Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-01-01

returned home Thursday evening from
the burial of their father in TOrento.
Start out in the new year with q full
stock Of neatly printed stationery. and
remember the TRIBUNE steam job Office
is the place to leave your orders.
From our exchanges we gather that
Santa Claus Notwithstanding the hard
times visited all sections and remember
ed the good children quite literally.
The newly elected officers of Benton
Lodge No. 1SO A. O. U. W. will be INSTALL
cd next Monday evening. All members
of the lodge are requested to try and be
present.
j. H. Kintz returned home last week.
He reports pleasant visit with his Ohio
friends. While absent he spent several
days in Chicago. He says business is
very quiet outside.
E. Nelson traded a lot of pine land in
ScheOlcraft connty with Burton Broth
ers, of Canada. for lot Of pine in this
and OtsegO counties. The transfer was
made last Msnday.
The children of the Episcopal Sunday
school were treated to sleigh ride Mon
day evening. and from indications we
should judge that all enjoyed it hugely
and had a happy time
Instead of the regular service they had
a centenary service at the NJ. E. Church
Sunday night. A very interesting pro-
gramme was presented, in which the
scholars of the Sunday school partici-
pated.
l. E. DeGowin's Christmas present was
couple Of days late, but he is just as
happy as though it came in time, and
we don't blame him, for it is a fine
daughter, born Saturday evening. All
doing we'll, especially the father.
The Alcona County Review says Rev.
T, B. Leith, pastor of the M. E. church
of Cheboygan last year, is conducting
revival services in Harrisvills and az
eomplishing much good. Mr.. Leith's
many friends here will be Glad to learn
Of his success in his new field.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wharton have
the sympathy Of the entire community
over the death of their infant daughter,
which occurred Sunday morning after a
lingering illness. The funeral took
place Tuesday afternoon from the family
residence. Rev. A. W. Westgats con.
dueting the services.
During the sleighride given the sehol-
ars Of st. James Sunday school Monday
evening, some hOOdlums or miscreants
threw snow balls at tho crowds in the
sleighs and some of the young ladies
were struck in the face, causing them
much pain. Any person that would be
guilty of such conduct merits the sever.
est punishment.
The annual statement of the Michigan
Central railroad, with December partly
estimated, gives the gross earnings as
$11,721, 900; operating expenses and taxes
$9,O21 900; net, $2,7OOOOO; interest and
rentals, $2,64OOO0; surplus, $4,000, less
one-third to Canada Southern, $4,000
leaving balance of two-thirds to Mich
igan Central, $4,000. The directors
meeting did not declare dividend.
E. P. Vandewater, telegraph operator
at the station since the advent of thu
railroad to CheboygaD, has received de-
served promotion and Tuesday left tt
take charge, as agent, of the station at
Standlsh. Mr.. Vandewater expressed
regret at leaving Chsboygan, and hal
made many warm friends since residing
in our village whose best wishes accom-
pany him and wife to their new home.
If everyone weuld incorporate the fol-
lowing into their good resolutions fol
1885 what glorious community WI
would have: Tell the truth; don't tall
about your nsighbors; attend strictly t.
your own business, If you have any; II
ysu have not. hustle around and get int
something that will bs Of benefit to your
self and the community; quit being en-
vious; If you can't reach the acme YOU
neighbor has, don't dscry him and hi
business.
| A stock company, to engage in th'
manufacture Of plews on large scale
in Chsboygan, 10 being talked Of. Nan
ufactories Is what our village needs, ant
we believe such an institution would b
q paying investment. Northern Michi
gan is destined to be great farming
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