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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
2
Notice from The Vindicator newspaper with subscription rates and offices in Austin Illinois Oak Park Chicago and Chicago address. Cautions subscribers not to pay bills to third parties after October 24 1807 and instructs payments only to W O Gline in Austin Illinois.
A mixed column notes that newspaper labels show paid-through dates, and errors are corrected. It mentions Bernyt seeking to start another local paper, a Supreme Court ruling on water pricing for municipalities, Cicero streetcar ads, church-building ambitions, and a Cicero separation case argued before four lawyers with an expected early decision.
Our friend Geo M Ambrose has issued a prospectus for a new local paper in Oak Park to be titled the Argus It is expected to be a success and meet a long felt need for a good newsy publication in the village
False townrumors circulated claiming a prairie fire nearly destroyed Oak Park and a vast milk trust attacked Austin. The stories, labeled fake by editors, show reporters’ vivid imaginations filling gaps when real news runs short.
A notice praises Herman C Couper a former Austin High School graduate class of 92 for earning a PhD in chemistry at the University of Heidelberg Germany. The German staff correspondent notes his exam performance as one of the best by an American there, with five half year terms and a grade 2 on his final exam.
The Chicago Telephone Company has rented a store room at 5647 Lake Street in Austin and begun installing a new switchboard. Residents await access to Chicago and other places, with service planned for an early date.
A H Loomis sold his news and cigar store on N Park avenue to L E Braman a former Austin resident who has lived in Michigan City the last two years He plans to move his family to Austin and will devote part of his time to the wholesale cigar trade in Chicago.
Fairfield mourns the death of Isaiah Cline who passed Saturday after a heart ailment following a bout with influenza. A longtime Disciple church elder, he was praised for his earnest Christian life and honest dealings. His funeral was held Tuesday at the Disciple church with interment in Fairfield cemetery.
Suburban Circuit marks Washington's birthday with Royal lodge of Clyde entertaining guests. Several lodges represented. program includes music recitations and speeches. Judge Bartlett leads the lodge as noble grand. Notes on revival efforts for Park Judge of Austin and broader Odd Fellows activity in Oak Park Maywood La Grange Cicero and Mandel lodges.
Austin Business Men's Association hosts indoor baseball at Library Hall next Monday evening. Tickets cost 25 cents, with local businessmen supplying players and a fan list of potential sides.
(Many short notices) Mail schedules and arrivals in Austin. Mrs. Sprague recovered from illness and social visits noted. Gen. Black and staff planned to visit Kilpatrick Post 276 in Austin with visiting posts invited. Oaks club hosted a German dance with unique favors and Gerald Fitzeerald orchestra. Cripple Creek Isabella mine wealth rumor involving WH Crafts. Lt. Magrath from Havana about Cuba or Manila service. Young Austinites attend Michigan University festivities. Rev A McWhite prison life lectures draw crowds at Library Hall.
Abroad again the reader warned that the air carries fatal germs and urges immediate use of Dr King’s New Discovery for bronchial troubles. It claims to kill disease germs heal lungs and prevent after effects. Priced 50 cents and 1.00 with money back if not cured. trial bottle free at Traill & Cooling and C. P. Miller drug stores.
Warren Wilkie died last Thursday night of pneumonia at the residence of Mrs. John Reece. He served as principal of Oak Park and Austin public schools for sixteen years and held various district posts. Born February 23, 1835 in Evans Mills New York, he later worked with Provident Life and Trust. Funeral services were held Sunday evening with burial private.
Mrs Anne W Straight wife of H J Straight insurance broker died at 234 N Oak Park Ave Oak Park on Sunday around 7 0 clock. She was 56 and had suffered chronic illness for years. Funeral was private at 11 Tuesday from the residence with interment at Forest Home Cemetery officiated by Rev Doctors Burns and Hoyt.
Frank Peacock aged twenty four died Friday afternoon in the rooms of I N Beardsly at 306 N Park Ave Austin. He was a solicitor employed by the Winner Foa Co on Twenty second street and had many friends but no relatives in Austin. The funeral was in Postlewait Co parlors on Park Ave with Rev A M White officiating and a double quartet from the M Fr choir providing music.
The Nakama Club gave The District Skule to its members Thursday afternoon this week. The presentation was well received and drew strong applause. The dramatic committee included Mirv. BE. F. Burton, Mrs A. B. Melville and Mrs E. W. Pratt. Banker Simpson Dunlop, senior member of Dunlop Brothers, lies seriously ill at his home 445 N Kenilworth Ave. He was previously thought to have grip but it proved typhoid fever.
Frank Page resident agent at 111 S Central Ave solicits patronage for Aetna and Phoenix insurance. The notice touts the companies' reliability, prompt loss settlement, and longstanding reputations while promising attentive service to customers.
