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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
2
An Austin notice outlines subscription cost at $1.50 per year in advance and provides address 149 North Park Avenue for the office. It explains display ads in the MepIcaToR are artistically set and properly placed to command attention.
A long collection of editorial jabs and observations on politics and public life. It rails at Chicago aldermen, praises women school board members, questions legislatures and the post office, and notes Cuban autonomy, Yerkes fares, and George Gould's NY jury service with satirical tone.
The text notes heavy strikes in Paris linked to the Dreyfus affair with widespread distrust and anti Jewish sentiment. It contrasts clerks in Washington with long work hours and high pay to unemployed workers elsewhere. It claims rising hostility toward Jews in France amid a siege like atmosphere.
The W. Co. T. A. plan a new washing method to remove a spot on the Woman's Temple aided by a soap firm rebate of one cent per bar. They estimate needing 30,000,000 bars to complete the project.
The column questions Mr Kimball's stake in the Cicero Lake Street Elevated ordinance and the fate of a surface line subsidy. It cites Teller silver dollar bonds, a Chicago murder trial, judges demanding stenographers, Cook County costs, and President Doles San Francisco reception amid annexation talk.
The piece argues against excessive fare rises and long franchise terms for transportation firms. It notes banks and creditors shape company finances, yet insists the public should not be expected to endure unwarranted corporate favors. The author warns that communities may push back when franchises span decades.
Mrs. Christina M Moore Palmer died at 518 N Park Ave Austin HL on Tuesday Jan 41 1898. Survived by husband infant son father and several siblings. Funeral at home with pastor Rev Healey. Interment at Forest Home. Born Sept 21 1868 in Old Lynn Conn she lived in Austin nearly ten years and worked for J W Farwell & Co eight years. She supported local youth work and was a charter member of the First Congregational church.
Jdaimes T. Newberry James T. Newberry died at his home in Austin after a long illness. A veteran commercial traveler he spent nearly forty years in the business. He was born in Schenectady New York in 188. He lived in Chicago from age 20 until moving to Austin three years ago. He leaves a widow and five children Mrs Frank Blatherwick Mrs Effie Darvard Will H Newberry of Austin Mrs Sk J Hengle of Chicago and Mrs C N Wheeler of Kansas City. The funeral was held January 18 at 237 N Fifty-second avenue Austin with the interment at Forest Home. The Rev A W Flanders officiated.
Complaint filed with police about a gang of youths causing misery to pedestrians on North Park Avenue. Dan Roberts George Field Sylvester and David Colburn were arrested Tuesday for snowballing. Justice La Mena read the riot act and released them.
The Vindicator invites unsigned public opinion on issues. This open parliament aims to serve the community by encouraging reader engagement and thoughtful discussion on matters affecting local welfare.
J W H argues in a letter dated January 24 1898 that direct legislation could replace representative democracy in Illinois and possibly other states. He contends the absolute referendum would reduce laws two thirds, curb corporate influence, and rely on voters after a ninety day period of public consideration.
Jacobsohn's orchestra performs at the Ladies' Aid Society event in Austin's Presbyterian church with a large advance ticket sale. A temporary stage is set for the first local appearance featuring Kalliwoda and Waldteufel pieces, piano and violin solos, and a Paderewski overture.
E R Case of A M Wilson Co wool merchants escaped death by breaking a window plate glass and crawling to a veranda roof before fainting. He fell eighteen feet and sustained serious internal injuries. Eight others in the house had narrow escapes. D D Case died burning while descending. The home at 205 N Robinson Ave was practically destroyed with $7000 damage. Mrs E R Case and family slept through the fire. Case is recovering.
Advertisement seeks honest and active men or women to travel for a reputable Illinois company. Monthly pay of 8 dollars and six cents plus expenses, steady position. Send reference and a self addressed stamped envelope to One Dominion Company Department Y Chicago.
The piece paints Ike Seavey as a town character in Buda a dry goods helper at Abe Downey’s store a churchgoer and famed for hosting neighbors with meals coffee and jam stories of his rail thin humor and a plum eating episode that spurred a town churchyard walk later the narrative shifts through local musings about Oak Park Cicero and police expansion in nearby towns.
Clyde locals report Mrs. Bemis Jr and Mrs. A B Whitney returning from trips. Daisy Ruch greeted Aurora, and Jacob Rabisho touts an 1878 clay pipe as the oldest. A masque contest and new clubs push community life amid health scares and a fire.
River Forest notes show Mr. Palmer erecting a fine residence on Keystone avenue. Mathews Bros promote fresh and smoked meats and produce. Mr and Mrs Richardson mourn the loss of their twin son who died Sunday. H C Mathews plans Klondike departure. A missionary social at M O E church parsonage draws large attendance. Mr Stanton of Gale avenue suffers spasms and is hospitalized. Mr Joseph M Boyd and wife visit Omaha to see his mother. Men’s League to conduct next Sunday’s Presbyterian service. Ladies of the M E foreign mission meet at Mrs Hoppings 260 Keystone avenue with an engaging program. I P Marsh buys the famed black stallion Grattan for about 5000 dollars, sire of Palmipa Bay. Grattan, 10 years old, is praised as a top Missouri race horse. Miss Anice Steel long a public school teacher in Chi
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