Social notes from Olwein and city surroundings
Miss Emily Page of Olwein Iowa visits Mrs Hall of Forty-eighth street. Mr Baer of Huron street recovers from pneumonia. Belt Railway workers host a reception and ball at Riceberg's Hall on Friday March 17. Alex Tredin, returning Philippine soldier, to be feted at Brett's Hall on Saturday March 10. Dr J C Davis, dentist, moves to 2690 Chicago avenue after Alma street fire. Mrs Roth recovering after a major operation at West Side Hospital performed by Dr Glenn. Moreland faces three years due to pavement delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Page
Olwein, Iowa
Hall
Forty-eighth Street
Belt Railway
Riceberg’s
Moreland
J. C. Davis
48Th Avenue
Alma Street
Chicago Avenue
Roth
Cramer
West Side Hospital
Glenn
Alex Tredin
Philippines
Brett
News of the Town notes from Cicero board meeting
Cicero Town Board discusses bids for Pleasant Street improvement with D A Thatcher lowest bidder at 5964.44 and awards contract. Updates include unclaimed letters, residents traveling, a church play at Oak Park High School, and a resignation request for court steps until direction. The next meeting is scheduled for March 10 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Thatcher
Peter MacDonald
H. F. Frink
Chris F. Hafner
Robert F. Linn, Jr
D. Attridge
R. H. Traill
MacDonald
Pleasant Street
Ridgeland Avenue
Taylor and
Humphrey Avenues
Yeas
Attridge
Frink
Hafner
Linne
Traill
Utley
Cicero
Linn
Amelia Brown
Lawrence Brown
North
Oak Park Avenue
James A. Martin
Sesame Circle Grows Noted Oak Park Women's Art Club
The Sesame Circle, Oak Park’s prominent women’s club, draws over a hundred members from Oak Park Austin River Forest and Maywood. It meets Tuesdays at 10 in Scoville Institute to hear Mrs McMurphy lecture on art. A March 9 reception at the Art Institute showcased Chicago artists with Mrs C G Page presiding and assistance from Mrs A W Bryant Mrs J H Ingalls and others. Refreshments were served by Misses Violet Miller Mary Reebles and others with hosts and hostesses including Mrs W A Blanchard Mrs E W Pratt Mrs W S Krebs and Mrs Murphy of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesame Circle
McMurphy
Art Institute
Chicago
C. G. Page
The
Sesame
A. W. Bryant
Nineteenth Century Club
J. H. Ingalls
River Forest
H. L. Miller
Blake
M. L. Fleming
G W. Ingersolll
Benson
Titus
Oliver
Violet Miller
Mary Reebles
Rothermal
Dement
Mesdames
W. A. Blanchard
BE. W. Pratt
W. S. Krebs
Ridell
Mrs. Murphy
Philadelphia
Dancing Class Receptions At Kenilworth Hall Oak Park
The Misses Ingram hosted closing receptions for their three winter dancing classes at Kenilworth hall. Friday offered a cotillion, then Saturday featured the juvenile class. German figures opened the program followed by several fancy dances performed by Grace Jewel Irene Borwell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Jewel
Irene Borwell
Millinery Opening at Mrs Ira Clarks on March 12
A new bonnet collection debuts at Mrs Ira Clarks millinery opening on March 12 in the Park Hotel room once used by the Woman's Exchange at 116 Marion Street. Local shoppers invited to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Clark
Park Hotel
Woman's Exchange
Marion Street
Oak Park
Garden and Landscape Services Ad in Baldwin
Get your trees vines and rose bushes pruned now Estimates given on making new lawns renovating old ones and all kinds of gardening work Phone 1773 GEO BALDWIN 118 N Oak Park avenue.
Constant People and Shifting Affections Reflected
A quotation pairing Goethe and Jean Paul discusses change as natural and moral progress. It contrasts the idea that constant people surprise us with the view that each era regards new light as transformative yet not corrupting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Jean Paul
Proverbial Reflections on Money and Morality
A reflective piece contrasts money with time and honesty, arguing money easily vanishes yet time remains abundant in some views. It notes differing lifestyles like hermit and cyclist and cautions against deceit in personal conduct while urging service to life’s needs.
