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Cicero Vindicator

Location

Cicero, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1885

Page

4

Hyde Park Trustees Consider Water Works Expansion Plan

Hyde Park trustees debated raising water plant capacity from current levels to 1,000,000 gallons daily at an estimated cost of 10,000. The attorney reported a Holly Manufacturing Company contract and bond, but the clerk refused to sign pending injunction and filing by others. A temporary injunction blocked the need for new machinery and affirmed no appropriation for the expenditure. A large public meeting in Rosalie Hall backed the League IntS Mission with a $2,5600 subscription.

Hyde Park Ciarden & Maxwell Holly Company Areda Rosalie Hall H. V. Freeman Andrew Paxton GH. Teoueard the Tey Dr. Ray Samuel Driggs Luther Latiin Mills Gloyer League Ints

Lake Town News Battles and Accidents Report

A series of midweek incidents in the Town of Lake includes a gas accident injuring a workman on Conutral avenue and a fatal diphtheria on Sixth Street. The coroner’s inquests criticized railway safety in stockyards and multiple injuries from falls, fights, and collisions.

Knifing Affray Near Forty-seventh Street Home

A knifing affray occurred at the residence of James Maloney near the corner of Forty-seventh street and Center avenue on Wednesday morning between one Maloney and John Mar. The incident left questions surrounding motive and parties involved as police investigate the scene and interview witnesses.

James Maloney Forty-seventh Street Center Avenue One Maloney John Mar

Reverend Stephenson to Preach at School House Sunday

Rev Mr Stephenson will preach at the school house Sunday evening at 7 50. His preaching has been enjoyed and efforts are made to secure his services regularly. A song service will precede. Large attendance expected. Everyone welcome.

M. E. Sociable Tonight at Mrs Sellars Residence

The M. E. sociable will be held this evening at the residence of Mrs. Geo Sellars. Townsmen are urged to attend and support the local gathering.

M. E. Sociable Geo. Sellars

Village plans for sidewalks and a new school house

Discussion notes that adding and repairing sidewalks would greatly improve the village and beauty of South Englewood. Muddy pathways hinder travel after rain. A meeting at Tallman Hall next Monday evening will address building a new school house.

Englewood Tallman Hall

Police arrest William Mayburn in South Lynne on insanity claim

Sidney Caldwell, special police officer, arrested William Mayburn Sunday afternoon at South Lynne. Mayburn, who said he was insane and had escaped from the London Can Insane Asylum a month ago, was en route to Livingston County. He was jailed at the police station and appeared rational at times, though insisted he is insane. He is likely to be sent to Canada.

Jin Patrick Boyd John Hailoran James Shea Maloney Boyd Shea Martin Halloran Town of Lake William Atkins Clara Ruppert St. Martini’s Church Frazier and Forty-eighth Streets Ashland Avenue James Marley Patrick Reynolds Patrick Flanelly Thirty-ninth Street William Connors Eagan Stock Yards Lake Sidney Caldwell Special Police Oficer William Mayburn South Lynne London Can Livingston County Mayburn Canada

Town Notes and Social Roundup in Cicero

Local tidbits report visitors from Superior and Turner Junction, a Milwaukee trip, and marriage announcements. Events include Tilton School officer installation, a news stand opening, Christmas trade preparations, a silver wedding, charity revivals, lectures, and a roller skating program with Hattie Harvey.

Local Post Master Suffering Foot Inflammation

Mr Barclay the postmaster has suffered several days with inflamed feet. baggage-master Ely J Brooks handles extra baggage gently as a little girl arrived Wednesday morning. Joseph H Kerr, formerly of Chicago, buys into Barclay Natrass and will live in Moreland. A new two story stone and brick school builds on Ontario between Forty seventh and Forty eighth, completion by March 1, 186. The Little Joker party meets tonight at Ebenezer Williams’s Ohio street home. Mr and Mrs Willem Preston celebrate wooden wedding on November 24. Barney Bates, Northwestern shop foreman, travels to Ohio to marry and return to Ontario street.

