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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1897
Page
2
A legal principle binds residents to pay for newspapers left at their home without an order to stop. The Cicero citizen who never ordered the "Stats Zeitung" faced a publisher's suit and awarded 80,00 for ten years of subscriptions.
A quirky jumble notes reappearing boiled shirts and a pumpkin show near, with dim references to General Prosperity and a summer girl in a dazzling shirt waist. It mentions prairie chickens to be shot after Sept 15, hay fever thoughts, flour price rises, and officials taking vacation while President Trail is away.
Thief strikes Oak Park on Thursday night followed by another burglary in a neighboring village on Wednesday night. The article notes the captain of the Civera police was absent during those times.
H. Bauer of New York a composer of vocal and instrumental music seeks a local agent to sell his works to families on commission. Address 104 East Fourteenth Street New York City.
Wheat has touched the dollar mark in Chicago signaling rising prices for the staple. The note adds that if the trend continues, prosperity may return and that other commodities are rising as well, indicating a broad bullish market.
A Chicago Tribune correspondent Joaquin Miller writes from Alaska en route to the Klondike gold fields, depicting country and people with a light, pleasure-journey tone. Frosts hit Michigan August records while cabbage fields see early ice. A Melrose conspiracy case against Constable Boddy references Attorney W G Isratt who prepared the injunction and helped thwart the plot.
The text notes provisions following wheat in price increases and wholesale prices rising about 20 percent. It says farmer prosperity comes at the consumer's expense in town, with expectations that prosperity will spread.
The passage argues that over the long run more business and work will allow townspeople to pay higher prices for agricultural products groceries and provisions and be better off than buying necessaries at lower prices likely to rule in the future.
Mr Halley filed an information before Justice Lehmann of Harlem against Geo Brine Austin town attorney of Cicero for assault and battery. A state warrant was issued for Brine’s arrest and the trial is set for next week. Immigration Commissioner Powderly plans to bar anarchists from entering the U S, a result of European expulsions after the Spanish PM’s assassination. The laxity of defining an anarchist and past failed attempts to keep such figures out complicate enforcement. Powderly issued orders to officers to monitor two Spanish anarchists alleged headed here, signaling a watchful period ahead.
The piece argues wheat price rises feed optimism for better times, lifting confidence and investment. It cites reports of wheat famine abroad and says higher prices stimulate demand and general price increases, with dollar wheat seen as a key driver of hope.
Anxiety grows over the absence of Cicero police Captain Hlansberry who has not reported for duty since Monday. Friends speculate he is in the city giving testimony in a horse stealing case or pursuing clues across counties, while others doubt his whereabouts.
A Bodkin of Morton Park was struck and killed by a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train while walking on tracks about 200 feet from Glen View station. Found beside the rails at daylight with a crushed skull and broken legs. Inquest by Deputy Coroner Reynolds ruled accidental death. Bodkin worked in Morton Park railway shops. his brother is a foreman.
The Harlem Library association relocates to the Roos building at 105 Madison Street second floor east and plans reopening September 1 with new rooms, enhanced lighting, kinder garden space and extended hours. Edwin Owen, the librarian, will assist readers and new books will be added under Misses Thain and Sherman.
Notice is given of the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Cierra Telephone Woo at its general offices 17 N Park Avenue Austin on September Hun at 5 p.m. J Roath President W B Cline Secretary.
St Catherine's academy on Central avenue and Washington boulevard nears completion in Austin. The building features oak woodwork, stationary bookcases, adjustable black boards, desks, ventilators, radiators, inside blinds, and ample corridors. Opening day set for September 7 with modern facilities for pupil comfort. Water for drinking facilities noted.
A Klondike Lyre copy arrives in Austin and The Vindicator prints short notes. Dust from high winds blindsides Jake Luckenbill on Eldorado road and he coughs up $73.89. Dead catfish drift with gold dust in their stomachs, threatening river fishing. A rainstorm floods a gully behind Widow Tarkin’s house, washing gold into a pig sty and smothering the pig.
