Rainy May 5 1809 headlines stir Cicero Chicago notes
The issue discusses a May 5 1809 edition with mentions of rain, local school retrenchment in Chicago, Cicero parts joining Chicago, a saloon license near a race track, trustee Haffner reconsideration, a Chicago man’s reed garden, a water overcharge affecting Oak Park, garbage contractor Overstreet’s poor work, Cicero Harlem Railway permits vs potential lawsuit, and President Lewis expected to withhold permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McGrath
Hawthorne
Haffner
Cicero and Harlem Railway Company
Midnight
Lewis
Hawthorne Track Opens Mid May Under Chicago Jockey Club
Hawthorne Race Track will begin racing around mid May under the Chicago Jockey Club. The club succeeds the Chicago Racing Association and aims to avoid past errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Jockey Club
Hawthorne
Chicago Racing Association
Austin Annexation Case Faces Supreme Court Ruling
Mr C S Cutting notes the Austin annexation to Chicago hinges on a Supreme Court hearing in June with a potential July decision. A yes would make Austin a separate ward, raise aldermen to seventy, trigger redistricting, and stir ward loyalties against joining the Twenty-eighth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Cutting
Austin
Chicago
Supreme Court
iNegal Hye
Reduction in Salaries at Town Board Meeting
The town board cut salaries across the board including the president at 1200 dollars and supervisors clerk from 2000. Some trustees will work for 3 dollars a week with no committee meeting charges. The town collector’s office moves to the town hall and the board will hire all help and provide books. Interest on advancing money on warrants drops from 6 to 5 percent per a Utley resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare
Utley
Stopping a Paper and Horace Greeley Anecdote
A reader swears to stop the paper after a dispute with editor Horace Greeley. Greeley coolly urges him to reconsider while the pair part ways, illustrating newsroom tempers and subscriber reactions.
Misunderstanding over stopping a newspaper
Greeley and Thompson dispute a threat to stop a paper. Thompson claims he would cancel his subscription while Greeley says the paper was already active, leading to a humorous exchange about intentions and the status of the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Thompson
Austin Vocal Recital Showcases Freeman Pupils
A Tuesday evening recital by Miss Ida Belle Freeman and assistants Ava Snow Fannie Barneset Lowe Carey featured clear vocal progress. Performances included solos duets and piano pieces by Nelle Shurtleff Charlotte Paulsen Mabel Craft and others in the Cody block studio setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Belle Freeman
Cody Block
Ava Snow
Hye Baby
Miss McCullock
Mrs. Frazier
Miss Craft
Attle Girl
Vaughn Frougnton
Miss Nelle Shurtleff
Mr. Wilkingon
Valse Brilliante
Fannie KE
Barnett
Trouble in Harlem over racing horses and replevin writ
Three Harlem constables and a jockey seized horses owned by H A Cotton after an agreement with John Bright alias John Blardy. Cotton bought two colts for 200 dollars with Hardy to train them for spring races and share any winnings. Hardy later refused to take charge, papers were deemed illegal as returnable May 7, and he swore vengeance after returning to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Avenue
H. A. Cotton
Hardy
Cotton
New Orleans
Elegant Society Wedding Ties Dodge and Hough in May
A refined society wedding solemnized Tuesday evening May 2 unites Miss Virginia Dodge and Mr. Clarence Augustus Hough of Chicago. The ceremony took place at 7 15 pm at the Dodge residence 323 North boulevard with Rev C F Anderson in attendance of family only. A reception followed indoors due to weather with pink roses greens white flowers and an all white drawing room. The bride wore white satin and carried bride roses while harp and orchestra provided music. The couple plan to sail Saturday on the Ems to Naples and spend the summer abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Dodge
B. L. Dodge
Clarence Augustus Hough
Chicago
C. F. Anderson
North Boulevard
Ems
Lloyd Hine
Naples
The Oak May Party Highlights Elegant Spring Event
