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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
2
Austin residents received a temporary supply from city mains during Suburban Works repairs from Friday afternoon to Tuesday. The tainted water drew harsh remarks, with a prominent local man saying it made him sick and hoping for no repetition.
Notice warns all water users to avoid hoses and nonessential waste as Oak Park relies on direct pressure for fires. Chicago faces the same risk and Commissioner Blocki orders police to arrest violators as the water department cannot supply sufficient water. The dry season makes compliance imperative.
The sixth annual outing of the Austin association and the second for Oak Park drew a record crowd with games and prizes, praised as the biggest picnic yet. President Cline aims to lead further, Emerson McMillin pledges aid for Columbus Epworth League children, and the Egyptian sugar industry expands with Nag Hamadi land concessions for beetroot culture.
A 26 year old dental practitioner known for clever work targeted wealthy female patients in Paris. He treated them at home, then jewelry disappeared. A victim spotted him in a cafe and alerted authorities leading to his arrest.
Milly Ellis, once a simple country girl, returns to her home city to perform on stage after years of New York and Paris training. A rival tenor presents a bouquet of roses while Milly secretly longs for the lilacs and the memory of a peaceful grove.
A forgotten girl with stage fame faces a deadly theater fire. Milly Ellis is saved by John Crompton, who reveals he now seeks a man’s life and heritage, challenging her view of art versus life and reigniting old feelings.
A wounded, tearful speaker clutches a companion's hand and speaks brokenly of love and loss, naming Ti Wan Att and Gr life, and declaring Ife has won as sorrow over a prize or outcome settles in.
A Washington correspondent details historic trees in the botanical gardens. Notable specimens include a Kentucky oak from John J. Crittenden, an elm from George Washington, and a Monterey cypress from Jefferson Davis era seed. Many other planters named include Forney, Forrest, Morrill, and Morrill winged elms.
Hartford judge Case awards damages to a bicycle rider injured when a defendant's dog attacked and threw him from his machine. The memorandum notes the rider was on the sidewalk and holds the dog owner liable under statute, while offering limited sympathy for canine methods. Ice cream soda featured at Miller's fountain in Oak Park.
Mr. F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm for strains noting quick relief and cure from a severe side lameness. The Avenue Pharmacy Oak Park and G H Harris 79 N 48th Ave stock the product.
You can travel to Lake Geneva via the Chicago Northwestern to Harvard and the Chicago Harvard Lake Geneva Trolley Line. Tickets are sold in the city on both lines direct to the lake with baggage transfers and close train connections. This scenic route links with the Johnson Line steamers serving all points on the lake and can be chartered for special parties.
Nickel Plate Road offers Chicago to Buffalo and return fares for 13.00 with a 10 day sale window and midnight deadline, plus Chicago to Buffalo round trips at 16.00 for 15 days and 21.00 for 30 days. Also Chicago to New York returns at special reduced rates. Contact John Y. Calahan at 111 Adams Street Chicago for details.
Classified rental notices list a T room house at 210 Wesley Avenue with hardwood floors modern bathroom furnace gas priced 25 dollars inquire at the house A large front room with board at 237 North Central Avenue Austin two bright desirable rooms for first class parties call or address 208 Wisconsin Avenue Oak Park.
Reader guidance on avoiding heartburn recommends small meals, slow eating, thorough mastication, and six hour gaps between meals. If full after a meal, take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Available at Schnitzus Pharmacy Austin Avenue Oak Park and G H Harris 79 N 48th avenue with 25 cent price.
A New York Press note observes how senators from the south and west dress differently from eastern colleagues. It highlights western and southern loosened vests, unbuttoned frock cuts, and low-cut attire, with Platt and Depew as well-tailored examples and Aldrich praised for neat dress.
Amlabie recalls a shy weakness for deer shooting. He admits he cannot shoot a deer when the animal looks back with a trusting childlike eye. He says other game or humans do not trigger the same hesitation.
Object found in Austin invites the finder to claim a Masonic charm from Geo. B. Burns at 231 S. Prairie Avenue. The notice seeks the owner and offers contact for verification and pickup.
The German Antarctic expedition will depart for Kerguelen Island in a few months to study sea life and its economic aspects. It notes that no useful Antarctic fish varieties are yet known to exist in Antarctic waters.
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