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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
2
The page lists subscription notices for The Vindicator with end addresses in Austin and Oak Park Chicago, urges subscribers to report non delivery, notes voter appeals for Porter Johnson, and reports on local Republican meetings opposing annexation to Chicago. Other items mention a renamed park rumor, train observations, and early legal action by animal cruelty advocates.
A critical editorial argues Mr. Lorimer should account for four years in Congress. It accuses him of failing to aid the district, abusing power to sway the state legislature, and facing unaddressed charges of dishonesty and ill gain. It notes his wartime stance against McKinley and questions support for his reelection.
The piece questions Lorimer's integrity and money origins, urging him to prove earnings were honest and to cite legislation he proposed. It argues McKinley supporters should scrutinize his record before voting again, noting Lorimer has twice served without clear personal endorsements.
John Humphrey has served eighteen years as state senator and has attracted both praise and criticism. Supporters say he represents rural towns well despite Chicago press opposition, and his district plans to express its view at the coming election.
Glyndon Lane Yonker aged six years seven months, second son of M J Clayton Yonker, died at 6 44 p m Friday Oct 7 of typhoid fever after four weeks illness and was buried in Forest Tome Cemetery. Funeral Sunday Oct 9 at 2 80 p m at home 5822 Ontario street under Rev J M Caldwell presiding elder West Chicago district assisted by Rev Dr W A L P Philips Joliet M W Cady and Joseph Rowe Chicago and W M Satterfield Austin. Agnes Dodge sang selections including Safe in the Arms of Jesus Never My God to See Some sweet Day Bye and Bye. The deceased attended town street school in Miss McQuillin room. Flowers from friends. Dr W L Burns will preach Sunday as a peace jubilee sermon at Oak Park Methodist church in the evening. Chaplain Gavitt and others will speak and young men of the congregation who served in the army will be welcomed. A resolution passed unanimously at fourth quarterly conferences Oct 3 praising Dr Barns and requesting return and reappointment to the Rock River conference.
In the early hours last Sunday Daniel O Connor principal of Coleman school was robbed on Lake Street between Wabash and Slate. Two men attacked and strangled him but he freed himself and shouted for help. Detective Willig Stewart pursued the assailants, wrestled a gun, and arrested one man who gave the name Ryan, while the man who wore a watch escaped.
Oak Park Ridgeland and Austin women protest poor street road and alley conditions. They appeal to the town board with little result as funds appear unused. Taxpayers grow bitter. one taxpayer in overalls with a scythe sought to clear underbrush. If unaddressed, women may gather en masse at the town hall to remedy the evil.
The Austin Woman's Club holds a general meeting Monday at 2 PM in the Abbott block rooms. Willian A. Giles of Chicago will address the group on civics and sociology, presented by the department in charge.
Mails arrival and departure times noted for east and west routes. Local social items include weddings, church events, lectures, club activities, and upcoming sales of furniture by Charles Dresehter in Oak Park as he closes stock before moving. Names include H Robertson postmaster and several Austin residents.
After Oct 15 N Armbrust leaves the old greenhouse on Lake street and occupies 141 Lake street in town. The Lake street stock moves to his new greenhouse at Randolph street and Harlem avenue, open to view starting Monday next. Armbrust owns the Randolph location and invites friends to visit either site.
The drugstore at Fifty third avenue and Lake street announces new management and a largely increased stock of drugs cigars candies and sundries It offers prescription compounding night calls via side hall door and invites the public to give them a trial with prices to suit the times Marco Williams signs the notice.
The Putnam, a longtime Chicago clothing house, announces store news for Cicero and Proviso readers. It emphasizes its status as a top destination to buy clothing and directs readers to the fifth page for details.
The Board of Local Improvements of Cicero awards Special No. 611 curb and asphalt paving from Chicago avenue to Augusta street to Standard Paving Company for 9264 dollars, 883 dollars below engineer’s estimate, subject to confirmation. Officials H A Emier son C J Linden and R A Carpenter sign. Location Austin Illinois September 27, 1898.
Notices of help wanted or situation wanted are free for one insertion. The Vindicator is for sale at Don Rosado's News Depot 6624 Ohio street Austin A H T Loomis News Depot 149 Park avenue Austin Oak and Tompkins newsdealers and stationers 105 Oak Park avenue Mrs Scales news dealer and confectioner 142 Lake street.
The old Presbyterian of Austin is fitted with good seating capacity and can be rented for evening concerts or public gatherings. Apply to W. O. Cline.
For sale notices seek a salesman with strong references to secure a restaurant and family trade. Preference for party in Maywood Oak Park and Austin. John S Date address 6 Wells Street Chicago. Also selling a pacer saddle horse and buggy via Austin Packing Co.
A green lap-robe was lost between Waller Avenue Austin and Scoville Institute Oak Park. If found please return to 422 North Central Avenue Austin. Reward not specified.
For rent a prime corner in Aus tin at Poplar and Chicago avenue offering a drugstore site on premises. Owner on premises. Rent described as cheap.
Town invites duplicate sealed bids for Harvey avenue Quacadam paving from South boulevard to the railroad right of way. Bids due 2 30 pm October 15 1898 with 10 percent certified check. Town reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The town invites bids to construct cement walks in the east half of section eight and the west half of section nine in Cicero. Bids due by 2 30 p m October 15 1898 with a $100 certified check payable to the Town Clerk. Bids may be accepted or rejected.
To obtain best results next season plant your roses this fall. We warrant them. Ifair Oaks Nursery.
Estimates given for jobbing and carpenter work done on short notice. Also weather strips on hand. M. T. Burdick operates at The Austin Fair, 218 N Park Avenue.
If you intend to beautify your grounds for the future plant your trees shrubs etc this fall Fair Oaks Nursery Oak Park extends the advisory urging readers to start spring Ready landscaping plans with a focus on fall planting at the local nursery.
Next week a large assortment of trees will be on display at the grounds on North Oak Park Avenue for customers to choose from. Call Fair Oaks Nursery for details and hours.
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