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Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1896

Page

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Property sale notice with multiple parcels in Chicago area

An assorted land sale notice describes properties on Cayleravan near elects CAS and Ridgeland Avenue with frontages and terms. Items include a Groat house on Ridgeland, and a sale priced around S20000 on easy terms. Another address is 302 Loinbird Avenue Oak Park.

SNES Wese Cayleravan CAS Cay Tems Dso Groat House Weet Front Om Ridgelsad Avenue Det Soarstt Dann Loinbird Avenue Oak Park

Notice to Subscribers In Arrears On Subscriptions

The paper appeals to readers behind on payments to settle dues for Vino CATOR. It notes many do not respond to letters and urges liquidation of debts to avoid further collection actions. Readers can gauge arrears by the paper tag.

Vasily

Editorial Comments: Paris Hint Nearly Revealed

A misprint in the Tate Pines Herald Sunday suggests the likeness of Mr. Geo. D. Frankland of Cicero as Attorney General Viauauar ice PT Maloney. The piece notes the error and speculates on political implications.

Tate Pimes Herald of Sunday Geo. D. Frankland Cicero Viaauarice Maloney

Henry Wattreases Declares He Is Out of Politics

Henry Wattreases told the editor of the Vinntearam after delivering his lecture on Lincoln Friday evening that he is out of politics, effectively saying he is not involved in polities now.

Henry Wattreases the Vinntearam Lincoln

Justice and Lynching Debate Persist in Courts

A provocative note argues that lynching survives through laxity in the Lev and questions court systems built for profit rather than justice, highlighting ongoing concerns about legal remedies and social discipline.

Ambitious pursuits of Poo Bah Lorimer for National Committeeman

City papers claim Poo Bah Lorimer seeks the National Committeeman post for Willneis. Incumbent William A. Campbell of Riverside currently holds the seat and resists relinquishing it.

Aona Lorimer Wllneis Mer William 4A. Campbell Riverside

Weather Report Confuses Readers With Odd Term Fair

The weather bureau termed Wednesday fair, but locals found it the coldest and most disagreeable day of the year, angrily questioning the description and noting the absence of rain did not imply fair conditions.

Weather Bureau

Chicago's Congress Deadlock Blamed on Party Machine

In editorial tone the piece argues Chicago needs a Washington figure with real merit rather than political machine cronies. It asserts the Republican Party is controlled by a system that distributes offices, not rewarding ability or achievement.

Chicago Washington

Primary Ticket Lists Delegates and Alternates for Conventions

A Moreland ticket shows six delegates to conventions and forty-five alternates. Miles Conway of Oak Park and Congressman William Jorimer of the Tenth Ward were chosen by the Republican County Convention as delegates to the National Republican Convention in St. Louis. The piece congratulates Conway as a McKinley supporter and notes uncertainty about Lorier’s future endorsements.

Moreland Miles Conway Oak Park William Jorimer Tenth Ward St. Louis Comway

Presidential race at county convention sparks board fight

The passage notes dissatisfaction with the Republican County Convention over the County Board presidency. It mentions D. Aten of Park advocating for a nominee, and incumbent D. Healy facing opposition despite being seen as a capable administrator. The text hints at tension between reform efforts and machine influence on the board.

Taman

Demokrat convention favors Konmiinia Hou for Congress

The text notes Konmiinia Hou gaining support at a district convention for a second term in the Second District. It warns against certainty, citing a split Democratic vote last election and suggesting Republicans may back a reformist Democrat over Lorimer if a strong candidate is found.

Lokorer Dlamshow Landreds Lorimer

Washington Birthday Exercises in Oak Park Congregational Church

The Chion League Cliath of Chicago will hold Washington birthday celebrations for public schools of Oak Park and Evanston. Oak Park events occur at the Congregational church which has been offered for the occasion. The program includes a notable criminal prelimineries and is expected to feature Hon. Johns. Riaiells as a speaker.

Chion League Cliath Chicago Oak Park Evanston Washington

Chicago political machine and reforms in a fickle press

The piece rails against press cheerleading for reform and names Mio 2 Valletce as Special Assess ment Commissioner. It rails at Ward and the Republican kingmaker Kings of the machine. It hints at ambitions for Chicago mayor and national office. The tone is caustic and accusatory with references to historical figures and power.

