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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
2
The excerpt asks about the spread of American territories beyond Oran and lists Alaska Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma as growing regions while pondering further gains and potential Canadian Northwest expansion.
Mr Brown of Avenue station Oak Park starts a 10 cent parcel service for parcels not over 30 lbs. between Cicero and Chicago or Cicero north side to another area for a dollar. Residents urged to leave orders at Avenue station or call 135 for details.
Fire gut a large frame building housing a public hall lodge hall dining room and shops on the ground floor including Nerland’s saloon Burk’s barber shop Max Kahane’s clothing store and Fisher’s paint shop Most tenants were insured except Burk the barber who lived above his shop Investigators probe possible arson as fire department contained the blaze and stopped spread
In Austia gossip cites a April town vote in Meldin Cicero over a water franchise. The piece extols the Oak Park water system as pure, affordable, and public-spirited, noting its long service, pipe expansion, dividends, and town benefits while warning against cancelling the charter or attacking the company.
Writers suggest the Secretary of the Treasury backed a popular loan program to secure its downfall. The comment implies political maneuvering aimed at undermining support for the plan.
An overview of Cicero a premier Illinois suburb detailing its six mile area from Harlem to Thirty-ninth Street eleven villages Oak Park Austin Tidgeland Linden Park and Berwyn among others. It notes rail service electric lines post offices population about 20000 and a unique town township government with nine elected and appointed offices and current officeholders with salaries and duties. It previews next issue discussing looming candidates for spring election.
A fragment notes William of Germany openly defying his grandmother Queen Victoria, signaling a period of tension and royal tension within the era. The brief line reflects personal and dynastic strain shaping public perception of monarchy.
Chronicle reports Mrs Bob Corbitt escaped an abusive marriage and left Chicago with no sign of a “Young Author” behind. Meanwhile Mn Conway of Oak Park is nominated for Vice-president of the Union League club on the regular ticket, expected to win.
The Inter Ocean and other papers hype Corbitt home destruction, which never existed, while Canada sees minister resignations to challenge Sir Mackenzie Bowell. Parliament stalls, elections loom, and a journalist mocks sensational Chicago slush and a alleged Baker and Corbitt wife affair.
Rev J F Bartlett, in his fourth year as Austin Baptist Church pastor, was born in Augusta Missouri on August 9 1852. A former printer and editor, he studied at Bates College and Newton Theological Seminary and has led Austin to steady growth with plans for a larger church building. He spent summers in Europe and returned with pulpit material, earning a reputation as a popular and forceful speaker.
Washington notes discuss Senate opposition to private bond deals with bankers and favoring public advertised bids. The piece tracks tariff bill expectations, silver coinage substitutes, and President Cleveland's stance, plus a Alaska boundary doubt and Venezuela boundary commission progress. It ends noting Utah statehood moves and House voting strength.
Oak Park hosts the institution of the Rebeka Degree Lodge Ivy Leaf number 428 with women in key offices. Officers include Noble Grand A. E. Heuermann and M. A. Woodward as Vice Grand, with about thirty members starting out. The ceremony featured sister installation, a grand repast, and an Oak Park hall setting.
The Chronicle reports John Farson predicts a popular loan will succeed. He says ample money exists to be released, the igane will sell, and the government will favor small bidders to keep securities domestic. He argues the syndicate may not win unless they bid highest.
Electric Bitters is praised as a seasonal tonic for languor and sluggish liver. It is claimed to prevent fevers and counter malarial poison, curing headaches indigestion constipation and dizziness. Sold for 1.00 per bottle at L. M. Lovett Oak Park and R. H. Trail Austin drug stores.
About thirty River Forest citizens protested a village board plan to meter all water takers and charge by usage. A special meeting followed with Judge Dunne and others urging a new well versus meters, while the board considered bonds for a well and repealing water meter ordinances. The Finance Committee will reconvene to review funds and pending claims.
The Austin Presbyterians used their new lecture room for Sabbath services last Sunday. The auditorium should finish by mid February and be usable by late February or early March. An organ by Jackson Organ Co. of Washington is promised. The church introduces a new voluntary giving system aimed at $6,000 yearly for maintenance as pledges give way to individual contributions. Dr Hill endorses the plan as aligned with New Testament principles. At the last Thursday meeting Hon Clayton E Craft and M F Murray were re-elected trustees.
Captain L B Hansberry of Austin praises Cicero police for 1895 in a letter to the department. The writer notes the large area to cover the telegraph or signal limits and the small force, calling it the best year on record in the town. He closes with high regard and encouragement to continue the good work.
Miss Annie Hazlett of the Madison Street school died Sunday after a brief typhoid fever journey. She joined the public schools in 1890 after Cook County Normal graduation, praised for strength and individuality. Her body was taken to Pennsylvania for burial beside her father, leaving a gap hard to fill for the district families and pupils.
Francis Hemington and the Oak Park School of Music faculty performed a well attended concert at the Oak Park Club on Tuesday evening under the auspices of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gustorf. Highlights included soprano Lucilla Stevenson, duet by Cassidy and Sharpe, mandolin and guitar selections by Dickinson Swith and Herbert Zublin, violin by Theo Matiu, and piano pieces by Miss Marion Gibney and Prof. Francis Heming ton. A reception followed with refreshments, as January listings promise further events at the club.
The Prairie club will hold its annual meeting Saturday evening January 11 with the annual officer election and the retiring officer reports. The treasurer shows income of 5078.49 and expenses of 4989.16 leaving 89.33. assets total 21135.90 with 4664.45 in excess of liabilities.
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