Berwyn notes and social tides in late autumn column
Berwyn area column reports day gatekeeper H Shepherd under the weather at Forty-eighth Street crossing. Community updates include births, weddings, a turkey raffle, a charity watch prize, a petition to reinstate Buffalo Rube, plus a university talk and local business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Shepherd
Forty-Eighth Street
H& Q
Myr. G
Nauvet
All-Rowund
Oman
Buffalo
Nanret
Gobbler
Lehman
A. Brand
August Schoen
Prof. Antonel
Ered Hild
Tim E
Auét
St. Charles
Minnie Wid
Verman Lehman
Brerman
Aken
Chicago
Hiarthorne
Herman Lehman
Clyde Area Social News and Local Developments
Clyde residents share Thanksgiving plus family visits and health updates. Notes on the 8 and Q canopy project near the depot, J Frost returning to Brooklyn after Cheefumenad, and Clyde band rehearsals after a fellow member Joe’s death. Rumors of postmaster bids and civic rail concessions stir local politics.
Local Poultry Ring Shifts Amid Health Scare
CG C Snitley left for St Joseph Michigan to enter poultry raising as David Williams recovers from a severe illness. Henry Johnson takes over the Berwyn milk route as a hustler arrangement unfolds in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Snitley
St. Jose
Mich
David Williams
Henry Johnson
Berwyn FF
Ench
Citizens Meet in Ridgetowa on Lighting and Rail Resolution
A large gathering in Power House discussed replacing incandescent lamps in a district bordered by Austin avenue to the east, East avenue to the west, Twelfth street to the south, and North avenue to the north with a unanimous vote. A second resolution supported the Suburban Railroad Co. request for Shanehne rails on Darison Street and was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Bpourth
Power House
HL ON. Spooner
B. J. Bevington
Secreria
May A. J. White
Are
Austin Avenue
East Avenue
Twelfth Street
North Avenue
Jh. Wilson
Town Board
Suburban Railroad Co
Shanehne
Dariison Astreet
Messrs
Bille
Preston
White
Townsend
Jon
Dashthe
Town Voor
Wilson
Burglary At Austin During Mrs Tucker’s Absence
Burglars entered the basement door of the Ping Wienie residence while occupants were in Chicago. Mrs J C Tucker, caretaker, found robbery evidence on return at 6 pm. A pocketbook containing $10, a pair of valuable opera glasses, and other items were missing despite locked doors. Mr Thomas Troopes, the owner, reported the untold cause of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Biaelors
J. C. Tucker
Oak Park
At & Op
Tucker
Thomas Troopes
Sugar vinegar trick for hic cough gains notice
A lump of sugar saturated in vinegar is claimed to ease hiccoughs. Melbourne women favor painting hair on one side as the latest craze. Phineas Stuart of Livingston County Michigan just celebrated his 103rd birthday with a fishing party he attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Phineas Stuart
Livingston County
Mich
Washington Correspondence on tariff chances in Congress
Washington correspondence notes that schemers in politics and business drive calls for an extra session to raise revenue through tariff changes, while views vary among Senator Morrill and Representative Bingham. Silver faction delays commitments, aiming for unified policy before Congress convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Morrill
Vermont
Senate
Representative Bingham
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Dowl
House
Impeachment Battle in Austin Senate Ends Calm
President William Preston of the Austin senate led to a swift end for impeachment resolutions that sought his removal. Senator A H Clement brokered a reconciliation after a heated exchange. The immigration bill dominated debate with Schoff of Georgia delivering a notable speech. The woman suffrage bill is set as a special order for next Monday night with Pierce supporting and Phillips opposing. The senate meets at Spo at do NL Park avenue. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
William Preston
Austin Senate
Senate
Donaldson
Anerson
A. H. Clement
Schoff
Georgia
America
Stanfield
Race
Monroe
Herbert
Pierce
Phillips
Spo
Do NL Park Avenue
Oath Park Postmaster Praised for Mail Delivery Efforts
Washington D C November 23 1896 Dear Sir The returns of ordinary unclaimed domestic letters from your office show a decrease of 386 for the year ended June 30 1898 while the mail handled by your carriers was larger than last year The Department regards this as evidence of real care in mail delivery Please continue to aim to decrease the unclaimed letters or exceed the reduction in the coming year I H Jones first assistant Postmaster General
