News of the Town Local colorful notes from Oak Park and nearby
Many residents host out of town guests and visit friends in Freeport Rockford Milwaukee Chicago and Davenport. Include social calls illness travel returns club meetings school events and upcoming openings for golf and concerts with notes on visitors from Kansas City Detroit and Montreal and unclaimed letters at Oak Park post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Grace Akins
Mrs. Bloomfield
A. KH. Beardsly
Davis and Randon
J. G. Evans
Geo. Fogg
J. Galuner
Matilda Healy
J. A. Hoffman
F. S. Johnson
S. Johnson
W. B. Morris
H. Lew Miller
H. D. Norwood
Rev. R. Peirce
Wm. Tate
Mary Willson
Wicks & Leach
David Weiser
John Walter
Read What Ostrander Says About It
Chicago March 14 1899 Ostrander addresses friends in Austin and Cook county asking patience until court explains his side. He asserts confidence in acquittal and asks for support for his wife and family while promising to conduct business rightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostrander
Chicago
Austin
Cook County
R. L. Ostrander
Masquerade for Children at Library Hall
About seventy five children in costume attended a masquerade at Library Hall hosted by The Oaks and Prof Peak's dancing class. A cake walk drew special attention with Clifford Crafts and Marjorie Lloyd praised as best costumes. Clara Thorndyke performed Wa termelons with a lunch served and a large audience enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Oaks
Peak
Library Hall
Wade
Congress of Nations
Clifford Crafts
Marjorie Lloyd
Clara Thorndyke
Mona Traill
Carmencita
Dorothy Traill
Fairy
Topsy
Evelyn Murray
Mother Goose
Hazel Hart
Flower Girl
Edna Baker
Columbia
Mildred Frink
Florence Kissack
Marjorie Floyd
Jennie Custer
Red Cross
Hazel Flowland
Mabel Kehl
Bessie Rearden
Robert Purvis
George Hunter
al Benson
Red Hot
Milton Crafts
Ellis Bonney
Brackett Denniston
Harry Rearden
Will Custer
Fred Emerson
Elton Blair
Hasco Benson
Hamilton Stone
Campaign Committee Formed For City Government Drive
A non partisan town hall meeting last Thursday organized a city government campaign committee with J E Thorndyke as president and IT P Crafts and W O Cline as secretaries. Precinct volunteers were named across eight districts to lead a campaign of education advocating a city form of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Thorndyke
IT. P. Crafts
W. O. Cline
Howard Robertson
Co. R. LaMena
J. M. Hallman
E. J. Whitehead
John Price
A. Stallwood
E. S. Osgood
Harry Amerson
T. H. Wilson
C. H. Burras
F. L. Race
C. E. Gildersleye
Thornton P. Craft
W.H. Martz
H. Strickler
H. J. Lefingwell
Mandel
George Graf
Abbott Barnard Wedding at Maple Avenue Home
Miss Jessie F Abbott daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin O Abbott married Albert Edward Barnard of Chicago at the bride parents home on Wednesday afternoon March 15 at 2 o clock Rev A K Parker Centennial Baptist Church officiated The couple will reside at 229 South Lincoln Street Chicago after May 1st with plans to be at home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hall
Ohio Street
California
F. W. Moore
Virginia
Paul Haight
Postlewait Company
Freeport
Rockford
George F. Filer
Dallas
Texas
George A. Ellsworth
Poplar Avenue
Addie Austin
Florida
Miss Austin
Beethoven Club
Edward Glennon
Chicago
W. 8. Dorland
Howard Avenue
J. H. Gunn
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Iowa
Fred Job
Helen Crafts
W. F. Ray
F. M. Butler
Wisconsin Avenue
Halle Ingram
Kansas City
Josiah Cratty
Maple Avenue
Ross Af Lincoln
Myr. Juergens
Su. Grove Avenue
Oak Park Club
Many
Nakama Club
Ladies of the Post
A. A. Bassett
South Oak Park Avenue
Alexander Hilton
Edward Hilton
River Forest
First Congregational Church
Barton
Oak Park Banjo Club
Carpenter
Sesame Circle
Art Institute
Jessie F. Abbott
Edwin O. Abbott
Albert Edward Barnard
A. K. Parker
Centennial Baptist Church
South
Lincoln Street
Olga Amelia Oleson
Harry Kent
Grace Episcopal Church
C. P. Anderson
I. F. G. T. Ginch Club
