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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
Clearances-

The following vessels cleared from this
port during last week, with cargoes OF
lumber and other forest products;
Barge st. Joseph, 10000 lumber, Lorain.
Propeller jerks, 10000 lumber, Fremont.
Propeller Garden City, 100000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge India, $4,000 lumber, Toledo.
Barge Russian, 100000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Light Guard, SOS 900 lumber. Cleveland.
Barge Lathrop, 100000 lumber, Cleveland.
scow Garibaldi, 100000 lumber, New Baltimore.
Propeller westford, 600 railway ties, Chicago.
Schooner Morse, 1900 railway ties, Chicago.
The total amount Of lumber, shingles,
lath, cedar posts, railway ties, ETC.,
shipped from this port since the opening
Of navigation, In 1894, by vessels that re.
ported at the Alpena custom house, is
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Colonel Brown, who inspected the
Guards last week, was favorably impress.
ed with the appearance Of the men, and
said they would render good service II
called upon. The men are nearly all
large and muscular, and the six-footere
among them are numerous. Alpena has
a good company of the state troops.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The Guards have now seventy mem.
bers, and Captain w. d. Hitchcock says
the company is in better shape than Of
any time since he has been the captain.
The average age Of the members Of the
company is 2s4 years; average height,
five feet eight inches; average weight,
100 pounds.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Several applications were received by
the Guards at their meeting, Friday
evening, from men who desired to be-
come members, but could not be received
as enlistments must close July LIST, and
the applications were not received soon
enough to allow the usual course to be
taken in time.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The Alpena Spool Works has contract
cd for FIVE car loads Of birch wood from
parties In Pressure Isle county. The wood
will be brought by the Alpena & Northern
and will be used for clothes line pulleys,
as larger bolts are needed than is In stock
at the works.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

June 20, Geo. G. Maltz, aged "a years.
June 20, Chas. Mielka, aged SO years.
June 81, Hattie Barber, aged 2 months.
June %, child Of Mike Smith, aged 4
years.
June %, Edward q. Snyder, aged "a
years.
June 90, infant Of Jos. Konjora.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

One Of the latest improved cream sep
araters has been received and placed in
working order at the Churchill farm. 1t
is guaranteed to skim milk at the rate of
40 gallons per hour, and all that Is neces-
sary to secure your cream, is to pour the
warm milk In at the top, turn crank,
and the skim milk comes out at one side
and the cream at the other.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Geo. q. Malts, father of G. L. Maltz
and Mrs. j. O. Comfort, died at the res
idence of his daughter, last "Wednesday
evening, aged 50 years. The deceased
was born In Germany. and came to this
country In 1885. In 1s45 he removed to
Detroit, where he remained until the
death Of his wife, In 1884, and then re-
moved to Alpena, where he has since re-
sided, living with Mr.. and Mrs. Comfort.
The remains were taken to Detroit for
burial, Friday
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The U. S. fish commission railway car
arrived in this city Thursday noon, bring
Ing 40, 900 three year old lake trout. The
tug Ralph was chartered and the fish
taken out in Lake Huron and plated near
Thunder Bay Island. Another shipment
OF trout arrived last evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The placing Of fire alarm telephone
in a store Is a mistake, because such
places are closed at night. They are con.
venient during the day and evening, but
at night with doors locked and the EN-.
ployes away, the telephone is of no use
by those who desire to call the fire de.
partment.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

An exchange says: "A railroad grade
along the shore Is being made from East
Tawas to Bay City, ostensibly by the d.,
B. G. & A. railroad, but 1t is assumed that
the Grand Trunk has finger in It; also
that the Grand Trunk has an option on
the d., B. G. & A. and the Alpena and
Northern railroad, including the northern
survey"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

An arrangement has been made with
the steamer Alpena for carrying slaves
from this port to st. Ignace, from whence
they go to Minneapolis, where they will
be converted into flour barrels, and last
week as, 900 slaves were shipped.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
II repairs to the steamer Mackinac ar

II repairs to the steamer Mackinac arc
completed she will be placed on the route
between Toledo, Detroit, Alpena and
Mackinac, about the. first Of July. The
Mackinac was run into by the steamer
Northwest last week, while lying at her
wharf In Detroit, and was injured In the
bow. She was placed in the dry dock
and men set to work to make repairs,
which will cost several thousand dollars.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Only seven deeds were recorded by the
Register last week, representing value
of e2,140. One was tax deed for
which @21 40 Of taxes wsre paid.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The planning mill Of Gebhardt, Morrow
& Co. is busy place these days. In adj
dillon to ordinary custom work, the firm
has contract for making $50 cases for
the Beck Brewing Co., each OF which
will hold two dozen bottles, and the con-
tract for making SO slat benches fourteen
feet long, and IA benches twelve feet
long, for the grand stand at the fair
ground. The firm recently built a depot
at Posen for the Alpena & Northern, and
one ut South Rogers.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
Circnit Court.