Chicago Chronicle of Mio Valletce Amd Das Sahiy

Renatei-Daan Secures Support in District Amid GOP Unity

The piece lauds Min. Login for backing renatei- Daan in the Second District noting his more than three terms. It contrasts Austin and Oak Park Republican preparations, praising open nominations and free speech, while criticizing restricted choices and praising the Oak Park club’s system. It ends with a club pledge to back Gatlee until nomination.

Login Hie Nioe Hinsel Beer Alowne Clay Webster Calhoun Congress Billy Lorimer

Unnecessary Conflicting Houses in Government

The author argues for replacing a bicameral legislature with a single house, citing the press as a stronger check than Lords and Commons or Senate and House. They claim referendums prevent hasty laws and note no disturbances in Greece or Ontario where single-house systems function. The piece critiques the influence of political leaders and elites.

France Senate Corps Legislatif House of Lords House of Commons England House of Representatives Washington Lords Commons House Greece Ontario

Ladies Bicycle Six-Days Race Set for Tattersalls

A new six days event for ladies will run at Tattersalls from March 2 to March end, with a ten lap mile track and matinee races. Prominent riders including potential English entrants signaled, aiming for prizes totaling 1000. Referees and judges will be carefully chosen, and bands will provide music.

New York Chicago Tattersalls 6Th State Streets Prin{pal United States

Dustlike Snowfall Reported In Local Discussion

Residents recall a snowy dust like fall last Tuesday with strong winds. Chicago papers debated the event while the Chronicle extended its report to nearby villages, noting that summer dust storms have been worse and the ground remained covered by snow in many places.

Chicago Enterprise His Chronicle

Town of Cicere GOP Committee Sets Meeting Date

The Republican Central Committee of the Town of Cicere will meet on the last day of the month to fix the place and date of the coming convention for town officers. Members listed include PD Po Tieks Tad Percy Vy Castle Wo Ben Netts Ath J UE Clark 6th WOR Townsend 6th nh oS duudineton A Baldwins Lth W Rad ford 6th Peter McDonald 10th J G Blossom Elth Howard Robertson th HW UE Reardon di da Pearson.

Republican Central Committee Cicere St Preeinet Po Tiekstad Percy Vy Castle Ord Wo. Bennetts J. UE Clark WOR Townsend Os. Duudineton Desse A. Baldwins W. Radford Peter McDonald J. G. Blossom Howard Robertson HW. UE Reardon di da Pearson

Ash Wednesday observances and Cicero town updates

Ash Wednesday observed in Catholic churches with blessed ashes and in Episcopal services. Frank L. Race of Austin considered a potential winner for Cicero Assessorship. Austin Wagon Co. advertises low prices and groceries. Cicero town aims to wipe out indebtedness with 1405 warrants paid from the Contingent fund. Beer wagon licensing is doomed. A police and fire alarm system covers the north end. Street lighting contract approved. Debts to be paid and street name changes to match city names. town bills totaling 807.01 published.

Atpastion Austin Vaehking C Co Austin Pre Hen Ciesto Cicero Vinsrearor

Revision of Cicero Lawn Ordinances Under Board Resolution

Mr Wringle revises the Cicero Lawn Ordinances per a Board resolution. The last revision was in August, 2880, with no recent penal enactments. The proposed revision would include all general ordinances to February 20, 1596 and about 100 copies will be printed for Town officials to complete the project by March.

W. Wringle Cicero Lawn

Maywood Meeting Backs Major McKinley for President

At the Maywood gathering to choose Proviso delegates for the County Convention the vote favored Major McKinley. The piece claims Republican voters nationwide share this view, opposing machine politics and voter traders, with a strong sentiment supporting McKinley’s presidential win.

Maywood Major McKinley Mckinley

Cicero Lawn Board urged to meet weekly for workload

The article highlights a large volume of business at the Cicero Lawn Board meeting and argues for weekly sessions instead of every two weeks. It notes the Town Clerk's office handles much work with two assistants and predicts the board’s proceedings will interest Cicero residents reading the YmpicaTor.

Cicero

Honest criticism of Republican methods urged in yellow-dog year

The passage notes a year of strong party critique and calls for exposing bad methods within the Republican ranks. It advocates free press opinion to reform and replace flawed practices with better ones.

Maywood Seeks President Edward C Nichols for Village

The Maywood candidate Edward C Nichols announces his bid for village president. A military friend of the Vinpharok and former Maywood correspondent, he now serves as attorney for the Alley L in Chicago. Nichols, founder Col Nichols’s son, grew up in Maywood and hopes to build a distinguished record for his native town.

