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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
2
The piece notes the Cicero election for city government has been declared off by the board of election commissioners. It criticizes town board meetings and the committee of the whole in Cicero town affairs as inefficacious for an ordinary taxpayer.
R R Jampollis may run for alderman in the future with ties to Mayor Harrison suggested as helping his local prospects and potential access to city attention for community needs.
Trustee Linn starts a search for the sweet honey bee about 200 feet from any person. The ordinance faces a higher court challenge but remains as solid as many others in the town’s ordinance book.
The company offers five rides for 25 cents to simplify ticketing and reveal ridership on the Chicago and Harlem division. A passenger easily obtains these tickets, helping management gauge business on the Lake Street elevated route.
President Lewis earns praise for appointments though the town attorney post is excluded. Mr Cutting is urged to take the appointment at this critical time to test the legality of a law allowing parts of Cicero to influence Chicago. He will represent the town broadly and his legal opinions carry weight. He will hold the post until a successor is appointed and confirmed.
The Thirty-fifth Ward club met at 207 North Park avenue on Saturday night. Editor Hunt urged the group to keep his newspaper alive, citing support from the boys and defense against previous stoppages. Jim Haines plans to push Mayor Harrison to grant Hunt the city legal work, and is expected to succeed.
The Christian Science School of Instruction will hold a congress in the Oakdale hotel during May. A large delegation from across the United States is expected to attend.
A Windsor hotel fire claimed many lives while a class of children in one room evacuated swiftly after a maid whispered the danger. In Brooklyn a schoolhouse fire the same week tested drills and, like Windsor, children exited in order with no reported deaths.
The Peary relief steamer will take six hunters on an annual northern trip to seek polar bears walrus and other game among icebergs and frigid mainland This could be the first expedition of its kind and may open a new field of adventure for wealthy travelers seeking rare hunting in the Arctic
Danny's father, a farmer and stock-grower, drives several loads of hogs to Chicago to sell to Armour & Co. While there he receives a letter from his son describing a controversial hog slaughter and expressing affection and concern for the family on the farm.
In a February storm Edwin Tuthill Daniel Brown and gardener Herman Kuehne of East Marion Long Island set out to shoot ducks. Ice floes closed in forcing them onto a large ice raft they built from two boats. They drifted seaward for hours relying on scraps of warmth and raw duck meat until sighted near Montauk Point. They attempted to land at Fisher's Island but could not reach shore.
Two boys drifted at sea after being seen on an ice floe. Failing to find them along the shore, vessels searched near Montauk Point and Fisher's Island. They reached Gardiner's Island exhausted, were sheltered by soldiers, and later reunited with their families. Brown suffered frostbite on the face.
Rome announces a rival subway project to Boston's network. The tunnel will be 58 feet wide with tracks for carriages electric cars and pedestrians. An electric street railroad from Porta del Popolo to Porta San Giovanni will pass through it. Engineers estimate seven months to complete.
A citizen notes a sharp-featured youth across the street has earned fame for his actions by dispatching telegrams of congratulation or condolence to prominent persons, a gesture highlighted as notable in the narrative.
The discarded lover reads a letter to Mr. Bings asking to return a turquoise-handled umbrella missing from the hall hat rack. Della signs the plea, insisting on a prompt reunion.
A humorous exchange centers on a man claiming the head of the house in a light remark about titles. The line plays on domestic roles and social expectations with witty banter.
The Christian Church opens a revival series in the tabernacle at Pine and Ohio streets on the first Sunday in May. Evangelist Chas Reigin Scoville arrives with two singers, including Mr Houston who aims to organize a 100 voice choir. The first service is Sunday May 6 at 3 pm with tabernacle dedication.
George A. Hancock of 240 South Pine Avenue won a favorable verdict when Judge Sabath dismissed the disorderly conduct case. Hancock had been arrested by Lake Street transit officials for refusing to pay a five cent fare from Fifty-second Street to Austin. The judge ruled the evidence insufficient to sustain the charge and released him.
A grand May party and ball will be held Friday evening May 6 at Morrison's hall on Fifty second and Lake streets in Austin by the women and Men Catholic Order of Foresters. A prize cake walk offers four grand prizes two for lady and gent and two for children. Refreshments will be served at half.
Mrs Annie Francis O Neal wife of J F O Neal died Tuesday morning April 25 at 6725 Midway Park aged 51. She leaves six children. Funeral services were held at the family home April 27 at 9 am. The body was taken to St Columbkill s Church for solemn high mass then to Calvary for interment.
Miss Jessie Crouse of 5925 Ohio Street died in Washington D C while visiting her sister. Funeral services were held at her brother A A Johnsons home with burial at Forest Home. She was active in the King’s Daughters and other benevolent societies.
