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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-08-28
The Dredge and it's Operations.

Friday morning, upon invitation Of
ooi. Dhryea, government superintendent
Oh the harbor improvements at this place,
the editor of this paper made short Wis
IL 70 ohe dredge now at work deepening
and widening the channel. We were
received an board the dredgc in the most
hospitaole manner by Nh. Dygert, the
superintendent of its operations, who
very kindly explained the modus operdadi
in detail.
The machinery composing the dredge
is of the strongest and most complicated
kind, which virtually prevents any one
not fully acquainted with the machinery
to describe it. The only way that it can
be ready understood is too see it in ope-
ration. While upon the dredge inquir-
les and examinations were made concern
ing the manner in which the work was
done. AS far as the work has been done
under Col. Duryea's administration, the
channel has been cut in no less than
thirteen feet, and in nearly every place
from six to eighteen inches deeper. so
that if slight filing in takes place,
there will still be the full depth required.
By tine time the present appropriation is
worked out the channel will permit the
entrance of any vessel not drawing to ex-
ceed thirteen feet, and any one acquaint-
ed with the channel can bring in twelve
feet now.
Williams & Co.'S dredge that is now at
work is said to be one of the best ever
here, and is worked by splendid crew,
Of whom James Herrin is engineer; A.
H. Williams, scranesman; John Ecles
stewart; and F. w. Dygert, superintend-
ent. The operation of dredging is very
interesting and it is well worth visit
to the dredge to see it.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-08-28

CUT His FOOT-Mr. L. X. Weston. a
farmer who resides about ten miles ND
Black River, met with quite painful
accident wednesday. He was chopp!ng
in the woods and accidently struck his
foot with the Ak, iiiflicting severe wound
almost separating the large toe from his
foot. The wound bled very badly and
frightened himself and family cOnsidera-
bly,. DIR. Gerow was sent for and rem
dered the necessary surgical assistance
and left Mr.. Weston in good shape for a
speedy recovery.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-08-28
The Free Seat Question.
ITO the EditOr.)

I am interested to know more upon
the question of free or rented seats in
churches. The article in your paper two
weeks ago made the inquiry why seats
in churches are rented or sold to the
highest bidder, with few free seats in
the corners. / would like to read an
answer to that question that explains the
matter. If churches and ministers are
needed should think we ought to get as
much good from them as possible. The
3 are not filled with people on
Does this seat question have
do with it? INQUIRER.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-08-28
LIGHT OUr.-Wednesday night the

LIGHT OUT.-Wednesday night the
light house lamp overlooked and went
out between the hours Of twelve and
morning. Mr.. Riggs, the keeper, was
away in search of. the boat which was
stolen week or more ago, therefore the
accident was unavoidable. The facts
were at once reported to tho Inspector
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-08-28

The Water Mill Company have been
putting in an iron pipe connecting with
the force pump at the mill, and running
to hydrant near their store. This will
give the main buildings fire protection.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-08-28
Saturdays.
.nesdays and

