Chicago Cicero and Proviso Towns Official Gazette Details
The notice lists publication offices and rates for the Austin Vindicator and Tre Oaw Pank Vindicator with addresses on West Madison Street in Chicago and Oak Park. It notes official status for Cicero and Proviso towns and nearby villages, with subscription rates and second class post office entries.
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Tre Oaw Pank VindicaTor
West Madison Direct
Ohcoro
Puntaltics
William Holley
Oak Park
William Galley
Pab
Aker and
Jnoprietor
West Madtoon Street
Ohtenzo
Editorial Notes and City Affairs in Berwyn
The city editor notes demand for orators and debates over sewer ordinances. A measure to repeal the Deatreband Prairie avenue sewer ordinance is discussed, with critique of court decisions and political maneuvering. References to Pierce, Moore, income tax ruling, and local board actions appear amid coverage of city improvements and cemetery activity.
The Walk of the Town Exhibition Sparks Disorder
The event at the Pown Pound drew crowds as a member insulted attendees and interrupted proceedings with incoherent remarks. The President and officers showed visible trouble while the audience remained astonished by the spectacle. Prohibition district context adds to the remarkability and concern about future incidents.
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Pown Pound
Aed
Chacage
Sehimp Prst
Dobris
Cicero Town Board Reform Review Featured
A concise look at Cicero’s town board reforms up to the latest update. The piece notes orderly publication and promises a sharp reading of the changes and their impact on local governance.
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Cicero
Velar
Cicero Town Board Faces Critics Over Levy Increases
A scathing critique argues the current Cicero town board pushed extravagant charges and poor bookkeeping to deceive voters. It claims a $150 000 levy for 1885 surpasses the previous $130 000 and warns of growing public debt as disputes with Chicago over $40 000 continue unresolved.
Cicero Town Board Rejects Advertiser From Paper
The Cicero Town Board refused the Cicero Vindicator as official town paper and moved to accept Oak Park Reporter instead. The editor calls the action partisan, alleging unfair treatment and a midweek substitution to curb readership.
Disputed Words on Banter and Public Service in Cicero Reflections
A scathing letter from Wilkes criticizes local figure Vi Swinscoe and others including Cheney, accusing them of arrogance and broken ties. The author asserts independence from favors, pledges honest service, and predicts loss of support as opposition voices fade with time.
Court Casuistry vs Legislative Will in U S Governance
The question asks whether Americans should be governed by the courtroom casuistry rather than by clearly expressed legislative will. It contrasts judicial interpretive methods with democratic lawmaking and implies concern about rule by courts over elected representatives.
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The
United States
Maywood Officials Accused in Water Contract Scandal
Citizens accuse Maywood trustees of corruption in a $92,000 water project contract for thirty miles of work. Allegations include pre-award peddling of the agreement, illicit profits, and letters promising contracts for sums from $3,000 to $5,000. Grand jury probes and resignations urged to protect taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Citizens Association
Civic Federation
Maywood
Thatcher & Burke
Cicero
Hulbert Installed as Pastor at Oak Park Congregational
Rev Dr Hulbert was installed Thursday evening as pastor of Oak Park Congregational Church in a rare pastoral change. The service drew a crowded house and an extended, highly interesting program amid questions raised by the Ministers Association on doctrinal points.
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Hulbert
Oak Park
River Forest Club Opens Western Suburban League Play
The River Forest Base Ball Club starts the Western Suburban League schedule at Melrose Park on Thursday May, with a game against the Maywoods scheduled for Saturday June. A new grand stand is ready, seats are ten cents, and the team invites friends to attend the home game. The club aims for first place and thanks supporters for donations while promising strong schedules.
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River Forest
Melrose Park
Maywoods
Harlem Minnechor Delights Crowd With Concert and Ball
Crowded Gaden hall hosts Harlem Minnerchor concert despite dreary Sunday. Leon Hester delivers Moonlight on the Lake in English and is encored. German vocal numbers and fine instrumental solos receive strong applause. Comedy lights up the program followed by a lively midnight ball.
