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WANTED waiting to take home or go out by the day. Inquire of Mrs Cunningham, 5633 Ohio Street, Austin.
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Ohio Street
Austin
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1897
Page
2
Law on newspaper subscriptions and implied contracts
A Greere citizen kept receiving the Staats Zeitung for ten years without an order. He refused to pay, but the publisher sued and won $56 for a decade of subscriptions under common law that a paper left at a house implies payment if not stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Greere
Staats Zeitung
Mgr. Housing
Editorial Notes and Local News From Oak Park and Cicero
A mosaic of notes covers patent news, holidays proclaimed, Cuba and Spain, Canadian politics, and a sporty fixture. Mentions Oak Park’s sewing patent, Gov. Tanner declaring Thanksgiving, Ontario shifts in government, and local Cicero election ticketing worries. Also notes a pension surge, postal reforms, and calls for independent city governance.
Representative Hooker Sees Short Session for Congress
Representative Hooker of New York says the coming session of Congress should be short and that there is nothing to demand an extended meeting. He mentions the Cuban question as not warranting a long session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooker
New York
Congress
Hawaii Question Debate Stresses Stability of Finances
A speaker argues that Hawaiian issues will settle themselves and Congress should not rush monetary reform. He warns extremists may push changes, but a conservative majority will keep finances as is for the country’s good. He decries agitation as unnecessary and harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cicero Town Board Creates Town Electrician Post
The Cicero town board established a new town electrician position paying a sizable salary. Reports link the appointment to Star Ring, brother-in-law of Clarence Pellett, a reform movement figure, prompting public speculation about motives and whether farmers will be benefited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Town Board
Starring
Clarence Pellett
Oak Park Sees Move To Found Y M C A Branch
Oak Park discussions advance to establish a Young Men’s Christian Association branch. The proposed site offers a central location near churches and transit with a low purchase price for property and donated equipment potential, promising a timely start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torarry Throwah
Seoville Institute
Seaville Pastique
Ok Park
Pathfinder Fremont Praised by Emigrant Company
A California bound emigrant recounts meeting General Fremont and General Kearney in 1847. Fremont spoke warmly, urged westward movement, and inspired settlers with visions of California. The writer notes Fremont’s later Senate service and hopes for a monument to the Pathfinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
California
Owas
John Cleremont
John C. Byremont
Kremont
Fremont
Oregon
United States
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Tie
Mentor Links Henry George To James McClatchy In Debate
In a Quintus Halley essay the Sacramento Bee defends Henry George as James McClatchy’s student and mentor roles, arguing McClatchy steered George toward Progress and Poverty and the two shared a unified stance against land monopoly.
Master and Disciple Die in Pursuit of the Right
The passage lauds James McClatchy and his pupil George, noting McClatchy’s role in Progress and Poverty and describing both men as dying in harness while still contending for justice. It evokes the tutor and student as lifelong companions reaching the eternal morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McClatchy
George
Telemachus
Mail delivery changes prompt street number accuracy
In 1897 Austin Post Office guidance urges correct street numbers, a designated mail drop, explicit city labeling for Chicago mail, avoidance of Linden Park and Cicero addresses, and warns carriers work eight hours to meet schedule. Officer Lewis H. Oconor signs the notice dated November 10, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
Austin
Chicago
Cicero
Linden Park
Austro Postomeoe
Ibex
Kirst
Ilinois
City
Lewis HH
Oconor
PLM
Resolutions Adopted by Phil Sheridan Post on Comrade Ross
The Memorians of Phil Sheridan Post No 615 in Illinois mourn James N Ross who died October 22 1897 at his Chicago home corner Sixty first Street and Elsave hie The post expresses condolences and faith and orders resolutions spread in minutes and sent to his family for publication in local papers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Department of Linois
Grand Army of the Republic
James N. Ross
Sixty-first Street
Elsavehie
Chicago
Rhreat
PD. Thompson
Kepl Hotchisiss
Piper Named Supreme Scribe of Royal League
Charles Piper is elected supreme scribe succeeding Charles A. Warren who retires due to ill health. Piper, noted as a well informed fraternal insurance man, has served as supreme orator and holds roles in Royal Arcanum National Union Masonic orders and Epworth League. Residence: Berwyn in Cicero. Salary: 2500 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Piper
Supreme Scribe
Charles Piper
Royal League
Charles A. Warren
Warren
Charles FE. Piper
Royal Arcanum and National Union
Masonic Order
Methodist Cireles
Epworth League
Berwyn
Cicero
Women Join Beavas and Catholic Woman's League
