Austin Mail Arrivals and Departures at Austin Post Office
Mails arrive from the East and West on a strict schedule with multiple pickup and closing times. Local notices list visitors, travels, and social updates from Austin residents including inns, weddings, and letters advertised for Aug 15, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Cook
Ilinois
Elizabeth Allen
C. W. Boulton
Marion Foster
R.L. Hand
Walter J. McIndoe
Martin Olsen
BE. Riche
Kitty. Sheridan
Lola Tuttle
Emma Walters
R. Wettstein
Howard Robertson
Royal League “Water Million
O’rain
Garner de Cubays
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
A Frightful blunder will often cause a horrible burn or cut. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as the best in the world, capable of killing pain and healing promptly. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions and guarantees a cure for 25 cents per box, sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas. P. Miller, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traill & Cooling
Chas
P. Miller
A Letter From Bass Lake Resort Campers
A letter from Francis of Austin describes Bass Lake Michigan as a scenic summer retreat with mossy shores, fruit-filled banks, and cottage comforts. He recounts camp life with bonfires, songs, dances, Indian pageantry, and a large fish supper after a day of fishing, praising the social warmth and natural beauty of the encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Cottage
Bass Lake
Mich
The
Austin Vindicator
Austin
Lake Michigan
Wallace Gilbert
Uneedarest
Striped Snake
Minnehaha
Hiawatha
Francis
Hawthorne 1899 Fall Race Season Opens
Chicago Jockey Club announces Hawthorne track season from September 1 to 15 1899 with five or more races daily. Cicero military band provides music and electric cars run direct to grounds. Admission set at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
Cicero Military Band
Real estate sought for church use in Austin area
Real estate wanted to lease or buy on reasonable terms a corner lot in Austin suitable for church property. Address Austin Christian Church Trustees. Also note advertising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by Trail & Cooling druggists with endorsements from Newark and local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin Christian Church Trustees
Austin First Methodist Church Schedule
First M. E. church of Austin hosted by Rev. A. M. White with services Sunday morning 9 30 class meeting 10 30 morning sermon 12 00 Sunday school afternoon class meeting 3 38 0 Junior League 6 15 Ep worth League 7 30 evening sermon Wednesday evening 7 45 midweek prayer service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Methodist Church
M. BE. Church of Austin
A. M. White
First Congregational Church Schedule On Sunday
Congregational Church at Waller avenue and Midway park with Pastor W L Demorest offers morning service at 7:30 p m Sunday school at 12 15 p m Junior Co E meets at 3 30 p m Intermediate at 4 15 p m and vesper service from 5 to 6 p m residence 5459 Iowa street corner North Pine avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Waller Avenue
Midway Park
W. L. Demorest
Iowa Street
North Pine Avenue
Austin Episcopal Church Service Schedule
The Austin Episcopal Church on Waller Avenue and Ohio Street offers early communion at 7 30 a m morning service at 10 30 a m Sunday school at noon and evening service at 7 30 p m Rev S L Mitchell serves as Rector at 6731 Ohio Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller Avenue
Ohio Street
S. L. Mitchell
Oak Park M E Church Services Schedule
Rev W H Burns pastor announces Sunday schedule with morning worship at 10 30 Sunday school at noon Junior League at 3 30 and Senior League at 6 30 p m along with regular services in Oak Park.
Euclid Avenue M. E. Church Service Schedule
J Clayton Yonker is the pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by S H Goodyear. Preaching at 1 p m Class meeting at noon Juniorsworth League at 3 p m Senior Epworth League at 6 45 p m and preaching again at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clayton Yonker
S. H. Goodyear
Epworth
First Baptist Church July services and next sermon
The First Baptist Church schedules Sunday services at 10 30 morning Sunday school at noon and an evening sermon at 7 30 with a Young People's Meeting after the service. Midweek prayer is Wednesday evening. Rev W R Wood of Ottawa Kan will preach next Sunday morning August 20. No evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Wood
Ottawa
Kan
Austin Baptist Church Organizing Meet Planned Tuesday
The Baptist worshipers using the old Presbyterian Church on South Boulevard will meet Tuesday evening, Aug. 23, to organize a Baptist church under Illinois law. They will adopt a name, elect officers and handle other necessary business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Presbyterian Church
South Boulevard
State of
Illinois
Union Church Services in Austin Summer Series
Union church services will be held in Austin each Sunday at 5 p m starting July 16 for six Sundays. Dr H L Willett of the University of Chicago will speak at each meeting delivering a sermon series titled The Life of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Austin
H. L. Willett
University of Chicago
Christ
Give Dewey a Welcome Home Song Promotes West Patriotism
The Vindicator urges farm families in the West to buy the song Give Dewey a Welcome Home by Ed Lincon for 25 cents plus a chance at a facsimile souvenir ticket. The piece links his Manila voyage of 1897 to a nationwide Oct 1 arrival, prompting patriotic displays and boys and girls to join in with music and shared pride.
