, 1876-05-07

string walk to circulate petition and presen
the same to the Council. These PETITIONS, o1
which there are large number, in order to re-
celve attention require many special meetings
Of tho Board, and, unless the number is dlmin-
teIest to repeal said ordinance.
The weather during the wsek has been such
that
TIE FARMERS
remained at home and have been "sowing their
seed IN tho daylight fair" rejoicing in the
thought that from present prospects they will
reap an abundant harvest. Most OF the small
grain iBin the ground, and thelate warm showers
have given 1t An etfeotual start. No destructive
insect has yet made ito appearance.
DECIDED SUCCESS.
On last Saturday evening occurred the full
dress party of the Will-l-Propose Club given
at the pleasant residence Of the Hon. E. III.
Haines, that gentleman's amiable daughter, 31iss
Klstie, acting rs hostess for the occasion. The
attendance was quite laege and select few
step to the excellent music furnished
by Slater. OF course = sufficient quantity Of
de!ioacies wers served aud partsken Of. Tbs
following were among. tue guests stella Lucas,
Minnie Fields. Cora Fields, Carrie Norton, Hat
tia Dickinson, Lucy Dickinson. Emma Hull,
Fannie JONES' Emma Jones, Lille Cole OF Chi
cago. Frank Hutchinson, Gurtie Hutchinson,
the Hisses Batcholdor, Ellis Kittredge. Evaiina
Parsons, Ats Derrick, s11a. ]. G, Biddlecomo,
Belle Parks, and Lillian Dennis; Will Barker,
Fred Ingalls,. Herbert Evans, Clarence Murray,
Will Spencer, Will Upton. Ed @. Lucas, Thomaa
Cole Of Chicago. Clinton Warden. Frank Hills
OF Racine; Jay Jones, ]. G. Blddlecome, Will
tredge, Louis Spencer, Ed Allan, J. L. Brewster,
Charlea BAtcheldor, and Mr. Truesdale Of Ra-
cine.
PERSONAL
S. !. Bradbury, OF tile Fa!'fot il in Phiadel-
pAia-
Horace Wickham is now recovering from his
recent severe illness-
W. Z. Trestoll. formerly OF Evanston, has
taken up his abode in this city.
Mrs. IL T. Carson, OF Chicago, is Waiting her
relatives here before leaving tor Independence.
Ia.
]. 3. Porter and family ere now zaaidine at
Gage's Lake.
Dr.. ). D. Blaine, Of Chicago, spent portion
Of the week in this city
- Al In alls and Dell Buell. have, removed to
Kenosha where they will teach drivers Of fast
horses how to driva horses fast.
D. s. Ely is rapidly recovering FROM his recent
illness, and expects to ba on the street In few
daya.
Tho Rev. J. P. Bates will to-day preach from
the Baptist Church pulpit two sermons that will
be we'll worth hearing. ::
The Rev. E. W. Curtis, OF the Presbyterian
Church, will speak to all who may attend con-
cernlng ''Ihat land that is fairer than day."
The Ray. Mr. Baker occupies the pulpit at the
Congregational Church n usual
The Rev Ar. Aitheson will address, fev
words of comfort "to the weary and heayy-la-
den." At the Nethodist Church.
OBITUARY.
During the past week that sure viaitor. death.
has been in our midst and caat SORROW upon
many households
LII. Edwin Webber. aged 64 years, residing
with hia ouly daughter, Mrs. Il, Z. Norton, WAS,
after 3 long md severe Illness, taken away On
last Monday. The funeral occurred On Tueaday.
On Thursday morning Mrs- upham. wife Of
abode, where there is no parting. and SORROW is
not known. Mrs. Upham was resident OF thla
city slncs 1850. sud was universally respected by
all OF her acquAlntances- She Was tond pa
rent, and an affectionato vile. The funeral took
place on Friday.
Mr. ROLAND Wizard, after protracted illness,
died on Friday morning, IN the Goth year OF ha
sge- -Ar. Wizard, during his lifetime, had t1av~
elsd quite extensively, and formed many &C.
quaintances. He leaves wife and SIX children
to mourn bis departure.
LOCAL GATHERINGS.
On one Of our principal thoroughfares, noted
for its beauty aB resldence-localtJ, is dsttl-
lery WHICH is now being operated to its full CD
pacity- Ladies' of the Temperance Union, thera
ia work for you IN store
It will soon occur. We now speak relative to
the union OF two happy souls, ono OF whom
lives On the north side Of tbs river, and the
other one lot the weaker se1) IN close prox-
unity to the South Side building used for public
instruction. One OF the new dwellings now ba~
ing built in the North Division viii soon be
furnished for their future abode.
The City Council at their meeting on last
Monday evening voted al appropriation for the
purchase of flag for the sold Settlers Organ
lzatlon." The torn sending tho largest oelega-
i+7 ryfv fhn
1uo will be presented With the flag.
Remainder the Old Folks concert, which fs
10 take place at Phoanix Hsll on next Thursday
ayening, Great preparations have been making
10 the Young Mems Library Association
Torrent Engine Company No. we're out with
.heir machine on Tuesday night, and to our
:itizens who had assembled in large numbers,
illustrated what thay are gocd Tor.
At the meeting OF the Waukegan Band Aaso- |
:iation, held on Taesaay evening last, tho fol-
owing officers we're elected for tho ensuing |
rear President Hcmer Cook; Treasurer, c. |
l. Partridge; Secretary. James Green Ac-
:ording to ! resolution passed, all Instruments
belonging to the Association "ere given in
.harge Of the Glen Flora Cornet Band.
Julius Cesar kltar, q highly coloEed gentle |
nan, we'll known in this vicinity. started On |
10 mile tramp at Phnnix Hall this morning. Els |
Falks for purse OF $50, which sum will very |
aid him in his journey-through life:
Q1QGT IQ6 AQUlH1HLIHLlQu u A4tf -l4AlouAl 1d!4
he city has become 30 freed Of roughs that the |
,olice forca has bean discharged, their services |
,eing no longer required. This Is q remarkable |
act, aud ono which the citizens may justly feel |
>roud Of.
The south approach to the Geneeee street |
,ridgo il fast going down hill, and, unless work |
mali be commenced at once, no place will be left
or niles to be- driven.
Great preparations sre being made for q big |
ime in this city on the Fourth Of July.
Work on the New Glon Flora Hotel is being !
apidly pushed forward by the contractors, who |
ntead to complete the same BY July !.
ST. CHARLES.
/ NARROW ESCAPE
speeial Correspondence Qf rhe CAtcdgo 1176una. |
ST. CHARLES. May 6,-Ihe substance of the |
olloviDg is clipped from the st. Charles Leader !
i yesterday: What might have resulted in
Lerinua accident VAS 1anpiIy 2Yertad bY the {a: