Memorial Day Observances Reported Across Suburbs
Comrade Milligan and Capt. B. F. B. Dave led school programs in River Forest Harlem and Maywood with flags, songs and recitations. Melrose Park, Oak Park and Austin schools held ceremonies with G. A. R. members, while Iowa Street School unfurled a 24 foot flag gifted by citizens and featured a full program honoring the flag and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milligan
River Forest
B. FB. Dave
Ridgeland
F. OD. Thompson
Farling
Ball
Maywood School
Col. Ball
Melrose Park
Ylatch
Hull
Oak Park
G. A. R. Post
Confederate States
Daisy Smith
Battle of Bull Run
Jennie Boddy
Mable Watson
Keller
Freddie Peterson
Joe Parsons
Susie Moore
Eva Smith
Mable Jordan
Atlanta
Tillie Oixon
Ruth Nicker
Reading
Neilie Tanton
Mary Miller
Walter Batty
Sherman
Missionary Ridge
National Cemetery
Lincoln
Kentucky
Barbara Frietehie
Memorial Services Toast Patriotism Across Austin
Special services were held at the Methodist church in Austin with speeches by Sumner Smith E J Whitehead and William Gummer. Kilpatrick Post 276 G A R and Ladies of the Post occupied front seats as flags and flowers decorated the edifice. The crowd included many old soldiers and friends with choir music and a solo by Mrs Satterfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Austin
Sumner Smith
E. J. Whitehead
William Gummer
Kilpatrick Post
Kilpatrick Post No
Baptist Church
Hill
Presbyterian Church
Bartlett
Wilpatrick Post
Oak Park Post
H. N. Hoyt
Oak Park
American Flag Day celebration organized by local posts
Sheridan Post 615 G A R Oak Park Camp 251 Sons of Veterans and Washington Camp 47 Pp O S of A organize American Flag Day to honor the 1777 adoption in district No 1 schools. Schools will unfurl flags at sunrise and close with services, parade, and a flag presentation to pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Post
G. A. R. Oak Park
Sons of Vetemps
Washington Camp
Pp. O. S. of At
P.O.S. of A
Budkct
Ridgeland
Phil Sheridan
Association
Sons of Veterans
Oak Park
P.O
A. Hall
Memento of War Days Revealed by Warsaw Rebellion Tie
Captain Townsend recalls capturing a Confederate flag near Warsaw Missouri in August 1861 during a skirmish with McCann's guerrillas. He describes a bloodless engagement, six prisoners, fifty to sixty horses, and a trophy flag later displayed at Decoration Day. The tale emerged at a G A R post social in Chicago with over a hundred members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Warsaw
Fhieutenant
W. RR. Townsend
Townsend
Ua Boya
Forty- Second
Harry Desplaines
Bat
Dick McClann
Price
McCullough
Wwe
McCann
Kioga
Trumph
Phil Sheridan
Shooting incident spurs warrant in Moreland theft case
On Washington boulevard C J Schoening fired several pistol shots at Walter Peck after Peck refused to stop while riding away on a bicycle. Peck says a ball grazed his leg. Schoening claims shots were fired at the ground. A state warrant was sworn for Peck’s arrest on theft. A crowd briefly detained Schoening before releasing him with Peck’s approval after the revolver was given up. Decoration Day exercises followed with songs, remarks by veterans, and flowers sent to soldiers’ graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Schoening
Washington Boulevard
Walter Peck
Mr. Schoening
Schoening
Peck
Austin
Hoe
Moreland
Waddbams
Hansberry Appointed Acting Captain of Cicero Police
Town Hall notes from Austin May 31 1804 report L E Hansberry named acting captain of Cicero police dating from May 28. He lives at 207 Robinson Avenue Linden Park and is a war veteran with strong recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vunkermeyer
Amerson
Aena C. Brunzell
Upper
Cicero
Fifth Avenue Improvement Kept Under Study
The village board approved Tolsted’s $30,000 bond, set the village collector’s fee at two percent plus 60 dollars for delinquent lists, named special policemen Robert Heller Jr Ed H Zeckler without pay, and William Dicke at 1.50 monthly with Sundays. a dog license matter was referred to Judiciary. committees to plan Fifth avenue work and a double track with Cicero and Provise railroad were authorized. bonds for Gustafson and Barker approved. board adjourned to May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Tolsted
Trasten Bohlander
As- Kerachs
Robert Heller, Jr
Ed. H. Zeckler
Wm. Dicke
Dicke
Elliott
Committee On Judiciary
Jones
Judiciary Committee
Cicero and
Provise Electric Railroad
John Gustafson
J. W. Barker
Memorial Day events and local notices in Harlem village
The Harlem village column notes Memorial Day activities at Northwestern grounds and Oak Park areas with G A R ceremonies. It also mentions a private picnic by the Euphonia Society, a barber shop opening in Oak Park, and local licensing actions as the Harlem Village Board met May 26th to approve licenses and discuss water works expansion funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald & Richbold
Gaden’s Grove
Harlem
HW. Kaplan
Lake Street
Que Park
Conrad Micholsky
Edith Hoffmann
St. Paul's Church
Greenland
Micholsky
Witerman and Sawyer
Phil Sheridan
Seckner Contracting Company
Committee On
A. Langclob
Sehneider & Erving
