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Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1899

Page

2

Read the list of bills allowed at the town board meeting

CHICAGO AUG 4 1899 Read the list of bills allowed at the last meeting at the town board and see where your fancy goes The police department were very fortunate in getting the two men who held up D C Vanderwolf on Wednesday night The clerk s office was given a complimentary vote of thanks at the meeting Monday evening for the able way they had handled the rebate warrants Over 4000 in rebates were allowed which took a vast amount of work to compile

the Police Department D. C. Vanderwolf W. R. Gray North Central Avenue Winfield Kaw W. P. Jenkins Chicago Lone Tree Point Mich A. J. Sweney Midway Park Battle Creek C. Coffey Katharine Coffey Waller Avenue Nauvoo Mississippi William Preston Indiana Street Waukegan Ill Sinsabaugh George Parks South Park Avenue C. E. Jones Pine Avenue Lakes James Middleton Pittsfield Mass John Reese South Pine Avenue E. G. Spink R. H. Reardon John Reardon Lexington J. A. Mudd Amerson Brown London England Austin Wm. Amerson Charles Whitmarsh Ontario Street C. G. Lemon Erie Street Whitmarsh Merrick Booth Park Avenue John Price Sheboygan Mia Elizabeth Allen Minnie Jackson J. A. Kinsman Joe Lamer Lulu Lowery Lois Mason Etta Langren Marie Westerfield R. K K. Wilson H. H. Rearden Toby's Inn Lake Marie Rearden Fred L. Charles Ellis Junction Wis Louis Falk Atlantic City Newport Cape May New York City Francesca Falk South Haven Will

Publishing the Bills in Cicero Tax Records

The Vindicator announces monthly public posting of town bills with President Lewis's aid. It notes that bills around 20000 dollars are approved each month in Cicero, explaining the town’s size and costs justify expenses and the transparency move.

Cicero Lewis

Park system aims for Desplaines river site with boneyard link

Trustee Attridge remains focused on building park space on the west side with Chicago's help. The proposal envisions a Desplaines river location connected to west side parks by a boneyard, reflecting plans for regional park expansion around Cicero and Proviso.

Attridge West Side Cicero Proviso Chicago Desplaines River

Improved Lake Street Elevated Aids Oak Park Movement

The Lake Street elevated has greatly improved service for Oak Park with trains running to Wisconsin Avenue. Rush hours see six minute intervals and daytime seven minute intervals. Officials promise completion of enhancements and may add a third rail and express service from Oak Park and Austin if patronage warrants.

Lake Street Oak Park Wisconsin Avenue Austin

New Oak Park Lecture Course Promises Variety and Access

The Scoville Institute plans a revived Oak Park lecture series with subscriptions at $1 to cover expenses. It features the Boston Ladies' Symphony Orchestra with boy soprano Harry Donlan, the London Glee Singers, the Ottumwa Male Quartet with Jessie Kleinemann, Rev. Thomas Dixon Jr. and Charlotte Perkins Stetson, and Dr. A A Willits. Descriptive circulars will be issued soon as citizens are urged to support this worthy initiative.

Scoville Institute Boston Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra Harry Donlan Boston London Glee Singers England S. Baring-Gould Ottumwa America Jessie Kleinemann Vincent Thomas Dixon Charlotte Perkins Stetson A. A. Willits Apostle of Sunshine Oak Park

Willows Tennis Club Hosts Seventh Lawn Fete

The Willows Tennis Club held its seventh annual lawn fete on August 1 at Roy O. Gilbert's home beside the club grounds. Lanterns lit the lawn as Austin's bright young ladies and escorts enjoyed the hospitality. Next Saturday August 5 the club tournament preliminaries and semi finals will be played with Lowell Beach, last month's winner, listing as absent.

Willows Tennis Club Roy O. Gilbert Ohio Street Willow Avenue Austin Lowell Beach

First Baptist Church Service Schedule and Guest Preacher

The church lists morning service at 10 30, Sunday school at 12, evening sermon at 7 30, Young People's meeting after services, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8. Prof Terry of Chicago University will preach both morning and evening on Sunday August 6. All are invited.

