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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1898
Page
2
The 1898 issue discusses Thanksgiving, city government studies, and commuter rail service. It criticizes department stores and endorses shopping locally, while noting Cicero’s annexation politics and upcoming municipal essays by H W McFarlane. It also mentions insurance payouts in Cicero and advertising norms.
Discussion in Oak Park about breaking from the regular township and uniting with River Forest under village government is unlikely. River Forest guards its independence with a $150,000 water system and fears loss of property to a larger community. Observers sense growing support for city government for Cicero as the final outcome, with the time ripe for change.
John A Wickum, who left Austin in August for Alaska, has been heard from He is digging gold 500 feet down in a mine rich with ore His wages are $2 50 per day and board Wickum was a lamp trimmer for the Davis electric light plant His wife and child remain in Austin awaiting his return with a large stake.
In Ridgeland at Bedard Moroney’s mill, expressman Mr Wait was badly cut when his right hand near a shaper machine turning 1600 RPM. Dr L Falkner treated him and he rests, with hopes he will keep use of his hand.
The Austin business men convened Wednesday and arranged an entertainment and banquet for members and their wives on Wednesday evening December 7.
Mrs Ida Allen a colored washwoman who has lived in Austin Oak Park and Melrose Park has fallen heir to a sizable fortune and intends to buy a home on North Park avenue Austin.
Austin readers learn mail arrivals and departures at the post office with schedule details. Local society items include illnesses, visits, card party plans, a wedding announcement, a hypnotist event, a separation suit filing, church expansion news, and a successful lecture at Library hall with proceeds for the Ladies Aid Society.
A rate of one fare and a third for the round trip is authorized for points within 150 miles on the Nickel Plate road. Chicago passenger station is at Van Buren street and Pacific avenue with Joop City ticket office at 111 Adams street.
The Vindicator will publish an Austin directory next year expected to be one of the most complete locally. It signals a major reference work for residents and businesses in the area.
Students may secure a reduced fare and a third on Nickel Plate road for Thanksgiving travel. For sale dates and details contact J. Y. Callahan general agent at 111 Adams street Chicago. Telephone Main 8389.
The article argues many fortunes arise from simple inventions like patent fasteners and wire stoppers, citing examples such as collar clasps, sleeve buttons, and hairpins. It credits innovators from McCormick to Bell and Tesla, noting substantial and ongoing rewards from widespread utility.
The Spectator argues the Lords cannot form laws but can block rapid changes by delaying or demanding national referendums. It likens the Lords to an aging adviser who guards liberties, watching for measures that bypass voters and insisting on consultation before enactment.
The two historic pirates sailed the Spanish Main posing as men. Mary Read, once a British girl in male attire, joined a Cuban pirate gang and met Anne Bonny who confessed her sex. After years at sea they were captured. Read died in a Jamaica prison, Anne’s fate remains unknown.
Unclaimed letters dated Nov 14 1898 include Abram Andrews C E Andrews Helen Bassett Gertrude Bennett Charles Bourgeois A A Brewer C Bruns Louie Drake Emily Fairhead C J Gallup F M Gerter J W Graham J T Gilbert Mrs Geer E E Gilbert J D Hughes L Huntington F S Johnson R L Jackson Nonie Kenihan J Miller H G Neye J A Nelson J H Patrick W H Peck C E Pickard President Oak Park Culture Club E F Reineck Mr and Mrs F P Thornton Mrs M C Van Etten A D Wilcox Mrs Webb H A Wilson Lincoln L Whitson Mrs Lizzie R Sullivan Fred Schultz.
Advertisements offered at one cent a word for first insertion with special monthly rates. Notices of help wanted or situation wanted may be sent, with free one insertion. The Vindicator is for sale at Don Rosado's News Depot 5624 Ohio St Austin A H Loomis News Depot 149 Park Ave Austin Oak and Tompkins 105 Oak Park Ave Mrs Scales 142 Lake St news dealer and confectioner.
Specialty artists and cake walkers perform at Prairie Club hall Oak Park Thanksgiving Night November 24. Caldwell and Cook lead the first part with funny songs and witty sayings, followed by the full company, concluding with a bright cake walk. General admission 25 cents reserved 50 cents. Doors open seven, performance at eight.
Rooms for rent in Austin offered by R S Tuthill Real Estate and Insurance Agents at 422 North Central Avenue. Furnished and unfurnished options available with reasonable terms.
After weeks of talk, Ferd W Schulz introduces The Tremont 5 cent cigar in Cicero, boasting long fillers binder and wrappers for a neat ash and a refined smoke that delights smokers.
Classified notice seeks gentleman boarders for home comforts and large rooms at 6825 Washington Boulevard Austin Illinois and offers table board and a pleasant room at 237 North Central Avenue with similar amenities provided by Mrs T Quinn.
The Austin Building and Loan Association states it has funds to loan under careful conservative management. It receives deposits monthly on two or more shares at fifty cents per share and pays six percent interest on withdrawals. George H. Park is president and John D. Maclean secretary at City office room 921 184 La Salle Street.
Chas. FE. Dreschler offers a large stock of household furniture at exceptional bargains. All must be sold before removal to a new building. Visit 110 Lake Street Oak Park for prices and offers with no predicted future opportunity.
A. V. Turner launches a wallpaper and decorative goods shop at 149 North Park Avenue. The new stock includes wallpaper paints oils and glass with a full line of supplies. Turner, formerly with Edward P. Martin, invites former patrons to place orders and visit the store.
Lost item report for a black Astraci an collarette lined with blue black and white brocaded satin. Return to Vindicator office for reward.
Expert electrician offers improved automatic burglar alarms annunciators electric wiring bells speaking tubes automatic gas lighting locksmithing medical batteries private telephones and more. Telephone West 817 mail and telephone orders promptly attended to. A Steinberger 278 West Madison Street.
W. W. Potter Co. of 91 Bedford Street Boston asks readers to send 18 cents in stamps for a three month trial subscription to the bright and vigorously illustrated National Magazine covering timely articles and short stories by leading writers.
The Johnson Tailoring Co presents a selection of foreign and domestic woolens with first class cleaning and repairing services. Located at 203 Lake Street Oak Park the shop invites customers to try their workmanship and fair dealing to win trade.
Local photographer Vredenburg at 441 North Park Avenue advertises a weekly Thursday and Sunday special. Four photos per club of four, each larger than an e card size, offered at 25 cents.
Ruth Pierce a pupil of the Chicago Conservatory is available as an elocutionist for receptions. Terms can be obtained by addressing 2479 West Indiana Street Chicago.
A. H. Schneider, florist, returns to 212 Marion Street with a large supply of cut flowers palms ferns and other plants inviting public patronage.
The Austin restaurant will serve a first class turkey dinner on Thanksgiving and close at 4 p.m. The venue will stay open Saturdays until 11 30 p.m. and close at 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Fall planting guidance urges beautifying grounds by planting trees and shrubs this autumn. Fair Oaks Nursery located in Oak Park promotes fall opportunities for landscaping and outdoor enhancement.
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