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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1897
Page
3
A discussion notes that contracts in ordinary business can be implied. If a newspaper is regularly delivered to a house and the occupant takes it without ordering upkeep, payment is required. A Cicero citizen, who never ordered the Staats Zeitung, was sued by publisher Hesking and paid $80 for ten years of attempted subscription.
The Oak Pack Branch Office of the Vindicator has moved to the Dunlop Bank building basement covering Marlon Street and North Boulevard. It will operate with extended evening hours.
The piece surveys government bulletins on crop conditions, discusses tariff bill status, reports forthcoming Maywood town board notices, and notes changes like Ogden Avenue becoming Elmwood Avenue. It mentions Marconi as inventor, local fundraising, taxes on wheeled vehicles, Cicero politics, and ongoing strikes in England and the U.S., ending with a tilt toward optimism about prosperity.
Oak Park travels to meet the Evanston Boat Club nine this Saturday. Pitcher Sickles will pitch for the boat club against his former teammates Parker and Jones to form Oak Park’s battery.
Mr. Gerald Balfour announced in the house of commons that large numbers of evicted Irish tenants would be reinstated to their holdings through an arrangement with their landlords.
The Ciceronian is one of five papers honored as official by the town board. It consists of four pages, nine inches long and seven inches wide. It costs 25 cents a year and specializes in town affairs.
Mayor Harrison vetoed the ordinance granting the General Electric authority to convert wires from underground to trolley. The move appears to have drawn broad public approval in Chicago.
After private deliberations in Oak Park First Congregational Church vestry a council of ministers approved the church members action in accepting the resignation of Dr P S Hulbert the pastor.
The committee of the whole considers the president salary set at 2000 dollars and to be divided among the town creditors. The Vindicator editor has been bedridden this week with an illness treated by Dr. Matthews of Oak Park aiding Mr. Halley in recovery.
Lord Wolseley is unlikely to retain leadership of the British army for long as stomach cancer reaches an advanced stage. Doctors say his life could extend to year’s end, with Lord Roberts expected to succeed him, known to Tommy Atkins as “Little Bob.”
Melrose Park village board unanimously approved constructing new water works near the Northwestern tracks. The project aims to improve fire protection, as current well water suffices for ordinary use but could fail in a major blaze.
The paper highlights the prospectus of the Daily Cicero Vindicator printed on the list page and promises more details about the proposed enterprise in the next issue.
Citizens debate the two week old Civeron town board elevated railroad extension ordinance. Prominent residents warn it could allow Mro Yerkes to seize forty miles of streets, forfeit $25 000 in pledged aid, and refuse to extend the elevated road when due. The public seeks clarity on these claims.
A boating accident on Wagle Lake on Monday left Miss Georgia Coulter of Chicago and Miss Bertha Yarndle of Fort Wayne dead. Rescue efforts saved John G. Coulter, Eunice Munson, and William Grey of Oak Park, whose family was shaken by the news.
The Harlem race track reopened Wednesday after a two year closure due to violations of state law under former director Mr. Hawkins. The track is now owned by John Anglin of Montana, an experienced racing man.
John Condon to run the Harlem track with partners including J. B. Haggin and Marcus Daly friends of the sport. The Civic Federation delays action until sport type is decided. Past injunctions cost 5000 dollars, but officials seek fair racing. Opening is seen as a boost for Harlem and local merchants. track surface will require time to settle after months idle. The Tribune notes Libertine’s record may stay unmatched due to surface conditioning.
The Cicero town board reshapes ad payments, cutting favored papers and admitting three doubtful outlets. It envisions five papers receiving legal notices at three cents per line, with free full abstracts of board proceedings in each issue after meetings, prompting strong opposition from the established Vindicator and Reporter.
The text records a divided stance with yeas from Attridge Butler Rearden and Vastine and nays from Cheney Gunthorp and McDonald. It condemns those who joined a grievous wrong, praises Butler for resisting, and cites assurances from Rearden while blaming the president for influence. It notes satisfaction with Vindicator and Reporter work and mentions low rates and new factions like cracker jacks and cracker Jims.
