Wedding of Mrs Stewart at Forest Avenue Home
Decorations in green and white set the scene as the Lohengrin march filled the church. The bride, escorted by uncle Mr BR T L Beard, wore white brocaded silk with veil and orange blossoms and carried robes tied with green. The maid of honor and four bridesmaids wore green and white gowns, with marguerites in their bouquets. Mr and Mrs Stewart planned a reception at Mrs Graves LHolbrook’s home then a wedding tour and residence at 722 Forest Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerites
Huir Forna
Miss Abbott
Mondellsohn
Stewart
Graves Lholbrook
Ridgeland Community Notes and Local Events
About forty gentlemen gathered at the Ridgeland Hotel to hear arguments for the town division. Rev W A Bartlett preached at Ridgeland Congregational Church, and Easter music featured donations of lilies. Porter Randall, linked to Ridgeland, died in Ohio after pneumonia. A novel library euchre party was held by Dr and Mrs F B Clark. The Woman's Benevolent Society, with Myre Fitch present, discussed support for Crippled Children and a YWCA building project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeland Hotel
Jesse A. Baldwin
John Lewis
Creamo
Ridgeland Congregational Church
W. A. Bartlett
Church of Easter Lilies
Albert Burgess
Geo. Nordenholt
Jac. D.snydam
Porter Randall
Ridgeland
Ohio
Chicago
F. B. Clark
Nn Library
George Butters
Davidson
Stevens
Lyons
Carr
Woman's Benevolent Society
D. E. Brink
Myre. Fitch
Young Women's Christian Association of Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Hammond
Cicero division debated as Austin youth discuss
Austin High pupils debated whether Cicero should be divided. Leaders for the affirmative were Leta Foster and Fred Francis, while Roy Gilbert and Jessie Custer argued the negative. The event showcased local student civic engagement and debate skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gilbert
Jessie Custer
Jacob E. Decker
Linden Park Events Include Dog Attack Paralyzed Father and Birthday Party
In Linden Park Mrs. Benson was attacked by a savage dog on Robinson avenue. She escaped with minor injuries as an officer pursued the dog, which had fled to its owner. The Duncan family mourns a father’s death after paralysis struck while at work on Baird avenue. Henry Grass hosts a stag party at 2597 Chicago avenue celebrating his twentieth birthday with Linden Park quarts, singing, parrot stories, and banjo guitar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Henry Grass
Chicago Avenue
Linden Park
Messrs. Gouze and Patterson
German tailor identified in fatal fall from Lake Street structure
The body of Fred Guozanhauser, a 59 year old German tailor, was found under the Lake street elevated at Forty-eighth and Lake streets. An inquest found death from shock and injuries after a fall from the structure. whether accidental or self inflicted remains unknown. He leaves a widow and five daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Forty-eighth
Leake Streets
Fred Gunzinhauser
Clarm
Fred Guozanhauser
Lake Streets
Kampp
Parkers
Austin
Concordia
Reception by Oaks Club Ladies Delights 150 Guests
The Oaks Club hosted a formal yet informal Saturday reception for about 150 guests with a mixed program. Mrs. Davis Norton Shock and McCarthy led the event featuring Allan Maclean, Edith Elliott, Misa Lawrence, and Mrs. Alta Houston Cody, followed by light refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Maclean
Edith Elliott
Austin
Misa Lawrence
Chicago
Alta Houston Cody
Cody
Presbyterian Church
Rebecca’s Entertain: Odd Fellows Hall Tonight
The Daughters of Rebecca present an evening of music reading recitation and refreshments at Odd Fellows hall. The program aims to please Odd Fellows and their protectors with varied acts and a rose motif, strengthening fraternal bonds through an entertaining social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Rebecca
Baivesa
Odd Fellows
Daughters of
Maywood News and Local Notices