The Oaks club held its annual May party on Thursday May 4. The gread march at 9 15 was led by President and Mrs F C Beeson, followed by many members and friends. Palms and cut flowers framed gowns as Fitzgeralds music shone. supper for about sixty five couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theaks
F. C. Beeson
Fitzgerald
Measles Epidemic Hits Oak Park Schools
Measles are now quite prevalent in Oak Park and are materially affecting attendance in the public schools. The outbreak concerns teachers and families as illness spreads through the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Remarkable relief with Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy
J W Lynch of Dorr W Va reports a permanent cure after a few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He praises its timing and urges others to try it. Sold by Trail & Cooling in Austin and C P Miller in Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Lynch
Dorr
W. Va
Trail & Cooling
Austin
C. P. Miller
Oak Park
Friction Delays Elevated Rail Service Across Wisconsin Avenue
Town board in dispute with Lake Street Elevated Company halts cross overs and platform work at multiple stations. Railroad says operation to Wisconsin Avenue blocked by authorities delaying vital safety platforms. Oak Park residents urge immediate service and seek reasons for the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clcero Town Board
Lake Street Elevated Company
Wisconsin Avenue
Oak Park
Baptist Church Concert Promises Noted Singers
Oak Fork Baptist Church ladies present a concert Friday May 12 at 8 pm in the church auditorium. John R. Ortengren, a leading baritone, Eugenia Cogger Kinmont with a strong soprano, will perform. Gullmant Triumphal March to be played by Prof. Francis Hemington and Mrs. KF Stout. Belle Watson Melville will recite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Oak Fork Baptist Church
John R. Ortengren
Eugenia Cogger Kinmont
Gullmant
Francis Hemington
Stout
Belle Watson Melville
Short Sermons From Revered Voices Across the Nation
A collection of brief preacher quotes from Rev. S A Northrup Rev E K G Hiren Rev Ny H C Stanton Rev T J Wilers Dr Patton Rev F De Witt Talmage Rabbi Charles Fleischer Rev W J Chichester Rev W P George Rev William Radcliffe and Jenkin Lloyd Jones. The excerpts praise self reliance progress and faith while urging moral strength and unity across religious lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. GG. Hiren
Chicago
H.C. Stanton
Kansas City
T. J. Wilers
Baptist
Indianapolis
Ind
God
Dr. Patton
Presbyterian
Princeton
N. J
Jesus
F. de Witt Talmage
Pre Byierlin
Miwaukee
Wis
Charles Fleischer
Boston
Mass
Israel
Rev
W. J. Chichester
Christ
W. P. George
Notable Personal Notes From the Era of 1900s
Senator Beveridge will spend the summer in India. Mrs. McKinley has shown signs of improvement. Rudyard Kipling, convalescing, draws caricatures. Dublin University faculty oppose Irish study led by Mahaffy and Atkinson. Mrs. 9. C. Gibreath of Austin is the first Spanish War pensioner widow. Librarian Herbert Purnam advocates libraries serving the public. Time does not enhance value of Hope’s paintings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
India
Austin
Tex
Eleventh Infantry
Porto Rico
Librarian of
Congress
Herbert Purtnam
Faith Presbyterian to Dedicate New Home May Seven
News item lists local schedules and notices from Austin. includes church dedication on May 7 with speeches by Rev. S. M. Johnson Rev. Frederic Lewis and Rev. Alexander Corkey. musical program planned. Ladies' Society to decorate. Also mentions marriage plans of Faerie D Bartlett and Howard Thomas Wilcox, home address changes, and social receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Bartlett
Greenleaf Street
Evanston
Faerie D. Bartlett
Howard Thomas Wilcox
Wilcox
North Walter Avenue
Austin
John Hallinan
Eva
South Park Avenues
Marysville
Port Huron
Mich
Jane &. Brown
South Waller Avenue
Eva Hallinan
Faith Presbyterian Society
M. Johnson
Frederic Lewis
Alexander Corkey
Ladies’ Society
Henry Neil
North Pine Avenue
J. M. Kurtz
Neil
Miss White Hosts Grade Meeting And April Report
In Austin last week Miss White organized a grade meeting. Friday afternoon many children visited the stock yards. April school report shows top scores across grades with Jeannie Sellar 97 and Gertrude Collins 96 in eighth grade and various high marks in lower grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannie Sellar
