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Newspaper
Oak Park Reporter Argus
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
7
A retailer touts deep discounts and high value across many goods including Butterick patterns reduced to 10c 15c and 20c. The ad promises substantial savings this month and urges shoppers to visit soon to see the latest styles and travel-saving bargains while supplies last.
Pupils at Oak Park School of Domestic Science and friends enjoyed pies cakes and ices at a reception in the Central School building. The William Beye School hosted a well attended event showcasing up to date cooking preparations and the ongoing training.
The June mothers meeting on the first Friday opened with devotions led by Mrs. Mary Van Vliet on Guidance. Papers by Mrs. George Hemingway and Mrs. Bye praised good manners, and Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Van Vliet described the Lillinois Congress of Mothers in St. Charles and the State Home for Boys near there.
Oak Park residents are urged to donate good reading matter for soldiers at Fort Russell in Cheyenne Wyoming. Sampson Rogers will collect and forward these items. contact him at 737 N Euclid Ave or phone 193.
The document names chairs for each sub-committee including Finance John Farson Grounds F J Macnish Music Frank R Bagley Program Thos H Gale Press Farlin H Ball Gates C L Peniston Public Affairs F L Wells and W W Oaks who is recovering from a railroad accident and visiting Piper City with his wife due to his mother in law's illness.
Llewlyn Owen aged 23, brother of Edwin Owen, died Saturday June 3 in Washington Iowa. Burial Monday forenoon at Cotter Iowa cemetery attended by a large crowd and several ministers. He was from Wales four years ago and belonged to the First M E Church of Oak Park. Mr Edwin Owen thanks friends for kindness in this affliction.
Next Friday evening a fine entertainment at the First Methodist Episcopal Church will raise funds for the Oak Park cadets encampment on Fox Lake from June 21 to July 5. The program features Gem Stereopticon Views by Oak Park ministers and others with singing and readings to keep the audience engaged from start to finish. Tickets are available from Cadet School officers and members.
Frances Norton and Roland Flitcraft were married at St Marys Church in Chicago with Rev Callaghan officiating. Attendants were Eleanor Young and P Arthur Van Vlack. A reception for about 200 followed at the Norton home and the couple plan a three week honeymoon before settling at Castleton in Oak Park after Sept 1.
Multiple real estate ads list Oak Park and River Forest houses and lots for sale or exchange. Properties include 25 percent or 350 feet on Cuyler Avenue, 40-acre farm near Lake Villa, and elegant 8-room Oak Park house. Agents include Thos H Gale and L D Cogswell. addresses in Oak Park and Chicago listed.
The schedule lists events from June 11 to June 15. Activities include a Baccalaureate sermon at First Congregational Church by Rev. Milton B Williams on Sunday at 7:30 p m, tennis class tournament at the high school on Monday at 2:30 p m, River Forest field day on Tuesday at 2:30 p m, class day at Warrington Opera House on Wednesday at 2:30 p m, and the main commencement at Warrington Opera House on Thursday at 8 p m.
Dr. T G Soares at First Baptist Church urged renovations, including carpet cleaning, wall decoration, and beam painting. An estimate set the cost at 8750. a special collection gathered about 600, with the balance raised later. Work will begin at once.
Miss Edith Marion Ayers and Mr. Leslie F. McCullough wed at the Ayers home on Thursday evening Rev Dr Harker of the Woman's College Jacksonville officiated The illness of C B Ayers reduced the guest list The couple will reside on the North Side at 1452 Winona Street and be at home after July 3 Mrs Yerkes served.
Miss Elma Frances Herr daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Herr wed Harlow Higinbotham Parker son of Mr and Mrs Horace B Parker of La Grange at 2245 Oak Park Avenue in the bride's home. Dr Wm E Barton performed the ceremony. A wedding journey to the east will precede residence in La Grange.
Charles Mancinelli known as the great magician and machinist was jailed Tuesday for larceny of an automobile and tools from Kenilworth Machine Co where he worked as a machinist. A hearing before Judge Walker is set for 10 this morning.
A wedding in Oak Park joined Grace Pyle daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Pyle 5425 Drexel avenue to Harvey A Dwight. Rev W B Thorpe officiated. The bride wore a crepe de chine gown with a lilies of the valley veil and shower bouquet. Bridesmaid Inez Dwight wore pink organdie. The couple plans a short trip and will reside at 567 Fifty-first street after July 15.
An old fashioned strawberry festival with strawberries and cream to be held Tuesday June 13 at 8 o clock in the First M E Church. Admission including berries and cream is 15 cents. Proceeds go to the new parsonage. Sesame Circle also announces Mrs Bingham lectures beginning the first Tuesday in October on Rome Florence and Venice with art topics in her engaging style.
Notice to property owners announces the Oak Park Board of Local Improvements awarded the pipe sewer contract on Oak Park avenue from Harrison to Van Buren and on Van Buren to Euclid and Euclid to Jackson. John W. Barker bid $8 216.85, within the engineer's estimate, the contract under Oak Park day No 69. Secretary B C Brandstadt dated May 31 1905.
Findeisen-Pebbles couple Miss Grace M. Findeisen of Berwyn and Mr Frank M. Pebbles Jr of Oak Park wed at the bride’s home 3122 Ivison Berwyn Rev W S Abernethey officiates Miss Etta Findeisen maid of honor Florence Findeisen and Margaret Pebbles bridesmaids Allen Burns best man Fred Keefer and Charles Boynton ushers reception for 100 guests Then plan residence at 112 Home Ave Oak Park.
Miss Letitia C. Covelle of Bellwood wed Mr. Harry D. Scoville of Oak Park at Maywood Congregational Church on a Wednesday evening. A reception followed at the home of Jacob Bohlander.
A 300 Kingsbury Piano will be awarded free to the Oak Park church lodge school or club judged most popular by August 1905. Merchants issue ballots with every 25 cent purchase. Oak Leaves and Reporter-Argus will announce weekly votes and final winner.
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