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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1899
Page
2
The March 29 state law vote discussion centers on annexation of parts of Cicero. Supporters urge a unified city government for the whole town while opponents push for separate local control. The issue follows votes and meetings in Austin led by annexationists, with Mr Utley recently reappointed to office.
The April ballot features three annexation proposals Austin Cicero north of Twelfth Street and entire Cicero The editorial argues the full town annexation has strongest chance as residents seek to avoid returning to Chicago and hopes for lasting peace after the vote.
Cleero faces a renewed clash as three seceded municipalities were readmitted by the supreme court. The town still wrestles with an antiquated charter granting disproportionate power to seven men and a struggle over whether to annex to Chicago or Austin. The public favors city government and likely rejects annexation to secure that outcome.
Rev H W Stough resigns as pastor of the Third Congregational Church in Oak Park effective May 1. He has accepted a Utah missionary charge in Ogden, prompted by a Utah mission visit seeking young ministers for the Mormon commonwealth.
The Rev J F Bartlett will receive a farewell reception next Tuesday evening March 28 in the parlor of the First Baptist church. Friends will honor his seven years as pastor and hear his farewell sermon Sunday morning before he moves to a new charge in Philadelphia with his family.
The pastors church members and citizens of Austin plan a farewell reception for Rev J F Bartlett of the First Baptist Church at Library Hall Tuesday evening March 28th.
The Austin Woman's Club hosts a reception next Monday evening the 27th at their rooms with Mrs. Coontey Ward of Chicago as speaker on the topic "Possibilities." The event includes social time, refreshments, and is open to the public.
A mass meeting is planned for Tuesday March 28 to nominate a president and two board members for Oak Park schools. Incumbent H.10 Pierce seeks another term amid concerns of board extravagance though overall approval of his leadership remains. Prof. Chamberlain intends to run again while Mrs. J H Pitkin declines nomination.
A Western inventor adapts headlight design to curve tracking. A bottle cork device signals openness with a glass insert and a ball at the end. English Channel winds push oil to aid port entry for steamers. A glove device aids bicycle cleaning. French railways equip trains with medical kits. Szczepanik claims color beam test and explosive decoloring possibility. A Western inventor patent for a scoop ice cream device uses a central tube and sliding bottom.
Austin residents receive mail and ship news with arrivals and deadlines. Notable items include visits by Mrs Geo J King and Mr Harvey Randall, a home improvement at 311 South Pine, and C O Burras taking a Chicago book department post. Local events cover a farewell for Rev J I Bartlett, a widow Mrs Agnes E Meyer, a cycling champion Arthur Gardiner, a progressive euchre party, a burglary at 307 South Fifty-second avenue, and a March 21 marriage of Miss Jessie E Spring to Frederick K Ives.
Mrs C Ena Taylor successor to Mrs Lidig announces an artistic display of spring millinery running March 22 to 24 at 118 North Park Avenue Austin. She worked with Mrs Lidig last year and aims to earn patronage from former and new customers. A full line of imported patterns is carried and inspection is invited.
Miss Viola Allen, noted star of Hall Caine's The Christian, has revealed two ambitions besides acting a wish to write and to train as a nurse. She will publish a literary piece in The Ladies' Home Journal detailing "What the Life of an Actress Means" with full explanation.
Dr. D. B. Cargile reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. The tonic is praised as a blood purifier for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Sold for 50 cents by Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller.
The First Baptist Church held its annual roll call and supper on March 17 in Oak Park. The Nineteenth Century Club nominated Mrs. C. G. Marsh for the school board to replace retiring member Mrs. EB. H. Pitkin. The Oak Park Orchestra directed by Frank Smith earns praise and will perform at the Gen. Grant Council Arcanum meeting April 30. Unclaimed letters list appears for Oak Park Post Office. The Nickel Plate rail service touts three daily express trains to New York and Boston. The Vindicatol available at local news depots and shops.
W. S. Hunter of 325 North Pine Avenue Austin II denies any business ties to Gillet for 15 years. He states he has not acted as his agent loaned funds or shared banking ventures and has no knowledge of Gillet's banking methods. The letter emphasizes their long friendship and Hunter's belief in Gillet's integrity.
The Chicago Times-Herald announces a new dramatic story The Woman From Nowhere by Fergus Hume author of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab. It highlights popular authors Color Supplement half tone engravings Woman's Supplement and other features making the paper the Sunday newspaper of the day.
The Nickel Plate Road advertises low through rates to New York and Boston with through trains and sleeping cars. Modern coaches and luxurious sleepers accompany unexcelled dining car service, delivering convenience and comfort to travelers seeking value on this popular route.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for poor digestion and dyspepsia, promising a splendid appetite, sound digestion, and regular bodily habits for better health and energy. Priced at 25 cents at drug stores.
Miss Williams at 5641 Lake street Austin Illinois invites customers to inspect a design and trim millinery line connected with Miss Glarke. Modest prices are emphasized and callers are welcome to investigate the offerings.
The new millinery shop of Mrs. C. Ella Taylor at 113 North Park Avenue enjoyed a grand Easter opening with many new customers purchasing spring millinery.
Next Friday is the day and customers are urged to order Fox and Henrys Hot Cross Buns from grocers or visit the store at 201 North Park Avenue to purchase.
Don’t miss the Battle of Manila event at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court for an action packed display. Local organizers urge attendance as residents gather for a themed showcase.
Classified ads promote low cost rates for one insertion and monthly specials. The notice promises results through Cicero newspaper advertising for help wanted and situation wanted in its large circulation.
Real estate listing on the northwest corner of Lake street and Pine avenue Austin 653 by 130 feet offered by Ogden Sheldon & Co 34 Clark Street. Also genuine bargains in modern residences cozy cottages loans on first mortgages and rental services. R S Tuthill 422 North Central Avenue Austin Illinois.
For rent with or without board large finely furnished rooms near Washington boulevard. Will take a family. Address XX 73, Vindicator.
Black curly dog missing or stolen with unmarked leather collar. Mrs. J. H. Clark offers a five dollar reward for the animal's return to 225 Cuyler Avenue with no questions asked.
The Austin Building and Loan Association offers conservative funding with deposits on two or more shares at fifty cents per share. It pays six percent interest on withdrawals. George H. Park serves as president and John D. Maclean as secretary at the city office room 921 184 La Salle Street.
A signed notice offers a refund to buyers if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar does not cure coughs or colds. It also guarantees a 25 cent bottle with a money back option to prove satisfaction.
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