Austin Suburban News Highlights Local Socials
Mrs. J H Gunn suffers la grippe. New baby girl born to Mr and Mrs A A Johnson. Alice Morgan to host G G club. Oaks club euchre party with supper and dancing. Mrs Henrietta Moler visiting Mrs C J Gibson. A baby boy born to Dr and Mrs McBurney. Mrs Dalton returns to New Zealand. Mrs D D Ward tours Sioux Falls. Kartholl and Dalton visit Duncan home. Mrs Charles H Zimmerman hosts relatives. A. A. varance takes travel job to Ohio and Indiana. Mrs Carl Mink entertains dozen ladies with prizes. More births and social events listed for March and March 23. Various club meetings announced including Soul Culture, La dies Missionary, Beethoven, G A R, and Presbyterian church events. W RNERD repetition noted. Mr B Carriage and wagon remarks. Family notices, birthday party for Mrs Hogan with prizes and a northeast blizzard outside.
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J. H. Gunn
A. A. Johnson
Ohio Street
Alice Morgan
Central Avenue
Austin
G. G. Club
Oaks Club
Henrietta Moler
Columbus
C. J
S. D
Joseph Kartholl
James Dalton
Peoria
Ill
Thomas Duncan
North Central Avenue
Charles H. Zimmerman
Ohio
Indiana
Carl Mink
Erie Street
Eaach
H. A. Vallette
Soul Culture Club
Lizzie W. Charles
Kayne
Hila True
Cody Block
Oak Park social notes and relocations summary
Oak Park notices include Dr. John Storer moving to the Stewart building at 92 State Street in Chicago. A Daughters of Rebecca oyster supper was held in Odd Fellows hall. Various residents report travel health, and visits. social events feature luncheons, entertainments, and receptions. Notables include Judge Henry A. Johnson visiting from Troy New York and Mrs. J. M. Baker's Congress of D. A. Rab delegation update. The Oak Park Telephone company advances underground wiring on Marion Street.
Austin Law and Order League Trials Open
The first real legal battle of the Austin Law and Order league unfolds in Justice Everett's court. Defendants M. I. Isgrig G. R. Newman and Frank Seward face charges for selling intoxicants in a drug store run by Miss Isigrg. Eight indictments against blind pigs and druggists highlight a public push against illegal liquor sales in Austin.
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Austin Law and Order League
Everett
M. I. Isgrig
G. R. Newman
Frank Seward
Miss Isiig
Austin
Law and Order League
Anti- Saloon League of
Chicago
H. W. Price
Smith, Helmer, Moulton O Price
Atwood
H. R. Pearson
Geo. H. Graham
Association
Harvey Strickier
Washington Street
Tema
Cicero
Austin Club Hosts Pleasant Reception With Music
A spacious gathering at the Austin club featured music and social moments. Mrs Ella Dare and Miss M 46 contributed lines and discussion while plans for a March lecture by Prof Jackman on Nature Study for children were announced. The event, in aid of local interests, highlighted community engagement and education outreach.
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Figs
Dolin Club
Ella Dare
Rarg
Nineteenth Century Club Delights Oak Park With Chamber Music
The Nineteenth Century Club of Oak Park held its March meeting at the Institute with two vocal solos by Mrs Aubrey Warren and piano accompaniment by Miss Ida King. Essayist Mrs Elizabeth C Young spoke on Chamber Music, tracing its origins to masters like Mendelssohn and Beethoven, with Schubert's Serenade performed by Mr Schoessling and Miss King. Leadership announced the March 18 business meeting at 1 30 and the March 25 educational department meeting.
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Institute
Aubrey Warren
Bradley
W. R. Lewis
Elizabeth C. Young
Hunter
Schoessling
Ida King
Mendelssohn
Beethoven
Schumann
Schubert
Bach
Haydn
Miss King
Loth
Mysterious Elderly Patron Orders Two For One At Bar
A young man in town recalls a strange episode at a hotel bar last Monday night. An elderly well-dressed man asked for 15 cent whisky and inquired if two drinks could be had for a quarter. After a positive reply the man produced a flask, paid a quarter, and asked the bartender to fill a second drink to take away. The bartender complied silently.
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Philadelphia Record
Reception to the Pastor at Quayle Home
The Ladies' Aid society of Third M. E. church hosted a late evening reception for Pastor Rev. C. W. McCaskill and his wife at 333 North Harvey Ave. D. G. Kingery acted as toastmaster introducing F. J. Robinson who spoke of the society’s work. Prayer was offered by Dr. Hall, with remarks by Rev. J. C. Yonker and others. Light refreshments followed as guests lingered into the night.
