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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07
Census of Third and Fourth Ward

The census ordered taken of the
inhabitants and voters in the terri.
tory of the Third and Fourth wards
was completed Saturday by Comp
troIler ]. S. McVicar, Frank Hyatt
j. j. Mcleod and Chas. D'Aigle.
The wards are the ones arranged by
the last state legislature and shows
a gerrymander for political pur-
poses not often excelled by politi-
clans.
In the Third ward there are 1894
inhabitants and 759 voters, while
the Fourth ward has only 1,049 in
habitants and 226 voters.
The object Of the gerrymander
was to place most of the Demo-
Gratis in the Third ward, so that the
Fourth ward would be safely Re-
publican. Under the old charter
the Third and Fourth wards were
Democratic.
The constitutionality of the new
charter will be tested before the
courts, and final judgement will be
passed by the Supreme Court.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07
Lecture at the Congregational Church

A. E. Ross delivered his lecture,
"Where are we at" last Monday
evening at the Congregational
church, and made one of the best
oratorical efforts we have heard for
some time. The gentleman is a
fine speaker, and deeply interested
his audience from beginning to end
His argument was a forcible one
and he was not at all backward in
speaking plainly of the many abuses
that tarnish the civilization of the
present age. His word paintings
were beautiful especiallyi in depicting
the valley of youth with its charm
ing scenes of joy, ambition, freedom
from care and happy surroundings.
The present system Of electing
judges Of the courts was vigorously
denounced, and he also pointed out
the absurdity of the jury system
which forbid an intelligent man
from serving as juror on a case of
which he might have happened to
read about in the papers. The evil
of over crowding the minds of the
young with too much study was one
Of his many subjects, and his de-
nunciation of the liquor traffic was
delivered with great effect.
In addition to the lecture, there
was music by the well known How
ard Banjo Club, and vocal selec-
ton by the ladies' quartet, both of
which rendered their parts most adj
mirably.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07
The Bonds of the Alpena Agricultur
al Society All Paid.

At the last meeting of the direc-
tors of the Alpena County Agricul-
tural Society, a motion was passed
that empowered the President, Sec
rotary and Treasurer to make such
arrangements they thought best to
redeem the bonded indebtedness of
the society, which bore interest
at the high rate of ten per cent.
The officials began devising plans
for obeying the orders of the society,
and finally made arrangements with
D. D. Hanover to advance 81, 900, at
seven per cent interest, and take a
mortgage on the property of the
society as security.
The bonds were called in and
paid, together with the accrued in
terest to the amount of 272.50, be-
sides which $175 Of the principal
was paid.
Under the new arrangement the
society is in debt $1,000, but has a
property worth at least $4,000, be-
sides a small amount of cash on
hand, and is in better financial
condition than it has ever been be-
fore. The change from the bonds
to the mortgage will save the socie-
ty between forty and fifty dollars
per year in interest, besides which
it is now easy to know the exact in
debtedness.
The mortgage is payable in ten
years, but can be paid sooner if the
society desires.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The Howard Banjo Club is a most
worthy musical organization, and
one that has always responded to
calls to aid for church and other
worthy entertainments. OF late
there has hardly been an entertain
ment for the public benefit but
that the club has freely donated it's
services and charmed the audience
with lively music. 1t is now pro-
posed to give them a benefit, and for
that purpose the Opera House has
been engaged for the evening Of
the 30th, when one Of the best mu-
steal entertainments of the season
will be given, and it is hoped there
will be an audience large enough to
fill the house. In addition to music
by the club, they have engaged a
celebrated banjo artist, to show
what a master Of the instrument
can do with banjo in producing
HARMONY.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

of hemlock bark extract to Chicago
Tuesday, $4,000 pounds of excelsior
to Detroit. Wednesday, 1900
pounds Of paper pulp to Middle
town, o. Thursday, 10000 pounds
of paper pulp to Middletown, o.,
and 30 barrels of hemlock bark ex-
tract to Woburn, Mass. Friday,
81 900 pounds of excelsior to Pitts
burg, Pa. Saturday, $4,000 barrels
of hemlock bark extract to Ashta-
bula, o.
The total shipment amounted to
10000 pounds of sulphite paper
pulp, 1877 barrels of hemlock bark
extract, and $4,000 pounds of ex-
celsior, making eight cars loads of
exports.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

