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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
5
Mrs. E C Harrison visits son in Denver while Mrs H B Husted hosts visitors from Whitewater Wisconsin. Local notices report Christmas events at St Catharine church and M E church along with readings at a Chicago bazaar and a Euclid Avenue church concert lineup featuring the famed Cappianni Lady Trio and noted vocalists.
Cicero trustees met at No 2 engine house with 8 oclock p m attendance. Reports, variances, warrants and bids discussed. Pillinger concrete walk approved 32.40 on contingent fund once completed. Crosswalks to be built and sidewalks planned. Engineer to seek bids for Washington boulevard widening and Jackson boulevard improvements per Oct 28 1899 ordinance. Plats submitted for Ridge lands subdivision referred to committee.
A novel entertainment at Euclid Avenue M. E. Church Oak Park next Tuesday evening December 19 features living Bible scenes from Cain and Abel to Ruth David and Saul. Miss Annie Sherman of Chicago directs with pastor’s explanations. A musical program by Chicago talent accompanies. Admission 25 cents with proceeds to the church.
Evangelist Sam Jones attended First Methodist Church in Oak Park and disrupted Dr. Rasmus's sermon on Children of the Streets with a harsh take on Prayer. In the afternoon he spoke at the Sunday school convention at the Congregational Church, pivoting to a tirade against adults rather than addressing the children.
The Oaks Clubhouse expansion costing 2000 dollars was formally opened Thursday evening with H H Reardon, the club president, rolling the first ball. Luncheon followed for members and guests. A December dancing party is planned for Friday with an 8:45 program and a German themed finale.
The Beethoven Club schedules its next regular meeting for December 19 at the First Congregational Church. A Christmas Messiah program will feature soloists O N Dodge, C F Dodge, Mabel Clapp, Frank Collins, Edna Crum, Nettie Jones, and Mrs P Ongawa with accompanists. Membership tickets or guest information are available at suite 4, Cady block.
The Austin Business Men's Association held its annual meeting and election Wednesday evening with large attendance. Officers chosen for the coming year include President W O Cline First Vice-President F H Zander Second Vice-President O M Donaldson Secretary F H Hartless Treasurer J P Kampp and Directors Turner Brown Isging and Race. The treasurer reported a good bank balance and plans for committees and new members at the next meeting in four weeks.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Austin Presbyterian Church hosts a lunch at the church parlors on Wednesday December 20 at 12 30 o clock. The event is noted for its excellent fare and hopes for a large turnout with an assortment of aprons and a few fancy articles for sale at low prices as Christmas gifts.
Miss Waters was accosted by a armed hold-up man after alighting from a Lake street car near her sister Mrs. Geo Kemp's home on Harvey Avenue. He snatched her satchel and pocketbook but she was unharmed, though frightened, while the assailant fled dropping a bludgeon.
The Oaks Culture Club held a December 12 musicale and reception in which Miss Louise Roman, Miss Pauline Stein, and Mrs. Lulu Tyler Gates performed. Mrs. H. E. Rockridge and Mrs. F. C. Rounds presided as guests were welcomed by a line of ladies including Mrs. J. T. Milnamow and others.
A young man approached Lieut. Dymock at his desk seeking a marriage license while a blushing maiden waited. The scene hints at a stalled or halted elopement in Oak Park as officials handle the matter.
Miss Ruth Pierce elocutionist to give a holiday reading at the Christian Church in Austin. She is a Western College Toledo graduate student in oratory with praised support from Prof Edward Dvorak. Accompanied by violinist George Bass, a Chicago Conservatory medalist now in Cincinnati.
The second illustrated talk by Miss Mary Beritzhoff will be given Saturday December 16 at 2 pm in the Woman's Clubroom. No admission is charged and all ladies are welcome to bring friends.
A tense pursuit ends with two youths heading toward Wheaton after being confronted about legal jurisdiction in Cook county. One was told he was still in Cook county and would need city processing, fueling a hurried attempt to reach the next county.
Prairie Council New York elected its officers for the coming year at Monday night’s meeting. President A A Johnson. Vice President David Oliphant. Recording Secretary R F Smith. Financial Secretary Wm Monroe. Treasurer Wim Rowland. Usher W H Kaesel. Speaker E J Whitehead. Chaplain A Atwater. Trustees A W Nertgset, D Oliphant, C R Phoenix.
Oak Park and nearby residents report illnesses including grippe typhoid fever and tonsillitis. Louise Johnson and family relocate on North Harvey, and Miss Kate Condon of Castle Square Opera Company plans holiday homecoming. The Vindicator fundraiser and Xmas market raise funds for the Thousand Dollar Girls and local ladies’ fund. A wedding in Evanston unites Frances Skinner and Linden Ervine with reception at Judson Avenue.
River Forest gathers for a busy week with the High Five Card Club organized by Edgewater youths last Saturday. Annie Wood of Chicago plans to open dressmaking parlors in former Stanton space. The River Forest Bazaar markets holiday goods at city prices. Hunt & Humphreville reorganizes firm with half sold to Louis Humphreville and Lamar Hunt to run the rest. Mrs. William Fawcett hosts a December 18 birthday reception with over 160 invitations, featuring soprano N C Safford, Jessie Safford, pianist Mrs. Thatcher, Cappiani Quartet, and a student chorus. ten class members assist serving. Mrs. Sperry and Mrs. Caldwell help receive guests.
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