Vindicator notes and Oak Park rail changes in Cicero area
Local items report circulation details for The Vindicator official Cicero paper and notes on real estate gains. Capt J O Wallings named fire marshal of Cicero, appointment status unsettled. Northwestern railroad trains will add two runs from May Bath, cutting travel to Oak Park Wells Street to fifteen minutes. Camp Goodwin planners call for Oak Park church meetings to map year’s work. River Forest churches may join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Northwestern Railroad
Oak Park
Wells Street
Goodwin
Scoville Institute
Churches of
River Forest
Proposal to let government manufacture at cost to curb trusts
The article argues that passing a law allowing government production of essential goods at cost and selling to the public at cost would force competition against private trusts. It contends this would deter capital investment in such industries and address a major national issue.
Vindicator Declared Official Cicero Newspaper Policy
The Cicero board of trustees designates The Vindicator as the official town newspaper and plans to publish legal notices. A Berwyn Current royal sheet may share the legal content, but the Vindicator aims to serve public interests with fair pricing and local coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Cicero
Egals
Berwyn
H. M. Trussell
Hawthorne Race Track Bar License Granted
Patrick McGrath will hold a duly licensed bar at Hawthorne race track when the season opens. A writ of mandamus ordered Cicero town officials to grant the saloon license for 3507 Woodbine Avenue in the track grand stand. An appeal to the Appellate Court cannot stay issuance, making interference unlikely before race meet end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McGrath
Hawthorne
Dunne
John Lewis
James A. Martin
Cicero
Woodbine Avenue
Moody Bible Institute hosts summer Bible school in Chicago
The Moody Bible Institute in Chicago announces a free summer Bible study program running from June 1 to October 1. It positions the course as a higher plain alternative amid many spring and summer schools, focusing on the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Moody’s Summer Bible School
Chicago
Moody Bible Institute
Harlem Race Track Fire Destroys Grand Stand
Early Monday a fire consumed the Harlem race track grand stand and paddock with both ends of the structure burning. Firefighters from Harlem and Oak Park limited spread to fences and horse sheds. Investigators say a report will implicate several well known people. Billy Myers plans a temporary wooden stand by May 30 with 3,400 seats. Loss estimated at 100000 with no insurance. rebuilding to stone and steel after the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Stand
Harlem Race Track
Hidelbach
Mremen
Harlem
Oak Park
Oak Park Company
Billy’ Myers
Jim O'Leary
Roby
Billy” Myer
Beethoven Club May Festival Promises Finest Evening
The Beethoven Club hosts its annual May festival in Library Hall this Friday evening. The Beethoven chorus of fifty, under George Gardner, with Beethoven Ladies Quartette and soloists Mrs Agnes Hill Dodge Mrs Lola Gatley Chace Mrs Carrie Silsbee Mrs Maude Hayter Hartley Mr O E F Dodge Mr W D D Smith, plus pianists and accompanists, perform Part First and Part Second sacred cantata David by G W Marston. The program includes quartets piano concerto and vocal solos, closing a profitable year with strong prospects for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Club
Library Hall
Austin
Beethoven Chorus
George Gardner
Beethoven Ladies Quartette
Agnes Hill Dodge
Lola Gatley Chace
Carrie Silsbee
Maude Hayter Hartley
Mabel Angelo Clapp
O. E F. Dodge
W. DD. Smith
Jennie Gunderson
Edna Earle Cram
Maude Merrill Topham
Minnie J. Post
Nettie L. Jones
Maude Jones
Beethoven
Chase
Chira H. Scott
D. Smith
David
G. W. Marston
Jonathan
O. F. Dodge
W. Q. Smith
Michal
King Saul
Hartley
Clapp
Oak Park Club Votes On Sunday Opening and By Law Amendments
