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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
5
Cicero Town Board Holds Deliberate Feb 1901 Session
Cicero Town Board meets February 21 1901 with action on water works engineer Kaesel resignation effective January 31 Frank Saunders appointed engineer. Other items include public works commissioner term to May 1 Linden retained, grade crossing protection with Chicago and Harlem railway, new Humphrey avenue opening, and dog bite hospital payment for Officer Farley. Meeting adjourned to February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Board of Trustees
Cicero
Berwyn
Wm. Kaesel
Frank Saunders
Norton
Cole
Kaesel
Berwyn- LaVergne Republican Club
Dutton
Lhe
Thompson
R. A. Carpenter
Attridge
Utleyee
C. J. Linden
Chicago & Harlem Railway
Eureka Hose Company
Hawthorne Improvement Club
Theodore Meyers
Ogden Street Railway Company
Ogden Avenue
Forty-eighth Avenue
Pratt & Proder
Humphrey Avenue
North Boulevard
Lake Street
Farley
South Side
Hubbard Describes Roycroft Work Ethic and Growth
Mr. Hubbard of East Aurora N Y spoke at the Oak Park club on doing things well and with kindness. He traced the Roycroft shop progress from a hayloft pamphlet to a growing operation employing about fifty, with multiple buildings, and shared humorous anecdotes about workers and ex-convicts involved in the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilbert
Fubbard
Oak Park Club
Nut
F@ibbard
East Aurora
N. Y
Roycrofters
Aurora
Hubbard
Rocrofters
Hig Oen Barn
Boyg
Reciprocity Day Observed by Austin Woman's Club
The Austin Woman's Club held Reciprocity Day on Monday February 18 with decorated clubrooms and hostesses Mrs. Marriott Mrs. Mink and Mrs. Goodrow. Delegates from Chicago Literary Score River Forest Club Alternate Club West End Woman's Club and State Federation attended. The West End club showcased educational and philanthropic efforts including a workroom at 229 West Madison Street aiding 160 families and teaching table setting and sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriott
Delos Hull & Co. Gents for Austin
Advertisement reading Delos Hull & Co. Gents for Austin lists address 5602 S Boulevard and presents a brief notice of services offered by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos H Hull & CO
Austin
Austin Suburban News Highlights Socials and Visits
Austin suburban notices report Mr. Thomas Duncan visiting his brother in Ottumwa Iowa and many local residents hosting guests and attending socials. Dances, cinch club gatherings, and a masquerade are noted along with travel to California Texas and Wisconsin. A new home completion and a birth are also recorded.
Recommendation for W H Kaesel by President Jones
Oak Park February 5 1901. To Whom It May Concern William Kaesel has been in the employ of the Town of Cicero as engineer and superintendent of the Berwyn water works for three and a half years and is a steady capable man in any such position. John I Jones President Town of Cicero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kaesel
Cicero
Berwyn
John I. Jones
Peddlers Sell Salt for Butter Swindle Reported
Peddlers dressed as farmers in a horse and wagon sold a crock of butter that proved mostly salt. They left promising to return, but a knife later revealed only salt with two pounds of butter inside. The victim was B. A. Kinney of 6516 Iowa Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A
Kinney
Iowa Street
A Plain Letter from Alderman Hunter on Ward Representation
A letter dated Chicago Heb 20 1901 argues for fair ward representation in Austin with annexed territory. Hunter urges voting March 1 primaries from 1 pm to 7 pm, warns against political dynasties, and states he will not seek re election if Mr Race wins. He pledges to support an east end representative for Austin’s best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gii
Besick
Penathatven
Race
Austin
Kedzie Avenue
North Avenue
Moreland
Honore Austin
East End
Thos. M. Hunter
Roycroft Shops Deemed Delightful Visit at East Aurora
An admirer praises the Roycroft crafts at East Aurora New York noting the founder's original methods and extraordinary results. He highlights the value of farm help and a remarkable performance by this craftsman group during a visit described as a delightful day in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Roycrofters
East Aurora
N. Y
Oak Park Residence Damaged by Fire
A fire at 721 Huycld Avenue caused about 2000 in damage to F. E. Hoover's home on Monday night. Origin believed overheated furnace. Firemen contained the blaze before it spread. The Hoovers were away in California with two young daughters in the nurse's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Hoover
Huycld Avenue
Oak Park Family Poisoned After Eating Duck
Mr and Mrs J P Breitling and their five year old daughter became violently ill while dining at their Madison street and Wisconsin avenue home. Two doctors treated them and they were soon out of danger. Authorities believe the duck bought at a downtown provision store caused the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Breitling
Madison Street
Wisconsin Avenue
Clubwomen Hear State Federation Leader On Cooperation
Mrs. T. P. Stanwood, president of the State Federation, urged cooperative work and traveling libraries as benefits. Miss Mary Wadsworth of Oak Park praised church and club cooperation and the value of good literature. The Austin Club session closed after a short discussion and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Stanwood
State Federation
Coal Thoughts Show Wisdom in Using Our Coal
