Paper stop notices and local civic notes from Cicero era
Subscribers must clear arrears to stop delivery. postmaster will halt if not. A missing 19 year old woman prompts calls for claimant. Fulton street asphalt paving advances. Rumors of Hawthorne track sale to Cicero for racing rights, amid gambling concerns. Harlem track sale to John Condon signals public sentiment on gambling. Oak Park Vindicator bidding dispute highlights local newspaper competition. Union Sunday school picnic features tug of war between First and Second Baptist teams, with children shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Condon
Harlem Race Track
Harlem
Union
Austin
First
Cicero Assessor Wins One Third Assessment Cut
Hafner of Cicero secured a board of review pledge to cut the assessment by one third after a Supreme Court ruling struck down the 5 percent unit. The reduction lowers tax burdens for Cicero and the 35th ward taxpayers, totaling thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hafner
Cicero
35Th Ward
Chicago
Supreme Court
Hafner
Board of Review
Thirty-Fifth Ward
Town Attorney Opposes Race Track Property Disconnection
Redmond’s opinion argues the disconnection law does not apply to Cicero as the area is a village, not a city, and the town cannot be severed. The Supreme Court previously ruled that no part of Cicero can secede from the town. The race track may must subdivide its land to sell for home construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmond
Cicero
Supreme Court
Church and Clergy Echoes from Across the Faithful
The article notes a statue dedication of Cardinal Lavigerie near the Sahara and reports clerical moves including Rev John Synott to vicar general of the Hartford diocese. It also mentions Rev Dr George C Lorimer’s presidency offer at Columbia College and Rev Dr George T Purvis installed at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Congregationalist Iowa City ad sparked growth in attendance. Talks of union between United Presbyterian and Free Church Scotland progress toward October Edinburgh meeting.
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Cardinal Lavigerie
Biska
Sahara Desert
John Synott
Hartford
Conn
Diocese of
George C. Lorimer
Boston
Columbia College
Washington
George T. Purvis
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
John Hall
Iowa City
United Presbyterian Church
Free Church, Scotland
Edinburg
Doctor Bryning Leaves Fulton for Chicago Home
The Fulton Journal notes Dr G. Bryning, aged 74, longtime Fulton physician, has moved to Chicago with Mrs Bryning. He built and improved homes on Broadway, aided public projects with T J Potter and the C B & Q system, and remained active in church and society. His family and friends regret the departure after decades of residence and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Journal
G. Bryning
Austin
Bryning
Ontario Street
Fulton
Chicago
Broadway
Dr. Burning
T. J. Potter
Forest Camp
Hlinais
Austin Mandolin Orchestra Closes First Season
The Austin Mandolin Orchestra concluded its first season with a Tuesday gathering at Nora J. Gilbert’s home on North Willow Avenue. Guests Miss Blossom Erskine and Miss Nora J. Gilbert performed with the ensemble, Mr Krank H. Collins sang, and Mrs. Nettie Jackson read. Under I S Newell’s direction the group met weekly for eight or nine months, aiming at social enjoyment, personal improvement, and high quality public entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Mandolin Orchestra
Blossom Erskine
Nora J. Gilbert
North Willow Avenue
I. S. Newell
Ita
Recital By Pupils Delights Austin Audience
Saturday afternoon Miss Schaaf hosted a pupils recital praised for training and poise. From Georgie McMallen to Edna Wing and Wala Brown each child performed well. Seven year old Helen Pierce Sisson, a violin standout, played two numbers with remarkable skill. Mrs Narcissa Harnson Yeager aided with vocal numbers to hearty applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Narcissa Harnson Yeager
First Baptist Church Plans Special Sunday Services
The church will welcome twelve new members in the morning. The evening features a unique hymn service with ten members selecting favorite hymns and explaining their choices, accompanied by choruses from the choral union. The Rev. C. E. Lapp will depart for a four week vacation on Monday.
