, 1875-03-07
WHEATON,.
EEwB FROM DU PAGE COUNTY.

special Correspondence u The Chicago Ir.bun3
WHEATON,, March Cit is rupored that tht
iron for the Chicago, Wilmington l. Western Bail
road from Chicago to Warronvile has been con.
tracted fos, and will soon be delivered. The
road is to be q uarrow-g gauge. The citizens o1
that portion Of DuPaga County through which
the road will run are dnsirous that it shall be
constructed at as early date as possible. The
road will open direct communication between
the city and portion of the county. already
wealthy and In some parts thiokly populated.
Tho people Of DuPage arc fortunate. There
is rarely any good thing in which they have no
share. Even the
BEEcHER-r1roN BUSINESS
seems very near to them. At first it appeared
that they could not claim any connecuon with
TINT gigantic concern. But they can. The right
card has come up at last. Three citizens OF Dn
Page are connected with the 'white-souled
woman." and al DuPage citizens are connected
with Que another Mr. J. A. Richards, OF Lisle,
ls first cousin Of Mrs. Tilton aud Meadames
Bartle and Balcom are second cousins to the
aama lady.
The Indies Of Downer's Grove are qualifying
themselves for the exercise Of the right Of suf-
frage, and have already shown themselves capa-
BILE OF voting inteligently whenever momentous
issues are At stake. Their vote was to decide
" who ia the best-lookin9 gentleman residing at
the Grove" aud it did it. The
ENv1ABLR DISTINCTION
fell upon Mr. G. G. Bateman somewhat after the
manner Of thunderhols- Mr.. Bateman bears
HIS honor we'll. and pretends not to hear the
s.thore be goes or sthat's him"
The situaGon at Prospect Park, On account Of
THE REMOVAL
OF Mr. McChesney from the Post Office remains
unchanged. Those who so violently denounced
his successful opponent are becoming reconciled
&r &{n iof1- A*a rf Pofr r..
McCheaney seems to be glad that he has been
beaten. In card be expresses his delight that
"the right of truth and principle over the acts
OF falsehood aud deceit" has been vindicated,
.1d fo5as1rs nans tS Say s sGyas s concerning the
Tho residents Of Napesyile arc growing weary
TIE CID COURTHOUSE.
They desire to tear it down, and, upon the square
occupied BY it, to erect public hail; and it is
also proposed to convert a part Of it into pub
lie park or place Of popular resort in its
present condition the old public square subseryes
no useful purpose, and the desire to thus dispose
Of it is quite general. An attempt to induce the
Board Of Supervisors to deed it to the Village Of
Napetville will probably be made, and WILL doubt
less provo successful.
The suit against
THAT Prosecuted NDIv1pUAL,
Matthew nckert. for keeping nuisance in the
shape Of a clubhouse, Which hss been continued
IRON time. 20 SIn1e, was concluded last MONDAY.
Matthew WAS found guilty and fined $40, which
will decrease somewhat the profits Of his illegal
traffic. As the jury did not demand it, Matthew's
extra swearing goes for oaught.
Messrs. Emigle and Blockman, Of DoWner's
Grove, have discovered
MINERAL SPRINGS
upon their respective farms. which are thought
to possess valuable medicinal properties Spec
linens OF the waters are being carefully ana1yzed,
and report Of their compoaition is expected
Soon.
An entertainment, consisting OF music, select
readings, dialogues, and tablesux. was given at
the Prospect Park Congregational Church Thurs
day evening. and was we'll attended.
The Beltonian Society OF Whsaton College
will hold jubilee meeting friday evening. The |
exercises will prove interesting, and will be ]
varied 4 general Invitation is given
to the public.
The Eoliaa Sociaty gave III exhibition |
Wednesday evening at tha College Chapel. The |
speakers we're cordially greeted by the audience, |
.nd gave an entertainment very creditable to |
themselves.
The subject Of the discourse at the Methodist
Church this evening will be, !" True Manhood,
low Obtained"
The Court House is being placed in readiness
or the Match term OF the Circuit Court.