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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1897
Page
3
In a French aristocratic family a countess reveals a past romance with Emile and the pressure of an arranged marriage to Melicie. The tale details social strictures, parental authority, and a forbidden love that shaped the heiress’s view of marriage and happiness.
Felicie recounts meeting a stern older man at the chateau gate with a melancholy eye. She recalls not speaking to him and vows to comfort Emile if he is the one he loves while rejecting the Marquis.
A mother worries over a fevered warning about a mysterious visitor said to haunt their forest chateau. Felicie promises obedience while the countess weighs old Jeannot’s steadfast claims and the frightening rumours circulating among the household.
A greyhound rescues a smaller spaniel escaped in the street as dog catchers close in. The big dog retrieves the frightened companion, clears the crowd, and carries her over a fence to safety while the spaniel barks joyfully.
A nervous young minister fills a country pulpit under a strange house guest. A stern widow warns him of sacred bed, dead relatives, hidden skeletons, and bones in a cupboard as she recalls spiritualist fears and family tragedies. The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph reports this odd domestic scene.
Trader Charles J. Stewart recounts a Northern Sea mystery from Chatham Straits Alaska where divers from Hoonah and Killisnoo report a sunken yacht beside the wreck of the man o war Vdasnik. They recovered a brass carronade and glimpsed a woman's body with long hair inside the cabin, sparking questions of the yacht’s origin and the identity of the passenger.
A report notes that natives may salvage items from the wrecked yacht to recover any remaining value and possibly shed light on the vessel's troubled history.
The New York Foundling asylum says agent Robert Curran did not sell foundlings. He has placed 250 to 300 children yearly with homes for over twelve years. Curran, about 56, is reportedly westward with 48 children, including May Casey of Bliss sold for $6 in Chicago. The Sister Superior defends Curran, asserting strong trust and denying any sale.
A petrified body identified as Ili Beach, buried in Whetstone Township Cemetery for eleven years, was removed to the Galion family lot. Eight men lifted the preserved remains, with the right foot broken off. Two other bodies were moved but decayed.
Word reached that Rev William West was arrested in Semlin Indiana ten years after leaving Chesterton with Susie Beck. West former Chesterton Methodist pastor fled with the church member, allegedly murdered Beck in St Louis, fled ensuing investigations, and moved through Canada England Salt Lake City to Mexico before capture due to domestic trouble with his wife.
John McFarland died from sunstroke at his Crooksville home. On the return from the village, his son and Mr Barber were struck by lightning, as were Charles Watts the undertaker and his son. Watts was seriously hurt but may recover. Barber and young Watts were instantly killed.
W C McKellar the U S express agent at Kendallville Illinois was sandbagged and robbed of 252 dollars the other night. This marks a second such incident within a year as McKellar was found unconscious.
The line presents a playful exchange about affection within a family. It centers on a aunt referencing a nephew as a favorite, hinting at teasing or warmth in a family dynamic.
A Russian cruiser anchored near St. Petersburg saluted its own flag as the Russian admiral’s barge docked with gold lace and epaulets. The Americans kept their flag aloft while a Russian cannonade continued for over an hour amid a diplomatic mix up. Russian officers then greeted the American commander in a gesture of brotherhood, revealing the czar’s birthday as the occasion.
A vivid cartoonish scene shows Satan issuing a rallying cry as Belzebub answers and a subordinate unveils a box of lucifers. The duo leads away the restless shopper whose desires remain unsatisfied, setting a surreal chase through a marketplace.
A Kansas boy who swallowed a coin prompted his guardian to ask for the minister rather than a doctor. The boy claimed the preacher could extract money from his body, reflecting mistrust of medical care and the appeal of religious figures in crisis.
A horse escaped from its Huntington owner and headed eighty five miles to Lafayette, its former home. The animal had been gone a year but appeared glad to return.
Satin straw remains popular as the season advances with diverse shapes from small to large hats. Brims and crowns vary in color, with new use of flowers and fruit trimming such as geraniums cherries and grapes. Java and Panama straw hats feature plain ribbon bands and quills, while adjustable bands offer value. Green and scarlet compete for top hat color with bold ribbon pairings.
Onarius Thompson of 768 Carroll Ave Chicago reports relief after three bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. He says headaches vanish, pimples clear, sleep improves, and appetite returns, crediting the tonic for renewed energy. Hood's Pills are praised for ease of use.
The note links Turveodorp A Newfoundland to a Newfoundland origin and describes Little Teddy Then as a lap dog from Lap land pa, suggesting playful etymology.
Chicago departure at 10 30 p m with sleeping car service to Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Denver. Service attaches to the Burlington Route daily from 211 Clark Street office in Chicago.
A light exchange discusses ball types for bikes with emphasis on speed and smoothness. West Paul suggests high balls provide a smoother ride, while Browray counters with preference for speed.
Advertisements tout No-To-Bac as a wonder cure for tobacco addiction with a $5 price, guaranteed cure, and a free booklet from Sterling Remedy Co. Also promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic with 100 or 250 pricing and money back if not cured. Ends with quotes on patience and rain.
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