Local Notes From South Cicero And Hawthorne Ventures
Mr. N Kaiser recovers from illness. Jacob Welrich and Mamie Barrett wed on April 20 with home on Jessamine avenue. Post office efforts led by Adam Clara pursue Washington presentation. J Reuter moved April 29 from Evergreen Park to this village, home on Jessamine avenue. C B Q employee hosts a grand ball and supper at the Auditorium this Saturday evening. Hawthorne sports debate over Pete Nannet's rifle nerves in hunting snipe. John Bryer’s April 6 Harlem crossing injury ends with leg amputation April 30. Dr Cox and three doctors assisted. Judge C S Kapela starts as justice of the peace with bondsmen Julius Smietanka and W Szymanski. St Dionysius Church children entertain at the Auditorium May 2 for school support. Pye Kane plumbers advertise at 280 West 4th St Hawthorne. Arrangement committee includes Misters Hanson See gird Vosburgh. Club preps a grand program for a future public entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kaiser
Jacob Welrich
Mamie Barrett
Jessamine Avenue
Emil Price
George Nauert
Adam Clara
Washington
J. Reuter
Ivergreen Park
Chicago
Hawthorne
Pete Nanett
John Bryer
Harlem
Bo & Q. Berwyn
Dr. Cox
C. S. Kapela
Julius I. Smietanka
W. Szymanski
Justice Court
Linden and
Ogden Avenues
St. Dionysius’ Church
Pye& Kane
West 4Th St
Clyde News Docket Covers Local Moves and Elections
Local notes report Mr. Feld's horse, Henry in employ of A Small, Worstall left for April 28, and visits by Clend Hardy in Pullman. Mentions Judge Lantz, Austin avenue, a fire alarm bell, Lodge 800 7 O OF, and several residents’ plans, moves, and health updates. The May 1 school election passed quietly with no opposition. Captain Stephenson of the Salvation Army led a revival at the M E church aided by Gov. Pingree benefactions. May events include a band and postponed Union Club party with new officers installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kul Henry
A. Small
A. Worstall
Triquois
Grandma Douglas
Kankakee
Cland Hardy
Pullman
Es, Parmer
Lyman Avenue
Board of Education
Insley
Clyde
Western Union
Advint Merritt
Geo. McDonald
Clyde Athletic Fund
Spencer
Jimerson
Berwyn
Alice
W. B. Goodenough
MacNeal
Robert@. Tharding
Stephenson
Salvation Army
M. E
Capt. Stephenson
Detroit
Gov. Pingree
Gov. F Pingree
Ely Douglas
Union Club
Berwyn Community News Buoyant With Local Happenings
Berwyn reports new residences and moves, illnesses like measles and grippe, and community notes. Mrs. Woodward enjoys a Monarch bicycle while Mr. Cody’s son battles illness. Dr. Shell returns from Epworth League work. canine distemper worries residents. A junior baseball team forms. local businesses expand with delivery wagons and grocer Albert Andrews sells daily. A four-year-old dies of diphtheria, a hydroc[ephal]us case among an infant, and revival meetings continue at the M E Church. Carlson Olsen report strong commerce. Oratorio Society plans Hayden's Creation. city life buzzes with events and civic movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Trussell
Columbia
Dr. Shell
Epworth League
Berwyn
Gideon Thompson
Misse Craven
Chicago Musical College Free Scholarships Offered for 1897
The Chicago Musical College announces 125 scholarships for 1897 25 full waivers for one year and 100 partial reductions in piano violin voice and dramatic departments. Merit based by examination with recommendations required. Apply before August 8 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Musical College
Gallant Greece praised as Europe urged to aid Crete
Wording calls for support of Crete as Turks threaten European lands. Praise for George of Greece and Greek resolve, urging Europe to end perceived religious persecution and defend Christian unity against Turkish forces. Memorials to Leonidas and Thermopylae echo in appeals to continue struggle for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Greece
George
Lonminder Ceonidas
R. KK. de
River Forest Village Board Update May 3 1897
The River Forest Village Board met on Monday May 3 with full attendance. Finance reports show May 1 balances general fund 1001.82 special fund 3898.77 total 4900.59 with 1146.18 in payments and a 92.90 deficit possibly covered by outstanding accounts. New licenses granted for plumbers Bruce & Bunge Meyer & Soffel and sewer-builder license with $5 fee. Rebate warrant of 202.48 for district school No. 8 approved. Election returns canvassed. officers elected including Thomas Jackson president and Samuel E Baker collector treasurer. New staff appointments listed and board adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest Village Board
H. Scharenberg
C. Juergens
J. Binks
