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Newspaper

Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1896

Page

7

Oak Park notices and local business updates

Oak Park and Cicero district items include health notes and routine updates. Wadaworth travels to Colorado for health. Zimmerman Roath lawn care recommended. Local shops advertise cakes, bicycles, and baking. Unity church and Oak Park Club events planned. unclaimed post office letters listed. a grand Oak Park High School concert noted. and S. P. Nissen prepares Europe trip with manager Osborn.

Cicero News Mix of Socials and Local business notes

Austin visitors Rodney Kemp and Walter Bennett are briefly mentioned amid a flood of social events and commerce. The piece highlights shoe stores, a May festival plan, weddings, court fines, and local construction on Pine Avenue with a long roster of names and ties to Cicero and Oak Park.

Local Notices and Social Roster from Maywood Township

Epworth league met on April 14 while a presidential candidate visited Lewis Miller on Eighth avenue. A duplicate water pump is to be installed at the plant as growth boosts the building boom. A garnishment case for thirty eight cents drew five dollars in costs in Justice Goodrich's court. Electric Railway crew cleaned Lake street tracks and others plan new construction. The South Side cinch club gathers April 21 at Mrs. H Smith. Mrs. John M. Percy remains ill. Hats advertised at Mrs. Humphreville’s 6 North Fifth. Ladies are offered hair services at the same address. A Maywood Opera Hall concert on April 24 features Chicago Musical College artists under Ziegfeld. Mrs. Herbert Stratton’s operation at St Luke’s Hospital was successful. Mrs. Judge Hoke and her son visited from Washington DC. Village election is next Tuesday. specimen ballot in another column. Rev. Lloyd preached at M E church in pastor Barnes’s absence. Mrs. Humphreville's millinery again advertised. Mrs. N. B. Haythorn visited Mrs. Cooke. H. W. Welch travels to Baltimore for estate matters. bicycle factory in town is noted. Mr. Sherman offers high grade bicycle models. potential buyers urged to consult. A quiet wedding occurred at C. E. Pickard’s home. Miss Ethel Pickard wed Mr. Frank Blodgett of Beloit with Phi Psi affiliations.

