Death at the Crossing in Austin
Mrs. George S. Herbert, wife of the Austin Enterprise publisher, died after being struck by a Northwestern Engine at Park Avenue crossing. The accident involved a milk train and a faster through train from Omaha, with a late warning from the engineer. An inquest censured the railway company for lacking gates and a watchman, amid prior fatalities at the same crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Herbert
The
Austin Enterprise
New Park Avenue
Mrs. Herbert
Omaha
van Vinck
Gems of Thought from Various Authors
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on life time toil and virtue from Dr Johnson Fuller Ruskin Mill Martineau and Church. The passages touch on charity, reading character aging of the heart the value of toil and the mystery of existence and the ongoing battle between good and evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Johnson
Sir T. Brown
Fuller
Franklin
Ruskin
J. S. Mill
James Martineau
Attas
Death of Danean McNaughton at 76 in Austin
Duncan McNaughton died after a lingering illness on December 1 at his daughter’s home 414 Poplar Avenue Austin. Survived by daughters Mrs T P Marshment Mrs A Ja Hostler and others. Funeral Sunday December 5 at 1 pm from the residence. interment Forest Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McNaughton
T. P. Marshment
Poplar Avenue
Austin
A. Ja, Hostler
Chas. Hemingway
Chas. Ruben
Arthur McNaughton
Forest Home
Death of Frederick Dreckman at home in Chicago
Frederick Dreckman 67 died at his residence at Forty fifth and Kinzie streets. He was a member of Germania Lodge A I H M and will be buried at Forest Home this Friday at 1 PM under lodge direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Dreckman
Kinzie
Dreckman
Germania Lodge
Forest Home
Recital by Mrs Gaynor At Oak Park Benefits North Side Windergarten
Mrs. Gaynor gave a well attended Wednesday recital at Mrs. Scheld’s home to aid the North Side Windergarten. She performed songs for children with movement and sound effects, including See Saw, cradle rocking, and crafts like the Song of the Shoemaker and Song of the Blacksmith, drawing praise for artistry and stage expression.
Oak Park Forger Bound Over in Forgery Case
G A Crawford former Oak Park watchman was bound over to the Criminal Court after arraignment before Police Magistrate La Mena in Austin on forgery charges. His brother Henry Nickerson is held by Justice Price on three forgery counts with Tckergen named as instigator and principal. Evidence is considered strong to send them over the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Crawford
Oak Park
Criminal Court
la Mena
Austin
Henry Nickerson
Crawford
Inle
Justice Price
Tckergen
Greek War Drives Fruit Store Feud in Circuit Court
Gregory Devatinos, former owner of a Lake Street fruit stand worth about 5000 dollars, seeks to recover leasehold, stock and fixtures after his brother George and partner Gus Loomos allegedly sold his shares to Nicolas Geanokoplos while he was away joining King George’s forces. The case before Judge Burke was continued to the following Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Devatinos
Lake Street
L'’ Terminus
George
America
Devatinos
Gus Loomos
Gregory
Nicolas Geanokoplos
Toomes
Loomes
Greece
Burke
Circuit Court
A Horse Laugh The Grocery Delivery Misadventure
A boy delivering groceries for M Glatt of Oak Park forgot his route and reported a theft after leaving his wagon in an alley at 309 South Euclid Avenue. Police and stations were alerted all night. Sunday morning the wagon and horse were found where he had left them. The horse allegedly laughed as the driver reappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Glatt
Oak Park
Euclid Avenue
Mahoney
Schwartz
Austin
South Town
Paper bottles on ships and a paper church in Bergen
The item notes paper bottles under a German patent for sea use, Bergen hosts a large paper church seating 1000, and waterproofing with a lime milk mix. It mentions Gobelins artists, a Vigee Lebrun portrait, and a royal Swedish Norwegian jubilee fire brigade display among scattered curiosities and a horse with glass in its stomach.
