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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
7
Readable items note a location described as near Central and Pine Avenues at the northeast of Iowa Street, referencing a school in Austin. The fragment suggests a municipal or neighborhood reference rather than a full event.
Miss M I Isging rests at West Baden Lightning caused damage Friday night Mrs C S Cutting critically ill now improving Mrs B B Lauder of 333 Willow sick at St Augustine Hospital Chicago Ladies of Austin Christian Church plan a progressive lunch J W Moreland of Macon Illinois visiting Austin Edna Earlwrumb violinist receives solid gold watch from Philharmonic Club C R LaMena to travel Indiana for Thompson Huff Hardware Co Strawberry and ice cream festival May 28 at MBE Church Mothers Meetings well attended Dr Hubbard Foster visiting Austin Mrs Hartley to visit son Arthur Hartley Twentieth Century Carrom Club meeting prizes to O T Gallup and E H Thomas Social evening May 24 at 5725 Ontario street proceeds to Salvation Army Miss Lucy Noyes Soul Culture Club lecture well attended Helen Furman and Viola Smith piano soloists Bird study classes taught by Mrs Hubbard in parks Mrs G W Kretzinger and Dr Lizzie W Charles involved I C Eggleston sells home to Mrs Moffat leaves for Michigan Harry Zilier age 7 loses right eye after tin can injury May 22 3 to 5 pm at 6636 South boulevard Tomaso's Mandolin Orchestra attendance Smithy hosts tea at 531 North Fifty-second for eye injury fund List includes many local residents and volunteers
First-class decorating work offered in River Forest Illinois by Schulz and Peters. They handle artistic paper hanging in all branches including Durlaps crepes tapestries and latest shades. Call or write for low prices.
A. J. Witt & Co Renting Agency advertises housing options in Oak Park. The notice asks readers seeking a house or flat to contact the agency at 118 North Oak Park avenue.
Geo A Philbrick treasurer of the school trustees of Clesro offers money to loan on real estate without commission. Located at room 916 Stock Exchange building 108 La Salle street Chicago. A widely known quartet the four corners of the earth.
The Oak Park Nineteenth Century Club announces officers: President Mrs Martha H Nash First Vice President Miss Julia Hersick Second Vice President Mrs Mary A Carleton Recording Secretary Mrs Kate S B Sperry Corresponding Secretary Mrs Nina S Budlong Treasurer Miss Anna H Mathews. Appointed committee chairmen include House Mrs Isabel Lewis Social Mrs Rose S Hasca Music Mrs Gertrude R Village Improvement Mrs Mary P Marsh Legislative Mrs Elvira H Adams Courtesy Mrs Lillie B Pitkin.
The Associated Charities of Oak Park and Vicinity held its final meeting of the 1900-1901 winter at Sco ville Institute on May 10. Over fifty families received aid, cases in Harlem were assisted by the Harlem Woman's Club and town authorities, and the group continues some work through summer with medical care from Oak Park physicians and White Cross nurses.
Mr Arthur Healey, a former butcher for Geo H Brown, has returned to England to claim a fortune left by his mother. H A Randle, formerly with Burke Hansen, now works for Geo H Brown on Chicago avenue. Annewalt’s boys deliver Chicago daily papers two hours before Sunday waking time. Austin Laundry Co reports thriving business with F H Hartless and O G Schleet always on hand. office remains at 5602 South boulevard.
Austin area churches report growing attendance as First Presbyterian plans a June 23 dedication. News lists sermons across churches including Baptist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and Grace Church with service times, Sunday schools, and upcoming events led by Rev. Snowden, Rev. Thaylor, and Rev. Jo Hannet among others.
Mr. Chas Dreschler unveils a new moving van with pride. H J Hittorff the watchmaker relocates from 131 Marion to the Dunlop building on Lake street. Anton Roswold, ex–Chas I Dreschler associate, opens an upholstering shop at 181 Marion street. Miss Lily Wiltberger offers at home photography sessions daily except Sunday and Monday at 209 Wesley avenue.
Harry Vokes of Ward and Vokes at Bastable theater violated his season contract with BE D Stair by drinking a cocktail in Syracuse. Stair, the company manager, billed Vokes $1,000 for the offense, which Vokes admitted and paid.
Guaranteed first mortgages offered from $500 to $2,600 at 6 percent interest. Principal and interest guaranteed and payable in gold coin by Harlem Savings Bank located at 195 Madison St Harlem IL.
A Woman's Home Companion writer notes England may be envied for Sunday rest with church services guiding the day. London railway traffic pauses during services while the king and queen uphold traditions. labor across residences is suspended or reduced as much as possible.
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