, 1876-09-24
DESPLAINES.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

| William Kolberg, young German, residing
near this place, was seriously, II not fata1ly, in
| jured last Sunday, while out with young
| friend hunting prairie chickens. As they were
| about shooting at q chicken which had been
| frightened up, Kolberg accidentally stepped in
front Of his companion and received the entire
contents OF his gun in the left hip. He was only
about two PAGES distant when the gun was dis
charged. The smaller bones Of the hip are
time before medical aid reached him, during
which lie lost much blood. He now lies in y
very critical condition, the physicians en-
tertaining grave apprchensious that amputa-
tion at the bip-ioint may become necessary.
An important real estate transfer occurred
last week. The property on the corner Of Main
and Cottage streets, known us the Hoffman
place, was purchased by the hardware firm OF
Bray s. Kinder, the consideration being the
building and lot on Minor street now occupied by
the frn and 81. COO in cash. The corner store
will he raised, a brick foundation placed under it.
md otherwise thoroughly renovated and re-
paired.
The Society of the Conversational Church have
decided to dispense with the further ministratons
Of the Rev. Nj. Hoyoke. This Society seems to
he peculiarly unfortunate in its pastoral relations,
q fact the more to BE- regretted us the field is
promising one, and with suitable settled pastor
the church might be the means OF accomplishing
, much good in this community. There viii be ser
vices as usual to-day. the Rev. II. J. Woodwork.
OF Hudson. Mich, officiating.
BY the breaking OF come OF the machinery Of the
locomotive, the St. Paul express train bound
eouth was delayed here over an hour Tuesday
night. The engine Of the Desplaines accommoda-
tion was fred up, and took the train into tile city.
The line of this road seems to be the favor1te
operating ground OF trampe and cracksmen at the
present time. and this place suffers in turn will.
its ncighbors. Wednesday night three OF the
gentry visited several houses in town with burgla-
rious intent. Mr.. J. Micnscn wns awakened BY
noise at hia chamber window, as of some one en-
deavoring to open-it: He stea1tbily crept to po
sition where be could command view of the in
trudcrs, but was heard, and wao only able to fire
his revolver at three rctreatng figures dim1y seen
In the dusk. They we're heard in other parts Of
the town during the night, but were frightened of
by the vf9iiant house owners.
Mr.. Walter Sherman has been 1uite i'll the past |
week, suffering from severe attack of neuralgia.
Mr. r. V. Tomlinson has been dangerously i'll |
for aome time past. and is now In very critical |
condition.
Mrs. C. F. Taylor, the wife OF prominent ply !
sicion Of New York City, is among the arrivals |ast
week She is younger sister OF 3Irs. Lee, and Is
visiting her mother Mrs. Skinner.
Mrs. E. 4. Thomas was cordially welcomed home
last week by her numerous friends In general and |
Judge Thomas in particular. She has been visiting
some time In Boston.
Mr.. n. F. Brigham was in town experimenting
he erection of his new residence.
Mr. and Mrs A. Parsons have left for the Cen
ennial AID an extended Eastern tour.
Mrs and Miss Isathbone have departed for their |
winter residence in the city.
The Rev. II. J. Woodworth and family, Of Hud- |
on. Mich, arrived during the week. They will
pend the winter here, occupying the residence Of
ulge Thomas.