained over few
days longer on the invitation Of friends,
and expected TO return to Detroit this
week
Mr.. De Mill was born In Detroit in
1854, and was the son OF the late Peter
De Mill. He went early to college, be-
Ing In the class OF rs at the University
Of Michigan. After leaving college he
made the construction Of gas manufacture
ing plants his profession. He first en-
tered into business with his father In the
old Detroit Gas Light Company. After
wards he erected gas plants at Alpena,
Denver and San Francisco, In which he
was very successful. He lived for many
years in Alpena, where he was well
known.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Worlds Fair Complete,

The Worlds Columbian Exposition Is
one Of the most complete and attractive
exhibitions ever given since time began.
AS the warm, balmy days of summer
make visit to this great show q pleas
ure, hundreds OF thousands Of people are
feasting their eyes on It's beauties.
In order to prepare the great mass OF
humanity to better understand and ap-
preciate the Exposition, the Worlds Col.
umbian Exposition Illustrated, in it's mid
summer or July number, has made new
departure In the character and class OF
it's illustrations. In this issue especial
attention has been given to illustrations
OF the exhibits.
Beginning with a full page frontisplece
OF Z. do Gloukhovskoy, Imperial Com
missioner General of Russia to the Worlds
Fair, the other prominent illustrations
are full page reproductions OF an OK
hibit OF Japanese Silk Tapestry" "Ag-
ricultural Building" and others. Be-
sides these are the "Lapland Village"
Chinese Theatre" Walter NJ. Lowney
Company's Chocolate Pavilian," Ere
production of Farm Scene In Grains In
Illinois State Building
view from Wooded Island" "Model
OF ST. Peters at Rome" "Illinois and
lowaS PavilionS in Agricultural Build
ing" beautiful center piece, "The Ex-
position by Night" "Hide and Seek"
'Interior View of Manufactures Build
Ing" California Orange Exhibit" Cen
trail Fountain and Aquariums in Fisheries
Building" Group OF Sea Lions in Z. S.
Government Building" and many others.
Among tho leading articles are Success
of the Exposition" 1.-THE Opening of
Worlds Congresses" "The Exposition
and the Youth, /" "The Many Attractions
Of the Exposition" Retaliation of
Hopes" BEST Time to See the EXPOSE
tion," and others.
From every standpoint the present
number Of this excellent magazine is the
strongest yet sent out to It's thousands
Of readers and admirers. In its COM
pleted form 1t will make valuable his
tory OF the great Exposition that no one
should fail to have. Back numbers al
ways on hand, and all requests for either
back or future issues, sent to the publish
err personally, will receive prompt atten-
ton. Sample copy sent for % cents in
stamps. Address, j. b. Campbell. Pub
Usher, 159-161 Adams St, Chicago, Ill.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Exports.

The exports, by the IA vessels that
cleared last week from this port, were as
follows:
Eight cargoes Of 1 100000 feet of lum-
Der, 100000 shingles and 1000 posts to
Cleveland, o.; four cargoes Of 1850, ZOO
feet Of lumber and 10000 railway ties to
Buffalo, N. Y; one cargo Of 150, 900 feet
OF lumber to Fremont, o., and one cargo
Of 200, 900 feet of lumber to Detroit Mich.
The total shipments for the week con-
sisted of 3,720, 900 feet Of lumber, 300, 900
shingles, 10000 railway ties, 1000 posts,
$4,000 pounds Of sulphite paper pulp, be-
sides a large amount Of hay, excelsior,
spools, etc.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
The Editors.

