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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1896
Page
2
Rev Rowley, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Oak Park, preached a eloquent sermon on Odd Fellowship on Sunday June 6. The message praised the merits of the order as a fine tribute to its virtues.
Mir Joan Parsons of Oak Park invites friends to a Saturday trolley ride along the Calumet Electric Railway. Special cars depart near South Park Avenue and 63rd Street. A lunch will be served at the Hotel Florence in Pullin.
A Chicago correspondent reports a drive to end township organizations beyond city limits, potentially reducing government to four trustees and abolishing Supervisor, Collector and Assessor. The note promises further discussion in next issue with some remarks withheld.
The editor seeks four pieces: sketches of Austin churches and ministers by Thelmall. a plantation description by Mrs. FE Benson of Maywood. a sketch of early French missionaries by Miss Lizzie Fleming of Austin. and a critique on the Evils of a Single Old Standard by Mr A Chapman of Oak Park. Submissions hoped for around 6000 but no definite date can be promised.
A Chicago reminiscence recalls a Madison Street ride from Maywood to Oak Park where a chance reunion with Henry Schaar of Vincense Avenue occurs. Schaar, once proprietor of the Ten Mile House built in 1836, notes the city’s oldest house status and his retirement from hotels after real estate success. The narrator also meets a Davenport delegate who traveled through the Black Hawk era and recalls Fort Dearborn under water.
The writer notes Chicago uses numbered avenues and proposes Cicero adopt a similar grid to simplify navigation. A plan would label north south streets as avenues with numbered blocks and designate intervening streets as places named for clarity. The piece questions north south street origins and suggests distinguishing streets north and south of the GC and NW R alignment.
The Dominion parliamentary nominations occurred Tuesday with four uncontested seats the fewest ever. Three Ontario seats favor Liberals, one Quebec seat favors Conservatives. All members are elected at once with seats taken when Parliament opens in autumn. Manitoba school question could topple the government, a fate predicted before. Canada’s system keeps representatives ready to legislate, unlike US delayed seating.
The article notes the unveiling of the Franklin monument in Libeolb Park during a June 6 event. It highlights the editor’s admiration for Franklin and recounts the editor’s travels to Franklin’s birth in Boston, burial in Philadelphia, Paris residence, and London journeyman printer years. The Lincoln Park monument is described as a gift from Mr. Medill of the Tribune.
Lyman Trumbull of Chicago, 82, once United States Senator when Lincoln led the nation, battles illness in critical phase. Physicians fear he cannot withstand further vitality assaults as he nears the end of a storied career among Illinois public men.
A large June 15 1896 rally in Austin celebrated the five-cent fare to Chicago via the Northwestern and Cicero lines. The parade featured grand marshals, police, firemen, bands, and numerous civic groups. Speakers praised transit reforms from Oak Park to Cicero and credited local leaders Thiele and Race for securing cheaper city-bound travel.
A civic meeting led by Yerkes Co. backers urged a five-cent fare from Thatcher Park to the Union depot, signaling a transportation rivalry era. Speakers pressed for Lake Street L expansion to Austin avenue, pledging support from Oak Park residents, Cicero business leaders, realtors, and city boosters. The event ended with a pledge to influence the town board and promote five-cent fares with N P railway patronage.
The Republican National Convention in St Louis completed three days of business. William McKinley was nominated on the first ballot with 6614 votes of 922 total. Hobart of New Jersey named vice president with no opposition. The platform endorses the gold standard, sparking concern about silver forces. Senator Teller and followers withdrew, a dramatic moment.
An early Vinpreator endorsement of William McKinley is showcased with a government letter from Columbus Ohio dated December 4, 18 Mah. and addressed to William Halley editor of Winpharon Oak Park WA. The letter expresses gratitude for kind remarks and support for McKinley’s presidential nomination.
The Board of Education held a Friday evening reception for the graduating class at the High school building. The event pleased both graduates and board members with excellent music and a fashionable turnout. there was no dancing, and attendance reflected well on Oak Park.
