Cicero Town Board Minutes Review and Town Finances
The Cicero town board discusses 1900 appropriations, warrants, and bills totaling 10 99669 with 2561 44 on special funds. It authorizes audits of town clerk books, fixes street improvements on Ontario street, and approves plank sidewalk on Augusta street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Street
H. CG. Hanson
H. OC. Hanson
E. M. Cole
H. N. Norton
Yeas
Attridge
Cole, Dutton, Norton and
Waters
Abgent
Hafner
Utley
B. F. Raynor
Fourteenth Street
Watson Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Forty-ninth Avenue
Berwyn board endorses investigations and public works directives
Berwyn trustees urge continued reporting at meetings until di impossibility, adopt measures to inspect water works, enforce vehicle tax ordinances, and study Harlem avenue crossing. Committee reports approve a 1600 dollar sewer project, authorize final payments, and direct bids for viaduct painting and rail additions. Several communications request street and walk improvements and contract modifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T'Rustes Dutton
Fire and Water Committee
Berwyn
Cole
Police Department
Yeas
Attridge
Dutton
Norton
Waters
Naysa
Hafner
Utley
Harlem Avenue
R. R
D. Attridge
M. Cole
W. W. Waters
P. J. McNulty
Lyman Avenue
Austin Avenue
Hafner and Utley
George 1D
Elderkin
Clinton Avenue
John A. Moline
Delos Hull & Co
Astelle
A. W. Lowny
Hig
Fifteenth Place
Forty-Eighth Street
M. M. Wood
Cedar Street
Marion Street
Forest Avenue
Kettlestring
Oak Park
Chicago Avenue
Lombard Avenue
van Buren
Lexington Streets
Washington Boulevard
Elmwood Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Jeffery Avenue
Grant Works Fire Department
Village Board Awards Plank Walk Contracts in Oak Park
The board approves contracts for plank walks in District No. 1 Oak Park. J. P. Willing wins at 32 cents per foot, contract to Dec 31 1900. An abatement warrant for Grant Land Association and other street improvements are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Grant Land Association
J. P. Willing
D. B. Durston
H. N. Norton
Ei. M. Cole
S. D. Attridge
W. W. Waters
Dutton
Yeas
Attridge
Cole
Norton
Waters
Hafner
Utley
Jones
Frederick McGrogan
August Schultz
North Side
Frederick Delano
Alexander S. Ross
Walters
Representative Austin Business Men Highlight Mr C P Insley
There is no part of the horse that requires more attention than his feet. Every time a horse is taken to Mr C P Insley s shop the animal s feet are examined closely. He specializes in horseshoeing with expert knowledge to keep the animal in good condition. In business here since 1895 his shop at 5684 Chicago avenue is fully equipped. He also does job work catering to a high class trade and attends to gentlemen s driving horses. He is to be congratulated upon his success.
L. C. Krueger's Hay Grain and Coal Business Overview
L. C. Krueger operates a large local business dealing in hay grain feed wood and coal at 5812 Chicago Avenue. He promotes no coal trust affiliation and offers competitive prices tied to current market quotes. He has four years of local experience and a broad trade network with access to mine products and varied coal grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Krueger
Krueger
Chicago Avenue
Hulseberg Grocery Stands Prominent in Chicago Avenue Trade
Fr. Hulseberg leads a top line cash grocery and meat shop at 6801 Chicago avenue. The 13 year old business offers staple and fancy groceries, flour, teas, coffees, crockery, and farm produce with strict cash terms and no credit. Known for fair dealing and high esteem in business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
F. Hulseberg
Chicago Avenue
Hulseberg
Martens Brothers Grocery and Meats Lead Local Trade
A. C. Martens and George Martens at 406 North Waller avenue operate with six men and three wagons handling a vast stock of pure food groceries and fine meats. In eighteen months their enterprising methods built a leading, well respected business with strong local support and many friends.
