Oak Park Notes and Social Happenings Roundup
Oak Park community items cover church sermons, club events, and social life. Highlights include Rev Johannot’s Unity church topic, The Enterprise sales, Miss Ainslie’s illness,Archival notes on the Oak Park post office hours, lawn seed ads, and multiple social gatherings at Sco ville Institute and local homes with dinners, dances, and lectures.
Cicero's Seat and Austin Social Notes
Money to loan advertised by F. H. Zander of Austin. Social items amid Austin and Oak Park society news include receptions at Mrs. Griffin’s Erie Street home, Dr. Mary J. Kearsley’s return from Johns Hopkins with April 13 patient reception, opera season train arrangements, post office Sunday hours, literary society entertainments, local club card parties, and upcoming weddings within the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Kearsley
John Hopkins University
Austin
Chicago and
Northern Pacific
Grand Centra
Oak Park
Whatcher’s Park
O'Connor
Chicago
Maywood Township Notices and Social News Highlights
Maywood community notes report illnesses and recoveries including Mr C E Blake with pneumonia and Miss Alice Wheaton improving. Social events feature Mrs Simpson hosting, M E church Ladies Aid meeting, and a Lane society gathering. Local business and fashion items announce hats and millinery openings on Sixth Avenue and North Fifth Avenue, with multiple residents visiting Chicago and West Chicago. Special Easter services planned at Congregational church and a charity event at the Opera Ball featuring Mr Gilbert Faust with Marion McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Blake
Alice Wheaton
Simpson
Twenty-third Avenue
Nineteenth Avenue
West Maywood
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Letherman
Franklin Wing
D. Humphreville
North Fifth Avenue
Curtis Beebe
Chicago
French
John Renich
Glen Ellyn
Woerner
W. J. Gilbert
Pe South Sixth Avenue
E. D. Humphreville
Ridgeland activities and visitors in Oak Park area
Ridgeland society meets at Mrs John Lyons home on Harvey avenue next Wednesday afternoon. Miss Cleary of S Scoville avenue recently gave birth to twins. Mr John Carne, longtime Ridgeland resident now in California, visits friends this week with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Edgar Carne. Rev Mr Bartlett to preach at Second Congregational church next Sunday at both services on Unrecognized Christians and The Dramatic Power of the Idle. Mrs Jarley's Wax Works to be presented at the Congregational church next Thursday evening. Mohere club to entertain at Prairie club Friday evening. Mrs Townsend to host a Baby Reception next Saturday afternoon. Oak Park Cricket Club prepares grounds for the May season. secretary B Lockyer offers information. A remarkable X ray exhibition by Gardiner of Western Electric is announced for next Tuesday at the Congregational church with a large screen, 174 World's Fair views, and Oak Park shots from the new powerhouse. Admission 25 cents adults, 15 cents children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johannot
Unity Church
Oak Park Club
Fitzgerald Orchestra
Chicago
Enterprise
New York
T. J. Derwent
Rockford
Illinoie
Oak Park
John Farson
Derwent
M. G. Wallace
Marshall Field & Co
Europe
Wallace
Germany
France
England
Pooley
River Fora
Methodist
Alps
Prairie Club
Avenue Bakery
Mr. Pooley
G. L.laragh
River Forest
S$. H. Clemenga
G. Holbrook
Chicago Avenue
Mr Rowley
The
Baptist Church
Rowley
New Orleans
Myre
Churchhill
Churchill
Odd Fellows
Brother Anders
Cicero Lodge
