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Newspaper

Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1895

Page

4

The Vindicator Newspaper Details and Address

The Vindicator lists WILLIAN HALLEY as editor and proprietor and charges 82.00 per year in advance. Printing office located at 907 West Madison Street with Hall and Chicago Reader’s Office over post office in Austin Texas.

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Turbulent Chicago notes span politics, real estate and crime

A mosaic of brief items covers Cicero division opposition and local politics, tax and land title reforms, and a new director proposal in Austin. It notes stock movements on Lake Street Elevated, a funeral for George W. Carson, and municipal commentary on city finances and officials.

Yure Lake Street Whey George W. Carson Comptroller Ffteen Lake Englewood Lodge Englewood Commandery Ag Universalist Church R. Wi. White Vinwricator Carson Mr. Carson

Tracks Raised as Sacramento Avenue Section Elevates

The Galena division of the Northwestern railroad began land dumping along the Sacramento avenue right of way today and plans to raise the main tracks. Engineers expect the two miles of track between Sacramento avenue and West Wortleth Street to be elevated within 100 days barring accidents.

Galena Division Northwestern Railroad Sacramento Avenue West Wortleth Street

Chicago Typothetic officers re-elected for next year

At the annual meeting of the Chicago Typothetic the officers of last year were unanimously re elected for the ensuing year including President R I Donnel lay and Vice Presidents Fred Burnuard A A Barnon. Grance W Jones of Dubuque Iowa noted as Patriarch of the West aged 81 on April 12 1895. He was born in Vincennes Ind in 1804 and served in Congress during Andrew Jacksons presidency. A communication from engineer Randolph urged more engineers to complete the retaining wall along the drainage channel and the requisitions were approved. Warrants for 205 568 were authorized and drawn in March with vouchers for 228 182 ordered paid. The city council repealed Ogden and Cosmopolitan ordinances. legal opinions question passage and possible damages risk. A conference between sanitary district trustees and Cook county legislators followed with discussion of pending legislation. in Springfield the Loeper substitute bill was reported by the Senate Committee on Waterways. The valley faction won last Thursday. trustees claim enough Senate votes to prevail.

Chicago R. I. Donnellay Fred Burnuard A. A. Barnon Thomas Knapp Treasuier Pravz Gindele Executiva Compittee W. P. Dunn Andrew McNally W. B. Conkey IL. Blakeley Amos Pettibone Grance W. Jones Dubuque Iowa Vincennes Ind Mr. Jones Congress General Jackson United States Wisconsin Mina Austin Randolph Presipient Venter Lekhad, Kelly and Boldenweck Sanitary District Cook County Springfield Senate Committee On Waterways Valley Senate Library Hall Percy Castle J. J. Walser Frank Rice John Miller Col. Bennett Messrs. Middleton Oliphant and McCauley Castle Cicero Ridgeland LaMeona Traill Mersin Hill Newell Rice Jones Rounds Walser Thiele Strom Committee On LaMena Wil LaMaena Hornback Howell Mr. Howell Gol Bennett George Hildeburg Republiccans Wriddleton Agid H. W. Bennett Clyde A. B. Mullen C. R. Phoenix Dr. Newell John Johnson Mossie Laviena Filetrap Middleton Ryan Parks Vastine Mathews F. W. Pringle Pringle Committee On Canvass

Unity of Cicero Town Defended Against Annexation Drive

A long defense of Cicero Town against dismemberment explains past defeats of annexation efforts by Oak Park Berwyn Hawthorne and Austin. It asserts unity as essential and argues that votes by outside communities cannot sever the town without town-wide support. The piece also notes concerns over Berwyn water land payments and local legislative matters.

Cicero Brighton Park Central Park Moreland Ulia Civero Oak Park Berwyn Hawthorne Austin Berwyn Ban

Cicero Urges Unity Against Segregation in City Growth

In a speech opposing separations in Cicero township, speakers warn that secession would bring litigation and halted progress. They urge building a unified second city of the Empire State of the West with roads, schools, libraries, and monuments to shelter a hundred thousand industrious residents.

Cicero Cicero Township Ilinois Empire The West Ulster

Austin Division Meeting Drives Canvass for Vote

A large Austin gathering at Library Hall discussed opposing division and canvassing tactics. Committees reported on literature, house to house canvass, and transport logistics with volunteers pledged to mobilize voters in Austin and Ridgeland before election day.

Oak Park Seeks Separation From Cicero At Civic Club Meeting

A Scoville Institute gathering hosted by the Civic Club debated dividing Cicero. John Lewis argued Oak Park would gain by self governance and saving on expenses, while concerns about school funds drainage and growth in Austin shaping the dispute.

