Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-11-27
TOWN TALK.
Oysters i'm bulk at the Cafe.

Oysters in bulk at the Cafe.
The boys have been enjoying the
skating on the bay above Little island.
There has been quite reduction in
the price of fans within the past week
or ten days.
The exclusion from the mails of news
papers containing lottery advertise
ments is recommended by Postmaster
General Maynard.
Al. Fexer has something of import
to say regarding holiday presents, in
this issue. Read it.
Charles COrlett has commenced flood
ing the skating rink, and should the
weather prove favorable will open it
next week.
H. A. Blake has secured the contract
for furnishing bolts for bridge work on
the D., NJ. & NJ. railroad. He is now en-
gagged in turning out his first order, con-
sisting of about five tons of bolts.
The following schOoners have been
stripped or are being stripped and will
winter at this port: H. Folger, Charles
Hinckly, Acorn. Fl. C.. WinslOw. Mad,
Parana, Mears. Louisa, Belle Brown,
Newsboy and W. B. Ogden.
The large number of sailing craft that
have gone into winter quarters in our har-
Dor give it quite maratine appearance,
the river being regular forest of masts
from the steamboat wharfs out quite a
distance along the lumber docks.
E. ]. Gee, formerly of this place, but
now of Red Cliff, Colorado, has been
visiting friends in this county for few
days past. Mr.. Gee is associated with
Anwell Lafaye, another former resident
this place, in the mining business.
Last Thursday was an exceedingly
pleasant one in this vicinity, about the
only pleasant day we have had for two
weeks, but captains of steamers report
that on Lake Michigan a binding
snow storm prevailed the greater part Of
the day.
The balance of cash in the state treas
ury Noyi13, was $1,419,896.42 receipts
for the week ending Nov. 20 were $685.
5000; payments for the same time, $780,
041.81; leaving balance on Nov. 20, 1880
of 81 ,435, 1884; increase for the week
$15,S4722.
Capt. Brown, of the tug Bradley, tool
au involuntary bath in the river Thurs
day morning. He went to step from TIT
tug to lighter, and it being very icy
he slipped and down he went. He say
he does not fancy bathing in the rivel
when there is so much ice floating.
The stage line between Cheboygan ant
Petoskey has been doing a lively bust
ness this week, having all the passen
gers they could well accommodate. TIL
first of the week the road was a bad on
to travel, but for the past few days i
has been in much better condition, an,
the stages make better time, bringin,
the mail in good season.
The Otsego County Herald says; MI
Mcdonald, the contractor for the exten
sion of the railroad arrived at GaylOr,
on Monday of last week together wit
several officials, and on Thursday fore
of 80 men arrived and went to the va
riOus camps along the line in that cOun
ty. Several wagon loads of wheelbar
rows and other utensils were also take
in. This looks like business in goo
earnest.
The Board of State canvassers met a
Lansing last week and canvassed tn
vote at the late election on Presidentia
electors and adjourned until Decembe
9TH, when they will complete the canvass
The vote of Mackinac county was not n
ceived until after the board had adjourn
ed. Omitting Mackinac and taking th
highest vote for any elector of each part
the result shows a plurality for the RI
publicans of 1884, and a majority owe
all of 1875.
The ChebOygan Gun club are arranl
ing for grand reception at the Tow
Hall in couple of weeks. Those WI
are acquainted with the members of IL
club know that they make success
everything they undertake and we al
confident that this their first annual r
ception will not prove an exception an
that one of the best parties of the seasC
may be anticipated. Sweets full Orche
ira have been engaged to furnish IL
music for the occasioR.s Due announce
ment of the exact date will be made.