TOWN TALK.
Additional local news will be found OF
the first page.
The whistles of the n. L. boats was
welcome sound.
The break in the sidewalk opposite tn
Spencer House has been repaired.
A large amount of state and genera
news is unavoidably crowded out by loca
matters.
The st. Joe arrived on time this weel
carrying an average load of freight ant
passengers. Tx
A large number of Mackinsw people
came over to attend the funeral service
of Father Piret on Tuesday.
The st. Joe came in the river OF
her trip Thursday and took on some
freight and several passengers.
There was slight white frost in some
parts of town Sunday night. None but
early Monday morning risers saw it.
No vessel was loading in the river on
Wednesday. This is the first time this
has happened since the opening of navi-
CATION.
We understand that work will soon be
commenced on Macarthur, Smith & Coz
dock, which will be pushed rapidly to
completion.
Mr.. s. Widrig, of the Cheboygan Plan
ing Mill, is at present engaged upon
some repairs upon the Aston House at
Mackinaw.
Mr.. Robt. Micklejohn, the old man
who suffered the amputatiOn of his leg a
couple of weeks since, is in fair way to
complete recovery.
The attendance upon our schools was
exceedingly light this week, owing to the
reported d ngerous condition of the house.
1t will be all right next week.
The Grace Dormer, formerly belonging
to parties here, stopped in the river Mon
day afternoon on her way from Lake
Michigan to Port Huron.
A large party of our citizens and visi-
tors "excurshed" to Mullett Lake
Wednesday on the Maud Summons.
They had very pleasant trip.
Those who were fortunate enough to
look skyward about eleven o'clock Tues
day night saw one of the finest meteoric
displays ever seen in this country.
Work has been commenced on the adj
dition to Macarthur, Smith s. Co.'s store.
WOrkmen have been engaged in laying
the foundation for the vault for several
days.
The Cheboygan Planning Mill Compa-
ny have got their new machinery for
making sash, doors and blinds in place.
and are now prepared to fill orders in
that line.
The tug Eliza Williams left this port
for Houghton Tuesday afternoon for the
purpose of towing another dredge here
to assist in the dredging contract of Will
liams & Co.
It understood that Miss Gabrielle Nc
Kean will receive complimentary bene-
fit at Mackinaw on Monday night the
9Th of September. We have not learned
what the play will be.
The tug Peck, from Sault st. Marie,
arrived in this port Sunday evening,
having in tow two 'dumps" for Williams
& Co., the contractors upon our harbor
improvements. The dumps came from
Houghton.
The Maud Summons took two families
of settlers up to their claims upon Null
lett Lake Thursday. They took a lighter,
upon which lumber for their cabins was
carried. This is but an iota of what our
inland navigation would become if the
channel was opened.
The Lansing Republican states that
Superintendent E. V. w. Brokaw, of
49, turned from visit
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-08-28

soL MEETING.-The an
-sg of this village will
the 9Th of the COM
les will be elected
hrop and Fl, III.
ice expire.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05

PERsoNAL.-Judge Fafrar (''Johnny
Reb'') was in the city Saturday on his way
to deliver one of his popular lectures at
Winchester.
Rev. E. D.. Junkin will preach at the
Presbyterian church tonight and to-mor-
row morning and evening, Sunday is
communion day.
The Maysville and Lexington, KY, pa
pers announce the presence in those towns
of Mai. n. H. Hotchkiss. arranging for
stock shipments over the C. & o. r. R.
The Ladies' Working Society," of the
Lexington Presbyterian church has pre-
sented Mrs. Judge Mclaughlin with a
beautiful silver basket, in apprecia-
ton of her management of Cantata,
which added largely to the church treasury.
A private letter from Rev. Geo. B. Tay-
lor, in Rome, says that Mrs. McGuffey
and her sisters, the Misses Howard, who
have been spending the winter in Rome,
left there January 18th for Palestine. These
ladies were formerly of Staunton.
On Wednesday last Capt. Thos. J.
Burke formerly of Augusta). the mayor
Of Huntington, W, Va, with Messrs. En-
slow, Simmons and Mitchell. members of
the Town Council, passed through here on
their way to Richmond on an official visit.
Senator Lewis was called from Wash
ton Tuesday by a telegram from Winches-
ter announcing the illness of his sister,
Miss Lin Lewis, sister-in-law Of Mr.. j.
@. Wheat.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05

