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Elisha Morgan has Me§icp whither he months ago. We regret to learn that Mr. L. 0. Van Kiper's sister was killed in Chicago Tuesday, by a trolley car. The attendance on the Waukesha excursion last Saturday was rather small on account of the extreme but Weather. Mrs. G. B. Cummings with Mrs. Higley of Waukegan went to Alton the first of the week, whence with Mrs. First they went to St. Louis yesterday afternoon to meet their sister, coming from Arizona with the remainsut harmlmsband, who died recently in that territory. ' There is some talk of the city being entitled to two more aldermen which would necessitate a reâ€"division 0f the wards, unless we adopt the plan, now becoming very popular in small Massachusetts and other east. em states of electing our aldermen at large, selecting the best men, no matter where they liVe. Alexander Scott, who pumps water for the city while while we sleep had his whiskers all taken off a few days ago, the first time in over thirty yeah-I. It made such a change in his appearance that his family did not know him, and when he looked at himself in the mirror, he had to ask his wife who he was, and she was somewhat in doubt. There seems/tohe a demand for a lady barber here. one who thorough- ly limiemtands the luminesn, who will go to the homes of the ladies needing her services, eomh, cleanse, shampoo, etc., the heads of her cus- tomers. in a satisfactory manner. This seems to be it real want and no one yet to meet it. We call atten» tion to the matter at the suggestion of some of the first ladies in town. If some Highland Park lady can’t seize this rare ommrmnity, we shall have to send to Chicago or Vermont and get one. VOL II Highland Park News. LOCAL ITEMS. ’K- Hkmfl returned from went a few HIGHLAND PARK, ILL, JULY 16, 1897. We are glad the ends of the new croi-is‘iugs 15’?! Serum} {mm are level with the walks. It will be so nice for wheel folks in riding. Mr. Wilford H. Hall lost a watch last Sunday down on the beach be- tween the foot of Prospect Avenue and the pumping station, or therea- bout. Report at this office. The demand for rooms is some~ thing unprecedented in this place, and the demand is from firsbclass people, who want large, light, airy, neat rooms with all modern conven- iences and choice board either in ihe house or near at hand. There was a very delightful mus- icale at the home of Engineer Alex- 'Eindér Scotti.” Wednesday night; given by Miss Nellie Palmctier, a niece of Mr; Scott's, from Winthrop, Iowa. Peter Dooley put in some of his choice work on the mandolin, and Miss Hartshorn of Chicago presided at the piano Miss I’almetier has been a pupil of Miss D Orville of Chicago. Every one present pro- nounced it a complete success. The great local fad now is “L. A. VV lngalls Bros. will sell you an L. A. \V. lunch or wheel. Earl H Purdy will giVe you an L. A. W. wheel or coal scuttle. Rob (7. Rniicn will huvc. an L. A. W. coal and icc oliicc; Evans Bros. an l... A. W. printing oilicc; Frank B. (irecn an L. A. \V. icc crcum depot; Fred Schunmchcr sells L. A. W. pills and soumonc has n L.A.W.lcss cow down near aninook that prowls about over the neighbors‘ gardens. Messrs. Robertfion and Nolan have formed a copartnarship in the lumber business to which coal will he, added later, at the old stand of the Fletcher Lumber Company. ln addition to the stock on hand from the! old company sovoral car loads of new stock are already put in and they propose to keep a full stock of all lines wanted. They nmdestly ask for their share of patronage and propose to handle their business in such a way as to merit it. The wickedest 3mm in Wiswnsin 1ih}fri(i'aéiibt,'Â¥the {me whéxies fire. to a’h‘ ice house the other day and burned it down with 20 tons of the “cooler.” v ' A. W. Fletcher is attending to his duties as supervisor this week in Waukegan. He and C. B. Easton go up together and so don’t {all into the hands of men on the Jericho road. Mr. and Mrs. Taggart and family have taken rooms for the balance of the season with Mrs. Bingliam. That lovely grove and shade of “Tangle- wood” is so charming and attractive. They are boarding at the “ Maples.” George Huber ' Son are doing a rushing business in their temper- ance drinks, pop, mineral waters, etc. Their daily output is about 200 cases, which means that they make and bottle at the rate of 25 cases an hour. One thing is sure, their patrons know a good thing when they See it and want more of the same kind. The Northwestern will run a spec- ial excursion next week Saturday, the 24th, to Devil's Lake, way north of Madison, and one of the most ro- inantic spots in the Northwost. Fare for the round trip will he only $15016 just as much again as it. will cost to go to Waukegan and back. It is dirt cheap, a fine ride and thewildâ€" est and weirdest scenery to be found. Pack your lunch basket and go. Mrs. Dr. Conger wasthrown from her carriage Monday morning near the HipwollSampson corner and her left clavicle. fractured near the scapula, and her face bruised. The dash of a troop of U. S. c: valry around the old postollice corner started the horse, when one side of the thills became, detached from the. carriage axle, overturning things and throwing her out with thealxwo- named result. The fracture was re- duced and she is doing well. Uncle Sam's boys should use a little more ordinary care in dashing through the town. N07