Oak Park Suburban News Highlights Local Socials and Events
Mrs J H Mathers of Texas guests Mrs W P Jenkins. Miss Lillian Phillips recovering from tonsillitis. Children ill with scarlet fever and diphtheria. Oak Park clubs host cinch party and sleigh ride. Austin High sends 30 to Forestry exhibit and water polo game. Church suppers and musical events planned. Several residents travel, visit, or relocate. ongoing local society notes and club activities.
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J. H. Mathers
Texas
W. P. Jenkins
Nettle Husted
Beloit
Wis
C. F. Bonney
Lillian Phillips
D. C. Bieir
A. T. Roach
St. Charles
Ralph MacGuffin
North Central Avenue
R. H. Traifl
Misa Julia Conklin
South Pine Avenue
Council Bluffs
Frank Spink
South Willow Avenue
F. A. Curtis
South
Waller Avenue
George Low
Oklahoma
A. M. Kennedy
William Amerson
Oliver Potts
Baird Avenue
Frank Street
Bessie Geddis
Kenneth Barradell
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Oak Park
Austin High School
Coliseum
Lewis Institute
Austin
Riverside
George M. Leathers
R. R. Jampolis
C. M. Stone
George C. Grimm
L. H. Howell
Charles Pierce
Austin Council
No. 20
Royal League
Edwin L. Barker
Barker
Lincoln Hart
Austin Mandolin Orchestra
W. W. Millner
Johnson Bane
Oak Park avenue extension eyed by Cicero panel
A committee from the Oak Park Improvement Club presented a petition with 260 property owners urging extending and improving Oak Park avenue for a two mile country driveway at an estimated cost of about 1800 dollars. The Kaesel matter saw heated debate as the board split on dismissal grounds and references to political jealousy. The issue was sent to the fire and water committee for review.
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Oak Park
Cole
Ber Wyn
Fire and Water Committee
Attridge
Austin Pupils Earn Free Washington Trip for McKinley Inauguration
A group of students from Austin high schools earn a free excursion to Washington to witness President McKinley’s inauguration on March 4. Participants include Harry Ham Harris Hansdop Megora Ankerson Maston Gifford Freda Hammill Roy Guest and others. they depart March 2 for the trip.
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Austin
Washington
McKinley
Harry Ham
Harris Hansdop
Megora Ankerson
Maston Gifford
Laurel Avenue
Freda Hammill
Robert Emerson
Roy Guest
Ohio Street
Fellowship Club Meeting in Oak Park
The Fellowship Club at Oak Park will hold its next meeting on Thursday evening March 7. The program, titled Arboriculture, will be chaired by Mr. Henry A. Taylor and promised to be an interesting session.
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S. C. Cutting
Presbyterian Church
First M. E. Church
Fellowship Club
Oak Park
Henry A. Taylor
Woman's Club
Chapel
Sociology in Fiction Essay at Nineteenth Century Club
The Nineteenth Century Club of Oak Park met February 25 at the Institute under the Social Economics Department. Mrs Frances Lyman spoke on Sociology in Fiction, citing Dickens Besant George Eliot and Ward as examples and noting works often spur movements for mankind’s betterment.
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Nineteenth Century Club
Institute
Social Economics
Wm. Nash
Frances Lyman
Dickens
George Eliot
Besant
God
Adam Bede
Oak Park business men entertained by Austin visitors
Oak Park merchants were hosted by their Austin neighbors on Monday night. About fifty men traveled by sleigh and streetcar to Hess Brothers' billiard and bowling alley where billiards and bowling were enjoyed. Large quantities of frappe coffee cigars sandwiches were consumed.
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Oak Park
Austin
Hess Brothers
Fisk Jubilee Singers to Perform at Oak Park Church
The genuine Fisk University Jubilee Singers will give a sacred concert at First Congregationalist Church in Oak Park on Sunday evening March 3. Nine singers perform under the touring troupe renewed by Fisk University with Dr. Barton and Acting President Merrill scheduled to speak briefly about the songs and the university's work.
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Fisk University Jubilee Singers
Fisk University
Barton
Merrill
Arborculture and Trees Highlight Oak Park Meeting
Speakers include Henry C. Wilson on Off Hand Notes on Trees, Frank Lloyd Wright on Arborculture and Architecture, Annetta E. McCrea on Landscape Art, and William A. Peterson on Street and Lawn Trees. Discussion follows as spring nears. Supper at 6 30, ladies invited.
