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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
2
The obituary mentions Mrs. Patrick Pord, wife of the Trish World editor, in Brooklyn New York. It cites other local items from Austin and Oak Park, including ad schedules and a Metropolitan West Side road opening. It also notes Kenwood real estate figure Marvin AJP and Norway Sweden independence celebrations on Friday May 7.
A disputed ruling grants a win to Ex-Phristpes regarding a profit claim tied to a potential earnings surge. The decision suggests the fee could equal about a year’s salary for a chief executive, signaling a major financial impact on the involved party.
RC Gavins & Co opened a sit ision at the northwest corner of Calica and Diversey avenues to sell selmna lots daily. Their office is 68 Washington street main door. Census of Patiala taken May 1 shows population of OO, recalling when it had 8,000 and was seen as a rising city in the west.
B A Phomas and Sons, fruit dealers, announce Penryn and Cad as holders of the season's first green deciduous fruit shipments from California. Dispatches note Penryn May 5 and Vacaville May 7 as dates.
Tris explains the current year appropriation for the Town of Civero will be fixed at 150000, an advance of 20000 on last year's amount. He argues needs are great and population growth necessitates this rise.
Two suspects Cursea and dot son arrested Wednesday are believed ringleaders of a crime ring that has passed along The Northwestern's property for five weeks. They robbed depots at Palatine Winnetka and Melrose Park and cracked safes while securing miscellaneous express.
Reports from a nearby border region celebrate Norke Dime University as a leading Catholic institution. The article notes local engineers and officials in Cicero Ridgeland River Forest and River Forest areas, plus updates on political clashes over civil service reform and Maccabees organizational milestones with new tents and membership figures.
Representative Muse called up the drainage bill for third reading while Aiken of Franklin moved to postpone action for one week. The amendment lets Chicago drainage district trustees levy an extra 1 percent tax for three years to fund the drainage canal.
The Bloomington program for Grand Army Day featured veterans marching and a nighttime campfire. The display of old soldiers keeping step and singing battle songs moved many to tears and recalled one of history's great struggles.
Postmaster Hesing reports 57 new Thorses started at Chicago stations on Wednesday morning. Supervisors say the system works well and first round collections were cut from two hours. Each collector uses two horses, each hitched four hours daily, ensuring fresh animals and steady work.
The THk biennial session opened in Port Huron with delegates from twenty states and Canada. Supreme Commander Markey reported 672 new members and a life-benefit increase of 2000 dollars over two years. Supreme Record Keeper Nos. Bositzen presented statistics on unprecedented membership growth for the term ending December.
Commissioner Carrot Wirrdier says employers in western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia have raised wages, with over ten thousand workers in Pittsburgh alone gaining a pay hike last week. Carnegie Steel confirms a ten percent raise for its workers, marking a notable shift after prior reductions.
Legislation for Cook County civil service is urged to be enacted, arguing it will strengthen duty and reduce patronage. Critics alleged to be county Republican insiders fear losing influence as supporters claim the measure aligns county with Chicago’s municipal civil service standard. The legislature is pressed to pass the bill to increase accountability and limit patronage.
The governor vetoes three bills aimed at perpetuating monopolies in oil, electric lighting, and elevated railways in Chicago. He portrays the measures as harmful to state interests and urges voters to reject lawmakers who back the bills despite corporate pressure.
A communication from the Upper Cicero Club, based in Ridgeland and Austin, was handed to The Vindicator. The club endorses awarding William Ehulley the contract to publish board proceedings and town advertisements for the coming year, stating it would best serve the town and residents.
The Reporter questions Halley’s bid for Cicero town printing, arguing rotation favors the Vinpretator due to years of prior control, efficiency, circulation, and early publication. The Vinpicat or reports board actions, supported by petitions, and opposed division of the town, with Trustee Walker blamed for blocking Vinpreator last year.
The article notes the death of William Saunders former member of Parliament for Walworth Division Newington described as a newspaper man and radical. It recalls his English connections with Henry George and the Land Restoration League, his political shift from radical to liberal to home ruler, and reports the recent election result in his constituency with Bailey defeating the liberal candidate.
