Cicero Town Board Meets in Regular Session 1900
Cicero trustees convened February 17 1900 at 4 p m at 122 North Oak Park avenue with six members present. Minutes from February 10 were approved. An ordinance for Grove avenue paving and curbing was adopted. Treasurers January report was referred to finance. A firemen salary increase was referred to the whole. Justice Kendall reported January fines totaling five dollars. A nuisance complaint about garbage on Cuyler avenue was addressed with orders to remove debris. The ownership commission report and water company contract were referred to the committee of the whole. A vote of thanks to the committee was approved. Salary schedules for town offices were established and a transfer to the contingent fund approved for several small special accounts. The town engineer was authorized to pursue a drainage connection study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Grove Avenue
Iowa Street
Thomas Street
Cicero
Yeas
Attridge
Frink
Hafner
MacDonald
Traill
Utley
Lin
Committee On Finance
C. B. 8Coville
Cuyler Avenue
Lake Street
Ridgeland Flats
Ae Hart
Ieee
Linn
A. J. Fitlcraft
Municipal Ownership Commission
Chicago Suburban Water and Light Company
Forty-eighth Avenue
Central Avenue
Sccees
Ecceeeeraes
Ceves
Ecedee Eenses
Real Estate Owners Told of Special Assessments Due
Public notice to owners in the Recently Annexed section of Cicero that warrants for special assessments on improvements are in the collector’s hands and due by March 10, 1900. Delinquency follows after that date. Ink, Collector, Oak Park Avenue, Park, DL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Oak Park Avenue
Park
Fire destroys three Alma Street houses in Chicago area blaze
Early Sunday a fire on Alma Street in Chicago destroyed three flats and damaged another as Austin fire company struggled without a engine and water pressure from Oak Park. The blaze began at 626 Alma in F F Peterson’s flat, with losses totaling over 4 000 dollars and full insurance on two flats. Residents D M Danielson J D Cox and A R Stafford faced heavy losses though some furniture was saved. The origins remain uncertain as investigators continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Street
Chicago Avenue
Austin Fire Company
Oak Park
F. F. Peterson
Eer D. M. Danielson
J. D. Cox
A. ‘Rj. Stafford
M. Rost#d
J. C. Davis
Longfellow Anniversary Play At Library Hall
The P S C E of First Congregational Church Austin presents The Courtship of Miles Standish at Library Hall on Tuesday evening February 27 with a short musical program. George Seldon Gardner directs. Noted performers include violinist Joseph Chapeck and singers Lota Gailey Chase and Frank H. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Longfellow
First Congregational Church
Austin
Miles Standish
George Seldon
Gardner
Joseph Chapeck
Thomas Orchestra
Lota Gailey Chase
Arey Conservatory
Frank H. Collins
Priscilla
Clara A. McCulloch
Plymouth
J. Ira Collins
John Alden
Roscos McCord
Elder Brewster
Albert D. Palmer
Laurence Doty
W. E. Drummond
F. W. Meadows
W. C. Matthews
W. R Allen
G. H. Luther
P. C. Doty
R. C. McCulloch
Miinnie Christian
Anda Bignal
Florence Pummill
Emma Voorhees
Mary Drummond
Allana Hill
Jewel Lendrum
Edith Hollenbeck
Magazine Club at Lindop Home Discusses Consumers League
The Magazine Club of Oak Park met at 1225 Washington Boulevard on February 19 with strong attendance. Mrs. F. R. Lindop presided, a paper on The Consumers League was read, and members unanimously endorsed joining the league. Musical interludes and recitations followed, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magazine Club
Frank R. Lindop
Washington Boulevard