SUNDAY AFTERNOON PRAYER MEET
INGs.-Sunday afternoon the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall which had been
enlarged by the addition of another room,
was again crowded to excess by an inter-
ested crowd, number of whom were not
regular attendants on similar meetings.
The assembly was presided over by Mr..
Charles L. Cook and short addresses were
made by Messrs. Geo. M. Harrison, Chas.
Grattan, J. Emmett Guy, T. D. Ransom,
W. A. McCue, T. e. Norton and DR.. R. S.
Hamilton. At the conclusion president
T. D. Ransom asked that after the closing
prayer by Mr.. W. J. Nelson had ended, the
company would remain on their knees a
few moments in silent prayer in behalf of
a gentleman who he had reason to be
lieve was interested in the gravest ques-
ton that could concern man. The re-
quest was complied with.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05

BREvITIEs.-Iti is remarkable hoy many
of the lawyers are buying the Tribune
pow with the Beecher-Tilton trial in it,
ssiust tic gead the law of the case, you
know"
A bill is before the legislature to give
the Circuit Court of Augusta another
Commissioner in Chancery.
Tuesday vas really a bright day, and
many of the youthful members Of the bar
roasted Oh the railing around the court
house in the sunshine, and chirped and
twittered a joyous welcome to the blessed
Spring,
'sMe judice'' is received, but you can't
spell writer with two It's; and there isn't
any SAP i'll teeming-indeed there isn't!
Next class stand upl
The Governor has signed the bill to
amend the charter of Waynesboro.
The house and lot Of Mr.. Robert E.
Carter, on West Beverley street, was sold
Friday by Mr.. E. N. Gushing to Mrs.
Honora Murray for 81 ,525.
MI. Henry Mahaney, near Buffalo Gap,
had his rorm robbed Of $3.50 in money a
few days since, and Samuel Crosen has
been arrested by officer Gregory for the
theft.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE MET

FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE MET
HoDIsT CHURCH.-The following is the
financial exhibit of Staunton M. 3. Church
South for the year ending March 4th;
Preachers salary, S1,525 (being $25 more
than the amount assessed;) Presiding Ell
der's salary, $24O; Conference collections,
$292-total $2,O57. Amount raised by Sun
day School, $74s.17 and by S. S. Mission
airy Society $491 rs. The Sunday School
has 2 superintendent, 80 teachers, S81
scholars, and $50 volumes in the library.
The expenses Of the Sunday school were
1913. The property of the church is as fol-
lows: church, $4,000, 2 parsonages lin
Guiding the district parsonage) $1O,50O.
The returns given above of contributions,
do not include the amounts raised by the
Ladies' Societies and penny collections in
the church. 1t will be observed by the
figures, which we obtain from Mr.. A. A..
Eskridge, Jr.. the Secretary of the Board
of Stewards and are official, that the church
has met every assessment made by Con-
ference in full and in one instance over
paid.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05
CTEAM ENGINES AND OTHER
MACHINERY FOR SALE,

In addition to full line of NEW ENGINES.
SAW MILLS and other MACHINERY Of our
own improved build, which we keep constantly
on hand or build % order, we have now for sale
the following second band MACHINERY, all
in perfect order, which we will sell at very low
figures, viz
double HOSTING ENGINES, 3o-horse pow
er, with drums and other hosting gear COM
plete.
4-horss STATIONARY ENGINES, good as
new.
l FLUE-BOILER &c feet long, az inches dame
ter, with fues Il inches diameter, IRON front
and Other fittings complete.
l50-horse power STATTONARY ENGINE
2 TUBULAR BOILERS, SO horse power each :;
30-horse power STATIONARY ENGINES;
8-horse PORTABLE ENGINE, as good as
new, OF our own make;
l l6-horse STATIONARY ENGINE with new
vertical boiler,
Several STRAIN PUMPS and FAN BLOWERS
of various sizes;
ENGINES for threshipg, grinding and GIN
ming mounted on wheels or not, as may be pre-
ferred by the purchaser.
~ REPAIR WORK SOLICITED. ,.SsN
WIN. E. TANNER l. CO.,
Metropolitan Works,
feb5-ly Richmond, Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05

