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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
2
A Cicero citizen who never ordered the Stats Zeitung was billed for ten years of regular delivery. The court upheld implied contract law, awarding the publisher $80 for the ten years of subscriptions.
The Oak Park Branch of the Vindicator relocates to the Dunlop Bank building basement at the corner of Marion Street and North Boulevard and will be open at night.
W M Cortell of Austin secures a patent for a hook and eye holder for sewing machines. Town board meeting coverage to appear on third page. Cicero and Oak Park notes include sidewalk repairs and street naming debates.
A Monday Oak Park gathering endorsed a nonpartisan approach to selecting judges. The message accuses the Democratic party of deviating from nonpartisan methods and predicts political defeat at the polls. Cleoro will perform her full duty at the upcoming election.
A cheap and pleasant journey to California will be offered during the Christian Endeavor convention in San Francisco next July via the Santa Fe route. The rate is 25 dollars for the full trip or to any intermediate point and will apply on the return as well, though duration is uncertain.
The speaker Reed controls the fate of the senate resolution on recognizing Cuban belligerency. If President McKinley prefers recognition, Reed will promptly push it through. Until the president favors recognition, the measure will stay on the speaker's table.
Republicans refuse to endorse tariff bill amendments due to dissent among schedules. Democrats plan to strike out all internal revenue taxes and watch Republican dissensions. If caucuses cooperate, long speeches may be avoided as the bill faces passage within four weeks, though delays are possible.
Residents and property owners react to a new street naming plan foisted on Cicero by ordinance. The scheme, led by H C C Wilson of Austin Park, would align east west routes with Chicago street names and convert places and courts into proper thoroughfares, prompting fear of overreach ahead of potential annexation.
A local dispute over a proposed street name and street-number map prompts claims of secret petitions, rushed ordinances, and potential annexation aims. The community urges the town board to review all petitions and repeal the measure, emphasizing pride in Cicero’s east–west streets and north–south avenues.
The compromise bill retains eminent domain and restricts service to passengers and the U S mail. Grants must come from local authorities, fares capped at six cents, and existing franchises extended for 36 years. Cities receive 3 to 7 percent of gross receipts over terms, with various conditions on applications, extensions, and track use.
The History and Travel Department of the Austin Woman's Club hosted a luncheon honoring President Mrs. Laura Mathews with Mrs. Merrie serving. Attendees included Mrs. Woodside Mrs. Warder and many others. social events continued with parties at Oak Park and River Forest homes, club gatherings, and a cheerful parade of engagements and entertainments through May.
Kilpatrick Post 276 G A R Austin plans May 30 events including a 8:15 assembly at the post room a 8:50 train to Forest Home cemetery for decoration services with Camp 54 Sons of Veterans and Daughters of Veterans and P S of A. Memorial services at M E church 2:30 pm led by Comrade Satterfield. Sheridan Post 615 also hosts Decoration day services at 3 pm with Rev Pooley preaching and a special choir program.
The Oak Park First Congregational Church and its pastor Rev Palmer Hulbert face friction over church priorities. Hulbert says he has not submitted a resignation and cites his ministry’s growth, while opposing club activities diverting focus from religion. He warned of firm measures to steer the church.
Sunday events at the M. K. K. Church Oak Park include 9:30 class meeting 10:30 preaching by Rev C T Patchell pastor to receive members at the church 12 m Sunday school and 6:30 Epworth League service in the north room No 7:30 pm public service due to afternoon service.
Hyde Parks edged Chicago English 7 to 6 in ten innings at Washington Park on Wednesday. Oak Park won again on Saturday May 22 as the league standings show tight races in North and West divisions.
The Austins high school baseball team routed the West Divisions yesterday, 23 to 0, after seven innings. Austins batted Clarke at will posting fourteen hits in the third inning and capitalized on multiple West errors to push eighteen runs across.
Oak Park beat the University of Iowa 8 to 3 in a Saturday game. Oak Park leads 6 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 or 8. Iowa managed 3 runs. Oak Park advances to face Rush Medical College at Oak Park this Saturday May 29.
John Marshall high school forfeited its Wednesday game against Austin high at Merrick Park. Austin remains undefeated with a .1000 record, a feat praised for coach Mr McKenzie and his team's fine work.
Oak Park Seconds defeat St George Seconds by one run in a tense President's Cup clash at Ridge Land with Kenny the standout batsman for Oak Park and Henderson brothers bolstering the bowling. Cicero dominates Austin match, scoring 140 as St Lawrence Phoenix fall easily.
The Oak Park Tennis Club organized in 1895 reports rapid growth with over sixty members after dropping membership limits. It operates six grass and two clay courts, hosts three confirmed tournaments with a potential fourth, and aims to crown the Prairie Cup champion with a rule requiring three wins to claim the trophy.
The Cicero gun club match on May 22 featured Einfeldt of Oak Park against Knott of Maywood. Knott shot 42 to Einfeldt 41 in 25 live birds, 25 targets. Einfeldt won the ties shoot-off for first prize with Barnard receiving seventh thirds and Lowrey second money.
The Senate in Springfield passed a sweeping special assessment bill from the Chicago Real Estate Board creating a local board of improvements and requiring notices and hearings for all projects. It centralizes authority, halves costs, tightens bidding, and widens court oversight. A birth at 312 Harvey Avenue on May 21 added a baby girl to Mr and Mrs R C Coombs, both thriving.
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