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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1899
Page
3
The notice references subscription details for The Vindicator and Oak Park news, postage stamp purchases, and delivery advisories. It mentions the Chicago office, local address changes, and requests for subscribers to report missed issues. It also notes a Berwyn juvenile fire department and comments on town payroll disputes affecting employees.
The town of Cicero employed Theo Luder as sewer inspector to prevent fraud. In 1892 an accident with steam left him somewhat disabled, and trustees recently voted 1900 to settle all claims with full payment. Questions arise if the board could bind the town given statute of limitations and Dudermann’s ongoing work.
Postmaster H. Robertson announces three mall deliveries daily for business districts along South boulevard Lake and North Park avenue at 8:15 p.m. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The first and third legs may include only first class mail and the flats along the route are excluded. The pilot aims to improve service despite limited office revenues hindering staffing.
Old Man outlines town debts totaling 65 000 with varying interest and queries why President John Lewis blocks trustees pay. He suggests refunding bonds at 3 percent to ease taxpayers and recalls Lewis long ago served as supervisor treasurer, drawing over 2 000 town dollars two years, fueling criticism of current pay rates.
A London Telegraph visit to St. Marys Moorfields uncovers a hidden underground burial site with hundreds of coffins under the church altar. Notables such as Bishops Poynter Bramstone Gradwell and Cardinal Wiseman are noted, along with priests and other figures once prominent in public life.
Reports from London describe women at the opera wearing dramatic new headpieces and wigs. Ladies such as Lady Henry Bentinck and Liandy Algernon Gordon-Lennoх display peach blossoms, mauve orchids, feathers, jeweled snakes, and jeweled rings, amid rumors of widespread hair loss and an epidemic baldness feared among fashionables.
A country girl Mary Alden moves with her family near rail yards. During a disconnection of train cars a man shouts to cut the jumper in two and throw the head end down. Mary faints witnessing the brutal scene.
An unidentified political figure warns of a strategic move by opponents to unseat him while acknowledging his own potential candidacy. He notes the public functionary’s vigilance and hints at behind the scenes maneuvering shaping his current position.
A humorous statistical remark notes enough champagne is consumed yearly to float Oregon. A promoter recalls floating a 5 million dollar trust with only thirty six quarts, illustrating overstatement and flair in financial boast.
Mr and Mrs W T Smith of Forest avenue and Mr and Mrs Porter of Austin hosted dinner at River Forest home of Mr and Mrs P C Porter. Miss Nellie Calhoun, long assisting Dr Roberts, drowned in Greensborough Virginia after a lake accident while rowing. Her death shocks Oak Park friends as bodies remain unrecovered. Unclaimed letters list includes numerous local names and titles.
Mails arrive from the East and West with set times. Community notes report visits by Miss Bassett, Mr. Haas, Miss Philips, and others to relatives and friends in Milwaukee Freeport Long Lake and Chicago. Social events include lawn party for thirty children and a Windemere Club sailboat hobby. Church sermons and a birthday celebration near Kincheon are mentioned.
The wife of a missionary to Africa describes the mercantile value of goods among locals. Needles and cloth top the list as current coins. Three needles buy a chicken, one needle buys two eggs, old tins and bottles are sought after, and a few fowl can be obtained for two yards of cotton or a small cloth piece.
A meteorological observatory will be placed atop Ulm Cathedral's towering spire, a landmark reaching 628 feet. Construction began over five centuries ago, with the spire completed in 1890.
A mother's guide to a portable medicine chest with witch hazel for bruises, ammonia for bites, ginger or capsicum for cramps, cold remedies, and court plaster. Emphasizes simple home remedies when a drug store is far away and summer illnesses are likely.
Exchanged for that tired feeling at West Baden and French Lick Springs on the Monon route. No extra charge. The sulphur and lithia waters are natures cure and effective for many ills while pure air and scenery aid a diseased mind. Quiet and inexpensive. Through sleepers nightly. Chicago ticket office 232 Clark Street.
Notice states the sale of a crimping machine scheduled for the 23rd inst has been postponed to Sept 5 at 10 am and held for storage by order. Veterans of 61 hold annual encampment at Philadelphia with Nickel Plate road offering special low rates. Tickets available Sept 1 to 4 with stopover at Niagara Falls. information from General Agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago.