Scoville Institute Civic Club Cicero John Lewis Oak Park Austin Board of Education Jesse A. Baldwin Col. Bennett Rental Avenue Oak Park Avenue

Dinner Honors Dr. W C Gray Editor of the Interior

At the Union League Club last Monday a dinner honored Dr. W C Gray editor of the Interior the church denominational paper. Fifty covers were laid with Chicago leaders and ministers present. Speeches by Rev Dr Simeon B Gilbert Rev J S Cantwell Prof Craig Thomas Kane and others praised Gray who replied. Gray born 1836 Butler County Ohio studied law and came to Chicago after the fire to lead the Interior.

Union League Club W. C. Gray Presbyterian Church of the North Dr. Gray Butler County Ohio Chicago Interior the Bar

Maywood Moves to Widen Eighth Street to Washington Boulevard

Maywood residents push for widening Eighth Street from sixty six to eighty feet and rename it Washington Boulevard as part of a plan to extend Washington Boulevard westward to Cicero River Forest and Harlem. The proposal aims to connect the current boulevard line with Harlem Avenue and involve River Forest and Harlem in the future.

Washington Boulevard Garfield Park Cicero Harlem River Forest Maywood West Side Eighth Street Vilage Harlem Avenue

Upper Cicero club lecture on taxes and legal rights

The Upper Cicero Improvement Club invites taxpayers to a Thursday evening lecture on April 25 about levies payment of taxes and special assessments and the property owner's rights against trespassing neighbors. The program aims to provide accessible legal information in a popular form. A 10 cent entry fee funds expenses, and the hall is on Chicago avenue opposite Prairie avenue.

Cicero Improvement Club Chicago Avenue Prairie Avenue

Oak Park High School Farson Prize Speaking Contest Change

After disputes over prize terms at Oak Park High, the Farson speaking contest shifts from orations to declamations. Prof. Barto and Supt. Hatch secure donor approval from Mr. Farson, with three senior and three junior entrants originally planned, now allowing declamation with existing entries.

Oak Park High School Farson Barto Parson Furson Supt Hatch

Gicero Township and Proviso Trustee Elections Reported

In Gicero Township on April 3a total of (SUL) votes were cast across thirteen precincts. George W. Park received 179 votes and Elias Wanuzer 21. David Oliphant had 1 vote in Oak Park 10th precinct. Bond votes in precincts 9 and 10 totaled 132 for and 13 against. Proviso School Trustee election resulted in the unopposed reelection of Mr Griffin of River Forest.

Gicero Township George W. Park Elias Wanuzer Oak Pack David Oliphant Griffin River Forest

Institute of Sociology to discuss state liquor control

The Institute of Sociology will diseng a state control of the liquor traffic next Monday evening the 22nd at the Scoville Institute. Dr HW 8 Taylor, a noted reform speaker, will give the principal address. All opposed to state control are invited to participate in the discussion. No officers will be elected and all members are urged to attend.

Institute of Sociology Scoville Institute Taylor G. M. Minurn

Cures for Headache Promote Electric Bitters Remedy

Electric Bitters advertised as a permanent cure for all headaches including chronic cases. The ad claims it tones the bowels to relieve constipation and offers large bottles for 50 cents at L. Lovett in Oak Park and KR Trail in Austin.

M. Lovett Oak Park KR. H. Trail Austin

Cicero Precincts Delve Into Local Week Events

A town column lists varied happenings from public entertainments at the Methodist church to bicycle sales at C Schoening and Washington Ice Co. notices. Highlights include new rail joint patent by M C Miles, a coming marriage, parish concerts, and local auctions and rentals in Oak Park Cicero and Proviso areas across April.

Creamo Barclay’s Columbias Miller M. C. Miles Tiree Barclays Rallona Woonte Enao Long Grove St Lake Street James Sarsaparilla Enc Miller Druggist Franklin Street Oak Park Washington Ice Company Ice South Boulevard Phoenix Chicago Peterson's Lake Street Frank Ibach Oule Park Crieamo Western Union Telegraph North Boulevard Long Grove Creamery Take Street Lathrop Avenue Peterson Albert Surgess George Nordenholt Reynolds Jno B. Worder Maple Ave Washington Ice Co Cisero Proviso Ia State Bank Harlem Avenue Gertrude Iplmnen M. J. Holmes Ava Briggs Cicero South Boulevant

Oak Park Church Hosts Bride and Organist in Wedding

The Oak Park Methodist Church hosted the wedding of Gerald F. Stewart, organist and choir director, to Adelaide Florence Willson on Thursday at 7 o clock. Rev. Dr. Pooley officiated with Helen Scott as maid of honor and four bridesmaids. Best man Guy M. Chase and ushers Lewis, Webb, Blackstone, and McGregor attended. About 200 guests attended as palms and lilies adorned the church.

Oak Park Methodist Church Gerald F. Stewart Adelaide Florence Willson Dr. Pooley Helen Scott Gertrude Hilton Eva May Cleveland Jessia Melville Stella Rogers Guy M. Chase Messia. Lewis Frank Webb Andrew Blackstone J. R. McGregor

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