Austin News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Sports
Mrs J Brert of Milwaukee visits Mrs J D Haggard. White family guests in Vinton Ta. Rew Friends club met at Mrs Taylor Boon. MEL church plans New Year dinner. Kalb Normal girls vs Austin High basketball at Library hall Dec 14. Ed Marlow relapse from typhoid at 425 Pine Ave. Rev Campbell to speak on The Optimism of the Poets Dec 14. Mrs Wiesner Bingham lecture at Sesame Circle on French Tapestry. South and Wuchre club meets at Hank Waller Brscott home. Mrs Nancy Morris of Bloomington visits J D Haggard. Miss Hoggins pupil exhibit draws praise and orders for decorated china. Children’s Fair for Crippled Children’s Home at Mrs Frink’s home yields about sixty dollars. Kilpatrick Post elects officers J K Parke commander and others. installation set for January.
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Illinois State Normal School
Austin High School
Library Hall
Ed ‘Marlow
H. A. Emmerson
Pine Avenue
George.a. Campbell
Beil Culture Club
Sp. m
Austin
Wiesner Bingham
Oak Park
Waller Brscott, AG
Elbracht
Austin Woman's Club Meeting December 16 Program
The Austin Woman's Club holds its regular meeting Monday at 2 p.m. with talks on Women of Russia by Rosalie M. Ladova, College Education by Elizabeth A. Bagley, The Oak by Mary Files, and Dependent Children by Mr Carr.
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Russia
Rosalié M. La‘dova
Elizabeth A. Bagley
Oak
Mary Files
Carr
Interesting Lecture At Austin Christian Church
Ladies and friends were privileged to listen to a lecture last Thursday afternoon at Poe Miz Pinch ee con street. The event included a dozen small speakers and was replete with various remarks and reflections.
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Austin ‘Christian Church
Poe of
Miz
Pinch Eecon Street
Oak Park Community News Highlights and Local Notices
Miss Patten recovers at 25 North Grove Avenue after a recent illness. Lectures by Mrs. Bingham and Judge Tuthill address state duties and delinquent children. Mrs. Hervey Booth and Mrs. Hyman face health issues. Oak Park clubs plan a Christmas party. A sick benefit concert by Juanita Green Club aids letter carriers. Phil Sheridan G A R posts elect officers including McDanil and Hall.
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Sesme Circle
Oak Park
Samuel Packard
Chas. Carlson
Tuthill
River Foreat
Juanita Gree Club
Chicago
Kenilworth Hall
Oak Park Club
Adams
Phil. Sheridan Post
Oak Park Letter Carriers Benefit at Kenilworth Hall
Oak Park letter carriers stage a December 17 entertainment at Kenilworth Hall to raise funds. The group touts strong talent and urges community support for the charitable event.
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Oak Park
Kenilworth Hall
Mass Meetings of the People's Independent Ticket
The notice lists meetings at Rhige land Engine House December 12, Magonic Hall Lake street December 13, Phoenix Hall Clarence avenue and Harrison street December 14, and Kenilworth December 16 with candidates and able speakers. Meetings commence at 8 p.m.
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People's Independent Ticket
Rhigeland Engine House
Magonic
Misread Field Notes Describe Water Birds and Names
The passage explains varied terms for diving birds and waterfowl. It notes grebes live in fresh water and names the bird as a water hen or gnapper in a garbled reference, with blocks of mis-typed text around the description.
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Namie
Bob
Cicero Board Votes to Contest Village Separation
After an hour of debate the Cicero town board passed a resolution to contest the constitutionality of the law under which Oak Park and Berwyn recently voted to become separate villages. The separation vote carried by a large majority at the Nov 6 election. Attorney J A Baldwin argued the will of the people should be respected and Cicero would gain nothing by a contest.
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Cicero Town Board
Oak Park
Berwyn
Tion
J. A. Baldwin
Cicero
Gowtion
Dutigg
North-Western Railroad
Chicago
Citizens
George M. Ambrose
Citizens’ Congress of
Coung Convention
Eee le
Austin Business Men's Election Sees New Officers
The Austin Business Men's Association held its annual election at the Masonic building with a large turnout. Elected were President Jos P. Kampp, 1st Vice President O M Donaldson, 2nd Vice President W N Smith, Secretary F H Hartless, and Treasurer Henry Thiele. A committee to thank outgoing president W O Cline was named and Kampp proposed a member credit collection department. The group praised its healthy condition and local business benefit.
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Austin Business Men’s Association
Masonic Building
Jos. P. Kampp
O. M. Donaldson
W. N. Smith
F. H. Hartless
Henry Thiele
W. O. Cline
R. H. Traill
Cline
Kampp
Rubinstein Club of Oak Park Elects Leaders
The Rubinstein Club of Oak Park elects Mrs G W Ingersoll as president and Mrs Hulbert as musical director. Organized in 1897, disbanded in 1900, it reconstitutes with 75 names and plans a first concert for Oak Park area women. First rehearsal at Kenilworth hall December 81 at 2 PM.
