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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
The Glorious Fourth.

About three weeks ago w. b. Comstock
was elected President OF the Alpena Agrl-
cultural Society, and on coming into Of
fee he found the track and grounds, sadly
In need Of repairs. lie at once began to
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The 10 months old child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Cunningham was drowned at
Hillman last Thursday, where Mrs. Cum
ningham had gone to visit her parents.
The body was recovered Monday evening"
four miles below the place OF the accident,
and brought to Alpena, the funeral taxi
ing place Yesterday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
A Good Company.

Isl Plunkard," as given by the J. G..
Lewis company at the Arand, last night,
was well received by the large audience
present. "Si' has made great hit in
Van Vert, and, with his celebrated band,
will be welcomed OH return trip.-Van
Vert, co. Press.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

On Saturday, July 9Th, there will be
about 200 Michigan newspaper men In
the city, being OH an excursion to the
Worlds Fair.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

one Of them In Pressure Isle county, and
moro men would be employed II they
could be obtained.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

II is yet uncertain whether the Guards
will go to the Worlds Fair, rs the Attor-
ney-Generai of the State has rendered his
opinion that State funds cannot be used
for such purpose. The military ofiici-
ais are trying to find weak spot IN the
law, 80 that the proposed encampment at
Chicago can be held.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The mill of Geo. N. Fletcher q Sons
was shut down Saturday last on account
of the death OF the little child of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. w. Fletcher.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Only seven deeds were recorded last
week, the new tax law being responsible
for the small number. The value Of the
seven deeds Is $l,324.06, Of which one
was delinquent tax deed, for which
$12.St back taxes were paid.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

j. T.. Denton recently received the
most beautiful bedroom suit that was
ever brought TO Alpena, being OF solid
mahogany, richly carved, and cost over
$4,000 at the factory. IL goes to adom
the handsome residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w IT. Potter
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

There will be Maccabee celebration
of tho Fourth at the King settlement. A
grand calithumpian parade takes place
In the forenoon, and plenty of amuse-
mcnts have been provided for, including
dancing. Meals will be served on the
grounds.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Alpena strawberries were for sale last
Saturday at the stores, and were soon
sold. They were better by far than those
imported.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The adjourned May term of the Circuit
Court commenced Monday, but soon adj
journed for day in order that more
Jurors could be chosen.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Two car loads of excelsior were shipped
OH the steamer City of the Straits, We'd
nesday last, for Cleveland and Detroit,
and three car loads, OH the same steamer
Sunday, for Newark, Toledo and Column
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Some time next week the three Spanish
caravels will pass Thunder Bay, on their
way TO the Worlds Fair. This is a
good chance for the weather department
to get up storm and compel them to
enter this harbor 80 that Alpena people
can see them.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Almost every evening last week new
bicycle was received In town. Alpena
will soon have nice fortune invested In
safety BICYCLES.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Ii. Koennenburg wanted $4,000 from
the city for falling on the sidewalk, which
he claimed was defective. The case went
against him in the Circuit Court and last
week the Supreme Court said the city
was not liable for damage.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The ladies OF the Baptist church will
serve hot dinner and supper, at 100 and
1872 Chisholm street, OH the Fourth. Ice
cream will be served during the evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The tug Frank. w went to Greenbush
last Saturday to tow raft Of about l,0OO,-
900 feet from that place to the Minor
Lumber Co. bay shore mill, in this city.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Mrs. G. Elder has been engaged as
directress of Trinity church choir, and
the members are requested to attend
choir at o O'Clock Friday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The shipment Of sulphite paper pulp,
from the factory of G. N. Fletcher & Sons
last week, consisted Of 10000 pounds to
Batavia, H., and 10000 pounds to Den.
YER Col
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Elevators for carrying away the refuse
have been placed in the .stave factory, and
will do the work that previously required
several persons
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The total amount of the bills presented
to the Board OF Supervisors for services
In connection with the inquest of the late
Mrs. II. II. Kimball, Is said to amount
to 5000
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The Mystic base ball club has made ar
rangements for playing game at Tawas,
with the club OF that town, on the Fourth.
The Mystlcs have been guaranteed $25.
The boys will leave on the express next
Tuesday morning.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. n. Bedford and child.
rem returned home Monday, from theil
trip to the Worlds Fair.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

