Local notices and town happenings in Chicago 1899
A July 21 1899 Chicago column reports on a board meeting adjournment and dissatisfaction with the printing of legal notices by a lower circulated newspaper. It notes tax assessments in Cicero under a new revenue law and a public dispute over streetcar fares, water charges, and a city club event. Justice La Mena prosecutes broken glass disposal on a public highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Justice la Mena
Park Avenue
McKinley Receives LL D Degrees and Various Facts
Mixed paragraphs present brief items: McKinley earns LL D degrees from seven colleges. Other notes include Iowa fruit yield expectations, Philadelphia tax receipts, Utica pavement costs, Buckingham Palace scent fountain, British possessions forest area, Don Jaime lottery winnings, Ketcham congressional tenure, Simpson editorial joy, Philadelphia negro population, census forecast, McKinley reception record, Pretoria diamond field discoveries, and Chicago celebration invitations in mahogany boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Utica
Buckingham Palace
America
Don Jaime
Don Carlos
Ketcham
New York
Simpson
Baltimore
Christendom
Pretoria
McKinley
Diaz
Chicago
Cicero Town Board Special Meeting Minutes 1899
The Cicero town board met July 17 1899 at 8 p m in Austin Illinois with President Lewis and six trustees present. The session reviewed a garbage ordinance a licenses agenda and committee reports while noting one absence and adjourned after a committee recommendation on the ordinance was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Cicero
Austin
Lewis
Attridge
Frink
Hafner
Linn
MacDonald
Traill
Utley
Ill
James A. Martin
John Lewis
Board of Trustees
Town Hall
Canada Thistles
Peter MacDonald
H. F. Frink
R. H W. Traile
Chris F. Hafner
Robert F. Linn, JR
S. D. Attridge
Yeas
Reflections of a Bachelor
A collection of pithy reflections on love and gender from the New York Press. It notes that devotion to certain married women benefits manhood and that even bully figures fear women, while masks hide true nature and shock when the self is seen in the glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
English Women's Jewels Highlight Elite Collections
The article notes the Bar oness Burdett-Coutts sapphires and the Marchioness of Bath black pearl necklace valued near half a million dollars. It also cites the Duchess of Westminster Nassau diamond at about $200,000 and the Princess of Wales necklace worn on state and gala occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baroness Burdett-Coutts
Marchioness of Bath
Duchess of Westminster
Nassau
Princess of Wales
International postal card show opens in Venice this July
The report cites a July opening for an international postal card exhibition in Venice. Other notes mention Yang Tu as China's peace congress delegate educated at Harvard, Jerome K Jerome's prolific publishing, and various odd facts from literature and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Yang-Tu
China
Harvard
Electrically warmed operating table described by The Electrician
An electrically warmed operating table uses incandescent lamps to heat a body that forms an air chamber. Six or eight lamps inside rapidly raise the temperature and can be reduced to half while the remainder maintain warmth for surgical use.
Modern Crusoe Capt James Foster defends Marcus Island claim
The American sailor, claiming Marcus Island between Hawaii and Japan, asserts sole ownership by discovery and possession. He raised the US flag with permission from Blaine, says governments tacitly recognize his suzerainty, and vows to defend the island from rival powers amid postwar tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Foster
Hawaiian Islands
China
Foater
Capt. Foster
Marcus Island
James G. Blaine
Mr. Crusoe
Olive Trees Across Europe and Their Ancient Fame
The olive is one of the oldest known fruits cited by Pliny and referenced in the Bible. It thrives where vines grow, requires a winter chill above 21 to 22 F, and cannot grow above 46 degrees latitude. A 1000 year old tree near Nice reportedly yielded 600 pounds of oil in one year.
