Cicero government debate and village split forecast
The editorial urges Cicero to favor city government for the town and warns against south end secession efforts. It notes independent telephone systems expanding in Illinois and mentions a December 6 meeting of a government committee to discuss reforms and potential elections. It also reviews a souvenir book about Camp Goodanull and prior literary works by Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
South End
Camp Goodanull
Red N. Charles
M.S
Michigan
Mr. Charles
Cicero Independent Discontinued by Proprietor Roy Q Flint
The Cicero Independent did not issue last week and will probably be discontinued by proprietor Roy Q Flint. Roy Flint, tied to large Chicago Graphic interests, used the Cicero brand as a supplementary venture amid broader newspaper activity.
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Cicero Independent
Roy QO. Flint
Hunt
Chicago Graphic
Cicero Branel
Petition for Cicero split to form Grant village
A petition signed by 140 residents asked Judge Carter to detach Phanthorne and Morton Park from Cicero and form the village of Grant. The proposed area covers 3.75 square miles and a special election was ordered for December 20. Promoters claim separate governance and lower taxes, especially for schools.
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Carter
Pbanthorne
Morton Park
Cicero
Grant
Grant and Berwyn Seek Separation from Cicero
Grant and Berwyn vote on separating from Cicero to form a new city. The move seeks self government funded by licenses from establishments of dubious character. Cicero residents may need more time than twenty days to judge the territorial viability and governance prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Cicero
Board of Trustees
Berwyn
Election Proposition Likely Fails in Cicero Territory
At the same election on Dec. 20 the proposition is nearly certain to fail in the targeted territory and almost certain not to carry in other parts of Cicero, signaling limited support and broad opposition.
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Cicero
Town Collector of Cicero Defends Office Costs and Profits
In a letter to the editor, Collector Heou Beardien of Austin, Illinois defends his office finances amid rumors. He cites bonds totaling $1,107,000 for 1897 warrants and a $100,000 town bond, explains commissions and reductions, and argues detailed delinquent lists require high-priced tax staff.
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Cicero
HE OU
Beardien
Austin
Magazine Club Meeting in Oak Park Dec
Oak Park Magazine Club announces a home meeting at 315 South Sco ville avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs L Hadl on Monday evening in December. Mr BE Cisher leads the discussion on The Social and Industrial Capacities of Neprows. Members urged to attend. meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. President J Hall and Secretary Mrs C L Bliss note full attendance desired.
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Oak Park
Magazine Club
Mes
L. Hadl
Scoville Avenue
BE. C. Kisher
Neprows
Sop. Om. Op
Jas. Gardiner
South Pine Avenue
England
John McWade
The
Oaks Culture Club
Harry Potwin
A. M. White
Library Hall
War in Cuba views shown at Oak Park church event
Dr Thomas J Roberts will present his collection of views and experiences with the first regiment of Illinois Volunteers at the First Congregational church Oak Park Monday evening. The drummer boys and buglers will provide army calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Roberts
Illinois Volunteers
First Congregational Church
Oak Park
Drunmer
Austin Floral Company Ad at Lake and Walnut
The Austin Floral Company at Lake street and Walnut avenue offers a large variety of flowers and plants with fresh blooms all winter. Call to inquire about chrysanthemums and other fragrant arrangements and let them please you with their selections.
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Austin Floral Company
Lake Street
Walnut Avenue
Hardy Roses Planting Advice For Next Season
Fall planting advised to obtain best results for roses. Fair Oaks Nursery warrants the roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Oaks Nursery
Story of the Philippines book offered by solicitors
An advertisement promotes a large book The Story of the Philippines by Miurat Hil ated for government commissions. It claims vivid scenes from San Francisco to Manila, hospitals in Manila, camps in Hong Kong, battles aboard ships, and battle ruins with government photos. Credit available and discounts enticing agents to sell.
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Ctyive
Philippines
Miurat Hilated
Pastorian
Goethe War Department
San Francisce
Merritt
Monelulu
Hong Kong
Manila
Avuinaidoo
Olympi
Dewey
Bonanza
Outittree
Addrews
Barber
See'y
Star Insurance Building
Chicago
Thanksgiving News and Local Notes From Austin
Mails schedule details from the east and west. Local notices report travel plans, illnesses, lectures, club events at the Oaks Culture club, a large Thanksgiving offering for the Baptist church, and a quiet wedding for Miss Grace Cowan and Mr Robert T Wray. Also listed are letters advertised and a Christmas bazaar upcoming at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pinney
Senator Grear
Iowa
Blanche Pinney
Bala
T. Pinney
The
Western News Co
Utica
Ohio
Astin
Baptist Church
Union Relief Society
Oak Park Arts and Club Events Highlight Holiday Cheer
Mrs. Katherine F. White’s class meets next Tuesday to read poets Watson and Alfred Austin. Oak Park Club staged a children’s theater by Chicago Conservatory with Edward Dvorak, plus an Oak Park Dance Club party. Holiday book sale at Scoville Institute runs Dec 6 to 18. Opera night features Sig. De Pasquali and company. Unclaimed letters list includes multiple Oak Park names.
