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Forest Fires.

The past week has been one that
caused much anxiety to the people
of Alpena, owing to the forest fires
on the outskirts of the city.
For over month there has been
but little rain, and the cut and fall
low timber became greatly infam-
mable. Reckless work OH the part
Of land clearers and berry pickers
caused fire to spread to the dead
timber, good portion of which
was left on the ground by lumber
men and cedar cutters.
The damage done in Ossineke we
reported fully last week, and since
that event fires have ragged fercely
in Maple Ridge and Alpena town.
ships and on the outskirts of the city.
On the Long Lake road great
damage was done to the residents,
some of whom lost their farm
houses, barns and crops.
In Maple Ridge the only one re-
ported to have met with great loss
is VIM. Devolle, who lost all his
crops except asmall amount Of hay.
But for hard work OH the part Of
himself and neighbors, his resi-
dence would have been burned.
The total damage to settlers, as
far as we are able 10 ASCERTAIN.
will not amount to $1,000.
An immense amount of land
that was covered with cuttings is
reporte to be almost cleaned Of
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Real Estate Sales.

The following is list OF real estate
sales recorded during the past week.
furnished at the abstract Office Of O'Brien
a. Sleator.
Salome n. Folkerts to Clark j. Crisis
man, $925, lots ., 10, II and 10, block 8,
Folkerts addition, Alfred street.
Clark j. Crissman to G.. j. Crissman &
Co., 81 900, same as next above.
Charles Altman to Theodore Redman,
$500, J of of and of Of 8,
81, 0, Alpena.
Lydia A. Pangborn to Elizabeth Bing-
ham, 81 400, part lots 10, II and 10, block
3, Carriers addition, Washington ave.
Minor Lumber Co. to Andrze Stefan.
ski, $50, part lot s, block 81 city, River
street.
Mary A. Harris TO Eula Thoine, $500.
lots 12, ID and IA, block g. Tuttle's adj
dition, Eighth street.
Theo. Redman to Charles Altman,
$500, lot 2, block 1S, Taylor's addition,
Lake street.
August Kreft to Joseph Abram, S75, 4
byS rods, fronting on Long Lake avenue,
part Of IA, 81, 8.
Alger, Smith g. Co. to Andrew Yolm-
iierek, $160, W of II Of 10, 20, 8, San
born.
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fallen timber, aud could be cheaply
and easily converted into cultivated
farms.
During Thursday and Friday last
this city was enveloped with dense
clouds of smoke, appearing as if the
whole country back of Alpena was on
fire, and great fear was entertained
for the safety of the city.
Friday forenoon a light rain fell,
clearing away the smoke, and great
ly checking the fires. II is very
seldom that rain received such a
welcome or caused as much relief
to the people. The only regret
was that it was not sufficiently
heavy to put out the fires and save
the pastures and crops that are suf-
fering for want of moisture.
In the Vessel settlement the
settlers had a hard fight to keep the
fire from reaching their houses and
barns.
A family in Maple Ridge town.
ship loaded their household goods
on wagon and started for town.
Part of the way was through a
swamp with fire burning heavily ON
one side. The party drove by the
flames as fast as they could, but
after proceeding a short distance
the horses came to sudden stop,
as a full grown bear was standing
in the middle of the road, and it re-
manned fully fifteen minutes, keep
ing the escaping party in "a cloud
of smoke near the fire. At last
the bear took to the woods and the
people were able to get out Of their
disagreeable position. They were
nearly suffocated with smoke.
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MORTGAGE GALE.