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Scientific American
Nices
Europe
Italy
Five Pointed Woman's Club Creates No Officers
A Boston group named the Pentagon unites doctors lawyers ministers teachers and journalists. It operates without a constitution or officers, holding a monthly meeting where members dine and socialize, a format praised for its simplicity and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
Pentagon
Austria’s Continental Ambition Stands Alone Among Empires
The article notes Austria as the sole empire without colonies or transmarine possessions, emphasizing its purely continental ambitions. It highlights Austria’s unique imperial focus compared with other powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Youngest Lovers Apply for Marriage License
Claude Beck, seven, and Grace Fry, six, both from St. Louis, apply for a marriage license at the recorder of deeds office. Clerk Gus Filley notes the document, while their families and friends treat the gesture as a joke, the couple pledging lifelong devotion and planning a home together. This record marks the youngest couple to visit the license bureau for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Beck
Wyoming Street
Grace E. Fry
Market Street
Augustus Filley
St. Louis
Recorder of Deeds of
Claude
Grace
Thomas Hand
Mr. Hand
Court House
Gus Filley
Bdy
Filley
Watt
It Broke Him Up Spare Moments Tragedian Tale
A provincial town audience member in tears moved a tragedian after a performance. The old man, with white hair, explains he has a son acting somewhere whom he may fear is not better than the actor, revealing emotional impact.
Everett Wrest I wonder which is the beat to be lucky or rich
Dismal Dawson ponders luck and wealth in a brisk, cryptic verse that hints at fortune and fate. The playful wordplay centers on choosing between luck and riches, with a sharper edge of humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Wrest
Dawson
Arrival and Departure of Mails for Austin Post Office
News of the Town item lists mail arrival and departure times for the Austin Post Office from the East and West routes. It also reports on local residents visiting, traveling, and a wedding of Arthur F. Hartley and Gertrude Cogdall with well wishes from Austin friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Minard
Michigan
L. G. Lawrence
North Willow Avenue
Fred L. Charles
Robert N. Leslie
Upper Michigan
Ellis Junction
Wis
de Kalb
Chicago
Emma Lund
Austin
Bucklow's Arnica Salve advertised for wide use
Red Hot from the Gun. Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman of Newark Michigan in the Civil War. It caused horrible ulcers that no treatment helped for twenty years. Bucklow's Arnica Salve cured him. Cures cuts bruises burns balls felons corns skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. Twenty-five cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Traill Cooling and Chas P. Miller druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklow
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
Austin Building and Loan Association Public Notice
Money to loan at the Austin Building and Loan Association an Austin home institution with careful management. Deposits received monthly on two or more shares at fifty cents per share. Pays six percent interest on withdrawals. George H. Park president John D. Maclean secretary City office 621 184 LaBuffe street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Building and Loan Association
Heivery
Austin
George H. Park
John D. Maclean
la Balle Street
Harlem Jockey Club Announces Biweekly Races
The Harlem Jockey Club and Chicago Jockey Club will race every other week starting July 24. Daily features include five or more races rain or shine with 75 cent admission and a Lake Street special train direct to the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Jockey Club
Chicago Jockey Club
Lake Street
Guarantee on Tar Syrup Refund Policy Card
A signed notice guarantees refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The document offers a 50 cent bottle with a 25 cent trial bottle to prove satisfaction or money back. Statements are from TRAIN & COOLING, A. O. J. P. GARNER & CO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Wheelman's Excursion to Boston by Nickel Plate Road
Round trip fare $19 with two vestibuled sleeping car trains to Boston. Sale dates August 11 and 12. Return allowed by August 31 with ticket deposit at Boston via Fitchburg R. R. agent. Trains depart Chicago depot at Van Buren Street and Pacific Avenue on the Loop. No. 26.
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Boston
Nickel Plate Road
Fitchburg R. R
Chicago
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
Hawthorne Race Season Opens July 10 1899
Chicago Jockey Club announces Hawthorne track summer meet from July 10 to July 22 1899 with five or more races daily. Cicero military band provides music and electric cars run to the grounds. Admission 765 cents.
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Hawthorne Track
Cicero Military Band
Corner Lot Wanted for Church Property in Austin
Real estate notice from Austin Christian Church Trustees seeks to lease or purchase a corner lot in Austin on reasonable terms for church use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin Christian Church Trustees
Chautauqua Lake Excursion by Nickel Plate Route
Nickel Plate Road offers a one fare round trip excursion to Chautauqua Lake on July 28. Write General Agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago for particulars. 23 7 14 21.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
Adams Street
Chicago
Nickel Plate excursion to Chautauqua Lake sale notice
The Nickel Plate Railroad offers round trip tickets to Chautauqua Lake for July 28 with return by August 29 1899 and ticket deposit required by July 31. Tickets valid on three daily trains and cheap rates to other Eastern points. In Chicago Van Buren Street station, General Agent contact 111 Adams Street. L L Matthews a Pittsburg and Lake Erie operator has worked 1523 days straight.
