Subscriptions and Local Opinion Bits from The Vindicator
By nait postage paid one year and three months by mail. Various notices include address for The Vindicator offices in Austin Oak Park and Chicago. The piece also quotes public sentiment on curfews and police, and warns Berwyn readers about Sabbath traffic and Coney Island style plans affecting order and safety. It mentions President Lewis appointments and a Berwyn Current editorial urging early police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nait
ODON
Vindicator
North Park Avenue
Austin
Lake Street
Oak Park
Chicago
South Clinton Street
Berwyn
Desplaines
Lyons
Coney Island
Ponce
Five Cent Fare Achieved for Oak Park Thanks to Attridge
Trustee S. D. Attridge and the Austin trustees are credited for securing a five-cent fare for Oak Park. The move, supported by local authorities, contrasts with earlier elevated city incentives and argues for fairness in negotiations. The paper urges residents to enjoy the new privilege and refrain from criticism of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S$. D. Attridge
Oak Park
Attridge
Austin
Cicero
The Assessment Law and Local Tax Enforcement
Local assessors push the new revenue act, warning that all must comply and tax dodgers will face consequences. Officers are bonded, deputies held to strict standards, promising rigorous enforcement. The assessment schedule lists 38 items with columns for fair cash value, assessor value, and assessed value.
Austin business men plan annual July picnic
The Austin business men met Wednesday to arrange the July 20 picnic at Crystal Lake. Two committees were named for transport and printing, with more planning to come. Prizes will be solicited for contest events, and donors may contact association president J. P. Garner.
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Austin
Crystal Lake
George B. Cogdal
R. H.traill
Hankermegro
Q. JM. Donaldson
Cline
Cicero appoints Vallens as fire chief amid resign threat
President John Lewis names Vallens chief of Cicero Fire Department as four of eight volunteer fire companies threaten to resign. Previously each station operated independently, with growing district populations prompting calls for unity and improved service. volunteers protest feeling overlooked.
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John Lewis
Vallens
Cicero
Lewis
Oak Park Grants Side Platforms for Cicero & Harlem Rail
The Oak Park town board authorizes side platforms along Randolph street from Austin avenue west with a center platform at Wisconsin avenue. The decision comes after negotiations with the Cicero & Harlem railroad, aiming to reduce fares and treat the deal on a business basis. The plan covers Oak Park from Wisconsin Avenue to Fifty-second Street, connecting to downtown via the incline at Lake Street.
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Cicero
I” Road
Lewis
Cleero & Harlem Road
Randolph Street
Austin Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Louderback
Attridge
Oak Park
Harlem Avenue
Cicero & Harlem
Lake Street
Lake
Fifty-second Street
Annual Grade Meeting at Oak Park Opened for Sixth Grade Teachers
The Cook county sixth grade teachers hold their annual meeting in Oak Park with Miss Lucy Scott presenting the morning lesson. A travel geography class, highlighted by the McMurray system, showcases extensive travel from Chicago to London and knowledge of major rail routes and docks. Parents even allowed a pupil to travel solo to Buffalo to test the method, with positive results.
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Cook County
Oak Park
Evanston
Bright
Lucy Scott
McMuey
Miss Scott
Chicago
London
New York City
England
Buffalo
Oak Park Magazine Club Holds May Meeting
The Oak Park Magazine Club held its final meeting of the season on May 4 at 832 South East avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Blanchard. Rev. P. F. Matzinger of Chicago presented a Holland lecture with colored crayon illustrations while G. Roy Hall of Scoville avenue offered two vocal numbers. Refreshments were served by the ladies' committee and orchestral music came from Ira Owens. The club adjourned with a unanimous vote of thanks to Matzinger and Hall.
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Magazine Club
W. A. Blanchard
South East Avenue
P. F. Matzinger
Chicago
G. Roy Hall
Scoville Avenue
Ira Owens
Oak Park
Messrs
Matzinger
Edward A. Cummings Portrait Among Chicago Real-Estate Pioneers
A Time and Herald portrait spotlights Edward A. Cummings as a veteran Chicago real estate dealer. An interview notes Cicero’s growth, with Cummings recalling 1867 entry, energy as key, and early offices around Randolph and LaSalle. He recalls Scoville Harvey and others shaping suburban development. The piece recalls Western avenue units and early transit from State Street to Oak Park, with Lake Street sidewalk shifts seen as major progress.