There are twenty entries for the horse
races at the fair grounds on the Fourth,
and as the entries do not close until the
3rd, number of horses here have not en-
tered yet.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

1t is probable the steamer City OF the
Straits will clear from this port this even
ing, OH her last trip, and her place will be
taken by thenew steamer City Of Alpena.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The funeral OF John p. Smidt took
place yesterday, and the remains were
escorted to the cemetery by Alpena and
Granite tents, X. o. T. M, he being a
member of the first named.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

A channel has been made through the
log jam OH the rapids, being the most
difficult one to make in many years, owing
to the manner in which the logs were
iammed
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

j. L. Field a. Co. are selling wall paper
at prices that make 1t cheaper to re-paper
dirty walls than to try to clean them.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Miss Winnie Bccbc. who has been at
tending school at Hamilton, Ont, is
home on a vacation.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

A number OF the poles erected by the
government, for the telephone line TO the
Thunder Bay Island life saving station,
have been set up in the road, east of Dock
street
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

A. +. Fletcher went to Detroit last
Friday and was accompanied by the two
eldest boys OF Mr.. and Mrs f. w.
Fletcher.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
A New Pile Ramedv

Has created sensation among physicians
by Its wonderful effects In speedily curing
every form of Piles. 1t is called the
Pyramid Pile Cure. II 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, 1893-06-28

A sidewalk has been laid to the fair
grounds on Fair avenue, and men are
now at work building one on Eleventh
street from Chisholm street to the fair
grounds.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Jas. ii. McSorley and family started
yesterday for nj Wot, Col, where they
will take up their future residence.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
Deaths.

June 10th, Ramela Laverause, aged 10
months.
June Goth, Treble Bedard, aged 10 years.
June cath, John p. Smidt, aged 65
years
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Miss Nellie M. johnson and Miss SYRIA
Smith, teachers in the public schools,
have gone TO the southern part OF the
State to pass the vacation with friends.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

A raft Of logs containing about 1000,
600 feet was received by the Minor Lum
Der Co. last week, from the Ocqueot
river, Pressure Isle county. The logs
were numbered by Culligan & Doyle, las
winter.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Up to Saturday evening one-fourth Of
the railway extension, from this city TO
Lake May, in Pressure Isle county, had
been graded. Three crews afc at work,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

All the logs owned by a Saginaw firm,
that went ashore at North Point last
year, have been recovered and RATED to
this city, and will be sawed at the Minor
Lumber Co. bay shore mill. The amount
is about 1000, 900 feet.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The Guards were inspected at the
Armory last Friday evening, by the in
spector-general of the State troops. The
company turned out about 40 strong, and
passed the inspection in creditable man.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The second raft of logs from the Geor-
gian Bay region for Albert Pack, was
towed into Thunder Bay last Thursday,
by the tug John Owen, and the logs
have been doomed at White Fish Point.
The raft contained 100000 feet of logs,
making 5000, 600 feet Mr.. Pack has re-
ceived from Canada this year.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Very little hay was exported last week
but there are about 100 tons piled at Bed
ford & Co.'S warehouse, awaiting ship.
ment
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Saturday, to take part In the prosecution
of the Molitor murder cases.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Several pneumatic rubber tired wheels
for trotting sulkies, were received by AL
pena sportsmen last week and they will
he used to break trotting records at the
fair grounds on the Fourth.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The Baptist and Congregational soci-
cites held a union service at the Congrc-
gational church Sunday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The outside fence about the Court
House grounds has boon ordered to be
removed, by the Board of Supervisors,
and will be taken to the county poor
house grounds.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Joseph Damarsh was considerably in
jured by q slab at the Pack mill, Friday
The piece OF slab was thrown by the ma
chinery with great force, and struck thu
man on the side.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The tug John Oven cleared for Geor-
gian Bay last Saturday, to tow third
log raft to this port for Il. W. Gilchrist.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The Misses Myrtle and Edna Brooks,
of Saginaw, are visiting their uncle Capt.
Geo. Brooks.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Alpena and vicinity was visited by a
fine shower last Wednesday morning. II
was very much needed for the crops.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
Here are Your Letters.