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A. C. Martens
George Martens
North
Waller Avenue
A, C
Skilled horse shoeing by Austin’s premier shop
R F Stevenson offers expert horse shoeing and buggy repairs. He emphasizes skilled workmanship over cheap labor and promises clear price and appearance advantages. His shop on Waller Avenue opposite The Oaks Clubhouse is well equipped and his son runs the oldest established horse shoer business in Austin with a large rubber tire setting trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Stevenson
Stevensson
Austin
Waller Avenue
Oaks
Stevenson
George Atthow Decorates With Mercantile Tile Work
The exterior of mercantile tile houses and signs reflects thrift, and George Atthow focuses on such decorative work. His shop sits on Waller Avenue between Lake and Ohio Streets, stocked with all needed paraphernalia for the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algo
George Atthow
Waller Avenue
Lake and
Ohio Streets
Carriage Painter Atthew Brings Noted Work to Town
The article profiles Mr Atthew a premier carriage painter known as par excel lence. He has about a year in the city and previously managed large shops including Racine Wagon and Carriage Co. He offers cost estimates for improvements and prides his meticulous detail in every job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atthew
United States
Racine Wagon and Carriage Co
Finnegan Bicycle Repair on Lake Street
P H Finnegan operates a bicycle repair shop at 5645 Lake Street rear, established about three years ago. The business offers comprehensive repair services and sundries, boasting complete equipment and a practical, efficient approach to every job.
Plumbing firm of Thomas McGrogan in Austin
The plumbing establishment of Mr. Thomas McGrogan at 5633 Lake Street offers a full stock of plumbing steam and gas fitting supplies. Only skilled mechanics are employed and public sanitary needs receive expert attention. McGrogan has contracted for handsome city buildings and has been part of Austin business for twelve years with strong patronage and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McGrogan
Lake Street
Austin Shoe Repairing Co opens in Lake Street shop
The Austin Shoe Repairing Company at 5645 Lake Street announces manager A E Hallgren will provide high quality leather and finest work at low prices. Hallgren offers quick repairs with lifelong experience and special focus on fast turnaround. Partners include D Segerlund. established about two months with growing patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Shoe Repairing Company
Lake Street
A. E. Hallgren
Hallgren
D Segerlund
Roath Bros Build Trade In Flour and Coal Network
Roath Bros at 6638 Ohio Street expand a broad trade in flour, feed, hay, grain, coal and salt. They carry top brands including Ceresota and serve a wide territory with strong management. The firm followed A E Hart and is praised by the Vindicator for energetic, careful business conduct and growing success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Roath Bros
Ohio Street
A. E. Hart
Ceresota
Skilled Horseshoer Robert Huck Opens New Shop
The Vindicator lauds Robert Huck as expert in all horse shoeing and wagon repair. He moved to a new stand at 6640 Ohio Street after leaving John Palmer on Lake Street and promises rapid hoof restoration and growing patronage through superior workmanship.
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Robert Huck
John Palmer
Lake Street
Ohio Street
Huck
Spot Cash Grocery and Market Earns Notable Growth
Burke and Hansen operate the Spot Cash Grocery and Market at 5628 South Boulevard under H A Hansen. The store features a wide line of groceries vegetables fruits meats and more and has seen steady trade increase since opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Burke
H. A. Hansen
Hansen
South Boulevard
Local traders tout strict cash policy and trusted service
The firm emphasizes cash terms with prompt delivery and value for money. Both proprietors enjoy public confidence, aiding their success. Mr Burke is a traveling salesman for J. V. Farwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burke
J. V. Farwell
W N Smith's Austin Hardware and Heating Leader
The establishment of Mr. W. N. Smith at 6622 South Boulevard showcases a top hardware tinware and stove stock. He supplies Hibbard and Ajax bicycles, hot water and furnace heating, and general job work, gaining broad local respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Smith
Austin
Smith
N. H. Webb
South Boulevard
Hibbard
Ajax
Austin Paint Store and Mr A H Clement Profile
A. H. Clement runs the Austin Paint Store at 5608 South Boulevard for six years. The shop offers paint glass wallpaper picture frames and artists materials and supports a broad patronage. Clement is active in church and social circles and helped build the M. E. Church serving as Sunday school superintendent.
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South Boulevard
Austin Paint
A. H. Clement
Austin
Clement
Ciircles
M. E
Methodist Sunday School
Bennett's Grocery and Meat Market In Austin
W. E. Bennett operates a well regarded grocery and meat business at 5604 South Boulevard serving Austin for six years. The shop emphasizes progressive stock and competitive pricing with prompt orders and reliable delivery, earning strong patronage and trust.
Schnitznius Prescription Pharmacy Fashioned as Elite Drug Store
Schnitznius Pharmacy offers a full line of drugs and medicines plus toilet articles, fancy goods, stationery, and a soda fountain with ice cream. Since opening six years ago at Superior and Park avenues, the store features elegant fixtures, expert staff, and a well stocked assortment appealing to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnitzlus’ Pharmacy
Superior and
Park Avenues
Park Avenue Hotel Brings Value‑Oriented Lodging to City
Miss Kerr has run the 231 North Park avenue hotel for twelve years offering 22 rooms a large parlor and dining room with affordable terms. A noted Sunday dinner from 1 to 3 pm priced at 25 cents has boosted her reputation as a capable caterer and hotel operator.
