Cicero City Government Battle Heats Up In 1895 Race
The Vindicator reports Cicero seeks independent city government as court battles loom over a 52695.83 debt owed by Chicago. Prospects of bond issues fade amid claims of mismanagement by current trustees. Voter registration is tight with only one day left. The paper notes arrests for burglary, a reappointed editor, and calls for reform at the November fifth vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Cicero “Reform” Board
Moore
Messrs. Attridge
Gunthorp
Usavority
Monster mushrooms in Canadian rail line scare city trade
A St Thomas Ontario journal note reports seven pound mushrooms found near Chasing Cross and along the M C R line between Ridgetown and Highgate. Despatcher Rabbit says they can be picked up by the ton and carload, with many going to waste, promising a fortune in the mushroom trade. The piece contrasts with a California specimen weighing four pounds as a historical comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St.Thomas
Ontario
Chasing Cross
Ridgetown
Highgate
Chef Despatcher Rabbit
California
Chicago Record criticized for distorting local news
A letter denounces the Chicago Record for sensationalism, citing a Harlem fire misreport and Maggie Broderick death coverage. The writer argues newspapers should present facts not fiction and condemns the paper’s alleged practice of adding tragic embellishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record
Chicago
Cicero
Standard Oil Company
Harlem
Maggie Broderick
Eva Cleveland
City Government Meeting Seeks Cicero City Form
An Austin gathering at Gitl's Hall discussed independent city government for Cicero with 20,000 residents. Geo H Park of Anstig emerges as champion. finance, conference, and central committees named to push a city charter over the next election. Oak Park and Austin groups hold follow ups, with discussions planned at Monroe Street Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Iles
Austin
Geo. H. Fark
H. A. Stallwood
Col. Bennett
Ocicoro
Halley
The
Vindicator
Chicago
Othors
Twelfth Street
Eix
John 1. Maclean
la Mena
R. H. 'Traill
J. J. Walser
Ros. M. Hunter
W. Gilbert
H. 'Thiele
John J. Maclean
Col
J. W. Bennett
William Halley
F. M. Hankinson
C. C. Westwood
Mr. Halley
Whitehead
Geo. H. Park
Anstig
Girls Industrial School Reopens In Austin Parish
The sewing school for girls resumes in St. Pauls Episcopal choirroom Austin under St Faiths circle of the Kings Daughters. It meets Saturdays after noon. The group seeks more teachers and donations. Miss Clare Create offers information at corner South Park avenue and South Boulevard. The work progresses well and engages the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Faith's Circle of
King's Daughters
Clare
South Park Avenue
South Boulevard
Qle
United in wedlock a lavish Moreland church ceremony
Miss Mae Amereon daughter of Justice and Mrs Wm Amereon married Charles H Zimmerman a merchant of Oak Park at the bride’s parents home 408 N Central Ave Rev B H Schwarte officiated at 830 pm The ceremony featured Lohengrin aria and floral arch with 200 guests including bridesmaid Miss Della Amerson and best man Joseph Sanborn Chicago The couple will visit Springfield returning home to 318 Washington Blvd after Dec 1 Presents were numerous and costly The Amerson family churchgoers attended amid a long list of named relatives and friends The text also notes a large Odd Fellows funeral for M B Campbell in Moreland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Amereon
Justice
Wm. Ameraon
Charles H. Zimmerman
Oak Park
Merchant
Central Avenue
H. Schwarte
Morrie, Ill
D. Amerson
Monsrs Bchoubel
Gertrude Amerson
Mies Della Amerson
Joseph Sanborn
Chicago
Zimmerman
Springfield
South
Washington Boulevard
Moreland
M. B. Campbell
Odd Fellows of
Austin
Park Lodge
Odd Fallows
Kinziosirsota
Ireland Lodge
B. F. Robinson
C. E. Crane
E. Woapening
F. L. Phillips
J. A. Crawford
M. H. Woodward
Odd Fellows
M. Crissman
Williama
W. C. Cline
Perk Lodge of
Forest Home Cemetery
Odd Fellowship
Methodist Church
Geneva
Ohio
Second Ohio Cavalry
Phoebe A. Edwarda
Fredericktown
Mansfield
William Jay Cooke
Park Ave
Clay Crawford
George Puchner
Misa Tillio Duensing
River Forest
Forest Avenue
Chas.s’. Noel