Edward C. Nichols Maywood Nichols Alley Chicago Col. Nichols Michigan Mr. Nichols

Lloyds House Fire Destroys Residence on South Waller

A midnight blaze at 117 South Waller avenue, home of Wm. G. Lloyd, gutted the building and its contents. Mrs. Lloyd escaped with assistance, while Oak Park and Ridgeland departments aided after alarms reached nearby towns. Loss estimated at 3,000 to 8,500 dollars with insurance, wind aided spread, and a firefighter injured breaking upper windows.

Wm. G. Lloyd South Waller Avenue Friends Ridgeland Department Forester’s Oak Park Department Ridgeland Oak Park Moreland City Department Fifty-second Street Geo. Houren Hidgeland

Cicero Town Tickets For Village Officers

Town ticket confirms positions for President S D Attridge Ridgeland Clerk Nelson Hallgren Austin Supervisor C S Castle Austin Auditor Thos L Gale Oak Park Assessor Frank La Race Austin Trustee Peter McDonald Clyde with names and offices listed.

S. D. Attridge Ridgeland Nelson Hallgren Austin C. 5 Castle LH. Gale Oak Park Frank la. Race Peter McDonald Clyde

Local Officials Appointed in Oak Park Area

Post reads as listing of local government roles including President I. D. Attridge, Oak Park Collector Thos IL Gale, Oak Park Assessor Frank L. Race, Austin Supervisors R. Wy Trail, Austin Clerk Nelson Hallgren, Linden Park Trustee Lot Brown, Morton Park.

I. D. Attridge Oak Park Thos. IL. Gale Frank L. Race Austin R. Wy Trail Nelson Hallgren Linden Park Lot Brown Morton Park

Cicero Election Officers Named for Town Precincts

Election commissioners announce individuals for election judge and clerk roles in Cicero town. Names listed span Austin Oak Park Berwyn Clyde Sirmian La Versa and more with protests due by February 21.

Cicero Aobn Price Austin J. W. TP. Doran D.C Robert H. Ly Oak Park R. J Godfrey Sargent R. C. Kh Ward P. HH. Miller J. J. Kirkpatrick Yale Park D. Z W.J. Schultz Rod Lewis Lachbebler la Versa Dod W. EB. Phanderer Berwyn W. Meyers la Vergne W. EP. Jaeger Sophia Street J. G. Hulseberp Chicago Avenue Thomas Carroll J. George B. Chase

Masquerade Ball at Library Hall Draws 124 Couples

About 124 couples attended a masquerade ball hosted by Court Cicero Order of Pooresters at Library Hall in Austin on Friday night February 14. The event featured varied costumes and dancing to Pischer’s band with a supper by Noble. The affair was socially and financially successful despite a fireworks incident on South Waller Avenue after midnight drawing masked revelers out for a short time.

Cicero Order of Poresters Library Austin Pischers Noble Irs South Waller Avenue

Electric Bitters described as a remedy for languor and malaria

The advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a general tonic for languid exhausted feeling and torpid liver, claiming it can avert severe fevers and counteract malaria poisoning. It lists benefits like headache indigestion and constipation and notes a price of 50 cents per bottle at drug stores in Park, Ros, Trail, and Austin locations.

Ouf L. M. Luvett Ak Park Ros Trail Austin

Oak Park three stand against Tanner machine in Illinois

In a Chicago Evening Post piece, Josiah Cratty W S Townsend and H J Spooner refuse to back Tanner, voting instead for Hopkins. The Oak Park trio endure ridicule from 555 puppets, praised for sticking to their instructions and preserving republican principle.

Chicago Evening Post Oue Josiah Cratty Tanner Oak Park Eatentis A. J. Hopkins Hopkins Maddoo Macauley Rome Republican Party Illinois

Watterson Delivers Lincoln Lecture in Oak Park

Henry Watterson spoke at Oak Park Congregational church on Lincoln under Phil Sheridan Post G A R auspices. He contrasted revolutionary heroes with later national leaders and shared Lincoln writings and character sketches to an attentive audience.

Henry Watterson Oak Park Congregational Church Abraham Lincoln Phil Sheridan Post G. A.R I. S. Thain Cribben Watterson Lincoln

Watterson Praises Douglas and Lincoln Ties at Oak Park

Journalist and orator Henry Watterson spoke to an appreciative Oak Park audience. He praised Lincoln’s cabinet and southern ties, lauded Judge Douglas, and warned posterity will honor him as a statesman. Sheridan Post organized the event, drawing an admiring crowd ready to greet the speaker.

