Oak Park papers merge as Suburban Publishing buys Review
Oak Park Times absorbs Oak Park Review under Suburban Publishing Co. Review subscribers now receive the Times for the remainder of their paid term. Cicero town board meets for routine business as Velar Lorimers vacation and Sheriff Magnistat travel. Town print dispute over Lake street water main is debated with opposition to high taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park Times
Oak Park Review
The
Times
Suburban Publishing Co
Review
Cicero
Geo Schrade Considered for County Commissioner Nomination
Friends in Harlem urge Mr Geo Schrade to accept the Republican nomination for county commissioner next year. He has not consented yet due to duties as superintendent of Waldheim Cemetery in Cook County, a major local employer. Voters claim he would represent local interests.
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Geo. Schrade
Harlem
Schrade
Waldheim Cemetery
Cook County
Picnic at Mill Creek Park Promises Cool Comfort
Dense shade and spring water at Mill Creek Park set a refreshing scene for the business men's picnic. Despite a forecast of warm weather, attendees can enjoy a leisurely day and stay cool amid the grounds.
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Mill Creek Park
Ridgeland Avenue Sewer Battle Sparks Tax Protest
Robert T. Lincoln Samuel Greeley John Mackin and others seek an injunction against the third supplemental assessment for the Ridgeland Avenue Outfall Sewer. Tax roll defects reportedly spared objectors while about $80,000 of $500,000 in sewer funds were diverted. The case fuels taxpayer opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Lincoln
Samuel 8. Greeley
John Mackin
Ridgeland Avenue
Separation in Cicero Opens Urgent Deliberation
The article urges thorough public discussion of a pending separation election in Cicero. It argues lasting peace requires a settlement addressing unrest and notes that real statesmen should lead a constructive resolution to satisfy a large minority and end agitation.
French architects petition senate to protect religious orders
M. Daumet of the French Institute and other French architects petition the senate against interference with religious orders arguing their buildings are France’s glory and will continue supplying employment to the building trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Daumet
French Institute
Senate
France
Hartford Adopts Automobile Patrol Wagon
Hartford has adopted the automobile patrol wagon and the chief of police reports success in saving time and money. An electric wagonette was used temporarily, performing the work of four horses at a daily power cost of 18 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Chief of Police
Asaya
Annexation not separation urged for Cicero town unions
W J Flood argues against breaking Cicero into Toy Towns arguing higher taxes poorer services and wasted funds. He advocates annexation to Chicago for better transportation police fire protection mail delivery and lower taxes and interest rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Advocate
Cicero
Berwyn
Oak Park
Hawthorne
Toy Town
Morton Park
Clyde
Rght
Tom Thumb
Chicago
W. J. Flood
Business Men's Picnic Date Announced
The notice states the event will be held July 18 at Mill Creek Park. Admission is 60 cents for adults and 26 cents for children.
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Mill Creek Park
Heat Fatalities Hit River Forest Carpenter
A carpenter named Jack Fairchild was roofing on Ashland avenue at Lake Street River Forest when heat overcomes him. He collapsed and dislocated his spline, was taken to Oak Park hospital by ambulance. He survives at this writing but may die. Home at 195 West Madison Chicago. Parents in Amboy Illinois, he asked to be left to die without notifying them.
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Jack Fairchild
Ashland Avenue
Lake Street
River Forest
Oak Park
West Madison Street
Chicago
Amboy
Ill
Austin Circle G A R hosts outdoor social with veterans talk
The Austin Circle No. 45 G A R held a lawn social at Mrs. L. H. Howell’s home on North Pine Avenue. Attendees enjoyed Japanese lantern lighting and refreshments as T P Simmons of the 24th Regiment Union Veterans Union urged organizing a veterans regiment for public service jobs across Austin Oak Park River Forest and Maywood. He criticized Gov Yates for inaction and announced plans for a Union Relief Union Ladies Auxiliary. A campfire event for veteran regiments is planned at Handel Hall on July 16 with speakers J M Longnecker and J H Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Circle
L. H. Howell
North Pine Avenue
Kilpatrick Post
Ladte
T. P. Simmons
Twenty-fourth H Regiment Union Veterans’ Union
Austin
Oak Park
River Forest
Maywood
Union Relief Union
Col. Simmons
Gov. Yates
Union Veterans’ Union
Gideons to Hold Services in Austin Churches
The Gideons will conduct services at the Swedish Mission Church on Iowa and Franklin streets at 4 p m next Sunday. All Austin churches join a union meeting at the Methodist Church at 7 30 p m. Traveling men are especially invited.
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Gideons
Swedish Mission Church
Iowa
Franklin Streets
Austin
Methodist
Barr Collins Coal Offer Adds 2000 Pounds Free
While away on vacation you’ll be relieved if your cellar holds coal. Barr & Collins offer 2000 pounds of solid satisfaction with every ton of Lackawanna coal. Think it a joke Try it give your order to Traill.