Kraatz & Co Werkmeister Wentworth Avenue Fifty-fourth Birty-Fifth Streets Wiily-fifth Wright Streets Lake State and Fiftyseventh My. Pozinskev Wrekmeister Werkmeisters Splemba Pather Dorney Padkett Mir Poo Padgett Ian Diarges Laird England Laird Ireland New York Thos. Walker Forty-sixth Street J. J. Curtas J. W. Marley Jay Bennett Medical College Asid Dearborn Street Eddie Hansen Ashland Avenue St. Augustine German Catholic Church Forty-ninth and Ladin St. Boniface Cemetery Henry Pactow Asland Avenue Forty-ninth Street Cakwocas Cemetery Hallie Joseph Burch Croup Oakwoods Marcus Cook Snslder Butterfield Street Normal Park Cook Butterfieldt Fifty-first Streets Fifty-first Street Times John Hunt Superior Neb Ed Mallory Lake Street London Canada M. Briggs Turner Junction M. C. Knowles Park Avenue Richard Pinketh Milwaukee Miss Hanrahan Ed Hanrahan Tilton School Todd Forty-seventh Lake Streets Belle Russell E. Erickson Justice Young Chicago F. Cusack James Parkman West Lake Street John Niley M. Kehoe Nation Fulton Street T Forty-first Forty-second Streets K. A. Coulson Chisago Barclay Ely J. Brooks Forty-eighth Street Joseph H. Kerr Barclay Natrass Moreland Rive & Bassett Ontario Street Forty Progressive Enchre Party Ebenezer Williams Ohio Street Wmn. Preston

Local notes and social items from Walnut area

Obituaries report Little Cora Shaw’s death and funeral. Lone Connor ill with diphtheria. Charity event for Mrs. Wills clears over £125. Emma Burkhart to wed Morton Seaman on Nov 25 at Austin Street. Minnie Stevens and Oscar Willard marry at Park Avenue residence. Literary Society gathering small due to conflicts. Temperance Sociable at Town Hall with music. Former minister Warrington visits Peotene. Mrs. F A Robinson visiting La Crosse with Mrs. Robeison. Birthday gathering for James Guibert at Mrs Craft’s on Pine Street.

Cora Shaw Joseph Shaw Walnut Street Lone Connor L. H. Connor Pine Street Wills Emma Burkhart Morton Seaman Austin Street Minnie Stevens Park Avenue Oscar Willard Chicago T. M. Gregg Episcopal Church Literary Society

Mr and Mrs Scoville Travel to California for Six Months

Mr and Mrs James W Scoville left Thursday morning for Southern California to be away about six months. Mrs Scoville’s mother Mrs Huggins left Monday for Missouri to reside at her son’s home until her daughter’s return to Oak Park.

James W. Scoville Southern California

Clyde School District Defends Finances Against Critic

The Tribune critic visited Clyde last week but did not consult any School Directors. Costs cited include 12000 for a building, 8250 for a furnace, and about 200 for a new chimney. Six months show 1315.63 spent on repairs and staff. The district is debt free with 3422.53 in treasury. About seventy pupils attend. principal Downey earns 120 monthly, with a 60 salary for his assistant. A winter playground basement was fitted, and no dissatisfaction noted.

Tribune Clyde McDonald Downey

Brighton News Roundup Including Suit Against Insurance Firms

The Brighton Cotton Manufacturing Company sues several insurers for policies totaling 10000 after Brighton Mills burned last summer. Brighton Park sees a new telegraph office, many locals discuss employment, and Barrett & Cunningham open an ice house. A Dance at Central Hall draws 56 couples as town repairs progress and Cantata rehearsals prepare for a major production with a full cast listed.

Brighton Cotton Manufacturing Company Hibernia Insurance Company German Insurance and Savings Institution Factors and Traders’ Insurance Company California Insurance Company Brighton Brighton Park

Community play directed by Mr Robert Swan near town

Haggai, Mr Drake, High Priest, Mr C W Buffington, Mordecai's Friend, Miss Maggie Oswald headline a child filled performance. A number of children will appear under the management of Mr Rob ert Swan who conducts. Thursday night repeats Wednesday night. Visitors expected from many suburban localities. Tickets 35 cents adults, 20 cents children.

Haggai Drake C. W. Buffington Mordecai Maggie Oswald Robert Swan

Lawndale Hopes for Growth Despite Delays and Dam Concerns

West Side Gas Company says gas pipes can not be laid this fall due to Jefferson works delays, Bride Well works set for next spring. Ogden dam complaints grow as Burke predicts flooding and future lawsuits. Millard Avenue leads in name substitution discussions. Lawndale’s progress with parks depot boulevard and streetcar extension suggests a bright suburban future with active improvement clubs driving development.