The
Mouse Club
King
Ontario Street
Austin
Stella Irwin
A. Warren
Sixty-fourth Avenue
Gedney
Ensign
Hitchcock
North Elmwood Avenue
Stella Bartlett
Grinnell
J. Bridge
Norfolk
Neb
C. L. Ames
Chicago Beach
Elmwood Avenue
Woman's Benevolent Society
Bowes
North Harvey Avenue
Cicero Remains Undivided After Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled the separation of Oak Park Berwyn and Grant from Cicero unconstitutional. Town officials including C S Cutting were informed of the decision and it reinstates trustees Utley Attridge and Town Clerk Drent. The Grant and Berwyn police and fire departments return to Cicero town oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Oak Park
Berwyn and
Grant
Berwyn
Cicero
C. S. Cutting
Utley
Attridge
Drent
Lewis
Pringle
Harlem Village Election Promises a Hard Campaign
Har len votes head to spring village election with split anticipated in the usual independent ticket. A nominating convention in about two weeks will decide whether George Schrade or Otto Goerke leads the ticket for president. North side trustees include Charles Gotsch Otto Hienze Henry Strumk and Schultz. South side trustees include Colton Moore Burns and Henry Schumacher. A. W. Kistenbroker may lead the people’s ticket. If both Goerke and Schrade run, three tickets may contest the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
George Schrade
Otto Goerke
Schrade
Goerke
Charles Gotsch
Otto Hienze
Henry Strumk
Mr. Schultz
Messrs
Colton
Moore
Burns
Henry Schumacher
A. W. Kistenbroker
Elec
Suburban Electric race site lease up for renewal
The piece notes the defunct racing association seeks reorganization and a new lease after its license expired. It mentions a $10,600 payment by the association for the past five years and stresses transportation concerns as a key board issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Electric
Racing Association
Budget Cuts Prompt Shifts in City Services and Petitions
The text notes reduced salaries for firefighters and police, continued aid officers in Oak Park by representative request, license fees payable again by Grant officials, remodeling of the Republican ticket, and illegality of Cicero city petitions due to insufficient signatures. New petitions circulate to push a town hall vote for major Cicero city incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakark
Cicero
Oaks Club Masquerade Draws Large Masked Crowd
The Oaks held its premier masquerade on Tuesday night March 14 drawing about seventy five couples in diverse costumes. Prominent members were unmasked, including G A Kries and four Oaks leaders Traill Garner Wakefield and Dr Dickinson. Marie Kries won applause in a Spanish cake walk as Fitzgerald played music and Tobias arranged lunch ending the memorable affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Oaks
G. A. Kries
Dumas
The
Oaks
Traill
Garner
Wakefield
Dr. Dickinson
Tom Wood
Lord Fauntleroy
George Denniston
S. J. Crafts
Beeson
Russell Sisters
Fitzgerald
Tobias
Home, Sweet Home
Obituary: Edward Hilton Oak Park resident dies at 74
Edward Hilton prominent Oak Park resident died at home Thursday morning March 9 from a paralysis stroke. Born in Montreal 74 years ago he married Harriet Hale in 1859 and moved to Hamilton where he led business and musical circles. He later worked in Montreal and Chicago before retiring in 1895. Survived by a wife and thirteen children. Funeral at 332 Lake Street private Saturday with burial at Forest Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hilton
Oak Park
Lake Street
Mr. Hilton
Montreal
Canada
Harriet Hale
Hamilton
Boards of Trade
J. & W. Hilton
Chicago
Owen F. Aldis
Aldis
Aldis & Northcote
Monadnock
Forest Home
A Careless Schoolmate
The Quayle family of 329 North Harvey avenue report their young son suffered a head injury after a schoolmate shoved him off the sidewalk. Though the bleeding was stopped, brain tissue injury was found. doctors say careful care will help him recover and warn other boys to beware.
