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Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1896

Page

2

McKinley Declares Stand on Money Parity

The text states that Mr. McKinley has clearly stated his position on the money question asserting gold silver and paper on parity with each other.

Mr. McKinley

Free silver movement dominates Illinois and national conventions

The piece notes free silver control of the Illinois and national Democratic conventions in Chicago, with Siemens's Cicero presence and Chairman Gahan’s fondness for free coinage. It cites political shifts toward bimetalism, Republican gains, and local civic events including transit improvements and a bicycle era revival sparked by fashion.

Free Silverites Illinois Chicago Democratic Gahan St. Louis

Opening of the Ogden Electric Line

The Ogden Electric Street Car line opening is postponed to next Saturday. The first invited train departs at 2:00 PM from West Madison and Fortieth to West Forty eighth then to Twenty fifth and Har lem avenue, with lunch and speeches. Henry G. Foreman leads the company. E. A. Cummings is a key organizer. The line links Cicero north and south sides, connected to the Cicero and Proviso line.

Chicago Avenue West Fortieth Street Fortieth Forty-eighth Streets Ogden West Madison Fortieth Streets West Forty Eighth Street Twentyfifth Street Harlem Avenue Cicero Henry G. Foreman Cicero & Proviso Line Ogden Company E. A. Cummings Cicero and Proviso Line

Cicero Town Officers Quickening to Settle at Saturday Board Meeting

Cicero town board holds a series of executive meetings this week as it plans the annual appropriation bill. Last year’s $130,000 is expected to rise to about $150,000 for fire police and services amid new treasurer Charles Castle taking over books from Swinscoe. The Frankland matter remains under suit against bondsmen.

Cicero Pierce Charles Castle Swinscoe Frankland Republican Central Committee Cook County Chicago Austin Oak Park Emerson Muir Clyde

Pickens Petition Sparks River Forest Board Meeting

Long River Forest Village Board session centered on Wm. Pickens petition alleging ballot manipulation. Lawyers sparred over notice and counts as 167 votes split 90 for Pickens and 77 for Arnold. fresh recount petition filed for June 1 next meeting.

River Forest T. W. Jackson Committee On Judiciary Mesera Scharenberg Page Monroe Wm. Pickens Pickens Arnold Pearson Mr. Arnold Mr. Pickens Griffen Little Pickena Mr. Griffen Penteon Judiciary Committee Jackson Wm. H. Pickens W. Arnold James and Frederick Kunst

First Annual Field Day At Austin High School

Austin high school athletes stage the first annual Field Day this Saturday in Merick Park. The program includes events from 100 yard dash to a five mile bicycle race, featuring track and field contests and a class relay.

Austin Merick Park

New 3 10 P M Vestibuled Train to New York

The Chicago and Grand Trunk introduce a 3:10 p m through service to New York via Lehigh Valley R R. The route features the St Clair river tunnel Niagara Falls and the Lehigh Valley. Train consists of Pullman Buffet Sleepers Dining Car and Day Coaches all vestibuled offering comfort and economy.

Chicago & Grand Trunk Chicago New York Lehigh Valley R. R Two Mile St. Claire River Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley

Cicero Advertisements Open in The Vindicator

The Vindicator publishes official notices for the Town of Cicero and the villages of River Forest and Harlem detailing upcoming public actions, hearings and deadlines.

The Vindicator Cicero River Forest Harlem

Balance reports and budget actions from city board

The May 1 quarterly and annual fund reports show balances and expenditures across general, special, and fire water funds. The board advertised bids for an Angersoll-Sergeant air compressor and approved water works work on Bonetelle avenue. They also recommended drain and sewer repairs and adopted a new annual appropriation bill covering bonds, salaries, streets, fire and water, contingencies, machines, building, and public hall expenses.

River Forest Village Board Pres. Jackson General Fund Angersoll-Sergeant Drill Co Wm. Kuehl Bontelle Avenue Hawthorne Avenue Madison Street

Resignation of Rev W A Bartlett at Ridgeland church

Universal regret fills Ridgeland over the resignation of Rev W A Bartlett of Second Congregational church. At a church meeting last week a long resolution praised his seven year pastorate from 68 to 489 members and his personal qualities. He departs in a few weeks for Kirk Street Congregational church in Lowell Massachusetts.

Ridgeland W. A. Bartlett Second Congregational Church Second Congregational Church of Oak Park Bartlett Kirk Street Congregational Church Lowell Mass Illinois Music Teachers’ Association Bloomington

New Oak Park Residence For Dr Aspinwall Impresses

The completed Oak Park house on Superior street near Oak Park avenue showcases Frank Thompson's design with rich interior finishes by Mr Jensen. It features a full basement with a 25,000 cubic foot Richmond hot water heater by Sharpe & Douglas, a 600 barrel charcoal filter cistern, and a water motor pumping a barrel per minute. Upstairs rooms include five Georgia pine bedrooms, a 38 by 20 foot ballroom, plate glass drawing-room windows, a vast veranda, and an observatory tower. Cost is expected to exceed 12,000 dollars.

