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titc suxdat rxTHH OCTLX27, mahcti si, 1GSD TvrrTY-roTJir TAOW. 10 CHICAGO'S OUTPOSTS. Suburban Homes Are Made Brigb-t Witn Many Pretty Little Entertainments. Real Estate and Bulldlna Interests Boom In All tbe Brlgnt Villages. In Some of tne Cnurcnes New Pastors Are Called General Gossip.

THE political strife io Cicero ia becom-ion hot a ejection day draws nearer. Three ticket are in the field the Republican, Prohibition, and Citizens Beforro Association. The firat ia making a still hunt, and the opposition 4.V. PiH Hef Am VV Democratic) a bn band and literary bureau campaign. The present Board of Trustees ia seeking re-election on tbe strength of good, economic! government and local Improvement The Beform parr is charging extravagant expenditures and the im proper granting of franchises to private cor- vorationa.

In Oak Park there are two candi dates for Superrieor W. Hutchinaon and John J. Kennedy. In Austin two candidates for President of the Board. Fred B.

Shock and Colonel J. W. Bennett; also two town clerks. E. 8.

Austin and Fred I Phillips. -In Moreland, two candidates for Collector, Sim Halgh and John R. Dana. In Central Pare a candidate for Assessor, Jonathan Huloa. and for four-Tear Trustee.

Charles Hanraban. The firat named in each -village is the nominee of the Republican Con vention. Besides this the opposition has a candidate for Assessor ia Brighton Park. Mattnew Xamey, and each part baa 1 ten justices and constables to elect in addition. It will be seen from this that from the location of the different candidates two or more residing in each village the fight will be a bitter one, and aa the opposition is aaid to be furnished with plenty of cam paign funds no one can safely predict the result.

1 I 1 ne Hepuuticaus, mm uniuu, mw wuuwwu. v. victory on account of their excellent work as xiinnicipel officers. bs school children are enjoying vacation. Mr A.

B. Wicker, of Franklin Grove, has ISmb viaitine relatiTes in the Till aire. Mrs. T. W.

Hlckox is visiting relatives in Dubuque, Iowa. Miss Leila Whitehead is viaiting friends in Kansas City. Miaa Kate T. Peabady is spending her vacation at her borne in Champaign. Mrs.

It Wilson and Mrs. tough ton Cooler hnd daughter, of Maywood. were the guests of lira. William Harthorne Tuesday. Mr.

a Douglass, of Tans ton, spent part of ths week with the family oi air. YUmam Ameraon. Mr. E. Baker has been appionted agent for the Chicago and Northwestern at linden Park, vice A.

8. Fonda, resigned. Miss Belle Feasendsn, of Chicago, visited friends here Tuesday. Miss A. W.

BueU, of St Paul, ia hers to spend the summer with her aietsr. Mrs. Christy. PiimaII tnH riaiio-litAr FlnrnnM HM ihm guests of Mrs, George E. Piumbe last week.

Mr. M. V. K. Tiffany and family have leit for Xaven worth.

their future home. Mr. Louis Ledezky and family start for the South to-morrow oa account of Mr. Ladesky's poor health. Mr.

A. Fonda, agent at the Linden Park fetation, has resigned, and will start in a few days for Cabforni. A camp. I-atriotie Order of Bona of America, ia soon to be established in this village. Informs ton will be cheerfully furnished by Mr.

A. J. Farrellv. Mr. Daniel B.

Wikoff started in the earlier part of UA week for Memphis, where he In in hnainMu The regular monthly business meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be beid next Fiday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the reading-room The ladies of the Methodist Church will lunch with Mrs. Frank Emerson next Thursday al l' O'clock. i The Whfttier Literary Society at its meeting Friday afternoon elected officers for the coming quarter as follower President, Mr. George Murray; Ties President, Ida Bell Freeman Secretary, Bart Hankinson; Marshal. Fred Charles.

The Young Woman's Christias) Temperance Union will bold its next semi-monthly social at ths residenoe of the Hon. Clayton E. Crafts to-xnorrow evening. Ths meeting of Kilp trick Post, Na 276, a A. It, to be held Tuesday evening, is to bars Important business presented for consideration.

Ths ladies of ths post will meet Tuesday afternoon io -Rebekah Hall. The Young Ladies' Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a quilting bee at the residence of Mrs. W. M. Meredith, on South Pine avenue, Wednesday.

The many friends of Mrs. Hattie Bo wen Graves will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred Monday, March 23. Mrs. Graves spent moa. of her girihool and young womanhood in Austin, and had endeared herself to many, She was a very sweet singer, and a lovable, attractive wouian.

Tne polls will be upon at the Town Hall Set-tirday, April 6, for the election of a president and two members of the Board of Education. Messrs, Walser, Ohphant and Hecklinger.wbose terms are about to expire, hare made exceptionally good members, and if they can be induced to accept a re-election, it is hoped that the voters of ths district will continue them on ths board. The long dead Yonng People's Union of ths M. E. Church has been resurrected as a literary society.

Next Thursday night, at the residence nf Vl tiwiTWA 1 a la nn ljin I Ann-v north. "Ben Hur" will be under consideration, ltd it is thought the programme will be very iut -re ting. The pastor, the Bsv. bam bcb.wa.rta, is Lhe president of the society. OAK PARK.

Mr. W. H. Moors has gone East Mr. John Farson ia at borne again, Mrs.

G. W. Gray will be absent from home ai.unt a week viaitinir friends in the East. Mrs. CL D.

Parsons bis returned to Chicago. Air. G. H. Bowerman has removed to ths city.

Mr. Emerson Ingalis ia in St Loui Mr. and Mrs. E. W.

Hoard are expected to return borne from Florida this week. Mr. aud Mrs. Hallman. of Rogers Park, are at the Hotel Leonard.

Miss Carrie Peters, of Michigan, is visiting fcer sister, Mra. X. M. Lovett Mrs. PriDe Sharp is very ilL Mr.

S3d Mrs. Charles Irwin, formerly of St Loui. havs gone to housekeeping. Dr. It W.

Lewis and wife, who havs been Speeding the last two years in Ventura, Cat, bave returned. Mrs. Bebecoa Sawaho. of Austin, has bean spending a few days with her daug titer, Mrs. Xr.

Bond. Dr. W. Lackey and son, Hollo, havs returned from a trip to Washington. The Beloit College Glee and Banjo Club gave ft concert at Steiner's Hail Friday evening.

Next fcaturdar evening the Letters Club wOI five an entertainment for the benefit of the Scoville Institute. A very interesting debate will be the main feature of the programme. Thursday evening Mr. F. Rosier, of Maple avenue, entertained a party of about forty of his friends at euchre.

