, 1875-10-10
pANK RIDGE

OTHER SUBURBS.
PARK RIDGE
Mr. o. Smith, Of Pekin, ILL.,. is visiting ths
| family OF Mr.. B1oughton. Mr. Smith is late o.
Iaukton, Dakota, and during his stay there wal
! connected with many Of the public improve
ments OF thai frontier region Among ths mon
uments left behind him Of his genius and skill
J in his profession is the Dakota Southern Rail
road, OF which he waa Chief Engineer during
| its construction
Ira Brown sold thirteen lots last week in hie
subdivision to different purchasers. Also l0(
feet front 70 Mr. John Neswatle, of Milwaukee
who is now ercavating his cellar preparatory te
putting up fine reaidencs Is By so feet
The City Fathers should look to the sidewalk
on Prospect avenue in front OF the dwelling
houses owned BY Miss 4. Meacham and Mrs.
Penny, and between there and the store In it's
present condition it ie absolutely dangerous,
either By day or night. and. unless it ia speedily
repaired, the village may expect sooner or later
to be mu1cted in heavy bill Of damages by
some unfortunate pedestrian.
DR.. Dodge sold last week 400 feet on Fairyiew
avenue for 1000. The Doctor expects soou to
open new drug store near the hotel on the
South Side. The bulk OF the improvements st
present seem to be in that locality, and the
North Side had better look to its laurels, or it
will lose lis prestige.
Mrs. John Goodman, former resident Of this
place, is visiting the family Of NJ. Gibbs. Mrs.
Goodman will soon leave for California, intend
ing to spend the winter there.
Mr. and Mrs. Maus6eid. Of Ohio, are visiting
their sou, Mr. s. Mansfield.
Alr. Perry has tried several adjoining suburbs,
sud nas wisely concluded to return to his first
love- l{r. Perry will be warmly welcomed by the
citizens, especially by the Sabbath school and
day-school children. HIS efforts in their behalf
were inexhaustble whenever q picnic Was
started.
The Indies OF the Congregational Church viii
hold their church eociable at the residence OF
Mr. George Carpenter Thursday evening Of this
week.
Prof. Eberhart OF Norwood Park, passed
through here Friday morning, returning from
bunting exclusion to the lakes west OF here. His
succeas aspurtaman ia proverbial, and this trip
With him well-h1led game-bas. The Professor
iB always mindful Of his friends, ana three brace
Of fine ducks. ticketad to Col. Rohh, OF this
place, weTe dropped at this station.
NORWOOD PARK.
The public school IS progressing finely, and in
all respects is doing better than ever BEFORE
Mr. Anthony the Principal, gives universal aatis-
faction, and Miss Dunlap, his assistant, is all
that can be desired in her department. 4 holi-
day was granted Monday, for the purpose OF
giving those desiring it chance to visit the Ex-
position, and the day Was prohtably spent BY the
teachers and many Of the scholars in viewing it's
wonders.
One OF the pleasantest affairs Of the sepson
took place last Wednesday. large number OF
young people. properly equipped with all the
necessary implements, started for Il days nut
ting in the Desplainca woods. Parties Of this
character are not as common in the West as
st the East where the forests and wooded hills
form prominent features OF the landscape, and
fhd -1fy Frry% 1trtAa uhn7
grow in the greatest profusion. This party,
however, wero fortunata Ia finding what they
sought and returned welt laden With nuts, and
besldes had day full Of fun aud pleasure.
The sociable held at the residence OF Mr.
Shepsard Friday evening WAS a gront auccess.
The house was crowded with ladies and gentle-
men, who succeeded admirably in making the
occasion sociablo in fact as we'll as in name
The oyster supper ia connection with it, the first
of the season, proved drawing card:
The Misses Dewey are visiting at Prof. Eber-
aart's- Miss Carrie Allen, OF Woodstock, is tho
guest Of Allas Jessie De Berard.
FALA11xE-
The Census recently taken by the School Di-
:ectors shows that there are 38l in this district
6ithin the proper age for attending school. OF
his number, the names Of 116 boys and124 girls, I
$50 in al are on the school register as actual At
endants. It is apprehsnded that few towns can |
show bettar average or greater interest taken
4 its educational progress
Nr. Abel Smith, OF New Fork, ia the guest at |
1is cousin. Nlr. J. T. Garrison. Tho family Of |
Mr. $. Marsh lett for Indiana last Tuesday. afr.
Harsh expects to remain in Paiatine during the |
Finter. ]
In the shooting match had between Mr., ". n.
White and DR.. Shefrnes, ten birds beng allowed |
o each, tho fotmer WAS victorious by score Of |
The Rev. Mr. Miller, Of the II. r. Church, is ab-
sut in attendance On the Methodist Conference. |
t would be the source Of much qualification TO |
he peop1e here should he be returned to this !
1atlon for another year.
An effort ie being made to have the. run Of
ne pespiA1nes accommodation train extended to
bis place. It is hoped that it may be success-
ul as better facilities for getting to the city are
o1ely needed, and the crowded state Of the cars
ately would seem to demand taem. Tie mum
ef Of people living iu these suburban towns
nd doing business in Chicago is constantly in-
reaang and Increased railroad facilities will |
My serve to stimulate growth.
There were 200 boxes OF cheese shipped from
ais station Monday bY tho Plum Grove Cheese
'actory: This Is but sample Of what is being
one in this section.
HARRINGTON.
The Rev. Mr. shirk, Of Indiana, will preach in
ae Bapuas Church to-day morning and even
*.
ANo eo9AesA~'aAal1oss VI a1a. dooVer, WIG OF |
1e pastor Of the N. E. Church. has prevented
is attending the annual Rock RIVER Conference,
ON in session at Joliet, and for tbs same reason
is expected that there will be no preaching in
is church to-day.
Mr. William johnson. former vell-knonn
'slient Of Darlington, now Of Geneva, was no
cad in townlast week.
aiss Sarah aarvty, of Chicago. is visiting
1ends hefe- Mr.. L. B1xb5, OF OEstonna |
iuD., made short call Oh Old friends here
,ednesdAT. Mr.. Bixby WAS en- route 70 Chicago,
henee he will return home.
Mira. N4oQuber Of Nam t,hia Tam who haa