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We have heard of the man who was so indolent he would not set the river afire and run away in the light of the blaze thereof; of the person who had not brains enough to have the headache. but not till yesterday of the girl who is so homely that she can’t smile after 10 o'clock Sat- urday night without breaking the Sabbath. I The sidewalk on Railroad avenue has been finished and is appreciated by Bicyclprsaawell as by pedestri- ans. * . The Sunday School, Epworth League and preaching service will be held at the regular time“ after a lay of! for two weeks. , " Mr.,Hargréaaves, formerly a‘ resi- dent of Ravinia, was present at the Railroad Men’s Home last Sunday. afternoon, and addressed the ineetmjg. Mrs. Sedg-wick 2:: 11312311er .‘Of‘ Ravenswopd we“; ‘also visitors. The eighth anniversary of the Epworth League was appropriately olmerved by the Ravinia Chapter on last Sunday evening. Special mus~ ic was given and a splendid address by the pastor was enjoyed by all. A goodly number were present and agreed that it was worth while being present. ’ Mrs. Albert and Thomas Daggitt started on a trip to Sweden Monday. They expect to be gone about three months, leaving the two Mr. jDag: gits to keep b36112 How we pity those two men. They will be 'sick of it in about two weeks and then wish they had gone too 'But they have the correspondent’ s svmpathy, “he nus inmost rewvctéd [Rim 86V: eral months’ experience during the past year with the same affliction. There are no visible signs as yet of the forthcoming sidewalk on the west side of the church lot. In ad- dition tothe bridge over the. ravine. a line of sewerpipe ought to be laid in the ravine for about three rods from the street, thus covering K the unhealthy and pestilential sewer which is at present an open menace to the health and happiness of all who 'come within two rods of the spot. This matter was brought to public notice by a typographical error in a notice some time since, in which it was intended to name ‘the west side of the church lot, but the types made it read the “pest" side. The “pest” cude' 1s indeed a reality now instead of a joke. Charles B. Soule ~-â€" (pronounce that last name “800- lay,” if you want to be up with the fad3â€"v'vas m the ‘c‘ity yesterday; .' RAVINIA ITEHS. Our public school is gradually growing popular The Maui has al ready Had several applications for po‘sitionsrfrom aspiring teachers. THE HIGHLAND PARK NEWS. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John V. Gurrity Tuesday evening. a daugh- ter, Weight 9% pounds. The new house back of Hogan’s store, fronting on' North avenue, is done except the finishing touches. 'Watch'this column next week for poetry. You may find some home- grown if it don’ t get lost on the road. Young 'Highwood went out on Saturday morning-u-to‘extend greet- ings to ditto Highland Park. ‘ They met mid'a whirl of clubs, yells, and catchers mits. When the! air had clearedbthe Highland Parks had captured 11 Highwood scalps, but had lost 39 of their own. Last Sunday as Mr and Mrs. T. J. Cunningham were returning in their cart from the Catholic services at Fort Sheridan, their horse becom- ing frightened, ran away, overturn- ing.the cart and throwing out the occupants. Mr. Cunningham was not much hurt, but his wife suffered severely from internal injuries, and her case is rega‘rded as serious. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bohl have gone to the 13'1an 0T aarkest Al'iica, or what IS the same thing, to High land Park. Mrs. Ephl has decided to sacrifice herself to the civilization and musical culture of the Highland Park barbarians, she having totally reclaimed Highwood. We demand sympathy fromnthe world in general for our loss, but she demands our congratulations. Last Thursday evening, Patrick Curley, the brother-in-law of Albert Yager, having borrowed 5 cents from Aleck McNamara, went to the Enter- prise Drug Company and bought 5 cents worth of Carbolic Acid. Then going back to McNaInara’s, he swtaL lowed the acid. Although suffering severe pain, he nevertheless was not dangerously afflicted and he is now rapidly recovering. The city council held a“ca1led meeting Tuesday night to examine the bonds of Laing Happ in the matter of Vine avenue improvement west to the golf grounds. The form. of the bond needing some improve meant, they were left with Attorney Smoot for his 0. K., when all will be well. No action was taken re- specting the sidewalks. A lawyer died the other day in Massachusetts as the result of riding his wheel up hill. Please induce more attorneys to practice on up grades HIGHWOOD HAPPENINGS. To ladies and gents Address Box 55. Care NEWS. Wlll hoard ungmplnyed girls ..Teacher of Languages.. TILLMAN; SPRINKLING WAGONS. WM. TILLMAN, 314 Central â€"Intelli'gence Office,â€" , F- w. ALEX, Instructor you,” MRS. C. STROCK. 22! Park Avenue. thereliablcfié‘é‘a'é' Reliable DomtsticHzlp Fum'ahcd on Short Notice. Drop a postal. ‘ or call on the pruprwtnr, German and French. Highland Park, In. a 'n' Fencing Highland Park, Ill. Foil, sabre or cane Ave.