Town News Roundup Mixed Illnesses And Local Doings
Mrs. J H Gunn ill in Washington D C. Mrs Titus severely ill with appendicitis. Miss Charlotte O’Brien ill with scarlet fever. Families record infections and recoveries as Washington’s birthday is observed in schools. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Woodbury and Mrs Finch assisting at schools. Community events feature lectures, socials, theatre notices, and church receptions across Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte O'Brien
H. Woodbury
Chase
Racine
Geo. Denniston
L. L. Filstrup
Washington
Frank Race
L. E. Race
Frederick Kelly
S. H. Woodbury
Lizzie W. Charles
Wild
Aurora
N.b. Greenwood
Sheagir
Superior
Clara Creote
High School Voice
Austin High School
Change in Cicero government urged to avoid annexation
Article argues Cicero must reform its city government to progress and avoid annexation by merging with Chicago. It notes separation failed at the polls and condemns annexation as out of the question, while criticizing politicians promoting the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Chicago
New Books in Circulation at Scoville Institute Library
The Scoville Institute lists new books for young readers now available after a brief hold for examination. Titles include Christopher Carson Abbott Juan and Juanita Baylor Indian History for Young Folks Drake Monkey That Would Not Kill Drummond and Aaron in the Wildwoods Harris among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoville Institute
Christopher Carson
Abbott
Canoe Club
Alden
Asbjornsen
B. H
Commodore Bainbridge
Barnes
Juan
Juanita
Baylor
Beard
Bell
Bennett
Butterworth
Camp
Chopin
Will Shakepeare
Little Lad
Clark
Sir Toady Lion
Crockett
Cruikshank
Alan Ransford
Deland
Drake
Drummond
United States
Eggleston
Ellis
Field
Knights of the Round Table
Frost
Wagner
Peterkin
Hale
Warraden
Aaron
Harris
Town Board Grants Track Moves and Amends Franchises
Last Saturday night the town board adopted a resolution allowing the Chicago & South Western Railway Co to remove tracks on Harlem avenue between twenty six and thirty nine streets and granted the suburban railway Co the right to move its west track to the street center on Robinson avenue. It amended the franchise extension ordinance for the Cicero & Proviso Railway Co and sections 1 and 6 of the Cicero & Harlem Railway Co ordinance, with the town attorney Cutting's rights report referred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago & South Western Railway Co
Harlem Avenue
Twenty-Sixth
Thirty-ninth Streets
Suburban Railway Co
Robinson Avenue
Cicero & Proviso Railway Co
Cicero & Harlem Railway Co
Cutting
Wreck at Ridgeland blocks suburban service
A west bound freight train on the C and N W railway derailed at East avenue due to a broken wheel. It struck cars on a side track causing heavy damage and halting suburban passenger service. No lives were lost.
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N. W
East Avenue
Flag Sociable a Success at Austin church hall
The social committee of the People's church in Austin hosted a Flag Sociable at Morrison's academy hall on Fifty-seond avenue near Lake street to mark Washington's birthday. About 225 to 250 people attended, admission was ten cents, and attendees enjoyed extensive entertainment and refreshments for the price.
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People’s Church of Austin
Morrison's Academy
Ratification Meeting in Cicero Ward Aims at Rail Ordinance
Saturday evening residents of the Twenty-eighth ward and Fifty-second street met at Morrison’s academy to ratify Cicero town board’s suburban railway ordinance. Alderman Rector R. H. Traill and Trustees Rearden Vastine spoke. music and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-eighth Ward
Fifty-second Street
Morrison’s Academy
Cicero
R. H. Traill
Rearden
Vastine
Moody's Plea Guilty in Oak Park Embezzlement Case
Ex bookkeeper William O Moody admitted embezzling 29000 dollars from the Oak Park Building and Loan Association. He was arraigned before Judge Caetla, pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison under an indeterminate sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Moody
Oak Park Building and Loan Association
Caetla
Christian Church Mission Preaches at Morrison's Academy
The Christian church holds Sunday services at Morrison's academy at 38 p.m Rev Be W Darst evangelist from Chicago will preach. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Morrison's Academy
Be.w. Darst
Chicago
Cicero Faces Government Change Over Tax Limits and Annexation
The piece argues Cicero should adopt a city government to stabilize revenues and public works and oppose annexation by Chicago. It cites the Ross Hall act limiting townships to 2 percent and notes potential local gains from a city form, including preserved local representation and improved services. It mentions McCarthy injunction and Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
McCarthy
Tuley
Supreme Court
Ross Hall
Cicero
Forty Fourth Birthday Surprise for Rev Westerdale
A pleasant surprise party was held Thursday February seventeenth at the home of the Rev Thomas Westerdale 335 North Central avenue. About seventy five congregation members and friends attended the event presenting forty four dollars to the pastor. The evening featured vocal and instrumental music and refreshments. The pastor quipped that he wished he had been much older under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Westerdale
North Central Avenue
Westerdale
Lincoln Picture Lecture at First M E Church
An audience enjoyed an illustrated lecture by Prof. Watt of Chicago on Lincoln. Stereopticon views depicted Lincoln with story and pictures. The Chicago children’s band performed patriotic tunes and joined in singing. The Epworth League organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Prof. Watt
Chicago
Lincoln
Chicago Children’s
Epworth League
Royal League Dines at Oak Park Function
The Royal League of Oak Park entertained members and friends on Friday evening February 18. Each member could bring a guest, with over fifty covers. To a program of songs and readings, several toasts were given and Burgess served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal League of Oak Park
Burgess
Cicero Board Acts on Police Dismissals and Street Snow Disputes
The Cicero board reads President Traill’s discharge of Officers Wall and Houren for the good of the service. Actions include pursuing a possible suit against ex-lecturer George R. Frankland, and legal questions about snow barriers on streets after track cleaning. Various petitions and appointments are referred to committees, with notes on local street and railway concerns and a growing East Austin church movement.
