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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
2
A report discusses a common law principle on newspaper subscriptions. When a subscriber fails to stop delivery after cancellation, they are liable to pay for the paper as if still subscribed. The case notes a ten year dispute in Cicorum where the publisher recovered 50.00 after proving nonpayment.
The Austin senate campaign committee named HH Y McFarlane as chair and George R Morrell as secretary. Reports mention candidates Walker for constable and UH Reardon for Collector, with local rallies on Chiewse avenue. Delegates from Cook County left Chicago for the D A R in Washington, including Mrs Edward P Martin and Mrs Henry P Young of Oak Park.
The Cook county Odd Fellows plan an Friday evening performance at the First Regiment Armory on Sixteenth Street and Michigan Avenue to benefit the old folks home for aged and indigent members and their spouses and Rebekahs. The event is billed as a major gathering in Chi Cao with a lively program and broad community support.
A Springfield bill introduced by Representative Shanahan seeks to fix salaries and strip patronage from Cook County officials. It places clerks deputies and office staff under county board control and lowers or reassigns pay scales to save funds and centralize payroll.
City of Chicago and Town of Cicero election officials listed with broad eligibility objections to voters. The notice names commissioners and judges, urging public scrutiny against ineligible persons,Householders, and those unfit to cast ballots. The list spans sixteen columns of crowded type and includes numerous street and resident names from Cicero.
Rev. Westerdale's Sunday sermon extolled Christian courage, citing Peter's denial, the apostles' witness before judges, Luther at Worms, and the life of Jesus as proof of Christianity. He argued faith is shown in action, not comfort, and urged living in sight of God with firm conviction and supreme love for the right.
A Kansas City dispatch recalls Charles Christy the last of the Christy minstrels dying in hospital. The narrative traces the origin of Christy minstrels, later colored minstrel groups, and the 1842 debut era with tunes like Jim Crow. It moves to Canadian mobs against Brown’s troupe, the Chicago reunion, and then to Donner Party hardships and relief efforts led by Yaunt. It notes California figures like Green and Linwood, and mentions the California Examiner era and prominent editors and politicians.
Mr. Pierce announced Thursday that he would retire from the race for supervisor and treasurer of the Town of Cicero. The decision cited private business and health concerns. R S Worthington and Mr Herr are now candidates.
Samuel D Attridge has formally accepted petitions from 250 voters in the former fourth precinct of Cicero to run for a four year town trustee seat. He argues municipal ownership of water gas electric and street railways is essential while promising to protect corporate rights and uphold public welfare.
A Cleveland pamphlet notes growing municipal control of public properties in Britain and cites Manchester and other cities. Gas costs dropped from 1.14 to 0.60 per thousand cubic feet, rail fares fell, and cities earned substantial revenues. It argues Chicago should study these proven results.
The Rev Thomas Disouw of New York lectured at the First Congregational church in Oak Park on Backbone. Despite a small audience he held attention with a vivid delivery and clear oratorical skill highlighting courage independence and energy.
Austin residents will attend a St Catherine's Dramatic Club performance on February 26 at Library Hall. The program features two plays with student and community talents, curtain at 8 pm, music, and a post show trip to a light fête. Over five hundred tickets at 50 cents each have been sold for church and charity purposes.
In a close Friday game the Austins defeated Lake Views, creating a three way tie for second with Bryanstons while North Division leads. Bush pitched well despite poor support and Austins showed strong road fielding.
The Oaks seized the Midwinter League pennant by winning two close indoor games against Vincennes on Saturday night. Owen Bretting struck out eight and Newsom eleven as pitching dominated early, with three passed balls rattling Newsom in the fourth. Vincennes loaded bases in the eighth on walks and singles, then the heavy hitters of the Cab relented. Todd brothers and McParland led bats, while Crafts Todd and Pairman made sharp plays. The standings list Oak, Chicago Creline Club, Bankers Athletic, and other clubs with Wins and Losses as the season progresses. The athletic carnival, under Amateur Athletic Union and Chicago Athletic Association, will be staged in April at the Coliseum with seven events and free prizes for top athletes. On Saturday February 13, the Chicago Chess and Checker Club invited Oak Park for a friendly match. The Chicago club offices are in the American Express building on Montroe Street. Take Wisconsin Central to Dale Park station by 1:30 p.m.
An Oak Park Republican club meeting at Temperance Hall on February 16 selected precinct delegates for a district convention. Frank Gorsy named as representative for Precinct Ne PHCh, with a tie on precinct delegation rules and a motion to mail delegate lists to voters four days before the convention. Debates on corporate influence featured Mr. Blitcraft and LCL Miller opposing Merrick and others.
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