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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1899
Page
2
In a Friday April 7 1899 column the piece argues that creation of Greater Chicago would resolve Cicero separation and annexation questions. It notes the premature birth of the 36th ward club and insists Cicero cannot be annexed piecewise. The editorial frames Chicago area politics and ward boundaries with a cautious view on annexation.
Mr. C. S. Cutting and Mr. F. M. Pringle, who led the separation question to success, will be retained to contest the legality of Austin’s annexation to Chicago.
In Cicero the voters enjoy frequent participation with two elections in one month. The April program promises prompt ballots and heightened civic engagement for residents seeking to influence local government.
The extension of the elevated road through Cicero is advancing quickly and promises a direct ride to the loop without transfers or risk of miscounted fares. The project eases rider worry about conductors punching incorrect figures.
The re election of Mayor Harrison by a plurality of over 40000 shows the crucial role of transportation and franchise issues in the city. Voters backed him after seeing his record on the matter and expressed confidence in his leadership going forward.
The Austin area of Cicero rejected annexation to Chicago by a 182 to ? margin in the municipal election. The Austin result shows the public sentiment against joining Chicago and prompts questions about the law’s reach and fairness.
Capt Kinney former Hyde Park trustee and early Thirty-Second ward alderman recalls the 1889 annexation of Hyde Park south of Thirty-Ninth Street east of State Street. He notes immediate government changes, public property control, and potential ward adjustments for Austin.
Oak Park aims to join River Forest in a common school system if the Austin to Chicago annexation is approved. Oak Park carries a large debt that River Forest would need to share. Proviso may soon receive its own high school.
A compact aphorism linking perfection of trust with greater peace. The statement underscores harmony achieved through reliable confidence in others. It implies ethical guidelines for personal and societal conduct and reflects a civic ideal.
A pivotal Proviso town vote set for Saturday aims to establish a high school at Maywood amid fears Rivers forest may join Oak Park in opposing a district. Chicago Telephone Co opens Austin exchange with many workers installing phones.
At the April 3 regular meeting Miss Rebecca Rice presented Madam Guyon and the Mysticism of France, sparking lively talks led by Miss Mary Wadsworth of River Forest. Miss McCord urged introducing art pictures to Austin schools. the next regular meeting on April 7 was postponed a week for an all day officers election. The civics and sociology department meets Monday at the club rooms to discuss Scotch cities child study and Cecil Rhodes. Visitors invited.
After a week out, Maywood strikers return to work at the old rate while forming their own union to join the labor movement. The Norton company rehires all but Blondon who refused to apologize for a heated remark. On Tuesday all workers receive a 6 percent raise with future increases planned for lower earners.
The Oak Park Magazine Club met April 3 at Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Bevington’s home. Attendees debated the best charitable use for one hundred thousand dollars and agreed that concentrated effort yields lasting good, followed by a pictorial songs game.
The executive committee approved hiring cornetist Ralph Branch to perform weekly at Sunday afternoon meetings with Miss Johnson from Lake Street. A birthday social is planned for Monday evening April 17. Oak Park pastors plan Sabbath observances, a new hymnbook committee is formed, and the Boys' Club reports 29 members with John Burmeister’s March birthday celebrated. Mothers meeting Friday at 2 30 p.m. led by Mrs Charles Hoyt features Two Fine Arts the Art of Being Lovely and Helpful in the Home.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a special examination for clerk and carrier positions in Austin on May 6 at 9 a.m. Applications must be filed in complete form at the Austin post office by April 29, 1899. Contact the secretary at the city post office for blanks instructions and salary details.
Arrival and departure times for Austin post office are listed with morning and afternoon slots. Community notices include illness of G B Vastine, hats by Mittenthal, lectures by Rev S M Johnson, local baking with Jack McLeroth, a final dancing school reception by Prof Peak, and engagement of Norma Coho to Edward Wayt. Various clubs host luncheons, euchre and whist events, notes on members and visitors, and April calendar items.
A yard fire at Silas Barr's Forest Avenue home in River Forest badly burned domestic Amelia Neska and her rescuer Gertrude Stanton. Neska was taken to hospital Tuesday evening with severe burns, and her prognosis remains doubtful.
A notice from Miss Williams at 5641 Lake Street Austin Illinois invites patrons to view a spring opening of fine millinery. She emphasizes artistic design and trimming by Miss Glarke and modest prices, inviting customers to call and investigate.
If you are buying a bicycle it will pay you to call and see Ernest Mick ligh at the River Forest Water Works. Our new ’99 styles have arrived.
Mrs. Ethel Packard Peck, beloved by Chicago audiences for her cookery lectures, will give her final Austin appearance at the Presbyterian Church on April 13 14 and 15 at 2 30 in the afternoon. Sessions are free to all attendees and a souvenir will be given to every participant.