Joseph Klimmer
A. H. Schneider
Henry Haertel
Luedke
Smallpox Case Shakes Cicero Community
The community was startled Wednesday by a smallpox case involving Edward N. Viele of 112 Robinson Avenue now in Austin. Dr Reitermann treated him and Dr Durling advised. Viele was moved to a smallpox facility on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Darling
J.B. Darling
Cicero Lumber Co
Central Avenue
Edward N. Viele
Robinson Avenue
Austin
Reitermann
Durling
Cicero Lumber Co expands local operations and seeks contracts
Cicero Lumber Co has opened a new yard on Central avenue and the C N W R tracks in Austin to serve builders from alumo to consumer. They promise low prices and Chicago grade materials. The firm will coordinate orders from offices at 448 Kenilworth Avenue Oak Park and 5816 Ontario Street Austin with delivery via messenger. The company also seeks Linden Park support to keep the Vindicator as the official paper for town board reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VieLe
Ina
Cicero Lumber Co. Haa
Central Avenue
Wisconsin Central R. R
Austin
Chicago
Kenilworth Avenue
Oak Park
Ontario Street
Linden Park
Cicero
Cicero Immber Co
The Black Hussar Delights Chicago Audiences
The Schiller Opera Company packed the Schiller theatre as The Beggar Student gave way to The Black Hussar praised by daily papers as an artistic triumph. Manager Prior emphasizes conservative advance notices and the public response, while Sam T. Jack's New Week promises Dan Creedon and athletic acts with a strong line of vaudeville and variety entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiller Opera Company
Schiller Theatre
Millocker
Black Hussar
Prior
Amusement Enterprises
Messrs
Prior & Wolff
Chicago
Sam. T. Jack’s
Opera House
Dan Creedon
America
Bob Fitzsimmons
Dick” Moore
Northwest
Tom Tracey
Bobby Dobbs
Jack McAuliffe
Ned
Sherman and
Morrisey
J. J. Fenton
Barr and Evans
Conroy Brothers
Dolly Brooks
Soubrette
Constantine and Lyons
Minstrels
Jack Fenton
Pernandez
Lester and Allen
Cicero Pipe Sewer to be Assessed in Cook County
The Town of Cicero announces a pipe sewer project along Chicago avenue from Willow to the alley between Pine and Central avenues. The Board has sought assessment by the County Court of Cook County based on benefits, with a June 11 1893 final hearing in the court. Citizens may appear to defend at the hearing. Dated May 29 184. Commissioners W F Horn H A Stallwood D J McMahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Trustees
Cicero
Chicago Avenue
Willow Avenue
Pine Avenue
Central Avenue
Cook County
Maywood To Hold Final Hearing On Sewer Assessment
Special assessment notice issued by the Village of Maywood states that a 10 inch vitrified tile pipe sewer on Firat avenue from North Third to North Second streets will be assessed for benefits. The Cook County Court will hold the final hearing at the June term beginning June 11, 1894, to determine the cost allocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
Firat Avenue
North Third Street
North Second Street
County Court
Cook County
The Singer Leads and Gains Daily in Favor
Thomas Naden, agent, touts Singer sewing machines with nine years of district experience. He claims buyers favor The Singer and promises to accommodate new customers seeking Bowing Machites and related products.
BOARD AND ROOM AT 420 HARLEM AVENUE OAK PARK
Table board at 420 Harlem Avenue Oak Park offered for $3.00 per week. A room suitable for a man and wife or two men includes use of parlor for 75 cents per week per person. Call at the premises.
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NOME
Pinal Sheridan Post
East Avenue
Mellville
Morkeland and
Central Park
Tilton School
Town Hall Notes
Fraffe Schneider
Waldheim
Forest Home
Kilpatrick Porat
Phil Sheridan Post
Madison Street
Harlem Village Board
J. W. Lambert
Chicago Amusements
Sam T. Jack
W. F. Horn, H. A. Stallwood, D. J. McMahon
Oxford
la Salle St
NEW Era
Blue Island Avenue
Cer, Harrison and Halsted
Pfaff’s
W. Madison St
Garfield Park
Gardela Race Course
Washington Boulevards
A. Pfaff
Telephone
Boston
Nenad
J. Dunfee & CO
Franklin St
Kinzie and
Dillon Streets
Hawthorne Track
Chicago Racing Association
Hawthorne
Ilinois Central
Grand Stand
Illinois Central
Randolph St
van Buren
Wabash
Twentythird St
Halated
Ashland
Union Depot
Hawthorne Station
E, R. Haase & CO
Dearborn Street
D. Nelson
North Morgan ST
Edward 8. Bryan
Frank Meyer
Henry W. ‘Toustep
Vak Park
Lake St
Thomas Naden
George E. Davis
Illinois
Henry Wuleff
Harlem Avenue
TEL
Tacoma
Chas. G. Schumacher
C. F. Schumacher & Sons
Cor
Washburn Avenue
Oak Park, Austin
C. A. Smith
Marion St
Ill
Cicero Water, Gas and Elctric Light CO
Oak Park, Ill
Berwyn
Oak Park S & P JR
Dearborn St
Windsor Avs
West Side
Business College
West Madison Street
Frederick F. Judd
Thomas & Rapp, Architects
Title & Trust Building
Washington ST
Oak Park Ave
Architects OF
U.S
Snow & CO
Wasinsuton D
Vindicator Office
West
W.W. Kimball, Pres
E. S. Conway
Bcc
A. G. Cone
Treas
W. W. Kimball Co
Wabash Ave
Hallet Davis & CO
Kimball Pianos
Kimball Organs
Fianos
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