Social activity fills Oak Park week with events
A busy week in Oak Park and vicinity features church luncheons and receptions, dances at Scoville Institute and the Oak Park Dancing club, a camp fire at Phil Sheridan post, and numerous dinner and card parties. Births and illnesses are noted alongside talks at First Congregational and various clubs. House plans, moves, and local civic notes round out a lively community snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Dr. Tope
Oak Park
Nakama Club of
Phil Sheridan
Scoville Institute
J. B. Warder
Maple Avenue
A. F. Banks
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern
R. R
Art Institute
D. A. Thatcher
Keystone Avenue
W. C. Jones
North Boulevard
Cook County Tax Increases Driven by State Board Action
In an interview Mr. Vastine explains why property taxes rise this year. He notes state county and school levies grow while town shares shrink, and that the State Board of Equalization boosted Cook County valuations 21 percent for housing, 24 percent for personal property, and 33 percent for acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Austin
Cicero
Cook County
State Board of Equalization
Vastine
Arrest in blind pig operation at Giles Hall
Police Officers Andrews Ginger and Kruger detained three men Wednesday night after discovering bottled beer in a shed behind Giles Hall during a Maccabees event. Twohey was jailed on $1000 bond with a case set before Justice La Mena next Monday. The two companions faced disorderly conduct charges. Adelaide Johnson, alias ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Ginger
Kruger
Giles Hall
Twohey
Justice la Mena
Adelaide Johnson
Battle Royal 10 Be Waged Monday Night
Representatives of several Austin business firms plan an indoor baseball game labeled a battle royal at Library Hall on Monday night. Teams of locals described as Spaniards and Cubans will clash on the gas lit diamond with a large crowd expected and lively rooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Austin
Weyler
Pfague
J. P. Garner
Dr. Stanfield
Dick Traill
D. Castle
Second
Welcome at Oak Park church service recounted
A church gathering featured an organ voluntary by Mr. Sweet and an invocation led by Rev J F Bartlett of Austin. Rev S Hoyt welcomed attendees from Oak Park and nearby churches with humor, followed by Rev L A Crandall's supportive remarks from Memorial Baptist Chicago. The event ended with a brief address by Rev Mr Conley and a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet
J. F. Bartlett
Austin
Dc. S. Hoyt
Oak Park Presbyterian Church
L. A. Crandall
D. D
Memorial Baptist Church
Chicago
C. S. Burton
Mr. Conley
Oak Park
Conley
Arrival and Departure of Mails at Austin Postoffice
Mails arrive from the east at 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and from the west at 1:40 p.m. and 5:35 p.m. Mail closes for the east at 7:30 a.m., 1:25 p.m., 9:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. Mail closes for the west at 4:15 p.m., 10:20 a.m., and 5:45 p.m. L. H. O'Conor, P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aus
Tee
Shell of giant tortoise shown to British Museum
William Thorpe has presented the shell of a giant tortoise to the British Museum. The creature lived over 200 years in Plantation House grounds on St. Helena and was a frequent curiosity for Napoleon during his stay on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thorpe
British Museum
Plantation House
St. Helena
Napoleon
Christmas gathering stirs in a tense ward
In a hospital scene a mother pleads about Willie as a doctor reassures her with a calm diagnosis. The physician notes the condition is not serious, citing the annual Christmas gathering as the source of worry while the judge observes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Block Found Guilty on Larceny Charge
Block, arrested Jan 28 by Officer Ginger, faced trial Monday and was found guilty with a $50 fine plus costs. The charge was later changed to dis orderly conduct and the fine was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block
Ginger
Minstrel and Comedy Benefit for St. Catherine's Church
A Black and White entertainment will be held at St. Catherine's church hall on Saturday evening February 19 to benefit the church. Admission is small. The program features minstrel specialties and the comedy Under a Cloud plus a specialty by Mr. Rudy Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efit
St. Catherine's Church
St. Catherine’s Church
St. Catherine’s
Rudy Henry
Library to Close Early for Exhibition Feb 14
Scoville Institute Library circulating department will close Monday February 14 at 6 p m due to public reception and exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoville Institute Library
Spiritual Faith and Local Baseball Notes Highlight Era
A devotional reflection urges casting care on God and trusting His provision. The article shifts to a local baseball rundown with players Harry Decker, the Hankermeyer brothers, Jo Kampp as captain, and others filling roles against the Cubans, plus artist J. R. portraits and monotypes. A loaned fad periodicals exhibit by Frederick Faxon of Boston opens to the public featuring rare Fadazines and Fin de Siecle items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Decker
Hankermeyer Brothers
Jo Kampp
F. Seward
F. Schintz
Harry Cooling
BR. PF. Stevenson
George Cogdal
E. D. Robinson
George Pillinger
3. R
Frederick Faxon
Boston
Local Baseball Practice Lineup Surprises Fans
The report lists Rudy Henry at third with vocal encouragement, Frank Race at right short to stop all in sight, A A Thayer at left short sliding to dry plates, Charlie Reynolds in right field critical of equipment, and F H Hartless in left field as the practice details unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Henry
Frank Race
A. A. Thayer
Charlie Reynolds
H. Hartless
Reserve players McNeal and Didier brothers tipped for lead
Co S Cutting will decide on knotty issues arising during the game and wear an umpire's armor. Dancing will follow the game.