Maywood area items include Dr. Krohn to lecture on Does Death End All May 9 at association meeting. Maywood Hotel furniture to private sale as earlier services held. Real estate inquiries rise with lots eyed for investment. Epworth League and Young People's Society plan monthly joint meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krohn
Association
O. Maiden
Maywood
Fourth Avenue
Fourth Street
H. J. Stave
Soffel Brothers
Juill Business
St. Mary's Guild
Episcopal Church
Harlem Avenue
South Boulevard
Maywood Hotel
Epworth League
Society of Christian Endeavor
Austin
Hoopes
Jordan
Peake
Grace Benson
Peake Sisters
Benson
Buck
Coupland
Greene
King
Hughes
Jackson
Kendall
Jones
Maywood Elects Jacob Boblander President Without Opposition
Maywood village voters backed Jacob Boblander as president by 324 votes with no opposition. Trustees nominees Messie Metcalfe Seaman and Walker won 315 310 and 225 votes. opponents Mesars Jackson and Skemp earned 125 and 90. S H Donaldson Jr reelected clerk with 327. library directors Allan Parrish and Thomas Perry won 317 and 310, Charles Westcott 5 due to ballot error. J P McGowan became police magistrate for vacancy with 300 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood Village
Jacob Boblander
Messie
Metcalfe
Seaman
Walker
Canons
Ftrustees
Mesars
Jackson
Skemp
S. H. Donaldson, Jr
Allan R. Parrish
Thos. Perry
Chas. Westcott
J.P. McGowan
River Forest Notes On Local Church, School And Social Life
River Forest reports feature Thatcher avenue sewer relaying and new light dress goods at B D Larson Co. church events include a Methodist church misunderstanding no stereopticon show and a cantata King of Kings by a 60 voice chorus. The Women’s Missionary Society bank offering and possible new school board female members are noted along with entertainments at the Presbyterian church and Ladies Aid Society event next Friday. Louisa Butler is mourned, and Mrs Burgess learns of Captain Waters death in Newport R I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Young Women's Home Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Washington Ice Co
Cicero
State Bank
Harlem Avenue
South Boulevard
Leach
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Chicape
B.D. Larson & Co
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Lawrence
Thatcher Park
Louisa
F. D. Butler
Milwaukee
Jilmeapolis
Albert Burgess
Geo. Nordenholt
W. E. Barker
John Waters
Newport
Indiana
A. van Alstyne
River Forest
Womnu’s
Butler
Sturgis
Luvita
Enchre Club Holds Last Regular Meeting of Season
Mrs Laing hosted the Enchre Club on Park Avenue. Mrs Bostedo won a china cream and sugar set while Mr Herriman received a silver baggage tag and coat chain as prizes. Refreshments followed a musical program and the next meeting with Mr and Mrs F C Smith is planned in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Smith
Teter & Martin
Oak Park
Melroge Park Club
Ma‘oti
Major
Quinn
Marotta
Village club meeting features Geneva address on streets
At the Woman's Club gathering Oak Park Nine and Nineteenth Century Club members heard Mrs. Harvey of Geneva discuss village improvement and street beautification. Refreshments followed. Next week a biology talk by a Chicago University student is planned. Committee chairs were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Oak Park
Harvey
Geneva
Chicago University
Kelasy
Baker
Jackson
Brown
Titus
Ingalls
Hoitt
River Forest Elects Jackson President and Board
The Vindicator notes River Forest voters chose Thomas M. Jackson as president with 189 of 257 cast. Treasurers re elected H. H. Scharenberg 188 votes and Joseph Binks 153. J Juergens elected trustee with 103. Homer and Parker caucus nominees won 68 each. Clerk Geo W Shearburn beat E Baker 134 to 123.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Thomas M. Jackson
Trestees
H. H. Scharenberg
Joseph Binks
Chan
J. Juergens
George W. Homer
Alfred Parker
Geo. W. Shearburn
E. Baker
Baker
Shearburn
Thos. M. Jackson
Mexice
Scharenberg
Sons of St George Attend Special Sermon at Methodist Church
