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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
5
Oak Park residents are noted leaving for summer trips and travel. Miss L A Ashleman sails to Hannibal Center then Chau tauqua. Dr J M Overstreet dies with services in Oak Park. J I Utley visits family in Wisconsin and Illinois. Archy Yerkes to hospital for appendicitis. many locals plan vacations to Omaha Rockford Milwaukee and Lake Geneva.
M A Pinney and wife of Burlington Iowa stay with brother L S Pinney on Ontario street after attending graduation exercises of National Law College in Washington D C Their son serves as private secretary to Senator Gear of Iowa and was among post graduate graduates Ellen Fitzgerald hosts a rainy lawn party at Mrs Newland's Central avenue home Twenty ladies take turns sharing short stories on diverse topics during the gathering including theater, travel, and school life.
The Cicero town board referred an ordinance for a license on all carts wagons and vehicles and another to grant Chicago Terminal Transfer Rail Road Co. the right to build a spur track across Lombard and Lexington avenues. It fixed wages for a town employee and his team by resolution and passed an ordinance for a sidewalk on the south side of Harvard street. It approved Collector Rearden's bill for 1 and Beene ex Collector Frankland's bill for 1852.34. In Emerson’s absence Trustee Attridge presided.
Patrons praise merchants for closing Thursday afternoons during the summer. Despite some violators, a majority will maintain the half holiday as public support grows. Coal dealers Delos Hull & Co Chas Schroeder W 8 Smith Jas W Carter and Barr & Collins join. Bryant Bros Oak Park Lumber Co Cicero Proviso Ice Co L E Bailey also announce closings. The piece urges a general, all inclusive closing policy.
Northwest Division suffers a 3 to 2 loss to Englewood after a day of errors. Haythorne pitched well but Austin failed to support him, ending their pennant chances for 98 despite a string of earlier victories.
Prominent Republicans weigh in on nominating an independent for the Seventh District Senate race. Some oppose risking a Democrat win, others back an independent if a strong, respectable candidate runs, while many stress sticking with party caucuses and the regular ticket.
The Tuesday board session ran late with routine business and questions from trustees. Utley opposed bills for Rearden and Frankland, Gunthorp noted an oversight and a revised report was adopted by a majority. Petitions seek patrolmen, street lighting, and ditch work. Clyde viaduct action referred to streets committee.
Comic opera scores a success in Library hall with strong chorus and charming solo numbers. Tambourine chorus praised as one of the prettiest stage sets and performances locally. Despite praise, attendance was meager and organizers should consider a popular price to fill the hall.
At a Oak Park post meeting hosted by Mrs. Frank Milligan sixty members organized the Oak Park Aid Society to support army and navy efforts. Officers include President KB Vaile and Vice Presidents A T Hemenway A C Reed. meetings set for Tuesdays at 2 pm at Mrs. J T Seaman’s home.
Englewood built a small lead in the third but Austin erupted for two runs in the sixth after Decker drew a walk and Weber delivered a bunt. Griffin scored on a late error as the visitors recovered from an earlier rally, but Englewood left runners aboard and fell short.
Austin wins 1 to 0 in a neat exhibition as the team racks up a low scoring victory over Northwest Division. Key players include Decker Cutting Jenkins and Haythorne with strong pitching and a trio of double plays highlighting the decisive game.
Ridgeland A defeated St Lawrence by 86 runs after scoring 146 while St Lawrence could only reach 60. Veteran Fletcher starred with 61 off 13 fours 3 sixes and 10 singles, applauded on retirement. W Pearn added 23 and Cap Davies contributed 12 with nimble fielding.
On Monday June 27 the town board of review will meet at the town hall Austin to review the assessment of the town property and hear complaints regarding the assessment of '98 all complaints must be registered at this time.
A brief sports note recalls Allen and I Rodgers defeating St. Lawrence with Rodgers and Fletcher also contributing. Jackson 10 and Wilkinson 14 were the only double figure scorers. The item notes a missed line from last week and mentions B team matches, weather delays, and upcoming games against La Grange and Chicago.
Hunter 98 dominated Oak Park High School field day winning six events and setting or tying several records. Framed at graduation, prizes went to top finishers including Cratty 99 Mather 98 Rockwell 99 and others across track cycling and jumping events.
The Oaks Club held its annual officer election last Saturday with two tickets and little public interest. Incumbents E. D. Robinson and the four directors were re elected. Results: President F. C Beeson, First Vice President J. E. Thorndyke, Second Vice President G. A. Kries, Treasurer D. Robinson, Secretary S. J. Whitlock. Directors: F. I. Schock A. G. Bagley W. T. Bennett A. A. Strom. Four holdover directors Jas. A. Martin J. A. Hill Geo. M. Davis J. J. Walser.
A new beneficial order has been started in Austin with officers-elect I. W. Moore chancellor Wm. P. G. Biggs vice chancellor Bert P. Biggs recorder Dr. C. W. Coultrie treasurer A. H. Loomis chaplain Dr. W. C. Brown conductor Wm. Howard guard O. J. Roath sentinel Dr. S. B. Dickinson medical director. The court starts out with good prospects of success.
A Swiss village Beatenberg near Lake Thun at about 4 000 feet was used in a mid 1800s experiment to restore vigor in weak children by mountain air. Paul Bert noted high altitude blood absorbs more oxygen, supporting the Beatenberg findings.
A note from Ella Morris Kretschmar in the Woman's Home Companion praises cream or drawn-butter sauces to improve older vegetables. She explains the sauce base uses the reduced liquor from cooking to enrich flavor.
An average woman carries between 40 and 60 miles of hair on her head. The fact highlights the surprising extent of hair length in typical female grooming.
The Oak Park High School held graduation exercises at First Congregational church for 41 graduates. Speeches and choruses, including offerings like The Era of Peace and Martyrs of Today, drew praise. many graduates will pursue higher study or enter business.
Commencement week in Austin opens with J F Bartlett giving guidance at First Baptist. Alumni banquet followed at First Presbyterian with toastmaster Geo C Davis. about 100 attendees heard Eugenia Dagger sing and speeches by Mr Cutting and Mr Os good. Next week will cover commencement and new high school building.
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