NEWS OF THE TOWN Happenings and travels in Oak Park
Miss Morna Lewis visits Miss Ollive Rhodes and many locals share posts and trips across North Central avenue and nearby towns. The Soul Culture Club plans a July 11 meeting with full attendance desired as residents attend picnics and summer outings at Paw Paw Lake Lake Zurich and Beachwood Point Mich amid engagements and European travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Baird
North Central Avenue
St. Louis
Soul Culture Club
C. L. Reed
Arkansas
Reed
D. D. Ward
A. D. Minard
A. T. Benson
Paw Paw Lake
J. J. McCarthy
Saratoga
N. Y
F. E. Willis
South Waller Avenue
Lake Zurich
Maggie White
Lucie Amerson
Boston
New York
Herman Leeding, Jr
Beachwood Point
Mich
A. M. White
Montreal
Canada
Wood
Palatine
Il1
Oak Park
F. A. Gillette
N. Kenilworth Avenue
Lake Bluff
Hall
N. Oak Park Avenue
Brown's Lake
Sturtevant
Woodbine Avenue
Williams Bay
R. W. Sears
S. Oak Park Avenue
No More Board Sidewalks in 35th Ward Passed
Chicago council approves an ordinance requiring property owners in the Thirty-fifth ward to build stone or cement sidewalks with fines for violations. The zone excludes areas north of Chicago avenue and sets penalties from twenty to one hundred dollars per day. Enforcement begins ten days after passage. repairs allowed if under ten percent of original cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Council
Thirty-fifth Ward
Chicago Avenue
Hunter
City of
Chicago
City of Chicago
Fifty-second Avenue
Austin Avenue
North Sixtieth Avenue
West Adams Street
West Chicago Avenue
Board of Local Improvements
Yeas and Nays
Yeas
Kenna
Coughlin
Tike
Thompson
Dixon
Foreman
Jackson
Blake
Kent
McCormick
Martin
Brenner
Fick
Garry
Novak
Hurt
Byrne
Brennan
Phinney's United States Band in Town Hall Park July 9, 1900
Frederick Phinney conducts a concert program in Town Hall Park featuring Romeo intermezzos marches and Scottish folk songs. The lineup includes The Old Battle Flag Raymond Overture Forget Me Not, Life content and classic arias, and concludes with The Star Spangled Banner inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phinney
Raymond’—Thomas
Macbeth
Bay
Mr. H. Carlson
Chattoway
Scotland
Tullochgorum
Strathspey
Town Hall Park
Elmhurst Pair Dine At Masonic Roof Garden Event
Al W. Wilson and wife formerly of Austin now living in Elmhurst attended the Masonic Roof Garden entertainment with a party of ladies and friends last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al W. Wilson
Austin
Elmhurst
Masonic Roof Garden
Masonic Orcer
Choral Society Social at Second Baptist Church
The Choral Society of the Second Baptist Church will host a sociable at church parlors on Tuesday evening July 10. A program precedes refreshments and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoral Society
Choral Society
The
Second Baptist Church
Mexican Investment AP Approved
A party from Austin and Chicago approved a Mexican plantation investment and reported it met expectations with stock worth above par. They will return the first of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Chicago
Styles in Summer Fashion Highlight New Silhouettes
Describes summer fashion trends including high collars evolving, tiny brooch watches on long chains, glove designs with perforations, hat sashes fallen out of favor, bronze leather shoes, dark brown hues, light cheviot fabrics in small checks with lace collars, white vests with gold buttons, spun silk stockings with raised embroidery, and lisle thread openwork decorations.