The Sons of St George will attend the Methodist church Sunday morning to hear Rev Mr Aylesworth speak on The Ideal Church Is the Ideal Brotherhood. Easter services at the church featured refined decor and music with packed crowds in both morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church of Austin
Bartlett
Library Hall
L. Wilbur Messer
Chicago
Sons of St. George
Methodist Church
Aylesworth
Ideal Church
Ideal Brotherhood
John Spielman
Eighteenth Avenue
Lake Street
Augustana Hospital
Melrose Park
Mr. Berens
Elmburnt
Young Spielman
Dannebecke Party Loses Village Election in Tight Vote
George W. Fowler elected president 176 to 147 over Dannebecke with Leeseberg unopposed for clerk. Munstermann 170, Bilingheimer 160, Simonson 152, Scharenberg 150, Benson 148, Storey 144. Fowler holds 29 vote majority. Sunday saloon closing likely issue. Board and executive friction anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dannebecke
George W. Fowler
Wmn
Leeseberg
Clerk
Munstermann
Bilingheimer
Mr. Simonson
Scharenberg
Benson
Storey
Messrs
Debus
Land and Giles
Koldovera
Billingheimer
Simonson
Fowler
Local Advertisements and Notices From Harlem Oak Park Area
Local business pitches and notices include B D Larson Co selling wool pants and Noxall shirts, a granite cutting shop opening near Madison and Lathrop, watch repairs at H J Hittort, M Thiele expanding meat market, Drechsler offering walnut furniture bargains, a headache cure claim, Alfred Johnson offering piano lessons, Nordenhott label promotion, and gymnastic exhibition prep under Eggert with a varied program at Gaden’s ball on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Thiele
Chas. F. Drechsler
Oak Park
Alfred Johnson
Harlem
Ouk Park
Albert Burgess
Geo. Nordenhott
Eggert
Gaden's
Activa
Local Turnfest Highlights and School Board Nominations
The Turnfest exhibition will feature the same act list as Elgin with magic lantern views and a violin duet by Miss Carroll and Geo Reiling. A school district caucus nominated Peter Farley for president and several trustees, but a Wednesday meeting replaced that slate with Jacob Dellers for president and Theodore Schuster and John Everett for trustees. Election set for Saturday April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Miss Carroll
Geo. Reiling
Fred Lange
Peter Farley
Messrs
Everett
Hartje
Dummann
Mesare
August Meseke
Felix Reber
al Blessman
Dammann
Jacob Dellers
Theodore Schuster
John Everett
Mr. Blessmann
Independent Citizens triumph in village election tally
The Independent Citizens' ticket outvoted all opposition last Tuesday with near 600 votes cast. Gorke edged Kistenbicker by seven as 288 to 281. trustees Schumacher 272 Strunk 267 Schulz 248 beat Glos 99 Dellers 125 Hostler 104. Gotsch 240 Schwass 196. Blassey 256 over Yunker 252. Meier re elected clerk 206 over Riebeck 229. Harlem band cheered as nights of rallies at Gadens Hall ended the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Citizens
Gorke
Kistenbicker
H. D. Schumacher
Henry Strunk
Herman Schulz
Wm. Glos
Jacob Dellers
Mr. Hostler
Citizens
Messrs. Gotsch
Schwass
Gotsch
Emil Blassey
J. Yunker
Henry Meier
Wm. Riebeck
Harlem
Gaden'’s Hall
Kistenbroker
Hans Day Dies by Own Hand in Har lem Saloon Back Lot
Hans Dau fifty five known figure in Har lem vicinity killed himself by hanging in the coal shed behind Schwass Broa saloon. Found about six by August Bluhm, body suspended for at least two hours. Coroner's inquest held, remains placed in Waldheim vault awaiting his son. Day had been drinking heavily and despondent over domestic matters. He came from Germany twenty years ago. wife remained in homeland. Three sons and one daughter live in Davenport, Iowa. Last summer wife visited children but did not tell him. He allegedly threatened suicide before the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Dau
Harlem
Schwass Broa
August Bluhm
Waldheim
Day
Davenport
Ill
Harlem Village Board Summary of March Treasures and Elections
The Harlem village board met Saturday night approving minutes and bills. The treasurer’s March balance stood at 33 010.03 and the Street Commissioner’s annual report on water rents taps and street labor was received. Bills totaling 300 and officer salaries were ordered paid. Wednesday evening’s election votes were canvassed and the result declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Easter Services at St Luke's Parish in River Forest