Oak Park and Austin women join the Catholic Woman's National League of Chicago. In recent days Cicero members include Mrs. A 2 Jelnson Mrs. Lou Goss Mrs James Fleming Mrs W G Lloyd Mrs JoX Mudd rent Oak Park Mes. of WL Witthaice Mrs Kepte Mrs William Pemple ton Mrs William Thompson Miss Mary Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Austin
Catholic Woman's National League of Chicago
League
Cicero
A. 2
Jelnson
Lou. Goss
James Fleming
W. G. Lloyd
Jox. Muddrent
WL Witthaice
Kepte
William ‘Pe
Dancing Class Reception by Oaks Club at November event
Mr. W Ailen Rourke hosts a reception at the Oaks club house on November 15 at 8 00 p m. Invitations available at the club house or by writing to Mr Rourke 502 Vincennes Avenue Chicago Fitz geralds Orchestra provides music beginners class at 7 20 p m applicants addressed to Mr Rourke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ailen Rourke
Oaks Club
Hose
Rourke
Asoo
Three Story Flat Built in Oak Park Village by F A Usher
Erected on North J A Usher of 6050 Vincennes avenue Chicago a three story and basement brick flat at 224 Oak Park avenue. Each of nine rooms with modern conveniences steam heat electric light and mosaic hallway. Lot 404 by 206 feet cost 5000. building about 16000. interiors oak with Tennessee marble casings. Pioneer suburban flat reflecting builder F A Usher’s taste and credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Usher
Vincennes Avenue
Chicago
Oak Park Avenue
F. A. Usher
Supreme Court Rules Water Franchise Immune to State Change
The Times-Herald reports the Illinois Supreme Court decision upholding Cicero Water, Gas and Electric Light Company’s contract against state law interference. It and related cases hold municipal water contracts are protected by state and federal constitutions. The piece also criticizes Oak Park politicians for using the water company to gain power and warns of a million-dollar loss to Cicero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Herald
Supreme Court of Tinois
Cicero
Cicero Water, Gas and Electric Light Company
Supreme Court
City of
Danville
Danville Water Company
Phillips
Freeport Water Company
Freeport
Vylins
Oak Park
Water Company
Legen
Attridge,Franth & Co
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and Colds
The advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a universal cure for coughs, colds, whooping cough, asthma, hay fever, pneumonia, bronchitis, and consumption. It claims safety for all ages, a pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee with free trial bottles at local drug stores. It recommends pairing with Dr King's New Life Pills for stomach and bowel regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lovell
Oak Park
Traill
Austin
Trustworthy Travelers Wanted for Reputable House
Advertisement seeks active men or women to travel for an established firm in finances. Monthly £6500 plus expenses. Steady position with reference. Send self addressed stamped envelope to The Pontaton Company, Dept. Y, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finois
Pontaton Company
Dept. Y
Chicago
Presbyterian Rally Marks Westminster Standards 250th Anniversary
The Austin Presbyterian church hosted a Maywood River Forest Oak Park and Austin gathering as part of ten simultaneous rallies by the Presbytery of Chicago to celebrate 250 years since adopting the Westminster Standards. Speakers reviewed church polity history and doctrinal points, stressing evangelical common articles and excluding Roman Catholics Unitarians Universalists and Rationalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Presbyterian Church
Waller Avenue
Frink Street
Presbytery of
Chicago
Presbyterian Churches
Maywood
River
Morest
Oak Park
Austin
Moreland
Ridgeway Avenue
Austin Church
H.C. Buel
Presbyterian Church
Charles J. Hoyt
Joseph N. Boyd
River Forest
John Clark Hill
D. D
Jesus Christ
New Books Incoming at Scoville Institute Reading Room
The following new books have been received at the Scoville Institute and will be in the reading room until Saturday evening before circulating. Fiction titles include Corleone by Crawford and Life's Handicap by Kipling among others. General works cover French Art Household Economics Charity Organization Society papers and a study of the dependent classes, with reference lists in American history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Corleone
Crawford
Deland
Uncle Bernae
Doyle
Ford
Harte
Howells
Kipling
du Kedil
Merriman
Parker
St. Ives
Stevenson
Trawnell
Campbell
Charity Organization Society
de Vere
Farrar
Harley
Henderson
Recital by Miss Stevens for Beethoven Club in Austin
The Beethoven Club of Austin plans a piano recital by Miss Neally Stevens of Chicago at Library Hall on November 18. The program includes Liszt, Schubert, Chopin, Bach-Tausig, and Moszkowski pieces among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Club
Austin
Amliss Neally Stevens
Chicago
Library Hall
Miss Stevens
Arthur Bird
Robson to revive Comedy of Errors at McVickers Theater
McVickers Theater in Chicago prepares a revival of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors starring Robson as the Dramie of Syracuse. The production promises a sumptuous mounting and strong company with a following built over ten years. Next week also features She Stoops to Conquer with Robson as Tony Lumpkin and a Thanksgiving matinee with Joseph Jefferson under a busy lineup including the Folly trio and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVicker's Theater
Robson
Crane
McVicker’s
Chicago
Syracuse
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Great Northern Theater Hosts Boston Lyric Stock in Opera Run
