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Newspaper

Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1900

Page

15

Austin Social Notes Highlight Thanksgiving Events

Alderman Frank L. Race and family visited Keokuk, Iowa for Thanksgiving with Dr. and Mrs. Snodgress. The article details church programs at First M E church and Austin Christian church, the Oaks club Thanksgiving party, a push to expand the Bureau of Associated Charities, golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J D Andrus, a 30th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Brown, and a Woman's Club reception with music and lectures.

Frank L. Race Keokuk Iowa Bureau of Associated Charities Austin Miss Freeman South Central Avenue J. D. Andrus North Park Avenue Elmer D. Andrus Miss Andrus Andrus Ann Arbor Mich Chicago Pine Avenue Crystal Lake George H. Brown Chicago Avenue Maurice Brown George W. Mackness Lucy Biddison John Brown Biddison Fred Brown Ainsworth Jessie Edith Brown Allie Clemens Mable Turnbull Edna Biddison Ella M. Mackness Messrs Charles Brown Geo. W. Mackness C. Mackness

Wonders and Stockholders Meeting Announced

Editor W V Barry of Lexington Tennessee reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his piles during Mammoth Cave exploration. Also notice of Upper Cicero Building and Loan Association stockholders meeting December 6 1900 at 7 30 pm to elect directors. stock and transfer books closed until after.

W. V. Barry Lexington, Tenn Mammoth Cave Bucklen Traill & Cooling’s Chas. P. Miller Upper Cicero Building and Loan Association Chicago Avenue Board of Directors, Co. R, LA Mena Sec

How to Cure Croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mr. R. Gray of Amenia Duchess county New York praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable children's cure for croup. He says administering at the first hoarseness or croupy cough can prevent an attack, and urges keeping a bottle ready for immediate use. Sold by J. P. Garner & Co Austin Geo Koch & Co Moreland.

R. Gray Amenia Duchess County N. Y Chamberlain J. P. Garner & Co Austin

Students to return home via Nickel Plate at special fare

Students may purchase tickets with credentials for a round trip fare of one third. Tickets are sold on the last days of school and the day before closing, returnable until school reconvenes but no later than January 8, 1901. For train details contact John Y. Calahan, General Agent, at Chicago station addresses.

Nickel Plate Road Central Passenger Association Ft. Wayne Cleveland Fostoria Erie John Y. Calahan Adams Street Chicago van Buren Street Pacific Avenue

Music and Elocution Classes Advertised

Mrs Grizelda Wilson offers vocal and elocution lessons with training in European and Eastern city methods and Chicago studio. Terms available through Mrs R E Race at 5700 Ohio Street or Jessie E Davis at 5501 Ohio.

Grizelda Wilson R. E. Race Ohio Street Jessie E. Davis Ohio

Toe Transplant Demonstrated by Berlin Surgeon

A Koenisberg doctor displayed a toe transplant onto a thumb stump at a Berlin surgical congress. The operation used the patient's second toe, sewn to the missing finger. primary union occurred and the new finger could be moved by the patient.

Koenisberg Berlin

German writer Hauptmann hailed as new Goethe

The passage notes Gerhart Hauptmann, regarded by many youths in Germany as a new Goethe, has lately lived mainly at Grunewald near Berlin while his best work comes from his villa on Lake Lugano in Venice and his old home in Silesia.

Sullivan Regains Health After Ill Health Report

Sir Arthur Sullivan declares reports of his illness greatly exaggerated. The composer says a chill picked up in Switzerland recentl y caused a temporary loss of voice, but he has now fully recovered.

Arthur Sullivan Switzerland

Belle Watson-Melville recital announced for December

Reserve this date Tuesday evening December 4 for Mrs. Belle Watson-Melville's recital. The notice emphasizes the event and urges attendance.

Belle. Watson-Melville

Madam Sheldon Arrives in Rockford to Stay Indefinitely

News of the Town notes Madam Sheldon of Rockford aged 111 arrived Tuesday to reside with her daughter Mrs. Whittlesey on Ontario Street. Unclaimed letters list includes numerous residents and local businesses such as Mineral Wick Co. and individuals like Wilmer Atkinson and A. W. Austin.

8. Kudrin Fred Lemke A. G. Lindsay J. McCann John McIntosh Henry Miller Minnie Miller Mineral Wick Co Fred Montgomery E. M. Platt Rudolph Ulimark Belle Watson

Nineteenth Century Club Plans December Meetings

The Nineteenth Century Club met with its literature department and accepted an invitation from the Austin Woman's Club to gather December 3 at 2 30 PM to hear Rev Sydney Strong speak on the Passion Play at Oberammergau. The December 10 meeting moves to 8 PM with talks on the Consolidation of Chicago by Mr Easley and others plus a music program and Mrs A O Butler's essay American Humor.

Woman’s Club of Austin Music, Art and Literature R. C. Newell G. A. Campbell Mrs. Dodge Nineteenth Century Club Austin Woman's Club Oberammergau Sydney Strong Second Congregational Church of Oak Park Easley The Civic Federation Chicago Carlos Ward A. O. Butler

Lutherans Dedicate New Austin Church Next Sunday

Corner Prairie avenue and Iowa street will host the dedication of a new Lutheran edifice in Austin. Pastor A. Bartling leads the event with 10 a.m. morning worship and a 7:30 p.m. English service by Rev. Carl Schmidt. German services by Rev. C Noack and Rev. E Zopf. Special organ and choir music expected. public invitation extended.