Default having been made ia che conditions of
certain mortgage bearing date the list day OF July
A. ID. 1890, and executed by and between George
w. Moffat and Margaret Moat his wife, of the first
part, and Florence NJ. NJ. Bardeen, of the second
part, and duly recorded in the office Of the Regis
Ger OF Deeds for the county Of Alpena on the 9TH
day OF July, A. ID. 1890 in Liber of Mortgages, on
page 53S, and by which said default the power OF
aaie IN said mortgage contained has become opera
tive, and IL being claimed that there is now due
and unpaid, at the date hereof, on eaid mortgage,
the SUN Of four hundred and sixty seven dollars
and fifty cents si67.50,l for principal and interest
together with an attorney fee OF fifteen dollars
t4f500l provided for in said mortgage and no suit
az proceeding either at law or in equity having
been instituted TO recover the amount secured by
said mortgage, or any part thereof now, therefore,
Notice Is hereby given, that on Thursday, the
5th day OF October, A. Il. 1883, at two o'clock in
the afternoon of said day. at the front door OF the
Court House in the city of Alpena. county of AL
pena. and State of Michigan, that being the build
Inc in which the Circuit Court for said
coupty IN which said mortgagod premises are sit u
ated is held, there will he sold at public auction, to
the highest bidder the premises described In said
mortgage, or SO much thereof rs may be necessary
20 satisfy the said det the Interest thereon, and
said attorney fee, and all costs and charges allowed
by law. Said mortgaged premises are situated in
the township of Long Rapids, county OF Alpena,
ktate of Michigan. and described as follows: AL
that piece or parcel Of land described in said mort
gaze ~ follows, 20 wit:
The south Lalf of the southwest quarter OF sec
on thirty -four (5i, in Town thrty-two w. north
'" FLORENCE N. NJ BAaDEEN,
Dated July 3, 1893. hortgagel
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Alpena, July 81, 1898.
,HANCERY SALE.

The Cireatt Court for the County of Montmoren-
GYM Chancery.
The Huron Lumber Company, corporation, Va.
The Glover q Chandler STRAIN Logger Company, u
corporation.
In pursuance of decretai order of the Court of
Chancery, made IN the above cause, there will be
sold under the direction OF the subscriber at pub
lie auction at the office and mill yard of the HUI
ron Lumber Company, in the city Of Alpena, coun-
~ OF Alpena and State of Michigan, on Thursday,
che oath day Of August, 1893, commencing at two
nclock in the afternoon, all the following described
,oeisonal property, TO wit: One steam log hauer,
manufactured and 20 be used for the purpose of
hauling sleighs loaded With logs, by steam power
all OF the logging sleghs brought by defendant to the
county Of MontmOrenoy IN said State OF Michigan,
to be used in connection with and attached to said
hauler, for the purpose of carrying saw logs ell
chains belonging TO said bauler and sleighs, used in
competition with them. in hauling saw logs; all
ropes ased IN connection with said hauler and
seighs, All tools, implements and devices brought
into said county of Montmorency by said defend
ant 80 be used in conn, cton with said hauIer and
sleighc and not Eer.i. '"ro described, said prop
erty including the sail steam log hauler, logging
sleighs, and all tools, implements and property OF
every kind belonging 10 and used rs part OF the
outfit of said logger and sleighs.
Dated Alpena, Mich, July LIST, 1898.
FRED j. NORTHWAY,
Circuit Court Commissioner in and for the County
of Montmorency, and State of Michigan. 43w7
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members who made fifteen or over
out of possible %, were as follows
Dust, II; Rayburn, 20; Gallagher,
10; Prince, 10; Kimball, Is;
Eddy, 10; Mills, II; McPhail,
II; Mcneil, Is; Sheridan, is;
Laugh, II; McSorley, Is; Peterson,
18. The distance was 100 yards.
The highest scores made at 200
yards was as follows: Mcneil, IL;
Laugh, 10; Peterson, II; Kimball,
II; Gallagher, IA; Prince, ID;
Provost, IA.
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Ell Caion Beach.

The work of making a road to
Ell Cajon Beach, the new pleasure
resort OH Little Thunder Bay, is
progressing as rapidly as one could
desire, and it will not be long be-
fore the road is cut out the entire
distance, when the work of grading
will be Immediately pushed for
ward,
We referred to this resort two
weeks ago, and spoke Of it as being
most favorably adapted for the pur-
pose. We have again visited the
locality, and the more we see oft the
more favorably we are impressed
with it, and we feel confident that
when a good road is opened to the
harbor, and our people can have an
opportunity to view the magnifi-
cent layout and formations Of land
and water, it will only be a question
of short time ere the shores of Ell
Cajon Beach are dotted with little
summer cottages. In fact there are
a number of our citizens who have
already seen and gone over the
the ground, and the unanimous
cry from all is, 81 am going to buy
a lot and put up cottage on this
lovely spot"
Already a number of people have
expressed a determination to erect
cottages next season, in time for
use during the summer.
"El Caion Beach" has been Sc
lected as the name of the lovely re-
treat-El Cajon being pronounced
Elkahone, Of which we shall have
more to say in the future.
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Here are Your Letters.
School Matters.