Bruce & Bunge
Meyer & Soffel
William Rieger
Scharenberg
Lake Street
Maywood Foundry
William Halley
Barr & Collins
Jackson
Juergens
Central Avenue
Thomas M. Jackson
Joseph Binks
Chas. W. Juergens
Herman H. Scharenberg
Thos. L. Humphreville
George W. Shearburn
Samuel E. Baker
Binks
Monroe
Arnold
Page
Monroue
Bin
Harlem Village Board Grants Licenses and Water Permit
A Harlem village board special meeting approved the treasurer's March report granted a peddler license to John Lenkins and general store licenses with bonds. Charles Quandt received a monthly water permit for street sprinkling from May 1 to November 1, 1897. Plats of Carney re subdivision and Weis e subdivision were approved. Adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Village Board
John Lenkins
Charles Quandt
Carney
Weise
Maywood Village Board inaugurates Bohlander and new trustees
Maywood village board held a May 3 1897 meeting to inaugurate President elect Bohlander and the new trustees. The group sworn in, bonds read and approved, and Michael J Welch named treasurer while Charles W Maynard was confirmed as village engineer. The session adjourned to April 13 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
Bohlander
Westcott
Michael J. Welch
Charles W. Maynard
Women of Note and Odd Tidbits From Boston to Spain
The column highlights Mrs John Sherman planning a golden wedding with Secretary Sherman next year. It notes a sunshade device for drivers, Louise Michel’s aging poverty and piano potential, the ex Empress Hugenne’s scent preference, a Spanish queen regent’s carnation perfume, and Boston octogenarian Mrs Mary A B Allan, niece of Francis Rotch, linked to the tea party ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Sherman
Louise Michel
Hugenne
Spain
Boston
Mary A. B. Allan
Francis Rotch
Boston Harbor
Allan
An Old Man, a Hat, and Life Insurance Opinions
A humorous collection of maxims on beliefs envy and etiquette from Atchison Glaba. The narrator notes universal vanity and public mask wearing while poking fun at milkmen and whist players. He jokes that life insurance costs feel like funeral expenses to a sixty year old.
The Coming Doctor Vaccinates All Diseases
Walter Besant envisions a future where medicine vaccines for all diseases in early life. He imagines a universal vaccinator arising from vast wealth, transforming aging into a peaceful end and shaping research through immense fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Besant
Lfe
America
Courting Pace Through the Ages
An essay contrasts nineteenth century haste with medieval courtship, noting that suitors asked marriage directly and couples judged mutual suitability within minutes, while a virtuous gentlewoman knew the dowry and fortune beforehand, leaving little need for preliminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suttor
Lippincott
Notable Quote by Rev. L. S. McCollester on Goodness
A Reverend expresses that the noblest virtue is goodness over piety, stating life is not to be discarded but cultivated as a seed to grow toward its true self and perfection. He argues for nurturing human life rather than disinfecting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCollester
The Young Hopeful in Yonkers Statesman
A bald gentleman recalls applying powder to his hair and asks if it caused his hair to go off, as a youthful speaker shares this line in the Yonkers Statesman item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
Notable Quotations Spark Bible Talk in Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes playful exchanges about soap and virtue, with Perry and Watson debating whether soap is mentioned in the Bible. The column reflects lighthearted, era‑tone banter about morality and everyday objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Patettic
Wayworn Watson
Cincinnati Enquirer
Men of Mark: Venosa monument honored and notable feats
The piece highlights Venosa, Horace birthplace, planning a monument after 1900 years. It details George Lewis of Whitefield Missouri, aged 88, who built a blacksmith shop and hauled timber by ox. It also covers polo safety measures, Irish party discipline remarks by Thomas Sexton, and Idaho Senator Henry Heitfeld described as tall and strong, with prior service only as Missouri state senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venosa
Venusium
Horace
George Lewis
Whitefield
Lord Roberts
Thomas Sexton
House of Commons
Ireland
Idaho
Henry Heitfeld
United States
Missouri
Building allowances and lot details across Austin and Oak Park