The cases tried In the Circuit Court last
week were:
w. s. Woolever vs. Boylston Insur-
ance Go. Verdict for plaintiff Of 81 $50. rs.
W. H. Brace vs.. John Borden. YER
dict for defendant Of 81, 1866.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The special meeting of the Common
Council Monday evening was devoted to
the water works and electric light ques-
lions. The new company which is nego-
tlating to purchase the works and build
an electric street railway made request
TO have the water franchise extended for
90 years from date and the electric con-
tract for five years. The matter was
postponed until committee should ex-
anime the present contracts and report
to the Council.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The products shipped by the Alpena
Spool Works last week consisted OF
thirteen bags Of silk spools to Bethlehem,
Pa; six bags Of fish floats to Dunkirk,
N. Y, and a quantity of hose members to
Kansas City and Milwaukee.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Lillian M. Hollister, great lady COM
mander, held school Of instruction FRI
day, for the benefit Of the members oil
the L. o. T. M, In this city.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
The assessed valuation of Che real

The assessed valuation Of the real and
personal property In the city of Alpena
amounts to $780, 900, and the rate Of
taxation for city and school purposes the
present year will be $1.92 on one hundred
dollars valuation. The property owners
can thus readily figure the amount Of tax
he will have to pay next month, by first
learning the amount his property Is as
sessed at.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
Marriage Licenses.

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk, since our last report, with
name and residence, are as follows:
1907. Omitted June 8.
John Cannon, CITY Of Alpena.
Florence Walker,
1913 Jay Brown, township OF Long Rapids.
Leanore Potter.
1914. Edwin Gerow, Hubbard Lake.
Adeline Brooks, 90
i,oiS. yehn yahrmetter, city Of Alpena.
Catinka Wood,
i,0i6. Joseph Marqui,
Exilda Vasrur,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

"Take care OF the dimes, and the dol
lars will take care OF themselves" By
deposlting your little savings In the Al
pena County Savings Bank, you are TAX
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The shipments Of excelsior by boat
last week consisted Of 10000 pounds to
st. John Park, N. Y, and three bales to
Pontiac.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Captain j. ID. Person, who has been
incapacitated for service the past six
weeks, owing to wound In his leg, re-
sumed active command Of the Thunder
Bay life saving station Saturday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The bridge tender has done good work
In putting the gates Of the swing bridge
In condition so they can be Of use.
They were not used for long time past,
but we trust they will be kept in order
hereafter.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Two hundred and twenty-five tons Of
porous limestone were brought to Alpena
last week from Sandusky, by the scow
Aunt Ruth, for the pulp works, to be
used in making the acid for converting
the wood into paper pulp.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

A beer license was issued to Thomas
McCloy last week, which makes the 25th
license issued to date, of which Is are
beer licenses, and the amount OF liquor
tax collected Is as, 900.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The last raft brought from Canada BY
the tugs John Owen and Frank w con
tanned %, 1925 logs. and the customs val
uation was S28, 1000.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Geo. N. Fletcher 4 Sons shipped 67,-
500 pounds of sulphite paper pulp to Mid
dletown, o., last week. The shipment
of pulp was light owing to the coal famine,
caused by the strike Of coal miners, as
some of the paper mills that used Alpena
pulp had to shut down for want Of fuel.
1t gives an idea Of how one industry is
dependent on others. The pulp works
have been running steadily, and the sur
plus pulp is slowed In the warehouse un-
til the Batavia and other paper mills are
again at work.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The M. E. church was not large enough
to hold all the people who desired to
hear Colonel Smlley's remarks Sunday
evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Ice cream and confectionery at the Bos
ton restaurant. LADIES' entrance, from
side door, opposite Masonic block. J
J. Stoll, proprietor.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Regent f. w. Fletcher Is member OF
the following university committees
Executive, literary department, library,
building and grounds, and gymnasium
and athletic grounds.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