North Boulevard
Martha Klove
Leland
Illinois
Neal
Loomis & Noel, Newsdealers
Oak Park Avenue
Long Grove
Lake Street
Chesterford Park
Maywood
J. B. Boyer
Long Grove Creamery
Crofts & Reed
H.J. Sohoff
Erie Street
Congregational Church
Hincheon
Thureday
Sargent
Board of Education
Thoreday
Maywood Bride Weds at Home of Mrs Welch in Maywood
Maywood society attended a charming home wedding Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs T Welch on Third Avenue and Seventh Street. Miss Clara Squires Welch united to Daniel M Sixolair with Rev J G Jones officiating. The couple plan residence in Chicago after a short eastern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood Society
Mra
T. Welch
Third Avenue
Seventh Street
Misa Clara Squires Welch
Daniel M. Sixolair
Maywood
J. G. Jones
Fist Presbyterian Church
Mariel Marsh
James Otia
James Sinclair
Misses—Foss
Williama
Irene Hawtin
Mabel Marsh
Mmes
Parrish
Curtis
Rawling
Squires
Mesars
King
K. Walker
Rawlins
A. A. Parrish
Hevington
Williams
C. Walker
W. Rowling
Sinclair
W. Edgum
Otis
Scoville Institute hosts new literary and musical clubs
The Scoville Institute in Oak Park opens a season with the Chautauqua Circle Augusta Tuesday Musical and Wednesday Study Club forming formal societies. Agassiz Chapter of Oak Park begins its nature study focus, meeting Saturdays. Clubs offer courses and programs with notable speakers and musical talent attracting crowded auditoriums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoville Institute
Oak Park
Chautauqua Circle
A. W. Brant
The
Augusta
E. Q Conan
M’ S. Tda King
M. E. Cox
Agassiz
C. B. Hemingway
Chattauqus
Hemin
Met
Cimens
Rovka
Palmer
Waa
Foster Ingraham
Will Ingle
Campbell Family Thanks for Support During Sickness and Burial
Mrs Campbell and children express gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted during the illness and burial of their husband and father. Moreland, October 15, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Moreland
Lincoln Literary Society vs Senate Debate in Austin Church
Friends anticipate a debating contest between the Lincoln Literary Society and the Senate at Western avenue M. E. church on Tuesday evening the 22nd inst. The U S government should not annex Hawaii is the chosen resolution. Senate speakers include Clement Atwood and Vermilyea with C O Burran delivering the oration. Arrangements invite Austin visitors, inquire Garner's drug store or Dunlop Bros Ontario St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the
Austin Senate
Lincoln Literary Society
Senate
M. E. Church
United States
Hawaii
Senatora Clement
New York
Atwood
Virginia
Vermilyea
Kentucky
C. O. Burran
Maine
Austin
Garner's Drug
Dunlop Bros
Ontario
Building Permits Issued Since Beginning of Month
A list of building permits shows multiple new projects including A Christenson 14 story building 22 by 32 feet cost 1400 in Hoganson Subdivision Austin and W B Chamberlain two story 30 by 69 feet cost 7000 in Oak Park Morey Schleatz Subdivision. R Quayles two story 35 by 46 feet cost 6000 in Ridgeland. Dr Bassett two story 24 by 42 feet cost 2000 in Hiatt Subdivision Oak Park. Tastor residence at St Marys Church 14 story 24 by 50 feet cost 2500 in Powling Subdivision Hawthorne. Charles Norling 24 by 45 feet cost 3000 in Austin Subdivision. L P Reinertson building 21 by 40 feet cost 2000 in Stephens Addition Austin. Mrs J H Gann two story brick 2 by 62 seat cost 3000 in Austins Subdivision Austin. Thomas Owens barn 20 by 22 feet cost unknown in Ridgeland. R Quayles two story building 35 by 46 feet cost 6000 in Ridgeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Christenson
Hoganson
Stephens
Austin
Charles Norling
Tastor
St. Mary's Church
Powling
Hawthorne
R. Quayles
Ridgeland
Bassett
Hiatt
Oak Park
J. H. Gann
Window jumper escapes again at Oak Park station
A second prisoner escape occurred this week at Oak Park station involving ex-Chicago officer Dick Houren. Frances delivered a large gray cat in a box claiming Tom was to be executed, but Tom jumped from the box, Houren pursued with a broom, and the cat escaped through an open window, vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeland
Oak Park
Chicago
Dick Houron
Frances
Tom
Lawrence
