Town News Highlights in Austin 1898
Mrs J E Thorndyke and family depart for summer. many locals travel, study, and relocate to Lake Delavan Powers Lake HI Toledo OH and more. Died Anna Errickson age18. Washington boulevard improvements begin with flowers and parklike treatment. Community notices of picnics, school events, church gatherings, arrivals and departures fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Davis
Lake Delavan
Nellie Comstock
B. D. Wikoff
Toledo
F. L. Goss
Powers Lake
Anna Errickson
Iowa
Lewis Streets
Austin
Forest Home
C. Kampp & Son
Washington Boulevard
Prairie
Austin Avenues
Austin Floral Co
Bert R. Biggs
MAY GET NEW FIRE HOUSE
Town board proceedings document a plan for a new first class fire station at Austin with updated equipment and patrolmen sleeping quarters. The meeting covers street lighting, police patrols, paving, and contracts, plus committee actions and budget items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Rearden
Oak Park Avenue
South Boulevard
Lewis
MacDonald
Cook County
George R. Faulkland
Washington Boulevard
Prairie Avenue
Austin Avenue
Geo. R. Frankland
H. H. Rearden
Lewis and Utley
Committee On
Ohio Street
C. P. Miler
Aluminium instruments hailed from France for rich high notes
France reports success in making violins bass fiddles and other string instruments from aluminium. The metal is said to produce a richer sound than wood, particularly in higher notes, as construction advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Draft Fear Sparks Volunteer Jibe in Trenchant Exchange
A terse wartime exchange features a surgeon warning a soldier away from a doorway framing a draft danger. The soldier replies he volontaire, declaring he is not afraid of the draft, emphasizing willingness to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truath
Graduation Exercises Highlight Austin High School Program
The Austin High School commencement on Friday June 17 featured essays by Dorothy Bartelme Mary McCord Georgia Silver and others a Dorothy M Bartelme address on novel realism and Miss Silver arguing for classical education. The music by the chorus and Mr Snow on violin impressed the audience as diplomas were presented by E S Ogood. The new school building with advanced heating fresh air and a large auditorium hosted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pytayer
David
Adin C. Snow
Dorothy Marion Bartelme
Frances Willard
Boette
Mary Olive McCord
Bonheux
Georgia Silver
Ghent
Tieamtahe Vale
Laurence Eugene Wilson Certino
Ist
Opel Tesa Bats Eace
Mageie Tulliver
Maude Ethel Cone
Salela Ie Dala
de Bennot
Lillian Pearl Browne
Mendelssohn
Athalic
Austin
Presbyterian Church
Miss Bartelme
Miss McCord
Miss Willard
Miss Silver
Proud Of New School Building In Austin
Austin residents celebrate the completion of a new high school praised as a model facility from basement to top floor. The building’s rooms were opened to the public on Decoration Day amid favorable inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Children’s Recital Delights at Austin Presbyterian Church
The Tuesday evening recital by pupils of Mr. J. K. O’Neil at the Austin Presbyterian church drew praise for careful preparation. The program featured piano solos, violin pieces, and vocal numbers performed by Miss Lucy Miller, Miss Lida Middleton, Miss Florence Bush, Master Perry Fallis, Miss Clara Thorndyke, Miss Margery Lloyd, Miss Myrtle Underwood Teele, Master Everett Thorndyke, Miss Marguerite Ray, Master Arthur Marriott, Miss Anna Middleton, and Miss Addie Lloyd, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. O’neil
Austin Presbyterian Church
Lucy Miller
John Jenkins
Lida Middleton
Young Lochinvar
Florence Bush
Perry Fallis
Clara Thorndyke
Margery Lloyd
Myrtle Underwood Teele
Billy
Robert Marriott
Everett Thorndyke
Marguerite Ray
Arthur Marriott
Anna Middleton
Sweet Home
Addie Lloyd
Street Car Derailment After Open Switch Collision
Street car No 111 of the Suburban Electric line on Harlem avenue and Twelfth street derailed after entering an open switch Tuesday night. Conductor Ginst Hoffman and 25 passengers were aboard. motorman W C Perry suffered a broken left collarbone and Miss Helena McGreager of La Grange was stunned but both were treated and Perry taken home by patrol wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Electric Railroad
