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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
2
The Vindicator plans a special holiday cover next week listing every business along 40th Street to the Des Plaines River with data gathered by a large team. The issue aims to unmatched enterprise in newspaper history. The street’s business scene will be showcased in a comprehensive directory.
The Oak Park Argus argues the Vindicator erred by forcing a self declaration and urges readers that the town board and taxpayers deserve an accounting. It notes two Republican clubs in ward 35 contend for influence and voters will choose which crowd is right, with the incorporated club holding leverage if they act squarely.
The Chicago council passes a redistricting ordinance for Alder man Carey. The mayor cannot veto it. The 35th ward gains territory but remains balanced with other wards. Boundary extends to Nedzie Avenue affecting parts of the 75th, 6th, and 17th wards.
The case of a New York bank teller who stole seven hundred thousand dollars sparks commentary on improving banking checks. The piece argues for closer scrutiny of bank officers private life to ensure trustworthy handling of large sums and better citizen accountability.
Oak Park census shows 4 229 church members and 5 428 total church attendance. Sunday school attendance reaches 3 086 with 1 745 children ages four to sixteen and 52 under four. Denomination shares include Congregational 40.5 percent and Methodist 14.3 percent among others.
The quotation echoes a critique of systemic inequality with a libertarian sting. It contrasts the heavy burden on the disadvantaged against the powerful who shape statutes and enforcement to their advantage.
Prof A F Nightingale and J C Hanna address Fellowship Club on the future of public education. Nightingale urges balance between conservatism and experiment, argues against mandatory Latin and overemphasis on math, and champions individual interest and democratic goals in high school curricula.
Austin Circle No. 7 of the Royal Circle held its annual election on Thursday night amid bad weather. Officers for the coming term were chosen including Worthy ruler Jas L Dick and Worthy adviser Com M Barrie re, with a growing membership noted and a board of managers named.
Cicero officials obtained an injunction to halt Lake Street s road project on South Boulevard. Six Vinemen from the company defied the order Wednesday and were arrested after continuing work. Company leaders asked for release, pledging no further work while the injunction lasts. The dispute centers on a fifty year franchise wording and roadbed level.
A report describes Scotland as composed of about one fifth est land, seven tenths mountain heath and lake, and roughly one quarter cultivated land. The figures summarize how much of the terrain is utilized for farming, natural landscapes, and human activity.
Miss Florence Ben Oliel will present Glimpses of Life in Palestine at Library Hall on Tuesday evening December 18. The program features tableaux Arab songs and chants with a Bedouin chieftain rabbi Turk and Bethlehemite characters by thirty Austin youths in Palestine costumes. Admission 20 cents with reserved seats at Moore's in Austin for St Pauls Church benefit.
The Regular Republican Club held a post state election meeting to elect officers for the coming year. E F Abbott was named president with Fred E mart and Jas A Martin as vice presidents, Jas J Price as secretary, and E W Thomas as treasurer. precincts two and seven lacking organization.
The Austin Woman's Club holds a December 17 meeting at 2 pm in the Methodist Church parlors with the Ladies' Aid Society host. Papers on Home and Education Music Art and Literature Civics and Sociology History and Travel are read by Elizabeth Bagley Maud Alden Ida Wilson Alice Rudd and Lillian Reid plus piano and vocal solos. A December 20 directory meeting follows.
In Austin on Wednesday December 12 Miss E M Gilbrath displayed oil and watercolor works, Mrs Lawrence showed china painting and burnt wood, and Mrs R F Drake offered fancy needlework. About 200 guests attended. many pieces sold and the Gilbrath exhibit remains about a week in Suite 4 Colby block for visitors.
The Austin Mandolin Orchestra concert last Tuesday evening drew a large appreciative crowd. Prof. F. I. Newelh led the program with Mrs. Nettie Jackson as reader, delivering heartily encored music and readings. A flutist, though missing his solo due to a broken instrument, received praise for artistry amid a well arranged stage with palms and flowers. The success promises a crowded house at the next event in February.
The Ladies of Kilpatrick Post held their annual officer election at the December 11 meeting. Officers elected include President Mrs George King, First Vice President Mrs John Rice, Second Vice President Mrs L Button, Treasurer Mrs N G, and Recording Secretary Mrs J H Mesh ee. A Beecher quotation on work and worry appears among the notes.
Forest River Illinois December 11 1900 The Apollo Club organized October 9 by Otto W Westphal meets Tuesdays 8 to 10 pm at 75 Lake Street River Forest. The club offers reading and amusements for members at low cost and will form a uniformed baseball team next spring under a no gambling constitution.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plasters for back, chest, or side pain. It claims rapid relief for rheumatism with one application and lists J. P. Garner & Co. Austin Geo Koch & Co. Moreland as sellers.
Charles Davis of Bowerston Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after two years of worsening chest and lung trouble. He says it gave instant relief and a permanent cure. The medicine has stood the test for 25 years, with trial bottles free at local druggists Traill Cooling Chas P Miller.
A small mink bag with head and tails about three quarters of a yard long was lost Tuesday evening on Pine avenue between the tracks and Ontario street. Please return to suite 4 Cady block.
The Social Democratic party organized the Thirty-fifth Ward Club. A meeting was held in the Masonic Hall orchestra room on Wednesday evening the 19th. All supporters and voters curious about the party’s offerings were urged to attend. Signed M Crogk.
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