Dick Houren
Mr. Houren
Ridgeland Burglary Suspect Flees From Oak Park Jail
E Callahan, the burglar known to Ridgeland residents, is confined in the Oak Park poll station awaiting legal proceedings. Chicago detectives, drawn by the escape attempt, visited Oak Park to observe the prisoner who escaped through a window after Oscar Smith allowed him access to a water closet. A pursuit ensued, and officers suspended for neglect of duty as the suspect fled about twenty feet to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Callahan
Ridgeland
Satching
Pollo
Oak Park
Chicago
Evanston Street
Baarney
Oscar Smith
Fatal Gas Stove Accident in Oak Park
Maggie Broderick, 19, employed at 221 North Grove Avenue, Oak Park, was fatally burned when she tried to fill a lit gasoline stove. Neighbors J P Welling and M Siomer helped extinguish the flames with a canvas, but she died Wednesday morning at the county hospital. Mrs Butz recalls she had been warned not to handle gasoline stoves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Broderick
Officers Installed at Cicero Lodge No 148 Odd Fellows
Brother Jackson installed newly elected officers of Cicero Lodge No 148 in Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday evening October 3rd. Grand R. M. Losokies Oar Edwards treasurer Sartett chaplain Gookins guardian Huxham guardian Woodward N G Woodward L A N G Miniere B S V G Purnell L A V G Downe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Cicero’ Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
R. M. Losokies
Edwards
Sartett
W. L. Gookins, Inc
Guardian
Geo. Huxham
B.S. N.G
W.C. Woodward
Theo
Oak Park and Cicero Gossip and Notices
Oak Park and surrounding Austin area notes cover marriages, new homes, business updates, school openings, society events, sales ads, and public notices. Residents include Mr. and Mrs. William Jay Cooke, Mr. George Puchner, Miss Martha Klove, and local firms Loomis & Noel, The Enterprise, and Oak Park Pharmacy. Local happenings include church events, school board meetings, a flag pole climb, a harness shop opening, and upcoming social gatherings.
CICERO SEAT PARTY AND LOCAL EVENTS IN AUSTIN
A Congregational church social featured an outdoor picnic theme with oak trees and lanterns. Austin Center reorganized with Prof. N. D. Gilbert as president and W. P. Osgood as treasurer. Also noted are shoe sales, a harness shop move, a private-dancing class, a lecture on Romeo and Juliet, and local feed and grain pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
H. Pillinger & Co
Austin Center
N. D. Gilbert
W. P. Osgood
Evelyn McCarthy
B. F. Buck
McMillan
W. G. Sanburn
Abbott Brock
Zimmerman & Rooth
Mr. Tate
Maywood
Episcopal Church
Dressamaker
Mins Olsen
Weat Fifty-flrat Street
Washington Boulevard
Austin
Veak
Oaks Club
Richard G. Moulton
Library Hall
Bingle
Zimmerman & Roath
Ohio Street
Gas Fumes Nearly Kill Tesnow Family in Oak Park
Mr and Mrs Christ Tesnow and their son John of 530 Harlem avenue Oak Park nearly lost their lives to gas from coal fumes last week. Awakening around 4 am the trio were overcome before a door could be opened, and only after Fred Tesnow from next door entered the house and aired it could they be revived. Dr Lewis treated the unconscious woman who was about seventy and she recovered by noon while the others rallied and began to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park Club
Afty
5. St. Ainslie
Herr
Farling Ball
W. H. Wood
J. Whitehead
Austin
Frank R. Grover
Evanston
Wos
William Halley
Grover
Mosere
Ball and Wood
Halley
John
White
Whitehead
Young Men's Republican Club of
Oak Park
J. L. Pearson
Booth Grove Avenue
Christ Tesnow
Harlem Avenue
Mr. Tesnow Sr
Fred Tesnow
Dr. Lewis
Teanow
Fire Destroys House in Ridgeland Area. Neighbors Save Goods
At 1:50 a clock Wednesday night Ridgeland Oak Park and Austin fire departments fought a blaze at George Finch’s house on Harrison street and Ridgeland avenue. Water shortage hampered efforts. delaying supply from 1700 feet away, two companies’ hoses finally reached with a single weak stream. Two adjoining houses could not be saved, though occupants Wm James and John Wood saved household goods. The buildings belonged to Building & Loan Union Investment Co. Fully insured.
