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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1899
Page
5
Long list of social visits travel plans and local events in Oak Park. Notable items include Mr. Traill’s hunting trip and Mrs. Burns improving health, upcoming marriages, club meetings, theater and concert plans, school vacations, and preparations for spring entertainment at Library Hall and the Presbyterian church.
The new track on Central Avenue Austin between Wisconsin Central and Twelfth Street advances with sewers laid and weather permitting, 80 acres fenced, grand stand built, and grounds prepared. Seth Griffin designs. stock already subscribed. West Side Driving Association may amalgamate. notable horses and events planned with 50 shares of 50 dollars each already sold.
The Race family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during their affliction. They also thank local business people who closed their shops for the funeral of their father and express deep appreciation for the kindness shown. Names: Mrs. L. E. Race Frank L. Race Clarence G. Race Lulu M. Snodgrass.
A civic notice urges residents to oppose annexation, warning that once Chicago joins, withdrawal would be impossible. The appeal emphasizes long term control, taxation, and local autonomy concerns for pursuing independence.
Grand jury witnesses, mostly women, testified against R. J. Ostrander leading to his indictment. A sealskin coat owned by Mrs. McCann was found with Mrs. Ostrander who says it was a gift from her husband. Detective Storen says he can prove Ostrander ran a domestic establishment on the west side as well as in Austin.
The Chicago Times-Herald reports Capt. William M. Meredith of Austin will be appointed chief of the bureau of engraving and printing in Washington soon. The inquiry found the current chief Johnson wholly incompetent.
The Surburban Circle I O O F will meet with Electric Lodge No 868 next Monday evening. All Odd Fellows are invited.
Five dollars reward for the return of a stone martin fur collar with tails lost on the evening of March 18. Return to 245 Keystone Avenue River Forest.
Luther 5 Race born September 24 1830 in Berkshire Mass. married Rebecca Kellogg in 1855. He lived in Cicero and Austin for decades, taught school for 15 years, ran groceries later turning to real estate and insurance. A church, police magistrate service, and mystic fraternal memberships marked a life of integrity. He leaves a widow two Austin sons a Keokuk daughter a sister and three brothers.
The Republican town convention in Cicero met in Library Hall to nominate a ticket with leaders from Oak Park and Austin. Key picks included John Lewis for President and R H Traill for Supervisor, amid seating disputes and a formal party platform urging municipal ownership and office reductions.
The Oak Park Magazine Club met Monday evening March 20 at 1207 Washington boulevard hosted by Mr and Mrs Wm Hafner. Geo D Hale and O J Pierce spoke on trusts with exhaustive papers and lively discussion followed. After refreshments a literary game was enjoyed and the next meeting is set for Monday April 3 at 417 South Harvey avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs B L Bevington.
Mrs William White suffers a quinay attack while N G Woodalde returns from Europe. Various residents host visits, illnesses and social events. The Ridgeland Pleasure Club hosts a Friday dancing party at Seminary Hall, plus club meetings, family visits, and a bridge repair update.
Mrs Ward of Chicago moved on Park avenue. Mr R H Pierce returned from Washington. Mrs Pingle's children suffer from measles. Mrs T M Jackson leaves for Florida soon. Mrs Harrison's children with measles. Mrs J W Boughton's folks returned from the South. Miss Susie Thatcher ill with measles. Mrs I A Clark moves to Park Ave Michigan. Children of Chas Marble suffer scarlet fever. Mrs John Matthews entertained a social event.
W. M Simmons rises to manager of the advertising department after years in rail road business. His genteel handling earns him favor with associates and the public. He is a valuable acquisition to the B. A. C.
Maywood updates note James Merrill recovering from grip and Judge McGowan confined to bed. Geo Cullens scalded leg. John Dickenson ill with congestion and Mrs Dickenson with erysipelas. Houts to Cairo after private sale. Norton factory fire causes about 500 damage. Chauncy Ring hosts a Christian Endeavor surprise. Methodist Church sociable and an excellent literary program held. Miss Mable Jordan resigns as bookkeeper and plans a two week Englewood visit with Miss Florence Hollister.
Improvements proceed at the race track as residents plan local events. August Sternitzky returns to Missouri while John Strenberg prepares for homesteading there. The Harlem Turnverein hosts a gymnastic exhibition on April 23 at Gad en's Hall. The Girls' Club donates 48 books to the Harlem library from concert proceeds. A gospel mission begins on Madison Street with daily services for two weeks. Local resident Adam Sauerwald dies and is buried after services. A movement seeks to designate Jackson Street as a boulevard linking Washington and Maple to Cummings.
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