North Boulevard
Andrew Blackstone
W. FE. Blackstone
Lake Street
N. M. Holbrook
Albert Burgess
Oak Park Bakery
Ly Lake Street
First Baptist Church
Goodspeed
Dr. Small
Wm. Hunter
Senator Harne
Maine
A. J. Cheney
Fred Koeen
Forest Avenue
Gustorf
Wisconsin Avenue
Grace Episcopal Church
Col. Watts
A. B. Melville
Baby Jones
Laywood & Morrill
Chas. T. Drechsler
Scoville Institute
Edith Ames
May Pitkin
Brown
N. Estelle Harrington
Ralph Smith
Humphrey
A. H. Dodge
XIX Century Club
Gustar
Wisconsin
D. O. Barto
Lewis
Wadsworth
Wads
Worth
Fielding
A. O. Butler
Warren, Ll
James Pooley
Epworth League
Methodist Church
C. E. Simmons
Waler
G. F. Taintor
Tenague
L. C. Mallory
Marion
J. F. Curfur
Indianapolis
Snyder
Plaza
Plich
Miss Pooley
Jessica Pooley
Waller
Entre Nouns Club
Robinson Avenue
Austin
Pillinger Shoe Co
Albert Mouns
Ohio Street
Monns
Prairie Avenue
Superior Street
H. G. Widdelke
C. M. Young
Baldwin
Union Relief Society of Austin
Waugh
Park Avenue
Temple Builders
Young People's Union of the Baptist Church
Geo. W. Shearburn
Price
Fred P. Stanley
A. R. Stanley
Justice Ameson
Frank Smith
Cicero and Proviso Street Railway Company
Smith
Stanley
Oliver Donaldson, Jr
Pearl City
Towa
Reynolds
Thirteenth Avenue
St. Charles Road
Roy Merritt
J. Merritt
P. S
Hattie Grueschow
KE. K. Humphreville
North Fifth Ave
James Merrill
Aurora
Merrill
Kibby
Sixteenth
Avenuoe
Pelton
St. Mary’s Guild
Tate
Lidiew
W. d. Gilbert
Ross
West Chicago
Russell
Ninth Avenue
H. Sl. Nichols
Rehbein
W. E. Murphy
North First Avenue
West Maswood
Fifth Avenue
W. J. Gilbert
J. King
M. W
Kendall and Schreiber
Kendall
Eda Kendall
Chase Day
Samuel Donaldson, Jr
South Side
Dora Dodge
Tillie Anderson
Chas. Anderson
Second Avenue
Gilbert Faust
Marion McKenzie
Mirs Vera Claira Hailton
Vna
Faust
Gretchen
Congregational Church
Maywood
Nails Wranzsn
Charles Hermann
August Roth
Peoria
Charles Herman
George Herrick
South First Avenue
W. Co. JT. U
Amanda Beekman
Chicago West Side Union
Emon Herschbach
Chicago Musical College
O. J. Westcott
E.R. Barney
Henry Lingenberg
W. H. Joneson
W. O. Morris
Mildred Congdon
Eugene Field
Miss McVeigh
Hattie Gries
Ridgeland
B. Lockyer
Wesley Avenue
Gardiner
Western Electric Company
Cas. PF. Drechsler
Ipert Burgers
Geo. Nordenbolt
Ak Park
Gradeo's
Lasselbunge
R. A. H W. Gaden
John Kupplemeyer
Daring Cramer
F. Kable
Yanker
Madison Street
Sigmund Berliner
Desplaines
Baby
Chas. F. Drechsler
Peter Troost
Frank Troost
Marble Works
Frank Lehman
Chas. Meseke
Jacob Gold
H. GC. Meyers
Huon Bro’s
Sears Roebuck and Co Advertising Feats Chicago Growth
An Illinois incorporated firm with a $150,000 capital expands from a tiny start to one of the nation’s leading mail order houses. It ships direct from manufacturers to customers, operates large Chicago blocks with 400 plus staff, and emphasizes integrity, sound funding, and prompt courteous service. The piece cites letters from National Bank of Illinois and National Bank of the Republic praising the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Bank of Illinois
National Bank of the Republic
Illinois
Hafe
Seara, Roebuck & Co
West Adama Street
Jil
Concert Draws Praise From Local Pastor And Attendees
The second entertainment event featured a singer praised for her performance. The pastor extended thanks on behalf of the Social Emuition to all participants, noting contributions from guests who traveled from Chicago. The concert was described as a success in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harlem Items From Local Note Section