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Bergen
Norway
Gobelins
Faure
Irenen Republic
Caarina
Rissia
Frank Heinen
Reading
Scilly Islands
Ile
Mr. Mann
Mrs. Mann
Austin Republican Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Austin Republican Club met in the lower library hall on Tuesday evening. Officers elected for the year include President H. A. Emerson First Vice president David Oliphant Second Vice president L. A. Norton Treasurer Nelson Hualgren Secretary Howard Robinson. Outgoing treasurer J. E. Thorndyke reported a balance of $8.57. No further business was recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Republican Club
Lower Library Hall
L. A. Norton
H. A. Emerson
David Oliphant
Nelson Huailgren
Howard Robinson
J. E. Thorndyke
WtCkiyteart Leat
Yerkes asks Cleery citizens for elevated extension backing
Mr Yerkes proposes to extend the Lake street elevated and offer a five cent fare to Austin and Oak Park while offering twelve rides for a dollar on the Chicago avenue and South Cicero lines. The town board weighs the proposal amid calls for a decent fare and debates risks to fifty-year franchises and service delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidus
Yerkes
Citzens
Cleery
Lake Street
Austin
Oak Park
Chicago Avenue
Cicero
Handin Avenue
Fortieth Street
Step Forward Toward Austin Evangelical Federation
Proposes uniting Austin evangelical churches into a focal federation. A week of prayer will host a union meeting to discuss plans and spur earnest efforts. Aim is systematic watchcare over community welfare and a broader Christian service through united purpose and action.
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Theevangelical Churches of
Austin
Ironical Ifs From a Column on Wives and Delinquency
A humorous piece mocks gender roles with quips about opportunity marriage and politics. It jokes that if beauty were taxed there would be no delinquents among women and that women in congress would produce many speakers.
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Congress
Paris Fashion Shifts From Outspread Skirts To Velvet Accents
New fashion ideas favor beige and drab tones with velvet flowers and dahlias for decorations. Paris shows clinging, draped silhouettes, ornate belts of gold or silver, and velvet or wool fabrics. Blouses feature round basques, delicate tucks, and ornate buckles, with red sarah pieces among the standout royal garments.
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Paris
Sarah
Quotations from Modern Clergy on Providence and Pulpit Unity
A collection of brief theologian quotes from American religious leaders across denominations. Emphasizes obedience, divine providence, and the role of preaching, with viewpoints from Rev. Frank Crane, Rev. W. J. Dugiin, Rev. C. S. Michael, Rev. Dr. F. W. McCloskey, Rev. B. M. Palmer, Rev. Dr. Webb, Mrs. Celia P. Wooley, Rev. R. T. Matthews, and Rabbi Jacob Veersanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crane
Methodist
Chicago
Peter
W. J. Dugiin
Presbyterian
San Francisco
Cal
F. W. McCloskey
Atlanta
B. M. Palmer
New Orleans
Esau
Dr. Webb
New York City
Celia P. Wooley
Independent
Three Prisoners Held After Harlem Police Raid
Cicero police report a Harlem raid left three prisoners in town hall cells. A Behrant case links to prior over grand jury bonds for receiving stolen property. latest arrest cites cow theft. Lehman and son Paul face charges for stealing Mr. Fittcraft’s cow in Oak Park.
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Cicero
Harlem
Town Hall
A. Hehrant
Grand Jury
Criminal Court
Behrant
N. Bernard
Gus Lehman
Paul
Lehman
Desplaines River
River Forest
Oklahoma
Maywood
Lehmans
Fittcraft
Oak Park
Man Found Lying on Sidewalk Mistakenly Believed Dead
A young man rushed to the Oak Park police station reporting a dead man on Marion street near Chicago avenue. Officers learned the person was intoxicated, not dead, and awakened and sent home, making a stretcher unnecessary.
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Pell-Inell
Oak Park
Lee
Marion Street
Chicago Avenue
Robinson
Oaks Entertainment December Program Highlights
The Oaks entertainment committee outlines December events including a Thursday dancing party on December 16 with a cinch party and informal dancing, a Friday dancing party on December 21, and a New Year’s reception on January 1 at 2:30 p.m. by the Oaks Culture Club. A weekly children’s dancing class runs Mondays 4 to 6 p.m. and a Whist Club meets every Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oaks
Ladies of the Oaks Culture Club
the Oaks
Luxurious tableware trends in stylish homes
The article surveys up to date home accents featuring shell shaped salt cellars, embroidered chamber towels, and ornate tea cloths from France Austria and Ireland. It highlights lace table centers silk inserts gold guipure butterfly motifs and porcelain ware including white china for ferns and flowers as a growing preference for spotless table settings.
