Oak Park Churches and Their Early History Highlight
The Oak Park piece traces the May 9 1878 founding of First Baptist Church of Oak Park at J W Middleton home, naming founders and early members. It notes subsequent Sunday school growth, first ministers including Henry Mabie and J W Conley, mission work on Forest avenue, and the church’s expansion to a Pleasant Street Wisconsin avenue corner site. It also covers Congregational, Episcopal Grace Grace Mission, German Baptist, Methodist history, and other local churches with brief notes on pastors, buildings, memberships, and adjacent congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Middleton
First Baptist Church of
Oak Park
Andrewe
Ro. Bartlett
T. Dune
Abraham Sheffer
Robert Farbeck
Captain Owen
Fr. Tlem
Pamperance Hall
Hnlt
Pleasant Street
Wisconsin Avenue
H.W. Austin
Henry ©. Mabie
D.D
Rockford
Alexander Blackburn
Lowell
Muse
F. 33 Iven
Chicago
AL M. Brean
Ron. van Doren
Paso
J. W. Conley
J. H. Rowley
Conley Ovtoberith
White Beek
Dare Gorn
Gas
Hed Tia Trust
EP Lanex
B.B. Stont
AL CL Pbaven
Dd. Morison
J.A. Baldwin Wo
van Keuren
I Shams
Hhayreh
Marlean
A.C. Haven
Mra. A. EE. Tower
First Baptist Church
Congregational
EP. Goodwin
Ochicago
Reformed
Mnscopal Church
Cornelius F. Dickiston
Minor W. Fairfield
Dartford
Wis
Chret Congregational
Ray
Goeorus Huntington
Fairfield U
Ouk
Huntington
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Edward D. Maton
Varn
H. N. Hoyt
DL Oh Wannedy
Kurmian
Tos. Phan
Staypsean Dunlop
W. EF. Porpeck
N.S. Patton
BBL HS
Thain
Society
the Church For the Young People
Uleavor
Tuo
Archie Sinden
Musa Stella Wood
Forest Avenue
R. W. Stough
Forest
Elizabeth Streets
Grace Episcopal
Dade
Grace Church Mission
Chishop
Hoendersop Judd
Ian Mary Tisl
A. S. Prack
Geo. Sharp
Ros. Worthington
Mate Tle
Mr. Preack
Judd
A. J. Spaight
Geo. Pratt
Bey
Clp. Anderson
Beachbury
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Dias
Pelgol
AL G. Giller
Lede
Winegate
Henry Meyer
Coco
Petter
Augustine
Rorebach
Alberding
Redenseke
Charles’ Rollei
Sweieher
Morlnob
FF. Benscher
Theodore Alberdings
Joh Beeh
Sunday Echools
Nn Amileion
Harlem
Dixon Street
Harlem Avenue
Jacob Fellman
Hoe
Second Bayne
G.N. Hhocfilin
Poe
August Finfeldt
Ko Sonder
Droschindky
Saunday School
J. R. Jobna
Ous
Oule Park
James Vial
Methodist Society
Viek
Uszi
Gannay
Tu Tainher
Matilda Ty
Wallina
Blackstone
Mii Seadda
Adela Sith
Lee Oatober
Cairteen Cepuglir
P.od. Marsh
It. Saubridge
W. D. Atuhtson
A.J. Scott
IP. Greveland
J. N. Cantiie
HT. Adama
R. H. Pooley
JS. Mandeville
I Chivis
Kh. W. Kina
H. Y. Simball
J. HL Pooley
Ts5s
J. Adams
Ke Os
Cantine
Adwus
Do Lh Kemball
Do O. Pook
G. H. Fowler
Northwestern University
Ninde
Biathop Warren
Porestyeenna
Appleton
Coward
Franklin and
Marengo Streets
Ernst A. Healmanon
Epworth
Danior
Oro J. Kellogg
Gertrude S. Pooley
Simmons
Laods DD
Mostman
Eduatch Bo
Wood
Weed
Bas
Dulee
Wonan
Bmoreh Missionary Society
Ales
Geertrade
Woranna
Joey A. Sainte Oy
Mie
Dawis Meventh
Andi Good
Phere
Worata
Mos
Daditte CL Davis
Pobtethar Mian
Ehourch
Pheyares GD
Bderkio
Thoh
Staupht
Ol K. Danlop
Docutap
Ces
Men
Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church
Dunk Park
Lake Street
Ev. J. Digby Johnston
Colorado
Pring of
George Bowns