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Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Atlantic
Pacific
Texas
Canada Line
United States
Dewey
West
Ed. Lincon
Nell
Internation Music Company
Fisher Building
Chicago
Washington
Manila
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago & Northwestern
Council Bluffs
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Local Classifieds Highlight Food and Personal Services
Classified blurbs promote low cost wood and coats from C B Patrick and O F Werner at 203 No Park Ave and 324 S Prairie Ave. Shaving and haircuts offered. Creamery butter from Graham's and pure milk from Peter C Jorgensen at 222 N Park Ave. Telephone listed. Laugh and grow fat with dairy and groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Werner
No. Park Ave
Graham
South Prairie Avenue
Peter C. Jorgensen
North Park Avenue
Miller's Drug Store Ad Promotes Cough Syrup and Cold Caps
Oak Park retailer Miller's Drug Store at 206 Lake street advertises Miller's Columbian Cough Syrup and Miller's Cold Capsules for coughs colds and sneezes. The ad highlights a broad line of photo supplies as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's Drug Store
Miller's Columbian
Lake Street
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Holland
Chicago Line
Macatawa Park
Ottawa Beach
Jenison Park
Grand Rapids
Alfregan
Michigan
Halland Fine Uding Resorts
No. State Street
Chas. B. Hofper
ST. Joe and
Benton Harbor
Graham & Morick
City OF
Milwaukee
Louisville
St. Joseph
Wabash Avenue
Michigan Fruit Belt
J. H. Gmanamm
Dg. S. Morton. Sevy and Treas
G. P. Cony
Gen
Wabash Ave
River St
Chisago
Binghamton
N. Y
le Ool
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Sears, Rochask & Co
Sélter
Acme Bird
Baltimore
News OF the Town
Aus
Tin Post Office
F. H. Zanda
Joseph Carolan
Michiigan
Geo. A. Campbell
Manitoba
R. C. Newell
Colorado
la Sure
St. Paul
Geo. H. Parks
N. G. Graves
S. Park Avenue
West Baden
Ind
Frank Morris
Niles, Mich
Albert D. Murray
S. Waller
Wisconsin
John Duryea
Susie Richards Gage
Gage
John D. Haggard
W. R. Gray
N. Central Avenue
Kansas
Hyde
B. Briard
North Central Avenue
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Arthur’ F. Hartley
St. Charles
Frank Bassett
Bloomington
Ill
Uly
Mesdames
J. J. Walser
C. E. Jones
T. A. Snow
Powers Lake
Wis
F. W. Meadows
Robt
McCullough
G. B. Chiristian
the Dells of
George Ande
St. Louis
J. Stenson
H. C. Nelson
Rosalie Briard
O. M. Donaldson
Montpelier Vt
Alexander Corkey
Londonderry
Ireland
Corkey
Faith Church
Cornelia Street
Lizzie W. Chartes
Woman’s Club
Fred L. Charles
Arborville, Neb
Charles
Elsie Lincoln
Boston
Mass
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Mary H. Philbrick
Ellis Meade
Carrie Dunham
J. B. Thompson
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Utah
Maude Haym Hartley
London
Batoovan Club
Clara Page Ongolwa
Laura Galley Chase
Hartley
America
Haytn
Sweetheart Bell
Jockey Club
Chamberlain
Trail & Cooling
Chamberlain’s
Charles Holzhauer
Newark
N. J
Congregational Church
Austin Episcopal
Oak Park
M. E. Church
W. H. Burns
Euclide Avenue
First Baptist Church
Austin Baptist Church
Austin Union Services
Vindicator Office
Business Personals
C. B. Patrick
P. B. Saur
Tel
Mala
Champlain Building
Cer, Btate & Madison
Express
Sanples
Sears, Roebuck & CO. (Inc
Eidstar
August Terneak & CO
Walter G. Kraft
Chamber of Commerce Building
Washington St
S. E. Cor. la Salle
Thatc
River Forest
Telephone
Lake County Farms
Emerson Ingalls
Masonic Hee Building
Lake
Special Agent
NEW York Life Ins, CO
R. N. F. Hiller
Rog North
Austin, Tll
Geo. B. Burns
S. Prairie Ave
Gheers Telephonica
J. Roath
Ohio St
N. Waller and
Prairie, Austin
Henry Hogan
North Taylor Ave
Park Ave
Carmichael
Fanny M. Rowley
Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, Ill
Noura
B. G. Vanderwolff
Aria
Giver Forest
E. Lindberg
Marion Street
John Price
Justice of the Peace
Fifty-Second St
Austin, L l
Lake St
Arthur J. Kendall
Justices Peace
Wesley Ave
Smorrice
S. Clark S
Austin Steam
Schermertorma & Belz, Proprietors
Book OF Designs
E. B. Moore & CO
Randolph Street
Cicero
Insley Bros
N. Waller Ave
Austin, Ill
Hugh Gair
Austin Fish Market
Onan
Cornella SL
North Park Be
Au Atlantin
Frank Bratt
W.D. Cornell
Masonic Hall
North Park Avenue, Austin
Shottt Gale
Oxford Ridg
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