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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
2
The Vindicator notes ongoing discussions on city versus village government for Cicero and Hawthorne’s push for local organization. It praises daylight town board meetings, comments on Oak Park naming, and hints at Harlem water meters legal notice while lampooning a Chicago paper over a Cicero coal contract.
Hawthorne, Morton Park and truant residents file in Judge Carter's court today to seek a vote on withdrawing from Cicero and forming a new city government. The petition reports required signatures gathered and is likely to be granted.
A city naming debate proposes Cicero become an ideal city with a euphonious dignified name. Residents consider Oak Park or Austin as fitting options and seek a suitable, picturesque designation for the municipality.
The Oak Park Reporter positions itself as the official organ for the first precinct of Cicero. It asserts exclusive authority to publish local news and discourages reliance on other sources for in precinct coverage.
Local report notes a rising practice of Chi capo firms sending wagons to Cicero to take orders and deliver produce. Residents are urged to patronize hometown businesses that pay taxes and operate in the town.
The Vindicator reports one year of operation under the current management with celebrated success. The paper pledges to remain reliable and outspoken on town welfare issues while thanking readers and customers for their support.
The Committee on Municipal Government organized with O D Allen as chair and W C Cline as secretary. A five member legal questions group was named N G Moore Win Ritchie Harvey Stricker W F Struckman and a three member expenses group Nelson Halloran J W Heald Geo H Parks was formed. They asked for time to prepare reports and set a meeting for Tuesday Dec 6 with a view to completing the Mul report by January first.
The Vindicator offers space for high school items to inform patrons about school management and work. The High School Voice, edited by students, aims to involve families and teachers in civic life and strengthen ties with parents.
A hold up resembling last year’s incidents occurred Monday evening on Washington Boulevard and 53rd Street. Louis Villon of 4045 Lake Street was assaulted by three men, robbed of 55 dollars, and told to run. He notified Austin police, who dispatched officers to pursue the robbers.
Dr. Thomas J. Roberts will present his collection of views and experiences with the first regiment of Illinois Volunteers at First Congregational church Oak Park Monday December 6. Drummer boys and a bugler will perform drum calls for attendees.
The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees orders Pleasant street from Ridgeland avenue east to the alley between Taylor and Humphrey avenues graded and macadamized. The county court of Cook county will hear the assessment of costs for the improvement on December 8, 1898. Objections may be filed before that date and the assessment is payable in five installments with six percent interest on the last four. CLAIR DPD VALLETTER.
The Town of Cicero boards orders a pipe sewer on West Sixty fourth avenue from Lake street to Chicago avenue in Cook county Illinois. Final hearing set for December 6 1898 with five installments and six percent interest on the last four installments. Dated November 18 1898. Clair D Valletta.
Noticis is given that Cicero Illinois plans a connected brick and pipe sewer system named The Slawthorne Brick and Pipe Sewer System in Cook County. An assessment of costs has been made and the final hearing is set for December 5, 1898, or as soon as court permits. Objections may be filed before the hearing.
News from Austin includes mail schedules, new pipelines by Cicero Gas Co, and Odd Fellows lease of a hall. Local deaths, lectures, church events, family visits, and school class clashes between Sophomores and Freshmen are reported with routine town details and social notices.
The Austin Building and Loan Association invites residents to join. It offers deposits on two or more shares at fifty cents per share and pays six percent interest on withdrawals. George Hark is president and John D. Maclean secretary. city office at room 921 184 La Salle street.
Advertisements under this head promote one cent a word rates for first insertions with special monthly rates. Notices of help wanted or situation wanted are free for one insertion. The Vindicator is for sale at Don Rosado News Depot 6624 Ohio street Austin A H Loomis News Depot 149 Park avenue Austin Oak and Tompkins 105 Oak Park avenue news dealers and stationers Mrs Scales 142 Lake street confections dealer.
Chas. FY Dreschler offers a large stock of household furniture at exceptional bargains. All must be sold before moving to a new building at 110 Lake Street Oak Park.
The Oakdale Hotel is temporarily closed. The Sevimours moved to their former home in Bnelewood this week. Former boarders dispersed to different parts of town.
The Austin Plural Company at corner Lake Street and Walt Avenue offers a fine line of chrysanthemums cut flowers and smilax. Call to see a large variety of flowers and plants. Flowers bloom fresh all winter and the shop aims to please customers.
The Board of Trustees orders a cast-iron water supply pipe to be supplied and laid along West Congress Street from West 48th to West 50th in Cicero Cook County Illinois under an August 2 1898 ordinance. The county court has assessed costs by benefits and a final hearing is set for December 1898. Objections may be filed before the hearing and defenses presented. The assessment bears interest at six percent.
A. V. Turner opens a wallpaper store at 149 North Park Avenue offering wallpaper paints oils glass and decorative supplies. Turner, formerly with Edward P. Martin, invites former patrons to place orders and visit the new shop.
Expert electrician advertises automatic burglar alarms annunulators electric wiring bells speaking tubes automatic gas lighting and locksmithing. Private telephone lines and medical fear on telephones. Orders attended to from 278 West Madison Street Chicago.
A Baltimore News quip notes that Chauncey M. Depew being kissed by a pretty girl proves railroads have popular heroes as warships and adds a light social aside about public affection for notable figures.
Fall planting is recommended to obtain best results next season. The nursery states a warranty on their roses and invites customers to shop Fair Oaks Nursery for plants and guidance.
A promotional notice for a large low priced war book about the Philippines by Murat Habstead, commissioned by the government as official historian to the War Department. It claims the work covers San Francisco camps, Honolulu hospitals, Hong Kong, Manila trenches, Aguinaldo camps, and Dewey’s flagship, with government photos.
Fall planting advice urges beautification of grounds by planting trees and shrubs this autumn. Fair Oaks Nursery in Oak Park offers seasonal guidance and stock for gardens.
The Vindicator announces an Austin directory to be published next year likely to be one of the most complete directories for the locality. The item indicates anticipation of a detailed local reference.
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