, 1876-02-27
Of Wauaegau will in less th4n Eve years be
double what 1t is now.

OF Wauaezau will in less than dre years b
double what 1t is now.
AN USFonrUS,TE occCRRESc2.
| The killing at James Burke IT., by JOSEPH
O'Keefe at Lake Forest on lnss SATURDAY. nigh
| WAS indeed a very sad affair. Burke WAS
| sober, industrious young fellow, had latel,
| erected new building opposite the depot a
that place. which WAS occupied by him as = mea
market, BY bis pleasant mannsrs and close At
tentloa to business he drew large patronage
] to his establishment, and, as he waa highly re-
| spected, his terrible death caused many tt
] mourn. Joseph O'Keete, by uhoss hand he va!
killed, had been hitherto known AZ very qulei
and lnoffenslye man. HIS mind bad become
/! itritated by some misunderstanding that had
previously taken place, aud. On leaving home
ing Burke, not to kill him but bis passion was
complisbed more than its design, poor
Burke was knocked senseless, his quiz
erlng frame was carried to his roam,
and medical aid summoned but alas, bis in.
1uries we're too severe. His skull vas badly
fractured, aud lille was gradually leaving him,
until + p. N. on Sunday, when death called him
away. O'keete was arrested Immediately after
the occurrence and brought to this citY, where
Thursday morning, when he was taken to Chicago
on writ OF habeas corpus. and his case receiTcd
4 hearing before Judge Williams, who osdered
the prisoners release under bonds Of $1,000 for
his appearance 1T the next term OF the Circuit
Court Of this county
OLD aErr1Ens' REUNION
A committee Of old SETTLERS Of Lake and Nc
Henry Counties met at McHenry Village on
Wednesday OF this week and perfected perma-
nent organization Of the old settlers OF the two
countcs BY the election Of full set Of officers,
It Was resolved to hold grand reunion early in
June Of the present year at Waukegan, aud also
to extend general Invitation to the old settlers
OF Walvorth, Racine, henosha. and Cook .Coun-
ties to atteud. It was determined to have the
biggest kind Of time on this occasion, 10 regu-
lar Centennial affair. Further particulars will
be given to tho readers Of The SUNDAY TRIBUNE
from time to time.
fav OF this friends Of sIr. and Mrs. Gaorge
s. Wheeler assembled ut their residence on Gen
eseo atreet last Tuesday evening to witness the
celebration Of tde twenty~ffth anniversary OF
their married life. being their silver wedding
The occasion proved 3 very enjoyable one and
many elegant gifts we're presented to the loving
couple.
The Old Folks party, OF, perhap, better
known IS the Calico 1iop, which took place A.
Union Hall On Thursday evening, was well at
tended, and all enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
The members Of the Bon-Ton Club enjoyed
Shipping the light fantastic for few hours ut
Union Hall on Friday evening.
On this evening there will be "Leao-Yesr
Party at the residence Of ". J. Lucas, On South
State street. Shouldn't wonder at all it pleas-
ant time IS enjoyed, for such Is the intention Of
the managers.
MUCH Kxc1rEnESr AND THE CAUSE THEREOF.
It was supposed that he started for the hall
to bear the lecture, but, not returning up to =
late hour. his children began to fear that some
thing had happened him. They accordingly no.
titled come Of their ncighbors, and dllllgent
search Was instituted, only to find the mstri-
monially-inc!ned gentleman. who is now in his
85th year. at the residence Of the beautiful
young widow. where they Here sitting slde BY
side, abe Whispering such sweet words OF lore
in his ear that he quite unconscious that Tho
ner haa nothing to do with it, even il it is near
there therefore, as the old gent 1s weekly AZ
tendant at the brick church, he has evidently
read to the passage OF Scripture. " It ia not good
for man to be aloue," and the scene above de-
scrioed was merely the outset to the tul6llmont
Of said passage.
The Joy and eladness that Was plainly Visible
upon the face OF the t. Gazette Johnny on
Wednesday Of this ueek, and the unlimited
number Of cigars that Tere being smoked in the
evening throag bout the city, may be attributed
to the fact that he was presented by his wite on
that day With (A)rery nice son.
i new paper is to bo published il this city,
the first number Of which will appear in shout
two weeks. It is understood it's politics iii it
Messra. Brnce Whitney and Wil Johnson, are
two wide-avake young fellows although Of =
tender age. Go On, young men,
gou have the best Uishea Of The SUNDAY
1Rm1jsE.
The Centennial Socable will take place at !
Phoenix Hall on Tuesday evening next AL
should attend, as good time is assured
Remember the temperance drama, entitled
'' Ten Nights in 3 Bar-Room." which Ia TO take !
place AZ Phnuix Hall. on next Thursday eveo-
ng, Will be presented by homs talent, compris- |
ng powerful cast.
The Independents will bold Il CAUCUS for The |
'om'natton OF city oGcers at the City~Hall, On /
sext Thursday.
The Rev. 4. r. stoveE. Of Chicago, will &C.
upy tue pulpit Of the Baptist Church this
morning and evening.
Andrew Jackscu, our cuilud neighbor, WAS re-
eased from the Cook County jail on Thursday, |
he necessary bonds having bean furnished. ]
tndrev GAYS ha don's see why they nanr to hck
? such fuss about it.