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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
5
Mrs. L Everingham returns from Seymour Indiana while Mrs Stanley Curtis Crafts is homebound by illness. Numerous visits unfold across Austin and nearby towns with clubs, socials, and church events noted. The English High school defeats Austin High 12 to 0 and a new baby boy arrives at the Gale household.
Cicero town trustees met at No 2 engine house on November 20 1899 with President Lewis and six trustees present. They approved prior minutes, filed communications on railroad ordinances and tax collection needs, authorized two vouchers for paving and sewer work, reviewed police discharge, and adopted several sidewalk ordinances across Cicero and adjacent areas.
The Cul ture Club opened with Grace Duffie Boylan reading poems and sketches including One Minute Romances. Music by Adolph Braur and Estelle Barr, with plans for The Rough Diamond and The Doctor on Thanksgiving Eve. Cast and rehearsals noted. a progressive euchre and dance followed with thirty six tables and eight prizes.
Election results from Austin precincts list officers for multiple districts. Names include Robt. F. Linn Jr. president and H. Robertson second vice-president in First Precinct, and Nels Hallgren first vice-president in Second Precinct, among others.
The Beethoven Club’s second 1899 1900 season concert drew a large audience at the Congregational church despite bad weather. Performers Max Krumm and Franz Wagner gave a refined program, with descriptive notes by Miss C Schaff read by Miss Tillie Schaff and Mrs. Clara Page Ongowa. President Ida Belle Freeman spoke, refreshments followed, and social time concluded the evening. Preparations for the Christmas concert around December 19 are announced.
Representatives of Austin clubs meet at Mrs. Benson’s home on North Central avenue to decide best plans for decorating school rooms. The Woman's Club has long pursued this project and a contributions box is on their desk. Talented local artists are ready to contribute.
The Madison Street paving contract in Harlem is awarded to Chas. M. Porter of River Forest. Curbs will be installed at once and paving may finish this fall if weather allows. Property owners who want other Harlem streets paved should file petitions now for winter action by the village board.
Thanksgiving day 1899 game between Michigan and Wisconsin scheduled at Chicago Baseball Park located on Lincoln and Polk streets West Side. Kickoff set for 11 a.m. Tickets available at Spalding's with general admission 1.00 dollars, reserved seats 1.50 and 2.00 dollars, south stand 0.60.
The Woman’s Club heard Mr. Gavitt discuss the social function of the public school with emphasis on life in the seventeenth ward. Invited guests included Superintendent Buck, principals, teachers, pastors, and Oak Park leaders. The talk sparked discussion with Buck, Rev. Demorest, and Mrs. J. McMurphy contributing. Prof. Barradell sang two selections. A petition denouncing Roberts’s seating in Congress was read and signatures gathered. A committee report urged denouncement of a billiard hall project, signed by club members.
Austin church announces a multievent lecture series with speakers Frank G. Tyrrell Dr Herbert Willett and Dr Gee W Sweeney. Topics include Fun in Fact and Fiction Savona rola The Anabasis of Civilization and American destiny and readings by Mrs Yulu Tyler Gates with musical guests La Grange Guitar and Mandolin Club Haydn Male Quartette and soloists. Tickets cost 1.00 for the entire course from church members.
The La Grange Mandolin Club has been engaged to perform at Austin Christian Church on January 12 as part of the church lecture course. Principal performers include E. J. Marden, W. L. Weseman, Walter Froom, May Holman, Grace Darlington, Jessie Fox, Ross Kidston, Will Carey, Mary Morey, Estelle Sausman, Forest Isham, and Co. J. Windsor serves as president and director.
On Tuesday morning August Grierman delivering beer to church workers, a frightened horse pulled the wagon west on Ohio street. The wagon hit a tree and left at Park and Ohio. beer remained intact though the crossbar and harness were damaged. No spills.
The 35th ward alderman election set for next spring lists candidates including A A Strom H A Emerson S J Walser W H Bennett Gee H Parks David Oliphant E F Abbott W W McFarland C R La Mena and several dark horses Democratic names include R R Jampolis C E Crafts and H W McFarlane Independent candidate Taylor A Snow has announced his run.
The Nakama Club hosted a swell lunch and reception at their Oak Park clubhouse last Thursday for a Thanksgiving banquet. Chairman Miss Gertz led the event with assistance from Mesdames Wisslow Vallens and Sudam.
Street pavements discussed in Moreland while Colubian Knights recruit new members. Local births Mrs W Reid and Mrs Anderson welcome baby girls and boys. Visits from George Keller Edison Park and Miss Lulu Shales ill with quinsey. FNov socials include Young Men's Club reception and Thanksgiving game vs Company M. Oats received by A G Pearson Co. Nash school decorates with European pictures. Miss Essie Babst surprise party and gatherings at Red Indiana street. Burley夫妻 attend Grand Lodge session in Springfield.
Nellie Cummings returns from an East trip and Mrs. Ames with daughter Edith come home from New York. East End Men's Club discussed Business Opportunities Past and Present. Ladies' Aid Society plans an all day meeting with Mrs. S. S. Kroger. Mrs. Pierce hosts an apple party for Gladys. Charity drive for Brig Gen Edward Fielding’s Volunteers of America near Thanksgiving at Miss Brink’s home. Christmas market at Second Congregational Church December 7 and 8 with a turkey dinner for 35 cents and a fortune teller feature. all invited.
Tuesday guest day at the Three O Clock Club featured Mrs. Stoddard of Chicago giving an entertaining palmistry talk. Ladies had their hands read and learned various facts, with refreshments served by Mrs. Smith assisted by Mrs. Ballard and Mrs. Hoagland.
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