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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

A jolly party Of members of the
Masonic fraternity left this city
last Thursday morning, being on a
pilgrimage to Bay City, to attend
the meeting of the Mystic Shrine,
and consisted of j. N. Kelley, j. c.
Walker, C. B. Greedy, f. c. Holmes
M. N. Bedford, E. A. Tullian, F. G.
Perkins, D. D. Hanover, A. J. Sim
mons, H. G. Killups, Donald Nc
Kenzie, Denton Sellick, A. w.
Brown, J. II. Kerr, and J. A. Wild
ner. As ten Of the above were to
be initiated into the mysteries of the
Shrine, their mirth was somewhat
clouded with doubt as to the treat
ment in store for them on their
passage over the desert sands. On
their arrival they found that several
hundred members of the Mystic
Shrine had gathered in Bay City,
and the rites Of the order were adj
ministered that evening to 108 ap-
plicants, who came from all parts
of the state. A banquet was served
at the conclusion of the work. Be-
fore person can be admitted to the
Mystic Shrine be must be Knight
Templar. The Alpena delegation
returned home Friday evening, hav-
ing enjoyed their trip very much.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
Real Estate Sales.

The following Is q list OF real estate
sales recorded during the past week,
furnished at the abstract Office Of o. Brien
& Sleator.
County Treasurer TO Pamerleau & Be
dard, "a 10, taxes of 1889, II W Of N W OF
SO, 30, Z, Wilson.
Eliza +. Robinson to Alice Green, ST.
200, part lots 8S, 80, block 6, Hitchcock
addition, First street, No. 414.
. Louisa Deadman to VIM. NJ. Eaton,
$3.50, lots Z, 8, 0, 10, II and IL, block 3,
Deadmans addition, Third street.
James Scott to James Glenn, $500
lot 4, block 4, Wade's addition, and lol
10, block |, Packs addition, city, Beeb,
street.
John II. Brabb to Adrian d. Taylor
81, n W Of n Of 1, 30, 6, Long Rapids.
Adrian d. Taylor to Wladyslaw
Suchecki, $3.50 half interest, same az
next above.
Jane Baird to Wladyslaw 6uchecki
$3.50, half interest, same as second
above.
Fry Ii. Toland to Mark and Hannah
HorwitE, 81, W ! Of Of IA, 20, 8, San
born.
Rob't McKinstery to Frank G. Reaume,
81, n ! OF o Of 88, 30, 6, Wilson.
Minor Lumber Co. to Alpena Land &
Improvement Co., 81 900, blocks 1, 2, A,
6, z, 8 and 10. and east ! Of block 8,
Minor Lumber Co.'S addition, city.
Adel Frortain to Fredk Darveau,
$500, 80 feet on westerly side lot Q,
block "a. city, Mill street.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
D. & G. 8. N.

At a recent meeting of the stock
holders of the Detroit & Cleveland
Steam Navigation Co., in Detroit
the following officers were elected:
President-James Mcmillan.
Vice-Pres. and Treas.-Hugh Nc.
MILAN.
Manager-David Carter.
The directors comprise the above
with w. 9. Mcmillan and George
Hendrie.
The capital stock, all paid, is ST.
100000; credits, $l83, 1904; bond
ed debt, $4,000; mortgage debt,
1925, 900; bills payable, $243, POI. "a
Among other steamers owned by
the company are the magnificent
palace steamers City of Alpena and
City of Mackinac, which run to this
port.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
sents certain number OF coupons cut
from the paper.

The favor shown to Toilets" as a
Journal OF the fashions Is easily account
ed for. Comparing II with rival periodi-
Gals, a glance suffices to recognize that II
contains more numerous and varied de-
signs than any other and possessed more
practical qualities. 1t is essentially
American In it's conception, the aim OF
the publishers being to furnish designs In
every respect suitable to the taste OF our
women and to the requirements OF our
social life. The proof OF their success lies
in the large circulation OF the magazine
and its increasing popularity. Charming
evening costumes aud fancy ball dresses
form part OF the February number, which
can be obtained from all newsdealers,
or direct from Toilets Publishing Co.,
1875 West 23d st., New York. Single
copies 10 cents; yearly subscriptions
81 so
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The civil service examination of
the applicants for positions in the
postotfice and as letter carriers,
took place last Saturday. There
were present eleven applicants, and
when the examination papers have
been examined by the officials at
Washington, it will be made known
how many have been successful in
answering the required per centage
Of the questions. The questions
are arranged by the government
officials at Washington, and the
papers are sent here in sealed
package, which is opened in the
presence of a class. The postoffice
officials here have nothing to dc
with arranging the questions or ex-
amining the result of the work
done by the applicants, consequent
ly no favor can be shown.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
Police Sergeants.

