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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
2
A reader who keeps a newspaper left at home is bound to pay as if subscribed. In a case from Gissro the Staats Zeitung billings were contested for ten years, but publisher Mr Hessing won $86 for the period.
The Vindicator urges support from Cicero residents for a robust local newspaper presence. Notes expansions of electric lines, new routes, and a push for reliable home reporting amid civic changes and transit debates.
The village of Austin is growing at about a thousand new inhabitants yearly and is expected to become heavily populated soon. Real estate activity remains quiet for now but will rise with revival, boosting property values. The community should maintain a cheerful spirit as Austin is deemed highly favored and set to prosper.
Among recent deaths is Col J J Ayers of Los Angeles editor of the Los Angeles Herald Deceased was a noble of the Fourth Estate Mr Halley of this paper served in the California legislature for a term Col Ayers was a founder of the San Francisco Call the first paper with that name
The saying argues that larger regions like Greater London and Greater New York do not guarantee superior quality or welfare. It contrasts scale with effectiveness and hints at complexities beyond population or area in urban success.
The piece argues against another Greater Chicago proposal backed by a top authority the British premier. It recalls a past attempt that harmed Hyde Park Cicero Jefferson Lake View and nearby suburbs, leading to ruin and destruction.
A large Cicero crowd attended the Irish demonstration honoring the Manchester martyrs Allen Darkin and O Brien at Central Music Hall in Chicago. Mayor Harrison presided with Miss Maude Gonne Miss Bessie O Brien and Mr James Egan as main speakers and performers. The program included about thirty numbers and admission was one dollar with many patrons in the upper gallery.
The Vindicator announces a new management structure led by business manager C. C. Burras with Cline dedicating full time to Cicero Telephone management.
The Vindicator raises rates with new management. One year costs $1.50, six months 75 cents, and three months 40 cents. The move aims to broaden circulation and reach more homes.
The Vindicator remains published on its regular day as ownership changes hands. Mr W. Good Cane, a respected Austin businessman, has purchased Halley’s rights and interests and now manages the paper with plans for broader support and guidance.
W. O. Cline announces purchase of the Vindicator and pledges to serve patrons with a first class local paper. Halley to continue assisting in a literary role and provide ongoing aid as needed.
Mrr Halley sells his interest in The Vindicator to Mr W O Cline who becomes proprietor and publisher. Halley remains linked to the paper in editorial duties and May Salley continues as editor while patrons are urged to extend their support and payments.
Summary of local conflict where Janes Wo McCarthy battles Cicero authority over water plug charges. Judge Keeman rules against the town’s demurrer, finding contract indentedness limited by law. McCarthy’s appeals fail and he incurs heavy law costs.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in a day. It promises a money back refund if the cure fails. The copy uses bold claims and urges quick action.
Numerous congregations gathered for joint services on Thanksgiving. Rev. Sidney Strong preached at First church while the High School Glee club sang. Other scenes included services at First Methodist First Presbyterian Baptist Unity Berwyn La Vergne and Swedish Baptist churches with multiple pastors and student speakers. Sunrise and morning prayers occurred in Oak Park with Young People’s Baptist union and Christian Endeavor group holding events. Reverend Seymour Bullock led a service at the Nineteenth avenue schoolhouse attended by Neighborhood church members.
At the annual Oak Park Republican Club meeting last week William H. Wood was named president with R V Parker as first vice president George Sawyer as second vice president Channing Taylor as secretary and W A Hutchinson as treasurer The board plans to hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of months meeting will resume in January A resolution asked Congress members to back the postal savings bank bill and be sent to them Retiring president J D Everett and secretary E Pierce received thanks remarks followed adjournment
The TAK Orchestra gave a well attended Thursday evening concert at the Oak Park Baptist church directed by Adolph Rosenbecker. Soloist Lola Gailey-Chase received strong applause as the program featured works by Strauss Donizetti Sarasate and Bach among others to benefit the Scoville Institute.
A San Francisco News Letter recounts a Berkeley professor Perry of California who defends himself on a Oakland ferry after a six foot man orders him to bow. Perry strikes with a left and shatters the assailant's jaw in two places, proving a gentleman's fist beats a mounted affront.
Workmen uncover a floor six feet down at Orton Longueville near Peterborough made entirely of knuckle bones likely from sheep and cattle. The structure is estimated to be at least 150 years old.
Public schools in Switzerland establish holidays by law for due regard to weather. Dismissals occur when the heat reaches a set thermometer threshold to protect children from excessive heat and ensure proper work conditions.
The South’s new play At Piney Ridge receives strong praise from New York and Eastern press and the public. It opens at McVicker's Sunday night November 28 for eight nights plus matinees to support church repairs. A humorous collection scene features a gambler from Chicago donating twenty dollars.
The Isle of Champagne presented by the Opera Company at Schiller Theatre stars Richard Golden and Katherine Germaine in leading roles supported by sixty artists for two weeks starting Sunday November 28. Metropolis favorites headline a strong cast with elaborate costumes and a fine orchestra, scenery by Walter Burridge and Richard Marston.
The Bohemian Girl continues this week at the Great Northern theater with strong praise for both principals and chorus. An extra matinee on Wednesdays boosts attendance, with fifty cent prices on all lower floor and first balcony seats, first come first served. Camille Muert debuts as Mabel in Pirates of Penzance and is well received.