The schools are to eojov a week's vacation. Which is hailed by both teachers and pupils as a much needed rest Ths teachers expect Spend theirs oat of town. The eignth grade observed Longfellow Day, Friaay, in a very appropriate manner, room was crowded with friends of the pupils. It was tastefully decorated with the class colors, purple and yellow, which were very pretty in pausies. lhe Rev.

Augusta Chapin will apeak on Temperance" in Unity Church this evening. RAVENSWOOD. Mrs. IL Kewcomb, who has been viaiting cer sister, Mrs. w.

Van Horn, has returned to tier home in Spring Lake, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. a Anderson left last week for their home in TraTeras City. Mra, E. W.

Manny has returned from Cleveland, being called horns by ths illness of her ister. A surprise was given Hr. Brad Eager Thurs i mm day evening by about twenty' fjiends. who called to assist him to oelebrate his Mrs. alloc ef Paulina street, gave a luncheon Tuesday to Mrs.

Kewcomb, of Spring Lake, and a few friends. The Pleasant Hours gave their closing party Thursday evening. Mra Engebretzeq, of Rockford. will spend ths week with Miss Lou Sealy. Ths Bev.

Mr. CantweU, of Chicago, editor of ths Univrralitt, will conduct services Sunday morning in library Hall, In ths absence of Mr. Bricham. Miss Simon is oat after an illness of seven weeks. Ths P.

a Cv JE. of ths Congregational Church held missionary meeting Tbnrsdav STening in toe onnron parlor, lopio: "Airtca. Ths Seventh Ward Reoubllcaus held a ratifl cation meeting Tuesday evening in Royal League HalL There waa large and enthusiaatio at tendance. Bpeecnss were mads by Mayor Boldenweck. Mr.

H. H. Anderson, and otners. Good moaio waa furnished by ths Glee Club of the loiing Men's Republican Club. Ths IW.UT.U havs mads arrangements to forniiih ice cream and cake Saturday sTsoings during the snmmer at ths temperance rooms in tne Uennett UlocK.

The University Qnartet of Evanaton give a concert Tneadav evening in the Conarregatiooal Church, under ths auspices of ths Ladies' Aid society. Next Tuesdav evening Professor Patvills's danrang clssses will gave May Parry at Library xiau. A patriotic entertainment will be given April 11 in Library Hall for ths benefit of the Library Association. Mr. Edward Hollister paid ft flying visit to ths.

village last week. Mrs. W. A. Watson, of Thornton, HL, is visit-leg Mrs.

W. W. Cameron. Miss Stanhope is ths guest of Mrs. E.

Pike. MOKTH EVaNITOH. The public schools closed this week for short spring vacation. Mrs. John Stewart ia viaiting In Free port, I1L Mrs.

A. Dunn and Mias May Dunn, from Battle Creek. are viaiting at Mr. L. Blanch-ard'a.

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Homer Smith gars dinner to her lady friends. Mr. H. McMannia has come back hers to reside.

Hope bs will stay. A party by ths young folks was given Saturday night at W. J. Carson's. Among those on the sick liat ths past week were George Eberly and Mrs.

Hanson. Ths latter has malarial fever. fire company boys held their first drill on Monday nightnd bops soon to be vsry proficient in "running with the machine." Miss Paxton left last week for ft trip to Mis souri. Mr. McManus.

of Chicago, is to havs a nsw bo' SS built at once on Central avenue. Friday evening Miss Baelah Carson was given a birthday surprise party by her friends, Mr. Frank Faut spent Sunday with friends here. Mr. Harland Aldnch, of Chicago, waa ths guest of Mr.

Will Lloyd last week. Ths Woman's Sawing Society met with Mrs. McKinney on Thursday afternoon. The ladies of the Congregational Church gave the last of a aeries of suppers in the Ieoture-room on Wednesday evening. It waa ft very pleasant affair and waa well attended.

Some of the gentlemen of the village havs organised a boat club and have purchased ft large piece of land on the lske shore. They intend to build an elegant club-noues there this J.ne itaiiroaa uaving aecurvu at passage here ah through Wilmette, may bs expected shortly. The present pi plan of the route sbows it will strike ths Northwestern the Wilaon place. Mr. H.

D. Lloyd delivered ft fins lecture at Evanaton on Tuesday svenmg for ths Knights of Labor. EN OLE WOOD. Ths A corn Club was entertained Friday evening at the home of W. W.

Carter. Ths evening's subject was "Emerson as ft Teacher of Religion." An "Old song" concert was given Friday evening in ths Congregational Church perlorav- Do. vH, Thomas will Uolnrs Monday tenine tn tnaUniyersaiiiit Cjjprcji. Tk subtJ ject will be ins tsuecessiui Ths Bev. so kins Lloyd- Jones deli re red lecture Wednesday evening under the auspices of ths 8ocial Hcienoe Club in ths Universaliat Church.

Ths subject was "Looking Backward." George Weudling delivered an address Wednesday evening tn ike Arcade Hall on "Popular Delusions." It waa under ths auspices of ihsHLUA The Literary Mite Society will meet Thursday evening at toe house of Mrs. L. Wiloox. Mias Alios Kolioob, of Wisconsin, is visiting ths Rev. Florence Jtoiloch.

A. E. Marks has gone to the Hot Springs. It J. Darst, of Sixty-sixth-and Sherman streets, hae gone 4 1 Lowell, Ind.

The Youug People's Union ths Baptist Church will give' 'ft chocolate drill Tuesday night in the church. Jamea Bennis has gone to Council Bluffs. W. H. Healey of BlairsviiJe, is visiting relatives at No.

Maple atreet. Mrs Henry Wilson has gone to Winona, III. W. H. Beyers and family kavs returned from Newport.

David Thompson has returned from a viait East Miss Blanche Bartholomew, of Charlevoix, who has been visiting friends in Engls-wood baa returned to ber home. Henrv Brown has returned, from ft visit East W. J. Hoag has gone East Mrs. A.

Corey has returned from Cedar Bapida, Iowa. Mr. E. Lewis snd niece. Miss Efi Lewis, havs eons to Kanaa City.

3. G. Davis has gone to Denver, CoL Josiah Isuigan has gone to Mineral Point, Wla. Captain A. B.

Palmer has sons to La Pars. Mien, Dr. H. H. Cbsnrplin baa returned from ths Hot Springs.

NORMAL, PARK. "Ths Crowning of this Queen of Fame," under ths auspices of ths Lsdies' Aid Society of ths Normal Park Presbyterian. Chnrch. occurred Monday evening In the Arcade Hall, and ft success in every respect Ths Social Science Club will meet Wednesday evening in the house of Sarah Salter. Miss Ella Burn ham gars party Thursday evening at ber horns in honor of Miss Lou Barnes, ber guest Mr.

and Mrs. W. O. Farrar entertained ths Emerson-Gounod Club Wednesday evening. Tno attendance was good, and an excellent programme was rendered and Mrs, F.

