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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
5
Mrs. Dolittle of Peoria visits Mrs. Millard and other neighbors share social calls while varied listings show ship of visitors, health notes, moves, entertainments, and upcoming events across Austin area. Neighbors include Cropley, Dowse, Frink, Luther, and many residents with travels, illnesses, meals, and social club plans noted.
The Cicero Town Board held a regular meeting Saturday October 28 1899 at 8 pm at No 2 Engine House Cicero with President Lewis and eight trustees present. Various petitions and ordinances concerning streets lighting fire safety and road repairs were referred to committees. Treasurers report and clerk warrants were read and filed along with rebates list totaling several dollars.
A 30 member Austin delegation met Mayor Harrison to seek reinstatement of Cicero police and firemen discharged after annexation. They presented a petition signed by 1,200 citizens and 80 business leaders asking their return. The mayor welcomed the effort but noted that the dismissals by the town board made reinstatement harder. most believe many could be retained under the civil service act of 95, though the petition seeks all to stay regardless of rules.
Mr and Mrs A N Britton of 1128 Willow avenue hosted a reception for Harry Johnson of San Juan Porto Rico, formerly of Austin, home on a thirty days furlough. Harry V Britton could not attend due to business on the island. Guests learned about the customs and future possibilities of that country as refreshments were served and the evening ended late.
A pretty home wedding occurred Wednesday evening October 25 at 1192 Washington boulevard Chicago. Geo H Brown and Eva Hallinan united in marriage by Rev. Father L A Campbell. The Austin residents were greeted by many friends and received generous gifts. Guests included several out of town relatives.
Mr and Mrs H A Weber of 408 S Walnut Avenue entertained Mr Weber’s sisters Mrs Myers of Quincy Illinois and Mrs Kern of Detroit Michigan, a brother of J J Weber of Chicago and niece of Mrs Hawes of Geneva Ohio. It was the first meeting between the two sisters since they bade each other good by in Switzerland over fifty years ago.
Dr J C Magee of Cedar Falls Iowa presents a graphic account of Shermans march to the sea titled Marching Through Georgia at Library Hall Austin on Tuesday evening November 14 under the auspices of the M E Choral Union for the benefit of the new church Tickets are 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children
At a recent Oak Park Club meeting E. S. Conway EB. C. Waller E. A. Cummings H. D. Pierce O. W. Herrick and Postmaster Hutchinson were appointed to ask the government for a new post office and federal building for Oak Park.
Since the elevated service to Oak Park was discontinued, cars run every fifteen minutes on the Randolph street line. Oak Park residents buy twelve-ride tickets for a dollar and transfer at Fifty-second street.
The Spooks Club hosted a Hallowe en party Tuesday evening at Miss May Everingham’s home on South Waller avenue. Ancient autumn rites and revelries were doubtless observed as neighbors enjoyed the event.
A Tuesday evening blaze near the corner of Fifty second street and Chicago avenue burned one building and two horses. A nearby cottage owned by Mrs. Wm. Noys was partially destroyed.
On Halloween Dowie and his disciples faced a hostile Oak Park crowd. A thousand outside and about 150 inside jeered, threw eggs and stones, and two guards were injured. Dowie fled upstairs, denounced his opponents, and claimed English protection before police escorted him away at night, with dawn finding him safe.
The Scoville Institute reserved-seat sale opens Monday for the entire course. The program is one of the finest offered and proceeds support a noble town educational project. Boston Ladies' Symphony Orchestra performs Monday evening.
P. C. Jorgerson, who bought J. C. Lassen's milk business, abandoned operations this week due to inability to obtain milk from farmers. Lassen visited Thursday to reclaim fixtures and horses and wagons. Lassen had lost 1500 dollars in the venture.
Edward Wimpenny has returned from the Klondike after a perilous journey. He brought back stories of hardships and unvisited country, pleasing his family and friends but with little gold.
Last Saturday Fortnightly Club gathered at Mr Cleverdon’s home on North Pine Avenue to discuss summer experiences. Papers titled In the Wilds of Michigan The Dells of Wisconsin and A Trip to California were shown with stereopticon views and proved highly entertaining.
A high class program by the Soper School of Oratory in Library Hall on Monday evening, Oct 30, for the benefit of the new M. E. Church. The event realized over $100 for the church fund.
Austin will be placed on the city map Monday as part of the west town of Chicago. The decision was made by the judiciary committee of the county board at a meeting yesterday.
During the many changes of government and theories the Austin Building and Loan Association is still doing business with money to loan on good real estate security and safe investment for those who want shares. Call on President Geo H Park or Secretary J D McLean for advice.
Local briefs report Ferdinand Kemp recovering from illness and Grace Woodford returning home from Wisconsin trip. Several residents, including Frank Borwell's family and Miss Katharine Condon, suffer or anticipate health or career moves. Church groups plan charity markets and a combined Thanksgiving Christmas dinner, with details on locations and organizers.
River Forest residents see grocery prices at Hunt s including three Quaker Oats for a quarter and Armour s five pound yard sale deals. Local clubs, moves, sermons, and church activities fill weekend events from Card Club meetings to Epworth League social and officer elections.
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