09 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
1
Town items report visits by residents to Peotone Kansas City and Tacoma. Local events include dances musically hosted by Oaks and Park Avenue M E Church, charity fundraisers, milk deliveries, marriages, births, and school activities with many neighboring towns referenced.
Members of the Fellowship Club in Oak Park heard a detailed account of the Juvenile Court by the judge in charge. The article notes the court's first trial year, its supportive approach, and the role of probation officers and the John Worthy School in guiding youth. Local benefactors and Mayor Harrison contribute to funding and policing efforts.
Reports by Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Sisson highlighted federation work and convention features. An enjoyable outing followed with thanks to delegates. music art and literature formed the program. Mrs. Compton invited nonmembers to the next directory meeting.
The ladies of the Second Baptist Church of Austin will host a turkey supper in the Library fall Thursday evening November 15 from 6 to 8 o clock. Menu includes tomato soup celery and pickles roast turkey cranberry sauce mashed potatoes pies mince and pumpkin cheese tea and coffee all for 25 cents. All are invited.
Discussion on juvenile justice advocates a home environment over state care. Judge Tuthill, Miss Bartelme, and Miss Falconer urge public support for a stronger Juvenile Court law and legislative action to improve care for delinquent children. The need for home life and adequate probation staffing is emphasized.
A petition signed by most citizens calls for a five-cent fare for the locality. Most residents walk to the Metropolitans at Forty-eighth Street as local industry suffers from high city fares. The petition asks Suburban or Union Traction Co lines to provide cheaper transportation.
The Second District presents Uncle Sam's Harvest by Iowa Street pupils in Library Hall Austin on Nov 19 and 20. Nations of the earth appear in costumes as Columbia Liberty and others join a festive program with acts and character roles across multiple scenes.
Cicero trustees vote to disconnect 160 acres of Hawthorne race track at a special session with two dissenters Norton and Cole who favored public submission. President Jones calls it a popular move while Town Attorney Redmond deems it legal. Next meeting set for Nov 15.
A tenant started a bonfire to burn garbage sparking a blaze that consumed two-story frame buildings at 48 to 58 North Avenue. Wind carried embers, owner Thomas M Hartwick of 3812 Elmwood Place holds $5,000 insurance. Mrs. Charles Bergenson and her four children escaped from 58 North Avenue as flames reached the kitchen. She carried two younger children and helped others to safety.
An exhibit of canes from Rev. A. M. White’s European trip is shown in the window of A. H. Clement’s paint store at 5606 South boulevard. The canes are souvenirs and not for sale. White will discuss them at Library Hall on Tuesday evening November 13 with 25 cent admission.
The Beethoven Club of Austin schedules its Thursday evening gathering on November 15. Henry Willis Newton will sing with Frank Pierce as accompanist and Mrs. Metz as pianist, drawing friends of the club to a special program.
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Austin Circle No 45 host a card party at Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening November 13. All are invited. Tickets are 25 cents. Six prizes will be awarded.
The church seats packed for Pastor White and a rising Sunday school attendance. Notables include Mrs. White and Ida Becker visiting relatives. Lectures by Dr. A W Patten cover Vital Bible themes with quizzes after each talk. sessions run Nov 9 15 and 11 with free admission.
An Egyptian contemporary observes that his island is ringed with golf courses and argues the world feels more like a golf links than a stage. He offers a pointed cultural reflection on modern leisure and landscape transformation.
A long roundup of local goings on lists illness, travel, guests from Oak Park Maywood and Austin. weddings birthdays and club events fill the page along with election returns and a false fire alarm. River Forest football results note a 6 to 0 win over Evans ton and an upcoming Marquette game.
East Oak Park reports Mrs Keighin recovering from diphtheria while Mr Chas Doane travels to Arizona and New Mexico for the winter. Dr and Mrs Wood plan a Pasadena visit from Nov 22 to May. Miss Mabel Bogeldogel visits Miss Bessie Bevington. Mrs Smith returns from a eastern trip. A small group attends a thimble party at Mrs D T Foley. Mr and Mrs C L Ames return from a four month Europe trip. Mr and Mrs E H Pitkin host a dinner. Mrs B A Cummings visits Boston for several weeks. Mr George Graham listed as residing at 111 North.
Harlem held a Wednesday party at Mrs Hintche s home Urban the barber gains new light a baby girl. Oak Park residents enjoyed band music while election returns were read over the telephone. Little Harry Flashbarth was bitten in the face by a pug. Mrs Stephen mother in law of Rev Croose dies November 8 with funeral in Concordia. Judge Lehman keeps mounted birds from trial cases. French deserters since January 1 total about 7000.
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