THE New BANK.--On Wednesday LAST
about 100 persons assembled at the Town
Hail in response to the Call for meeting
of the subscribers to the new bank. Among
those rresent were Messrs. James Ii. Skin
ner. w. Fl. Weller, W. L. Bamgardner,
Davis Kayser, NJ. P. Funkhouser, Jas.
Bumgardner, Jr., M. G. Hartman, L. u.
Ransom. VIM. Fl. Peyton. Fred. Fultz, j..
C. Marquis, A. F. Alderman, Simon
Hilbe. ]. W. Newton, P. FL. Trout,
Garrett Gooch, T. X. Menifee, and
others, gentlemen of prominence III
the community. Judge David Fultz was
chosen Chairman and Mr. P. B. Hoge Sec
retarv. Mr.. T. D. Ransom made a brief
and clear statement of the advantages or
a State Bank over National Bank and
Messrs. Jas. Bumgardner and NJ. u, Haf-
man and Judge FuItz spoke in favor OF a
National Bank. The meeting resolved
that tie name Of the new bank should be
the Augusta National Bank Of stann-
TONI the minimum of the capital to be
$4,000 and the maximum 100000. 4
committee was appointed. with Capt. I.
I'd. Ransom chairman, TO prepare al Or
4ganization, and another Suamittee, with
Mr.. n. P Catlett chairman, to solicit fur
ther subscriptions to the stock. both to re-
mort Saturday March 18th, to which day
the meeting adjourned. During the dis
,cussion Col Hartman said that 100000 was
already subscribed, and he knew Of gen
tleman who would take $4,000 worth if he
was assured position in che bank.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05

HOME AFTER TWENTY FIVE YEARS.
Last week the Board Of Directors dis
charged from the Lunatic Asylum gen.
tleman who had been patient there for
twenty-five years. Few Of our readers in
Staunton do not recollect gray-haired,
quiet looking gentleman who they have
seen daily walking in the main avenue or,
in summer weather. sitting on the turf at
its side; the only popularity descernable
by visitors in his conduct being the carry
ing of bottle of clear water always in his
pocket. He was gentleman of fine edu-
cation and winning manners and came to
be regarded with affection by visitors there
He was great favorite in his neighbor-
hood and the petition for his discharge was
signed by nearly hundred of his county
men. He returns to find a new genera
ton since he left.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05

The SEDUCTION LAw,-On Friday last
VIM. NJ. Taylor Of Churehville, a young
fellow not yet of age. was lodged in Jail on
warrant issued by Magistrate D. N.
Vanlear, charging him with the seduction
of young girl of previous good character.
The case is a peculiar one, as the young
man expresses his willingness to marry
the girl, and thus avoid a prosecution for
felony, but he is not of age, and has not
the consent Of his father. He now lies in
Jail awaiting the action of the Grand
Jury, though if at any time he can furnish
legal authority for his marriage, he cap be
released on marrying the girl.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05
MARRIED..


HUSSEY-STOVER.-Near Staunton. Feb 26th, Mr..
David w. Hussey to Miss Virginia G. Slower,
daughter of Samnel D. Slower, Esq
CLICK-KLINE.-Near Mt. Sidney, Augusta March
4th Mr.. Jacob R. Click to Miss Sarah Fl. Kline,
daughter OF Christian Kline, Esq.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Newport, Augusta.
March 4th, Mr.. John Williams to Mrs. Hannah
Black, daughter of Daniel Lucas, ESQ.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Midway, Au.
gusta, March 4th, MI. LandOn G. Fitzgerald to
Miss Sarah j. Fitzgerald, daughter of the late
Samuel Fitzgerald.
TREVEY-THOMES.-Nea Sherando, Augusta
Feb. 18th, by Rey. A. Weller, Mr.. Franklin r Ire.
yey to Miss Maggie M. Themes, daughter of Har
din L. Themes, Esq.
RHEA-O'BRIAN.-On the bridge, at Harper's
Ferry, by Rev. Mr.. Friday, Tuesday, the I'd inst,
Jas; B. Rhea to Miss Molie A. 0Brian. all Of
Bath CO., Va.
ASHBY-GRANDSTAFF Wilson'S Hotel, in
Woodstock, ON the 8th ult., by Rev. W. c. Ross, Mr.
Martin Ashby OF Jefferson CO., W. Va, to Miss
Leila Grandstaff OF Shenandoah co.
MILLER-Mu4LER.-AtW Woodstock on the 25th
ut, by Rev. VIM. o. Ross, Mr.. j. Wesley Miller OF
Harrisonburg, Va, to Miss Gabrielle Miller Of
Woodstock.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05

