Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-02-10
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1883.

Virgins, VennOr's rival, says we shall
have that destroying gale on the 18th
of March unless the planets stop in
their orbits. This, nobody expects the
planets will do.
We see statements about blowing be-
ing done in some southern localities.
There is considerable blowing going on
lin this northern region, but 1t Is being
.dope by snow plows.
These billiards are becoming decided
NY too frequent. We are perfectly will
ling that Manitoba should keep them at
home in the future. They are not at all
suited to this climate.
The Arabella Root Concert company
reached Mackinaw City Thursday morn
ing but did not fancy crossing the straits
amid such storm as prevailed, and
came down on the morning train to
GhebOygan.
VIM. Elliot informs us that the fry
matched at his Matching house are doing
nicely. Nature provides food for them
for the first thirty days, after which
they have to be fed; finely grated liver
being used for feeding them.
A new hotel is being built at Trow-
bridge. on the Mackinac division. 1t is
mp and enclosed, is quite cOmmOdiOus,
and presents vety handsome appear
ance. This is young town but gives
evidence of substantial growth.
The call for the Republican state COLI
vention will be found elsewhere. 1t is
ITO meet at East Saginaw February 2Sth.
,Cheboygan county is entitled to two del
egates. FOrty-fve more votes last fall
would have given us an additional one.
The Democratic state convention, for
the nomination of candidates for JUS
tices of the Supreme court and Regents
cot the University, has been called to
meet at lansing March eth, just one
week later than the Republican state
convention, at East Saginaw.
The dance given by the band last Mon
day night drew out large attendance,
and was quite a success financially and
socially, netting the boys between $50
and $50. The memberssappeared in their
new uniforms, and presented very neat
and tasty appearance. Everybody SEEM
led to enjoy the occasion. and all passed |
soff tremendously. We are glad the boys |
did 50 we'll.
General Freight Agent j. A. Grier,
of the Michigan Central, has issued an
order to agents and connections, that
until further notice the road will not re-
.ceive any live stock or perishable freight
for Point st. Ignace or beyond. Any or
binary freight is liable to be delayed at
Mackinaw City until the straits are
again open, and shippers should be made
TO understand this.
Wednesday morning the up train was
about two hours late leaving Bay City,
caused by waiting for the train from
Detroit. 1t started out with two loco
mOtiyes drawing it. After getting out
a short distance the forward engine be-
came uncOupled and started off at
lively gait, the second engine footing its
whistle to inform the engineer of the
runaway that he was wanted. After
getting started the train made its regu-
lar time, and could have made up some
'0f the lost time, but have instructions
mot to attempt it during the cold wealth.
set.
Sage>& McGraw's store, at Naubinway,
burned down Wednesday night Of last
week. consuming the large stock of
merchandise and supplies on hand. Loss
estimated at $4,000, fully covered by in
surance. Mr.. Thompson, who managed /.
the store, was not so fortunate, losing !,
all his household goods, with no insur- /.
ance. Me. Thompson passed through
here Saturday on his way to see his en- c
ployes and to arrange for new stock of I
goods. The store was formerly owned
by Thompson, Hall & Co., but was pur- :
chased with the mill property last fall =
by Sage & McGraw. q
The Chippewa County News says: "The
garrison team that was sent for sup :,
plies TO st. Ignace week before last, en- /.
cOuntered some terrible experience on :
its return. There was heavy fall of :,
snow and the high wind piled 1t up in =
great heaps In the road. The team was :,
IN change Of private Murdoch, and only !;
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