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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
2
Bee Cicero Illinois February 25 1888 displays describe business manager subscription rates and advertising options for the Vindicator newspaper. It notes a one cent word rate for wants and mentions the Austin office at 149 North Park Avenue.
A compilation of quirky observations and terse opinions on politics war plans and public figures. It notes McKinley's stance on Spain and hints at upcoming wheat prices with forecasts and market expectations. It mentions Mary land and Havana events and jests about epidemics of laughter through anonymous quotes.
Max Nordau criticizes the current generation as degenerates and potential criminals in a grim view of contemporary society. He argues a dangerous world inhabited by people ready to commit evil and urges self reform to avert moral decline.
The Austin business men held a Wednesday meeting with many members present. The baseball committee reported a 25.15 dollar profit from a library hall game. A peddler ordinance was urged, and a joint Oak Park Austin meeting was arranged for March 8. Delegates Garner Cogdal were thanked for convention service. Members discussed city government and support for local stores to boost service and prices.
Special to The Vindicator Fred travels from Austin to San Antonio. He describes the citys Catholic heritage, Alamo ruins, and vivid local impressions. He critiques local industry and people then reflects on Texas potential and a planned move into Mexico.
The Holy Family Cathedral in Chicago hosted a wedding for T McDermott of Dubuque Iowa and Miss Marguerite McDermott of Chicago with Raymond H Finnegan as best man. Additional items include upcoming nuptials for Miss Etta Katie Quandt and Mr. Ulysses S Baker, social gatherings, and a phantom party by the M M s club with legendary costumes.
The article argues Texas relies on imports for pork and cotton products while exporting raw commodities. It cites two slaughterhouses in Dallas and Fort Worth, fattening herds sent to Kansas City and Chicago, and foreign-made farming tools. It warns rising cotton prices must bring reform to avoid poverty and urges business energy and sagacity.
Mrs. A I Bostedo died at her Oak Park home after a fall caused hip injury led to heart failure. Emna Gardner Bostedo born 1839 in Greene County New York, moved to Weyauwega Wisconsin, married Alfred L Bostedo, had seven children, funeral conducted by Rev Dr Hoyt, remains sent to Weyauwega for interment.
Oak Park Club celebrated Washingtons birthday with a formal dancing party using 350 fancy lights and patriotic flags. Beatrice Tanneron of Chicago will speak on Art Photography this Saturday, while a camera-club plan forms. The Nakama village entertained with cards and a planned banquet March 3 with officers to be installed. The Rubinstein Club sets April 7 for its next entertainment featuring The Re Message cantata by Mr Chapman. The Oaks postpone a Lent dance as the whist club meets, and a minstrel show at Library hall drew strong attendance with Martha Washington dress and praised end women and plantation songs.
The living children are Mr. L. G. Bostedo of River Forest, Mrs. J. J. McConnell of Iowa City, Mrs. Hugh Waddele of Cumberland, and three unmarried daughters Martha Kate and Elizabeth Bostedo who live at the family home. The deceased belonged to the Presbyterian church from girlhood and was a member of the Augusta club of Oak Park.
Mrs Minnie Sievert mother of John Sievert an Oak Park State Bank assistant cashier died Friday Feb 18 and was buried Sunday at Forest Home cemetery Rev Grosse conducted Lutheran services She had lived in Oak Park since 1872 and was just past her forty second birthday She left behind three children two daughters and one son all residents of Oak Park.
Mrs. Sarah H. Jones, mother of Capt. Dare B., died of a cerebral hemorrhage early Wednesday at Capt. Dare’s home on South Central avenue in Austin. She was 77, a longtime resident who formerly lived in Ridgeland. Funeral services were held Friday at the home with interment at Roger Hill.
Alice M Curren died early Tuesday at the home of Mr J M Atley on Ontario Street from consumption. She was thirty four. The remains were taken to Dixon, her former home, for funeral and burial today.
Miss Alice Griffin is confined to her home by a severe cold. Miss Lilly McNaughton visits Miss Emma De Gann. The Fawcett home hosted a wedding anniversary party. Lenten services are held at St Luke's with sermon benediction and Way of the Cross on Fridays. Mr Van Hatch has left for a position in New York. Junior Epworth League entertainers at M E church. Building plans rise along Lake Street if the 5 cent Harlem fare takes effect. Mathews Bros install a $300 refrigerator by Rice & Frank. River Forest village board to meet next week. Delivery horse of Boyce Gilbert causes a runaway but no delivery delay. A surprise party for Mr Hunt of Edgewater with many young attendees.
Chicago businessman Mr. Thos Doyle plans a three story brick dwelling and business block at Forty-eighth avenue and Madison street by March 1. The facility will feature a first class sample room lunch counter waiting rooms and a lobby at the Madison entrance with a bar and rear pavilion for riders and bicyclists. Doyle has engaged J B De Meyer to operate the venture described as a model refreshment center for western suburbs travelers.
An old advertisement extols Dr King s New Discovery as the modern household god for consumption coughs colds and throat chest and lung affections. It promises a quarter century of trial and a guarantee to cure or money back with free trials at Lovett s Traill s Drugstore Austin. Regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
Classified ads list Vindicator sale points in Austin and nearby shops. A notice seeks a competent colored cook as general housekeeper. Miscellaneous vendor names and street addresses appear with no clear dates or prices.
Advertises six tons of prairie hay and a stock of clocks watches jewelry notions and fancy goods for sale in bulk at 218 Park Avenue Austin. Owner Jos Linstow of Ogden and Harrison Street Oak Park seeks retirement and offers favorable terms to a responsible party with low rent and pleasant living rooms included.
Eight room house on Superior Street near Prairie Avenue offered cheaply. Contact B W Krowen at 213 Park Avenue for details.
A finder should return the seven napkins located along Prairie avenue between Erie street and Cedar street to the address 1738 Erie street.
A pair of gold spectacles was found on Park avenue Wednesday. The owner may claim them by visiting G. B. Cogdal's and paying for the advertisement and identifying the article.
The Board of Trustees of Cicero seeks an assessment to fund compensation and damages awarded by the Cook County Superior Court for property taken or affected by the Polk Street opening renamed Harvard Street. The case includes abandoned portions west of Kimball Avenue and cites court dates in March.
A vintage advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as the best remedy to restore tired nerves. It claims vegetable composition, nerve system stimulation, liver and kidney aid, improved appetite and digestion, and blood purification. Sold at Lovett & Traill's Drugstore in Austin for 50 cents or one dollar.
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