The Oak Park Club schedules its annual election for next Tuesday evening May 30 to discuss by law changes. A key amendment would allow Sunday opening by removing the prohibition from Article 36 and remove the cigarette ban in the clubhouse. Officers listed include A J Skilin as president and C B Ayres, George Landis Wilson as VPs, L S Van Vilet as secretary, H W Austin as treasurer, with two-year directors Andrew Jakks Fr P Armbruster and George W Furbeck. John Farson introduced the Sunday opening amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park Club
A. J. Skilin
C. B. Ayres
George Landis Wilson
L. 8. van Vilet
H. W. Austin
Andrew Jakks
Fr. P. Armbruster
George W. Furbeck
John Farson
River Forest Club Plans Opening With Handicap Tourney
River Forest Golf Club prepared its greens for last Saturday’s play though temporary greens are in use for about ten days. The club will formally open on Decoration Day with a morning handicap tournament and an afternoon evening reception for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Temple of Truth Open Meetings in Austin
The Order of Melchisedee holds Sunday meetings at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. at the Temple of Truth 50¢ N Central avenue Austin inviting those seeking to understand the soul and its relation to man and God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Melchisedee
Temple of Truth
Central Avenue
Austin
Town News Notes From Austin
Mails and schedules for Austin and nearby areas are listed with arrival and departure times. Local residents plan Decoration Day trips and visits to Toby's Inn Lake Marie. Community events include a Windemere Club expansion, a Daughters of Rebekah entertainment, a Baptist church surprise party, and a ministers association luncheon with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuson
Charlotte
N. c
Austin
Windemere Club
Silver Lake
Austin Lodge No
Daughters of
Rebekah
Odd Shellows' Hall
North Sark
Newton Beers
David
Jonathan
The
Baptist Church
Mina Lo A
Colby
Poplar Avenue
Benefit Concert by Schumann Trio at Oak Park Church
The Schumann Trio led by Sara Sayles Giupin piano Otto Roehrborn violin and Carl Klammsteiner cello with Sue Harrington-Furbeck and Miss Maude Tabb assist at the First Congregational Church Oak Park May 30. Proceeds fund a new chapel construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumann Trio
Sara Sayles Giipin
Otto Roehrborn
Carl Klammsteiner
Sue Harrington-Furbeck
Maude Tabb
First Congregational Church
Oak Park
Austin Woman's Club Social Event Highlights Civic Tour
Mrs Page hosted the department of civics from the Woman's club at her home on Thursday afternoon. The gathering drew notable interest with Mrs Frake of Chicago sharing experiences from Chicago's board of education. Mrs Dodge performed two songs and light refreshments followed.
First of the Season Excursion to Buffalo by Nickel Plate
One fare round trip excursion to Buffalo and Niagara Falls offered by Nickel Plate. Tickets on sale June 11 12 13 and valid for return to July 2 1899 if deposited with joint agent in Buffalo by June 17 1899. City ticket office 111 Adams Street Chicago Depot Van Buren station Chicago Elevated Loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
City
Adams Street
Chicago
van Buren Street
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Philadelphia Bride Refuses Ring Purchases Life Membership
A Philadelphia woman rejected an engagement ring from her fiancé saying no outward symbol of love was needed. He instead gave $100 for the token, and after six months he learned she spent it to buy a Life membership in the Women's Suffrage Society, leaving him chagrined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ife
Women's Suffrage Society
Risks of Telephone Speaking Warning from Science Siftings
A bacteriologist cites increased influenza spread via phones. Tests show cotton swabs rubbed inside mouthpieces carry numerous influenza bacteria, linking public telephones to disease transmission. Hotels and exchanges visited. cotton balls sealed in bottles for analysis.
