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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
2
Second class matter notice and rate information for The Vindicator listed with Austin and Oak Park Chicago offices. Caution on subscription payments to the newspaper and a note on tax properties Cicero and annexations. Quo warranto actions pending on election legality and annexation. proposed legislative change would allow municipalities with lighting plants to supply power to stores and homes.
The Times notes Oak Park residents refuse to pay town taxes, a stance tied to issued time warrants on WS taxes and money already spent. It argues citizens should vote on city government for Cicera and suggests clarifying legality of separation and re annexation before any vote.
A Citizens meeting was held in the town hall on Wednesday evening to discuss advantages of different forms of government. A committee of E A Osgood W H Bennett J E Thorndyke and F L Race was appointed to study the issue and report at a future gathering.
Column urges Austin to establish a free public library, noting Maywood Harlem Oak Park and similar towns with libraries. Argues for a principled plan, organized by capable civic groups like the Austin Woman's club, to mobilize funds and leadership from local men of means and intelligence.
Osmium is the heaviest metal by bulk, about twice the weight of lead. Its specific gravity is near 22 14, compared with gold around 1914. Osmium also resists heat, remaining infusible even at temperatures that affect platinum and withstands electric arc heat.
A Bilivine Item quotes the Atlanta Constitution noting the remark about lynching a 70 year old man. The punchline mocks speed of the young and the crowd’s harsh judgment.
A quirky item notes a lady pianist at the museum who performs with her toes, while a rival taunts that their act is inferior. The Yonker’s States references Iman in a playful exchange.
The New York Commercial Advertiser quotes a biting remark about Hobson. It highlights a joke about his fondness for the scent and taste of powder, describing the speaker as a “sorry fool.”
In a Philadelphia hospital a tiny blind boy nicknamed Little Sunshine warms patients by daily visits. A dying coal heaver finds faith after a pastor speaks of Jesus, and the child’s innocent touch brings peace as tears wash the man’s face.
The piece recounts a tradition of wine allowances for officers after dinner, originating with a regal favor to enable health to be drunk by all. It notes how funds often went to the mess, while marines allowed either a nightly glass or credit in the mess bill, and mentions Crimean War-era cash anomalies among remaining officers.
A historic account of the stirrup cup and the lav ing cup used for hospitality in the middle ages. Hosts drank first to prove safety, guests followed, and the vessel passed around with toasts. Monks called it pocula caritatis or cup of love.
Two siblings exchange sharp remarks about gifts and appearance as the elder sister suggests helping Horace with neckties while he proposes buying belts for her, illustrating mutual but cheeky family banter. The brief dialogue exposes family dynamics and social etiquette within a youth context.
Inquirer asks about the puzzle editor's fate, as the editor explains he discharged him because he could not guess where his salary would come from. A brief note in the Philadelphia North American records the exchange.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt notes a New York man attempted to hang a card labeled Also embalmers under the beef-packers office sign as part of a riot incident in Chicago.
A social calendar from Austin highlights dances hosted by the Austin Club and W T M Card Club, visits by Mrs. Bert Wheeler of Fremont, and a dancing party hosted by Miss Evelyn Murray. Civil service exam progress for John Browner is noted, plus charity events by the Eastern Star at Masonic Hall and the Antima Leaf Club gathering for Frank Blatherwick Jr. with dances and songs. Unclaimed letters list local names and courtesy notices cover mail arrivals and closings.
Edward Church, a pioneer citizen of Austin, died at his Central avenue home Friday January 27. The funeral service was at the Methodist church the next day led by Rev. A M White and Rev. A M Satterfield. The body was sent to Waterbury Connecticut for burial, his longtime home. Memorial services will be held February 12 at the Methodist church. Church helped organize the society and was a respected community member.
Mr John Kirkpatrick of 625 Forest Avenue will relocate with his family to Denver in the near future as part of a planned move.