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Gaden
Harlem Micanorcher
Mise Leon Hester
Lake
Kocietier
Jarze
Terpsichore
Civic Federation committees named by President Baker
The Civic Federation announces appointed committees including Wave and Means with members such as William Penn Nixon I S Conway Ferdinand W Peck and others. Municipal committee lists W A Giles Ada Sweet Mrs H W Darcanson and more. Philanthropy Morals and Political panels are also named with numerous notable figures.
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The
Civic Federation
Baker
Wave and Means
William Penn Nixon
I. S. Conway
Ferdinand W. Peck
A.C. Ironore
K. B. Butler
J. J. P. Odell
E. 8. Dreyer
Ndustrial
Charles Henrotin
J. J. Ryan
Victor Williams
P. J. Minster
Sidney CG. Eastman
A. C. Bartlett
Ida Gb. Keen
Nicolay Greystadt
Alzina BP. Stevens
Muvnicipal
W. A. Giles
Ada Sweet
W. Bemis
H. W. Darcanson
N. A. Partridge
F. B. Peabody
J. Ho Gray
Sigmund Reisler
M. J. Carroll
Committee On Philanthropy
Potter Palmer
Albion W., Small
R. A. White
Lucy Flower
E. J. Galvin
Julia Lathrop
Leof
Graham Taylor
IE Solomon
Julian Mack
T. W. Harvey
Adolph Nathan
Francia W. Walker
H. H. van Meter
Catherine Wanga McCulloch
W. M. Lawrenes
W. J. Onaban
A.W. McLlaughtin
Mea Penoyer Sherman
L. CG. Collings
Lyman J. Gave
John W. Ela
John H. Hamline
G. Keith
Gen. Newberry
John Anderson
Franklin MaccVeagh
A.T. Ewing
Western Suburban League Sets Amateur Play as Decoration Day Games
The Western Suburban League, including River Forest Austin Jefferson Maywood Mont Clare and Melrose Park, schedules Decoration Day games at 3 90 p m with Jefferson at Austin Mont Clare at Maywood River Forest at Melrose Park. The league bans professionals, adopts Spalding and National League rules but uses a 55 foot pitching plate. E J McGrath presides as president. L R Stafford is secretary treasurer. directors include F Hollis A M Wolford F Guil ford L R Stafford E J McGrath and A C Reed.
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River Forest
Austin
Jefferson
Maywood
Mont Clare
Melrose Park
Jfferson
E. J. McGrath
L. R. Stafford
F. Hollis
A. M. Wolford
F. Guilford
L. R Stafford
A. C. Reed
Memorial Day Tribute to Heroes From Oak Park
Memorial day poem dedicates to fallen soldiers and heroes who fought for Liberty and Union. The verses honor the dead, their sacrifices, and the sacred duty to preserve justice and freedom.
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Annie Laurie
Phil Sheridan
G. AL
Oak Park
Ella Dare
Harlem Village Board Adopts Sewer Plans and Appoints Engineer
The Harlem Village Board met in adjourned session with President Gorksin and all trustees present. Applications for night police at the fair grounds were referred to committees, and various communications and reports on water, streets, and sewerage were read and referred. An ordinance for Jackson Street sub-main sewerage district No. 6 was approved, and an engineer for districts Nos. 6 and 10 was engaged. The session adjourned. Dr King’s New Discovery ads accompany the notice from H. Bucklen & Co.
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Harlem
Gorks
Frederick Blessman
August Peglow
J. W. Culver
John Olchewaky
Fair Grounds
Albert Roos
F. C. Samge
Jackson Street
John G. L. Houston
Committee On Fire and Water
Schulz
Hilliner
Herman Schulz
Henry D. Schhumacher
Henry Strunk
Trastee Hillmer
Vollegage
Trastee Seebnlz
Trastee Gold
Robert E. Williams
Sever
Trostee Schumacher
Trastes Blassey
F. J. Lanse
Dantop
Seventy-fifth Plaice
Seventy-fifth Street
Harrison
Twelfth Streets
Cicero’s Seat Local Notices and Small Advertisements
A long list of Austin area notices includes Henry Pillinger selling men’s tan shoes and flags for Decoration Day, Bryant Bros. lumber dealers promoting wholesale goods, and Miss H. Olson offering dressmaking in Austin. Also noted are health updates, church events, a new prairie land development, an electric car accident on Chicago avenues, and minor civic notices including unclaimed letters and a court finding for Ed Graves against the De Soto club.