Edward A Kimball of the Boston Board of Lectureship will speak at Unity Church Oak Park on Wisconsin avenue and Pleasant street on Saturday evening April 8 at 8 oclock. The event is under the auspices of the First Church of Christ Scientist Oak Park and seats are free.
A. V. Turner proclaims Austin is annexed to the city in government and pricing, offering wallpaper designs, floor varnishes, ready mixed paints, stains, glass, brushes, and muresco wall tint, with a call to buy leads oils and turpentine at low city prices from 149 North Park Avenue, Austin.
A reader from Andersonville Indiana reports severe cold and cough relief after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The testimonial states the bottle cured them before halfway used and notes Traill and Cooling as local druggists selling the product.
An advertisement touts Dr. A. Reed's cushion shoe with an inner cushioned sole for perfect ease. Available at gale by G. R. Weed located on 111 Marion street in Oak Park.
A West Virginia reader reports a three year relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The wife was bedbound with swollen limbs for over a month before applying the balm per directions. She walked to breakfast the next morning and has not suffered another attack. Sold by Traill and Cooling, druggists.
An Austin based firm offers a refund guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar and a 25 cent refund on a 60 cent bottle if cures fail. The ad also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Remedy with testimonials and notes Traill & Cooling as local druggists selling these products.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for volcanic eruptions skin eruptions and a wide range of ailments including sores ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts burns and chilblains. It claims best pile cure on earth relieves pains and aches and sells for 25 cents a box through Trail and Cooling and Chas Miller druggists.
The Nickel Plate Road advertises the lowest rates east with through trains to New York and sleeping cars to Boston. It touts modern day coaches, luxurious sleeping cars, and unexcelled dining cars for a comfortable journey.
A public event titled Battle of Manila invites attendees to gather at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court for an organized battle themed gathering.
Nine tons of geese turkeys chickens and ducks from Boston arrived at a London dock in decay. The police magistrate ordered the unsound fowls destroyed after hearing inspector testimony and inspecting the carcasses in court.
A newspaper reader notes railroads in the United States employ about 800000 people. He remarks this figure excludes some groups and jokes about efforts to open windows, showing local satire of industry employment.
Unclaimed letters at Oak Park post office list Geo Adams and others. Oak Park Club debates keeping the clubhouse open Sundays as some members support the plan to deter Chicago visits. women oppose. A children's domino party led by Prof. Bournique entertained club members and dancing students. Drechsler announces engagement of jeweler W H Drechsler to Minnie Desens of Kankakee for May. French class at Oak Park meets with large attendance. Mme McMurphy notable. Thurbers request repetition of Chalena at their South Side home.
A Georgia man offers a rambling, racially charged explanation of a railroad death, blaming liquor and a “dimmyjohn” while claiming providential purpose beyond understanding. The quote reveals inflammatory language and a crude view of the tragedy.
Elgin Illinois claims John Newman as the American butter king and new president of the local board of trade. He is described as the world's largest dairy producer, driving in daily with herds of 55 000 cows and skim milk from 500 000 quarts each morning.
The Vindicator sale list includes Rolado's News Depot Masonia Building Stin St Bruman's News Depot 203 Park Ave Avstin Our Tomykina Newsdealers and Station Orak Park Avenue Mra Hoslas Newsdealer and Confectioner 142 Lake Street with missing details.
The text explains bees carry pollen in a basket on their hind legs. A fringe of stiff hairs forms a cage-like structure that collects pollen. After foraging, the bee fills the basket to sustain it for two to three days.
An experiment across two streets in Philadelphia measured water use for nearly 600 residents. It found 179 gallons per inhabitant were expended, but only 24 gallons were actually utilized, indicating substantial waste.
The article notes Canada spans 237,000 square miles to match Europe, is nearly thirty times as large as Britain and Ireland, and exceeds the United States by 500,000 square miles. It urges readers to grasp Canada’s vast size beyond casual map views.
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield says a month of treatment failed until Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption cured her. After six bottles she regained health and can do housework. Free trials at Traill & Cooling's and Chas. P. Miller's drug stores. Bottles 50 cents and 1.00 with guarantee.
The Austin Building and Loan Association promotes its cautious management and monthly deposits on two or more shares at fifty cents per share. It pays six percent interest on withdrawals and invites all Austin residents to join. George H. Park is president with John D. Maclean as secretary, located at 921 City Office, 184 La Salle Street.
The Nickel Plate road markets its service to New York City and Boston as a proven success with three daily fast express trains in each direction. Trains feature modern day coaches, vestibuled sleeping cars between Chicago New York and Boston, and dining cars. Uniformed porters man day coaches to assist passengers. Travel comfortably and safely by routing tickets via the Nickel Plate Road.
Despres & Co at 193-195 East Van Buren street is praised as the city’s most reliable firm for standard and pure wines whiskies and brandies. They have built a strong reputation and are recommended for private use or festal occasions.
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