Avenue Woodards Home Avenue Home Bakery Lake Street Unity Church Study Club Qsann Randall Holy Roman Empire Italy Oak Park Club Kentr Oak Park H. C. Francis & Co William Palmer North Boulevard Francis-Lambert Cycle Co George Walker Elizabeth Court Bud Forest Avenue California Boye Scoville Place Institute G. R. Weed Wead’s Rebekah Unity Church Arthur Kendall James Freeman Clarke Johonnot Clarke Columbia Bicycles Wright Elsom, Jr Oak Park Austin W.C. TY. U Wm. Amerson N. Central Avenue Central Avenue Chicago National and Savings Union C. M. Young the Surprise Austin and Vicinity Austin M.E Anna Downey Ethel Austain W. Raither Pine Avenue Superior Street Chicago Avenue Frank L. Race John Skelton Waller Avenue Skelton Messie Biggs & Son Albert Burgess Reo Nordenbuilt A. Jamieson Sioux Falla Oak Orpheus McCallum Ohio Street Park Arenas Catharine Tucker Ontario Street Tucker Austin Rose Hill Mesere, Kampp & Son Zimmerman & Neath Cicero A. H. Harber J. Kratzer M. W. Root B. Bradley Andrews Capt. Hansberry Justice Amerson Jack Badger Gus. Voss Ohnicago Mr. Voss Taylor Snow Library Hall Barr 8. J. Noble & Co Olive Banta Cross Lenox Club Eary Street Mae Potwin Edith Wallace Mollie Kennedy Lillian Bontecue Madeline Dewar Paris Ont Badger Stratford Hall Biggs Mellin Mary J. Kearsley Johns Hopkins University Merrick Park George Davis Geo. Amerion H. Crafts B. Cutting J. Smith J. Walser S. M. Barr’s Co. E Champlin & Co N. W Linden Park C. E. Champlin A. A. Strohm Ontatio Street Losias Venesores Cicero Township Sunday School Presbyterian Church Hulbert Dox Park Mary F. Byrne Chicago W. B. Jacobs Hull House Hall House Austinites Lattie Griggs Flora Bayes Alice Reiterman Adele Price Betsy Horton Vivian Griggs Jessie Caster Bertha Olive Banta Marion Oliver Cross Mua. L. A. Banta Baird Avenue Clark Jull May S. Potwin B. Currier Calumet Avenue Mrs. A. McNally J. C. McNally Vindicator Star McNally Arbuckle Broa Hausberry Ginger Austin Police Joseph Lusk Lawndale Bond Madison Street Lusk West Lake Street Messra F.C. Beeson S. J. Craft F. Ray G. Horton H. H. Rearden J. P. Garner Minnie Torbert Josephine Torbert Mattie McLean Lillian McCarthy Agnes Purvis Fitzgerald Tobiason Mesare Miesdames Horton Titus Woodbury Denniston Bonney Ray Crafta Trail Beeson Rearden Rockhidee Stallwood Garner Gale M. Torbert J. ‘Torbert L. McCarthy J. McCarthy Purvis E. Purvis Strom Elliott Horton B. Horton Maclean Votwin Crafts Jones Bennett Thurber Bartelme van Epps Martin Crosby Walser Crouch Gardner Gould Owen Wallace Hobart Coles Smith Schlecht Turner Bontecou Geddes Mapes Misses Lattan Emma Smith Jennings Meredith Messrs Moore E. Wayt G. Potwin Carr Williame Mallin Campbell Church Alexander Gunthorp Davia Rounds Beach Pither Oliphant Buck Roberta Sleep and Conant Epworth League Electric Railway Company South Side Cinch Club H. Smith John M. Percy South Eighth Avenue W. R. Ballard Pearl Hastings St. Joe Mich W. J. Gilbert F. D. Humphreville North Fifth Avenue Maywood Opera Hall Chicago Musical College Wm. Hk. Ziegfeld Herbert Stratton St. Luke's Hospital Judge Hoke Little Son Stanly Washington, D. C James Merrett Lloyd Evanston M. E. Church Barnes E. D. Humphreville N. B. Haythorn Cooke W. Welch Baltimore Aistere Sherman C. E. Pickard Seventh Avenue Ethel Pickard Frank Blodgett Beloit Mr. Tate Lawrence Peterson Phi Psi Fraternity Paul Marx Circle Ave Bedard & Morency Mr. Marx Iiann Bros Madison St Preston Lewis Ferdinand Avenue Hann Bros F. J. Lange George Schrade Albert Blessman C. J. Gotech G. K. Jones Forest Home Oshkorb, Wie Robey Harlem 2Th Street B. Zicharius Joseph Klimmer Henry Lawson Frank Kellar Ferdinand Street Harlem “Post Frank Lehman Thompson Witness WinpicatTor A. W. Kistenbroker Arta Roos Harlem Manonerchor Adolph Boehler Oscar Backe Quartatte Hasselbringe Lina Roos Sietenbroker Messrs. Roos Neuman Kistenbroker Mrs. Shotka Mr. Holst Harlem Mannerchor

Discovery Saved His Life Says Beaverville Druggist

Mr G Caillonette a Beaversville druggist reports he recovered from La Grippe after using Dr King's New Discovery. He sought help from multiple physicians with no success, tried the remedy from his own store, and after three bottles was active again. Free trials offered at UL M Lovett Oak Park and R H Trail Austin.

G. Caillonette Beaversville UL. M. Lovett Oak Park R. H. Trail Austin

Ideal Cough Remedy Trial Offered in Iowa and Austin

Reverend John Burgius of Keokuk Iowa touts Dr Kings New Discovery as beneficial and fast acting. Trials offered free at L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Y Traill Austin with price 25 cents per box.