John'Carr, Jr., and w. p. Mathews
were elected members OF the Guards at
the company meeting Friday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The Eclipse base ball club was Impress
ed with the belief that they could beat the
Mystics, and challenged the latter to play
game. The Mystic boys are matched
to play Bay City club in this city on
the forenoon Of the Fourth and having
but little time to practice thought game
with the Eclipse club would be Of some
advantage as a practice game, so the
challenge was accepted. The game was
played at the fair ground Thursday az
ternoon, and resulted In score Of "a to
8 In favor of the Mystics.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Among other shipments by rail last
week were one crate Of hose members to
Kansas City, five bales Of excelsior to
Pontiac, and six bags Of net floats to Dun
kirk N "
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

II you have money you do not require
the use of at present, take 1t to the AL
pena County Savings Bank and deposit
It, so 1t will be earning something for
you.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The ladies OF the Baptist church will
serve dinner and supper In the parlors Of
their church on July 4th, and the young
people of the society will serve Ice cream,
cake. etc.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The only service at the Baptist church
next Sunday will be the young peoples
meeting, at 6.15 p. M. The Sunday fol-
lowing the new pastor, Rev. G. II. Hol-
den, will offlciate.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The regular communication OF Hopper
lodge, +. and A. NJ, takes place at the
Masonic temple next Tuesday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Edward G. Snyder, janitor Of Trinity
church, got out of bed Friday night and
had taken but few steps when he fell to
the floor dead. His health has not been
good for several years.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
W. {. Rogers,
GIVES
Bargains
At all times, us follows:

At all times, us follows:
Any or all of this Sold on
Time.
One House and Lot on State
street, $1,000.
One House and Lot on First ST.,
$4,000.
Four Lots on First street, $4,000
each.
Four Lots on Second street, $780,
90 each.
Six Lots on Third street, $780,
90 each.
Greembaum Residence, Washing
ton avenue. 100000.
One 40 acres of land, FIVE miles
from city, $4,000. =
One 40 acres of land, IA miles
from city, 100000.
One 80 acres of land, Is miles
from city, $4,000.
- Livery, nine horses, five top bug
gies and everything complete, will
sell one or all at a bargain.
w. E. Rogers,
Echo block. Real Estate Dealer.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

James Fensom will have his steam
mill in Hillman at work in few days.
1t contains circular saw and planning
machine
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Field & Co. are selling handsome wall
papers 30 low that 1t Is cheaper to paper
your dirty walls than to clean them.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

There is some satisfaction In house
cleaning when you got your wall paper
at Field a Co.'S.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

For pies. cookies, cake, buns or bread
go to the Boston restaurant. Lemonade,
pop and other soft drinks.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Boarders wanted, rates reduced, meals
at all hours. Lunches, and cold ham at
the Boston restaurant. J. J. SToLL.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Don't be deceived. No charge for de-
post books at the Alpsna County Savings
Bank.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The Alpena County Savings Bank offers
special Inducements TO people who desire
to save money. Book free.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
CHANcERY NOTICE.
rnE PRoorER g CANDLE CO., OMIT.

HHANCERN NOTlCE.
State Of Michiean-In the Circuit Court, for the
county of Alpena-1n Chancery.
Mary j. Hughes, complainant, vs.. Joseph II
Hughes, defendant, for divorce.
Upon due proof by affidavit. that Joseph II.
Hughes, the defendant in the above entitled cause
resides out of the state OF Michigan, and In the
state Of Minnesota, on motion of Victor G. Burn
ham, compliments solicitor 10 Is ordered that said
defendant appear and answer the bill OF complaint
fled in this cause within four months from the
date Of this order, else said bill shall be taken az
confessed. A nd further. that this order shall be
published 10 the Alpena Argus, newspaper print
ca and published in said county once in each week
for six weeks in succession.
Dated June 1st; 1891.
n. J. KELLEY,
A. J. SIMMONS, Circuit Judge.
VICTOR c. BURNHAM,
Compartments Solicitor.
1i9fv7
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The Board of Health has issued regu-
latlons in regard to contagious diseases,
one Of which is as follows: No boat or
vessel from Chicago, Detroit, Bay City,
or any other port near which smallpox
or other dangerous communicable dis
ease is epidemic, shall be permitted to
land a passenger, officer or member of
crew, or discharge baggage, freight, cargo
or other effects within the city Of Alpena,
until said boat or vessel, its passengers
and crew shall have been examined and
inspected and permitted to do so by said
health officer, or by a member of this
hoard
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
WASH GOODS.

