Oak Park and Cicero Notes on Local Services and Events
Oak Park notices report bicycle shops Schoening and Schoming offering bikes and repairs, Avenue Bakery adverts fresh bread and biscuits, local clergy Rev. Anderson and Rev. Crowley preaching, and Oak Park population and mail delivery figures. Also sales pitches for building loans, groceries, clothing, and horse-shoeing services, plus a July wedding and a health testimonial for King’s New Discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Anderson
Avenue Bakery
North Boulevard
William C. Hunter
Schoening
Schoming
C. J. Schoming’s
C. J. Schoeing
A. H. Worswick
Channel Lake
J. W. Schoening’s
Marion Street
Peter L. Peterson
Schoering
Paul Senne
Schneider
Borman
Dasen
Milwaukee
Oitects
Mies Carrie McCord
Dunlop Bank
Oak Park
Christopher Columbus
F. H. Crowley
Christ
Cicero and Austin News Roundup from July
Local notes cover travels visits and sales at 109 Robinson Ave and 125 North Park Avenue. Community updates include a new Cicero telephone franchise, plumbing firms, construction plans, and social events at Austin Park and River Grove with weddings, picnics, and club activities.
Free Life Pills Offered By Bucklen Co for Sample Box
Free sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills promoted by H E Bucklen & Co Chicago to readers who send address. Claims include relief for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles with vegetable ingredients and tonic effects. Regular box price 25 cents sold at L M Lovett Oak Park R H Traill Austin and mentions Mrs McKaller visiting daughter Mrs Douglas from Halleck Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilman Brown
Mill Street
South Gardner
Mass
Ile
Dr. King
King
L. M .Vvett
Oak Park
R. H. Traill
Austin
Washington Ice Co
Cicero
Proviso
Crystal Lake
Geneva Lake
Tel
Austin State Bank
Austin Ding
E. Carrier
Morton Park
TH. A. Milner
Stevens
C. H. Fantham
W. W. Kimball Co
Mary Wood Griffith
Minnie Port
Cody Block
Maywood
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
L. M. Lovett
Maywood News Roundup With Steines Store Effects and Local Events
Maywood residents report Steines store offers goods at or below city prices with special Monday and Tuesday August 3 and 4 sales. The Maywood fire department picnic is rescheduled for Sunday August 2 at Thiele's grove. Local updates include visits, travels, church services, a bicycle club social, and municipal plans for streets and a park walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steines
Maywood
Maywood Fire Department
Thiele
Varying Local Happenings From August Bids to May Wood Tramps
A mix of items reports a bicycle shoe sale at $1.50 per pair and noting Chas Hermann’s sale. It also mentions the Sinclair family welcoming a girl, several tramps occupying Maywood, arrests and escapes, plus youths traveling to a Des Moines camp meeting that closed early leaving them disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swandgren
Chas
Hermann
Dan Sinclair
Maywood
Lake Street
Desalaines
Various Local Happenings in River Forest Community
River Forest notes report visitors and vacations among residents, church and club events, and social functions. A Northwestern railroad station ticket robbery is noted as likely by boys, plus local business updates and a bicycle shop opening. The death of Grace Grant is reported, and retirement of J A Cost from Continental Insurance to Belfast Linen Co, with local industry details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB. Church of
River Forest
George Thatcher
Green Lake
Wis
van Alstin
Michigan
Albert Burgeas
Geo. Nordenbolt
Oak Park
Bert
Grove Street
C. H
I. E
Presbyterian Church
C. K
Methodist Church
Moore
Alen Fy. Grant
Oak
Grace
Baker
F.C. Smith
Bheir
Chicago
Milwaukee
Waukesha
J. A. Cost
Continental Insurance Co
New York
Belfast Linen Co
Local notices include deaths and legal actions in Harlem area
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Senlipp dies of cholera infantum in Harlem. Judy Uo and Touisa Stolp die. Stolp buried at Concordia cemetery. Coroner reports Mrs Bridget Cummings death from pneumonia. Grand jury hears evidence in case against telegraph operator Kniskern for recent collision. B J Kniskern case and other notices discuss inquest and subpoenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Senlipp