Harlem Avenue
Twelfth Street
Ginst Hoffman
Circle Avenue
Harlem
W. C. Perry
Madison
Perry
Helena McGreager
la Grange
la Grange Was Stunned. After Being Revived She Went Home. Mr. Perry
Dr. Kidd
Oak Park
O’hara
Ifty-Second
Lake Streets
Kerwin Improvement and Political Club Elects Officers
The Kerwin Improvement and Political Club held its semi annual election. Wim Schroeder was chosen president Theo Stahl vice president J E Joyce recording secretary H A Meineke financial secretary A S Preseke sergeant at arms and Frederick Meyer custodian. The next meeting on Friday June 24 will install the officers and a banquet will honor them with a cover charge of forty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Council
Butchers and Grocers’ Clerks’ Association
Odd Fellows
C. J. Mundt
B. Havens
R. Hawkins
H. E. Middaugh
F. J. Mundt
C. Klaiber
O. L. Duerr
W. W. Neice
J. Heistand
E. A. Mundt
J. Mundt
Kerwin Improvement and Political Club
Wim, Schroeder
Theo Stahl
J. E. Joyce
H. A. Meineke
A. 5. Preseke
Frederick Meyer
Austin Woman's Club Hosts Denver Trip To National Convention
Mrs. G. W. Kretzinger led a party of distinguished ladies in a private car to Denver for the national convention of Women’s Clubs. attendees included Mrs. Rogers wife of Chicago University president, Mrs. Judge Collins, Dr. Sarah Hackett Stevenson, Mrs. Bakweilder, and Mrs. Dr. G. B. Charles. The Austin club makes a good show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Kretzinger
Austin Woman's Club
Denver
National Convention of Women’s Clubs
Rogers
Chicago University
Judge Collins
Sarah Hackett Stevenson
Bakweilder
G. B. Charles
Austin
Patriotic Sons Plan July Fourth Excursion from Monon Park
The Patriotic Sons of America of Chicago and suburbs announce a grand excursion and picnic at Monon Park on July 4, 1898. Special trains depart Monon depot at 7 30 and 9 00 a.m. Round trip tickets cost fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Sons of America of
Chicago
Suburbs
Monon Park
Monon Depot
Recovering French Treasure in Frankfort River Find
Local legend of buried gold under the Main bridge becomes fact as skippers haul up coins from the riverbed. The Prussian government confirms a hoard of about 1500 French gold coins dating from Louis XIV to Louis XVIII and the First Republic, likely from Napoleonic era losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Louis XIV
Oak Park Wins One Sided Game Over Wisconsin
Oak Park defeated Wisconsin 15 to 9 in a one sided Saturday matchup. Parker struck out nine and allowed four hits as Wisconsin fielded poorly and Oak Park built an early lead. Umpire was Charles Tindill. game time 1 55 with Chicago unions visiting tomorrow for a three game series at 3 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
University of Wisconsin
University Boys
Capt
Parker
Hasting
Hitchcock
Madison
T. Ti. P
B. Wisconsin
Andrewa
Gregg
Fields
Reedel
Jones
Ball
Hamlin
Seifert
Eberts
Hemass
O'Connor
Hanghart
Adama
Johnson
Aston
Hitchek
Q Terry
Hunting
Wisconsin
Charles Tindill
Chicago
Oak Park Tennis Tournament Opens Fourth Annual Event
Oak Park Tennis Club hosts its fifth annual championship on July Fourth at the Kenilworth and Randolph grounds. The Prairie Club cup contest features a three-time winner to claim the title with Jewell Seabury and Herrich as notable contenders. Doubles draw adds fresh interest as local Oak Park residents may enter by June 30 via Thos H Gale at 84 La Salle or 109 N Kenilworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Kenilworth Avenue
Randolph Street
Jewell
Seabury
Herrich
West Point
Dark Horse
Thos. H. Gale
la Salle Street
N. Kenilworth Avenue
Stinging Wasp and Bee Remedies and Burn Cure
A Parisian doctor reports a home remedy for stings by crushing and rubbing the offending wasp over the wound to stop pain and swelling. Bees should be crushed and rubbed on the wound to remove the sting. He also notes a picric acid solution that rapidly cures severe burns and scalds if used for immersion, with quick pain relief and healing in four to five days.