Catholics of Oak Park attend Easter services at St Luke's in River Forest with high mass at 10 30 a m led by Rev Father Dunn. Altar decor includes lilies roses carnations ferns and smilax. The musical program drew praise and the Easter offering was large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
St. Luke's
River Forest
Father Dunn
Civil Service Exam Notice for Post Office Jobs
The civil service exam for clerk and carrier positions will be held in the Ohio street school on June 1. Applications must be filed by May 13. The band plans to continue evening concerts at Town Hall Park through the summer despite one leader leaving Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur de Lis Club
Rebmann’s
Lake Street
Forty First
Civil Service
United States Post Office
Ohio Street
Austin
Town Hall Park
School District Board Elections Notice to Elect Members
Election held in Water Office precincts and local precincts across Cook County Illinois to vote for President of the Board of Education for one year and two members for three years each. Polls open at 6 AM and close at 9 PM on election day, by order of the Board of Education President Jesse A. Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Water Office
Marion Street
Randolph Street
Prairie Club House
County of
Cook
State of
Illinois
Board of Education
Free Trial of Dr King’s New Discovery and Pills
Those who have used Dr King’s New Discovery know its value and those who have not may try it free. Send name and address to H E Backlen & Co Chicago for a sample box of Dr King’s New Life Pills and a copy of Health and Household Instructor. Guaranteed to do you good at no cost, sold by L M Lovett Oak Park and H Trail Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immerman & Hoath
Ohio Street
B.icher
Henry Pillinger
Hansen
North
Waller Avenue
Austin
J. W. Lilly
Dearborn Street
Chicago
C. D. Crum
Cuneo
Waller
Ontario
People's Home
Abbott Block
Cicero
Central Pacific
Northwestern
Dr. King
H. E. Backlen & Co
Gable
L. M. Lovett
Oak Park
Kk. H.trail Druggist
Flush Times of in the VINDICATOR Halley
A compact archival note references the periodical Flush Times within the Vindicator issue dated Halley era. The item notes publication cadence and a brief pointer to content themes featured in the periodical.
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Ridgeland,creamo
Dreamo
Provisoia
State Bask
Harlem Avenues
4Immerman & Roath
s.Rimmerman & Roath
Henry Pillinger’s
Zimmerman & Roath’s
Zimmerman & Roath
North Park Avenue
Zimmerman & Heath's
A.D. Duncan
J. W. Lambert & Co
Kinzie and
Fifty-second Streets
Telly McGrath
North Central Avenue
St. Catherine’s Church
Father Campbell
Austin Presbyterians
L” Road
Fifty-eighth Street
Prebyterian Church
Clayton E. Crafts
Lilly McGrath
Maclean & Vandercook
Central Avenue
Madison
H. Maynard
South Central Avenue
Vinvicator
Central
Pine Avenues
J. P. Hobman
Jos. Wohman
Joseph Ia
Giles
H. Olson
Oak Street
Charles I West
Poplnar Avenue
Wanamaker & Brown, Clothiers
J. C. Rouzer
Boys’ Brigade
Mens’ Club
Queeoslia Bourke
James Bourke
Elmhurst
Carleton Francia
Prairie Avenue
Frink Street
Gupper
Fred Gunzenhauser
Social Austin
J. W. F. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Ann Arbor
Frink
Creote
Corner Park Avenue
Sarah Hackett Stephenson
Charles Stratford
Caardus Club
Dr. Stratford
Ethel
Ezilda de Gignac
Osiduipht
Paulis
Irene Clark
Henry Ryan
Prand
Normie Kellogg
Etbel Button
Mills
Townsiop
Mr. Jones
Thatcher Avenue
Stenzs
B. D. Laurson & Co
Daniel [Rich
Madison Street
Lathrop Avenue
H. J. Hittort
Madison St
Narlem
Secret Service
Clark Street
Sultes
Chicago, Ills
Telephone North
A. L. Standard
Gen
Mer
Harlem Village Board
Daily
Sun. Daily
Chicago & Northern Pacific Railroad
Grand Central
Harrison Street
Fifth Avenue
Orly
Henry 3. Hawley
Joh Kelly
Succe Ies
Uget
Cuicago Amusements
Royal English Circus
Frank Hall
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