Gertrude Collins
Will Bosch
Benjamin Nelson
Arthur Haslam
Harry J. Warr
Janetie Emry
Marcus Page
Willie Buckley
Lizzie Baker
Harry Belmont
Lucile Olson
Helen Forest
Bertha Larson
Katie Erbs
Margaret Sellar
Florence Miller
Ruby Warr
George Pearce
Alban McCurdy
Edith Cornelius
Forrest Page
Albert Langosch
Electric Bitters credited with curing scrofula in Washita patient
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports Mrs Brewer healed after four bottles of Electric Bitters. The letter proclaims the tonic as the best blood purifier and a remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It claims to boost liver kidneys bowels aid digestion and strength. Available for 60 cents from Trails Cooling and Chas P Miller druggists with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Brewer
Trails & Cooling
Chas
Pain Balm Promises Relief From Rheumatism
The ad claims rheumatism is a demon and promises Chamberlains Pain Balm cures it. One application relieves pain and the product is sold by Traill & Cooling in Austin and C P Miller of Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Traill & Cooling
Austin
C. P. Miller
Oak Park
Flowers and the Face in Hats and Color Advice
The piece warns women with faded complexions to avoid hyacinthine blue or cornflower hats as the blue tones deepen sallowness. It quotes an actress saying color suits a mature face better, and notes vivid artificial flowers age cheeks. It contrasts flowers with softer materials like tulle velvet or ribbon, and cautions against stiff blooms on youthful looks.
Dodge Hough nuptials draw out of town guests
Among the attendees were Cedar Rapids residents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Van Vechten Mr. and Mrs. George Brute Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dowley Mr. and Mrs Nathaniel Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jamar all of Cedar Rapids Iowa Miss Sara Smith of Grand Rapids Mich Mr and Mrs George M Brown of St Louis Mo Mr Charles I Coffin of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs W R Hough parents of the groom Greenfield Ill Also a local ice firm advertises pure Lake Geneva ice with delivery from Oak Park Illinois and postal contact 111 Franklin St Oak Park Ill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph van Vechten
George Brute Douglas
Frank Dowley
Nathaniel Douglas
Edward Jamar
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sara Smith
Grand Rapids
Mich
George M., Brown
St. Louis
Charles I. Coffin
Indianapolis
Cicero Seeks Sprinkling Proposals for Washington Boulevard
The Town of Cicero invites sealed proposals to spray Washington boulevard from West Fifty-second street to Harlem avenue. Bids due 2:30 p.m. May 8, 1899. Work to run through the summer under Town Superintendent supervision. Payment charged to Street and Highway Fund 1899. James Martin Town Clerk Austin Illinois May 1 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealel
Washington Boulevard
West Fifty-second Street
Harlem Avenue
Board of Trustees
Town of
Cicero
James Martin
Austin
Town seeks bids for hay oats bran salt and shavings
Sealed proposals are invited for 15 tons of prairie or mixed hay, 800 bushels of No 2 white oats, 1,500 pounds of bran, 200 pounds of rock salt, and 300 bales of shavings. Deliver in small lots between May 1 and September 1, 1899 to engine houses town wide. Bids due 2:30 p.m. May 8, 1899. James A. Martin, Town Clerk, Austin II. April 26, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Board of Trustees
Cicero
James A. Martin
Austin
Auction of Ayres Goods at Austin Storage Warehouse
Legal notice states the goods of O L Ayres stored at Austin Storage Warehouse Nos 334 and 336 North Park Avenue Austin Ill will be sold at public auction on May 22 1899 for storage and charges signed Austin Storage Warehouse 31 Harry H Decker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Ll. Ayres
Austin
North Park Avenue
Ill
Austin Storage Warehouse
Harry H. Decker
Miss Bell Adams to Teach Piano in Austin Twice Weekly
Chicago pianist Miss Bell Adams will teach piano in Austin twice a week and may accept a limited number of pupils. She refers prospective students to Emil Liebling in Chicago and Mrs H Bronson in Chicago for particulars. Terms reasonable. Address Miss Adams at 307 North Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Austin