A dense list of building projects and lot transactions from Austin and Oak Park notes new frame and brick structures, 1 to 2 story houses, barns, and additions. Costs, dates from March to April, and numerous lot numbers, blocks, and subdivisions are recorded with owners such as J. Jacker, Mrs. Mary Reese, Geo. W. Smith, H. F. George and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Dare
Waller’s
Sub
Austin
Ode Ee Nate Ks
Aoe Sarna Lee
Rk. J. Jacker
Mandell
k—Hy. Bevermann
N. W
K. C. Knapp
Ridgeland
Albert Briske
S. Oak Park
Cost Co
R. H. Perkins
Andrews & Parker's
Berwyn
Mr. Herga
Boul Cee
Ry Ceetdo
Geo. W. Smith
Mullhohnand
Keefe
Andrew Anderson
Patrick Joyce
J. W. Gaver
Tin
Austinville
Jacoba
Son
Hennig
Abes Park
Frink’s
Mrs. Gill
Kettlestring
Harlem
Mr. Eckart
Bloc Frame
Csccee
Ees
Oak "Park
H.P. Horton
Mater
Teta
Highlands
Oak Park
Nellie Mayo
Herald
EB. Owen
Grant Works
Mr. Benson
Ogden and Jones
H. F. George
Wren
Carter Harrison
Hawthorne Land Co
Paul Schulte
Jacobs
W. W. Weare
Morton Park
Luther Conant
J. Clarkson
Force's
Pestaty
John Franks
Cosl
N. Lancaster
Fred Grant
S. of Lake St
M. A. Mahl
Lake St
Aus- Austin
Norling
A. Burgess
Hansen
John Worley
Dauson
Central
Eckart
Oglesby
Joseph F. Reinke
Wachsmeth
B. F. George
Vet MO
EMAC
Ogden
Hawthorne Co
Walker's
Lles
N. Berwyn
Oaks
Christ Sandwin
M. Christien
Chicago Herald
Cicero Town Approves 1898 Budget Ordinance
The Cicero Town Board adopts an ordinance for the fiscal year ending March 1, 1898, detailing appropriations totaling 167000 with 150000 to be raised by taxation. It covers contingent expenses, drainage, streets, lighting, police and sanitary services, fire protection, and water, plus salaries for town officials and legal costs. Section provisions include tax deficiency handling, carryovers, publication, and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Board of Trustees
Li Hung Chang Taught by Emperor Then Imprisoned
The London Court Journal reports Li Hung Chang faced a difficult assignment as the Chinese Emperor sought him as a language tutor. Upon learning Li’s limited tongue skills, the Emperor orders Li imprisoned until he masters the language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Court Journal
Li Hung Chang
Proposals Sought for Cicero Board Proceedings Printing
The Town of Cicero invites sealed proposals in duplicate for publishing board proceedings and printing legal notices. Payment from the Contingent Fund of 1897. Bids due 7:20 p.m. May 15, 1897. Board reserves right to reject all bids. J. R. Drent, Town Clerk.
Cicero Declares May 15 1897 Cleaning Day
The Board of Trustees of Cicero designates May 15 1897 as Cleaning Day and urges all citizens to act vigorously on that day. Adopted at a session April 24 1897 by J R Oreint Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. R. Drent
Cicero
Tow of
J. R. Oreint
Olly
Cicero Board orders pipe sewer in Fyffe and connected streets
Special assessment notice states the Cicero Town Board ordered a pipe sewer in Fyffe avenue from Robinson avenue box sewer to West Fiftieth street west line and to East Fifty fourth street, with costs assessed by benefits. Final hearing at Cook County Court May 10, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Cicero
Fyffe Avenue
Robinson Avenue
Fiftieth Street
West Fifty-fourth Street
Cook County
Hinds
West Fifty-third Street
Kenzle Street
Chicago Avenue
Illinois
Forest Avenue
Augusta Street
Thomas Street
Ilinois
Harvey Avenue
Madison Street
Jackson Street
Indiana Street
Willow Avenue
Pine Avenue
Sinois
Vallette v Davis and Taylor Commissioners
Court action involves Clair D Vallette versus Davis and Mie Taylor in a matter before the commissioners. Proceedings reference official duties and potential rulings affecting local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Vallettre
I. V. Davis
E. H. Alling
Commissioners
D. Vallette
A. D. Chamberlain
Clair
Davis Eita Mie Taylor
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W. S. Hanson
A. W. Seegert
C. A. Vosburgh
Clarence Bartlett
Judge
Lodge 800
O. OF
Henry Schwele
Dr. Bemis
Garfield Avenue
Mr. Downey
Clyde Avenue
Judge Lantz
Red Palmer J
Red Miller
Clyde Barber
C. C. Bartlett
Frank O’brien
Daniee
William Martin
Mrs. Cody
Orr
Grippe
H.W. Andrews
Thirty-First St
Austin Av
la Vergne
Cicoro
I. J. Rocheleau
Rhea
Prophetstown
State
Drewsal
A. Goding
Forest Home
Hwing
Treasury
J. W. Page
Windsor Avenue
Frank Abbott
Thirty-fourth Street
Mr. Abbott
City
Wasley
Cook County Civic Federation
Dave Wil- Hames
Irving Avenue
M. 4
R.H. Johnson
Berwyn Bleyele Works
Graceland
M. Fe
Hall
Willian Brown
Colorado
Denver
Daakwoods
Carlson & Olson
South Cheero
Oratorio Society
Hayden
Tat Grange
Goodness
Mark
Hou
Oo Nee
Town OF
Llinvis
A. D
J. R. Drent
Austin, Tll
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