Vindicator notices and weathered woes in Oak Park area
The Vindicator announces subscription notices and payment cautions for readers in Austin Illinois with address details for offices in Chicago and Oak Park. The piece jokes about coal shortages and gas, cites La Grippe versus Jack Frost, and notes real estate separation actions in Oak Park Hierwyn Grant Cicero heading to Illinois Supreme Court for an early ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Hierwyn
Grant
Cicero
Supreme Court of Illinois
River Forest Adopts Water Meters To Curb Waste
Forty one residents in River Forest now use water meters. Early years show meter counts rising from twenty six in July 1896 to forty one in July 1898 while daily pumpage fell from 174000 to 137000 gallons. advocates argue metering reduces waste and may delay new well construction as population grows. Some users report low costs for summer consumption, with bills as low as 13 cents.
Ram's Horn Meditations on Virtue and Faith
Brief excerpt of rambling aphorisms on love patience charity and service. Doctrinal snippets claim true love liberal work as blessing and danger of public favor while urging humility and devotion in daily life. Ends with a religious quip about secrecy of Jesus society and accountability.
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Grip and Cough
Urgent claim markets Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy for grip cough fever and aching bones. The ad promises quick relief and prevents pneumonia or consumption with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and money back guarantee. Trial bottle offered at Trafil Cooling and C Miller drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evryone
Dr. King
Amateur photographers offer uplifting take on life views
Not all amateur photographers are pessimists as many capture broader perspectives through their lenses. Their images reveal diverse scenes and moments that counter negative outlooks.
Temptation and Resolve Save Ralph and Mariana's Home
A couple facing mortgage distress confront debt and the risk of losing their home. Ralph laments high expenses while Mariana urges econom y and moving to a smaller house. They seek help from God and Ralph's uncle, agreeing to sell only if forced and to live with the motto pay as we go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Lambert
Mariana
Ralph
Tim
Warn
Temptation to borrow ends in repentance and renewal
Ralph contemplates bank defalcation to fund a larger lifestyle but is haunted by conscience. A newspaper report of Miles Rush ton’s arrest prompts his wife Mariana to affirm honesty. They abandon debt in favor of a modest home, finding peace and divine blessing in living within income.
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Ralph
Miles Rushton
Vernon
Mariana
Mark Twain's Searod for a Word
A brief note on Mark Twain the humorist and his writing process. It recounts his careful composition and repeated rewrites, then narrates a Quarry Farm summer where he vanished all day and returned claiming to have hunted for a word. He quips he found it too in his characteristic drawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Quarry Farm
Elmira
Mr. Clemens
Angora Climate Affects Mohair Animals Worldwide
A writer notes Angora climate causes a silky coat in various animals. Mohair goats are not alone. cats and greyhounds in the same region show similar fur development.
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Angora
Arrival and Departure of Mails at Austin Post Office
News of the Town lists Austin post office mail times including arrivals from the east and west and closings for the day. Times shown include 4:30 p.m., 7:36 a.m., 6:15 p.m., 11:00 a.m. for east and west routes, with closings at 7:80 a.m., 1:25 p.m., 9:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m., 10:20 a.m., 5:45 p.m. respectively. H. Robertson signs as postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
A. Mises
H. Robertson
Social Notes From Austin in February 1899
A roundup of local events includes Mrs. Houghton’s injury from a trapdoor accident, Mrs. Kendal hosting luncheon, and Eva Bennett's near eastern trip plans. The Austin Pickaninnies announce a benefit minstrel at Rosalle hall for Jackson Park sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dousey
Michigan
Eva Bennett
East
Dover
N. J
New York
Philadelphia
Joseph Kendal
South Fiftythird Avenue
Austin Pickaninnies
Rosalle Hall
Hyde Park
Jackson Park Sanitarium
T. J. Sullivan
Fred Hart
Pind Avenue
Will Martin
Mr. Cowdrey
B. and O. Passenger Service Praised For Cold Weather Comfort
Rail passengers arriving in Chicago praised the B. and O. Railway service during the recent cold spell. Even when the thermometer dipped to 21 degrees below zero on Thursday night, the cars were well heated enough that travelers did not notice the extreme cold outside.
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Chicago
Notable Local Events At Oak Park Institutions
Miss Gill moves into the Masonic Hall and Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis delivers a sermon on Temptation at the First Congregational church. Music by Dr. Louis Falk and choir enhances the service. Vaughn and Mrs Vaughn plan aHome avenue residence. Sue Harrington Furbeck and Charles W Clark to give a recital at the church next Monday evening. Miss Harding the reader also noted for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Dwight Hillis
First Congregational Church
Louis Falk
Sanford
Vaughn
Vaughn & Bushnell Manufacturing Company
Home Avenue
Washington Boulevard
Robey Street
West Side Society
Oak Park
Sue Harrington Furbeck
Charles W. Clark
Fire Insurance Agencies Seek Patronage in City Notice
The undersigned, appointed agent for Aetna and Phoenix insurance companies, offers prompt attention to customers. Renowned Hartford firms with reliable reputations guarantee fair adjustments and quick cash payments on losses. Frank Page, Resident Agent, 111 S. Central Ave, solicits your support.