Next Saturday morning the new
steamer City Of Alpena will have or
board members Of the Michigan Press
Association and their ladies to the mum.
Der OF about one hundred and fifty, and
the Citizens Association have taken up.
on themselves the important duty Of on.
PERTAINING the members OF the press and
their friends while they remain in Alpe-
ma, "a period of about three hours. -du-
ring which time 1t Is desired to convey
the party about the city and show them
as many as possible of the principal points
of interest. With this object In view,
and to lay out program, the committee
on arrangements held meeting a few
days since, when the following plan was
agreed upon: Meeting the guests on ar
rival OF the boat, and conducting them to
the Opera House, where they will be re
ceived and welcomed by the Mayor; then
breakfast at the Churchill and Golling;
visit to Sulphur Springs bath house; call at
pulp factory, extract works, stave factory,
excelsior works; drive across Ninth street
bridge to Chisholm street, then down
Chisholm to Second, and up Washington
avenue to spool works; down Campbell
street TO Second, First and State streets;
visit to the Churchill mill, call at print
ing Offices, and II time will permit, visit
will be made to the hall OF the German
Aid Society.
AS the boat will remain in port only
about three hours, II will be necessary
that all stops shall be Of short duration,
as IL will be seen that time will be prcc-
ious, and the committee desires to i'm
prove every moment to the best advan-
tage.
To convey these people about our city
will require large number Of carriages,
and the committee would ask that all
those who have convcyances suitable for
the purpose, and who will assist In this
good work, will, as soon as possible, re-
port such fact to the Secretary, ii. c.
Hamill, so that arrangements may be
fully completed in ample time.
This is matter In which every citizen
OF Alpena is interested, as all can see
the advantage to be gained by giving a
friendly and social welcome to these
men who have the power, ability and OPP
portunity at their command to do a
great deal in the way Of newspaper re-
ports, for such stirring and energetic
city as lies ut the head of Thunder Bay.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
harding the terrihle ,iisaste,

Regarding the terrible disaster that
befell Mrs. Catherine Neumann, sister OF
John and Frank Beck, at Saginaw, on
the eth, the Detroit Free Press has the
following particulars:
A fire wiped out an entire family, with
single exception, here tonight. Cath
erinc Neumann and four children occu-
pied small two-story frame building ut
127 North jefferson avenue, within q
stones throw Of the business part OF the
city. Mrs. Neumann was widow and
with her oldest daughter carried on
millinery store on the ground floor and
the family resided in the second story.
The fire originated In the store and
had gained such Roadway that the exit OF
the family was cut of by tho time the
alarm was turned In. The fire depart.
mcnt responded quickly, ladders were
put up and the inmates taken out, but
not until Mrs. Neumann was fatally
burned and three Of her children smoth.
cred by the smoke and flames. The vic.
Tins are: Tilda Neumann, aged e
years, Lena Ncumann, aged IS, and Frank
Neumann, aged H..
Mrs. Catherine Ncumann was taken tc
st. Mary's Hospital. She Is terribly
burned about the head and face and will
die.
The only person In the building saved
was Alma Neumam, aged II, who was
taken out having sustained only Sigh
injuries.
The injuries to Mrs. Neumann were =,
severe that death soon came and ended
her suffering.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Real Estate Sales.

The following is list OF real estate
sales recorded during the past week
furnished at the abstract Office of O'Brien
d Sleator.
Jos. Croteau to Eugene Croteau, $3.50
part lot q, block n, Hitchcock's addition
Sable street.
VIM. Manion to Henry w. Looms,
1915 J of S e of "a, 81, =. Alpena.
Huron Lumber Go. to Ferdinand Crap.
ski, Si9l, lot 5, block 81, city, Minor
street.
Charles Hugh Kale to Sarah Kalc, 81,
lot 8, block ), Beebes addition, Albert
street
County Treasurer to Arthur NJ. Derr,
$23.64, taxes Of 1888, Of W OF lots
and 8, block IS, city, Dock street.
County Treasurer to Jas. NJ. Johnston,
$25.0S, taxes OF 1878, a piece Of land q
by IL rods I'm W corner OF lot 10, block
10, Potters addition, Washington ave.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The first trip OF the steamer City OF
Alpena was from Detroit to Cleveland, on
account Of her dining room being In
completed, and OF her machinery the
Marine Record says, The new City Of
Alpena, built by tho Detroit Dry Dock
CO., left Detroit Wednesday night aud
reached Cleveland on time Thursday
morning, taking the place Of the regular
line boat. The engines being entirely
new the run was made with slow rovolu-
tons, yet she made tho regular time OF
tho old boat, and II crowded she would
no doubt walk away with any sidewheel-
or on the lakes. The fact that the AL
pena's boilers had never seen fire or the
engines steam until she started on this
trip shows the careful work Of the
builders. As may be supposed, the AL
pena IL equipped throughout with all the
most modern appliances, and her fur
nishings and decorations are Of the iln-
aat -
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
A Glorious Fourth.

