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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1896
Page
2
Thelma writes first description of the Presbyterian church and its pastor for our next issue. The piece previews Austin church life and leaders, with a tone suited to the era. The reader is invited to follow forthcoming church notes and pastor profiles.
The text notes this may be the last week of Congress with adjournment possibly by Monday or Tuesday. It praises the session for one major accomplishment if adjournment occurs on time, highlighting its length as nearly breaking a long-session record since 1830 and compares to 1858 and several 19th century adjournments.
A local concern formerly known as Suburban Electric has ceased street railway operations and now operates as Suburban Railroad Company. It seeks to take over the old Chicago and Southwestern right of way near Twenty second street and Harlem avenue and to lay regular rail in Twenty second Street Robinson avenue Hiawatha avenue and Harrison street, raising objections about center rails and road usability. The town board is urged to reject such changes to prevent street abandonment and preserve paved wagon routes and existing street improvements.
The writer accuses Democratic leaders of betraying principles for office. Referring to 1878 Vice President Stevenson and 1875 John G Carlisle, they say these figures shifted from silver demonetization to support a gold standard for official gain. A Springfield senator is mocked for praising Carlisle, illustrating perceived bribery by moneyed interests.
Munsey suggests Sir William C. Van Horne and Charles M. Hayes as strong Canadian leaders, noting both originated in Illinois. Van Horne previously ran the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line and Hayes led the Wabash system. Van Horne relinquished American citizenship.
The executive committee of the honest money and honest primary committee of 600 calls for a county convention. A full list of county officers is practically planned to be nominated there, though some leaders favor and others oppose delegating this decision to the convention delegates.
Frank L. Race disputes last week's Vindicator claim about two prior elections for school sites. He states only two elections were held and all propositions to purchase school sites were carried, with real estate men aiding rather than opposing. He asks space to place blame correctly.
The Vindicator publishes official Cicero Town ads and Proviso village notices. It promotes itself as outspoken and truthful with capable editors and first class reporters.
The nation marks Decoration Day with ceremonies at cemeteries led by Kilpatrick Post No. 276 and Forest Home units. Flowers, prayers, and music honor those who died for liberty, with Maj. D. W. Whittle’s poem and Col. Watrous delivering remarks at Oak Park Central School.
At Concordia cemetery the G A R exercises were conducted by Chicago Post No 776 with W B C No 271, including prayers, addresses by Col Boyington and Commander Albin, tributes by Mrs Harrington and Mrs Albin, songs by Chicago Quartette, and grave decorations. Other posts attended, with memorial services at all cemeteries and schools, and Sunday sermons on Our Honored Dead.
The Catholic Women's National League based in Chicago gathers almost four hundred noted Catholics meeting weekly at Steinway Hall. Founded in 1893 by Mrs. J E Thorndyke during the Women's Congress, with help from Mrs Toomey and sister Mrs S D Creedon, the Austin community has long featured in its ranks and work. The league has four departments Philanthropy Education Arts and Literature Home and its Needs, each reporting strong efforts over three years notably in philanthropy. Next Sunday June 7 the league will elect new officers. outgoing officers include President Mrs P J O Keeffe and several vice presidents.
Bucklebws Arnica Salve touted as the cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped bands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a promise of satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by L M Lovett Oak Park and B H Treill Austin at 20e per box.
The Scoville Place School of Oak Park held its 1896 graduation on Thursday at the First Congregational church. Superintendent Helen E. Starrett opened with remarks, seven graduates wore white silk robes and carried two ushers. Diplomas were presented by Dr. William C. Gray as Rev. Hulbert gave benediction. A large attendance with floral tributes accompanied by a Friday party hosted by Mrs. Starrett at Scoville Place Hall.
A reader from Illinois denounces sound money supporters as hurting workers by pushing gold and coin standards. The missive accuses banks and capitalists of exploiting the poor, calls money a legal creation rather than nature’s, and cites gold as a curse that harms liberty and national credit.
President Pierce of Cicero resolved a rail rivalry between Ogden Street Railway and the Chicago Burlington & Quincy. CBQ blocked Harlem avenue with piles of railway iron to stop an anticipated street crossing. Pierce demanded action and the wrecking crew cleared debris, with expectations the street line would lay tracks by Thursday morning.
Free Pills promotion offers a free sample box by sending address to H E Bucklen & Co Chicago. Claims easy action aiding constipation and sick headache, malaria troubles, and stomach tone. Pills said to be vegetable, non deleterious, no weakening, with invigoration to system. Regular box price 25 cents. Sold at L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Traill Austi.
Thousands packed the Chicago course for the annual road race with over five hundred entrants and four hundred finishers. O P Nelson, a bicycle repairer, won after a dramatic final sprint despite Murphy posting the fastest time at 1 09 22. The finish drew protests over numbers and times as Faulhaber and Wilson trailed in final standings.
Oak Park High School held its seventh annual Field Day on Wednesday June 3 starting at 2 p.m. Fred Keefer won the one mile bicycle race and the five mile event. C C Conway dominated sprints hurdles and jumps winning multiple events including the 50 and 100 yard dashes the hammer throw and the standing broad jump. Class of 96 97 and 98 competed with Conway leading the overall scoring and Carle C Conway setting local records in several races and earning a silver cap from last year. About 1500 spectators attended.
Oak Park high school beat Chicago English high and Manual training school 12 to 3 at Oak Park Saturday. After a close first five innings Oak Park pulled away in the sixth with eight runs on hits and errors, Matteson limiting English High to two hits.
James Lafitte Smith, a Washington postoffice clerk, was present for the first postage stamp and stamped envelope issued by the government and registered the first letters under the system of mail protection. At 79, he began as a clerk in 1817 and was among the first four carriers when free delivery started, though he returned to the desk after a short stint.
A sensational glide under the St Clair Tunnel via the Chicago and Grand Trunk offers a daily 3 10 p m departure of a luxury through train to New York and eastern points. Pullman buffet sleepers dining car included. ticket office at 103 South Clark Street. E H Hughes general passenger agent.
Local Oak Park tidbits list events from the Cicero precincts including church services at First Congregational and M E church, a bacalaurate sermon at Oak Park High School, a union service, social meetings, and varied ads for bikes, bakery, jewelry repairs, and new building notices. Also notes on addresses, sales at The Enterprise, and a baseball game at the home grounds with the Bankers’ Athletic Association.
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