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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
5
Miss Zana Skells returns from Wheaton Illinois and many neighbors visit relatives across Michigan. The notice lists social events and local visits, a dog shot after going mad, and upcoming meetings for local clubs and churches. Oak Park notes include chess, kindergartens, theater, and a Plaza musical dinner hour plan.
A Times Herald reprint accuses Congressman Lorimer of financing his campaign with county employee salaries and county office funds. It links Lorimer to Tim Ryan and a broad plot to trade Republican ticket candidates for votes, urging voters in the second congressional district to elect John F. Feely.
A Chicago Record excerpt notes Lorimer and associates under pressure from a county committee seeking congressional action. It claims Lorimer fears exposure and that "Doc" Jamileson has aligned with him. Reportedly Lorimer trades influence with 74 lieutenants to sway votes for Republican candidates.
The Austin Mandolin Orchestra enters its second season with a larger, experienced lineup and Prof. Newell as musical director. The group plans a concert series featuring selections from Mendelssohn Schubert Rosini and other masters plus renowned banjo mandolin and guitar soloists. Negotiations are underway with several famous artists for upcoming engagements.
The Oaks in Austin lists October events including weekly whist games on Mondays October 1 8 16 22 and 29, opening party October 12, bowling matches Oaks vs Acorns October 16 and vs Woodlawns October 23, euchre and dancing October 24, Acorns vs Washingtons October 25, plus ladies bowling mornings and Prof Peak dancing classes starting October 11.
Yates Ir Republican Club members meet at Thirty-fifth Ward headquarters on October 4 to complete organization and plan active work. A public meeting at the same headquarters is scheduled for October 9 with good speakers invited.
The Moreland Methodist Church will hold dedication services Sunday Oct 7 with three sermons timetabled at 10 45 a m 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m Preaching by Rev youn Asean Rev Dr T B Neeley of New York and Rev R A Morley with singing led by local pastors and Mrs Geo D Elder kin Oak Park It invites all to hear the renowned Dr Neeley in New York
The Cicero Town Board met October 4 with Trustees Dutton Hafner Norton Waters and President Jones present. Absent were Attridge Cole and Utley. Warrants on Fire and Water Police and Sanitary Contingent Drainage Balances Street Lighting Collection and Disbursement Waterworks were canceled. Rebates listed include multiple individuals and firms. A fruit stand permit at Lake Street elevated station was refused Geo Deveteno. Lewis Mohn granted permit to build a carriage and blacksmith shop. Bills from towns for street work referred to President and Town Attorney. Express licenses and fruit peddler licenses granted. A Hafner led resolution created a committee to adjust payments to Chicago Suburban Water and Electric Light Company. Meeting adjourned for a week due to lateness and Fellowship Club hosting.
Miss Nelle Madalene Brown read a paper on Physical Culture noting methods from Swedish German and delsarte systems. The Three OClock Club guests attended and seven new members were admitted. The petition for a manual training school was endorsed. Members attend lectures and upcoming federation duties are planned.
The Nineteenth Century Club of Oak Park met at Scoville Institute on Monday October 1 with new president Mrs George Davidson addressing members about goals for the year. Reports from the Milwaukee biennial by Mrs Morris Mrs Marsh and Mrs Falconer highlighted reorganizing and the color question before a social tea and adjournment.
Read our want ads. Several city notices include principal appointment at South Side school replacing Shannon, electric lights petition for Harlem, library moves to North Side school, and room rentals to ease overcrowding. An assault case in Cicero led to a $3 fine for John Wilmont. Tragic crossing accident claims Mrs. Charles Peterson on Lathrop avenue near the Chicago & North Western tracks.
Mr H H Peck moved to Maywood from South Thatcher Avenue. Mrs A Anderson returned from Mackinaw Illinois. Mr D W Thatcher improves his Keystone Avenue home. Mrs Dr Kelley of Lincoln Illinois visits Mr J W Cascell 280 Park Ave. Mrs J E Patterson of Keystone and Chicago avenues is mother of a baby boy born Friday September 29. Harvey Thompson 210 Park Ave hosts a Saturday evening fist bump. Chicago Telephone Company linemen on Thatcher Avenue last week. one worker fell from a tree, bruised, treated at Lovett's drugstore and sent home.
Mrs. D E Brink visits Belvidere and Rockford while new baby born to Mr and Mrs Mac Comber of North Harvey Ave. Mrs Starkweather, former East Oak Park resident, spent a week visiting. Adel Rivenburg stays with cousins Mr and Mrs S Pepton. Van Sands family left for Denver after visiting Mrs Van Sands' parents. Harold Kimble fully recovered from illness. Giles Belnap hosts a dinner for Walters Walker bridal party and later entertains a large group for informal music.
A sharp remark contrasts female self sufficiency with male indulgence in public funds. The author alleges a politician equates a perceived public need with access to government spending, implying self serving motives. The comment underscores distrust in leadership and calls for scrutiny of public projects.
The Old Maids' Convention scheduled for October 4 at Library Hall has been postponed until further notice. The performers could not all attend, and the event will instead be held at Riceberg's Hall in Moreland on Friday October 12.
Correspondence between J. D. Ambrose of Oak Park and Nicholas Nelson of Austin discussed a mail match of checkers. Nelson lacked available talent, so no game occurred this week. Hope for better reports in winter.
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Austin has organized with nearly 100 members and will hold regular meetings at the Democratic headquarters at Lake Street and Wallef Avenue.
The Austin Business Men's Association will meet at 5602 South Boulevard, Austin, Wednesday evening, Oct. 10, in regular session. Some important matters will be taken up and a full attendance is desired. W. Q. Cline, Pres. F. H. Hartless, Sec.
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