Sad End Of Ride Injures Oak Park Tally Ho Party
Several members of a tally ho party from Oak Park were seriously injured after the sleigh was swept from the top of a tally ho beneath an Sina is Central subway at Fifty first street. The driver failed to notice the obstruction in time. Six horses could not be stopped and riders fell to the pavement. Injured include F J Blanche Mable Lawrence Martha Matlock Laura McIntyre and H A Service with cuts and crush injuries. They were treated at Hyde Park Hotel drug store and returned home by streetcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Sinais Central Tracks
Fifty-first Street
F. J. Blanche
Wesley Avenue
Mable Lawrence
River Forest
Martha Matlock
Laura McIntyre
Melrose Park
H. A. Service
Berwyn
Hyde Park Hotel
NEWS OF THE TOWN FLOURISHES WITH LOCAL TRAVEL AND VISITS
Mrs. Laura E. Skeels returns from Ohio on a business trip. Various Austin residents plan entertaining evenings, fishing trips, and visits to Milwaukee, Washington, and other cities. Notable items include Miss Julia Rittmiller’s census appointment, Mrs. W. P. Jenkins’ Indiana trip, and the wedding of a society belle in Chicago. Continuous society notes and upcoming excursions fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura E. Skeels
Ohio
E. F. Abbott
R. H. Traill
Long Lake
Wis
Florence Dickenson
Benton Harbor
G. P. Head
Atlantic City
N. J
American Medical Association
C. W. Sanborn
Philadelphia
A. T. Benson
Sadie Lathy
Alton
Ill
L. A. Paisley
The
Western World
South Park Avenue
W. P. Jenkins
Indiana
Ralph
Everett Sisson
Toledo
Chicago
Frank Henry Pierce
Atlantic Coast
E. D. Robinson
Sycamore
Traill
Robinson
Austin
Alexander Gross
Little Daughter
Baltimore
Gross
Albert Millholland
North Waller Avenue
Charles
R. Abbie Carr
Austin Woman's Club
Milwaukee
J. E. Thorndyke
Woman’s Catholic Benevolent Association
F. W. Mason
St. Augustin Hospital
Santiago
Fred
C. H. Burras
Ruth
Helen
Washington, D. C
Beethoven Club May Festival Delights Austin Audience
The Beethoven Club's May festival concert impressed an Austin audience with a top tier chorus under director Mr. Dodge and standout soloists Miss Buckley and pianist Miss Jeannette Durno. Accompanists, especially Mrs. Maud Yopham, received high praise, as did club president Miss Ida Belle Freeman for curating an excellent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Club
Dodge
Miss Buckley
Jeannette Durno
Miss Durno
Dawdeocg
Mr. Rowdon
Truka
Austin
Beeen
Eveniing
Maud Yopham
Ida Belle Freeman
Fellowship Dinner by Austin Christian Church Men’s Club
The Men’s Club of the Austin Christian church hosts a fellowship dinner on Wednesday evening June 18 1900 at 7 o'clock. A post dinner program features solo selections by Mrs Earl Linsley Mrs William Coleman talks by Rev G W Milner H H Hubbard W O Cline and others with several talks on church history prophecy growth and expansion plus a male quartet piece and general discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Christian Church
Earl Linsley
G. W. Milner
West Side
H. H. Hubbard
W. O. Cline
William Coleman
Jessie Williams
M. K. Meisenheimer
Thos. Stark
C. R. Hart
Geo. A. Campbell
Reception for Mr and Mrs House and mission work in China
Mr and Mrs Graves Holbrooke of Chicago Avenue hosted an informal reception for Mr and Mrs House who recently returned from China where they served as missionaries. The home was decorated with pink and white flowers. Mr House spoke on his work as guests listened to musical selections by local artists and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Sears
South Oak Park Avenue
Augusta
Buffalo
Boston
E. Engleman
Graves Holbrooke
Chicago Avenue
House
China
I. N. Conrad
Stuart
Rosina Arnold
Miss Pike
Oak Park
First Congregational Church Picnic At Bergmans Grove
The annual First Congregational Church and Sunday School picnic is set for Saturday June 16 at Bergmans Grove near Riverside. Transportation via Suburban Electric Line from Rand olph Street Station Park and Waller avenues to the grounds departs 8 30 a m and returns at 6 p m. Tickets cover car fare and ice cream at 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Grounds are neat with a new pavilion and court room and fresh spring water. Prizes donated by Austin merchants will be awarded for sports and games, including items from Burk & Hanson Austin Dry Goods Co A H Clement W O Cline Traill & Cooling J P Garner Pillings Bros Mc Lero th Nissen Bros Pax & Henry J A & B McCann Schnitzin s and Mrs Isgrig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Bergman's Grove