Aspinwall Superior Street Oak Park Avenue Oak Park Frank Thompson Richmond Sharpe & Douglas Chicago Jensen Messra Hillmer Bros Louis Olsen Harper & Buttendorf

Roby Extension Opens for Calumet Electric St. Railway

Officials of the Calumet Electric St. Railway Company opened the new Roby extension on Wednesday afternoon. A festively decorated car carried passengers to South Chicago and was greeted with enthusiasm. The eight mile addition brings total track to about seventy miles and links to the Alley Elevated at Sixty third street.

Calumet Electric St. Railway Company Roby Chicago Edward Roby

Grinnell College Falls in Close Oak Park Baseball Match

Oak Park club baseball tops nine Grinnell College players 3 to 1 as Sickles dominates on the mound with 14 strikeouts. Grinnell’s Moser struggles with control while Heald's remarkable defensive leap and catch earn praise amid a lively afternoon crowd.

Oak Park Club Grinnell College Iowa Sickles Moser Grinnells Heald Oak Parks

Austin High School Dominates Melrose Park In Lopsided Win

Austin High School baseball team scored sixteen runs against Melrose Park last Saturday. Jenkins led at bat while Haythorn starred on the mound as Melrose Park offered little resistance and committed many errors.

Austin Melrose Park Jenkins Haythorn

Oak Park High and Chicago English Teams Halts Play

The Oak Park High School and Chicago English High and Manual Training School teams started on time last Saturday but stopped early due to bad weather. Oak Park fielding was weak with thirteen errors and four runs scored. visiting Chicago English had eight runs and two errors as Stillman and Walker impressed for the visitors.

Oak Park High School Chicago

Maywood Village Board Minutes May 14 1896

Regular village board meeting held in village hall with President Nichols and six trustees present. Bills approved totaling 217.30 plus various salaries and services. Ordinances planned for water service pipes and sewer connections on South Fifth Avenue and extension of lateral in south Fifth Avenue toward the Chicago Great Western right of way. Meeting adjourned to May 22.

Village Board of Trustees Village Hall Edward C. Nichols Akin Alden Metcalf Seaman Stimpson Walker R. E. Williams Thomas Scott H. J. Arnold J. A. McGowan Lake Street Fifth Avenue Fred Tanton John W. Kamphouse Charles Mittmann John Kroenbiter H. H. Nichols Louis Sweeney Amer Express Co Albert Fox Aly Central Show Prog. Co Welch Thos. Scott Nichols William J. Gilbert Frank Lindman South Fifth Avenue First Madison Streets South Twelfth Street Chicago Great Western R. R Charles Westcott Pirate Ces. Neeee Barr & Collins W. M. Raasel Maywood & Provisy E. L.s P. Co Meyer & Soffel Baker Brog Nels Newlander J. H. Merrill Hamilton G. Markle John Gustaffson

Notice to clear decayed vegetables and rubbish at Maywood camping grounds

Health Commissioner W L Ruaanes announces temporary camp location at the southwest corner north of Madison street and west of Desplaines river by the trestle high ground. Occupants must provide bores and barrels for kitchen refuse and ensure removal. remove tin cans and broken crockery from alleys to dumping grounds to improve village health and appearance.

Maywood Madison Street Desplaines River Harry H. Nichols W.L Ruaanes

Electric Bitters touted for female ailments relief

Advert shows Electric Bitters recommended for female complaints and general ailments. It claims to improve appetite, relieve headaches and nervous symptoms, and restore health and strength. Available at Oak Park Drug Stores in Austin for fifty cents and one dollar.

Oak Park L. M. Lovett R. H. Traill Austin

Bucklen Arnica Salve Guaranteed to Satisfy

Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best remedy for all bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded and is sold by L M Lovett Oak Park and B H Traill Austin at 2.00 per box.

Bucklen L. M. Lovett Oak Park B. H. Traill Austin

Cicero Precincts Bring Oak Park To Ann Arbor Match

Oak Park club baseball faces nine skilled players from Ann Arbor University next Saturday. After the game, visitors dine at the club rooms with dancing later. Special cakes from Home Bakery, 136 Lake street, and Cicero bicycles advertised by Wright Elsom Jr. at 141 N Boulevard.

Oak Park Club Ann Arbor University Miah Clu Son Lake Street Cicero Bicyclea Wright Elsom, Jr N. Boulevard Oak Park W. J. Watson East Avenue New York Chemnitz Germany Francia- Lambe Cyclea Co Home Bakery R. Ainslie New York City Avenue Priery P. Hart Webb Austin Franklin Street Ada Turney Bessie Burton Maude Howland Soper School of Oratory Chicago Hallet & Davis Plaza Miss Turney Ketterstrings Marion Street Presinger Whitman Mary I. Irish Lacie Mae Roberts Eva Adele Olney Columbo Bicycles Wright Bloom, Jr Hoover & Parnell Oak Park Avenue Mies Hood Central School the Plaza Francis Lambert Cycle Co Avenue Bakery North Boulevard Hulbert Aurora Ill State Association of Ministers Zimmerman & Roath Elyria Highframe First Congregational Church Puddefoot Boston Columbia Bicycles Fred Comley Clinton Avenue Howe London Circus Harlem Avenue Leonard Cicero Bicycles Randall Bakery South Boulevard Will Mansfield Pottici Salvation Army Old Trinity Church Challies The Enterprise Cicero Arouo Ag the Enterprise

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