The Vindicator masthead and notice details
The Vindicator shows editor William Walley and proprietor Gabacription with a 2.00 annual subscription, office address at 207 West Madison Street Chicago, editor's office near postoffice, second class matter status.
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Weat Madion Artest
Hall
Chicago
Anatin
Weat
Madison Street
William Malloy
Tap Oas Park Vindicator
Ohcamo
William Haliey
Oak Park
Lake Street
Tak
William Alley
Odd Fellows Lodge Notice of Services and officers
The Odd Fellows Cleere Lodge No 217 Oak Park announces officer changes and upcoming services. Visiting members are welcomed with Holy Communion to be led by Pastor Linaskoy of the Swedish church on the first and third Sundays at the local hall.
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Cleere Lodge
Oak Paw
Natlo Grand Pajoeh
Vree Grand OR
Anders
Woc
Dathrap Ave
la Bartlett
Bedoto
Pembroke
Bodie
Thaddius
Dundopin Bank
Oak Park
TL Linaskoy
Anee
Church of
Chieao
Pia i
Maywoud
Washington Contenittal
Wilkow
Walnut Streets
Havemet
Sal
Editorials on economics and politics of 1893 Chicago
The piece discusses President Cleveland and financial policy, a coal freight war lowering Chicago coal to $2 a ton, railway arbitration limits, reciprocity, and evolution debates. It notes Hawaii diplomacy, U.S. currency crises, silver versus gold, and the Pullman Company probe as Attorney General Moloney pursues warrants. It also cites The Chicago Mail's view on gold standard politics and financiers.
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Chicago
Tun Chicigo
Congress
Europe
Cicero Elects Five Officials for Year and Notes Trustee Terms
The Town of Cicero elects a President, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, Collector, and four Trustees yearly. Current officials include President Charles E. Piper, Clerk Edward S. Austin, Treasurer Charles P. Castle, Assessor George J. Eliva, Collector Chas F. Walker, and Trustee John D. Maclean. Three other trustees are Jas E. Moore, Be F. Dave, and A. J. Cheney. Appointed officers include Town Attorney Harry R. Pebbles and Fire Chief Freeman Kellogg.
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Cicero
Mer
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Berwyn
Edward 8. Austin
Austin
Charles P. Castle
George J. Eliva
Oak Park
Chas. F. Walker
John D. Maclean
Jas
E. Moore
Clyde
F. Dave
Ridgeland
A. J. Cheney
Harry R. Pebbles
Willis T. Jones
Peter McDonald
L. E. Hansberry
Freeman Kellogg
Cake social club in Austin spawns editorial friction
The piece rails at The Cake in Austin for poor management and ingratitude toward The Vindicator's editors. It contrasts Austin with Oak Park where club leaders invite and support press access, publishing club proceedings and inviting reporters, including a cordial letter from John Farson, Prairie Club president, dated Jan 23, 1895.
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Prosa
Vindicator
Oaks Club
Oak Park
Cook County
Vinpica- Tok
Harmony in Cicero Progress Through Unity and City Vision
The piece urges harmony among Cicero residents to shape a future city rather than a village. It advocates unison on the elevated railroad issue and alcohol licensing, emphasizes republican unity, territorial growth without discord, and urges discrimination to avoid sectional jealousy as Cicero aims to become a distinguished, expansive municipality.
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Cicero
Lundreda
Unisen
Swift for Mayor of Chicago Dominant Republican Bid
The Republican base backs George B. Swift for Chicago mayor with strong backing in the Eleventh Ward meeting led by Thomas Sennett B A Eckhart Alder man Kent Judge Koblsaat Dr Thomas D F Bremner George Birkhoof Jr and others. Supporters praise his qualifications leadership and integrity and predict a sweeping victory next spring. Hurrah for Swift for next Mayor of Chicago.
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George B. Swift
Chicago
Eleventh Ward
Thomas Sennett
B. A. Eckhart
Alderman Kent
Koblsaat
Dr. Thomas
D. F. Bremner
Geore Birkhoof, Jr
Swift
Choageo
California recollections and a note on Baker funeral
A reader thanks the paper for its California pieces and vivid sketches of fortunes in the golden days. He recalls San Francisco in the sixties, Colonel Baker's funeral, and Rev. Starr Ming's praise of Baker. He mentions sending a poem about the steamer Chicora.
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California
San Francisco
Arnel Boumne
Vergillia
Starr Ming
Baker
Golden State
Quarter Century Test of Dr King’s New Discovery
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as tested for 25 years with millions benefiting from its use for throat chest and lung diseases. It claims guaranteed relief or money back and offers trial bottles free at L. M. Lovett in Oak Park and KR. H. Trail in Austin with large sizes priced at 50c and 1.00.
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Oak Park
KR. H
Wreck of the Chicora and Memorial Verses
A historic vignette prints aid to a shipwreck Chicora with bereaved sailors and a later verse to John Earle’s daughter. The piece recalls storm tales on Lake Michigan, the Chicora’s loss, and a consolation poem from Chicago in 1895.