At the last meeting of the Com.
mon Council E. A. Ruell, through
his Attorney, James Collins, present.
ed bill for back pay, which was re.
ferred to the Police Commissioners.
At a special meeting Of that body,
held on Wednesday, the 7th, it was
RESOLVED, That the Chief of Police
be and is hereby instructed to have
Sergeants Ruell and Dewar hand in
their designations at once, providing
the salary apportioned othem by the
Commissioners is not satisfactory
and if satisfactory, that they be re-
quired to state so in writing, and
withdraw any demand for back pay
The resolution was carried unani.
mously.
On June 1st, 1892, the Chief ap.
pointed E. A. Ruell LIST Sergeant
and Charles Dewar End Sergeant
They were accepted by the Police
Commissioners and a communica.
ton sent to the Council July It'll
to that effect; stating also that Their
salary be and remain as at present
$50 per month.
On August LIST they petitloned
the Council for wages at $3.50 pei
day, which was the rate fixed under
the charter of 1878, but on being
~rt ~ n vota vss defeated.
Under the charter as amended in
1891, there is no such Office as 6er-
geant mentioned; it is an office
created by the Board Of Police Com
missioners, who have exclusive
charge of the Police in all its de-
partments, and Sergeant Ruells
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
A Little Deceiver.

1t cannot be called little fraud, as Il
Is OF too great value and is not to blame
for being misused.
Vick's New Branching Aster when cut
resembles the chrysanthemum so closely
that only experts can tell the difference,
and as 1t comes into flower six weeks be-
fore the "mums," and at time when
flowers are scarce, 1t is great tempta-
ton to the florist to sell these Asters for
nuns" The branching Asters can be
easily grown out doors, and the seeds
cost only 90 cents per packet, so that
every person who has foot Of ground can
enjoy grand treat for almost nothing.
II you want honest goods send 10 cents
to James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y,
for Floral Guide, it costs nothing, as the
10 cents may be deducted from first order.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

A new change of time was made
by the Detroit, Bay City & Alpena
railroad Monday morning, but does
not effect the express train, and the
only change made was in the de-
parture of the accommodation train
from Alger-it leaving at l:30 in
the morning, instead of 800 A. NJ,
as during the past. The object of
the change was to enable the ac-
commodation train to arrive at AL
pena on time, as the new time table
allows one and a half hours longer
to make the trip.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
The Forum for February.

The February Forum (reduced to 90 per
year, the cheapest Review in the world)
covers by it's thirteen articles perhaps as
wide range OF subjects as any single
number OF any periodical ever covered.
Classifying the contents we have the fol-
lowing: Sociology-Two important arti-
Giles on the great problems Of poverty,
"Relief for the Unemployed" by Mrs.
sonal Problem Of Charity" by the Rev.
DR.. Lyman Abbott; International Politics
and Diplomacy-A careful review Of the
whole Hawaiian controversy by Mr..
James Schoulea; Politics-A review Of
the Wilson bill by Albert Clarke; Finance
AN article by Edward Atkinson, "The
Gold Basis Fixed by Commerce ITSELF"
Literature-An entertaining review 4
literary production in the Victorian era
by Fred,r re Harrison; strik-
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
Y. II. G. A.-Statistics.

The statistics of the Y. M. G. A.,
for the month of January, are as
follows:
Attended rooms, 1870; daily
average, 80; attended gymnasium,
552, daily average, 20; baths taken,
SO, daily average 2; letters written
by young men, 81; attended three
gospel meetings, Gu, average, 20.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
Circuit Court.

