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Newspaper

Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1895

Page

2

The Vindicator August 16 1895 newspaper notice

The Vindicator issue dated August 16 1895 edited by William Halley and proprietor Rabecription. Subscription offered at 43.00 per year in advance.

Mindicato joint stock venture for Vindicator printing

Publisher William Nhalluy of Oak Park presents a prospectus to form a $25 000 joint stock company to print and publish the Vindicator and other editions. He argues for capital and efficiency, plans to reduce his own duties, and cites growing town needs and the shift to daily papers as justification.

Vindicator Meare Chicago Pop Cicero Atdocal William Nhalluy

Independent city government push for Cicero begins

An editorial note predicts a renewed drive for an independent Cicero city government. The Gazette of Moreland claims it is the sole paper published in the twenty eighth ward. Commentary notes circulation claims and questions by Kee and Willis.

Cicero Gazette Moreland Vinptr- Cator Fis Kee Brother Willis

Chicago Letter Carriers to Parade in Philadelphia on Labor Day

Sixty Chicago letter carriers will join the grand Labor Day parade in Philadelphia. Post master Hessing will sit on the reviewing stand with the Postmaster General and department representatives from New York Boston and Philadelphia.

Chicago Philadelphia Hessing Reneral New York Boston

Praise Service Planned for Drainage Channel Completion

Invitations go out for a September 3 praise service marking the completion of section 10 of the main drainage channel. Special trains on the Atchison and the Alton will run to the site located about a mile and a half below Lamont, with 1 000 invited guests expected by the sanitary trustees.

Atchison Alton Lamont

School board weighs geography texts for grades five and six

Edward G. Waite proposed replacing Harper’s with Rand McNally geography at a board of education meeting. Several members abstained after not reviewing the proposal, while Mr. Halle urged a vote and the motion passed three to two.

Epward G. Waite Committee On Board of Education Rand-McNally Harper's Halle

Parade Marshall Assignments for Labor Day Committee

Labor day parade organizers at 199 Randolph Street allocated roles to participating organizations. A final conference is planned for next Sunday morning to ensure the event runs smoothly with contractors and leading city business men invited to view from the reviewing stand.

Labor Day Committee The Building Trades Council Randolph Street

Burglary Conviction Ties to Amex Office Loot

Tan American Empress Company expressed satisfaction after Frank Miller was found guilty of burglary. The jury sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary. The offenses occurred at Amex offices along the Galena division of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad near Chicago during May and June, with Miller later found in possession of stolen property.

Tan American Empress Company Frank Miller Baker American Express Company Galena Chicago and Northwestern Milroad Chicago Miller

West Chicago trolley wires dispute ends in misunderstanding

Commissioner Kent ordered a halt to stringing trolley wires on Lake street east of the river. The company had permits west of the river but not east, and without a permit east of the river the work was halted. The council had granted rights last spring, but the miscommunication led to the stoppage.

Kent West Chicago Street Railway Company Lake Street

Father League of Chicago Holds Quarterly Convening

The Father League of Chicago gathered at St Pauls English church Fairfield avenue and Hirsch street with twenty three churches sending delegates. They favored three delegates to the National convention in Pittsburg October 30 and 31 with Henry Halsted Martin Olsen and Miss Mattie Quales named as delegates. A Humble yih picnic was planned for Saturday with M Munson D Selberg and EE Danham appointed to arrange. An Oak Park officer recently prosecuted and acquitted for firing a gun to detain two boys was said to face a potential loss of about 20 000, raising concerns over self defense costs and enforcement risks.

Father League of Chicago St. Paul's Fairfield Avenue Hirsch Street Pittsburg Henry Halsted Martin Olsen Mattie Quales Humboldc Yih M. Munson D. Selberg EE. Danham Oak Park Chua Edward Nichols Wisconsin Herrick C. J. Ward South Haven Enterprise North Boulevard Wright Elsom, Jr Long Grove Lake Street Schoening J. L. Tucker Sterling Ill C. T. Norman Boston Columbia Bicycles Atyle Wright Elsom Grace Major Clinton Avenue Adair Colorado C. J. Schoening Presbyterian Church Mont Clare Maywood Board of Education U.S C.J. Schoening Riedell EB. W. Phelps Maassachisatta Waldo Frederick Johnson Forest Home Cemetery River Forest Ridgeland Thos. H.gale LaSalle Street Zimmerman & Roath Joy, Smith & Co Jennie Wilcox Ida Morris Frank L. Wright Chicago Avenue Alice Wing W. F. Gifford C. I Albert Burgare Geo. Nordenholt Dr. Preatley Schreiber Norton Brothers Preatley S*orest Avenue Garen Henry Pillinger Andrew Lindsley Smith Park Avenue Evanston Jewellia Eldorado Wis George Amerson J. Decker Misnes Skelly Ethel Whitman Central Avenue H. Bolton New York Epworth League Cornelia Street Charles Superior Street Jacob E Dacker Mesars, Trail & Robinson M. W. Satterfield Mermodist McMahon North Central Avenue Fred Eddy South Franklin Avenue Bessie Mahattey Louisville Kentucky V. J. Sullivan

Ladies Auxiliary to the Austin Senate Formed

The Austin Vindicator notes the creation of The Ladies Auxiliary to the Austin Senate with 16 charter members and officers. They adopt Roberts rules, possess a gilt gav el gift from the Senate, and prepare to address questions on political and economic issues. The paper will report their activities as official organ and a debate with Senators is planned.

