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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
4
A descriptive piece about Moreland, a Chicago area locality formerly part of Cicero, noting its affordable homeownership, strong local merchants, and ease of access via the Co. & N. W. Railway, Cicero & Proviso Street Railway, Lake Street horse car, and Lake Street Elevated line. It urges residents to support home merchants and grow the town.
Moreland reports substantial modernization with a completed sewer system linking to the drainage canal, a new Henry H. Nash school building, and a near finish Methodist church. Planned street improvements and equitable assessments aim to elevate the town as a residence and factory hub, suggesting property values will rise.
John RB Nelson, a seasoned tailor in Moreland, claims to deliver well fitting coats and suits at fair prices. He draws customers from Austin Oak Park and nearby areas, easing the need to travel to the city for tailoring.
The Anderson Restaurant invites patrons with 15 cent meals praised as the best in town. It emphasizes affordable, first-class service, wide patronage, and prompt lunch service available at all hours.
The Moreland bakery run by Emil Larsen sells fresh bread and various cakes at 4 cents a loaf nearby. Larsen has operated for over four years and offers catering for parties and weddings with reliable service.
F W Dreckman of Moreland operates from 1 North Party Avenue with a large loan and real estate business. He represents several top fire insurance companies and has substantial local dealings, offering expertise for home buyers and insurance needs.
Oscar G Roosman operates a thriving Chicago grocery at North Forty eighth Avenue offering fresh country eyes and high grade staples. He specializes in the finest teas and coffees and Elgin creamery butter. His clerks are courteous and prices are kept low through market keen oversight.
C Johnson Moreland carries a large hardware stock with shelf goods cutlery and tools priced to rival downtown stores. Home buyers can return items if unsuitable while downtown purchases may be final. This season he highlights screen doors hammocks and lawn mowers as specialties.
Thomas Sayle established the Moreland Grocery and Market in 1882 and remains proprietor. He served as alderman for the Twenty-eighth ward from 1892 to 1897, aiding major local improvements including the Forty-eighth avenue sewer and a new school building. His ward leadership is noted for promoting fair, businesslike service and lasting customer loyalty.
Becker Bros at 7 North Forty-eighth Avenue claims originator status of low prices in Moreland. The store offers dry goods notions and furnishing items with a small profit strategy, aiming for customer loyalty since January 20.
A. G. Pearson & Co. led by A. G. Pearson and manager J. B. Herron operates a large hay grain and feed business from a warehouse at Forty-eighth avenue and the C N W railway. Their cars steadily arrive on the siding showing scale of the enterprise and customers across Austin Oak Park Harlem River Forest Maywood and Riverside. The firm emphasizes honest dealing and accurate representation and earns broad local trust.
A. F. Rehberg, long time Moreland resident, owns the Rehberg block and other holdings, noted for public-spirited work and honesty. Rehberg Hall hosts the Rehberg Catlin academy for dancing, social events, church services, and lodge meetings, with his office in the same building.
June 21 receptions honor Clara Walkowsky and Annie Reardon at homes on Kedzie Madison and Austin Avenues. Rehberg and Catlin Academy plans a July 3 ice cream festival at Rehberg Hall with tickets 35 cents gents 15 cents ladies. St Mel’s Church hosted a June 21 picnic at Eckers Grove with boat riding games dancing and music by Mr Catlin for dancing.
On Wednesday evening June 27 at 8 30 Mr I Gilbert and Miss Florence Warner were married at their home Forty ninth avenue and Huron street Rev Falks officiated The bride wore white silk and the bridesmaid pink The home was decorated with pink yellow and red roses The couple are well known in Moreland and receive many presents from friends
The St Philip's School at Forty second and Park avenue held its closing exercises on Wednesday June 20 at 730 p m in the school hall. Twenty eight graduates received the diplomas. The hall was decorated in blue and white the class colors. Master James Tyrrell won the gold medal for the boys and Miss Nora Lampert won the girls medal. Both medals were donated by the school patron. Flowers from friends added to the ceremony's honor.
The class of 1900 at Henry H Nash School held its graduation on June 22 with 46 graduates. Olive May Rhodes won the Foster diploma, while Mary Smith, Maggie Benson, and Alice Arndt earned prizes. Bishop C P Anderson presented diplomas as graduates received flowers and medals for patriotism.
George Koch & Co the well known drug firm moved four years ago from Fifty second street to 87 North Forty eighth avenue corner Indiana street proprietor Mr George Koch built one of the most extensive drug businesses in the locality He is at the store daily attends to prescriptions offers a full line of druggists sundries and sells on small margins The firm uses the best ingredients and has a popular multilingual proprietor A mammoth soda fountain operates during summer offering quality sodas Gas bills postage stamps supplies and money orders are available Physicians in Chicago Austin or Oak Park called free of charge.
A. M. Watkins advertises a neatly kept shop at No. 48 North Forty-eighth avenue offering cigars candies and confections with a selection of market leading delicacies. Though new to Moreland he brings years in the trade and promises first class tobacco and service.
