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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1895
Page
3
OuR congratulations to the enterpris ing village of May wood upon the com pletion of its extensive water system. Tur Cicero Town Board is negoti ating for the sale of the $50,000 judg ment in favor of the town against the City of Chicago.
When Alderman Noble visits again we wish him a larger audience than Monday night. If his manners and exalted opinions reflect his character, he is the kind of man needed in public life.
The Chronicle upbraids Cicero police for failing to prevent a grab on West Fortieth street by the Northern Pacific Railroad. It urges better local geography and history understanding and asserts police have had no business on Fortieth street for about six years.
The text notes no appropriation for sidewalk snow removal this winter and no snow scraper visits, contrasting with past years. Citizens can observe how Cicero’s town government performs in winter duties and responsiveness.
An old remark by Bob Ingersoll about Kentucky prompts questions on a literal hell. He may escape by seeking an authentic regional definition as the term has shifted to sheol and his earlier comment omitted au sheol.
The piece notes Lemont was the only Cook County town not carried by Judge Ball in the recent election. It calls Lemont a vice-ridden camp, and says the defeat is a poor compliment to a candidate. It mentions possible improvements under the new Drainage Canal board.
After the 1849 Montreal destruction and shift of capital to Quebec the era saw abolition of seignorial tenure and tithes, church and state school reforms, and fierce party splits between Blues and Reds. Key figures included Papineau Dorion Baldwin Sullivan Hinks Killally and Cork-born ministers. reform led by Baldwin transformed Canadas into self governing provinces. The clergy reserves dispute loomed, to be continued.
The piece urges Austin Republicans to wake from complacency and organize, noting Oak Park’s growing club and urging turnout for the November 27 meeting at Lower Library Hall to elect officers and energize the party. It calls for vigor, debate, and practical political discovery without copying foreign models.
J. D. Everett was elected head of the Oak Park Republican Club. He is a seasoned businessman with deep training in practical politics and previously served in Chicago’s Twelfth Ward city council, a fact revealed by Judge Ball at a Monday night meeting.
The Cicero town board faces stinging criticism for alleged malfeasance and incompetence. Citizens accuse the seven month old board of misusing funds, failing to pay creditors, and restricting warrant issuance while wages and debts go unsettled. বাধ
The Chicago Tribune reports agitation in Cicero for a new special election on the bond issue. Three months earlier bonds of 102000 dollars were approved at 4 percent over twenty years amid charges of misleading finances. Only about 700 voted for this, while 3500 abstained or opposed. Further developments followed.
The Cicero town dispute centers on a proposed $100,000 bond issue and a lasting injunction. Residents question the treasury’s deposits and demand accountability while trustees seek an additional bond, citing over $100,000 on deposit and decades of interest. The Chicago Tribune reports mounting agitation and local resistance to the bonds.
In response to a reader question, the Austin residents are served by a seven member town board with two Austin representatives, one Berwyn, and three from the Oak Park district. Local Austin affairs are typically handled by the resident trustees, though trustees serve the town at large. The current Austin trustees were elected by other sections, not by Austin voters, and Austin residents feel ignored.
Momus the God of Mirth presided at the Oaks event in Austin with about 100 gentlemen and guests. A vaudeville show featured Morrison, Garner, Ritchie, Henry, and Brown, with a banquet intermission and more acts before 11:30. Brown's Vaudeville is set for Library Hall next Tuesday with a varied program including Hibbard and Hoffheimer and a farce titled Taming of Tiger.
Judge Gibbons enjoins Suburban Electric from laying tracks along Desplainen Harlem or Ogden avenues in Riverside. Court also aims to void the ordinance authorizing the line for exceeding twenty years, lacking property-owner consents, and operating as a common carrier. Promoter C.8 Leeds says service to Lake Front Park by June 1 for a dime, with express trains via elevated roads. Powerhouse to be built at Riverside this winter.
River Forest extension of the Cicero and Proviso electric line nears service with new poles set and trolley wires being prepared. Bridges and trestle work progress with a Desplaines crossing to be completed. by Thanksgiving potential rides to the river and to Maywood by Christmas are anticipated.
The Appellate Court affirms an injunction restraining Harlem race track officials from allowing betting on their grounds. Judge Shepard states the court found grounds for equitable relief against acts tending to public injury and unlawful, upholding the original orders.
The advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises ulcers fever sores chapped skin and other eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists L M Lovett Oak Park and BR Traill Austin as sellers at 2 50 per box.
Oak Park Republican Club honors Superior Judge Ball with a send off at Temperance Hall. Speakers include Hon. Wm. E. Mason and Alderman Noble of the 31st ward, Chicago, praising Ball, Lorimer era organization, and Cicero’s 1800 vote. Ball aims for 1896 gains and nonpartisan judiciary ideals.
A trusted source reports Northern Pacific aims to charge five cents to Austin Oak Park and nearby suburbs once electric power and double tracking on For sieth street are finished. Rumor also hints Northwestern Railroad may offer Maywood to Chicago service every 30 minutes at a nickel fare, challenging the Lake Street Elevated.
Cicero police nabbed Geo Harmon and A. Hill alias Lewin after a basement break in at 5330 Ontario Street belonging to E. B. Trubey. A pitcher and silver service were taken valued around 80 dollars. Harmon confessed and led to Hill. Both held in 800 dollars bail each.
Oak Park items list a Chesterford Park Kennels sale of three Toronto Wonder puppies at Maywood, plus ads for groceries at The Enterprise, millinery sales, and Thanksgiving promotions. Also noted are unclaimed letters at Oak Park post office and local men moving real estate and banking services.
The Magazine Club met at Scoville avenues home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Pringle. Mr. and Mrs. John Furlong hosted about sixty friends on Harvey avenue for their nineteenth wedding anniversary and Mrs. Furlong’s birthday with a social hour and elegant supper. Progressive euchre featured guests Mr. Williams of Chicago and Mrs. Geo. Buttera. The Current Topic club gathered with Mrs. Munt for papers by Rev. W. A. Bartlett on Novels and their social impact and Miss Elsom on the New York Police Force. A Poverty Social by Christian Endeavor women at the church on Tuesday evening drew praise.
A large group of property owners in South Ridgeland met at Fr. R. Lindop’s home to finish organizing the Central Cicero Improvement Association. A constitution was adopted and officers elected Wm. N. Preston president B L Bevington vice president Geo Griffith secretary. Thirty to forty names signed the roll. The club will be non-partisan with aims including better street lighting Washington boulevard jog straightening and sidewalk aprons. A meeting is set for next Tuesday night at Mr Preston’s home.
A. D. Douglas of 412 South Central avenue disappeared after leaving home Monday morning with his employer Mr. Wiedelman to meet later. Chicago and Cicero police search continues. Douglas, 35, married a year, was to collect payments that day. His wife cares for their infant in distress.
The book records Rev Francis E Clark and his wife journeying over fifty thousand miles across Australia India China Japan Egypt Palestine and Turkey. Worthington publishes in elegant bindings with 220 illustrated plates mostly photo taken by Clark. Christian Endeavor adherents will await this volume with interest.
A Dimondale Michigan pastor writes that his wife recovered from pneumonia and La Grippe after using Dr King's New Discovery. The letter notes severe coughing fits and praises the remedy's speed and effectiveness. Trains bottles free at L. M. Lovett Oak Park and R H Trail Austin drug stores. regular sizes priced 60c and 1.00.
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