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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
2
Congressman Benator Cullom introduces a bill in Congress to supply old muskets cannons boarding pikes howitzers ensigns and related items to the Irish Naval Veterans Association headquartered in Chicago for display and preservation.
The piece praises Senator White of California as the ablest honest public man in the state noting his status as a native son. It criticizes the Sound Currency committee in New York and hints at publishers being urged to publish free plates while warning of ulterior motives. It also reports Inspector Troy’s claim that no remedy exists for mail theft from fast trains before praising future postal cars on electric lines.
The Times-Herald notes several Cook County Democrats will attend the State convention and many are described as gold men. It argues thousands will back McKinley for prosperity over ethics and criticizes at large elections as risky, questioning the value of voting for unknown officials.
A review of the Economist History and Statistics of Chicago Street Railways notes the Cicero and Proviso Street Railway system, its 35 miles of track, and a capital stock growth from 250000 to 2500000 dollars. It describes the Lake Street power plant, current capacity, and lines serving Maywood, Riverside, and Lyons with officers named and no dividends issued.
The Ogden Street railroad was incorporated on October 1 1891 with 2 000 000 capital. Fifteen miles of single track are completed with sections on West Fortieth Street Forty-Eighth Street and Harlem avenues. Construction continues rapidly and the line will run from Lyons to forty ninth street area. Officers are Henry G Foreman president treasurer J William Helm vice president PILrray secretary Office 402 Equitable building Chicago. Since writing the road is ready for business.
The Suburban Railroad Co formed May 8 1896 with 1 250 000 capital plans a 15 mile double track system linking La Grange Grassdale Hollywood Riverside Berwyn La Vergne Clyde Morton Park and Siemens with the Metropolitan and Lake street elevated lines. Construction began fall 1895 with heavy rails and a $700 000 five percent bond issue to be recorded. Chicago owners include C L Leeds and D B Lyman. Chicago Title and Trust Co. is trustee. First annual meeting held this month elected new officers. Expected operation July or August.
The Calumet Electric, Hyde Park based, honors John Farson of Oak Park as chief stockholder. Incorporated May 17, 1890 with capital stock of 50 000, now F000 000. A seventy mile single track line operated by electric power. Powerhouse at Ninety fourth street and Drexel avenue. Main line on Stoney Island avenue. Leased lines on South Chicago avenue Vernop avenue Vincennes avenue and more.
The city street plan shows sixty seven st two miles long with new lines nearly ready. Projects include One Hundred and Third from Michigan to Vincennes, Seventy Third and Railroad from Stoney Island to the lake, and Ninety Fifth to Robey linking to the Alley at Sixty Third and South Park. The line is run as a close corporation with officers Farson White Sloan guiding affairs. The property is regarded as excellent.
The Cicero town board reports a four thousand eight hundred fifty two dollar claim against former collector Frankland. The board votes to sue his bondsmen while new treasurer Castle works to secure transfer of books from Swinscoe who admits a thirteen hundred twenty two dollar shortage.
The Cicero town board notes the Oak Park Water Co has proposed free water for Washington boulevard sprinkling in summer a concession worth $700 to $800 It will also supply sewer flushing water as last year but only if not wasted The company deserves credit for the liberal concession
The passage notes suburban areas adopting compass directions as place names. East Chicago has long existed, West Chicago replaced Turner recently, and North Chicago is being heard of. South Chicago predates others, with future mentions of south-west north-west north-east and south-east expected.
The passage notes varied styles for William McKinley, calling him Governor Major ex Governor and ex congressman, urging patience until he becomes President of the United States. It reflects debate on proper address and rising status.
A Chicago Times Herald note accuses Oak Park of drunk and disorderly cases before the police magistrate. The item hints at a keg importation tied to Chicago interests and promises fuller details in the news columns.
The Illinois congressional contest between Downing and Rimaker remains unresolved after floor arguments. Moody, a young Massachusetts Republican, could sway several Republicans toward Downing, though Downing has limited leverage yet vows to fight on.
The Illinois Republican convention stand is cited as a major victory for the Ohio candidate and suggests Illinois should join a McKinley cabinet. Cullom is named in Washington as a strong Attorney General prospect, while Congressman Hitt of Illinois is praised for potential tenure as a capable envoy to Britain given his diplomatic background and tenure as Foreign Affairs chairman.