Owing to yesterday being tho Fourth
and all the ARGUS employees enjoying a
day Of recreation, we are not able to
give an extended report OF what was
done by the people Of Alpena yesterday.
The day, from morning TO five, was as
delightful as could be wished for. In the
forenoon there was a large procession
consisting OF tho Guards, g. A. r., st.
Jean Baptiste, Foresters, German Aid
Society, Orange Institute, fire department,
Indians, and business firms exhibits.
The races at the fair grounds In the af-
ternoon attracted thousands of people.
The horse races were won too easily TO
be exciting, and after about a quarter OF
mile had been trotted It was easy to
pick out the winner. There were six
horses. The bicycle races were both
interesting and exciting. G.. Il. McRae
was first In the mile and half mile races.
f. N. Potter won first place in the quar-
ter mile race, and A. w. Brown was the
leader In the novice mile race. About
five In the afternoon rain began TO fall,
and continued through tho night, pre-
venting the exhibition Of the fireworks.
We would suggest that the fireworks be
kept until the county fair.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Clearances-l893.

The following vessels cleared from this
port during the past week, with cargoes
Of lumber and other forest products
Propeller jerks. 10000 lumber, Fremont
Barge Reindeer. 100000 lumber, Detroit
Schooner savidge, 225,0oO lumber Cleveland.
Barge Russian, 100000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Lathrop. $4,000 lumber. Cleveland.
Propeller Mary Pringle, 2i5.OOo lumber Cleveland.
Propeller Garden City 80 900 lumber, 900 900 shin
giles and 1000 posts, Cleveland.
Barge Light Guard, $780, 600 lumber, Cleveland,
Schooner Bahama, $4,000 lumber Cleveland
Schooner Yankee, 100000 lumber, Cleveland.
Propeller Westford, 2sO, 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Templar, $4,000 lumber. Buffalo.
Barge Monitor, 10000 railway ties, Buffalo.
Barge johnson, $4,000 lumber, Buffalo.
The total amount of lumber and other
products shipped from the port OF Alpena
since the opening OF navigation in April,
1898, by vessels that reported at the GUS
tom house, Is as follows:
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

While the crew of the schooner John
Rice were at breakfast, Monday, the
vessel gave sudden lurch and rolled
over. She had on board cargo of TAM
arack pond net stakes. The crew were
picked up by the steamer Jewett, taken
to Thunder Bay Island and then brought
to this city by the life saving crew. The
schooner is owned by Richard Collins,
and the stakes by Wires g. Tulian, all Of
Alpena.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Farmers Notice,

am still conducting the sale of farm
implements Of oil descriptions. Such as
cord binders, reapers, moving machines
rakes, plows, harrows, cultivators, sulky
plows, potato planters and digers, seeders
stump pullers, tanning mills, Milburn
wagons, Jackson wagons, and all other
kind of farm tools. Office on Washington
avenue. Frost's old stand, near Globe ho
tel.
g72 j. w. HALL
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

the Chicago encampment and the Attor-
noy Generals opinion thereon were thor
oughly gone over. II was the unan-
lmous opinion that under the circum-
stances an cncampment outside the State
was simply impossible.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Excelsior was shipped on the steamer
City Of Alpena last Sunday as follows
Ono car load TO Norwalk, o., one car
load TO Pittsburg, Penn, and twelve tons
TO Detroit.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The steamer Dove has been placed on
the Bay City and Alpona route, as sub
stitute for the disabled steamer Lora, and
she arrived at this port Saturday, ON her
first trip.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Marriage Licenses .

The marriage licenses Issued by the
county clerk, since our last report, with
name and residence. are as follows
s7s. George ". Chesney, city of Alpens.
Nellie Burk,
$40. Charles Burtan.
Adeline Campau, township of Wilson.
$50 Robert Conway. city OF Alpena.
Phoebe Stillman,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The police made five arrests of drunk
and disorderly persons the past week.
The cases were disposed OF in the fol-
lowing manner: Two sentence suspend
ed, two fined 81 and costs each, and one
released.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

One 80 horse power steel boiler with 40
feet of stack. fire front crate bars, injector
aud all necessary fixtures. The above Is
first class and practically new, made by
the Lansing Iron and Engine Works, and
is now situated at the Squaw Bay mill OPP
Grated by ID. ID. Oliver. Inquire OF Alpe-
ma Industrial Works. Terms easy. 1920
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

A warrant has been issued for the ar
rest OF w. b. Westgate and no will be
brought from Jackson this week. The
charge is crooked work when he was a
member OF the firm OF Paterson & West
gate, insurance agents.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Deaths.