Alpena, Aug. 18th. 1879.
Dear Sir-Your readers, or such Of
them as may be interested In the matter,
will learn from notice In your paper that
u special examination Of candidates for
teachers certificates will DO held on the
25th and 26th days OF August. This is
in place Of the special examination, here
tofore held on the last Friday of Septem-
Der. The change Is made at the sugges-
ton Of the Superintendent Of Public In
struction. The purpose OF the change Is
that the specials" may be as nearly
uniform throughout the state as possible.
Teachers are advised TO avail themselves
OF this opportunity as no other examina-
ton will occur until the regular examine
ton to be held on the last Thursday Of
March, 1894
Respectfully,
JAMES a. CASE,
School Commissioner.
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Notice-Teachers' Examination.

For the purpose Of the examination of
all persons who may be DESTROYS of OBJ
tanning teachers certificates, there will be
held special examination at the
COURT HOUSE,
in the city of Alpena, commencing on
FRIDAY AUG. 25TH, 1898.
at . A. NJ, and continuing in session two
days.
Candidates for Bird grade certificates will
be required to attain a minimum Of so
per cent on all papers written for examin-
alton.
james A. CASE,
County School Commissioner.
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September 25th, 1891, Thomas
Heating, aged II years, was a pas
senger on the Loon Lake railroad.
The train consisted of loaded log
cars and one passenger coach. In
passing a switch a log fell off,
struck the switch and threw it
open, causing several of the cars to
be derailed. One of the rails was
torn loose and entered the end of
the coach, striking Thos. Heating
in the breast and injuring him in a
frightful manner. He brought suit
against the Detroit, Bay City & Al
pena railroad company for dam
ages, and the case was brought to a
conclusion in the Iosco Circuit last
week, when the plaintiff was award
ed $4,000 damages, but the SUI
preme Court will have to review
the case, as it has been appealed.
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Peter Thurman reports to the
police that his two sons, Joseph
and William, aged 10 and IL, have
been missing from home since last
Sunday morning. They went into
a neighbours field and commenced
milking some of his cows, and on
being detected in the act, skipped
out. Any information as to their
whereabouts will be thankfully re-
ceiyed by the father.
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the steamer was set to work, and
soon demonstrated that she was in
excellent condition. An inch nozzle
was used, and the stream directed
across the river. A brisk wind was
blowing that sprayed the water
soon after it left the pipe, but dur
ing lulls of the wind, small quanti-
ties of the water were thrown clear
across the river. The engine has
done good work in the past, and is
yet capable Of doing great deal
more.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

Last week the police made eleven
arrests, two for drunkenness, one for
larceny, one assault and battery,
three for disorderly conduct, three
drunk and disorderly, and one for
violating the city ordinance by
spilling wood on the street. The
cases were disposed of as follows;
Two were discharged, five suspend
ed sentence, two cases pending, two
paid fines amounting to S1.06 and
costs.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

The shipments of lumber last
week were the lightest of any that
we have record of during the sum-
mer months. The three cargoes
went to the following places:
Two cargoes Of 100000 feet of
lumber to Cleveland, O., and one
cargo of 270,000 slaves to Sandus-
XIV. O.
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Owing to both the telephone and
telegraph wires being out of order
Thursday evening, it was after
nine o'clock that news was received
regarding the delayed express. The
station-master was kept busy for
an hour or two answering telephone
calls from various parts of the city,
as to what caused the delay. All
sorts of rumors were flying about,
among them the woods being on
fire, the Ossineke bridge being
burned, the track destroyed by fire,
and many singular reports, that
had no foundation, and merely
originated in Imagination. AS the
city at that time was invaded with
dense clouds of smoke, and the
whole country back of Alpena was
believed to be OH fire, it was not
difficult to find believers in any
sort of a rumor. The dispatch
which finally came, announcing
the train safe caused general relief.
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Clearances-l893.

