Pioneer Oak Park banker Simpson Dunlop dies
Simpson Dunlop senior partner of Dunlop Bros. bankers in Oak Park died at his 435 North Kenilworth residence after a bout with grip and typhoid fever. Born 1857 in Chicago, he moved to Oak Park in 1862, helped found the Oak Park bank, and was active in charity and church work. Funeral services were held at his home, with many attendees and stores closing in his honor. Interment in Forest Home cemetery.
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Simpson Dunlop
Oak Park
Dunlop Bros
Kenilworth Avenue
Dunlop
Chicago
Oak Ridge
Northwestern University
Dunlop Bros.’ Bank
Joseph K. Dunlop
Hannah
Samuel Draper Dunlop
Margaret Rankin
Annie
John Rankin Dunlop
First Congregational Church of
S. A. Rothermel
S. W. Packard
J. I., Pearson
H.L. Draper
William Ejinfeldt
Willis S. Herrick
J. E. Roy
Dr. Barton
Forest Home Cemetery
Obituary of John Macmillan Kennedy of Oak Park
John Macmillan Kennedy died at his Oak Park residence on March 7 at age 84 after a long illness. Born in Scotland February 26, 1815, he emigrated to the United States in 1830 and held varied posts including police lieutenant under Chief Yates and later work with the Chicago and Alton railroad weighing association before retiring in 1887. He married Eliza Ann Rogers in 1837 and leaves four children. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church of Oak Park with six grandsons as pallbearers. interment followed in Forest Home Cemetery.
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John Macmillan Kennedy
Ontario Street
Oak Park
Mr. Kennedy
Scotland
America
Camden
S. C
Illinois
M. K. Ludington
L. M. Kennedy
David Kennedy
Alexander Kennedy
Chicago
First Baptist Church of
J. W. Conley
Nelson
Rowland Ludington
William
Henry
George Knott
Forest Home Cemetery
Local Business Notes Highlight Austin Retail Ads
O J Roath & Co expands into coal and wood alongside its feed business at 5638 Ohio Street. F H Hartless promotes menswear at 5602 South Boulevard. Kellogg & Sweep market offers shell oysters and seafood at Park Avenue and Ontario. Patrick sells wood and coal with best value. The F H Laundry announces a new hand plant in operation with wagons delivering. Blackmen's laundry agency continues at Cicero. Circulating Library ads invite Chicago readers to call for catalogues.
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O. J. Roath & Co
Ohio Street
F. H. Hartless’ Store
South Boulevard
F. H. Hartless
Marshall Field & Co
Washington Street
Chicago
Neshelroth’s
North Park Avenue
Circulating Library of Chicago
C. B. Patrick
Kellogg & Sweep’s
Corner Park Avenue
Ontario Street
Austin
Cicero Telephone
Oak Park Real Estate and Local Goods Ad Notice
Oak Park rental and shopping notices list homes for rent on all principal streets and a local grocer selling Home Bakery bread. Miller’s Cold Capsules and Columbian Cough Syrup are advertised for coughs. Real estate loans offered. Frank H. June at 119 Marion Street and contact Tel. 73. Stop that sneeze with Miller’s Cold Capsules. 206 Lake Street.
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Frank H. June
Marion Street
Lake Street
Oak Park
Marshall Field & Co
Washington Street
Chicago
Circulating Library of Chicago
F and H Laundry Offers Cheap Hand Wash in Austin
Susan extols a new local washday solution by W R Field and F J Hudson the F and H Laundry at 308 North Park avenue. The fully American operation promises clean germs controlled laundry with pickup and delivery noting 25 cents for twenty five pieces and 8 cents per shirt with careful imperial finish and specialty shirt wares.
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Mathilda
W. R. Field
Austin
F. J. Hudson
F. and H
North Park Avenue
Luther Dale Dana Dies Suddenly at 73 in Austin
Luther Dale Dana died suddenly of apoplexy on March 2 at the home of his daughter Mrs. G. F. E. Harland 44383 Ontario street Austin. He was 73, well known in Chicago. He leaves a wife and five adult children. Funeral services were held March 4 at 1 p.m. Burial at Marietta, Ohio.
