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Newspaper

Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1901

Page

7

Austin Meeting and Minstrel Repeats Planned

Austin Council No 50 will hold an open meeting Monday April 22 at 103 North Park Avenue. Austin High School Minstrels will repeat last Saturday's entertainment April 27 at Library Hall. Mrs Darby lectured Austin ladies at Mrs Laura Skeels home on Concentration and Mental Development. F D Rierdon died at 11 pm Thursday of pneumonia after returning from Dallas. City efforts aim to clean streets and yards. residents urged to plant a lawn.

Austin Council No. 50 North American Union Lodge North Park Avenue Austin High School Library Hall Darby Masonic Temple Austin Laura Skeels Walnut Avenue F. D. Rierdon Indiana Street Rierdon Dallas Texas Board of Trade

Austin Church Cleared of Debt and Plans Improvements

The First Presbyterian Church of Austin has paid off its entire debt including organ and building and has raised ten thousand dollars since last January. It plans interior decorations and stone steps with a cement sidewalk. Dedication is set for June 23. The pastor will preach on The Strongest Forces for the Strongest Foes next Sunday and begin illustrated lectures on Moses and the Exodus in the evening. The next Sabbath will feature The Court of Rameses II Thebes of the Hundred Gates.

First Presbyterian Church of Austin Rameses SI Thebes of the Hundred Gates

Austin Business Personalities and Local Moves

Mr Chas E Bassett resigns from the electric light company to become secretary of the Cicero Building and Loan and the Austin Building and Loan associations with offices at 916 Stock Exchange Building. H M Young of Postelwall Co rents a hat in Abbott block and stays in Austin. D H Glatfelter of International Correspondence Schools assists local reps Thompson and Sherman this week. Vindicator items for 52d street area left at Justice Price's office will receive attention.

Chas, E. Bassett The Electric Light Company Cicero Building and Loan Austin Building and Loan Associations Stock Exchange Building H. M. Young Postelwall & Co Abbott Austin D. H. Glatfelter International Correspondence Schools Scranton Messrs. Thompson and Sherman Justice Price

Business for Sale in Austin at 115 North Park Ave

Albert G. Bagley announces the sale of his established Austin shop at 115 North Park Avenue. The stock includes hats caps gloves and umbrellas plus Gent's furnishings cigars and tobacco. Store located in a prime area, stock and fixtures new and first class, low expenses and a good trade. Inquiries invited.

North Flat Park Avenue Austin Albert G. Bagley North Park Avenue South Franklin

Houses to Rent by A. J. Witt & Co

Renting agency at 118 North Oak Park avenue offers houses or flats for rent. Call 50 for listings and current availability through A. J. Witt & Co.

A. J. Witt & Co North Oak Park Avenue

Money to Loan on Real Estate Without Commission

Cicero school trustees offer real estate loans with no commission. Geo A Philbrick treasurer, room 916 Stock Exchange building 108 La Salle street Chicago handles the arrangement.

Cicero Geo. A. Philbrick Stock Exchange Building la Salle Street Chicago

Artful Paper Hanging Services by Schulz and Peters

Artistic paper hanging in all branches including burlaps tints crepes tapestries. First class work at low prices. Schuz and Peters offer call or write. Located at Lake avenue and Jackson street River Forest Illinois telephone 3071.

Schulz & Peters Lake Avenue Jackson Street River Forest

The Longest Horse Railway in Argentina

The longest horse railway in the world runs from Buenos Ayres to San Martin about fifty miles with a thirteen hour schedule. Travis departs Buenos Ayres hourly by day and twice at night. Each morning and evening express carries only baggage.

Buenos Ayres San Martin Argentine Republic Travis

Oak Park Magazine Club to Meet for Magazine Night

The Oak Park Magazine Club will convene at 322 South Wesley avenue next Monday evening April 22. Mr W E Longley will lead the program with papers on Back Yards by Mrs Budiong and Magazine Advertising by Mr H S Fassett. Musical selections and social time planned. B I Bevington is president. Mrs Fred Gerlach secretary.

Oak Park Magazine Club S. C. Postlewait South Wesley Avenue W. E. Longley B. I Bevington Fred Gerlach

Beautiful wedding at Second Congregational Church

Miss Helen Scott wed Winthrop K. Howe on April 16 at 7 30 p m in Oak Park. The bride wore cream crepe de chine with Gold en Gate rose bouquet. Flowers and palms adorned the church for 100 guests and a lavish supper followed. The couple plans a wedding tour then a new home in Buffalo and Oak Park social circles expect Mrs Howe to be active in public schools and church work.

Second Congregational Church Dr. Strong Helen Scott Winthrop K. Howe Harold Rockwell Scott Taylor Signal Company Buffalo Oak Park

Charities Aid Oak Park Neighbors With Aid and Care

The Associated Charities of Oak Park and Vicinity met at Scoville Institute on April 10 at 2 30 p m. Members provided provisions coal and clothing and arranged medical attendance and nurses for ill needy persons. A beneficiary under winter care was moved to county hospital for the final weeks of life. An elderly recipient was placed in a comfortable home awaiting Altenheim admission. The treasurer reported 47 23 dollars spent during January February and March.

Associated Charities Scoville Institute Altenheim

Nineteenth Century Club of Oak Park Meeting Notice

The Nineteenth Century Club of Oak Park announces its annual meeting at the Second Congregational Church on Tuesday April 23 at 10 o clock sharp with luncheon at noon Dues for the coming year must be paid before the meeting to insure a vote.