The cases disposed of at the pres,
ent term of the Circuit Court are as
follows:
People vs.. VIM. Waterbury, ac-
quilted.
Sigmund Simon VS.. Frank White,
deputy sheriff. This is one of the
Kositchek suits, and the plaintiff
was awarded $4,000. Yesterday the
court was occupied with another of
the Kositchek cases.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
Chicago news papers have lately gone

Chicago news papers have lately gone
in merchandising in connection with
their efforts to increase their circulation,
to such an extent as to involve them in
some difficulty with their large advertis-
ers who object to the low prices and good
values offered. The most notable in
stance OF this is the Inter Ocean, which
was compelled to dispense with it's popu-
lar Book Department for no other rea-
son. 1t continues its Worlds Fair Port
folio Department, however, which is de-
livering about 1000 per day at present
and has just added q comprehensive series
Of Views of the World" and book Of
music called "Harmonizrd Melodies on
the same plan. They are sold at u GER
tain price provided the purchaser pre-
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

Ing article on the crisis reached In the
project for a Nicaragua Canal by Mr..
Courtenay De Kalb; History-"A Calen-
dar OF Great Americans" by the historian,
Professor Woodrow Wilson; Educational
"A suggestive paper by Mr.. Oscar Chris
man OF Clark University; Religion-A
striking article by Professor j. ii. Hyslop
OF Columbia College; The Public Health
An instructive paper by DR.. II. NJ.
Biggs OF New York; Mining-A review
OF the worlds production OF gold by Mr..
j. Il. Fraenkel; an instructive and pleas
Ing article that is hard to classify, on
The Incomes of the Professional Classes
In England" Thus, The Forum at half
It's former price covers as wide field as
formerly or as any review can cover.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

Single saw machinery has been
erected in the lumber mill of f. W.
Gilchrist, and all the hollow butted
logs, having good timber in the
end, will be manufactured into
shingles. The custom in past years
was to throw such logs into the
lake. The logs brought from Can
ada contain a large per centage
which will not make lumber, but
shingles can be made from the
sound portions. IL will not only
effect saving, but gives employ
ment to more labor,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

There are between 1900 and g.
900 cords of new pulp wood at the
paper pulp factory, and between
500 and 1000 cords of pulp wood
that was brought in ayear ago. The
factory uses about 5000 cords of
pulp wood when operated the en-
tire year, so that at least 5000 cords
are yet required to make year S
supply. Several car loads of pulp
wood have been brought in by the
Alpena & Northern railway, and
more will come by the same route
from Pressure Isle county. Pulp
wood has also been got out along
Thunder Bay river, and will be float
ed to the Morse dam.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

During the height of The gale
Monday night, the Office of w. E.
Depew, over the national bank, was
discovered Oh fire, but by prompt
work the flames were subdued, and
but little damage was done. The
fire is supposed to be- of spontane-
Gus origin.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

Richard Nolan's skating rink has
been carried out into the lake, ana
if any one should find it, they are
welcome to skate OH it free of charge.
The rink was formed on the bay
ice, near the Gilchrist mill wharf,
and was blown out when the rest
of the BAY ice left.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The shipment of sulphite paper
pulp was again brisk last week, and
Geo. N. Fletcher & Sons shipped
four car loads, as follows: 45,500
pounds to Cleveland, on the 9th;
$4,000 pounds to Middletown, O.,
on the 7th; $4,000 pounds to Jack
son, Mich, on the 9Th, and $4,000
pounds to Middletown, O., on the
10th. The total for tho week was
15S,5O0 pounds.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

There was IA lively debate by the
Alpena Debating Club in the Con-
gregational church parlors Monday
evening. The discussion was as to
whether emigration should be pro-
hibited, and the judges decided that
it was right to allow emigrants to
come to this country.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The management of Alpena
postoffice the last four years has
been very efficient. Miss Hattie
White has managed the business OF
the Office most of the four years, in
addition to sorting the mails that
arrive noon and evening, and her
work is worthy of the highest
praise. The lady proved very eff
cient manager Of the postofice, and
we believe the people generally are
well satisfied with the way the office
has been administered.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
Detroit Markets.