Willian C. Sheppard
Boston
Williamn
Geo. Th Owen
W. H. Owens
James Greham
Upham
Ladies’ Society
Reformed Episcopal
Sta
George David Cummins
Protestant Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Charles Eoward Cheney
Unitarians
Universelista
God
Heaven
A. H. Sweetzer
School House
Hawitt
LeGrand Powers
J.N Thinds
N.S. Save
HW. D. L. Webster
AL J. Chapin
Yb Johann
Austin
Salvation Army
Aliss O. Livgard
Pis
Chicapo
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Mighivan
Tachara
Duivadier
Edward Fielding
Batltogrton Booth
United States Forces
General Booth
London
Corps of
Army
Jamor
Bnndead
Boys' Brigade
Ena Home
Foreign Missionary Societies
Grint Works Hat
Ser
GC. W. Coltrin
Cie Church
Clayton , Crafts
Moore
Wo OW
McParland
M. PF
Marray
A Snow
P. D. Castle
Austin Secret Orders Formed Knights of Pythias Lodge
The Knights of Pythias in Austin, organized since last September, has about fifty-five members with four more awaiting initiation. Meetings are Wednesdays in Masonic Hall. Installation night opened the new year with officers elected for six months. lists include Martz, Didier, Kampp, Miner, Fellmoo, and others. The Oud Bellows society in Austin traces back years, with ties to Oak Park and Maywood and a growing, independent lodge now seeking new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Pythias
Austin
Masonic Mall
Wo. Martz
C. C
L Didier
Vo C
Maywood
Phillips
Bowen
Cicero Lodge
Oak Park
Munywood
Thie
Enoch Parnell
R. Anders
W.G
W. ©. Edwards
E. B. Bartlett
G. H. Pembroke
W. Jackson
Miller
Osk Park
Austin churches map out historic congregations and growth
The Austin Congregational church founded four years ago with Thomas Westerdale as pastor has added thirty five members since last June and plans for a larger room. The Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal and Presbyterian groups are detailed with their origins, leaders, growth, and current memberships around 325 to 600, plus notes on missions, choirs, and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Society
Austin
Thomas Westerdale
Healey
Westerdale
Methodist Church
Christin Endeavor
Junior Madeavor
Near Futare
A. M. Wyman
G. D. Rodgers
David McNaughton
J. B. Mathews
Tristees
Messia
Cleverdon
Luther
McNeal
Rodgers
Wyman
Small
McNaughton
Trangnrer
Walter Mathony
Christian Eaeeavor
EB. W. Meadows
Wodeawoy
Chrissie Moore
Nooklidee
Tanya Moore
Collins and Russell
Vinnie Rice
Oak Park Lodges Chronicle Local Fraternal Groups in Oak Park
The Oak Park scene recalls the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias presence with men’s clubs, youth organizations, and mission work. Notable names include Conway, Steiner, Schlund, Foley, Soule, and Coltrin. The article notes lodge origins in 1830s and 1850s, membership counts, and local civic roles.
Oak Park Schools Origin and Growth Timeline
The article traces Oak Park and Ridgeland school origins from a small 1857 district, notes early directors and principal changes, and details expansion through the Central School era. It documents key builders, janitors, and the 1870s growth with new Ridgewood primary, Dodge’s tenure, and subsequent high school development. It lists board members and current staffing across Lipo, Haigh, and Ridgeland Schools.
