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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13
The Chicago Tribune Describes the
Lumber and Cedar Business of
Athena.

The Chicago Tribune of the Bird con-
tains an interesting illustrated article de-
voted mostly to Alpena. 1t was written
by j. L. Graf, press correspondent, who
recently made round trip on the pro-
peller Sachem for the purpose of gather
ing material for his article. He de-
scribes the lumber and cedar business of
this city, especially as to loading on YES
sells, and gives Alpena the honor OF be-
ing "the largest cedar market in the
world" furnishing as proof of his as
sertion that 3,447, 975 pieces of cedar were
shipped from Alpena during 1898.
He also shows the great facilities at
Alpena for loading cedar by means Of
steam elevators which hoist ties and
posts from the water to the deck of u
vessel, at the rate OF twenty minute.
Not long since, at j. A. Widner's wharf,
o. 900 pieces Of cedar were loaded on
four vessels in two days time.
''Not one" Essays, "who has not visit
ed the tic country can form an estimate
OF the extent of the cedar business.
There are camps and yards at Alpena,
Cheboygan, Grand Lake, Long Lake, and
in fact all along the shores OF Lakes
Michigan and Huron and the Straits Of
Mackinac. AT Alpena a large amount Of
material is brought in by the railroads
and unloaded at the docks, where it is
thrown into the water, to be picked up
by the elevators and wallpapers as vessels
come in to be loaded. AS many as O
million ties have been stacked up and
doomed about Alpena at one time. Some
are shipped away by rail to points as far
distant as Ell Raso, Tex, and to various
points in Mexico. Most Of the cedar is
purchased by the stumpage plan. By
stumpage is meant the agreement to
pay so much tic taken from tract OF
land. The owner gets three cents for
each tie taken from his land. 1t costs the
dealer eight cents to manufacture q tie
from tree, and If he drives it it requires
twelve cents to put it in the water. 1t
costs another six cents to carry it through
the straits up the lake to Chicago, and
up the South Branch to the railroad
docks, where it is unloaded. The rail-
roads pay about thirty cents for tie"
The article also shows considerable
about the lumber industry of Alpena, and
the method Of sorting logs, and concludes
by showing the amount of lumber, pulp,
etc., shipped from Alpena in one year.
The skill with which the river boys ride
the floating logs caused great amazement
to the writer until he got glimpse of
the "corks" in the soles Of the log drivers
boots.
Among the Illustrations are those
showing how the steam elevators hoist
cedar, lumbermen's log shanty, and the
corked soles Of the boot of river
driver.
The article is interestingly written, and
gives Alpena good advertisement
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13
The New Grand Stand.

The new grand stand of the Alpena
Driving Club, for which architect j. M.
Lewis drew the plans, will be one Of the
finest in the state. 1t will be two
stories In height, and have length of
$50 feet, with width Of 40 feet. The
seating capacity will be 1900. The en-
trance will be from the rear, and II the
plans for the basement are followed, 1t
will DO found very convenient. On en-
tering, II you feel inclined to risk money
on the horses, you enter the pool room,
28x66 feet. II you are hungry, walk to
dining room, which is 26x48 feet, but II
only a lunch Is desired, the lunch counter
can be patronized. The thirsty man
will meander to the bar and quench his
thirst. In addition to the above the
basement will contain kitchen, 1892
feet In size, a ladies' waiting room, 17x32
feet, and closets, store rooms, etc.
To witness the races you ascend a
stairway and land In the auditorium,
about the middle, which will have four
feet aisle In the center, extending the
length of the stand, besides which there
will be ten aisles extending across the
auditorium, and furnishing easy access to
the seats. Benches with slat seats and
backs will be stationed In twelve rows,
and each row Of seats will be elevated
one foot above the one Immediately In
front.
The Alpena Driving Club is sparing
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13
Sale of Postage Stamps, etc.

There were sold at the Alpena post
Office during the month Of May 2,7A one
cent stamps, $1,000 two cent, rs four
cent, 1856 five cent, 90 eight cent, 1863 ten
cent, 10 special delivery, 80 newspaper
stamps and 175 postage due stamps.
The total sold is 24,663. Postal cards to
the number OF alta were sold. The val
ue Of the stamps and postals is $524.66.
During the same month 5,62S stamped
envelopes and 40 stamped wrappers
were sold representing value Of $125.57.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13
A fine specimen of Alpena stone car

A fine specimen Of Alpena stone can
been seen in the front Of f. G. Holmes
new building, on Second street. proving
there is no need to go out OF Alpena
county to get stone that will show an at
tractive face when dressed. Two styles
are exhibited in the front, one with
rough race, very dark, and the other bush
hammered, and much lighter In color.
Alpena stone is pronounced by experts
much more durable than the Ohio sand
stone. The stone also takes beautiful
polish. There are billions OF cubic feet
Of the building stone In the city limits.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

no expense in making the trotting
course and grand stand the finest in the
state, and on the Fourth the people OF
Alpena will have an opportunity to see
the great Improvement the club has made
to the fair ground. The members OF the
Agricultural Society will scarcely rec
ognize the place, and tho work done has
immensely increased the value OF the
In leasing the ground to the
Driving Club the Alpena Agricultural
Society did a wise act.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The County Treasurer has not issued
liquor license during the last two weeks,
Up to date "a firms have paid their liquor
license, of which twelve are for the sale
of beer. The list comprises three hotels.
We are of the opinion that there are
more than "a places In this county where
liquor is sold.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13
Veterans.

