, 1876-10-29
OTHER SUBURBS.

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R1DGELAND.
The Rdge1and Literary Club held its first en-
tertainment Of the season Thursday evening a
the residence Of Deacon E. F. Robbins. Befor
8 O'Clock both parlors we're filled with old mem
bers and newcomers, when greetings and con
gratulations were in order.x It was delightful
reunion OF those who had been on Centennia
ptlgrimages, to camp-meetings, or trips t<
Europe, aud those who we're contented to STAY
at home At 8:15 the meeting Was called to or
der BY the President, J. R. Beecroft, who deliv.
cred very happy and appropriate opening ad.
dress, in which he endeayored to show that, next
to the sterncr duties the chief object in life
should be the pursuit Of knowledge aud the
lalgest amount OF happiness.
| With this purpose in view as well as the pro
motion of goodwill and sociabflity in the COM
| munity, the Club was organized two years AGO,
| and that object has been accomplished to 8
] most satisfactory degree. Reference was touch
ingly made to the dcccase Of Miss Lucy. Jones,
whose memory Was sweet to all who were
privileged to know her, and whose presence added
lustEe to the Club OF which she was q member. He
also referred to members who had left temporarily
or otherwise. among them Mr.. kunglc and family,
removed to Kansas; Mre. Lyon and Mrs. Buffers,
Who vii remain East during winter; Mr.: and Mrs.
asa aiaFe sdontr pd ns nsTis t.
The address closed viii l5S' al - appeal to
sasr ensss and an a09s as~
candidates for membership were heartily welcome.
After 81 instrumental solo BY Miss Fanny Robbins,
was followed by reading by Dr.. Harlan. An orig
inal pen picture By Miss Addie Robbins entitled
THE , Story Of the old House" came next
Il .drst-born !" on the Gath inst.
The Rey. George Huntington will preach to the
Rdsand G;oagrSationa Soesty Sunday evening
The residents express indignation at the condi-
ton Of the square Immediately facing the depot,
owned BY Mr scovillc. which is such as to make it
an eyesore. notwithstanding improvements were
promised last spring
The past week has been one Of the usual quiet
Of this thriving town. The entertainments began
with the oyster supper and Centennial lecture by
the Hev Tns fofsyh at the
meetings.
Thursdny evening WAS held the weekly sociable
Smith, and large and brilliant company as
scmoled and had most enjoyable evening owing
most amiaoc wife. The social was the most sue
auspices Of the Baptist Church.
gossip throughout the town. Very little time was |
given to any other subjects last Friday evening ]
than Judge cAllister the Sullivan traf, and the
most unanimous opinion strongly condemns the |
course OF the Judge and while there is no desire to
attribute corrupt to yet the people
cannot find words strong enough to express their |
contempt for Judge who Will whningly admit he !
is helpless - in the face Of bowling mob. The |
elect Tor ths Normal rather diSided tie views views
of the community rs to the wisdom Of the course |
q the County Commissioners. There is no div7s-
. The Fair for the benefit OF St. 'Ann's Parish up-
der the direction Of the Rev. Father Leyden closed
last night after very successful Of two weeks
The Rev: S. Brobrge, the new pastor Of the
Methodist Church at Eng1cwood, will preach his
Introductory sermon at tie MethodlsI Church to-
day at TO- 80 O'Clock a. ., to which service all the
citizens are cordially invited.
Col Ben Newman has removed from his residence
On stewart avenue, and taken charge Of the Barnes
House in Chicago: The hearty good wishes Of nu-
tnerous friends follow him and desire bis success
n bis new enterprise. The Methodist minister and
art avenue, ind will occupy it for the winter Is
The political ea1dron is boiling every day faster
level best" Tomorrow evening The Democrats
Ire preparing for another fzzle and the prospects
'esm good that they will not be disappointed.
next nenrS
State and Fiftcth streets. and on Thursday the Re-
at lEnsewood arc going entertain the
he Republican party in Luke still lives, !
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS.
Ine INDICATIONS or revival OF business and i'm
IT. ~ ~ suien1 a1e numerous company OF capital
..s ..on -" iaAven, seeking favorable business
tn a. tne Mesl, nave paIQ l9ls place
- 1ne5 e4pIGsseo taemse!ves h1ghly pleased.
~! I & .nE Pooaoiilt1 Is great tna1 1hey Will return
- Hxa ."He re,sit sAH'neIse 1I 1Atsstl1eH9:
te. ~ ~, 1ouad. Tene!aoie lady ~ years Of age,
~ ,Gu 'e1s eoquen1y !ast MonGay. 2he was reclin-
" W ner peo "nhe her attendants
ig t thG ht het ~ evening meal: aqe was heard
~ hEt,t ~ s.I, ~ ~ InelE Feacnlns herroom sne
r. pa...l pua.n.is ne. lasl:
tvric ". Is occupying MS neat ne" residence on
ai &c ~ r1ieG a; " t. n. =: Hna is undergolng re-
as t ana oe!ns renovated with new coat Of paint.
- .ne p nes: oeoree y. hoover removed his family
w w harrington 10 TINS place on Thursday last
nts. NE: q. Lyman VINO nus been visiting friends
aseons1n 1of Inc past ten days. returned to the
H. GrSne ~ nuts4ay
1ne tses. ~. Mlnn1tm and wife were visiting |
le!1 oaa paf1shloners here during the weeS-
= r. 1uus5 Iepuonean meeting Was held at Myers
a! = eonesoay evening The Hon. l.. Brcntano, !
nu1o"te lof congress IN this district,
aae powerful and convincing speech,
essrs. kedzie, Williamson, and Walker were
50 called upon, and responded in
olt oul earnest and eloquent addresses. The
ceting 1hfouchont was very enthusiastic, and 4
9st have resulted in much good
sridav evening the Hon .JohnW Wentworth made one
ms ehafacteE1stic but unauswerable speeches to
E1oHueu house. composed Of the c1tizens at large
sI eopesuse IN y! poty. inc hePQbcans OF this
W " q atE luIy olsaaneo ano VIII make good re-
1t VI eneoseNes ~ tne coming election. =
DEsP!A1SEs.
The nuttfng party. which has been the subject |
Rh off