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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
7
In Berwyn residents discuss separation and governance with some preferring a capable staple government like Cicero over a weak administration. The piece notes officeholders and candidates not always pursuing the public good.
Ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions ulcers boils felons corns warts and more. Claims best pile cure on earth and pain relief with a 25 cent box price. Sold by Traill Cooling and Chas Miller druggists amid notes Kansas prohibition and corn fuel usage in some towns.
Clyde residents express strong approval of current political arrangements and expect benefits regardless of Tuesday's election. They tout Cicere as a staple of government and predict Clyde will have the best governed city in the state.
Mrs. Julia Hunsinger Gehrke wife of H F Gehrke died at her home 5923 Ontario Street Tuesday morning from blood poisoning She leaves three young children Funeral today Friday from the family residence at 11 o clock Mrs I B Sloan died at the Newland House on S Central Avenue Austin Tuesday and her remains were shipped to Philadelphia Mr and Mrs Sloan had recently moved from Philadelphia to Chicago where he is employed by Gunthorp Printing Company Cause of death was blood poisoning from an operation for an abscess in the head
A reader plans a full week of holiday cooking using Kellogg and Sweeps as the source for staples and festive items. She outlines ordering potatoes onions sugar butter eggs poultry fish oysters and meat by telephone from 227 Cicero, praising the merchants as up to date and reliable.
Cicero Gas Company announces a voluntary reduction effective Jan 1 1899 lowering light gas to 1.35 per thousand cu ft and fuel gas to 1.10 with a 10 cent discount for prompt payment before the 15th. The firm notes prices remain well below U S averages and expands payment offices for convenience.
Town of Cicero invites duplicate proposals for laying water supply pipe on Congress Street from 48th Avenue to 50th Avenue. Bids due December 27 1898 at 8 PM in the Public Engineer office with 10 percent certified check. Bonds pay 6 percent interest. Right to reject bids. Austin Illinois December 14 1898.
A bustling roundup of Austin and Oak Park business personals offers money lending by I H Zander and F B Pray Son, weather strips by J P Parks, Loomis laundry services, dry goods, and home crafts. Also lists tobacco pipes, Christmas greenery, and wallpaper framing by Clement, with promotions for coffee and groceries.
Local ads promote Miller's Drug Store at 206 Lake with Columbian Cough Syrup and Caled Capsules for coughs and colds. Miller's Market at 122 Lake offers fresh meats and canned goods. Home Bakery at 152 and 132 Lake sells bread and pastries. The Photo-Graph er operates at 143 Lake Street Oak Park.
Dr Thomas H Roberts late assistant captain and surgeon of the First Illinois infantry repeats his Stereopticon lecture at First Congregational church Oak Park Friday evening December 16 Tickets 25 cents. Proceeds go to Scoville Institute and West Side Associated Charities of Chicago with bugler and drummer boys in attendance.
The First Congregational church announces a Christmas cantata on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 30 p m with Santa Claus in attendance. Sunday services are at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Women's Union led by Mrs Luara Matthews and Christian Endeavorers socialize at Misses Moore home on North Central avenue.
Services at the M E church Sunday in Library hall with Rev. A M White preaching. Morning subject Exaltation of Character. Evening Address to Boys. Epworth League meeting 6 15 p m. Sunday school 12 noon.
Oak Park M E Church lists W H Burns as pastor and ministering at 9 30 love feast 10 80 am public service noon Sunday school 12 Junior League 3 30 Epworth League 6 30 presiding service 7 30 pm Morning preaching by Rev W H Burns DP DD Evening speaker Rev Dr Parkhurst for Anti Saloon League on Temperance a notable address for attendees.
Hiller, a Park Avenue barber, was attacked by two men as he entered his North Park Avenue home about midnight Saturday. The would‑be robbers fled without obtaining cash. A colored man named Felix Madray, formerly a porter at Hiller’s shop, and a white man with a revolver in his shoe were arrested. The suspects gave conflicting stories and Dani and Madray face a hearing Saturday.
The undersigned claims an undivided interest with Win Amerson in Camp Austin Lone Tree Point Helena Township Antrim County Michigan. No partnership exists and he is not liable for any debts under such supposition. Jacob Diecier, ob25 Superior Street Austin, El.
The Nickel Plate Road will sell tickets December 23 24 25 26 30 31 1898 and January 1 2 at a fare and a third for the round trip to any point on their line, valid return to January 3 1899. Address J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams street Chicago.
Christmas and New Year travel fares are offered for the route with travel permitted December 28 24 25 26 30 31 1898 and January 1 2 with return through January 3 1899. Students with credentials may buy tickets at the same rate and return until school reopens. For details contact J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.
An 19th century style advertisement claims women improve health and appearance through Electric Bitters. It asserts benefits for stomach liver and kidneys, blood purification, nerves and skin, targeting run down invalids. Sold for 50 cents at local drug stores Traill & Cooling and Chas Miller.
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