The following vessels cleared from this
port during the past week, with cargoes
OF lumber and other forest products
Propeller Scott 100000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Jupiter. $780, 900 lumber Cleveland.
scow Aunt Ruth, 100000 slaves, Sandusky.
The total amount of lumber and other
products shipped from the port Of Alpena
since the opening of navigation in April,
1893, by vessels that reported at the GUS
tom house, is as follows:
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NOTICE OF SALE or REAL ESTATE.

state Of Michigan, Cypnty OF Alpena-ss.
In the matter OF the Estate of Margaret Motiat,
deceased.
Notice IL hereby given, that in pursuance Of an
order granted 10 the undersigned, administrator OF
che estate OF said MVrgaret Motfat deceased, by
the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county OF al,
pena on the Sd day of july A. ID. 1898, there will
Sc sold at public vendue, to the highest bidder, at
ths Court House, in the county of Alpena, in said
StaAs on the 18th day of August, A. d. 1898, at ten
O'clock an the forenoon of that day, subiect 10 all
encumbran9es by mortgage otherwise existing
at the time OF the death OF said deceased or at the
zinc of said salel the following described real es-
Gate to wit: Lot four ~, in block two l2) Of Tut
fies addition TO the city Of Alpel9 and lot four a.
in block ten no. of Potters addition 20 the city OF
Alpena, Mich.
Alpena, July Sd. 1898. ll4}w7
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uatrnit Markets.

Tho following quotations arc copied
from the Detroit Free Press;
Apples, $500 to $3.50 per barrel
Butter. isc to 23c per pound.
Live fowls. Sc to &c per pound.
Live turkeys, ioc TO lie per pound.
Eggs. iSc to i4c per dozen.
Flour per barrel, $500 TO s4.25.
Hay baled. si1.0o to $500 per ton.
Oats per bushel. 26c to 2oc.~
Onions per barrel, s2.o0 to $500.
Pork, $500 to si7. so per bbl
Potatoes per barrel. si.75 TO 50 90.
Wheat, $3.50 to so.63 per bushel.
The above quotations arc mostly of
wholesale nature. The price at retail
stores is higher.
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BANKRUPTCY IN ALPENA.
The Champagne Store Cleared Out,
Stock Bought by Hawley & Fitz-
gerald at Sheriff Sale.

The Champagne dry goods store was
closed last week on chattel mortgage and
the stock inventoried and sold at sherig
sale to Hawley i Fitzgerald, at very low
price for cash. At the price paid for
goods Hawley It Fitzgerald can afford to
sell them at less than half price. The
goods are to be sold where they are and
quickly as possible. Sale began Mon
day and will continue until all are closed.
Big bargains may be expected.
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For Sale.

One 80 horse power steel boiler with 40
feet of stack, fire front crate bars, injector
and 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, 1893-08-16

The Trixie Co. filled two nights en-
gagement at the Hibbard Opera House
and gave an entirely satisfactory perform
ance. Everybody Is unanimous In saying
1t is the best musical comedy presented
this season. May Smith Robbins Is an
artist in every sense of the word, and
her dancing alone Is worth the price of
admission lacks Pntrint
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16
Guards Rifle Shooting.

The Guards, at the rifle practice,
were drilled IN volley shooting
the distance being 100 yards. The
Guards fired 131 shots, hit the tar
get rs times, and scored 900 points.
The percentage is 1896, being ex-
ceeded by companies A, G, d, G.,
and II.
The individual scores of the
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

Mrs. j. M. Todd, of Long Rapids,
has invented a bread board that
should be in every house in the
land. 1t is the neatest and most
convenient article of the kind we
have ever had the pleasure to see,
and We most cheerfully recommend
it to housewives generally. Buy
one, and be happy.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

Last Sunday the A. P. A. and l..
o. l.. gave an excursion to Thun-
der Bay Island, on the barge Frank
lin, towed by the tug Ralph. Sew
eral hundred people patronized the
excursion, and as the day was de-
lightful one, those who went to the
island had very pleasant days
recreation.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

The Little Trixie Co. opened toa crowd
ed house at the Grand last night and they
made a great hit. The play Little
Trixie, the Romp Heiress," was present
ed in good style, and the specially fca-
lures called forth repeated applause.
Each of the participants in the roll did
their parts creditably. Kalamazoo Ga
Zptfp
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Deaths.