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Edward A. Cummings
Chicago
Time
A- Herald
Cummings
Cicero
Metropolitan Block
Randolph and
LaSalle Streets
Snyder & Lee
Josiah L. Lombard
E. C. Cleaver
James W. Scoville
A. J. Averell
Wabash Avenue
Waga'so
Oak Park
Austin
Lake Street
Western Avenue
Oak Park High juniors plan reception at club house
The Oak Park High School juniors arrange an annual seniors reception at the Oak Park Club house to accommodate the growing class. A fine orchestra is hired and expenses rise, drawing opposition from many parents who discuss the issue at a Scoville Institute mothers’ meeting. A committee will meet the principal and superintendent, with plans for a simpler event next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park High School
Oak Park Club House
Scoville Institute
W. W. Macomber
G. S. Sawyer
W. Packard
News of the Town Highlights and Local Notices
Malls arrival and departure times from East and West routes listed. New book by Dr W E Barton "When Boston Braved the King" just published. Mr and Mrs Frank Early welcome a daughter at 778 Woodbine Ave. Beethoven Club election results announced. Track meet plans for Cook County High Schools discussed by baseball board members. Alma Mission transferred to Methodists. First Methodist Church Society funds raised to complete building. Mrs William Hulbert recovering well after surgery in Chicago. Advertised letters for Austin IL May 9 1899 listed. Olive Stilwell and Roy G Martin wed at 5441 B Ohio St. Austin. Dr Chester A Winn purchases 5821 Washington Blvd residence and opens Cody Block office. Oaks Society annual election set for June 10. Ice delivery from Cicero and Proviso Ice Co. promoting Lake Geneva ice. orders to Oak Park 233.
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W. E. Barton
Boston
Frank Early
Woodbine Avenue
Beethoven Club
Ida Belle Freeman
Topham
Miss Dayton
Nellie Shurtliff
Vinnie Rice
Baseball Board of Control
Cook County
Messrs. McKenzie
Austin
Miller
Englewood
Boltwood
Evanston
Alma Mission
Union Evangelical
William Hulbert
Maywood
H. EB. Gerrish
D. G. Marks
Wm. McKay
Andrea Olsen
Grace Parker
Annie Swenson
I. W. Tullis
Olive V. Stilwell
Roy G. Martin
Ohio Street
S. S. Healey
Chester A. Winn
Chesterfield
Washington Boulevard
Bert B. Brees
Dr. Winn
Cody Block
J. E. Thorndyke
G. A. Kries
E. D. Robinson
S. J. Whitlock
J. J. Walser
G. M. Davis
F. A. Hill
J. A. Martin
F. R. Schork
A. A. Strom
A. G. Bagley
W. H. Bennett
When Cicero's Firemen Strike
A Chicago paper recounts Cicero firemen striking as flames light the sky at dusk. Chief Vallens fights the blaze with a pail and pike while bystanders flee and small boys observe. Vallens later exercises authority to arrest the spread of the fire and settle the matter.
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Cicero
Vallens
Bill
Jim
Ike
Austin
Cicero Seeks Sprinkling Bid For Washington Boulevard
The Town of Cicero invites sealed proposals to sprinkle Washington boulevard from West Fifty-second street to Harlem avenue. Work to start immediately and run through summer under Town Superintendent supervision. Payment from Street and Highway Fund 1899. Bids due 2 39 p m May 8 1899. Town reserves right to reject all bids. James Martin Town Clerk Austin IH May 1 1899.
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Washington Boulevard
West Fifty-second Street
Harlem Avenue
Board of Trustees
Legal notice of auction of Ayres goods in Austin Ill
The Austin Storage Warehouse announces the sale of the goods and chattels of O. L. Ayres stored at Nos. 334 and 386 North Park Avenue Austin Illinois for storage charges. The public auction will be held at the storehouse on May 22, 1899. Signed Austin Storage Warehouse. 31 Harry H. Decker.
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O. L. Ayres
Austin
North Park Avenue
Ill
Austin Storage Warehouse
Harry H. Decker
Notice of Partition Interest in Helena Township Land
William Amerson of Austin Cook County Illinois holds a one half undivided interest with Jacob E Decker in lot 2 section 9 township 39 north range 8 west in Helena Township Antrim County Michigan The partnership is dissolved and Amerson plans a partition filing as soon as legally possible He disclaims liability for charges against the land after this date Dated May 8 1899 Austin Illinois
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Jacob E. Decker
Austin
Cook County
Illinois
Helena Township
Antrim County
Michigan
William Amerson
Oak Park Teachers Strike Over Salary Cut
Oak Park school teachers and supporters hold indignation meetings after the newly elected board trims salaries by ten percent and drops the special physical culture teacher. The scale is, officials claim, lower than Chicago but higher than similar suburbs, aiming to ease next year’s funding tensions.
