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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
5
Mrs. Sarah Frost confined by illness. visitors and travels of residents across Oak Park and nearby towns. engagements, lectures, weddings planned. club meetings, entertainments and society events fill pages as residents share news of travels, relatives, and local officials.
The Cicero Town Board met in a special session called by President Jones on Thursday October 11 to hear committee reports and to allow Trustee Cole to respond to bribery charges. Tensions rose as Cole denied direct allegations and Jones claimed the accusations were false and the session adjourned after proposing a sworn stenographer transcript.
The Austin Chess and Checker Club explains why a mail checkers game with J D Ambrose of Oak Park was not initially accepted. The club pivoted to a chess tournament with entry fees, handicaps, and rules, with Oct 17 as entries deadline and Mar 20 1901 as final play date.
The Photo-Engravers' Inland Printer issue showcases one of the finest printer productions with an article by Mr. J. H. Stark titled How to Judge Paper. Stark, a thorough paper-man, offers expert insight on paper quality and selection.
The Rock River Conference closed its session on Tuesday evening October 9 and announced appointments. Moreland W B Norton Fulton Street W M Saterfield River Forest Wm Fawcett Oak Park John D Hall Euclid Avenue J C Yonker South Park Avenue Henry Irving Rasmus Austin A M White.
The first anniversary of Rev C E Lapp's pastorate at First Baptist Austin will be celebrated next Sunday with the Choral Union providing special music at both services. Sermons will reflect the occasion with morning focus on a Backward and a Forward Look and an evening call to arms inspired by Gideon’s victory over the Midianites.
The Beethoven Club plans its first regular meeting a reception and informal program on Thursday evening October 25 1900 at the First Congregational Church in Austin. Music lovers interested in promoting study and enjoyment of music in Austin are invited to attend. Applications for membership and information are available at suite 4 Cody block Austin.
The Austin W C T U held its biennial meeting on October 6 at the Methodist Church parlors led by Miss Winnings. The program honored Miss Willard on a birthday described as a Red Letter day. Mrs Judd reported her Cook County Hospital visit and gifts of linen grape juice and jelly from Austin ladies. A tea is set for November 2 with a talk by Flower Mission superintendent Mrs McGee Old. The next regular meeting is October 19 with topic Franchise conducted by Mrs M O Page.
A 25 percent stake in American railways is held by English investors. The figure highlights the international reach of American rail infrastructure and the influence of foreign capital on U S transport networks.
Thomas O'Brien of 231 North Park Avenue Austin was struck by a westbound elevated train while crossing Central Avenue station. He suffered severe injuries on his left side and hip, was taken to County Hospital, regained consciousness, then returned to Park Avenue Hotel. The flagman signaled him to stop but he did not heed the warning.
A Cleveland subscriber praises the Vindicator for its value and influence. He notes sending $1.50 for another year and recounts how the paper connects him with prominent figures like John D. Rockefeller and Mark Hanna, while staying informed on Illinois politics through figures such as Tanner Lorimer and Traill.
The article reports registration activity last Monday and Tuesday in the 35th ward and Cicero by precincts. It anticipates a near 3,000 total registration for the 35th ward and similar totals for Cicero, with prior ward registration in the 385th ward at 2,427.
At a Austin Business Men's Association meeting it was decided to rent the bowling alley at 234 N Park Ave on Monday night October 22 and invite all members to bowl the whole evening free of charge Coffee sandwiches and lemon frappe will be served An entertainment on a large scale will follow with the Oak Park Association as participants
Announcements for Sunday October 14 include a morning service with Rev William E Barton sermon titled Where are the Nine Evening service at 730 featuring an illustrated Life of Christ as seen by peasants in Oberammergau Passion Play On Wednesday prayer meeting led by Prof W Douglas MacKenzie with Dr Barton topic Transforming Views of God
A quotation from Addison praises truth telling and listening with integrity. It contrasts the delight of hearing and speaking truth with the risk of betrayal in conversation, attributed to the philosophy of Plato.
Miss Lena Townsend recovers from illness while Rev and Mrs Levy visit Dakota. Mrs Bergmans travels to Europe after visiting Miss Yaw in Paris. Mrs Minnie Pearson plans Oklahoma trip. Oyster supper at Second Congregational church proves popular. Burglars, tramps and a run away incident draw minor headlines in River Forest.
River Forest Village Board meets Monday evening October 15. Registration day is Tuesday at the waterworks. Bellettres Society met at Mrs Barber’s home last Tuesday. Rally day at Presbyterian Sunday school is next Sunday with services at 11 a.m. L D Humphreyville added a telephone and ice box to his grocery. Mr and Mrs Hafner of Grove Avenue welcomed a baby girl born Thursday October 4. River Forest football hosts Evans ton next Saturday afternoon.
Do not forget to register on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Mr Measler of Circle avenue is recovering from his recent illness. Ex Judge Klummer spoke on Democratic doctrine at Hintze Hall last Saturday. Mrs Fred Hoffman hosted the Harlem Buchre Club ladies at 87 Elgin street Wednesday afternoon. Continued on page 6.
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