Community Church Notes Shared Across Oak Park
A compilation of Sunday services and events from St. Pauls Episcopal, Second Baptist, First Congregational, Austin Christian, Fifty-Second Avenue Presbyterian, First Baptist, First Church of Christ Scientist, and Unity Church. Churches announce sermon times, Sunday schools, picnics, Junior and Senior B Y P U schedules, and upcoming sacraments with summer informal services and September resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Baptist Church
John D. Collins
Exposition train service details and rates advertised
The notice promotes special reduced Chicago to New York rail fares with through daily trains on the Nickel Plate line. It describes vestibuled sleeping cars and dining service, meals on the American club meals plan priced 35 cents to 1.00. It lists Chicago depots at Van Buren street and Pacific avenue and directs inquiries to John Y. Calahan, 111 Adams Street, Chicago, with a descriptive folder of expo buildings.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
American Club
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Jly
Drug Store Seeks Continued Patronage In Liberal Call
A dealer appeals for ongoing patronage from his liberal clientele and urges others in need of Pure Drugs and first class drug store articles to visit his establishment.
News of the Town Austin Miss Nellie Gilchrist Visits Ends
Local notes record Miss Nellie Gilchrist returning from Joliet Illinois and updates on residents visiting, traveling or relocating. Mentions include W H White family and Alice, Zoe Knowlton leaving for Jackson Michigan, N S Parker from Randalia Iowa, and property on Indiana street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Gilchrist
Joliet
W. H. White
Alice
Henry Street
Austin
Waukesha
Wis
Zoe Knowlton
South Central Avenue
Jackson, Mich
Austin Boy Reaches Notable Pulpit Appointment
The Rev Clayton A Smucker former Austin resident is invited to a leading Methodist Episcopal pulpit in the central Ohio conference and will take his post September 26 He is described as a polished speaker who has drawn a large congregation and built a fine church last year signaling a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton A. Smucker
Austin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Central Ohio Conference
Smucker
Personal remedy proves quick relief in dysentery tale
J A Kelly recalls a summer dysentery attack shared by many across the country and reports Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave faster control than prior treatments. He is a Henderson North Carolina resident, and the product is sold by The Avenue Pharmacy Oak Park Schnitzus Pharmacy Austin and G H Harris 79 N 48th Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kelly
United States
Chamberlain
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N. C
Avenue Pharmacy
Oak Park
Schnitzus’ Pharmacy
Austin
G. H. Harris
N. 48Th Avenue
Austin Business Personalities and Local Incidents
Dr J J Mount of Chicago moves to 5513 Iowa street Austin to open an up to date dental office at 105 South Central avenue over Traill Coolings drug store. A P Preble Austin Coal Co manager recovers from illness as burglaries hit the South Boulevard office stealing stamps and a mackintosh with no arrests. Garfield Todd plans a steam laundry at 5636 Ohio street next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mount
Chicago
Iowa Street
Austin
South Central Avenue
Traill & Cooling
A. P. Preble
Austin Coal Co
South Boulevard
Garfield Todd
Ohio Street
Lily Wiltberger Sits For Photos At Home Studio
Oak Park notices Lily Wiltberger will photograph at her home studio daily except Sunday and Monday. Visitors are invited to view her work at 209 Wesley Avenue in Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Wiltberger
Wesley Avenue
Expressing Service Planned by Chicago-Bound Dealer
Frank Bratt a fish dealer at 908 North Park Avenue plans regular express trips to Chicago. He will operate daily routes and invites orders by telephone 1614.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bratt
North Park Avenue
Chicago
Obituary of Dr Mary A Lake Died at Cousins Home
Dr Mary A Lake died at her cousin J B Lund s home 417 Poplar Ave Austin on Monday morning July 21 bowel trouble She was a skilled physician and writer admired by friends in Austin and elsewhere She was working on a book Echoes from the Unseen Shore at her death Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday evening Rev George A Campbell officiating Remains were taken to cemetery on Wednesday for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Parker
Randalia
Austin
Linden Park
Jessie Keeley
Oliver
Edmund Keely
Herbert Bowen
St. Paul’s Church
Diamond Lake
S. L. Mitchell
Dr. Ross
Butternut Lake
Wis
Mary A. Lake
J. B. Lund
Poplar Avenue
George A. Campbell
Mretice
Summer complaint cures with Chamberlains remedy
A Lansing Iowa Journal reader reports a family case of summer illness cured last week by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The note urges every family to keep a bottle at home, listing Oak Park Schnitzus Austin and Harris drugstores as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lansing
Iowa
Avenue Pharmacy
Oak Park
Schnitzus’ Pharmacy
Austin
G. H. Harris
48Th Avenue
Money to loan on real estate in Chicago
Real estate loans offered without commission by the school trusters of Cicero. Georg A Philbrick treasurer lists a contact in the Stock Exchange Building, room 916, 108 N La Salle Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Trusters of
Cicero
Geo. A. Philbrick
Trensurer
Stock Heehange
Ja Salle Street
Chicago
Wall Papers Discount Offer at 10 Percent Off
During July and August the store offers 10 percent off on all wall papers with prices marked down to beat Chicago. They emphasize small profits and low expenses. Sample prices include a bedroom paper Sea roll fancy stripes at 10 cents a roll and complete ready mixed paint oils glass varnishes at low prices. Located at 208 Marion Street Phone 2842.
