Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-11-13

1AE CITIZENS ASSOCIATION.
In the local columns Of this issue will
be found the proceedings Of meeting
of citizens, taking the preliminary steps
towards organizing an association for the
advancement of the material welfare of
Cheboygan. The attendance upon that
meeting was not as large as its import
ance demanded. 1t is matter in which
every citizen should be interested, and
one which should receive their hearty
cooperation; and we think this would
be the case did they fully understand its
importance. 1t should not be an asso-
citation composed only of those who have
the largest material interests, but should
consist of every business man and prop
erty owner in the place. Every man. be
he poor or rich, can have an influence
for or against the place. All that influ-
ence should be brought to bear in favor
of the place; and not only that, but it
should be brought to bear I'm the man
ner which would bring about the most
effectual results. This can best be done
by concert of action. This concert of
action can be best brought about by
an association where all those who are in
terested in the prosperity and growth of
the place can meet and consult together
regarding the ways and means by which
increased prosperity can be assured.
For the pasr two years Cheboygan has
been nearly at stand still IN business
point of view. Better than some other
places, she has held her own; her bust
ness has increased little perhaps, but
outside of bank no important new en-
terprises have been established. We
should be able to show better record
during the coming year, and it can be
done if our citizens do their duty. This
journal has too often called the attention
of its readers to the natural advantages
of this place to make it necessary to do
so at the present time. 1t would seem
that every one must realize that Cheboy-
gan has great possibilities before it.
What is needed is development. The
TRIBUNE, with the cooperation of few
earnest workers of the town, has brought |
the scheme of inland navigation from an |
abstract idea to reality. This shows
what little we'll directed effort will do. |
There are other matters connected with |
the future of Cheboygan almost equally |
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mentioned elsewhere. All these should |
be developed. 1t cannot be expected |
that this journal can have these results
accomplished simply by calling the at
tentiOn of its readers to their importance
1t will be always ready to do its share,
and more; but it must have the active
assistance of every one to secure the
greatest results.
There are many things which demand
immediate attention. Last year the en-
gineers reported in favor of an appropri-
alton Of $65,0O0 for harbor improvements
at this place. Congress cut this recon-
mendation down and made an appropria-
ton of $4,000. There was no one to
look after this matter. Had there been
the right effort made there is very little |
doubt but that it mighthave been double.
This year the engineers report is for
$4,000. Shall we deliberately take no
action and permit Congress to cut it
down to $4,000 or $4,000 and give the
balance to some more importunate place
needing it less, and thus permit the fin
isbing of this, one of the most important
harbors on the lakes. to be postponed
several years yet, and the growth of the
place suffering for the want Of it? Then
there is a signal station, dry dock, boats
for the inland waters, encouragement to
manufacturing enterprises; in short,
there will always be matters urging
themselves forward for the aid of such
an association. With united action all
these matters mentiOned, and more can
no doubt be brought to a successful ter
mination, and every resident of the place
proportiOnally benefited. Is it not
worth the effort? Then let every bust
ness man and property owner in the place
meet at Humphreys law-office next
Wednesday evening and take a part in
the organization of such an association.