Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-07-20
CHEBOYGAN, SATURDAY JULY 20. 1873.

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but circumstances rendered it impracti-
cable much to the regret Of all. The
party embarked upon the handsome side
wheel steamer Queen of the Lakes, and
at five o'clock started up through the
beautiful chain of lakes and rivers. A
short ride AMI Elk lake was entered.
A ride of about eight miles brought US
across il, then through short river into
Round lake;again connecting river and
Torch lake is reached. This is one of
the handsomest lakes in Northern Michi-
gan. 1t is about 20 miles long with an
average width of three miles and the
water is as clear as the clearest spring
water so that the bottom, at the depth
of % or so feet can bedistinctly seen. A
run of about Is miles on Torch lake and
The party landed at the Torch Lake hotel,
where Frank Lewis, the proprietor, had
been instructed by Messrs Dexter d
Noble to lave supper prepared, and soon
the tables were surrounded and all
agreed that Mr.. Lewis had fully sus-
tained his well known reputation rs
caterer. Messrs Dexter & Noble de-
mOnstrated 10 certainty that they
were Soth Dexter Gus and Noble i'm pro-
viding for the comfort and pleasure OF
the fraternity, Shortly before the arri-
val at the hotel it had commenced rain
| inc and the distance of about halt a mile
to BrOwnstown on lake Michigan had
| to be traversed through the rain, open
lumber cars OH a tram road were used TO
convey the company over tile distance.
The Clara Belle had come around from
the bay and carried the party 10 the
large and elegant steamer City of Traverse
which was Il couple of miles out from
shore, but soon all were aboard and it
was found that Messas. Hannah, Lay s.
Co. had arr nigel for the comfortable ac-
commodation of all. The cabin was re-
served for the ladies' and the berths given
up to them. The main deck was proYid-
ed with bedste2ds fitted up with comfor-
table mattresses and all necessary COM
forts for the accommodation of the gen
tlemen. A pleasant nights ride, not
Notwithstanding the rain, was enjoyed
and Mackinac was reached about z
o'clock Thursday morning. After par
taking of breakfast on the boat. the party
i proceeded to visit and view the roman
tic scenery OF "BeautiOus Isle.''
Dinner was served on the boat and
few more hours were given to enjoy
the island and promptly at 4 p. NJ. the
City of Traverse started upon her return
trip.
The first meeting of the Northwestern
Michigan Press Association twas such an
one as will be long remembered by all
who participated. The citizens OF the
Grand Traverse region have shown
that they cinnot be cXcelled for
hospitality That. Messrs. Hannah,
Lay 81 Co. appreciate newspapers
is amply demonstrated by the sup
port they give them in The Way OF libef-
al advertising. Scarcely Il papei, if any,
in the whole region accessible to Trav-
erse City. that does not cortain an adver
tisement from this well known firm. but
their liberality upon this occasion was
such as to surprise many members of the
fraternity and it is TO that liberality and
to the Hon. Perry Hannah's special at
tentiOn that much of the pleasure en-
joyed was due ard we feed safe in assur-
ing that firm, together with the gener-
Gus firm at Elk Rapids, as well as all the
| noble hearted people who at so great q
sacrifice of time aud the use of theil
teams in the mi,lsJ of a waiting harvest
!; did so much to make the occasion enjoy.
able, that they all will ever be gratefully
: remembered by the representatives of the
. press who were SO fortunate rs to enjoy
their hospit ,lity. Messrs. Bates of the
| Herald, and Sprague of the Eagle, Were
indefatigable ia their efforts to make ev-
erything pass pleasantly and as conduc-
tors were success, the time table ar.
, :anged by them being carried out to the
minute.
} The writer went to the convention an
, entire stranger to all. Many pleasant ac.
quaintauces were formed which we hope
to renew in the future meetings of tho
newspaper men of this rapidly develop
ing section OF The state The meeting was
harmonious throughout and not the least
thing occurred to prevent pleasant rec.
objections of the organization of the assO-
! citation. The report of the committee in
. resolutions we hope to be able TO give
next week. The representative of the
TRIBUNE. leaving the party at Mackinac
was deprived of an opportunity to ell.
dorse the resolutiors, s, but he desires it tC
be recorded that he votes, unanimously
for their adoption. -
Stevens, the Chicago chiltl-wife mur
derer. is fellow of infinite jest, and
keeps his feilow-prisoners in good humol
. with various pleasantries. One of HI.
favorite practical JOKES on curious yisi
. tors is to put over his cell the placart
''Simoni; on speak," while his own name
/, is made to surmount the cell OF the mos
modest and attractive young fellow i'll
/ the Jail.
Indian fighting continues lively il
Y Oregon, and it is believed that the Una
. tillas, heretofore friendly, have JOINED
the hOstiles. Gov. Chadwick has ISSUED
proclamation calling out volunteers il
+ eastern Oregon, aud warning the settler
e that all Indians not openly hostile ''ar
/. midnight allies of those who are so.
= Capt Chile's command was engage,