The paper notes Cicero Town Board proceedings on Wednesday and mentions Harlem Melrose and Maywood village boards in this edition.
The Cirvero Town Board meets again this Saturday evening with the Committee of the Whole slated to report on matters referred to it. The surplus from the old board has been cleared away and smooth sailing is expected ahead.
The Harlem track began its season last Monday despite adverse weather and civic raid fears. Attendance remained solid while some races produced notable performances before management unexpectedly closed the track for an undetermined period amid Civic Federation concerns.
Last Saturday night Hop Lee a Maywood laundyman was found gagged and bound in his shop. Patrolman Fred Taunton discovered the scene at 0:50 p.m. After freeing him Lee reported $150 stolen and accused two men from Melrose Park, who were arrested and bound over to Cook County court.
Residents discuss two Japanese men living with Irish sisters linked to Hop’s vanished funds. The sisters vanished. locals suspect their involvement in the money disappearance and the subsequent arrests. Public sentiment at Melrose Park appears sympathetic toward the Chinese men held in jail.
The Harlem Village Board met Saturday evening May 1 with all Trustees and President Gorke present. The minutes were approved and numerous police and licenses items referred to committees. Budgets, bonds, appointments, and sewer and water works measures were discussed with actions directed for next steps.
Rev Rowley preached against gambling at Oak Park Baptist Church after a Hawthorne Track visit. Civic Federation member E S Conway urged action, joined by Pierce and others in a broad debate, signaling a push to curb gambling and saloons in Hawthorne.
Four year old Rosa Palma died after catching fire on Stefanio Palma’s farm while playing near a straw pile that was set alight to clear trash. Her father and a bystander rushed to help but the flames proved fatal after thirty two hours of agony. Palma was burned while trying to extinguish the fire and will be sidelined for some time. The community mourns the loss of a bright, beloved child.
The Cicero and Proviso Street Railway company is extending the power house on Lake street. The new building will cover the entire block with a 100 foot stack and a boiler battery. Engines added will bring nearly 1000000 horsepower, enabling far greater car handling and traffic than present. The plant aims to be among the west’s finest and most modern facilities, signaling future growth and local prestige.
A vacant Kenilworth front lot sized 8 by 340 feet sold from Arthur J. Kirkwood to Jessie A. Baldwin for 11125 at 125 per front foot. Charles G. Page bought 100 by 214 feet on Euclid near Town Street for 4250 with plans for a free residence costing 10000. Julius S. Lane purchased two Ridgeland and East avenue houses for 12500. each 50 by 171 feet to an alley with two story frame homes.
Readers are advised a swift method to relieve leg cramps while swimming. If the calf tightens and the leg refuses to move, reach down and pull the toe upward gently, then rotate the thumbs backward to release the cramp.
Melrose Park Village Board met Monday with Trustees Billingheimer Debus Giles Land Lunatermann and Simonson present. Bills totaling 283.56 approved. Various street, sidewalk, sewer, and ordinance issues discussed. several appointments and a peddler license granted. The board adjourned to the next meeting.
At a congregational meeting the trustees were authorized to enlarge the building. The auditorium will gain eight feet on the north wall with rearranged seating to exceed 700 total capacity. A new vestibule will be built, a taller tower will house the stair to the gallery, and a two story institutional extension will add boiler rooms kitchen gym and more. The Sunday school space will connect by partitions and seat over 70 80. with extension capacity to over 1500.
A circulating tale in Austin claimed a escaped boa constrictor 15 feet long roamed Galewood two miles north of Ridgeland. Reports grew to 25 feet as locals searched Ridgeland avenue, but no creature was found and a boy’s inflated tale faded.
A May 20 meeting at Oak Park Methodist church gathers citizens to back the Civic Federation in its fight against Hawthorne gambling. The group seeks to suppress illicit activity at Hawthorne and Harlem tracks and to oppose Humphrey and Aspinwall gambling bills. Trustees may consider ending Hawthorne’s liquor license to shut the venue.
A committee was appointed at the Baptist church to organize a mana meeting. Preparations have been made and the best speakers available will be represented. It is hoped all who can attend will support the gathering through presence and effort.
A large audience attended the Austin Senate gathering in Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday evening. Officials say the session, modeled after the U S Senate, aimed to teach parliamentary rules and legislative methods, strengthening the local body and promising further similar events.