Mr.. HENRY NICHOLS READING
Yhe readings to be given by Mr.. Henry
Nichols Monday night and Tuesday after
noon at the Town Hall upder the auspices
of the Young Mems Christian Association
will doubtless be to crowded houses-that
is, they will be, if we may take his success
in Richmond as sample. We remember
some years ago ne came to that city quite
unknown to give series Of readings. The
first one was very thinly attended. the
second crowded, and now for five years he
has drawn crowded audiences in Rich
mond. no matter what sort of weather it
is He is considered the sure card of the
Association there, and no matter how
their lecture season fails, he brings them
square at the last. He is a reader Of ex-
traordinary merit, one Of those that ths
nearer enjoys remembering as well as
hearing. The matinee" Tpesday---we
suppose the committee meant yespers-
will take place at P. NJ, and gives the
ladies a better chance to I'll the house.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05

ASH, 500 EXPRESS ROBBERY IN GOSHEN.
On Saturday night the stage which ar
rived from Lexington at Goshen brought
in the iron chest money to the amount of
$500, to be delivered to Adams Express
there, for forwarding. Mr.. Goodloe, the
agent of the Express there being sick, Mr..
Gordon, young gentleman acting in his
place, received the money and deposited it
in q desk, ready to be forwarded Monday.
On Monday it was discovered that the
desk had been forced open and the money
stolen. Mr.. Snyder, the Express Com
pany's agent from Richmond, went up to
Goshen Tuesday with Capt. Parent, Chief
Of Police of Staunton, but no clue to the
thief was obtained.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05
DIED.


BEALL.-1n Jefferson CO., Wednesday night Feb
ruary oath, 1875, Mrs. Janet Y. Beal re1ict Of the
late George Beall, and daughter of the late John
Yates in the I'D year Of her age.
LOGAN.-At Kalorana, in this city on the I'd inst.
Mrs; Fannie Logan. wife OF Mr.. John F, Logan.
aged about 80 years,
LAREW.-Near Fairfield. Rockbri dge, Jacob La
rev. xged ~ years, formerly of Waynesboro
HOGSHEAD.-Near Parnassus, on the 23d ult.. Met
tie Florence. infant daughter of Mr.. John and
Mrs. Agnes Hogshead. aged months and Il days.
BROWN.-On the 25th of January 1875, near Clear
Water, Florida, Mrs. Laura Finley Brown, wife Of
Mr. j. Morrison Brown, former resident of Vir
ginia, and eldest daughter of Mrs j. A. Brown, of
Middlebrook, Augusta county.
CRAWFORD RAVE On Monday, March !st 1875 at ~
months which she bore with great Christian forti
tude, Mary Jane Crawford, wife of MI. William r
crawford, aged Ga years, II months and days.
MAHANEY.- the Sd inst, at the residence Of
John Mahaney. ~ WA VI
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05

MARRIAGE BEHIND THE BARs.-A
colored man named Nelson Randolph, ar
rested under the seduction law on tn COM
plant of Alice Anderson, was married
Wednesday to the girl in Jail, to avoid the
prosecution. The newly made wife was
evidently, from her behavior, shameless
prostitute, and the marriage was another
illustration Of how unjustly the law oper-
ates on the ignorant colored people. The
jailor called in Rev. M. Hildsbrand, who
was on his way to the Washington Con-
ference, to perform the ceremony, which,
from the curious crowd gathered in the
jail corridors, had to take place in pri-
vate apartment.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-05
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