Nineteenth Century Club Second Congregational Church

Dr Barton to Lead Sermons on The Lord's Prayer

Dr Barton announces a series of Sunday evening sermons on The Lord's Prayer starting April 14 with Our Father in Heaven and continuing weekly through May and June. Sunday morning April 14 will cover Our Father, with evening themes including Hallowed Be Thy Name and Thy Kingdom Come. Mrs Clarence Pellet returns and the regular choir will provide music.

Dr. Barton Christ God Barton

First Church Events At Masonic Hall On Lake Street

Services at 10 45 a m at the Masonic Hall on Lake Street. The subject is Probation After Death. A Wednesday evening meeting will be held at the same address.

First Church OF Christ Scientist Masonic Hall Lake Street

First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Sermon

Public worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School at noon Young People's meeting at 6 30 p m Rev Galusha Anderson D D will preach at both services Dr Anderson is among the leading preachers in the Baptist denomination

First Baptist Church Galusha Anderson Anderson

Unity Church Service and Meetings Schedule

Rev R F Joannotn pastor conducts Congregational worship at 10 30 a m with sermon Letting Down the Net for a New Draught Sunday School at noon Y P C U meeting at 6 30 p m led by Howard BeYe on Humane Work Love of Animals.

R. IF. Joannot Y. Pp. Co. U Howard Beye

Health Talks at First M E Church by Dr Craig

Dr J D Craig will present four Health Talks at 3 p m in the First M E Church parlors on April 25 May 2 May 9 and May 16. Each lecture costs 10 cents admission. Topics cover Body Building Foods Science in the Kitchen Food relation to Temperance and Hygiene in Nutrition and Elimination.

M. E. Church J. D. Craig B. S

Grace Church to Launch Graded Sunday School Plan

Public notice invites parents to send children to Grace Church for a new eight grade graded Sunday School program starting Sunday noon. Course covers The Old Story, belief and actions, Life of Christ, Christian Year, Book of Common Prayer, Old and New Testaments, and Church History.

Grace Church

The Place and Value of Christian Experience at First Baptist

At the First Baptist Church Austin Rev C B Lapp will discuss The Place and Value of Christian Experience next Sunday morning, following praise for last week’s sermon. The church choral union repeats Easter music with anthems by Smallwood Goodrich and Rogers and Mrs Rose’s assistance expected.

C. BE. Lapp Smallwood Goodrich Christ Rogers Tts

Austin Christian Church Notes

Rev Mr Cowperthwaith of Girard Kansas will speak Sunday at 11 a.m. Miss Mabel Green will lead the Young People meeting Sunday at 6 30 p m. The pastor will give an exposition of the Sunday School lesson next Wednesday evening. The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs Robinson last week.

Mr. Cowperthwaith Girard Kan Mabel Green Ladies’ Aid Society Robinson

Mortgage for Sale by Harlem Savings Bank at Harlem

Guaranteed first mortgages offered in amounts from 500 to 2600 dollars at 6 percent interest. Principal and interest payable in gold coin. Bank: Harlem Savings Bank located at 15 Madison Street, Harlem, Illinois.

Harlem Savings Bank Madison St Harlem Ill

Mt Carmel Colored Baptist Church Services Notice

Mt Carmel Colored Baptist Church located at 127 Lake Street Oak Park invites all to attend preaching at 10:80 a m and 7:30 p m with B P U at 12 m and prayer meeting Wednesdays at 6 p m Rev G E Duncan pastor residence 204 Marion Street Everyone welcome to all services

Lake “Street Oak Park G. E. Duncan Marion Street

Seed Your Lawn From Roath and Robinson in Oak Park

Roath and Robinson offers best grade lawn seed at 449 North Boulevard Oak Park. Now is the time to seed.

Roath & Robinson North Boulevard Oak Park

Rent your home this spring with Senne Renting Office

If you plan to lease your house or flat this spring contact Paul W. Senne Renting Office at 20 Lake Street Oak Park. Tel 1463.

Paul W. Senne Lake Street Oak Park

German Evangelical Church Service Schedule

Corner Marion and Ontario streets Rev. Hintze pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning service 10 45 U P Alliance 7 p m Evening service 8 p m

Marion Ontario Streets Hintze U. P. Alliance

Korea and the Chinese Situation Address at 52nd Avenue Presbyterian

Rev. Pieters, a Russian missionary with years in Korea, will speak at 7:45 p m next Sunday on Korea and the Chinese situation. He has Chicago work noted highly and will also speak at the U P S C B meeting. Communion is planned for the first Sunday in May with Rev. G P Williams assisting.

Korea Presbyterian Church Pieters Chicago

Bullet-Proof Legs in Georgia

A man in Georgia was shot in the left leg while relaxing at home. The bullet pierced a wooden leg and caused no injury, a peculiarly lucky incident noted by the Georgia Exchange.

Georgia Major Williams Providence

Passing of Great Painter Virgilio Togetti

Virgilio Togetti the mural and portrait painter died recently in New York. Born in Rome in 1849 his father was named a marquis by Pius IX. His notable works include decorations for Cornelius Vanderbilt's New York mansion.

Virgilio Togetti New York Rome Pius IX Virgilio Cornelius Vanderbilt

Judge John Jay Jackson Serves Longest U S Bench Tenure

Judge John Jay Jackson of Parkersburg West Virginia has spent forty years on the United States bench making him the oldest active federal judge. His district has many revenue law violations and he has sent more moonshiners to jail than any other living judge.

John Jay Jackson Parkersburg W. Vq United States Court United States Lincoln

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