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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
2
A common law principle holds that a paper left at a house and consumed without stopping still constitutes a subscription. In Cicero a citizen who never ordered the Staats Zeitung paid nothing, but publisher Mr Hessing won $80 for ten years' papers, establishing implied subscription liability.
The Oak Park branch of the Vindicator has relocated to the Dunlop Bank building basement at the corner of Marlon Street and North Boulevard. Open nights.
The Cicero Town Board will meet Monday evening next. A tariff bill cleared the Senate on Wednesday and is now in conference between the two houses.
Latin Americans after Chicago hospitality and sights say they prefer Chicago to any other American city. France may aid the U S in restoring bimetallism in Europe. F C Caldwell of Oak Park patents a ticket punch and C E Roberts, Oak Park, patents a vehicle wheel bearing. Reports hint at a plan by South boulevard property owners against the elevated road, with potential damage suits.
Congressmen Lorimer and Heinz relax at Pistakee Bay in McHenry County with their wives and families. They enjoy yacht sails and leisure, seemingly content to vacation there as anywhere else.
Colonial soldiers at the queen's jubilee were led by Lord Roberts of Gandahar and Waterford hailed as the bravest soldier and best commander of the day. The public pride in his name as a landsman is noted.
William Fallon a longtime friend of the Vindicator and prominent stock yards figure after whom the Fallon school is named died this week and was buried Tuesday. He was described as sincere honest and highly respected.
Austin cigar maker F. W. Schulz reports strong demand for his new Diamond Tie cigar. He showcases notable enterprise in marketing, aiming for wider appreciation at home and beyond.
Astute citizens of Cicero express dissatisfaction with last week’s franchises including the railroad ordinance. They say the board could have secured a five cent fare immediately or under the same conditions will exist a year and a half from now.
The health department reports sixteen deaths and over one thousand injuries from Chicago's Fourth of July celebration. The losses include many maimed for life, with casualties likened to a battle and exceeding many wartime records.
The piece notes Ontario Prince Edward Manitoba and British Columbia lack a senate and argues for abolition of the dominion senate. The Toronto Globe criticizes the upper house as a false useless and expensive machine and claims Ontario’s one house legislature handles business more satisfactorily and swiftly without a senate.
The week features the independence anniversary, the Senate tariff bill passage, the miners strike, South American mercantile representatives visiting Chicago, and major conventions in Milwaukee San Francisco Toronto. Heat also dominates headlines as a notable condition of the period.
The Grant works at Cicero, backed by Mr. Yerkes, is touted to employ thousands. Directors leading the enterprise include W. L. Elkins Jr Martin Maloney B. W. Grist C. T. Yerkes R. S. Grant D. T. Rice Jr W. P. Butler and F. W. Whitridge. Officers consist of President C. F. Yerkes Vice President and Treasurer W. F. Furbeck Secretary F. B. Badh and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer W. T. Block.
At a London banquet for colonial premiers Wilfrid Laurier, Canadian premier, praised rebels of 1837 38, noting a flag captured from Gallows Hill by Sir Allen Napier McNab inscribed Victoria and reform. He called the rebels the cradle of liberty in Canada, linking the McKinzie Papineau rebellion to the Patriot War. Sir Allen Napier McNab, famed captor and early Canadian knight, figures in the tale.
Citizens urge immediate action to establish water works in Melrose Park. They warn a recent fire showed the need for a water plug and call for 500 feet of hose to aid Maywood fire department, noting ongoing water supply benefits for residents.
The Cicero town board proposes stopping published reports of its proceedings to save money. The piece argues public access is a duty, not optional, noting Chicago and county boards publish official minutes weekly via paid pamphlets. It condemns relying on private newspapers and stresses taxpayers deserve full, reliable weekly reports.
Opinion argues that suburban generosity is limited and newspapers rely on this support for revenue. The writer contends residents should not appear beggarly and that town business is a key income source for local enterprises.
The Clyde High School controversy brought a Vindicator inquiry to R C Goodenough, Clyde school board president, who refused to write his side. He called the meeting adjourned due to a disruptive mob and claimed the public had no interest in the matter, while noting prior quorum issues and justified action.
William Rieger the monument maker sues Haertel Bros. for 10000 damages in Harlem. The long running feud includes past accusations of unethical conduct and a related appeal after a prior clash at cemetery gates. Multiple legal actions intertwine with local reputations and threats of further suits.
At 5:40 am on Saturday July 3 the suburban electric begins a daily regular train schedule to the city with cars departing from West Forty-eighth Street and LaGrange every twenty minutes. After 7:40 pm every second car stops, offering forty minutes of service until 1 am. Early speeds will improve in weeks as track ballast and express trains are added. Expect healthy patronage and dividends, plus benefits to LaGrange real estate and lower city fares.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Buocklen’s Arniva Salva as the best salve for bruises sores ulcerations rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and all eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or refunds. Price is 35 cents per box and it’s sold by Lovell’s Drug Store Oak Park and Traili’s Drug Store Austin.
James Anglin of Montana acquires Chicago Fair Grounds Association interests in Harlem and plans a high class thirty day meeting. John Condon to manage, Colonel M Lewis Clark presiding judge, with John Kelsey as assistant, Martin Nathanson secretary, Richard Dwyer starter, Rod Wells track superintendent. Harlem officials anticipate end of city poolrooms and expect improved horses and rapid preparations underway.