Memorial Day service at Oak Park church and local notices
Mr C W Chandler and family of 308 Clinton avenue move to Pontiac Michigan to start a new lumber business. Beatrix Hoyt may miss the Philadelphia golf championship. Miss Johnnie Carpenter of Westward Ho may gain favor for Chicago. Memorial Day services at First Congregational Church Oak Park led by Men’s Club with a sermon by Rev Wm E Barton and a patriotic program. Local ice distributor Cicero and Proviso Ice Company advertises prompt summer delivery via Oak Park 233.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Chandler
Clinton Avenue
Pontiac
Miss Carpenter
Chicago
First Congregational Church
Oak Park
Wm. E. Barton
D. D. Topie
God
Legal Notice of Public Auction at Austin Storage Warehouse
Notice announces the sale of woods and chattels of UO. & Ayres stored at 334 and 336 North Park avenue Austin LiL. Auction will be held at the same warehouse on May 22, 1899 for storage and charges. Signed Austin Storage Warehouse. 31 Harry H. Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UO. & Ayres
Austin
North Park Avenue
Lil
Austin Storage Warehouse
Harry H. Decker
Public partition notice for jointly owned Michigan land
William Amerson of Austin Cook County Illinois declares a one half undivided interest in Lot 2 Section 9 Township 29 North Range 8 West Helena Township Antrim County Michigan with Jacob E Decker. He states the partnership ends and that he will seek partition and disclaims any liability for debts against the property after this date dated May 8 1899 Austin Illinois signed William Amerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. Decker
Austin
Cook County
Illinois
Helena Township
Antrim County
Michigan
Iliinois
William Amerson
Whooping cough remedy cited by North Carolina innkeeper
An epidemic of whooping cough last winter led John K. E. Clifford of Norwood House to praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for easing coughs and curing croup. The product is sold locally by Traill and Cooling in Austin and C. P. Miller in Oak York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KE. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. C
Traill & Cooling
Austin
C. P. Miller
Oak York
Buffalo and Return at One Fare for the Round Trip
Nickel Plate road offers Buffalo and return at one fare with travel June 11 to 12 and 8. Tickets valid to July 2, 1899 if deposited with joint agent in Buffalo by June 17, 1899. City ticket office at 111 Adams Street Chicago. Depot on the Loop at Van Buren Street and Pacific Avenue near Clark Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
City
Adams Street
Chicago
Depo
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
Clark Street
River Forest approves annual appropriation for 1899 1900
Village ordinance authorizes a total appropriation of 9744.49 for bonds and interest fees and salaries streets sidewalks contingencies fire and water and a vocational fund for the fiscal year starting May 1899 and ending April 1900. It also provides reallocation of unspent funds and repeal of inconsistent ordinances. Passed and approved May 8 1899 by Village Clerk GEO W SHEARBUN and President Thomas M Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Vhtary Fund
Geo, W. Shearbun
Thomas M. Jackson
Special Assessment Notice for Wenonah Avenue Sewer
County Court of Cook County Illinois has rendered judgment for a special assessment on property benefiting Wenonah avenue sewer construction from Harrison street alley to Twelfth street alley. A warrant for collection is held by the collector in Austin Illinois. Citizens must call and pay within thirty days from May 19 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court of
Cook County
State of Minors
Wenonah Avenue
Harrison Street
Twelfth Street
Town Hall
Austin
I. FP. Prink
Special Assessment Notice for Sewer in Austin Wisconsin
Illinois special assessment renders judgment for sewer on Home avenue from alley south of Harrison to 141 feet north of Twelfth street. Warrant for collection held by the collector. Call and pay at the town hall collector's office in Austin within thirty days. H. F. Frink, Collector.