Terry Chicago University

Cross-bearing faith frames Christian identity

A concise reflection on how belief in the Cross shapes Christian identity, suggesting that faithful adherence to Christ defines the believer more than external markers or trials. The statement implies spiritual freedom through belief, not the absence of burden.

Cicero Board Advances Ordnances and Licenses

Cicero town board reports include budget shifts to salaries, curb repairs at Midway Park and Ohio, and a prohibition ordinance on alcohol sales. Other items approve final estimates for Barker work, fines reports, street lighting, and numerous special assessments for Cicero civic projects.

Committee On Finance R. A. Carpenter Midway Park Ohio Street Committee On Cicero Committee of the Whole Otto L. Veterson D. A. McDonald Fourteenth Street Watson Avenue Fifteenth Street Forty-ninth Street Grant Works Edward A. Barker Frekuats Committee On Fire and Water C. R. la Mena John Price

Town News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Sports

Mr E W Young of Colorado Springs visits on business. Local young people held a pleasant Oakdale Hotel party. Mr and Mrs Farson returned from a summer outing via Waukesha Lake Delavan and Geneva Lake. A Hamilton Club loss and upcoming Mandel Bros vs Oak Park game noted. A Royal Arcanum treasurer fled with about $985. Licenses and fines referenced for liquor case. Unclaimed letters listed for July 31 1899.

E. W. Young Colorado Springs Oakdale John Farson Pleasant Home Avenues Waukesha Lake Delavan Geneva Lake W. T. Smith Forest Avenue W. J. Davies B. C. Davies la Grange Jessie W. Smith Fanny M. Rowley North Oak Park Avenue South Haven Mich Fox Take Hamilton Chicago Mandel Bros Oak Park Chauncey Taylor Marion Street General Grand Council Royal Arcanum Canada Joseph Twohey A. E. Clifford Justice Price Austin Lou Bamis Marie Christensen Richardisburn Gentyer M. A. Hackett Hassel Ella Johnson A. F. Lenhart Fred Malcolm J. Marks John Murren Kyestine Petersen Ilulda Peterson A. B. Post Philip Rodan A. V. Studvant Etta Syvertsen Fred Thomas A. P. Wid

Devil's Lake excursion to a mysterious region

A strictly first class excursion leaves Austin at 7:10 am on Tuesday August 8 for Devil's Lake and Cliff House. Round trip fare is 1.50 dollars. Cars run with no passenger stops after West Chicago. Return departs Cliff House at 6 pm. Tickets via C N W railway agents or excursion agent C H Tinkham.

Austin Ridgeland Avenue Oak Park River Forest Maywood Melrose Park Elmhurst Lombard Glen Ellyn Wheaton West Chicago Cliff House C. & N. W. Railway C. H. Tinkham Fifth Avenue Chicago

Coal Yard Notice At Austin Corner

Removal notice announces a coal yard at the corner of Austin avenue and Lake street Austin Illinois offering coal and wood orders with delivery on short notice. It guarantees 2000 pounds per ton and claims savings on prices with a branch at Pillinger's shoe store 109 North Park avenue and Austin 14 telephone.

Austin Avenue Lake Street Austin Pillinger North Park Avenue

Austin News Notes Mails and Local Farewells

Mails arrive from the East and West with multiple daily cutoffs and arrivals. Local residents head to or return from trips to Battle Creek Nauvoo Lone Tree Point and Wisconsin while families prepare for September travel. Amid notices, several residents relocate or plan visits and letters to and from events are listed along with a club calendar update.

Robbed the Grave I Charged the Cure to Electric Bitters

John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellowing skin and failing strength. Three doctors gave him up before Electric Bitters cured him after three weeks, and he credits the medicine with saving his life. Priced 60 cents at Traill & Cooling's and Chas. P. Miller's drug stores.