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Katherine F. White
B. L. Dodge
Watson
Alfred Austin
W. A. Southward
A. M. Mathews
Oak Park Club
Chicago Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Art
Edward Dvorak
Barbara
Scoville Institute
Oak Park
Otto Hartley
Luise Hindenburg
A. F H. Holt
Alice Hubbell
John Hunin
Wm. Hynes
Wm. Ingersoll
Mrs. Jones
Ed Lehman
Frank Lee
Miss Lyenberger
Her Lindemann
A. Lustenson
J. Henry Miller
H. C. Niles
Jang Neitzke
H. Oleson
Francis Whitman
C. W. Wright
H. Ziebell
Austin Republican Club Elects Officers and Resolutions
The Austin Republican club held its annual meeting at lower Library hall electing C. S. Cutting as president L. H. Howell first vice president J. A. Martin second vice president S. Didier Jr fourth vice president W. J. Cameron treasurer W. C. Logue secretary H. Robertson. A precinct resolution favored selling school lands and a Cicero city organization resolution was laid on the table. Executive committee elected H. Emerson chairman and H. Robertson secretary. It was the most harmonious meeting and well attended since the organization began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Republican Club
Lower Library Hall
C. S. Cutting
L. H. Howell
J. A. Martin
S. Didier, Jr
W. J. Cameron
W. C. Logue
H. Robertson
Thirteenth Precinct
Cicero
H. A. Emerson
Obituary notices for James Morrow and Lucelia Anerson
James Thompson Morrow died Sunday November 20 at his home 220 5 Clinton avenue after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the family residence, with interment at Forest Home Cemetery conducted by Rev. Drs. Burns and Hough of Oak Park. Lucelia Anerson, wife of Ely Anerson, also died Sunday November 20 after sixteen months ill. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery on Wednesday November 23. services were at 11 a.m. at the home 3825 South Grove avenue, led by Drs. Burns and Morton and aided by the G. A. R. post president. Flowers and a small silk flag marked her loyalty to the G. A. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thompson Morrow
Clinton Avenue
Lucelia Anerson
Ely Anerson
Graceland Cemetery
Classified Ads Offer Wide Reach in Cicero Paper
Advertisement notes 1 cent a word rates for first insertion with special rates for a month or more. Notices of help wanted or situation wanted free on one insertion. The Vindicator for sale at Don Rosado's News Depot 6624 Ohio St Austin A H Loomis News Depot 149 Park Ave Austin Oak and Tompkins 105 Oak Park Ave and Mrs Scales 142 Lake Street.
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Vindicator
North Park Avenue
Austin
Lake Street
Oak Park
Chicago
South Clinton Street
Cicero
Don Rosado
Ohio Street
A. H. Loomis
Park Avenue
Oak & Tompkins
Oak Park Avenue
Dreschler's Oak Park Furniture Sale Placed
Chas Fr Dreschler offers a large stock of household furniture at close out prices before moving to a new building. Visit 110 Lake Street Oak Park to choose and secure bargains likely not repeated for years.
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Chas
Fr. Dreschler
Lake Street
Oak Park
Austin Whist Team Beats Lawndale By 33 Points
The Austin whist team defeated Lawndale at Lawndale on Thursday evening. Twelve pairs competed with Austin securing a decisive thirty three point margin.
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Austin Whist
Lawndale
Austin
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Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Cleerg
Grant and
OAK Park Magazine Club
Cuba
Austin Florist
Hardy Roses
News OF the Town
PastoMco
Raymond Finnegan
Winneper
St. Cloud
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Catherine Vinnegan
H. K. Gehrke
Ontario Street
I. W. Young
California
Mr. Young
Peak
Ladies’ Society of the Presbyterian Church
Dee
Ladies of Austin
Fred Gray
Anna Hellstrom
Maude Tropper
Will Jensen
Theron Pardee
I. Reichmann
Mary Saunders
Edith Street
A.W. Turman
I. Wang
Way
Robertson
St. Catherine’s Church
P. Muldoon
St. Charles’ Church
Thos. Cox
St. Jarlath’s Church
James [Lagan
la Grange
the Oaks Culture Club
J. 2. Thorndyke
A. Benson
Ellen Fitzgerald
Oaks Club
Pred Sehrock
Daisy Hecox
Dickenson
Gibson
Blaundin
A. B. Thayer
Wwe
Nagel
N. Park Avenue
George
Havana
Col Moulton
Grace Cowan
George Cowan
Anmphires Avenue
Robert T. Wray
Kathee Campbell
Arthur Cowan
Wray
Montrose Boulevard
Ravenswood
Cushman Drug Co
Videennes
U.S. A
Old Presbyterian of Austin
W. O. Cline
R. S. Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Austin, N
Home Avenue
Harrison Street
Roos & Schrade
Madison Street
Harlem
T. Quinn
Washington Boulevard
Austin, NL
Baird Ave
Pine Avenue
Vindicator Office
New York
F St
Washington
D.C
E. B. Miore & CO
Randolph Street
E. Lindberg
Marion Street
OAK
John Price
Justice of the Peace
Fifty-second St
Iis
Lake St
Furnitrre
Business College
Wabash Av
Col. Randolph St
West
America
Gondring & Virden
Asl Girlep
Lake ST. Oak Park
Marion St
Austin Av
United States
North Central’ Avenue
Evacance Weasee & Suite
Dearborn St
R. N. F. Hiller’s
Austin, Ill
Albert Burgess
Choice Bakery
Goo
Holesale
Park St
North
Arthur J. Kendall
Justices Peace
Wesley Ave
Clark St
W. A. Bunge
C.R. LaMena
Town Hall
T. & Irving
Lame Street
Sol Lake Street
Gicero Mills
J. Roath
Telephone
Ohio ST
Austin Fish
Cornelia St
North Park Ave
Frank Bratt
Hugh Gair
Oak Park, Ill
Magee
Mystic
Gold Colm
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