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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1901
Page
7
Notice offers money to loan on real estate. Commissions waived by the Cicero school trustees. George A. Philbrick, treasurer, room 916 Stock Exchange Building, 108 Lasalle Street, Chicago.
Round trip tickets from July 1 to October 20 allow travel Chicago to New York for 31 dollars with stop-overs in Washington Baltimore Philadelphia or at the Pan-American Exposition Buffalo. The pass offers visits to Atlantic City and other seaside resorts. Send 14 cents for Guide to Washington and Reasons Why. For information contact C. G. Lemmon or B. N. Austin at Chicago offices.
Persistent classified ad offers a permanent position for an “intelligent man or woman” with a claimed weekly salary range from fifteen dollars to eighteen thousand dollars. It asks contact via Manufacturer Box 1102 Chicago and notes thirty cents per hour for spare time.
Remember and bring in your suits and overcoats to be pressed and cleaned before the rush. Gentlemen's suits cleaned and pressed for 5 cents, pants 26 cents, skirts cleaned. First class tailoring and reasonable rates at Roberts 185 N Park Avenue Austin.
The Ben Hur production announces a limited season at the Illinois venue. Tickets for performances in the next two weeks must be purchased by money order or check, with the order made out in the name of the producer.
Local notes from Austin report Mrs. Ed Merry visiting Mr. C. G. Lemmon while Miss Qucie Amerson returns from Lone Tree Point. Evangelist Scoville visits Rev. Campbell. dances classes start October 10. notable births, religious events, and home-building plans announced. Thieves steal from Mr. Kelly as he hosts dinner. Prof. A. M. Newens entertains with dramatic readings at Mrs. Hansell house.
Miss Millie Bourjoice and Wood Paul Senne were married in a private home ceremony with family in attendance. They plan a three week honeymoon in Buffalo. A. R. Hibbard’s yard lost items to thieves on Sunday night. Mrs. Janet Mast Livegy’s separation hints at annexation. Mrs. J. E. Bradley of Marshalltown, Iowa, died Sept. 27. funeral Sept. 29 in River Forest. Chicago Telephone Co. broke ground on a Marion street lot for a new building. Dr. Worthington and Edward Hutchinson are noted residents. Hutchinson's elevator theft involved a $75 watch and $750 in checks.
An advertisement from Mrs. Jones Flesh Grower and E Jones & Co plans a 30 day prepaid bottle offer for $1.00. It lists their Chicago address at 610-611 Inter Ocean Building and requests customers to mention The Vindicator when answering.
The Austin Mandolin Orchestra held a social meeting and previewed its opening season. New members join from Oak Park and Maywood as the group splits into two sections to accommodate beginners and advanced players. Director Mr. Newell is proud of the ensemble and several concerts are planned.
George Schrade marked his 37th birthday on October 4. George C. Thomas hosts visiting parents from New Orleans while residents share family news. The Harlem Maennerchor dance drew many attendees. Percy Porter fell ill in Florida with limited recovery hope. Oscar Summerfield starts dentistry study at Northwestern after barbering on Desplaines. Harlem Woman's club convened at Roos hall with an engaging program. The 13 year old Tessnow girl died after months of illness and was buried at Concordia cemetery. Wm Gros partners with John Mick to form Oak Park Rug Co on Lake Street. Twenty four saloonkeepers, including 18 from Harlem, indicted for operating slot machines. bonds posted at $1,000 each. Town board to revise water ordinance, setting rate at 10 cents per thousand gallons. minimum $2 annually, payable semiannually.
The report outlines upcoming religious events across several congregations. First Presbyterian Church plans two sermons next Sabbath on God’s sudden movements and child conversion, with multiple evenings of services led by Rev. Wright Campbell and others, plus a special choir. Baptists, Episcopals, Methodists and Congregationalists announce sermons, baptisms, openings of the October season, and a Men’s Club reception on October 11 with social program and refreshments.
River Forest clubs announce opening meeting at the Presbyterian church on October 24. An obituary notes the death of Mrs Libbie Jeannette Shearburn on September 29 1901 with funeral at 305 Keystone Avenue October 2 and private burial. she was long a River Forest resident and valued for her Christian character and family role.
The Oak Park Improvement association will meet in Scoville Institute parlors on Saturday evening October 5 1901 at 8 oclock. All members and citizens interested in the work are urged to attend. Nelson McClary president George R Hemingway secretary and treasurer.
Mrs Geddes resumes private instruction and opens a dancing class in Maywood Opera Hall on a Friday evening at 8 30 with additional private sessions at her Faigence location 11 North Central Avenue.
Marshall Field extends the time for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union temple fund. Trustees supply mite boxes bearing a fine temple cut to gather penny-a-day subscriptions. If an average of 4,000 boxes are filled per state, the $700,000 debt could be liquidated, leaving women in control and about $100,000 yearly for temperance and religious work. Temple Worker Mrs Charles Bond Austin Illinois. Also ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with free samples at local pharmacies.
Advertises a wide selection of watches with Elgin and Waltham brands, including ladies models, sizes, jewel counts, and prices. Mentions specific stock like No. M1 and Nos. 200 204 2018, plus options from Crescent Street Appleton Tracy P and others at various price points.
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