VINDICATOR NOTES AND LOCAL JUSTICE UPDATE
The Vindicator reports notices on paper delivery and Austin Chicago reader calls. It covers Oak Park Boulevard and Parks progress, Austin water concerns, and a fire department hose shortage. It notes Sylvester Kapela losing his justice of the peace title in Cicero after malfeasance verdict and a $10 fine plus $59 costs for unlawful arrest without warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
West
Chicago
Sylvester W. Kapcla
Cicero
Baker
Kapela
Cook County
Jan W. Idzikowski
Reception for Dr Barton at First Congregational Church
On Tuesday evening October 3 the First Congregational Church held a reception for Pastor Dr Barton and his wife after their return from the International Council in Boston September 20 to 29. Several hundred attended as Dr Barton and his wife greeted guests until nine then refreshments were served. Delegates from Oak Park included Dr Sidney Thain BE Pitkin and R S Thain. The council at Tremont Temple drew over 3000 attendees. Dr Barton presided at the Plymouth meeting and delivered an address from on The Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
International Council
Boston
Barton
Oak Park
Sidney Thain
BE. H. Pitkin
R. 8. Thain
Tremont Temple
Plymouth
Rock
Hawaiian Lecture Course by Mrs Bertha Thius in Oak Park
Mrs Bertha Thius, former Austin resident, presents Notes on Hawaii with rare photos and Honolulu curios. The session occurs Friday October 13 at 3 pm in Mrs J J McCarthy’s parlor, Oak Park. Tickets 50 cents at Traill Cooling Garner Lovett drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha 8. Thius
Austin
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
J. J. McCarthy
Titus
Honolulu
Austin High school routs Lakeside 40 to 0 in football
Austin High School defeated Lakeside High School 40 to 0 with five first half touchdowns and three extra points. In the second half twelve minutes of football saw two more Austin scores and two successful goals. The next league game is at John Marshall High on Saturday Oct 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lakeside
John Marshall High School
New Pastor Selected for First Baptist Church Austin
Rev C E Lapp resigns after three years at Greenwich N Y and will be replaced by a pastor arriving in Austin on Saturday the 7th and occupying the pulpit on Sunday the 8th inst A reception for the new pastor and his wife is planned for Friday evening Oct 13 in the church parlors All who wish the church and pastor Godspeed are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Austin
C. E. Lapp
Greenwich
N. Y
Conrad Ann
Santa Eulalia
Valardena
Mexico
North Pine Avenue
J. A. and
B. McCann
Methodist Church
Wm. A. Amerson
North Central Avenue
M. Elizabeth Richards
Oshkosh
Wis
F. Page Jones
Desplaines
Ill
Art Institute
Accused of Stealing From Harlem Employer
Miss Alvina Black alias Johnson a domestic in Mrs. H J Rhein of 105 S Scovill avenue was arraigned before Justice La Mena on Oct 6 charged with stealing a Persian lamb fur cloak a black felt hat a chatelaine pin five black ostrich plumes valued at 85 dollars from her employer. Found by Officer Ginger in a Harlem saloon wearing the hat and cloak she pled guilty and was bound over to the Criminal Court in $1000 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvina Black
Johnson
H. J. Rhein
S. Scovill Avenue
la Mena
Rhein
Ginger
Harlem
Sensibility and ambition in moral growth
A meditation on feeling and virtue from Sir Walter Scott. Sensibility springs from nature, ambition breaks family ties, and self denial yields sublime destiny. Adversity breeds growth like rain, while youth and age shift views. death is the final awakening.
