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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
5
Miss Christie Schaubel visits friends while several families plan summer retreats to Lake Delavan Bass Lake Mich and Lake Marie Other residents head to Eagle Lake Wis and California for the season Local schools and clubs announce events and travel as Oak Park and Austin community life unfolds with multiple engagements and preparations for summer travel and studies
The Maywood and Melrose Park schools held graduation events this week in Maywood Opera hall for the eighth grade and the class of 1899. Seventeen eighth graders received certificates to enter high school, with a long program of choruses essays declamations and musical numbers led by teachers and the board of education. The class of 1899 included three graduates and featured music by the Illinois Male Quartet and a valedictory and presentation of diplomas by James S Stephens.
The letter from Newell D. Gilbert to Austin schoolchildren thanks them for a loving cup gift. He recalls twelve years of teaching, gratitude for the students and teachers, and pledges continued interest in their success. He speaks of character as true measure and signs off as their friend.
About 12:30 Tuesday morning an attempt to burn the house of Mr. Sharp at 117 Wisconsin avenue was discovered after a bottle of kerosene oil broke by the southwest corner. Tom Malone was found sleeping in an outbuilding and arrested on suspicion, with a hearing held before Justice La Mena in Austin.
Testimony shows the man’s account of his actions the previous day consistent and verifiable, while police incline toward his innocence. He is connected with Sharp & Smith at 73 Randolph Street in Chicago.
River Forest schools held a field day on Wednesday with hundreds watching. Frank Harvey won the one mile run. Geo Strubel took the bicycle race and two hundred twenty yard dash. Henry Sullivan topped several events including the sack race and potato race. Earl Bailey and Joe Wilson also earned multiple victories in the sprints and field events.
Three recitals by pupils of Miss Post and Miss Freeman at the First Congregational Church drew large crowds. Mrs. O Neil and Mr. Frank Smith aided, and Freeman s little folks class received special notice. A permanent Austin School of Music hopes to be established soon under their direction.
Austin Chapter of the Order of the East ern Star hosted a surprise party at Masonic Hall for Mrs. J. P. Garner on her eighth wedding anniversary. Guests gathered after a ruse simulating a business meeting, a jeweled toilet set was presented, and refreshments and dancing followed into the night.
The Oaks Cycling Club led about fifty couples on a 7 30 start to Riverside for an evening of cycling. The group rode on tandems and other multi rider arrangements, enjoyed supper, then an informal dance back in Austin. The event showcased the club’s entertainment committee with many outings planned for the season.
Miss Lulu Darling daughter of Dr J B Darling married John E Price son of Justice Price. The ceremony occurred Thursday June 15 at the bride’s parents home North Fifty second avenue Austin. Rev A M White of the Austin M E Church officiated. They left that evening for Huntley Illinois to begin married life.
Citizens of Austin are urged to attend a mass meeting next Sunday evening at 7:46 in Library Hall. The gathering will discuss temperance interests and potential steps to organize a prohibition district within the Cicero territory annexed to Chicago. Short addresses will be given by several residents.
Dr. H. L. Willett of the University of Chicago will preach Sunday mornings starting July 16 at the First Congregational Church Oak Park. Austin churches plan a union vesper service at 5 PM each Sunday in a local church to provide a shared opportunity for sermon hearing by both communities.
Miss Julia A Swiney daughter of Edward E Swiney and Redmond J Egan were united in marriage Wednesday evening June 21 at St Jarlath's Church. After a fortnight they will reside at No 424 Waller Avenue.
North Division High School defeated Chicago Manual Training School last Saturday to earn the right to face Austins Englewood and West Division in the finals Englewood clinched the title by beating Austin 5 to 4 at Auburn Park on Wednesday
Mrs. J. H. Bowen of Austin rode 200 miles in twenty two hours this week. She sometimes uses three new tires in a week.
Church notices announce July and August evening services at multiple churches. July 2 Kirkland mission at First Congregational. July 9 First Methodist with Rev Dr Barton. July 16 First Presbyterian with Rev Dr Conley. July 23 First Baptist with YMC A meeting. July 30 First Congregational with Rev Burns. Aug 6 First Methodist with First Congregational. Aug 18 Pacific Garden Mission at First Presbyterian. Aug 20 First Baptist with Rev Hoyt. Aug 27 First Congregational with First Baptist supply.
Hair fashion favors plaits again as a tidy long lasting style. Puffings at the sides lift hair from the head while plaits wrap around to form a coronet. The look flatters many faces though requires time to dress.
The article reflects on how in England the dinner has long been the central domestic event. It notes that even in medieval castles and monasteries the dining room tended to be the most important room, though sometimes the emphasis became excessive and the dining hall was the sole notable space.
A father questions whether the suitor should be trusted with his daughter noting his own confidence in the young man's observations and proving a cautious stance on marriage arrangements in a Philadelphia North American item.
An eminent specialist reports from a long series of eye examinations that only one in fifteen have both eyes in good condition. In seven of ten people one eye is stronger than the other. Nearly half show imperfect color perception.
Beloit College boys expected home soon. Mrs. Wright plans July in Wichita Kansas. Mrs. White visits Miss Lay in North Taylor avenue. Miss Marian Mitchell to Syracuse for summer. Miss Katherine Condon sings at Anwentsia Club. Margaret Condon to Bloomington to visit. Inez Dwight convalescing from diphtheria. George Charlton family to Charlevoix Michigan for summer. Minnie Whitham vacation near Galena. William Pratt Jr. hosts Aileen Margaret Scott party. Mrs. Brink visits Elgin Rockford Freeport. G A Hall entertains Kaiser parents. D T Powers returns to Knoxville after North Lombard visit. Reverend Sydney Strong sails July 5 for Europe from Montreal. Engagement rumor of a local young man with Austin girl. Robert Caughill to reside in Austin for July. Clayton Butler surprise party on North Taylor. Maywood firemen prep Fourth of July celebration. Orpheus Male concert at Swedish Lutheran Church. Harry Bullard home from Champaign State Military School for vacation. Prof Corey visits Pleasant Plains. Edward Robertson moves into McLeod house. August Karns trial postponed. Lawn social by Methodist Church at Mrs Staup’s. Sophia Schumar moves to Maywood. Mamie Smith joins Currens. Unknown man robbed of 42 dollars near North Western tracks. J W Robb resigns Maywood Melrose Park principalship to enter hardware business in Holton Kansas. Robb active in library and Maywood chorus.
Harlem reports the annual German school picnic at Altenheim grove with good attendance. O W Berge of Chicago was injured after a bicycle accident near Forest Home cemetery. August Thode and Herman Brun were fined for keeping open late. Herman Arndt and Charles Berndt had a serious cycling crash on a steep hill. Arndt injured, they returned home and plan to try again when able.
The artist asks for a candid opinion of a painting and the critic bluntly calls it worthless. The exchange continues with the artist acknowledging the harsh view while remaining curious about the critique.
Misses McGlaughlin Alice Yalding and Grace Houser served as field day judges. Mrs Haffner and children plan a Kenosha trip. Village meeting decided against 4th of July celebration. Becks welcome a baby boy Monday morning. Ralph Scarritt heads to Wisconsin fishing trip. Louis Sass resumes work at Salbachs market after a stint with Cunningham. River Forest Bazar donated prizes for field day. A H and M L Rakes opened a private agriculture college in northern Wisconsin offering a two year scientific farming course on 900 acres near harbors and summer resorts.
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