The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-08-20

tended, and especially To %. w. Rug
giles, general passenger and ticket agent
of the Michigan Central, for special
train To Cheboygan in charge of COM
petent, courteous officials, as also for
his further efforts To contribute To the
success of the Association and the
pleasure of its members.
That the good people of Grayling, by
throwing open their hotels To Us during
our short visit, and the fine dinner
provided, gave us greeting far be-
yond our fondest anticipations.
That the thriving city of Cheboygan,
with her gaily decorated streets and
buildings, and complete free entertain
ment, did her full share in sending the
editors on their way rejoicing.
That the trip up through the beauti-
full st. Mary was one of the most enjoy
able of our many pleasant excursions,
and we shall long hold in grateful re-
membrance the name of w. X. owen,
manager of the Delta Transportation
Company, whose courtesy made the
trip possible
That the entertainment ut Sault Ste.
Marie, which included an excursion on
the international" ferryboat, ride
on the electric cars To view the great
undertaking known rs the Power Com
pany's canal, the chuteing of the rapids
and pleasant reception, all OF which
was generously given by the citizens,
was i'm every way worthy of Il city
which during the past five years has in
creased from population OF fifteen
hundred to that of nearly six thousand
That the opportunity To view the
wonderful works of the Hydraulic Power
Co at Iron Mountain, with its 300 horse
power wreSted from the forces of ma
ture, the visit to the great iron mines
with their mighty machinery, added to
the cordial welcome and generous en-
tertainment by its enterprising citizens,
made the day spent in this progressive
city one of the pleasantest and most
profitable of this memorable trip.
That the Chicago IL Northwestern Il.
x. has gained a lasting place in our re-
membrance by placing at our disposal
the special train which bore us To Nor
way for visit to its picturesque "pock-
etn mines.
That the beauty of the twin cities"
far exceeded our expectation, and the
fine carriage drives given us at both
places laid us under lasting obligations
to our genial brethrc: of the North
west.
That to the Chicago, Milwaukee IL
St. Paul railway, which also gave us an
opportunity to visit beautiful Mime
haha and historic Fort Smelling, we re-
turn most cordial thanks for an eXcur-
sion which has hung many beautiful
picture in memory's gallery. Nor would
we fail to add that the cOmpanionship
throughout the entire tri p of the com
pany's representative at Detroit genial
Harry Mercer, with his ability to make
all happy about him, added untold
pleasure to our journey.
That our welcome to 1.-The greatest
mining camp on earth" with its grand
banquet, its reception by the Silver
Bow Club and its unique excursion
through the great silver and copper
mines by special train. rendered
through the courtesy of w. Ii. Bald
win, Jr., manager of the Montana
Union, who also provided us special
train from Garrison, has convinced US
that Butte City is not only willing but
able To dispense the hospitality of the
entire Western Divide.
That we are greatly indebted to the
Union Pacific for special trains to Butte
nous Georgetown "loop," as also for
all courtesies extended through their
gentlemanly agent, Mr. &. +. Brown,
who accompanied us through the west
ern trip from Garrison To his home in
Omaha, thereby adding no little to our
enjoyment.
That our surprise was so great on our
arrival at the capital OF our new sister
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with pleasant homes, fragrant flower
gardens aud orchards of luscious fruit
in the midst of the surrounding sage
brush, that we only recovered our equa-
nimity through the enthusiastic greet
ing we received from the Governor,
state officers, Mayor and citizens, and
that the carriage drive, banquet, and
treat of delicious fruit, combined to
make our visit to Boise City among the
pleasantest of our trip.
That Ogden is the brightest, most
picturesque and prosperous looking city
in the Great Salt Lake Basin, and that
the hospitality rendered by the Cham
Der of Commerce through its efficient
officers, President A. III. Nelson and
Secretary A. l.. Richardson, compris-
ing fine carriage drive, free entertain
ment and an excursion to the Hot
Springs, was most thoroughly appreci-
ated and greatly enjoyed.
That the Kearney Chamber of Com
merce, through President o. s. Marden
and Secretary X. o. Holmes, gave us a
right royal greeting the heartfelt sim
cerity of which was not to be mistaken,
and that the floral decorations, the de-
licious repast, the delightful carriage
drive and the evening reception with
its cordial greeting from the ladies, all
spoke eloquently of the large-hearted
hospitality that seems indigenous to the
soil of this enterprising western city.
That the Board IF Trade at Omaha,
of which Euclid Martin is president
and w n. Mason is secretary, by their
morning drive and afternoon coaching
excursion, gave us fine opportunity
to realize the rapid growth and great
prosperity of this metropolis of the
wealthy state of Nebraska.
That to Gen'l Manager 5. X Hooper,
of The Denver IL Rio Grande railway,
we shall always be grateful for IA most
delightful excursion from Denver to
Colorado Springs and Manitou, through