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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
2
The Vindicator issue from November 3, 1899 notes winter approaching and Mayor Harrison pressed for a fire engine. Mentions Austin’s demand, a political pledge by Bro Amifose to seek town clerk nomination, Lieutenant Stanton moving police HQ to the old town hall, and reconnection of police and fire alarms. Also mentions an employment office run by a Mrs Paradise advertising servants described as birds of Paradise.
The Monday evening address at Euclid Avenue M E chapel stood out as the most entertaining and instructive in this locality for a long time. Societies wanting an evening under the lamp should engage Mr. Christley for this lecture.
The passage notes Cicero's south end will likely vote to move into Chicago at the first chance, while the saloon interests hesitate at Oak Park for a license. The balance of power between Oak Park and Austin, long held by that group, has shifted.
The Austin fire department faced its first blaze Tuesday night as a barn on Fifty second street burned with all contents and two horses. Report says a city plug was used by boys before calling Oak Park for pressure. A patrol diverted, getting lost en route and moving in the opposite direction.
Jas announces Cicero Gas Company plans another price cut benefiting all consumers in Cicero and annexed areas. Residents will enjoy superior gas quality at Chicago prices after January, with rivals urging customers to stay with the local provider.
Cicero Gas Company announces a further price cut effective Jan 1, 1900, lowering all gas to 1.00 per thousand cubic feet net. The firm notes urban use and broad patronage justify moderating profits while complying with a franchise limit on lighting and fuel rates.
The bazaar at St. Cath erine's Church in Austin closed successfully with all items sold and net proceeds surpassing $2,100.
The Men s Club with the pastor plans an evening service series for November and December. The third anniversary will be celebrated next Sunday with Dr Barton preaching Launch Out Into the Deep. Musical features include church choir numbers, a double quartet, a solo My Heavenly Home set to Old Kentucky Home, and violoncellist Mr Franz Wagner. All seats are free.
The Soul Culture Club launched its first event at Mrs. N. A. Lacy’s home on 241 N Central Ave. Despite bad weather, the program drew a large audience. Dr. Geo B. Charles spoke on The Soul as Expressed in the Hand. Edith Coolidge performed The Prize Song and The Serenade. H F Harmegnies sang The Capture of Bacchus and Tell Me Beautiful Maiden, with Mrs Elbertha Harmegnies at the piano.
The regular meeting of the Austin Women's Club will be held Monday afternoon. Reports on the State Federation will be given by Mrs. W. C. Mathews and Mrs. B. E. Abbott. A recent club reception at Congregational Club parlors was a success despite bad weather, featuring remarks by Mrs. Francis Temple of Chicago and vocal selections by Mrs. Lola Galley Chace.
The Oak Park Magazine Club will meet Monday evening November 6 at the home of Mr and Mrs L A Babcock 1209 Washington boulevard. The program on The War in South Africa is led by Mr and Mrs William Ritchie assisted by Mr George B Bills and Miss Ray. Several business matters are to be discussed and decided. Meeting opens at o oclock. D L Hall President Mrs L A Babcock Secretary.
Readers relate how Chamberlains Cough Remedy helps with bad colds prevent pneumonia and save children from croup and whooping cough. Trail & Cooling, Druggists, offer the medicine for sale.
Notice announces a church youth entertainment and party at Library Hall on Tuesday evening November 7. Those who helped at and patronized the bazaar are invited to attend the committee of arrangements JAS M Burns A G Lloyd JOSEPH W Crenin FRANK O Neil.
The Men’s Club and ladies of the First Congregational Church Oak Park announce an anniversary dinner on Tuesday evening November 21. Tickets are sold in advance by social committee chair Clarence Pellet.
The Austin W C T U group will meet next Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs. L. B. Race’s home, 5700 Ohio Street. The topic is Flower Mission Work with leader Mrs. Susie F. Lucas. full attendance is desired.
The Christian Science reading room in Oak Park is open daily from 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Literature for sale or subscription is available and a practitioner is always in attendance. Gertrude Gibbs, clerk.
Adolph L Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports nine year shoulder pain relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He credits one bottle with near complete improvement and notes his wife previously tried multiple doctors and medicines without benefit. Sold by Traill and Cooling Druggists.
The Cicero Town Board discusses warrants and transfers, rescinds or confirms prior orders, and names committees to handle office space, street improvements, and legal investigations. The session includes directives to cancel specific warrants, review ordinances, and consider cross street safety with railroad protections.
Obituary notices report Jay Westley Clizbe died of pneumonia at his parents home in Chicago suburb, age twenty, after lifelong illness from a fall. Rev W L Demorest conducted his funeral at 200 S Park Ave, Quincy, Mich. Interment in Quincy. Also noted is the death of John R. Ashleman of Oak Park, born Nice, August 18 1874, who led Itasca Creamery business in Wisconsin, died October 30 1899. Funeral at 3:30 pm Thursday.
The Oak Park First Methodist Church fills both morning and evening services as Rev. Henry Irving Rasmus begins his post. He speaks on logical truths pleasing most lay members, despite lingering tensions from prior pastor battles. He faced a cold during travel but hopes for a stronger voice next Sunday.
The Rev. W. C. Seidel of Sterling Illinois will preach in English at the office of La Mena Thiele 5735 West Chicago Avenue Austin on Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock November 5 1899. It is urged Lutheran families and friends seeking English instruction to attend and arrangements will be made to organize an English Lutheran Sunday school Parents are asked to bring their children.
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