June 81, at st. Ignacc, Richard Bur-
ston, aged 40 years.
June 2S, Annie Eagle, aged % years.
June 2S. child Of Aug Strutz, aged
yanrg
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Saginaw parties are trying to-organize
company to build two new sidewheel
steamers to run between Saginaw and
st. Ignace, calling at all way ports.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Ask No Sympathy

OF your friends il you are aware OF the
mode of applying and the bonafide guar
antce we give with each package Of Hills
Pile Pomade, and you will not give II a
trial. Price $1.00, six packages $500
BY mail. Try it tonight.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Six deeds were recorded by the Regis
ter last week, and their value was $685.
20. Two were delinquent tax deeds on
which $4s.70 OF delinquent taxes were
paid.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The tug John Owen has arrived from
the Canadian pinerics, with her third raft,
containing 10000 logs for F. w. Gilchrist
and II 900 for Albert Pack, all from the
Spanish River.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Thirty steamers and As vessels report
cd at Alpena custom house during the
month OF June, 1893. The passenger
steamers and many other vessels did not
report, as they had through clearances.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The Guards will not 20 TO the Worlds
Fair. The question was decided by the
State military board on the 3Oth, and In
place thereof State encampmcnt will
be held at Island Lake, August 10th to
18th inclusive. Tho Detroit Journal
says the board held long conference
with Governor Rich, and the matter OF
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Every seat in tho Opera House was oc-
cupied Monday evening and many had to
stand. The attraction was tho "Si
Plunkard" company, and the large audi
ence was agreeably entertained.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
A New Pile Remedy

Has created sensation among physicians
by It's wonderful effects in speedily curing
every form of Piles. 1t Is called the
Pyramid Pile Cure. 1t is cheap and sim
pie to use, but nothing removes the
disease so quickly, safely and surely.
Any druggist will get II for you.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The street parade OF the farmers
band Of the 81 Plunkard company, Mon
day forenoon, was very amusing, and
attracted large crowd. 1t was good
show, and caused a rush for reserved
seat tickets &
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Married, June eth, by the Rev. Q. e
Lee, Miss Anna Dunlop TO Fred Good
rich both OF this city. Mr.. and Mrs
Goodrich have removed to Rinderland
Wis
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The cable layers are expected to arrive
in this city to-day, and will at once CON-
mence the work Of laying the telephone
cables from the main land to Thunder
Bay and Middle Islands, on the govern
ment contract.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Geo. N. Fletcher 4 Sons last week
shipped 10000 pounds Of paper pulp tc
Ticonderoga, N. Y, and $4,000 pounds
10 Batavia. Ill.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Up TO the time OF the arrival Of the
new palace steamer City Of Alpena, Sat.
urday forenoon, her paddle wheels had
made As, 191 revolutions.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Thos. Hamlin rsiiled his hickory wheel
last Saturday evening, there being 100
tickets ut III each, and number %. owned
by T.. s. johnson, drew the wheel.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Have you seen Field & Cos new wal
paper salesroom II you haven't, dom
fall to see II.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The trial OF the Molitor murder cases
commenced at the Court House last Fri
day, with Attorney General Ellis and Jas.
Mcnamara conducting the prosecution,
and Frank limerick and V. G. Burnham
counsel for defendants.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The Extract Works now has cooper
shop of its own, thus making an addition
to one Of Alpena's important new indus
tries.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Ia Jury was secured for the Molitor
murder cases last Friday, after nearly
200 jury men had been summoned, ex-
amined and rejected because they were
intelligent and had learned something
about the case.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

The Spanish caravels Santa Maria,
Nina and Plnta passed Thunder Bay Is
land Monday, on their way to the Worlds
Fair.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

A new life boat was brought to town
last evening, by the Detroit steamer.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

An examination Of teachers for posi-
tions in the schools Of this county, will
DO held in the Central school building on
August 3D..
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Mrs. j. &. Chisholm, Mrs. $. III. Case
and Mayor lIarshaw were among the
arrivals on the City OF Alpena last cven-
ing
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Among tho passengers on the steamer
City Of Alpena last Saturday, were 200
people who we're en-route to the Worlds
Fair.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Eighty acres of land well timbered with
hemlock and hardwood, for sale. En-
quire at this office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Mrs. j. w. Fitzgerald and daughter
Irma, and Mrs. A. Wilkinson and daugh-
ter Lizzie, arrived homo from Toronto,
Saturday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05
Sufferers from Piles

Should know that the Pyramid Pile Cure
will promptly and effectually remove
every trace Of them. Any druggist will
get II for you.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Orders for music promptly filled a
less THAI publishers prices at +. &
Nason's
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

w. A. French arrived from Detroit
Monday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

County election on the nth, TO decide
the question Of county roads.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-05

Philip Richardson is officiating a
station master at the depot in this city
during the absence of III. +. Reeves.