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Oak Park
Ill
I. H. Jones
DVCHLENS AMANICA SALVA Best Salve Claims
An advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure sores ulcers fever sores rheum and skin woes. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and prices at 24 cents per box. Sold by Oak Park and Srail’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Doves Drug Store
Oak Park
Srail
Austin Items Highlight Local People And Events
Mrs. Core of 441 N Willow is dangerously ill with typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. Sarah Strabel opens an employment bureau at 2376 Austin Ave. Revival meetings at M. & church continue this week and close Sunday. The Keht home at St Central and Frink hosts the Austin Whist club. St Catherine's guild bazaar at L A Norton’s Ohio and Franklin is this Saturday. Presbyterian bazaar December 8. Attendees at the charity ball included Mr. and Mrs. Cremin Norton Sullivan and son. The Royal Circle fraternal group forms in Austin led by Newman and Walker to promote aid protection and brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Strabel
Austin Avenue
Chas. Keht
St. Central Avenue
Frink Street
Austin Whist Club
St. Catherine's Guild
L. A. Norton
Ohio
Franklin Streets
the Presbyterian Church
Liederman
Chicago
Hanson
Racine
Royal Circle
Austin
Newman
Ladies Culture Club Meeting Delights Members with Music
The Ladies Culture club met on Tuesday December 1 with Mrs Davie McAuley presiding. The program featured overtures quintets romances arias and a rhapsody with performances by Miss Zelda Simons Mr McWhissick and others. A Saint Patrick style table display and pink carnation centerpiece highlighted the gathering. The next meeting is scheduled for December 15 with a new committee and special features including Miss Alia Shattuck and Belle Watson Melville. The ladies will hold a New Year reception January 1 from 3 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Culture Club
Davie McAuley
F. Overture
Suppe
Baldika
Alice Bennet
Marie Saunders
Geo. Mochtenteur
Edwin Schider
Gounod
H. McKissick
Mendelssohn
Bertha Stevens
Bel-Raggio
Genee Rossini
Zelda Simons
America
Waeuser
Id Classen
Mantasie
Rigzoletto
Christian Balatka
Aminta
Verdi Miss Simons
McWhissick
Tannhanuser
Wagner Balatka
Me. Vogel
Chicago
Belle Samuel
Mesdames
T. J. Sullivan
Percy Conkey
Harriet Greer
Ellis Viteh
J. D. Flemming
Richard Walsh
Robert Newell
Frank Emerson
Austin
R. C. Miller
M. W. Ryan
S. C. Miller
Oak Park
Bontecon
Jones
Conklin
Horton
Meckling
Aluminium and Its Military Uses in Modern Armaments
The article reviews nickel aluminium and Wolframinium alloys, noting high tensile strength and light weight suitable for castings and military gear. It cites Rock Island arsenal meat cans weighing six ounces versus sixteen ounces for tin cans, and describes can production, durability, and safety checks including a German health bureau study and experiments with aluminium tartrate on volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Berg
Aluminium Military Equipments
Rock Island
German Health Bureau
Cicero Gun Club Thanksgiving Shoot At Desplaines River Grounds
All day Hive and clay target competition held despite high wind and rain on Thanksgiving. Scores show Banks and Barnard among top shooters across six events with several close finishes before birds ran out and a winner could not be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Gun Club
Desplaines River
Hve
Banks
Barnard
Fox
Hicks
Kuss
Palmer
Cross
Stiger
Lowery
Goethe
Matthews
Thatcher
Mish
Fish
Antoine
Holberton
Pox
Prairie Clubs Chimes of Normandy Thrills Oak Park
Planquette's comic opera Chimes of Normandy was presented by the Prairie Club dramatic corps in Oak Park last Thursday with Miss Jessie Day directing. The sold-out audience filled the Prairie club auditorium as the show drew praise for performances by EE Day Theresa Rolleri and the entire cast. The production, a yearly fixture since 1888, heads into two more sold shows tonight and tomorrow with strong social and financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Planquette
Prairie Club Dramatic Corps
Evanston
Chicago
Hyde Park
The
Prairie Club
Normandy
Jessie Day
EE. V. Day
Gaspard
Miser
Day
Theresa Rolleri
Serpolente
Fhe Fettle
Henri, Marquis of Corneville
de Frank Rushworth Grenicheaux
George F. Taintor
V. Day Baillie
Pomegee
Joe
Whitney Notary
Rads
Bert
Templeton Assessor
Ees
Louis Limsford
Clare Fox Serpolette
Theresa Rollers
Germaine
Marchioness
Carrie Ff
Lindley Gertrude Dthed
Mabel Austin Mannette
H. L. Jewell