F. R. Lindop
Blanchard
J. R. Payson
Consumers’ League
Ethel Johnson
Helen Lewis
Edith Fulton
Anthony
Nakama Club Banquet Marks New Officers Installation
The Na kama club hosts a banquet on Thursday March 1 with installation of newly elected officers. Incoming president Mrs Chas H Wells and vice president Mrs Joseph Dunlap will assume duties alongside treasurer Mrs Pierce Underwood secretary Mrs Stanley Carlton two year director Miss Nellie Harris Mrs F J I one year director Mrs W Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nakama Club
Joseph Dunlap
Cicero Citizens League proposes nonpartisan nominations
The Cicero Citizens League met February 20 at Kenilworth Hall Oak Park with Pellet as chairman. Nominees for president four and three year trustees assessor supervisor collector clerk were reported by Judge Wood and will be reviewed by the executive board. Members clashed over bipartisan aims and annexation pledges before the meeting adjourned amid a stormy scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ League of Cicero
Kenilworth Hall
Oak Park
Clarance
Pellet
A. Rothermel
Judge Wood
T. J. Skillin
H. R. Hamilton
B. M. Cole
Berwyn
H. A. Norton
Co. S. Burton
F. J. Moore
A. Einfeldt
J. P. Bohlander
George Walters
Clyde
J. E. Tristram
A. W. Giles
Tristram and Norton
Wm. Ritchie
G. Landis Wilson
Citizens’ League of
Cicero
Thompson
Fred M. Williams
Chshes
Flood
Roe
Chicago
Lot Brown
Morton Park
Chas. Stopher
Stophel
Brown
Surprise by Wheaton Volunteer Firemen for Chief Kampp
The Wheaton volunteer fire department held a Saturday evening surprise at chief J. H. Kampp’s home with his company and ladies in attendance. Supper was served, speeches made, and a silver water pitcher and cup presented. Mr C Kampp of Austin attended. the department is praised as among the best in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Kampp
Wheaton
Kampp
C. Kampp
Austin
J. H. Kampp
S. D. Weldon
G. Patrick
Joe Lohmer
H. Denger
J. Stolz
Wm. Fox
Ben Grove
Alex, Jacobs
Art Gates
Jas Weldon
E. J. Lambe
Fred K. Brewster
George Schaab
Guck
Fred C. White
Chas, Bucholtz
Chas
Sohmer
Baptist Young People Rally in Austin
West-side Baptist young people from area churches gather at First Baptist Church in Austin Tuesday at eight. A large chorus under Louis P. De Salle sings, Rev. Clarence Elgine Lapp delivers the evangelization address, and several will be baptized. All Sunday school scholars and juniors are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West-Side
First Baptist Church of
Austin Art League names new year art committee
The Austin Art League held its regular meeting in Suite 4 Cody block on Friday February 23. President Buck appointed Miss Hoggins Miss Gilbreath Mrs McFarland Miss McCord and Prof. Griffiths to the art committee for the year. They are enthusiastic workers and expect to accomplish much for art in the public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Art League
Cody Block
Buck
Hoggins
Gilbreath
McFarland
McCord
Griffiths
Will Build a Wigwam for Republican Meetings
The first precinct Republican Club led by President Andrew Christianson is thriving. At last Tuesday's meeting $67 was paid and about $50 more was subscribed to erect a wigwam at the southwest corner of Iowa Street and Waller Avenue for political meetings. They are a hustling club and aiming to elect Todd and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Republican Club
Andrew Christianson
Iowa Street
Waller Avenue
Todd
Martin
Sales Flyer Highlights From Owens Bros Store
