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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
7
Maywood briefs report residents recovering from illnesses, marriages, civic efforts by the King’s Daughters, a war concert, church services, and village improvements. Local births, travels, and political run results detail community life with updates on schools, clubs, and upcoming events.
A town roundup from River Forest covers residents A T Van Alstyn and Co P Haddock in town, Father Dunn’s Texas trip, and the WLadies Presbyterian Society meeting. It notes a 13 to 12 River Forest win over Ridgeland in a baseball game, storm damage, and local property repairs at W F Quick with ongoing restoration.
Louis Oldenberg plans a new Harlem barbershop opening by Saturday. The Harlem Turnverein singing section meets Mondays in Library hall. McDonald & Day drew large crowds for a well attended show with about 1,000 spectators. Mrs. Esche, a long-time resident, was buried at Concordia cemetery last Monday. Robert Thomas drowned while bathing in the Des Plaines river last Saturday. A saloon pane broke during Tuesday’s storm at Herm Warnecke. Officials consider a Fourth of July celebration with fireworks and amusements. Race track proprietors and book-makers were arrested. case before grand jury. Pastor Grosse’s church struck by lightning during last Wednesday’s thunderstorm with limited damage. Savings and fire insurance pitched by local agents Roos & Schrade. Mrs. Otto Reichert and children left for Germany from 75 Ferdinand Avenue. Harlem Maennerchor picnic planned for July 10 with Chicago singing societies invited. Committee members listed for event. Board of education seeks donations for school picnic June 25 at Altenheim grove. children receive free lemonade and rides. Harlem Woman’s club hosted 60 guests from Chicago Commons Woman’s club with refreshments and paid car fares. outing moved indoors due to rain.
John Bullen of Humphrey avenue remains at home over Sunday Miss Marshall from Lombard avenue visits Milwaukee for two weeks Charles Carr takes a brief rest from traveling duties with his family After five years Mr Hughes returns to Ridgeland Mrs Aubrey Warren to resume soprano duties at Second Church next Sunday James Charlton is reported in dangerous condition Mrs William Stevens of North Humphrey avenue plans an extended New York City stay The wedding of Mabel Russell to Chester Cook is set for the month's end Daisy Butler returns to Wheeling teaching after a weekend visit Stanley Coombs breaks left arm in a fall from a tree during Thursday noon communion service held last Sunday
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