The recently elected officers of the
veteran corps of the Guards are as fol-
lows:
President-F. G. Holmes.
Vice President. G. Fockler.
Secretary. M. knight.
Treasurer-J. G.. Comfort.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

II Alger, Smith & Co. do as Is reported,
their railroad will be extended to the In
terror Of Montmorency county by next
fall The intention is to construct the
line from Lake May, In Pressure Isle
county, the present terminous, to Val
entine Lake, about six miles north Of
Atlanta, in Montmorency county, from
which lake there will be two branches,
one running to Brush creek, and the
other to town 81 north, range one east.
The route will give the Montmorency
people railroad connection with Alpena.
Alger, Smith & Co. have large amount
Of pine timber In Montmorency county,
and it will be brought out on the pro-
posed extension Of the Alpena a. North
ern. The road is now built to within
three miles of the North Branch, and a
large crew OF men ut work extending
1t In southerly direction.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Robert Cochrane, aged 12 years, OF S1e
River street, had his right arm torn off at
the Pack mill, yesterday afternoon. He
went to see his brother, who works in
the mill, and got his arm in the machine
ry. He is deaf and dumb.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Mac. G.. Fritz, Goe. A. Shannon's un-
dertaker, received painful injury yes
terday. He was engaged In cutting glass
and piece of 1t fell from the table, tho
end striking his instep, making a very
painful cash, which will cause him to re-
main out Of the sun during these balmy
davs
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The Chicago Supply Co. has opened an
agency in the Beck Block, Chisholm
street, being prepared to furnish all kinds
Of goods at wholesale prices. They
make a speciality Of farmers trade, and
would be pleased to have them call and
inspect goods and manner of doing bus
mess; also references.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The circular sawyer at the mill Of AL
bert Pack, gave the saw machinery a
test last week, to see what could be done,
and cut 167 logs In three quarters OF an
hour, and 21O logs in one hour. The
logs were cut so as to be ready for the
gang
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The meeting of the Board Of Review
commences to-day at the council room,
and ends Friday. The board will be in
session from 8 A. NJ. to 10 NJ, and from Q
to p. NJ, "at which time all persons so
desiring to do, may examine his or her
assessment on said roll and show cause,
If any, why such valuation should be
changed"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

DR.. F. A. Carr, who returned from Ann
Arbor Monday evening, reports Henry
w. Pollard as doing well, and expects to
return home In about two weeks. His
fractured jaw has been fastened with sill
yer wire, and the wound Is healing finely.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Last week Geo. N. Fletcher & Sons
shipped $4,000 pounds Of sulphite paper
pulp to Middletown, o., and $4,000
pounds to Batavia, Ill. The shipment
was light, owing to the factory being
shut down week for want of sulphur.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The long delayed sulphur for the paper
pulp factory was brought to Alpena Fri
day, on the barge India, and the result
was the starting up OF the paper pulp
works, which had been temporarily shut
down. There were 200 tons of sulphur
on the barge.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The Frank Jones company gave the
comedy "Our Country Cousin" at the
Opera House Thursday and Friday even
ings. There was large and well pleas
ed audience the first night. The repre-
sensations of a threshing machine in op-
Grafton, and Of steamboat and rail-
road train were excellent.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

j. II. Small now has the agency for two
excellent books-Select Readings for
Public and Private Entertainments, and
the Worlds Congress of Religion, which
we can cheerfully recommend to the pub
IL
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Phillip Miller has the contract for
building the new grand stand at the Driv-
ing Clubs course, on the fair ground. II
will be 40x150 feet, and have a seating
capacity Of 1900. The old stand will be
moved and used as barn.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Four car loads Of fire brick and three
car loads OF pulp wood were received at
the paper pulp factory the past week,
the spruce wood coming from the in
terror OF the state. The brick are for the
new chimney
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Mrs. ID. b. Wright would return her
most heartfelt thanks to the Masonic
fraternity, the Maccabees and the many
sympathislng and helpful friends in her
bereavement and loss OF her husband, who
died on the 4th
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The County Road Commissioners have
not yet fully decided on the plan to be
followed in constructing roads, but 1t is
likely that work will commence at this
city and continue west along the south
bank Of Thunder Bay river. Branches
will be constructed from the main road
to various parts of the country.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Several people are at work trying to
invent a machine on the perpetual mo-
ton plan, and they believe they have dis
covered the secret. Already consider
able money has been spent by them in
making models. The pursuit will keep
them engaged the rest Of their lives.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The rainfall of May 1894, was 500
inches, which has been exceeded by the
rainfall of May, 1876, when $3.50 inches
fell, and the rainfall of May, 1880, with
1886 inches. The smallest May rainfall
during the past % years, was in 1901,
when only 0. 10 of an inch fell.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The Guards anniversary dance, given
at the German hall last Wednesday even
ing, was great success, the attendance
being very large. In the evening the
Guards, in full dress, with bearskin hats,
paraded the principal streets and perform
ed many interesting drill exhibitions.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

