Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1877-04-14

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RED RIBBON REVIVAL.
The Meeting Last Nisht-The Tidal
Wave of Temperance has Reached
CheboyEan, and To-day the Rib
bon il worn by One Hundred and
Nine.
In response to the call for temper
anee meeting, the Fountain House hall
last night, was filed to its utmost ca
pacity, and many more would have been
present could they have gained an en-
trance, thus showing that there Is 9
strong temperance sentiment in the COM
Enuhity. The meeting was called to order
by j. P. Sutton, Esq, and on motion. II.
j. Miner was made Chairman, and o. B.
Weed Secretary. Upon taking the chair,
Mr.. Miner explained in few words the
objects OF the meeting, and called upon
the Rev. Father Van G ennip. who had
promised to address the meeting. The
Rev. Father spoke for about half an hour,
bringing out the evils of intemperance in
such manner as could not fail to be
convincing. He showed that drunkenness
was sin against God and NAH. 1t was
All earnest, feeling address, and could not
fail to have good and lasting effect.
He was followed by Rev. Mr.. New
comb with few chosen remarks, which
were listened to with great attention.
He was followed by Mrs. NJ. Chandler.
who read well written essay, in which
the importance of temperance was clear
ly shown.
Then Mr.. French's singing class sang a
song entitled, ''Sign Tonight"
After which pledge was adopted and
signatures asked tor. Then it was clear
Iy seen that the tidal wave Of the great
red ribbon reform had reached Cheboy-
gan, for they came forward, young and
old, those who had been in the habit of
drinking to excess and those who only
indulg ed in the social glass. all came for
ward together and signed the pledge and
donned the red ribbon. Occasionally, as
some whose propensities in the way OF
drink were well known, stepped forward
to sign, they would be greeted with
great applause. VIM. Bartholomew
came forward and stepped upon the
platform and said "Nly friends, it il an
easy matter to sign pledge, but it is no:
so easy matter 10 keep it. 1 sign the
pledge tonight, and by the help of God
shall keep it," He was greeted by deaf.
ening applause, and the signatures came
in faster than ever. They did not stoI
until the number reached one hundred
and nine. After some consultation il
was decided to hold the next meeting
at the court house, on next Tuesday
evening. The meeting then adjourned
Justice Sammons' Court.
The business at His Honor Justice
Sammons' court has been very lively this
week, and as consequence the village
exchequer has been quite literally re.
plenished. The quietness which reigns
i'm the streets, when compared with last
year this time. is quite encouraging, and
shows the wisdom of the Council in es.
tablishing more strict measures to pre-
serve order. Since our last report Jus.
tice Sammons has adjudicated the follow
ing cases:
John Dumaw waltzed up to the court
last Saturday with an air of injured inn6.
ccnse, and, with as honest an expression
of countcnance as one would wisht see
informed the court that he had not beer
drunk. Justice Sammons made no reply
but listened meekly to the evidence, and
remarked that he was drunk about two
dollars worth and costs. John was ou1
of money, and promised good behavior
and that he would 60 to the woods an(
"drive" until he earned enough, when h'
would pay. He was permitted to depart
Monday, VIM. Scott came into cour
with Marshal Horne, and paid $S q
without trying to evade it. 1t was les!
trouble, and it did not cost any more.
| Following him, came Peter GrOusaw
and claimed that it was case of mis-
placed confidence, or mistaken identity
He was not drunk. As usual the evi
dence was forthcoming, and after listen
ing to it meekly, he changed his mind
and politely informed the court that h'
was drunk and would pay the expenses
without further trouble, which he did tt
the amount Of SO 80.
Thursday. Peter Lachance called
around and plead guilty like little man
paid 81 So. AID was free man onct
more. A few minutes later came James
Hudson, who, after some dcliberatiOr
and counsel with his friends. pleaded
guilty and asked the mercy Of the co6rt
and Justice Sammons, in the kindness o
his heart, permitted him to depart will
fine of one dollar and costs, and {
promise to sign the total abstinanc'
pledge. This we are glad to say he ha
done, and now wears the red ribbon.
Ir. Bentley Genes t.. his Relief.
This weeks Free Press contains car(
from Mr.. Bentley, stating that Mr.. SIt
ton had nothing 10 do with writing th'
articles which the TRIBUNE last weel
laid at his door. We cheerfully give Mr.
Sutton the benefit of the Free Press de
nial. and that is courtesy which tha