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Austria
France
Ireland
Louis
Innovations in Small Devices and Comfort Aids
A report outlines several inventions including cork filled bicycle tires with hollow centers and solid rubber ball cores for resilience. An auxiliary tire frame cleans carry combs by sweeping between teeth. A new automatic fire alarm uses two corrugated disks and heated expansion to bridge contacts. An Englishman patents a ham mock chair with a roller backed seat tightened by a ratchet. A Massachusetts inventor creates a Ushaped key fastener that clamps the knob to prevent turning. Riches have wings and grandeurs a dream.
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Massachusetts
New Inventions Show Hooks for Lanterns and Gates
A series of new devices includes a lantern holder for wagon ends with a cap and bracket plus a horses guard, a curling iron holder with a hinged arm and clamp, and a portable railroad stall for safe animal transport. Also described are belt-tightening devices in wheels, a Michigan patented folding screen door to keep flies out, a sign lettering spacing dial with a ruling arm, a novel letter box ticket system, and boat propeller levers linked to a vertical shaft and rear wheel.
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Michigan
Scrub lady ad and notes mix in 1896 column.
A rounded collage of 1890s items: a St Louis scrub lady ad, 1896 UK gold calls at £2 400 with £33 000 rehab, debt woes, a Bangor jewel bead, a Kansas City iron tonic order, Boston policemen masking theatre ads, a joke exchange about doctors, a yellow fever dengue joke, a wife and tailor barter, arid Arizona water peddling, Paris police court dialogue about prior convictions.
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St. Louis
Atchison Globe
Bangor
Mary Woodbury
Kansas City
Boston
Proverbial Reflections on Virtue and Work
A collection of aphoristic maxims on integrity effort learning and self improvement. The sayings urge honesty, self reliance, diligence, and prudent action while warning against boastful claims and easy shortcuts.
Foundling Turns Out To Be Kitten Mascot
Police in Cicero discovered a market basket on the town hall steps with carpet layers and a canvas bag. A turkey card read Dont miss the stuffing and inside lay a small kitten, adopted as the new police mascot.
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Andrews
Austin
Cicero
Gaylor
Didn't Know It Was a Blackbird
Deputy August Ebbsen of Harlem enforces wildlife law and arrests hunter Charles Bjorn with a dog after a blackbird is shot. Bjorn is cleared when the court finds the bird unprotected, while the deputy studies ornithology and misses the celebratory dinner.
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August Ebbsen
Harlem
Commonwealth
Charles Bjorn
Moreland
Eribsen
Bjorn
Ile
Tehman
Lehman
Stage News Beloved Actors in Vivid Theatrical Tales
A purple chrysanthemum named after Lillian Russell. Elenry Arthur Jones sells American rights to his play The Liars to Charles Frohman. Augustin Daly frowns on Be erbohm Tree offering Ada Rehan Katherine role. Mauce Adams, then Florence Rockwell rise as leading NY actresses. Olga Nethersole’s long missing play manuscript travels from Sydney to London to Daly’s theatre and back to New York amid a global chase.
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Lillian Russell
Elenry
Arthur Jones
Charles Frohman
Augustin Daly
Beerboham Tree
Ada Rehan
Katherine
Katherine and
Petruccio
Mauce Adams
New York
Florence Rockwell
Cumberland
Liverpool
Dublin
Grafton Street Walk
Chicago
London
Sydney
America
Atlantic
Miss Nethersole
Pointed Paragraphs on Society and Industry
A satirical excerpt comments on men grieving losses, women in mockery of new topics, dairy milking by machines versus watered milk, the druggist preferring cures over prevention, barbersmen spinning tales, and the belief that the world improves only when children surpass their parents.
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G. S. Herbert
Park Avenue
Deatits
Danean McNaughton
Court
Austin Republian Club
Step
C. S. Michael
Ipiscopalian
Philadelphia
R. T. Matthews
Christian
Louisville
Jacob Veersanger
San
Francisco
Oaks’ Entertainment
Caaner
Tusband
Arizona
London Globe
Tuo
Shkaun
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