The Suburban League begins at Merrick Park with Austin facing Maywood on Saturday May 18. Amerson and Walt start for Austin against Purdy and Newton for Maywood as both clubs seek early pennant advantage. The Austins wear gray with black trimming and black team name on the breast.
Town Clerk posts permits for five new structures in Berwyn and Austin areas. Dr McNeal receives two story 35 by 44 foot building in Berwyn for 4000 dollars. A P Heurlin gets two story 26 by 16 foot in Austin for 2000 dollars. Kehl receives two story 28 by 11 foot in Austin for 5000 dollars. Ben Anderson secures two story 22 by 14 foot in Morton Park for 2500 dollars.
At the quarterly conference held Friday at the Methodist church the committee on plans reported approval of a two story church building. The basement will host a lecture room Sunday school space and parlors while the upper floor will hold the main auditorium. The design features large Gothic stained glass windows and a simple elegant pulpit. The church aims to complete and dedicate debt free on a corner lot at Central avenue and Ohio street donated by a local citizen, with an estimated cost between 25 000 and 30 000 beyond the site.
Mr A H Worswick and Adele Baxter, once wed, faced a mother-in-law driven campaign for divorce aided by a trip to Dakota. The couple returned to their city after the attempt, alimony plans discussed, and the mother misses her daughter’s visits.
The initial Sunday evening service under the Men's League will be at the Presbyterian church in River Forest. The program includes organ prelude by Grace Barton, hymns, soprano solo by Mrs. W. C. Walsh, cornet by William Hafner, choir pieces, readings, offertory by Authbem, and a sermon by Rev. James Frothingham on St Patrick. The public is invited.
Chicago Lair Grounds Association announced Harlem race meeting was indefinitely postponed due to fear of Civic Federation raids. Warrants issued Wednesday night prompted the closure, with Deputy Sheriff Peters informed early this morning and not deployed.
The First Congregational Church of Austin AL marks the anniversary of Rev Thomas Waxterdale’s pastorate on May 19 with total church membership rising to 121 Present members include 6 by letter and 1 by death. Pastoral labor totals include 1000 sermons and addresses 16 extra meetings 15 baptisms 7 communion services and 2 funerals. Bible class activities tally 61 sessions plus 50 prayer meetings 46 C E So 15 Jr CG BR So and 15 business meetings 11 outside meetings and 25 socials.
A sociable will be given by the Indies of Phil Sheridan Post at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J A Seaman 137 South Grove Avenue Friday evening May 24 the anniversary of the Grand Review of Troops in Washington at the close of the war Comrades who were in the review are asked to come prepared to give a three minute talk All comrades with their wives sons and daughters are cordially invited to be present.
Hanson Park, a village on the St. Paul railroad two miles north of Austin, grows rapidly with many homes under construction. Geo F Howser and Geo B Townsend secured a forty acre tract with office at 1113 Chamber of Commerce Chicago. $260,000 worth of lots have sold in three years. The new subdivision lots are now open to purchase.
It reports Mr Jed Miller of Irving Texas suffered severe kidney trouble and back pain for years. After trying various remedies he used Electric Bitters and found immediate relief. The ad claims the medicine aids kidney and liver issues and promises quick results. Available at L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Traill Austin for a dollar per large bottle.
Notice advertising upcoming Thursday Friday or Saturday evening events available in the Wednesday Vindication at a charge of 25 cents per inch for each insertion.
A detailed list of property transfers across Cicero and nearby areas including La Vergne Austinville Maywood Berwyn Oak Park and River Forest. Entries note grantors and grantees such as Harnstrom Rudoph Keefe McVeigh Kennedy Anderson Andrews Parsons and White with parcels in La Vergne Maywood Oak Park Berwyn and other additions. Dates range mainly in April and May with numerous lot numbers and subdivision references.
The Town Clerk invites duplicate proposals for furnishing and laying water service pipes on Howard avenue from Madison to Adams street. Payment will be made after completion per Speed Resolution No. 497. Bids due by 2a Saturday in May. a certified check equal to 5 per cent of bid required. Trustees oversee bid awards.
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