Town Notes Highlight Social Events And Local Visits
The News item catalog lists the Current Topics Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Frank P. Wallace and various lunches hosted by social hostesses on South Park Avenue and North Central Avenue. It notes guests such as Miss Edith Balding, Miss Elise Enerson, and Mrs. J. F. Gormley, along with recoveries from illness, travel to Joplin for a copper mine interest, and local club meetings. Several families report travel, illnesses, and community milestones, including a funeral, a marriage, a birthday, and a card party by Nakama Club.
Oak Park Postmaster Plans Washington Visit for Federal Building
Postmaster Hutchinson of Oak Park says he has prepared for a trip to Washington during the National Postmasters convention session. He will use the visit to press for a new federal building in Oak Park and to advocate for local postal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Oak Park
Washington
Cicero Town Board Minutes November 6 1899 Actions
The Cicero board met at No 2 Engine House with all trustees present. Reports and communications include proposed bonds for pavement maintenance, police magistrate operations, and bills for legal and drainage work. The board authorized warrants and street work along Washington boulevard East avenue and Humphrey avenue, and ordered crosswalks and signs installed on specified streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
C. R. la Mena
Engine House
Waller Avenue
H. J. Whitehead
Busch
la Mena
Committee On Finance
L. P. Sigsbee
R. P. Johnson
J. 2
R. H. Traill
Nash & Dowdle
Oak Park Avenue
Police and Sanitary
T. N. Vallins
Joseph Sandman
Samuel Gaylord
George M. Andrews
Joseph Gunger
Nels Osterling
C. F. Krueger
John Halseberg
Charles Abbott
Yeas
Attridge
Frink
Hafner
Linn
MacDonald
Traill
Utley
Washington Boulevard
Maple Avenue
Washington
Jackson Boulevard
East Avenue
Lake Street
North Boulevard
Clair D. Vallette
Humphrey Avenue
Randolph Street
Humphrey and
Taylor Avenues
Trade schemes promoted to boost customers’ benefits
A terse note describes careful schemes to improve trading concerns. It promises Ovidt customers access to expert experience and proven business methods with contact via Tel. Austin 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovidt
Tel
Austin
Oak Park Magazine Club Delivers South Africa Talk
At the home of Mr and Mrs L A Babcock 1302 Washington the Oak Park Magazine Club held a November 6 session. Judge Wim Ritchie Miss Rae and Mr George D Bills presented papers on The é in South Africa covering Dutch English settlement and government after the Cape landing. D L Hall discussed Cecil Rhodes and maps illustrated the talks. Next meeting set for November 20 at 315 South Scoville Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Magazine Club
L. A.babcock
Washington House
South Africa
Wim. Ritchie
Rae
George D. Bills
Ritchie
Cape of Good Hope
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Miss Rae
Mr. Bills
D. L. Hall
Cecil Rhodes
South Scoville Avenue
Dedication of Swedish Lutheran Church in Austin
The new Swedish Lutheran Church at corner land street and Waller avenue will be dedicated Sunday afternoon. Rev. L. G. Abrahamsson of the Illinois conference will lead the ceremony and Rev. E. Rosenquist of Chicago will give an English address. Special singing and a history of the church will be included. many Lutherans from neighboring congregations are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner Land-Street
Waller Avenue
Illinois
Austin
E. Rosenquist
Chicago
First Congregational Oak Park Hosts Young People's Service
The Oak Park First Congregational Church schedules a Sunday evening service on Nov 12 with Rev. Wm E Barton delivering How Barzilai Gave the Boy a Chance. A 16 voice chorus, regular choir, and soloist Miss N Estelle Harrington perform My Mothers Prayer along with violinist Walter Schultze from Theo Thomas orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Oak Park
Wm. E. Barton
D. D
Barzilai
Charles Doan Starts Recovery After Major Operation
Friends of Charles Doan of 417 North Oak Park avenue report he is out of doors and on the way to recovery. His case is remarkable due to a severe operation that only strong constitution careful nursing and skilled medical attention could sustain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Doan
North
Oak Park Avenue
The Oaks Club Announces Weekly Social Calendar
The Oaks Club lists events for the current week including a gentlemen's lunch on Saturday Nov 11, a mixed whist event on Thursday Nov 16, a dancing party on Friday Nov 17, and another gentlemen's lunch on Saturday Nov 18, with both ladies and gentlemen invited to the whist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Oaks Club
Oak Park Letter Carriers Form New Local Branch
