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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
5
The town debates annexing to Chicago with strong local sentiment against joining. A citizens' petition seeks a November vote, outlining school, water and governance concerns and urging residents to study both sides before voting April’s potential referendum. Percy Castle chairs the committee opposing annexation.
A public committee formed to monitor annexation moves seeks to defeat any plan to join Austin with Chicago or separate it from Cicero. It cites Cicero debt, tax rates, and past school and road bond effects to argue annexation would burden Austin taxpayers more than today and that Cicero taxes are not universally higher than city taxes.
Bishop Warren appoints Rev J C Yonker to Second M E Church Oak Park as community backs an early church venture in the southeast end. Yonker, a Rock River veteran and longtime court reporter, draws support from Oak Park Methodists while a site is chosen and a coordinating committee studies options.
George Bedford a Maywood druggist identified three forged checks payable to him by Olson Bros of Inglewood. Checks for 11.25 and 10 dollars bore Bedford’s name. Merchants Cashed by Klug and Soffel. Dean Dunlap and James Merrill reported the matter to help locate the fat, stout suspect. Authorities on trail awaiting capture.
Joseph C. Carolan, born 1852 in Oswego New York, rose from printer’s apprentice to chief deputy in Cook County Sheriff’s office. He worked at the Inter Ocean 1872 79 moved to Colorado for health then returned to Chicago serving under multiple sheriffs and rising to a senior criminal department role. He lives in Austin with his wife and four children and belongs to Royal Arcanum Royal League and Austin Lodge A F and A M.
A Rockford freight wrecked about a mile and a half west of Melrose Park when two flagmen were not sent back to warn approaching trains. A special freight ignored signals and collided with the rear of the way freight. The engine and six cars derailed. a horse was killed but no people were hurt.
The community reports a busy period with clubs meeting at Mrs. French and Mrs. Norris homes, Miss Wadsworth speaking on Sir Walter Scott, and a 10 18 Congregational church session to discuss a new carpet. University lectures by Prof. Small in sociology drew strong crowds.
Walter Kraft, a Harlem lawyer, has moved to 1300 Thatcher avenue River Forest. The Swedish Church moved from Oak Park to Desplaines avenue. Paul Wilke and Fred Mundt traveled to St. Louis last Monday for an indefinite period. War ris plans a two story brick building on Des plaines and Madison. The July Thirteen Chub hosts a ball in Gaden's Hall on October 29 with prizes for best dancers. Harlem Turn Verein holds a four day fair in Gaden's Hall October 18 to 21 with family tickets. A mass meeting at Thodes Hall featured George Englehard candidate for state senator, amid enthusiasm. Harlem band furnished the music.
The Senior B Y P U banquet at the Baptist church last Thursday evening, chaired by Austin, featured a refined program presided over by Rev Joseph P Bartlett. Speakers included Drew Q A Henry of Chicago and N D Gilbert among others, with solos by J L DeSale and H Collins.
Thieves damaged the basement door and drilled the vault but failed to enter. The vault was found open with stamps remaining and no loot taken. Local and governmental detectives pursue the culprits, likely to be caught within days.
Mrs. Plum of Thatcher's Park recovers from serious illness. Boyce Bros. store gains fresh paint improving its appearance. River Forest Bazaar opens doors next Saturday at Park Avenue and Lake Street. Unknown Melrose Park wagon accident injures occupants, horse unharmed. Mr John Matthews and Lizzie Fairhead wed at groom's Oak Avenue Lake Street home. HH Matthews best man, Carrie Fairhead bridesmaid. extensive gifts from friends.
Kilpatrick Post G A R on Tuesday evening gave a royal welcome to the returned Cuban soldiers of Austin. The program featured roll call an address by Col Bennett a war story by Col Boyington recitations and music. Visitors Scott and Atwood also spoke. The hall overflowed and a ladies’ repast followed with dancing late into the night.
About twenty five horsemen met at the Austin Livery Tuesday night to discuss forming a stock company to lease land at Twelfth street and Central avenue. They aim to build a first class track with conveniences and fair pricing to attract fast horses, with B Crofts as president and T M Hunter as secretary.
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