Next Sunday night ends the Cicero Telephone Co operations and the remaining phones will be routed through the new Chicago exchange on Lake Street. Over 200 Chicago phones are active in the new board and workers are installing them rapidly.
Reverend M. W. Satterfield sold his house and lot at 445 North Pine Avenue to H A Emerson. Emerson will move in May 1. Reverend A. M. White will relocate to 328 North Central Avenue. F H. Zander completed the transaction.
Cicero police begin May 1 checks for bicycle lamps. Riders without lamps face fines. heed the notice to avoid trouble and expense this year.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Whitehead have leased the Oakdale hotel and opened it as a first class hotel. Mrs. Whitehead is expected to be a model landlady and the judge will ensure a pleasant stay for guests.
The makers of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption announce they have given away over ten million trial bottles. The medicine claims to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Free trial bottles are available from Trail Cooling and Chas P Miller druggists with guaranteed results or money back.
A collection of aphorisms on education, pride, conscience, prudence, aging, and social foibles. The quotes contrast human folly, wisdom, and the moral lessons learned through everyday life.
Mails arrive from the East and West with set times for arrivals and closings. Dr A B Dickinson moved to 5801 Erie street. Dr B A McBurney called to Renalller Ind for surgery. H L Goodrow moves to Cedar Rapids to open Kimball Piano Co. May picnic planned at Methodist Church. Advertised letters listed. Concert Friday at Library Hall by Weber quartet funds building. Austin socials include a Chicago Beck’s Academy outing. Union Sunday schools plan June 17 excursion to Fox River grounds. Launch of the Illinois boat celebrated at South Chicago. Austin society active at Catholic Woman’s National League event in Chicago.
Residents are urged to file address changes with Scoville Institute to keep library cards active. Gen Grant Council held an open meeting with Oak Park orchestra entertainment. Old Scoville home was moved for a new bank. Unity Church plans a two act play. Miss Maude McPherson to Toronto Ottawa Madison state librarian duties. Miss Edna McCleary to Europe for voice and music study. Unclaimed letters listed at Oak Park post office. New Scoville library additions include works by Rev Barton and Dr Talbot. Nineteenth Century Club elected officers at Scoville Institute.
The undersigned promise to refund the money on a 60 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money back. TRAIN & COOLING, Austin Illinois, J. P. Garner & Co.
A testimonial from The Herald Andersonville Indiana praising Chamberlain Cough Remedy as the best for colds and coughs. The letter states a severe cold and cough were cured after purchasing a bottle, with local druggists Traill and Cooling carrying the remedy.
Miss Williams invites customers to visit her millinery shop at 5641 Lake Street Austin Il for an artistic range of designs by Miss Glarke with modest prices and personal trimming services.
A West Virginia family credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with ending a three year rheumatism ordeal. The husband reports his wife was bedridden for a month and unable to walk until using the balm as directed. The next morning she walked to breakfast unaided and has not suffered another attack. Traill and Cooling Drugists sell the product.
In almost every neighborhood there is someone whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy or cured of chronic diarrhoea by that medicine. Such persons share their experiences whenever possible hoping to save others. For sale by Traill and Cooling, Druggists.
A piano recital will be given at the Scoville Institute Oak Park on Friday evening April 28 at 8 15 by Prof William Schmidt of Chicago. The recital promises to be a notable musical event and Schmidt is praised as an excellent musician with training from the Conservatory of Music Cologne Germany. All lovers of music should attend.
The town invites sealed proposals to supply 15 tons Iowa prairie hay 800 bushels No 2 white oats 1500 pounds bran 200 pounds rock salt 800 bales shavings delivered in small lots from May 1 to September 1 1899 at engine houses across the town. Bid deadline 2 30 p m May 8 1899. The town may reject all bids. James A Martin Town Clerk. Austin Ill April 26 1899.
An event titled Battle of Manila invites attendance at the corner of Wabash avenue and Hubbard court amid a public engagement listing.
If you are buying 8 Wicycle it will pay you to call and see Him23t Mick- Mish at the River Forest Water Works. We handle both the Andra and the Rambler. Our new 99 styles have arrived.
A Civil War ball injures G B Steadman of Newark Michigan and causes long lasting ulcers. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures in time. It treats cuts burns boils and skin conditions with a guarantee. Sold by Trail and Qooling and Chas P Miller druggists.
A. V. Turner at 149 North Park Avenue Austin announces annexation to the city in all goods and prices. The display includes wallpaper designs floor varnishes ready mixed paints stains glass brushes and more. They also market muresco wall tint and offer leads oils turpentine at low city prices urging support of home industries.
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