Hawthorne races begin May 1st and Maywood improvements
Editorial notes recount Hawthorne track events starting May 1, plans to improve Virra avenue in Maywood, and community reactions. They cover election results in Cicero and Maywood, a tragic rail accident near Des Plaines river, and editorial notes on local papers and politics, noting notable figures like Mr Anatin, J T Rapley, and Trustee Geo Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Fowler
Melrose Park
Austin
Wy. Fowler
Northwestern
Maywood
Valedictory address from Cicero president Bennett
The issue presents J. W. Bennett's elaborate valedictory address reviewing town government, with emphasis on the finance department. Treasurer Worthinetor reports disbursements near 3575000.00, signaling Cicero’s progress despite annexation by Chicago and urging careful reading by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Cicero
Chicago
Proviso villages elect officers and push improvements
The Proviso incorporated villages now number six and have elected their officers for the year. They report major upgrades such as water works, sewer sinking, and road improvements. River Forest and Harlem already have water systems. Maywood and Melrose still need them, with Maywood urged to begin soon as it grows into a manufacturing hub. The new Maywood board pledges prompt action, especially on Fifth avenue south, while villages prepare for population growth from new transportation facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Harlem
Maywood
Melrose
Maywood Board
Fifth Avenue
Cicero School Trustees Meet In New Term Start
Cicero town trustees convened in the treasurer's office Monday with H W Austin taking a seat as a new member. Muir was elected president and G A Philbrick secretary and treasurer for the twenty first year. The treasurer's report was adopted and a memorial resolution honored E S Tomlinson for six years of faithful service and retiring from the board with best wishes for his future endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
H. W. Austin
Muir
Park and Austin
G. A. Philbrick
Tomlinson
Townison
Phoenix bicycles claim beyond-criticism frames and strong tests
C J Schoening advertises Phoenix bikes boasting reinforced frames that resist bending under heavy loads and retain true alignment. He cites tests with a two-pound front wheel and up to 700 pounds on spokes, plus a bell-like frame note from tapping. Models weigh 20 to 29 pounds with prices $125 to $150. catalogs available by postal card.
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Phoenix
C. J. Schoening
Dunlop's Bank Bld'g
Oak Park Station
Rare old books fetch bargain prices at Elison Fleishman sale
Auction by Elison, Fleishman & Co features Count Dumas Summary of Military Events volumes at $1 each. Milton’s five volumes sold for $9.25 to Mr. Ferris, Shakespeare’s works in Steevens edition for $20.25 to Mr. Knapp, Don Quixote two volumes $8.50, Thomson’s Magna Charia $4, and a 1692 Ben Johnson work $5.50. Cowper edition 1835 in fifteen volumes went for ten cents. many other titles sold cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elison, Fleishman & Co
Mesars
Davison
Dawson
Eldredge
Case
Smith
Abbot
O'Neill
Probst
Stonewell
Southwell
Fay
West
Morris
Pardridge
Pureinton
Guion
Douglas
Ferris
Hull
Purness
Quick
Waller
Fales
Knapp
Murray
Count Dumas
Milton
Shakespeare
George Steevens
Boydell
Eighy
Jarvia
van der Gucht
Thomson
Maclin
Fates
Didot
Ben Johvuson
Cowper
Southey
Presbyterian Church of Austin History and Pastor Installations
The Austin Presbyterian story begins in 1866 with services in a wooden schoolhouse, leading to formal organization in 1871. Pastors Barrett Clark Ballard Hill guided growth, new church building opened 1880, 332 members added under Ballard, 275 current. John Clark Hill installed as pastor in 1894 with strong hopes for future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barret
Luis
Presbyterian Church
Town City
Iowa
PresbyterianCollege
David Clark
Town Hall
Lake Street
Clark
Board of Home Missions
Frank O. Ballard
John Clark Hill
Belvidere
Inl
Austin
Henry Sawyer
Bartlett
The
Baptist Church
Satterfield
Jesus
David R. Breed
D. D
Church of the Covenant
C. A. Lippincott
Joliet, Til
Presbytery of
Chicago
John Rusk
Christ
Wallace
Hill
Installation of the new Pastor Dr Hill
The installation of Dr Hill occurred on Thursday evening the 1th, marking a formal induction. Local church officials and congregation members attended, with prayers and readings reflecting the pastor's duties and community role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hill
Reading material donations urged for Tosano Hospital
To the Readers of this Paper The Tinois Eastern Hospital for the Tosano at Kankakee Illinois asks readers to donate illustrated magazines boxed by freight at their expense for inmates. The institution houses over two thousand patients some deprived of liberty, needing entertainment and amusements beyond food and medical care. Donations of money for amusements and music will be welcome. CLARK GAPeEn M D Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinois Eastern
Kankakee
Clark Gapeen
Sand as a timeless toy for children
A New York Advertiser tip extols sand as a clean, endlessly engaging plaything for youngsters. In summer a load of washed sand on a clear yard spot offers hours of digging, fort building, and gardening, while winter play can use a shallow box beside the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Advertiser
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Refunds
A vintage promotion for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chopped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by L. M. Lovett Oak Park and R. H. Traill Austin at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Lovett
Oak Park
R. H. Traill
Austin
Cicero Precincts and Oak Park Notices Parade
A crowded Oak Park page lists local moves and ads. C B Ayers buys Hoyt residence on North Oak Park avenue. W. Smith asks to see him for winter coal. Muzzling orders. Maywood kennels advertise boarding. Baker moves to Fair Oaks. Carlson Holmgren promotes Oxford tie slippers and Barnard seed. Many residents and merchants announce moves, sales, services, and events at Oak Park Lake Street Forest Avenue and surrounding areas. Community notices include church events, receptions, dances, and club activities. Oak Park Club plans entertainments and a children's show with Marc the prestidigitator. Funeral, school board election, and missing letters notices also appear.