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Miss Kerr
North Park Avenue
Hankermeyer Brothers Run Large North Park Grocery
H G Hankermeyer and Bros operate a large, neatly arranged double store at 341 343 North Park Avenue with abundant food items, a staff in the order department, and delivery equipment busy serving customers. The business is run by H C Hankermeyer and his two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Park Avenue
H. C. Hankermeyer
Hankermeyer Brothers Store Prominent Austin Vendor
Mr. Hankermeyer and associates operate a modern up-to-date grocery and provision house in Austin. The firm boasts a fine stock of staple and fancy groceries, fruits, vegetables, fresh and salt meats, poultry and game in season, with strong public relations and prompt service. The establishment is noted for variety, quality, and honorable practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
George
Frank
Hankermeyer
H. C. Hankermeyer & Brothers
Austin
Spofford Brothers Meat Market Guided by Expert Butcher
Spofford Brothers at 123 North Park avenue run by George K. Spofford promotes eight years of service in Austin. The store offers fresh salted and smoked meats canned goods fish oysters and game in season with a clean well kept stock and attracts a broad local patronage.
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Austin
Spofford Brothers
North Park Avenue
George K. Spofford
Spofford
Didier Brothers Plumbing Ad Promises Quality Service
Didier Brothers at 125 North Park Avenue advertise extensive plumbing steam and gas fitting sewerage and ventilation work with modern tools and large contracts. Owners F Didier and L Didier boast nine years in business and guarantee satisfaction. L Didier formerly served as sanitary commissioner for two years.
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Didier Brothers
North Park Avenue
F. Didier
L. Didier
L. Didler
A V Turner Painter and Decorator at 149 North Park
A V Turner at 149 North Park avenue reports rapid growth in two years. The shop offers exterior and interior painting, paper hanging, frescoing, and related work at low, guaranteed prices. It employs twelve to fifteen skilled workers and stocks fashionable wallpapers, paints, oils, glass, and brushes.
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A. V. Turner
North Park Avenue
Turner
Fred Miller Shoe Emporium in Austin At 435 N Park Ave
The Fred Miller store at 435 N Park Avenue is a popular Austin shoe emporium offering a wide stock of men women and children footwear boots and rubbers. It emphasizes high quality reliable goods low prices and expert custom work and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Austin
N. Park Avenue
Miller
W B Meyers Expands Hay and Coal Trade in City
W B Meyers, a progressive dealer in hay grain feed coal and wood at 337 Park Avenue, plans to move to larger quarters at 5640 Chicago Avenue on June 25 after leasing Munsterman’s establishment. Formerly a signal inspector for the St L P and N Railroad with offices in Springfield Illinois, he now runs a flourishing business with delivery and weighing guaranteed.
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W. B. Meyers
Park Avenue
Meyers
H. A. Munsterman
Chicago Avenue
St. L
Springfield
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the Vindicator
Plymouth Pt
Chicago
Fil
Miller’s Orag
Lake St
Til
Cicero Town Board
Naya
Sven J. Johnson
Frank Jdrojewski
Adam Czaja
Ontario Street
Kenilworth Avenue
Cicero
Watera
Harmer
W. P. Utley
HH. N. Norton
Ti. M. Cole
J. E. Tristram
Finance Committee
Slawthorne
Yeag
Cale
Morton Park Fire Company
Hawthorne
Morton Park
Grant Works
Berwyn and Clyde
South Side
Berwyn Fire Department
John Farson
Farson
Board of Local Improvement
Taylor Avenue
Madison Street
Randolph Street
Samuel J. Christley
Sco Ville Avenue
van Buren Street
Adams Street
Jackson Street
Scoville Avenue
Chicago Suburban Water and Light Company
Euclid Avenue
East Avenue
Ridgeland
Sixtyfourth
Erle Street
Clarence Avenue
Harrison Street
Twelfth Street
Sixty-fourth Avenue
Village of Ridgeland
Blackstone
Wesley Avenue
Austin Park
Austin Business
C. P. Insley
Geo, Fr. Hulseberg
A. Cmartens & Bro
P. H. Finnegan
Finnean
Thomas Ncgrogan
Austin Shoe Repairing GO
Burke & Hansen
W. WN. Smith
W. E. Bennett
Bennett
Schnitzius’ Prescription Pharmacy
Park Avenue Hotel
H. G. Hankermeyer & Bros
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