Centerville Clerk Credits Cholera Remedy Relief
M. E. Lowther of Centerville Iowa suffered three days of severe abdominal distress from cholera morbus after cucumbers and recovered after taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy is sold by J. P. Garner & Co Austin Geo Koch & Co Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Lowther
Centerville
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
Geo. Koch & Co
Moreland
Hidden Envelopes Signal Weekly Pay in Windowed Office Scene
A remark on workers describing their salary as cash handed out weekly in envelopes through a windowed office, suggesting informal pay practices and the casual handling of wages.
Pain Balm Promotion Ends at Local Stores
For sprains swellings and lameness there is nothing so good as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Try it. For sale by J P Garner & Co Austin Geo Koch & Co Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J P. Garner & Co
Austin
Boys Extra Heavy Box Calf Shoes at Rugby Last
Austin Shoe Store offers boys footwear in extra heavy box calf for $1.75 and $2. Photographs note women’s reluctance to resemble themselves, a sideline remark to the main ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Shoe Store
Bucksen's Arnica Salve Promises Piles Cure
Bucksen's Arnica Salve claims to cure painful piles and also treats injuries pains and eruptions. The advertising note states thousands have been cured and offers a 25 cent box with a cure guaranteed, sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Traill & Cooling
Chas
P. Miller
Paris City Trees Reach Ninety Thousand Strong
City greenery totals ninety thousand trees with willows numbering fifteen thousand chestnuts seventeen thousand and plane trees twenty six thousand. Reforestation efforts highlight urban shade and ecological balance for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsement Ad
Advert says splendid health depends on stomach liver kidneys and bowels working well. Claims indomitable energy from Dr King’s New Life Pills. Priced 25 cents at Trail and Cooling’s and Chas P Miller’s drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Trail
P. Miller
News of the Town Items and Society Notes
The column records local happenings from a funeral to personal travels. It lists births, visits, and residents moving between homes, club meetings, sociables, and upcoming events at churches halls and homes around town, with names such as Gardner Moore Palmer and Mrs. Mary H. Ford noted in social activities.
Obituary Notice for August Rathman at Concordia Church
August Rathman aged 60 died on Tuesday October 16 at his home 620 North Park Avenue. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the German Lutheran Church with Rev. Bartling officiating. Interment followed at Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Rathman
North Park Avenue
German Lutheran Church
Rev
Bartling
Concordia
Plant species used commercially for perfumes highlight
The text notes that out of 4,200 plant species used commercially, 420 are employed in perfumery. It presents a ratio showing perfumes rely on a small subset of plants within commercial usage.
Oak Park Marriage and Club Highlights Community News
Laura La Fetra and George J. Gilbert were married at Oak Park with 40 guests. Mr and Mrs Gilbert will reside at 431 South Stoville after Nov 1. Rev Burton will preach an autumn sermon as the Oak Park club hosts a successful reception with Johnny Hand’s orchestra. The Lowell Club discussed papers on the Glacial Period and Lake Regions. next gathering on election night at the Kerr home. Lime Kiln members invited to view fast election returns via private wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Alice la Fetra
la Fetra
South Scovice Avenue
George J. Gilbert
Chicago
8Iney Strong
Second Congregational Church
Gilbert
South Stoville Avenue
Burton
First Baptist Church
Oak Park Club
Johnny Hand
Lowell Club
Hame
Fred Baker
South Harvey Avenue
Morey
America
Clagner
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Fisher
United States
Frank Kimball
Hall of Fame
Robert Kerr
South Elmwood Avenue
Oak Park Magazine Club Holds First Meeting of 1900 01
The Magazine Club of Oak Park to meet November 6 at 315 South East avenue, Townsend home. Election of officers, dates and topics planned, with election news by telegrams every ten minutes. Refreshments provided by club ladies. Wesley Elmwood and nearby residents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magazine Club of