Peter Nedto runs the Cuckoo on 2499 West Lake Street just south of Forty eighth Street elevated. The new restaurant shows strong patronage and growing business, with Nedto personally supervising the culinary department to keep high standards.
J F Scrivens runs a well regarded grocery and market at 3 North Forty-eighth Avenue in Moreland. He is a veteran grocer from Western and Madison streets and has served the block for six years. Known for quality meats and fair value, he emphasizes businesslike service and customer satisfaction as patrons travel west by trolley to shop.
John Hemwall operates a bike shop at 46 North Forty-eighth Avenue offering his own Hemwall bicycle and custom orders for all ages. The shop emphasizes lasting quality over cheap factory wheels and prides itself on courteous service and repair work, earning repeat customers.
The Palace Hand Laundry near Maywood changes ownership from Miss H Anderson to C G Malmgren and John Anderson after eight years under Miss Anderson. Malmgren and Anderson bring rail and general merchant experience, retain staff, and promise the same high quality service to maintain the laundry’s good reputation.
Mrs. Francis Neuberger opens a new elegant millinery shop at 86 North Forty-eighth street serving Moreland Austin and Oak Park with five years in the field. The store offers up to date styles, quality selections, and prices competitive with other shops.
William Wilken at 9 North Forty-eighth avenue near Lake street offers watches jewelry and silverware with thirty years of experience. He sells high and low end timepieces, warrants all work, keeps moderate prices, and has been named inspector for the Chicago and Western Indiana railroad and the Belt railway of Chicago. Store open until 9 p.m. visitors welcome.
The California Fruit House at 1 North Forty-eighth avenue near Lake street, run by James Mangle, offers a wide selection with small margins and courteous service. His long experience includes a former store on Fifty second street and a past Aurora business, drawing customers from Austin Oak Park Harlem and Maywood who travel to shop.
William Barclay runs a long established grocery and market operation delivering across the locality. The 25 year resident and Republican representative to the legislature is noted for substantial, cash only sales, reliable goods, and a large staff with wagons visible throughout the area.
H C Hansen & 69 operate two Moreland grocery outlets at 2500 West Lake near the elevated entrance and at Superior and North Forty-eighth Avenue. The firm, with years in business, offers top staple and fancy lines, leveraging bulk buying for low prices. The owner’s belief in the town’s future underpins extended local investment and customer-friendly service.
David J Barry of 23 Forty-eighth avenue offers years of experience in plumbing drainage and gas fitting. He has worked on prominent local buildings and handles all jobbing work with reliability. He resides at 71 North Forty-eighth avenue and welcomes estimates on old or new projects.
Rolf Rasmussen emphasizes affordable, quality footwear with a reputable warranty. He stocks styles for all ages and offers a repair department at reasonable prices. Located in this place over four years, Rasmussen has many trusted local friends and strong business ties and aims to satisfy customers.
J O Harmon of Moreland real estate office at 51 North Forty-eighth avenue offers prices and information on property. He lists board insurance options, is a Board of Underwriters member, and provides loans at low rates. Current sale includes improved and vacant property below market value. He backs Moreland’s future and cites Chicago areas lacking transport advantages.
A. Benson at 65 North Forty-eighth avenue runs one of the largest and most reliable grocery houses in Moreland. He sells groceries milk and cream with country dairies delivering fresh products. The store also serves as a headquarters for imported Scandinavian goods including Norwegian herring and canned items.
C E Millspaugh & Co operates at 82 North Forty eighth avenue with high grade furniture and no shoddy goods. The owner, a courteous gentleman, sells at fair cash prices sourced from major houses and serves customers across Austin and Oak Park. Recent flat furnishings completed to client satisfaction.
At 88 North Forty-eighth Avenue, C. J. Wilson runs the largest and best appointed dry goods store in Moreland. With twenty years in the business and five years in Moreland, she offers a complete line of general dry goods and gents furnishings. Prices are right and customers are waited on by Wilson or her saleslady.
The store run by J H Zeller at 146 North Forty eighth avenue offers tea coffee and butter with a low margin for profit. Customers receive crockeryware as a year round incentive and tickets with each purchase to obtain newer dishes. Zeller promises cordial treatment and tasteful presentation.
George H Harris runs a well regulated drug store at 79 North Forty-eighth avenue. The thirteen year veteran pharmacist offers pure drugs and careful prescriptions. Harris opposes department stores and has a history in city legislation from 1899. His soda fountain draws customers with refreshing drinks in the city.
Swartz and Peck are high grade bicycle manufacturers and skilled machinists who also operate as practical steamfitters. They offer reliable wheel construction with satisfaction guaranteed and have thirty five years of experience in steam and hot water heating contracts.
J P Nolan known as Jim runs a unique barber shop at 914 North Forty eighth avenue offering blunt talk on race track politics and religion. He shaves quickly for busy businessmen and ejects drunks with a cold water bath as his specialty.
H F Hansen Go advertises updated fittings at 24 North Forty eighth avenue barbershop. New chairs and mirrors promise best equipped shop in town. Experienced staff offer haircuts shaves child cuts and a selection of cigars tobacco. Captain Maxwell provides first class shine for patrons.
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