Trishal Monopolizes Death List and Marriage Notices
The Chicago daily papers show Tr as dominating death notices and the Polocks the marriage listings. Dry goods stores advertise everything below cost and the piece questions Brooklyn’s view on consolidating into a Greater New York. Senator Davis’s report to Congress last Monday supports the Monroe Doctrine in its broad American sense.
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Chicago Daily Papers
Polocks
Congress
Davis
Senate
County Commissioner Allen attends state convention in Kankakee
County Commissioner Allen reports to represent Cook County at the State Convention of Supervisors in Kankakee. The note criticizes a university news bulletin as waste paper and questions a Chicago paper's use of Mr Piper's name in politics. It mourns Frank Lawler’s death and praises his public service and generosity.
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Allen
Kankakee
Board of County Commissioners
Cook County
University of Wisconsin
Congress
Chicago
Piper
Lorimer
Azores misperceived as Spanish by Inter Ocean reader
The Inter Ocean letter from Porta del Gada notes readers misbelieve the Azores are Spanish. It explains Azoreans are Portuguese, living in Boston Springfield Wisconsin and California. They work as wood sailors and farmers and send letters via a leading man. many anglicize their names to Sylva or Sipith.
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Fansig. B
Porta del Gada
Island of
San Miguel
Azores
United States
Boston
Fayal
Springfield
Mang
California
San Francisco
Almeda Valley
Sylva
Cicero Town Government Structure and Past Political Shifts
The piece details Cicero's annual six elective offices plus three holdovers, describing duties from Mayor to Trustee and Collector, and noting cross-city work in Chicago. It discusses nonincorporated villages, annexation effects, past shifts between Democratic and Republican control, and recent party realignments shaping next spring's election.
Local Election Candidates Named for Various Posts
The list names likely candidates for several offices including President David Oliphant John DP Maclean and Col J W Bennett of Austin Henry J Pierce of Oak Park Lot Brown of Morgan Park and Chas E Piper of Berwyn For Clerk Nelson Wallgren the present incumbent and Ed Austin For four year Trustee Peter McDonald of Clyde and Jordan of Hawthorne For Supervisor Chas Castle of Austin For Assessor S L Attridge the present incumbent and George J Bliss For Collector Gov Rt Frankland the present incumbent and Mr Anderson of Berwyn.
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David Oliphant
John DP. Maclean
Col
J. W. Bennett
Austin
Henry J. Pierce
Oak Park
Lot Brown
Morgan Park
Chas. E. Piper
Berwyn
Nelson Wallgren
Costs of Operating Elevated Roads Compared
The article notes that the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad runs at about 22 cents per train mile, with the Alley I line at around 47 cents. It predicts the Lake Street EL will switch to electric power, lowering expenses from about 67 percent to around 50 percent, as expansion and new branch lines are completed.
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Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad
Metropolitan
Lake Street
Town Board Clears McCarthy Horse Sale of Fault
A town committee exonerates J. J. McCarthy and other parties in a horse sale dispute. The panel finds the horse was worth the town dollar value, no personal gain occurred, and the sale was fair despite criticized methods. The case centers on Town Superintendent McDonald and Yragtee Cheney amid lingering suspicions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Fire Department
Committee On Fire and Water
McDonald
Yragtee Cheney
McCarthy
Address from Austin Republican Club Raises Local Reactions
An Austin Republican club statement to voters in Austin Linden Park and Mandel prompts critique of its broadcast method. The piece notes local press neglect and comments on homes, families, ministers, and the club’s perceived influence in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Republican Club
Austin
Linden Park
Mandel
Interview Exposes Political Coalition in Vinvicavonk Area
The editor reports that Chas E. Viper denies any run for Congress saying an organized antebine controls the effort and that opposing it would be hopeless. The piece also praises Town Superintendent McDonald, noting no one has questioned his honesty in years.
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Vinvicavonk
Chas. E. Viper
Congress
Lorimer
McDonald
McCarthy’s New Marine Yarn Promises Political Mishaps
The article teases another dramatic tale about Cicero McCarthy, famed for political missteps, suggesting an upcoming story that could chronicle fresh "marine" controversies and further intrigue surrounding his public life.
Death of Captain Munn veteran of Civil War at Ausa
Captain Aga B Munn a well known Civil War veteran and Ausa resident died after a long illness at 72. Funeral held at 212 Clark Avenue Austin with Kilpatrick Post G A R in attendance and burial at Mose Hall cemetery. Rev A H Miller and Rev M L W Sutterfield led services with Methodist quartet singing. He helped write a five hundred page history of his regiment and is survived by a widow and two sons James A Munn and Edward A Munn both of their city.
