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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
2
Subscriptions and notice details for The Vindicator list rates and addresses in Chicago and Austin with instructions for overdue payments and paper delivery. The text notes deputy clerk appointment for Cicero, mentions the Austin Republican Club meeting on April 24 and endorses Mr. Attridge’s speech on Republicanism as suitable reading for readers.
John Lewis, retiring president of Cicero, delivered an address to the incoming Board on April 14. The statement covered town affairs and included valuable suggestions likely to be acted upon by the new Board.
Mr. St. A. Carpenter, Town Engineer of Cicero, received an appointment from Commissioner McGaw as ward superintendent of the thirty fifth ward. The offer, unsolicited and without aldermanic aid, hinges on merit rather than political pull. Carpenter chose to decline, likely remaining as Town Engineer.
S D Attadge argues for organization and responsibility in party politics at a Ridgeland gathering on April 2. He defends the party’s nonpartisan questions while urging active participation in precinct caucus and primaries to ensure representative leadership and accountable government.
A speaker urges loyalty to the Republican party, criticizing the Personal Liberty doctrine and mugwump tactics. He praises Cicero’s republican government, urges voters to back regular convention nominees, including Malone, and condemns self seeking political office. He argues reform occurs within the party and warns against bandwagon movements.
Oak Park Republican precinct caucuses are called by the party executive committee to select delegates and alternates for state county and sanitary district conventions. Meetings set for 8 p m on Monday April 30 1900 at multiple precinct locations with specific delegate allocations. officers Henry D Pierce president and John E Hunt secretary.
Mrs. Anne Whitehouse Rowland, 6822 South Boulevard, Austin Illinois, died Easter morning April 15 1900 after a bout with influenza. Born December 25 1831 in Dudley Staffordshire England she came to the United States and settled in Chicago in 1871. The family moved to Austin about ten years ago. She was a Presbyterian, charitable, and beloved. Funeral at her home Tuesday afternoon with Rev S N Johnson officiating and songs by Ida Belle Freeman and John Johansen. Interment at Forest Home Cemetery.
The Easter Market at Library Hall on April 10 featured booths across categories such as Japanese Tea, Fancy Needlework, Easter Novelties, Grocery, Candy, Books and Periodicals, Pictures and Statuary, and Flower Booth. Assisted by numerous volunteer ladies and led by Mrs. Moreland and Mrs. Tucker, the event raised a handsome sum for the Woman's Union of the First Congregational Church.
The Junior Epworth League concert raised about 20 for church pledges. The last Library Hall service is set for May 22 with the first in the new church on May 29. next Sunday features vocal solos by Harriet Harvey and Mrs Bliss, a paper by Edward Pray, an education address by W E Grose, choir and Ladies Quartet music. Decorators Graef and Adix pleased all. Opening service in the new church is Friday May 11 with a special train planned for attendees. One thousand tickets go on sale Monday at F H Zander and A H Clement. Morning topic: Into What Shall We Build. Evening topic: Fiducation.
An inter racial service at First Congregational Church Oak Park will feature speakers from Japan Armenia China Sweden and Ohio with music by Sioux performers and a gospel song service led by Professor W B Chamberlain. The event echoes a New York Ecumenical Conference and aims to unite multiple races in a single evening.
About seventy Knights Templar in full uniform attended a Sunday Easter service at the First M. E. Church in Oak Park at 3 o'clock. Dr. Rasmus delivered a forceful sermon from I Peter. he criticized John Alexander Dowie in strong terms, praising the church in contrast to Dowie’s criticisms.
A Warrington, England resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for bronchitis. He credits the product with saving his wife’s life after six years of illness and prolonged bed rest. Available from J. P. Garner & Co. in Austin and George Koch & Co. in Moreland.
A Chicago News remark notes some businessmen waste time on minor tasks that could be delegated to a boy for two dollars a week. The comment emphasizes practical efficiency and delegation to focus on larger concerns.
Afternoon meeting at Mrs. McMur's home on April 10 outlines a study and travel program for women and men. Led by Murphy, the itinerary covers weekly supervision and a journey through spring exhibitions and art galleries, with the party to include Chas Bolles and Geo Abbott, plus Misses Batchelder Porter Formhitn and Lynith. They sail June 23 on the Furnesla after joining by Miss Reech and others from Baltimore Los Angeles and Concord.
The assessor invites property owners to file returns with schedules swearing to statements before the assessor or deputy at Oak Park 122 North Oak Park avenue from 8 30 a m to 5 p m Open evenings may be announced to reduce confusion and ensure property listings are complete Chris F Hafner Assessor Town Hall Oak Park
Marion Rooke of T M Thompson at 1658 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago says a severe cold kept her awake and hindered work. After seeing quick relief from a milliner using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy she bought it and recovered fully. Available from J P Garner Co Austin George Koch Con Moreland.
Mrs L A R Stanley announces Fred Stanley is now employed at the old stand 1385 North Park avenue Austin and will personally attend to all repairs. All work warranted and done when promised at reasonable prices. Call and give him your business.
Julian Ralph notes English boy choirs prefer younger singers as their voices break later than older boys. Trebles are delicate and require orderly lives, leading to many choirs housing boys in church institutions. Voices typically break between ages 14 and 15, sometimes extending to 17 or 18.
A 500 dollar reward offers Liverita to cure liver complaints and indigestion. The up to date light liver pill is described as purely vegetable and satisfactory when directions are followed. Boxes vary from 15 to 100 pills and are available by mail in Chicago at MEDICAL CO. and sold by local druggists Geo R Baker and others.
Belleville Ohio druggist Abraham Hare asserts Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters he has handled in two decades. He claims the remedy cures stomach and liver disorders, purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and rebuilds weak, run-down people with renewed energy. Sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas Miller.
An old notice advertises Dwight's Complexion Beautifier offering a free full size box to every lady reader who sends a silver dime for packing and postage and provides a complete address. Each box mailed separately with one free box per address, but orders may be placed for friends as well.
Proprieties report generous giveaway of over ten million trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It claims to cure asthma bronchitis la grippe and throat chest and lung diseases with free bottles available via Traill & Coating and Chas P Miller druggists. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00 guaranteed.
Norton Brothers invites applications for a large number of boys to join a night force at their Maywood factory. Call or address Employment Office for details.
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