In pursuance of decretal order of the Circuit
Court of Bath County, rendered at the Novem-
Der term S74 in cause therein pending, in which
Adam G. Cleek, late Sheriff of Bath County,
and as such administrator of Francis E. Suck
EFT, decd: is Plaintiff, and James Mayse admir-
ct ais, are Defendants. Noticeis hereby given
to the parties Plaintiffs and Defendants, that
shall proceed, at my Office, at Bath Court
MONDAY the 9Th day of MARCH, 1876,
LIST. To state and settle the account of John
Cleek, Jr. S. B. G. and as such admir- Of James
Mayse decd,
I'd. To take an accounts of the unsatisfed
liens, by Judgment or otherwise, upon the lands
of said intestate, showing their legal priori-
ties.
Sd. An amount of the unsatis6ed liens on
the lands of which the Defendant, George A i.
Mayse was seized at the time of, and since the
rendition of the payment of the judgement of the
Plaintiffs intestate. with their pliorities, and
4th. The annual rental and fee simple value
ofall the lands herein referred to,
Given under my hand this 9th day of Februa-
~, 1875.
G. R. McDANNALD,
Comm'r in Chy., Cir. Ct, Bath County.
Terrill, p.q.
febl2-4w
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B1oeRApHy OF A CoLoRED ssJrB1LEE

BIOGRAPHY OF A CoLoRED ssJUBILEE
SINGER. ''-In this paper last week news
paragraph appeared to the effect that Isaac
p Dickinson, enc of the colored jubilee
Singers of Nashville, had entered the Uni
versity at Edinburgh, Scotland. Inns
young colored man was owned by Col. Jos.
F. Kent of Wythe CO., Va, the father-ln-
law of Mr.. Geo. M. Harrison OF this city.
He was a faithful servant, and went
through tile war with his master, and at
it's close went to Nashville, where he en-
tered the colored university, and from
there went out with the Jubilee Singers"
At the close of his tour North he an
nounced in public speech that he was
about going to Virginia to visit his ''old
MASTER" which excited so much appre-
tensions among his hearers that prayers
were offered for his safe return from the
perilous pilgrimage. He was faithful
and respectful servant, and all his life
showed decided preference for sbig
words, announcing the commonest house.
hold affairs in words of fearful size. He
constantly corresponds with his late mas
ter, and gives him record Of his life. He
is genuine negro in appearance and
about % years OF age.
NEW GRANGEs.-DeputyG W. Koiner
last week instituted the following Oranges
of Patrons of Husbandry, with the officers
named: Harmony Grange, Greenfield, Mel
son co .-Jno. W. Dickinson, Master; VIM.
B. Smith, Overseer; Saml McClain, Trea-
surer; H: W. Martin. Lecturer; CIV.
Splitter, Chaplain; Harmon Cole, Steward;
Fritz Dyer, Asst Steward; Jacob S. Rob
ertson, Gatekeeper; Mrs. J. A. Martin,
Ceres; Miss Alice Harris, Flora; Miss
Sidney Bailey, Pomona, and Miss Dolly
Bailey, Stewardess. Also Faber's Mill
Grange, with A. s. Watson, Master; J.
W. Bowen, Overseer; H. H. Roberts,
Treasurer; II. Martin, Lecturer; V. G.
Sheppard, Secretary; B. G. Harris, Chap
lain; W. H. Moore, Steward; J. A. Thur
man, Asst Steward; A. B. Pitzer, Gate
keeper; Mrs. A. s. Watson, Ceres; Mrs. J.
Walter Bowen, Pomona; Mrs. H. Martin,
Flora, and Mrs. H. 81. Roberts, Stew
ardeSS.