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The Palatial Steamers belonging to the Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co
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Map Lake Huron.
Bird's Eye View Lake Huron Division Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co. Port Huron to Mackinac Island. Every Port is an attractive spot for Summering. Good Fishing and Hunting in the Inland Lakes and Rivers,
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Commercial Travelers can for once avoid the hot, dusty, noisy rail car, and avail
The iate Dr. Drake says: "The island is the last, and, of the whole, the most impor- tant summer resort to which we can direct the attention of the infirm or the fashionable. The living streams of pure water, cooled down to the temperature of 44°, gush from the lime rock precipices, and an atmosphere never sultry or malarious, supersedes all necessity tor nauseating iron, sulphur and epsom salts. As a health resort it is unsurpassed. Its cool air and pure water are just what are needed to bring back the glow of health to the faded cheek, and send the warm currents of life dancing through the system with youthful vigor." Its natural beauties and historic associations, together with the innumerable lesser attrac- tions which cluster round about, serve to furnish visitors with so much entertainment and variety for either the robust or weakly ones, that ennui which eventually is felt at most resorts need not be experienced here. In Mackinac you eat with a new relish, and sleep like a child. 'You row, or ramble, scarcely able to keep your buoyancy within bounds. Dr. Mills, once post surgeon at Mackinac, says: "No better place can be found for sickly girls and puny boys, for worn out men and women, whether from overworked brain or muscle, or for those inclined to hypochondria. A change from the tiresome sameness of home scenes cannot fail to benefit all. 'From the hour of entering Lake Huron, your feelings will indicate that you have passed beyond the reign of miasma, fever, dyspepsia, blue devils and duns, and you look back upon the whole of them with gay indifference, or a feeling of good- natured contempt, as every turn of the steamer's wheel carries you farther into the temperate and genial climate of the lakes, and away from your perplexities. Under these influences real diseases may abate, and the imaginary ones be forgotten. In the celebrated white fish (classical name, coregonus albus, signifying food of the nymphs), is found a native whose acquaintance is liable to but one objection, that of destroying the taste for any other fish, and which, with the trout and potatoes of the island render all foreign delicacies superfluous. We would caution the gourmand, however, against an excessive use of trout, which are said to produce drowsiness, for those who visit Mackinac should be wide awake, lest some scene of interest should pass unobserved.
Besides the agreeable change of climate on reaching Mackinac, there is the new sensation to one who has not before enjoyed the novelty of an insular life, of having found an island retreat. To his jaded sensibilities all around him is fresh, a feeling of security comes over him, and when, from the rocky battlements of the fort, he looks down on the surrounding waters, they seem a bulwark of defense against the host of annoyances from which he has sought a refuge. Thus the curative.state of mind begins to act on the body from the first moment, and this salutary mental excitement will not soon die away, for the historic associations, not less than the surrounding scenery, are well fitted to maintain it, and to make the invalid forget his ailments. Dr. Mann says, "A few whiffs of the air would make your lungs give a hygienic laugh. This air must have been left clear out of Eden, and did not get cursed. Children are crazy with animal spirits, and eat in such a way as to demonstrate the paradox that the quantity contained may be greater than the container." These extracts will no doubt meet with a hearty response from thousands who have visited Mackinac.
At watering-plices generally, all the features of the surrounding scenery are soon familiarized to the eye, which then merely wanders over the commingled throngs of coquettes, dandies, dancers and idlers, and soon returns to inspect the real or fancied in- firmities of its possessor. A visit to Mackinac reverses all this. The attractions of the sur- rounding region are of a different and more wholesome kind, and draw to them those who seek health and recreation, and offer a delightful hot weather asylum to all who need to escape from crowded cities or a sultry climate. Besides this, the voyage imparts a pleasing excitement to the faculty of observation, curiosity is stirred up to the highest pitch, and pleasantly gratified by the hourly unfolding of fresh scenes of nature, some new blending of land and water, a group of islands different from the last, or a shifting series of painted clouds seen in the kate.doscope of heaven afford corstant variety, while the frequent trips of the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company's steamers enable you to return as soon as desired.
