The Vindicator and Oak Park News Notes
The Vindicator lists subscription rates and addresses in Austin Oak Park and Chicago offices. Local items include coal workers satisfaction from a cold snap, political clubs in Oak Park, a school levy cut proposal dropping $16,000, a public meeting on town government, annexation concerns, a practical joke with Col J W Bennett, Cicero town board finance issues with R F Linn Jr claiming no pay, and back pay warrants from 1899 signed by President Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
R. FL. Linn, Jr
Cicero
Linn
Lewis
Thirty-fifth Ward Regular Republican Club Formed in Austin
The old-time Republican Club renamed as the Thirty-fifth Ward Regular Republican Club with Charles Cutting as president and James A. Martin as secretary. The new group was incorporated at Springfield by Charles R. La Mena Robert F. Linn Jr. and Nicholas Nelson all residents north of Chicago avenue in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Thirty-fifth Ward
Republican Club
Charles §. Cutting
James A. Martin
Springfield
Charles R. la Mena
Robert F. Linn, Jr
Nicholas Nelson
Chicago Avenue
Polling shift for Austin ward precincts under La Mena-Carolan plan
The primary polling place for the second precinct of Austin Thirty-fifth ward moves to La Mena Thiele office at Chicago and Prairie avenues, forcing east of Willow and north of the Chicago Northwestern line to vote there on Fek 2 or be disfranchised. Voters from old twelfth and thirteenth precincts now fifth and sixth will cast ballots at the Northern Pacific depot at Park Avenue and Randolph Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
la Mena & Thiele
Chicago and
Prairie Avenues
Willow Avenue
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Northern Pacific Railroad
Park Avenue
Randolph Street
Reform vs factions in Austin Republican clubs shift power
A local political clash in the Thirty-fifth Ward Austin recalls the rise of the Regular Republican Club led by Charles S. Cutting and James A. Martin to challenge the Citizens’ Union affiliated Cadre. A rival Thirty-fifth Ward Republican Club formed by disaffected office seekers signals ongoing factional tension and questions of control over bond debt in Cicero.
Regular Republican Club Invites Republicans to Join
A newspaper notice urges Republicans not to be misled by a new political group and explains the Regular Republican Club is the original party organization. It invites all Republicans to affiliate by applying to the secretary and to obtain copies of the by-laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Oak Park's Efficient Officer Recovers Stolen Horse
Special Policeman Edwin Holland earns praise for tracking a missing horse in Oak Park. He posed as a buyer, uncovered an Austin sale, alerted the owner, and secured the animal. The owner relinquished the horse to the rightful owner after Holland's decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Holland
South Oak Park
Holland
Austin
Beethoven Club Chamber Concert at Congregational Church
The Beethoven Club presents a January 25 chamber program featuring Violin pieces by Ernst and Wieniawski, Rossini trio, Schubert songs, and a cello Tarantelle. Performers include Miss Ina Ensign, Miss Manuce Jones, Miss Rosalie Jacobsohn, and Mrs Agnes Hill Dodge with Mrs D R McAuley and Mr Dudley Taylor directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst
Wieniawski
Ina Hnsign
Cee
Rossini
Kennard Barradell
Manuce Jones
Ina Ensign
Rosalie Jacobsohn
Miss Schaff
Grace Merril Topham
Barearole
Schubert
Hastings
Agnes Hill Dodge
Opus
Popper
Rosalie Jacobs
Wedding in Austin Announces Seacrist Powell Marriage
Cards announce the marriage of Sarah Elizabeth Seacrist and Francis Dale Powell at 6620 Owasco Street Austin on Thursday January 18 at 8 30 p m. Rev Clarence Lapp performed the ceremony and Prof Henry B Way supplied music. The bride wore white brocade with lace bertha. Flowers were Marchel Neil roses. Only immediate relatives attended. Two receptions will be held at 208 S Willow Avenue on Feb 21 and 28 from 8 to 10 p m 1900. Their home will be 345 Walnut Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elilazabeth Seacrist
Francis Dale Powell
Morton J. Kinney
Oqwasco Street
Austin
Clarence Lapp
Henry B. Way
Englewood
Marchel Neil
Frank A. Spink
S. Willow Avenue
Walnut Avenue
Itasca Creamery Opens Delicatessen Store in Austin
W A Ashleman proprietor of Itasca Creamery at 5631 Lake street Austin opens a store offering all delicatessen and canned goods with emphasis on fresh eggs and No 1 creamery butter. Butter is produced near Lake Geneva Wisconsin and delivered across Austin Oak Park and Chicago. Telephone Austin 1608 Oak Park 1612.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ashleman
Itasca Creamery
Lake Street
Austin
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
Oak Park
Chicago
Royal Circle Installs New Officers and Members
At the regular meeting in Austin Royal Circle last Thursday evening officers were installed with C. W. Stanford as installing officer Alfred Stalwood as Worthy Ruler and Mrs. Cora M. Barrier as worthy adviser A large number of new members have recently joined the circle offering safe insurance at a moderate rate and social privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Circle
C. W. Stanford
Alfred Stalwood
Cora M. Barrier
John T. Edis
John Price
James L. Dick
Newman
Andrew Knuteen
Augusta Marion Weds Chester Sturtevant at Grace Church
Miss Augusta Marion daughter of Mr and Mrs D of 315 Scoville avenue became the wife of Mr Chester Sturtevant at Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park with Bishop Coadjutor Anderson officiating The ceremony included Miss Jessie Hall as attendant and Yardley sisters as ribbon bearers A reception followed at the bride’s home with many guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Marion