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Aga B. Munn
Ausa
Clark Avenue
Austin
Kilpatrick Post
G. A. St
Mose Hall
A. H. Miller
Lockport
James A
Edward A. Munn
Frank Lawler Remembered as Faithful Citizen and Statesman
Obituary tribute to Frank Lawler describing him as a devoted artisan and rising political figure. The piece honors his ascent from humble beginnings to a legislator of integrity, praising his unblemished character and lifelong service. It notes Charles J. Beattie referencing Lawler’s election as president of the Ship Carpenters' Union.
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The
Ship Carpenters' Union
Race War in Maywood Breaks Out Between Greeks and Americans
A Saturday street fight in Maywood between Greeks and a mix of Germans and Americans erupted after prior Greek-German contests. Eleven Greeks recruited reinforcements to clash with about twenty-five opponents near Norton's factory. Police and volunteers stopped the riot, with cuts and a scalp wound reported. Ringleader Lauren was fined 51 dollars, others 25 dollars, and several released after paying a lump sum of 160 dollars.
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Maywood
Maladas Contos
Herman Bauer
Bauer
Contos
Norton's
Melrose Park
Camphouse
Fred Taintor
Wun
Dickey
Jacob Kuen
al Hatch
Harry Nichola
Rob’t Joneson
John Langnish
Chas. Riley
Albert Burke
John Smith
Tainter
Ninth Avenue
John Lavgnish
Lavres
Seventh Avenue
James Mahoney
Fred Burns
Justice McGowan
Lauren
Young People's Dramatic Club Presents Second Evening
At St Catherine hall last Friday evening the Young People's Dramatic Club staged its second entertainment before a large audience. The program opened with a violin solo by Miss Lucy Belknap and featured tableaux such as The Dying Drummer Boy with Master Everett Thorndyke and Miss Mae Reisley, The Last Moments of Mary Queen of Scots with Edith Banta, and Simply to Thy Cross I Cling. The act included Severing Home Ties, The Cat that Came Back, The Orphan's Temptation, and a one act farce The Loan of a Love with a full cast. The program closed after a piano duet by Mrs Kneip and Mr Morrison. The entertainment was successful and praised by the audience.
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St. Catherine’s Hall
Young People’s Dramatic Club
Lucy Belknap
Drummer Boy
Everett Thorndyke
Misa Mae Reisley
Mercy
Mary
Queen of Scots
Wos
Edith
A. P. Mullen
Paul Kelly
Missus Lizzie
Marie Fleming
John Scully
Joseph Cremin
Willie Murphy
Margaret McGivern
Nellie Goss
Sadie Kane
Pearl Callaghan
Katheryn Fleming
Pleasure
Lottie McAuley
Power
Addie Lloyd
Ethel de Zignac
The Discovery Saved His Life Dr King’s New Discovery
A man credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving his life after a severe grippe left him near death. He bought three bottles from local drugstores and recovered quickly, declaring it invaluable and essential for his home. Free trials offered at Lu Lovett Oak Park and R W Trail Austin.
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Caillouette
Deruggist
Beaversville
Tih
Dr. King
Ian Grippe
Miles
Lu. M. Lovett
Oak Park
R. UW. Trail
Austin
SUCCESS OF THE BIRMESS AT LIBRARY HALL AUSTIN
The Kirmess in progress this week at Library hall Austin runs Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday evenings with a Saturday matinee. It pleases the Ladies' Guild of St Pauls church with colorful booths and national costumes. Dances include the Flower Fairy Bo Peep Butterfly Dutch Brownie Gypsy and Scarf with tableaux and songs enhancing the display.
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Library Hall
Austin
Ladies’ Guild
St. Paul's Church
Alta Brink
Lillian Bontecou
Willie Langford
River Forest Board Discusses Water Policy and Finances
River Forest Village Board reviewed a Finance Committee report proposing a non compulsory water meter ordinance, strict enforcement of water laws, testing the current well, potential new pumping, a $2500 bond subject to voter approval, water rate increases, and meter option for water users. An ordinance draft and $10 turn on fee were approved. Boutell avenue plans were set and the electric light company’s phone at the works offer was rejected.
