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Newspaper

Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1896

Page

7

Oak Park notes on clubs and shops in Cicero precincts

Balsh attends Washington C E Convention then returns to Pennsylvania. Prairie Club expands with new members and events at Avenue Bakery and Schoening’s shops. Oak Park Chess Club meets at Walter Herrick home. local repairs, new mail box, and tire services advertised. Public notices include unclaimed letters and security updates amid urban improvements on Harlem and Chicago avenues.

Prairie Club Oak Park Avenue Akery H. J. Groffman E. 8. Beineck J. W. Schoening Marion Street F. H. Lombard South Kenilworth Avenue Minnesota Avenue Bakery North Boulevard Chess Club Walter Herrick North Oak Park Avenue Schoening Clara Anderson Anna Barrett J. P. Carson E. P. Douglass Roxa Martin Christ Mining W. J. Pitman Carl Soellner Albert W. Gives Cicero Albert Burgess Lake Street Enterprise Euclid Avenue J. W. Schoening’s Uncle Sam Harlem Avenue Johannot Unity Church Fiddelke Nortonark

Austin Park Social Club Plans July Picnic

Miss Mather, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Tage, returned to Chicago. The Watson residence shows a fresh coat of light green paint. A picnic will be held by the Austin Park Improvement and Social club at Pottowat tomie Park on July 21 with trains from Chicago Grand Central at 9 40 and Austin Park at 10 a m. Christian Endeavorers officers met at the Tage residence Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Tage took a boat to Milwaukee to attend the B P U convention. Sunday worship followed Sunday school with Rev. Thus Westerdale of Austin preaching and a choir from his church providing excellent singing.

Miss Mather The Christian Endeavorers BE. C. Tage E. OC. Tage Milwaukee Westerdale of Austin

Ridgeland notes and local moves from Ridgeland area

Local items include Butterfield contemplating moving his family to Ridgeland. Frederick’s office transferred to Ridgeland power house. Oak Park agents and businesses changing hands. Miss Mathilda Bedard returning to her father’s office. a weekly nut coffee cake giveaway. families preparing summer trips to Duluth and Green Lake. Chautauqua attendance by D E Brink and Mrs Hinsdale. home painting at Ridgeland Avenue. temporary residence changes by A T Hemingway. and a July 9 burglary at 301 South Austin Avenue with $500 stolen and no arrests.

C. A. Butterfield Cicero & Proviso Street Railway Co Ridgeland Butterfield Chicago Frederick West Madison Street Columbia Bicycles Wright Elsom, Jr Oak Park Allen Peterson Mathilda Bedard Canada Albert Burgess Geo. Nordenholt E. A. Cummings Duluth Green Lake Cummings D. E. Brink Taylor Avenue O. A. Hinsdale Elgin Dixon F. G. Ensign Ridgeland Avenue Calvine & Davis A. T. Hemingway Ontario Street Thomas R. Tinsley South Austin Avenue

Tramps Foiled by Children At Mrs Bettys Home

Two disheveled men called at Mrs Bettys Chicago avenue home Monday seeking entry. A little girl blocked them, neighbors aided, and the youths with a toy pistol forced the men to flee, dropping a hat a chisel and a screwdriver as they hid in lilac bushes before police were alerted.

Betty Chicago Avenue

Near collision averted at DesPlaines crossing

A Wisconsin Central and Northwestern train narrowly avoided a wreck near Des Plaines when a towerman used a pneumatic switch to derail the Northwestern engine just before collision. Passengers rushed forward as the derailed engine stopped. another locomotive was found and the trains proceeded on the east-bound track.

Wisconsin Central Desplaines Northwestern Janesville

Officer Pursued on a Bicycle Over Blocks Theft

Austin police learned a wagonload of paving blocks was stolen from Prairie avenue. Officer Kruger borrowed a bicycle to pursue the thief, sighted him near Harlem and North avenues, and detained him after he refused to return. The suspect, Michael Martin of the Kingkade farm north of Oak Park, was compelled to go with officers after Oak Park assistance arrived.

Austin Prairie Avenue Kruger Chicago Avenue Harlem North Avenues Oak Park Michael Martin Kingkade Farm

What Might Have Caused That Switch Accident

Epirvorn VINDICATOR presents a letter from Er. B Austin dated 14 July 1896 arguing railway switches or points could fail if a stone slipped at the heel or if robbers planned the accident. The writer suggests operator Einskern’s negligence may not be sole cause and favors cautious blame.