John Oliver Philadelphia Traill & Cooling’s Chas. P. Miller’s

Mother’s calm praise saves child through remedy

A Rhode Island mother recounts how her daughter survived a severe dysentery after using Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She urges other mothers to trust the medicine and notes it saved both her daughter and her nerves. Trail & Cooling, druggists, offer the product locally.

Chamberlain Geo. F. Burdick Liberty R. I Trail & Cooling

Give Dewey a Welcome Home Lincoln’s March Song

An early 20th century patriotic march from International Music Company Chicago asks 25 cents for two 50 cent songs. Composer credited as Sweetheart Nell.

Dewey Lincoln Nell International Music Company Fisher Building Chicago

L A W Excursion to Boston by Nickel Plate Road

Nickel Plate Road sells Chicago to Boston excursion tickets for August 11 and 12 at 19 dollars round trip. Return must arrive at Chicago by August 31. deposit tickets with Fitchburg R R in Boston. Sleeping car accommodations to be secured early. Address General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago.

Nickel Plate Road Chicago Boston Fitchburg R. R Adams St

Frightful Blunder Warns of Burns and Remedies

An old advertisement extols Bucklen’s Armica Salve as top for burns cuts and sores. It promises rapid pain relief and healing for fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with a 25 cent box price. Sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas Mil ter Druggists.

Traill & Cooling and Chas Mil- Ter

Wheelman Excursion to Boston by Nickel Plate Round Trip

Excursion train to Boston offered at 19 dollars round trip via Nickel Plate Road with two daily through trains and vestibuled sleeping cars. Sales August 11 and 12, good return to starting point by August 12, deposits at Boston Fitchburg R R agent. Depots at Chicago Van Buren and Pacific Loop.

Boston Nickel Plate Road Fitchburg R. R Chicago Depot van Buren Street Pacific Avenue Loop

Battle of Manila at Wabash and Hubbard Corner

Event details urge attendance at the Battle of Manila held at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court with emphasis on location.

Manila Wabash Avenue Hubbard Court

Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Quick Headache Relief

Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming quick relief from headaches and nervous disorders. Promises pure blood and stronger nerves, easy to take and only 25 cents with money back if not cured. Sold by Traill and Cooling and Chas P Miller, Druggists.

Dr. King Traill & Cooling Chas. P. Miller

Hawthorne Track Opens 1899 Season July Run Daily

Chicago Jockey Club announces Hawthorne track season of 1899 with racing every day from July 10 to July 22, featuring five or more races daily, music by Cicero military band, electric cars to the grounds, and admission set at 75 cents.

Harlem Jockey Club Chicago Jockey Club Lake Street Hawthorne Track Cicero Military Band

Real Estate Wanted for a Church Site in Austin

Austin Christian Church Trustees seek to lease or buy a corner lot in Austin on reasonable terms for church property.

Austin Austin Christian Church Trustees

Diarrhoea Remedy Praised by Civil War Veteran

During the civil war and the later war with Spain diarrhoea was a major army problem. David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County Pennsylvania reports quick relief from Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The medicine is sold by Trail and Cooling druggists. The ad also touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as pleasant and effective. If you are certain that you are uncertain how great is your uncertainty.