The Seventh district Republican candidates listed include IL W. Austin of Oak Park H A Emerson of Austin Harrison P Nichols of Maywood Mr Thiele from a northern township and Mr R H Muir of Clyde The two latest named have served as representatives The convention may nominate three representatives but will likely name two
The piece recalls a Buffalo New York event where Toronto firemen were hosted at the Mansion House. Buffalo Chief Taylor, though not an orator, elicited cheers by invoking God Almighty, while Toronto Chief gave a strong speech to the reception.
Mr Gilman Brown of 34 Mill Street South Gardner Massachusetts faced a fatal lung condition in his son after typhoid malaria. Doctors spent 375 dollars and said the boy would not live another month. Dr King s New Discovery restored him and let him return to work as a healthy man. Free trial bottles available at L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Traill Austins drug stores.
An 19th century style notice extols Bucklean’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin ailments. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists sellers L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Traill Austin with price per box of 2 shillings and 3 pence.
Artie Sickles paced Oak Park with fourteen strikeouts and a homer as Beloit College was shut out 13 to 0 in Oak Park. Beloit pitcher Hollister struggled allowing fourteen hits while Oak Park fielding and timely hitting led the lopsided victory.
The Ci cero Wheelmen road race Saturday drew many spectators. In the five mile event L H Carlton won first with Sorenson second and Coats third, followed by Lewis fourth. Rossiter took the time prize at 12 05, Black 12 26, Carlton 12 46, and the tandem of Jack Coats and Jack Spring completed the circuit in 13 50.
The Oak Park Tennis club unveils a summer program starting June 24 with a four day invitation singles and doubles event featuring Carl B. Nee Philip Rand Will Bond Billy Meyers Ward Seabury and Walter D. Herrick. Seabury and Herrick are Oak Park natives and Michigan doubles champions. Matches begin daily at 2 pm with a finale on June 27.
The Suburban railroad prepares plans for enclosed planes to connect with Lake Street and Metropolitan Elevated rails. Plans call for leasing lines from Northern Pacific and starting operated cars once connections are ready. Lake Street L recently switched to electricity but suffers frequent stops due to a three-part power supply. Northern Pacific urges daily patrons to buy ten or twenty five ride tickets to ease auditing and printing costs.
Martin Egan, veteran conductor on the Cicero Proviso line, argues the five cent fare hurts riders and warns it will fail. He notes his car carries about fourteen to sixteen passengers per trip and cites faster, cleaner routes with less smoke as reasons to avoid the fare.
The funeral was held for Charles W Benjamin born July 12 1831 in East Hornsfield New York. He moved to York Center West Lombard then Maywood 28 years ago and served 13 years as highway commissioner. Survived by his widow and five children, many friends attended. Bearers included Frank Covelle Maurice Covelle Irving Porter Roger Schlund Paul Harris Oliver Donaldson and O H Benson.
Chairman Akin urged accepting the South Second street sewer with bonds kept in force. Water use rules for sprinkling lawns set 6–8 am and 5–8 pm with cutoff if violated. Willow trees lining sewers to be removed. Bids invited for taps and service pipes. Plans approved for South Fifth avenue lateral. Nichola authorized to hire extra workman to free Kamphonse. Police bonds approved. Melrose Park delay on Lake street sewer.Maywood join if wise. Meeting adjourned to June 17 after adjournment.
Mrs Wilhelmina Schoening an elderly Oak Park resident and mother of Frank Hillmer J W C J and W l Schoening died at her daughter Mrs Frank Hillmer's home 88 Madison Ave River Forest on Sunday morning after three months of illness Funeral services were held at Mrs Hillmer's Tuesday with Rev Lambrecht pastor of the Chicago Reformed Lutheran church and sizable attendance Music by Miss Hansell and Miss Hemington Pallbearers included Adolph Westphal Markie Dammann Chas Schaefer and C J Wiltsie Interment was at Waldheim Cemetery
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