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River Forest
Finance Committee
Boutell Avenue
Electric Light Company
Clyde plans fifty diverse houses at Clyde site
The Clyde improvement company hired Hyde and Castner to design fifty two story frame houses to be built this spring at an estimated total cost of 125000. Each home will include bathrooms and plumbing with some brick foundations. Average price planned is 2500 per house depending on location.
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Clyde Improvement Company
Clyde
Hyde & Castner
Arnica Salve and Local Notices From Oak Park
Bucklews Arnica Salve advertised as a universal cure with a money back guarantee and sold by L. M. Lovett Oak Park and Q H Traill Austin. Removal notice for Messia Zimmerman and Roath moving from 107 North Oak Park to Goelitz corner Oak Park avenue and North Boulevard. Letter from P M Hullow to Mr W Moore praising fitted glasses as strengthening eye work capacity.
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L. M. Lovett
Oak Park
Q. H. Traill
Austin
Messia
Zimmerman & Roath, Deasers
Potatoes, Inc
North
Oak Park Avenue
Goelitz
North Boulevard
Zimmerman & Roath
N. Boulevard
W. Moore
Optician and Jeweler
P. M. HauLoweLu
Lake Street
Charity Reception and Ball at the Oaks Clubhouse
Invitations go out this week for the Austin Charity Association grand reception and ball at the Oaks club house in February. Proceeds aid Austin’s poor regardless of race creed or color with social decor and music by Eckhart Werner Forrest Tomasso. admission $5 for gentlemen and ladies, $1 for each additional lad. Representatives from Chicago will attend. numerous committees list many local dignitaries and patrons.
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Austin Charity Association
Oaks Club House
Austin
Eckhart
Werner
Forrest
Tomasso
Waller Avenue
Chicago
Austin Republican Club Reorganizes For 1896 Campaign
The Austin Republican Club announces a permanent reorganization based on Chicago and Cook County guidance to represent local Republican sentiment. It seeks large membership and aims to spread information on national and state issues during a pivotal presidential year with local campaigns pending. Headquarters are 5632 Ohio Street near North Park Avenue, open Wednesdays and Saturdays. memberships available at Traill & Cooling's Drug Store. ERCY V. Castle president and S. Vastine secretary.
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Austin Republican Club
Austin
Linden Park
Mandel
Republican Club of
Central Republican Organization
Chicago
Cook County
Republican Club
Ohio Street
North Park Avenue
Traill & Cooling
Austropubican Club
Ercy V. Castle
Sedgwich S
Local Oak Park Notes Highlight Community Events
Oak Park community briefs include social and church activities, new business openings, and a crime report. The Washington Ice Co builds a new storehouse, Proviso Ice Co formed with 7000 capital, and several local tradesmen plan shops. A youth thief faces charges over stolen power-line wire and brass.
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Cicero, and
Proviso Ice Co
Oak Park
George Nordenbolt
Fred J. Colburn
Joseph Plannes
Church notices and community events listed in local column
Saturday Vindicator copies available at Cline's news depot with price. Westerdale preaches at Congregational church on Sunday morning and evening topics. Nut cake giveaway every Thursday for 25 blue labels. Ads for Alvert Burgess and Frank L. Race loan offers. Presbyterian church activities include visit to Dore Gallery, Sunday school attendance 350, and new church size. Epworth League sociology lectures to feature June Addams and Florence Kelley. Local visits from Henry Glen of St. Charles visiting Wm Amerson family.
