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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
2
Postal payment details show one year rates and by mail options. The Vindicator lists Austin and Oak Park addresses for subscription management and asks readers to notify the Austin office if papers are not received promptly and regularly.
The 35th Ward slate lists candidates from Republican Democratic and Independent camps. James A. Martin and Alex N Todd seek one and two year terms respectively. James O Monroe and M G Collins run under Democratic banners for one and two year terms. Chas E F Basset Independent runs for two years. Edwin F Abbott and Thos M Hunter also run as Independents for two years. Ank L Race runs for one year.
Voters are reminded that registration closes March 13 and voting is on April 3. A vote for Tom Hunter is a vote for Neil Graves to keep his job. Judge C R La Mena shows interest in a Mexican plantation after leaving politics. Vote for a candidate who will oppose saloons in Austin. Hunter and Race plan to run separately, each urging the other to withdraw.
Ambrose of the Argus crafted a birthday lane of excellent pro portions last week. He edits a newspaper on Christian principles, a practice he has followed long before Sheldon conceived the idea.
Several Thirty-fifth ward alderman candidates are urged to help clean street crossing catch basins after a heavy thaw. The action aims to improve accessibility at crossings that have become hard to reach.
Robt. F. Linn says he moves across the line into Oak Park due to fear saloons will gain a foothold there, though Springfield rulings show he cannot hold as a Cicero trustee from a parallel case. The article contrasts political decisions across state lines and trustee eligibility.
E F Abbott announces as an independent candidate for a two year alderman term. Though a Republican he and his associates say the current political scene in Ward Thirty-Five warrants this bid.
The Chicago City Council has operated non partisans for two years. Democrats and Republicans join to curb self serving partisans and favor honest candidates irrespective of party in the 35th ward.
Nell Graves, holding a fat job in the Criminal Court clerk’s office, continues to push the Hunter movement as an independent in Austin. He has only lived there a few years and hoped political winds would shift quickly, but faces a tough situation as the movement lingers.
Report notes that Frank Race and Tom Hunter appeared identical to observers when election commissioners questioned their regular nominating status on the Republican ticket.
Lieut J P Stanton of the Austin police slipped on an icy walkway and struck a tow picket fence at 329 Troy Street, breaking three ribs. He is reported doing as well as can be expected.
Five hundred feet of trolley wire used by Ogden Avenue electric cars in Cicero was stolen between midnight and 5 am. The wire lay on Harlem Avenue between Thirty Fourth Street and Ogden Avenue. A shorter piece was taken from a stub run on Harlem Avenue near the Chicago Burlington and Quincy tracks and Thirty First Street.
Charles Ke Bassett announces as an Independent candidate for alderman from the Odoth ward for a two year term. He cites twenty five years residence, service on the Austin Board of Education, a state trusteeship at the Illinois Orphans Home, Civil War service, and pledges an honest administration without pledges harming ward interests.
The election commission and Judge Carter ruled on the Austin contest electing Martin and Todd as regular Republican candidates. They condemned the Second primary district ticket but found no fraud and declared the convention regu lar. A minority opinion by Commissioner Judge accompanied the majority. Appeal not needed. dispute to be settled at the polls.
On Sunday at 10 30 am Hon H T Helm attorney and author will discuss The Teaching of the Divine Word with Reference to the Great Events Which Cluster Around the Close of the Nineteenth Century Judge Helm has studied Daniel and Revelation for forty years and authored two works His address will interest readers of prophecy Miss Edith Kannenberg and Mrs P B Hurlburt will sing
Mrs. Evelyn Corlett spoke on popular reading today compared with fifty years ago before the Austin Woman's Club. The visit from a sister club was celebrated with a reception at the Abbott home on Washington boulevard featuring French art pictures from the State Federation and mandolin music by Prof. Newell's orchestra. Light refreshments followed the event.
The Austin based committee plans a permanent Austin affiliate with the Chicago bureau of Associated Charities. It will unify charity work, oversee funds, and recruit volunteers including a Friendly Visitor for one family. Executive group to be elected March 16 at Cody Block suite 4. Mrs I A Jobles named as Austin visitor.
The regular W C T U gathering at Mrs McCall’s North Pine avenue featured Mrs Page speaking on suffrage. Organizers hope warmer weather will boost membership as faithful workers endure winter to continue the cause. Dr H Skiles to lecture mothers on Children at Towns street school March 16 at 2 30 p m.
W F Daggett of Vineland New Jersey writes to W O Cline of Austin Illinois enclosing a money order for 3 dollars to cover a statement for a Vindicator. He compliments the paper and wishes Austin friends prosperity.
Officers for the Maywood Woman's Club include Mrs. Cora D. Cravens as president and Mrs. P. H. Cullis, first vice president. Mrs. J. F. Skinner is second vice president, with Mrs. W. B. Guilford as secretary and treasurer. The club endorses the village board's temperance district annexation plans.
The Oak Park Magazine Club met on March 5 at 139 South Elmwood Avenue in challenging weather. Mrs. W R Corlett presented Popular Reading of Today Compared with That of Fifty Years Ago and Mrs Carrie L Bliss spoke on The Force of Imagination, both praised. Refreshments followed and the next gathering is set for March 19 at 232 Wesley Avenue with literary papers recitations and music.
The Beethoven Club Chorus met March 1 and formed a permanent group for the May Festival and other concerts. Officers include President Harry Stallwood and Treasurer G W Waterman. Musical director is C F Dodge with a committee of Mrs Ongowa Mr Barradel and Lola Gailey Chase. Rehearsals occur Thursdays at Cody Block suite 4 and membership info is available there. The last club concert under Mr and Mrs O F Dodge was highly praised for its merit.
Prof Morrison's annual waltz reception will be held Thursday evening March 22 1900 at the Auditorium corner Michigan avenue and Congress street. Five schools will meet on the occasion with arrangements for 500 couples. Gold medals will be awarded. Entrance at 9 tickets $1 a couple and automobiles at 1 30.
The ladies of the Congregational Church in Austin plan an Easter Market with many novel features. They pledge no pains to make it one of the most successful events ever held in Austin.
The Beloit Glee Club will give a concert at the Second Congregational church on March 24 under the auspices of the $1,000 Sunday school class of girls. It is expected to be a profitable and enjoyable evening with tickets priced at 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
J R Garrison cashier at Thornville Bank Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a severe lung ailment and cold. He praises it as the best medicine for lung trouble and keeps a bottle on hand. Trial bottles offered free at local druggists Traill Cooling Chas P Miller.
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