The following quotations are copied
from the Detroit Free Press:
Apples. s4.75 to $3.50 per barrel.
Butter. lie to 25c per pound.
Fowls, Sc to &c per pound.
Turkeys, &C to lie per pound.
Eggs, 14c to l5c per dozen.
Flour per barrel. So 65 to s4.25
Hay baled. $1,000 to sii.75 per ton.
Oats per bushel. SOC to 32c.
Onions per bushel, 40c TO f0.4s.
Pork. sls.75 to $3.50 per Dbl.
Potatoes per bushel. so so to so IS.
Wheat. sn.5I to S0.57 per bushel.
The above quotations are mostly OF a
wholesale nature. The price at retail
stores Is higher.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

In the Review OF Reviews for February
DIR. Albert Shaw continues his report,
begun In the January number, Of the
measures entered upon by leading Amer
lean cities for the relief and maintenance
OF their unemployed. The information
furnished this month relates to much
greater number Of important centres OF
population and in( ustry than that pre-
scented last month and In almost every
case it has come from the Mayor, or from
some one designated by him as especially
qualified to make correct and intelligent
statement. The resume Ia sufficiently
complete to be representative and will
convey very good general idea Of the
nature and extent Of the distress existing
In the different parts Of the country, and
OF the machinery that has been arranged
to mitigate the suffering Of the unfortun-
ate victims Of the prevailing Industrial
depression.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

If new state officers are appointed
by Governor Rich, to replace those
charged with making fraudulent
returns of the salary amendment,
one of them will be w. A. French,
of this section, and he will be Com
missioner OF the State Land Office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

To-day is devoted to st. Valen-
tine, and it has done considerable to
increase the postal revenues. Val
entines may be divided into two
classes-one from friends with
turtle dove and cupid attachments,
and the other from the evil minded,
who send their own portraits.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

C. B. Warren has nearly COM
pleted the new compound engine
for the fish tug Wayne Isbell and
it will be set up in his engine house,
to see if all the parts fit perfectly,
after which it will be set up in the
tug. The new compound engine
recently put in the fish tug Max
we'll A, will soon be tested.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The question before the Alpena
Junior Debating Club, last week,
was as to whether Cleveland had
done the right thing in the Hawaii
affair, and the decision was in the
negative. The question this even
ing will be, that the Wilson bill, if
passed, would be injurious to the
country.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The heaviest snow fall in this
city for some time, took place Mon
nay night, when at least four inches
of snow came down and again made
good sleighing. 1t was accompan-
led by one of the worse billiards. of
the year.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

A great improvement has been
made to Casper Alpern's fish tug,
Wayne Isbell, by raising her bull
warks forward. 1t will also make
her less liable to ship seas. The
stern will be raised, but that work
will not be done until next summer.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

w. E. Rogers has now assumed
full control of the livery business,
formerly operated under the name
of Rogers & Thompson, next door
to the Congregational church, Lock-
wood Street, where he has the finest
turnouts in the city, at the most
reasonable rates. He gives personal
attention to all sleighing parties.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. g. ]. Robinson have gone
to California, leaving on yesterdays train.
They will remain In that state the next
three months, and II Mrs. Robinson's
health is not then improved, they will re-
main longer
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The Montmorency Republican
says "about 100000 feet of logs
will constitute the drive on Brush
Creek the coming spring" The
logs from that stream will come to
this city to be manufactured into
lumber.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

Reports from Detroit in regard
to the Grummond steamers, are to
the effect that the steamer State OF
Michigan will run to this port the
coming season of navigation, max
ing one trip week, and including
ST. Ignace on the trip. Mrs. Grum-
mond, it is said, will manage the
line. The steamer Flora will be
placed on another route.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

j. A. Widner has received a large
amount of cedar bysrail during tn,
past week, and has a good 81 zee
mountain of railway ties and posts
piled on the railway wharf ready
for shipment next spring. Most OF
the cedar came down the new AL
pena & Northern railway from the
northerly part of this county and
Presque Isle county.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

