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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
Wise Wolf.

The portly, well-dressed gentle
man, whose speciality was chattel
mortgages, arose to address the
meeting of the unemployed.
Said he: 1.-The chief cause of dis
tress in this prosperous land is a
lack OF frugality and thrift You
talk OF the wolf at the door, He
never comes to my door"
81 guess he's afraid of getting
skinned" shouted some irreverent
person in the audience, and the
portly gentleman sat down.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
DO You Wish
the Finest Bread
and Cake?

II Is conceded that the Royal Baking Powder is
the purest and strongest of all the baking powders
The Purest baking powder makes the finest. sweet.
est most delicious food. The strongest baking DOW.
der makes the lightest food.
That baking powder which is both purest and
strongest makes the most digestible and wholesome
food
why should not every housekeeper avail herself
OF the baking powder which will give her the best
food with the least trouble? ,'"'
Avoid all baking powders sold with Gift
or prize, or at lower price than the ROYAL
as they invariably contain alum, lime or sui.
phuric acid and render the food unwholesone
ertaln protection from alum baking powders can
be had by declining to accept any substitute for the
Royal which is absolutely pure.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
Business and That Only.

Charles S. Seaman, of the Cincin-
natl Enquirer - John r McLean's
paper-was once sent into a small
town in the Southwest, saws the
Journalist, to get the story of a wo.
man evangelist who had been greatly
talked about Seaman attended one
of her meetings, and occupied a
front seat When those who wished
to be saved were asked to arise.
Seaman kept his seat ard used his
notch The woman approached.
and, taking him by the hand, said:
"Come to Jesus" Madam said
the newspaper man, Pm here solely
on business to report your work. i
Brother" she said, there is no
business so important as Gods. Z"
"Well, maybe not" said Seaman;
"but you don't know John Mclean. ="
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
Not a omance,

Mr., Farwest-I met my old school
mate Lakeside, to-day for the first
time in an age, and l thought from
the way he acted'when / mentioned
you that you and he must have had
some romance or other before we
met. Mrs Farwest-No romance
about it We were married for a few
years, that's all New York Weekly.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15

The Rowell & Chase Machinery com.
pany are a recently organized corpora
ton in Kansas City, No In addition
to full line of engines, boilers, etc,
they are sole agents for the celebrated
Pech well-making machinery. We
call your attention 10 their advertise
ment in this paper and if you are in
need of anything in their line you will
do well to write them.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
The Polite Editor.

Poet-I have here, sir, a poem
which l wish to have printed in your
paper
Editor. looking it over-We can't
print it to-day or tomorrow. Would
1t suit you as well at some later
date?
Poet, gratefully-Oh, any time
would be perfectly satisfactory. Use
your own pleasure about that.
Editor-Very we'll Wen try to
get it in sometime in the spring of
1894 ,. "a.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
well-Filled Yonnrster-Mrs

A well-Filled Youngster-Mrs.
Cab b (hostess)-"Your little son does
not seem to have much of an appe.
tite?" Mrs. Gadd-"No; he's quite
delicate" Mrs. Gabb-"Can't Won
think of anything you'd like, my little
man-"No'm. You see,' nam made
me eat hull lot before we started. so
|, wouldn't make a pig of myself. =
Tid-Bits.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15

Wiggins-And do you think that
Skinfiut is miser? i1 eH
Drump-Miser! Why, that man
would propose to a woman by postal
card!-Truth. I'D. i. ~.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
A Slight Misunderstanding.

"Ah," she murmured, as she placed
her fair head against his manly bosom,
how wonderful piece of mechanism
is that which nestles here. 1t beats
and all is love. Its promptings leads
us to kindness, its very beat makes the
one we love happier. We're it not for
its being in the human breast, love
could never be-
81 guess you're right" he said,
You're leaning against my pocket
book.'-Boston Traveller.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
The Ladies.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may nse the Caifor-
MIA liquid laxative, Syrup Of Figs.
under all conditions, makes il their
favorite remedy. To get the true and
genuine article look for the name of
the California Fig Syrup CO., printed
near the bottom Of the package.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
Unselish Love.