Epidemic of Whooping Cough Prompted Cough Remedy Use
During a winter outbreak of whooping cough my children suffered severe coughing spells. We used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup and found it relieved the cough and effected a complete cure. John E Clifford Norwood House Norwood NY recommends it. Available at Traill Cooling Austin CP Miller Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
Traill & Cooling
Austin
C. P. Miller
Oak Park
Notice to Bicycle Riders in Cicero May Lamp Fines
Cicero police begin lamp checks around May 1 and riders without lamps face fines. Readers urged to heed notice and consider buying a bicycle from Ernist Micklish at River Forest Water Works. They carry Andra and Rambler brands and new 99 styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Trouble Ahead. Cold facts to rebut opponents
A campaign orator fumbles for documents on the stand as he promises cold facts to roast opposing arguments and disparage the press. The scene underscores a heated political exchange and the insistence on evidence to bolster his candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Newsdealer and Confectioner Listings in Austin and Oak Park
Classified street notices show sale of a vindicator at multiple news depots. Locations include Rolado's News Depot in the Masonic Building Austin L HK Braman's News Depot 303 Park Ave Oak & Tompkins Newsdealers and Station Ira 108 Oak Park Avenue Souley Newsdealer and Confectioner 142 Lake Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Vindicator Ia
Rolado
News Depot
Masonic Building
Austin
L. HK
Braman
Park Ave
Oak & Tompkins
Oak Park Avenue
Souley
Lake Street
Austin Annexed and City Prices Emphasized in Ad
A. V. Turner at 149 North Park Avenue Austin promotes annexation benefits and city pricing on wallpaper paints varnishes glass and brushes. The ad highlights muresco wall tint and urges buying leads oils and turpentine at low city prices. Telephone Cicero 230.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muresco
A. V. Turner
North Park Avenue
Austin
Cicero
Battle of Manila at Wabash and Hubbard corner
Don’t miss the Battle of Manila event at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court. Join attendees for a themed gathering with activities and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Wabash Avenue
Hubbard Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Vindicator
South Clinton Street
Chicago Telephone Company
H. BB. Overstreet
Hawthorne Race Track
Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
New York City
Mr. Greeley
Austin Vocal Recital
Harlem
the Oak's
Baptist Church
Cracy’ Cross
Te Unive
S A. Northrup
Paptist
Ena City
William Radcliffe
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Independent
News OF the Town
Aus
George S. Grames
Congregational Sunday School
Spanish Empire
Dr. Bardwell
Alvine Blok
L. I. Bowen
W. H. Crawford
G. Crabtree
Emma Gray
John Himplter
Bettie Jonsson
J. A. McDonald
Carrie Robinson
Helen Thwaite
Howard Robertson
P.M
Ard Robertson
P. M
News OF the: Town
Cicero and Proviso Ice Company
Lake Geneva
Franklin Street
Miss Bell Adams
Pine Avenue
Ogden, Sheldon & Co
Clark Street
Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Vindicators Office
Walnut Avenue
Biggs
Chicago Avenue
F. E. Pray & Son
N. Park Ave
South Park Avenue
J. C. Corrin
Court House
Care Vindicator
Christian Scientists
M. Mann
North Willow Avenue
Ivase
Central Avenue
Humphrey Avenue
Cleveland
Rambler
South Boulevard
N. Park Avenue
Louis Falk
South Willow Avenue
North East Avenue
M. S. Fearing
F. L. Philips
Superior Street
Austin Building and Loan Association
George H. Park
John D. Maclean
la Balle Street
Walter G. Kraft
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
E. Cor. la Salle
Thacer
River Forest
John Price
Justice of the Peace
Fifty-second St. Austin, Ms
Hugh Gair
Heempe
Land
P. B. Saur
T. M. Champlain Building
Cir
State
Madison
August Terneak & CO
Gooda
Leke Street
Dearborn St
77Th St
J. Roath
Ohio St
Sweetheart Bell
International Music Company Fisher Building
Gov. Cornelia St
North Park
Oréera
Gmail
Teaming
Frank Bratt
Preprichan
Train & Cooling
Austin, DL
J. P. Garner & CO
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