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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
6
Congressman Lorimer is absent from duties due to illness of his wife. Officials announce the temporary absence as he tends to family matters and health concerns.
Seven hundred uniformed men and a torch-light procession fill Austin as Oak Park and all wards join a massive meeting. Senator Fairbanks delivers a lengthy address on prosperity while praising Lorimer, with plan to feature other officials and a large crowd at the big tent event.
Oak Park and nearby residents are featured with many social updates. Notices include visitors in town, engagements, travels to Chicago and Wisconsin, church events, dinners, and plans, along with a few local civic notes such as the dog catchers and a hunting dog’s death.
Trustee Cole produced minutes of a secret Sherman house meeting to defend against charges by President Jones accusing Cole and others of pressuring officials to close the Hawthorne track. The minutes recount accusations against Jones allies and discuss police action and potential resignations. The board deferred further action pending Hafner hearing.
Oak Park hosts a farewell for Dr. and Mrs. Rasmus marking the end of his pastorate at First Church. The event features remarks by Major F W Cramer and others, a wallet gift of ten dollar gold pieces, songs, prayers, and thanks from the congregation.
The article records the full registration of the Thirty Fifth Ward and Cicero by the president with listings for each precinct including 1st through 7th precincts and a total. Details appear fragmented but indicate formal registration of electoral divisions.
Miss Elizabeth Thompson daughter of William Sn Thompson wed Arthur James Lloyd on Wednesday October 16 at Sorrows Church. Rev. Father Vier and Rev. Father Campbell officiated with S. P. McDonnell Moore assisting. Estella Thompson served as maid of honor. Best man was William G. Lloyd Jr.. ushers Jo Cremin and William N. Cheer. The bride wore embroidered tulle over white taffeta with diamond in veil. Groom gifted a diamond. The couple will reside at 1369 Jackson Heward after a honeymoon beginning December 2.
AUSTIN CAN HAD TRAINING in Austin discussed starting a manual training school at the high school with a projected $400 cost for tools and benches. A. G. Lane announced a qualified instructor would be provided after January 1, 1901 if citizens raise funds. Cicero Council No. 590 hosted visiting councils at 103 N Park Ave on Oct 12, 1900 with Mr Graves of Riverside delivering recitations and a night of speeches and refreshments.
Mr James Mangle proprietor of a fruit store at 48th street and Lake Moreland forfeited a 10000 dollar bond signed by wholesale fruit firms and disappeared. He was prosecuted by a girl in his employ and locals fear he should not return to the area.
A longtime manager resigned to work on Elgin construction. G T Gubbons, formerly at Lake Forest, is appointed to run the Austin exchange and has moved here with his family. The same operators are retained.
The Oaks Club held its opening party last Friday night in Library Hall with about 150 couples attending. Music was provided by Fitzgerald and Prof Meyer's Orchestra, marking a major social season feature and keeping up with past similar events.
Miss Hattie Belle Crary and Mr George Dunlop wed Tuesday evening October 16 at the Crary home. Rev A M White officiated as guests showered rice and offered well wishes. They will reside at 5615 Superior Street after November 1.
The Third M. E. Church in Oak Park cites church authority and mission backing as it plans a settled pastor under Rev. J. Clayton Yonker and begins site search for a future building. Nearby social notes mention weddings, visits, and local events including a River Forest Evanston football score of 5 to 0 and community gatherings at the church and clubs.
The notice lists residents visiting Kansas City and the East, a windstorm damage at Dr. Fawcett's home, and visits by Mrs. Jensen from Woodstock. Four hundred five votes were recorded last Tuesday with polls open on the 30th from 9 AM to 4 PM. The Young Married People's Car Club meets Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. Costerville on Ashland Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Moore receive a chair as a gift.
The column notes illnesses including Pastor Grosse’s mother Mrs Steffens and Mr Charles Devandt at 71 North Marengo. A German mass meeting is planned for Monday Oct 22 at the same locale. Halloween events, school moves, and a large turnout at a Republican mass meeting are reported along with two deaths, Albert Bodtke and Martin Krause, with services and interments at local churches. Gas ordinance adoption is celebrated as a local advance.
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