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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
3
The Vindicator notes improved progress after years of conservative operation and thanks readers and advertisers while publishing local items. It mentions sickness from weather, local politics in wards 27 28 and 85, Oak Park concerns, and plans for elevated transit connections, with Cicero’s park lawsuit and legal counsels expanding.
Citizens denounce the town board for pursuing special legislation at corporate expense. The Municipal Voters League urges aldermen to redraw boundary lines, while critics demand direct control over the process. The Oak Park census note mocks the board’s religious composition as a "Miscellaneous 3.5 percent" of Christianity.
Superintendent Dodge of the Water Company is conducting a thorough investigation of hot water heating. If practical the suburban company will install it in Oak Park. He traveled to Kenosha and Alton this past week and will report soon.
Citizens alarm over slow aid and red tape. reports allegedly pile up in the office while aldermen determine actual help. The piece dismisses city crime hype and defends Mayor Harrison, noting upcoming campaign praises. Austin Republicans watch ward leadership amid expected Chicago district changes Friday night.
A Chicago article notes the 35th ward’s expected rise to the city’s largest by population within a decade due to migration and annexation. It highlights civic gift-giving, honoring service workers, and pending committee roles with J. P. Garner likely continuing as central committeeman and Lundin remaining as 28th ward committeeman despite possible residence changes.
The speaker warns to tread carefully, noting that redistricting discussions will not return for a decade. The tone is formal and cautions the attendees about future political sensitivity and decision timelines.
A survey of global data lists Prince of Wales income over 140000 pounds annually, Canada census hopes for 6 million population, and Moscow plans 24.6 million dollars on new waterworks. It notes Hannibal Missouri land sale 1828 for 640 dollars, Ireland wool fabrics praised, Spain rail mileage 11500, France 36000, Davenport Iowa population 35264 with 15000 goods establishments, Swiss vineyards aid to poor, Paris library holdings around 117000 novels and 69000 poetry volumes, Sherman act coinage 122,783,050 silver dollars, Kansas literacy high, Russian war recruits 297100 in 1900, and Moscow population exceeding one million.
A reflective meditation contrasts contentment with desire and notes exceptions among old bachelors. It questions ease of tasks, true wit, and the fallibility of the public's judgment. The piece urges learning from past and present to prepare for the future while warning that vice and genius can resemble each other.
Mabel B Warren age 31 wife of J B Warren died December 18 funeral Thursday from 300 South Park Avenue Rev A M White officiating remains placed in the vault at Rose Hill. Cordelia P Parsons age 72 widow of John B Parsons died at her Oak Park residence 245 Wisconsin Avenue Tuesday at 1130 p m resident of Oak Park for seventeen years funeral Thursday Bishop Cheney of the Reformed Episcopal Church Chicago officiated interment at Tarrytown New York.
The article traces President McKinley’s Irish roots to Ballymoney area in County Antrim. It notes Francis McKinley’s execution at Coleraine and a family lineage through John Ferguson and John Carson, with the ancestral home near Ballymoney still standing. The McKinleys were Presbyterian farmers with ties to the United Irishmen era.
A brief notice from F I Pray of 107 North Park Avenue Austin offering loan help for mortgage or building needs. The message aims to attract borrowers seeking funds with a ready-to-assist stance.
A gelding named Prince Patchen, a 2:18 pacer, is for sale at sacrifice or exchange for a lot. Also offered is the Alma Street Mission building, suitable for a store or shop, inquire at Justice Price's office, 121 North Fifty-second Avenue.
Lafcadio Horn describes the Bon festival lantern launches at Yaidzu where tiny paper ships carry candles and offerings. He notes missing the finale but swims to join the glowing fleet, observing the simple wooden lanterns colored blue yellow red white and black symbolizing the five elements.
Eddie Von Geldern a San Francisco boy built a highly accurate model of the battleship Iowa after visiting the vessel for an hour. Using only straps and odds and ends, he also crafted models of an electric vat and a steam engine that impressed a technical society.
A small silver watch was lost Sunday evening between 529 Poplar Avenue in Austin and the Episcopal Church. Return to the above address for a reward.
B D Blanton of Thackerville Texas spent two years and over $300 on doctors to treat a running sore on his leg. He used Bucklen’s Amica Salve and claims a full cure with one box. Sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller druggists for twenty five cents.
A twentieth century game dinner will be hosted by the Men's Club of the Austin Christian Church at hall 207 North Park Avenue Austin. Full meals served 11 a m to 1 41 p m. Price 25 cents. Proceeds support the building fund. All warmly invited for a family event with music and good times.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as boosting stomach and liver action for increased strength and a keen clear brain. It promises a new-feeling effect from a 25-cent box sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas. P. Miller, druggists. Also notes a projected $98,000,000 annual cost to run New York City in 1901.
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