This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
5
Geo A Philbrick named treasurer without school trustees commission, room 916 Stock Exchange building 108 Lasalle street Chicago listed.
Frank Bratt, a fish dealer at 908 North Park Avenue, plans regular express trips to Chicago. He will handle daily runs and accepts orders by telephone 1514.
A notice asks customers in need of Pure Drugs and typical first class drug store items to call at Masonic Hall in Austin. The listing provides the phone number Tel. 10453 and seeks a continuance of the liberal patronage already received.
Mrs. W. O. Cline and children return from Ohio outing. L Lowry returns from four months in Europe. Mrs. J. E. Thorndyke’s family back from summer near South Haven. J. C. Carrier breaks arm in fall. Miss Marie Kreis visiting Delavan Lake. Circle No. 45 meets Sept 5 at 2:30. Abbott and guest back from Buffalo to New York trip. Isabel Trask and Nettie Jones return from western trip. C. D. Baker returns from Milwaukee to Pittsburg for scenic theater work. Nosbaum couple celebrates 20th anniversary with large gifts and dinner. George Kremethis injured by Lake street car in River Forest. C N W excursion to Devils Lake crowds travel in two sections. Cliff House open to excursionists. rumors of this being the only excursion.
Mrs. Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recalls a neighbor's infant afflicted with cholera infantum. After using Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as directed the child recovered fully in two days. She reports prior success with the remedy and recommends it widely. Available at Avenue Pharmacy Oak Park and Schnitsus Pharmacy Austin.
Miss Lily Wiltberger will host daily photographic sittings at her home studio except Sundays and Mondays. Visitors are invited to view the work at 208 Wesley avenue in Oak Park.
The article notes Cuba produces no tobacco for chewing or pipe smoking, while cigars and cigarettes prevail. It says Cuban cigarettes have captivated many Americans who reside there long term, often making it hard for them to switch back to American brands upon return.
World wide reputation for Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy claimed to cure all cases. Described as pleasant and safe to take. For sale by Avenue Pharmacy Oak Park Geo H Harris 79 North 48th Avenue Schnitzus Pharmacy Austin.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets from Chicago to Norfolk Virginia at $20 for round trip on September 7 and 8. Tickets good for return until September 15 for the Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo. Contact C G Lemmon at 244 Clark or B N Austin at Merchants' Loan and Trust Chicago for details.
The regular season of Ben Hur opens September 2 at Hur Illinois in a limited season. Four cities New York Philadelphia Boston and Brooklyn have seen its production. Receipts for the two engagements reached 916 000 with larger crowds than any previous playhouse. Special trains will move the cast from New York to Chicago.
The illustrated sporting section of The Sunday Chicago Record Herald is praised for four full pages of baseball racing bowling cycling pugilistic golf yachting news. It combines the facilities of The Chicago Record and The Chicago Times Herald and is popular among sportsmen.
Mrs Catharine Viele died after a long heart illness on Saturday August 24 1901 at home 112 52d avenue She was born in Falls River Massachusetts a member of St Pauls Episcopal Church in Austin and known for kindness to neighbors The grave services were led by the Daughters of Austin Rebekah Lodge No 182 I O O F of which she was a member
A Sunday excursion is planned with departure from Austin at eight o clock via the C N W Railway to Clinton Iowa. The event promises a full day trip with potential sightseeing and return arrangements not detailed in the notice.
A compact listing of church services across several denominations in the city. ACLS TUN, First Congregational Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Baptist, Unity Church, and Unity notices include service times, sermons, Sunday schools, and obituaries of reopening dates. Also includes rail excursion details and a general notice from Nickel Plate Road with contact info for reservations.
Train company advertises return fares to Buffalo Pan-American and all points east with a ten day return window and special rates for fifteen or thirty day limits. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams Street Chicago, lists Chicago ticket office at the same address. No. 18 Aug.
Phil Sheridan Post 615 arranges for National Encampment trip to Cleveland September 9 to 14 with special train from Chicago September 8 at 10 20 PM. Round trip fare 6.35 with tickets valid to Sept 16 and extendable to Oct 8. Low Cleveland to Buffalo rates offered. Lodging at Cleveland capped at 1.00 per day plus 0.25 for breakfast. Inquiries to Delos Hull 105 Marion St.
Most people want something mild and gentle in a remedy. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are presented as easy to take and pleasant in effect. Available for sale at Schnitzus Pharmacy in Austin Geo Harris at No 79 North 48th Avenue and The Avenue Pharmacy in Oak Park.
Dr. 0. Zimmermann of Ludwigs hafen and the Rhine proposes a novel power method using liquid dilation differences between freezing and boiling. The pamphlet by R. Oldenburg of Idunich details implementing hydraulic lifts, pumping engines, and marine engines on this plan, with German patents secured. Demonstrating practicability on a large scale remains the key test.
A Austin business advertises eye examinations using the retinoscope as a superior method. Dr Jenner performs all exams with the device at the Masonic Building office from 7 30 to 9 pm on weekdays and 2 to 4 pm Sundays, with telephone 78 for house calls.
The Nickel Plate road offers exceptionally low round trip fares to Buffalo with 10 15 and 30 day validity. For details and Pan American folder of buildings and grounds, contact John Y Calahaan General Agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago City ticket office 111 Adams Street. No. 19 Aug.
A regular at a city street lunch cafe treats economy as a science. He orders a chicken sandwich on one slice of bread to show the meat is visible, arguing that prepared sandwiches hide portions. The waiter Max quips at the breakfast table about economical lines.
An Innovation promotes a Chicago to New York excursion with round trip fare of 31 dollars available July 1 through October 20. Stopovers may include Washington Baltimore Philadelphia or the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Visitors may also go to Atlantic City. Send 14 cents for guides and reasons to C G Lemmon or B N Austin for details.
A night treatment for red hands recommends rubbing a paste made from one ounce of clear honey one ounce of almond oil the juice of a lemon and the yolk of a taw egg then wearing loose gloves to protect the hands.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad offers low rate excursion tickets to Atlantic City Ocean City Cape May Sea Isle City N J and Ocean City Md on Thursday August 15 1901 Tickets usable on all regular trains valid for return twelve days from sale date with stopovers allowed in Washington DC on return Inquiries handled by C G Lemmon traveling agent 244 Clark St or B N Austin general passenger agent Chicago IL
Chicago to Buffalo and New York with special low rates and favorable limits to all points east. Contact John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams Street, Chicago. No. 21 Aug.
Harlem Savings Bank offers guaranteed first mortgages for sale ranging from 500 to 2500 dollars. Interest set at 6 percent, with both principal and interest guaranteed and payable in gold coins. Address: 106 Madison Street, Harlem, Lil.
Par tro lman Herbert Lowe of the Ralph avenue station has long balanced evangelistic work with duty as a police officer. After thirteen years in ministry, he was ordained last week, joining his patrol role with gospel service.
A Lewiston Journal correspondent notes that wealth can be earned by starting an angleworm farm. In peak season Rangeley price reaches $1 per quart and demand consistently exceeds supply.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.