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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
5
Local society notices list illnesses like scarlet fever measles and grippe with several convalescences. Residents travel to Florida Chicago and Indianapolis while others host gatherings and plan events at libraries churches and homes.
A prospectus outlines an English Gothic brick church with stone trim, turrets, arches, and a slated roof to seat about 1500. The complex includes two buildings for worship and Sunday school, with ground breaking aimed for mid March and plans by S R Badgley of Cleveland. The building committee includes Edward Todd as chairman and six others.
The Fellowship Club met in Unity church parlors on February 1 with large attendance. A supper was served at 6 30 pm. The discussion focused on American policy toward Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines with Rev R F Johannet as chair and speakers including Rev Jenkin Lloyd Jones Judge Nathaniel Sears of Chicago J T Ripley and A J Flitcraft. The event drew many out of town guests and organizers say the club is growing and elevating local politics.
The marriage of Grace Goodwillie daughter of Mrs. R. W. Goodwillie 205 North boulevard and Joseph Newton of Chicago was solemnized February 1 at Grace Episcopal Church. Agnes Goodwillie was maid of honor Arthur Newton best man. An informal reception followed at the bride's home and the couple planned a late eastward departure before settling at 205 North boulevard.
The Young Ladies Missionary C4 social at the M E church on Tuesday January 31 drew almost 150 attendees. A weighings game paired couples for supper with the heaviest at 375 pounds and the lightest at 191 pounds. An autograph album raised ten cents per signature and the event netted $18 with souvenirs for the extreme couples.
The Kings Daughters of the First Baptist church in Austin present the Linden Male Quartet with reader Miss Mary Karr for a musical and literary entertainment. Proceeds go to relief work. Date is Thursday evening February 9 with admission set at 25 cents.
Melissa E Wadsworth died January 28 at age 67 wife of Andrew J Wadsworth. Funeral services by Rev W L Demorest were at 403 Walnut Ave Monday at 3 PM with additional services and interment in Lockport IL on Tuesday at 9 45 AM. Ill for weeks with pneumonia caused death.
Oxford based social calendar lists February 2 ladies night whist February 6 whist February 7 indoor baseball Columbia vs Oaks February 8 cinch party and dancing February 13 whist February 14 culture club February 15 indoor baseball Englewood vs Oaks February 16 whist ladies night February 21 German dancing February 26 stag February 27 28 door baseball Chicago vs Oaks March 1 euchre party and dancing
An extract from Rev. N. M. Waters at Emanuel Methodist Church laments mothers spending mornings at clubs learning cards and afternoons practicing, with children cared for by hired nurses and fed from bottles. He contrasts Evanston with Oak Park and Austin where mothers reportedly do not follow this pattern.
At Sco ville Institute the Committee of Ten authorized a test case for courts on the legality of the separation from Cicero and the recent annexations. Attorneys John Pilson N Gore and John Tews will push the matter quickly with H R Pebbles overseeing the annexation branch. A resolution urged the water company to continue water and light service in Oak Park until the new village is organized.
The Cicero Telephone Company stock is sold to Mr. A. D. Wheeler and Chicago associates. New officers are William P. Sidley president G. L. Franklin secretary A. D. Wheeler treasurer local manager W. O. Cline. A Chicago exchange may be built in Austin to provide Oak Park and Chicago connections.
Mr and Mrs 8 J Oldrich entertained about fifty guests at 441 North Pine Avenue on Saturday evening for the host's birthday. The event featured cards music and dancing followed by an excellent dinner. Some valuable presents were given to Mr Olbrich and the father of Mrs Olbrich Mr Ringer of Chicago aged 72 joined the guests and amused them by singing comic songs and dancing the Virginia reel with Mrs Biggs.
Farragut post No 602 G A R and Farragut W R C No 92 Chicago about eighty members attended a social at Comrade L S Fallis and wife 312 South Waller avenue Austin. Evening of entertainment with refreshments served.
