Berwyn Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Events
Berwyn residents share news of guests from Kansas City and Mt. Clemens, winter plans in California, and health recovery. A birthday party for Rhea Rocheleau drew about twenty children. The M E Sunday school held its annual rally day with messages and songs. Attendees included church members at a Rock River conference reception and dinner last Tuesday at the Auditorium. Epworth League officers for the year were elected led by President Kettleman and officers Coen Gardiner Archer Collins Hawkins Tuttle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Wagner
Miriam
California
C. E. Eames
Rhea Rocheleau
M. E. Sunday School
Berwyn
Rock River
M. E. Church
W. S. Melennan
Kettleman
Tuttle
C. E. Piper
Schell
Trussell
H. M. Rogers
Archer
Little
Norris Chapman
Epworth League of the
Jesse Coen
Julia Gardiner
I. J. Archer
Mrs. Collins
Miss Viall
Nellie Hawkins
Mabel Ferris
Wm. H. Tuttle
Cicero Sealed Proposals For Kenilworth Avenue Work
The Town of Cicero invites sealed proposals in duplicate for improving Kenilworth avenue from Chicago avenue to Augusta street. Bids due 2:30 p m October 15 1898. Include ten percent certified check. Projects funded by special assessment No 603. Board may reject any or all bids. J R Drent Town Clerk Austin Ill October 5 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenilworth Avenue
Chicago Avenue
Cedar Block
Augusta Street
Cicero
Board of Trustees
Town of
Harvey Avenue
South Boulevard
Chicago & Northern Pacific Railway Company
Paving Bid Notice for Harvey Avenue Cicero 1898
Town notice invites bids for macadam paving of Harvey avenue from South boulevard to railroad right of way in Cicero. Bids due 2:30 p.m. October 15, 1898 with 10 percent certified check. J. R. Drent, Austin Tl., October 5, 1898.
Bids Sought for Cement Walks in Cicero Town
The town invites bids for cement walks in the east half of section 8 and west half of section 9 Cicero town. Bids due 2 50 p m October 15 1898 with a $100 certified check to Town Clerk.
Report on Grant Works School September Honors
The Grant Works school releases September standings for grammar and other grades. Top students are listed by year, with 80 plus in grammar and two highest in other grades, based on class records and quizzes. Principal J. A. Shannon notes structured reports improve school results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Works
Grammar
Jeannie Sellar
Gertrude Collins
Willie Bosch
Benjamin Nelson
Obituary of Mrs Young Sister of Austin Pastor
The sudden death in Boston Massachusetts of Mrs Young surprises many in Austin who knew her. She was the sister of Mrs J F Bartlett wife of the First Baptist Church pastor. Mrs Young had stayed with her sister in 1894 and made many warm friends who mourn her departure as she had planned to spend the coming winter in Austin. The interment occurred at Lewiston Maine on Sunday afternoon October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Lewiston
Sudden Death of Miss Sarah Colby in Ohio Street Home
Miss Sarah Colby died suddenly on Sept 29 at 5809 Ohio Street, shortly after dinner with a friend. Her brother Francis Colby of Chicago survives. she had lived with Mrs. Lawrence Norton for four years and was greatly esteemed. Funeral Sunday at 11 with services at the house, St Catherine's Church, then Calvary by carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Colby
Lawrence Norton
Ohio Street
Miss Colby
Francis Colby
Chicago
Local Man James Houston Dies Suddenly in Field
James Houston, 44, of the corner of Chicago avenue and Poplar street, collapsed from heart failure while cutting corn near Meschler's grocery Thursday afternoon about 2 15. He had long heart trouble and was found by a grocery employee. Undertaker Mr Kampp to arrange funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Houston
Chicago Avenue
Poplar Street
Meschler
Houston
Kampp
Oak Park Furniture Outlet Closes Stock at Low Prices
Oak Park residents and nearby towns are offered a closing sale as Charles K. Dreschler at SUS-110 Lake Street plans to move to a new building around January 1. He will not take any furniture to the new location, urging customers to call for prices before stock is gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Charles K. Dreschler
Lake Street
Congregational Church Service Schedule
First Congregational church on Waller avenue at Midway Park led by Rev. W. L. Demorest. Residence 5801 Ontario street. Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Waller Avenue
Midway Park
W. L. Demorest
Ontario Street
Revival Meetings At Old Presbyterian Church Continue
The Christian church of Austin on South Boulevard near Central avenue advertises Sunday services at 3 30 and Sunday school at 2 30 with acting pastor E G Strickland. Revival meetings at the old Presbyterian church proceed nightly next week led by George A Campbell and F G Strickland with prominent speakers K W Parst and J H O Smith scheduled for Sunday October 9. Choirs from Douglas Park and Garfield Park will join in singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church of Austin
South Boulevard
Central Avenue
G. Strickland
Old Presbyterian Church
George A. Campbell
Christian Church
F. G. Strickland
Song
K. W. Parst
J. H. O. Smith
People’s Institute
Douglas Park
Garfield Park
Methodist Church to Hold Services With Two Preachers
Rev. S. H. Schwartz, former pastor, will lead the morning service at the Austin M. E. church Sunday. In the evening Rev. Forkel, a conference evangelist, will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Schwartz
Austin M. FE
Oak Park Evangelist to Preach at Odd Fellows Hall
The Catholic Apostolic church sends James Watts as representative to preach love and warning about the imminent return of the Lord. The message will be delivered at Odd Fellows Hall near the depot in Oak Park on Sunday October 9 at 3 30 p m. All are invited with no collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Apostolic Church
James Watts
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Oak Park
Cushman Menthol Inhaler Promises Headache Relief
Cushman Drug Co offers a 60s menthol inhaler advertised as an everyday comfort. Includes invitation to send for a valuable book from the Vincennes U S A company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushman Drug Co
Cushman
Vincennes
Inf
U. S.A
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