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Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua
van Buren Street
Adama Street
Chicago
Daily Bicycle Giveaway in New York Star Contest
The New York Star offers a daily high grade bicycle for the largest word list formed from THE NEW YORK STAR letters. Prizes include watches and dinner sets, with twelve 2 cent stamps for a thirteen week trial subscription. Contests run June 26 to August 21, 1899, with prizes on display at the Star offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Star
The
Star
West Thirty-Ninth Street
New York City
New York Star Board Names Notables Including Chanler
Notice lists Capt. William Astor Chanler as president of the New York Star and notes a daily giveaway of a forty dollar bicycle. Also mentioned are Amos J. Cummings M D Col Asa Bird Gardner district attorney ex governor Hogg of Texas and Col Fred Feigl among the directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Astor Chanler
New York
New York Star
Amos J. Cummings
Asa Bird Gardner
Hogg
Texas
Fred Feigl
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Cocoa Nut Grove Florida
Mr A Sanders writes from Cocoa Nut Grove Florida about an epidemic of diarrhoea there. He suffered a severe attack and was cured by four doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to others as the best medicine they ever used. For sale by Trail Cowling Druggists.
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China
Hadley
Yale
Jacob Field
Wall Street
Spain
Sidney Cooper
Burlington House
Barnwell County
South Carolina
St. Moritz
Switzerland
A. Sanders
Cocoanut Grove
Fla
Chamberlain
Trail
Cowling
Nickel Plate Excursion to Boston from Chicago
The Nickel Plate Road will sell excursion tickets from Chicago to Boston and return for trains of August 11 and 12 at 19 dollars round trip. Tickets valid returning for arrival at initial starting point and deposited with Agent Fitchburg R R in Boston. Sleeping car accommodations should be secured early. Address General Agent No 111 Adams St Chicago No 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Boston
Fitchburg R. R
Adams St
Battle of Manila at Wabash and Hubbard court
An event titled Battle of Manila invites public attendance at the corner of Wabash avenue and Hubbard court.
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Manila
Wabash Avenue
Hubbard Court
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Newark Druggist
Charles Holzhauer of Traill & Cooling in Newark New Jersey endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for coughs colds and hoarseness sold by Traill & Cooling druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
Charles Holzhauer
Newark
N. J
Traill & Cooling
Give Dewey a Welcome Home Song and Chicago March
A brief promotion from International Music Company in the Fisher Building Chicago offers two patriotic songs, including Lincoln's latest march by Sweetheart Nell. Customers are asked to send 26 cents for both songs totaling 60 cents.
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Dewey
Lincoln
Nell
International Music Company
Fisher Building
Chicago
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Most Royalty
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Iowa
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Cicero Town Board
Jerome K. Jerome
James Foster
Yankee Mariner
Honolulu
Yokohama
Olives
News OF the Town
Aus
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Howard Robertson
C. E. Hunting
McGregor
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N. A. Lacy
Walnut Street
Mabel Marguerite Stark
Wheaton
C. Kampp
Helen Furman
Oliver Furman
Train & Cooling, A . O. J. P. Garner & CQ
Wheelman’s Excursion
Jockey Club
L. L. Matthews
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
Wie
Rolado
Masonic Building
Natin
Braman's
News Depot
Park Ave
Auatin
Oak & Tompkina
Oak Park Avenue
Pine Avenue
Ogden, Sheldon & Co
Clark Street
R. S. Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Austin, Ill
C. B. Patrick
North Park Avenue
Good Street
State Price
S. 8
Superior Street
L. A.W
Fanny ‘M. Rowley
Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, Ill
Telephone
Walter G. Kraft
Chamber of Commerce Building
Washington St
S. E. Cor. la Salle
Thale
John Price
Justice of the Peace
Fifty-Second St
Austin, Til
Lake St
Bell
Ciceso
Tee
J. Roath
Ohio St
Austin 5
Austin Coal Coo
A. P. Preble
Mar
August Terneak & CO
Copvynaiants &c
Munn '& Co
York Munn $Co
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