Riverside
Randolph Street
Park and
Waller Avenues
Grove
Austin
Burk & Hanson
Austin Dry Goods Company
A. H. Clement
W. O. Cline
Traill & Cooling
J. P. Garner
Pillings’ Bros
McLeroth
Nissen Bros
Mrs. Isgrig
Pax & Henry
J. A. & B. McCann
Schnitzins
Serious Accident To Mr Walter Guy In Austin
Walter Guy, a prominent East Austin resident, was seriously scalded at the W F Gunther candy factory while supervising basement masonry. He stepped into a vat of boiling water and injured his left foot, receiving hospital aid before being taken home to 304 North Willow. The wound is painful but not dangerous and prayers go out to his recovery. Guy serves as superintendent of the Fifty second Avenue Presbyterian Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Guy
Austin
W. F. Gunther
Guy
North Willow Avenue
Fifty-second Avenue Presbyterian
Consolidation of Coal Companies Forms Delos Hull Coal Group
The Delos Hull Co and the George Warren Furbeck Coal Co merge to operate as the Delos Hull Coal Company in Oak Park and Austin. They retain current offices and serve as exclusive Cross Creek coal agents for the region. George Warren Furbeck will focus on the Lithotone business as secretary of the related factory at Forty eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos Hull & Co
George Warren
Austin Center of Economic League to Meet Tuesday
A meeting of the Austin Center of the Economic League is called for Tuesday evening June 12 at 7 45 sharp in the First Congregational Church. Officers elected May 29 include President B F Buck Vice President O M Donaldson Secretary Ames M Pierce Treasurer James Monroe and an entertainment committee. Representatives listed include Prof B F Buck R H Traill Amos M Pierce J P Garner Rev Abel M White O M Donaldson and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Center of the Economic League
First Congregational Church
League
B. F. Buck
O. M. Donaldson
Ames M. Pierce
James Monroe
R. H. Traill
H. W. McFarland
J. W. Wilson
John Z. White
C. H. Burras
L. A. Norton
Amos M. Pierce
J. P. Garner
Abel M. White
I. R. Hunt
R. C. Scott
W. L. Demorrest
J. A. Simmons
C. ¥. Whitmarsh
Frank F. Hill
Paul C. Doty
Justin M. Dall
Charles A. Russell
W. C. Matthews
A. D. Palmer
R. B. Newell
Robert McCulloch
Arthur I. Evans
George W. Andrews
John C. Pirie
F. A. Browne
Thomas M. Hunter
Clayton E. Crafts
Albert L. Johnson
J. W. Pierce
E. S. Osgood
Austin Chess Club Plans Season Restart and Rally
The Austin Chess Club met May 29 at J. W. Rossiter’s home as officers formed a committee to boost the club before the next season. They aim to recruit players, hire a clairvoyant or bloodhound to locate dens, and secure a permanent meeting place. The club reconvenes Sept. 18 with a handicapped tournament offering valuable prizes. Officers can be contacted at 5439 Chicago Avenue for details. Nicholas Nelson, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Chess Club
J. W. Rossiter
Messrs
T. H. Wilson
J. F. Paulsen
N. Nelson
Bess
Chicago Avenue
Austin Payers
Chicago
F. G. Underwood
N. Gallup
W. C. Town
Nicholas Nelson
Sec'y
Wagon-boy Oscar Prince Injured in Chicago Avenue Accident
Oscar Prince a wagon-boy for Siegel and Cooper was struck by a city car on Chicago avenue near Oak Park avenue around 8 PM Wednesday. His wagon overturned and he suffered a fractured skull. He was placed in unconscious condition at Dr Kachiming vey’s home and later at his residence on Mateus street Harlem. recovery is doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Prince
Siegel & Cooper
Chicago Avenue
Oak Park Avenue
Kachiming Vey
Mateus? Street
Harlem
Dowklrud
World moves on after you are gone remark
A reader comments on mortality noting that life persists beyond personal absence and urging perspective as time passes. The brief expresses a universal sentiment without specifics about individuals or events.