Oak Park
W. R. Townsend
South East Avenue
Wesley
East
Scoville
Elmwood
Ridgeland Avenue
Madison Street
Northwestern Railway
North Side Kindergarten Addes 26 Pupils and Anew Bakery Opens
The North Side Kindergarten reports 26 pupils with an assistant hired. A new bakery opens at 52d and Chicago avenues by Winther and Riberholdt offering high quality goods and inviting patronage. J A and B McCann showcase a large line of flower pots baskets and jardinieres at 227 North Park Avenue. Barnes Hughes open a billiard and pool parlor at 5615 West Madison Street. New stock of men women and children boxcalf shoes in various widths arrives with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
52D
Chicago Avenues
Winther & Riberholdt
J. A. & B. McCann
North Park Avenue
Jardinieres
Justice Price
Barnes & Hughes
West
Madison Street
Mrs Ira Clarks Millinery Busy With Orders at Parlors
Mrs Ira Clarks millinery establishment operates at 116 Marion Street taking orders for full millinery and dressmaking services with busy activity reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Clark
Marion Street
First Presbyterian Church Austin Offers Bible Evolution Series
Next Sabbath morning at the First Presbyterian Church the Rev. S M Johnson will preach on The Incom parable Teacher Job 36 32 The sermon at the evening service will be On Receiving Christ John 1 12 On Sabbath evening Nov 4 Dr Johnson will begin a course of addresses on The Evolution of the Bible with maps and stereopticon views He will cover Exodus Genesis Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua and show Egypt and the Israelites journey from Goshen through the desert to Canaan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
S. M. Johnson
Job
Egypt
Israel
Goshen
Desert
Moab
Canaan
Exquisite Parisian millinery sets fashion mood
Parisian originals and American taste merge in millinery parlors of M. Taylor at 121 North Park, showcasing stunning toques and street wear. The piece highlights originality and elegant headpieces as seasonal favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.othen
Taylor
Park Ars
Women’s Club of Austin reports October meetings and talks
The Woman's Club of Austin III notes the October 5 meeting at Mrs. Wood's residence with Miss Margaret Isgrig sharing Paris reminiscences. Forty guests attended and praised her vivid notes. Subsequent sessions covered music art and literature, a life sketch of Lew Wallace, and Ben Hur discussions. The general meeting featured Etta Gilbreath on Art in the Home. Members urged women to vote for university trustees amid a push against machine nominations. Upcoming events include the History and Travel study at Mrs. Charles's on October 22 and Civics and Sociology at Mrs. Sisson's with a China versus Allied Powers debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Alden
Howard Avenue
Geo. A. Campbell
The
Christian Church
Stowe Flats
Waller Avenue
Kansas City
St. Catharine
John Scully
H. D. Maize
Oak Park
C. Brown
62D Avenue Presbyterian Church
Lake Street Hall
Woman's Club
L. W. Charles
Illinois
L. L. Filstrup
North 52d
Dallas
Texas
Ho-Ho Society
Chicago
Soul Culture Club
Lizzie W. Charles
Mary H. Ford
Department of Home and Education
Alden
Cline
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Tanner
Department of History and Travel
Charles
Central Avenue
Department of Civics and Sociology
Sisson
China
New Drug Store Opens at 52d and Lake under Farrer
Mr BE Farrar of Hamiston Keeling & Co buys the drug store at 52d and Lake from Edwart Bugg and takes possession last Saturday. He plans strict business practices, a renovated store with clean stock, and will offer cigars and stationery along with drugs. Manager W Wilson RP remains in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. T. Farrar
Hamiston, Keeling & Co
Madison Street
Lake
Edwart Bugg
Farrer
N. 53d
W. Wilson
R. P
Aso
Year With the First Baptist Church Austin Sees Growth
The first year of Rev. Clarence E. Lapp’s ministry at the Baptist Church of Austin closes with 73 new members, 23 by confession and baptism, net increase 47, and gains in the Young People’s and Junior Societies. The church reports higher support for expenses and benevolence. A second-year push includes a potential new church building and a series of sermons on Christ Within starting next Sunday morning with The Capstone of Creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Lapp