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Oak Park
Chicago
Methodist Church Banquet Prompts Male Church Interest Talk
A First Methodist Church banquet on Tuesday evening focused on boosting male involvement in church affairs. Rev. W. H. Burns led the discussions with speeches from prominent members and calls for continued banquets, noting some regret that women’s influence was not included. Attendees listed include Robert Quayle Joseph Dunlop Simpson Rogers N. M. Jones Graves Holbrook H. J. Straight Dr. Johnson J. B. White George W. Jones George Webb J. M. Ambrose J. B. Webb C. S. Meachel and J. S. Barkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
W. H. Burns
Burns
Messrs
Robert Quayle
Joseph Dunlop
Simpson Rogers
N. M. Jones
Graves Holbrook
H. J. Straight
Dr. Johnson
J. B. White
George W. Jones
George Webb
J. M
Free Traveling Libraries to Aid West Side Children
The Nineteenth Century Club forms a committee to establish free traveling libraries for poorer children in crowded west side quarters. Members include Mrs. E H Pitkin Mrs C H Ackart Mrs C Williams Miss Morris Miss Matthews Mrs H Gue torf and Mr George Charlton. The group seeks Oak Park support and donations of books and magazines to launch the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
E. H. Pitkin
C. H. Ackart
C. Williams
Morris
Matthews
H. Guetorf
George Charlton
Oak Park
Faith Presbyterian Church Dedicated
The Faith Presbyterian Church at Willow avenue and Cornelia street was dedicated last Sunday afternoon. The chapel, costing about $3,000, aims for independence from the First Presbyterian Church. Speakers included Rev. H. M. Johnson, Rev. Frederick Lewis, Rev. N. D. Falk, and Rev. Alexander Corkey. The service featured palms, plants, flowers and a musical program. Faith Mission began about four years ago.
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Faith Presbyterian Church
Willow Avenue
Cornelia Street
First Presbyterian Church
M. Johnson
First Presbyterian
Frederick Lewis
The
Faith Society
N. D. Falk
Alexander Corkey
Faith Mission
For Rent Offer With Two Houses On 40 Foot Lot
Classified ad lists rental options including two 6 room houses on a 40 foot lot at 5929 Superior Street. Prices shown: $12.50 per month for the pair and a $20 first class flat with 8 rooms and a lawn. Owner is F L Phillips.
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F. L. Phillips
Superior Street
Money to Loan and Savings Bank Promoted in Austin
The Austin Building and Loan Association invites deposits from residents on two or more shares at fifty cents per share. It pays six percent interest on withdrawals and emphasizes careful conservative management. George H. Park is president and John D. Maclean secretary. City office room 921 184 La Salle street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Building and Loam Association
Austin
George H. Park
John D. Maclean
la Balle Street
Printing Office Relocates To Larger Quarters
REMOVAL NOTICE. The Donaldson Press moves from 5633 Lake Street to 5636 Ohio Street just west of Isging's drug store. O. M. Donaldson says new location offers more room and light, better quarters, and facilities for more business. First-rate work at fair prices.
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Lake Street
Ohio Street
Isging
M. Donaldson
Donaldson Press
Tabernacle Services Draw Crowds in Austin
The Christian Church of Austin held three services Sunday in its new tabernacle on Ohio street near Pine avenue with Rev. George A. Campbell giving way to Rev. Charles R. Scoville. Church ladies plan a Saturday lunch for passing bicycle riders. Large crowds attend revival efforts and show strong interest.
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The
Christian Church of Austin
Tabernacle
Ohio Street
Pine Avenue
George A. Campbell
Charles R. Scoville
Christian Science Convention Closes After Weeklong Session
The Students' Christian Science convention ended Saturday night at the Oakdale Hotel. Mrs. Mary A. Philbrick, president for six states, delivered her final class meeting to seventy delegates. The gathering focused on advanced education for science healers with plans for the next quarterly session in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Convention
Oakdale
Mary A. Philbrick
Organization For
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Minnesota
The
Dakotas
Austin
Mrs Springer Finds Swift Relief with Dr King's Discovery
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports a long hacking cough cured by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. She praises its chest and throat healing power and urges others to try it with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottles are free at Traill & Cooling and Chas P Millers drug stores with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Traill & Cooling’s
Chas. P. Miller's
Excursion to Buffalo by Nickel Plate Road
Departures from Chicago on June 12 and 18 1899 offer a single round trip fare. Tickets valid for return through June 17 includes dining-car service. City ticket office located at 111 Adams street Chicago.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
City Ticket
Adams Street
Avenue State Bank elects officers at meeting
The board of directors met last evening to elect leaders. C. E. Bolles was chosen president, O. W. Herrick vice president, and N. M. Jones selected as bank attorney. No cashier was elected, likely to be chosen at the next meeting.