Camp Goodwill to Reopen Public Meeting Friday
A public meeting at Scoville Institute Friday at 8 p m will discuss reopening Camp Goodwill for the summer. Chairman O W Nash notes last year ended with a small treasury balance and 460 people took a week outing. The session will hear Charles F Weller of the West Side Bureau of Associated Charities present the urgent needs of West Side mothers and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoville Institute
Goodwill
O. W. Nash
Chas. F. Weller
West Side
Bureau of
Associated Charities
Local notices and social updates from Glen Ellyn area
Illness and travel notes fill the page including Lucy Watt sick with diphtheria and Miss Lucy Bicknell in Saugatuck. Residents plan summer trips to Geneva Lake and Hudson River outings aboard Marta. A Glen Ellyn union meeting of the Western Division of the Women’s Missionary Board is reported with lunch and tea. School closes June 21 with field day. Marriage of Lamar Hunt and Hellen Wells at Edgewater followed by a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Board of the Interior
Glen Ellyn
L. E. Moore
H. L. McKaller
Marion
Iowa
Reynolds
Joseph Carolin
Kie Ee
C. L. Williams
Oak Avenue
Madison
Wis
Unique party presented to Rogers and Thomas bridal party
Mr and Mrs James Adams hosted a unique Thursday evening event at 220 Home Avenue in honor of Miss Susan Rogers and Mr Frank W Thomas. Guests brought kitchen furniture as gifts for the bridal party and dinner entertainments were planned by Mrs E C Waller and Mrs H B Richardson for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Adams
Home Avenue
Susan Rogers
Frank W. Thomas
James
Mesdames
H. B. Richardson
H. A. Angel
Merrick
Bishop
Crosby
Giles
Fitch
Reynolds
Richards
Messrs
W. R. Paterson
E. V. Day
David Crosby
H. R. Prebbles
Bingham
E. C. Waller
River Forest
Oak Park Improvement Association Receives Backing
The Oak Park Improvement Association reports encouraging replies from President Lauderback promising aid to improve the appearance along the elevated road. Work progresses well in various parts of town with anticipated benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tallyho
Harry Cooling
Posite North Wonvare Station
Central Ave
South Boulevard
Lithia
Congress
News OF the Town
F. A. Lackey
Maune, Ill
H. C. Barlow
G. T. Wallett
Goshen
Ind
Dorothy Worthington
H. C. Worthington
W. S. Smith
Fort Madison
Robert A. Lackey
Williams Street
Scranton
T. S. Swirls
Clinton
Swirls
Marshall
A. Burgess
C. R. McCue
C. P. Duncan
Fifield
A. J. Redmond
C. F. Hafner
E. BE. Roberts
Wm. Einfeldt
White Lake
Mich
E. H.baker
North 64Th Avenue
Lime Kiln Club
W. F. Furbeck
Lotie
Walter G. Bentley
Scoville Avenue
Frederic
Niles
Park Place
I. E. Brown
North Grove Avenue
Young Men’s Christian Association
Thousand Island Park
C. Miller
Jacob Mortensen
North
Euclid Avenue
Warsaw
M. H. Aspinwall
Superior Street
Europe
J.A.& B. McCann
N. Park Ave
Borden
W. van Buren St
Monroe
Mrs. House
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Vicunas
Vicuna
Putnam Clothing House
Clark Street
Madison St
C. M. Babbitt
Prop
Hart, Ochaffner & Marx
Austin Center OF Economic League
East Oak Park
Lucy Watt
Fred Watt
O. L. Bicknell
Lucy Bicknell
Clinton Avenue
Saugatuck, Mich
South East Avenue
Geneva Lake
Dawson
John Furlong
North Harvey Avenue
Cora Griffen
American Conservatory
Steinway Hall
Presbyterian Church
Broughton
Titus
Ingals
Maas
Reichman
Mesdames Collins
Lamar H. Hunt
Hellen Clark Wells
Edgewater
Dr. Fawcett
Miss Parker
St. Charles
Hunt
Hunt & Humphreyville
Rogers Thomas
OAK Park Improvement Association
Blair’s Tea Store
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