Culture Club Reception At Oaks Details February Event
The Oaks Culture Club hosts a Tuesday reception February 15 from 2 to 5 pm with about 300 invitations. Receiving committee includes Mrs. Stanley C Crafts Mrs. John T Milnamow and Mrs S I Whitlock. Program features violin solo Israel Zangwill Mrs Katharine Prindiville Behind the Scenes and Carol Quartet with Mesdames Dunlop Bar ney Conrad and Arnold. Refreshments served at small tables. Women presiding are Mesdames David Oliphant Dorchestor Mapes Harry A Potwin Wm A Mitchell and Lawrence A Norton Wm J Davids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Oaks Culture Club
Stanley C. Crafts
John T. Milnamow
S. I. Whitlock
Israel Zangwill
Katharine Prindiville
Mesdames
David Oliphant
Dorchester Mapes
Harry A. Potwin
Wm. A .Mitchell
Lawrence A. Norton
Scoville Institute Exhibits Chicago Artists in Oak Park
The Scoville Institute trustees invite the public to a Monday February 14 reception and exhibition in Oak Park showing about one hundred drawings and cartoons by John T. McCutcheon Frank Holme and William Schmedtgen. The exhibit features news pictures portraits and magazine illustrations with notable Cuban scenes by Schmedtgen including Shot at Sunrise and Cuban Graves and Alaska Gold Fields gouache works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoville Institute
Institute
Art Institute of Chicago
John T. McCutcheon
Frank Holme
William Schmedtgen
Chicago
Oak Park
Schmeidigen
Schmedtgen
Alaska Gold Fields
McCutcheon
What the church should stand for in Oak Park
Rev. J. W. Conley spoke at First Baptist Oak Park marking his second pastorate. He urged a clear church mission focused on calm faith, quiet worship, and holiness, citing Isaiah 30 15 and 1 Corinthians 6 17. He warned against lax discipline and urged inviting reform of immoral members while promoting peace and confidence through Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Oak Park
J. W. Conley
Chicago University
Church of
Church of Christ
Church
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Elijah
Horeb
God
Galilee
Earth
Christ
Pline Dm
Also Mentioned on This Page
JP Prescription
Central Ave
South Boulevard
Northwestern
U.S. Treasury
News OF the Town
John Kirkpatrick
Arizona
Phoenix
F. Borwell
Cuyler Avenue
W. J. Kelly
River Forest
Christian Endeavor Movement
First Presbyterian Church
Sue Allen Furbeck
North
Euclid Avenue
Elgin Street
Bowman
H. W. Thomas
People’s Church
Unity Church
R. H. Salter
Oak Park Avenue
Prairie Club
Roberts
Woodbine Avenue
L. H. Webb
Oak Park Dancing Club
Ament
China
Lily Welch
Jeremiah Harrison
Presbyterian Church Choir
O. J. Roath
Port Arthur
Texses
Geo. D. Rogers
Perley Castle
Barrington, Ill
A. Kremer
Eastern Star
Taylor A. Snow
Texas
Mexico
Abbott
Masons
First Congregational Church
Culture Club of the Oaks
McMurphy
Henry Frink
L. A. Norton
New York
L. M. Thompson
Grip
Miss Danvers
Ikransesca Folk
South Waller Avenue
Chicago Avenue
Fiftyfirst Street
Hansen
Waller Avenue
Congregational Church
Woman's Club
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
J. B. White
Oaks Club
Octagon Whist
C. L. Filstrup
Alma
Augusta
Order of Eastern Star Ladies
School of Instruction
Fulton H. Sears
Martha Riediger
F. W. Semper
Connor Street
J.burton Wheeler
Current Topics Club
Frank McCoy
Mary E. Stone
Ohio Street
Forest Home
S. B. Dickinson
South Park Avenue
West Side Hospital
R. A. Whiffen
Austin Post Office
Bicker
Timothy Dwight
Lucille Drummond
Edward E. Giddings
Edward E. Jewell
Mrs. Nissen
Jennie Parks
Lewis O’conor
P. M
Lae
Choral Union
Methodist Church
M. M. Jones
Edna Crum
Laura Slater
Rosalie Briard
Mr. J. &. Forsythe
J. Twohey
Austin Business Men’s Association
Oak Park Baptist Church
Minstrels
Saul
Ana StuereLore
Culture Club
Wm. J. Davids
Him
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!