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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
2
A case explains that receiving a newspaper at home requires payment even without order. The Cicero resident who refused bills for ten years’ Staats Zeitung was sued by publisher Mr Hessing and obliged to pay 880 dollars for a decade of subscriptions.
The Oak Park Branch Office of the Vindicator has been relocated to the Dunlop Bank building basement at the corner of Marion at North Boulevard. Open nights.
When a petition reaches the town board for a milk inspector it signals someone has the job in view and prompts public discussion of local health and regulatory needs.
The board approved a $200000 bond for Supervisor Butler of Cicero with Joseph K Dunlop Simpson Dunlop W H Austin and H C Hanson as securities at the last meeting.
The text notes he will reach the seventh of August and, given current health, he will likely live longer, meaning he will have served longer on the U S Supreme Court bench than any other man in history.
Commissioners Hogan and Unold attended. no action was taken on the matter, which was laid under advisement for further consideration.
The civil service law comes under fire from all sides in a speech by Rep. Corliss of Michigan at the Columbian University alumni banquet. He argued the law limits a supply of clerks for Washington offices and leaves departments with worn out workers. Austin Park in Oak Park's South Ridgeland area seeks police protection amid thefts, asking for a night patrol for the Ridgeland Madison Austin Twelfth avenue area.
The piece condemns mob rule and argues minority rights require liberty and privileges. It notes President Mc Kinley’s stance on annexing the Wii and defers action until the tariff bill clears Congress, while highlighting a notable friendship between Senators Tillman and Foraker.
The board fined Oak Park Police Lieutenant Houren for alleged pernicious political activity in the late town election. The letter argues the punishment fits the act but condemns the political framing, noting Houren supported the Republican primary for Coombs over Attridge due to a past favor from Hiram Coombs.
The Dingley tariff proposal is described as breaking records with over a thousand amendments. It faces a tight timetable with a report likely within ten days. The piece notes a brewing intra party clash among Republicans over tariff shaping, rather than a duel with Democrats.
Treasury officials say they feel no uneasiness about the new outflow of gold to Europe which began last week with over 7 million dollars and point to records from previous years to justify the move, though some prominent administration members view it with concern and will monitor its continuation.
Citizens push for a simultaneous election to fill the Beye vacancy and authorize a $3000 project for a west end high school gymnasium with a swimming tank on Lake Street and Mast Avenue. The plan would fund the gym by trimming existing expenses and connect the new facility to the high school building and its equipment.
Mrs. Marie C. Remick of Oak Park led a Chicago Women's club committee with Mrs. Mary H. Thomas Mrs. Mary P. Andrews Mrs. George S. Adams and Mrs. William C. Dow in a Saturday session with the county board public service jail and criminal court building committees to discuss establishing a school in the county jail.
An adjourned Oak Park Republican Club meeting at Temperance Hall May 3 featured a resolution by Josiah Crattie to seek congression al delegation stance on popular postmaster elections within the Oak Park district. The judiciary question was dropped, clubs urged closer cooperation with Cicero groups, and the meeting adjourned.
In Chicago two weeks ago Justice Martin heard charges against Assessor Attridge of Cicero and Collector Rearden for unlawfully defacing public records. Rearden’s case was dismissed. Attridge admitted to corrections in the personal property book with consent, citing over assessments and guidance from longtime official Anderson. The matter adjourned to Thursday afternoon after Attridge posted a new bond.
The United States Civil Service Commission orders an exam on June 4, 1897 in Austin and Oak Park for clerk and carrier posts. US citizens only. ages 21-40 for carriers and 18 or older for clerks. Applications due by May 22, 1897. Full instructions and details available from S. C. Higginson, Secretary, Postal Service, Austin, II.
Horace White a prominent Oak Park attorney at 153 La Salle street vanished after leaving his office Tuesday week. His ill wife Chauncey Williams and financial pressures fuel fears he faced trouble or left unexpectedly with no definite clue to his whereabouts.
