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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
5
Mrs. Ermine visits White Lake. Vosburghs back from South Haven. many residents and visitors listed with trips to Paw Paw Lake, Fox Lake, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, and more. Births, illnesses, tolling deaths, retirements, and local engagements mark a busy season with updates from Oak Park, Forest Ave, Maple Ave, and Washington Blvd.
Town board members meet with Berwyn delegation over Sunday crowd intrusions, loud talk, and insults near Harlem avenue transfer station. Other actions include warrants transferred to Erwin Welch, police appointment of Charles Fairvalley, water compressor test payment dispute, street curb and sidewalk requests, and multiple paving and sewer bids pending.
Ice cream soda and fruit syrups offered by Traill & Cooling with a 5c cherry phosphate claim. Thomas McGroggin reports strong plumbing business while B R Coltrin repairs shoes in the new Masonic block. Mme McAllister promotes fall sewing lessons on North Park. Don Rosado offers stationery and periodicals in the Masonic block. Loomis news store advertises August periodicals and fashion plates at 203 North Park. J C Lasson milk dealer assures honesty at 222 North Park. Chicago Grove Store sells groceries at 220-224 North Park. Medicinal Violet Syrup sold by Traill & Cooling.
Three youths Bob Irwin William Wells and Frank Willard await bonds of 1000 each at the Austin police station. Their examination is set for August 18 before Judge La Mena. Hartwell resisted and alarmed, thwarting the would be robbers about 1030 p m in a dark alley as he headed home. They were arrested soon after and held for trial.
In Kalamazoo a foreclosure suit was filed in circuit court by M B Williams trustee for creditors including First National Bank of Kalamazoo and Chicago investors. The defendant Kalamazoo Gas and Electric Company, once Kalamazoo Heat Light and Power, struggled after a failed patent plant, pavement damage litigation, and weather-related shutdowns.
Albert Burgess of Oak Park the baker and confectioner is noted for his steady output and reliable service supplying the wants of the people in a satisfactory manner.
George I. Haven corporal of Company D First Illinois died of yellow fever on August 5 in Siboney Santiago Cuba aged 23. Son of A C Haven Oak Park secretary of Davis Johnson Company 41 West Randolph street. Haven wished for service and stayed behind with supplies. others in Oak Park unit report his illness. Families note father Bert Arthur and sister Nora with several young relatives. Oak Park First Regiment roster lists Captain Roberts Sergeant Bicknell Corporals Schneider Van Black and Privates Sherman Keefer Reed Fisher.
The Presbyterian cook-book compiled by Miss Ida Bell Freeman is meeting with a large sale. It was neatly printed by the Donaldson Press in Austin.
Inspectors deem the work by George B. Burns on Dr. R. C. Newell's Austin residence one of the finest plumbing jobs ever done in the area.
A columnist notes daily street activity and records business points. The piece praises Cicero merchants as fine fellows who know how to run stores and keep business moving.
Messrs Blomgren and Johnson open a new grocery at 5951 Chicago avenue and are building a good trade through fair prices and quality goods.
Mrs. Eggleston explains the key to spotless china and glassware at the Surprise is constant attention and a little extra work now and then.
A brisk call to action urges readers to prepare for the fall business surge. It emphasizes timely advertising in the Vindicator as a trusted friend and counselor for the public, highlighting August’s end and the arrival of a busy season.
Charles K. Simmons died Tuesday in Oak Park after a long illness of locomotor ataxia. He served as land commissioner for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway from 1878 to 1897 and helped organize the Oak Park Water Works. Survived by wife, son Dr. Howard J. Simmons, and daughter Ruth. He was a well known railroad figure. Funeral held Thursday at evening service.
August Terneak of 126 Lake Street Oak Park started a rug making business three years ago and now employs seven workers. He specializes in transforming old carpets into new rugs and treats customers well, fueling steady growth.
In Oak Park the firm Gookins and Wilsnach has served at the jeweler’s bench for forty nine years. Mr. Gookins expects to take at least half a day off when he completes fifty years of faithful service in the trade.
Charles Arnold plans a new ice cream and confectionery store at 121 Park Avenue opening tomorrow morning. The rooms are newly papered and calcimined with a first class stock of confections. Cremo soda, a popular new drink, will be served. Call for details.
I. J. De Beer tried to kill himself about a month ago in Harlem. He was saved by bystanders in the cemetery and sent to a hospital. After recovery he returned to town and abused the people who stopped him.
The itemized column records numerous temperate travels and visits across Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois. Names include Ballard Soffel Wescott Wing Adams and others with trips to Devil's Lake Aurora Macataw Park South Haven and Omaha exposition. A floral lawn fete proceeds for the Congregational church. A death follows Ruth Cooley appendicitis.
River Forest highlights include Mr and Mrs Frank Little at Green Lake, a new roof on the grammar school, birth of an eleven pound girl to Mr and Mrs William Walsh, and several families visiting Michigan Vermont New Hampshire and Connecticut. Local concerns note dog poisonings feared to be a village wide issue. A St Luke’s church picnic at Altenheim Grove was well attended and enjoyed by many.
Notice from the meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge Boston issued in September 190-24 announcing tickets available from September 16 to 18 at one fare for a round trip. Tickets valid for return until September 380 with details via J. W. Calahan General Agent Adams Street Chicago.
Harlem residents report Mrs. Olson ill with typhoid while Mrs. Perchman convalesces. The village board meets Saturday for routine business. Sunday services at the Christian Church led by acting pastor F. G. Strickland. Roos and Schrade offer secured loans. mortgages for sale. Cemetery greenhouses expand with cement floors and galvanized benches. Public school opens September with minor staff changes. Racing shifts between Harlem Hawthorne tracks this week and next, then two weeks at Harlem. Revenue from tracks estimated at $8,000 plus 24 police jobs.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for the post office service in Austin to be held between October 1 and 15, 1898. Applicants must file Form 101 with the secretary of the board of examiners at the Austin post office by September 1. Those who file will be notified soon after of the exact exam date. S.C. Higginson, Secretary Local Board.
The Vindicator invites Cicero residents and continuous subscribers to submit articles on City Government in Cicero. Prize is five dollars for the best piece not exceeding 204 words. Entries from Cicero households or regular subscribers urged to participate.
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