Baptist Church of Austin
Lapp
Austin
Greenwich
N. Y
Chicago Baptist Association
Young People’s Society
Christ
Candy Kitchen opens with new sweets in town
W N Shields announces the Aus tin Candy Kitchen at 117 N Park avenue now offers the season with fresh daily varieties. The shop features chocolates bon-bons cream patties salted nuts caramels and a wide range of home made candies and cream bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Candy Kitchen
Men’s Club Meeting at Austin Christian Church
The Men’s Club of the Austin Christian Church invites the public to a Friday night gathering at 207 N Park Ave on October 26. Local speakers will eulogize the greatest man as each presents their view and a vote will select the most convincing speaker. Music and light refreshments will follow with pie served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Austin Christian Church
N. Park Avenue
Latest styles ladies rugby box calf shoes in widths
Over 1 000 London houses are empty as locals claim they are haunted. When coughing disrupts sleep, Chamberlains Cough Remedy soothes throat irritation and aids rest. Sold by J P Garner Co Austin Geo Koch Co Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Shoe Store
London
Methods' Banquet at Austin M E Church Recalls Program
A Chicago Methodist Social Union reception and banquet drew four to five hundred guests at the Austin M E Church last Thursday. The program featured Mendelssohn selections by the Oak Park Ladies' Chorus, readings by Mrs Belle Watson Melville, and addresses by ministers from Austin Epworth and Harrisburg Pa, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Methodist Social Union
Austin M. E. Church
Mendelssohn
Oak Park
A. M. White
Austin M. BE. Church
John
J. W. Hill
D. D
M. E. Church
Harrisburg, Pa
Woman notes charm of kindness in any man
A witty remark praises men who consistently offer kind praise, even to homely individuals, highlighting charm through thoughtful words.
Drug Store Recommendation Boosts Chamberlain Cough Remedy
In Ontario New York a pharmacist recounted recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a customer found his stock lacking. The customer later returned with a friend who bought the product, and the pharmacist offered a money back guarantee if not worth the price. The remedy is sold by J P Garner Co Austin Geo Koch Co Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Grandin
Ontario
N. Y
J. P. Garner & Co. Austin
Geo. Koch & Co
Moreland
Beethoven Club to Hold First Regular Meeting in Austin
The Beethoven Club plans a reception and informal program on Thursday evening October 25 1900 at the First Congregational Church Austin. Music lovers promoting study and enjoyment of music in Austin are invited. Membership info available at suite 4 Cody block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First’ Congregational Church
Austin
Suite 4
Cody Block
Wit and Philosophy Sayings and Aphorisms
A collection of quips and maxims exploring thrift, friendship, commerce, and virtue. The piece comments on stinginess, industrious effort, pawning, initiative in money making, and cheerful giving as a path to abundance.
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New York
L. Vihon Merchant Tailor
N. Park Ave
Masonic
Lll
Albert Burgess
Choice Bakery Goo Ice
ANI Park Ake
Miss Hoggins
South Central Av
Roath & Robinson
North Bivd
Ohio St. Austin
EB. Moore
Rantleigh Street
Arthur J. Kendall
Justice of the Peace
Wesley Avenue
Chisago
Clark
Annewalt
Austin and Vicinity
Light Heat & Power Co
Central Ave
August Terneak & CO
Iij
Hugh Gair
Lake Street
Oak Park, In
Magee
Park Ave
Austin Phose
A. Tennyson
Bismarck
L. J. Steege
News OF the Town
W. A. Mitchell
J. B. Pither
Denver
Frank Ward
Chas. Wheeler
Geo. Stewart
South Park Avenue
J. J. Walser
South Central Avenue
Rud
Icton Central Avenue
Louis Nissen
Rosalie M. Briard
Austin Delle
Stella Jenkins
Chas. Trescher
Louisiana
Lucia Amerson
Te Town
Magazine Club
L. A. Babcouké Geer
Business Personals
Woman's Club OF
Austin, III
Orses
Milburn Stock Farm
Park, Berwyn
Bysaten
Emerson Ingalls
Masonic Block
Lake St
Harlem Savings Bank
Madison St
Harlem, Ill
Emil Blossey
Harlem
Thomas SL
Cirraler
Helen H. Furman
Austin Station
Chicago, Ill
Ocer
Schmitz
Candy Kitchen
W. N. Shields
Park Avenue
J. Rheberg & Co
Chicago Avenue
Beethoven Club
WIT and Philosophy
Patrick
John Price
Piltgedeccod
Lake 3
E. E. Prescor
Austin, Ill
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