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Robt. Quayle
North Harvey Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
C. W. McCaskill
D. G. Kingery
F. J. Robinson
John Farson
Chamberlain
I. N. Conard
Adieus
Robi. Quayle
G. Burch
Sacred Cantata for Austin Presented in Library Hall
On Monday and Tuesday April 1st and 2d a company of young people from Steinway hall under Miss Lorine Jenzen will perform the great sacred cantata Life of the Pilgrim's Journey in Library hall Austin. The production is elaborate with fine scenery and customs and is said to rank just below the Passion play.
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Steinway Hall
Lorine Jenzen
Library Hall
Austin
Election Claimed For Dead Montoursville Candidate
The Philadelphia Press notes a unique Montoursville election where Christian Dubert, a Republican nominee who died Monday, drew 66 votes just shy of a majority as voters aimed to defeat the Democrat and later fill the vacancy with a Republican appointment.
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Montoursville
Philadelphia
Christian Dubert
Dubert
Be Merciful in Action and Mercy for Others
The excerpt urges showing mercy to those in misery, avoiding pleasure in death of harmless beings, and encouraging merciful judgments as a reflection of divine mercy. It emphasizes pity guiding actions and condemns harshness toward the vulnerable.
Cicero Town Board Adopts Water Meter Ordinance Aim
Cicero town board adjourned on March 14 1901 after passing an ordinance on water meters linked to the municipal water works. Oak Park Improvement Association led by W H Wells urged Oak Park avenue improvements with 225 names on the petition and tax funding. Action on a Yaryan hot water plant was deferred to committees. A cement sidewalk petition for Lake street was sent to streets committee. a $90 warrant was issued to S B Greiger for Berwyn water works work. The next meeting is March 21 1901.
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Cicero Town Board
Cicero
W. H. Wells
Oak Park
Commissioner of Public Works
Whistler
Yaryan
Lake Street
Sixty-fourth Avenue
Cuyler Avenue
E. A. Cummings
Committee On
S. B. Greiger
Berwyn
Pinafore in Austin Seeks Full Stage Preparations
Elaborate preparations are under way for the production of Pinafore in Austin on Tuesday evening April 11 for the benefit of the Choir of St Martin’s Church. The cast includes Joseph Porter Ralph Rackstraw Miss Bessie Lay Hebe Miss Francesca Falk Buttercup with Dr C T Barnes stage director and D A Clippinger musical director. A thirty voice chorus and a full orchestra are featured. Tickets go on sale next week at 50 cents.
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Ralph Rackstraw
George W. Pither
Dick Deadeye
Thos. H. Stark Bosun
Ossesvescees
Leon Wilkinson Bosun
Fred. Lucas Josephine
Bessie Lay Hebe
Francesca Falk Buttercup
Ida Belle Freeman
C. T. Barnes
D. A. Clippinger
Thomas Orchestra
Barnes
Randolph Street Transport Question To Be Discussed In Oak Park
Property Owner's League of Central Oak Park will hold a special meeting at 8 p m on Saturday March 16 at the Euclid Avenue Methodist Church Washington Boulevard Oak Park to hear an executive committee report on the Randolph Street transportation issue. Clarence Knight president of the Lake Street Elevated R R is expected to attend and address attendees. Residents are invited to share views to aid action toward through city service on the Lake Street Elevated via Randolph Street line.
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Eucid Avenue Methodist Church
Washington Boulevard
Oak Park
Randolph Street
Clarence Knight
Lake Street
R. R
Murmurs of the Model Fashion Forecasts for Spring
The Philadelphia Times notes machine stitching remains popular for spring street wear. Gowns use broadcloths and wash silks in many varieties, with India and China silks rivaled by satin foulards. Summer shirtings trend stripes or small figures, madrases show bold colors, and pastels endure under the moniker bonbon tints.
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India
China
Madrases
Philadelphia Times
When a Scotch lover throws himself at a lassie's feet
A fragment suggests a quirky scene involving a Scottish drinker and a woman in a humorous or romantic setting. The line hints at cultural trope without detailing events, names, places, or outcomes.
Harlem News Roundup and Society Notes
Fred Uhrig, president of the school board, left for St. Louis yesterday. The Harlem Woman's club sells raffle tickets for charity. The St. Peter's and St. Luke's church fairs are scheduled for April 18 and May 10. Arion Singing society prepares for annual supper and dance at Gaden's hall with invited Harmonie Abt and Maywood societies. address by Roos Jr. and Oscar.
