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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
2
The page blends subscription notices and postal instructions for The Vindicator with dispatches on Chicago labor, Cicero politics, the Westward Ho Golf Club, and primary day races. It also covers census troubles in Austin, a rail track tragedy, alderman transfers, town attorney appointments, and party voting cautions.
President Jones of Cicero has shown good judgment in the selection of his committees for the ensuing year. A full report of them is in the board proceedings of this issue.
J R Drent has entered the real estate business in Berwyn. The note mentions no update on a sanitary bill from the year 1899 after the election.
The Suburban Water Co reports a satisfactory settlement with Cicero residents and, with support from our Aldermen, aims to secure a similar understanding for the Austin area. Residents favor Oak Park water over Chicago water.
At a regular Republican club gathering on Tuesday evening Hi A. Emerson announced he would not seek a legislative seat. He said a factional fight prevented his name being considered and he preferred to drop the matter.
The 35th ward Republicans remain split ahead of the May 3 primary. The Regular club backs Orrin N. Carter for governor and Charles S. Cutting for probate judge, while the Hunter faction supports Judge Hancey and the Cook County machine. Delegates and county central committee picks key battles among La Mena, Trail, Emerson, and figures like Harvey Strickler, A. A. Strom, J. KE. Thorndyke, W. H. Bennett, C. H. Burras, J. P. Garner, and Robert F. Linn.
On Monday evening April 20 the Oaks Dramatic Company will present a grand double bill in Library hall reading Me Five Shillings and The Doctor The company includes J K O Neil George Gardiner Arthur Carey Mrs J K O Neil Miss Hellen Glass Miss Bosale Benedict J W Clernin Arthur Lloyd and the Philharmonic club under the readership of Dr C W Coltrin
Mr J I Johnson plans an Economic League led by University Association to foster debate on social and economic topics. The group will supply lectures and printed courses on trusts municipal ownership national expansion the Monroe doctrine money tariff direct legislation and related issues.
The annual May festival at Library Hall on May 31 will close the Beethoven Club season. The club chorus will be aided by pianist Miss Jaenette Durno, basso cantante Edward Charles Rowden, and other prominent artists to be announced later for the programme.
James William Patterson, instructor at the Art Institute known for dry humor, gave a Tuesday evening lecture to the Sesame Circle on Spinning the Silken Thread of Art Gossip. The talk illustrated key points and was a delightful season closer.
Lakeside City Directory collectors tour Austin encountering misidentification as book agents due to their large directory. They seek information for residents and urge courteous reception despite the confusion.
The Beethoven Club presents a Monday evening concert at the Congregational Church on April 30 featuring soprano Mrs. Thomas Hunter baritone Mr. Frank Collins pianists Miss Maude Jones Miss Caroline Schaff and Mr. Alois Trnka violinist along with Miss Nettie Jones and Mrs. Joseph Chapek as accompanists under direction of Mrs. Lola Galley Chace and Mr. Harry Stallwood.
The Christoforus concert at the Congregational Church Friday night by high school pupils and teachers plus local talent raised $100 for the school athletic fund.
The column surveys varied topics from royalty earnings to political figures and social fashions. It notes the German crown prince income, Chauncey Depew’s university idea, Lord Avebury’s labor hour tribute, a planned Gordon statue in Khartum, Bishop Potter’s Greek studies, and M. Arboin’s parliamentary seating issue. It also mentions Miss Itala Garibaldi visiting Brooklyn, Steyn’s legal status, the Princess of Wales’s pearl necklace fashion, and Booker T. Washington's elevated standing among southern African Americans who call him Uncle Booker.
Mrs. F. L. Tossback hosted a Chicago Woman's Educational Union meeting at 138 8 Boat Avenue. Rev. Sidney Strong led devotionals and Wheaton College President Blanchard spoke on Bible Reading in Public Schools, arguing its value to intellect and morality, followed by songs and speeches.
The Associated Charities of Oak Park and vicinity met at Scoville Institute on April 11 at 2 30 PM with Mrs Charl ton presiding. Secretary's report approved. treasurer noted 10 77 spent in March and 155 contributed for artificial feet for Albert Propinski.
Miss Gordon of London returns home after three months with her brother Albert Gordon of 419 South Maple Avenue. She says American girls enjoy golf but English women treat it as the great outdoor sport for women, offering healthy muscular exercise and recreation, promoting long outdoor hours and walking without fatigue. She predicts widespread American adoption this season.
The Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away over ten million trial bottles. It is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis la grippe and all throat chest and lung diseases. Traill Cooling and Chas P Millen druggists offer a free trial bottle with a guarantee on regular sizes 50c and 100.
A short collection of literary maxims and reflections on love strength and character. Philosophical lines touch on eternity illusion pride ugliness and gendered notions of love and dependence.
A Warrington man praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for bronchitis and credits it with saving his wife after six years of illness. The product is sold by J. P. Garner & Co. in Austin and George Koch & Co. in Moreland.
Norton Brothers factory expands night shift and seeks many male workers. Call or visit the Employment Office in Maywood Illinois for application details and positions available.
A collage of 19th century notes reports Dutch colonial troops in Bloemfontein, a find of wooden toy soldiers in Egypt, champagne losses in Reims, mass Mormon migration to Wyoming, global birth rates, tombstone hats, a battery powered medical sofa, glycerine by product from soap works, and US land speculation in South America amid political aims.
The assessor informs Cicero property owners of the ongoing personal property assessment. A schedule will be left and sworn returns are due to the Oak Park office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deputy and assessor staff may hold evening hours with prior notice. Chris F. Hafner, Assessor, Town Hall, Oak Park.
Marion Rooke of T. M. Thompson millinery at 1668 Milwaukee Ave Chicago reports severe cold kept her awake and hindered work. After witnessing a milliner recover rapidly from a cold using Chamberlains Cough Remedy she buys it and soon recovers. Available from J. P. Garner & Co Austin George Koch & Co Moreland.
Mr. Fred Stanley is now employed at the old stand 185 North Park avenue Austin and will personally attend to all repair work. Those who know his ability are invited to call with their repairs. All work warranted and completed as promised at reasonable prices. Call and give us some of your business. Mrs. L. A. R. Stanley.
A 19th century advertisement offers a $500 reward for any case of liver complaint or related ailments cured by Liverita the up to date little liver pill. It promotes vegetable ingredients and cites price options for pill boxes with mail order. Local Chicago chemist Geo A Baker is listed as a seller.
Belleville Ohio druggist Abraham Hare endorses Electric Bitters as the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. He cites stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels and blood disorders as starting points for many diseases and says the remedy tones up these organs, purifies the blood, and strengthens nerves. It builds up the entire system and brings new life to weak persons. Price 50 cents. Sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller.
Advertisement promises Dwight's Complexion Beautifier as a pure harmless toilet preparation to smooth skin. Offers a free full size box valued at fifty cents to each lady sending a post office address and a silver dime for packing postage, with one free box per address and option to order for friends. Send orders to D W Custer & Co Huntington WV.
Two new cotton mills are projected in South Carolina, bringing the state's total capitalization in the industry this year within 100000 dollars of the 38 million mark.
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