Wt Parker bave returned boms from the South. Fred Shavs has gone West Mrs. B. E. Hoppm has gone to Boston.

Mass. F. W. Brigg. woo has been visiting Mr.

aud Mrs. Frank Leland, has returned to Si. X. I Mias Emily Chapin. of Lerov, N.

ia guest of Miss Ko. 6335 Yale atreet ,4 RIVERSIDE. I Mr. A. X.

Cross 'and family' and Mr. -and Mrs. Grigg who havs' been spending ths winter in Chicago, will return about April The rooms in ths Riverside Hotel are being taken very fast for ths summer. It will be difficult to get accommodation after May Mr. Frank F.

Bead returned from Washington on Thursday. Soper gave ft profrreselvs euchre party to the young people on Friday evening in honor of Miss Craighead, uq returns to Dayton, Ohio, on Monday. i-. rebearaal of "Our Boys" by ths dramatio club- continues under the -management of Mr. Wi'liam Lnsks.

It now as if every house in Riverside would bs rented by May notwithstanding a great many new ones havs been built the last year. The Board cf Trustees has just let the contract for another sell, which is to bs 2.000 feet deep. It will give the villagers soft water. The present wed furnishes excellent drinking water. LAKE VIEW.

The annual meeting of 'the Town Board will occur Tuesday afternoon at the city ball. Last bight tactically closed the political can vaas iu Lake View. There are but two tickets in the field. Republican and Citisaus and Taxpayers, the bitter composed entirely, of stanch Democrats. Ths Young Men's Independent Club, composed of ft large number of reprsent- ativa and influential young men, has indorsed the Republican ticket The jawsmiths of ths Citisens and Taxpayers' party havs freely charged ths Republicans with machine rule and bave appealed to ths voters to smaeh the ring.

Ths Republicans claim that ths party never has bad ft machine in Lake View. There are no issues except ths offices, and a light vote will probabiy be polled. The German Evangelical Sunday school, corner Sheffield avenne and Mariana strseV.be Id its annual meeting Monday evening, and elected the following officers for ths year: M. Kunkel, Superintendent; B. Knopp, Assistant Superintendent: Edward Walker, Seers tray; Charles Baiser, Treasurer.

The Lincoln Cycling Club, of Chicago, ft olub of wheelmen, were tendered an informal reception by Professor W. F. Mittmann, at Lincoln Turner Hall on Tuesday evening. About sixty oouples were in attendance. Ths Young Peoples' Band of the Deering Methodist Church, gave ft very enjoyable sociable Tneadav evening, st ths residence of Mrs, Worth, oa Dunning street Miss Emma Barich has returned from Piano, 111., where she has been visiting friends.

JEFFERSON. The last meeting of the present Board of Trustees took place at ths Town Hall last Wednesday. Several petitions ware granted and sundry bills ordered paid, The gravel contract was awarded to Dan Cameron at 1 yer yard. Attorney Del'fuhl and Mr. Wheeler, of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, were present to procure the paasage of an ordinance granting aaid company tne right of way to build ft road from Montrose to Evanaton, As the Board thought the company bad not treated the citisens right in ths past, and would not agree to furnish sufficient passenger service on ths new road it would not bs policy 10 grant them ths franchise.

No action waa taken in the matter. Captain Cortes left last week Friday for Washington. Born To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crawford, daughter.

Mr. Abel Kay is at bis home very sick. But little hope ia entertained of his recovery. Mrs. George Pinney and daughter, Mrs.

Fred Mackenxie, spent Saturday xlaet at-Highland Park. II-'. Mr. and Mrs. James Trigtrs.

of Liberty ville. and Miss Eva Triggs. of Chicago, spent Sunday 4 last witn peter Hansen and family. Mias Genevieve Whitney will soon go East for her Ray Miner, student of Laks Forest University, has been spending a few days with his grandparents, Mr. snd Mrs.

IX a Dunning. NORWOOD PARK. Mrs. A. Chamberlain was ft guest of bsr sister last Sunday.

Mrs. George Campbell has been entertaining ber brother from LaCrosse. Mrs. Henry Gibson, who has been seriously ill is somswhat Improved. Ths Norwood Park Literary Society met at the residence of (1 De Berard last Thursday evening.

Miss Ida Thayer, en route from Florida to St Paul. was ths guest of Mrs. Tucker and family on Sunday last Ths Rsv. Mr. Richmond, of St Alban'e Mis sion, will conduct services at the residenoe of IJ a.

Baasett to-day at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. A. Fowler, who has been ft resident of Norwood for several years past, died in Chi cago March 2a His remains were interred bs Norwood Park Cemetery. Mrs.

a W. Hyndshaw returned from ft West ern trip last Tuesday. Ground was broken for the nsw Episcopal Church last Tuesday, and work will be pushed forward until completion. The funeral of Mr. Alexander Fowler, ft late resident of Norwood Park, took place at the Union Ridgs Cemetery laat Friday.

Mrs. B. ii Stevers died st ths residence wof X. D. htevers last Mondsv evening.

Mrs. Steven bad suffered ill ileal th for the last four or five years, and failed rapidly during the past vear. She y-a brought to Norwood front Denlaon, Ioa4aro weeks ago last Sunday, in bepes that toe-easnge might prove-beneflcisL 1 ne remains were laaen io nia, Wednesday for interment PALATINE. Orovsr Boost is slowly improving. Mrs.

Hale is visiting bsr daughter, Mrs. Christie, at Rivsrside. Mrs. Frost and family bave removed to Maple- wood. Little Ellis Foskett has been very sick with diphtheria and paralysis of ths heart Mrs.

Coleman is oonfined to ber boese with rheumatism. Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Hipwell bave been spending ft few days with friends at iocft-port. III Sirs.

II Lewis, who is en route for ber borne in Marengo, from Dakota, is passing ft few days witn jtra. v. rrye. Mrs, J. T.

Cooper has purchased the Onan placs and will move in shortly. PARK RIDOK. Mr. Samuel Davis and wife ars traveling in the South. Mias Carrie Cummlngs has been spending ft few days with friends in Janesville, Wis.

Mr. William Col man visited Bay Hartman at Chicago Lawn Sunday last Mrs. Walter Eaton, of Chicago, visited ber sister, Mrs. Anderson, on Sunday. Captain Black is making extensive improve ments on his handsome residenoe.

Charlie Winston, who has been seriously ill with is able to bs about again. The pupils of Miss Boss gavs ft very creditable piano recital at the residenoe of Mr. CI E. Stebbtngs Friday evening. Mr.