Austin Ladies Auxiliary Austin Senate Roberts Austin Vindicator Auxiliary

Tin Dedication of Odd Fellows Cottage Ceremony

A large gathering of Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah from across the state attended the dedication of the new cottage at the Odd Fellows Orphan Home. Grind Sire Stebbins led the ceremony as the main building, four stories high with Bedford stone and brick, was officially dedicated and opened in January 1808 under Custodian Rev. Charles I Schaible and Superintendent Matron Mrs. L Morrison.

Odd Fellows Odd Fellows and Daughters Grand Lodge of Hlinoi Charles I. Schaible L. £. Morrison

Bonds Vote in Cicero Reflects Local Interests and Warrant Concerns

The piece argues Oak Park Water and Electric Light Co. meets town ordinances and helped Cicero, while noting bond approval despite strong local influence. It cites precinct results across Austin Berwyn Oak Park Clyde Hawthorne Ridgeland and mentions bankers brokers and town employees backing the bond while opponents were sparse.

Austin Oak Park Water and Electric Light Co Cicero Oak Park Water Co Chicago Phis Company Phat Oak Park Dare Ocean Ridgeland Wee Oats Park Hawthorne Ierwyn

Cicero Votes 1222 in Bond Issue Election

The Cicero bond election Tuesday drew only 40 percent of registered voters. About 1,222 ballots were cast from a 3,000 registration, with officials noting the quiet polling places and opposition treasurers considering injunctions to block action.

Cicero

Burglary Report At 301 Wealey Avenue

A burglar broke into 301 Wealey Avenue last Sunday evening stealing clothes money and other valuables. The intruder left cigarettes behind. No further details available about suspects or motive.

Eprrom Wealey Avenue

Burglary waves spark reader letter to editor

A letter from Oak Park complains about two recent burglaries near Wesley and alleges police laxity. The writer urges action and criticizes officers for loitering and napping while criminals operate nearby.

Suburban Bond Question Divides Austin and Oak Park

In Cicero's town government two Chicago suburbs clash over a 103,411 bond issue. Austinites lose the vote amid disputes over fund use and legality of prior actions. Courts may decide if bonds are lawful and needed to cover prior debts.

Chicago Chronicle Austin Oak Park Chicago Chronicle Gray Interior Austin Arints Crafta Cigoro Illinois Horna Cicero

Oppose Bond Issue in Cicero Township Debate

A letter by Mr. D. Oliphant outlines twelve reasons to oppose a 103000 bond issue. He cites long-term liens on every lot, high taxes, existing debts, mismanagement, lack of public improvements, and potential for private gain, urging voters to reject the proposal.

Banda Cicero Bouda Ogden Street Railway

Cicero News Roundup Highlights Oak Park Trades and Travel

Local notices show Rev Pooley visiting Grlenn and multiple Oak Park residents returning from trips to South Haven Boston and Lake Geneva. Bicycle deals at Schoening's Oak Park shop and a two week Enterprise sale amid removal events and price cuts.

J. E. Nelson Lake Street A. C. Brunner South Haven A. Rothermel Boston North Boulevard Oak Park CO. G. Marsh G. H. Owen Salt Lake City Utah Enterprise Tope Sims Dunlop Trout Lake Wis J. F. Pador Lake Stull

Arnica Salve Promises Universal Skin Cure

Buecklen’s Arnica Salve offered as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, eruptions, and more with a money refund if not satisfactory. Sold by L. M. Lovett in Oak dark and R. H. Traill in Austin at 250 er box.

L. M. Lovett Oak Dark R. H. Traill Austin

Ridgeland Notes and Local Announcements

Ridgeland community brief including a home coffee cake giveaway reminder for 25 label submissions from loaves. Updates on residents Mrs. Chas. Wood entertaining, Capt B F Dave and family back from the East, E A Cummings at Fox Lake, Mrs. Robert Lay home in a wheelchair, Mrs. H F Sayles leaving for Foon, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwillie returning from an outing, locals preparing for a Milwaukee trip on the steamer Virginia, and Miss Vandyke visiting from Oconomowoo with Miss Kittie Carr as host cousin.

E. A. Cummings Fox Lake Robert Lay

Harlem Village Board Meets in Regular Session

Harlem village trustees met with all members present led by President Otto Gorka. Matters included licensing bids for bottling works, a steam laundry protest, rail power change discussion, and several large contracts and sewer projects. The July treasurer’s balance and multiple committee payments were approved before adjournment. A special session is planned to finish sewer and waterworks work.

Harlem Village Board Otto Gorka Wm. Wickes Franklin and Harlem Avenues Enterprise Northern Pacific Railroad Company Birney Plumbing Company Deckner Contracting Company Fire and Water Committee Nelson & Cleary Karsten Henry Barrenscheen Vogt

Cicero News Notes on Shoes and Society

Henry Pillinger advertises good calf shoes and tennis and baseball shoes with prices. Local items report travel, illnesses, visits, Epworth League events, street work on Cornelia, and community notices from Austin and surrounding areas.

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