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Luther Dale Dana
G. FE. Harland
Ontario Street
Austin
Dana
Chicago
Marietta
Remarkable copper jug vane atop Maidstone brewery roof
A striking vane on Maidstone brewery roof depicts an old brown jug and glass. The copper jug stands 3 ft 6 in high and 3 ft in diameter and can hold 108 gallons, considered one of England's most remarkable vanes.
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Maidstone
England
Bisarrk's Iron Nerve Promoted by New Life Pills
An old advertisement credits Dr. King's New Life Pills with restoring health and energy, claiming they sharpen brain and body power. The copy urges readers to buy the remedy at Traill & Cooling's and Chas. P. Miller's drug stores for 26 cents.
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Dr. King
Traill & Cooling’s
Chas. P. Miljer
Austin Methodist Church Services and Programs
The First M. E. Church of Austin led by Rev. A. M. White lists Sunday schedule including class meeting at 9:30, morning sermon at 10:30, Sunday school at noon, Junior League at 3:30, Epworth League at 6:15, evening sermon at 7:30, and Swaseree service at 7:45. Weekday meetings announced in page top advertisement.
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Austin
First Congregational Church Service Times Listed
The First Congregational Church at the corner of Waller Avenue and Midway Park in Austin NL provides Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 5 p m. Reverend W L Demorest serves as pastor from residence at 5801 Ontario Street.
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First Congregation
Waller Avenue
Midway Park
Austin
W. L. Demorest
Ontario Street
Austin Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Early communion at 7 30 a m morning service at 10 30 Sunday school at noon and evening service at 7 30 led by Rev H L Mitchell rector located at 5731 Ohio Street on Waller Avenue and Ohio Street Austin parish notes service hours.
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Waller Avenue
Ohio Street
L. Mitchell
Butler College President to Preach at Austin Church
Jenkins president of Butler College Indianapolis will preach Sunday at 11 am at the Christian church in the Masonic building Austin. Everyone invited.
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Austin Christian Church
Burris. Jenkins
Butler College of Indianapolis
Christian Church
Masonic Building
Austin
Presbyterian Sermons in Austin March 12 Schedule
Sermons at Wirch Presbyterian Church Austin Sunday March 12 10:30 a.m. theme Power from Ephesians 3:16 evening theme The Decrep from China Rev S M Johnson pastor.
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Wirch, Presbyterian Church
Austin
Aing
China
S. M. Johnson
Special Meetings At Oak Park Methodist Church
Daily gatherings at Oak Park Methodist Church run at 3 PM and 7 45 PM through next week. Public warmly invited to attend these sessions.
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Oak Park Methodist Church
Preacher Campbell to Lead Oak Park Mission Service
G. George A. Campbell of Austin will preach at the Christian mission next Lord's day March 11 at 4 p.m. The service is in Avenue hall 115 North Oak Park avenue near Lake street.
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George A. Campbell of
Austin
The
Christian Mission
Avenue Hall
North Oak Park Avenue
Lake Street
Tow El Shortage Sparks Laughing Dispute
A humorous exchange between a boarder and landlady unfolds over a towel and water, with the landlady instructing the chambermaid to bring less water. The scene captures a light moment in a boarding house.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Central Avenue
Abel M. White
Ace
Cook County
Austin, Ill
Cicero
S. S. Garvin
Willow Ave
A. D. Minard
Conrad Kampp
C. Kampp & Son
North 48Th Avenue
Chicago Exchange
Cicero Exchange
Austin Fish Market
Cornelia St
North Park Ave
Orien Eeited
Debe
Frank Sratt
Bop
Case & Paddock
Dearborn Street
Irving
Lane Street
River Forest
August Terneak & CO
Oak Park, Ill
Business Personals
North Park ,Avenue
L. E. Braman
A. H. Loomis
Blackmen’s Laundry
Milé¢ Drug Store
Susan
Washday
Bismarck
Congregational Church
Austin Episcopal
H. H. Rearden
LA Salle
Temple
Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church
OAK
Chas. Loheit
Dearborn St
W. 77Th St
Harlem
Hugh Gair
Stoves, Tia
Org
Lake St
Mla
Magee
Book OF Designs
E. B. Moore & CO
Randolph
P.G. Biggs & Son
Worth Park Avenue, Austin
C. J. Roath & Co
A. H. Clement
P. D
Geo. B. Burns
S. Prairie Ave
Lawe
Igs
Tam
W.H. Dreschler
Masonic Brock
Lake SL
Dam Park
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