Cicero Board Reviews Bonds and Sidewalk Plans
Cicero town board approves bond cancellation for Irving G Brown and F A Hill. It directs sidewalk and plank walk projects, approves licenses, and discusses curb lines with Lombard Avenue, drainage, and fire safety equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeas
Cicero
Irving G. Brown
F. A. Hill
Attridge
Frink
Hafner
Linn
MacDonald
Traill
Utley
Harvey Avenue
Harrisons Street
van Buren Street
H. B. Frink
C. F. Hafner
Randolph Street
Maple Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Washington Boulevard
Trail
Pleasant Street
Lombard Avenue
George Mangalus
Mike Gorman
Aug. Serio
Peter Valias
D. Demetrarapalas
Cicero Town Board Votes on Annexation Disputes and Finances
The Cicero town board instructed enforcement against gambling at Hawthorne race track and sought governor Tanner's aid. A motion to appoint extra police failed with a split vote. Committee on finance proposed warrants for 28,770.69 against 1899 appropriations across multiple funds. The board adjourned to June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Chicago
Austin
Cutting, Esq
Yeas
Hawthorne
John R. Tanner
Attridge
Hafner
Utley
Frink
Linn
MacDonald
Traill
Othseth Alee Leegeees
S. D. Attridge
R. F. Linn, Jr
W. B P. Utley
Letter From Manila Describes Frontline Life of California Volunteers
Edward Burkhart writes to his mother from Bacolod Negros Island March 13 1899 about weeks of constant fire on the San Pedro Macati line and trench digging. He notes hot weather narrow escapes and the relief of joining four companies on the quieter island where residents raised the American flag and welcomed soldiers. He praises the St Paul voyage and reports health and fond family regards.
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Bacolod
Negros Island
A. EK. Burkhart
Superior Street
Edward
California Volunteers
Manila
San Pedro Macati
I Co
St. Paul
Min
Emma
Edward Burkhart
Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey book ad
Advertisement by Murat Hatstead promotes a 600 page biography of Admiral Dewey. It touts 8 by 10 inch format with nearly 100 pages of halftone plates. The Dominion Company offers agents an immediate commission and a chance of a lifetime with a one dollar fifty cent price.
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Admiral Dewey
Murat Hatstead
The
Dominion
Caxton Bldg
Chicago
Much Baptized Baby in Paris Fraud Case
A pauper woman in Paris was found guilty of having her child baptized fourteen times as Catholic and twelve times as Protestant to obtain payments of five francs and a dress for each baptism. The case highlights religiously motivated identity tricks used to extract aid.
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Paris
Business Personal Ads Lead Readers to Local Shops
Austin readers learn where to buy wood and coats from C. B. Patrick, get shaving and hair cutting at O. Fr. Werner, and shop for vegetables fruits canned goods and fish at Kellogg Sweeps on Park Avenue Ontario Street corner. Telephone 1181.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Patrick
O. Fr. Werner
No. Park
Kellogg & Sweeps
Corner Park Avenue
Ontario Street
Miller's Drug Store Ad Promotes Cough Syrup and Cold Capsules
Miller's Drug Store at 206 Lake Street in Oak Park advertises Miller's Columbian Cough Syrup and Miller's Cold Capsules for coughs and colds and stopping sneezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's Drug Store
Miller’s Columbian
Miller’s
Lake Street
Oak Park
Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges Hold Circuit Meetings
Suburban Circuit events feature E C Conway and J P Ellacott with W Halley presiding, plus recitations and hospitality. Upcoming plans include a monthly circular, visits to Cicero Lodge, and a broad tour of lectures by Bro Halley across Blue Island, Downers Grove, Sycamore, Cortland, Genoa, Malta, Yorkville, and E Paw Paw with strong lodge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Rebekah Lodge
Park Avenue
United Rebekah Lodge of Clyde
Brothers of la Grange Lodge
Grassdale
Rebekah
Ivy Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Oak Park
Odd Fellows
Cicero Lodge No
Dr. Lowie
Robert Tackie
Chas
Thornton
Henry M. Cohen
Odd Fellows’ League
Chicago
J. R. Kewley
Vere V. Hunt
Bro. W. Halley
Bro. Melville
Grassdale Lodge
Cook County Odd Fellows
Kankakee
Cicero Lodge No. 217
R. A. Lackey
R. Anders
Dr. McDonald
Maywood Lodge No
Bros. Hanson
Swangren
Electric Lodge No. 1És
Metropolitan
Hall
Fortyfourth
Harrison Streets
W. N. Shaw
Bro. Shaw
Electric Lodge
Suburban Lodge of
la Grange
Cook County
Park Lodge of
Austin
Cicero Lodge
Bro
Halley
Opera House
Blue Island
Downer's Grove
Sycamore
Cortland
Genoa
Malta
Yorkville
E. Paw Paw
Ripley Bee reports marital gossip sparks editor backlash
A nearby town printed an item about a resident who allegedly kissed his hired girl. Twenty seven married men enrolled in the editor and stopped their paper accusing him of meddling in domestic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Ohio
Populist Repentance Seen in Senator Peffer Whiskers Cut
A Kansas City Journal remark suggests the Populist stance requires Senator Peffer to publicly renounce and show it by having his whiskers cut as visible proof of conversion.
