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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-17
Attention to Details.
Peck'S Sun.

The slovenly person never succeeds
IN an undertaking. A careless per
son generally fails in what he under
takes, owing to his inattention to
details. When you see a young man
or woman who lack order and system,
you can look for nothing in their
lives but hard work and nothing ac-
complished. The young man or
woman who drops verything right
where he Or she used it last and then
go to hunting for it in every other
place when wanted again, but not
knowing where it is, show a predis-
position to carelessness, and not in
clined to have "a place for everything
and everything in its place" No
great work was or ever can be accom-
plished without attention to details.
If every detail is attended to as it
should be, Systematically, successful.
An illustration Of the point under
consideration may be had by relating
an incident in the history OF a certain
railroad. This road had had presi-
dent after president, and each cooked
his feet on the Office desk and let her
rip. She had ripped until the dlrec-
tors finally got together and decided
that the right man must be found
pretty soon or the road must 90 to the
wall. They were consulting In
room looking out into the passeng ger
depot. A train came in eighteen min
utes behind time, and the train dis
patcher booted the conductor out OF
one door, fired the engineer out of an
other, and ran the fireman under a
train. He then backed the train out
and was coming back from the yards
when the directors met him, and one
of them asked: Mr.. Thomas can you
accept the presidency of this roadY
Wait minute, was the reply; and
the man shunted three cars, cuffed a
switchman, drove two loafers out of
the yard, and returned and said:
why, yes, I Isuppose so-aDd the first
thing [ shall do is to fire you all out
O here! Don't let me see you around
here again for six monthsp In a year
the road was paying a dividend, sim
ply because it's head paid attention to
details, leaving the result to take care
of itself" If one will systemic their
work and attend to the details, becom-
ing thoroughly acquainted with every
little minute point, they will, liz nine
out of ten undertakings, accomplish
that which they started out to do. He
who is careless and neglectful of
small things will be care
less and neglectfm of
large ones. System and order must
be the rule. Order is the first law of
heaven, and order is what controls
the universe and keeps each planet in
its respective position and place Be
systematic and orderly, and you will
thoroughly accomplish that which
you may undertake, while a neglect
of detail and system will only invite
failure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-17

A gentleman residing at Aiken. S.
O., recently sent a pair of ponies that
had been driven to the family car
riage for a number OF years and the
coach dog out of his plantation to be
kept until the roads dried up. Shortly
after that he bought a pair of horses,
which he drove occasionally, but
which were intended for the farm.
One day the dog visited the family
residence and saw the horses hitched
to the carriage, which evidently
caused grave suspicious to rise in its
mind. Without remaining as long as
usual it hastened back TO the farm,
and the next morning returned with
the ponies. The driver firmly believes
that the dog told the ponies that they
were about to lose their places, and
they came to see about it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-17

A new plan of dividing the year Is
proposed by DR.. Theodore Dimon, of
Auburn, who says it should begin
with March 1, the beginning of
spring. This, he argues, would bring
our artificial 'civic" year. so-caIled,
into harmony with the year of nature.
It would begin its March" with the
awakening of plant life: September,
October, November, and December
would, in reality, be the seventh,
eight, ninth, and tenth months; and
the year would come to close with
February, which would become with
more reason what its meaning indi-
cates-a time for expiation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-17
The MOSQUITO at Close Quarters.

Viewed through the microscope the
mosquito presents a picture Of me-
chanical ingenuity as marvellous IN
execution as it is devilish in design.
In the bill alone, winch seems so
fragile to the unaided Sight, there is
a combination Of five distinct surgical
instruments. There are. lance, two
meat saws, and suction pump. The
fifth instrument have forgotten, but
labor under the impression that it is a
portable Corliss engine to run the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-17
GLEANINGS.