pany submitted definate PROPOSE
ton. He asks that Cheboygan Sc
cure the right of way from Onway
and through the city and furnish
grounds for station and yards. On
compliance with these conditions he
gave assurance that the work of
grading and extending the road
would be commenced as soon as the
frost is out Of the ground and pushed
to completion as rapidly as possible
and was of the opinion that they
could have cars running to Cheboy-
gan by the first of next December.
The matter of the route through
the city was informally discussed
and Mr.. Millen left it wholly to
the. people as to the route to be
taken, and that they were willing
to accept any route the citizens
might decide upon. There were
two routes through the city discuss
ed at the meeting. One to come in
on the survey made by the Cheboy-
gan and East Michigan company,
crossing the river in the south part
of the city above the old Nelson &
Strohn mill site, and the other by
way of the'Duncan City mills along
the shore, crossing the river by
a draw bridge, south of the Che
boygan Lumber Co.'s mill and tak-
ing in the saw mills along the lake
shore, on the west side of the river.
Mr.. Millen stated that the company
was anxious to reach every mill and
mandatory in our city, as they
wanted their business.
Mr.. Millen promised to send Mr..
Gear up next week to look over the
different routes through the city
Cheboygan Tribune.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The Industrial Works has re-
Gently built a new electrical dynamo,
the invention of Rev. Thiel, Of this
city. The dynamo complete with
pully, ETC., weighs only about BOO
pounds, and the claim is made for
the machine that it will furnish
twice the light that can be done by
any other dynamo of the same size.
At test made this week at the In
dustrial Works, the new dynamo
furnished sufficient electricity to
light So sixteen candle power in
candescent lamps. It is simply
constructed machine, easily operated
and not difficult to keep in order.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

This evening grand entertain
ment will be given at the Opera
House for the benefit of the Pres
byterian church. There will be
readings by Misses Woodbridge and
Garrison, musical selections by the
Howard Banjo Club, and vocal Sc
lections by the Presbyterian church
choir. It will be well worthy of
the patronage Of Alpena people, and
promises to rank with the best lit
erary and musical entertainments
given this winter in the city.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07
Meteorolo Report.

The meteorological report Of the wealth
or, at the city Of Alpena, is as follows for
the month Of February, 1893:
Highest temperature, - degrees. on the 7th.
Lowest temperature, II degrees below sero on the
7lth.
Average Temperature, 10 degrees.
Highest baromstric pressure. soo5 inches.
Lowest barometrio pressure. 20 20 inches.
Total precipitation o90 inches.
Prevailing wind. from the west.
Total movement Of wind, 1885 miles.
Greatest daily precipitation. o.s2 inches, on the
18th.
Highest velocity Of the wind. 81 miles. from the
west, on the 10th.
Number Of oloudless days. o.
Number Of partly cloudy days, IL.
Number Of cloudy days,s.
h. Mop. BALDWIN,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The praise service at the Presby-
terrain church last Sunday evening,
was one of the finest we have heard
in the city. There was large au-
dience present, and not only was
every seat occupied, but chairs had
to be placed in the aisles and many
Were obliged to stand. An address
was delivered by Rev. Thos. Mid
dlemiss, who stated his belief in
the usefulness of praise service in
vigorous terms.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The amount of water furnished
the people during last January by
the Alpens Water Co., was 60.591, :
$40 gallons, and is the largest
amount pumped in any one month
in the past. The cause of the large
amount Of water being used is said
to be owing to water being allowed
to run in private residences, so as
to prevent pipes from freezing.
The largest amount pumped in one
day was 2,485, 020 gallons, on the
26th. ~
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

Last Wednesday the city COM
menced the work of sweeping and
cleaning the streets, an event that
is an unusual one in this section OF
the state in February. At that
date the streets have been covered
with snow in past years, but this
year the snow had gone, and ice in
the cutters was the only sign Of
winter. This winter, for mild tenn
perature and light fall of snow, has
never been euualed in Alpena.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

And that said question of bonding the county to
raise money for the construction and maintenance
county Of Alpena at the general election TO be held
on the first Monday of April, 1884, and the manner
Of stating the question upon the ballots shall be
And that notice embodyng copy of this resolu-
ton of submission Of said question be published
by the Clerk in the Alpena Pioneer and Alpena
ARGUS, newspapers published and circulated In
Alpena county, once each week for three weeks
before said election; therefore, notice Is hereby
given to the electors of Alpena county that at the
1894 the question OF bonding the county for SloO'
000 to raise money for the construction and main
tenance of county roads will be submitted to the
electors of Apena county to vote thereon; and
notice is hereby further given that said question
will be stated the ballots to be used at said cleo
ton as follows: Shall the county issue bonds for
sl00,000i
dated March l, 1894.
A. J. SIMMONS,
Clerk Of the County Of Alpcna
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The early spring styles appear to great
advantage in '"Toilettes" for March.
Novelty and originality characterize the
engravings, In which costumes for adults
and juveniles are charmingly represent
ed. Sleeves, corsages, garnitures and
other pretty things for the toilet add
value to the illustrations, and commend
the magazine to wider circle Of readers
than any enjoyes, patterns Of everything
In its pages can be obtained from the
publishers at very moderate prices,
special patterns being sold each month at
10 cents each. Succeeding editions will
be enlarged to twenty-four pages. "Toil-
cites" can be obtained from all newsdeal-
ers, or direct from Toilettes Publishing
TO-, 1875 West 23rd st., New York. Sin
gle copies 10 cents; yearly subscriptions
81. 90.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