w AS11 1OOOos
New shades Dress Challie for Sc per yard
Handsome printed Bateste, was 12io, fol-
7c per yard.
Handsome designs Dress Duck for 100 pei
yard.
All our 10 1-2 Percales, sale price l-2c
per yard.
All new shades Serpentlne Cloth for 10 Ia
cents per yard.
1Oc Shaker Flannel, sale price lac per
yard.
Heavy Unbleached Cotton now 40 per I'd.
Best Shifting Prints, sale price lao per
yard.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

A very pleasant and agreeable enter
tainment was given at the st. Bernard
hall last Wednesday evening. The pro-
gram comprised 10 well rendered pieces.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The Messrs. Tabor shipped $4,000
pounds Of hemlock bark extract by rail
to Chicago, on the 18th and 22d.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Geo. Burston Is moving his tailoring
establishment to the store with g. d.
Bradford and the express ONCE.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Seven car loads Of pulp wood were re.
ceived at the pulp factory last week from
the Michigan Central road.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The Opera House was filled with peo-
pie Monday evening to hear Colonel R.
F. Smiley lecture on Maccabeeism. The
stage was very attractlvely decorated
with banners Of the tents, while suspend
cd above were festoons Of red, white and
blue streamers arranged so as to form a
tent. The speaker is an eloquent one,
and made a good argument in favor OF
such societies as the X. o. T. M. He
made strong point on the duty man
owed his family by providing for their
future In case Of his death, as could be
done by being Maccabee.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
SILK AND DRESS GOODS
SPECIALS.

Heavy Warp Surahs, beautiful shades, a
great SOC bargain sale price 25c per yd.
200 yds. Draping Silk, choice styles, worth
up to 81 per I'd. to close SOC per yard.
10 pieces figured China 75c quality, at
47c per yard.
200 pieces figured Armure, beautiful pat
terms, good value $1.25, sale price SIC
per yard.
$50 yds. figured Taffata, new patterns,
worth up to $3.50 yard, now only 94c
per yard.
Is pieces all wool Henrlette and Serges In
desirable spring colors, usually sold at
soc and Coo, now 89c per yard.
All our Csc Cashmeres, sale price 18c por
yard.
Best Cambria Lining 40 per yard.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
Alpena Magnetic Sulphur Spring Bath
Hours.

Open every week day, from o A. NJ. tc
9P. NJ. Sundays from 0 A. NJ. to 10 NJ
Season tickets now for sale.
CHARLES GoLLINa.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Alpena lodge, 100, F. and A. NJ, will
hold its regular monthly communication
next Wednesday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
Here are Your Letters.

The following is list Of letters at the
postoffice uncalled for, and II not claimed
soon will be sent to the dead letter Office
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Twenty-Five thousand rolls of new wal
papers to select from at Field d Co.'s
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

See the vIBRoPHoNE the only instru-
ment for the SURE and POSITIVE cure OF
deafness and noises in the cars, at DR..
M'Guire's.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The City Treasurer will commence the
collection Of the city and school taxes on
the 10th of next month.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

A box of valves, manufactured at the
Industrial Works, was shipped to New
Orleans last week.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27
DRoBArE NOTICE FOR HEARING CLAIMS

State of Michigan, county Of Alpena-ss.
Notice 10 hereby given, that by order of the
Probate Court for the county Of Alpena, made on
the ninth day Of june, A. ID. 1894, six months from
that date were allowed for creditors 70 present
late Of said county deceased and that all creditors
Of said deceased required 10 present their claims
tosaid Probate Court, at the Probate Office In said
county, for examination and allowance, on or be-
fore the tenth day Of December next and that such
claims win be heard before said Court on the FIRST
Monday Of each month hereafter, At ten O'Clock
In the forenoon Of each Of those days.
Dated Alpsna, June 9th, 1894.
iie2vs Judge Of Probate.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Farm four miles from city, with good
buildings, for sale or exchange for city
property. Apply at ARGUS office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The fire department was called to th'
pulp factory early Friday morning. M
damage was done.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

A new sewer will have to be laid on
Dock street for a long distance. The
tile Is broken.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

The single mill of f. w. Gilchrist Is
doing rushing business, averaging about
%, 900 per day.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Have your eyes examined by Retinos-
copy, the only accurate and scientific
method OF fitting glasses, by DR.. MGuire.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

F. w. Gilchrist last week purchased an
other lumber yard at Cleveland, with a
capacity OF 1000, 900.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-06-27

Valuable farm land TO exchange for city
property. Enquire at ARGUS once.