Jaciem
Touisa W. Stolp
Burkhardi Cave
Judy Uo
Concordia Cemetery
Charles I
Drechsler
Albert Burgers
Suevers
Geo. Nordenbolt
Oaklark
Bridget Cummings
J.B. Iniskern
Wisconsin Central
Grand Jury
Kniskern
B. J. Larson & Co
Louise Stolp
Burkhardt Street
Con
Obsequies Led by Rev Grosse At Cordia Cemetery
Funeral services set for July 28 officiated by Rev Mr Grosse with Undertaker Drechsler in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordia Cemetery
Mr. Grosse
Drechsler
Linden Park Hostesses Benefit Lawn Party
Weitzelnost and the Woman's Relief Corps held a lawn party at Geo. W. Corderman's residence 236 Robinson Avenue on Tuesday to aid the post. Tea cream and cake were served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roffrey Weitzelnost
Woman's Relief Corps
Geo. W. Corderman
Robinson Avenue
Tuesaday
Fatal Elevator Accident at Lake Street Station
Daisy Reiter, a young woman, was fatally injured at Sheldon street station on Lake Street elevated railroad Wednesday morning. She attempted to board a train and was knocked from the platform to the street below, suffering two broken legs and internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Sheldon Street
Daisy Reiter
Excursion to Devivs Lake from Austin schedule
Excursion to the wonderful and mysterious Devivs Lake on Tuesday August 11 with round trip fare of $1.50. Departures from Austin at 6:55 am Ridgeland 6:57 am Avenue Tam Oak Park 7:02 am River Forest 7:05 am Maywood 7:07 am Melrose Park 7:09 am, via Crystal Lake. Arrive Devil's Lake 1 pm. return leaves at 1 pm with no delays or car changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dureess
Succser Lo Coo
Nordentolt
Oak Park
A. M. Catlein
Prairie Club
Co. J. Fox
Albert Burgess
Geo. Nordenbolt
Barnhart Johanson
Zimmerman & Roath Co
Cicero Council
Tlinois Association
Austin
Ridgeland
Avenue Tam
River Forest
Maywood
Melrose Park
Crystal Lake
Devil's Lake
Returns from California to Ridgeland for a few weeks
John Carne Jr. comes back from California and plans to stay in Ridgeland a few weeks to settle affairs before returning to his distant home. Seegard Magntteson, a molder, died after being knocked from a moving train on Lake Street near Ann Street station, plunging thirty feet. The Austra pennis tournament will be held in Austast’s last week with entries due by August 19 to committee members Bert Biggs Harry Crafts Walter McFarland. Town board report notes the town hall enlargement resolution was lost by the vote, read as by the whole vote reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insley Bros
Reliable Horse
Chisago Avenue
Ida Marriott
South Waller Avenue
Lincoln Park
Zimmerman & Roth Co
Wholestered
Austin
Oak Park
L. Flach
Detroit
Mich
E. Potthoft
Robinson Avenue
G. PD. Kendall
Oconomowoe
George Boss
Charles Harena
Chicago
Stanley's
North Park Avenue
J. Price
Fifty-Third Street
Minneapolis
Minn
S. B. Finney
Outo Street
G. E. Fietcher
Isabel Betty
Mamie O'Brien
Clark Avenue
Waukesha
Wis
Albert Burgess
Cep
Nordenholt
S. M. Barr
Lake Street
Oakes Club
Schock
Edward Farrell
Chicago Avenue
Fred Hawley
F. L. Radway
Kansas
H. Pillinger & Co
Business Men's Association of
Town Board of
Cicero
John Price
Thomas Westendale
Austin Park Hall
Chamberlain
P. H. Wiser
Chicago Grocers’ and Butchers’ Association
River Grove
Desplaines
Christian Endeavorers
Austin Presbyterian Church
Washington
Gilbert & Pray
Bass Lake
Twin Lake
Will Osgood
Ernest Kohlsaar
Warry Phillips
Bert Biggs
Misses Flora
Hayes
P.C
Saxon
A. J
Terry
Rank J
McKwen
Cora
L. H. O'Conor
P. M
Price
Robinson Ave
River Forest
Northern Pacific
Madison Street
Ideal Cycling Club
Cicero Card Club
M. Callaghan
D. Haywood
G Goss
N. Goss
M. McGivern
L. Fleming
A. Johnson
St. Catherine’s Church
Agnes Duffy
Amand Kampp
Nellie Oriel
Joseph Kampp
Father Campbell
Kampp
Mendelsohn
T. J. Sullivan
South Water Avenue
Py. Laughlin
M. P. O'Brien
Harry
St. Catharine's Church
Lizzie Fleming
Rev. L. Campbell
Nellie Scully
Tar) Holland
Whitman
Clarence Douse
Ralph Whitmarsh
Bert Hallinan
Neal Callinan
Thomson
J. Bohlander
Lake Geneva