The Sons of St. George at Melrose Park gave a reception at their lodge hall in Maywood Saturday evening. President J. W. Barker presided. A very interesting program was rendered, after which refreshments were served.
A short column quotes jokes about family and domestic help. It mentions a wife, a mother-in-law, and Birdie’s mother causing kitchen chaos before the cook leaves, reflecting humorous social commentary from the Chicago News.
The United States civil service commission announces an examination by its postoffice board in Oak Park on March 4, 1899, starting 9 a.m., for clerk and carrier positions. For blanks, instructions, sample questions, and salary duties details, contact the Oak Park post office and the board of examiners.
The New York World notes that Rothschild family members adapt to local looks in each country. Lord Rothschild of England resembles Lord Salisbury, Baron Alphonse de Rothschild of Paris appears fully French, Walter Rothschild is a fair-haired giant, Mayer Amschel was red-headed, and Wilhelm Karl Rothschild from Frankfurt embodies German appearance.
The Presbyterian Journal notes a rise of perfect holiness doctrine among SH MECRESines seen as a holiness reform in South Carolina. A new organ issued by the Fire Baptized Holiness Association promotes this belief. A correspondent writes of being “basking in the furnace” as the fire “burns invigorates and intoxicates.”
The article notes that rubber production centers in the Amazon valley with Brazil, Venezuela, and the United States of Colombia as core sources. It highlights substantial contributions from Central America and Mexico, with growing output from Africa. India under government supervision is expanding rubber planting to future prominence.
The British foreign office reports fears of Amazon rubber depletion are unfounded. Para rubber comes from at least one million square miles, and while overproduction harms some areas, nature regenerates the trees when given time.
The Chicago Grocery Company of Maywood was closed by the sheriff on Monday. The firm had a branch in Austin until about six weeks ago when it went out of business.
Oak Park reports include Jack Burke returning from Michigan and ailments such as diphtheria and grippe recovery. A Baptist church concert looms, Otis billiard contest heats up, and Miss May Benjamin’s solo draws compliments. Various lectures, charity drives, tax notices, store openings, and upcoming weddings fill the week’s society items.
Harlem village officials schedule a Monday evening meeting featuring a stereopticon lecture on Paris set for February 8 at the library to benefit local charity. Isidor Reeves buys the Gladrow building on Madison Street to house his bottling business. Herman Hann faces possible pneumonia amid gripped fever. The Harlem Woman's Club discussed dependent children with Mrs Alice Mathews speaking and music by Mrs. Brown. Minnie Blohm, 23, dies after long illness from consumption. interment at Concordia. North Side Singing Society hosts Goerke's hall gathering. about twenty couples attend with a banquet by Carmichael. Agassiz Society elects officers: William Ingles president, Fred Schuster VP, Clarence Hosler secretary, Albert Roos corresponding secretary, E. Thiele treasurer. Fred W. Schultz sells milk route to Christ Henkel. Henkel will establish Beloit Street HQ. A fight at Texas Siftings saloon leaves James Brown and Frank Kolze injured. Kolze to be heard if able. Brandt arrested for harness theft and lending, bonds set at 1100. in county jail when unable to post.
A 17 year old shows a lifting power of 280 pounds which rises to 320 pounds in his 30th year. It peaks at 365 pounds during ages 30 and 31, then declines to 330 pounds by age 50 after a gradual decrease.
Mr Hafners boy has scarlet fever. Dr and Mrs Fawcett host open house for wedding anniversary on the 23d. Lenox lectured at the Presbyterian church. Village board to discuss water meter issues Monday. River Forest Whist Club met at village hall amid cold. Lake street streetcar axle break kept car off track Wednesday. Trustee terms for Shearenberg Jurgens Binks expire in spring with two meetings monthly. River Forest Woman's Club, organized 1892, owns its building. Reciprocity Day at the club drew delegates from eight clubs, with progress and exchange of ideas noted.
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