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Rubinstein Club
Oak Park
Rubinsteim Club
Austin and
River Forest
Wes Gon
Mra. FP
Hulbert
Euclid. Avenue
Mra
G. W. Ingersoll
Redemption of David Corson Author to Speak in Oak Park
Charles Burdick Goss, author of Redemption of David Corson, will lecture on Life as a Fine Art at Second Congregational church in Oak Park on December 19 at 8 o clock. Introduced by Dr. Barton, the event is under Mr. Bicknell's auspices with a public reception afterward. tickets 25 cents for adults 20 cents for children.
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Charles Burdick Goss
Second Congregational Church
C. G. Marsh
George Chariton
H. Pitkin
S. Rogers
The Messiah Presented by Beethoven Club in Austin
The Beethoven club will perform The Messiah at Austin Preghgiarigg church Friday evening 20 1901. More than 100 voices under Charles A Knorr with Dr Louie Falk on organ. Soloists include Miss Lola Pale Chase and Maud Est Bur.
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Beethoven Club
Austin Preghgiarigg
Charles A. Knorr
Louie Falk
Lola Pale
Chace
Austin
Village precinct representation in Oak Park politics debated
Oak Park residents debate precinct representation for village offices. The People’s Independent ticket argues for one candidate per precinct to ensure broad village representation, while opponents claim risks of factional influence. The platform emphasizes nonpartisan service and local accountability for eight precincts and eight offices.
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People’s Independent
Board of Election Commissioners
Oak Park
Oak Park political ticket dispute outlines principles
A circulated document from the People's Independent ticket defends its platform and denounces the Citizens' Committee circular. It asserts the ticket represents capable Oak Park residents, calls for fair apportionment among precincts, and questions opposition tactics and alleged misrepresentation.
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Oak
Citizens’ Committee
Max Kr
Oak Park
People’s Independent slate backs fairness in Oak Park Village vote
A campaign statement denounces precinct based ward politics, endorsing the People’s Independent ticket. It argues equitable representation reduces discord and promotes good government, urging Oak Park voters to support Allen S. Ray, Geo M Amb r, Frank B. Macomber, Cornelius Dungan, Walter Holden, C H McHugh, R R Cuthbertson, Evelyn Sperry.
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Citizens’ Convention
People’s Independent Convention
Oak Park
People's Independent
WN. G. Barfield
John I. Jones
People’s Independent
Allen
Ray
GEO. M. Ambr
Frank B. Macomber
Cornelius P. Dungan
Walter
Holden
C. H. M'Hugh
R. R. Cuthbertson
Evelyn P. Sperry
Austin High School Notes Recap of Activities
Friday night concert praised by students and staff. Basketball losses to Englewood and Wheaton noted. team prepares for next game. Stenography class proud of promotion progress with a Friday test. Biology covers starfish after studying angle worms. Girls basketball vs Kalb set for Dec 14 at Library hall with 25 cent admission. Early dismissals by gong through Christmas save five minutes.
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Austin
Englewood
Wheaton
Peg Kalb
Library Hall
Preventive coal method at home for colds
A brief family health tip recommends burning Lackawanna coal in a hot stove to keep the thermometer at 70 degrees and manipulate drafts to prevent coughs and colds. It directs readers to Barr & Collins for coal and lists Tel. 41 and R. H. Traill as manager.
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Recife
Lackawanna
Barr & Collins
R. H. Traill
Zander Indicted in Missing Funds Case
A. W. Zander and former real estate broker H. Zander were indicted by the grand jury. The man vanished nearly two years ago with about $10,000 in trust funds missing. His whereabouts are unknown and his wife and family are in California.
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Α. W. Zander
H. Zander
N. Park Avenue
Zander
California
Poet to Appear at Baker & Lees Jewelry Store
C H Poet will be at Baker and Lees jewelry store located at 131 North Park Avenue in Aushis until the first of the year. The event promotes sales and fittings during the holiday period.
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C. H
Baker & Lee's
North Park Avenue
Aushis
Wark
Goarat
Harlem News Roundup of Local Events and Notices
Adolph Peters visits Indianapolis friends. Rudolph Hess to wed Misa Augusta Stuermer soon. Harlem Turn Verein plans Dec 15 entertainment at Gadens hall. Harlem Maennerchor ladies choir to stage Christmas program Dec 29. Charles Belling wed Clara Amling at St Johns Church by Pastor Grosse. Milk feud between Mathkorn and Uhlrich to be settled in Judge Mahaut court Saturday. Engagement of Miss Wile Keughel to Mr V Scher announced with a celebration at Madison and Desplaines last night.
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Adolph Peters
Indianapolis
Rudolph Hess
Misa Augusta Stuermer
Harlem Turn Verein
Gaden’s Hall
Harlem Maennerchor
Charles Belling
Clara Amling
St. John's Church
Pastor Grosse
George Mathkorn
R. Uhlrich
Harlem
Mathkorn
Misa Wile Keughel
V. . Scher
Madison Street
Paget Life Lauded By Son Stephen Paget
Fragmented notes praise Sir James Paget for his rare talent and focus, writing in a quiet room while family and others were occupied. The text mentions his son Stephen Paget and the artist’s method of work with books and a personal study area.
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Mim
James Paget
Stephen Paget
Sue
Buntly
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J. W. Winter
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Austin Woman's Club
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