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Peffer
Kansas City Journal
Austin Methodist Church Schedule and June lectures
First M. E. church of Austin led by Rev. A M White lists services Sunday morning at 9 30 class meeting 10 30 morning sermon 12 00 Sunday school 12 class meeting Sunday afternoon 3 30 Junior League 6 15 Epworth League 7 30 evening sermon plus midweek service Wednesday 7 45 at Library hall on Sunday June 11 the lectures are The Greatest of These in the morning and Spirituality an Element of Power for the graduating class of Austin High School in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Methodist Church
M. EB. Church of Austin
A. M. White
Library Hall
Austin High School
First Congregational Church Service Schedule
Morning service at 7:30 PM and vesper from 5 to 6 PM at the First Congregational Church near Waller avenue and Midway park Pastor W. L. Demorest resides at 5459 Iowa Street corner North Pine. Sunday school at 12:15 PM. Junior C BB at 3:30 PM. Intermediate at 4:15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Waller Avenue
Midway Park
W. L. Demorest
Iowa Street
North Pine Avenue
Austin Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Austin Episcopal on Waller Avenue and Ohio Street lists early communion at 7 30 a m morning service 10 30 sunday school at noon and evening service at 7 30 led by Rev S L Mitchell rector located at 5731 Ohio Street.
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Waller Avenue
Ohio Street
S. L. Mitchell
Austin Christian Church Preaches At Tabernacle Each Evening
The Austin Christian Church reports 23 converts so far with continued services at the Tabernacle. Pastor George A. Campbell preaches at 11 a.m. with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by M. K. Mizen. Prof Towner and Moody's singers performed Tuesday night. Dr Scoville speaks Sunday night and a temperance service Monday. Music and earnest addresses persist with Christ as the central theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Rev Burns announces Sunday services and Children's Day program
Pastor Rev W H Burns lists the church schedule with Sunday morning service at 10 30 Sunday school at noon Junior League at 3 30 and Senior League at 6 30 evening service at 7 30 Children's Day will be observed in the morning with a special program prepared.
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W. H. Burns
Euclidean Avenue M E Church Services Schedule
J Clayton Yonker pastor outlines Sabbath school with a special session from 10 to 11 a m children s day exercises 11 to 12 m class meeting at noon Junior Epworth League at 8 p m Senior Epworth League at 6 45 p m preaching by the pastor at 7 45 p m solo The Plains of Peace sung by Miss C May Olds with Mrs P W Hulburt on piano
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclide Avenue
M. E
J. Clayton Yonker
Solo
Plains of Peace
C. May Olds
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cicero Town Board
Robert C. Harding
Berwyn
Windsor Avenue
Hiawatha Avenue
R. H. Traill
Chris F. Hafner
Peter MacDonald
A. S. Terrill
John Johnson, Jr
R. H. Trail
Yark
Wm. H. Wood
Madison Street
Trustees
Cicero and Harlem Railway
Peter. MacDonald
D. Attridge
W. P. Utley
H. F. Frink
South Boulevard
Chicago, Harlem and Batavia Railroad
Cicero and Harlem Railroad Company
Chris I*. Warner
RK. H. Trail
F. Linn, Jr
S. D. Afttridge
Linn, MacDonald, Trail
H. A. Fryslie
J. R. Drent
R. H. Roberts
Frederick Voss
Ridgeland Avenue
Committee On Drainage
F. Frink
W. P. Uley
S. TD. Attridge
Yaryan Hot Water Distributing Company
Cicero Advocate
Austin Vindicator
Oak Park Reporter
Chris
F. Hafner
R. A. Traill
Cicerobe
Business Personals
ODD Fellows Iip
T Kore
Congregational Church
Austin Episcopal
M. E. Church
P. B. Saur
Tel. Main
Joe
Benton Harbor
Graham & Morton Line
City OF
Milwaukee
Louisville
St. Joseph
Michigan
Wabash Avenue
Neasa
Wes Oan
Heon
Ely P
Aulsu
Michigan Pralt Belt
S J. H. Granam
Mich
J. S. Moron
Sev'y and
Treas
Q. P. Cosy
Gen'l
Wabash Ave
River St
Lake County
Fardis
Emerson Ingalls
Masonic Hall
Lake ST
New York
R. N. F. Hiller’s
Rog North
Austin, Ill
Geo. B. Burns
S. Prairie Ave
N. Waller Andrairie
Henry Hogan
North Taylor Ave
E. Lindberg
Marion Street
Carmichael
Gibbs
North End
B. G. Vanderwolff
Chicago & Austin
Teon Express
Orion
River Forest
Mayweed
Furmiture
PIANO
BR Fork An
Arete
Jackson Street
Tol
Harrizon
Fege Pacific AR
Harriega SR
Jones
Binghamton
N. Y
Susy
Uae
ANT Vxeaaas
Weta Mae
E. B. Moore & CO
Fizrdoion Street
Cicero Telephone
Insley Bros
N. Waller Ave
Oxford
Arthur J. Kendall
Justice St Peace
Qak Park
Wesley Ave
Clark St
W. FE. Turner
N. Waller
L. Larson
N. Austin Av
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