Presbyterian Church
G. H. Kemp
John Rade
Peoria
Maywood
Chas. Hermann
St. Charles Avenue
H. G. Perry
Episcopal Church
Albert Barges
Geo. Nordenholt
Bicycle Club
Maywood Hotel
Manuton & Gaggett
St. Charles Road
Republicans
Maywood Park
A. Kessall
Horace Zoellin
Nebraska
Walter Ballard
Lombard
Annie Mercer
St. Charles
Sharpe
Malone
North Fifth Avenue
Cleveland
North Second Street
South Fifth Avenue
Chicago & Great Western Railroad
Angeles
G. Co. Lamb
Maywood Congregational Church
Serman
Maswood
Aitchison
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Park
Riv
Second Avenue
Electric
Sink
Millicars
A.C. Keating
Mr. Swandgren
John Carne, Jr
California
Lance
Ridgeland
Seegard Magntteson
Ann Street
Messrs
Harry Crafts
Walter McFarland
wMe
Not After Jinny Crank Wary in Memphis Roadside Meeting
A traveler on a country road near Memphis encounters a lean crank guarding a painted frame house. He negotiates for directions and supper while the resident girl Jinny and her mother’s will fuel a tense, comic encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Morrill
Japanese Women in European Attire Inspire Mixed Reactions
In a vivid report from Chicago Chronicle style, observers note Japanese women adopting a hybrid dress combining bloomers and mauve dresses, creating a novel look that locals find both curious and comic. The attire, along with foot fashion, draws attention to cross cultural influences among Japanese and European styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tb Gaeu
Ile
Europe
Ives
Chicago Chronicle
Don’t jar the bed by sitting upon it proverb
A short admonition cautions against jolting the bed when one is ill and nervous, noting discomfort and unease from such movement. The saying reflects care for fragile health and the concern of causing further distress.
Refisher offers ice cream by the quart at fair price
A local notice touts refishing drinks and an option for ice cream by the quart at reasonable prices, inviting readers to call for service.
Pebble Like Beans Reported Near Manila Coast
A curious natural note from the Philippine islands describes seeds of obean Tell that resemble pebbles found near Manilla. The seeds vary from a third of an inch to a quoined size, mimic broken and whole pebbles, and show color ranges from dark drab to greenish tones with quartz-like bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Anniversary Bouquet Sparks Reciprocal Gag
Professor Dusel of Bonn notices a large bouquet on his desk from his wife marking their anniversary. He jokes that he will reciprocate when his own anniversary comes around, a quip reported in Fliezende Blaetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusel
Bonn
Mrs. Chusel
Fliezende Blaetter
Grullty as Charged In Razor Attack After Sparring
In a court report a prisoner admits to slashing Jasper Johnson with a razor following a sparring match that Johnson won. The defendant cites provocation from being forced to box and an insult about being left handed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Johnson
Han
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South Haven
Columbia
Wright Bloom, Jr
H. A. Martin
Wheaton
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Iowa Upland Bay
Hann Bros
Randolph Street
Harlem
Lumbard
Minnesota
F. H. Zanorr
North Park Avenues
Carrie E. Weed
Jobo Palmer
U.S
Ong Park
Andres M. Peterson
Adelaide A. Holand
Church of the Ispiphany
Ashland Boulevard
Adams Street
Helen Scanlon
Sterling, AL
Frank B. Ryder
Jamaica
N. Y
Bornhoff Johansen
Johansen
Stanley
L. Bass
Walnut
8. Walthers
Humphrey Avenue
Charles
Frank Sutton
Burlington Park
St. D. Taylor
Austin Park Union
Taylor
Denniston Co
Park Avenue
A. Ia. Baker
Comic Opera
Library Hall
Cicaro
May Wood
Walter Adams
Addison
Myer & Soffel
Railroad Street
Judge Ferris
Omaha
William J. Bryan
Bohlander
Miss Tolsted
N. W
Snell
Chambers & Ee
Phateher Avenue
The
C. EF
Linden Park
Devivs Lake
Jinny
Wealcome
Buney
Rick T
Barclay
Lion of the
Crolden Dian
Michael J. Welch
Mayisooe
Maywood Foundry
Methcod & Campbell
Vitati
Ab Bunei
Clerks
A&g
Hell
Oak Park Ave
Commieteee
Reorgantaat
Lote
the Fox
Reynard
MD Deng
Grullty
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