A Tuesday evening blaze in Melrose Park destroyed three stores and two barns on Lake Street near Eighteenth Avenue. Firefighters from Melrose Park and Maywood responded, but water shortages hampered efforts. Oak Park hoses arrived late. Four families evacuated as a bucket brigade saved adjacent buildings. Damage around $5,000. no cause given.
The New Jersey supreme court is asked to decide which of two director slates for Suburban Construction Co of Chicago was legally elected. Plaintiffs claim illegal Jersey City vote and May 17 stockholder meeting removed the accused directors. Receiver holds the case as Illinois courts declined jurisdiction. Trentons judge set return date.
Oak Park club sponsored a July 5 fireworks display at the baseball grounds on Madison street in Cicero. About two thousand attended on site with many more watching from nearby balconies and observation points for miles. The show started at 8 59 p m and lasted an hour, with a 32 piece band performing intermissions, and the clear weather and festive mood praised by attendees.
The Clyde Ladies' Club held a July 1 program in the M E church with Mrs. Cornelia Moore presiding. A pianoforte duet opened the program, followed by roll call remarks, elocution notes by Mrs. Carnes, readings from Our Club Paper, papers by Mrs. Bills and others, a humorous piece by Miss Zollinger, and a finale by the quartet with Down on the Swanee River.
Five masked men raided a Melrose Park saloon near 11 pm Thursday, firing a shot at owner Geo Sagstetter. They looted the cash register for 17 dollars and five cents, robbed three patrons, and confined all four inside an ice chest while escaping with a total of 27.75. Sagstetter described one tall, one short, and two medium-height intruders, while one mask slipped revealing a medium man. The gang attempted to force the cash register open, failing until the proprietor’s brother caused the device to break and release the cash.
Mr EB B Moore at 48 and 50 Randolph Street Chicago marks twenty years in parquet floor manufacture and laying. He claims to be the first to publish the correct method for hardwood floors and to offer extensive factory support and a Chicago mill. His parquetry goods, known as wood carpet, cover floors walls and ceilings for hotels and public buildings. A new catalog showcases diverse styles and colors for upgrading old hotels to look new.
Annual picnic planned at Gaden's Grove on Thursday July 15 with electric cars leaving at 9 am. About 100 children and families expected. Outdoor amusements and races planned for a fun day. Rev C C Tate away on vacation July 8 for three weeks in Racine Wisconsin. Prof Hakes to lead morning services. no evening service in his absence. Bishop of Chicago to visit Church of the Holy Communion on the last day of October for a confirmation service.
The Standard team failed to appear for a game scheduled with Proviso on Saturday July 3. Proviso defeated the Alerts 24 to 4. Next Saturday July 10 West Maywood faces Bromo Seltzers in a anticipated first class showdown with strong female spectator turnout.
Oak Parks fourth annual lawn tennis tournament will start Saturday July 17 on the club grounds South Kenilworth avenue. Entries close Thursday July 15 and may be mailed to Thomas H Gale Prof W R Wickes and James L Ward. The winner earns the Prairie club silver cup for the town championship.
Cicero Gun Club drew about fifty shooters on Monday July 5 as traps performed well and birds proved stubborn. Notable shooters included Kuss Comley Halligan and Dr Mathews with top scores in several events, including a miss and out finale where Palmer Hicks Halligan led with nine points to Barnard zero.
The Clyde Union club celebration on Monday July 5 featured a five mile bicycle race won by C Waugh with time noted and C Fluke second. a 200 yard dash won by Geo McDonald with Frank Young second. the boys under ten race won by H Haughbough with E Davis second. the egg race won by Mrs J Smeltzer with Mrs Maxwell second. and the married men race won by C Bartlett with B Henry second.
Miss Adelaide Josephine Batchelder daughter of Mr and Mrs William S Krebs wed James R McGregor of Oak Park Illinois in the First Presbyterian church Albert Lea Minnesota on Wednesday evening June 23 Rev Dr S S Cryer officiated Three hundred friends attended the reception afterward the couple left that evening for a northwest tour and will reside in Oak Park after August 1
Sunday morning July 11 1897 Rev Dr Pooley preaches on the staying quality of peace. Union service at night under Y M C A auspices with offerings for the benefit of that institution.
A 1897 records summary lists numerous building lots in Oak Park and Ridgeland, with details on owners such as A J Fittcraft H Burtendorff Chas Mather Richard Hayes and others, noting lot numbers, subdivisions, dwelling types, sizes like 22x40 or 30x50, and costs ranging from about 1,000 to 5,000 plus. The entries span May 1 to June 23, 1897, detailing two story frames, brick structures and barns across multiple sub divisions including W Wilson, J W Scoville, Harman, Whiteside, and Mandell, among others.
River Forest public schools concluded the year with a large crowd unable to enter the village hall. The program featured a prayer by Rev. J. N. Boyd, student dances and drills, a Home and School address by Rev. Dr. William Fawcett, several quartettes, a dumbbell display, and diplomas presented by President F. Klock. Six grammar graduates and eight high school graduates were noted, with kindergarten exercises the previous day.
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