The town of Cicero invites bids until 8 pm on March 2 1899 at the Board of Local Improvements office for laying forty seven water service pipes on Erie street from Waller to Austin avenues Special No 634. Bids subject to confirmation per ordinance and specifications on file with Public Engineer H A Emerson and R A Carpenter in Austin Illinois. Feb 18 1899.
Edward Danson husband of Laura Waite Danson died at his home 125 South Willow Avenue Austin on Tuesday February 21 from the grip He was fifty two years old a longtime resident He leaves a widow and an eight year old daughter Funeral services were held at his residence Thursday at 2 pm Interment at Forest Home
The board of trustees will protect all citizens who refuse to pay water charges higher than the ordinance dated Oct 14 1898. Citizens are instructed to tender the disputed amount to the C W G E L Co and if refused to accept, file bills with the town clerk for action by the town attorney. Certified copy notes the resolution passed February 18 1899 by Town Clerk James A Martin.
William Steiner longtime Oak Park resident and former post master in 1884 during Cleveland administration died February 7 at German-American Hospital from Brights disease. Funeral services were held last Monday at Lewis Loewy home 109 S Pine Avenue Austin with interment in Graceland Cemetery.
Mary W Mark aged twenty six died at her sister Mrs Carlos J Ward 110 Grove Avenue Oak Park on Wednesday the 22nd Inst Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 oclock at the late residence Rev J W Goneley pastor of the First Baptist Church will officiate Miss Mark had been ill for several months suffering from stomach cancer.
The Grand Duke Nicholas, guest of the sultan, is described as having Europe’s longest neck, nearly giraffe-like in proportion. His cousin Grand Duke Constantine and the Greek king follow, with note that such necks rarely die of apoplexy or succumb to violent anger.
Laurel Monroe Phoenix marked his fourteenth birthday on February 23 with a spider web themed party. Attendees included Bertine Robin son Jessie Chamberlin Irene Campbell Adelaide Griffin Marion Monroe Mother Strom Dodelle Lattan Vivian Jeffries Beulah Jeffries Maida Phoenix Owen Barry Orris Rowe Wary Ham Fred Johnson Irving Higiosan Lars Jeffries and Martin Johnson. George Washington themed souvenirs hatchets and prizes were given in his honor.
A chimney sweep accidentally enters the German empress's private rooms in Potsdam. He cannot retreat his path, but the empress calls in little Prince Joachim and persuades him to give the startled man a honey cake to ease the moment.
A Parisian woman runs a fashionable dog tailor shop with Prince Bowwow as a frequent visitor. Her reception rooms feature rugs water bowls and biscuit jars for comfort during fittings. She offers dainty water color pattern books and accessories from sealskin to chamois for dogs.
A humorous classroom exchange features Tommy arguing about halves of the number eight. The teacher asks for half from the top and from the side, and Tommy replies with playful confusion about orientation and resulting digits.
Arrangements are under way for a memorial tablet to Gladstone to be placed on his birthplace house in Rodney Street Liverpool. The Historic Society of Lancaster and Cheshire is organizing the project with permission from the residence owner.
The Oak Park Magazine Club met at 1302 Washington Boulevard on Monday February 20 to celebrate Washington and Lincoln birthdays with a patriotic program. W H French spoke on American Patriots, D L Hall read on Abraham Lincoln, Melville recited, Batt shared Washington tales, and war songs plus a cherry tree hatchet game boosted the event. The Babcocks decorated with national colors and flags and the night was declared a great success.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for grip and pneumonia prevention with money back guarantee and trial bottle offer. It also promotes The Story of the Philippines by Murut Halsted for agents, claiming high profits and nationwide recruitment.
Austin Building and Loan Association offers loans with deposits accepted monthly on two or more shares at fifty cents per share. Interest on withdrawals stands at six percent. Membership urged for every Austin resident. George H. Park serves as president and John D. Maclean as secretary at the City office room 921 184 La Salle Street.
A notice from TRAIL & COOLING of Austin Ni by J. P. Garner & Co promises refunds on a 60 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds and on a 26 cent bottle for satisfaction. The undersigned guarantee the refund policy.
Mr. ID. D. Ward, paperhanger and decorator, announces dissolution of partnership and will continue the business solo. He offers prompt attention to all contracts, supplies the latest wallpaper designs, and guarantees first class work. Orders and estimates at 5521 Ontario Street, Austin 11.
J J Kelley must call for goods within five days or they will be sold to cover charges. W H Bixby 5516 Ohio street.
Russell Sage funded over 200 children with gifts ranging from 25 to 100 dollars each. Librettist W S Gilbert is described as lacking musical ear. The president at dinners is always served first. Mrs Schley notes heavy demands keep her husband busy after his Washington return. In Roosevelt’s Albany study a mounted deer head displays the Rough Riders lieutenant colonel’s campaign hat.
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