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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
5
Frank M. Pray writes a world trip account while Dr. George B. Charles vacations in Saugatuck Michigan and many residents host visits and moving plans. The item notes weddings births and arrivals with multiple names and addresses across Oak Park and nearby towns.
Residents of the 35th Ward and the town of Cicero face large tax cuts as assessors reduce valuations by 30 percent and the board of review adds a further 50 percent. The move targets Cicero and the late assessor C F Haffner’s figures. Debates focus on school funding and fairness versus large property tax relief for Cicero taxpayers. The Austin High School receives full city backing, while Oak Park schools may be affected.
Austin resident Mr. Harry H. Kellogg wed Miss Elsie Weyerich of Du Quoin after a wartime courtship sparked by a Cuban War era train stop. The couple met in Du Quoin, married at Sacramento Avenue Church in Chicago, then traveled to St. Joe before returning to Austin to reside.
At a meeting of the Austin Chess Club officers were elected President J F Paulson Vice-President F G Underwood Secretary Nicholas Nelson Referee J M Crook The club resumes games Wednesday evening September 5 at the Royal League reception room 103 Park Avenue Interested players may send addresses to secretary at 5439 Chicago Avenue.
The sudden death of Billy Lawrence occurred Monday at his son’s home 437 North Willow Avenue. He was a minstrel in the 1850s and later held posts in the Chicago post office and commercial interests. Funeral was Tuesday at 1 p.m. with burial at Graceland.
A country visit offers a shy girl’s humorous take on animal sounds and a joke about a child’s mischief with cookies. The tale closes with a quip about a bachelor and an engagement ring design featuring a spider and fly.
C J Spruce of 5513 Rice street suffered a severe reaction after eating toadstools he mistook for mushrooms. He became ill Wednesday evening en route to the Masonic lodge and was treated at Dr Hamiston’s office in the Masonic Building. His wife also fell ill but recovered. Spruce, 33, a foreman at a machine shop on Clinton street, returned to work Thursday morning.
Last excursion of the year to the Lake Geneva resort with round trip price of 1.00. Departures from Austin Ridgeland Avenue Oak Park River Forest Maywood Melrose Park then Lake Geneva Williams Bay with 9:30 a.m. arrival and 5:40 p.m. return. Tickets via C and N W Ry agents or C H Tinkham in Chicago.
The Austin laundry will open a plant around Oct 1 at the first corner east of Fifty-second street on Lake street. Proprietor F H Hartless, after 80 years in business, plans to take partner Oscar Schlecht. The facility will feature modern machinery and serve Austin and Oak Park with first-class work.
The New York Herald reports the English government has banned the Indian gambling game Barsa da satta. Players bet on rain timing and amount using tubs with central pipes and notches on altans. The game caused quarrels, leading to the prohibition for public safety.
The German emperor in Hamburg will view a portrait of his great great grandfather George III. The octogenarian king sits in a purple dressing gown wearing the Star of the Garter. His sightless face and long white beard mark a striking image of madness.
Brooklyn resident John P. Carroll 100 years old applies for membership in the G A R. He came from Ireland at the Civil War outbreak and enlisted as a private in the Seventy first New York, later mustered as a sergeant in 1864.
Rastmussen, a farmer, fined 5 dollars plus costs after altercation with D. McIntosh, superintendent at Westward Ho Grounds. A second case awaits in the same matter. Mooar of Austin oil trade fined 9 dollars for peddling oil without license in Cicero. Remek and Mrs. Klipp dispute leads to arrest and upcoming hearing. Eid. Schams given 300 dollar peace bonds on Margaret Frey’s request. Coleman arrested for assault on wife’s complaint.
The younger son of Mr. Conrad Aun of North Pine avenue and Ohio street Austin narrowly escaped serious injury last Monday while attempting to compound dynamite at home. Employed downtown where explosives are made, he knew the risks but the blast near failed to kill him and his recovery is promising.
Attorney W H Martz and client visited Justice C W Sauls burial court in Mandel Monday morning to file a schedule when an altercation erupted. The dispute ended in a fist fight with Martz claimed to have struck the judge, who was reportedly spitting blood as the attorney left town. It is unclear if the schedule was filed.
Kilpatrick Post holds a Friday evening meeting at 8 o clock to plan participation in the grand reunion on the 28th. All old soldiers, members of the G A R or not, are warmly invited. RH J Whitehead Adjutant.
On Monday evening August 27 the Ario Grand Army Band of Wisconsin will give a grand patriotic concert for G A R members. The band will head the G A R parade in Chicago on Tuesday. The concert is billed as the finest of the season.
The General Grant Council 916 Royal Arcanum of Oak Park announces a shirt waist party at their chambers next Monday night, inviting royal good fellows to attend.
A collection of short quips and exchanges in a newspaper humor column. Jokes cover wife beliefs weather talk magistrate backtalk Job’s life ends and social situations with a dentist punchline. The items rely on light wordplay and social misunderstandings.
A fragmented commentary mentions potential parties before voting, Japan's missed 1894 job, Japan’s neighborly stance on docking facilities, restoration credit for the Oregon if survivable, and training for the "plain people" while noting American voters seek solace in the woods this year.
Miss Edith Furlong hosted a pleasant informal hop for her cousin Miss Schwab of Evanston. Edith Furlong and several others are noted returning from trips including Waukesha Niagara Falls and Jackson Michigan. Families and guests from Galesburg Taylor avenue and South Haven are mentioned with various visits and gatherings across Michigan and Illinois.
A Cuba correspondent recounts a trekking party in the Cubitas Mountains discovering Paradones Pass a mile long with sheer marble walls and tropical vegetation. The guide recalls a 19th century massacre of Spanish troops in the Ten Years' War with shifting tallies from 200 to over 1000 killed. The party paid the guide extra and shared a dinner, while local village notes mention new telephones, street repairs, and church visits.
The Harlem village board schedules a meeting on Saturday evening August 25. Reports include residents returning from the East, new purchases like a full blooded St Bernard, building plans on Circle avenue, and a Europe visit returnee. Local officers Swirft includes Maennerchor election results and club membership.
The United States mail special delivery branch shows its popularity with over 52 million stamps sold in 1899. Messengers delivering letters covered an estimated 3 million miles.
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