Constance Fennimore Woolson knew the charm of the place when she made it the scene of so many romances, among them being the novel "Anne," and the short sketches.
Themselves of the charming quiet, and the luxury of a delightful full night's rest.
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Map Straits of Mackinac.
Bird's Eye View of the famous Mackinac Ragion, showing the Water Routes to Petoskey, Sault Ste. Marie and Lake Superior, and the D., M. & M. R. R. to Marquette and Lake Superior. Good Fishing and Hunting.
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This Night Line by water is a Short Cut between the Cities of Cleveland and Detroit.
Miss Woolson's writings have thrown a wierd witchery about Mackinac, and it has been. to her a favorite spot for the locale of her romances. In answer to a letter asking for inform- ation, as to the number of times she had written of this place, Miss Woolson says: "I have often alluded to Mackinac in my sketches and stories. The second sketch I wrote (then beginning) was about Mackinac, it was called "Fairy Island," and was purely descriptive. There was, later, a short story of mine in the "Galaxy," called "Flower of the Snow," whose scene was Mackinac. But these were tentative merely. The first real description I gave of the island in print were two short stories, one called "The Old Agency," the other "Jean- nette," both published in " Scribner's Magazines," now the "Century." Twice then, in my novel "Anne" the island appears again; it is the scene of the first quarter of that story."
Indeed, Mackinac might well be the scene of romances yet unwritten, not only on account of its unique and beautiful situation, but because of its native inhabitants, in whose strongly marked characteristics there is yet unmined material for the book-makers. Here are to be found people who were born on the island, have seen their three score and ten, and never yet stepped foot upon the mainland, those who taught the Indians in the old days of the mission, and the fashionable lounger of to-day. It is full of contrasts and surprises, and has long been called the "Wonderful Isle " from the fascination it seems to hold for all who have ever lived on its shores. One of the most enthusiastic admirers of the place whom we ever met, is an old gentleman now living in Chicago, who was a resident of Mackinac in the old mission days. Since that time he has seen the vast west grow from a wilderness to a mighty empire; he has seen Chicago spring from a smaller post than Mackinac now is, to the proud proportions of the western metropolis; he has been a potent factor in its growth, but he has never lost his affection for Mackinac, nor his desire to visit it often. He could not be persuaded to part with a portion of the land which he owns there, were it not to share the happiness of its possession with others. The Island is as important from a sanitary point of view, as it is attractive and beautiful from the aesthetic.
Happily Disappointed .- Grandma's advice to lone females. An old lady from Cleveland relates her experience of a trip up the lakes, through the columns of the Leader. "I may not be telling your readers anything new in relating some of the incidents of my trip to Mackinac, but there are too few Cleveland people who seem to have found out what an elegant place we have in this beautiful island to which we may flee for comfort and recreation. I must plead guilty to my own ignorance until unexpectedly, (for I had started Tuesday evening with the intention of going in a different direction), I found myself safely on board the steamer City of Detroit, together with two young lady friends, who had hardly recovered from the "set back" to our original plans. We had every attention from the officers of this magnificent steamer, and in the morning at 10 o'clock (Wednesday) we left Detroit, passing up the river with its beautiful scenery, across Lake St. Clair and through the canal into St. Clair river to Port Huron, where we launched out on the broad bosom of Lake Huron, and as there was nothing to be seen from the decks but unlimited green waters, on one hand, and a faint suggestion of land on the other, I gave some attention to the internal arrangements of the floating palace, on which it was our good fortune to find ourselves, and I have no apology to make for thus designating our good boat. It is no stretch of fancy, but a veritable fact, as your readers who have seen it will testify. There is nothing to be desired, or even remotely wished for, in the elegant appointments, and as regards the table, it is fully up to the standard of any first-class city hotel. As night comes on, we retire to the cozy state rooms; there is every inducement to enjoy a grateful rest and balmy sleep. Among my fellow voyagers were a party of over forty gentlemen and ladies, from Pittsburg, on a camp- ing trip to Alpena, also a party of twenty or more young people trom Bucurus, O., intending to camp on the island. The grand old island is full of interest, but in our short stay only a hurried glance over the whole could be made. Our government has indeed chosen a lovely spot for a national park. Our three days' stay was soon over, and again the City of Mackinac steamed up to the dock, and he cade farewell to the island and soon found ourselves back in Cleveland. I hope that any lone females who may be at a loss where to go for a pleasant trip, will trust themselves to do likewise, and, in the care of Captain Mckay and Steward Thorn, of the City of Mackinac, will derive as much pleasure as our little party, and in so doing, remember GRANDMA."
