, 1876-07-30
A RURAL GATHERING.

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KENosuA, July 29.-Montlay evening large
number Of friends assembled ut the Dccrsley
mansion, country residence on the Racine
road some miles from the civilized precincts
OF this hurg, to pay their respects to the host
and hostess Of the evening, and, in country par
lance, to have 'humn,in' good time" The
hours sped on unheeled while the merry-makcrs
iululsed iu oltl-tashioncd rural games, and en-
joycd with country zcst the delicious strains Of
dance-music that kept their weary feet from
tagging in the dance until the dark shades of
night lied before the first blushes Of carly daw1,
in the Eastern sky. After the fashion of "ye
olden time" the guests enjoyed the good things
provided for their entertainment. and all went
well until the gay gallants started on their
homeward way, each with his sweet
heart safely cnsconccd by his side.
The majority. doubtless, Of these
happy revelcrs reached home in safcty, rs hut
two mishaps up to time OF writing, hive been
heard from. One salwart you'll, Of noble impulses,
but whose vision does not partake largely Of the
owl naturc, succeeded in upsetting the vehicle
that contained himself and his Dulcinea. He
caped without serious injury, but the lady had one
OF her feet badly smashed, the foot aud anklebon
being broken. She was conveyed to the nearest
house and medical assistance sent for At last &C
The other accident was caused by fast driving.
Two young men, desirous OF eUulatins the city
boods in the atter OF fast driving ran their horse
several miles, just to try his metal, they affirm,
and, reaching home, turned the animal loose to
cool off. This he did SO eflectuay with the aid Of
copious draughts Of cold water that his owner
found him dead the next morning.
AN ENTERTAINMENT
somewhat novel in its f0mf-ensenbte took place at
the residence Of II. B. 1lInsdale last Friday even
ing. The party OF gentlemen who enjoyed six
weeks trip over the plains this summer, spending
the Centennial Fourth in the rugged 'vilds OF the
Rocky Mountains, met there to- revive the rcmi-
They pitched their tent, the very same they used in
all their wanderngs, on the spacious lawn in frcnt
Of the house, that they might give the aborigines
Western rangers and the noble ~ Indian partook
Of an evening meal. That said aborigines were
ssd with the spectacle, Is fact 1 ts %orhy Of
fearing retnrn to barharism on the part Of her
iesc lord and his guests, had table spread within
aoo ar 9de @ ah1se mot
life could refresh the N'1nner man" with more
toothsome ylands.
Reports from vurfous parts Of the comfy aro to
the effect that the wheat-crop has been badly In
tured by the heavy rains and excessive heat.
number Of gentlemen, ;,an among wom 1',ax were err
took themselves to the charmed regions OF Twin
Lakes Lust Tuesday to try their luck in catching the
dnuy treasures of the lakes.
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Drande-
Nr Will Ely, Of Chicago. enjoyed the saIubri
ous afr of this village last week.
\ surprise party and picnic came of last Friday
at Durkee's Drive In honor OF Minnie Simmons
17th birthday. Her young friends took this way
OF cclcbratingit, and succeeded in making it day
long to be remembered by the fair recipient of
their nerry-making. Dancing WAS kept up until
late in the evening, and Dcknaut's full orchestra
made the woods resound with the enliyening mel
odics OF Strauss.
Mr. and Mrs Kent. OF Milwaukee, spent few
days in the city this week.
Mrs DR.. Farr and Mrt. 4. Campbell have left
this burg for the health-giving shades Of Geneva
Lake to indulge in rural pastimcs.
Will Strong, Of New York, is visiting his old
home and friends in this city.
Mrs. Leroy Baker, Of Madison. Is spending
few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs J. a. Carleton.
Mrs. Isaac Scilcck started Friday morning for
short sojourn among the northern wllds OF this
State.
The photographic reporter Of the Circuit Court
OF this District nlr. Alfred HARRISON WIS married
to Aies Eta Bennett last Tuesday, the Rev. Mr..
Clark tying the knot. The young couple have the
wishes of many friends for u long and happy life.
The Hon. Fred Robinson, wife, and danghter, left
the city Tuesday for trip to Green Bay, st. Paul,
and Duluth.
4 little son Of H1r. George Hale, while playing
on dock, fell into the water, last Monday. and was
nearly drowned before he could be rescued from
his pcrilous situation.
Steps urc being taken to organize Tilden and
Hendricks Club in this place.
Or. II. P. Hanson, of Milwaukee, spent last
Sunday in the city.