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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1895
Page
2
Wirokvin notes editor stock and others placing items in a receptacle while Tre Elevated ears mention Cleery and a jump from the Metropolitan track. The piece mentions Christmas shopping this season mainly for children’s gifts.
The piece notes two weeks of relentless rain before Christmas, describing pervasive discouragement. It mentions a need for gun boats winbrechts and ducks, illustrating the severity and quirk of the weather impact.
The Pirtebareh Times on December 5 published an interview with UMWA Secretary Patrick McBryde. He declared William McWhinley the most popular man in America today amid labor circles and national discourse.
Intelligence from Ontario youths abroad notes booming activity with vast housing demand and tents as main shelter. Real estate transfers last week totalled 27 parcels including an $8,500 Grant Locomotive Co subdivision sale to D. J. Kennedy and a $1,500 Ridgeland Hall transfer to Hiram Coombs. Proviso recorded 15 transfers with Bellewood at $6,000 and Melrose Park deals such as A Kain to J W Turner for lots 1-8 in block 24 at $20,000.
A 19th century opinion piece praises William McKinley as the American people's ideal candidate for president. It lauds his integrity and decisive, principled stance, arguing he will lead the Republican Party with impartial fairness and enlist the nation’s finest men to serve the people.
The article reviews Canada’s gradual rise to a dominion status from ocean to ocean, noting a strong British connection with growing domestic ideas. It discusses tariffs, the National Policy, emigration to the United States, commercial prospects with the US, and the belief that Canada must eventually seek full independence from Britain, shaped by economic and political pressures.
Interviewed at the Union League Club, B. S. Conway of Cicero discusses his political plans, the Monroe Doctrine, and finance. He says he is not ready to run for governor, favors popular loans and tariff increases to meet deficits, and questions bond issues, while predicting no war with England and plans to discuss State politics later.
Rainy weather dampened early holiday shopping but by Christmas week business improved. Chicago stores reported stronger sales while Cicero Oak Park Maywood and Austin saw varying gains. Local grocers jewelers druggists and mills were BUSY with Christmas trees ornaments candy furniture and gifts. overall mood cautious yet thankful despite heavy rain.
Friends and patrons praise a cheerful Christmas program by St. Catherine's academy pupils. The event opened with a song Merry Christmas and included recitations, songs, elocution, a Christmas Eve Adventure, and a large junior orchestra from St. Patrick's academy Chicago. Father Campbell delivered a brief address and the program, praised for harmony and excellence, showcased many young performers including Pearl Callaghan and Catherine Fleming.
A late 19th century view laments 1893 panic and paralyzing policy choices. It credits vast industry and hopeful recovery if government abandons elusive reforms, supports honest revenue, and restores fiscal strength. Optimistic blessing for 1896 ends with prayers for the nation.
A minor earthquake struck Cicero at 4 ten minutes past four, with a brief east west shake that jolted the Gilen building and toppled lamps. VINDICATOR printers were nearly thrown off their feet during the tremor. It lasted about a second. The piece notes no injuries or further impacts. Later items announce Chicago Opera House new management Kohl and Middleton offering reduced admission and a court ruling freeing Erastus Wiman after forgery charges.
A letter from Oak Park dated December 24 endorses LE Conway for Governor of Tilingia praising his Republican stance and leadership. The writer recalls his Cicero Town Board work delivering sidewalks and improvements, urging support for his nomination and election.
Engineer Potwin of Cicero says recent floods exposed failures in old box sewers rather than brick mains. Central avenue sewer ran half full at eight feet per second, with outages caused by a Madison street box collapse and a Robinson avenue break. Oak Park basements flooded but repairs followed quickly. rainfall reached about 0.54 inches over several days with meltwater adding pressure.
A Metropolitan Elevated railroad car jumped the curb on West Forty eighth Street early Monday between 3 and 4 am. Conductor Martin King motorman William Brady and passenger Jacob Bos were bruised but not seriously hurt. The motorman likely fell asleep before hitting the bumper and the car, damaged, was cleared quickly.
Miss Mary Emily Wood daughter of Mrs. Emily Wood of 211 North Central avenue Austin wed G Charles Griffiths on Christmas day at the Baptist church. Rev J S Bartlett officiated at high noon before hundreds. The bride wore a blue travelling dress with a diamond pin from her mother. No bridesmaids and several ushers attended. Griffiths, principal of the Murdison street school, and Mrs Griffiths plans to reside at 211 N Central avenue after a brief trip.
Miss Marion Reba Barton married Harry Thompson in a quiet Grove Avenue home ceremony with immediate relatives present. Rev. Walter H Reynolds, Presbyterian pastor, officiated. The couple will live with the Thompson family on Gale Avenue and are longtime Presbyterian choir members.
The Ciezo and Proviso Street Railway will begin service over the new Dasplaines river bridge on Lakestreet Friday morning December 27. The Maywood bridge project cost $9,000 and completes a continuous Lake street line to Fifth Avenue via the bridge. Residents see it as a modest gain though some doubt its benefit. The line now connects Maywood directly to the Lake Street L on Fifty second Street.
The Lake Street Elevated is rapidly being prepared for electric service with heaters installed in eight per car and wiring underway as cars are sidetracked at Homan Avenue. Smokers with side seats are being converted for motor car use, vestibules removed, while the third rail that carries power will be laid soon. Power will originate from the Western Avenue power house, and the electric system is not expected ready before spring.
A pair of ties found on the Northwestern railroad near Ridgeland and Austin avenues last Sunday morning raised questions of malicious prank or intent to wreck a train. Cicero police suspect a drunk offender, with muddy footprints supporting the theory as two trains were halted and dispatches warned crews to prevent damage.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a safe tonic for elderly users needing regulate bowels and kidneys. Promotes gentle stomach and bowel effects, improved digestion, and natural function support. Sold by L. M. Lovett in Oak Park and R. H. Trail in Austin at fifty cents to one dollar per bottle.
Frank M Sherman, missing from his Oak Park home for months, was located in the hilly region of southern Missouri. He is described as feeble and will rest there to recover, with medical advice against visits. His wife Mrs Sherman expresses cautious joy, hoping for his return home.
President Pierce seeks to redirect town funds after securing 10000 from Like Street L line and 20000 from the C B Q. A 5000 judgment against Chicago draws attention as talks to take it in a settlement with cash balance grow. A fire and police electric alarm firm offers a system in exchange for the judgment, with potential police wagon service to follow.
Activities in River Forest include charity promotions, church events, and social gatherings. Albert Burgess succeeds Geo Nordenholt in Oak Park, John Wolf relocates to Ashland avenue and plans a wholesale grocery route. Barr & Collings erect a new office with Glens Falls insurance. A Methodist Christmas program featured candy gifts for children. St Paul’s hosts a grand Kinesa at library hall with 200 participants across four evenings. St Luke’s church observes Christmas services. An organ dedication at the Methodist church draws over 100 attendees paying 2.50 each for the organ fund. Social clubs, visiting friends from Los Angeles, and New Year parties mark the season. The Presbyterian Men’s League plans January events. Arthur Chamber returns from Kalb for Christmas. High water on Des Plaines admired. Mrs. George’s household effects auctioned. Bible school cantata Santa Claus praised for leadership by James S. Goodman. C. C. Collins stars in title role with noted soloists and the Kinder-symphony orchestra drawing encores.
Readable items cover New Year readings at W C T U room, wedding at Oak Park home, grand Kirmess by St Pauls Ladies Guild, gifts and Kombi camera promotion, Oak Park express services and local notices. Includes births, sales pitches, and club parties amid local commerce.
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