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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1896
Page
2
The notice appeals to subscribers to settle long standing arrears for the Vesa eraon stating many have not responded to bills or letters. It cites a hard time for the business with dull trade and high losses and warns continued nonpayment may lead to suspension of the paper. It urges readers to check their account and liquidate debts.
Monday night Oak Park Republicans met as Cicero and Proviso figures featured in the Seventh Senatorial district convention discussion. Charry won honors at the Oak Park gathering. awaits further town officer actions while Evanston’s annual expense apportionment shows $4,600 for salaries and $85,000 in non tax resources with $50,700 allocated to run the water department.
The late wholesale shoe manufacturer of Chicago Charles M Henderson bequeathed the sum of 8000 to Reverend M Morton of Oak Park for his valued service and friendship. The Vindicator commends the humane act and its beneficiary.
A Monday night gathering at Central Music Hall Chicago labeled Thief Anti-snapper McKinley meeting failed to boost McKinley as the Republican presidential candidate. Speakers included ex-Congressman Adams while Chicago dailies debate Lorimer versus Piper as Cicero opposition amid municipal ticket chatter.
The Second District covers Lemont Palos Lyons Proviso Riverside Cicero Leyden Norwood Park Maine Forest Grove Schaumburg and Hanover wards of Chicago. William Lorimer holds the seat and is expected to seek a second term with a Republican opponent possible from the opposing party.
The report notes a tense Monday night gathering with attendees expressing frustration at perceived censorship in city and county coverage. It highlights reactions to the Oak Park Republican resolutions on small conventions and McKinley endorsement, plus praise for youth involvement in national politics and Mr Towne's Senate remarks.
A British reader compares the fifty year Jubilee issue of the Daily News to earlier editions and to the Canadian Expositor. He criticizes paper quality typography and proofreading but praises liberal stance and editors. He notes Dickens as first editor and hopes for improved design and press-work.
The item lists town ticket names including President S. D. Attridge of Oak Park, Glark Geo. Anderson of Barwyn, Trustee Edparly of Morton Park, Supervisor C. 5S. Castle of Austin, Collector Geo. Woodbury of Oak Park, and Assessor W. Ht. Bennett of Austin, with remark about a wood ticket ensuring good administration.
Readable lines list candidates for Towns Ticket No 4 with President D Pierce Oak Park Clerk Nelson Gaugen Ridgeland Trustee John Furlong Supervisor Cantle Collector Lot Brown Assessor Frank L Race Austin and Town Ticket No 6 with President S D Attridve Ridgeland Clerk Nelson Tlallgren Austin Supervisor C S Castle Austin Collector Thos J Grile Oak Park Assessor Frank L Race Austin.
A terse local note reports My. G. Me Donaldson facing mobility issues and limited travel this week. No further details on cause or affected duties are provided.
In Oak Park the Republican gathering selected four delegates pledged to back O D Allen for county board president. Henry Dement, Chicago lieutenant to Congressman Hopkins, influenced the plan. Lorimer expects Oak Park support remain solid as key wards nominate him for renomination. Part of Cicero may back Piper. Conway and Deneen expected to go to St Louis.
Worthington editor praises Electric Bitters calling it a superior tonic for constipation and sick headache. A Chicago woman, Annie Stehle, recovered after six bottles, regaining strength and vitality. price 50 cents to 1.00. Available at J M Lovett Oak Park and Kh Trail Austin drug stores.
A Chicago Marquette club banquet celebrated Abraham Lincoln's birthday with William McKinley as keynote speaker. Attendees included prominent officials from Oak Park and Cicero, as well as Ex-Senator Richard Oglesby. The crowd cheered McKinley as the next president while a vivid banquet scene, speeches, and songs filled the Astor Auditorium.
A dated verse piece from Oak Park Illinois by Ella Dake delivered at a convention in Chicago on January 22 1800 laments industry’s neglect under restrictive policies. It calls Liberty to empower labor, capital and production with protective measures, urging renewed prosperity, wages, and factory activity for the nation.
Tuesday at high noon in Joliet the marriage of Frank Parsons Wallace of Austin to Maude Amelia Beach of Joliet was held at Christ Episcopal Church. Rev. J Bohler Walker officiated. Guests from Joliet, Chicago, Springfield, Jacksonville, Peoria, Aurora and Austin witnessed the ceremony and reception at the Beach residence. The couple plan a southward honeymoon then return to Austin by March first to reside there.
Two west bound freight trains on the Chicago and Northwestern collided at the Melrose Park switch. The switch engine toppled an eight foot embankment and was wrecked while the stock train derailed several cars. No injuries reported. Engineer Ford escaped unharmed.
Arnica salve advertised as universal cure for corn bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever totter chapped hands chilblains and all skin eruptions with health guarantee. Sold by L M Lovett Oak Park and H Traitt Austin price 25 cents per box.
The Oak Park Republican Club turned a Monday night gathering into a mass meeting endorsing McKinley for president Hopkins for governor Allen for county board and condemning the so called con conventions. Delegates and alternates to County and Second District Congressional conventions were selected by open nominations with strong showings from old and new factions. The group praised the hall and unity while passing resolutions endorsing McKinley and denouncing beer wagon licensing.
The Austin Republican club met at lower Library hall on Wednesday night to choose delegate nominees for the Congressional and County conventions. President Percy V. Castle and Secretary S. Vastine led a large meeting with speeches by Mr. Abbott and Mr. Clagood as precinct captains submitted a slate: Congressional Delegates W. A. Bennett, Frederick S. Vastine, Howard Robertson, J. E. Thorndyke. Alternates L. De Correvont, Albert Stallwood, G. Wallenberg, F. L. A. Hill. County Delegates Joseph Carolan, R. Traill, L. B. Howell, Robt. F. Linn Jr.. Alternates W. O. Civies, R. LaMena, W. M. Hulbart, J. B. Hiesard.
Members and friends of the Austin Senate honored Lincoln with a Tuesday night banquet at Oakdale. Toastmaster A H Clement introduced speakers on topics from the Democratic and Republican parties to journalism and citizenship. John J White and Col J W Bennett spoke, and attendees deemed the event a success likely to be repeated on future Lincoln birthdays.
Two fires Tuesday morning in Berwyn caused about 50 000 in damages. Frank L Abbott’s residence and adjacent Alfred Anthony property burned, followed by the Rest Cure building owned by Misses C P and J P Forsyth housing a sanitorium with a dozen patients moved to nearby houses. Total losses include 17 000 on the Forsyth building, 8 000 furniture, 4 000 Abbott home, and 3 000 Anthony residence with significant insurance coverage on items. Volunteers from Berwyn and Clyde fought the blazes, prompting calls for improved fire protection.
At Oak Park club Tuesday night a leap year party entertained the gentlemen by the ladies. Placards warned guests and the dance programs offered etiquette hints. Chaperones included A. Q. Butler, Chas Roberts, Judge F. Q. Ball, C. C. Todd, C. W. Nasp, Jay, L. Warde and W. H. Wood.
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