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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1901
Page
2
The Austin Business Men's Association led a call for civic backing to aid the police department. The Neighborhood Protection Society would greatly assist law enforcement in reducing burglary activity in Plymouth Place and surrounding areas.
The residence of H. Woodbury on South Waller Avenue was looted last Saturday night by burglars likely active in the area for a month. Residents report eight robberies in this district over the past month.
Ohio people are asked to contact the Vindicator office in Austin to leave their names and addresses so a meeting can be called soon to organize an Ohio Society in Austin.
Residents of Austin and Oak Park urged to form neighborhood protection societies to watch for strangers and report them to police. The letter argues close community ties deter thieves who exploit detached living, especially during peak travel times.
The Cicero Lumber Co. opens a large new lumber yard at 50th avenue and West Lake street in Chicago. Manager F. E. Gilpin leads the operation, signaling expected unprecedented success for the firm.
Ladies may join a Battenberg lace and handwork club at 8 L. Matthews & Co. Austin inviting women to learn lace stitches. Miss Mary A. Wadsworth offers her new game Games and Holidays from Shakespeare for sale at the same bookstore.
Bernice A. Wright infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Wright of 939 South Humphry Avenue Oak Park died September 27 Prayer at home and interment in Minneapolis Minnesota on Sunday September 29
The editor endorses General Charles H. Grosvenor's plan to reserve a share of his book sale proceeds for the McKinley Monument Fund and notes an advertisement for the book appears in another column.
Lyman Henry Wayt died September 18 1901 son of L H and Helen Potts Wayt aged two years eight months funeral from 6832 Ontario Street Friday September 20 at 2 30 PM Little Lyman had been enjoyingBass Lake with family his bright face and winning ways made him a favorite with all who knew him
Miss Alice Baird Hitch cock and John Inman Seal wed in a October 2 1901 ceremony at the Hitchcock home. The parlor glowed with green and white decor, bouquets and flowers, a pink and green back parlor, and a dining room with smilax. Rev Father Campbell officiated. The bride wore pale blue silk with lace and carried bride roses. Attendants included Miss Fay Wells and Milton Phillips Roney. The couple left for Philadelphia and planned visits to New Jersey and Connecticut amid abundant gifts.
Emer E. Prescott and Lucila A. Colby wed at 8 p.m. in the home of aunt Mrs. J. B. Nosbaum 420 Poplar Avenue. Rev. J. D. Collins conducted the ceremony before about twenty five relatives. The couple planned a five day trip to the Pan American Exposition after the nuptials.
At 4 p m Thursday at Capt J A Rusk’s residence 125 North Park avenue Austin Charles B E Rusk of Austin and May Kinke of Fond du Lac Wis were united in matrimony Rev M Johnson officiating Guests from Cincinnati Glenville Terre Haute and Fond du Lac attended The couple plans a trip East before returning to Austin to reside In Austin
The Sesame Circle began its 1901 02 season with Mrs Bingham lecturing on Architecture in the 12th and 13th centuries in France and the Mosaic glass art. Lectures will alternate art and literature with open discussions led by members. Members welcomed with simple dues.
A plan to build an electric railroad will connect Harlem cemeteries with Elmwood Cemetery east of Franklin Park. Backers include Clayton B. Crafts C. EB. Cummings and other Chicago capitalists.
A large October 1 gathering at the Austin M E church honored Rev. Abel M White and his wife on their return from Europe and their thirtieth wedding anniversary. The program included music and an address of welcome, followed by a presentation of Havelin china and bound resolutions from the church board.
Citizens form The National McKinley Memorial Park Association at Craft's building to back a plan making Warren's Woods a public park named McKinley's Park. Al derman Race to present site to council. mayor to appoint committees from council and West Park Board. A grand rally at Library Hall is planned with officers named and notices urging neighbor turnout.
Walter L. Adams died September 18 after a career in Chicago glass business and as a leading tenor in Bishop Fallows church. Born June 18 1848 in London England he later lived in Toronto and across the United States before settling in Austin with widow Madge Adams and sons Lysle Alfred and Willis. Funeral was held at the family home September 22 and interment followed at Forest Home cemetery.
The corner stone of the new First Presbyterian church at Oak Park was laid Sunday afternoon with an address by Professor David C. Marquis of McCormick Theological Seminary who helped organize Oak Park’s first congregational church. The stone was placed by pastor Rev. Dr. Charles S. Hoyt. A second corner stone was laid for the Third Congregational church at Forest and Augusta streets at 3:30 p m with Rev. Henry W. Stough as pastor and Rev. W. D. MacKenzie delivering the principal address. the project is described as a very creditable building with a large membership.
The Austin resident Rev. George Wee recalls his friendship with Abraham Lincoln as he celebrates his eighty eighth birthday. A recent exhibit displays Lincoln's letter to a mother who lost five sons, praising the sacrifices made for freedom and offering comfort from the nation.
DHLOS, HULL & CO announce no advance in coal prices for October. They state Cross Creek coal will be sold at the same price as other hard coal, with Austin at 103 North mentioned in advertising for ladies' tailoring.
Wanted art students to join a private studio in Oak Park for life study three mornings weekly with peer criticism. Listings note office address X 100 Vindicator and Times, Oak Park, and a secondhand base burner store. Also seeks experienced waitresses and plain sewing work at home or by day, plus a family washing helper in Austin area.
Classified rentals list multiple Austin and Oak Park properties offering furnished rooms with or without board. Advertisements note steam or furnace heat, modern amenities, and occupancy options for single or two gentlemen, with contact details and street addresses.
The notice offers a Imperial Jewel heater for 20 from 55 at 5625 Superior street Austin. Two flat buildings in Evanston offered with trade option for vacant in Austin or Oak Park via M L Bur dick 1038 N 52d Ave Austin. Shade trees catalpas elms maples four years old ready for fall planting Rena 8 Tut hill 422 North Central avenue Telephone 1963.
Found ring with name inside awaiting owner at 332 South Waller Avenue Austin. Carpenter work and jobbing offered. M L Burdick at 103 North 24th Avenue Austin. Employment for girls at Mrs Waught 239 North Park Ave Austin with wages 1 to 7 dollars weekly. Mortgage loans and building money available by F II Pray 107 North Park Ave Austin. Piano tuning via Studio of Music No 4 Cody Block or Garner's drug store. C H Fantham No 188 Third Avenue May.
W. S. Haller buys the former F. E. B. Mather property at 203 North Park Avenue and plans a stove repairs and changes to launch a modern cigar store and barber shop. He promises high grade cigars tobacco daily papers and attentive service under strict management.
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