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Robt. Quayle
North Harvey Avenue
General Booth to Speak at Oak Park Meeting
A public meeting will be held at the First Congregational Church Oak Park Sunday afternoon March 19 at 3 o clock Gen Ballington Booth of New York City National League of the Volunteers of America will preside assisted by Brig Gen Fielding and his staff Admission is free An invitation is extended to all to attend Col Chas FE Sykes acting for Brig Gen Fielding announces the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballington Booth
New York City
National League of the Volunteers of America
Fielding
First Congregational Church
Oak Park
Chas. FE. Sykes
Simpson Dunlop's Will Filed In Probate Court
The will of the late Simpson Dunlop was filed in probate court. Estimated at $190,000 the estate will be shared among four children and widow Mrs Margaret R Dunlop. The Kenilworth Avenue homestead goes to Mrs Dunlop and one third of the rest to be divided among the four children as they reach age. Executors named are Mrs Margaret R Dunlop and Joseph R Dunlop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Dunlop
Margaret R. Dunlop
Kenilworth Avenue
Oak Park voters approve village government by wide margin
Oak Park held an election on Wednesday the 15th and voted 168 to 5 in favor of village government. The First and Fourth precincts were the only ones to vote against the village form, with four votes against, all in the First precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Story of the Philippines product reviewed by Dominion Co
The Dominion company of Chicago sends the book Story of the Philippines to our desk. It is well arranged with fine illustrations clear print and superb binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story of
Philippines
Dominion Company
Chicago
Red Letter Day at The Enterprise Oak Park
Mr G EL Teter proprietor of The Enterprise will donate a percentage of March 27 sales to Mr Bicknell s $1 000 class of young ladies aiding church debt. The entire class will attend to serve refreshments and run an artistic candy booth all day and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. EL. Teter
the Enterprise
Oak Park
Austin Woman's Club Meets On History and Travel
The regular meeting of the Austin Woman's Club is Monday with the history and travel department in charge. Mrs. Julia Holmes Smith of Chicago will present a paper on the political times of Louis XIV. Members are urged to attend with a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Julia Holmes Smith
Chicago
Social rounds fill River Forest week with events
Bohemian Club dancing party planned for Monday. Mrs. Butler hosts cousin Miss Sampson from Colorado. Mrs. Rogers returns from the South. Miss Hafner home from Denver. Coterie Cinch Club entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Cooke hosts card party. Railway offices moved to power house. Club outings to McVicker's Chicago. Harold Kimball expected home from Geneva. Numerous social functions planned for Mr. Kimball’s honor, with meetings and club evenings across North Harvey and Scoville avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemian Club
George Butler
Miss Sampson
Colorado
S. S. Rogers
Scoville Avenue
Lillian Hafner
South Scoville Avenue
Denver
Col
Coterle Cinch Club
G. Roy Hall
Cooke
South Sixty-fourth Avenue
Cicero & Proviso Railway
Fortieth Street
Power House
Coterie Cineh Club
Sporting Life
McVicker's Theater
Chicago
Harold Kimball
Geneva
Ind
John Lyon
North Harvey Avenue
R. H. Conwill
Austin
C. G. Sargent
North Lombard Avenue
South Boulevard
Sixty-fourth Avenue
Elizabeth Baker
Northwestern University
Marie Pratt
G. H. Conn
F. W. Pringle
South
Kansas City
River Forest Village Board Meeting And Firemen Fund Dance
River Forest village board will convene next Monday evening. A dance reception to benefit the firemen's fund is planned for tonight. Earnest Micklish is associated with the water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Micklish