Billings West Side Gas Company Lawndale Jefferson Works Bridewell Ogden Burke Millard Avenue

Proviso polling place dispute stirs Harlem concerns

A letter to the Vindicator details a polling site shift in Proviso Township from Harlem Village Hall to Lake Street. It argues the new spot disenfranchises Harlem and River Forest voters, cites estimated vote totals, urges investigation, and notes local sidewalk issues and a stray dog incident near Harlem.

The Week in Chicago Special Delivery News

Report on October special delivery letters includes 7,483 from other places and 1,748 local, with 8,879 total deliveries and 13,848 dollars in messenger compensation. Postmaster Judd to replace furniture after Southwest Division fire. mail burned between 1:50 and 3:45 Tuesday. Bailiff Hansbrough of North Side dies. notes on his career and election jury. The Ideal Comedy Company performs at Princess Opera House with Maud Beal and Dudley Girard praised. Death of Willian Johnson in elevator accident at Home Insurance Building. City sells engine-house lot on West Madison for 7,25 to S. H. McCrea. Finance committee discusses Lake Front sale amid Illinois Central dispute. Identified dead man found at State and Oak. Smallpox case Mulligan at County Hospital. Forgery arrest of Frank C. Smith. Dr. Caldwell convicted of cruelty to children. P. J. Minor jailed for forged check attempt. Medical notes on hay fever and Ely's Cream Balm advertised.

Judd Washington Southwest Division Peter M. Hansbrough North Side Mr. Hansbrough Allegheny Chicago Harrison Hansbrough Hans John Duck Maud Beal Dudley Girard Willian Johnson Sunglay Home Insurance Building Adams and LaSalle Streets Madison Street Western Avenue H. McCrea Lake Front Randolph Monroe Streets Cullerton Hull, Dalton Gurney Winston Illinois Central Railroad State Oak Streets John Mulligan Coulter Street Mulligan Canal Bank Frank C. Smith Dearborn Street Patrick Merrrath Superior Court H. J. Christoph Smith Ray Goode Lillian Walters Burras D. L. Caldwell Calumet Avenue Caldwell

Dairy Maids Convention Draws Crowd in River Forest

The Dairy Maids' Convention here last Friday drew about 150 attendees and cleared forty five dollars for the Methodist Church. Several local notes follow including sickness of Mrs Solomon Thatcher, plans of Frank D Black to move to Memphis for the winter, and an invitation to a reception for Rev G C Mars at the Methodist Church parlors. Election turnout was low with fifty three of 147 votes cast. A Bachelors' Convention drew many citizens to Maywood. Maud Schumway from Willow Dakota is visiting Lake Street. L Cummings and wife planned a visit to Evanston Illinois.

Epirot Proviso Desplaines Harlem Lake Street River Forest Harlem Hall Dp. m Jas. Brown Fred Blohm Gus Thody Methodist Church Solomon Thatcher Frank D. Black Memphis Tenn G. C. Mars Maywood Maud Schumway Willow Griggs County Dakota Humphreville L. Cummings Evanston, Ill

Maywood Factory Expands and Local Socials Active

Maywood The Can Factory sees rising manufacturing activity as workers stay busy. The Postmasters position may soon change hands with Mr Skemp viewed as a strong candidate. The Bachelor's Convention at Congregational Church drew about 175 attendees and raised around $50 for church support. Episcopal Church Sociable at Mr Munty’s home was enjoyable. A new foundry building nears completion and should be ready in a few weeks.

Skemp Congregational Church Episcopal Church Sociable Munty

Chicago Officer Shoots Man After Dance Disturbance

Officer Carl Johnson of West Chicago Avenue Station shot a young man named Edward Orb during a disturbance at a dance near West Indiana and Paulina streets. Orb was wounded, taken home, and remains in serious condition. Also, George W. Noble of Chicago died at the Sherman House from apoplexy. he came to Chicago in 1843 and was a longtime lumber businessman with an estate estimated at about half a million dollars.

Wentworth Avenue Englewood George Ferres Gaunt Ferres Tearney Carl Johnson Chicago Avenue Edward Orb West Indiana Paulina George W. Noble Chicago Sherman House Mr. Noble

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