, 1874-10-25

shin here, including Methodist, Episcopal, Con-
ercgational, Baptist. WESLEYAN, Free Methodist,
and Lutheran. It is said tho Eplscopaians are
contemplating tho establishment OF church So
ciesY.
consequence, many families arc locating hero
who desire to reside IN the country put near
Chicago There are 60 saloons in the place. but
there 1s an orderly club~room. so-cal;ed.
The business consists Of four dry goods and
grocery stores, three grocery stores, two drug
stores. TWO hardware stores, t"o lumber-ya:ds.
elevator. two millinery stores, two markets. be-
gides wagon, blacksmith and wagon shops. one
Newspaper, etc. Real estate has been exceed
iuy]v low but tho tidal wave from Chicago nav
lug reached Wheaton. its property IL now ed
yaucng in price, A large amount OF builulng
among Which is graded gchool-houae. said to
be one of the finest west Of Chicago. avery largo
and elegant brick house BIZ Dr.A- II. Hiatr.of Hiatt
and Leroy, OF Chicago, who, for rnony years. was
one Of the leading physicians Of this and adjon,
ing countless aad now practices medicine anu
n,apages other business in Chicago !; q fine brick
! house bv II. II. Fuller, nice brick house BY Il.
Z. Patrick aud H. 3. Hills, two large houses by
Ebert II. Gary, p1acticius lawyer OF chicago
aud member Of the firm Of Minor. Gary l. Wep-
ster, bankers 1nrge house by Simeon Allen
aud several brick business stores nnd large
number OF buildings arc to be erected the COM
ing year, among which nre four s.onc-fronr
stOrcs b; J. c. Wheaton, Elbert a. Gnry, A.
NNIeelAf, AElu IL. u1IGI ! HllEA hLo4t D$
II. II. Deuder. aud i brick stora by 3lr. Ordway.
Wheaton aso boasts Of good musical talent.
aud tho Wheaton coruet baud is already famous
Lsry4 quantities OF fruits are grown here Tor
the Chicago market. Among tbs most noted
fruit-gardons aud vineyards are those Of DR..
Hiatt, Mr. Christian, Dir. Shenrson, Alr- Weaver,
and ". Il. Cobb. Ths place il handsomely
o:uarnen.eu with shaIe trees, aud much alton
ton Is now being gi7eu to the Improvement Of
side"a1 streets. etc. 1t is.a beautiful. pros
~>ino ,v,ff, - FRI lf1
etcra for It,
ALI who attended the Baptist socable at the
residence OF Mrs. Stacy, Wednesday, evening,
enjoyed themselves exceedingly. Mrs. 5tac;'s
kind attention mado nli forget everything, ex-
| cstt the occasion and isa pieasaas:ies-
The nev. j. e. ra.upaeN will preach to the
| people Ut the H. E. Church during tue conaiug
/ yer:
Tie circulating library OF c. n. Barnes is
| nov under tiao care and erintenuence Of Mr.
Miner This enterprise Of a1r. Barnes has
| p:oyen useful and successful, and receives the
patronage which it deserves. Nj Barnes also
conducts Il bous-sxckanse.
| Tho saloon pronrietoss it seems, ara to have
no peace of nNEd so long :s they pers1s. ia sell
! ing liquor contrary to law. Tuesday Martin
Stalk s1s tried for four violations OF the lsu.
! aud Justieo Scds"ick tined him S100 for each
oHcnsc Mutt K:ckart will receive next Houda?
the opinion Of the Esqare Us to how much he
aLou}d "a; for going aud doing likewise.
Politics are claiming fair share Of attention
from al seeking oince, which includes Eearlv
every man il the county. Walter :. Wilson, OF
Turner Junction. has been nominated for SheaH
BIZ the Kcpublicaus aud II. c. Dauels ;for Cor
oner The County Central Committee il CON-
POSED OF Meysza- Sedguick, Clark. and Rodgers.
There is much dissatisfaction among the Repnb-
lcnns on account Of the unfair m1nuer III which
the primary conventions hava been conducto1.
aud rather serious charges are openly made
against some prominent gentlemen connected
| with those conventions.
An unsuccessful attempt WAS made Sunday
eytning to rob the safe at the depot, belonging
to the express company. hole Was. drilled
through the door, evidently with the intention OF
blowing the safe opeu with guapowder- The
thieyes seem to have been frightened away fion
their work. AZ they left part OF their tools, =
croVbar. a fuse, ETC.
TURNER JUNCTION.
The Rev ]. B. Bidweu has accepted call
from the Congregational Church for the ensuing
year.
The Rock River Conference Of the Il. ..
Church appointed the Rev. s. T. Shour pastor
OF the II. E. Church in this village.
Capt. L. 3. Church has lot contracts for the
erection OF two now buildings in his addition to
Junction.
Sume generous citizens hare almost completed
pleasant residence for Mrs, Maiden.