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Hill
Dore
Christ In Art
Presbyterian Sunday School
Cicero Real Estate
Frank L. Race
Lake St
Presbyterian Men's Club
Clayton J. Crafts
T. A. Snow
Rev. N. Bb. W. Gallwey
Olivet Memorial Church
Hell
Chicago
Greta Blanchard
Henry Sawyer
Noble
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
June Addams
Florence Kelley
Henry Glen
St. Charles
Wm. Amerson
Peotone
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the Vindicator
William Halley
Sheoription
Chicago & Northern Pacific A. A. Co, A. L. Horses
Grand Gentral
Harricon Street
Fifth Avenue
Harlem
Daily
D. Ex
Sun
Oat Park
Fun Daily
San
S. A
Notre—Traina
Dee
Henry
Hawley
Raneral
Phisx
Piri
Ausiu
Zinmermann & Roath
Fesn
Anson
Askrey
Cil and Contracting
Marionstract
Oak Park, Til
Hankermeyer’s
North Waller Arenas
Ridgeland Avenue
Carman
Central Avenua
McCalum St
Howe
Py Chanics Wade
Frank J. Race
Lake Strees
Igkro Lodge
Nowark
Odd Fellows
Huh
Var
North Bay
Manioa Neem
Whitag Brothers
Gurdialy Welcome
KLM
Hastorial
Tris
Twelfth Street
tHarlem
Cicero
Brooklyn
New York
Hese
Lie
Stock Exchange
Brighton Park
Thero
Paul
Brighton
John McCaffrey
McCaffrey
LaVergie
Morton Park
Hawthorne
Central Park
Moreland
Ridgeland
South Side
Mlc
Goodman
Moore
Trawthorpe
Mer. Jordan
Brown
Willy Austin
John McCartrey
Wats
Clayton &. Crutis
J. H. McCarthy
Watil Kes. Conway
Mr. Crafts
Denverage
Citizens’ Union
People's Independent Parties
Republican Party
Marine” Horse
J. J. McCarthy
Attridge
Gunthorp
Thee
Tue McCarthy
Cicero McCarthy
Captain Munn
Frank Lawler
Rank Lawler
Alway
Frank Lawlor
Halle
Pisa
Charles J. Beattie
Ginger
Kinzie Street
Pine Avenue
Hansberry
No. Noble Avenue
E. J. Mellish
Belden Avenue
Madison and
Green Streets
Arnica
Mr. BD
R. McAuley
A. G. Bagley
Fein O'Laughlin
A. L. Morrison Jr
Jos. T. Kretzinger
T. J. Sullivan
M. Burns
A B. Johnson
L. A. Norton
W. J. Yord
J. H. Wallace
TI. J. Sullivan
Messrs
Mesdames J. Jr. Thorndyke
A.G. Bagley
A.B. Johnson
J.T. Kretzinger
D. R. McAuley
M. E. Courtwright
J. O Laughlin
Wm. J. Ford
Belle Bukckens
Edith Banta
Mary Carter
Eva Wellman
Alice Johnson
May Reilly
Nellie Dolan
Lottia Kelly
Mamie Dunne
Harry Sullivan
Wm. Wright
Art. Lloyd
Jas. Oliphant
Frank W. Streich
Adin Snow
J. M. Burns
Geofrey Flemming
Jas. Martin
J. A. Norton
D. B. Scully
W. A. Amberg
W. A. Giles
Richard Walsh
Austin J. Doyle
J.G. McCarthy
Frank S. Wright
C. A. Plamondon
W. P. Read
Starry Powers
W. J. Neary
J. P. Byrne
T. J. Cochrane
John M. Smyth
W. D. Kent
C. Carroll
Lawrence Reed
W. P. Nelson
S. D. Creedon
J. Donnersberger
John I. Dalton
Congregational Church
Conway
A. Siralian
E. S. Conway
J. D. Andrews
E. H. Pitkin
C. P. Andreson
W. E. Blackstone
C. P. Prnyn
W.C. Gray
E. O. Vaile
A. N. Hitchcock
Cleve Snod
Cullom
Baptist Church
Baptist
Ucity
Mangasarian
Chicago Society of Ethical Culture
Zmetli
Balfour
Gilpin
Leroy
Ephor
Dav
Waldheim Dsd
Forest Home
Forest Home Cemetary
Forest Home Cemetery
Cicero's Precinct
Brown's Express
Avenue Station
N. W. Ry
Washington Ice Co
Maslin
the Enterprise
Austin Congregational Church
Methodist Church
H. C. Stunts
Deaconess’ Home
Rubinkam
University Congregational Church of Chicago
Browning
Augusta
Scoville Institute
New
Rebeka Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ivy Leaf No. 428—of
Odd Fellows Hall
Dunlop's Bank
Albert Bargees
Steve Lavengood
Peterson
Avenue
G. W. Melville
Washington
C. E. Roberts
J. 8. Lane
East Washington Street
Monroe
Efficera
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Luke and
Marion Streets
Chas. FP. Schaale
J. F. Callahan
Jay W. Browne
Bny A
Thos. H.gale
LaSalle Street
H.C. Francis & Co
Fred Thorode
Lieutenant Houren
Cicero and
Proviso
Omaha
Thorode
Junkman
Schultz
Smith
Cline’s
News Depot
Cor
Park Avenue
Oaio Streets
Westerdale
Alvert Burgess
Geo. Nordenholt
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