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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
7
Buckler's Abnica Salve is advertised as a universal cure for cuts, burns, boils, ulcers, rashes, and skin conditions with a guaranteed cure. Sold for 25 cents at Traill & Cooling in Austin and Chas P. Miller in Oak Park.
Sealed proposals invited by the village for furnishing lamps and lighting for five years or an approved system. Options include various incandescent and arc lamps or gas and naptha lamps. Address Henry Struble Chicago or C W Juergens Chicago for details. Bids due 8 p m Monday January 28 1901. Village Clerk Geo W Shearburn River Forest reserve right to reject all bids.
The Nickel Plate Road markets itself as the shortest Chicago to Buffalo line for the Pan American Exposition summer. It touts three fast express trains with no excess fare, dining cars offering meals from 35 cents to $1, palatial vestibuled sleeping cars, modern day coaches, and uniformed porters. John Y. Calahan, general agent, 111 Adams Street, Chicago, Ill.
J C Sherman of Vermontville Echo touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness indigestion heart trouble constipation rheumatism and aging. He says it gently stimulates the kidneys tones the stomach aids digestion and boosts appetite, calling it marvelous for old people’s complaints. Sold for 50c at Traill & Cooling Austin and Chas Miller Oak Park.
F M Ross of Winfield Tenn credits his wife with saving his life after a severe cough and worsening condition despite doctor care. He reports his recovery after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption which purportedly cures coughs colds bronchitis la grippe pneumonia asthma hay fever and related chest throat and lung ailments. Sold at 50c and 1 00 with a free trial bottle at Traill Cooling Austin and Chas P Miller Oak Park.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as safe for children and adults. It targets coughs colds croup and whooping cough and contains no opium or injurious drugs. Sold by J. P. Garner & Co Austin and Geo Koch & Co Moreland.
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Mrs Will Bonney is seriously ill with grip. Austin High School staged a pretty musical program Thursday. Plumber Alex N Todd was arrested in Oak Park for practicing without a license in Cicero. Cornerstone of a new Episcopal church will be laid Sunday at 3 pm. Building to be brick with Bedford stone facing. William Morris of 910 N Waller arrested for stealing provisions from a resident. C P Insley the blacksmith on Chicago Avenue has left town, wife reportedly suing for divorce and alimony. Mrs O Johnson corrects claim that her husband was cremated at Graceland per his wishes. Thirty Club met Jan 22 with Miss Hoggins. paper on J G Holland by Mr Murch. next meeting at Mr King’s on Frank Street. Twentieth Century Carrom Club met at Mr C Gallup’s. prizes to Anna Sandford, Harry Black, Charles Gallup. Miss Gertrude Honeywell toast for sixteenth birthday. 22 covers. John Anderson and Thomas Cunningham arrested for pocketbook theft from Sara Newland at Hankermeyer’s store. Austin High School minstrel will fund 1901 baseball with best local talent. Co G Club dance Feb 1 at Library Hall to benefit Associated Bureau of Charities. possible shift to study English literature. National Association of Letter Carriers meeting Jan 17 in Masonic block. Oak Park carriers invited. orchestra, speeches, songs. reception at Austin Restaurant hosted by Mr and Mrs Morin. Dr George B Charles gave talk on The Power of New Thought at Soul Culture Club. Mrs J K ONeil read The Mission of the Book. Helen Sisson performed violin solo. Next Soul Culture Club meeting Jan 26 at 405 North Central Ave at 2 30 p m.
Mrs. BE Phelps of North Kenilworth avenue is sick with Jagrippa, and her daughter Mrs Doatie of Omaha is expected home. A mail pouch thrown from a westbound train at 10 37 Wednesday morning spilled letters papers and packages along the track in front of the station. Vaccine points and money were among the finds as a crowd collected the scattered items.
Mrs. D A Thatcher is able to be out again. Mr Charles M Porter begins a new house on Thatcher avenue. Mr George Townsend plans building at Oak and Ashland. A rainage social was held by the Presbyterian ladies last Thursday. A rummage sale is planned at Noell avenue and Leavitt street next week. Mrs J L Jackson led the Woman's Club topic class with talks on the Cudaby Case Boer War Queen Victoria and the Canteen Bill. Mrs Harriman led the parliamentary law class. Next Tuesday open meeting features speaker Mrs Julia Lathrop.
Business personals note the Didier Bros firm dissolving with Mr Louis Didier retiring and the business to be continued by Mr Fred Didier. Two coal signs erected at Traill and Cooling Company stores by Collins and Harrison. Biggs and Son sold one new home at 306 South Taylor Ave Oak Park to William Hopkinson for 5750 cash, to be occupied about April 1. Vindicator items for 52d Street area left at Justice Price's office will be attended to.
Morning service at 10 30 a m with a sermon on Queen Victoria’s contribution to religion. Evening service at 7 30 p m features a talk titled Coming Transformation in the Religious World.
