Prairie club of Oak Park improves financial affairs
The Prairie clibe of Oak Park is praised for stabilizing finances at a silver meeting in Central Music hall. A priest from Iowa named Nugent tours Chicago giving Bryan speeches to large crowds and responding to Archbishop Treland. Billy Mason, a noted Chicago orator, will follow Bryan in Illinois with Mason's weight cited as a potential hindrance to rapid pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Clibe
Oak Park
Rockies
Belford
Central Music Hall
Iowa
Nugent
Bryan
Chicago
Archbishop Treland
Tattersalls
Billy” Mason
Illinois
Mason
Rock Island Shops
Weo
Ward Registration Battle Clashes In Cicero And Twenty Seventh
Circa 5 965 voters registered in Cicero's Twenty eighth ward compared with Cicero trailing by 126 names to its eastern rival while Twenty seventh ward leads Cicero by 141. Henry George reports for a New York paper that Bryan is sure to win. Question raised on the accuracy of special correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Henry George
West
New York
Bryan
Chicago and New York battle over voter rolls
The piece notes Chicago and New York both claim large voter registrations with New York listing 331,148 and Chicago 382,422 names after registration days, including the Cicero list. Carl Schurz now backs McKinley with confident bets on Ohio Indiana and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Cicero
Carl Schurz
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
McKinley
Vindicator notes and political tempers in Chicago area
The piece surveys ward boundaries in Chicago and Oak Park, praises Reverend Rowley’s move to Fall River, and highlights Altgeld’s growing national profile. It critiques the Chicago Board of Trade and cites John Cudahy’s riches, while describing Civic Federation reaction and alleged anti-abolition schemes aimed at Healy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Iabor
Francis H. Rowley
Fall River, Mass
Boards of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade
John Cudahy
Cicero Town Board Reports Major Local Business
The Cicero town board held a Monday meeting covering water tax collections, shortages found in ex-collector Strankland's accounts, street lighting, and several improvement bids. A full three-column report appears on page three, and the meeting night was shifted from Monday to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
South Side
Maclean
Strankland
Clizen
Cicero Town Board
Autumnal Leaves Inspire Rich Reverie in Nature
The text extols autumn as the most striking season offering nature’s bounty, colorful forests, and vivid scenes. It laments daily haste, urging readers to pause and savor autumn’s beauty, fruitfulness, and the invigorating air that fuels poetry and song.
Registration of Men and Women in Cicero Precinct Totals
A historic Cicero list shows two 1896 registration days with precinct tallies. Austin first precinct 640 men 11 women. Austin second precinct 445 men 16 women. Austin third precinct 457 men 8 women. Ridgeland fourth precinct 440 men 47 women. Oak Park fifth precinct 47 men 29 women. Oak Park sixth precinct ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
First Precinct
Austin
Second
Third
Fourth
Ridgeland
Fifth
Oak Park
Oak
Women Dominated Berwyn Registration in Cicero Totals
The report lists precinct by precinct registration: Oak Park 404 men 40 women. Hawthorn 498 men 8 women. Clyde 231 men 72 women. Berwyn 349 men 226 women. Austin 398 men 11 women. Austin 384 men 12 women. Oak Park 392 men 26 women. Cicero town totals 5351 men and 520 women with Berwyn having the largest women’s registration. The text notes Berwyn’s progressive women and cites revised figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Berwyn
Civero
Cicero Voter Registration Surges as Town Grows
The residents of Cicero show rapid progress with 4,728 registered on day one and 1,868 on day two, nearly doubling in four years from 3,087 in 1892 to 6,091 now. Precincts split the totals among Austin, Oak Park, Hawthorne, Clyde, and Berwyn, reflecting population and civic development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Austin
Oak Park
Hawthorne
Clyde
Berwyn
Assaults on Officer Greenacre Stir Cicero Outcry
Chicago newspapers attack Cicero officer James T. Greenacre condemning his past and alleged profanity while praising his ten years of service. The letter defends his Salvat ion Army membership and denounces slander by “dude” scribes, asking Cicero residents how long they will endure the assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Greenacre
Cicero
Salvaion Army
Austin
James T. Greenacre
Moreland
Gold and silver as money face lingering bar barism