Dr Kings New Discovery Ad in Local Drugstores
Advertisement invites customers to buy Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after a trial. Trial bottles are free at L. M. Lovett’s Oak Park and RH. Trail Rustio Drugstores. large sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cire
King
Conayndon
L. M. Lovett
Oak Park
Trail
Rustio
Largo
Fraternal Orders in Oak Park and Austin Lodge Divisions
The article notes over thirty degrees across Blue Lodge, Chapter, and Knights Templar. Oak Park houses about 200 members in mystic rites with 125 on the Austin roll. local groups include the Patriotic Order Sons of America, Royal Arcanum, Royal League, and Independent Order of Foresters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Lodge
Tha Chapter
Siloam Commandery
Knights Templar
Oak Park
Austin
P.O. S. of A
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Royal Arcanum
Royal League
Independent Order of Foresters
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Ghureb
Gil Issh
Glergyoen
Tealtill Dita
Usst
Arthur Sd Be Brown
Lipon
Phecehureh Peew
Amd
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Beawn
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Gauren
Joumes McGresor
UR Bhachind
Wo. Cooke
Irl Morgan
Orin Peat
Jodie Pubes
IL. J. Morgan
W.C. Templeton
HK. Smith
Scoville Institute
Oak Pank
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Baptist
Willow and
Kinale Streets
North Pine Avenue
Elizabeth Ui. Bryan
Susan Hitchcock
8. M. Maynard
Mary P.thomas
Edwins. Osgood
Lizzie Osgood
Alexander Glackburn
J. Kittredge Wheeler
Fourth Baptist Church of
Samuel Daker
A. N. Bacon
Arthur C. Chute
J. F. Bartlett
Englewood
Bartlatoa
Caicago Avenue
Brinklin Street
Gulbert
Central Avenue
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Baptist Young People's Unio
Juss Lily Black
Bernice Bond
Will
Fred Qorgood
Messrs. E
Ospoud
N. D. Gilbert
Episcopal
St. Vanl’s
la Jone
Issa
J. J. Thobertshaw
Reverenoda
F. N. Luson
Kinney
M. Gregg
A.A. Fink
Luther Pardee
Episcopalians
Methodist
Ohio Street
Jeramiah Baylis
Park Avenus M. FE
Needham
Wilcox
Edward Church
Francie Gillette
Lisher
Griffith
Marsh
Clendening
Wire
Watson
Thatcher
Tomlins
Shaw
Pate
Wiorington
Frank Horne
Williama
Samuel Swartz
Win
Goodman
T. Vo
Sweet
Wicker Park
Chneeb
Edward Francis
S. H. Bolton
J. Danfee
I’. H. Annder
Date
A. Lindsey
J. Earle
A. H. Clement
Epworth League
E. P. Martin
Linden Park
J. H. Kemper
Presbyterian
The
E. N. Barrett
D. D
David Clark
Jake Street
Chirk
F. O. Ballard
Jev. J. C. Hill
Hill
Campbell
Archbishop Feehan
Mary Riley
Parker Campbell
Moffit
St. Thomas
Jeffrey Flemming
St. Catherine's Library Association
James Byrne
Children of Mary Society
Misa Minnie Callahan
C. F
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Conway
Wm. Steiner
Chris Schlund
Belvidere
I. G. Soule
Loman Catholic
Foley
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Waltington Boulevard
Park Avenue
Poe Yodge
Dantop
J. Grormoan
Y. O
J Chambers
Pelite
Derey Ontel
M. OW
Wed Roberts
John Wante
A. Droodman
Kk Soop
Ke Tones
M.A. Yue
J.D. Waller
Ala. Mathews
A. Goods In
Masons
Fisy Peebuch
Austin- Fib
John Clark Hill
Dod
OAK Park Schools
Ridgeland
Thnais
Theological Seminary
Andover
Mass
Belidel House
Nathan Dye
Imusic
Central School
B. I. Livingston
G. W. Herrick
Herrick
Chas. E. Jay
Warren Wilkie
Yeir
Durkee
Itvasa
Ridgewood
T. E. Lyon
B. Li. Dodge
John Powell
John
Dodgs
Midgeland
Leese
Dodge
Dude
W. H.hatch
Lin Uflicy
Hatch
South Nidgeland
Board of Education
Watceu
Messrs
Wm. Beye
J. 2. Cleveland
EW. Lyman
A. al. Moore
Densa A. Baldwin
Mesdamen U. M. Pitkin
B.A. Luckey
Lipo
Pupis
D. O. Barto
Haigh School
Hadete G. King
Baomebb. Buse
A. B. Paubanka
H. A W. Muttenon
Myra L. Spaldings
Caroline P. Adams
HE. Griffith
Helen L. Halsey
Minnie Whitham
Ada M. Shairder
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Minnie M. George
Marion Mitchell
Alm Lindeblad
Blanche Powphrey
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