Pain Balm Cures Rheumatism Say Early Adverts
The ancient view blamed a demon for rheumatism but Chamberlains Pain Balm offers relief. One application eases pain, and many testimonials support its effectiveness. Sold by Traill & Cooling in Austin and C. P. Miller in Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Traill & Cooling
Austin
C. P. Miller
Oak Park
Public notice of oak park avenue outfall sewer judgment
Cook County Illinois public notice states a judgment and special assessment for the Oak Park avenue outfall sewer on property benefited. A warrant for collection is issued by the collector at Austin Town Hall within thirty days from the date. H F Frink, Collector.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Quick Headache Relief
This vintage advertisement claims the pills rapidly end thumping headaches and nervous pain by building up pure blood and strong nerves. It touts easy intake, a 25 cent price, and a money back guarantee if not cured, with sales through Traill & Cooling and Chas. P. Miller, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
Battle of Manila and Growth of Belgium Exhibit
A notice invites attendance at the Battle of Manila near Wabash avenue and Hubbard court, while an accompanying stat shows Belgium's population doubling in 95 years from about 2.5 million to 6 million. Antwerp rises from 63k to 257k, Liege from 46k to 160k, Ghent from 65k to 155k, and Brussels from 86k to 187k.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Wabash Avenue
Hubbard Court
Belgium
Antwerp
Liege
Ghent
Brussels
Spain’s Greatest Need Spurred by Barcelona Visitor
R P Olivia of Barcelona winters in Aiken South Carolina. after using Electric Bitters he reports relief from back head pains. The ad claims the tonic cures liver and kidney trouble purifies the blood tones the stomach strengthens nerves and revitalizes the body. A bottle costs 50 cents and is guaranteed. Sold by Traill & Pooling and Chas P Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
S. C
America
All
Traill
Chas
P. Miller
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Burns and Sores
Frightful blunder causes burns cuts and eruptions while arnica salve claims to kill pain and heal quickly. It cures old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with guaranteed results sold by Traill and Cooling and Chas Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traill & Cooling
Chas
P. Miller
Canvasback Ducks and Laborer Contracts in Maryland History
In early Maryland, canvasback ducks were so plentiful that employers required labor contracts preventing workers from being fed canvasbacks more than three times weekly. A single morning could yield about 100 ducks. today the birds cost 86 a pair, and in London they fetch about 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
London
Removal Notice For The Donaldson Press Move
D M Donaldson announces relocation of The Donaldson Press from 6633 Lake Street to 5636 Ohio Street near Isging's Drug Store. Cites more room light better quarters and facilities for expanding business. Pledges to continue first class work at fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Ohio Street
Isging
D. M. Donaldson
Donaldson Press
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Excursion to Buffalo
An announcement lists a Chicago to Buffalo excursion for the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine during their annual meeting on June 14 and 16. Tickets go on sale June 11 12 and 18 at first class round trip fares with travel options by rail or water between Cleveland and Buffalo.
Rivers and canals of France total counts cited
A brief line notes that France possesses thirty nine rivers and fifty two canals, presenting a factual regional statistic about the country’s waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
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the Vindicator
Seeerre Seereeee
South Clinton Etreet
Priday
J. O. Wallings
Hawthorne Race Track
River Forest Golf Club
News OF the Town
Aus
Howard Robertson
Christian Ministers’ Association
Meptink
George L. Campbell
Wrank J. Childs
Scoville
Tabernacle Evangeiist
Ladies’ Aid Society
Austin Woman's Club
Xk Park
Cicero and Proviso
Lake Geneva
Franklin Street
Daliow Ng Planner Rondo' A
Muaonia
Natin
J. K. Braman
Nowa
Park Ave
Agarth, & Tompkins
Ite
Ok Park Avenue
Soules
R. S. Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Austin, If
Walnut Avenue
F.be. Pray & Son
N. Park Ave
Vindicator Office
F. J. Phillips
Superior Street
Ontario Street
State of
Home Avenue
H. F. Frink
Old Mayshape
P. O. Box
Maywood
Austin Building and Loan Association
George H. Park
John D. Maclean
la Balle Street
Ernest Micklish
River Forest Water Works
Oak Park Avenue
Town
Growth of
Nobles OF the Mystic Shrine
Admiral Dewey
Murat Halstead
Dominion Company
Caxton Bldg
Telephone Main
Walter G. Kraft
Chamber of Commerce Building
Washington St
E. Cor. la Saffe
Thaleer
John Price
Justice of the Peace
Fifty-Second St
Austin, Til
Lake St
Hugh Gair
Eeeaig Lake
Oak Park, RL
Magee
Mystic
Ana
Saed and
Frerunee
Bell
August Terneak & CO
Oak Park, Ill
Chas. Loheit
Dearborn St
77Th St
J. Roath
Ohio St
Sweetheart Bell
Uris
Fisher Building
Apornella
World Park
Oréera
Gmail
Jobe
Frank Bratt
Train & Cooling
Austin, NL
J. P. Garner & CO
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