This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1897
Page
2
The piece explains that regular newspapers left at a home create an implied contract. A Cicero resident, never ordering Starts Zeitung, was sued by publisher Mr Hessing and recovered $80 for ten years of not ordering the paper.
The Oak Park Branch Office of the Windlenter has been relocated to the Dunlop Bank building basement at the corner of Marion Street and North Boulevard. Open nights.
The piece notes the stamp press under President Traill is celebrated in papers and mentions Dr Hulbert’s dire prognosis as sundown approaches. It also remarks on the Endeavorers and Epworths returning from the coast and Canada and defends the Vindicator’s stance toward stamp papers.
Our column prints a tribute by Charles J Beattie reflecting on the Logan monument unveiled Thursday and published in the Times Herald. The piece honors Logan with, a quiet commemorative tone and civic esteem.
The town named after Professor Dawson sits at the heart of the Canadian gold region and is not in Alaska, though it adjoins. The settlement is set to elevate the Dawson name to prominence as mining expands.
Town leaders concede the five-cent fare ordinance is worthless and accuse Mr. Yerkes of outwitting the board. President Trail is credited with securing a controversial agreement that favored a profitable franchise, while plans for an elevated extension are dropped and Beet remains unsatisfied.
The Daily Vindicator announces a plan to replace weekly issues with a daily newspaper covering Cicero and Proviso. The publisher notes growing demand and cites competition from Chicago papers, saying preparations are underway though no rush.
In a Washington visit after Grant's first inauguration Col. Clapp introduced me to notable figures including Senator Morton John W Forney and Gen Logan. Logan spoke gravely and said his thoughts favored Cuba independence, while others offered varied reactions to annexation.
Community leaders express approval of an ordinance transferring forty miles of Cicero streets to a franchise. The measure aims to regulate streetcar fares and service. Officials emphasize public benefit and orderly street management.
Local dispute questions Lake Street Elevated Railroad Company terms offering a five cent fare and line extension within 18 months or a 25000 forfeiture. Analysts compute franchise value at 200000, annual fare 75000, extension cost 600000, arguing the town would net only 26000 from giving up streets. President Traill is cited as steering the deal.
The Cicero town board faces sharp condemnation over its town printing action. The Butler plan to transfer funds from the Vindicator and Reporter to five papers is called false and political. The Vindicator and Reporter are labeled loyal to certain officials, while the plan allegedly harms established papers and benefits allies.
Conductor John Rider and Motorman Walter Hanson aboard a Cicero and Proviso transfer car on Sixteenth Street near West Forty-Eighth Avenue were robbed by two masked men and a third accomplice. The trio fled after firing at would-be pursuers. Officers traced no trace of the bandits, with calls sent to multiple city stations.
The article notes that in London paper manufacture employment has risen by 246 percent compared with 1861, indicating a substantial expansion in the workforce over the period.
June 24 1897 Maywood board discusses contracts for St Charles avenue and Warren avenue work. Grants and raises approved for sewer and water projects while considering gas and telephone franchises. A tie vote on gas franchise highlights tense governance. Adjourned meetings set for June 28 and July 5.
The Western Turf Congress executive session in Cincinnati adjourned at midnight on July 20 with members from New Orleans Memphis Nashville Louisville Lexington Cincinnati California St Louis and others. A decision on Jockey Dorsey’s suspension and injunctions was discussed with Colonel Clark seeking to recognize turf rulings. Harlem races will continue as advertised despite the Turf Congress actions.
Dr Hale preached at the pavilion West Maywood last Sunday and will lead service there again tomorrow. The Helping Hand club raised 75 dollars for the Daily News Fresh Air Fund at St Catherine's hall on July 21. Baptist picnic gathered five coach loads at Laurelwood Park near Batavia on July 20.
The Austin business men plan their second annual picnic on Thursday July 29 with 8:30 am departure via Northwestern railroad and a return around 5 pm. A long prize list includes 5-pound cake from A Burgess Oak Park 10-pound butter from Seagrin & Aarseth half barrel flour from William Weltman Co and many other gifts from local firms and individuals.
A lighthearted remark notes checking a girl in a cherry tree for plentiful fruit, signaling curiosity about cherry abundance and harvest prospects.
The Prairie club of Oak Park hosted a hand concert Tuesday evening led by Ellis Brooks with the Second Regiment band. Despite a rain downpour, a large audience enjoyed a fine program featuring marches, overtures, waltzes, solos, and selections from opera and Spain.
A man, when intoxicated, asserts his own civility by declaring himself a gentleman. The remark underscores how alcohol can influence self perception and social self labeling in social settings.
In Chicago and at inland waters a large crowd gathers to dedicate a monument to Logan. The poem honors his Civil War service, praising the gray and blue veterans, battlefield memory, and the Eagle of the North. Beattie signs the dedication.
The Rev. Palmer S. Hulbert D D former Oak Park First Congregational Church pastor lies critically ill with pneumonia after a relapse. Dr A J Rosenberry says illness worsened by congregation conflicts and anonymous letters offering other pulpits and salaries. Hulbert born 1849 in Nova Scotia had served various churches before his Oak Park pastorate begun January 1895.
The ad claims Bucklen's Arriva Salve cures dn ta bruises sores ulcers tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold for 25 cents a box by Lovell's Drug Store Oak Park and Traill's Drug Store Austin.
In a Saturday matchup at Nineteenth Avenue and St. Charles Road the Proviso Land Association beat the Heaths of Chicago 14 to 10 before about 1,200 spectators. The home club has built a fine diamond and plans future Saturday games at 3 p.m. with top Chicago area clubs.
In a one sided game the Illinois Cycling club defeated the Austin baseball team 12 to 6 at Harlem. Illinois pitcher Murphy held the visitors to 12 hits while Bassett allowed seven. Austin had recently beaten the Wagners 5 to 1 in a three inning tune up.
Oak Park singles preliminaries showcase Herrick, Ann Arbor champion, defeating June by a narrow margin and Gale upsetting Jimmy Ward in two tight sets. Jewell reaches the finals against Herrick after a morning win over Wickes and two easier sets, with afternoon play continuing the strong showing.
Walter D. Herrick defeated C Ward Seabury in a five set final to claim the Prairie Club Cup at Oak Park. Seabury, last year’s holder, showed early spark but Herrick powered through the later sets. Doubles action saw Lee and Orr beat Bennett and Hoyt, setting up a doubles final against Herrick and Seabury.
Oak Park and Wanderers played to a draw yesterday afternoon at Ridgeland after a 140 total by Wanderers on a Fletcher prepared pitch. Williamson led the batting for Wanderers, remaining not out. The game ended ten minutes early due to a dispute over a catch off Watson's bat, with Leavin g ground and a run out, ending the match.
A warm day at Harlem drew 3500 spectators as five races concluded with no favorite winning. La Princessa, at 15 to 1, claimed the first purse for Walter Hedges. Ideal Beau was best ridden to win, Bozeman finished easily, and Amy Wade surprised with a 10 to 1 price after W. K. Cleveland bet $200. Harry Johnson and Sam Bryant profited on Amy Wade while Preston beat her in the prior race.
The article urges maintaining courtesy in domestic life. It warns against speaking as if to strangers behind loved ones backs and emphasizes that truthfulness should not replace politeness. It advocates speaking plainly yet respectfully to family members.
War 1d people who require medicine to regulate the bowels and kidneys will find the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine does not stimulate and contains no whisky nor either in toxicant, but acts as a tonic and alterative. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding Nature in the performance of the functions. Price fifty cents and $1.00 per bottle at Lovell's drug store, Oak Park, and Traill's Drug Store, Austin.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.