, 1875-04-04

p4RK RIDGE.
Tho II. E. Sociable, which was held at Mr.
Shorwia's Thursday evening, was*a pleasant af-
fair Tho hospitality OF Mr. and Mrs. 6hervin
is widely known and the entertainments given
by them are always enjoyed.
The young ladies' sewing bee assembled In
the par1ors Of Mrs. DR.. Newcoms Thursday AZ
ternoon. Refreshments were served at O'Clock.
The young gentlemen were invited to inspect
the work in tho evening, which they did. and
showed themselves connoisseurs IL the business
The chess board was introduced, and game
commenced, which was not finished. but is to be
continued at the next meeting
Scarcely have the citizens OF this place re-
covered from tho last grand wedding ere another
,s announced This time it is to bo silver
wedding, aud 1Ir. aud Mrs. Cravous ara the
motion again, and no doubt tho dreases Of the
ladies' will outshino those worn at the last
Tie newabov could not supply the demand for
last SUNDAYS TRIBUNE, and many were obliged
to send to clicagn for papers. Thirty-four cop
les were sold in this plnce 10 send away. The
Ta1BuSE is gaining in favor in this vicinity.
Mr. Hawley has purchased from Mr. Hedges
tho elegant dwoling-house situated en- the ridge
southwest OF the depot. The price paid Is said
to have been 5000. It u one Of the most do
sirable locations IN this vicinity. cspecialy for
summer residence, and at The price named was q
The vacation in the public school will last TWO
weeks. The clsinS exercises, which occurred
Friday, were very interesting.
PhATISE~
The citizens Of this place have had week Of
secsation. First tho ire which occurred Mon
day at MONDAY, and laid in ruins Mr. Hafris
Wobster'g new barn loss not less than $500,
which includes bxn, horse, hay, and grain. The
hre,o11ginatea by spark from the pipe OF 21r.
Peterson, Of Darlington, carpenter, who was
getting out wudow-frames and door castings foT
tho new house soon to be erected on the lot ad-
joining. Mr.. Peterson lest his tools and lumber,
and also finished work stored on the premises.
Mr Keith, Of the Palntine Nurseries, is heavy
loser in eyergreens and young trees, which we're
in lot near the barn. lIr. Peterson was badly
burned in his efforts to save the property.
The young German girl, Llzzie Kroeucke who
was so terribly mangted last Tuesday morning
by the "pay-C Car, lies in hopeless coudition.
The girl hnd been spending Easter Sunday With
her friends, and had gone to the depot to take
the tram for Egiu, where sno Was employed.
Drs. Shefruer aud Zabn dressed tho wounds. DR..
came ont in tie afternoon, but everything neces-
sagy had been done, aud he returned.
Dr.. Mergler has purchased the lot on the cor
ner OF Boutwell, street and Chicago avenue,
ownod b7 H. c. Batterman. The Doctor intends
to build fine residence this summer. Tie lot
sold for 81, 900.
Slado, Batsormau l. Co. have bought tho 1un-
ber-yar6 Of mr. H. f. Lytle.
IEspLA1SEs.
Tie annual elecdou for Village Trustees will
be held in Uniou Block, on the 21st day Of April.
The polls will be opened ut O'Clock in the morn-
ing, and continue open until o'clock in tho
evening.
The Town Clerk, Mr. G. E. Bennett, gives
notice thas tho annual town meeting for tho
Town OF Maine will be bold ut Union Block, in
the Village Of Desplaines. on tho 9Th Of April,
being the first Tuesday II said month, for the
purpose Of electing the following officers: One
Supervisor, one Town Clark, ono Assessor. ono
Commissioner Of Highways, one Justice Of the
Peace, one Collector, and one School Trustee,
and for the transaction Of all such other business
as may Legally come before such meeting when
convened which meeting will be called to order
between the hours of aud III o'clock a. M, and
be kept opon until 6 O'Clock p. m
Christian Meinsen. prominent merchant, died
last Saturday week morning. Mr. Melnsen came
here eleven years ago. and. being shrewd bugi-
ness man, accumulated large property. 80
was buried Sunday.
aALETOOD.
On the occasion Of an exchange Of teachers OF
the school Of the Third Precinct, in Jefferson,
thele WIS pleasant gathering Friday evening
at tho schoo1-house,' near the residence Of the
Hon. Daniel Booth, where the childran had in
vitod their parents and friends to NEE: aud say
good-bye to Mr.. Demorest and welcome Mr..
Robinson. But how we're those parents and
friends surprised when the children gave exfibi-
ton OF their proficiency, progress nnde despite
the fact that the extreme culd weather OF the
past winter has been such as to furnish more
than sufficient excuse for their absence from
school. It would appear that the children had
been playing truaut-not from schooi-but from
home. The fact was apparent that they loved
their school. and the sehooi-teacher is in great
measure accountable. It must DO evident TO the
taxpayers in tho neighborhood Of Galewood that
the amount they pay for school taxes II we'll in
vested
HIGHLAND PARK.
The Eaater services at Trinity Church. last
Sunday morning, we're OF . very impressive
character. The sermon By the Rector, the Rev.
F. G. Oaborne, was appropriate to the occasion,
ard was listened to with marked attention by an
unusually largo congregation. The doral Deco
ratinnB we're tasteful and a,traciys- Tha chill
dren's Easter festival was held 1t 4.30 p. m, sud
proved nary interesting 10 the largo nunbaz