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Chicago
Brooklyn Growth Outpaces Manhattan in Census Trends
The New York Sun reports census data showing Brooklyn’s population surge far surpassing Manhattan from 1790 to the present. Brooklyn's 39,000 acre area contrasts with Manhattan's 13,400 acres, supporting Brooklyn’s greater growth opportunities and a future where it may become the larger borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Manhattan Island
Brooklyn
New York
Manhattan
New York Sun
White Duck party at The Oaks Club in Austin on July 31
The Oaks Club of Austin invites members to a midsummer White Duck party on Wednesday evening July 31 featuring music and dancing with refreshments. Rubel Allegretti chocolates will be available at Miller's.
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the Oaks Club of
Austin
Two Newborn Boys Reported at Local Homes
On Wednesday July 17 a boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Tinker of 5917 Superior street and another boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Taylor of 720 N. Waller avenue. Miller's drug store features Key West and domestic cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Tinker
Superior Street
A. E. Taylor
N. Waller Avenue
Key West
Miller's Drug Store
Crushed Beneath Shakespearian Ideal in Critic Essay
Stephen Phillips argues Shakespeare's form tamed Elizabethan vitality and that later plays on the Shakespearean model fail to capture lasting drama. He cites critics urging imitation and wonders if any post restoration play matches Shakespeare’s enduring power. Ice cream at Miller's fountain is advertised as fresh daily like velvet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Phillips
Shakespeare
Lord Rosebery
Miller’s Fountain
Harlem Board Sealed Bids for Brick Toilet House
Proposals invited by the Harlem Board of Education Cook County Illinois until August 5 1901 8 p m for a brick toilet house heating and pumping system Plans and specifications at 201 Lake street Oak Park Illinois Architect H G Fiddelke The board may reject all bids All bids to be sent to Albert L Blessman 83 Thomas street Oak Park Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Harlem
Cook County
Lake Street
Oak Park
Lll
H. G. Fiddelke
Albert L. Blessman
Thomas Street
Til
Sterling
Circle Avenues
Alber L. Blessman
Ill
Bid Notice for Painting Brick School House No 1
County Til invites bids until August 5 1901 for painting Brick School House No 1 at Sterling and Circle avenues Harlem IN Specifications available at School No 1. Ber L Blessman 83 Thomas Street Oak Park Illinois
School No 2 addition painting appeal plans available
County Illinois invites bids until August 5 1901 for painting glazing and related work on a new addition to School No 2. Plans and specifications may be obtained at 201 Lake Street Oak Park Illinois from Architect H G Fiddelke. Lighting rods offered to protect property by Bert L Blessman 89 Thomas Street Oak Park Illinois Box 156 Austin Illinois.
Sayings of Wise Men on Mind, Body, and Virtue
A collection of quotations stressing balance between body and soul, the value of order, and the power of forgiveness and virtue. Notable lines from Thoreau Southey Sydney Smith Beecher Hare and Ruskin urge self discipline patience kindness and focusing on good in others to remove faults.
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Thoreau
Robert Southey
Sydney Smith
Beecher
Archdeacon Hare
John Ruskin
Forecast of Fashions Sparks Summer Style Trends
The column notes veils fading from prominence while dotted swiss gowns and polka dots in varied sizes rise in popularity. Cherry red paired with browns, blue accents with black and white, revived Spanish combs, mohair fabrics, youth jackets, and dimity corset covers highlight a lively midsummer wardrobe. Accessories include chiffon boas, Oriental scarves, quills, and gold accents.
Religious Nuggets Reflections on Preparation and Sin
A compact set of religious maxims urging preparation and moral insight. It contrasts sunshine and shadow, notes Christ endured sin, and links adversity to spiritual growth. The pieces read as aphoristic meditations on faith and conduct.
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Christ
Also Mentioned on This Page
ST. Paul's Church
Episcopal
Midway Park
Waller Avenue
L. Mitchell
First Congregational Church
Corner Midway
Waller Avenues
James Rain
Oberlin
Austin Christian Church
Geo. A. Campbell
Desplaines Avenue
Madison St
Fifty-Second Avenue Presbyterian
Avenue
Frink Street
First Baptist Church
G. IL. Morrill
Minneapolis, Minn
Presbyterian Church
M. E
First Church OF Christ
SCIEN
Unity Church
R. F. Johannot
Albert Burgess
Avenue Bakery
N. Park Ave
Scranton
Chicago Avenue
Elmhurst
B. Myers
Chicago Ave
Tel
M. J. Madigan
Ath Perehy
Worth Park Avenue
August Terneak & CO
Masufasturey of
Book OF Designs
EB. Moore
Randolph Street
Hugh Gair
Geo. D. Hoffman Furnaces
Lake St. Oak Park, Ill
WM. R. Shrader
Urrace
Austin Sta
Maine
Arthur J. Kendall
Justice of the Peace
S. Clark St
RLEM
Harlem Savings Bank
III
Harry F. Brown
North Forty-Eighth Avenue
N. 50Th Court
Buffalo Exposition
L. J. Steege
Masonic Hall
News OF the Town
Austin Woman's Club
Washington Park
City
Town Hall
Merrick
J. A. & B. McCann
J. K. O'Neil
Louisiana
O'Neil
Burnett Opera House
Austin Business Personals
Walter W. Mayne
Marion Street
Cenvas
White Duck Party
Rubel & Allegretti Chocolates
Miller's
Austin, Iil
Cicero Gas Company
Oak Park Ave
India
Garvin Electric Co
Central Ave
Austin, Ill
George Martin, Llb
Room
Washington St
Schmitz
Annewalt
Austin and Vicinity
Cicero Light, Heat & Power Co
Cor. Central Ave
So. Boul
Whas. M. Ickes
North Park Ave
Japan
Kiau-jiu
Kiau-siu
China
Hong Kong
North End Bakery
and Provision House
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