The following is list OF letters at the
postoffice uncalled for, and IL not claimed
soon will be sent to the dead letter Offices
Angus David Morace Il
Bedra Valentyn Morris Griffith
Bruno Miss Lena Morrison Louise
Bunker II Il Oleson o NJ
Campbell Nj Olson L.
Chevre Mon Paul Pagnir Josphine
DIME Florence Pernel + X
Dowley EN- Persons Capt Lou
Ellsworth John REEVE Johan
Fitzgerald Mrs Msz Rim Chas
Horn Miss Mary Rouleau Miss Rosesy
lie Munyon Jack Wallace Mrs Mary
Libby Albert Wallace Mrs John
McColl John
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The palace steamer City of Detroit
makes special trip to Mackinac this
week, and will call here tomorrow after
noon on her way down. She does not call
at Alpena on her trip up.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
suffeyers from, piIes

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, 1893-06-28

Have you seen Field Il Co.'S new wall
paper salesroom? II you haven't, don't
fail TO see IL.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Jas. Bowdcn left town last Wednesday
night for Port Huron, and returned
SATURDAY.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
For Sale.

Valuable farm land to exchange for city
property. Enquire at ARaUs office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Geo. +. Perkins received telegram
yesterday, announcing the sudden death
of his brother, at st. lgnace.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Eighty acres OF land we'll timbered with
hemlock and hardwood, for sale. En-
quire at this Office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

We sell the most wall paper because
we have the largest stock to select from.
j. +. FIELD Il Go.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Robert Napier and Miss Mary Napier
arrived home from Chicago last week
Tuesday,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The Messrs. Tabor shipped so barrels
OF hemlock bark extract to Waubon,
Mass, last Wednesday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The recent fires In the Masaba range,
Lake Superior region, have proved dis
astrous to several people who were once
residents of Alpena. II. j. Eaton and II.
Metcalf had their property destroyed
Mr.. Metcalf and sister are said to have
been obliged to stand in river for sever
al hours TO save their lives from the
flames.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Minor Lumber Company has sent a crew
Of men to Greenbush TO raft about 1000,
600 feet OF logs for their mill.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Mrs. Avery, of Detroit, arrived in town
Thursday evening, TO visit her son, L. o.
Avery.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
PERSONAL.
Harry Knight is I'm Chicago

Harry knight is in Chicago.
Albert Pack took trip To Bay City
Monday.
Miss Anna Dafoe left town Saturday,
for Detroit.
Geo. l.. Maltz arrived from Detroit
Friday evening.
d. ID. Hanover took trip to Grand
Rapids Monday.
G. Edwards left town yesterday, to
visit friends at Roscommon.
Miss Milliccnt Hunt was passc niger
on Fridays train for Detroit.
j. L. Rensberry. of Cando, d., is Wis
iting his parents at Long Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Mulvena left town Sat
urday to visit the Worlds Fair
Miss Belle Simmons returned home last
evening, from school at Ypsilanti.
Miss Nina McPhee arrived home last
Saturday, from college at Sarnia, Ont.
Miss Isa McRao has returned home
from Ann Arbor, TO pass the vacation. "a
DIR. l.. w. Lyon has removed from the
city, leaving town Sunday, for Detroit.
III. &. Hamill, of the Pioneer, returned
from Lansing last Wednesday evening.
w. f. Dcnison has gone to Detroit on
a two weeks trip, leaving town ycster-
day.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

II you buy your wall paper Of Field q
Go. you get the worth Of your money.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Joseph Prieure had his arm severely
cut by saw at mill In Maple Ridge
township, Thursday last.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Mrs. j. G. Comfort has gone to Chicago
to visit her sister and see the Worlds
Fair
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
40 Years the Standard
THEIR TELEPHONE.

Notices inserted under this heading, 8 cents pc
line for each insertion.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Russell Fletcher, aged four years, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Fletcher, died last
Friday night, from diptherla.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

w. G. Cunningham Is having good pat
ronage at the Long Lake pleasure resort,
the Maple Grove House.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The schooner Voges brought $4,000
brick from st. Clair, Monday, for the hem
lock bark extract works.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

line Tor each INSERTION.
Next Tuesday is the Fourth.
Bargains in wall paper at Warner & Cos
A cool wave visited this sectl on las
Sunday.
There are several cases of diphtheria
in the city.
Exciting horse races at the fair grounds
on the Fourth.
Grand procession next Tuesday fore
noon, the Fourth.
A barn has been ordered built at the
county poor farm.
Old papers cents per dozen at the
ARGUS Office.
Amusement at the Opera House every
evening this week.
There were several nice showers dur
ing the past week.
Be sure and see the bicycle races at the
fair grounds on the Fourth.
All the logs have been driven out OF
Hunt Creek into the main river.
Peter McArron has recovered his runa
way team, after two days chase.
A large stock of wall paper just receiv.
ed by Warner & Co.
By the middle OF next month the real
OF the main river drive will pass Atlanta
L. o. Avery is having stable 16x9(
feet built at the fair grounds, for his trot.
ters
The spool factory was shut down this
week to allow repairs to be made to the
belts.
Strawberries were offered for sale last
Saturday, at some stores, at cents pei
quart.
For the newest things In wall paper
call on Warner q Co.
County election on July 18th to decide
the question Of adopting the county roat
system.
ID. ID. Hanover has gone below for more
fast horses. Nothing but the best will
satisfy Dan.
There will be an ice cream social at the
Third ward Sunday school, Friday even.
ing, the 30th.
We venture the prediction that Alpens
will have furniture factory in operation
before many years.
IL you want new hat or bonnet, 60
and see the Misses Lockwood.
A social ball will be given by Champ
lain tent, X. o. I. NJ, at st. Johns hall
next Monday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Attorney-Genera Ellis arrived In town
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The new palace steamer City Of Alpena
will arrive at this port next Saturday
morning, OH her first regular trip Of the
season, at which time her new set Of
colors will be presented to her by the
Tamarack Club, A. +. Ross, Of the Echo,
making the presentation remarks. An
opportunity will be given the people to
examine the magnificent and fast sailing
steamer. II is not only an honor but
good advertisement to have such fine
boat named after the city.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

A social ball will be given by Champ
lain tent, K. o. I. NJ, at st. Johns hall,
next Monday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

During the past week the police made
nine arrests for drunkenness, one for not
paying dray license, one for leaving team
united, one for interfering with an officer,
and four tramps, who were sleeping sweet
ly i'm box car at the Extract Works, one
for indecent exposure, and two for ma
licious injury to adwelling. The amount
OF fines collected was $500.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

w. f. Denison has gone to Detroit Oh
a two weeks trip, leaving town ycster-
day
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
OUR TELEPHONE.

Business notices under this heading, 10 cents PEI
line for each insertion.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

We venture the prediction that Alpena
will have furniture factory in operation
before many years.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

IL you want a new hat or bonnet, GO
and see the Misses Lockwood.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

There will be an ice cream social at the
Third ward Sunday school, Friday even
ing, the 30th.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

ID. ID. Hanover has gone below for more
fast horses. Nothing but the best will
satisfy Dan.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The spool factory was shut down this
week to allow repairs to be made to the
hnlfc
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

The Oscoda Press says: "'rhc d., b.
c. and Alpena railroad contemplate run
ming special train to Chicago, in order
to give people along the line chance to
see the Worlds Fair. A special rate of
$9.S7 for the round trip would be given.
This will only be done provided enough
people will take Advantage Of it to make
il pay. Those who would like to go this
way should notify Phil. Richardson, the
agent at the depot"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

III. {. Hamill, of the Pioneer, returned
from Lansing last Wednesday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Strawberries were offered for sale last
Saturday. at some stores, at cents per
quart.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

f. o. Avery is having II stable 16x96
feet built at the fair grounds. for his trot-
tprs
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Albert Pack took trip to Bay City
Mondoy
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

For the newest things In wall paper,
call on Warner 4 Co.