Spain David Taylor Wind Ridge Greene Co Chamberlain Trail & Cooling

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South Clinton Street New Oak Park First Baptist Church Cicero Town Board W. F. Horn Helen Leland A. Lindsey Geo. EK. Plumbe D. H. Muir W. G. Becuon P. W. Castle Wim. Kissack Clark C. Wood David O'Brien M. A. Hoff Hunsing- Bey Lonradiset Pena Pelee R. Cruzen J. H. Gutn Ewer Ea Len EH. Schmitt S. L. Bryning J. Swan- OE Eete D. J. Massman O. P. Jimerson A. A. Strom BE. B. Freeman L. S. Pinney L. Race F. L. Race N. B. Wallace Victoria Star- Fof C. J. Adams C. J. Gerloft J. P. Stowe Emily Wodd Pee A. Hitch A. A. Dean Philip Tripp Alfred Stalleee Ee Peeve Harry Pillin- Hop Cates Koester Zander Civccee J. Krohn C. W. Rose C. EK. Moore John Parson Margaret H. McAuley Margaret D. Martin cc P. D Margaret. Fair- Par Anna Cooper C. W. Grover John G. Gordon John Morris Michael Malopa Edward W. Thomas Chas. Borretti C. Brock E. G. Krue Elle Danek Beth Ee Jas M. Ryan Olie Rennan John Martin Martin C. Mecal Louis Kraal- Dor Ccs Ee Setegenee KH. Koontz G. T. Farrar Catharine Journ J. Hamilton Belle Soren- Bow Oa. Deere M. B. Wells W. H. Sullt A. Tolman Peter Nelson J. W. Buouem A. T. Heming G. A. Rawson C. C. Carpenter EH. A. Cum- Mines H. H. Spooner E. Jaek OD W. G. Bentley Wm. G. Pratt R. Morency Fk. J. Timme W. Oleson Jennie A. June Pale John E. Hunt B. Kingsbury John E. Hub- Pvanty Jos. Haven A. B. French I. P. Goodwin Hoover & Pur- Weld Shaceee Hatha Apna Sanity Oleate Eye A. N. Hiteh di Ets Lerpetels Aimot Tina Attes C. N. Ford A. H. Post Miss T. IL Qrveles Quateat Edw. Murphy Mary Rockford Chas. Kappes B. A. Lauder Albert N. Sper Arm Babes Ord M. P. Schrock Serridd Afetin J. H. Pearson Kate M. Coffey Catherine O’neill John K. Higgie D. P. Hicks Charles Kappes J. F. Appleton John Clark Hy. Luhman T. 11 Maynard B. J. Schoén R. M. Davies J. S. Hartman W. F. van Ber A. J. Belaque W. F. Arnold J. @ Shields Pete J. M. Dexter F. H. Clarke J. C. Dexter F. J. Ballard W. V. van Ber J. H. Wonna- Gee J. Timme F. i Maynard J. KE. Shields Potal J. Wallenberg Geo. E. Plumbe F. J. Timme Yeas Afttridge Frink Hafner Linn MacDonald Traill Utley Town of Cicero Ridgeland Avenue Cook County Ilinois Alsife Hyman Avenue Thirty-First Street Thirty-Ninth Street Madison Street Robinson Avenue Harlem Avenue Illinois Town of Oak Park Avenue South Boulevard Pleasant Street MacDonad Trail Euclid Avenue Tley Superior Street Yeus—Trustes Attridge John Moline Frank Schalabo Tony Pizzuto Frank Scoloro Frank Croaso S. Dattilo Katicocopulas Jas. Anorian Henry Lambronus Ginsberg Sam Dave Vedder Geo. Crameidos Geo. Valias Louis Velissars Felippo Guleggo Jos. Catansar Brogio Card J. A. Saxon Israel Ariewitz Joseph Ratner Albert Jablonski Attridge, Frink, Linn, MacDonald, Traill and Nay John Psyk Linden Avenue Twenty-ninth Thirtieth Wm. Ratajczak Thirty-second Thirty-third W. BD. Creighton Forty-eighth Street Ogden Avenue August Schoen Jessamine Avenue Thirty-second Street News OF the Town AK Park Devil's Lake B. Patrick Austin Avenue and Lake Street, Austin, III Aus Howard Robertson Wheelman's Excursion Gale Roludo News Depot Mazonic L. J. Bramin Park Ave I On & Tompkins Soalen Luke Street Ogden, Sheldon & Co Clark Street R. S. Tuthill Austin, Ill C. B. Patrick Surrey Pole Suydam Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Faerie J. Bartlett H. T. Wilcoxon North Knights Templar Boston Dental Mary Moragne South Prairie Avenue Vindicator Office South Maywood Barn Jockey Club
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