There vas a meeting Of those in
terested in the organization of a
trotting association, at the Church
ill, Monday evening, and after some
discussion the meeting was adjourn
ed until next Saturday evening, at
the same place. In the meantime
an attempt will be made to get sub
scribers to the stock.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The Messrs. Tabor shipped three
car loads of hemlock bark extract
to Chicago on the 5th, It'll and 10th.
There were 100 barrels of the ex-
tract in the three car loads.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

claim coming in at this late date,
when his wages were set and viz
tually agreed upon July 18th, 1892,
was treated in perfectly business
like manner, by the resolution of
the Commissioners.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The government has let the con-
tract for furnishing letter carriers
with uniforms, the price to be
charged being $1l.95 for summer
uniforms, and 1895 for winter uni
forms.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

With pure, vigorous blood courslng
through the veins and animating every
hoer OF the body, cold weather Is not only
endurable but pleasant and agreeable.
No other blood medicine Ia so certain In
It's results as Ayers Sarsaparilla. What
IL does for Others 1t will do for you.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

1t is probable that tannery will
be built in this city the coming
summer. The present intention is
to commence on small scale and
gradually increase the size of the
plant. About 25 men will be en-
Moved.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
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, Milsurn
wagons, Jackson wagons, and all other
kind OF farm tools Once on Washington
avenue, Frost's old stand, near Globe no.
tel.
e72 j. w. HALL
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

Lou Howard, foreman for Minor
Lumber Company, arrived in town
Monday night, with badly jammed
leg, which he had caught between
two sticks of long timber at his
camp. near Lake Nav, last Friday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The mild weather destroyed the
sleighing last Wednesday, and wag-
ons appeared on the streets until
Saturday, when a cold wave came
from the north, accompanied by a
light fall of snow.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The paper pulp factory of Geo.
N. Fletcher & Sons was in opera
ton night and day during January
last, and the amount of paper pulp
manufactured was 773,234 pounds.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
A New Pile Remedy :.

Has created sensation among physicians
by Its wonderful effects In speedily curing
every form of Piles. II Ii called the
Pyramid Pile Cure. 1t Is cheap and sim
pie TO use, but nothing removes the
disease 90 quickly, safely and surely.
Any druggist will get 1t for you.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
Death.
Attention Taxpavers.

Those who have not yet paid theil
taxes for the year 1893, must do so al
once and save trouble. This Is matter
that must DO attended to without delay.
JAMES II. KERR, Treas.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

The secret Of the great success Of The
Cosmopolitan is not 80 hard TO find, II
one looks carefully over the number for
February. A story by Vsldes, the famous
Spanish novelist, the first from his pen
to appear in any American magazine, is
begun In this number. Arthur Sherburne
Hardy's story, "a Rejected Manuscript"
IL charmingly illustrated by l.. Marold,
who we believe makes his first appear
anoe in the magazines on this side Of the
water. A profusely illustrated article on
the designing and building OF a war-ship
appeals to the interest taken by oil In the
new naval combat under the significant
title: THE Meloban and the Pentheroy"
describes, after the manner Of the Battle
OF Dorking, a possible sea-fght, the out
come OF which Is watched by the entire
naval world. "Gliding Flight" 10 an In
teresting contribution to the problem Of
aerial navigation by one who has studied
the flight Of soaring birds In the east for
twenty years. Elaine Goodale, who mar
ried a member of the Sioux nation, has
some interesting information OF Indian
Wars and Warriors. T. g. Crawford, the
Washington correspondent, gives the
first half Of startling story, under the
title Of Tho Disappearance Syndicate"
The poetry In this number by Sir Edwin
Arnold, Graham r. Tomson and William
Young, Is naturally good. The Depart
ments, In the World of Art and Letters"
and the Progress Of Science" continue
to have as contributors men famous In
both continents.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14

Albert Pack has had massive iron
CRATES placed in his refuse mill
burner, and new brick work built
up on the inside. Last year the
burner had no CRATES and ashes fire.
quietly filled up the pit SO as to cover
most Of the draughts.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-14
Is it Safe

To neglect yourself II troubled with any
disease OF the kidneys7 No, 1t is danger.
Gus; and II you are SO afflicted, attend to
yourself now. Do not wait, but use Sui.
phur Bitters at once. They cured me
when was given up to die by several
physicians. Jonathan Ham, Boston.