John Samplaski had a cedar tick.
ct, drawn on j. A. Widner for $3.50
and he concluded he could make
money much more easily by raising
the figures to $122, than by cutting
cedar. He did so and got the mon
ey on the raised ticket, but soon af-
ter the change was discovered, and
last Monday the police took charge
of him. Before he gets through
with the business he will find it
would have been easier to earn the
money by honest labor.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The precipitation in Alpena for
February was only 900 of an inch,
and is the least Of any February
since 1877. The February months,
when the precipitation was less than
that of last month, are as follows:
1878, 0.43 inches; 1874, with 0.85
inches; 1877, with 0.48 inches.
The February of 1881 had the
greatest amount of moisture of any
February during the past % years,
when 5.04 inches of precipitation
| fell.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The Y. M. G. A. basket ball club
gave another interesting exhibition
Of that lively game at the rink last
Wednesday evening, and after an
exciting contest the Potter side
succeeded in getting the ball in
the basket twice. In addition there
was an elephant race, and lively
glove contest between M. K. Casey
and Richard Collins. one of his
pupils, in which some lively spar
ring was done. There was a large
attendance of spectators.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

]. NJ. Millen, representing the
Alpena & Northern Michigan rail-
road company, accompanied by A.
]. Gear, chief engineer of the road
arrived in the city yesterday
about noon. Last evening fifteen
or twenty Of our leading citizens,
including representatives from all
the saw mill owners and manufac-
turers of our city, met in the par
lors Of the Grand Central to confer
with Mr.. Millen in regard to the
extension Of the road to Cheboygan.
Mr.. Millen, on behalf Of the COM
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The Supreme Court has decided
that the County Treasurer can not
legally charge a fee for giving a
certificate that taxes have been paid
on land, as required by the law
which provides that the Register of
Deeds shall not record deed until
the County Treasurer shall certify
that taxes on said lands have been
all paid.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07
ELECTION NOTICE.
Project to Bond the County In the
Sum of 100000.

To the Electors of the County of Alpena;
NOTICE is hereby given that at the meeting Of
the Board of Supervisors Of Alpena county, held
or the 18th day Of October, 1898, the following res
olution was adopted, by vote OF all the member
elect of said Board voting therefore:
WHEREAS, Act 149, Of the session laws Of 1893
gives this Board the right by two-thirds vote Of al
the members elect to resolve to contract indebted
ness, or issue bonds to raise money for the con.
struction and maintenance Of county roads, pro
vidng the question of contracting Indebtedness OF
issuing bonds be submitted TO vote of the electors
of Apena county, at general or special election
to be called for that purpose. Therefore be Il
Resolved, That Alpena county issue its bonds
for the amount of 100000 to raise money for the
said bonds to be Of $1,000 each. drawing interest al
the rate of 5 per cent per annum, payable semi
annually, said bonds to be made payable a. fol-
lowa.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

DIR. j. Frank Mcclure, who left here
In September to visit the hospital-chime
for the eye, ear, nose and throat, of Lon
don, Paris, Vienna etc., Is expected home
about the middle Of March. DIR. Mcclure
will bring with him all of the latest i'm
proved instruments pertaining to the
treatment OF the eye, ear, nose and throat,
and will devote his entire attention to
his specialties and to Office practice,
making no free examinations and doing
strictly cash business.
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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

Democratic caucuses will be held
in the various wards next Friday
evening, to select delegates to at
tend the county convention, at the
following places: First, at Burn
hams's office; Second, at Council
Room; Third, at Court House;
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

Mrs. Vaughn, who resides at the
corner of First and Dunbar streets,
tried to commit suicide last Sunday
by taking a dose of carbolic acid,
and but FOR prompt work on the
part of DIR. Eakins would have died.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

Parties are expected soon from
Chicago to try and make arrange
ments for organizing an electric
street railway. About $75, 900 will
be needed to build the road and
erect the machinery, and the enter.
prise depends on about $4,000 OF
bonds being taken by Alpena peo-
ple.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

John Ferguson got into the
clutches of the law Saturday, owing
to starting a banking system with
out funds. His plan was to draw
check on the bank and use it to
raise money with, but at last his
victims got tired of paying good
money for worthless clerks, and
resulted in the arrest of the swim
dler.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07
ELECTION NOTICE.
To the Electors Of the County Of Al.
pena.