Pickaninny Minstrels Thrill St Catherine’s Parish Hall
A large Austin audience filled St Catherine’s church hall for a Saturday program by the Pickaninny Minstrels. The women of the parish organized the event to showcase executive and dramatic talent with clever jokes and an amateur drama titled Under A Cloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherine's Church
St. Catherine's
Austin
Case Called and Continued in La Mena Court
When Twohey's case was called Thursday afternoon before Justice La Mena he was granted a change of venue to Justice Price's court and the case was continued until March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twohey
Justice la Mena
Justice Price
Memorial services for Frances Willard set at Austin church
Memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian church in Austin on Sunday evening February 27. The program honors Willard’s work for the home school church nation and world with speakers Rev J C L fill Prof N D Gilbert Rev M W Satterfield Rev Bartlett and Rev Demerset. Music by the Presbyterian Choral union and Mrs Heythorne presides. Margaret Wirtringer chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
Presbyterian Church In
Austin
J. CL. Fill
N. D. Gilbert
M. W. Satterfield
Bartlett
Demerset
Presbyterian Choral Union
Heythorne
W. Co.t. U
Margaret Wirtringer
Norden Sextette Ball at Bratts Hall
The Norden Sextette will host a ball at Bratts Hall located at Forty-eighth and Lake streets on Saturday evening March 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norden
Bratt’s Hall
Public Parks Urged to Beautify Austin by Trees and Design
F H Zander addressing the Magazine Club proposes improving and beautifying Austin’s public spaces. He urges annual funding for park enhancements, cites box-like blocks and neglected parks, and suggests winding brick walks, landscaping, and larger park tracts to raise health and property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Waller
Austin Avenue
Town Park
Merrick Park
Breensward
No Holiday for Oak Park Schools Washington Birthday
Oak Park students petitioned to celebrate Washington’s Birthday but the board of education refused. Despite the closure last year and no celebration this year, all 260 high school pupils returned to class. Union League member John Farson criticizes the board and hints at upcoming nominations favoring business leaders and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Board of Education
Union League Club Committee
John Farson
Mit
Schweig Benefit Report Details Widow Aid from Police Death
Schweig benefit committee reports about 600 dollars raised from a 1625 ticket event to aid the widow of the deceased officer. Expenses total 935.65. Of 595 received, 66.85 paid to Undertaker Kampp, 125 paid to the widow via Lieut. Schaefer, with 310 remaining to be disbursed or invested for the family’s best outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schweig
Undertaker Kampp
Austin
Lieu
Schaefer
Clyde
Hansberry
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News OF the Town
J. H. Gunn
Washington, D. C
T. Finnegan
Butte
Mont
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
M. E
O. BE. 8
Laurel Avenue
C. W. Stanfield
Geo. B. Finch
Ontario Street
G. M. Coe
Callender
N. S. Phillips
Cicero Telephone Company
Mr. Coe
Towa
Library Hall
Lake View
Farson
Federation of Women's Clubs
Young Women’s Society of the
First
M. &. Church
Maude Decker
India
M. EE
Durch
Sierra Madre Mountains
Switzerland
America
First Congregational Church
W. L. Demorest
J. W. Moreland
Frink Street
Order of
Railway Conductors of the
Topeka
Kas
E. D. Robinson
Hampton Roads
Maine
Titus
St. Paul's Church
Gramophone
Jersey Milk Company
C. T. Norman
L. W. Mann
Chicago Avenue
C. A. Barrett
Cicero Gym Club
Madison Street
Cicero Philharmonic Club
H. A. Coffman
F. C. Parker
Emma Klipp
Geo. Gould
W. F. Crummer
Phil. Sheridan
Burns
M. BE
Sievert
Forest Home
North American Union
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Marion Barret
Mr. Brooks
Mary Buckman
Hilma Frid
Dr. Graves
Milo Gardner
O. F. Johnson
Paul Lavenan
George Paulsen
George Quackenbush
J. O. Spohnheltz
Julia Spring
August Semrau
E. Theide
Fred St. White
Albert W. Giles
Railway Company
Ridgeland
North Western
People's Church
Widler
Lady Minstrels
Minee
Morrison
Academy
Moody
Christian Church Mission
Moreland
Central Park
Lake City
Ide
Ruth Ogden
Pseud
Laboulaye
Lang
Lukin
Mabie
Mac Donald
Rich Dale
Munroe
Murfree
Silent Pete
Otis
Toby Tyler
Tim and
Tip
Mabel
Pyke
Tildegarde
Ww. i Watt
Royal League
Traill
Wall and
Houren
Charles
BE. Piper
George R. Frankland
D. E. Harris
Berwyn
Thirty-first
Committee of the
John Hunt
Elizabeth Ganley
Graham & Sons
Finance Committee
William H. Henry
J. D. Brown
Frank Mayo
A. N. Palmer
Alfred B. Whitney
W. I. Blackstone
George N. Day
Henry Thiele
People’s Church
East Austin
Pickaninny Minstrels
Case
Memorial Services
Norden Sextette
Magazine Club Speaks
F.O. Zander Tella Wow Public Parks
F. H. Zander
Magazine Club
H. Date
S. Waller Avenue
Zander
Hitle Parkway
Fifty-second
Oak Park Board of Education
Schweig Benefit Report
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