There will be an interesting meeting
OF Pine Forest lodge, A. o. U. w., to-
morrow evening, when large number
of new members will be initiated. Depu-
ty Grand Master Workman, j. f. G.
Holdings, will be present and take part
In the work.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13
Athena Lodge. I. O. O. F.

The following officers Of Alpena lodge
no, l. o. o. F., were elected last week:
N. G.-Alex. Rensberry.
V. G.-Thomas Jones.
r. S.-Phillip Miller.
T.-Andrew Harshaw.
p. Sd. G.. Fockler.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The Baptist church was beautifully
decorated Sunday-the minister's stand
being half hidden by plants and flowers.
Many birds in cages were placed about
the auditorium, and the feathered song
sters joined merrily In the singing.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Reports from the western part Of the
country are to the effect that frost has
done considerable damage to the fruit
crop. The hay crop Is also said to be
greatly damaged, owing to the wet and
cold of last month
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The first brick of the new chimney for
the paper factory was laid Saturday.
The foundations are very massive. First
spiles have been driven as thick and as
deep as could be done, then on top of
them has been laid stone and cement, 81
feet square and four feet thick. The
brick part OF the chimney will be $50
feet high, and thirteen feet six inches In
diameter at the base.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The Mystics have decided not to go to
Tawas on the Fourth. They have re-
ceived an offer to visit Bay City on that
day, and play game with the club there,
but are trying to induce the Bay City
club to come here. The AuSable club
has offered to come to Alpena on the
Fourth, and 1t Is likely some club will be
induced to make the trip to this city, in
which case the game will be played at
the fair ground In the forenoon.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

A Polish boy named Kowlesky, eight
years old, was drowned in the river, just
below tho Chisholm street bridge, Friday.
He was trying to walk on log and fell
In. The body was recovered by the
boom men.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

j. &. Chisholm claims to have fine
building stone on his farm in Alpena
township, about four miles from the
business part of the city. There is also
first class building stone in the Fox and
Collins nuarries
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Two boys, Ross and Addelar Huerd,
sons Of farmer near Cathro, were peel
ing hemlock bark Thursday, when big
limb which had been suspended by the
bark to tree above, fell on them. Ross,
who is fourteen years old, was injured so
seriously that he died a few hours after.
His brother received compound frac-
ture of the right arm.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The last Of the clay for the new trot-
ting course Of the Alpena Driving Club,
was received Monday, and the track will
be completed this week A little over
500 car loads of clay were used.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The class of '94, OF the high school, is
composed Of 81 young ladies and gentle
men, and the Alumni Association will
tender them reception at the Central
school on the evening of the Goth.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The Democratic county convention
will be held in the Council Room, Sat-
urday afternoon, June 23d, at two o'clock,
for the purpose Of selecting six delegates
to represent Alpena county at the Demo-
cratic state convention which meets at
Grand Rapids on the 2Sth. Also to Sc
lect Democratic County Committee.
Each ward and township will be entitled
to six delegates.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The engine of the Alpena & Northern
railway became disabled Friday, and an
other had to be sent to bring the train
back to Alpena. 1t arrived about eleven
O'Clock at night,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13
Deaths.

June 9th, Ross Huard, aged 10 years.
juno 9Th, Geo. Chrobb, aged 20 years.
June 9Th, Ernest Kowalsky, aged s
years.
June 9th, Baby Bernier aged months.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The Detroit, Bay City & Alpena rail-
road has built temporary spur from the
main line on Tenth street to Eleventh
street, for the purpose Of hauling clay to
be placed on the street from Chisholm
street to the entrance to the fair ground.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

A special communication OF Alpena
lodge, 100, f. and A. NJ, will be, held
this evening. Work. second degree.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Owosso. and $4,000 pounds of hemlock
bark extract to Chicago, In addition to
paper pulp and miscellaneous merchan-
disc.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Forest fires have already commenced
their Obstructive work. In the Presque
Isle county woods large quantities Of logs
were left on the slids, and will be In
danger all summer
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