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Barr & Collins
Lackawanna
Traill
Obituary notices for Cornelia Stilwell and George Nye
Cornelia B Stilwell wife of L C Stilwell died July 9 in Austin at 4 30 p m She was former Miss Cornelia Moody of Milwaukee a noted pianist She is survived by her husband three children and will be interred at Forest Home Milwaukee Rev Slidell officiating George H Nye aged 68 of 416 South Waller Ave Austin was found dead in bed His daughter alerted Dr Fleming but life was extinct He patented a steam vacuum pump and had three daughters and a son Frank Nye who was once deputy sheriff died earlier in a writ eviction The funeral for Nye was held at Forest Home
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Cornelia B. Stilwell
L. C. Stilwell
South Willow Avenue
Austin
Cornelia Moody
Milwaukee
Charles
Mabel
Frederic Osgood
Laurine
Forest Home
Sliddell
St. John's Episcopal Church
George H. Nye
South
Waller Avenue
Dr. Fleming
Chicago
Geo.h. Nye
G. A. Krels
Carrie Nye
Gertrude Nye
Geo. I. Nye
Frank E. Nye
Nye
Boston
Lightning rods protect property when properly installed
A local service offers lightning rod installation pointing to safety and reliability. The ad mentions contact via Box 166 Austin 111 for estimates and service.
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Austin
111
Roberts Pantorium Ad Promotes Tailor for Repairs
Roberts Pantorium at 135 North Park Avenue Austin announces a first class tailor is employed to handle cleaning and pressing repairs. He will suit customers and repairs are moderate in price. Roberts is here to stay at 135 N Park Ave Austin.
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Roberts
N. Park AV
Austin
N. Park Ave
Chamberlains Pain Balm touted as best liniment for strains
Mr F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He cites quick relief and cure from a severe side lameness after a strain. For sale by The Avenue Pharmacy Oak Park Austin and G H Harris at 79 N 48th Avenue.
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F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
Chamberlain
Avenue Pharmacy
Oak Park
Austin
G. H. Harris
N. 48Th Avenue
Oak Park Business Personal Notices and Developments
Oak Park residents hear of new business openings and renovations including Miss Lily Wiltberger's home studio at 209 Wesley Avenue and Postlewait’s Ogden Avenue undertaking offices. Henry Meisterling to move to 109 Lake Street by August 1. Oak Park telephone system upgraded with copper wiring boosting efficiency. Delos Hull becomes president of the Interstate Coal Dealers Association in Chicago. Business Men's Pick event expected to draw 3,000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Postlewait
Ogden Avenue
Henry Meisterling
Lake Street
Oak Park
Delos Hull
Interstate Coal Dealers’ Association
Chicago
Worcester board to raise funds for Devens statue
The Worcester Board of Trade plans to raise 15 000 dollars of a 50 000 dollar goal to erect a statue of General Devens in Worcester Massachusetts. The report also notes Drake University founder Francis M Drake renewed a 75 000 dollar gift for every 25 000 dollars the endowment fund can raise. Captain Frederick Stanley Maude was appointed military secretary to Canada's governor general. Lord Currie bought Sabine Hills property near Subiaco for 12 000 pounds with Nero villa excavations planned. Emperor Francis Joseph answered census questions, including windows at his residence and his literacy.
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Board of Trade
Worcester
Mass
Devens
Francis M. Drake
Drake University
Des Moines
Frederick Stanley
Maude
Canada
Frederick Maude
V. C
Cyril Maude
Lord Currie
Rome
Subiaco
Sabine Hills
Nero
Francis Joseph
Quaker Reflections on Work and Life Observed
A column reflects on work and leisure noting overwork kills fewer than idle ease. It comments on grudges within, gender roles, and hints at Jules Verne writing his ninety ninth volume while celebrating a 78th birthday.
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Jules Verne
Wild West Exhibition at Wentworth Park July Week
The Great Wild West exhibition led by Colonel Cody arrives at 36th and Wentworth avenue ball park for the week of July 15 to 22. It promises battles, reviews, and novelties including The Battle of Tien-Tsin with allied forces relief, live soldiers from global armies, and a Life Saving Service drill.
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36Th
Wentworth Avenue
Ball Park
John M. Burke
Department of Publicity and Promotion
Tien-Tain
Messrs
Cody
Salisbury
San Juan Hill
Tien-Tsin
Pekin
United States Life Service
Chicago
Pettigrew defends stock deal amid Northern Pacific moves
Former South Dakota senator Pettigrew explains his recent Wall Street transaction saying he borrowed money to buy stock on a tip, claims the stock was in his possession, and asserts no breach of his Senate principles or brokered margins. London trials liquid fuel for fire engines show promising results.
