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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1896
Page
2
The issue contrasts the English system of finance with gold and silver backed Americans. Local notices discuss township reform, police appointments, and education boards while praising McKinley and bimetallism. Parishioners urge separation from Chicago amid municipal fees.
A Norwalk Ohio message argues remonetizing silver would push gold from circulation while gold sits in U S Treasury vaults. Also reported is the long promised brick sewer project in Chicago’s Twenty eighth ward along Forty seventh street, with Mandell and Moreland, now under way and priced for annexed residents.
The author argues money’s value lies in scarcity not intrinsic worth. They condemn gold and silver as precious metals used by money lenders to destroy civilization, causing bodily harm and moral decay while wrecking family ties in pursuit of wealth.
The City Tower Company plans a mammoth tower at a site bounded by Harrison Throop Congress and Loomis streets leased for ten years with a five year option. Annual rent is 8000 dollars. The design by D R Proctor, winner of the World’s Fair contest, features a 350 foot square base tapering to 1150 feet at its summit.
The first batch of silver certificates issued by the U S government arrives with unique wide designs unlike prior paper money. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces thousands daily in $1 $2 $5 and $10 denominations with uniform size. Postmaster OConnor of Austin hid a $1 note on display in the post office window all week.
F Kellogg writes from Norwalk Ohio arguing electric railways on roads harm wagon traffic. He cites a 22 mile line to Sandusky with rails atop the roadway, grassy gaps, and limited clearance for wagons. He lists other lines and asks readers to assess T rails’ impact and oppose UT rails.
The child of Mr. G. Bennett is reported to be quite ill with a case of whooping cough.
The Austin Methodist Church, begun in 1867 by Tad Ward Church, grew from a schoolhouse gathering to a thriving congregation of over 450. Notable members include Edward Church, Jonathan Dunfee, and Charles Riterman. Rev. M. W. Satterfield leads, with active Epworth and Women’s societies, a 175 weekly Sunday school attendance, and a large choir under Prof. M. M. Jones.
Maywood officers faced a violent confrontation Wednesday evening when two men, jailed for rushing a growler on Lake street, escaped with help from Tom Marshal. lawmen pursued to a boarding house. a ten minute fight left Marshal Camphouse, Connor and Mahoney injured and jailed. Marshal Camphouse bound over to grand jury. others fined five dollars plus costs.
The Proviso Land Association ran a Saturday trolley excursion on the Sunbeam car from Fifth Avenue Maywood at 8 pm to the company pavilion on St. Charles road. Gen William Lacy Smith and others attended under W M Hulbert’s leadership. return to the barn after 1 am.
Mr. C. L Arnald shot himself in the head in Maywood and lingered eight days before dying Thursday morning. Autopsy shows a thirty caliber bullet entered the brain from the left temple, split, and remained imbedded. He had been deranged due to typhoid fever and twice attempted suicide previously. Dr. Clendenen attended. Undertaker Bormann prepared the body and shipped it to Wisconsin relatives.
The Hiinets Cyclists defeated Oak Parks before about 1500 fans. Key plays featured solid outfield throws from Handricks and Wolff, and Andrews spoiled two big Oak Park hits. Alward’s errors helped the visitors rally, while Hawkins homered late for the Cyclists and Oak Park’s offense struggled until late runs. The final score shows Cycling Club 11 Oak Parks 4. The Oak Parks face the All-Universitys next Saturday at Oak Park.
The Oak Park Tennis Club hosts a week long women's all comers event at South Kenilworth and Randolph with singles doubles and mixed doubles events. Clubs from Kenwood Lake Baff Windermere Evanston Austin and Oak Park participate. Social entertainments include luncheons hosted by Misses Roe Robinson Hilton Straight. First day features wins by Neeley Cloes Price Rew McNeil Champlin Hubbard among others.
The Cicero Wheelmen held their annual field day on Saturday July 25 1896 at the Washington boulevard course. Events included a scratch quarter mile won by J Oliphant with JL FF Carlton second and several riders in attendance including George KF Owen W J Block J Debus J H Coates H Vogel and Sorenson. The half mile handicap produced L EF Garlton as winner in 1 03 2 5 with George Owen second in 1 04 3 5 and other starters listed. The ten mile handicap was captured by J Oliphant with J Debus second and H Rossiter third. additional entrants included I Owen W Ta Block J Woodruff IF Carlton J J Coates H Vogel J K Johnston PF W Anderson Sorenson C H Cummiers I J Hessler J A Hoeth and Charles Robert.
Cicero cruised past a club from the abstract offices in Austin led by A. Tansley. Baldwin starred with 53 and Valentine 17 as the abstract squad managed only 37 in their innings. In the second try Tansley Jr. contributed 11, dismissed by Beard’s sharp fielding.
Hinsdale spectators saw Herrick and Seabury of Oak Park defeat Crosby and Ripley, local champions, 6 4 7 4 6 0 as Michigan stopped Crosby Ripley. home team impressed by visitors swift drives and placement.
Oak Park defeated St. James in a one inning game by v¢ runs. Woodhouse led the visitors with strong trundling honors while Lindsay and Henderson were among the top performers for Oak Park. The batting from both sides was routine as the bowlers dominated.
The Elmhist volunteer fire department held its fourth annual picnic at Gray's Grove on the 26th inst. A procession led by two bands started from the post office at noon. Refreshments, games and amusements followed, and attendees reported an enjoyable time.
The Bimetallic League held an open air mass meeting at Maywood Park on Monday evening. Col. CG Roberts of Chicago spoke as leading bimetallism advocate, answered many questions, drew cheers for McKinley, and left the crowd satisfied with plans for another gathering.
H. Zander of Austin sold the apartment building at Fifty third street and Ontario to Richard Green of Kankakee for 7000. Two houses on Central avenue sold to Susan Newbanks for 7500. A flat building on Central near Ontario sold for Johnson Bar for 7500. Two River Forest lots sold to Bennett and Short who plan improvements. A 15000 loan at 7 percent arranged on an Oak Park tract. I Patrick to build on Central near Ohio. A new schoolhouse planned at Laurel and Superior. Austin shows heavy street improvements this year. Fifty third street paving from Northwestern tracks to Chicago avenue with vitrified brick. Zander reports values steady in Austin Oak Park River Forest.
Mrs. Horace F. White identified George Wilber as the burglar who robbed her Oak Park home a week earlier. She described the intruder as beautiful with large eyes, slender white hands, and small feet, even mistaking him for a woman. Capt. Hansbery linked Wilbur to Cunningham as Oak Park’s burglary pair.
Three boys ages 17 to 20 were arrested by Oak Park officers for stealing umbrellas from St. Luke's Catholic church in River Forest and for breaking into homes of A. S. Livermore in Ridgeland and C. Griffith in Oak Park. A guard, Mrs. Griffith, was shot at but unharmed. The suspects, Otto Block 18 Henry Hansen 17 Arthur Playluch 20, were found armed with a revolver billy and a lantern matching the Livermore description. They fled along Lake Street but were pursued by Officer Lawrence Wall and resident Joseph Matteson.
Chicago civic federation committee and prominent citizens conferred on town consolidation. Judge Taley blamed current town organization for taxation and assessment corruption and urged consolidation of county and city bodies. Others cited included Hurd Keith Eastman Seeberger McGrath Smith Brant Hatfield Williams and Holland.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a guarantee of full satisfaction or refund. Sold by L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Trail Austin price 2 50 per box.
The Cicero Telephone company will meet August 7 to organize for immediate business and outline initial actions.
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