Local notes and campus visits fill town paper
A city visitor reports a lost watch found by Miss B Baker and returned to the owner. Mrs. C A Hitchcock attended St Marys of the Woods commencement, while Miss Alice Hitchcock earned high honors and returned to Austin. Bishop Merril to preach at M E church with a 100-voice Sunday school choir concert. A drug store job seeks a reliable boy at Fifty third and Lake. Mrs. J S Cleverdon attended University of Michigan and Oberlin commencements with her sons and daughter, planning a few weeks with Ohio friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Patrick
North Central Avenue
B. Baker
Fifty-second Street
Lake
C. A. Hitchcock
St. Mary’s of the Woods
Ind
Alice Hitchcock
Austin
Merril
M. BE
Western Avenue M. E
Fifty-third
Lake Street
J. S. Cleverdon
North Pine Avenue
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Carl
Ernest
Oberlin
Ohio
Mary Cleverdon
Austin Sunday School Picnic at Mill Creek
Austinites flock to Mill Creek for a day of recreation as a large crowd enjoys a favorable Friday picnic. The report notes ideal weather and abundant opportunity for leisure activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Creek
Summer Millinery at Mrs. C Ella Taylor Store
The article promotes summer hats and notes the skill of the milliner. It invites customers to Mrs. C Ella Taylor’s shop at 121 North Park Avenue and provides telephone number 1472 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ella Taylor
North Park Avenue
Miller's Drug Store Promotes Gifts and Prescriptions
Business personals note Miller's Drug Store carries Choice candies from Miller's, Tazell's perfumes, Allegretti chocolates, and perfumery in various bottles. It also mentions Owen's Electric Belt Company fire damage and a local gents' furnishings dealer Thos J Carey, plus J Owens building a home on Clark Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's
Tazell
Miller’s
Miller’s Drug Store
Miller's Drug Store
Donaldson & Worswick
Owen’s Electric Belt Company
Thos. J. Carey
J. Owens
Owens Bros
Clark Avenue
Ankle Sprain Quickly Cured by Pain Balm
George E B Cary editor of The Guide in Washington Virginia recalls a severe ankle sprain. After trying several medicines without relief he used Chamberlains Pain Balm and reports prompt relief and a rapid complete cure. Sold by J P Garner Co in Austin and George Koch Co in Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George EB. Cary
the Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
George Koch & Co
Moreland
Miraculous Escape Highlighted By Hines Of Manchester Ia
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Iowa recalls a near death from measles related lung trouble and consumption. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for a full cure after doctors warned of death. He says hundreds used it on his advice with success for throat chest and lung issues. Also notes timely excursion tickets from Nickel Plate Road to Chautauqua Lake at 14 round trip with train options and contact details for travel information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
Traill & Cooling’s
Chas. P. Miller’s Drug
Oak Park social notes mention travels and unions
Oak Park residents embark on trips to Crystal Lake and Lake Delavan while others visit family, attend alumni events, or celebrate marriages. Miss Grace Dustin and Mack A. Claflin wed at Beloit and plan a home in Oak Park. Bishop Anderson journeys to Bellville, Canada for school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise D. Swift
Wellesly
Oak Park
Alvira Stevens
South
Euclid Avenue
Mrs. Fanning
Boston
Mass
Grace B. Dustin
Mack A. Claflin
Beloit
Wis
Mackinac Island
Clinton Avenue
Fourth of July Rail Rates via Nickel Plate Road
One fare for the round trip within 200 miles of the starting point on July 3 and 4 with return by July 6, 1900. J Y Cala han, general agent, 111 Adams street, Chicago, for particulars. No. 19 Oak Park Methodist Church services include Holy Communion morning, Junior League at 3 30, Epworth League at 6 30, and an evening union service at First Baptist Church with Oak Park churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
van Buren Street
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
Oak Park Methodist Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry Irving Rasmus
Junior League
Miss Search
Epworth League
Oak Park
First Baptist Church
Landscape Gardening Services Advertised in Oak Park
An advertisement lists pruning services for trees vines and rose bushes with estimates for new lawns and renovations. It offers cut flowers and wedding decorations from GEO BALDWIN at 118 North Oak Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO
Baldwin
Oak Park Avenue
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Local Druggist
A local druggist from Van Etten New York says he has sold Chamberlains Cough Remedy for five years with complete satisfaction to both customers and himself. He reports using it for ordinary coughs and the cough after la gripe and finds it very efficacious. The product is for sale by J P Garner Co in Austin and George Koch Co in Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Goldsmith
van Etten
N. Y
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
George Koch & Co
Moreland