There is yet time to show wisdom in buying coal as weeks of cold weather loom. Our Dr. and H. Lackawanna coal is described as reliable desirable and economical. Try a ton and expect careful attention to your order from Collins and Harrison in Traill and Coolings drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. & H. Lackawanna
Collins & Harrison
Traill & Coolings
East Oak Park Notes on Residents' Health and Travel
Mrs Hirman Coombs is confined with influenza at North Cay lor avenue. Mrs Wright has rented her house and will sail to Scotland March 1. The Hall child is slowly recovering from typhoid pneumonia. S S Rogers of South Scoville avenue, Chicago Daily News manager, was in New York last week for business. Mrs Meyers of South East avenue and her daughter Mrs Kimball of Cleveland left Saturday for New Orleans for Mardi Gras then plan a two week visit with friends at Natchez, Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Duncan
Hugh Duncan
Ottumwa
Lows
Franklin Ray
A. A. Strom
Lizzie
Ontario Street
California
Harry Potwin
Austin
Wilton Strickler
Winchester
Harry Strickler
South Central Avenue
Marie Hedekin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
North Central Avenue
Edwin F. Abbott
Washington Boulevard
St. Catherine’s Hall
F. D. Riordon
Indiana Street
Dallas
Texas
G. P
Edith Hollenbeck
South
Waller Avenue
Lake Geneva
Wis
Hagen Burdick
Ogden
Utah
J. Bransbey
North Fifty-second Avenue
Rud
Florence Ben Oliel
Jerusalem
Frederic Osgood
North Pine Avenue
C. F. Bonney
Morrison’s Hall
Fifty-second Street
Frank Peak
Library Hall
George H. Brown
South Franklin Avenue
David Brown
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pearlee Club
Sherburne Fink
South Boulevard
H. C. Cooke
South Scoville Avenue
Janesville
Wisconsin
South Oak Park Avenue
Florida
George Eckart
North Oak Park Avenue
B. R. Blanchard
Ida Gurley
Marion Street
F. Pierce
South Euclid Avenue
Herman Kershoof
Continental Co
Kendall
Miss Towle
Pasadena
Bert Scoville
T. 3. Broner
Mobile
Ala
Seirine
Bity
Fourth Avenue
Miss Rodgers
Iowa
F. G. Ensign
Arthur Ingalls
Emerson Ingalls
H. R. Lakin
London
England
Mothers’ Club
Scoville Institute
F. H. Lundard
South Kenilworth Avenue
Nemo Cinch Club
Mallery
Decatur
Mallory
Washington
Wm. Beye
Maple Avenue
Wm. Richie
Elmwood Avenue
McCullagh
Patch
Chicago
Arkansas
Stanley Carleton
North Kenilworth Avenue
Davis
Winsor
Mass
Hirman Coombs
North Caylor Avenue
la Grippe
Wright
North Taylor Avenue
Scotland
E. Hall
S. S. Rogers
Chicago Daily News
New York
Mrs. Meyers
South East Avenue
Harlem Social Notes Highlight Local Events And Plans
Ben Berholdtz recovers from illness as Harlem hosts a Gadens ball on March 16 announced by the Arion singing society. A veteran debate on vaccination and Carrie Nation influence sparks talk amid community life including church events, a bakery opening at 103 Madison Street, a Florida winter trip, and a hive of social clubs. The Maenerchor masquerade, Crescendo Band practice, and Girls club meetings animate Harlem with funeral notices and local diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Berholdtz
Arion Singing Society
Gadens
Fred Lange
Carrie Nation
B. Hester
Madison Street
Wm. Hawse
Forest Home
Florida
Valentine
Presbyterian Church
Arche
Chicago
van de Lee
Elgin Street
Johns
Hannah
Twelfth Street
Monay
George Thomas
Forest Home Cemetery
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Thodes Hall
Walter Dellars
Cresendo
Roos’ ‘Hall
Clara Lobsteins
Annie Smith
Emil Yunker
John Yunker
Hyde Park
Harlem
Becker
Root
Meyer
F. Roos
Nellie Thiel
Lillie Klimmer
James Kegan
Aug. Ableman
River Forest Society News Highlights and Local Shifts
Dr Fawcett recovers from grip. village dancing class meets. residents travel to Pensacola and Florida coast. Last Parliamentary law class by Mrs Harriman next Tuesday. Susan B Anthony Day observed with paper by Mrs Thatcher and Miss Anthony letter. A Robbery near W 50 feet from home. gold watch and $4.50 taken. Crystal wedding of Dr and Mrs Fawcett at Thatcher Avenue with 200 guests, gifts from distant cities, and River Forest clergy assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawcett
River Forest
Walter Jurgens
Pensacola
Florida
Chas. C. Porter
Susan B. Anthony
River Forest Woman's Club
Watson Thatcher
Miss Anthony
W. E. Chittenden
Ashland Avenue
W. O
Johnson
John Farson
Oak Park
Chicago
Electric railway in Germany targets 160 mph speed
A new electric railway company under the emperor's patronage plans trials on a 30 kilometer track. Cars for fifty passengers are under construction to run express passenger service powered by electricity, while steam will power freight and local traffic for the foreseeable future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
River Forest Woman Robbed at 92 Lake Street
Mrs S Peterson of River Forest was followed from Carlson's shoe store in Oak Park by two men who stopped her at 92 Lake street and forced her to surrender 11 cents at gunpoint. Oak Park police searched for the highwaymen but found no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Peterson
River Forest
Carlson
Oak Park
Lake Street
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Cross Creek Lehigh
Cicero Town Board
Alley
Austin Woman's Club
Austin Woman’s Club
Peruna Pinkham
Madame LeRoy
Omega
Edwin T. Farrar
Heath & Milligan Painte
S. Boulevard
Suburban News
A. E. Burkhart
George C. Grimm
Elmhurst
James A. Blundin
M. Rosted
Alma Street
Andrew Christian Bon
Mra
Laura Mathews
South Park Avenue
Fine Arts Journal
White City
Agiant
In Creamery
Srey Elgin Dairy
Cramery
W. H. Kaesel
Alderman Hunter
Coal Thoughts
East Oak Park
James Thomas. Boag
Lee McCullough
Frances Wait
Simon
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