Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-15
Oddfellows' ball will be colossal suc-

Winter is here but will make an as
signment before long.
The Martel furnace closed at st Ignace
don't pay to run her,
The tug Mystic came to take the beer
that was left here to the 500.
Wheeler takes an invoice and finds he
has made money an d is all right.
The Tug Bennett, reported ashore near
Lexington,-the tug Balize has gone for
her.
"And the grasshoppsr shall be a bur-
den," may mean that he is plague of
fellow.
The Cheboygan literary society has
over seventy members, and is full Of
growth.
Some don't have to advertise for
nothing" they are swamped with that
article already.
II you get sea sick, "cast thy bread
upon the waters" even If you don't "fnd
it after many days"
The tax roll of the township of Ben
ton is the subject of much talk, the
township is the lOoser.
John F. Moloney has made an assign
ment for the benefit of his creditors.
John M. Bowling, assingnee.
Hard times are viewed with hopeful
ness ahead. 1t is thought after the hol-
idays things will brighten up.
. The great Vanderbilt bal, was in full
dress, hence was net picturesque as the
one last wear with it fancy costume.
On Tuesday of last week, Elliot s.
Carter who settled in Cheboygan county
twenty-five years ago, died at St Ignace,
of paralysis
In all probability New Year will be here
and it will he good time to help the
Band boys; They aredsserving of all they
get and more too.
Look out for the advertisement Of the
assignee's sale of the effects of the Spen-
Ger house. For particulars apply to John
M. Bowling, assignee.
+ MrsrC. w, FAIR, of Chebeygan, is the
welcome guest Of MIR. and Mrs. II. DOfril.
Though Farr from home she is hOspita-
bly, entertained, and it is hoped she may
pass the winter. .here.-,Jaekson Saturday
Euening Star Mrs. Farr is now at In
dianopolis, having delightful visit.
A 1O-year-old boy came on the train
last night, card pinned On his back
reading as follows: Frank L. Baron, en-
route to ChebOYgan, Mich, L. s. & M. s.
to Jackson-M c. Jackson to Cheboygan.
At Cheboygan i'm care Of Patrick O'Gra-
dy," etc. The hoy is ut the fremont
house, where his friends will please call
for him.
The entertainment at the Methodist
church last Thursday night was quite
an affair. The programme was in rec
itations, music, and song. Miss Hamil-
ton rendered the New Organ, it was we'll
done, too. Its drOllery bringing out de-
served laughter. Mrs. Thayer recited
"The Charch Roll" with grace and spirit.
The Misses Hamilton gave us duet on
the piano in clever spirit. Miss Pad
dock was star. During the evening
she sang three ballads in her usual
brilliant way. Barnie Thayer. this
charming little girl in 'BO Peep" was
very sprite, and her melody fiOated
down through the aisles as from another
land. Miss Nellie Melville is an excel
lent pianist, and in the variations Of
"Oad Hundred" there could be nothing
better. Geo. A. Melville in "Alone in
the Desert" surprised all; his singing
is another addition to the gentlemAa of
vocal talent in our city.
The Cheboygan Literary society met in
the Odd Fellows new hall in the Backus
block at their regular meeting last
Thursday night. There was quite an at
tendance of ladies and gentlemen, many
of our most prominent young people be-
ing present. The President, Rev. Father
DeSmidt made short extempore address,
in thanking the Society for the honor
bestowed on him. He received that trust
from the representatives Of all kinds OF
belief, and while distrustful of his own
ability, he would have to lean on the
indulgence of the society for any short
cOmings. He especially referred to Geo.
Z. Frost, our worthy Village President,
as in every way capable in aiding him in
the solution Of such things as might
arise, demanding discretion. The address
was in fine taste, with fine train of
thought at the bottom. Then the Vice
President made talk to those present.
giving earnest of his abiding confidence