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occupied the passing hours until refreshments vere
serrco. Among the number present were the
a,s Mlsse4 Hedges Case Lyons, Montgomery, Fur:
@oea ass hsnya Gony Bi&s 3; gs aad
Purcell, Humphrey. GRAY, hodges, Bliss, Ter.
hune' Whapers, Wood, carswell, Rattln, and
Bliss, OF MnyTool A4
Mr.. Austin has added to his fine residence nau
md elegant grand puno. - ''~ W
Quite number Of the young men are Improving
TIER time during tue vacation by taking lessons on
caeo. o''' VA
The Rev. F. Il. Cornwell, after an absence OF
some me time, Is spending few weeks ut home.
Mrs. Ingram and daughters departed this week
for Western trip OF some weeks.
DE5PLAINEs.
the town is very quiet these swe1tering days Of
July. The farmers in the vicinity are busiIy en-
ployed in their hay and rye harvest, furnishing
employment to every available man and many 0!
the sentlersex as we'll. The hay crop Ia very heavy
this year and will average fully two tons to the
ncre, while small grain OF all kinds will yield pro-
portionately. The meadows and grain fields are
very wet as yet, and cut through badly, making
Corn and potatoes are not looking we'll, but under
the Influence Of the recent warm weather are i'm
proving rapidly.
the young blacksmith who was drowned In
the Desplalnes River last week, were held
79s. s.. Snuday in the congFegati9nai Church, the
village attended en- masse, and both services and
attendance were such As were well calculated to
express the high esteem in which the deceased was
for The widow and fatheslezs ia their sudden and
terrible bereavement. The remains were
tessn esman to The Pask ndf Cemetery Tor in
The Episcopal Church being read at the grove.
Through the generous efforts of Misses Hoifmau
and sabin, over $50 has been raised for Mrs.
band having been disposed OF to good advantage,
she will leave this week for England.
River Grove was taken possession Of last Thurs
eago. Thefe we're Tour iii % car,loads on Of them. EN-
They CAME on to the ground well-laden with cro-
quet~boxes and hampers OF eatables and passed
very pleasant day in the wood On the river, return
Mr. John Burchard is back again with his old
friends after an absence Of three months, the most
State He received hearty welcome home, cspe-
ctally from his Methodist Church acquaiDtauces.
LAKE.
The Lake Trustees hive been gradually reducing
the expenses Of running the Town OF Lake, and
yesterday made another move towards economy by
the adoption Of the following resolution:
The It tsrm Of + ose Of H veedes
s4s's1 e1pIfs spss
WaxHs1s. Thts Hssrd Teit satisfied with the man
RsT 81 c a M sy. ss t s s ca
u he Town Of Lake tnt their servces be retained for
WaEnEss, n the present srlngency OF the times, 1T
at Tat ~ e The f. fSwR 69s Be-
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safas 1aE as 'sfK
"A meeting Of the Democrats will be held in the
Town Hall Tuesday evening for the purpose Of Or
gnnizing campaign club.
The ladies Of the Eyansei Baptist Church will
THE, Hilliard Post, G. 4. R., OF Englewood
played 'tThe Union Spy" in the presence OF q
very large audience las. night. They will give two
inss.
The Englewood Baptist Church will give their
next regular eociable at the residence Of Mr.. Il. P
ing.
HARRINGTON.
The meteor which made its appearance in the
heavens week ago yesterday evening was ex-
ceedingly brilliant as viewed from this point. It
passed over the village from southwest to north
east with inconceivable rapidity. It seemed to be
Of brghtbluc color, and in size about one fourth
Ii large US full moon. For brief Instant the
whole ylagc was brightly illuminated until it dis
appeared, leaving behind trail OF light lasting
Mrs. john sinnott, formerly Of this place, but
now Of California lies very Ill At the residence OF
Mrs. Colin, Of California, is visiting her parents,
Nj. and Mrs. Lawrence. Mr. c. Dunn will leave
III. John Bi1by, Of Aurora, Minn:, was visiting
friends in this place Saturday and Monday last.
[Ie is on bis way to Montpelier, vt The Rev.
q seriously injured lust week BY being thrown
from his carriage, is fast recovering,
PALATINE.
The farmers arc busy securing an abundant crop
of hay. The rainy spell occurring about the time
it was ready to harvest was the cause of much fear
and foreboding, but the past few days have made
! change for the better, and the old adage, in
Thich It ia commanded to make hay while the sun
shines, has been obeyed to the letter.
The many friends here and elsewhere Of Nr and
Yrs. c. s. Catting, will be pleased to learn that
hey have returned from their bridal trip. They
rere the victims OF railroad collision their re-
urn, but fortunately escaped with nothing more
erous than detention OF few hours.
Mrs John kitson is absent in Minnesota, where
he is visiting friends
S1r. and Mrs Dr.: Merglcr were the recipients OF
ast Friday evening. This society, under its pres
mt excellent leadership, possesses degree Of mu- |
ical skill seldom eqna1ed. They sang on this oc-
italties OF the Doctors mansion being freely dis
ensed, the affair was one OF much enjoyment |
0 all.
PARK RIDGE. ,.
The town Is fearfully dull since the Fourth, and
ems Of news the past week are scarce as green
acks, or votes for McGrath on election-day.
Mrs. Murray, OF Chicago, was In the place the |
rst Of last week, calling On her numerous old !
:iends.
Mrs. Grannis, Of Evanston Is in town visiting at
II. Sweets.
Ar. smytn, who formerly resided here, died last
4 female tramp paid the village visit last week.
be was . suspicions-looking character, and the
illage- -Aarshai took her in charge and passed her
D further west.
Services will be held the Congregational Church
lis morning. The Rev. Mr. johnson, Of Leyden, /
i'll otffciate.