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Choral Union
C. E. Lapp
Special Song Service At Austin Christian Church
The Austin Christian Church announces a special song service next Sunday evening led by chorister Mr T H Stark and organist Mr KE J Sawyer. Mrs Susan W Roe, resident for three years, has moved to Buchanan Michigan. The church building fund grows steadily. ice cream and cake socials Saturdays are successful socially and financially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Christian Church
The
Christian Church
T. H. Stark
KE. J. Sawyer
Susan W. Roe
Buchanan, Mich
B2ND AVE PRESBYTERIAN PREACHING SCHEDULE
Preaching every Sabbath evening at 7 p.m. at Lake Street Hall near the corner of Lake Street and Wifty Second Avenue. Y. P. S. C. E. at 6 45 p.m. each Sunday. A cordial welcome extended to all. Next Sabbath evening services will be patriotic with music appropriate to the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Lake Street
L Hall
Wifty Second Avenue
Congregational Church Schedules Summer Services
Vesper services will be discontinued during July and August. Morning services at 10:30 a.m. Y. P. 8 C. B. will hold services at 6 p.m.
Obituary for Dunfee Child and Nissen Woman in Austin
Richard Olney Dunfee aged three of 300 North Central avenue died June 21, 1900 after tubercular meningitis. Funeral at home with Rev. A M White. interment Forest Home. Also Mrs. Nick Nissen died June 23 at 339 N Central avenue. buried Monday. family mourns as husband and four children grieve.
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Richard Olney Dunfee
Charles W
Helen J. Dunfee
North Central Avenue
A. M. White
Mr. White
Forest Home
Nick Nissen
N. Central Avenue
Nissen
Campbell
Austin
Harlem Community Events Highlight Summer Plans
A parade and picnic by the German Gilde are set for July 15. A graduation at Gaden's Hall occurred June 21. Herman Shultz and family depart for Europe for August. Edward Hoffman and Nettie Green to marry June 30 in Harlem. The Billing brothers visit from Jacksonville. Harlem Mannerchor hosts a July 12 excursion and basket picnic at Potawatomi Park, St. Charles IN. Lulu Volkmer and Ben Ambrust wed June 27 in Oak Park Presbyterian Church.
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Gaden's Hall
Herman Shultz
Marengo Street
Europe
Edward Hoffman
Elgin Street
Harlem
Nettie Green
Melrose
Madison Street
Henry Billing
Jacksonville
School For
Deaf and Dumb
Harlem Mannerchor
Charming Pottawatomie Park
St. Charles
Lulu Volkmer
Chicago
Ben Ambrust
Presbyterian Church
Oak Park
Bristol
Arnold
Library Hall
Reward Offered for Liverita Cure Claims
An advertisement promises a $500 reward for any cure of liver ailments with Liverita the Up-to-Date Little Liver Pill. It notes vegetable ingredients, provides box prices and pill counts, warns against substitutions, and lists Chicago suppliers and mailing options.
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Nervita Medical Coo
Cor
Clinton and
Jackson Sts
Chicago
Til
Geo. R. Baker
Druggiat
SL Clark
van Buren
Carpenter cured by remedy in local letter
Whedon of Winterset Iowa praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective for diarrhoea after a carpenter troubled by illness stopped work. The carpenter used the remedy and returned to work after one dose. The product is sold by local druggists J P Garner Co Austin George Koch Co Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Whedon
First National Bank of
Winterset
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
George Koch & Co
Moreland
For Rent Furnished Rooms and Suites in Oak Park and Austin
Classified rental notes list furnished rooms and suites for gentlemen, with or without furniture, at the Vindicator office, Ridge Land Hotel Oak Park Illinois, and 109 South Pine Avenue Austin. Offers include central locations, board, and low summer rates with additional room and table boarder options. Rena S. Tuthill at 422 North Central Avenue invites inquiries for furnished rooms with board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Rena S. Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Morris A. Peterson
Ridgeland Hotel
Oak Park
Ill
South Pine Avenue
Free Complexion Beautifier Offered By Huntington ad
Free full size fifty cent box of Dwight's Complexion Beautifier sent to every lady who mails a postoffice address and a silver dime for packing and postage. One box per address, but orders may be placed for friends. Each box mailed separately. Send notice and order to D. W. Custer & Co. Huntington, W.Va. Women never enjoy an intellectual woman who does not know how to dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight
D., W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Victor J. Evans & Gco
Evans Building
Washington, D. Cgc
Missing 19 year old girl seeks contact at Vindicator
A notice requests information on the present whereabouts of a 19 year old girl from Austin or Oak Park who left home about a year ago. Write to Xy. 103, Vindicator with any clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Oak Park
Vindicator
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