Vindicator carries 1898 Cicero city notes and Illinois transit talk
The December 25 1898 Vindicator reports Cicero and Grant town annexation to Chicago within two years and outlines needed city government by Cicero officials. It cites grand jury questions about a 40 year franchise and notes that a 5 cent fare reflected Austin’s influence amid transportation competition.
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Grant
Chicago
Emerson
McDonald
Austin
Cicero
Oak Park Trustees Quit In Controversy Over Fares
The Oak Park trustees resigned their posts amid a dispute over rail fare policy. Critics accuse Lewis Utley Attridge and others of cowardice and self interest, charging they blocked railroad ordinances and sold town coal contracts. Supporters claim the move could have delivered a 5 cent fare to Wisconsin and affected Lake Street and Suburban lines.
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Oak Park
Lewis
Utley
Attridge
Wisconsin
Lake Street
Yerkes
Conductor Refuses Cash Fare to Drive Square Deal
In Chicago area suburbs Mr Yerkes promised ticket sales but failed to provide them. Conductors rarely start trips with more than ten dollars represented and tickets vanish quickly. A well dressed man on the Chicago avenue line rode to Forty eighth street free after following headquarters orders to avoid cash fare. Citizens urge others to refuse double fare and pressure Yerkes for a fair system.
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Yerkes
Chicago Avenue Line
Forty Eighth Street
Defense Committee Slated 5 Cent Fare Talk for Oak Park
Critics say Oak Park trustees might have ignored advisory steps on a 5 cent fare proposal for two transit lines. The trustees faced pressure to act in the best interest of their constituents and to be prepared to fulfill their duties.
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Defense Committee
Oak Park
Miss Ellen Eastman Remembered By Austin Teachers In Mourning
The obituary recalls Miss Ellen Eastman a dedicated Austin public school teacher who died in Canada on the 19th. A memorial notes her persistent energy high aims and growth in gentler classroom judgment after years of overwork. Her five years in Austin left a recognized impact before illness ended her career.
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Miss Eastman
Austin
Canada
Ellen Eastman
Miss Mastman
Eastern Star Austin Chapter Elects Officers
The Order of Eastern Star Austin Chapter held its annual election naming Worthy Matron Minnie R. Garner and Worthy Patron Horace G. Teele. Other officers include Associate Matron Fannie Rowley Conductress Jessie Werfert Associate Conductress Gardiner Warden Riefstahl Adah Bruner Ruth Conwill Martha Jackson Bleeta Jones Sentinel Porter Secretary Bessie Leathers Treasurer R. Gd. Martin.
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Order of Eastern Star
Austin
Minnie R. Garner
Horace G. Teele
Fannie Rowley
Jessie Wrfert
Miss Gardiner
Riefstahl
Adah
Bruner
Ruth
Conwill
Sther
Miss Jackson
Martha
A. I Jones
Bleeta
Martin
Sentinel
Porter
Bessie Leathers
R. Gd. Martin
McCarthy Rounds Nuptials Set for End of Month
The McCarthy Rounds wedding is planned for the 28th with a large society attendance. The bride’s matrons and bridesmaids include Mrs. Win Jarvis Randall and Jillian McCarthy among others. Charles Rounds will be best man with an array of ushers. a reception will follow from 9 to 11 o clock.
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McCarthy-Rounds
Jd- Win Jarvis Randall
Jillian McCarthy
Jessie McCarthy
Mary Mreneh Pield
Gertrude Alexander
Myra A. Chisholm
Katherine Linkenheit
Chas
Rounds
Albert H. Wetten
J. Eewin Coursen
Lucus XY. Steveley
George C. Hilton
Frederick ‘de Hoyt
Harold M. Murray
Real Estate Sale Secures Clark Avenue Frontage
J PL desort completes a major deal with a Board of Trade member gaining frontage on Clark avenue near rink street. Three large houses to be built immediately with plans for more once sold.
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J. PL Desort
Board of Trade
Clark Avenue
Rink Street
Ladies Society Kilpatrick Post Elects Leaders
The Ladies Society of Kilpatrick Post held its annual election on December 13. Elected officers include President Mrs. William M. Meredith, First Vice President Mrs. N. G. Carpenter, Second Vice President Mrs. J. A. Johnson, Secretary Mrs. Jo H. McGhee, and Treasurer Mrs. A. B. White.
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Ladies' Society of
Sullivan's vaudeville company at McGinty's Park on Christmas
John L. Sullivan presents a refined vaudeville program designed to please ladies and children. The lineup features leading vaudeville stars and will perform at McGinty's Park Theater for the Christmas matinee and evening show.
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John L. Sullivan
McGinty’s Park Theater
Austin Mail Times Highlights Local Life and Events
In Austin notes arrive a mix of post office schedules and society news. Mrs J W Young and family enjoy Coronado Beach California while Miss Mona Traill wins a cake at a dancing school event and the Beethoven Club performs at Library Hall.