Epirvorn Sir Havine England Cole Einskern Austin

Electric Bitters Ad Promises Quick Tonic Relief

Electric Bitters is a seasonable medicine for languor liver torpor and debility. It claims to avert bilious fevers and counter malarial poison. It treats headache indigestion constipation dizziness and is sold for 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle at L. M. Lovett Oak Park and R. H. Traill Austin.

L. M. Lovett Oak Park R. H. Traill Austin

Cicero's Seat and Austin Notes in 1896

Local Austin and Cicero items compile social visits, real estate offers, business ads, and small-town anecdotes. Notable mentions include Mrs. J. P. Garner visiting DeKalb, Bass Lake Park land sales, camp meetings at Des Plaines, and the Austin Woman's Club incorporation with plans for a public library and scheduled speakers.

Three Altenheim Victims Buried

Three victims of the Altenheim disaster on the Wisconsin Central railroad were buried Wednesday. Miss Mary Arnold's funeral was at Lutheran church at Twenty-fifth Street and Wentworth Avenue with Rev. K Kraft and a choir of thirty. interment at Waldheim. Father Fisher held Mass for Miss Lena Huber at St Anthony's on Twenty-fourth and South Canal. burial at St Mary Cemetery. Mass also held for Frank Koch at his home on Canal Street. interment at Waldheim.

Altenheim Wisconsin Central Railroad Mary Arnold

Arnica Salve Deemed Best Cure For Skin Ailments

Buelklews Arnica Salve is advertised as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Sold by L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Traill Austin at 200 per box.

L. M. Lovett Oak Park R. H. Traill Austin

Linden Park Disturbance and Local News Highlights

A Linden Park brawl near Lake and Fifty second streets ended with no serious injuries as Loomis and associates confronted ten cent drinkers. Loomis was arrested after the melee. the case was dismissed when plaintiffs failed to appear. Also noted are a death in the Bortree family at Robinson avenue, town business updates, and local housing activity. Milk prices dip to five cents a quart amid dealer competition.

Arnold National Photographers’ Association Mesdames Salisbury Lyman Messrs Porter Webb Cole Horton Wheeler Dr. Peak Oak Park C. T. Norman George Loomis Lake Moreland Loomis Northwestern Amerson Howard Bugg Pickett Fifty-second Street Robinson Avenue E. C. Datin A. I. Burbank Ir. O’harra Rnworth Wisconsin Linden Park M. R. Bortree E. L. Bortree Dunning F. C. Bortree Jost

Fatal Train Collision Kills Mrs. Schultz in Austin

Mrs Augusta Schultz, aged 78, was struck by an east bound train on the Chicago Northwestern Railway at 1 30 pm Tuesday July 7 while crossing Willow avenue. The Freeport express, traveling fast, dragged her body 200 feet after impact as witnesses describe a paralyzed retreat. Conductor J Ed Norris and engineer John Wendall were aboard the train.

Augusta Schultz Chicago Northwestern Railway Willow Avenue Freeport Robinson Avenue Ape J. Ed. Norris John Wendall

Dennis Cleary's Ditching Machine Digs Through Austin Streets

Dennis Cleary's ditching machine progresses from Mud Lake to Madison street on Central avenue for a large sewer project. The 9 by 15 foot trench advances about 200 feet daily with a steam powered scoop lifting nearly half a wagon load every 30 seconds. About 100 men work under a timber supported engine house that moves on rollers. Connections near Madison street and Central avenue by Nash and Dowdle will finish this week. inspector Wm Norris praises the brick sewer, predicting a century of service.

Dennis Cleary Lake Street Park Avenue Prairie Avenue Anatin Avenue Prairie Ave Park, Waller, Franklin Austin Avenues George B. Vastine Cicero Central Avenue Mud Lake Thirty-sixth Street Madison Street Austin Nash & Dowdle Wm. Norris

Burglar Flees After Confrontation On Fair Oaks Avenue

When Will Van Bergen returned home at 632 Fair Oaks avenue he found signs of a burglary and alerted neighbors. He pursued a thief on bicycle along Chicago avenue to Augusta street and Euclid Avenue, where the man knocked him unconscious with a revolver butt before escaping toward Kenilworth. police searched the area but found no trace.

