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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1898
Page
2
Citizens discuss secession of Oak Park Berwyn and Hawthorn from Austin Cicero faces many issues including sewerage control costs court challenges and the impact on local government and property. Leaders warn of costly division and litigation if separation proceeds.
The Oaks indoor baseball team defeated Columbia 24 to 1 at Library Hall on Tuesday evening. Keefer delivered strong pitching with Mefarland in back of the bat, while Captain McParland received chrysanthemums upon coming to bat. The Austin High line-up will include candidates for catcher Jenkins pitcher Gardiner or Culling and other infield and outfield spots from listed players.
A historical editorial warns against dissolving Cicero into four parts to join Chicago. It argues union preserves tax stability, cites 1896 1897 1898 tax rates, promotes city organization with seven wards and fourteen aldermen, and urges voters to oppose secession at upcoming town meetings. It notes potential deferral by a county judge and emphasizes local autonomy and fiscal implications.
Rev J B Bartlett president of the church federation of Austin voices strong opposition to a proposed grant town and segregation. He cites health and moral dangers of saloons gambling halls and brothels near borders, arguing laws should prevent bad acts and protect homes and children. He pledges to vote against the action.
A report notes that legal fees will be driven by lawyers while the financial burden falls on taxpayers. It highlights dispute over who advances costs and who ultimately pays.
Local items report guests and gatherings including Mrs. Jackson of Racine visiting Mrs. George R. Denniston and Mrs. Maud Alden hosting a luncheon for Mrs. Elizabeth Hequembourg. Lively society notes cover a WCTU meeting, upcoming nuptials of Lillian Bonticou and H Wainwright, and a church sale fundraiser at 207 N Park Ave.
Beethoven Club plans a December 16 concert with a reception for new members. Notables include Miss Crumm Miss Rice Miss Kurtz and Mr Saunders with M Cady's alto piece and a varied program featuring Chopin Tosti Sargent and Beethoven among others.
The Oaks Culture club held a Wednesday evening reception with Mrs J F H Thorndyke and Mrs Aldinardo Benson presiding. The program featured Mr John McWade, Miss HenritzGerald, Mr Melvisie Dodson, and Mr John McWade performing songs and readings. Refreshments followed. the well attended event marked a successful shift from afternoon to evening socials.
Advert says instantly conquers catarrh and provides relief to those in misery. Claims greatest relief and price 60 with no stomach Nostrum. Available at all druggists. Send for hook Cushman Drug Co Vidoonnes U S A.
The Nakama Club entertained its members with an Anagrams afternoon. The Oak Park Post Office lists unclaimed letters for December including Brown Bourgeois Elzear and many others. Oak Park Club calendar shows events from Dec 13 to Dec 31 featuring lectures, parties, dances, and a banjo club concert.
Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy completed a class of 70 for the Massachusetts Metaphysical College degree in Christian Science Mind Healing. The group included clergymen, M. Ds, and judges, with notable figures like Judge Ewing visiting Pleasant View. The piece questions accountability in a London patient’s death.
The Oaks calendar lists December 1898 events including whist on Mondays and Thursdays, indoor baseball on Dec 6 and 28 with Columbias and South Side as opponents, culture and dancing events on select dates, euchre on Dec 21, and a New Year party on Jan 2. Whist runs weekly without regard to partners.
The Vindicator offers classified advertising at 1 cent per word for first insertions with special monthly rates. Notices of help wanted or situation wanted are free for one insertion. The paper and sale locations include Don Rosado's News Depot 65624 Ohio Street Austin A Loomis News Depot 149 Park Ave Austin Oak and Tompkins 105 Oak Park Ave and Mrs Scales 142 Lake Street news dealer and confectioner.
The old Presbyterian of Austin is fitted with improved seating capacity and can be rented for evening concerts or public gatherings. Apply to W. O. Cline.
Ada Hart of Groton South Dakota writes that a severe lung illness ending in consumption left doctors despondent. She says her husband used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds and eight bottles cured her. Trial bottles free at Trail and Cooling's and Chas P. Milner's.
The Prairie Council of the National Union held its annual election on Monday evening December 5. New officers elected include President A W Neitzsch Vice President R J Kittridge Treasurer A A Johnson Secretary R F Smith and Financial Secretary W H H Monroe. The council reports good health and satisfactory insurance rates for members.
The Austin Woman's Club met in regular session with Mrs. Elizabeth S. Hequembourg presenting a paper titled Prologie of the Canterbury Tales in an artistic manner. Miss Jones Clayed and Miss Ruth Pierce offered two readings and light refreshments were served.
Chas F Dreschler offers a large stock of household furniture at exceptional bargains as he closes out before moving to a new building. All must be sold now at 110 Lake Street Oak Park with prices available and limited future opportunity.
The Vindicator announces an Austin directory to be published next year. It is described as one of the most complete directories yet produced for the locality.
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