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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
3
The piece urges support for the Republican ticket in upcoming elections and argues for city government improvements in Cicero. It cites McKinley, Cuba, taxes, school standards, and local governance while warning against annexation of Austin or parts to Chicago.
The town board debated warrants and financial actions, cancelling or substituting several special warrants, approving new contingent warrants, and authorizing payments. It also ordered street and utility work, including new water mains, sidewalk planks, and sewer bids, while updating interest rates and tax-related transactions.
Martin Bentley, wintering with his daughter Mrs. I P D Robinson in Midway Park Austin, died suddenly Wednesday night at age 73 after a day spent outdoors. Funeral services were held yesterday at 4 p.m. led by Rev. WG Strickland. Burial followed in Chagrin Falls Ohio.
Weighings show brains of Africans average 44 to 45 oz for men, with African women lighter. Ape brains, orangutan and chimpanzee range 11 to 15 oz, gorilla similar. Authors claim human brain weights exceed those of apes and dwarf Bush Africans, near newborn male infant weights.
Classified notes from the Vindicator include help wanted and situation wanted offers, free insertion details, and real estate ads. Listings cover stores for rent, offices, flats with steam heat in Masonic Hall and Abbott Block, cottages and eight room houses in Austin Illinois, Oak Park River Forest homes for sale, and fire insurance services by L D Cogswell at 111 Marion Street.
The Oaks Whist club defeated Aurora visitors by 19 points after a journey that featured a special coach and royal hospitality. The article lists club officers for music art and literature civic sociology and history travel. Mrs. I A Osgood will address the Woman's club on Monday April 4.
Town clerk records show multiple permits issued for Mary Updyke and Rh A Perkins in Lyman Bridges sub area and Berwyn additions, with two and three small structures, totaling around 1,400 to 2,500 dollars per project. Other listings include Ridgeland village plots and Grant Lind Assn sub works with brick and frame buildings.
Nineteen competent girls sought by Mrs. Waugeh's employment office at 239 Park Avenue Austin for good wages and situations. Ladies seeking help call for fee of 1.00 and money refunded if no help provided. Girl wanted at S133 Ernest for general work.
The Arbor Club held an informal reception at Morrison's hall last Friday with many attendees and an organizing committee named. The Magazine Club meets tonight at 5409 Iowa Street to discuss solutions for the American negro and its future roles. The Woman's club departments announced officers for the coming year. A Oaks club recital featured Clare Vaughan Wales and accompanying artists. The Current Topics club honored Mrs. Chas Randall with a book gift at Miss Maclean's home after a varied program.
A detailed platform from the Oak Park area Republican group outlining governance changes, tax relief, and transit extensions. It names nominees for President and local offices, condemns Cicero delegation practices, and endorses five cent fare plus Lake Street Elevated Road expansion. It also notes a New York thread trust report.
Mrs J K Dunlap entertained guests at home on Saturday night. Miss Francesca Falk hosted an Easter luncheon on Wednesday March 30 in honor of the Hill sisters who plan to move to Springfield Ohio. Mrs Frank Wallace on Frink Street hosted Chicago friends Wednesday. Mrs J J Miller of South Boulevard Austin hosted the Ladies Whist club at luncheon Friday. Decorations featured ferns and roses with a gathered group including Mrs L A Norton and others from Austin and nearby. Mrs Frank Ray hosted a luncheon Thursday for Mrs Chas Randall.
Real estate ads list multiple homes near Park Avenue, Broward Avenue, Midway, and surrounding streets with prices from 2 to 7 thousand dollars. Properties include 2 to 10 room modern houses, a bright room house, and a vacant lot with terms. Contact Francis T. Rach at head of Park Ave nw24 Lake St for details.
Dr W H Burns speaks Sunday morning at Oak Park M I Church on An Awakened Soul s Escape with Gospel and Praise service in evening. Choir assisted by Mr Branch cornetist and large chorus. Revival meetings run Tue Fri evenings. First Church of Christ Scient ist Aquarium Avenue hall 10 45 am April 3 Bread of Life. Friday meetings at Dispensary room 4 Steiner block Lake and Marion streets.
The First Congregational Church at Waller avenue and Midway Park, Rev. W. L. Demorest pastor, lists a 10:30 morning service with the theme The Darkest Hour in the World's History. Communion and member reception follow. Sermonette True to Our Colors. Sunday School noon, Junior 4 pm, Intermediate 5 pm, Senior 6:15 pm, 7:30 evening service with a stereopticon sermon Life of Christ. All invited.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. Promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Ovett and Traill, Austin.
A witty exchange notes that preachers who read sermons from manuscripts end up realizing their length. The dialogue humorously contrasts preference for spoken spontaneity with the discipline of written sermons.
An ad promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The offer guarantees a refund if the product does not cure.
John Price listed as Justice of the Peace and Notary Public with collections specialty. office located in Austin, HI, hours 8 am to 5 pm.
For sale a gas range with hot water attachments a cylinder heating stove with pipe a basement laundry stove and a refrigerator. Inquire at 5828 Ontario Street Austin. Also for sale a general merchandise stock and store for rent at 588 48th Avenue near Metropolitan Station. Craw.
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