A. Siliox leaves next week for business trip to Joliet, to be gone several daye. Mr. U. j.

(Jtiapmau la contemplating a trip to California with his wife, who ia ft great sufferer with inflammatory rheumatism. A boy by the name or Kemnardt, who has been viaiting at the residenoe of Mrs. Sauer, accidentally ahot himself tn the band while care-laeely handling a revolver. The new telephone company want 81,000, raised in Barrington. Desolaines, and Park Ridge, as ft guarantee fund for two years before commencing operations.

The Ladies Society of the M. E. Church will have a "Massachusetts' Tea" in ths church par, lors Thursday evening. April 4. The Y.

P. CL E. Society met at the residence of Mrs. George B. Carpenter last Thursday evening and spent an enjoyable evening.

MAPLE WOOD. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lydlerd mourn the loes of their eldest child, George Edward, who died of heart failure.

He bad been living with bis parents in Chicago for seventeen years, and was alwya a kind and obedient eon. Hia sudden demise is a hard blow to his parents. Deceased was 23 years oiu, ana waa oorn in rrmoo Jtd-ward Island, Canada. 80UTHEVANSTON. The Bev.

John O. Foster, of Chicago, gavs his lecture on "The Life of General Grant" at Ducat's Hall Thursday evening, under the ftuspioes of ths Young People's Association of Hemenway Methodist Church. Ths lecture was pronounced ths best that has been given in the village for ft long time, and proved the source of no small financial profit to ths oity. Ths ladies of ths Presbyterian Church gave an entertainment in the church parlors Tnnrsday evening, which waa well attended. The princi pal feature was the reproduction of Mrs.

Jarley's wax works, Mr. Fred Vose representing Mrs. Jarioy. Tableaux and music by the Misses Armour, Wilberton, and Green, were enjoyable parts or the programme. Mr.

and Mrs, H. Hughes received about thirty of their friends at tneir residence on Hin-man avenne Friday evening. At a meeting of the ladies' Improvement As sociation held at tne reaidence ot Mrs. H. U.

McClary, organizatioa was eff acted with the election of tue following omoers: President, Mrs. H. McClary; Vice President Mra W. ii. McLean; Secretary, Mrs.

Mdhenuing; Treasurer, Thompson x.xesuuve committee x.t i i dames Clark. Schrelber, Durham. EwelL, Murphy. Voea. Hinds.

Hotchklss, Faiier. Dwight, Aaams. Goodenow. Binlsall. Uunu.

Dee. Cow- por. A moeting will be held at the town hall Monday afternoon, to which, all interested in yiilags4mproveineuts are invltud. v1 FORT SHERIDAN. April 4 Professor Samuel will give aa enter tainment for the benefit of the Highland Park Cadets, entitled "Nineteenth Century Wonders." Nsxt week Ed Lewson and family will go to Phoenix, Arizona, to reside, Mr.

Lewson proposes to establish ft business! oollsge in that city, something they bave never bad before. Miss Alta Sommers, of Chicago, is the guest of a Uobensun and family. Cal J. W. Clampitt is to bis borne by sicknsss.

Sergeant P. J. Barry has returned from ft leave of absencet The troops at the post, are drill twice each day after April 1. W. Cummlngs baa removed to Highland Park.

A W. Fletcher ass nearly completed his breakwater eon tract There will be three breakwaters, each running out 125 feet EVAN8TON. The annual election for school trustees for District No. 1 will be bald next Saturday noon, at the town ball, front 3:30 to o'clock. The terms of Messrs.

A. N. Young. H. H.

a Miller, and George a Lord expire at this time. Mr. Young prefers not to stand for reelection, bnt ft strong press are is being brought to bear upon him. Neither Mr. Lord nor Mr.

Miller are candidates for re-election, although all three gentlemen have served the village well. The Hon. George a Baker has been suggested for school trustee, and would be a valuable man on the boaid, having been Superintendent of Schools for the district The election for village trustees will be held April 16 The terms of Trustees Gilbert. Ltnd- gren, and Stewart expire, as do those of President Miller and Villarga Clerk J. J.

Adams. As President of the village Mr. Miller has won the confidence of all, and will doubtless be reelected without opposition; and the same mar bs said of Mr. Adams. Mr.

Stewart has been nominated by the caucus at North Evanaton, and will enter the race again. Mr. uiioert wiu not eooeent to ran again, and Mr. IiiQilgraa. prefers to withdraw, but mar vield to Ui im-l I porwqtty of his friends, and run agaluottj im equivalent re eiecuou.

jsx. nwum nugw and Mr. William Stacy have been suggested for the vacancies in ths board. Bishop W. X.

Muds will lecture at Memorial Hall next Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Mr. it irwin, who la not only an active ana raceessf al operator on the Chicago Board of Trade but a great traveler and an eotertainiog lecturer aa well, lectured Friday evening in the Congregational Church on "'Japan." Tue lecture is enlivened by ths help of the stereootioon and ft fins collection of pict res taksn by Mr. Irwin himself during his travels in Japan. Next week Mr, Irwin will aail through "Eastern Seaa," including delightful ram hies in China, Java, sad Ceylon.

These lectures are rare treat even to Evanatomana, The Plato Memorial of the Chautauqua Circle will be held Thursday evening at tn resiueace-of Dc Hatfield, on Chicago avenne. Mr. O. Boring will read a paper on, "Plato," whioh will be followed by general discussion. Ths Sketch Club will meet Thuraday even ing with Miss E.

a Edwards, corner Chicago avenue and Davis street. In ths Village Council this week an ordinance was paaaed opening np the section of the proposed hhendao road from Greehwood boulevard to the South Evanaton line; and the engineer was instraewd to draw ft plan for the extension of Chicago avenne borto ward beyond its present tsrmions, Th facts show that Kvaostoa ia going intp ths Hhsndan road sonema with energy. Dr. and Mrs. E.

P. Clapp gavs ft dinner party to a Dumber of their friends Tuesday evening. Professor Young will lecture to ths Cuentsn-qua Circle Monday ereoinglat the Ubemiesl lecture-room of Science Hall on "Chemistry." this being ths last in his course of three lectures under toes auspices, The Browning Club discussed "Bordello" at th residence ot Mrs. Hall oa Forest avenue laat evening. Alice Bianchard nd Mr.

L. Shu man led the discussion. i Tne anneal eleetioo for township officer will be fasld Tuesday next. There will be no acrimonious scram tiling for ths ofitoes. although Seat of the candidates will have po walk-away Mb-J.

A. Pearsons has withdrawn rrosn the race for CaUeetor, which teevss it a neck-and-neck between Captain Fitch, the present Incumbent, and Mr. it F. Hill. with odds in favor of th Captain.

James MeMahon snd Mr. Harry Bekien will bete sleeted without opposition supervisor snd Clerk respectfully. Mr. JosepD M. Lyons, th present Assessor, will find foe man worthy of his steel in Mr.