It has been operated successfully for Thirty-Six years by the Det. & Cleve. St. Nav. Co.
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Arch Rock, Mackinac Island.
The Charm of a Trip to Mackinac, and the benefits of Fresh Air begin to tell
Notes from my Scrap Book .- " 'A straight trip to the Strait, where I pined for more pine,' wrote the man of the 'Hoosier,' forced to retreat from the merciless raus of a hoosier sun, which cooked his brain and dulled his faculties. He thanked his lucky stars that he came via Detroit, that he was permitted such comfort as was afforded by the City of Mackinac. No dust, no no se, no rattle or jar, no cramping seats, and no brakeman calling stations in unintelligible Greek; only a smooth, yet perceptible gliding onward of a huge floating palace; his delight was unbounded. He finally solved the Mackinac resort problem, as did his hoosier friends who read the front page of his well written sheets. Another scribe from Hoosierdom, he of the 'Wasp,' followed closely with his head lines very black and well displayed and his piracy on Mackinac had its desired effect: 'MACK-IN-AWE, or the Wasp man talks a little about MACK- and how he came to be IN-AWE.' His talk was, about Mack's big reputation, Mack's historical scenes, the wonderful events which had taken place on Mack. His pen pictures of panoramic scenes were vivid, for illustrations he referred to 'Picturesque Mackinac,' and finally, becoming weary of so much sight seeing, retired to the cabins, and fell to studying the characteristics of others. He found the usual variety viz: the real or pre- tended family of wealth, who held themselves aloof and managed to have things a little better than others. There was the old man whose love for travel and feminine society had not yet abated; the commercial man, the solidest man on board, dreadful flow of spirits, led conver- sation, told great yarns, knew more * * luggage? reduced to the vanishing point, eat? tells people 'its a cold day when he gets left,' violates all laws, last to retire, never ill, he was there. So was the young man, hail-fellow-well-met, among the roughs on the lower deck, maintained his standing with the aristocracy in the cabin, great favorite, clothes for every occasion, chums with a fellow equipped as if going to a lawn tennis party, who talks in a loud and familiar way about the ins and outs of water travel, etc. There was the vulgar woman, who dresses up on Sunday, and the man who comes on deck with embroidered slip- pers, and, as usual, the one who by carelessness lost his baggage, flies at everybody and fails to describe the property, or explain the circumstances which will lead to its quick recovery."
This Island Summer Resort is made famous from the magnificence of its scenery, its historic and military associations and Indian legends, while its grand and massive rocks, its smooth beaches of glittering sands, washed by the waves of the great unsalted seas, afford never-ending objects of interest. There are natural drives to many historic spots which teem with story of Indian and British warfare. Among the scenes of beauty and grandeur are Lover's Leap, Arch Rock, Sugar Loaf, Devil's Kitchen, etc .; and from the summit of the Island the eye rests with pleasure upon the fairest expanse of forest, fort, village and wave. Living streams of pure, cold water gush from the rocky precipices, and to those desiring grand scenery, pure air, abundance of simple, health-giving pleasures, and with mind refreshed and body invigorated, to return to the daily pursuits of business life, with pleasant recollections of a summer well spent, the Island of Mackinac pre-eminently offers special inducements. The great Straits of Mackinac, attractive in themselves are dotted with islands, and stretch their glittering waters into the dim distance. Many short excursions to other interesting spots help to make one's stay delightful. The longer and most attractive of these is up the Soo river to Sault Ste. Marie, on the morning steamers. By taking the Detro't and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company's steamers from Cleveland, Tuesday or Thursday evenings, and from Detroit Wednesday or Friday mornings, passengers for Sault Ste. Marie have the advantage of a daylight trip through river St. Clair to Port Huron the first day, also over the picturesque portion of the route from Alpena to Mackinac Island the second day, a shorter or longer visit to the island as desired, then a daylight trip up Soo river, leaving the island at a seasonable hour in the morning. This is a pleasant combination not afforded by any other line. There is much to interest at Sault Ste. Marie; old Fort Brady, the famous ship canal, and shooting the rapids in an Indian canoe are exciting experiences. Steamers of both American and Canadian lines pass through this canal en route to Lake Superior, which afford a choice of routes, via either the north or south shore.