He-If you loved me you would
marry me while | am poor. She
you do me injustice. l love you too
much to have your precious health
risked by my cooking. Wait until
you can afford to have servants. -
Life. ,-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15

Daughter (pleadingly)-I am sure
you will like George. Heis the most
conscientious Oyoung man | ever
knew.
Father Ia business manl-Then
don't you dare TO marry himl You'll
starve to death!--N. Y. Weekly.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
Safe Enough.

What! You rooming on the top
fioor" said the first drummer Il
thought you were too afraid of fire. =
There won't be any fire here to-
night, said the second drummer. II
overheard the landlord say that his
insurance had run out"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
As Well as His Wrongs.

even an Injun," said the noble red
man of the forest, preparing to join in
the ghost dance, has rites that the
white man is bound TO respect Chi
cago Tribune. .- 81
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15

Father-Why has Tommy always
such dirty fingers. ".'
Mother-Ele's always rubbing them
on his face. -Hallo.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
A Good squeezer.

Mildred-l believe Jack Squibley is
a member Of the Press club.
Millicent-He must be, TO judge by
his actions with Mabel in the conserv-
atory last evening.-N. Y. World
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
Seventy Cents an Hour.

Traveller lat crowded hoteD-How
much do owe you? What's my bill?
Clerk-Let me see, your room was
Traveler-But ] didn't have any
room. l slept on the billiard table.
Clerk-Ah, well. then, seventy cents
an hour.-Philladelphia Press.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
A G. God Excuse.

"Hnnson's hngic Corn Sslve."
Warranted 10 cure or money refunded ASK your
irugglAt for 10. Pr,e Is cent.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
HALLS Catarrh Cure

Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
COeia Cnugh HN,Aau


Is the Oldest and best II will break up Cold quick
er than anything else 1t is always reliable. Try IL
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-15
A Unitarian.

sold on a guarantee. II cures lncipi.nt Consumn
on. II Is the test Cough Cure. SclS. 50cts q Sl0l
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

1t is not generally known what a vast
plant 1t requires to publish and circulate
a metropolitan newspaper The Chicago
Inter Ocean has In its Circulating De-
partment alone nearly one hundred men
and women, not to mention the carriers
who deliver the paper to all parts OF the
city before breakfast every morning. II
may be mentioned that no kind OF
weather, however severe, Is permitted to
interfere with this delivery In any way.
or this large force, about one half OF
them work through the day at ordinary
Office or clerical work and the other half
begin late at night and work until about
daylight, preparing and addressing wrap.
Pers, counting and wrapping the papers,
routing" and mailing the bundles.
Their work is OF the most difficult nature
and is done In the quickest possible man.
nor, aud yet 80 we'll Is it done that 1t sell
dom happens that a single bundle or
paper OF its immense edition of nearly
100, 900 reaches its destination on other
than the right train and at the right time,
unless delayed by accident. The system
Is wonderful and its operation almost
perfect.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28
Real Estate Sales.

The following is a list OF real estate
sales recorded during tho past week,
furnished at the abstract Office Of o Brien
a. Sleator.
Charles Berg and Carl Valentine to
Matilda A. Johnson, (Chicago,) $1,000,
and other con. Part of sections and @,
32, 8, known as the Fitzgerald farm,
Alpena.
Flora r. Munday TO George Dudley,
$1,000, n OF o of 90, aud of 8 Of
10, 81, 6, Long Rapids and Wilson.
Chas. s. Whitlock to VIM. Smith, 500,
8 of of 4, 30, 7, Wilson.
Auditor General to Denna LIE Blanc, ST.
80, taxes OF 1889, fractional lots /, 2 and 8,
block "a, Hitchcock's addition, Ninth
street.
VIM. w. Dibb to Fred'k w. Rider,
1890, lands in sections 81 and 20, 30, 9,
Green.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