Aug. 8, Phillip Miller, aged "a years.
Aug. ., Mrs. ii. II. Cook, aged 80
years.
Aug. 10, child of John Marzciaw, aged
@ months.
Aug. II, Mrs. Hermas Racette, aged
90 years.
Aug. IL, child of Joseph Tremblay,
aged 2 months.
Aug. IL, Baby Panawich, aged 0
months.
Aug. IL, child of Alex. Reed, aged
months.
Aug. IA, Levi Doughty.
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Farmers Notice.

am still conducting the sale of farm
implements of all 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 no.
tel.
org j. w. HALL
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

IL is absolutely necessary that
the Common Council practice the
strictest economy during the pres
ent fiscal year, or else the floating
debt will be increased instead of de-
creased. All unnecessary officials
and laborers should be discharged
and no new work done this season,
except such as is absolutely neces-
Sary.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

The new palace steamer City of
Mackinac is expected to arrive at
Alpena next Sunday evening, the
Goth, on her first trip. She is an
exact model of the City of Alpe-
ma as could be made. and is expect
ed to be as fast.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

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, 1893-08-16

Mr. Robbins promises much stronger
and better company to present Little
Trixie tomorrow night than that which
played here Juno last. The dancing of
May Robbins alone is more than worth
the price Of admission. She pleased the
audience immensely on her former visit,
and will do so this time, sure
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Marriage Licenses.

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk, since our last report, with
name and residence, are as follows
Eta Sanborn, ="
1913. John Windsor, city of Alpena.
Catherine Tucker,
sei Charles Bartlett, Sanborn.
Mary Wellsworth,
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The Excelsior Works are again
in operation, and are likely to keep
at work all the rest of the year, as
we'll as the coming winter. AT
present the Kline double cutter is
used, and about six tons of excel
sior is being manufactured daily.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

The Cheboygan base ball club is
much elated at the success met
with this season in gathering in
scalps of other base ball clubs, and
yet the Mystic club of this city has
been trying for two years to arrange
a game with them.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

The time of departure of the ex-
press has been changed to nine
o'clock in the forenoon, commence
ing Monday. The change was
made so that connection could be
had with the Michigan Central
train at AlQer.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

BE sure and put box of Ayers Pills
In your satchel before travelling, either
by land or sea. You will find them con-
Went, efiicacious, and safe. The best
remedy for costivcness, Indigestion, and
sick headache and adapted to any climate
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

The report of the school librarian
for the month of July shows that
books were drawn as follows;
Travel, history, etc, 20; fiction,
374; art, science and literature, 4;
foreign, 6. Total for month, 40.
Up to August lst, 725 cards had
been issued, of which 10 were in
July. The library year closes Au-
gust 3lst.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

LEAVE GOING NORTH.
Tuesday, NJ. Saturday I:l5 A. NJ,
LEAVE GOING SOUTH
Sunday, $3.50 A. NJ wednesday,6;J0 T. M.
THE WORLDS FAIR ROUTE.
Steamer leaving Alpena in the morning reaches
Port Huron In time for night train for Chicago.
sunday morning boat from Alpena brings passen-
gers 90 Chicago Monday morning.
Close connection at Mackinaw With Lake super
ior TRANSFORMATION Co.'S steamers for Chicago.
Steamer leaving Apenn In the morning reaches
Defroit same evening connecting with steamer
Between DETROIT and CLEVELAND every
evening Except sunday at ili%
6pecial Sunday night trips during June, july
August and September:
Through tickets 20 all points and baggage check
ed 10 distinction.
our illustrated pamphlets, rates and eNcur-
sion tickets will be furnished by your agent OF
address A. a. SOnANlH
w. ID. HITCHCOCK. Gen. Pass. Agt.
Agent, Alpena. Detroit Mich'
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16

The tug Frank w arrived from
the Georgian Bay region Monday,
and after coaling up returned to the
same region to assist the tug John
Owen in towing a three million
feet raft to this port.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-16
Notice to Teachers.

There will be meeting of the Board
Of Education for the township of Maple
Ridge at the office of the township clerk,
at 2 o'clock =. NJ, Monday, Aug. 81, 1898,
for the purpose Of hiring seven teachers
for term of six months.
J. d. TITUS, Clerk.