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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
2
A 1900-era notice outlines registration days October 9 and 16 for general election voting in November. It notes speeches by Mr. C. B. Cutting, local political activity in the county, and local commentary on Senatorial race prospects. The Oak Park Improvement Association plans a meeting October 6 at Scoville Institute.
County Commissioner Joseph Carolan visits country towns to repair bridges and roads and tend fences. He supports marching clubs and conducts a thorough election canvas, portraying himself as a capable businessman and politician.
Local voters are urged to vote for Hon. C. B. Deneen for Cook county prosecuting attorney in the fall election. He has served as a public trust and pursues crime where it exists. In the Lloyd Smith case he is acting as a public official and the jury will determine guilt or innocence.
At a Thursday meeting of the Fellowship Club in the Unitarian church Oak Park officials and residents clashed over Hawthorne race track. Key figures Rev R H Johannot town board members and President Jones sparred as opinions split on policing licensing and town income.
Miss Margaret Belle Whaples of North boulevard wed Mr Frederick Nye on Thursday evening September 27 at the bride’s aunt Mrs J W Tope’s home. Dr Barton officiated as Miss Mabel Smith played piano. reception in pink and white decorated dining room followed. The couple will reside in Chicago after November 1 at 634 Walnut Street.
Harry E. Elithorp and Louisa G. Baker united in marriage at the Presbyterian Church on October 2. Rev. Wm. W. Johnson officiated with Florence F. Laing as maid of honor and Fred W. Smith as best man. The couple will reside at 244 Park Avenue after a East Coast wedding tour.
Miss Jessie Arentz married Claire Erdal of Wicker Park in a Wednesday ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Elizabeth court Oak Park. Dr Rasmus officiated as Mendelssohn gave way to a French opera selection. the couple plans a Chicago residence after a brief wedding trip.
Miss Julia Rittmiller, daughter of Mr and Mrs G H W Rittmiller, wed Edward J Wheelan at the bride's home on October 3. Rev Albert McCabe officiated in a small ceremony. sister Ella attended, D Frank Knotts was best man. The couple left for their Chicago home at 3314 Dearborn Street after a dinner for the bridal party.
Marriage notice for Miss Maude Kidd daughter of Mr and Mrs A Z Kidd 1704 Randolph street and Geo A Reid wed Wednesday Sept 21 with Rev Demerest officiating Music by a detachment of the Chicago Light Infantry The couple left for their future home Chokio Minnesota followed by numerous congratulations
At the home of Mr. C. H. Wiser on South Prairie avenue, Sept 12 1900 Gustav A Buerck wed Miss Mary KE Wiser with Rev W L Demorest officiating Relatives and intimate friends attended a wedding supper following the ceremony
In the Paris exposition pavilion photographs of individuals line glass frames revealing distinctive scars and moles. The display, lauding Bertillon’s identification method, claims unique facial and body features prove every person one of a kind and criticizes past judgments as liable to error.
The author condemns the Bertillon anthropometric method as a merciful yet ruinous tool. It subjects suspects to formal identification through measurements and photographs, creating enduring stigma even if later cleared. The Paris system uses central records to presuppose guilt on re-arrest, despite innocence.
The text portrays Mrs Gladstone as not a society woman nor fond of ostentation. She valued home life and duties, resembling the Queen in devotion, and gained mass respect as an ideal wife and mother. Her husband credited her with shaping his life beyond its harsher side.
The German inventor Arthur Stentzel of Hamburg unveils a single passenger airship built with an aluminum frame and saillike supports. He is enthusiastic, claiming the design solves air navigation and could bring a wave of butterfly winged craft to German skies if successful.
Amber side comb with rhinestone setting missing, last seen between 121 N Park Ave and Oakdale Hotel. Return to 121 N Park Ave for reward.
A man realizes his rudeness toward a blessing in disguise and feels the sting of regret as he reflects on his mistake and its unintended consequence.
A line notes many men with scant judgment face numerous entries in court. The remark underscores how lacking discernment often leads to legal trouble and repeated filings.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a severe illness with jaundiced skin sunken eyes and constant pain. He reports three doctors gave up then credits Electric Bitters with a full recovery after three weeks. The ad warns others not to let Ngofie fail and lists local drugstores for purchase.
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