Lincoln Watterson Grover Cleveland Judge Douglas Kentucky Phil Sheridan Oak Park

Ivy Laaf Lodge 428 Daughters of Rebeka Social

Ivy Laaf Lodge No 428 Daughters of Rebeka held its first social at Odd Fellows hall Oak Park on Tuesday evening with large invited attendance. N G Miss Heuermann chaired. program featured piano solo by Miss Gertie Riley readings by Miss Anna Ticker and Miss A E Henermann songs by Miss Mildred Simme a guitar solo by Mr J A Sendland and remarks by Mr Conway. Next social set for the third Tuesday in March and Oak Park division of Christian Endeavor holds Friday rally at Maywood Baptist church.

Ivy Laaf Lodge Rebeka Odd Fellows’ Hall Oak Park Heuermann N.G Gertie Riley Anna Ticker Mildred Simme Conway Mandolin Club Reading A. E. Henermann Gruitar J. A. Sendland Odd Fellowship Order Maywood Baptist Church The Christian Endeavor Societies

Young man injured by accidental gun discharge near Austin

James Albert Greenacre twenty four, son of a well known police officer, was injured last Friday when his loaded gun discharged at his Emerald Street home after returning from a prairie fire works factory. The blast ripped his left side but spared vital organs. Drs Hunt and Jones treated the wound and he is expected to recover after several weeks of layoff.

James Albert Greenacre James ‘. Greenacre Fire Works Austin Emerald Street Young Greenaere Dre. Hunt Jones

Washington's Birthday Program At Oak Park Church

Oak Park joins Chicago Union League club in a February 22 celebration honoring public schools. Music includes Battle Hymn of the Republic and Red White and Blue. Addresses from B C DeWitt and Rev Arthur Edwards plus university rep C K Boyd. Reception committee named. Oak Park schools cited for inclusion.

Oak Park Congregational Church Chicago Union League Club Muaic Rev Palmer Wulbert Munic Addresas B.C. DeWitt Marquette Club Chicago Arthur Edwards D. D Francis H. Rowley Union League Club Oak Park E. S. Conway C. H. Ackert H. S. Towle D. J. Kennedy J. A. Baldwin E. H. Pitkin H. E Patrick N. S. Patton S. S. Rogers H. F. White Hiram Coombs F. BE. Ballard W.H. Hatch John Farron

Oak Park Club Athletics Organized for 190? Season

The Oak Park Club Athletic Association forms with F. B. Gibbs as president and Todd Lunsford as manager. Artie Field likely captain. lineup includes Brown, Alward, Dart, Kershaw or Johnson, Andrews, Barlow, Adams, Waldo. Grounds near Madison and Horne with a grandstand for 1,000 and postgame dances planned.

Oak Park Club Athletic Association Orhears F. B. Gibbs Todd Lundsford Er. B. Bartlett Sickles Oak Park Evanston Boat Club Brown Field Artie” Field Bert Alward Jesse Dart Kershaw Johnson Andrews Barlow Adams Waldo Todd Lunsford University of Wisconsin Northwestern University of Chicago Chicago Madison Street Horne Avenue

The Warvest of Death William Massman Dies at 75 in Austin

William Massman of Austin died suddenly of heart disease Wednesday at his home 5714 Cedar street. He was seventy five, survived by a widow and nine children, four sons and five daughters. The paternal will be held Sunday.

William Massman Austin Cedar Street

Death of E Stokes in Harlem After Long Illness

E Stokes aged 34 died Sunday at his brother's home on Elgin Street Harlem after a long consumption illness. Funeral held Tuesday at Oak Park Methodist Church with Rev H Pooley officiating. Body placed in vault at Forest Home and to be buried beside father and brother in Smith County Kansas. Obituary notes he worked as a watchman for Cicero Gas Co for two years despite illness. He lived with his mother at Park Avenue and Ontario Street in Austin.

