Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-08-14
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
THURSDAY. AUGUST IA, 1884.
NORTHERN TRIBUNE CORREsPoN-
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Editor NORTHERN TRIBUNE:-If not
too late please say to your numerous
subscribers that the original Bob Hacket,
of Wolverine, corpulent and good natured
as usual, came up yesterday to prey up
On our fish. Bob weighs something less
than ton, but the immense string of
fish was nearly as large as lie is. The
celebrated A. 0. Miller theatrical troupe
is quartered here for a rest of two
months. The brass band connected with
them Eentertain our citizens evenings
with choice music from the balcony of
Hopper's Opera House, which IL duly ap-
preciatsd by our music loving people.
The troupe played the charming comedy
The Three Widows, or Leap Year, to a
large audience last Saturday evening At
HOpper's Hall. They have very kindly
rendered their services to appear next
Wednesday evening for the benefit Of the
Post of the Grand Army Of the Republic.
Our popular r. r. agent, E. K. Ely,
has contracted a first class difficulty Of
the respiratory organs, which he thinks
may send him to be an angel. One hun
dred bushels Of whortleberries day Is
too much for person of his delicate or
ganization to place upon the train.
Ben Hartford sustained, from fall, 4
severe fracture of the right arm.
A special car of about 30 persons ar.
rived here from Columbus, o., under the
captaincy of E. G Savage. They are in
cottages and tents, and expect to re-
main about month. Hay fever, &c..
you know.
Jake Wiernan is placing grist mill
one mile north of Mentor postoffice.
Good for Jake.
Mr.. Partridgs's new saw mill at Rondo
is throwing sawdust, and Frank - is
building new store.
The contract for the bridge over the
Sturgeon at Rondo is taken by j. H.
Holman at $3.50, and the bridge over the
Pigeon at the state road is to be placed
by Frank Russell at $1,4OO.
Mr. Ebsl, of Wolverine, is distressed
over the breaking Of both bones of tho
fore arm of his little son, and tho dislo-
cation of the hips of his young daugh-
ter.
Rev. Mrs. Hoyt started Monday to visit
relatives near Toronto.
Mrs. DR.. Beach and daughter started
for Detroit the 4Jh to visit friends.
Mrs. W. A. Clark, jr., says her 10 lib
boy is good for the blue ribbon.
Mr.. G. W. Berry, aged 76. sustained q
very severe stroke of paralysis. and little
hopes are entertained Of his recovery.
The leap year dance given by the Ia
dies was very pleasant and enjoyable
affair. Of course it would be, as all
management of parties of this kind by
the ladies-God bless them-is sure to BE-
success.
Mat Kings oats are feet high, with
full heads, and still growing.
Hopper has purchased pair of Bsrk
shires, and now look out for pork.
Capt. Lewis, of our river navy, is con
valescent.
Mrs. Rodgers has gone to Mackinac tt
visit friends.
Henry Rodgers has placed good mea
store here;-thank you, Hank.
Uncle Henry Lantsrman's drive wei
q success as flowing well.
Martins crew, with the tug Louie ant
lighter, Captains Field and Ed. Fay
have gone into the north arm of Bur
Lake to look up stray cedar.
When the old lady arrives from tn
south there il one that Will be happy
and that is ESCULAPIUS.