First Baptist Church Oak Park announces services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at noon and Young People meeting at 6 30 p m The morning sermon theme is The Danger of Neglecting the Gospel The evening sermon is Jacob's Decision the first in a series on Important Decisions A Study of Bible Characters
Southwest corner Lombard avenue and Ontario street Oak Park Rev C W McCaskill pastor preaching 10 30 a m Sunday school 2 45 p m preaching 7 30 p m Mr Robert Quayle superintendent of Sunday school prayer meeting Wednesday evening 745 at home of Mr Quayle 333 North Harvey avenue
The pastor will speak Sunday morning at 207 North Park Avenue on Queen Victoria. Evening rites are at Sayles Hall Forty-eighth Street near Lake. A mission Sunday school opens at Sayles Hall Sunday Feb 3 at 3 p m. Tom H Stark and Henry S Sawyer chorister and organist present next Sunday afternoon at 3 at Chicago Commons auditorium.
Austin Methodist Church announces events from January 27 to February 1. Pastor Abel M. White preaches on Queen Victoria memory and the Dark Valley with paintings. Cottage meetings feature leaders at various addresses. An evangelistic rally with Rev Hull and a full chorus is planned, and a Ladies Aid luncheon is offered for 15 cents.
Roath and Robison report higher timothy hay sales now that their hay press is functioning. They promote quality feed and advertise Miller’s Candies and Lazell’s perfumes alongside druggist Chas P Miller. Telephone contact remains 135 O. P. 135.
A collection of endorsements praising Mr. Chas. H. Post for eye tests and glasses fitted at 532 North Pine Avenue. Statements from multiple residents commend his careful testing and satisfactory work, with orders also accepted at Baker & Lee's Jewelry Store in Austin.
Second Congregational Church Oak Park schedules a 10 30 a m sermon by Dr Strong marking four years of his pastorate. A 5 p m vesper concert features Rev C A Nelson speaking on China. A boys and girls lesson titled Putting on the Uniform follows. A series of weekly sermon topics runs January 27 to April 7 with an annual meeting for church reports on January 16.
Instruction in guitar mandolin and banjo offered by F I Newell at 724 Wine Arts Building. Classes held in Austin on Tuesdays and Fridays in Room 1 Cody Block.
Lumber from old green houses offered cheap by S. C. Higginson. Delivery available or on the ground at the corner of Walnut and Lake.
The Nickel Plate Road will be the popular line this summer for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. The line offers excellent service and courteous train personnel. Contact John Y. Calahan, general agent, 111 Adams Street, Chicago, for tickets via Nickel Plate Road.
After a taxing day, parishioners enjoyed a hearty lunch prepared by the ladies. Rev. George B. Safford hosted the Tuesday Bible class at his South Fifty-second avenue residence. A Sabbath school attendance record and a new young men's Bible class led by Mr. Denison were announced. The Musical Union plans a Friday evening rehearsal at 8 o clock, inviting all to help improve church music.
Next Sunday at 10 30 the Rev C E Lapp will honor the Good Queen Victoria with a morning address. The evening service invites all ages to hear exhortations on casting off the well fitting garment described as sin and to learn its meaning.
Obituaries report the deaths of Frederick Barker aged 6 at 127 8 S Pine Ave due to pneumonia with a January 22 funeral to Forest Home. James K Fea of 334 N Park Ave died January 22 at Bigini Asylum after insanity treatment. funeral January 24 to Forest Home. Kenneth M Leroth aged 61 of 127 S Prairie Ave Austin died Thursday night of pneumonia. longtime employee of A W Kellogg Co. funeral Sunday at 3 from the late residence.
The passage states per head annual government costs: France 1 shilling 6pence, Italy 16s 8d, Germany and Belgium 12s 6d, Austria and Hungary ?d, and Great Britain 8s 4d. It lists cross national duties or taxes on inhabitants for government support.
An institution in Belgium opened to treat tuberculosis using an exclusive raw meat diet known as the Richet cure. After a trial lasting several months, the experiment was abandoned as no efficacy was found.
Steamers crossing the English Channel use Marconi telegraphic instruments to enable instant communication between parties on boats and on land, signaling advances in wireless communication at sea.
Miss Jane Addams calls all people to care for the poor as individuals with the personal interest of a friend rather than curiosity or meddling, urging respectful engagement over voyeuristic concern.
The 52nd Avenue Presbyterian Church will host an evening address titled Lessons from the Life of Queen Victoria next Sabbath at 7 30 p m with a 10 45 a m morning service. Six children were baptized last Sunday. A church gathering Monday evening drew over thirty members for a house cleaning event.
Princess Yourievski, the morganatic widow of Czar Alexander II, has gone to Nice for the winter and is living at the Villa Georges on Boulevard du Bouchage. She is continuing to reside there for the season.
Portland authorities revive old ordinance imposing a tariff of 62 cents per profane word. The measure targets use of too vigorous language, establishing monetary penalties under the local ordinance.
For sale items include a brown Leghorn rooster Plymouth Rock cockerel and three silver Laced Wyandotte cockerels from A C Vaughn's yards. Also a folding bed with springs and mattress available at 5818 Ohio Street Aus.
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