The ad touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore tired nerves and vigor. It claims vegetable ingredients tone nerve centers, aid digestion and kidneys, purify blood, and improve appetite, with stores in Oak Park and Austin selling at $1 per bottle.
The Prairie Club held a lively Monday night on May 3 with ladies present, eleven tables of cinch, refreshments, and an informal concert. A gentlemens smoker was announced for Saturday May 8 with talent including Mr Sam Davis. Several new members joined at the directors meeting.
Oak Park groups hosted German dances, social teas, and May parties with Kiel’s and Krell’s orchestras providing music. attendees included 150 to 155 guests at several salons and clubs. Numerous women hosted gatherings at Oak Park homes with ice cream, cake, and refreshments. other events featured surprise parties and a Prairie club May party with Frieberg’s orchestra and a Maypole dance. A couple announced engagement between Lucie Mae Roberts and John P. Lenox, both Oak Park residents.
A unique curio shaped like California woods was given as a souvenir. Miss Alta I. Brink presented the gift in an artistic ribbon arrangement, the highlight of the honor ceremony.
The Austin Congregational Church at Waller avenue and Midway Park outlines morning and evening worship with responses, anthems, sermons, and Sunday school. A Chicago Association meeting at La Grange reports a new moderator Dr James Gibson Johnson, multiple papers, new ministers added, transfers, and a cordial lunch.
Second Congregational church led by Pastor Sydney Strong offers morning sermon Christ's View of Man Lord of the Sabbath. Sunday school at noon supervised by E F Duff. Union Endeavor meeting at 6 graduates includes Marie Hall Estelle Irwin Grace Knopf Gertrude Longley Ralph Longley Charles Porter Margaret Scott Elsie Speck. Evening service at 730 with musical selections and songs by Mrs Warren Lucy Bicknell Emily Pitkin Lillia Irvine Alice Ensign Florence Whapl es. Mrs C L Bliss to sing There is a City Bright.
M. E. and St Paul churches publish class meetings and sermons. Vestry for the year includes W P Gunthorp and R C S Wray as wardens with five other members. Local church ladies host a successful bazaar at Temperance hall to aid their German Evangelical society. Free lecture at Avenue hall on Spiritual Science. Faith chapel planned on Cornelia street with Tudor Gothic design and 55 foot tower. Mothers Institute meetings announced with admission charges. Mrs Hilton praised as speaker and organizer.
The Oak Park club defeated the Bankers Athletic club 13 to 8 at Oak Park Saturday afternoon. Umpire Tindill made two pivotal calls in the eighth inning that favored Oak Park, enabling four late runs as Bloomington and Adams starred for the Oak Parks. O'Connor and Nichols worked for the Bankers, while O’Connor started for Oak Park. Austin High School team also beat Englewood 12 to 8 in league play, with Haythorne pitching well for Englewood and Jenkins catching for Austin. The Oak Parks host Lake Forest University on May 8 at 3:30 p.m. at Oak Park grounds.
The Cook County High School Baseball League begins Saturday May 1 with eleven schools including new members John Marshall and Austin. Hyde Park and Evanston show strong rosters while West Division loses a top pitcher Rogers. Opening games feature North vs John Marshall and Lake View vs English High at Lincoln Park.
Chilhowle Va merchant R B Greeve declares he suffered consumption and near death before trying Dr King’s New Discovery. After two bottles he recovered and resumed work. He praises the remedy as grand and effective for coughs colds and consumption. Free trials at Lovell’s Oak Park and Traill’s Austin drug stores.
Oak Park announces its all local Oak Park Orchestra led by Adolph Rosenbecker will perform at the First Congregational Church on May 20 1897. Program includes Coronation Overture Franz Schubert Gypsy Airs Sarasate and Peer Gynt selections with soloists Paul P Knapp and R E Smith. Tickets 50 cents. officers listed for purchases.
In memory of Mrs Sarah Hudson who died after a long life of faith and kindness. The poem recalls her strength, devotion to Christ, and the family’s grief as they honor her passing. The notice notes sadness, hope in Jesus, and a wish to meet in the hereafter. Austin May 4 1897.
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