The Oak Park letter carriers met in Waterworks hall on Thursday evening November 2 and organized Branch No. 608 of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Oak Park previously lacking national representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letter Carriers of
Oak Park
Waterworks Hall
National Association of Letter Carriers
National Association
Lecture Course in Austin by Austin Christian Church
The Austin Christian church plans a winter lecture course in their hall at the Masonic building. An accompanying note mentions that eighty four percent of Idaho is public land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin Christian Church
Masonic Building
Idaho
Serious Bicycle Accident at Austin Elevated Crossing
An elderly man, M. D. Chase, 72, riding a bicycle on Park avenue near the Northwestern tracks was struck by a westbound train as gates rose and an eastbound elevated train approached. He suffered multiple injuries, was taken to his daughter’s home, and is not expected to recover. This follows another elevated crossing crash in Austin within two months, with several near misses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
M. D. Chase
Park Avenue
W. C. Mathews
South Park Avenue
Rud, Head
Hamiston
Howard Avenue
Philharmonic Club Entrainment at Congregational Church
The Austin Philharmonic Club presents a 25 piece orchestra at the Congregational church on Friday evening Nov 17. The program includes Happy Hours in Coontown Brown Overture to Lalla American Patrol Cornet solo The Specialty Hazel Mr Antone Wilkan Martha selection March Comique First Brigade and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Philharmonic Club
Congregational Church
Avill
Coontown
Brown
Lalla
Stratton American Patrol
Meacham
Hazel
Antone Wilkan
Martha
Flotow
Thomas Ee
Death of Hope Reed Cody After Appendicitis in Austin
Hope Reed Cody died after an appendicitis operation on Tuesday morning in Austin. He had been ill a few days. Funeral held Thursday with Rev. Frank Gunsaulus officiating. Dr Louis Faulk of Austin attended. Imperial Quartet sang. Burial at Napierville with Masons in charge, as he was a lodge member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Reed Cody
Austin
Cody
Frank Gunsaulus
Louis Faulk
Imperial Quartet
Napierville
Masons
Beethoven Club Recital Set by Chicago Artists
The Beethoven Club will host a recital by pianist Max Kramer and cellist Franz Wagner from Chicago at its regular meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. 21. The club aims to develop members’ musical talent and promote community musical interests. Membership and guest information available at Suite 4 Cody Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kramer
Franz Wagner
Chicago
Beethoven Club
Cody Block
Robbery at Marion Street News Stand In Oak Park
E C Lovett reported a robbery at his Marion street news stand last Tuesday morning. A sleek looking man entered, purchased a cigar, and fled with $21 from the cash drawer, vanishing around the corner before pursuit could succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Lovett
Marion Street
Firemen Reinstated After Annexation Dispute
Chief Sweeny ordered the reinstatement of N. A. Spofford and Andrew Pursley who were dismissed by President Lewis over annexation. They returned to duty at the fire engine house on Saturday morning November 4 with Spofford as pipeman and Pursley as driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeny
N. A. Spofford
Andrew Pursley
Lewis
Spofford
Pursley
Lamena Demands Continuation as Cicero Town Magistrate
Judge LaMena emails Cicero town board asserting continued authority as police magistrate under Governor Tanner. He says he will serve the elected term and hold the town liable for any infringement of his rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
LaMena
John R. Tanner
Evangelists Scoville and Huston Hold Dallas Meeting
Evangelists Scoville and Huston who preached last spring at the Austin Church Tabernacle are conducting a large gathering in Dallas Texas. They left many friends behind who wish them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoville
Huston
Austin Christian Church
Tabernacle
Dallas
Texas
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Church Events