A dated 1900 sale notice from Owens Bros at Fifty-Third and Lake Streets lists numerous groceries and meats with prices. Items include flour varieties, soaps, baking powder, canned goods, tea, olives, tomatoes, peaches, pears, salmon, potatoes, lard, and various meats. Sale runs February 24 to March 3 with telephone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillabury
Washburn-Crosby
Owens Bros
New York
Kirk's
Boston
C. Rumford
Lipton
California
Reid-Murdoch
Burbank
New England
East End Euchre Club News From Ridgeland
RIDGELAND The East End Euchre club meets Saturday evening with Mrs. Mansfield of Austin. Infant son left Thursday for Geneva Ind. Mrs. John Farson of Home avenue returned from Boston where she visited her son John Farson Jr a student at Andover. Miss Edith Proctor, guest of Miss Nellie Harris of 302 Wesley avenue, leaves Monday for Peoria Ill. Mrs. Hall nee Butler of Desplaines Ill spent past week with her parents. Mr. J. W. Thomson of 309 S Euclid avenue very low with pneumonia but slightly better. Dr. H. W. Bassett attending physician. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Hammond who left Oak Park for Jefferson City Mo have returned and taken apartments at the Park house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Schaubel
Chicago
Amerson
Belle
Nellie Gilchrist
Michigan
Dc. B. Williams
Louisville
J. H. Mathers
Chickasa, I. T
W. P. Jenkins
North Central Avenue
W. A. Mitchel
South Central Avenue
Ladies’ Guild
St. Paul
Basle
Castle of Joliet
C. W. Nethercot
Baird Avenue
Dr. Silsbee
South Pine Avenue
Evanston
Wm. M. Meredith
Washington
Edward Miles
Vega Whist Club
George O. Bartlett
Erie Street
Amanda Perkins
North Park Avenue
Hinsdale
Florida
Phoebe Hammond
Emma Hammond
Ohio Street
Beethoven Club
J. J. McCarthy
E. J. Randall
McCarthy
California
David Brown
South Waller Avenue
Detroit
New York
Enslee
Suzanne Rodgers
Europe
Tony Wenter
Millie
Kankakee
F. M. McMillan
Clinton, NL
P. McMillan
Avenue Station
Will Blanchard
East Avenue
Tony
Lillian Wenter
Lake Street
Mesdames Beck
Harris
Redfield
Nakama Club
John Higgins
Superior Street
Anor
CP. Anderann
Episcopal Church
Anderson
Masonic Hall
Paul F. Groupe
Chas. P. Miller
State Board of Pharmacy
East End Euchre Club
Mansfield
Austin
Geneva
Ind
John Farson
Home Avenue
Boston
Andover
Edith Proctor
Nellie Harris
Wesley Avenue
Peoria
Hall
T. C. Hammond
Oak Park
Jefferson City, Mo
Park House
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Boulevard
Austin, Ill
Lowney’s Goods
Lowney's
Lowney
News OF the Town
JT Roach
Canada
Wm. Amerson
Gertrude Moore
South Park Avenue
Belle Gilchrist
Waukesha, Wis
E. R. Knowlton
M. H. Richardson
G. C. Handy
Clara B. Handy
N. Oak Park Avenue
Plattville, Wis
Frank Teter
Marshfield Avenue
E. W. Pratt
S. Elmwood Avenue
Chas. P. Doane
Nogales, Ariz
John Marshall High School
Adams Street
Kedzie Avenue
Farson
Belle Watson Melville
Oak Park High School
Miss Rodgers
Scoville Avenue
Blair
Cicero Town Board
Town of
Hatner
Alley
Cicero Citizen's League
Young People's Rally
Fifty-Third
Lake Streets
Sale
Telephone
Carter
Miss Dolittle
Vera Townsend
Lathrop Avenue
River Forest Fire Company
Au Plano
W. H. Winslow
Auvergne Place
Farrand
Missouri
St. Luke’s Dramatic Club
Zivolt
Marywoot Opera Hall
Dolly Murry
Martha Bedard
Keystone Avenue
Birchwood
River Forest Woman’s Club
Philanthropic Department
Titus
Bridewell
John Worthy School
River Forest
Fawcett
River Forest M
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church
David Harum
Homeville
Dr. Fawcett
George Warren Furbeck & Company
George Warren Furbeck
U.lces AD
LA Salle Street
Marion Street
Central Avenue and Co. T. T. ER. R. Co
Cross Creek
Lehigh
Pocahontas
Cross Creek Lenigh Pocahontas
Warren F. Furbeck
Vick Prest & Treab
Joseph L. Harrington
Suckurary
Chcago
Austin Ff
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