The new St. Catharine's Academy building in Austin features an attic gymnasium and articles for chest and limb development. Two first floor class rooms, a chapel, two large basement play rooms, and the old Woodbury house connected for nun residence plus music rooms. The project cost about $25,080 with iron plumbing and extensive ventilation. Mother Mary Joseph to lead. courses include Latin German and music with a four year high school plan beginning in seventh grade. Budget aims to health and progress with an orchestra planned and enrollment already high. Rev. L. A. Campbell donated a coach to transport younger pupils. Bud Gravel, a key local figure, delivered a 27 pound nugget and subscribed to the Lyre. A whisky Saturday night scheme is noted concerning Gravel and others in a brief satirical aside.
An Oak Park burglary disrupted the Herricks during sleep as burglars gained entry by removing a window screen and looted the home. Jewelry valued at about 200 dollars and $76 from trousers vanished, along with a diamond pins and a gold watch. Herrick is a manager for Po Kellogg & Co.
The Oak Park Prairie club hosts Brooks' 2a Regiment band with Overture, PM festival, Leather, the Bee and the Butterfly, Bendix. Scenes from Punch and Judy shows, song selections by Stephen Poster, Bizet and others. Final pieces include My Gal is a Rubber Neck and Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.
The Austin Packing company under Mr WW H Decker at North Park avenue Austin has added a new building to existing facilities. It now offers meat selections rivaling Chicago packing houses in variety quality and price and operates a neighboring grocery store.
Thursday brought the biggest prairie fire day of the season with ten damage, as fire lads from No. 2 Ridgeland, Austin, and Oak Park were called out to extinguish grass fires near Lombard avenue and along the Chicago Northwestern tracks. A strong wind increased risk but prompt attention prevented major damage.
Two Schultz brothers Fred and Paul wed Minnie Rank and Selma Ripening in Milwaukee after eloping from Harlem on Sunday. Parents protested with threats but the marriages may eventual ly be blessed as time eases tensions and the couples start their new life together.
Article notes ongoing street railroad construction across the city with a halt at Fifty-second Street on the Suburban line while the Twelfth street viaduct line advances. Officials say tracks will be laid and in use on Twelfth Street from Fifty-second Street to Harlem Avenue before snow.
Denath Payn of Reno Payn firm, 268 Franklin street Chicago, died at his Oak Park residence 237 Maple avenue at 3 15 Thursday morning aged 40 from heart inflammation and related complications. He had been in business nine years, moved to Oak Park a year ago from Ens Avenue South Side, and leaves a widow and four children. Funeral time not settled.
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters restore tired nerves by toning nerve centers, stimulating liver and kidneys, aiding digestion and appetite, and purifying blood. Sold for 0c or 1 per bottle at Lovell's Drug Store Oak Park Trails Drug Store Austin.
Oak Park crack team extended its winning streak with a 6 to 2 win over Austin at Oak Park. Harley Parker pitched well, allowing only one walk. Bassett started strong for Austin but tireed in the sixth, leading to Oak Park’s six-run inning after miscues. Duffy and Andrews excelled in center field with solid catches. Haeger defended left and Austin struggled at the plate.
In a high scoring affair from Louisiana, Lowe Sullivan Hulbert and G Kellogg each doubled, Todd hit a three-base hit, Weber and Taylor credited with sacrifice plays, and Lowe Sullivan Todd stole bases. Pitchers Garrity Kellogg Withers split innings while control issues led to several walks and errors.
The Proviso Land Association baseball team will host Messler at their grounds at the corner of Nine Teenth avenue and St. Charles street this Saturday. Lineups include Proviso with Lowe ct Weber Wade p Sullivan e Hil bert Jb Kellogg if In Kelloggs ztb Todd 3b Yore ss. Messiers feature Kelly Kinney p Middleton 8 Thompson Campbell 2b Clark 3b Hams Gillard rt Quinn cf.
The Unions beat the Austins 17 to 3 in a Saturday contest. Moore pitched well for the Unions allowing four hits.
Manager Keary lands Holmes the Dalys catcher and mainstay and Charles OConnor the Oak Park fielder. They will appear in the next Sunday game at Auburn Park. The Chicago Unions beat the Austins 17 to 3 in a featureless contest.