Will van Bergen Fair Oaks Avenue I. B. Tucker Mrs. Tucker Chicago Avenue van Bergen Augusta Street Euclid Avenue Lawrence George Carter Kenilworth Avenue

Court Cicero installs officers in annual session

Last Tuesday evening July 1 Court Cicero 105 Independent Order of Florast ern Austin held its semi annual installation of officers Louis Feldman was named Chief Ranger FF Saaby Vice Chief Ranger T Price Recording Secretary A Stallwood Principal Secretary D Washburne Senior Woodward W T L Somerschild Junior Woodward J Thompson Senior Wadle J Keadle B P Peterson Marshal C Norris Chaplain W B Burton Medical Adwiver Dr G P Head Trustees A C Morris H A Reese and C F Bindeman The court reports healthy membership growth and invites new applicants at each meeting.

Court Cicero Order of Florastern Austin Louis Feldman FF. Saaby Keadle B. P. Peterson C. Norris W. B. Burton G. P. Head A. C. Morris H. A. Reese C.F. Bindeman

Lake Geneva excursion charters first class trip details

Lake Geneva operation offers a strictly first class excursion to a resort on Saturday July 95. Round trip $1.00. Departure from Linden Park at 8 25 a m with stops at Austin Ridgeland Oak Park River Forest Maywood and Williams Bay. Lake Geneva arrival 11 15 a m Williams Bay 11 30 a m return departs Williams Bay 5 40 p m. Arrives Linden Park 9 00 p m. Further details from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Linden Park Lake Street Austin Austin Ave Ridgeland Avenue Oak Park River Forest Maywood Lake Geneva Williams’ Bay Chicago & Northwestern Railway

Maywood and Proviso News and Community Events

The town reports a watermelon social at the Baptist church on Tuesday July 21 with music and ten cent admission. Obituary notes George Washington Muir, five days old, funeral at Forest Home with Rev. Kemp. Lawn social at Mrs Coupland’s on North Sixth Avenue promises cake and cream. Socials, visits, and local notices fill the week with parades, bicycle trips to Elgin, and a large trolley party to Lincoln Park. Public works include a brick sewer, widened St Charles road, sidewalks near Sixth Avenue, and street lighting. Library receipts and expenditures listed, dog muzzle rules, and a special assessment on South Fifth Avenue. Various social events, store notices, and upcoming union services and meetings are noted amid multiple personal notices and local civic matters.

George Washington Muir J.I. Muir Chicago Maywood Forest Home G. H. Kemp G. Hancock Coupland Cicero Albert Burgesa Lake Street Oak Park Algo Avenue Bakery North Boulevard Garfield Park Eva Kemp Gertrude Louise Jackson Sadie Coupland Messia Kellogg Doane Chas David Ballard John Donoghue M. L. Jackson New York W. McGregor Iowa P. H. Gray West Maywood S. Oliver Harry Ehrhart Secatur Ill St. Charles Road Ninth avenue #6 Great Western Railroad Co Sixth Avenue First Second Streets Tifth Avenue Tenth Streets South Second Street Tenth Avenue C. W. Steines Denver Colo J. W. Kamphouse South Fifth Avenue South First Street Chicago & Great Western Railroad Sarah D. Whitnack Janesville Wis A. Kessall UW St. Charles Road

Ice Cream by the Quart Ad Offered at Reasonable Price

An offer promotes calling for ice cream by the quart available any time at a reasonable price. The message emphasizes pleasant refreshment and affordability for a convenient cold treat.

River Forest Social Notes and Local Visits

Arthur Juergens stays at his father’s Michigan fruit ranch near St Joe with Miss Lillie Juergens visiting next week. Chambers & Sons sell bottled temperance drinks. Mrs McKibbon is ill. friends hope for improvement. Mrs Chas Butler of Forest avenue travels to Milwaukee to visit relatives. Mrs Shields’ new Forest avenue residence is ready. Mrs Crawford and daughter Mrs Griffin visit Mrs K S Ouell. Ladies foreign mission society met Mrs Prof Watson. Leap year hayrack party planned by village girls. Mr F C Smith returns from Northwest trip. Mrs G W Castle hosts an afternoon reception for Chicago visitors. More local notices continue.