Church and Clergy in American Institutions
The article notes 500 plus colleges with Young Men’s Christian associations and 42 893 Baptist churches in the United States, up 500 from last year. It cites historic clergyman salaries at 20 000 each for Beecher and Hall and reports rising Unitarian churchcontributions. A western preacher Houldsworth died in Hinchfax England aged 94 after long service. The Catholic University expands with four colleges and novitiates in Washington, with the College of the Holy Land to be dedicated September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
United States
Henry Ward Beecher
John Hall
American Unitarian Association
Houldsworth
Hinchfax
England
Catholic University
Washington
America
College of the Holy Land
Progress and Reform in Religious Groups Worldwide
The Free Methodist Christian Endeavor totals reach 11 593 members and Miss Mary Reed plans gospel distribution by post in Kumaon. Rev F B Meyer says higher criticism is waning in England. The Hawaiian Christian Endeavor Union has 17 societies and 500 members. The Congregational Home Missionary Society reports 117 churches in 15 states. London's Shavender Bag Mission sends lavender sachets with text cards to sick soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Reed
Kumaon
F. B. Meyer
England
Hawaiian Christian Endeavor Union
Congregational Home Missionary, Society
London
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and wounds
This outdated notice promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for eruptions, sores, ulcers, boils, corns, warts, cuts, burns, and more. It claims pain relief and healing with a 25 cent price, backed by druggists Traill & Cooling and Chas Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Traill & Cooling
Chas
P. Miller
Reverend Donahoe Recommends Cough Remedy
On December 10 1897 Rev S A Donahoe pastor of the M E Church South Pt Pleasant WV contracted a severe cold with violent coughing. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy after trying house specifics and found it effective and recommends it to the public. Traill Cooling druggists sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Donahoe
M. E. Church South
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Traill & Cooling
Hens and Their Good Fruit
The Richmond Dispatch notes hens are vital to commerce and daily life as eggs drive a large trade. It highlights high egg exports and imports in 1899, Chicago's vast egg handling, and the broad role of poultry in domestic use. The piece ends with a reminder to curb neighborly pest disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Dispatch
United States
America
Chicago
Commission
Whisky and Coffins in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires Captain Slocum recalls a former supplier who sold cheap whisky and coffins side by side. The man advertised cider from damaged Malaga raisins and Mineral waters, catering to varied tastes, a curious note from Slocum’s 46 000 mile voyage aboard the Spray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocum
Buenos Aires
Malaga
Rothschild Story at Vienna Dinner Saluted by All
Hon. John Bigelow recounts in the October Century a scene from the Vienna Congress. Baron Rothschild was invited to a festive gathering and rose as guests were saluted. The King of Prussia alone did not bow. he claimed he owed Rothschild nothing, echoing a Pope line about debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothschild
John Bigelow
von Bunsen
Baron Rothschild
Prussia
Sameone
Pope
Ohio Centennial Exposition Opens In 1902
Director General Ryan estimates five million dollars will be invested in the Ohio Centennial and Northwest Territory Exposition. Congress allotted five hundred thousand with Toledo matching half a million. Toledo plans a bay shore site costing three hundred sixty thousand as the center for state buildings from Ohio and the other six Northwest states. Ohio, first carved Northwest territory, entered the Union in 1803 with Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota appointing commissioners and preparing exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Congress
Toledo
Bay Shore
Ohio
Northwest Territory
Indiana
Mllinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Oho
Unio
Unclaimed Letters at Oak Park Post Office Week Ended Sept 25 1899
The Oak Park post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending September 25 1899 including Mrs Charlotte Anderson Miss Alvina Brumhorfer Miss O Davies Miss Lizzie Dugan Mrs Lillian Du Milieu Mrs H Eddy Geo Eisenger Miss Sarah Fales J A Frost George Griswold Albert Hayden William Higgins Chas Hill J B Gilbert Jones Godbach Heinrich Loewrenz Rev W W Longley Miss Emma G Lumm Mrs J McCallum J G McMillan J A Miller Mrs Mary Preston Mrs G S Purington Pur ington Brick Company Miss Russell C F Schoener Mrs Chas W Stevens W A Stewart Dr F C Welch W S Burbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Charlotte Anderson
