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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
5
A resident of Philadelphia reports that Dr King's New Discovery cured a yearslong hacking cough. She says it removed chest pain and let her sleep soundly. The ad notes trial bottles free and a guarantee with prices of 50 cents and 1.00 at local drug stores.
The Nickel Plate Road offers free one way and one third fare round trip to any point in Central Passenger Association territory for Christmas and New Year holidays on December 28 24 26 30 31 1899 and January 1 1900 with return by January 2 1900. Students with credentials may travel at the same rate with liberal return limits. Further details from general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago No. 48.
Christmas and New Year ticket deal offers one third off the round trip fare for travel on December 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 1899 and January 1, 1900. Return valid through January 2, 1900. Inquire General Agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago or depot at Van Buren Street and Pacific Avenue elevated loop.
James Spencer’s daughter ill with diphtheria. Mrs Thomoma hosts two Swedish brothers visit. Presbyterian Church crowd attends Fifty-second Avenue Church service. Mr Buchama hosts Young People Society. Rev Morley nears move into newly purchased house. Wooatroof Street Car accident case heard in Judge Gary’s court. Ada Pyme dies of scarlet fever. funeral held. Edith Tuesbury marries Eddie Arnold. reception given. Riceberg Catlin dancing school opens with 30 beginners. next class 100 attendees. Morley receives 773 from Glenn Falls Insurance after fire. Local churches insured. Methodist Episcopal Society credited 4975 by insurers.
A petition circulates for Federation avenue paving while the town board plans a larger chimney at the water works to reduce street smoke. Henry Lau suffered a collapse Monday and was taken to Au gustine hospital for a major operation. Madison street curbstones are being installed and the street railway grading between tracks is nearly finished. H J Wehmoefer Co b horseshoers in Harlem added an Oak Park telephone for local customers and friends seeking calls.
The Cineh Club meets with Mrs lL Moore on Saturday the 16th. Ground is broken for a large factory at Forty-ninth avenue and Lake street. Ground is broken for a large factory at the corner. The Rev Farrand will preach as usual on Sunday. Belles-Lettres Jr meets at Charlie Frew's on Ashland. Thanksgiving topics and Christmas plans dominate church and school events with children featured.
The article claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents croup when used at first signs like hoarseness and rough cough. Citing twenty-five years of use without a failure, it notes broad adoption in homes and lists Traill & Cooling druggists as a seller.
C B Patrick announces coal prices and savings for winter. He handles all kinds of coal and offers carload lots. Located at Austin avenue and Lake street in Austin.
In Africa Captain C G Dennison, famed commander of forces that captured the rebel Galishe, reports from Vryburg Bechuanaland on Nov 4, 1897 that before the last campaign he bought Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and used it for bowel complaints with his men, finding it beneficial.
The Knights of Pythias held their annual election of officers in Austin on December 5. Elected were W C Brown as Vice Commander, R F Stevanson as prelate, L Faulkner as Master of Work, Oscar Clemenson as Master of F in the line, F H Hartless as Master of Exchequer, Robt Linn as Junior Guard, Oscar Jones as Inner Guard, and J Kampp as Outer Guard. A banquet followed and work in second and third degrees.
An ad extols Schulz cigars praising their non offensive aroma and broad appeal. It argues neighbors won’t object and claims smokers enjoy the flavor, urging readers to try the brand.
Residents confirm a local mock battle at the corner of Wabash avenue and Hubbard court. Participants include community groups and volunteers. The event aims to honor Manila history with public viewing and a parade to nearby venues.
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a dramatic recovery after three doctors gave him up. He credits Electric Bitters, saying one bottle improved him and three weeks restored health, claiming the remedy saved his life. Sold at Traill & Coiling and Chas Miller drug stores for 60 cents.
Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports nine year shoulder pain relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. His wife improved after one bottle and he endorses the remedy. Sold by Traill and Cooling Druggists.
A dated advertisement touts a sears Roebuck waterproof Mackintosh for 2.75 with express C.O.D. terms and free cloth samples up to 85.00, offering made to measure suits and overcoats from 5.00 to 10.00. It includes bold claims of value and guarantees, and directs readers to send weight and chest measurement for trial.
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