A Harlem source calls for scrapping low stake selling races and reducing field sizes. The critic argues larger handicaps improve racing, noting Greyhurst carried 110 pounds in a three year old handicap versus a 122 pound stake weight, highlighting weight accuracy concerns.
The Harlem race track reports strong performance with no foreign books and strict penalties for suspicious racing. Patrons enjoy a taint-free meeting as owners praise the care and fitness of the track, noting more high class horses, including additions from George Bennett.
John Brenock remains the top owner in Harlem racing standings, maintaining a strong lead over rivals despite limited activity in the past week. His continued success keeps him at the forefront of the winning list.
Excitement at Harlem Tuesday included Rose Riley colliding with a paddock fence and Sim mons stumbling after the wire, throwing Warren. Benamela unseated Garner in a post mishap and Tony Honig won a tight race. Jockey Morgan faced a stern warning and the stable of P T Kelly may face entry refusals.
In Harlem Tuesday the Schort entry Timemaker broke the 6% furlongs mark with a 1.19% time, surpassing Harlem’s old record and the Nlinolls mark. The Schorr & Son colt recently arrived from Detroit after a single moderate fast workout on the course.
At a Chicago Cricket Association executive meeting a claim by St Lawrence Zingari against St George II for non appearance on the 14th was allowed Wanderers B protested a July 31 match with St George but action was deferred To settle postponed games Labor Day fixtures were set Wanderers and Pullman at Pullman and Oak Park versus Chicago at Parkside Wanderers A to face St George SI at Fullerton Avenue on August 4 The Wanderers then depart Monday for a Canada tour visiting Walkerville Chatham London Rosedale Hamilton Toronto and Waterloo.
Wanderers defeat Pullman to top the Walker Cup standings as Chicago beats Oak Park and equals Pullman in losses. Standings show Wanderers 2 won 0 losses, Chicago and Pullman tied for second, Oak Park trailing after loss to St. George's despite fielding two substitutes.
With nine men and two top bowlers absent Chicago beat Oak Park by two runs and eight wickets at Ridgeland Saturday. Ogden took 6 for 18 and Harrison and Ogden starred in a steady chase as Chicago posted 79.
General Sporting Notes report a large crowd at Gaelic Athletic grounds on Rockwell street where Fortune's Brewery and the Gaelic team tied after five minutes. Irish players could not gain the required three inches for a decision. Harlem track held 1500 races payouts. St Lawrence Phoenix beat Oak Park II by 35 runs, scores 46 and 81. Harlem horse sale saw many horses sold at various prices.
A collection of short wits and observations from Atchison notes. Jokes about farmers, turnips, weddings, aging, and a local novelist show a playful, busy mind.
A Cicero town board special meeting adjourned without action on the Washington boulevard street railroad dispute involving Suburban Railway. Trustee Attridge’s point of order required the issue be stated in the call, a decision Town Attorney Finch deemed insufficient to bind, four trustees present, a draft ordinance with a $25,000 bond discussed but not adopted, next meeting slated for Sept 2 with expected public attention.
Rudolf Jung of 8388 Belleforte Avenue Oak Park offers his 450 piece collection of ancient and historic coins for sale. The set includes Roman coins dating before Christ and coins from Alexander the Great through European nations and American dollars from the last century. A rare collection worth viewing.
Jubilee Lipton, who has earned fifty million dollars in groceries over twenty years, says success comes from printers ink and newspaper advertising. He notes no local medium rivals the Vindicator for reaching the public in Cicero and Proviso.
Health Commissioner Reynolds warns fruit dealers that the Gunther ordinance banning top shelf display will be enforced in the future. Penalties run ten dollars for a first offense and twenty five dollars for each repeat offense. Similar habits in Cicero and Proviso could see the measure adopted elsewhere to improve fruit presentation.
B Greeve of Chilhowie Virginia says he was consumptive and dying before using Dr King s New Discovery two bottles cured him. He returned to work three years ago and praises the remedy. Free trial bottles available at Lovell s Oak Park and Traill s Austin drug stores.
Thos H. Gale of Chicago plans to build houses for rent or sale on easy terms with tenant friendly plans in the first block south of C N W on East and Scoville avenues. Long term leases will be available from Room 702 at 4 LaSalle Street.
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