Jeanne
Lilian Matthews Suzanne
Herbert Templeton Clarisse
Hall Wifine
Jean Meredith Laurine
A. C. Putnam Javotte
Bessie Lord Nannette
H. Wells Marie
E. Waterman
F. Ve Noel
Johnson
George Lee
Ik. Nyman
W. D. Sleep
F. W. Lee
Ie. Barnum
Melancthon Smith
H. H. Wallis
C. W. Austin
C. Be, Fox
H. R. Pebbles
W. C. Hunter
J. W. Carter
M. Mill
A. M. Catlin
Messrs. and Mesdames
W. R. Ruxton
B. Conyne
A. O. Butler
John Farson
I. B. Northrup
B. V. Gale
W. H. Gale
T. H. Gale
W. No
Haydn
Lord
Carter
Austin
Harris
Waterman
Conyne
Mill
Suydam
Wells
Freer
Cameron
Hichards
Gerts
Rushworth
Whitney
McDonald
Peck
Stannard
French
Lunsford
Harlem Village Board Tries Sidewalk Bids and Licenses
Harlem village board meeting on November 28 approved minutes, reviewed bills totaling 271.40, granted shop license No 864 for Joseph Klimmer, read sidewalk bids and tasked streets committee to award to the lowest bidder. They ordered notices to Suburban Rail Road for crossing safety and granted Cicero Water and Electric Light Company wiring for church lighting, with removal rights for authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village of
Harlem
Joseph Klimmer
Desplaines Avenue
Vilage of
Hartem
Anc
Clarlenm
Cicero Seeks Bids for Street Lighting Work
The town invites sealed proposals for street lighting in Cicero based on committee specifications. Bids due by 7:30 p.m. Friday December 11 1896, with a $2000 certified check to accompany each proposal. The board may reject any or all bids. J R Drent Town Clerk Austin ML December 5 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Cicero
Board of Trustees
Cicero Board propos es pipe sewer on Monroe Street
The Board of Trustees of Cicero plans a pipe sewer along Monroe Street from Robinson Avenue to Wyman Avenue with four connecting laterals on Hyman Avenue to a point fifteen feet south of the south line of the area north of Monroe Street. The county court has been asked to assess costs per the 1856 ordinance. A final hearing is set for the December term starting December 14, 1896. parties may show to defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Cicero
Monroe Street
Robinson Avenue
Wyman Avenue
Hyman Avenue
Cook County
Ilinois
Benets
Cicero Board Plans Sewers in Polls, Went Fifty, Harvard Streets
Legal notice pledges a connected sewer system to be built in Cicero Town along Polls Went Fifty First Harvard streets and others. It names construction routes, district boundaries, and a county assessment method approved with a court hearing to begin on a specified date. residents may appear and defend.
Cicero sewer project on Erie Street schedule hearing
The Board of Trustees of Cicero ordered a sewer on Erie Street from Prairie to Franklin avenues in Cook County Illinois. The ordinance adopted September 28 1896 is on file with the Town Clerk. The court will hold a final assessment hearing at the Cook County Court term starting on a specified date. Parties may appear to defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Town of
Board of Trustees
J. HR. Drent
Cook
von Boulevard
Franklin Avenue
Park Avenue
Cook County
Illinois
Harvey Avenue
Randolph Street
South Boulevard
Mids
Erie Street
Prairie Avenue
Cieero
Milnois
Agid Court
Cicero Town Board Sets Lighting and Sewer Plans
The Cicero town board discusses lighting improvements for Oak Park and Ridgeland, sewer work on Chicago avenue and 24th street, and bids for house drains and pipe sewer. The town attorney is tasked to pursue civil service law in Cicero. gates at Willow avenue crossings to be planned by C N W A R Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Town Board
Rall
Oak Park
Ridgeland
Cicero Gas Company
Police Telephone and Signal Company
Willow Avenue
Chicago Avenue
24Th Street
Cleero
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption
The ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption claiming it cures a wide range of illnesses. It promises safe use for all ages and a money back guarantee with free trials at Lovells drug store Oak Park and Frailings Stare Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
King
Lovells Drug Store
Oak Park
Austin
Greatest Potato Eaters Nearly 100 Pounds Per Person
Germans and Belgians top potato consumption with about 100 pounds per person annually, highlighting their national dietary preferences and agricultural outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Belgium
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Northwestern University
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Lake View
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