John Burgius Keokuk Iowa Methodia Episcopal Church King L. M. Lovett Oak Park R. H.Y Traill Austin

Linden Park Lease Nears Termination and Local Developments

An enterprising fruit firm on South Water Street leased two stores in the new elevated terminal paying 60 dollars monthly with a 50 dollar deposit but now relinquishes one store as they seek a druggist tenant. Elevator on Lake street terminal runs with electric power from Cicero and Proviso street lines. Real estate man C B Williams moves to new Lake and Fifty Third corner office. J Brady will occupy his former Van Buren Street stand. New residences rise on Willow Avenue for F L Brown and C Osgood. contractor Moffet leads. Funeral held for Mrs. Nicholas Trivias at her Indiana and Fifty Third home. Forest Home interment. T Elliott forecasts major local improvements this year. detailed in a future column. Owens Brog grocery and meat market at Madison Street and California Avenue has leased one store in H Hogann's Fifty Third Street block.

Truit South Water Street Lake Street Cicero and Proviso Street Railway Company C. B. Williams Lake Fifty-third J. Brady van Buren Street Chicago F. L. Brown Willow Avenue Moffet Chas. Osgood Holman Nicholas Trivias Indiana Forest Home T. Elliott

Austin Directory Publisher Urges Patronage for 1896 Volume

W. S. Jewell, publisher, pleads for support as Austin directory canvass stalls. He warns he may abandon the project if funds do not come in, noting advertising falls short of half the printing cost and the town’s public spirit is lacking. The Vindicator shares astonishment and urges backing to boost local pride and business.

W. S. Jewell Austin Directory Austin Jewell

Evanston College Days Highlight Wedding Details

Those present from abroad included Professor J. C. Pickard of Burlington Kansas father of the bride and the bride's sister Mrs. Chas Myliva of Sioux City Iowa E W Pickard of Chicago Miss Alice M Blodgett of Beloit Wis Messrs T W Speigs A E Mabil and F W Shoemaker of Chicago The groom is proprietor of the Blodgett mills Beloit Wis where they will reside and are described as estimable with many friends.

Evanston J. C. Pickard Burlington Kan Chas, Myliva Sioux City Iowa E. W. Pickard Chicago Alice M. Blodgett Beloit Wis Messrs T. W. Speigs A. E. Mabil F. W. Shoemaker Blodgett Mills Wia

Harlem Social and Civic Events Highlight Week

Clarence Weseler hosted a birthday party on Thomas street. Harlem Turnverein plans a gymnastic exhibition at Gatlin's hall with contests. Community notices include burglar alarms on Madison street, school board meeting at North school, and election coverage in the Harlem Post. The Harlem Singers concert at Gatlin's ball raised funds for a society banner for the Harlem Gesangverein.

Clarence Weseler Thomas Street Gatlin’s Hall Ccaxlisthonic Clags Harlem ‘Turnverein Frank Collard

Bucklew Arnica Salve Proclaims Universal Skin Cure

Bucklew's Arnica Salve claimed as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or a refund. For sale by L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Trail Austin at 25 cents per box.

Bucklew Arnica L. M. Lovett Oak Park R. H. Trai Austin

River Forest Notes Show Socials Sports and Elections

Local church plans a faces well social for Pastor Reynolds who leaves soon. A dispute ends with a standoff and brief jail stay for a hired man. River Forest baseball eyes a win after a victory over Oak Park. Woman’s Club officers are named for the coming year. Plevion day rumors run through town as councilmen seek votes with Arnold challenging Pickens. Garden seeds offered by Boyce and Gilbert. Kirks Elixir of Soup advertised. Mrs Shearburn accepts more piano students at 207 Forest Avenue.

Mr. Reynolds Mrr. Reynolds George Thatcher Thatcher Harlem Henry Haertel Hunprrville Grace Grant Forest Evenue Stalemers Lake Strive Park Avene Aubrey Page Gale Avenue River Forest Severil EL Page Arnold Pickens Boyce & Gilbert's Boyce & Gilbert George W. Shearburn Sot Forest Avenue

School Board Elections Circulate Across County

County voters prepare for Saturday elections in all districts. Oak Park selects a president for one year and two trustees for three years. District No. 1 nominees include E F Burton and Wm By with Mrs Pitkin. District No. 2 caucus in Austin named A H Clement for president and F W Meadows with A E Bartelme as trustees. The Vindicator endorses the slate, praising Clement’s efficiency.

Oak Park E. F. Burton Wm. By

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