T. D. fere see, ot South Evanaton, who brings ft good following and a good cord as President of ths village. Mr. Samuel Heed hae consented tn ran for Highway Commisstoseci The candidates for that very nsnsessry though not remunerative position.

Justice of tns Peace, are J. P. Bon-telle, J. C. Murphy.

K- Scholea, R. N. Freeman. Thomas BUckier. sod B.

F. Berry. The candidates for Constant -are WiUiam Carney, Samuel Hamsos, la W. jrrauiuin, Psler bcnnu, Webster Hoyt, and E. M.

Hartman. Evanaton may be depe tided upon to roll up her nsual Republican majority for Thomas Cratty, Esq, for Jndgs of tns Circuit Court CHICAOO LAWN. The Bet. Dr. Trusdell laat Tuesday evening ia the M.

E. Chapel preached an able sermon on "Reason in Religion." M. A. Banoroft has changed bis residenoe to Sioux Ciry, lows. There is ft movement on foot to organise a Presbyterian church, and five lout have been sleeted to ereet ft costly ediflee on.

The Bev. G. Cook will preach at the Audi torium this evening. Professor John Jackson, of Chicago, will lecture on "Chemistry" bafore the Chautauqua Club at the M. E.

Chapel next baturday even ing. A committee was sppolntsd last evening at the Literary Society to found ft free reading-room ad public library. Chicago Lawn ia full of visitors every day, and beautiful new houses are springing np on every band. Miss JLKra aerton. was xu fumwt iu janaa Harold.

J. J. Eberhart and Irvin Crocker are attend ing the Northern Normal School, of Indiana. Mrs. M.

H. Miller and Mrs. A. 8oymonr. ot Chicago, visited their daughter and sister, Mrs.

J. F. Eberhart Mias Jessie Huntington, or jtaranoo, is the guest of Mra, E. O. Weldin.

Mrs. Cnppin. of Waterloo. Iowa, vial ted Mrs, Duff Porter. John Kline, ef Racine, visited witn many friends at Chicago Lawn.

Miss Moran. or tmcago, spent a oay wiu Mra, E. Ryan and family. F. F.

Oviatt. of Chicago, visited tn ramuy oz J. F. Eberhart Mrs. a A.

lay don toov -possession orner new home on Bixry-nrin street Testeroay. Mias McKin.o- te tae guest th Crocker family. r-- Charles B. Hayes been pie- his beautiful home on Sixty-nfth street'- MORQAN PAK.f Mr Hyde's baby died of membraneous croup last Friday and waa lal away dusts test resting place last Sunday The Episcopal Church suodayj-sobool teach ers held ft meeting last Wednesday evening at the residenoe ot Mr. and Mrs.

-Trega oa Eg-mond street i Mr. Henry G. Myrick has got th contract for laying sewer pipes and also baa uiv suporvisiua Ul su- srauiug iu ui avw siu- Prarle fires nave been frequent and numerous of late, ceuaitig no bttse anxiety tosoms people, but so far no damage has bees, reported The right of way tod our nasi atreet car road has all been given, and the work of budding the track will It will start from Kensington, en street west on that tuoraoghfare to Walker aveuua. tbeu north on Walxer avenne to Morgan aveuuaewbere it will stop for ths present id'ho bdildisgof this line of street cars will do more goadtotnia Tillage than any olnar enterpaise yet meutioued. I'd era was a progressiva -euchre party last Thursday niht at the residence of Mr.

and Mm George A. flawley, oa Fairfield avenue, corner of i'ark atreet. Tne prises-were both very pretty and useful, and were carried off in the following rotation: Silva. Mra. P.

bi.ra, ai.diMiss Mautie Iglehart, aud Messrs. P. -HilliVra, Will Forgusoj, aud Bauiuul i-jro. At 11 cluck rirsniauu were served, after which the company listened to same flue vocal music by the hota. Thone present were: Mr.

and Mrs. Bleckwehlor. Mr. and Mrs. W.

O. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. P.

Hilva, Mr. end Mrs i P. HUliard, Mr. and Mrs. Cbarlos Iglehart, Mr.

and Mrs. F. V. Silva. Mr.

and Mrs. George A. Hawley. Mrs. Joha B.

Saunders. Mias V. P. Silva, ths Miesee. Mamie and Nellie Igiebart, the Misses Lou and May Layton, Mrs.

McCord. and ths Messrs, German, Ayera, and Will Ferguson. Th last meeting of our present Board of Trustees will take place next Saturday evening. Episcopal services to-day at 2 UiO clock and Sunday senool at 3 ROOERS PARK. The Athletic Association met this week and completed arrangements tor a field day programme for the 4th of Jnly, when a $23 gold medal will be contested for by the members of ths base baU-olub and the fire engine company.

The Royal Arcanum will give ft mas tea I and dramatio entertainment In Assembly Hall Saturday evening. Mr. Webster Hoyt is a candidate for constable. Miss Grace Keeler has gone to Belvidere. lit.

to visit her aunt, Mrs. 11 Foster. Mr. Robert Hartman goes to Kansas City la ft few days to engage in buainess. HIGHLAND PARK.

Bev. Henry Nsili baa returned from ft visit in the East A dtixons meeting was held tn McDonald's Hall last Thursday evening to make nomina tions for th various office to be filled at the annual town election next Tuesday. Speeches were made by Colonel W. A. James, Major Vail, Major Davidson, Revs.

NeiU and Wad dell, D. Zoo It, a B. Soule and others. The nominations were as follows: For Supervisor, Jamea Mo-Donald; Assessor. John Finney; Collector.

W. E. Brand; Clerk, H. J. Olsen; Commissioners of Highways, Samuol BreakweD, John Rooey and ueorge neseier; nances ox tn rsaoe, B.

Hills and Ole Onsum: Constables. Fred Bn- dolph and Joha Van Cieaf. Aext baioruay evening xn uuiai corps mrm kj give a miscellaneous entertainment in McDon ald's Halt Messrs, Slater and W. King are sway on ft trip to Florida, The ground baa been broken for the new City Hall on Central avenue, and the work will be pushed until completed. Ths aister of 11 fl.

Phfllins. who waa ber jiuatin atajrted Tuesday for ber home in iXf is -on hi wiy to South America, where he wiu remain eoni tun signs The Highland Park Baas-bad Club baa been reorganised for the coming season with th following players: 'Frank Snow, Joseph Egan, i- via lomao, r. ureenaiaae, v. a. irnuu, r.

Foss. a W. Inman, F. Lander. V.

Stafford, W. Benlamin. A. Law. V.

Mannev. J. Msnaev. The elnb will have fine inclosed grounds, sad deal re gams with neighboring nines. Ubauengee a-dressed to Charles Inman, Highland Park, will receive prompt attention.

Mrs. W. Brown and btti daughter have gone East on a Visit MOREL.AND. Mr. W.