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Austin
Prairie Avenue
Chicago Avenue
M. D. Chase
California
Hilda Olson
Waller Avenue
Albert Burgess
Geo. Nordenholt
Oak Park
Geo. Pillinger
Seize, Schwab & Co
H. Pillinger & Co
Park Avenue
Gile’s
North Park Avenue
Town Hall Park
Ridgeland
George Finch
Harrison Street
Ridgeland Avenue
Wm. James
John Wood
Building & Loan Union Investment Co
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Heal All Conditions
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tester chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by L. M. Lovett Oak Park and H. Trail Austin at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Lovett
Oak Park
H. Trail
Austin
Priog
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the Vindicator
Ross C. Hall
John Farson
Trags-Herald
Hansberry
J. J. Hickey
Orrin M. Donaldson
Donaldson
Gitl’s Hall
Viert
M. Finherty
Vastine
J. R. Dunlop
R. H. Traill
Geo. Stowe
Col. J. W. Bennett
John Maclean
W. H. Bennett
la Mona
JH. Thielo
H. O. Filatrap
J. J. Vanderco
Berwyn
Berwyn Club
Mousry
Whitehead and
Halley of
Methodist. Church. Com
Monroe Street
Western Avenue
City
Amereon-Zimmerman
Welch-Sinclair
Amerson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Megare
Mmes.—J. Zimmerman
P. J. Kester
L. Schaubel
W. H. Amerson
J. McAuley
George Smith
J. Conrad Jr
F. Schlander
G.B. Charles
L. W. Davidson
T. M. Schaubel
H. Hartwig
Phillip Galvin
F. Prey
A. Lindsay
8. Liesenden
FE. Church
M. W. Satterfield
L. Hanesberry
J. Sandman
J. Earll
L. K. Whitecomb
R. Quales
W. B. McCaull
Charles West
N. Hallgren
Dr. Campbell
Will Horn
A. Vermillyea
H. Griffin
O. Louneberry
E. B. Binke
W. Meredith
F. M. Wendal
5. Bryaing
George Andrews
Reitermaan
Mmos
Fielda
Schaubel
Black
Ludington
Murray
Clara Hardwig
C. Davidson
Koyos
Mabel Clapp
Jennie Dunfee
Della Amerson
Clara Gerloff
L. Finnegan
Anna Gilbert
Maude Decker
Emily Cohoe
Clara Cohoe
Norma Cohoe
I’. Haythorne
L. Kennedy
J. McGregor
I’. Hardwig
Percy Francis
Willooslitz
R. Ludington
Ed Prey
A. Murray
J. Kincaid
H. Francis
A. Stobler
Gilbert Nixon
Will Decker
R. T. Dodge
George Keyes
M. M. Jones
W. Stowe
Samuel Will
James Wood
George Dunlop
A. Atwood
L. Crary
Witle
Fred Charles
A. Rhodes
F. Collins
Will Dunlop
H. B. Crose
Melville
Scoville Institule Soqleties
Ville
Beaverscovery
Atorea
L. MM. Lovett
Oak ‘Park
R. A. Trail
RK. H. Ailly
J.B. Boyer
Chicago & Northwestern
Lathrop
Frank H. June
Lake St
Thos. H.gale
LaSalle Street
G. R. Wead’s
Marion Street
G.r.weed
G. BR. Weed
Branstrom
Oak Park Pharmacy
Svenski Apothek
G. R. Weed
Deutsches Apotheke
Enterprise
Havana
Loomis & Noel
Vallens
Gates
Loomis & Noel's
William Corkhill
Central School
Meyer
Bunce
Bridewell
Nathan L. Freer
Linden
Freer
George Baldwin
Highland Avenue
Enema Giffin
Fiske
A. L. Fitch
G. A. R. Post
Maple Avenue
Albert Wilcox
South Grove Avenue
Frank B. White
W.H. FE. Oversheet
Anderson
Ane
Blom
Selma
Babb
Meda
Burns
Miss
Colburne
W. J
Duke
Jessie
Foster
Harry
Franklin
Cicero Lodge of Odd Fellows
Conway
Prairie Club
Lathrop Station
Austin, N
Vindicator Office
Richard Thomas
J. F. Bartlett
Mary Jannett Phillips
Cardiff
England
8. Buchanan
Perry Buggy Co
Leland Hotel
A. Hoss
Superior Street
Fiddelke
Pardee
Minneapolis
General Conference
J. H. Gunn
Roberti. Ward
Milwaukee Avenue
Nelly Freeman
Rebecca Lodge
J. B
U. G. Darling
J. B. Darling
U.G. Darling
N. Robinson Avenue
C. M. Young
A. Gunn
H. Fantham
W. W. Kimball Co
Miss Wood
North Central Avenue
Garners Drug Store
Win
Waller Street
C. E. Society
A. Voelz
Augusta Street
Concordia Cemetery
Kridgeland Fire
Bucklen
Arnica
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