until this act has been declared null and
void by the judicial department OF the
state; that 1t Is my duty to obey and
execute the law az l find 1t. Having
been so advised, now notify your honora-
BILE body that shall, as an officer Of this
city, obey the charter OF this city accord
ing To the terms Of said Act No. 418 of
Local Acts of 1893.
Yours respectfully,
WIN. A. MCDONALD.
Recorder.
By Alderman Manion supported by
Alderman A. Campbell.
WHEREAS, There is dispute between
the Council and Recorder as to posting
notices and calling the election In this
city. Therefore,
ReS0lUed, That tho Mayor take such
action on behalf of the Council as will
settle such dispute In time for the spring
election.
Carried by vote as follows: Ayes,
Wilson, Crawford, Manion, A. Campbell,
Daoust and Beck. Nays, Blakley,
Holmes, White, Ellis, Bowden and d. A.
Campbell. The chair voting In the az
tirmative.
BY Alderman A. Campbell supported
by Alderman Manion.
WHEREAS, 1t being the fundamental
principle OF our representative form of
government that the number of repre-
sentattves In our national and state leg
islatures should be apportioned among the
people and the territory or district they
represent be 80 divided that each district
shall contain as near as can be an equal
number Of residents and any unfair divis-
ion OF the population would be unjust to
4 a a m In m 70 ha a
ty Of a republican form Of government.
What is true of our state and nation Is
also true OF municipalities. 1t being
claimed that this principle of fairness
in representation was ignored In the re.
cent gerimandering of the wards of our
city by the act Of the legislature of 1898,
our city charter, particularly
SO in the new Third and Fourth wards.
Therefore,
RESOLVED, That there be an immediate
of the new Third and Fourth
wards OF the city to ASCERTAIN the exact
population and number Of voters In each,
and that our city Comptroller, j, 8. No
Vicar, and one other person to be named
by the Recorder be authorized and ap-
pointed to make the canvass and report.
Resolued, Further, that In case the
Recorder neglect or refuse to appoint q
as above indicated that the
Mayor be authorized to make such ap-
pointment.
Carried by vote as follows: Ayes,
Crawford, Manion, A. Campbell,
Daoust and Beck. Nays, Blakley,
Holmes, White, Ellis, Bowden, and d. A.
Campbell. The chair voting in the affirm
native.
On motion of Alderman A. Campbell
the Council adjourned.
ANDREW HARSHAW,
Mayor.
VIM. A. MCDONALD,
Recorder.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28
Miss Hattie Buchanan Injured by an
Ice Boat.


Several hundred people gathered
on the ice on the bay Thursday,
between the Potter wharf and the
Minor Lumber Co. mill, at which
place there is a very large field of
ice, as smooth as glass, and in a
first class condition for skating and
ice boat sailing. Among those
present were Mss Hattie Buchanan
and Miss May Hutton, who were Oh
the ice merely as spectators. Moving
about on the slippery ice without
skates was difficult.
While the young ladies and num-
erous others were gazing at the
lively scene before them, an ice
boat, under the management Of
Charles Weber, came along swiftly,
and just as the boat was near the
spectators the tiller broke, and
Weber was thrown on the ice.
The ice boat, being unmanageable
without the rudder and steersman,
took sudden whirl and collided
against the two young ladies above
mentioned, as being without skates
they were unable to move quickly
on the slippery ice. Miss Hutton
was thrown down with great force
on the ice and received severe but
not dangerous injuries. Miss Bu-
chanan was caught by one of the
boat runners and dragged some dis
lance before the ice boat stopped.
She was taken home as quickly as
possible and placed under the care
of Drs. Eakins and Cameron, and
then it was ascertained that her
right leg had oeen broken between
the hip and knee.
The accident was one that could
not be charged to carelessness on
the part Of the ice boat captain,
and was due entirely to the disable
ing Of the rudder. At latest re-
ports Miss Buchanan was doing
as well as could be expected.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

lows: 800 trot, $1,000; 2:3O trot,
$1,000; 2:35 pace, 81 900; 2:24 pace,
$1,000.
The purses are for the following
events: 800 trot $500; 2:30 pace,
$500; 2:24 trot, $500; free for all
trot and pace, $500.
The track is to be in readiness
by June first. 1t is likely that a
trotting contest will be arranged
for the Fourth of July.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