Oak Park beat Lake Forest 21 to 4 in a sunbaked opener. Pitcher Sickles hindered the visitors as Oak Park tallied fourteen Lake Forest errors and numerous first-base hits. The crowd, larger than expected, witnessed a one-sided, unruly affair with an uneven display by both lineups.
West Division High School edged Oak Park in a tight game. Nogert struck out fourteen while Rogers and Matteson pitched well, but errors and a late throw under the grand stand cost Oak Park several runs. The final offense saw seven runs with three earned.
Liberty Athletic club opens in temporary quarters at Poplar and Chicago avenues. Founder is George MacKness with a dozen to sixty members chosen for prowess. Officers include President George Mackness Vice President George Wisden Secretary Ed Simmons Treasurer Roy Hankinson. Trainer Charles Stevens and naval cadet Claude Hale drillers. A tennis court adjacent serves members who enjoy music with a quartet and an orchestra. Monthly receptions will be held in the banquet hall.
In the opening cricket match of the season, United defeated Oak Park by 113 runs. United scored 143 while Oak Park were all out for 30. Key United players included Ballingall Kent and Campbell, with new addition Jarrett making a valuable contribution.
The organization committee counted ballots for nine directors from twenty six nominees. Elected were J. E. Decker, J. P. Garner, N. D. Gilbert, C. E. Crafts, W. W. McFarland, J. J. Walser, Dr. C. E. Jones and R. H. Traill. The members are praised as capable to guide the association’s first year.
A compact volume titled Truth in Song by Mrs Clara H Scot of Austin offers about eighty songs and hymns, many originals with music by Mrs Scott. The elegant book sells for 25 cents per copy postpaid and the note wishes Mrs Scott success with the work.
The Chicago Record supports McKinley financially and presses him to state a definite gold standard stance. The piece notes McKinley has spoken repeatedly and hints he backs a double standard. It questions whether the Record aids enemies by seeking a weaker position.
The Viindicator publishes the official advertisements of Cicero and neighboring River Forest and Harlem. The notices cover public matters required by town and village authorities for residents and local entities.
The Oak Park orchestra announces its first annual concert for Friday May 30 at the Congregational church. Led by Morris C Hatcher, the group aims to boost local musical culture with trained musicians from Oak Park Proviso and Cicero. Proceeds benefit Scoville Institute.
Marguerite Hughes nine years old of 114 S Kennilworth avenue Oak Park died after her clothing caught fire from matches in the kitchen. She had been dumb and crippled from infancy due to a spinal trouble and died the next morning after laboring to escape the flames with her mother and doctors present. Funeral services were held with six pallbearers and a boys choir.
Electric Bitters is promoted as a general season medicine for languor and liver torpor. It claims to counteract malarial poison and relieve headache indigestion constipation and dizziness. Sold at 5c and 1.00 per bottle at Lovett Oak Park and Traill Austin drug stores.
Advert says Bucklew Arnica Salve cures alleuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guarantee of money refund if not satisfied. Sold by L. M. Lovett Oak Park and R. H. Traill Austin. Price 26 cents per box.
A damaged OCR style letter from Margaret signs as Phelma without clear context. The prose speaks of a lyre and lofty harps, with lines about blooming and wooing dells. The fragmentary text reads as a personal verse homage and closing sincerely yours.
At the adjourned Harlem Village Board meeting last Saturday evening, minutes of prior meetings were approved and numerous bills ordered paid. Several appointments were made for 1896 97 including Attorney Griffen Street Commissioner Mirrow Village Treasurer Troost and Collector Schrade. Special police were named Meseke Hannman Vogt and Herning. Bond for the Village Treasurer was set at 60000 dollars. Licenses granted for pool tables, Western Bill Posting Co peddlers licenses and dramshop licenses. Jailer's salary increased by five dollars monthly.
Maywood village trustees met May 9 1996 in the village hall with President Nichols presiding. Officers approved rent for township use at $100, bonds for Nichols Day and others, new plumbing inspector and policemen appointments, and an ordinance to license billiard and pool tables. The tire pipe sewer project was approved with restrictions. Adjourned to May 16.
The VinDICATOR offers Cicero and Proviso news with candid reporting and clear values. Editors promise truthful coverage by first-rate reporters, delivering outspoken local updates.
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