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Henry Pillinger
H. Waugh
Brewster
Franklin Avenue
Austin
Samuel Gaylord
Gaylord
Bryant Broz
Oak Park
Melrose Park
Chicago
O. D. Randall
Denver
Superior Street
Central Avenue
Bryant Bros
A.N. Britton
St. Louis
A.D. Duncan
J. W. Lambert & Co
Kinzie
Fifty- Second
W. G. Sunbury
Abbott Block
Bryant Brog
Austin Packing Co
H. Olson
Oak Street
Old Flat
North Side
Linden Park Notes and Local Promotions in Brief
Linden Park community notices include Bryant Bros lumber ads and a wedding upcoming for Miss Walters. Reports mention new summer cars on Chicago avenue electric line, Swedish Methodist Jubilee closures, and an ice cream social by Linden Park Lodge to fund a Library Hall concert.
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Bryant Bros
Chicago Avenue
Lake Street
Juindon Park
Mise Walters
Claire Kimball
Washington
Brynant Bros
Mesdames W. Town
Gov
Cordoman
Robinson Avenue
Central Music Hall
Blanche Creighton
Linden Park Lodge
Alma and
Superior Streets
Library Hall
Austin
L. D
Louis Grase
C. T
Will Simpson
V. T
Misa Stella Thomas
Chas, Simpson
Misa Alice Coburn
Miss Maude Tidball
Will Bondurant
G. Sutter
Will Fields
D. M
Misa Zoe Coburn
Will Drummond
V. Sanreyen
Local notes from Ridgeland and Cicero area residents
A collection of短brief items reports residents visiting relatives and repainting homes, plus local events. Notable mentions include Mrs Chas Wood on Taylor avenue hosting city friends, Mr Carr on Harvey avenue repainting his house, Mrs F C Wood of Hannibal visiting Tyler avenue parents, and Mrs Edgar Goodwillie returning from Danville Illinois. Also updates on assessor rounds in Ridgeland, a repaint of John Lyon residence on Harvey, and Albert Burgess visiting Louisville relatives. Minor injuries at an accident and church activities announce four minute rail service to ease morning and evening rush, with Children’s Day on June 6 and a June 15 Congregational entertainment. Washington Ice Co Cicero Proviso area formed to supply pure ice with delivery from Hirlem avenue and South boulevard, orders via State Bank or branch.
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Bryant Bros
Austin
Bandlow
Mr. H
Brown
Mra. Wm
Buck
Clark
Fred
D’aray
T. J
Davis
Hard
Tillio
Johnson
Evelyn
Q Uarkey
Carrie M
Malls
Newberry
W. G
Remort
Christina
Small
Jacob Nt. Decker
North Park Avenue
Auntin Packing Company
Pillinger Bros. and
Bedard & Morency
Henry Pillinger’s
Hope Reed Cody
Ladies’ Society
The
Austin Presbyterian Church
Library Hall
Louis Falk
W.T. Houston
Harry C. Cassidy
Frank Winter
John Ortengren
Ida Servan
John E. Graves
de Soto Club
Justice Amerson
Cicero
Amerson
Chas, Wood
Taylor Avenue
Charles Carr
Harvey Avenue
F. C. Wood
Hannibal
Tyler Avenue
Wriglet
Marshall Field & Co
Exton
Humphrey Avenue
Tuskawa
Wis
Ridgeland
Edgar Goodwillie
Lombard Avenue
Danville
John Carne
Carne
Inez
California
John Lyon
Albert Burgess
Geo. Nordenholt
Robinson
Louisville
Emerson D. Ingalls
Cicero Cricket Club
John Furlong
Evanston
Englewood
Chicago
Cicero & Proviso Stract Railway
Congregational Church
Washington Ice Co
Proviso Ia
State Bank
Hirlem Avenue
South Boulevard
Ridgeland Church Sees Strong Religious Interest
A large group of youths and several heads of families will unite with the Ridgeland church on June 2 after a quiet, fervent revival. An after meeting last Sunday evening drew many to pray as the work progresses without excitement.