The Charleston Is. c. News says
that there is man living IN Lawrens
County. Ca, seventy-four years old,
who IS the father of forty-seven child
ren.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-17

THERE is no fresh news of reliable
character from the Soudan, though
thece are rumors ia abundance, and
these, from their contradictory char
acter, reveal the absence of facts.
There can be no doubt, however, that
Gordon's!position at Khartoum is most
critical. His defenses are meagre in
men and material, with the further
depressing feature Of detection and
treachery within the garrison. Mean
while the insurgents are indulging
IN little guerilla warfare, merely,
we suppose. 20 show that they are not
WHOLLY discounted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-17
A Unanimous Statement.
French Fun

In one of the new girls school:
The inspector arrives to make an
examination.
II wish to have the best informed
young lady come to the blackboard, /"
he says, solemnly.
No one moves.
Then" says he gracefully, Il
should like the prettiest one to come.
They all stand up
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-17

rest of the factory with. I know that
the hum of the mosquitoes in the cot
tonwoOd thickets along the Lower
Mississippi reminded me constantly
of the hum of a manufacturing vii
lage and several times [ walked back
several miles looking for town be
fore [ could convince myself that the
buzzing | heard was made by mos
quitoes, with their engines running
to sharpen their saws. When the
insects operate on man the Ilance Is
first pushed into the flesh, then the
two saws, played back to back, begia
to work up and down to enlarge the
hole, then the pump is inserted, and
the victims blood is syphoncd up
into the reservoir carried behind, and
finally, TO compete the cruclty of the
performance, the wretch drops a
quantity of poison into the wound TO
keep it irritated.-FOrest and Stream.
Henry A. Wise told the following
story while he was in Washington
during the Knownothing excitement:
A negro fisherman IN Norfolk, Va,
came one clay to his master and said:
''Massa, l want to buy myself free. I
got tree hundred dollars, sir; I viii
pay you dat down, and glib you de
rest when / mex UNI. Very well,
Tom, said his master, you have been
a faithful fellow. and I will comply
with your wish" The money was ac-
cordingly paid, and the inchoate free
dom of Tom commenced. a few days
afterwards Tom went out to fish, Ia
company with a fellow servant, and
there came up a blow which capsized
the fishing smack and drowned Toms
companion. The enext day Tom came
to his master and said: "Massa, I
change my mind, sir; I don't want to
buy myself any more, sir" ''Why,
Tom, said his master, you have al
ready paid large portion of your
price, and by industry in your profit
able calling you will soon earn and
pay the residue, and you had better
carry out your original intention"
''NO, Massa," was Toms economical
rejolnder; ,,nigger property is too un-
sartin, sir" Matters were, according
ly, pvt in stGtW quo, and Tom aban-
doned all chance of being freedman,
and quietly and voluntarily returned
to the condition of slave, being un-
willing to fish, on his own hook, in
the troubled and perilous waters of
freedom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-17
He Was There.
Somerville Journal

Were you at the police bal?"
said one citizen to another, as the
two met in Union Square the other
day.
Il was"
"You were not mentioned among
the notables."
''Yes | was"
II didn't see your name
THAT doesn't matter; [ was men
toned. The report, after giving the
names of a number of gentlemen who
were present, added and others I
was among the Others"
"Oh. [ see."
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24

The SLEEPERs between Chicago and
Toronto, running through without
change via st, Thomas, which the Mich
igan Central and Canadian Pasiac put
ON in May, have proven great success.
Leaving Chicago ut 4. Is P. M. on the
Michigan Central Fast N. Y. Express.
the traveller arrives in Ontario's busy
metropolis at half-past nine next morn
ing. Returning he lsayes Toronto at
l. 30 P. NJ. and arrives in Chicago next
morning at z. So. The round trip thus
consumes but two nights, leaving the
day time for business. These facilities
exercise no little effect upon the increas-
ing commercial and soc ial relations Of
the two cities. As soon as the necessary
arrangements can be made after the
opening Of the new Canadian Pacific
line between Toronto and Smiths Falls
in July, this valuable through car sys-
tenn will be extended to Ottawa and
Montreal.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
RInins's Accordance.