Owen, of Footviil, is the guest of Mr. M. McCres, Mr. M. Parmlsy aad family bave removed to Center, where be Intends to engage ia business.

Mrs, J. Kierig, of Hubbard street, presented ber husband with ft fine eon Tuesday, March 20. i Mr. Cbarlos Agrill has returned to bis borne iaSt Ignace, Mich. Mr.

Dolheim ia visiting friends ia Chicago. Mr. J. Wool bridge, of BockafeUa, HI, is visiting Mrs. George MoCoy.

of Park avenne Mr. and Mrs. E. J. MeAdam have returned to their borne in St Ignace, Mica Mrs.

A. J. Bud Is expecting to start for Cali fornia soon, Her father bee there at the point of death. Mr. Jalmar EUingron met with a severe accident in the car shops Tuesday.

The concert st th Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening was very enjoyable and also very well attended. A song service will be held in the Methodist HalL on Ohio street, Sunday evening. All are cordially invited to theaa weekly praiss services. wnioa are vsrv enjoyaotev Mrs. Edward Beuson, aa old resident, died Mondsv of heart disease.

Her funeral took placs Wednesday from ber late residenoe to Wsldneim Cemetery. She has left many friends, who are saddened by ber death. Mr. George McCoy gave a very pleasant tea party to a number of bsr Chicago friends Tues day afternoon. The guests were Mrs.

CL Hawl, Mrs. t. juteneu, airs, xtoerne. Mrs, Moody, sue. Carr, Mrs, Pullman, and Mrs.

U. Hawt Mrs. Cm am ping desires to express, through ths columns of Tax Lttkx Ocxax, her appreciation of the kindness aud sympathy shown ber by mend during ner recent great bereavement CENTRAL. PARK, Miss Annie Ebort is visiting in Harvard, CL Miss Kale Pernell, of Wheatou, Dt, is the guest or Mrs. Oberhert, of Park avenue.

Mra, Joan Jackson te viaiting in Bloomington. Mias Kitty Collins and Mr. Elmsr Brewster visited friends in Evanaton. Messrs, Albert and Fred Cress well bare gone to California for their health. Mr.

and Mrs. J. MoCsubff and daughter. Mamie, of No. 1407 Lexington avenue, Chicago, were th guests of Mr.

J. B. Williams Last week. Miss Maggie Cleary and Miss Boss Furlong, who have been visiting relative in the village. returned to their homes in Clinton, Iowa, Mon day.

James Madigaa is registered at the Hotel Badgers Jamee Dundin, of Sterling, was la the village Wednesday. a w. lad, have moved to Central Park, and will reside on Pars avenne. Mr. Toney Hart late of LaFox, has been an notated night operator at the Fortieth street station, vies Mr.

CI D. McEUhsren, resigned. Mr. Dsvid Chaddick, foreman of the machine hop of ths Nojth western, was struck by a block from a saw one day last week, and severely injured. GL.BNCOB.

Mr. L. Lloyd baa rented the Miller plaos. Mr. Parry and family removed here from Chi cago this week and occupy the Lehman House.

Miss Josis Starr is back from ft pleasant visit to Chicago friends. General CL H. Howard, editor of the Farm, TU-'d mud Stockman, and son, bave gone South for an extended stay. m. unmn.

the new physician, has come here. and is said to fill a lohg-ult want In regard to the extension of the north shore drive through this place, Mr. F. NewbaH, who baa opposed it, has decided to give the right-of- way unaer certain condition LAKE FOREST. It is expected that the committee of the Sheri dan drive will be here next Saturday.

Baturday, April 7, the Athenaiaa Society will give ft spelling and pronouncing bee at Ferry Hall. There will be ft free-for-all match, and pronouncing match, with prises for ths winners and "boobies" for tbe losers. Will Anderson baa returned from his trip to Texas. lhe delinquent taxes in this tow nahip are $2,209. 47.

A small amount, but muoh larger than usual E. F. Dodge will leave shortly for England, to be away several month Ed Moors haa returned from a viait in Indian Mrs, N. a Avery, of Waukegan, will open a millinery and dress making establishment here next Thursday. William IX Terwilliger is removing to Council Bluffs, Iowa.

A war concert is talked of for next month. SOUTH CHICAOO. A shut-down of a week or tea days at. the North Chicago Boiling Mills will eommsooe this week Ths step is necessitated by ths wearing out of the crank abaft of the big engine of the rail mill, and it will require a week's time for the replacement of a new shift The steel mill will also shut down in consequence of ft stoppage of work in the rail milt It is highly prcbabie the nsual annual suspension of work for geoeral repairs will not take place until fall, aa orders are now on hand, it ia stated, to keep the entire plant Dusy all summor. TliS eulei'tammeut fivea tUe Clog's Daughters at the Congregational 'Lurch Tues- day evening wsa largely attended and thoroughly eujoyable.

The performance consisted chiefly of readings from Tennyson, illustrated by pleasing tableaux. The health department has accomplished 1 considerable good work in South Chicago during th week. A new line of atreet railway is contemplated that will connect South Chicago, Engiewood. and the South Park avstem. The East Chicago Iron and Steel Company, with a capital stock of $300,000.

haa been incorporated by Thomas E. Dixon, Frank E. Sraitn, and Walter D. Rose. It is proposed to erect works in the new manufacturing district ftt East Chicago.

Charles Bush takes charge of the gnide mill fnrusce at tue Cnmminga mill, vice Fred Evans, Who goes to Erie, Pa, The contractors who were reoentlv given contracts for extensive street improvements at Grand Crossing have commenced work with ft Urge force of men. Plans and specifications have been adopted and cod tracts let for the construction of ths new Presbyterian Church to replace ths old structure at the corner of Washington avenue and Fifty-third street The contract for masonry, carpentering, plastering, painting and slating of roof has been awarded the Bernsetter Monn-facturing CompAuy of Grand Crossing for 4522,483 for the eat stone to Toaog FarreU for $o973, and for the plumbing la Thomas Conlin for $812. The chnrch is expected to be ready for occupancy by November. In the meantime arrangements have been made for temporary building on the Bogue lot at the corner of Jefferson svenue snd Fifty-third street, whioh will be completed within thirty days The Rev. T.

W. Powell, of tue Baptist Church, baa returned from ft trip South, and will occupy bis pulpit this morning. Seventy-eight building permits havs been taken out during the part week for residence structures to cost 152,4 1 5. Twenty-five permit for buildings were issued in one dav. The school election takes place next Saturday, when a President of the Board of Education aud three members will be chosen.

The candidates talked of ars James S. Steele, of Kenwood, for President, snd Dr. Chapman, E. F. Bailey, and A White for board members.) The social svsnt during ths week included a laughable mock trial at the Park Clnb Thursday sveuing and a dramatic entertainment by local talent at the Kenwood Club Friday night WOODLAWN PARK.