A dance was given by the Woodmen Of
the World, Friday evening, the proceeds
OF which go towards purchasing a ban.
ner tor the society.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Some Of the engines on the Detroit,
Bay City & Alpena railroad are using
wood for fuel. The road has hard work
to get coal enough for the passenger en-
pine6
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The tugs John Owen and Frank w ar
rived from the Georgian Bay region Mon
day evening, with third log raft for
this season. 1t contained 3,50O,O 600 feet
Of logs, and they have been doomed in
Squaw Bay, from whence they can be
easily towed to the mills as needed
About ten million feet Of logs have been
towed to Alpena this year from Ontario.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

There will be meeting Of the direct
ors Of the Alpena County Agricultural
Society, at the Council room, this week
Friday, June Is, at 2 o'clock in the af-
tarnoOu
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Ten deeds were recorded by the Reg
lister last week, representing valuation
Of 81, 037.4 One was tax deed, fol-
which $2543 of delinquent taxes were
maid
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The high school commencement ex-
erclses will take place at tho Opera
House on Wednesday evening, the 9th.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

ID. A. Campbell Is candidate for nom.
nation as Representative Of the Alpena
district, on the Republican ticket.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Field q Co. are selling handsome wal
papers so low that 1t Is cheaper to papel
your dirty walls than to clean them.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The government has erected a new
steam fog horn on Thunder Bay Island,
the work being completed Friday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The adjourned May term OF the Circuit
Court for Alpena county opens next Mon
day. tho 18th, at the Court House.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The barges Sam Flint and Nellie Mason
which we're laid up recently for want OF
cargoes, were again placed in commission
last week and loaded with cedar.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Children's Day was pleasantly observed
at the Baptist, Congregational, Methodist
and Presbyterian churches Sunday, and
at the Third ward mission Sunday school.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

There will be no formal celebration OF
the Fourth in this city, but there will be
races at the fair ground, and the usual
number OF pleasant picnics and dances.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The shipments by rail last week CON-
prised 10000 pounds Of excelsior to
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13
pRoBArE NOTICE FOR HEARING CLAIMS

State of Michigan, county Of Alpena, 81.
Notice Is hereby given that by an order Of the
Probate Court for the county Of Alpens, made on
the twenth-hrst day Of May, A. ID. 1894, six
present their claims against the estate Of Douga w.
Campbell, late Of said county deceased and that all
creditors Of said deceased required TO present
their claims 10 said Probate Court, at the Probate
allowance, on or before the twenty-sxth day OF
November next, and that such claims viii be heard
before said Court on Monday, the twenty-third day
Of July, and on Monday, the twenty-sixth day OF
November next, at ten o'clock In the forenoon OF
each Of those days.
GEO. NJ. sLUSsER,
Il7sw4 Judge Of Probate.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The Alpena Cedar Co. loaded 10000
railway ties on the barge Nellie Mason,
In nine hours, Thursday. In one hour
1900 railway ties were placed on board.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The Alpena County Savings Bank offers
special Inducements to people who desire
to save money. Book free.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

II you have money you do not require
the use OF at present, take 1t to the AL
pena County Savings Bank and deposit
IL, SO 1t will be earning something for
you
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

G. T. Park Is erecting a residence on
Third street, the plans for which were
drawn by architect G. o. Rice.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

"Take care of the dimes, and the dol
lars will take care of themselves" BY
depositing your little savings in the AL
pena County Savings Bank, you are TAX.
ing care OF both dimes and dollars.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The crank shaft Of the Black River
mill, which broke last week, was re.
paired at the Industrial Works and ship.
ped to Black River Saturday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

The scarcity Of soft coal has created a
large demand for pine slabs, and Alpens
has plenty for sale.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

c. b. Warren has nearly completed his
little steam yacht, Nina w. The hull
was made by James Fensom, while the
machinery was constructed at the found
cry OF Mr.. Warren. The yacht Is 2S
feet In length, and seven feet beam. The
engine is a. inches In diameter with five
inch stroke. The boiler, which has yet to
be placed In position, is 81 feet high, 30
inches in diameter, and $50 pounds pres
sure Of steam can be carried. The wheel
is Of brass, and is "a inches In diameter.
The deck Is inclosed, but the sides Of the
cabin are nearly all glass, and the win
dows are SO arranged that they can be
raised and fastened to the roof. The
woodwork Is elegantly painted and var
nished. The yacht will soon be launched
In the river.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Robert Moore was taken to the Trav-
erse City asylum last week, by under
sheriff p. McArron.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

An excursion of Tawas people is to
arrive In this city next Sunday, at 1870
in the forenoon, the train leaving on its
return at $3.50 in the evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-13

Five vessels were being loaded at the
Pack mill Monday, two being given car
goes OF cedar, and three lumber and
lath