Blaine's letter of Acceptance appear
ed in print last Saturday, and as was to
have been expected is strong, able doeu-
ment, fit supplement to the admirable
platform Of the party, and like platform
gives forth no uncertain sound. He de-
fines his position on all national ques-
tions in straightforward, manly man
ner, and in such language that there
can be no mistake az to how he stands
upon all the important questions before
the American people, and it Of itself is a
a complete platform upon which to en-
ter and win the campaign. Lack Of
room this week prevents US giving it in
full, and we have no desire to leave any
portion of it out and therefore postpone
the publication OF any part of until next
issue. when we hope to present it In full
TO the readers of the TRIBUNE.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
Return Of n faYOrite.

Mrs. Belle gigelow, the 0lOcntionist
who made such favorable impression
in Cheboygan In April, will again favor
our people with an entertainment on the
evening of August I'd. Mrs. Bigslow
has made up an entirely new pro.
gIamme since her last appearance, and
it is pronounced by those who are com
petent to Judge, a very fine one. In ad-
dition to the Evolutionary feast the best
of vocal and instrumental music Will be
provided by leading vocal talent. The
lady's ability has been recognized
throughout the state, and we hope the
people of Cheboygan will show their ap-
probation by turning ont en- masse,
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
A Suggestion.

The two recent fires on the east side of
the river has demonstrated that some
thing should be done to afford protec-
ton to the residents of that portion of
our village from the ravages Of fire. 1t
has been suggested that until the water
works system can be extended so as to
afford them the necessary protection
that it-would be well for Council to con-
struct cisterns in different parts Of that
portion of the village, and that the citi.
zens living on that side of the river
take steps to organize FIRE company
and apply to the village for the use Of
the hand engine, a supply of hose and a
carriage. We think the suggestion a
good one. 1t is not just to tax the own
ers of property on that side Of the river
to help maintain our water works, and
then leave them TO the mercy Of the de-
youring flames.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
Funeral OF John C. GuIvnugh.

The funeral Of our late fellow towns
man John O. Mulvaugh took place Fri
dav afternoon from the CONGREGATIONAL
Church and Notwithstanding a heavy
shower large attendance paid respect
to the departed. The Masons turned.
out in goodly numbers, with the Che
boygan Cornet Band at their head. Rev.
j. M. Curtis, of st. James church read
the Scripture lesson, Rev. r. Al. Thomp-
SON made the opening prayer and a
very appropriate and impressive dis
course was preached by Rev. A. w. West
gate. A large concourse followed the
remains to the grave to pay the last
parting tribute to the memory OF one
who was highly esteemed in this COM
munity.
Mr.. Mulvaugh was born In FrankvilIe,
Ontario, June LIST, 1852, and moved to
Chsboygan in 1876, arriving here May
18th, of that year. Aug. 18th, 1881, he.
married. a daughter of the late David
Farrell, who survives him. He died In
Detroit. where he had gone for treatment,
July 10th, 1884.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
The Outlook for Lumber.

1t must be confessed that in the pres
snt stagnant condition of the lumber
market. the outlook for our lumber
manufacturers is not very encouraging
The cause is undoubtedly oyer produc-
ton. Tho Chicago Inter Ocean, says
that up to the latter part of last week
the receipts of lumber at that port
exceeded by over 100000 feet, the
receipts Of 1883 for the sametime. Prices
are way down, piece stuff selling as low
as So per thousand and slow sale at that,
and that vessels are fortunate if they
are not delayed more than week wait
ing sale of their cargoes. 1t. also states
that circulars are being sent to the
manufacturers asking them to shut
down their mills September first for a
sufficient length of time to exhaust the
stock then on hand and that a number
have responded favorably to the request.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
Resolutions.

