, 1876-08-06
OTHER SUBURBS.

The lawn sociab1c of the Baptist Society held
at the residence Of Mr. Edwin Osgood Friday
crcnns was all exceedingly pleasant affair aud
a financial success.
Its expected that ere long the marriage Of
one of Central avenues bellies will take place.
Friends arc happy to know that her future home
will still be aHlOfT them.
in the Town Hall Thursday evening, but owin.
10 the fact that neither candidate nor an au-
dicncc was present the meeting WAS adjourned.
The Austin Social Club picnic came off at Cen
trail Park Thursday. The day was spent III
pIayi1ig croouet and rowing. One Young lady,
ueinc the our This Club seems determined to
h.ye fun despite the hot weather.
Ar Mr. Hustled, accompanied by his wife and
daughter were returning from ride to Oak Park,
they called at MIR. Washers. Not knowing the
bridge had been removed In front Of thu house they
upset and both were seriously injured, Mrs. Hus-
ted il considered to BIC in critical condition, The
daughter escaped unhnrt.
The Rcv. Nr. Barrctt, Presbyterian minister,
has gone OIL his usual summer vacation to visit
friends. Union services are held during his ab-
The many friends Of Mr.. 7: {. Day are happy
to learn OF her return from Wisconsin.
Friday morning witnessed the departure Of sew
eral OF Austln's citizens for Geneva Lake, Wis.
They were alr- \. N. Basscll, Mr. J. Mccary, Mr..
Murray, and others.
Mis- Mamie Pomcroy, niece OF Brick Pomeroy,
was the guest OF Mrs. Wiscwcll last week.
The ltev- Mr.. Cicndcnping, pastor OF the First
NJ. +. Church, bus returned from his summer W.
cation.
The South Side is steadily improving. Its popu-
1ation is growing rapidly A. business house is to
be locacd the depot This will be great ac-
cou,1nodaton to the community.
The contemplated project OF improving Merrick
Park is to be carried out and the citizens are re-
j"iced ut the prospect, as it Tan BE- made L most
Tie ladies' Of the NJ E. Church by their persc-
rcrng effort have made the ice-cream soc:als held
ir>ef fffJffs> urdp
success.
DARLINGTON.
The last quarterly meeting OF the NJ. E. Church
for the present Conference year will be held day
The Presiding Elder will be present md conduct
the services.
Tic Township Union Sabbath School Association
will hold their next meeting Tuesday evening in
the Evangelical Church Some gentlemen from
Chicago prominent in the Sunday School work are
expected to be present. and will deliver addresses
Thr meeting will be interesting one, ana I'LL
frientR Of the cause are urged to be i'll attendance
musical entertainment WAS given by Prof. L.
D. Scott in the NJ E. Church Tuesday evening
twas largely attended. and ull seemed pleased
were well rendered. The N. Z. sabbath school
il anticipating an excursion to Lake Zurich. This
this region Tor picliics, and if the day selected
proves to }>c pleasant one. the little folks and
the larger ones well, will have at least one day
Of unallored pleasure and enjoyment pr. Koch,
friends 1t this place. Mrs. rcrrill. from Vermont
is the guest Vi Mr. and Mrs. G. Dickenson.
HAYWOOD.
After long Illness Asa Lawrence, Of this place,
formerly in the employ Of 4. Mans, Chicago, died
nf pulmonary consumption Wednesday night ut 10
o'clock. lie has suffered great deal within the
last six months, bnt has finally found rest in death.
lie leaves wife and one daughter and many friends
10 mourn his loss.
DR.. Lackey has Just returned from trip to With
hgton aud Philadelphia.
The Rev: e. Z. Lamb delivered his farewell ee.-
n.on last Sunday lie goes to Wabash. Ind. lie
has been pastor of the Congregational Church here
br the past two years.
GRAND CROSSING.
The immense body Of water which rested in
bissful security for weeks in the Grand Crossing
basin has disappeared, to the delight and comfort
Df every one. Improvements have again assumed
tleir former activity. church going II possible und
neiyhh,rly intercourse has been resumed. Among
The notcd changes il that of the hotcl which is be-
mC completely renovated and newly furnished and
Mill he opened again III Il few days with new pro-
frctor.
Tomorrow afternoon meeting OF the citizens
will be held, called by the Sewerage Committee Of
the Hyde Park Trustees, to consider what action
by the Noard will be acceptable in answer to their
,ctition for protection from the large bodies Of
water periodically affecting them.
There is a bitter feeling Of opposition here and
elsewhere to the proposed E0bblln9 OF Park avenue
by the Park Commissioners. Outside points have
paid their park taxes and have not been benefited
h the least They think that this il Il fraud.