Berwyn Board Advances Ordnances and Finances in January Session
The Berwyn board delayed sidewalk ordinances on Madison Street north of Oak Park Avenue to await further orders. A blank Globe Light and Heat Company street lighting contract was referred to the Street Lighting Committee. Land title for a tire engine home was sent back to the Town Attorney for review before closing the deal. Rebates granted for house drain and water service pipe. Israeltorn allowed to sell dry goods. A box culvert will be built across Fiftieth Street at Monroe Street. Ten thousand dollars was moved from the Ogden street railroad fund to Contingent land. Wisconsin Central railroad asked to install crop gates at Central Avenue crossing. Ott Brigas and Thomas Connell tax relief request referred to owner for redress. Finance reported bills totaling 35,408.61 with 3,160.65 from Special funds. warrants ordered. Adjournment set for Thursday evening, January 7.
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St. Reynertson
Israeltorn
Fiftieth Street
Monroe Street
Atteidge
Ogden Street Railroad
Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
Central Avenue
Ott Brigas
Thomas Connell
Mystic Tie Lodge Installs Officers in Austin
Mystic Tie lodge Knights of Pythias held a full house public installation at Masonic hall in Austin on Wednesday. Grand Deputy Chancellor Mariz assisted by Hunt and Wright of Oak lodge installed the officers, with J. P. Kampp as chancellor and other corps elected. The evening featured remarks by the chancellor and a program of entertainment by John Conway of Chicago and Rudy Henry. Light refreshments followed as Mystic Tie aims to grow among Austin secret societies and will host Oak Lodge guests next Wednesday.
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Mystic Tie Lodge
Knights of Pythine
Masonic Hall
Austin
Mariz
Brothers Hunt and Wright
Oak Lodge
Pant
R. F P. Lion, Jr
J. P. Kampp
Sonia Feldmann
H. D. McDonald
Fred Didier
Fred Schitzius
Mulholland
Louis Didier
Robert Stevanson
Oscar Clemenson
F. Hight
Marty
Aimas
Ordor
John Conway
Chicago
Rudy Henry
Lenry
Bert
Cori
L. Reiterman
Pinnat
socIeries
Oak Park
Kilpatrick Poat G. A. R. Holds Camp Fire and Installations
The Kilpatrick Post G. A. R. held a camp fire on Tuesday evening with officers installed by the Ladies Saciety and guests. New officers include Hi H Hendricks commander M V J Coke senior vice H B Martin junior vice Win Patterson officer of the day and Hf Allen officer of the guard. Speeches by the new commander Comrade Dixon and others followed music and a recitation by Durharn Fretchio. Refreshments and dancing ended the event.
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Durharn
J.C. Hut
Austin Presbyterian Charch
Marvelous Results From Dr King’s New Discovery
A Dimond a Mich letter by Rev J Ganderman reports Dr King’s New Discovery cured his wife after pneumonia and severe coughing fits. The extract notes rapid relief and high satisfaction with the remedy, available at L M Lovett Oak Park Austin and L A Trail. Trial bottles offered free at drug stores. retail 50c and 1.00.
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J. Ganderman
Dimonda’c, Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rives
Puenmovia
Li Grope
L M. Lovett
Oak Park
Trail
Austin
Havana is Captured Correction and Chicago Name Conflicts
The Inter Ocean claimed Havana capture with bold headlines but offered no truth. John Brenyock, a city contractor, warns horse flesh usage is rising rapidly in Chicago. Turner Junction seeks to appropriate the West Chicago name, though a West Chicago already exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
John Brenyock
Chicago
Turner Junction
West Chicazy
West Chicago
England's Cathedrals Seen in Small Towns
A Springfield Republican reader recounts visiting ten English cathedrals in small towns noting the charm and flaws of each. York Lincoln Peterborough Ely Salisbury Canterbury Durham Lichfield and Westminster are praised for beauty despite smokestack damage and restorations. The piece ends with a young woman from Springfield moved to tears at Westminster Abbey.
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England
Springfield Republican
York
Lincoln
Peterborough
Haglish
Ely
Salisbury
Canterbury
Durham
Peterborovgh
Fly
Litchfield
Springfield
Westminster Abbey
Gladstones Thoughtful Train Departure Anecdote
An English journalist recalls traveling with Mr Gladstone to report his remarks at stations. The orator once paused to jot down his final words for the reporter, a courteous act that endeared him to journalists.
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Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Prayer in Secret Plea to Lord Amidst Family Strife
A young girl, punished by her mother, prays alone in her room and asks for guidance. She begins with a plea that she is treated poorly, sparking notice by a listener who overhears the moment. The scene hints at domestic tensions and a quest for solace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Drought Drives Michigan Fishermen to Gather Fish in Shallow Lakes
Long drought leaves Michigan lakes nearly dry as farmers haul wagons into shallow waters and shovel fish into carts to sell to nearby towns. New London Ct plans two hundred fiftieth anniversary next May with mayor, council, board of trade and civic groups coordinating events.
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Little Lakes
Michigan
New London
Board of Trade
Humorous Aphorisms From The Atchison Globe
A collection of light observations on marriage fortune and social behavior from the Atchison Globe. Wry quips cover topics from husbands and wives to gossip and stage theatrics, with a tone of midwestern newspaper humor and irony.
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Clare
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Michel Go
Gord
A. PM. Lee
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Kroc
Kingsbury
Geo
Woy Klop
Pred
Lyons
Josie
McGery
Mary
Manon
Olaf
Pederson
Polhuid
Robinson
Frank
Atetin Old Fellows
New
Joan Dones
J. H. Shepard
Washington St
Telephone
Boston
J. Dunfee & CO
Franklin St
Kinde
Dillon Streets
Singer
the Vindicator
Othis
Family Machine
WM. Halley
U.S. Patent Office
Washington
C.a.snow & CO
Patent Office
Washington, D.C
Oxford
la Sane St
C. B. Patrick
Coal & Wood
Grand Av. Telephone West
Er, Haase
Dearborn Street
Agenta
Actua Fire Insurance Co
Oak Park and Warlem
John Kelly
Madison St
Milwaukee Avenue
J Mitchell
Maywood
Clay Street
Northwestern Grocery
F. Rugen
Sts
Central Park
New London, Connecticut
Salvation Army
Atchison Globe
Klegtrig Lighting
Cicero
Oak Park, Ill
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Oak Par
Ant Windsor Avs
Detective Agency
Secret Service
N. Clark Street
Chicago, Ills
Telephone North
A. L. Standard, Gen
Thomas Sayle
N. W. Cor, 48Th and Kinzie Sts
Moreland, Chicago
W. W. Kimball
Pres
E. S. Conway Bee
A. G. Cone Treas
W. W. Kimball CO
Wabash Ave
Kimball Organs
D. Nelson
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