To the Worshiptal Master, Wardens apG
Brethren of Cheboygan Lodge r. &
A. M.
Your committee to whom was referred
the matter Of drafting resolutions, ex.
pressivs Of the sense OF the Lodge upon
the death of Brother John Mulvaugh
present the following:
Again has the grim messenger knocked al
the door Of our Lodge and summoned hence q
worthy and estes med brother; again has death
entered, and removed from among us one who
had justly earned the reputation OF being q
true and loyal Mason, an upright and honest
citizen.
John G: Mulvaugh was born June 1st 1852,
at Frankville, Ontario. and died at Detroit,
Michigan, July 10th 1884.
He was cut down in the prime Of manhood,
had just entered, as it were, upon a life Of use
fulnesS and was about to reap the fruits of
years OF toll, industry and economy.
He was man of good habits, exemplary
character and undoubted integrity, and pos
sesssd to large degree the confidence Of the
entire community.
MAS expressive of the Lodge herein, we rec
oInmend the adoption OF tho following Reso-
lutiOns;-
RESOLVED That in the death of Brother
John G. Mulvaugh this Lodge has lost a true
brother, faithful member and jealous sup
porter.
RESOLVED. That this community has lost an
honest, upright man, a true and deserving
citizen.
RESOLVED, That the genuine sympathy Of
this Lodge be, and is extended to the family
Of the deceased.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That these resolutions
be spread upon the records Of the Lodge, and
published in the local papers, and that copy
be presented to the family of the deceased.
Cheboygan July %. 1884.
GEO. w. BELL
VIM. II. BUNKER.
Al. PADDOCK
Committee,
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
LIME

Two cars fresh burned PetOskey lime
Est received at McArthur's dock. 1t is
conceded by all master masOns that this
lime is stronger and will 60 further
than any lime in this market.
Shiloh's Cure will Immediately relieve
Group, Whooping cough and Bronchitis
For sale by l.. A. Parcelle.
Hackmetack, lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 20. and so. cents. For
sale by l.. A. Parcelle.
Why will you cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price
10 cts. 80. cts. and 81. For sale by l.. A..
Parcelle.
We are showing some choice patterns
i'm lawns, organizes and sateens, and
selling them cheap.
w. &. A. MACARTHUR.
Tho cheapest place to buy parasols
and sun umbrellas is at
W. & A. MCARTHUR's.
Plain and lace buntings are selling
cheap at
w. &. A. MCARTHUR's.
The Rev. Geo. H. Thayer, Of Bourbon,
Ind, says: Both myself and wife owe
our lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure.
Fer sale by L.. A. Parcelle.
Group Whooping Cough and BrOnchi-
It's Immediately relieved by Shilch's Cure
For sale by l.. A. Parcelle.
ShilOh's Vitalizer is what you need
for Constipation, Loss OF Appetite, Dizzi-
ness and all symptoms OF Dyspepsia.
Price 10 and rs cents per bottle. For
sale by l.. A. Parcella.
Lace Shoulder capes for misses and
children, at Mrs. N. B. Champions.
w. & A. Macarthur are showing some
new and choice patterns in toilet sets,
tea sets and glassware.
Fresh eggs four times week at Fraw-
ley q Browns.
Special prices on silk and worsted
w. e. A. MCARTHUR's.
Go to W. e. A MCARTHUR's, for crock
cry, rockingham sDd vellowware.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
NORTHERN TRIBUNE
THURSDAY. JULY "a. 1884
A Musical Concert.

On Tuesday evening at the Opera
House there will be given by the Ladies
Of the Independent Union, musical
concert that will bs well worth the low
price charged for admission. The pro-
gramme includes the very best of vocal
and instrumental music. and there are
several accomplished musicians to APP
pear with music that has never before
been given to Cheboygan audience
The concert will be first class in every
respect.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
For Rent,
To Farmers.

Land Plaster by the ton, Dbl or bag at
w. g. A. McArthur's dock.
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy-A positive
cure for Catarrh, Diptheria and Canker
Mouth. For sale by l.. A, Parcelle.
Everybody says that Frawley &
Browns butter is SO delicious.
The choicest vegetables in the market
on every boat, at Frawley & Browns,
Fresh butter received four times a
week at Frawley 81 Browns.
Where did you got that good butter,
Mrs Chairman AT Frawley 81 Browns,
dear me its te0 too.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24

Tickets.
For through tickets east or west, and
to all parts of Canada call at W ga.
MeArthur's Dock, where they can be
procured at the lowest rates. Baggage
checked through to destination.
Z. II. HORNE, Agent,
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
MARRIED.

