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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1898
Page
5
Mrs Geo Parks visits Milwaukee and many neighbors plan escapes to lakes and cities this summer. Families move between Mirror Lake Eagle Lake Cedar Rapids and California while others return from Stoughton or Denver for vacations and visits with relatives.
Town Board hears radical proposal from President Roach and Clarence A. Knight to release the Lake Street Elevated to Austin avenue and remove to Willow avenue with gradient to Willow, then run surface lines to Lake Street for a five cent fare starting July 15. Shanghai rails replace current tracks, cedar block paving, trains every ten minutes, possible subway under Willow or Pine if needed, bonds $50,000, one $25,600 bond released on full compliance, ordinances referred to the whole committee for action.
Mrs Geo W Kretzinger and party returned in private car from Denver where they attended the bi ennial of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs. They praised the convention and the travel, noting hosted hospitality and visits to Rock Island National Park arsenals and other historic sites.
The M. BE Sunday school in Austin held a Children’s Day program with a graduating class. Under Lizzie W. Charles they presented diplomas and Bibles to Lillian Francis Ruth Bolton Alice Johnaon Naomi Siddons Arthur Burns Sidney Castle and Alvin Clement.
Fox and Henry, popular caterers at 197 N Park Avenue Austin, have rented the corner room of the Abbott block and will occupy it after a few days. The enterprising firm is praised as a credit to the town and expected to succeed in the new location.
Reporters quote Kippax confronting Miss Sniffin about tears at the fate of Juliet. Miss Sniffin admits sadness over the actor playing Juliet being deemed truly dead, reflecting theatrical disbelief in the character’s demise.
Mr. F H Zander of 111 North Park avenue faced two robberies last week. In the back office a thief seized $50 in currency and a $25 check before fleeing toward Park and South Waller avenues. The pair were seen in Town Hall Park. On June 30 two men ransacked the C N W railroad agent H P Martins Oak Park waiting room, taking $20 from the cash drawer. one man was caught by a passenger and the baggage master, while the other escaped with the money.
The Proviso Township Democratic Club adopts resolutions opposing Congressional Senatorial or Legislative candidates unless clearly opposed to monopoly aggression and the Alien law and Gas Consolidation law. Delegates are instructed to avoid voting for any candidate with doubt on these positions at conventions and the Seventh Senatorial convention. Signed FRANK LEWINMANN, Secretary.
John K. Parks of 5924 Cedar Street Austin turned 54 on June 27 and hosted a birthday gathering for his G A R comrades. Kilpatrick Post ladies, led by Mrs. A J Bignall, presented the host with an armchair as speeches and refreshments followed with band music.
The Kerwin L. P club installed officers at a highly popular social event. A picnic was scheduled for August 7, 1898, at Schultz' grove by the Desplaines River near Twelfth Street, with resolutions for cooperation with the Berwyn Republican club.
Mrs. W. D. Fergus, 345 S Pine Ave, Austin, left her bicycle at a grocery store on N Park Ave and another woman left hers nearby. A mixup led to a mistaken theft alarm, but police found the second bicycle farther up the street with a shopper labeled as number 16, ending the commotion.
Elizabeth Stownard died Sunday June 26 at age 62 from heart nerve pain. An longtime Austin resident she lived with Dr H Smith for six months. Her remains were taken to Kampp Sons Undertaking and shipped to Whitewater Wisconsin for burial Tuesday. She leaves a large family of married children.
Cicero police strictly enforce bicycle helmet laws as about seventy five offenders appeared before Judge Le Mena in the past week. The article warns residents to wear a Hight at night to avoid penalties.
Kilpatrick Post No 276 holds meetings at Odd Fellows Hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month. Commander H. B. Martin located at 4835 Superior Street and adjutant Red To Phillip at 492 Superior Street.
In Myre Newrich, Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Hoetong spar over a rumored "Wing Lear" at a private show. The exchange reveals envy and doubt about the supposed kingly status, with playful jabs and dramatic lines.
Weather stays hot as residents travel and visitors drop in from Rhinelander Woodstock and Ohio. Church services pause evenings. a minister’s excursion on the whaleback delights a small party. Maywood bands and a silk flag boost Youngs Cavalry. graduates from eighth grade prepare for high school amid praise for teachers.
A busy Ridgeland page highlights club practice for the Ridgeland Cricket Club. A baby born to Mr and Mrs Austin White at home. Socials include Miss Bessie Bevington hosts and a Kemp silver wedding with guests and lawn tenting. Congregational church outings to Crystal Lake and Garfield Park hayrides. Women of Ridgeland host Jewish children at Pair Oaks with rides. a Justice Lehmann court matter noted. Harlem Maennerchor festival planned, Harlem Post criticizes Calvary Mission events. Harlem Public Schools close with seventeen graduates led by Walter Dellers and a district picnic at Altenheim.
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