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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1894
Page
8
Cicero town board held a lengthy session addressing petitions for police appointments, paving on South Euclid Avenue, sewer projects, and street improvements. It granted bids for East avenue work to Kissack & Muir, debated street crossings, announced franchise discussions for street railways, and adjourned for one week.
The article urges avoiding pointed toes and high heels for young girls while suggesting spring-heeled boots and low shoes for growing feet. It discourages tight stockings and round garters, praising comfortable choices like lace boots and well-supported footwear to protect circulation and foot development.
Boston Herald notes Mrs John Jacob Astor and her daughter, a Philadelphia figure, may command star ballet status yet remain within family bounds. It lauds ballet study as healthy discipline for young women while criticizing societal scrutiny of dancing and dates.
In a tense scene, Chester faces pressure as Jerrold’s involvement looms. Adie warns against trust while a plan to remove danger emerges. A brittle calm breaks as officers await orders and a letter from an unseen authority. the drama centers on loyalties, secrets, and impending action.
A chaotic narrative unfolds with references to Captain Chester and an adjutant racing against time after a dogcart crosses a bridge. The scene weaves in a missing keepsake, a directoire cabinet, and a frame that vanishes from Alice's room. The tale shifts to a drawn out discussion of plots, travel, and family visitors at Sibley.
The town issues sealed bids for public works to be sent to the Town Clerk and President of the Board for Cicero works in Berwyn. Bids due by 2 PM Saturday November PV. A 10 percent certified bid security accompanies each proposal marked for the work. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The town invites proposals for installing water service pipes on Villa avenue from Madison to Chicago, in accordance with plans on file in the engineers office. Bids due November 17, 180L with ten percent certified check. board reserves right to reject all bids.
The Board of Trustees orders an audit of property by the Power of Cicero in Cook County. An assessment of the estate is filed with the County Clerk and Court. Notices go to interested parties with a November date and February court appearance to mount a defense.
Board of Trustees orders sewer work from Ridgeland to East avenues with interals and Ogden avenues plus Harrison Street, in Cook County Illinois. A court assessment for costs will be heard at Cook County Court during November term starting November 30 1914. Persons may appear to defend claims. Dated November 21 1914. Snow, Wann Commissioners. Alling
Notice to residents that the Board of Trustees of Cicero has paved Loubard avenue from the Chicago and Northwestern railroad to Ontario street. The Cook County Court will hear the assessment of costs for the improvement based on benefits at the November term beginning November beth day. Interested parties must appear to defend.
Notice to Cicero residents that South Kenilworth Avenue from Madison Street to South Boulevard is being assessed for improvement costs by Cook County Court. Final hearing at November term with date November 1 1894. Commissioners Taylor Snow D Wau Moynman invite defenses.
To Advertisers From now on until Christmas the newspaper will increase its weekly issues in Chicago and Cicero, making it a more attractive medium for ads. Those who have anything to advertise should take advantage of this opportunity.
The Village of River Forest through its President and Board of Trustees requests Cook County Court review of a pipe sewer project from Lake Street to Oak Avenue. The ordinance dated June 4 1904 and petition Now 77 set the assessment, with a hearing scheduled November 12 before Commissioner ROH. ALLING and board members urge interested parties to appear and defend.
The editor hints at soon publishing a multi part history of the Vigilance Committee, drawing parallels to Chicago. It describes how business and money making corrupted courts, saloon keepers and thieves gained control, prompting heroic remedies to restore order. The narrative promises damning details about judges drivers politicians banished from the state. The piece previews a vivid history likely to precede other pages.
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