Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-06-05
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.


Cheboygan for the First time observes
the OCCASION, and over five Hun
dred people 20 20 the Cemetery to
Testify with Appropriate Services
I'm honor of Departed Heroes.
Most generously has America remem-
bered her soldiers, with bounty, wages
pensions, homes and watchful care,
the boys in blue" are treated and re-
garded as the guardians of the Nations
life and honor. Those who fell In the
bloody struggles of the war for the
Union are not and never will be forgot
ten. Their names, services and achieve
ments, are cherished with that tender
affection of Nations heart that cannot
forget. Equal honor IS given to every
one whose life was defence Of the
stars and stripes. In harmony with
true patriotism Cheboygan did herself
and country credit in giving ON the
Both an expression Of remembrance and
appreciation Of tho brave defenders OF
all that is great and divine, ia National
government and Universal freedom.
Without regard to political association
or religious belief the people came
together, and did well, tnat which made
them better, and bore eloquent testi-
m0ny to the prieelessness of our common
Inheritance made secure by the sacrifice,
tolls, privations, suffering, and death Of
the courageous soldier.
TIE PROCESSION.
AT p. m. the crowd gathered at the
Town Hall and under skilled officers OF
the day were organized as follows:
ChebOygan Band; Memorial monument;
Soldiers; School Children; Firemen;
City officials in carriages; Vehicles of
different kind; Pedestrians. A great
many walked outside the ranks, and the
road along the line of march was well
filled. Tho procession marched from
Huron street to Main, thence to Court
street and to the
CEMETERY.
The mound dotted burial place of
Cheboygan never had so many visitors
at once and never appeared in such
careful dress. Many graves had been
recently cared for, and were ornament
ed VITA flowers. The
SERVICES
were interesting, impressive, and in
structiye. The Chaplain offered prayer.
! The poem Cover Them Over" by Will
Carlton, was well read by Jas. j.
Brown. The
ADDRESS
by Rev. Geo. Taylor, was written and
delivered in manner that plainly
showed the speakers heart was in his
Subject, and that he fully appreciated
the Importance of the occasion. The
speech was we'll received. "My Country
'Tis of Thee" was sung, then followed
the solemn act of decorating the graves
of the soldiers. Four graves were visit
ed and received liberal offerings of
bright flowers. The procession return
ed well satisfied with what had been
done.
NOTES
Everything was orderly done.
The veterans 80 in number, and look
ed like they had seen service and could
go again if necessary.
The day was fine the flags were nu-
mcrous. and flowers were plentiful and
finely arranged.
The music instrumental and vocal
was good.
II. A. Blake looks every whit Colonel
in his regimentals.
J.P. Sutton locks well on horseback,
and every inch soldier.
General Sutherland took good care OF
his Troops and they understood the
commands.
General Barr was prompt and mill
tary in every move.
Captain Clark understands the bus
mess and did splendidly.
General Vanderbilt was there on time
and his command were well infOr ed
and as true as steel.
Misses Loueks Hamilton and Shadbolt
did well their duty.
Let Memorial day be observed In
1885.
Our Cemetery will now DO looked after
and properly cared for.
Reuben Benjamin had his leg broken
in April and is now all right.
Mark De Merritt is about on crutches
although his leg was badly broken some