The February number Of the Inven.
tive Age, published at Washington, APP
pears in new dress, enlarged, illustrated
and otherwise improved. In addition to
scientific articles by we'll known technical
writer's, 1t contains the proceedings Of the
recent convention Of American Inventors
and Manufacturers and an elaborate arti-
Gle containing information specially In
teresting to those who received notice OF
having been granted diplomas at the
Worlds Fair, but having not got them
yet. The Inventive 1,Ie-.5 q. bright, In
teresting magazine, containing valuable,
information regarding inventions, patents,
important discoveries, scientific matters,
etc. The subscription price is but 81
year.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

A meeting of the officials of the
Alpena Driving Club was held at
the Churchill last Monday evening,
and a decision was arrived at of
great interest to horsemen, and to
all others interested in trotting con-
tests.
There is to be three days meet
in August on the 18th, 9Th and 9th,
at which time purses to the amount
of $4,000 will be hung up, being
large enough to induce owners of
speedy horses to bring their trot-
ters here. Consequently one Of the
most interesting meets ever in this
city may be expected, and no doubt
there will be q large attendance Of
spectators at the track.
The stakes to be offered are as fol-
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

At the meeting of the Alpsna
Improvement Co., at the Office OF
o. L. Partridge, last Wednesday
evening, the following directors
were elected: Andrew Harshaw, j.
c. Comfort, John Monaghan, f.
d. Crissman and Michael O'Brien.
Since the company was organized it
done considerable benefit for Alpe-
ma. 1t took an active part in getting
the stave works located in this city;
it rendered great assistance in secur-
ing the right of way for the new
railroad, and it has done great
deal to advertise the business ad-
vantages of Alpena. The entire re-
ceipts of the company during the
year amounted to S2,111.86, includ-
ing the balance from the previous
year, and the expenses were 81 1885,
"a. The company owns about sew
enty acres in the northern part of
the city, and the property is admir-
ably situated for the location of
factories.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28
Circuit Court.

The cases disposed of at the ses-
sion of the Circuit Court last week
were as follows:
People VS.. J. J. Whittemore,
charge, threatening criminal pro-
secution. Found guilty.
People VS.. L. II. Dove, charge,
perjury. Acquitted.
Ellen Gavagan vs.. Henry Bolton.
Verdict for plaintiff of $3.50.
Julius Paul vs.. Jacob Doyas. No
cause of action.
Anna Grulke VS.. P. II. King
Brewing Co. Verdict for plaintiff
of $377.72.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

The Alpena postoffice is desig-
mated as second class one, and the
bill approved by the Congressional
Committee on Postofices and Post
roads, on the 23d, will be of interest
to the employees Of the Office and to
those whose ambition inclines them
to seek position in the Office. The
bill provides the assistant postmas-
ter shall have salary equal to fifty
per cent of the postmaster, while
that of the chief clerk is.to be 81 =
600. Clerks are to receive 5000
when they enter the service, and
have an annual increase until they
reach $500. Messengers and labor
ers will receive from $500 to S700.
No clerk is to receive q smaller sal
airy than he has been paid, and post
masters must submit their roster
to the Postmaster General for ap-
proval. Employees in the classified
list are to be appointed after COM
petitive examinations. The bill
has yet to be acted on by both Houses
of Congress and be signed by the
President, before it becomes law.
The employees of the Alpena post
office consist of two clerks in the
postoffice department, and one in
the money order department. The
chief clerk acts as assistant post
master. Under the proposed new
law the assistant postmaster, if one
is appointed and approved, will re-
ceive salary of 81 100 per year
an income which is not despised
these times.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28
Detroit Markets.