Through Tickets at excursion rates can be obtained at principal railroad ticket offices. Stop Over privileges are granted at Detroit, also to visit the celebrated Mineral Spring 'and Oakland Hotel at St. Clair, (north bound only.)
On you as soon as the Palatial Steamers of the Det. & Cleve. St. Nay. Co. get under way.
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Sugar Loaf Rock, Mackinac Island.
The beauties of our Northern Lakes which nearly surround the State of Michigan, and
These steamers stop at the island both ways, giving those who wish to return on the same trip, from four to six hours in which to view the curiosities and wonders, or, you can return by one of them every thirty-six hours. Tickets for transportation can be procured from any ticket agent. Round trip tickets are good for the season. The round trip occu- pies four and one-half days from Cleveland, or two and three-quarters days from Detroit. The few landings made en route are just sufficient to interest without being tedious. Some of your neighbors have certainly made this trip. Enquire about it.
The Cost from Cleveland-This item has received our thoughtful consideration, and is the least possible to insure complete comfort, tickets covering transportation being only $4.50 one way, or $7.00 round trip; (half fare for children between five and twelve years of age.) Meals are 50 cents each; the same for children over three years old; under that age 25 cents, and for the first table. The running time, Cleveland to Mackinac, includes five meals at 50 cents each, or $2.50 each way. Some passengers bring their own lunch. An upper berth of single width is $2.00, a lower berth of double width $3.00. Each room will accom- modate three persons, by two occupying the lower berth. Put the items together, say for Single Trip. Round Trip.
Transportation .
$ 4 50
$ 7 00
5 meals at 50 cents each.
2 50
5 00
An upper berth for the trip.
,2 00
4 00
Total with upper berth.
$9 00
$16 00
Extra for a lower berth.
.1 00
2 00
Total with lower berth.
$ 10 00
$ 18 00
Two persons in one room ($9 and $10).
$ 19 00
$34 00 or $17 00 each.
Three persons in one room add the. .
transportation and meals only for the extra person. . $ 7 00
$ 12 00
Total cost, Cleveland to Mackinac ..
for three persons occupying but one room. . $26 00 $46 CO or $15 34 each.
This delightful trip by water of 940 miles in the round trip, occupies 4} days, costing only $16.00 to $18.00, or about $3.75 per day. You cannot go anywhere and compass so much enjoyment and solid comfort by the way. By rail, you reach Mackinac a few hours earlier possibly, which is all that can be said in its favor, and is of the least consequence when seeking pleasure, rest and recreation .. It is certainly hot and dusty, you are cramped for room, and the little strength you start with is likely to be used up, especially is this the case with ladies and children. A summer trip should be planned to get all the quiet and fresh air possible. Why do you leave home at all? Simply to reverse the excitement of business cares, the bustle, hurry and rush. Such complete relief is only found by taking a water trip, the scenery is varied and attractive, and there is ample time for a good look at every interesting object. One way by steamer would be better than all rail. The outside expenses by rail will pay the cost by water. Have you taken this view of the matter?