The Boston Lyric Stock company delivers strong Carmen and Faust seasons at the Great Northern theater with clear language and vivid stagecraft. A Nov 15 week features Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci as a double bill with cheap matinees starting Navy 17, lower floor and first balcony fifty cents, upper balcony twenty five, under Henderson’s guiding hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Lyric Stock Company
Great Northern Theater
Great Northern
Cavelliaria Rusticana
Chicago
Navy
Henderson
Schiller Theater Opens Week With Two New Plays
The Schiller theater begins Sunday November 14 with Wm. A. Brady's Way Down Hast a new play by Lottie Blair Parker. A special cast appears and the theater continues under Geo. A. Fair management. The weeks later play is The New South starring Jack Grismer and Phoebe Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiller Theater
Wm. A. Brady
Lottie Blair Parkin
New South
Jack Grismer
Phoebe Davis
Mr. Fair
Hopkins Theater Presents Your Tong a Chinese Drama
Hopkins patrons will see the first popular‑price production of Cooper's oriental drama Your Tong based on Chinatown events in San Francisco. Six original cast members bring preserved costumes and props from Los Angeles. The bill opens with My Turn Next and features Patrice in A New Year's Dream plus Johnnie Carroll and other vaudeville acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Cooper
Chinatown
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Patrice
Johnnie Carroll
Northern Lights to Open at Alhambra Theator Next Week
Alhambra theater presents the romance war play Northern Lights from Calder's company. The production promises realistic scenes with up to 100 actors on stage. Harkins & Barbour Co. authors also known for The White Squadron and Land of the Midnight Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra
Far Northwest
Wm. J. Calder
Harkins & Barbour Co
Haymarket West End Comedy Bill Features Ellis and Moore
West Siders hear next week at the faymarket a strong program of comedy burlesque music and farce with top liners Charles T. Ellis and Clara Moore two Irish comedians whose act Mrs Hogan's Music Teacher has been a hit at the Olympic this week Richard Pitrot also appears as a mimic and character impersonator Whitney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Siders
Faymarket
Charles T. Ellis
Clara Moore
Mrs. Hogan
Richard Pitrot
Whitney
Kohl Castle at Olympic Promises Strong Week of Vaudeville
The Olympic presents a strong vaudeville week starting Monday led by George Thatcher and Ed Marble, with the Brothers Damm acrobats and Jilian Western among headliners. Other acts include Fox and Allen, Lizzie and Vinie Daly, Sam and Kitty Morton, Val Vousden, Barton and Ashley, the McDonald brothers, Ching Chung, Maddox and Beach, Coyne brothers, Flying Renfos, Kehoe and Rainer, Foster and Frazee, and Ryan and McArdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohl & Castle
Olympic
George Thatcher
Ed Marble
Damm
Jilian Western
Fox and Allen
Lizzie
Vinie Daly
Sam
Kitty Morton
Val Vousden
Barton and
Ashley
McDonald Brothers
Ching Chung
Maddox
Beach
Coyne Brothers
the Flying Renfos
Kehoe and
Rainer
Foster
Frazee
Ryan
McArdle
Chrysanthemum Show Ranks as Top Hort Society Exhibit
The chrysanthemum show this week exceeds last year in size and beauty. The Hor ticultural Society presents its largest display in nine years, with space tight at the Second Regiment Armory and Battery D, as many exhibitors fill all available room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Second Regiment
Battery D
Leonidas Winter Circus at New Wabash Hubbert Site
The Leonidas Winter Circus opens next week at the corner of Wabash avenue and Hubbard court offering Prof. Leonidas with trained cats and dogs. Mary Arniotis the champion strong lady from Paris performs, with Wertz and Adair, Mme. Ellen Vetter and M. Langslaw in acts. Nicholas G. Props and other attractions complete the program with rifle shooting on high wire and heavy lifting. Tickets are 10, 20 and 30 cents. An event honors the Newsboys Home Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Avenue
Hubbard Court
Leonidas
Europe
Tiss Mary Arniotis
Folies Wergeries
Paris
Wertz
Adair
Mme
Ellen Vetter
M. Langslaw
Nicholas G. Props
Newsboys
Art of osculation through English courtly kisses
The article traces kissing customs from Rowena and Hengist through Edward IV and Erasmus to James I and Anne of Denmark. It notes ambassadors and courtiers adopting English salutation, Ambergris breath sweeteners, and Christina of Sweden learning the English kiss from Whitelock, highlighting social ritual and cross cultural exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena
Hengist
Edward IV
Erasmus
England
Ambergris
Castile
James I
Anne of
Denmark
Christina
Sweden
Cromwell
Whitelock
Hig
Uses of Industrial Waste Materials in 19th Century Industry
The text details how low grade molasses fuels sugar cane fires, cork waste becomes suberin absorbent and burnt cork serves as pigment, linoleum and Lincrusta Walton use cork byproducts, and slag from smelting is repurposed into road building bricks paving tiles and railway sleepers.
Unclear Excerpt Hints at Oath Testimony
Fragmentary text shows an attorney confronting a person on oath with skeptical remark. The snippet references a warning or admonition but lacks full context, names, places, or event details to identify the case or proceedings.
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