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Ridgeland Church
River Forest Memorial Service Program
River Forest Presbyterian church hosts a memorial service with Man's League cooperation and Phil Sheridan Post, G.A.R. The Methodist church joins the Presbyterians. The program includes an organ prelude, processional, male quartet, instrumental duet, congregational song, prayers, readings, offertory, memorial ritual, sermon by Rev Villare, hymn America, benediction, and postlude.
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River Forest Presbyterian Church
Man’s League
Phil Sheridan
Miss Barton
Soldiers of the Crosse
Flag of the Free
U.S. Villare
America
Agassiz Chapter 723 Opens at Scoville Institute Oak Park
Last Friday the Agassiz Chapter 723 held an open meeting at Scoville Institute Oak Park with a large audience. The 8 to 16 year old members showcased essays on Louis Agassiz biology tele scope and field study plus a cabinet of specimens and reports on progress. The chapter meets Saturdays and follows Cushing's Manual with parliamentary procedure, aiming to foster practical field knowledge and a love of nature.
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Agassiz
Scoville
Oak Park
Scovile Institute
Louis Agassiz
James L. Ward, Jr
Nature
William C. Lugle
Louis H. Palmer
Reuben A. Yerkes
Boye
Edwin Wheeler
Philip F. Standish
Longfellow
Ernest Chamberlin
Cushing
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May
Liam Halley
Bataert Pti
Macdisen
Hall 6
Chiewo
Juditor'a
Postoider
Clana Matter
Proviso
Molove Park
Madison Street
Obtcazo
William Halley
Postoffice
Win
Halsey
Othiee
Hag Berwyn
Strane
Wonderfidhy Extitecuting
Heer
Pinney
Peeter
Loads
Chiteawn Daily News
Cheve Taewn
Atse
Hay South Side
Cleeve
Ainst
Berwyn
Prarie
Supreme Court
Witad
Pristee Moore
Pierce
BEOCO
Boa
Torie Sev
Rhein
Hiuntem
Jintas
Hamipe
Cicero Tims
McCaurthy
Hit
Jessan
Creere
Gosperiak
Harlem Avenue
Cicero's Reform
Borred
Model Town Board
Cteere
ISO
Prustee Moore
Dbatit
Bond
Cicero Town Board
Cicero Vindicator
Cicero Pew Board
Cleeva
Pawill
Elmirge
Wistiewrok
Bor
Ptt Vent
Wartiaw
Trusteettridge
Swinscoe
Cheney
Frankland
Gunthorp
Moore
Ttis
Vinproarok
Pramkhind
Berwai
Xend- Wi
Ganthorp
Attie
Bombastus Pivioso
Vishigarok
Cicero Board
Bown Boards
Real Estate and Building Journal
Phil Sheridan Post
G. A. BR
Xu A.m
Suny
Anna Tatty Buaele
Rey
James
Tomovkina
Giddings
Haseall
Hoban Guildren
Webster
Loval Bayer
Men’s Glee Club
Ladies of the Post
Amerie
Nowadoys
Brighton Park
Warlem Mennerchor
Harlem Vil Lage Board
Dr. King
H. EB. Bucklen & Co
L. M. Lovett
R. H. Trail
Hart
Webb's
Franklin St
E. P. Martin
Florida
Martin
Sayer
North Central Avenue
Misa Mae Amerson
S. S
Elgin
Maud Dacker
M. EE
A. H. Clayton
South Park Avenue
Presbyterian Church
H. Taylor
N.W. Depot
Thos. Westerdale
Model Church
North Park Avenua
Zimmerman & Roath
Ohio Street
Park and Waller Avenues
Willow Avenue
Frank Race
K. H. Ryder
F. M. Kirkpatrick
Genoa
Til
Oxford Hia
Hoag
Lenox
W. E. Bennett
South Side
Florence Hnarthorne
District League of
West Chicago
Epworth League
Chattanooga
Tenn
S. H. Waugh
Lewis Curtis
Methodist Book Concern of
Methodist Church
A. D. Traveller
Case & Martin
North Park Avenues
F. H. Harilesy
North Path Avenue
Christian Endeavor Society
J. S. Clevardon
Austin State Bank
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Euchre Club
T.S. Corrigan
East Avenue
McVicker's
Ed. Lingsinger
George
Clara
Geo. Kretzanger
Linden Park
Midgeland
River Forest Memorial
Oah Park Agassiz
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