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AETNA
Phoenix
Hartford
Frank Page
S. Central Ave
Money to loan Austin Building and Loan Association offer
Money to loan for residents of Austin from a home institution. The Austin Building and Loan Association invites 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 at room 921, 184 La Salle Street.
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Austin Building and Loan Association
Austin
George H. Park
John D. Maclean
la Salle Street
Guarantee for Tar Syrup refunds by Austin firm
A notice from TRAIN & COOLING of Austin Illinois and J. P. Garner & Co announces refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar. The agreement promises to refund 50 cents if the remedy fails to cure cough or cold and refund 25 cents for unsatisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Train & Cooling
Austin, Ill
J. P, Garner & CO
Dissolution of Partnership Announced by D D Ward
Mr D D Ward, paperhanger and decorator, dissolves partnership and will personally conduct the business. He offers prompt careful attention to all contracts, supplies latest wallpaper designs, and guarantees first class work. Public urged to continue patronage. Orders and estimates at 6521 Ontario Street Austin Illinois.
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D. D. Ward
Ontario Street
Austin
Dont Neglect The Grip Cough Warns Of Pneumonia
A vintage advertisement urges readers abroad to beware the Grip and pneumonia. It warns of bronchial symptoms including chills fever headache nasal discharge sore throat and persistent cough. Recommends Dr King New Discovery priced 50 cents to 1 dollar with a free trial bottle at Traill & Cooling and C P Miller drug stores.
Recreations of Noted Figures Mentioned in Text
The passage lists diverse pastimes for historical figures such as Willamulette avoiding recreations, Coquelin bicycling and painting, Cecil Rhodes reading classics and exercising, Vanities, Sarah Bernhardt sculpting painting cycling fishing boating lawn tennis, Mrs Brown Potters growing flowers and outdoor sports, the Prince of Monaco expert on ocean lore, and Octave Thanet in rowing wheeling driving photography and whist.
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Willamulette
Coquelin
Cecil Rhodes
Vanity Mail
Sarah Bernhardt
Brown
Solicitations for War Department Philippines Book
An advertisement offers a commissioned history titled The Story of the Philippines by Murat Helsted written in army camps from San Francisco to Manila and Honolulu. It seeks agents to distribute and collect payment, with contact through F. T. Barber of Star Insurance Building Chicago.
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Clive Solicitors
Philippines
Murat Helsted
War Department
San Francisco
Pacific
Ieral Merritt
Honolulu
Hongang
Manila
Invergens Camps
Aguinaldo
Olympia
Dewey
Snane Hunanse
Brimfal
F. T. Barber
Fee'y
Star Insurance Building
Chicago
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the Vindicator
Jy Wall
Ooplob
North
Avenue
Lake Street
Oak
South
Clinton Street
Bubbscribers
Moy
W. O. Cline
Ill
Messrs
la Grippe
Jack Frost
Indiana
Ram
Christ
Healogy
Secret Society of
Jesus
Eorip
News OF the Town
A. M. White
Library Hall
South Side
St. Catherine’s Church
S. J. Crafts
Ohio Street
Mrs. Crafts
M. J. Houghton
G. 9. Houghton
South Central Avenue
Adams Street
Mary Austin
Ida Brown
Emma Clark
Wm. H. Condon
E. F. Davis
N. Finley
Mary Jenson
G. Lange
Mr. Mohler
James Perkins
Anne Petterson
W. Swan
Waller Avenue
the Oaks Culture Club
Wadsworth
George Eliot
Henry Frink
J. J. McCarthy
Frank Peak
Presbyterian Church
9. M. Johnson
Colorado
Kanaga
Johnson
First Baptist Church
King's Daughters of the Baptist Church
Mary Karr
Linden
Fred Childs Rounds
James J McCarthy
Central Avenue
Rounds
Lillian McCarthy
Gertrude Alexander
Miss Gill
Masonic Hall
Fire Insurance
Efi
North Park Ave
Pirot
R. N. F. Hiller’s
Jos North Park Avenue
Albert Burgess
Don Rosado
A. H. Loomis
Park Avenue
Oak & Tompkins
Oak Park Avenue
Old Presbyterian of
Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Vindicator Office
Pine Avenue
Ogden, Sheldon & Co
Clark Street
Depot
T. A. Hostetler
Wheaton, Ill
Frank L. Race
F. E. Pray & Son
North Park Avenue
Frank Carlson
Indiana Street
Florida
Orange Grove
Truck Farm
G. W. Pither
South Willow Avenue
Frank C. Smith
South Bivd
John Price
Brice
Jones
Binghamton
N. Y
E. E. Prescott
Austin, Illinois
Cpfice
Agppokuenenh
P. B. Saur
Mass
Champlain Building
Ce, State & Madiven
Arthur J. Kendal
Justices Peace
Bours
Wesley Ave
Moreie
Clark St
August Terneak & Uv
Geo. B. Burns
S. Prairie Ave
Cresro Telephone
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