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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1898
Page
5
Local column records Oak Park and Chicago events. births, deaths, travel plans, social visits, church notices, taxes, parties, and a fire scare. Includes engagements, school talks, club meetings, and a groundhog weather prediction.
A Cicero town board meeting read a letter from Chas T Yerkes stating the Lake Street Elevated extension and Cicero Proviso Railway ordinances face objections. He cannot advise acceptance unless amendments satisfy both board and companies, otherwise the ordinances may be declined.
Regular meetings in February cover Civics and Sociology on Feb 7 on Civil Service led by Mrs. Flower. Music Art and Literature on Feb 14 with literary sketches and discussions. Civics and Sociology Feb 8 at Mrs. Page’s home with papers on municipal regulations and citizenship. History and Travel Feb 9 at Mrs. Olds with Revolutionary War topics and travel notes. Directors meeting Feb 17 and Home and Education Feb 22 with lectures and readings.
The Austin volunteer fire department hosted a Saturday banquet for Town Board members and fire chiefs from Cicero and area departments. Fred Didier presided as speeches and musical interludes followed the dinner, with notable attendees including President R H Trail and Trustees Vastine and Rearden.
Joliet Illinois reports a curious tactic in settling franchise disputes. The city uses a citizen bargaining method as aldermen push for public consent on rights of way for electric light and telephone lines under a 19th century state law.
August Kunzendorff of 93 Lake Street River Forest was killed at a private crossing of the Harlem Lumber Company on the Northwestern road last Sunday morning. An inquest at Wenner's morgue Oak Park found accidental death. Funeral held Tuesday with interment at Forest Home. Kunzendorff, nearly 72, famed Harlem violinist, leaves a son and three daughters.
Charles S Cutting of Austin is named town attorney by President Traill. A veteran lawyer with early work as a Palatine school principal and Cedar Rapids Times staffer, he moved to Austin in 1894. Cutting served nine years on Cook county education board, is a Republican and Mason, member of The Oaks club, and partner in Cutting Castle and Williams.
The Austin fraternal insurance society expands with 41 charter members. Officers elected: Bowes as President Wakefield Vice President Coyle Chancellor Eaton Oram Secretary Doty Duryea Howland Wait Gunger Oram Guard Trustees Perkins Whitlock Howland. An elaborate Feb 16 entertainment is planned.
Mysti Vie Lodge No 2497 of Austin Tnstalls district deputy Locksberger of Melrose installed the officers elect Tuesday evening. The lodge is in flourishing condition. Officers: P C Louis Feldman C C A L Brown V C Dr G P Head Prelate J EX Eakens M W J D Shook M A R I Stevenson Kk R S H D McDonald M F F H Hartless M I R F Linn.
O M Donaldson of the Cicero Printing company has purchased the job office formerly owned by Geo G Her.
The Tribune notes Cicero residents push for self rule over joining Chicago. Advocates cite poorer conditions in annexed areas Moreland and Central Park as proof. stark contrasts to Cicero’s cleaner streets water and police. The piece mocks annexation supporters and urges readers to compare unannexed Cicero with nearby towns.
Mrs Celia P Woolley spoke on Ibsens Peer Gynt presenting a broad analysis of characters and themes. Griegs Morning Awakening Spirit Dance and Mothers Death accompanied by Maud Jones and vocal numbers by Mrs D R MacAuly. Clara P Ongowa accompanied nicely.
The Diamond Tonight indoor ball team aims for a further victory after a lone defeat to Lake View. Austin showcases strong play this season with quick, cohesive teamwork. Jenkins backs the plate as Cutting develops into a top pitcher. the group relies on solid defense and careful execution to cap a strong season.
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