The Bev. E. P. Johnson, at ths Presbyterian Church this morning, will preach on "Chris-tianity and Amusements," and in the evening there will be a song and praise service. A council of the National Union waa organised Monday evening with the following officers: Ex-President, T.

E. Denker; resident, E. Ellington; Vic President, George W. Spencer; Speaker. Julius Stem, Usher, J.

M. tor row; Secretary. Joseph Mintx; Financial Secretary, CL airman: Treasurer, A. Sandmeyer; Medical Examiner. F.

A. Barber; trustees, D. B. Fairmaa. T.

Bovd, and Fred. At wood. Mra. Dr. Hilton is visiting friends in Michigan.

The Episcopalians ars making arrangements to bold sa Easter festival. Mrs. John Sweetland and Mrs. C. Boss will leave next week for the South.

A "relative" party was given Wedueeday evening by Mrs. George Fairman in honor of Mrs. Bella, of Clay Center, who is visiting in Woodlawn Park. Th Fortnightly Literary Clnb met Friday evening the residenoe of Mrs. E.

J. Wilbsr. Mrs. Julius Stern read a paper on "Mrs. Burnett and Mra Murfree." Mrs.

Travis gave ft pleasant reception Thursday evening, which was attended by both old and young. WILMHTTK, Mr. and Mrs. H. welly visited ftt their old borne in Waukegan the pxet weak.

Miss Annie Dinges is visiting friends in Chicago. M. F. P. Sheldon and family have gone to Evanaton to Mrs.

H. B. Gales is the guest of Chicago frisads, On Tuesday evening Mr. A. B.

Smith's Son-day school class enjoyed ft farewell party in boaor -of Jft Jraak leave. Here A good deal of aicknee is reported. Mr. Wl'TL Kinney is unable to attend to business. Carl B.

Latham is very llL Miss O. M. MeCnrd was too sick to leach school. Mr. F.

Gates. President of ths Whits Lead and Oil Works, has bought of Dmry Brue. a bugs tract of land in "Ths Per. The Woman'a Foreign Missionary Society of ths Methodist Chnrch, will hold a tbank -offering meeting next Frid iy afternoon. On Thursday evening Mr.

F. L. Joy's fine home was lbs scens of a fins social. It was given by the Society of Christian Endeavor of the Congregational Chnrch and was very enjoyable. On Tuesday veniog the New Library and Social Club gave a eociabla at the residence of Mr.

it F. Hill It was a vary pleasant affair. On Thursday evening. at a special Council meeting, the Village Trustees passed ths ordinance giving the Evanaton Railroad ngnt of way through bere. KlDOKLANO.

The Republicans held their primary meeting on Monday evening at the engine bouse. The oihaene are highly gratified with the nomination of Mr. Butters for Trustee of the town of Cioero. Active wcrk baa already began in setting out shrubs and beautifying the approaches to tne station with park decoration Mra. E.

Swett, who has been spending the winter with the family ot Mr. E. A. Cummings, left Wednesday for ber borne la Middlesex. Mass.

Mr. Revere Lincoln, of Chicago, ia building an artistie cottage on Cnyler avenue. There is a movement looking to the pure have of ft lot and the erection of a high school building in the vicinity of Lake atreet and East avenue, aa accommodation which will be duly prised by advanced pupils hare. Mr. F.

Jackson, of Chic 30, baa bought a bouae here, and will soon become resident of Bidgeland. The Congregationaiisw hope to celebrate Easter in their new and beautirul church home. A little stranger earn on Saturday. March 21, to Mr. and Mrs.

J. Bernard a baby boy. PEN NOCK. Mrs Goodwin, leading milliner of Minneapolis, was a visitor of la Bixby but week. The Bev.

O. E. Murrv will preach this morning at Arondale School House st 11:30. and at ths Hermosa School House at 7:30 p. m.

DESPLAINES. Mrs. Bambard la very low. The report of the treasurer of Commissioners of Highways shows ft balance on band of 1.377. 7 Mr.

John Behmiller, who has bueu sick all winter, ie able to walk about the bouse and yard. Mrs. Stephen Jefferson la recovering, and able to be about once mora The Davidson property on' the river bank aa been purchased bv a gentlemxn from the city, who wui erect a $4,000 honse on the premises. The ladies of tne Congregational Church gave ft maple sugar party at 1 'arsons' Hall laat Friday vening. which was well attended.

Parents' day at ths public school was well sttended last Friday aiternoon, there being fiftv-fiv visitors present They expressed themselves well pleased with the discipline. A young people's "i'ilgrim Band" was organised in ths Congregational Church Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Parsons severely injured bis knee on Friday, by tne running away or one or bis borses. Dr.

Earle returned from hia trip to Minneapolis last week. Ths Rev. a Wallace will preach in the Congregational Church this morning. Subject: "Th Lost Axs Head." This evening he will deliver his seventh lecture on "Pilgrim's Progress." NORTHFIELD OAK RIDOB. Mrs.

George Strong is convalescent Mrs. Clockaeins has been oonfined to her bed over seven weeks of swelling of her feet and limbs, which ia feared may terminate la dropsy. Mr. William Deerlove loat hia only eon and child of malignant diphtheria laat week, Ths ECZELIA CAN BE CURED. Tb Host Aa-onUlng.

Humiliating, Itehln ScaJy, and Barains EcsMass Ars Car by the CaUeura Bemedlea, Whn Fbr sldaas and All Other Remedies Fall. I hsve bees sfflicted since last Hsrcb with skin aiiM-aM tlis doctors called lzcma. sly ac was covered wilhacab snd sorea. snd the lu-hins snd burning- mn aliuot unbearable. HoId ruortu.

tuts Kkmkdim so hiktily rwcorumendfU, con. eluded toyira them a trial, aatuir tu Cutk-l-b and llrricua Hoar externally, aud KuaLvut lu-tvrnallv. tor four inoolua, lcalliuvHeii cornd. ic gratitude for which I make this public atab iurnu Broad Brook. Conn.

Kxrxema Thre Tears CarexL Orncru RxvcDtza in the srestest medicines oa earth. Had tn worst ran of Halt bueutu ia tills eouutry. My mother had It tveotr year, a nd 1 a faut died from It, 1 believe Cuinca would bave -saved ber life. Mr arnta. breant.

aud head were covered for tores years, wbicta nothlua relieved or cared twill I used the Cvncraa Kumnn. i. W. AiAMa, Kswark. Eeiems oa Baby Cared.

-My bsby has bees 'troubled witn fcvmi on bis face, nort, aesd. esra. snd entire bo.lv. lie, wss -one rasas of arson, sud we were obi iced to tie bis hands to prevent bis crat-ti lua. 1 have apent dol la on remedies witliout effect, but alter ualus one box Cvticuka and one rake of CtrTicnaa Hoav tlte child la entirely cured.