Notice is hereby given that at q meeting Of the
Board of Supervisors of Alpena county, held the
18th day Of October, 1898, the following resolution
was adopted by vote Of all the members elect OF
said Board voting therefor. That
WHEREAs, Alpena county has adopted the coun-
ty road system, therefore be 1t
sioners consisting Of three members who shall hold
office for one, two and three years respectfully,
from May I, 1894, shall be elected by the votes Of
the electors Of said county at the election held In
April, 1894, and that notice thereof embodying Q
copy OF this resolution giving the number and
terms Of Office Of the commissioners to be elected,
shall be published by the Clerk In the Alpena Pio-
neer and the Alpena ARGUS, newspapers published
and circulated in Alpena county. once In each
week for three weeks before said election There
FORE notice il hereby given to the electors Of said
county of Alpena that there are to be elected By
the votes Of the electors Of said county at the cleo
ton to be held on the first Monday Of April, 1894
three County Road Commissioners. whose terms Of
Office shall be as follows:
One County Road Commissioner who shall hold
Office for year from the LIST day Of May, 1894.
One County Road Commissioner who shall hold
One County Road Commissioner who shall hold
office for years from the LIST day Of May, 1894.
And the terms Of office Of the County Road Com
missioners to be elected will be stated on the bal
lots TO be used at said election follows County
Road Commissioner for year from May I, 1894.
County Road Commissioners for years from May
I, 1894. County Road Commissioner for three
years from May I, 1894.
Dated March LIST, 1884,
Clerk for the County Of Alpena.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The Rev. John Munday has
returned from Au Sable, and daily
services will be i'm mediately resum-
ed in Trinity church. Morning
prayer at 8 a. M; evening prayer
and address 4 80 except Wednesdays
and Fridays, when the hour of even
ing services will be 1880. Adult
choir practice, Wednesday and Sat
urday evenings.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The annual report of Alger,
Smith & Co. shows the following to
be the present condition of their
business affairs: Capital stock, full
ly paid in, 81 100000; value of real
estate, 81, 1907, 1885, SO; value of per-
sonal property, 1920, 887.26; amount
of credits, 1854, 948.03; amount of
debts, $3.50, 328.55.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The entertainment that was TO
be given at the Opera House on the
18th, for the benefit of the M. E.
church, has been postponed, so as
not to conflict with the Howard
Banjo Club testimonial benefit con-
cert.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The Methodists are to hold
special revival services every after
noon and evening of next week.
The pastor and official board are
unanimous in asking all the men,
bers to disengage themselves as far
as possible from the common af-
fairs of life, and give their time
and energy to this work.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

March 1st, child Of Allen Hobbs.
March list, Joseph Hubert, aged eS
years.
March 4th, child OF John Shmalz.
March 4th, Alex Black aged 70 years.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The Democrat county convention
will be held at the Court House
next Saturday afternoon, commenc-
ing at 2 o'clock, for the purpose of
nominating three candidates for the
Offices of County Road Commission
ers.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

A car load of horses were brought
to town by the express Monday
evening. The shipment comprised
nineteen colts for e. O. Avery and
three brood mares for the Messrs.
Churchill.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The following will show the
shipment Of products from this city
by rail last week:
Monday, $4,000 pounds of paper
pulp to Cleveland, and 81 barrels
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

Charles Nackerrode his bicycle on
the bay Thursday, and travelled
nearly to North Point. Bicycle
riding on ice is something of a nov
city. The distance travelled was
about Is miles.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

A number of papers have been
left at the postoffice for signatures
of people who favor the passage
of Senate bill No. 1,138, entitled a
bill to provide for the ownership
and CONTROL Of the telegraph by the
government. The papers were sent
by the Detroit typographical union.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

Ignatz Drzazdzynski took out
his citizen papers at the County
Clerks Office Saturday. No extra
charge was made on account of the
length of his name.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

Sergeant Ruell has resigned bis
position on the police force, having
decided not to give up his claim for
extra pay. He had the choice Of
taking $50 per month or resigning.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

Fourth, at French hall; Fifth, at
engine house No. 2; Sixth, at
Benning's store. Each ward is en-
titled to six delegates to the coun-
ty convention.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

w. A. Sanford, of this city, was
elected one Of the officers Of the
grand court, of the Independent
Order of Foresters, at the meeting
of the grand court held in Owosso,
last Wednesday. His Office is H.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The gun club enjoyed a shoot at
clay pigeons last Saturday after
noon, but the members were not in
good trim, as the best score made
was Is out Of the possible 30.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-07

The ten deeds recorded by the
Register last week had a value of
$845.85. One was tax title deed
for which 1928 of delinquent taxes
were paid.