Elevated by grade crossing accident reported in Austin
John Tool, the latest victim in an elevated by grade crossing accident, was struck by an east bound train Friday evening on South Fork avenue and South Boulevard in Austin. He was taken to Cook County Hospital where doctors said he would recover. He had been drinking before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tool
Cook County Hospital
South Fork Avenue
South Boulevard
Austin
Manufacturer Sorensen Treats Austin Children on Fourth
L P Sorensen, a maker of electric belts and trusses at 136 Baird Avenue Austin, celebrated the Fourth of July by treating all the neighborhood children to ice cream. The event was enjoyable and more useful than spending money on fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Sorensen
Baird Avenue
Austin
Schedule of Summer Union Services Listed
Schedule of union services for the summer with hosts and dates. July 8 Hoyt at Congregational Church July 15 Kirkland Mission at Methodist July 22 Dr Rasmus at Presbyterian July 29 Dr Gunsaulus at Baptist Aug 5 Dr Rowley at Congregational Aug 14 Pacific Garden Mission at Presbyterian Aug 19 Dr Conley at Methodist Aug 26 YMCA at Congregational Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoyt
Congregational Church
Kirkland Mission
Methodist Church
Rasmus
Presbyterian Church
Gunsaulus
Baptist Church
Rowley
Pacific Garden Mission
Dr. Conley
Editor Mr Hunt Suspends Paper Over Wife Illness
The editor of the Independent announces to subscribers that publication will be suspended due to the serious gastritis illness of Mrs Hunt requiring constant attention until she recovers.
Children Dream Ages and Memory Across Genders
Signor De Sanctis of Turin reports that children dream before age four but cannot recall dreams before five. He notes that age marks self awareness, while older people dream less and women dream more vividly and remembered than men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor de Sanctis
Turin
Raisin Pie Recipe From New Zealand Captures New England Taste
A traditional raisin pie enjoyed in New England uses boiled raisins simmered in water for thirty minutes. The dish blends seeded raisins with soft bread crumbs one fourth cup of sugar one tablespoon lemon juice and one egg. An upper and lower crust of tender pastry completes the bake for a delicious result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
New England
Lincoln era ox yoke displayed at Illinois agricultural museum
A rearranged relic case at the University of Illinois shows an ox yoke once made by Abraham Lincoln and presented to the university in the early 1870s. The item is housed in a glass topped case crafted from boards of the Lincoln home in Springfield by order of President Draper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Museum
University of Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
University
Draper
Lincoln
Springfield
Princess Victoria’s Bindery Prize Winner Revealed
At a London bookbinder exhibition Miss Mathews won a prize, later identified as the granddaughter of the queen. The youngest daughter of the prince of Wales is noted as a skilled and artistic book binder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Victoria of Wales
Prince of Wales
London
Matthews
Prisoners Three Months Berliner Party Return From Manila
Frank M. Pray of Austin, Jr., one of six men, joined the Berliner Party that left Manila January 21, 1900. They endured hardship on Leyte after being robbed and captured. Their lives were spared when Mohica learned Berliner was a Mason. American forces later captured the insurgents and returned the group to Manila. Pray reports he is well and eager for more adventures, with Manila Times as a source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Pray
Austin
Manila
P. J
Frank M. Pray, Jr
Manilla
Cerezo
Leyte
Mohica
Berliner
Col. Murray
Pray
Lime Kiln Club Lawn Fete Highlights July Fourth
The Lime Kiln Club hosted a July 4 lawn fete at Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Kerr with decorative bunting and lanterns. An elegant fireworks display followed, attended by Lewis Lozier G Roy Hall Walter Gerts Harry Adams E H Baker Geo Hayden Fred W Lee Blanchard Myr Clarke Ellis Kerr Chicago Mr. and Mrs Kerr Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Watson Ervine Evanston Miss Vera Fergus Denver Colo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Kerr