O J Roath has sold his hay and feed business to A F E Hart of Charles City Iowa. Hart connected with a large Iowa ranch expects to supply Timothy hay and grain of best quality and will fill wholesale and retail orders at the lowest market prices. Address 5638 Ohio Street Austin telephone 1201.
Notice seeks witnesses to a street car accident involving a woman at Fortieth-Eighth Avenue and Superior Street at 10 40 p m on July 27. Respondents are to contact Mrs Lizzie Belloc h at 2485 Superior Street.
Thursday Sept 7 round trip fare is $1.50. Depart Austin at 7 10 a m return from Cliff House at Devil's Lake at 6 p m reach Austin 11 30 p m. Commentary by Co H Tinkham Excursion Agent.
Public event call to attend the Battle of Manila at the corner of Wabash avenue and Hubbard court. The notice emphasizes location and date not specified in readable text.
An advertisement extols Dr. King's New Life Pills as the source of health and vigor to sustain wealth and success. It claims improved brain and body power and notes the pills cost 25 cents at Traill & Cooling's and Chas. P. Miller's drug stores.
Nickel Plate issues reduced rate tickets to Philadelphia for the annual G A R encampment. Tickets go on sale September 1 2 3 and 4. Address General Agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago.
During the civil war and the later war with Spain diarrhoea plagued troops. Old soldiers, like David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County Pennsylvania, suffered chronic distress until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provided rapid relief. For sale by local merchants.
International Music Company in the Fisher Building Chicago offers two patriotic songs including “Give Dewey a Welcome Home” and another titled Lincoln’s latest march. Priced at 50 cents for the pair, customers may send 25 cents for this set.
The soothing and healing properties and pleasant taste of Chamberlains Cough Remedy are praised for prompt and lasting relief. For sale by Trail and Cooling, druggists, in the local market.
The Dutch army organizes a pharmaceutical corps into medical pharmaceutical and veterinary divisions totaling twenty nine officers. A physician with major general rank leads, with six years active service and four in reserve. Pay ranges from 375 to 450 dollars annually.
Mr. Charles Holzhauer of Newark declares Chamberlain's cough remedy superior to others. He calls it perfectly safe and reliable for coughs colds and hoarseness, noting Trail & Cooling druggists sell it.
Volcanic eruptions may grab attention but skin eruptions ruin comfort. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims to cure old sores fevers ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts burns and chapped hands. Sold by Traill Cooling and Chas P Miller druggists for 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure.
Corner Austin avenue and Lake street Austin announces coal and wood orders with delivery on short notice. Postal orders attended to. Offers hard coal with a guaranteed 2000 pounds per ton. Telephone 1652. Branch at Pillinger's shoe store 109 North Park avenue Austin 14. Co B Patrick.
A Liberty Rhode Island mother recounts how Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved her eight year old daughter's life when dysentery struck last summer. She praises the medicine and urges other mothers to try it, noting it was sold by Trail and Cooling druggists.
J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving him from typhoid fever and pneumonia. He reports rapid relief after one bottle and full recovery after continued use, calling it the surest and quickest cure for lung trouble. Trial bottles are free at Traill Cooling and Chas P Miller drug stores with a general guarantee.
Professor J F Draughon renowned author of bookkeeping texts announces the opening on October 10 1599 of a new business college in the Emilie Building at Ninth and Olive St Louis. His brother will run the school while Draughon expands colleges in Savannah Galveston Texarkana and Cuba offering superior instruction and employment placement. Tuition may be paid by bank deposit or notes and special opening rates apply.
Circle No 45 Ladies of the G A R plan a Waukegan trip Tuesday Aug 28 aboard the steamer C W Moore for the Lake County Soldiers Monument unveiling and the Lake County Soldiers Reunion two day event with a campfire Tuesday evening. Boat departs Rush Street Bridge north end at 9 30 a m Tickets 50 cents round trip available at the dock or from circle members.
Harlem Jockey Club announces racing every alternate two weeks with Chicago Jockey Club. Next meet starts August 21 featuring five or more races rain or shine. Admission 75 cents. Lake Street special train direct to the grounds.
The Nickel Plate road offers solid through trains between Chicago and New York City with prevailing low rate excursion tickets on sale for the first four days in September. Reserve sleeping car space early.
Chicago Jockey Club announces Hawthorne racecourse season from September 1 to September 15 1899 with five or more races daily Music by Cicero military band and electric car direct to grounds Admission is 75 cents.
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