L. Knox Lake Street Della Lucy Amerson Des Plaines Cicero Printing Co North Park Avenue Garner W. O. Cline Ohio Zimmerman & Roath Co Pine Avenue Albert Burgess Geo. Nordenholt Oak T’ark Maggie Ryan Austin Lake Corsa Michigan Insley Bros Chicago Avenue Thayer Freeport Ill Chambers & Sons Crawford Griffin K. S. Ouell Ladies’ Foreign Missonary Society of the Methodist Church Prof. Watson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oscar B. Balsh Washington Pennsylvania Davidson Will Hemingway Rev H. B. Stough Congregational Churches of National Convention of Christian Endeavorers Washington, D. C Hann Bros Randolphi Street Frank D. Wintle Green Bay John Palmer U. S F. B. Williams Piszt Vermont Zimmerman & Reath Co Hulbert Kansas Rudolph Fritzke P. W. Senne W. J. Reed Booth Oyster Co Fred Reed Ethel and Pearl Travel Wisconsin Avenue Northwestern Railway Co C. & J. Street Railway Co Huarlem Avenue Oak Park Avenues Cicero & Proviso Street Railway Company Wilson and Thatcher R. F. Conway Woodbine Avenue Thomas Street Grove Avenue Iowa Street Austin Park Electric Bitters Mra J. P. Garner DeKalb, Til F. H. Zanpen North Park Avenas P. D. Castle Ridgefield M. Barr J. Noble & Co Sam Higginson John Livingston Rock Island Price's E. N. Walker Decker Block Walker Herbert Town Hall Stuntz Paul G. Biggs Cripple Creek Helen Crafty Clayton E. Crafts Fred. W. Job Jennie Dunfee Wheaton Salvation Army Washington Ice Co Proviso Crystal Lake Geneva Lake Tel Austin State Bank Austin Drug Store Edward Farrell C. H. Wiser South Prairie Avenue Rochester N. Y S. M. Barr James Gormley Mary M. Kelly Louise Kuog J. D. Mack Emily G. Sprout John Wardell L. H. O’conor Central Ave Minnie Post Cody Maud M. Wells Geneva Zimmerman & Roith Co Ohio Street Sam John Z. White LaSalle Street J. G. Ogden James B. James UH. A. Wilson Thirtieth Ward State Board of Equalization St. Paul’s King's Daughters West Side Episcopal Church Col. J. W. Bennett Austin Senate Odd Fellows’ Haill W. G. O'Hara A. H. R. Atwood Chas. O. Barras A. H. Clement E. R. Dunlop Basa Lake Mich J.M. Hartman and Family Wm. Wimperney Wm. A. B. Austin Thos. Hilva J. Scanlon Mrs. Charles North Central Avenue Ben Bolt J. J. Mahoney Joliet Bia Niagara College Raymond Finnegan City Pp. O. Lloyd Gilbert & Pray Edward Ladd Major Woodcock Los Angeles Cal M. W. Satterfield N. D. Gilbert Teachers’ Association Gilbert Poplar Willow Avenues George Pillinger Desplaines Tuesaday Methodist Church Choir Charles Henry and Mortimer Date John Date Ed. Field Fred Francois MecCord National Teachers’ Association Buuffalo Judaon Nova Scotia Ollie Gullickson North Prairie Avenue Massmann Gullickson Jobhn Nagro Louis Steffens Woman's Club of Laura S. Matthews Clara W. Kretzinger Rona C. Smith Nellie H. Abbott General Federation of Woman's Clubs Lydia Avery Coonley Sarah Hackett Stevenson Ella ¥, Young Helen Starrett Julia Holmes Smith Marguerite W. Morley Franklin Bortree Maurice R. Bortree Tia Newstore Christian Endeavor Society of the Baptist Church Fantham Wilmette Harry Vaile Montreal Thhey Niagara Faire J. M. Lackey W. A. Goodrich Taylorville John Yuwell Springfeld Lackey Bey Lincoln Park John Yazell Springfield Iil Went Esplaines River Grant Norton 2D. Norton Ebrhart Mises Martha Jones Fuilersburg Diptheria Anc Maywood Central Fire Department Company A Thiele’s Grove Proviso Township Proviso Land Association West Maywood Pavilion Pullman Band Bimetallic League Aronday Henry Setfel Mr. Crawford Lienry Loftel Oliver and Sandford W. Furbank M. Burnet H. Leathermans Wren Hazer America Jas. S. Barclay Iggist AED Michael J. Welch Ataywood Tlls Maywood Foundry Campbell Albert Hansep Norton’s Humboldt Park Peck's Corner Hansen Albert Burgens Geo. Nordenbolt J. D. Odell Odell Methodist Presbyterian Central Grove Coombs Chicaca Barton
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