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Peru
Ill
D. R. McAulay and
Clarence Hawthorne
The
Stevens Silk Co. of
Frank Hankermeyer
North Park Avenue
Gorden Bentley
Cleveland, O
George Nagle
Jacksonville
Fla
Celeste Walch
Balatka Music Academy
Della
Lucy Amerson
Camp Austin
Lone Tree Point
Mich
Ohio
Wm. Fawcett
D. D
Austin M. 1
Walter Bennett
Phil Bartelme
Ann Arbor
Millie Gilchrist
South Central Avenue
Aurora
Katie Finnegan
North Central Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
Katherine Thurber
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Theodore Errickson
Anna
H. E. Rockridge
Cleveland
Silver Lake
Mrs. Joyall
Michigan City
Joyall
Mrs
Carten
Katherine Fleming
Sacred Heart Academy
South
Waller Avenue
Agnes McWhirter
Margy Lloyd
Florence Hatch
Daily News Fresh Air Fund
J. A. Shaw
N. Pine Avenue
Mr. Shaw
Mrs. Williams
Peoria, Ill
Mae MacConnell
New York City
Mrs. McConnell
Maple Avenue
Michigan
Miss Middleton
Paw Paw Lake
Wis
E. S. Conway
Delavan Lake
Altenheim
Chas. P. Miller
McHughs
California
J. Jones
North Boulevard
Norwood, Ia
Methodist Church
Afesare
Sperry
White
Saugatuck
Mr. Douglass
S. E. Pebbles
Lake Marie
Antioch
Baptist
Unitarian
Lincoln Park
Archie Yerkes
Presbyterian Hospital
First Congregational
Forest Avenue
Fox River Grove
Walter H. Gale
E. Vincent Gale
Abram Gale
Oliver M. Gale
Birch Brook
White Lake
Johonet
Unity Church
Charles Schroder
M. Clayton
Lake Street
Lodge
Co. D. First Illinois Regiment
Charles Sullivan
W. R. Knapp
Knapp
Sullivan
Mahonney
North Waller Avenue
Cedar
Augusta Streets
Waller Avenues
C. A. Hitchcock
Cline
Ontario Street
Hawthorne
Morton Park
Grant Works
Garrett Ross
Berwyn
Burlington
Central Avenue
Wailer Avenue
Wm. A. Giles
Cicero
Stackley & Peterson
R. A. Carpenter
R. R
Fifty-second
Citizens’ Gas & Electric’Co
David J. Kennedy
C. BE. Roberts
Jno. W. Johnston
Humphrey Avenue
David Barry
Edwin Murray
Barry & Murray
Linden
Madison Street
Taylor A. Snow
Rudolph & Childick
Olson
Austin Boulevard
J. D. Leslie
B. H. Reed
North Side
H. C. Hankermeyer & Bros
Hawthorn Coal Co
South Side
E. D. Roath
H. Munderman
Committee of Whole
Austin High School
Fields” High School Chorus
George C. Amerson
William A. Averill
James J. Bassett
Maude FE. Cone
Nina J. Barker
Dorothy M. Bartelme
Lillian P. Browne
Ralph W. EE. Decker
Cora A. Gay
Mary O. McCord
Robert B. Newell
Francis Pilgrim
Joseph H. Smith
Laurence E. Wilson
Mabel Pring
Elizabeth Rylander
Aix
James Whitcomb Riley
Hazel Barker
Joe Kane
Whistling Regiment
Lulu Traise
Hitty Tarbox
Jessie Thompson
Emma Case
Percy V. Castle
Supt
Gilbert
Buck
Board of Education
the Kerwin Improvement and Political Club
Badgers
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