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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
2
The Vindicator announces its eighteenth year and issue number with mailing options and addresses in Austin and Chicago. It warns subscribers not to pay bills after May 24 1897 to any collection agency and instructs payments only to W C Oline in Austin Illinois.
The article discusses paper label dates as payment receipts and urges accurate updates. It notes H H Rearden declining future candidacy, compares Chicago telephone costs to Cicero, and reports personnel moves in Austin. It mentions a public meeting on Cicero government form and a rector’s resignation amid liquor critiques.
The 13 500 residents of Cicero face a choice of government form. Influential residents favor annexation to Chicago while others prefer city government or retaining the present charter but with change. The piece argues city government is the practical solution and urges swift action.
On March 1 a For Rent sign appeared in the Oak Park police station window as officers were required to report to the Austin station. The empty old station drew complaints and a diphtheria sign hung on the door. A night sergeant is on duty and daytime notices are taken by firemen and relayed to Austin.
The North Northwest and West Side street railway lines including the Cicero and Proviso line were consolidated on Monday. Deeds transferring property to the Chicago Traction Company were filed for $1. Articles of incorporation had been filed in Springfield earlier. The feeders linked to the main Yerkes lines and the incorporators were leaders in the feeders.
William Ritchie of Oak Park spoke in Springfield before the legislature urging repeal of the Allen law. He presented measured transportation information and spoke as a private citizen not as a group representative, giving his remarks notable weight.
Oak Park will hold an election on March 15 to decide if the town should establish a village government, deferring to the Supreme Court's ruling. The measure seeks to determine local governance structure without waiting for higher court decisions.
Eleanor G Search aged 16 years seven months died Tuesday evening from typhoid fever. Funeral held Thursday at the Methodist church with Rev Dr Burna officiating. Interment in Forest Home cemetery. She was the bright daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Search of 426 Forest Avenue Oak Park.
A church invites all to Sunday services at 10 30 AM and meetings Sunday afternoon and Wednesday evening. Sister in charge Georgina McIntyre will instruct seekers. March musical on the 6th at 8 PM features Prof Hursham from Chicago with music and elocution, followed by a lecture What is Truth Admission 26 cents All welcome at 506 North Central Avenue.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Cicero separation and adjourned without a decision. It will reconvene next month and is unlikely to rule before the regular spring elections. All parts of Cicero will hold the April election as if separation were legal.
The Allied Printing Trades Council of Chicago denounces publisher Lawson for autocratic wealth and a broken labor agreement with Typographical Union No. 16. They urge unions across states to stop patronizing the Chicago Record and Daily News until workers receive fair treatment, warning capital's oppression affects all communities.
Arrival and departure times for Austin postal mails noted with east west and through routes. News reports Sam Dunfee's illness in Koutz and Prof Worst called to Lockport by his father Harry Phillips death in Des Moines. W C T A meeting set for March 10 at 2 30 p m Mrs Warder 5720 Erie St Red Letter day with Belle Me Crea leading. N A Spofford appointed to Austin fire dept others news include a fire loss insured by Hartford through R S Tuthill, Grace Lloyd Jones wedding to David Oscar Jones in Chicago then home at 224 South Franklin Ave Austin. Clarence Dowse returns with health gain and prairie life tales. New church fund thermometer plan to show subscriptions. Oaks defeat Chicago Cycling Club 6 to 6 in final league game at Library hall.
A barn on North Waller Avenue was set ablaze Monday night when electrical wires from the Davis plant hung too low and touched it. The fire department arrived promptly and saved the structure from destruction.
Mr M Dalla aged 71 years collapsed and died at his home Thursday night from apoplexy. He was father in law of Mr John Harlan of 5488 Ontario Street Austin.
A respectable widow temporarily embarrassed seeks a $200 loan at a reasonable rate with ample security by chattel mortgage. Address XX 71, Vindicator office.
Ada KE Hart of Groton writes that after four doctors gave up hope she recovered from a lung consuming illness using Mr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. She took eight bottles and credits the remedy with her cure and revival. Trial bottles are offered free at Traill Cooling and Chas P Miller locations.
A series of sharp social quips on flirting, reputations, and gender norms. The quotes discuss how appearances mislead, the draft of a woman's perception of a man evolving with familiarity, and the playful but biting tone of press commentary from mid century papers.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Durang Whipple held their first post nuptial reception at their new home, 400 Home avenue, Tuesday afternoon February 28 from 3 to 5 and from 7 to 11. Mrs W W Wood and several guests assisted. Tomaso's mandolin orchestra provided music. About one hundred invitations were issued.
A frightened blunder may cause burns cuts and bruises. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as the best in the world for killing pain and healing quickly. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and all skin eruptions and piles. Sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas. P. Miller.
The Cicero Board of Trustees has ordered Pleasant Street from Ridgeland Avenue to the alley between Taylor and Humphrey avenues graded curbed and macadamized under an ordinance adopted June 29 1897. The Cook County Court has been asked to assess costs by benefits and a final hearing is scheduled for March 13 1899 with the right to defend.
Classified ad notes the old Presbyterian building in Austin is available for rent for evening concerts or public gatherings. Contact W. O. Cline for arrangements. Advertises ad rates and locations where the Vindicator is sold, along with free help wanted notices.
For rent offer listing rooms available in Austin from R.8 Tuthill Real Estate and Insurance. Rooms described as furnished and unfurnished with reasonable terms suitable for all renters. Located at 422 North Central Avenue.
Real estate ads list property at Lake street and Pine avenue Austin and a 638 by 130 plot in Ogden Sheldon and Co 34 Clark street. Listings include a 50 foot lot with cottage on Chicago avenue for 1500 dollars with 300 down and easy payments. Additional wants seek a cheap cash lot on improved street and two or three near Lake Street L rooms for a married couple. Also washed or house cleaning services offered by Mrs Murphy Linden Park and a Homer Drake Maywood contact.
Parties wishing to borrow money are advised to call F. E. Pray & Son at 107 North Park for loan options.
Notice of sewer construction in Cicero for Home avenue from the alley south of Harrison street to 141 feet north of West Twelfth street. Adopted by the board of trustees on June 29, 1897 and the ordinance dated March 1899. All persons may make their defense.
The Cicero Board of Trustees adopts an ordinance on June 29 establishing an assessment for parcels along Wenonah Avenue from the alley south of Harrison Street to the alley north of 12th Street in Cook County. The measure specifies an assessment of 899.
The Austin Building and Loan Association advertises money to loan and accepts deposits monthly on multiple shares at fifty cents per share. It promises six percent interest and invites every resident of Austin to become a member. George H. Park is president and John D. Maclean is secretary. City office at room 921, 184 La Salle Street.
The undersigned promise a refund on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money back. TRAIN & COOLING, Austin Illinois, I P Garner & Co.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters at Aiken South Carolina. Weak nerves caused back head pains. After using Electric Bitters pain left him. He says the medicine cures liver and kidney trouble purifies blood tones stomach nerves and strengthens body. If weak or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed 50 cents Sold by Traill Cooling and Chas P Miller.
A collection of reflective maxims on faith and moral conduct. The speaker urges reliance on God over human reasoning, warns against dual loyalties, and emphasizes active love, testimony for Christ, and personal courage. It critiques infidelity, promotes Bible integrity, and cautions against pride and evasive arguments.
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