Water Works
Maywood Local Happenings and Property Moves
Maywood notes report P W Skemp opening a variety store on Firth avenue. Miss Essie Greider of Oxford Kansas visits friends here. Ralph Knott injures left wrist at work in tin factory. Henry Woodruff, former Maywood Herald editor, visits town. Mrs Daniel Jackman returns from Chicago visiting. Wim Keast sells house and plans to move to Rogers Park. Sixth avenue resident sells residence. buyer to move in soon. Jessie Brown to give testimonial concert Friday March 24. McLains new business block contract awarded to a Grossdale contractor. work to start. Baptist Church hosts a fine song service. Rev Briggs to Berlin soon. Spring renting and building activity begins. shortage of good houses noted. Local contractors busy with plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie Greider
Oxford
Kansas
Ralph Knott
Wim, Keast
North Sixth Avenue
Sixth Street
Rogers Park
Smith
Sixth Avenue
North Eighth Street
Jessie Brown
Chicago
Harlem Area Briefs Report School Board Tree Plan and Local Events
A Harlem school board special meeting considered a tree planting project. Rosa Hacker, ill with typhoid, was taken to a Chicago hospital. Cicero and Proviso car barns moved to Ridgeland. Suburban to Harlem avenue and 22d street. Mrs Freiwald of Lathrup avenue died last Friday and was buried Sunday in Concordia cemetery. William Glos reports Proviso tax collections exceed prior year by 42000. Fire hit Henry Lichts saloon last Saturday. Oak Park department aided. Race track buildings undergoing repairs signaling resumed business. J A Miller bought Desplaines avenue barber shop from J F Payne and opened last Thursday. C W Mohlmann, Harlem longtime resident, died recently and was buried Thursday. age 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Houren
North
Taylor Avenue
Chicago
Oak Park
Ridgeland
Austin
Edgar Goodwillie
North Lombard Avenue
Rosa Hacker
Cicero
Fortieth Street
Harlem Avenue
22D Street
Freiwald
Lathrup Avenue
Concordia Cemetery
William Glos
Henry Lichts
J. A. Miller
Desplaines' Avenue
J. F. Payne
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Traill & Cooling
Central Ave
News OF the Town
Fred Qsgood
Burns Wilson
Lizzie Knapp
Milwaukee
Jessie Patrick
John Eaton
Abbott Flats
J. S. Date
George H. Park
Ss. M. Cline
Capewell Horse Nail Company
Ford W. Schulz
Alex Todd
Scott County
Charles Pither
Harry Emerson
Menonvinee
Mich
Edna Mae Briard
Lawrence Norton
T. J. Sullivan
Hattie Ellsworth
H. G. S. Club
Lilian Schaubel
Della Amerson
Frank J. Gould
Belvidere
Clare Kimball
Miss Greenwood
Schleet
Nettie King
I. F. G. T. Cinch Club
St. Catherine's Academy
St. Patrick’s
Ellen Fitzgerald
Faust
B. H. Elsworth
Sycamore
Ill
George B. Chartes
Louis Whitcomb
Alma Street
South Austin
St. Catherine’s
R. J. Martin
Walnut Street
M. .C. Page
John Suydam
Towa
EB. Day
South Dakota
John Farson
New York
Miss Ingram
J. H. Heald
A. Gustorf
C. G. Marsh
Gen. Grant Council
Grand Council
Royal Arcanum
Quincy
Til
John Rogers Clark
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. H. Stennett
Linden Avenue
G. D. Elderkin
Clinton Avenue
Dakotas
Chicago Commons
Oak Park High School
E. H. Pitkin
Celia Parker Wooley
Scoville Institute
Campaign Committee
Harlem Village
Oaks Club
General Booth
Austin Woman’s Club
Andrae Bicycle
Worthington
Dyer
Samuel Baker
Boston
Chappel
Forest Avenue
River Forest Woman's Club
Helen M. Jackson
Carrie KE. Townsend
Ella C. Thatcher
Fanny L. Chappell
Anna W. Collins
May M. Graves
Mary Scarritt
Mary M. Odell
Ellen M. Griffen
Fanny A. Smith
Elnora Bostedo
Susan E. Page
Josephine Reichmann
Maywood
P. W. Skemp
Firth Avenue
Henry Woodruff
Maywood Herald
Daniel Jackman
South Side
W. Norton
McLain
Grossdale
Baptist Church
Briggs
Berlin
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