James Leach, aged 100, buried at Forest Home after diving in Chicago last week. Palm Sunday confirmation services planned. Billy Rebeck wins the watch. A Cicero Laundry horse ran away on Des Plaines Avenue, chased and captured. Harlem Base Ball practice hints at a strong season. Frank Lehmann named focal agent for K W Kempf, Chicago. O M Donaldson resigns from Proviso Indicator to run Atrton and Maid. Chas F Drechsler offers baby carriages at Oak Park. W C Wright, formerly of Elgin Street, now Oak Park resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leach
Chicago
Forest Home Cemetery
Billy Rebeck
George Kennedy
Cicero Laundry
Desplaines Avenue
Harlem
Frank Lehmann
K. W. Kempf
Nicaragua
O. M. Donaldson
O. M. Donaldson, Who Has Been Connected With Proviso Vindicator
Aiatron and Maid
Donaldson
Chas
F. Drechsler
Lake Street
Oak Park
W.C. Wright
Elgin Street
Valuable Prescription Electric Bitters Endorsed by Editor
Worthington Indiana Sun editor Morrison praises Electric Bitters as an excellent remedy for constipation and sick headache and a superior general tonic. Annie Stehle of Chicago regained health after six bottles, reporting improved appetite, digestion, energy, and relief from lingering backache. Available at L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Traill Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Avenues
Chicago
L. M. Lovett
Oak Park
R. H. Traill
Austin
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Cicero
Nellie Ainslie
St. Mary's School
Knoxville
Maple Avenue
Miss Ainslie
Ainslie
Ponti Forse
Albers Dorgese
Geo
Nordentolt
G Mies Georgia Scates
Indiana Avenue
Thos. H. Gale
C. M. Baldwin
D. H.thompson
Lincoln
Neb
Miller
Washington Boulevard
Zimmerman & Konath’s
Frank Schneider
Plate Glass Insurance Co
J. W Senne
Herrick
Oak Park Avenue
Austin High School
Flora Hayes
G. Davis
Morgan Price
Lb. F. Back
South Central Avenue
J. Wal
W. H.nettleetrings
Scoville Place
Myrtle Kettlestrings
F. H. Zander
North Park Avenue
Crescent, Daphne and
Lowell
George Deming
West
Vime
News Depot
Ohio Streets
Jolly Twenty Club
Baumgard
Geo. Nordenholt
Garland
Salvation Army Corps
General Booth
Abbot's Block
Cheney
Congress
W. Co.t.a
Jade Carter
Wilson
E. L. Champlin
Watson Thatcher
Misa A. Melville
Three Hundred Pains Indies
Pilhinger Shoe.Co
M. D. Judd
Walnut Street Union
Park Avenues
Cicero Wheelmen
Library Hall
Garves
Webster
W. W. Wunesdell
Zimmerman & Louth's
Oak Park Cricket Club
Amerson
Lennox Club
E. P. Martin
Boulevard
N. W. Depot
Addie Austin
Cedar Street
Stephens
North Pine Avenue
Austin Packing Company
G. Biggs & Sob
North Park Ave
Dorthick Musical Club
Ank L. Race
McCaull
Pine Avenue
Ohio
P. G. Biggs & Son
N. Park Avenue
Gb. F. Buck
A. Holmgren
Franklin
Thor. Westerdale
First Congregational Church
D. R. McAuley & Co
Park
Waller Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Callat
Alma At
Franklin Treet Station
Chicago & Northern Pacific
Louis A. Pratt
Wanusaw
Wis
Elizabeth Gardner
South Park Avenue
Anne Montgomery
University of Illinois
Homson
Cass Street
Proviso
May Wood
Charles Radel
Peoria County
Radel
Lutheran School
R. B. Goode
P. M. Hallowell’s
Lake St
Barclay’s
Marion St
F. J. Switzer & CO
AHD
Forty-Eighth St
Doors N
Moreland
W. Madison St
J. Rothenberg & CO
P. C
Cook County
Linois
Hes
Board of Election Commissioners
Nelson Hallgren
Cicery
Austin, Maredith, Bse
River Forest Reserve
Gro
Wo Sherarburn
Austin Lady
Hedvig
Win. Worthy
Franklin Street
Hausberry
Worthy
Milwaukee
Lnw
Lansberry
Ely
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