The undersigned Frank Page as resident agent at 111 S Central Ave solicits patronage for Aetna and Phoenix Insurance. The firms are well known for reliable service, equitable adjustments, and prompt cash payment of losses.
Captain William Sharkey, Civil War veteran and former lake vessel captain, died January 31 at his daughter Mrs. Louis N. Arentz home in Austin. Survived by daughters Mrs. Arentz and Mrs. Miller, and son John Sharkey of Minneapolis. wife died in 1892. Funeral by Rev. Mr. McNaul of Grace Baptist Church held Friday in Austin. interment Rose Hill.
Daniel Robertson aged 79 died of pneumonia at his daughter Mrs White’s home on North Park avenue Tuesday. Funeral services were held at the residence at 1 pm yesterday. Remains sent to Albany for interment. He had lived in Austin about three years and was father of Postmaster Robertson.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Homan died at the home of patrolman Jacob Homan on Thursday. Funeral services were held Saturday with interment at Forest Home cemetery.
Francisco Lentini, the three legged Neapolitan boy, appears at Middleton's Clark Street Museum in Chicago for two weeks starting January 22. Described as well formed and not crippled, he is billed as a remarkable curiosity attracting visitors from around the city.
The piece surveys historical wealth distribution in Europe, noting France’s past lead and Germany’s rise. It cites a French finance ministry study placing Britain, France, and Germany as top holders, while Russia, Austria, and Italy lagged, but Germany and Russia narrowed gaps with France over time.
A list of newly patented devices includes an erasing attachment for typewriters with an auxiliary key and rocking carriage for erasing marks. A door securing device uses a pivoting friction plate. A Massachusetts woman patents a bouquet holder with an absorbent box and moisture lock. Bicycle handlebar adjusters use a pin and spring. New Zealanders patent a buckle with a T head for strap attachment. A scaffold safety attachment adds auxiliary ropes to stabilize scaffolds if main ropes fail.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for grip severe coughs and related symptoms. It promises relief from fever chills sore throat and sleeplessness and claims to prevent pneumonia or consumption with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a trial bottle offered at local drugstores.
The Austin Building and Loan Association advertises 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. George H. Park is president and John D. Maclean secretary. City office room 921 184 La Salle Street.
The undersigned promise to refund the full price of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it does not cure coughs or colds. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed satisfactory or money back. TRAIN & COOLING, Austin Illinois, J. P. Garner & Co.
Public notice from Chicago dated January 12 1899 announces a special meeting of the directors for February 3 at 8:00 a m at the home of the Swartwouts to decide on changing the company name G A Swartwout L M Swartwout listed as organizers and attendees.
Public health cautions warn that the deadly grip circulates abroad causing chills fever and a persistent cough. Doctors urge immediate treatment with Dr King s New Discovery to kill germs heal lungs and prevent lasting damage. Trial bottle free at Traill & Cooling and C P Miller drug stores.
A column offers practical household advice using common items. It covers cockroach and ant control with turpentine, salt preservation tips with starch, gargling salt water for sore throat, magnesia for minor poison risks, grease removal with fuller’s earth, and preserving opened canned meats with melted butter or lard to seal air exposure.
Mr PD D Ward paperhanger and decorator announces the dissolution of partnership and will personally conduct the business. He supplies latest wallpaper designs and guarantees first class work. Orders and estimates at 5521 Ontario Street Austin Illinois.
A simple remedy suggests pouring the egg white over a burn or scald to soothe and form a protective varnish. It emphasizes immediate use to exclude air and prevent inflammation, noting the remedy is always at hand and effective.
The labor commissioner reports that 70 percent of women seeking work at St. Louis public employment offices have deserted or been deserted by their husbands. A New York observer notes a friend sent a Christmas photograph of Rafael Madonna and Child.
An advertisement for The Story of the Philippines by Murat Hakated an official historian to the War Department. It cites travel to army camps in San Francisco Honolulu Hong Kong Manila and Manila trenches with Aguinaldo and Dewey. It promises original pictures and large profits for agents with freight paid and credit offered.
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