Prairie Avenue Iowa Street A. Bartling Austin C. Noack Arlington Heights E. Zopf Melrose Carl Schmidt

Prodigal Son Theological Evening at Oak Park Church

On Sunday December 2 1900 Dr Barton will preach both services at First Congregational Oak Park. His fifth evening will explore Regeneration and Atonement in The Theology of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Music includes Volckmars Meditation Brewer variations on Onward Christian Soldiers and Sullivan selections from The Prodigal Son. Miss Harrington sings The Prodigal Child. sainctus from Gounods St Cecilia repeated as a special number.

Barton Dr. Barton Volckmar Brewer Arthur Sullivan Sullivan Miss Harrington Gounod

Anniversary Services At Euclid Avenue M E Church

Euclid Avenue M E Church Oak Park invites the public to celebrate the chapel dedication anniversary on December 2 with three sermons at 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 7 45 p.m. by Rev. W Fawcett J N Hall and A W Patten, plus a special musical program.

Washington Boulevard Oak Park J. Clayton Yonker William Fawcett D. D River Forest M. EB J.N. Hall M. E A. W. Patten Northwestern University

Christmas Market at Second Congregational Church

The Ladies Society will hold an annual market December 6 and 7 in the church parlors with booths selling fancy and useful items. An elegant turkey dinner and ice cream will be served. aprons from many states and countries will be featured. Name badges include President Mrs. B L Bevington and Treasurer Mrs. J Shiffman. booths are chaired by Mrs. Sharff, Mrs. Rossback, Mrs. Stribblin, and others. All are welcome.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church of Austin Orient Austin Christian Church Oaks Club Austin Fitzgerald Second Congregational Church B. L. Bevington E. N. Pitkin M. E. Wood J. Shiffman Sharff Rossback

Third M. E. Church Oak Park services and enrollment

The Third M. E. Church Oak Park at Lombard and Ontario invites the public to Sunday school at 2 45 p m with Robert Quayle as superintendent and preaching at 3 30 p m The charter membership period ends the last Sunday in December. Quarters will be renovated and a permanent site and building are being pursued.

Lombard Avenue Ontario Street Oak Park Robert Quayle

First Baptist Church Oak Service Schedule Panel

The First Baptist Church of Oak announces services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at noon and a Young People's meeting at 6 30 p m The morning sermon is Touched With the Feeling of Our In firmities Lord's Supper and new member welcome The evening sermon asks Where the Real Trouble Lies Between God and Man.

First Baptist Church

Vindicator Personal Notices for North Fifty second Street Area

Business notices say items for the Vindicator left at Justice Price's office will be attended to. Items for North Fifty second street area may be left at Lindstrom's dry goods, corner of Fifty second street and Chicago avenue, where they will be collected every Tuesday.

Justice Price North Fifty-second Street Lindstrom Fifty-second Street Chicago Avenue

Holiday Bazaar at Lake Street Hall Raises Community Spirit

The Fifty-second Avenue Presbyterian women host a December 6 and 7 holiday bazar and turkey dinner at Lake Street elevated hall east of Fifty-second Avenue. Dinner runs 5 30 to 10 p m. Tickets 25 cents dinner and bazar. 10 cents for bazar only. Sale items include bed comforts, night robes, aprons, pillow cases, skirts, dolls, handkerchiefs, and men’s ties. The Old Maids greet visitors.

Fifty-second Avenue

Miller's druggist offers fresh candies and photo supplies

Chas. P. Miller operates a drug store at The Culver gymnasium Scoville place offering fresh candies mono gram stationery and various photo supplies with personal supervision of prescription work. Classes in gymnastics and Gilbert fancy dancing are held Tuesday and Friday afternoons limited in number.

Miller Chas. P. Miller Miller’s Lazell Chas, P. Miller Culver Gymnasium Scoville Place Gilbert

Fashion in Millinery Styles Demand Warm Hats

The article highlights winter hat trends with fur trim laces and flowers and describes pompadours turbans and evening toques. It urges readers to buy now and notes the vendor Mrs. C. Ella Taylor at 121 North Park Avenue.

C. Ella Taylor North Park Avenue

Flowers for Austin At Edson Haas Florist

Call and see our stock of chrysanthemums and cut flowers. Edson Haas Florist at 5440 Lake Street between Pine and Walnut avenues invites customers to browse their selection and place orders. Telephone 1082.

Edson Haas Lake Street Pine and Walnut Avenues

River Forest Social Scene and Board Action on Franchise

Miss Vera Townsend hosted a slumber party with three women and four men, plus four more men for breakfast the next morning. Village Board in a special session introduced and carried a fifty year franchise ordinance for the Chicago River Forest and Western Ry Co with a 5 cent fare amendment, which attorney Clarence Knight then withdrew.

Vera Townsend Chicago, River Forest & Western Ry. Co

Behind the Prison Bars Lecture by Rev Abel White

Rev A M White presents a popular lecture titled Behind the Prison Bars at the Swedish Lutheran church corner Iowa street and Waller avenue on Thursday evening December 6 at 8 o clock. Admission is free with a collection for the church. Attend to hear about convict life in Joliet prison.

A. M. White Swedish Lutheran Church Iowa Waller Avenue Joliet

The Best Plaster Pain Balm Ad Vends Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plasters for lame back or chest pains and rheumatism. One application promises relief, with sales listed at J. P. Garner & Co in Austin and Geo. Koch & Co in More.

J. P. Garner & Co Austin, Geo. Koch & Co Moreland

Bagley Sells $5 Meerschaum Pipe At Your Price

A. G. Bagley showcases a $5 meerschaum pipe in his window with a daily price drop of one cent until it sells. The enterprising tobacconist invites customers to bid their own price for the item.

Bagley A. G. Bagley

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