E. Stokes Elgin Street Harlem Oak Park Methodist Church Wenter Rt. H. Pooley Vauit Forest Iome Smith County Kan Messrs. Cook and Kannenberg Mr. Stokes Cicero Gas Co Park Avenue Ontario Street Austin

Christian Einfeldt Dies at 86 in Wisconsin

Christian Einfeldt father of August Hinfeldt of Oak Park died Sunday at the home of his eldest son Fred Linffeldt in Greenwood Wisconsin He was 86 and had spent much of his life in Maywood The remains were brought to Oak Park for a funeral held Wednesday at the German Baptist church Dixon street and Barlem avenue Rev Mr Fellman officiating Interment was at Porest Tlome with another son Richard living in central Illinois

Christian Einfeldt August Hinfeldt Oak Park Fred Linffeldt Greenwood Wis German Baptist Church Dixon Street Barlem Avenue Mr. Fellman Maywood Richard Central Illinois Porest Tlome

Funeral held for Lra D. Owen in Oak Park

The funeral for Lra D. Owen son of the late Captain Owen was at his brother W R Owen’s home with I H W Rowley officiating. He died in Asheville NC on Tuesday at about forty and leaves a son of eighteen. Mr. Owen once lived in Oak Park.

Lra D. Owen Captain Owen W. R. Owen I. H W. Rowley Asheville N.C Mr. Owen Oak Park

Derthick Musical Society Plans February Public Musiale

The Derthick Musical Society meets at 236 Central Ave Austin with a Schumann based program featuring Mrs Jordan Miss Post Miss Freeman and others. A public musicale is set for February 26 at Mrs Clayton Crafts residence with Berisini on violin and Mr Richardson singing baritone solos admission 50 cents.

Darthick Musical Society Klapp Gardner Soao Berisini Richardson Austin

Cicero Board Awards North End Fire Alarm Contract

Cicero trustees vote to award the north end fire alarm system to Gamewell at 8975 dollars after rejecting the American and United States bids. The plan includes extra boxes and a bell at the Town hall, with alarm signals also sounding from Oak Park water works and possible bell transfer.

Cicero Board of Gamewell Company United States Company American Company Frankland and Brown South End Hawthorne Morton Park Clyde LaVergne Berwyn Berwyn Water Works Board of Trustees Gamewell United States Oak Park Austin Fire Department Town Hall

Esmeralda Triumph at Prairie Club by River Forest Group

The River Forest Woman's club staged Esmeralda to enthusiastic crowds last week with Miss Jessie Day directing. Cast members including Mrs Broughton Mr Walsh and C C Collins drew praise for their dramatic portrayals and the production earned about 120 dollars for the club.

Frances Hodgson Burnett Esmeralda Prairie Club River Forest Broughton Walsh Dave Hardy C. C. Collins Kilotke Oakus Paris Butler Nora Desmond Kate Desmond Jack Klock Marquis” de Montessin Krocke Women's Club

Queen Esther Cantata Set for River Forest Benefit

The Presbyterian Ladies Sewing Circle presents the cantata Queen Esther under James S. Goodman at the Maywood Opera Ball on February 25 and 29. Cast includes Geo. Moorhead as King and Mrs. W. C. Walsh as Queen, with Miss Minnie Thompson as Prophetess and Miss Jessie Tay staging the production.

River Forest Queen Esther Presbyterian Ladies’ Sewing Circle Maywood James S. Goodman King Geo. Moorhead Queen W. C. Walsh Zerish PF. D. Butler Mordecai C.C. Collins Hauman L. F. Stout Prophetess Minnie Thompson Yashti Alra Harry Thompson Jessie Tay

Oak Park Social Roundup and Local Events

Mrs Fred Pingree and Geo D Hale attend sister’s Topeka wedding on Wednesday Feb 19. Magezzine Club hosts events at 22 South East avenue with sleigh ride. W C T U plans Armenian question papers Friday. Two streetcar collisions at Harlem avenue injure none. Prairie club colonial supper and dance honors Washington anniversary with full report next week. Rev Hulbert lectured on Burns and Christian citizenship services during Lent. Greek priest Phiambolis to lecture at Grace church men's club.

Fred Pingree Geo. D. Hale Topeka Kansas Magezzine Club Watson South East Avenue Lake Street Harlem Avenue Maywood Robert Burns Grace Episcopal Church Father Phiambolis Grace Church Men‘s Club

Oak’s annual children’s party delights Austin youths

About fifty children ages three to ten enjoyed a party organized by Prof. Peake with dancing and a fine supper by Tobey. The Presbyterian inaugural service for a new auditorium is set for Sunday March 8 with Rev. Dr How ard Apnow Johnston of Chicago preaching. Former pastors from multiple states expected. a preliminary sermon by Dr Lill occurs February 23. Armenian mass meeting at Library Hall features Rev Dr Hill addressing the Armenian question and raises about $50.

Austin Ieems the Oak Peake Tobey Howard Apnow Johnston Chicago Clarke Galena Methodist Choral Union Congregational Presbyterian Baptist Chaurches

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