Hopkins Theater announces a strong Thanksgiving week program headlined by Visions of Art, a stunning visual series drawing large crowds. The revival of Esmeralda by Hodgson Burnett and Gillett follows, with a vaudeville lineup including Lillian Burkhart and Dropping a Hint, plus Fechert and Berg, Frank Lawton, Laporte sisters, Carroll and Nealy, and more.
The Chicavo orchestra conducted by Theodore Thomas presents soloists Miss Irelen Fukley and Miss Nistella Plarrhigevan with the Ladies Chorus of the association in performances on Saturday afternoon November 26 at 2 15 and Saturday evening November 27 at 6 15.
The report describes a visit from Florida to a small church with a leaky roof and a Black pastor leading a prayer meeting. It notes tensions and curiosity in the observers and emphasizes the fragile state of the church building.
The Michigan Avenue Zoo draws growing crowds with an extensive, curious animal collection and trained demonstrations. Attendants answer thousands of questions while children enjoy hourly rides on the elephant and a pony drawn carriage. Doors open at 11 each morning and stay open until 10 30 each evening.
A list of innovations features a lantern holder mounted on wagon tongue ends with a cap bracket and wire guard to protect horses, a curling iron support arm with clamp and spring clip, a portable railroad stall for safe animal transport, rim mounted belt tensioners with spring protrusions to tighten belts, a folding screen door that keeps flies out, a sign lettering spacing dial with a ruling arm, a ticket punch system for mail routes, and a boat propeller using oar levers to drive a rear vertical shaft.
Beige and drab tones dominate as Velvet flowers inspire decorations for balls. Dahlias and chrysanthemums are imitated in decor while Browns blend with a new blouse design featuring a round waist, gold or silver belt with cabochons, velvet trims, and two tone woolen versions. Parisian blouses echo French couture with intricate tucks and belt details, including a regal red piece with lengthwise partitions and decorative lines.
A brief collection of humorous quips on cooking ambition aging and show business. A critic notes a cook deserves broad chances while a stiff neck frowns on balloon rides. A weary traveler finds life long and taxing. The dentist’s cost dictates wisdom teeth and an actor seeks friends but not rivals for parts.
Mrs. Jessie L. Gaynor will present a children's song recital in Austin on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Mrs. Schlecht hosting at 5803 Ohio Street. Proceeds go to the North Side Kindergarten Association to support ongoing work after the holidays.
Maywood village board awarded contracts for the new village hall with bids totaling 9579. Winners include John Rambach Chicago mason 3700 Peterson Holm Melrose Park carpenter 400 J B Boyer Oak Park cut stone 687 H R Larken Harlem plastering 400 J G McCarthy Chicago painting 860 J A Mill & Bro Chicago metal 870 W E Read Maywood plumbing 450 M Young Maywood heating 682.
The leading social clubs in Cicero rented halls to a man calling himself W Allen Rourke but identified as William O Rourke. He is described as unfit to supervise children at dances and lacking truth and integrity, with clubs urged to reconsider their association to avoid being imposed upon.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as the safest and most reliable remedy for coughs colds consumption and lung ailments. It warns against substitutes and notes a trial bottle free at Lovell's and Traill's Drug Stores with regular sizes priced at fifty cents and one dollar.
The Proviso Directory lists President and trustees including G F Gehrke and W F Scott with committees on Finance Alleys Sewers Drains Sidewalks Halls Fire Public Lighting Judiciary and Assessment. The board meets the second Monday of each month in the village hall with the first-named member as chairman and the President serving ex officio on all committees.
Directory lists President Jacob Bohlander Clerk Charles Westcott Village Treasurer Michael J Welch Village Attorney Burleigh A Dunlap and trustees James Johnston James Hamilton James Alder James Stimpson with committee assignments Streets and Sewers Water and Fire Sidewalks and Street Lights Finance Judiciary Hall and Park Regular board meetings set for second and fourth Thursdays at 8 p m and office nights Saturdays 7 to 9 and finance meetings Wednesdays before board sessions
River Forest village directory lists President Thos M Jackson at 310 Thatch er uve Clerk Geo W Shearburn at Water Works Building and Trustees including Wm Arnold of 334 Monroest.
A detailed roster lists Joseph Birke and Harlan E Page among local officers. Roles include Collector Treasurer Henry Stroble Attorney Fra Little Engineer Robert Lackey Marshal Carl Wilmeroth Fire Marshal Leonard Moore Supt Water Works Ernest Micklish with committees chaired by Scharenberg Juergens Page Monroe Arnold and other appointees. The council meets first Monday of each month in the council room.
The Harlem Village Board meets on the second and fourth Saturday each month at 8 o'clock. President George Schrade and trustees Emil Blossey Chas Hillmer Chas Meseke Herman Schulz Henry D Schumacher Henry Strunck. Village Clerk Henry C Meter. Attorney F J Griffen. Treasurer Frank Troost. Chief Engineer Henry Hilgenberg Engineer John Nurenberg Lineman Gust Quandt Joler Louis Goldenbogen Street Commissioner John Miron.
A church listing details locations pastors and Sunday service times across Maywood River Forest and Harlem including Maywood Y M C A First Methodist and Second Presbyterian listings with service hours across multiple venues and congregations.
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