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Smith
Wiiter
Dunlop Brown
Bank
C. B. Ayers
John G. Hoyt
Oak Park Avenue
Chesterford
Park Kennels
Maywood
F. G. Baker
Fair Oaks
Oxford
Carlson & Holmgren
Lake Street
Barnard
Zimmerman & Roath
Bertha Lee
North Grove Avenue
Barnard’s
Oak Park
M. T. Cole
Geneva
Lake Alroet
Ridgeland Hotel
A. H. Jones
Euclid Avenue
Dunlop Bros. Bank
L. P. Bliss
Boston
G. J. Bliss
G. J. Bliss. —Mrs. H. Ju. Chisolm, Dressmaker, Formerly of Oak Park Avenue
M. L. Williston
Elmhurst
Congregational Church
H. N. Hoyt
C. F. Gibbons
New York City
Suydam’s
Wim
E. Soules
New York
Wm. Esterlund
Kent Jarvis
Ohio
J. K. Russell
Maple Avenue
Miller's
Walter W. Mayne
Forest Avenue
Emma Jones Smith
Kenwood
Miler’s
H. B. Horton
Oak Park Club
Susdam’s
Frances E. Lagraham
Carrie C. Wood
Miss Wood
Therapist Hart
Webb's Hardware
Austin
Franklin St
Abraham Shaffer
Waukesha
Wis
Mre
J. W. Middleton
Walter W. May
The
Baptist Church
Miller's Drug Store
C. W. Smith
J. W.schoening
Marc
A. A. Wilder
W.H. Ramsi
Strutzen
W. 5S. Smith
W. C. Warner
Ernestine Hall
Berwyn
Locke and Keys
C. J. Schoening
Dunlop's Bank
Mansfield Templeton
W. Temple
Jesse A. Baldwin
Board of Education
N. G. Moore
Dr. Lackey
Dunlop
Sauk
Oak Park Station
Phil. Sheridan
H. O. Smith
Harlem Avenue
Theo
G. F. Schoenings
Unity Church
Young Peoples’ Christian Union
St. Peters
Moorish Palace
Cairo
America
F.C. Wood & Co
Washington Street
Chicago
Miller
A. W
Andrews
Frank
Crose
Mias Mary
Boeffers
Haelanseck
Sylvester
Hood
Y. C
Hardy
J. H
Kelvey
Mrs
H. W
Lucas
A. B
Martin
J. A
Murdoch
H. E
MacKenzie
John
Morie
Augusta
Mills
McNally
Osborne
Pease
I. Warren
Peterson
Petit
Fran Wanda
Stottler
R. M
Soott
Samiby
Maggie
Stanard
Elizabeth
Schroeder
Minnie
Veasey
Weiler
Antonia
Albert W.gines
P .M
Scotch Collier
Bruce
East Avenue
Chicago Avenue
Cicero
Oak Park Congregational Church
Roxana Beecher Preuszner
Lucy Rider Meyer
Chas. F. Duerr
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William Bailey
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W. GE
Purnell
W. C. Edweardas
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H.R. Conway
EB. Bartlett
F. Anal
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Barclay’s
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B. Moore & CO
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W. Pgare
Washington AL
H. S. Nichols
South Second Streets
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A.B. Toe
Oak Park and Neighborhood
R. R. Wiiteman
Centre” Store
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Oak Park Ave
Yuke
Ogden Avenue
North Boulevard
Hawthorne
Virra Avenue
Tom Odd Fellows
Order
Madison Street Bridge
Anatin
J.T. Rapley
Tim Visakaron
Born Fownie
Des Plaines River
Frank Barrett
Siberia
Ep. Corrigan
Memphis
Hawthorne Track
J. B. Cushing
Pat Dunne
VP. Corrigan
Tom Kiley
Eugene Leigh
ST. M. Kerry
Peter Boblaunder
Chris
Nielan
Marshal
Henry Boling
Jolena
Marshall
Tyr
Edith Fowler
Cicero Town Board
Thomas Homen
Ridgeland
Houren
Trasten Dare
Iif
Iipbicator
TPF
Proviro
H. 2. Nichols
Mesure
Peter Bohlander
John Soffel
Mr. Soffel
Bennett
the Phoenix Bicycle
Marly History of the Church
Clock Company
C. E. Dickinson
North Pine Avenue
Messrs
Lorimer
Carden
Presbyterian Society
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Edward Newton Barrett
Home Mission Committee
Chicago Presbytery
Old School House
M. E
Barrett
Home Mission Band
Messrs. Warner and
Blackaller
Rotary
New Austin Presbyterian Church
Rev
Bucklen’s
Arnica
Morris A. Peterson
W. H. Cribben
Lake Bluff
W. Smith
Boblander Bros
Elore
Capt. A. Johnson
Old Mission
Mich
Traverse City
Dr. Richards
Northwestern College
Melvin
J. Schoening
Prairia Club
Lowney
P. O
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Prof. Meyer
Mandolin Club
Laurel’s
Z. P. Hotchkiss
Thos. H. Gale
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