The following quotations are copied
from the Detroit Free Press
Apples, A.76 to $3.50 per barrel.
Butter, lee TO &c per pound.
Fowls, &C. to ioc per pound.
Turkeys. &C to ioc per pound.
Eggs, lac TO i7c per dozen.
Flour per barrel. s265 to Sa.25
Hay baled. $1,000 to sli.to per ton.
Oats per bushel, SOC to S2c.
Onions per bushel, 500 to 1890.
Pork. $3.50 to $1,000 per Dbl.
Potatoes per bushel. so so to s0.55.
Wheat, sc.66 to s0.5s per bushel.
The above quotations are mostly OF q
wholesale nature. The price at retail
torres Is higher.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28
James Fl. Blackmore and William

James Fl. Blackmore and William
Eagle, residents of Wilson town
ship, charged with importing horses
from Ontario without paying the
duty, had their examination before
United States Commissioner Nc
Math, in Bay City last week, and
were bound over for trial at the
May term of the United States
court, furnishing bonds to the
amount of $500 for their appearance.
The men claimed to be immigrants,
and as such were entitled to import
the horses free of duty, but the rev.
enue officials charge that they were
residents of Michigan at the time,
and should have paid the duty, but
by neglect to do so became snug
glers.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

David Lincoln commenced the
work of storing ice last week, but
the zero weather compelled sus-
pension of labor for few days,
owing to the ice blocks freezing
while being floating on the river
to the store house. The ice was
obtained from the river above
the Buron Lumber Co. mill. Work
was resumed Monday, and a full
supply has been obtained. He will
use it to pack fish with next sum-
mer.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

Three sleigh loads Of city people
drove out to Hillman last Friday
evening, to attend a social party.
A drive of "a miles, with the tenn
perature about ten degrees below
zero, is one in which neither ma
laria or Mosquitoes are to be en-
countered.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

The manager Of the Mystic base
ball club has already received offers
from men who would like to be
members of the proposed league
team to represent Alpena. Bruce
Hewitt, of Point Pleasant, West
Virginia, desires the position as
catcher, and Charles Boucher, of
Bay City, would like to guard the
second base. The talk Of forming
a league club in this city has already
advertised Alpena to considerable
extent
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

A special parlor car was brought
to town Monday evening by the
express, and was used yesterday to
convey Mrs. F. w. Fletcher, who is
seriously ill, to Detroit. She was
accompanied by Mr.. Fletcher, DR..
A. Wilkinson and her sister, Mrs.
M. S. Brewer.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

The government record of the
temperature Saturday morning was
fourteen degrees below zero. The
previous lowest temperature this
winter was FIVE below, on the goth
and 21st. The following will show
the lowest temperature of previous
years, when the mercury sank to
IA or lower below zero: 1876, twen-
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

The front of the corner store Of
the Culligan block has been torn
down, and before many weeks pass
the new savings bank front will be
erected. The masonry of the bank
vaults is nearly completed. The
vault is two stored one.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

Percy Hackett has so far recov-
cred from his accident on the Alpe-
ma 4 Northern railroad, that he is
able to be ont doors, and it is hoped
he will soon be again at his post, as
conductor Of the A. & N. accommo-
dation train.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

The lowest temperature ever
known in this city, as shown by
the government records, was 81 de-
grees below zero, which occurred in
February, 1881, and January, 1882,
and out of term of twenty years,
ten of them had the coolest temper
ature in February.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

The officers of the Agricultural
society arc trying to make arrange
ments for redeeming the old bonds,
which bear ten per cent. They are
already assured that new bonds can
be negotiated at seven per cent,
but believe they can get the requir-
ed $4,000 at 6 per cent.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

The ladies of the A. P. A. will
give social entertainment at the
lodge room of the society, in the
Bolton block, Dock street, next
Tuesday evening, and extend a very
cordial welcome to the public to be
nresent.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

The following will show the
amount of sulphite paper pulp ship
ped by g.. N. Fletcher & Sons dur
ing the past week: 10000 pounds
to Livermore Falls, Me-; $4,000
pounds to Middletown, O.; 1880
pounds to Batavia. ILL.,; $4,000
pounds to Niles, Mich, and $4,000
pounds to Cleveland, o., making
the total shipment for the week
269,500 pounds. More paper pulp
would be shipped if cars could be
obtained.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-02-28

Three of Alpena's new industries
were unable to obtain cars enough
last week to ship all the products
sold. Thirteen car loads Of paper
pulp, excelsior and hemlock bark
extract were shipped. II looked
very much like q revival Of business.