Steamers City of Cleveland and City of Detroit, which form the Lake Erie Division v.ith a nightly service (Sundays excepted) leave Cleveland at 8.30 P. M., arrive at Detroit the following morning at 5 30 o'clock. Returning, leave Detroit at 10.00 P. M., arrive Cleve- land 5.30 o'clock, standard time. The fare between the two cities is $2.25 single trip, which is one-half of rail fare, or $4.00 round trip. Upper berths are $1.00, lower berths, $1.50. Among the advanced steps taken by this Company.is that of not including the cost of berths in the ticket fare, which happily disposes of the vexatious question, how to best care for the comfort of our patrons. Commercial travelers, usually confined to the hot, dusty, noisy rail car, avail themselves of the charming quiet, cool fresh air and the luxury of a full night's rest afforded by this night line by water.
Passengers can time it to make close connections at Detroit with steamers City of Mackinac and City of A'pena, which form the Lake Huron Division, and leave every Wednes- day and Friday mornings at 10 o'clock, Monday and Saturday nights at 10.00 o'clock for Mackinac and principal Lake Huron ports. The quickest trip and closest connection is made by taking Lake Erie steamers Tuesday or Thursday evening from Cleveland. Breakfast on board before reaching the Company's wharf.
The elegance and comfort of the Det. & Cley. St. Nav. Co's steamers are all without a rival.
Mackinac Village, as seen from the Gun Platform of the Fort.
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The Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Company have adopted the
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ETROIT, with a population of 220,000, is the oldest city of the west, and the commercial metrop- olis of Michigan. It is essentially a manufacturing city, and its peculiar advantages will eventually render it the Birmingham of the Northwest. It challenges comparison as being the handsomest city in the Union. In addition to its acquired beauties, it is extravagantly favored by Nature, The dwellings are mostly detached, with plenty of intervening space, the broad streets and prevalence of shade trees give the place a village air, and contribute much to its attractiveness for residences. As a healthful city it is without a peer. The beautiful river, { of a mile wide, affords the city a water front miles in extent, gives immediate escape from heat, dust and noise, and time need - CO not hang heavy as there are a dozen popular, healthful and beauti- ful resorts within one to three hours' ride by steamer. There are eighteen islands, many of which are attractive for excursion parties and residences. Just above the city, Belle Isle park, containing 700 acres, is a favorite resort. Detroit is a complete and most desirable summer resort, combining all the requirements of a popular watering place, and the luxuries of a city home. The river is the pride of its resi- dents, and the surprise and delight of tourists, who pronounce it the most beautiful stream in the world. Through it passes the vast tonnage of the lakes, which exceeds that of our foreign commerce. Our artist cleverly illustrates the character and activity of its shipping. Early settlers found on its shores homes more attractive than their wildest dreams had pictured.
The Cost from Detroit-Transportation is $3.00 single, or $5.00 round trip. The running time includes four meals at 50 cents, or $2.00 each way. An upper berth of single width is $1.00, a lower berth of double width is $1.50 for the trip.
Put these items together, say for
. Sing'e Trip.
Round Trip.
Transportation
$ 3 00
$ 5 00
4 meals at 50 cents each.
2 00
4 00
An upper berth for the trip.
1 00
2 00
Total with upper berth.
$ 6 00
$ 11 00
Extra for a lower berth.
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1 00
Total with lower berth
$ 6 50
$12 00
Two persons in one room ($6.00 and $6.50).
12. 50
23 00 or $11 50 each.
Three persons in one room, add transportation and meals only for the extra person.
5 00
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Total cost Detroit to Mackinac.
for three persons occupying but one room. $ 17 50
$32 00 or $10 67 each.
A single individual desiring to occupy a room by himself, can arrange for it at an advance of the above prices. Meals and berths are arranged for exclusively by the company.
This delightful trip from Detroit to Mackinac by water, a distance of 740 miles in the round trip, occupying 28 days, costing only $11.00 or $12.00, or about $4.00 per day, 's within the reach of a large number who make a practice of leaving home for a short time during the summer months.
It is not expensive by steamer.
These steamers being side-wheelers and large, afford the utmost comfort.
Parties who intend taking the Wednesday or Friday morning steamer, and arrive in Detroit Tuesday or Thursday evening, will be accommodated with rooms for those nights without extra charge, if applied for carly in the evening at the General Passenger Office.
Common sense plan of making Separate Charges for Meals and Berths.
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