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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1895
Page
2
Local notes report Halloween pranks in Oak Park and a lively Republican mass meeting in Cicero led by Conway. Observations touch on Edison era transit growth with new electric lines and debates over city government and municipal changes.
The Austin Senate chose Clayton E. Crafts to speak on Cicero city government. Opponents argue his history against the town shows bias, noting his opposition to Cicero and support for Chicago annexation as a motive.
A Republican Club of Austin gathering in Gilbert's real estate office drew few attendees amid a lack of seating and distraction by bicycles. Contrast arises with a more vibrant Oak Park assembly last week where hundreds participated, prompting questions about Austin Republicans' willingness to contribute to party causes. The piece calls for responses from local Republicans on the issue.
A large new map of Chicago and suburbs has been issued by Mitchell. It lists all subdivisions to date in Chicago and nearby towns including Myranston Norwood Park Leyden Riverside Cicero Proviso Lyons Worth and Paris with property owner names. Elevations roads parks boulevards and sanitary districts are shown with ward and suburban details noted.
A long running dispute in Chicago over city streets centers on Halsted street and Western avenue. Western avenue claims twenty two miles, while Halsted is listed at twenty one and one quarter miles. An alderman argues Western is not continuous due to a north end break, with evidence found on Halsted at South Englewood.
Republican landslide across states boosts Parlin Q Ball to the Cicero Supreme Court bench with about 35 000 plurality. Torrens title system carried by wide margin. Unity government for Cicero defeated two to one. Drainage Trustee races lean Republican while several Democratic bosses lose seats. Ward by ward tallies show Ball Morrison and other candidates victorious. Proviso precincts report Torrens support and opposition.
James I. Moore of the former Moore Bros. furniture firm on Madison Street, Chicago, died suddenly from a burst blood vessel at his 516 Stock Exchange Building office on Friday evening November 1. Born in New York City in 1853, he was 42 and leaves a wife and six children. Funeral was at Clyde and Rosehill Cemetery. pallbearers were Town Board members and city officials attended.
Captain Hansberry exposes alleged brutal abuse of fifteen year old Annie Hockstrassen by her father. The girl, found after a store incident, testifies with potential charges set for November 12. The father is under arrest but released on bond as authorities seek to protect the teen and involve the Humane Society.
A Tuesday evening gathering at Scoville Institute Auditorium explored the University Association plan and the potential for a local Oak Park center. Bishop Samuel Fallows outlined the movement’s England origins and U S growth, noting 400 active centers and annual costs of membership one dollar plus 2.75 for the magazine.
An editor letter from Mandell residents in Cicero complains of sewer neglect. They argue the Robinson avenue sewer is blocked by school trustees frontage and urge sale of the trustees’ property to allow equitable assessment. They request annexation to Chicago as a possible remedy.
Arnica salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with guaranteed refunds. Sold by L. M. Lovett Oak Park and R. H. Traill Austin at 25 cents per box.
A Civil War themed poem describes soldiers laid to rest beneath peach blossoms at Shiloh. It honors the fallen with imagery of flowers, orchard, and fidelity to country, noting a Grand Army reminiscence and a Boston cryptic reference.
The bazaar at St Catharine's church begins Monday and runs through Saturday with booths selling useful and ornamental items. Chicago theaters donated prizes, a diamond ring caused excitement, and voters pick the parish’s most popular young lady. Local ladies host fundraisers including a Congress Hall party, a Park Avenue tea, and an art exhibit to support the event.
The Austin Congregational church held its annual pumpkin pie social on Tuesday evening to a full house. Gentlemen served as waiters in pumpkin costumes, and decorations matched the theme, earning praise as a unique and successful event.
Friday evening at Sco ville Place the Presbyterian church groups hosted a successful banquet with about 200 guests. Mrs. H. H. Morgan served as toastmaster while speakers including Mr. R. N. T rimmingham and Mr. N. G. Moore addressed Religion in Business and Business in Religion.
Gak Work branch of the Needle Work Guild of America gathered at Scoville Institute to display two garments per member and have totals allocated by committees to charity institutions. Oak Park branch held its first annual meeting last fall with 1200 garments donated. this year’s total is not yet known but expected near that level.
On the eve of the election the Austin Senate debated city government at Literary Hall. Four debaters took part including C H Durras Frank Lace James Monroe and Harvey Strickler with Burras and Strickler for and Lace Monroe for the negative. Strickler’s speech was noted as most effective. Other speakers included Hon Clayton E B Crafts and Chan E Piper who argued against city government.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys are advised to use Electric Bitters. The tonic and alterative contains no whiskey, aids digestion, strengthens the stomach and bowels, and supports natural function. Sold for fifty cents and one dollar per bottle at L. M. Lovett in Oak Park and R. Hf. Traill in Austin.
The suburban electric railway secures right of way from the city limits west through Cicero and Proviso to Riverside and La Grange, with plans to start construction immediately. C. S. Leeds, president of the building firm, travels to New York for financing and expects routes to reach Riverside by June 1, featuring double tracks, elevated connections, and rapid service.
The semi annual postal service exam will be held on Saturday December 7 1695 for clerk and carrier grades. Applications close Monday November 18. Clerks must be at least eighteen with no maximum. carriers from twenty one to forty. Examinations are open to all reputable citizens regardless of politics, conducted impartially. For blanks and details contact the post office secretary Iva M Bornwell.
A foreign born newspaper from Schleswig Holstein is produced in Oak Park. The publisher Paul spearheads the venture and a sample issue is available at the office for viewing.
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