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Austin
Eace
H. Robertson
Rank XX. Mudd
Kentucky
Mary C. Hawkinson
C. J. Stafford
A. M. White
Oaks
Linois
Chicago
America
Ilinois
Prof
Peak
Mona Traill
Clifford Crafts
Gertrude Madge
W. H. Amerson
Sacramento Avenue
Clayton E. Crafts
Farry
West
Clayton Crafts
Will Crafts
Colorado Springs
Jesse McCarthy
LaSalle Seminary
Boston
Mass
McCarthy
Beethoven Club
Library Hall
R. Mason
J. R. Miller
James Fleming
Alice Johnson
Attley
Smith
Prairie Avenue
Prize seed offer promises cash and rewards
An advertisement promises $100 for introducing flower seeds into new localities. It offers many county and town rewards for buying seed packages, plus a watch for any child selling twenty five packages. Contestants receive a dollar of seeds and full rules by sending name, address and stamps.
Oak Park Lectures Highlight Local Literary and Arts Series
Prof Clarke lectures on Books and Reading at Episcopal church. Nine teenth Century club discussed Nicholas Ferrar manuscript history and Virginia growth. Art and tramp question topics drew Oak Park crowds. Dr Thomas B Roberts spoke on Cuba with stereopticon views. proceeds from recent lectures go to charity.
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Clarke
Episcopal Church
Oak Park
Nineteenth Century Club
Nicholas Ferrar
Virginia
Michael Angelo
W. C. de Witt
Chicago
Scoville Institute
Social Service
Thomas B. Roberts
Cuba
First Congregational Church
Chickamauga
Santiago
Tremont Cigar Sells For Five Cents At All Retailers
Public smokers can now buy THE TREMONT high grade cigar at all retailers. The hand made cigar uses long filler binders and wrappers with no added flavor and offers quality that cannot be excelled. A single trial should convince any smoker to favor the Tremont cigar for five cents.
Austin Fair Promotes Holiday Goods and Toys
The Austin Fair offers a full supply of holiday goods at low local prices and highlights a selection of beautiful dailies and a complete line of children's toys. Located at 218 N Park Ave, Austin.
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Austin Fair
N. Park Ave
Austin
Morrison's Academy offers hall rental near Lake Street
The fifty second Morrison's Academy near Lake Street lists space for dances weddings lectures birthday parties church festivals sociables entertainments and card parties. Beautiful lodge hall with ante rooms electric lights and modern improvements available at 5 dollars per month. D L Morrison 47 Ashland Boulevard.
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Lake Street
D. L. Morrison
Ashland Boulevard
Weather Strip Man P. K. Parks Promotes Cedar Street Business
The Weather Strip Man J K K Parks advertises his wood weather strip and door window sealing service. He claims extensive experience and urges readers to place orders at 5932 Cedar Street without delay.
Classified Ads Offer Inexpensive Insertion Rates
Advertisements under this head will be inserted at one cent a word for the first insertion with special rates for a month or longer. Notices of help wanted or situation wanted are free for one insertion. The Vindicator is for sale at Don Rosado's News Depot 5624 Ohio Street Austin A H Loomis News Depot 149 Park Avenue Austin Oak and Tompkins 105 Oak Park Avenue Mrs Scales 142 Lake Street news dealer and confectioner.
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Cicero
Don Rosado
Ohio Street
Austin
A. H. Loomis
Park Avenue
Oak & Tompkins
Oak Park Avenue
Lake Street
R. B. Camichael
Oak Park
Presbyterian Church in Austin Open for Events
The old Presbyterian of Austin now has comfortable seating and can be rented for evening concerts or public gatherings. Apply to W. O. Cline.
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Old Presbyterian of Austin
W. O. Cline
Austin Building and Loan Association Promotes Member Loans
The Austin Building and Loan Association offers money to loan with conservative management. It accepts monthly deposits on two or more shares at fifty cents per share and pays six percent interest on withdrawals. President George H. Park and secretary John D. Maclean lead operations at city office room 921 184 La Salle Street.
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Austin Building and Loan Association
Austin
George H. Park
John D. Maclean
la Salle Street
Steinberger's Expert Electrician Services Advertise Chicago
Expert electrician offers improved automatic burglar alarms annunciators electrical wiring bells speaking tubes automatic gas lighting locksmithing medical batteries private telephones and more. Telephone West 817 orders attended to. A Steinberger 278 West Madison Chicago.
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Steinberger
West
A. Steinberger
Madison Street
Chicago
New Wall Paper Store Opens on Park Avenue
A. V. Turner opens a wall paper shop at 149 North Park Avenue offering wallpaper paints oils glass and decorative supplies. Formerly with Edward P. Martin he invites former patrons to place orders and visit the new store.
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A. V. Turner
North Park Avenue
Turner
Edward P. Martin
Local remedy company offers guarantees on medicines
The firm TRAIN & COOLING of Austin promises to refund the price of a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed for satisfaction or money back.
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Greene
Signficant Real Estate Sold By Lake Street Corner
The Cook property at the corner of Lake Street and Baird Avenue was sold yesterday. It is believed railroad interests purchased the lot to facilitate access to the Willow Avenue line, which will connect with the Randolph Street line.
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Cook
Lake Street
Baird Avenue
Willow Avenue
Randolph Street
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised Health Boost
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a busy mighty product. It claims each pill is a sugar coated globule of health that turns weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller druggists.
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Dr. King
Traill & Cooling
Chas
P. Milier
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Ladies’ Society
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Business College
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Masonic Hall
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Choice Bakery
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L. S. Pinney
Genuine
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Austin, HI
Arthur J. Kendall
Justices Peace
Wesley Ave
Clark St
Train & Cooling
Austin, TI
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Austin, Illinois
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Frank Bratt
Propricten
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