Harlem Community News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Rev J Fellman resigns to take a city pastorate. A dancing class forms at 103 Madison with Miss Waite teaching. County workers enjoy a sleighing party at Wagoner. Aug Buckman moves to Davenport to work in a machine shop. Aug Koeppen injured in trolley collision with a baker wagon and is in serious condition. Royal Circle to host box social March 19. meeting nights shifted to Mondays. Harlem Woman's Club reports March 7 meeting and 1900 officer elections. lists officers, departments, standing committees. Card party fundraiser yields 83.50 for library and books. February 21 H W Club program praised with readings, music, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fellman
German Baptist Church
Madison Street
Miss Waite
Melrose Park
Wagoner
Aug. Buckman
Webhmbhoefer
Davenport
Iowa
Aug. Koeppen
Koeppen
Royal Circle
Library Hall
Ella D. Sturges
Uhrig
Hart
Curtis
Leggo
Schuster
Roos
Preston
Miller
Blessman
K. Hinase
B. Hostler
A. Leggo
Lehman
Sturges
Miss Schuster
E. Hosier
Mrs. Roos
Mrs. Blessman
Mohr
Koppelmeier
Hosier
Dolly
A. B. Melville
Alice Titus
Tessie Roos
Chicago
A Good Cough Medicine for Children
F P Moran a Petersburg baker endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy saying it eases bad and whooping cough in children without opium or harmful drugs. Sold by J P Garner & Co Austin Geo Koch & Co Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. P. Moran
Petersburg
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
Geo. Koch & Co
Moreland
Convention Debate Nudges Philadelphia Over Village Draw
New York weighs why a major convention should move to Philadelphia despite its unconventional village appeal. Stakeholders argue for the city’s facilities and accessibility, while critics emphasize charm and cost considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Provoking Proverbs on Discretion and Manners
A collection of wry maxims on restraint and judgment. It contrasts caution with folly and humorously critiques social expectations about gender and behavior. The tone hints at midcentury editorial wit.
Free Complexion Beautifier Offered by Huntington Firm
Ladies urged to request a free full size box of Dwight’s Complexion Beautifier by sending a post office address and a silver dime for packing and postage. Each box is mailed separately with one free box per address and orders may be placed for friends as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
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John E. Nelson
Austin Ave
William Wilken
Deutsch Wird Gesprochers
Rolf Rasmussen
Forty-Eighth Avenue
Lake Street
Laxe ST
Rob't. Ward
Eta
Wake 5
Park Avenue
A. Carlson
G. E. Fletcher
Tel
Albert Burgess
Choice Bakery
Goo
Lake St
Telephone
Walter G. Kraft
Chamber of Commerce Building
Washington St
EB. Cor. le Salle
Thatchor
Iver Foreel
Hugh Gair
Desler Ia
Tinana Hardware
Mr. Baer
Huron Street
News OF the Town
Cicero Town Board
Burgess’ Cafe
Joseph Nockin
South
Scoville Avenue
Oak Park High School
Christoforus
Chas, Benson
A. H. Clement
Miss Dwyer
Fred Hacker
H. Hydan
Lizzie Dahl
Pearl James
Fredrika Lundgren
Wm. H. Robinson
Mary M. Taylor
Mary Williams
Ida Platt
Hopkins
Laketown
Cal
Ida
Florence Morley
North Grove Avenue
Washington
Lynchburg
Charlotteville
Hot Springs
Old Point Comfort
Grace Allen
Earl
Scranton Coalh
Austin Coal Co
A. P. Preble
C. E. Millspaugh & Co
Rehberg
468Th Avenue
Universal Stores
Swartz & Peck
South 48Th Avenue
Rheberg Hall
Catlin
Telephone West
Harry F. Brown
48Th Ave
N. Soth Court
GEO
Baldwin
Sage OF
Sawhaw
Harlem
Harlem Woman’s Club
Louise Uhrig
M. A. Preston
Elizabeth Hosler
Margaret Schuster
Meta Roos
North Boulevard
Avenue Station
Fred M. Mason
North Park Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Ava
R. N. F. Hiller’s
Austin, Ill
Conrad Kampp
P. Kampp
C. Kampp & Son
North Park Ave
Kerth 48Th Ave
Austin and Oak Park
F. A. Hill
Chamber of Commerce
Baird Ave
A. F. McMartin
Unity
Dearborn St
Austin Fish Market
Cornelia St
Frank Bratt
Chicago Tribune
United States
Omaha World-Herald
Inquirer
the World-Herald
World-Herald
Ibune
West
Henry Einfeldt
Mutual Life Ins, Co
Oak Park, Ill
Oakdale
Laux Starr Averin
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