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Henry C. Wilson
Frank Lloyd Wright
Annetta E. McCrea
Lincoln Park Commissioners
William A. Peterson
Oak Park Improvement Association
Oak Park Improvement Association to Hold Suggestion Meeting
Oak Park Illinois February 26 1902 The regular monthly meeting of the Oak Park Improvement Association will be held at the Scoville Institute on Saturday evening March 2 at 8 o'clock Standing and special committees for 1901 will be announced The meeting will be a suggestion meeting inviting members to propose new lines of action for suburb improvement.
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Oak Park
Ill
Oak Park Improvement Association
Scoville Institute
Nen A. M'Clary
George R. Hemingway
Hopeful Sign Writers Reflect On World Hardships
A report notes the growing interest in books about hardship and sorrow as minds gather to discuss essays and tributes. Miss Jane Addams of Hull House is honored for her life of service to the downtrodden while a discussion follows on how purposeful books illuminate "the other half." Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Lewis provide vocal numbers. next meeting March 11 covers Chamber Music under Essayist Mrs. Elizabeth Young.
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Jane Addams
Hull House
W. G. Baxter
Helen Lewis
Elizabeth Young
Coal ad urges buyers to try D. H. Lacka coal
An advertisement from Collins & Harrison in Trails & Cooling Drug Stores claims their D. H. Lacka coal provides superior heat value and satisfactory results. It contrasts draughty homes causing colds and doctor bills with the “best coal” and even quotes a customer praising the ash appearance.
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D. & H. Lackawanna
Collins & Harrison
Trails & Cooling
Literacy Rate in Porto Rico Stuns Officials
A survey finds only 14.5 percent of Porto Rico natives able to read or write. Officials vow reforms as literacy remains a major challenge across the island.
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Porto Rico
Open caucuses eyed as spring nears in Harlem area
Harlem and River Forest notes report quiet politics with several candidates in the field and a push for open caucuses this spring. Local society details include social events, sleigh rides, card parties, and club meetings, plus a February death in Harlem and tax rate notes for area towns.
Red Trading Stamp plan boosts home saving at Austin
Home economics note promotes cash purchases with Red Trading Stamps from Austin merchants at North Park and surrounding avenues. Readers urged to collect stamps for premiums such as chinaware, glassware, clocks, and instruments while paying only for necessities. A listed group of vendors invites inquiries and participation from shoppers.
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Austin
North Park Avenue
Haukemeyer & Bros
N. Park Ave
Geo. H. Brown
Chicago Ave
T. Enstrom
Brown the
W. E. Bennett
Central Ave
Sta
Edw. M. Green
Oak Park
H. Olson
Chicago Av
Blair's
H. H. McLerath
Louis J. Stage
Oak Park Vindicator Opens New Office
The Oak Park Vindicator has opened an office at 131 Marrion street where news will be received. Ames M. Pierce, the business manager, will be in charge. He is a genial gentleman and will be glad to make your acquaintance.
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Oak Park
Austin Woman's Club Plans March Meeting and March 8 Reception
The Austin Woman's Club schedules a March 4 meeting with a paper by Mrs. Carlos Ward on The Ty Tranny of the Competent. A reception for members and friends is set for March 8 at 8 p.m. at 5437 Indiana Street, hosted by Mr. E. S. Osgood, with Ella Dare presenting Social Sunshine and Mandolin Club music.
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Woman's Club
Carlos Ward
Nineteenth Century Club
Oak Park
Library Hall
E. S. Osgood
Indiana Street
Ella Dare
Social Nfe
Mandolin Club
Newell
Oak Park W C T U Notes
The group holds a Sunday service at 4 15 pm in the youth rooms. A reception for teachers is planned at 127 Lake Street reading room on Friday February 28 at 2 30 pm with Miss Adair speaking on Promotion and Marking the Report Cards followed by discussion. The Young Woman's Friendly Club meets March 7 at 2 30 pm with a paper on Ramabi.
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Yout Hs
Reading Rooms
Lake Street
Republican Town Convention Faces Flitcraft Nomination Clash
Delegates to the Republican Town Convention on Saturday will serve Cicero if they do not nominate A. J. Flitcraft. The town already saw his defiance of police by placing his picture on poles in violation of the law.
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Cicero
A. J. Flitcraft
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