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The
Avenue State Bank
C. E. Bolles
O. W. Herrick
N. M. Jones
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promised Quick Headache Relief
Advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills banish headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Thousands testify to relief, with a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee not offered if not cured. Sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas. P. Miller, Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
First Season Excursion to Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road
Round trip fare offer to Buffalo and Niagara Falls on the Nickel Plate Road. City ticket office at 111 Adams Street. depot at Van Buren Street station in Chicago aboard the Loon. Limited travel opportunity in June.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
City Ticket Elite
Adams Street
van Buren Street
Chicago
Buffalo and Return at One Fare for the Round Trip
Nickel Plate Road offers Buffalo round trip tickets on June 12th and 13th with return valid through June 17th, 1899. Tickets available at the city office 111 Adams Street Chicago or depot on the Loop Van Buren Street and Pacific Avenue near Clark Street.
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Nickel Plate Road
City
Adams Street
Chicago
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
Clark Street
Excursion to Buffalo for Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Meeting
The Nickel Plate Road offers a Chicago to Buffalo round trip excursion June 14 and 15 for the Mystic Shrine annual meeting with first class fare. Tickets go on sale June 12 and 13 with return validity through June 17 1899. Passengers may choose rail or water trip between Cleveland and Buffalo. The line runs three first class Chicago to Buffalo trains daily.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Adams Street
An American Eclipse Approaches the Southern States
Preparations intensify for the total solar eclipse visible in the U S from May next year crossing Texas to North Carolina. Meteorologist F H Bigelow reports weather probabilities favor clear skies in northern Georgia and Alabama where terrain is flatter.
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Texas
North
Caroliea
F. H. Bigelow
Georgia
Alabama
Notice of separation and debt disavowal by J P Wiborg
Public notice states that after wife left home the writer will not be responsible for any further debts contracted by her. J P Wiborg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Wiborg
Whooping cough epidemic prompts remedy testimony
Last winter during an epidemic of whooping cough my children contracted the disease with severe coughing spells. We used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup and found it relieved the cough and effected a complete cure. Sold by Traill & Cooling, Austin, C P Miller, Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Traill & Cooling
Austin
C. P. Miller
Oak Park
John E. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
Soldier Blanketa Costs for Army Blankets
A fragment notes that government cost for army blankets is 3.40 each and contains a remark about faith in a watch without works leading to disappointment. The text is fragmentary with no clear event or named dates.
Bicycle bargains at River Forest Water Works
If you are buying a bicycle it will pay you to call and sed Wrn:3t Mick lish at the River Forest Water Works. We handle both the Andra and the Rambler. Our new 99 styles have arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micklish
River Forest
Battle of Manila at Wabash and Hubbard Court
Don t miss the Battle of Manila event corner Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court, inviting community participation in a themed gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Wabash Avenue
Hubbard Court
A Society Gentleman’s Paradox Clauses of Character
A society gentleman is described as a man with white hands and a black heart, a paradox reflecting public charm masking private corruption in social circles. The remark suggests critique of refined appearances versus hidden vice.
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O. P
OAK Park Magazine Club
AK Park
Aus
Howard Robertson
Cicero and Proviso Ice Company
Lake Geneva
Franklin Street
Roimdo
News Depot
Musonis Bultaig
Atti
Braman
Park Ave
On & Tompkins
6Th Park Avenue
Lake, Street
Ogden, Sheldon & Co
R. S. Tuthil
North Central Avenue
Austin, Il
Walnut Avenue
Pray & Son
N. Park Ave
Court House
Care Vindicator
Indiana Street
M. Mann
South
Waller Avenue
Louis Falk
Methodist Church
Free Libraries
Presbyterian Church
Tabernacle Meetings
OAK Park Avenue Bank
Nobles OF the Mystic Shrine
Soldier Blanketa
Walter G. Kraft
Chamber of Commerce Building
Woosington &J
G. E. Cor. la Salle
Tha Eer
John Price
Justice of the Peace
Offce
Fifty-Second St. Austin
Lake St
Hugh Gair
Aig Lake
Jewel "Voor Soren, Wage, Tod
August Terneak & Co
Rags
Ste
Wade
Tellophene
Chas. Loheit
Dearborn St
77Th St
Hartem
Q. J. Roath
Ohio St
Sweetheart Bell
International Music Company Fisher Building
Cornelia St
Worth Pa Park , Ave
Oréera
Frank Bratt
Greene
Train & Cooling
J . . Austin, Nl
J. P. Garner & CO
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