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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
2
The Austin and Oak Park areas discuss political shifts and local plans. A new independent ticket in Austin elections, Riverside ordinances for telephones, Joseph P. Carolan's candidacy move, and Chicago connections influencing Austin. Oak Park Republicans form a club with new officers and precinct meeting plans.
The Church Federation of Austin and Mr. L E B Braman discuss a new billiard room with a pledge to curb gambling. Braman promises a respectable venue and no gambling, asserting legal rights to operate a billiard hall. The piece notes city diversity and the right of individuals to enjoy leisure if not harming others.
During Carolan’s brief tenure as commissioner Austin gained about twelve political appointments with salaries from 1200 to 2000 dollars yearly. Appointments were strictly party aligned and supporters needed to demonstrate political strength to secure positions.
Creditors are directed to file claims with Frank L Wean, referee, by December 12. Reported liabilities total about 1000 dollars with no assets available.
A December Inland Printer ad touts the Monon Route as the ideal way for tramp printers to travel between Chicago and the East, promising straight tracks and timely form printing. It invites applications at 282 South Clark Street, Chicago, and ends with a quip about mastering minds and cake.
Oak Park Illinois dedicates a portion of the Euclid Avenue M E church chapel next Sunday December 3. The event includes sermons by three ministers and a musical program by Miss Annie Sherman. The church, started in 1898, aims to seat 500 in a sandstone building with classrooms and a heating kitchen in the basement.
The Oaks Dramatic Club debuted at the clubhouse on Thursday evening to great success under directors Mr. and Mrs. J. K. O'Neil and Mr. George Gardner. Miss Karr and Miss Benedict made their debuts amid an enthusiastic audience as scenery and staging were praised. encores and flowers highlighted the evening. The program featured The Rough Diamond and The Doctor with a cast including Arthur J. Lloyd Joseph W. Cremin Leon L. Wilkinson Nellie Goss Mary Karr Miss Benedict Mary Karr Miss Mary Karr.
Ridgeland residents sharing Thanksgiving in Evanston while local groups plan Christmas events at Second Congregational Church. A woodsy themed program by the Thousand Dollar Girls wowed attendees with costumes and a tour around the world. A turkey dinner, fortune teller, and Dutch and Japanese room scenes drew praise for a profitable evening.
The wedding of Carl Sauter and Elizabeth R. Humphrey was held at 1:30 PM on November 28 at the First Congregational Church in Oak Park. Rev. Dr. Humphrey and Rev. William B. Humphrey officiated with Dr. Barton assisting. The ceremony featured music by the Thomas Orchestra, a wedding march composed by the groom, bridesmaids Nettie Howe Marguerite Siddal Isabella Rankin and Jessie Rankin, maid of honor Elizabeth Slack, and flower children Paul and Elsa Pheel. The bride wore a dress identical to her mother’s from 34 years prior. Palma decor and flags symbolized the couple’s heritage as guests enjoyed refreshments in the parlor supervised by Miss Anna Rankin.
Star owner Mr. Hunter has moved Harper's Round Table to Oak Park and merged it with The Star. The expanded newspaper will exceed 100000 copies per issue and boost local postoffice receipts by over 1000 monthly. The Star operates three stories and basement opposite the Northwestern depot, employing fifteen Oak Park residents and a Chicago printing office. A cash outlay around 5000 funded the Harper's Round Table purchase. The Star promotes a wholesome, wide circulation and global distribution.
Mrs James T Craig formerly Miss E D Brown dies at 2 p m at her home from brain paralysis. Funeral arrangements call for burial in Hamilton Ontario with remains to be taken there Thursday. She resided in Austin for twenty years and leaves many friends.
H F Meyers announces mandolin guitar and banjo instruction every Monday from 2 to 8 pm at the Oaks' Club House. He invites interested students to call on members or mail a postal card to confirm time and place. Athenaeum Building 26 East Van Buren street room 418.
A graceful ceremony united Miss Myrtle Goodrich and Mr. E Wood Ratcliff at the Second Congregational Church last evening in a large gathering of relatives and friends. Rev Dr Strong performed the vows. The reception followed at 634 North East avenue.
Students may obtain tickets to Central Passenger Associations points on Nickel Plate Road at a fare and a third round trip upon presenting proper credentials. Tickets are valid from the day school closes to the day school reconvenes but not after January 10, 1900. Information available from the General Agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago or the Chicago Passenger Station Van Buren and Pacific.
The annual meeting of the Upper Cicero Building and Loan Association will be held at 6733 Chicago Avenue Austin Illinois on December 7 1899 at 7 o clock p m for the election of four directors for a three year term and to conduct other business. Stock books will be closed ten days prior to the meeting and reopen at the close. Proxies require a ten cent revenue stamp.
A large, appreciative crowd welcomed Rev. H. H. Boyd D D at the First Presbyterian Church in Austin on Monday evening November 27. Stere opticon illustrations complemented his vivid description of a Yellowstone Park trip, praised as descriptive eloquence by attendees.
Father reports chronic diarrhoea in his son improved after using two bottles of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims a cure and recommends the remedy, noting it is sold by Traill and Cooling druggists.
During government changes the Austin Building and Loan Association continues to loan on good real estate security. Call president Geo. H. Park or secretary J. D. McLean for guidance and investment options for townspeople seeking shares.
The Nickel Plate Railway offers tickets on December 23 24 25 30 31 1899 and January 1 1900 at fare and one third for round trip to any Central Passenger Association area. Return by January 2 1900. Apply General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago Depot at Van Buren Street and Esai Avenue elevated loop.
The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for poor digestion and liver issues. It claims these pills improve appetite, digestion, and bodily health, and are priced at 25 cents available at drug stores.
Local event promoters urge residents to attend the Battle of Manila at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Street, promising spirited competition and community gathering.
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