Alvina Brumhorfer
O. Davies
Lizzie Dugan
Lillian du Milieu
H. Eddy
Geo. Eisenger
Sarah [. Fales
J. A. Frost
George Griswold
Albert Hayden
William Higgins
Chas. Hill
J. B. Qilbert
Jones Godbach
Heinrich Loewrenz
Edwin H. Lewis
W. W. Longley
Emma G. Lumm
J. McCallum
J. G. McMillan
J. A. Miller
Mary Preston
G. S. Purington
Purington Brick Company
Russell
C. F. Schoener
Chas
W. Stevens
W. A. Stewart
F. C. Welch
W.S. Burbank
Harlem News Notes Local Moves and Events
William Schilling moves his jewelry store to Elmhurst. Jacob Kehn plans Harlem Fair general store at 121 Madison Street opening about Oct 15. Open Window Club hosts first dance of the season led by Prof Stolpenberg. Dedication of St. Peter's German Lutheran Church set for Oct 29 with Rev Keitschuk and Rev Scheeler in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schilling
Elmhurst
Frank Troost
Montella
Wis
Henry Lucker
Desplaines Avenue
Emma Buckholz
Edison, Ill
Jacob Kehn
General Nation
Madison Street
Jean Wormser
Gaden's Hall
Harlem
Dreyfus
Devil's Island
St. Peter's German Lutheran Church
Hannah Street
Cleveland Avenue
Keitschuk
Forty-third Avenue Church
Chicago
Scheeler
Joliet
Hintz’s Hall
Richard Stolpenberg
Carl Bethke
Mr. Dannenburg
Star Lecture Course revival by Scoville Institute
The Scoville Institute revives the Star Lecture Course in Oak Park with a lineup of eminent speakers and performers. The opening Nov 6 features the Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra at First Congregational Church followed by Charlotte Perkins-Stetson, the London Glee Singers on Dec 15, Bishop John H. Vincent on Jan 8, the Ottumwa Male Quartet with Jessie Klemman on Jan 25, Dr A. A. Willits on Feb 20, and Rev. Thomas Dixon Jr on March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoville Institute
Oak Park
First Congregational Church
Boston Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Boston
Charlotte Perkins-Stetson
London
John H. Vincent
Ottumwa
Jessie Klemman
Chicago Gentlemen's Driving Club Announces Three Day Meet
The Gentlemen's Driving Club of Chicago schedules a three day meet at Central avenue and Twelfth street Oct 8 10 and 12 with Phinney's Military Band engaged. Purse totals 400 with four races daily and over eighty entries from top horses. General admission is 50 cents and a large crowd is expected pending good weather for premier racing in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentlemen's Driving Club of
Chicago
Central Avenue
Twelfth Street
Phinney
United States
Hannibal Man Credits Dr King’s New Discovery
J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a dramatic recovery from typhoid fever and pneumonia using Dr King’s New Discovery. He states one bottle gave relief, he improved to full health, and praises the medicine as the surest cure for lung troubles. Trial bottles are offered free at local drug stores with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
Traill & Cooling’s
Chas. P. Miller's
Man With Riches Pursues Marriage Despite Judgment
A satirical line notes that a man with wealth but poor judgment often secures a wife, reflecting on the social irony of marriage motives and financial influence.
Austin Postoffice Mails Schedule and Local Notices
Arrival and departure times for Malta at Austin Postoffice list east and west mailings. Local notices report visitors, travel, births, illnesses, engagements, and upcoming events including a piano musicale, a wedding, art instructor Ada Hoggins, and advertised letters at Austin Illinois on Oct 3 1899.
Real estate loan office invites borrowers to contact
Parties wishing to borrow money on real estate security are urged to call at the office of F. E. Pray, 107 North Park Avenue, to discuss loan options and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Pray
North Park Avenue
Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Austin
Battle at Manila Corner Debate Ignites City Section
Residents urged to attend the Battle of Manila gathering at the corner of Wabash avenue and Hubbard court. Organizers promise speakers, votes, and a chance to shape local affairs. Community leaders call for orderly participation and turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Wabash Avenue
Hubbard Court
Electric Bitters Claims to Improve Health and Appearance
A Victorian era advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as the best remedy to regulate stomach fever and kidneys and purify blood. It promises strong nerves bright eyes smooth skin and a rich complexion, claiming it helps a run down invalid become a good looking charming woman. Sold at Traill Cooling and Chas Miller drug stores for 65 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traill & Cooling’s