AT st. James Church, in this village on Mop
day, July 21st, by Rev. j. M. Curtis, Watts S.
Humphrey Esq, and Miss Nellie Smart, all
Of Cheb0ygan.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24
Bucklens Armica Salve

misses and children.
Buciklens Armica Salve.
The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Few
or serss, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilli
blaiRs, COrns, and all Skin EruptiOns
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re.
quired. 1t Is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale byI. s.
Cooper
is. Cooper guarantees positive relief
for any cough, cold, Group, or lung COM
plant by using Ackers English Remedy.
or will refund the money
Fer Rent.
Desirable grocery stand, next door to
the post office. Cor particulars enquire
of d. N. MCLEOD.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-24

Call at Mrs. NJ. B. Champions and see
those handsome lace shoulder capes for
misses and children.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-10-16
Democratic Electors.
The Presidential Electors for the Stat
are as follows

The Presidential Electors for the State
are as follows
ELECTORS FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
J. H. McLEARY, Of Bexar.
SILAS HARE, of Sherman.
sG5 DISTRICT ELECTORS.
III. E. McComb, Of Montgomery 90,
2-P. F. Edwards, of Nacogdoches Co.
S-N. w. Finlay, Of Tyler,
HI. @, Hinson Of Jefferson.
ga. L. Matlock, of Montague Co.
CIV. F. Ramsey, of Oleburne.
II. B. Wells, of Laredo.
8R. H. Phelps, Of Fayette Co.
&c, w. Tyler, of Bell 90.
1O-J. T. Breckenridge of Travis 90.
Tx. K. Legget, of Taylor Co..
Each of these electors, the district as well
as the State at large, are to be voted for all
over the State. County papers should note
this fact. and in having the ticket printed
the names of the electors should not he omit
cd. Texas should give Cleveland and Hen
bricks 100000 majority, but by an oversight
in this matter we may fail to do it. See
that all the Democratic county tickets have
on them the names of the electors.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-10-16

seen this same spirit cropping out here In
Tsxas among the wsllto-do opponents OF
free schools. and Il has filled US with anazs-
rnent at their smallness and inconsistency.
But strange to say, after showing 70 HIS
satisfaction that frse schools In Virginia are
not only failure In themselves, but the
cause Of the failure Of oil the private schools
there, our correspondent goes on 10 announce
that this free school fund, designed for ev-
erybody. including the common herd and
rin.ran of creation" Ia so important that TO
II Coronal Institute Is indebted for It's sue
oess. Now this idea we ropudiate and repel.
People here have more hberality, enterprise
and public spirit than they Of old Virginia,
and could AMI would make our Institute Q
success quito independently Of the free
school fund. Tntln ....r
Our correspondent thus uptrips himself
at every turn, showing that he writes from
prejudice rather than fact and argument.
Let him inspect the operation Of the Free
School sy stem In majority OF the States
of the Union, and he will and himself called
upon to reconsider and retract his denuncia-
tons. Nay we will not ask him to 20 out
Of Texas, for In most of our principal cities
and towns, even no larger than San Marcos,
he will hnd the system working admirably
and to general satisfaction. Texas, unlike
Virginia, Is looking forward instead Of
backward, Is aligning herself with the live,
progressive elements and principles Of the
age, rather than sinking supinely into apathy
and decay. And the sheet anchor Of her
progress in the future will be this same free
school system. It is 9 system founded
on the genuine democratic idea of "the
greatest good to the greatest number" Of
the great central principle Of Christianity,
the elevation Of the poor and humble. from
whose ranks, by the way, some of our great
est men have sprung; while economically
II Is based on the doctrine that it is vastly
cheaper and better to educate all classes
than to carry on courts and build jails and
penitentiaries for the classes heretofore neg
leoted, despSed aud downtrodden.
We yield to no one, lat least to no one
who is not a member of the Methodist
church), in good will towards Coroaal In
stitute, but we expect ere long to see sue.
cessful Free School here as we'll, and we
predict that there will be found ample room
for both, and that 80 far from either being
in the way of the other each will be found
q help and blessing to the other. We are
frank to admit that our free school expert
iment here was badly engineered, and hence
mainly failure, aud we are not in favor of
another being made till the conditions are
present for right, intelligent and successful
action. Meantime we are heartily glad that
our educational status is as good as it is.