Vaudeville Debut Delights Prairie Club Audience
January 26 at the Prairie Club featured a varied program led by William C. Hunter in a self produced revue. Act by act showcased Eh V Day George Connell and others with a finale by the Mandolin Club under Morris Hatcher, applauded as an original effort by Hunter and Drg.
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Prairie Club
William C. Hunter
Snap
Frohman Daly
New York
Mr. Hunter
Eh. V. Day
Messrs. Day
Hunter
I. V. Day
Mr. Day
George Connell
Mr. Farson
Hoey
Monte Carlo
Best
A. Lawrence Packard
W. C. Honter
Paderewski
Charlie Austin
Will Noyes
Alabama
Oak Park Litter Association Seeks Growth and Support
The Oak Park Village hosts two clubs, the Oak Park Club and The Prairie Club, promoting social ties and community welfare. The group has about 150 members but needs 175 to cover fixed charges and interest, with debts incurred from local supporters in good faith.
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Oak Park Club
Prairie Club of
Oak Park
Litter Association
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Prairie Club of Oak Park letter invites members
A 1895 Oak Park Chicago letter from Joan Farson, president, urges local citizens to join the Prairie Club. It details admission eligibility, initiation at 310 dollars plus quarterly dues of 7.50, and plans to raise initiation to 50 dollars when 200 members are reached. It seeks loyal, energetic, representative townspeople to support the club and its finances.
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United States
Board of Managers
Joan Farson
The
Prairie Club of
Oak Park
Chicago
River Forest Woman's Club Hears Value of Concentrated Effort
Ind ies of the River Forest Woman's Club hear a thoughtful paper by Mrs. Phoebe Butler president of the Nineteenth Century Club of Oak Park on the Value of Concentrated Effort. A discussion follows with Mrs. Starrett and others. River Forest Club invited as guests next Monday. Miss Jane Addams of Hull House will address River Forest Club next Tuesday outlining philanthropy in Chicago slums. Hull House operates on South Halstead near Polk.
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River Forest
Chicago
Hull House
Halstead Street
Polk
Miss Addams
Auslin Hold-Up In Merrick Park On Night Walk
Edward Sholes of 304 North Waller avenue, Chicago, recounts a late night hold-up near Merrick Park. Three masked men, one resembling a Chicago alderman, levied two revolvers, took $10 from his pocket, and claimed underwear would be sent to Nebraska. Police search failed to locate the trio.
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Edward Sholes
Waller Avenue
Chicago
Merrick Park
Nebraska
Sholes
Pen EknIpe and Skip and Jump Bible Study Battle
The Oak Park Sunday School class at the Congregational church led by Rev. Dr. Hulbert debates the International series against the Blakeslee method. Hulbert criticizes higher criticism and likens Blakeslee to a penknife editing scripture, while supporters defend the International approach. The group aims to become a leading local religious institution as attendance grows.
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Sunoday
Congregational Church
Hulbert
Oak Park
Jehotskim
Dr. Hulbert
Death of Mrs Frank Troost in Waldheim
Mrs Frank Troost of Waldheim died after three weeks of illness late Monday night. Funeral services will be held Sunday February 3 at 2 pm with interment at Waldheim Cemetery. She leaves her husband Frank Troost village treasurer and nine children, the youngest a baby girl. The Turner singers and Knights of Liberty will attend the funeral.
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Waldheim
Troost
Troosts
Harlem
Turners
Singing Gacisty
Knights of Libor
Single Tax Exponed Addresses in Oak Park and Austin
Louis F. Post of New York lectured on Progress and Poverty at Library Hall and Seoville Institute under the Oak Park Institute of Sociology and Austin Economic Circle. Crowds listened as charts illustrated the single tax theory, with questions following the talks and responsive answers.
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Library Hall
Austin Euconomic Circle
Seoville Institute
Oak Park Institute of Sociology
Louis F. Post
New York
Single Tax League
Austin
McFarlane
John 4. White
Oak Park
G. M. Miller
Post
Old Oak Park Resident Carl Haberland Dies
Carl Haberland, longtime Oak Park resident and blacksmith, died Thursday at 126 Like Street after a two year illness. Born in Breslau seventy five years ago he came to the United States in 1893 and lived in Oak Park until retirement a decade ago. Survived by his wife, no children, a niece Mrs A W Kisten broker. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM with Cons Drechsler in charge and Rev Lambrecht likely officiating.
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Oak Park
Breslau
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Mra. A. W. Kistenbroker
Harlem Krankenvearein
Cons. F. Drechsler
Mr. Lambrecht
Cicero's Precincts Social and Commercial Notes
A weekly Oak Park Cicero column records arrivals and departures, new babies, sales, lectures, society events, creamery notices, and local business offers. The piece lists community updates from people like A. J. Flitcraft, Herman Schoff, Mrs. Power, and Gookins & Wilsnach, plus notices of churches, clubs, and sales at local shops.
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