Chas. P. Miller's
Lumber for Sale and Local Injury Report
Lumber for sale very little used at 209 N Park Avenue or at the tabernacle Ohio Street and Pine Avenue in Austin. In Clay County W Va Mr James Reed bruised his leg on ice and used Chamberlains Pain Balm with a quick recovery, physician care, and whiskey baths cited. Pain Balm praised for sprains and rheumatism sold by Traill and Cooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Park Avenue
Tabernacle
Ohio Street
Pine Avenue
Austin
James Reed
Clay
Clay County
W. Va
Chamberlain
Traill & Cooling
Coal dealer advertises savings on winter supply
C B Patrick urges customers to order coal now to save money. He handles all kinds and quantities, with carload lots a specialty. Located at Austin avenue and Lake street, Tel. Austin 1652.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. B. Patrick
Austin Avenue
Lake Street
Tel
Austin 1652
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Vital Health Quality
Advertisement praising Dr King s New Life Pills as boosting brain and body power. Claims impressive health and energy from regaining digestive balance. Available for 26 cents at Traill Cooling and Chas P Miller drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Dr. King
Traill & Cooling’s
Chas. P. Milher
Draughon to Open St Louis Business College October 10
Prof J F Draughon author of four bookkeeping texts will open a well equipped business college in the Emilie building St Louis corner Ninth and Olive streets on October 10 1899 His brother formerly principal at Draughons Practical Business College Nashville Tenn will run the St Louis school He has colleges in Savannah Galveston and Texarkana with strong patronage and aid for tuition arrangements Write for free catalogue and address J I Craughon Nashville Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Draughon
Emilie Building
St. Louis
Ninth and
Olive Streets
Draughon
Nashville
Savannah
Galveston
Texarkana
Tex
South
J. I. Craughon
Nashville, Tenn
Hawthorne 1899 Season Opens October 2 at Hawthorne Track
Chicago Jockey Club announces Hawthorne races daily from October second to sixteenth in 1899 with five or more races each day. Music by the Cicero Military Band enhances the program as electric cars shuttle fans directly to the grounds and admission is six bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dominion Company
Dept. 3
Chicago
Hawthorne
Cicero Military Band
Praise for Chamberlain’s Remedy from Texas Mother
W W Massingill of Beaumont thanks manufacturers for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He cites thousands of mothers whose children were saved from attacks of dysentery and cholera infantum. Traill & Cooling, druggists, sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. W. Massingill
Beaumont
Texas
Traill & Cooling
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Adams
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de Meyer
Biggs
Turner
W. Hoagland
Ray BR
Webber
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Hill
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Apple Ee
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Tod Morris
Sir Walter Scott
Progress and Reform
Free Methodist Societies of Christian Endeavor
News OF the Town
STAR
Driving Club
Malta
Austin Postoffice
Howard Robertson
F. S. Bartree
Tacoma
Wash
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Krant
Ontario Street
F. C. Ballard
Indianapolis
R. C. Newell
F. C. Bettis
Sycamore
E. D. Robinson
Eva Cuneo
Upper Sandusky
A. ¥. Miner
C. C. Wood
New York
G. C. Morton
H. E. Rockridge
C. A. Judson
Sandusky
James Martin
Siegel Crafts
Lost Lake
S. Central Avenue
Frank M. Pray
F. E. Pray & Son
Liverpool
G. H. Luther
Denver
Col
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G. E. Fletcher
California
Jennie Hollenbeck
Washington Boulevard
S. L. Bryning
Seymore
Jessie Graves Neland
Arlington
B. H. Potter
Spring
S. H. Heath
Phoebe Hammond
F. O. Bayless
Howard Brashears
John Beckstine
Mary A. Bly
Alice Colburn
A. Louise Gallier
Lucy Graham
Guy Graham
Hartley
Herrick
John Kiester
Ed. Kiler
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Anna Murphy
M. R. Nichols
M. Nelson
Charlie Rubenstine
H. W. Smith
A. G. Pearson & CO
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C.ustar
Mandolin
Banjo
Wilkes
Skelton& Lloyd's
Central Ave
Fifty-third Avenue
Rambler Bicycle
Willow Avenue
Augusta
Central Avenue Elevated
Poplar Avenue
Bennard Barradell
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
F. Wyllis
South Central Avenue
Superior Street
M. M
Walnut Avenue
Superior St
Chicago Avenue
S. Fifty Third Street
P. CG
Biggs & Son
Park Avenue
West Baden
French Lick Springs
Lithia
Clark Street
C. B. Patrick
Austin Ave. and
Lake St
Cuba
Jockey Club
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