I ran not thank ya eueush for theu. w. bhoh 12 Mull st- Brooklyn, 1, V. T. Ecsema oa Hands Cared.

Two rears nd a half ace Halt Bbeara broke oat on my rijclit hand. It appeared In white buster, attended bv terrible iu-bins, and fradually apn-ad until It covered the entire back of the band. The disessn next appeared left' band. I tried insny reined lea, but could nod no cure until I obtained the Ccnccaa Htaiuiu, which efleeled a speedy and permanent cure. JAMK8P.EEAKXET.

Sot Wood avenue, atrolt. Hold even where. Price: Cuvicuaa. 60cj 80 if, 25c; RaaoLvKNT. 91.

lTepsred by the Poxrsa Iiao aim CMKaucAL Co- BoKton. Mass. -8end for "How to Care Hkln Diseases." SI pasas. SO Illustrations, and lou testimonials. A mnd Scalp preserved sad beaeuned DnO I by Cuncuu mkdicateo Soar.

STRAINS. PiUVS fl 3aSaW(heit relieved in one inloDla by the A ulicnra AnU-faiu Th 7va. tm and only pain-killins plaater. sapy inwtautsnemiH. infallible.

v.r rent. .1 I IT. 1 funeral services were held in Oak Ridge K. K. Cnnrch, tbe Kev.

Cartwright officiating. The remains of Mrs. Mary Hitchcock, who died at Eogiewood, were brought to Oak Kidge for interment The Northwesters University Qnartet of Evancton gave a very interesting concert at the M. E. Church laat Friday evening, assisted by T.

Watson, elocuuouurt. A large and appre- cuttive audience waa in attendance HUMBOLDT PARK. The Last Eight Pleasure Club will give their first grand reception May 4 The H. P. CL gave a bard times party at Bexek's Hall last evening.

The Starlight Social Clnb will give their annual May reception at Schall'a Hall May 8. The Cartland Base-ball and Pleasure Club will give their first grand calico bop at Seball's HaU April. Thomas Kelson bung himself In tbe wood -abed last Tuesday afternoon. Ha leaves a wife sod three children. Miss Julia Bingham was ths recipient of a pleisant surprise party by her young friends -last SaturdaV evening.

Mr. IngolErdaL Humboldt street, celebrated a birthday party last Sunday. Many friends were present. Mr. Baldwin is down with diphtheria.

He is ths father of the family of aix- children who bavs bad acarlst fever lately and of whom three died. The other three are recovering. HERMOSA. Mrs. Peabody haa returned from tbe East Miss Jennie Brads haw entertained a number of ber friends Wednesday evening.

Mrs. Boynton and Miss Boynton, of Engiewood. spent a few days with Mrs, Gray on How. ard avenue. Dr.

Blair, of Pennock, haa removed to this place. I The pexterwill preach his fare well sermon tuissvemng. Ths Congregsbonal Church has extended a call to the Bev. Me, Osgood, to taae the place of the Kev. Mr.

Dexter, who goee to Morgan Park. Tbe dedication service last Sabbata ia tns Congregational church were well attended, tb bouse being crowded. The Bev. Armstrong delivered the dedicatory sermon assisted by Dr. Tompkins and Dr.

Ths ehnrea was very tastefully arranged, and the mnaie no. IRVINO PARK. Mrs. Orell is still vsry ill Mr. T.

G. Palmer bas returned from Kew Tork where he baa been on a vtait Mr. Edwards, train dispatcher of the North-western Bailroad has taken up his. reaidence in this place. "The Stars' played "The Browns' a gams of ball at this place last Saturday, th score beiug 21 to 17 in favor or ths Star Miss Baokna, of Independence, Iowa, is stopping with Mra.

L. A. Brown. John Bainnig and Will Miller, two lads from Chicago, were one shooting birds near the Bohemian cemetery last Wednesday and, it was reported, had ahot a man. They immediately took to their beela bnt were afterword captured.

It waa found that no one waa hurt ana tne boys were allowed to go after being fined $3 aud cost, by Justice Heustis, for shooting in the village. v- ALVflRA AND PACIFIC JUNCTION. It is feared the arm of Mr. Gilhus will bave to be amputated on account of blood poisoning Mr. snd Mr George W.

Estorer, of Aberdeen, IX are spending a few days at Mrs Edward Simons. Mrs. Simons left borne laat Friday to viait friends in Rockford. Twenty-nine new scholars were admitted into tbe school last Monday. Tb total number now is 44a Tbs second annual reception of the Cleosophle Society will be held at the residenoe of Mr-Sidney Gordon, Tuesday evening, April '2.

An unknown ma was run over and mangled at the junction of tbe Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway, atear the alaugbter house. Blood and fieeu straw tb raila for nearly a rod. A progressive euchre party-took plane at tne residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lyons, at thair house on McLain avenue, last Satnrday eveoirg.

Tbe Dime rociatue beld st the Pacific Congregational Chnrch last Monday evening wss a success in every way. Tbe silver jewel casket donated by Mr Charles Johnks waa won by Mr Troup, ahe having received the highest -number of rotes. A meeting of the Citisms' Association was held laat Tuesday evening to complete arrange ments for receiving the managing committee of the Sheridan Boad, Joseph Dnrkiu was added to the reception committee, and Saturday, April 6. was decided oa as the day for receiving tbe 4 visitor Certain members of the reception committee will go to Lake Forest in carnages to meet tbs visitors and to inspect thscjujt.y thMnrrh 1 Ih. Wv.

1 will T. nfftTtil tO Waukegan. There will bs a banquet at the Waukegan House at '2 o'clock, witn toasts and a good time in general. Tbe annual town election will be held next Tuesday. Aoitber party haa so lar held a ou-cua, being evideutly playing waiting games.

A secret meeting of the leading republican politioiaua was held recently to decide wuich one of tbe numerous aspirants tor tne Waake-rnn noetofiioe was most entitled to the office. After a long aessiob Clarenoe A Murray waa decided upon to receive the support of Coagrese- i man lionkins. 1 pnnruul dead While carrying in wood at hia bouae ri- day evening. He was so old resident of the West Side, aud leaves a wife, a son and dangL-. ter.

Tue funeral will be held Sunday. The annual praise service and missionary tea given by the Woman'a Foreign Kihiiodut So- ciety at tue residauce of Mr W. Hutchina Thursday evening was out of the most success- ful and pleasing gatherings of tbe week. Over eighty ladies were present Ueoorta ware read aud a letter from the llev. B.

llawortu. pt- ing an account of tne celebration in Japan otn the new constitution. The ltav. aud Mr ishsr, missioaariea to Japan, ware la atteudi-.