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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
3
A collage of brief paragraphs and opinions covers issues from war with Spain and President McKinley to grain prices and weather. Mentions Billy Mason in Hawaii, Joseph Leiter seed wheat pleas, Mrs Luetger reward, and Potter Palmer mansion, with scattered notes on Nansen, Nansen’s boredom, and public schools in Cicero.
Renowned criminologist Max Nordau has studied degeneration so long that he views the current generation as mostly degenerates ready to commit crime. He describes a gloomy world inhabited by people capable of deviltry and only waiting for opportunity to act.
The Austin business men held a profitable meeting on Wednesday with a $25.15 profit from a Library hall baseball game. A peddlers ordinance was urged, and a joint indoor baseball event with Oak Park was planned. Delegates Mr. Garner and Mr. Cogdal were praised for convention service.
Special to The Vindicator reporter describes San Antonio’s Catholic heritage missions, historical legends, and the mixed character of its people. The piece contrasts Texas development with Mexico, notes harsh judgments on locals, and reflects on future potential as the author travels toward entering the Republic of Mexico.
The Holy Family Cathedral hosted a happy wedding for T. McDermott of Dubuque Iowa and Marguerite McDermott of Chicago with Raymond Finnegan as best man and Miss O'Brien as bridesmaid. Other social notices include engagements, parties, luncheons, and a phantom party by the M. M.’s social club at Mrs Geddes residence.
The speaker urges industrial change in Texas noting pork output at four million dollars versus a nineteen million dollar import bill. He cites two slaughterhouses in Dallas and Fort Worth, cotton exports with imported fabric, and livestock shipped to Kansas City and Chicago. He warns cotton prices drop from ten to twelve cents to four to five and a half cents, urging swift action to avoid poverty. The message reflects a hopeful yet urgent call to business minded reform by T. ALS.
Mrs. A El Mostedo died at her Oak Park home after a hip fracture from a fall on slippery pavement. Funeral services were led by Rev Dr Hoyt and her remains sent to Weywega Wisconsin for interment. Born Emma Gardner Bostedo in 1839, she married Alfred Lee Bostedo in 1860 and had seven children.
The Oak Park Club marked Washington birthday with a grand formal dance featuring 350 lights and flags from many nations. Over 300 members praised the event, with upcoming talks by Beatrice Tonneson on Art Photography and plans for a camera club. Other clubs and the Oaks minstrel show at Library hall drew strong attendance and applause.
The living children are Mr J G Bostedo of River Forest, Mrs J J McConnell Iowa City, Ia, Mrs Hugh Waddele Cumberland Ia, and three unmarried daughters Misses Martha Kate Elizabeth Bostedo, who reside at the family home. The deceased was a Presbyterian church member from girlhood and a member of the Au gusta club of Oak Park.
Mrs Minnie Sievert mother of John Sievert assistant cashier at Oak Park State bank died Friday February 18 and was buried Sunday at West Home cemetery with Lutheran church services conducted by Rev Grosse. A longtime Oak Park resident since 1872 she was just past her forty second birthday and left three children two daughters and one son all living in Oak Park.
Mrs. Sarah H. Jones, mother of Capt. B. F. Dare's wife, died of a cerebral hemorrhage early Wednesday at Capt. Dare's home on South Central Avenue in Austin. She was 77, longtime resident, formerly of Ridgeland. Funeral services were held Friday at the house with interment at Rose Hill.
Alice M Curren died early Tuesday at the home of J M Ailey 5914 Ontario street of consumption. She was 34. The remains were taken to Dixon her former home for funeral and burial today.
Miss Alice Griffin is confined to home with a severe cold. Miss Lilly McNaughton visits Miss Emma De Gann. The Fawcett home hosts a wedding anniversary reception. Lenten services at St. Luke's include sermon benediction and Way of the Cross. Mr. Van Hatch leaves for New York. Junior Epworth League entertainment at M E church. Planned building east of River Forest if 5 cent Harlem fare passes. Mathews Bros install a $300 refrigerator by Rice & Frank. Village board to meet next week. no major business expected. Boyce Gilbert wagon collision with electric post causes minor damage but goods delivered. River Forest youths attend Hunt surprise party on Edgewater. attendees listed.
Mr Thos Doyle erects a three story brick building at forty eighth avenue and Madison street with a sample room lunch counter and waiting rooms. The interior will be cherry paneled and the lobby faces Madison street. A bar and lunch counter will occupy the main room and a rear pavilion will serve bicyclists via Washington boulevard. Doyle has secured J B De Meyer and plans to complete by March first, serving western suburbs travelers with a first class venue.
The piece promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a modern household god for health, claiming it helps consumption coughs colds throat chest and lung issues. It offers a free trial at Lovett's Traill's Drugstore Austin and lists regular sizes 0c and 1.00. The latter paragraph presents a philosophical quote about morality and corruption.
The Vindicator for sale at multiple Austin locations including Co Don Rosado's News Depot on GF street and One A Loomis' News at 9 Park Avenue. Also listed are Oak & Tompkins news bureau stationers 105 Oak Park, and dealers at 142 Lake Street offering news and confectionery items.
For sale about six tons of prairie hay owned by Jos Tiristow at Opden and Harrison streets Oak Park. Also offering stock of clocks watches jewelry notions and fancy goods in bulk at 218 Park Avenue Austin with a suite of wing rooms. Low rent and favorable terms to a responsible party.
Real estate notice for an eight room house on Superior street near Prairie avenue. Buyer or renter sought at a low price. Contact B W Bowen at 213 Park avenue for details.
A finder should return seven napkins left on Prairie avenue between Miie and Cedar streets to 5733 Iorie street for collection.
A pair of gold spectacles was found on Park Avenue Wednesday. The owner may claim the property by visiting G. B. Cogrdal and paying for the advertisement.
In Cook County Superior Court the Town of Cicero seeks an assessment to cover compensation and damages awarded for a condemned street project. The plan opened Polk street from the east line of specific lots to Harvard street, but the improvement was abandoned west of Kimball Avenue. Final hearing occurred at the March term.
This advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore tired nerves and vigor. It claims to be plant based, tone stomach nerves, stimulate liver and kidneys, purify blood, improve appetite and digestion, and act as a blood purifier and nerve tonic. Sold at Lovett & Trails Drugstore in Austin for 50c or 1.00 per bottle.
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