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Gaden’s Hall
George Williams
Elgin Street
A. Hosler
Madison Street
Benning’s
Oak Park
Harlem
Arion Singing Society
Abt, Harmonie and
Maywood Singing Societies
A Roos, Jr
Oscar
River Forest Folk Notables And Local Happenings
Miss Alice Griffin suffers a severe sore throat. Mrs. Nellie Fawcett is ill under a doctor’s care. Miss Minnie Pager of Central avenue is seriously ill with pleurisy. Louis D. Humpbhreville and family move to Ironwood Michigan. Mr. Chas C Porter and wife return from a southern trip. Mrs. J W Graham hosts a Tuesday night gathering at 210 Ashland. A Sunday wind storm damaged the M E church roof and chimney. Epworth league social held at Mrs. J W Cassell’s 280 Park. South Thatcher avenue improvement petition presented to village board. Mrs. Geo Stuart hosts a progressive cinch party in honor of Mr. Stuart’s sister. Miss Gertrude Merrick spoke on Music before the Woman’s club last Tuesday. Next Tuesday is Inaugural Day at the club. Mrs. W J Schreiner and Mrs. G S Stuart host Young Married People Card Club at 305 North Franklin last Saturday. Ladies’ prize to Mrs. W L Carqueville. gent’s to Mr. Yarry Thompson. Mrs. C C Collins hosts a musicale at 253 Keystone avenue last Thursday with 125 guests. Nellie Hobbs Smythe soprano in Dr Thomas church quartettes. Paper on The Merry Songs of England illustrated Oakley. Decorations pink. tulips flowers. Catering by Mrs. Yerkes Oak Park. Mrs. L S Berry assisted in receiving.
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Alice Griffin
Nellie Fawcett
Minnie Pager
Central Avenue
Louis D. Humpbhreville
Ironwood
Michigan
Chas. C. Porter
South
Thatcher Avenue
Board of Improvements
Geo. Stuart
South Franklin Avenue
G. S. ‘Stuart
Yerkes
Oak Park
L. 8. Berry
Proviso Township Ticket Nominees Named at Maywood Convention
At the Maywood convention held Saturday March 9 the Proviso Township ticket was nominated including Supervisor Louis Richter Melrose Park Clerk Jacob Bohlander Maywood Assessor John Wolfe Hillside Collector William Glos Harlem Highway Commissioner William C Benjamin and Poundmaster G Hegle Bellwood.
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Maywood
Louis Richter
Melrose Park
Jacob Bohlander
John Wolfe
Hillside
William Glos
Harlem
William C. Benjamin
G. Hegle
Bellwood
Essayist Repplier Keeps Notable Cat Collection
Essayist Cate Agnes Repplier owns a notable cat collection with a living Angora among relics from ancient Egypt and souvenirs from Holland Switzerland and Japan. Repplier notes the cat’s limited praise is due partly to its own reticence.
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Cate
Agnes Repplier
Holland
Switzerland
Japan
Roman Villa Site Unearthed in Rothley Leicestershire
An extensive Roman villa lay buried in Rothley village Leicestershire birthplace of Lord Macaulay. The estate is being prepared for building and excavations have yielded numerous ancient pottery finds. The villa foundations remain in an almost perfect state of preservation.
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Rothley
Leicestershire
Lord Macaulay
British garrison reduced at Dumbarton amid Clyde fort plans
The British government is strengthening forts at Dunoon and Kilcraggan to block foreign warships in the Clyde. At Dumbarton, the garrison has been withdrawn from two to one, with orders to leave. Dumbarton once stood as a key Scottish garrison town.
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Dunoon
Kilcraggan
Clyde
Dumbarton
Scotland
Helen Kellars Progress at Radcliffe College
Helen Kellar, a deaf and blind freshman at Radcliffe College, has been promoted in English composition for extraordinary progress. In a class of forty students her achievements stood preeminent, above all others including the deaf dumb and blind girl.
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Helen Kellars
Helen Kellar
Radcliffe College
Hag
Whisky Trial Test Questioned By Buffalo Jury
In Buffalo a whisky trial tested whether a sample met the required grade. Counsel sought to submit samples to the jury for testing, raising suspense in the box. The judge halted the plan as improper, leaving the jurors with disappointment rather than a verdict.
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Buffalo
Least Successful in Politics
Maurice Thompson, late civil engineer, soldier, lawyer, politician, naturalist, novelist, poet and editor, earned distinction in many fields yet was least successful in politics, evidenced by his service only as Indiana state legislator and a Democratic national convention delegate.
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Maurice Thompson
Indiana
When Trees Reach Maturity in Forestry Claims
Authorities on forestry state oaks require around 75 years to mature as do ash, larch and elm for similar periods, while spruce and fir reach maturity in about eighty years. After this growth slows, then declines with years of stationary periods. Exceptions exist, with some oaks living up to 1,000 years.
Ex Governor Returns Chair to State After Gift Protest
Ex Governor Lee of South Dakota informed state authorities that he returned the office chair recently given by the legislature in line with custom. He opposes giving away state property and warns against moving from small value gifts to costly ones with potential abuses and corruption.
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Lee
South Dakota
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