A letter criticizes Mr. Goodenough president of school district No. 8 for alleged mismanagement and public anger. The writer mocks his defense, accuses him of bias and calls for honest governing with voter scrutiny at the next election.
Elmhurst hosts a garden party and bicycle gymkhana organized by Mrs Lucian A Hagans to benefit the World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. The event features flowered bicycle parades, maypole dances, games, raffles, a musicale, booths, and a full orchestra with a special train from Wells Street for the July 17, 1897 fundraiser.
Free sample box of Dr King New Life Pills offered by H E Bucklen & Co Chicago with address to receive. Claims ease in constipation and sick headaches, malaria and liver troubles, with vegetable ingredients and no deleterious substances. Regular 25c per bottle sold by Lovell's drug store Oak Park and Traill's drug store Austin.
The Social Swim item lists Brooks' Chicago militia band performing Sousa and Langay selections, Il Conte D'Essex, El Capitan, and other pieces with trombone solos, plus two-steps and dance numbers at the band concert grounds next Tuesday evening. Social notes follow: Mrs. S. R. Lord hosts twenty at Clinton Avenue. wedding trip reception for Mr. and Mrs. Stanton at Dunlop's hall. Mrs. Geo. Landis Wilson entertains twenty-four. July 7 to 14 social events include Euchre Club, Rebekah Lodge lawn party and Linden Park gatherings. many gifts and birthday celebrations noted.
The Helping Hand club hosted a July 14 program in St Catherine’s hall to aid the Fresh Air Fund. Children dressed well performed songs and dances, with Rev Satterfield giving a talk. Mrs T J Sullivan organized preparations and Miss Celeste Walsh accompanied, others helped at the door and with ushering. Seventy fund buttons were distributed and the event praised as a success.
Harlem village trustees met July 10 in the village hall with President Schrade presiding. Approval given to minutes, reports, and a wide set of petitions including police appointments, licenses, and a $3,024.09 water main bill. New police hires listed and door screens ordered for the village hall.
Cast of young performers names includes Aldine Callaghan Rose Kane Cassie McAuley Violets Pearl Layman Eva Wray Miss Jennie Valck Miss Eva Hallinan Florence Shields Sadie Kane Clare Sullivan Clara Thorndyke Zoe Knowlton Grace Fleming Florence Eldlemann Esther Benny Esther Randall and many others with dancers musicians and a pianist listed for Promenade performances.
An old time drugstore ad promotes Bucklens Arnivur Salve as a universal healer for burns bruises sores ulcers fevers rashes and several skin conditions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists Lovell's drug store Oak Park and Traill's Drug Store Austin as sellers at 35 cents per box.
Oak Park's baseball stars defeated the Illinois Cycling Club 13 to 1 yesterday at Oak Park before 1200 fans. Reitz made a standout one handed catch and double play, Parker pitched steadily for Oak Park while Murphy's wild pitches hampered Illinois. Oak Park led 5-0 by the fifth inning and tacked on five more runs in the seventh to seal the victory.
On Saturday July 17 the Pro viso Land Association baseball team travels to meet the Heaths of Chicago in a scheduled contest at an active ballpark. The game marks a regional clash between two organized clubs with competitive stakes.
The Oak Park Tennis Club holds its annual Oak Park championship tourney for one week starting this Saturday. Former champs Herrick and Seabury practice daily while new members from outside Oak Park may produce surprise contenders. Entries go to committee members Wickes, Gale, and Ward.
A July 13 1897 letter from John Farson Oak Park Ways and Means Committee appeals for subscriptions to fund summer evening band concerts. It requests at least 500 dollars or 100 subscriptions at five dollars each with broader support encouraged. The Vindicator endorses the cause noting Oak Park’s culture and refinement and urging public backing.
The Congregationalists held a sultry meeting to consider Rev. Thomas Westerdale’s resignation, accepted by 53 to 30. The resignation takes effect in December, amid regrets over discord. Also upcoming Italian feast at Melrose Park with a large procession and speakers, plus Epworth League events in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Jewell traveling.
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