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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
8
News section lists mail arrivals from the East and West with times for both inbound and outbound service. Howard Robertson, postmaster, notes processing times including mail closings for the East and West routes.
Reports from Kenosha cover court actions and social events including a list of local gatherings. Ada Hoggins hosts an art studio meeting for the Nineteenth Century Club. birthdays and parties mark the week at Butler and Park addresses. The piece notes a wedding in DeKalb and a church fundraiser by the Ladies Aid Society. A public event advertises a lecture in Libsacy Hall on March 18.
Business personals note Roath Bros. of Austin and Oak Park report improved trade in hay grain and feed with quality guarantees. Miss E Williams of Lake Street returns and prepares spring millinery goods for Easter, showcasing stock.
Oak Park showcase lists Lazell's choice perfumes and Allegretti chocolates at Miller's drug store. Prescription fills available. Bottled perfumes in plain and fancy styles at popular prices. Cigars stocked include Key West and domestic brands. Charles P. Miller, druggist.
The Vindicator editor tested Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice with remarkable relief. First, shoulder rheumatism eased after two applications with rubbing, providing instant relief. Second, thigh joint rheumatism diminished after two applications at night, leaving him pain free in the morning. Sold by J. P. Garner & Co., Austin. Geo. Koch & Co., Moreland.
Ad texts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising clear skin rosy cheeks and a rich complexion. Sells for 25 cents at Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller drug stores.
A week of unclaimed letters includes Mrs I B Brown 426 North Grove Avenue Mrs N Moore 316 North Oak Mrs M Allen J A Alling Mrs F R Baker and others at various streets as listed in town. Some names appear with multiple spellings and partial addresses.
On South boulevard Oak Park the Woman's Exchange offers coffee and cake for lunches and a full culinary lineup all home made at reasonable prices. Light dinners are served at noon with a focus on homemade fare.
The regular annual meeting was held Wednesday at Mrs J A Mallin's home. Officers elected for the next year were President Mrs Gee Chariton, Vice President Mrs Frank Borwell, Secretary Mrs Anna Merril, and Treasurer Mrs Budde. Most officers were re elected. The society aids destitution and suffering and will disband for the season after a social afternoon with light refreshments.
The Cicero town board approved charging 600 dollars to Special No. 247 and crediting the town proportion fund. It ordered bids by March 31 1990 for Jackson Boulevard improvements and discussed clerk treasurer financial irregularities. The finance committee praised Clerk Martin while urging changes to collection. adjourned to March 19 1900.
The Oak Park Sunday School Union will meet at the Presbyterian Church in Oak Park on Friday evening March 30 at 8 o'clock. Bishop Anderson may speak if available, otherwise a brief address by him may be given. The program includes short talks by Oak Park Sunday school superintendents answering what is the best lesson learned in their work.
The Oak Park Magazine Club met March 19 at 332 Wesley avenue the home of Mr and Mrs Postlewait. Mrs W C Smith presented a paper on the Congressional Library at Washington with illustrations. Mr S J Christley recited pieces and Floyd McKim and Mr Farr performed musical solos. Next meeting is April 2 with Mrs C L Bliss at 125 South East avenue.
George W. Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports a severe grip cough and says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the only effective medicine after trying many others. He used one bottle and all chills cold and grip left him. Sold by J P Garner & Co Austin and Geo Koch & Co Moreland.
The rites of baptism were administered to three young ladies last Sunday and they were received into the church. Three older members were also received by letter. Special services next Sunday feature a sermon by Rev. Mr. Collins at 10 30 a m on Matt 20 1 16 and an evening address by Miss E Jean Batly of the Missionary Training School Chicago to the young people. You are invited to all services.
Fred Stanley is now employed at the old stand 186 North Park Avenue Austin and will personally handle all repair work. All repairs warranted and completed promptly at reasonable prices. Call and give us some of your business. Mrs. L. A. B. Stanley signs the notice.
Employment department of Norton Brothers in Maywood Illinois seeks about 40 boys for factory work. Applicants are urged to call or mail for positions and details.
The Cicero Board met in adjourned session March 19 1900 with President Lewis and eight trustees present. The ordinance authorizing the Aurora Wheat and Chicago Railway to construct and operate through Cicero was read and referred to the committee of the whole. The committee reported for passage with an amendment proposed to Section 5 by Trustee Utley.
A town ordinance proposes selling eight commutation tickets for 25 cents in Cicero cars and stations, granting holders same transit rights as five cent single fare. The vote split among trustees Frink Hafner Utley in favor and Attridge Linn MacDonald Traill against. The next board meeting set for March 24, 1900 at 122 North Oak Park Avenue.
Mr. A. Kampp opens a furniture and upholstering shop at 310 North Park Avenue. He is a practical workman and will give personal attention to all projects. It will pay to see him if you want work done.
A concise aphorism notes that many people lack awareness until confronted by a challenge, at which point they acquire excessive knowledge. The remark frames opposition as revealing truths previously unseen.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula and told death unless a costly operation. He claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him and calls it the best pile cure. Sold at Traill & Cooling's and Charles P. Miller's drug stores for 25 cents a box.
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