Rules for Smoking From a Historic Cigar Guide
A step by step smoking etiquette guide advises trimming the cigar, blowing out dust, using a clean light, keeping the wrapper dry, keeping the flame steady, avoiding common cutters, not chewing the end, avoiding strong winds, buying from a reputable store, choosing cigars aged at least 30 days, and selecting wrappers by mild or strong preference, with dealer note and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
North Park Avenue
Austin
Cigar quality at Mather's stand in Austin
A cautionary note urges buyers to avoid dry brittle cigars and to seek a good brand in proper condition. It promotes Mather's stand at 203 N Park Ave in Austin offering the Grand Republic and other standards plus tobacco care tips and the Silver Indian stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
N. Park Avenue
Grand Republic
Austin
Newest French boas praised for lace and Chantilly trim
A playful fashion note describes the latest French boas lying flat around the neck, made of lace or chiffon with Chantilly frills. A moral aside notes respect for many people stems from the unknown, while a Beloit Kansas man reads the Congressional Record to cure insomnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Kas
Congressional Record
Electric Bitters credited with curing Mrs Brewer
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failed treatments. Advertises the tonic as the best blood purifier for eczema teeter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. Claims it stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. 50 cents. Sold by Traill Cooling and Chas P Miller druggists. Guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Brewer
Traill & Cooling
Chas
P. Miller
Wells and Son Milk Depot Elevates Local Dairy Quality
F H Wells & Son Inc. operates the milk and cream depot at 222 North Park Avenue in Austin. The firm, led by F H Wells and his son, emphasizes fresh milk sourced daily from a farm, delivering pure rich dairy with low costs and broad support from city business peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
North Park Avenue
F. H. Wells
What One Woman Thinks and Reminders on Minding One’s Life
A compact meditation on personal conduct and social wisdom. It highlights that denying fault increases blame, values culture in letters, cautions against remorse by looking back, and notes that listening matters as much as speaking. It urges openness to advice and reflection on love and marriage.
Summer jobs offered by Norton Brothers at Maywood
The notice invites students and job seekers as schools close for summer. Norton Brothers' Employment Department plans to hire many boys for pleasant positions at Maywood, with an early call encouraged to secure employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Brothers
Maywood
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promises clear skin and cure
A compact advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for skin eruptions such as pimples eczema tetter and erysipelas and for cuts bruises burns boils felons ulcers and even piles. The tag line claims 25 cents a box and guaranteed cure from Traill & Cooling and Chas. P. Miller druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P.miller
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Pte Xe
Ny UN
Albert Burgess
Lake St
North
Hugh Gair
Tinana Hardware
Lil
Myalio
Gotti
Pino Ana
Schmitz
Rocer
Park Ave
EB. Moore
BO Randolph
Cbicago
Weltmer’s
R. Francis
Reaper Block
Kennard Barradell
Singing
Io At Austin Women’s Rooms
Abbott Block
Meudsy Rrostnen
Ory
Nervita Medica
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Geo. St. Baker
Clark
van Buren
Ill
August Terneak & CO
Roath’s
North Bivd
Oak Park Telephone
Ohio St. Austin
Austin Telephone
Arthur J. Kendall
Justice of the Peace
Wesley Avenue
Tesl
Chisago
John Price
Annewallt
Rusu and Vicinity
Cicero Light, Heat & Power Co
Building
Cor
Central Ave
Boul
F.page
Garner's Drug Store
Chas. P. Miller's
Business Personals
Marie Black
Cyrstal Lake
Cook County Boys’ Brigade
Vera Ferguson
Lake Forest
Er. N. Baker
North Sixty-fourth Avenue
Denver
Colo
Bishop Anderson
Bellville
Canada
R. John Bell
Port Hope School
Mr. Conway
Maple Avenue
Henry H. Wallis
George W. Ingersoll
Lake Delavan
M. P. Nieswanger
Geo. Hall
New York
The
Hudson
Marshall
Marion Fairfax
Daniel Frohman Company
Dunlevy
Evansville
South Oak Park Avenue
Robt, Kerr
South Elmwood Avenue
Jennie Wright
Porter
Montreal
McCray
Stociesiz
Emerson Ingalls
Masonic Block
A. Crook
Chiropodist
S. Waller Ave
C. J. Rheberg & CO
Chicago Avenue
Telephone
F. H. Wells & Son
W.s.smith &Co
Oak Park and
Dunlop Gros
Bank
Gonrad Kamipp
C. Kampp & Son
North Park Ave
North 48Th Ave
Fred M. Mason
S. Franklin Avenue
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L. J. Steege
N. Park Ave
E. E. Prescott
Floora
Tosp.m
Austin, Ill
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Ottawa Beach
Macatawa Park
Holland
Allegan
Charles B. Hopper
Telram
State Street
God
Dr. Crafts
Presbyterian
Washington, D. C
Louisville and Nashville
Great Central Southern Trunkline
Perce
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
United States
U. S
Guilt Coast
R. J. Wemyss
General Immigration and Industrial
Louisville
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