Mr. Harry Scoville plans travel through Illinois for a Chicago shoe firm. Mrs. Kimball of Cleveland visits her sister in the city. Wright Elsom recovers from illness and his son Wright Elsom Jr. improves. Miss Bratnovar from Waterloo guests Lay in the city. Mr. Doughte to visit sister Mrs. Wright later this week. The Thousand-Dollar Girls plan an entertainment at the church with a world travel act for 10 cents on Friday. Shuey returns from Wisconsin. Xmac Market at Second Congregational Church December 7 offers dolls, aprons, candies and a turkey dinner from 6 to 8. A G A R campfire to be held at F D Thompson’s home. Blue and Gray campfire December 24 at Samuel Sullivan’s home. Thatcher's new store at Lake and Thatcher ready for occupancy inviting a druggist barber and millinery tenant. Methodist Society to meet at Ashland Avenue for a Japanese tea. Presbyterian Bazaar planned for early December with all-day meetings and lunch. Belletteres Junior Society elected officers at Mrs Herriman’s Grove Street home. Robert Odell and Sunday school workers met Mrs Dr Fawcett for a social evening with refreshments. Monthly meetings on the first Monday are valued for social and intellectual gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Pither
South Park Avenue
C. A. Hitchcock
Ladies’ Aid Society
George Smith
South Boulevard
T. Hamilton Williams
Edith Balding
Kenwood
N. A. Lacy
North Central Avenue
Ann Spring
L. S. Bryning
Elise Enerson
Chicago
Ontario
A. M. White
Lincoln Street
M. E
Ree O. Ma
Pierce
Ada Wood
Laurel Avenue
H. White
Dr. Hunt
Joplin
Emma Williams
North Fifty-second Avenue
Michigan
G. E. Fletcher
California
J. F. Gormley
Austin Avenue
Guitar
Mabel Charles
David Brown
South Waller Avenue
New York
Philadelphia
Omaha
Neb
Towa
Clara Leslie
Lake View High School
George B. Charles
Messrs. C
J. Westwood
Streator
Ill
E. C. Westwood
Frank Baughman
Watervilet, Mich
J. Howard van Ness
A. D. Minard
Joe Ginger
Harry Scoville
Illinois
Kimball
Cleveland, O
Payson
S. East Avenue
Wright Elsom
N. Lombard Avenue
Miss Bratnovar
Waterloo
Iowa
Lay
N. Taylor Avenue
Wright Elsom, Jr
Robert Doughte
C. M. Wright
Second Congregational
Samuel Sullivan
Keystone Avenue
Thatcher
Lake Street
Thatcher Avenue
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
Miss Clark
Miss Ayers
Ashland Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Belletteres Junior Society
Herriman
Grove Street
Dent
Arthur
Robert Odell
Dr. Fawcett
River Forest Whist Club Meets at Town Hall
River Forest residents gather at the town hall last Wednesday evening. Walter Boyce leaves Boyce Brothers to join Aldrich Bakery. Carl Wilroth leads the cleaning crew on Lake street cleanup. Rev. E S Farrand returns from Missouri to resume duties this Sunday. R H Zilley rents Boyce Brothers space to open a milk station. Mathew Brothers move to Thatcher building at Lake and Thatcher. Young people are entertained by the Misses Woods and Tuthill at Edgewater last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest Whist Club
Walter Boyce
Boyce Brothers
Aldrich Bakery Company
River Forest
Lake Street
Carl Wilroth
E. S. Farrand
Missouri
R. H. Zilley
Mathew Brothers
Thatcher Building
Thatcher Avenue
Roath Family Leaves for London Canada Trade
Mrs S W Roath and children departed last Thursday for London Canada where Mr Roath works in grain brokerage. Mr J D Perrin appears in town again after a serious illness. E D Roath has closed a deal to buy two Elliott Avenue lots north of C B Mead’s home to build a business block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Roath
London
Canada
Roath
J. D. Perrin
E. D. Roath
Elliott Avenue
C. B. Mead
Turkey Supper At Library Hall Draws Praise
The Second Baptist Church ladies hosted a turkey supper at Library Hall on Friday evening. Preparations were complete and the event was a success in every particular.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Traill & Cooling
Central Ave
News OF the Town
Current Topics Club
Frank P. Wallace
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
H. EB. Rockridge
H. G. Teele
137 South
Walnut
New York City
Underwood Company
Nakama Club
J. Hansel
Woodward Avenue
Europe
Hendy
W. T. Smith
South Euclid Avenue
Edward G. Barnard
C. L. Bliss
LaGrange
Davies
F. Burnam
Glen Ellen
C. F. Puckner
Forest Avenue
la Grange
Hervey Booth
A. M. Thorne
Main Avenue
BE. C. Davies
Phillip Bliss
South Side
C. S. Bliss
Edward William Pratt
South Elmwood Avenue
John Newton Kellogg
Ontario Street
August Einfeldt
Lake Superior
Alice Woodard
Kentucky
George Woodard
Kenilworth
Booth
Clinton Avenue
Riverside
Mildred Howard
Harvey Avenue
Edward Raynerd
Portland
Barton
Lenore Faucher
Lewis Institute
Scoville Institute
C. A. Adams
M. Baker
Henry Bottcher
Martha Brandt
P.Y. Burningham
Chas. Edwards
Educational Institute of Drama
Frances Garrett
Miss Goodman
Miss Hall
Care Samuel Hall
George W. Harding
Hillock & Con
A. Hutchinson
C. C. Meade
Chas. C. Meade
Frank Parkhurst
Robert Reichelt
Postmaster Hutchinson
A. H. Clement
Ustin
P, O
Cicero Town Board
Nissen Brothers
N. Park Avenue
OAK Park Magazine Club
Philharmonic Club Entertainment
Dallas, Tex
N. Park Ave
J.A.& B. McCann
Chicago Avenue
F. D. Thompson
Gale Avenue
Berwyn
Cross Creek
Lehigh
Cross Creek Lehigh Coal
George Warren Furbeck
North Park Ave
LA Salle ST
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