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Pettigrew
South Dakota
Wall Street
Northern Pacific
Senate
Bitten by a dog at 416 South Franklin
Mrs A B Johnson of 416 South Franklin Avenue was bitten on the hand and head by a pet spaniel while lying in bed. Dr Stella Gardiner treated the injuries. The dog will be confined in the basement until rabies symptoms are checked. The hired man recently left and the dog has not been in its right mind.
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A.B.’ Johnson
South
Franklin Avenue
Stella Gardiner
Scenic Midwest Rail Ride to Lake Geneva
Travel via Chicago Northwestern to Harvard and take the Chicago Harvard and Lake Geneva Trolley Line. Buy tickets in the city for direct service to the lake with baggage transfer and close connections. Save time and enjoy a scenic trip through the countryside.
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Chicago Northwestern
Harvard
Chicago
Lake Geneva
Buffalo Exposition Train Deals From Chicago
Passenger notices advertise Nickel Plate and Pan American Exposition travel from Chicago to Buffalo with return options at 13 dollars, 16 dollars, or 21 dollars depending on period and duration, plus Chicago to New York specials. Agents offer schedules and folders via John Y. Calahan, 111 Adams Street.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
New York
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Heartburn advice from early 20th century health column
When meals are large or rich heartburn can follow, especially with constipation. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and allow six hours between meals. If full feeling occurs after eating, take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to avoid heartburn. Sold by Schnitzus' Pharmacy Austin and The Avenue Pharmacy Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Schnitzus’ Pharmacy
Austin
The
Avenue Pharmacy
Oak Park
G. H. Harris
N. 48Th Avenue
Modern stomach and liver tablets advertised locally
A promotional note urges trying Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take and pleasant in effect priced at 25 cents with free samples at Schnitzus Pharmacy Austin The Avenue Pharmacy Oak Park and G H Harris at 79 N 48th Avenue.
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Chamberlain
Schnitzus’ Pharmacy
Austin
the Avenue Pharmacy
Oak Park
G. H. Harris
N. 48Th Avenue
Direct Line to Michigan Re Sorts and Resorts
Travel notice announces direct line to Whitehall White Lake and Pentwater resorts from Chicago Daily with departures at 1 20 am 2 pm and 5 pm Saturdays 2 pm. Travel time about 12 hours. Fare to Whitehall 2 52 via Graham and Morton Line and Pere Marquette Ry with connection at Ottawa Beach.
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Sv. Holland
Sven Beach St. Chige
Ottawa Beech
Grand B Rapids
Jawe Park
Rurban Railway
Remgatee
Central
Michigan
Whitehall
White Lake
Pentwater
Chicago
Graham & Morton Line
Pere Marquette Ry
Ottawa Beach
Our Wall Papers Marked During July and August
A brief notice indicates that during the months of July and August the wall papers were marked for some process or categorization. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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South Boulevard
Austin Station
Chicago, Ill
the Vindicator Publishing CO
A. M. Pierce
Baaren Offices
Plymouth Place
Cicero Town Board
Wm. Lorimers
Nova Scotia
Sheriff Magnistadt
Yellow Stone Park
W. A. Towning
Proviso Land Association
R. R. Jampolis
Austin Avenue
G A. R
Samuelson
Tel
Lily Wiltberger
Wesley Avenue
Philadelphia
Wild Wes
Bell Park
Cady
America
Europe
Africa
Teak Bill
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Strathcond' Horse
Canadian Mounted Rifles
South Africa
London County Council
London
Nésselroth
Nesselroth
Park Ave
Austin, Ill
Elephone Austin
St. Joseph
Benton Harbor
Holland
City OF Chicago
City OF Milwaukee
Soo City
Chicago, St. Joseph and
Joseph
B. H'bor
Daily
Suedays Ez
Tmani
Pere Man Fuette Railway
Big Four Railway
Indiana
Inois & Iowa Railway
Ben See
Lyon
Beachar
Bolland l
Anes
Senor
Bally
B. Hopper
Trafic Mar
Chicago Dock
Wabash Avenue
M. I. Burdick
Franklin and
Chicago Avenues
F. B. Pray
North Park Avenue, Austin
Ae Board
Ontario Street
Geo. S. Hissler
Marion Street
Michigan Resorts
Dockfoot Wabash Ave
Telephone Central
Rena S. Tuthill
N. Central Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Kenilworth Avenue
H. G. Golfetz
North Boulevard
North Central Avenue
Parker
Chicago Avenue
Superior Street
Walter W. Mayne
J. W. Thomas
Studio of Music
Cody Block
Garner
C. H. Fantham
Third Avenue
Harry Harris
American Can Co
Ae Larson
Ustin
M. B
Frank Street
Laxe ST
Oax Park
Manhattan
New York City
Episcopal
Trinity Church
Carmichael’s Ladies'and Gentlemen’ S Restaurant
Lake St. Oak Park
A. L. Caron
Williams Street
Rheberg & GO
Telephone
Montana
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