Messrs
Lewis Lozier
G. Roy Hall
Walter Gerts
Harry Adams
E. H. Baker
Geo. Hayden
Fred W. Lee
Blanchard
Myr. Clarke
Oak Park
Ellis Kerr
Chicago
Mrs. Kerr
Watson Ervine
Evanston
Vera Fergus
Denver
Colo
Ridgeland Cricket Clubs Sweep Rockford and Elgins on July 4
July 4 reports from Rockford and Ridgeland detail Section B Ridgeland beating Rockford Club in a keen match at Rockford while Section A Ridgeland defeated the Elgins at home by 1 inning and 53 runs. Hosts Mr and Mrs Edward Cross of North Lombard avenue provided generous entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeland Cricket Club
Rockford
Ridgeland Club
Elgins
Edward Cross
North Lombard Avenue
Royal Arcanum Picnic at Laurelwood Park
Royal Arcanum hosts a picnic on Saturday July 14 at Laurel wood Park. Trains depart the city at 9 30 a m and 1 45 p m with stops at Austin and Oak Park. Round trip fare 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Laurelwood Park
Austin
Oak Park
Notes of the Day: Global Commerce and Weather Insights
The piece notes the global reach of trade and travel, from Siberian railway hopes to cross continents in days to the cost of ice in New York versus Latin America. It cites English shipbuilding dates, a New Haven court ruling on begging over tobacco, a drought in western Australia, and wild plants spreading in Texas and Australia. It also mentions a Washington woman donating proceeds from selling her wardrobe to charity and a large wheat shipment from Portland to Yokohama as a historic Pacific cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
London
Japan
New York
England
New Haven
Conn
Oodnadata
Texas Plains
Australia
Washington
Portland
Qve
Yokohama
Pacific
Chicago Journal
What One Woman Thinks
A Philadelphia Times column reflects on women and marriage with social maxims about loyalty, dress, intellect, and influence. It notes May births and emeralds, critiques theories on married life, and ends with weather as a common foil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Hell
Philadelphia Times
Reflections of a Bachelor on Marriage and Women
A humorous, dated monologue on marriage and gender roles. It pokes fun at women’s loves, social norms, and courtship, noting silly comparisons and stereotyped notions about wives, husbands, and relationships.
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R. #. TRAILL
Harry Cooling
Central Ave
Lithia
Congress
News OF the Town
Miss Morna Lewis
I. W. Pope
Cleveland
Ohio
Jones
C. B. Jones
Home Avenue
Frank Henry Pierce
Hartford
J. F. Stinson
Rosalie Baird
Theodore Grove
Oliver Grove
Amerson
Anna Murray
M. F. Murray
Tenn
John and
George Wagstaff
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Albion
C. J. Gibson
H. Moler
Columbus
Yeager
Falk
Wallace
Barradell
Katharine Merrill
Erie Street
Radcliffe
Marian
Fox Lake
T. Parsons
Maple Avenue
Cole
C. R. Smith
Lake Paw Paw
R. F. Johannet
East Rumford, Me
Mary Niles
Marion Street
Fred Niles
Nee Bentley
W. W. Oaks
Ill
Regiment
J. F. Cleveland
N. Grove Avenue
Fra May
J. F. Kinney
W. R. Wilsnack
Grand Rapids, Mich
Lime Kiln Club
Eva May Cleveland
Evanston, Til
Willis Herrick
Flora M. Jewel
C. B. Scoville
Europe
O. W. Herrick
Pasadena
Cal
Oak Park Club
Blair’s Tea Store
North Park Ave
35Th Ward
Phinney’s
United States
Frederick Phinney
Filson
Errol
Princess
Borden
W. van Buren St
Monroe
East Oak Park
Morrill
Sixty-fourth Avenue
Tracy Strong
Michillinda
Spencer
Geo. Buttlers
North Sixty-fourth Avenue
Sandusky
Cormerais
Great Lakes
Second Congregational Church
Riverside
E. W. Pitkin
East Avenue
E. W. Ervine
Madeline
Wis
Beloit
Ervine
Emerson Hall
Georgiella Lay
Waterloo
Thatcher's Grove
Ray Follett
Pistaka Lake
River Forest
R. Eckhart
Oak Park Avenue
W. C. Walsh
North Forest Avenue
J. T. Boag
Tne
Robert Thompson
Ralph Scarratt
Lathrop Avenue
Carson, Pierre, Scott & Co
Methodist Sunday School of
Presbyterian Sunday School of
National Park
Good Will
Franklin Avenue
Lake Street
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