Obituary notices for Stewart Forsythe and Wiser
Mrs Margaret Stewart aged 97 died January 18 at 520 North Grove avenue with funeral January 20 at her daughter's home conducted by Rev Hoyt and burial at Forest Home Fred Forsythe died January 24 at 823 Superior street from consumption after illness following a trip home his funeral set for Saturday at Forest Home Lena Wiser wife of Charles H Wiser died January 19 at 408 Prairie avenue funeral at home January 22 by Rev Mr Lapp First Baptist Church with Forest Home interment Four grown children survive a good woman has gone to her reward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stewart
North Grove Avenue
James MacDonald
Hoyt
Forest Home
Fred Forsythe
Superior Street
Fred
L‘urest
Lena Wiser
Charlies H. Wiser
Prairie Avenue
Lapp
First Baptist Church
Austin Chess Club Sees Active Meeting and Tournament Changes
The Austin Chess Club reported lively changes in the January meeting and notes growing United States interest. Club play aids improving knowledge, broadens openings, and challenges casual players. Send address to secretary at 5439 Chicago avenue for next meeting February 1 at 7 30 PM at Mr Towns residence 5431 Iowa street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
United States
West
Chicago Avenue
Beaten Out of $1.50 by Smooth Impostor
Dr A F James dentist on Marion street was robbed of $1.50 by a smooth young man claiming to be a son of Mr James Northington. He asked 50 cents, then took $1.50 from a $10 bill the office girl carried. The impostor vanished and has not been heard from since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. James
Marion Street
James Northington
Burglars Enter Two Oak Park Homes
Burglars vandalized two Oak Park residences on Saturday evening January 20. They robbed Walterdorf's on Scoville avenue of 200 dollars in cash and goods before escaping. police have not yet apprehended any suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
George Griffiths
Elmwood Avenue
Walterdorf’s
Scoville Avenue
Small Fire at 108 S Central Ave Aust in Flats
Fire dept responded Thursday afternoon to a small blaze in the flat of W. G. Davis at 108 S Central Ave in Austin. Overheated gas stove caused the fire. Public ad copy promotes a salve claiming cures for many skin and other ailments with July 25c offers at Traill and Cooling's and Chas P. Miller's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Davis
S. Central Avenue
Austin
Traill
Chas. P. Miller's
Curbing Finishes on Madison Street and Local Improvements Planned
The Madison street curbing from Lathrop to Harlem is complete and paving bricks are at the race track near the water works. A Ferdinand avenue property owners petition asks brick paving. The Harlem agitated board will introduce an ordinance next Saturday for curbing grading macadamizing and improvements on Jackson boulevard. Waldheim Cemetery Association directors elected Joseph Fisher president Phillip Maas secretary Nic Lefrentz treasurer George Schrade superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
Lathrop
Joseph Fisher
Phillip Maas
Nic Lefrentz
George Schrade
Cicero Town Board Hears Petitions On Water Pipes And Repairs
The Cicero Town Board reports on petitions from Mrs Frolich and H M Misenheimer about water pipes on Taylor Avenue Oak Park and sidewalk repairs. It cites inability to grant relief now and urges amicable settlement of the contract with Cicero Water Gas and Electric Light Company to aid Oak Park petitioners. The next meeting is set for the 27th at 4 pm at 122 North Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter MacDonald
R. H. Traill
Chris F. Hafner
H. F. Frink
D. Attridge
Mrs. Frolich
H. M. Misenheimer
Taylor Avenue
C. J. Linden
Oak Park
J . Peter MacDonald
R. H.traill
Chita F. Hafner
H. F P. Frink
S. D. Attridge
MacDonald
North Park Avenue
James A. Martin
Insurance offerings and weekly sickness benefits advertised
Fire insurance in the Aetna and Phoenix of Hartford and London, Liverpool and Globe and accident and sickness insurance in the Preferred of New York. Sufferers receive $12.50 per week for twenty six weeks, at $5 a year. Agent: F. Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetna
Phoenix
Hartford
London
Liverpool
Globe
New York
F. Page
Dominion Company Seeks Honest Managers in Counties
Wanted several bright honest persons to represent us as managers in big and nearby counties. Salary $900 a year plus expenses. Permanent position with simple duties mainly office work at home. Send references and self addressed stamped envelope to Dominion Company Dept. 3 Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dominion Company
Dept. 3
Chicago
Dept
Silent Gasship Masts Tower Over Seascape
The tallest masts on gaslit ships reach 160 to 180 feet with sails spanning 60 000 to 100 000 square feet, illustrating the grand scale of early maritime rigging.
Mrs Ross After Life Saved by New Discovery
In Winfield Tennessee F Ross credits his wife for urging Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He says the remedy cured his severe cough resisting medical treatment. The medicine claims to heal coughs colds bronchitis pneumonia asthma hay fever and chest throat lung maladies. 50c and 1.00 guaranteed with free trial bottles at local druggists Traill Cooling and Chas Miller stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traill ‘& Cooling's
Chas. P. Miller
Martin
Ptergon
Life Insurance Agents Wanted in Austin
Recruiting notice seeks agents for life insurance at 6640 Ontario Street Austin. Addressed to M. Peterson assistant superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Street
Austin
M. Peterson
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