The piece argues that metallic money remains a remnant of barbarism and civilization has not progressed to a fully fiat system. It cites the view that gold is the sweat of the poor and the blood of the brave, and noting mining camps destroy character by drawing human material, raising living costs and destabilizing employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Buonaparte
Chicago
West
Asl
The Moral Cost of Mining Town Life
The piece laments the single male mining society where young workers come to earn a stake then return home. It warns of traps and demoralization, noting spendthrift habits, ruined years, and distant families. It condemns profit motives profiting from labor exploitation and calls for reform to enlighten humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Massachusetts
Georgia
Universalists Meet in Oak Park Unity Church Session
The western conference of Universalist churches held a three day session at Unity church in Oak Park starting Tuesday night. Rev. A J Canfield of St. Pauls Chicago preached the sermon and holy communion was administered by Rev. R F Johannot. Visiting preachers from Illinois Ohio Wisconsin Michigan and Iowa attended, including A C Grier Joseph Oldmarkers A J Canfield and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Conference of Universalist Churches
Ohio
Rocky Mountains
Unity Church
Oak Park
A. J. Canfield
St. Paul's Church
Chicago
R. F. Johannot
Oak Park Unity Church
A. C. Grier
Racine
Wis
Joseph Oldmarkers
Sycamore
St. Paul’s
Francis FE
Cheeney
Daybrook
E. H. Chapin
Galesburg
Ill
Girard
H. Slade
Elgin
Rexford
Columbus
G. B. Stocking
J. M. Getchell
Waterloo
Iowa
J. F. Canny
le Roy
Lll
W. J. Leavitte
Morrison
W. P. Burnell
Blue Island
Lee McCallister
Detroit
Mich
T. W. Iimon
Grand Rapids
T. B. T. Fisher
Hoopeston
M. D. Shutter
Minneapolis
C. C. Evans
Fort Atkinson
W. A. Rinder
Elkhorn
F. W. Miller
Woodlawn Church
Rank McAlpin
Peoria
James Gorton
H. L. Canfield
J. W. Keyes
Milwaukee
Cantwell
Chicago Universalist
E. A. Weeks
Elsworth
William Dunbar
Fikhorn
Grubb
Mitchell
J. J. Danny
W. E. Leavitte
Chicago University Extension Lectures on Lamb History
On Friday evening October 16 Prof Henry W Rolfe lectured at the pavilion on the history and writing of Charles Lamb for about two hours. The Maywood Woman's club organized the talk as part of its study program and offered syllabi of the course through Mrs J M Hulbert and Miss Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Rolfe
Charles Lamb
Rolfe
Maywood Woman's Club
J. M. Hulbert
19Th Avenue
Dramatic and musical treat at Maywood opera hall
A dramatic recital by Miss Cora Mel Patten and Miss Nelle J. Finch will be staged Thursday evening in the Maywood opera hall under the Lower School of Oratory. The program blends readings pantomime and posing with refined entertainment praised by press notices including Finch in Much Ado About Nothing and Mrs Nelle Fire radiogs drawing strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood Opera Hall
Lower School of Oratory
Cora Mel Patten
Nelle J. Finch
Miss Finch
Pirates of Penzance Delights Austin Audiences
Opera crowds praise Mrs. D R McAuley and Mrs. Ongowa for standout turns in Pirates of Penzance at Library hall October 10 14 and 17. Cast includes W P Gunthrop Harry Stallwood A L Baker J P Garner among others. Brownie march and Winter Carnival scenes add light charm. Proceeds aid St Faiths Circle of Kings Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Eecae
W. P. Gunthrop Frederick
Harry Stallwood May
Gen
Stanley
A. L. Baker Edward
J. P. Garner Mabel
D. R. McAuley Kate
A. R. Deniston North
Geo, Horton Isabel
Ware Ware
Jane Pither Ruth
M. Ongowa
D. R. McAuley
Mabel
Mrs. Ongowa
Ruth
Mr. Saunders
Richard
Mr. Stallwood
Frederick
A. L. Baker
J. P. Garner
St. Faith
King’s Daughters
Erminie brings high praise to Cicero Harmony club
The Cicero Harmony club staged the comic opera Erminie at Maywood opera house last Thursday and Friday to large crowds. Miss Jessie Day managed the production with Mrs. A Rollin McDougall as musical director. The cast included Jessie Quinn Holliday as Erminie Therese Roberi as Javotte and Frank Rushworth as Eugene Marcel. The chorus of 40 and the entire company earned wide audience approval for singing and acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erminie
Maywood Opera House
Cicero Harmony Club
Jessie Day
A. Rollin McDougall
Jessie Quinn Holliday Javotte
Therese Rollers
Lillian Matthews Cadeaux
Rayennes
George Pither
Fred Junkens
Eugene Marcel
Frank Rushworth
Chevalier de Brabazon
Jack Badger Simon
D. A. McDougall Sufois
Wees Mao
McDonald Viscount de
Chas. Pither
Jessie Quinn Holliday
Therese Roberi
Javotte
Jack Badger
Mr. McDougall
Simon
E. A. Roser
Cerise
Swain
Willian Matthews
Charles Pither
de Launey
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Listed for Sale
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts sores boils and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box available at Lovell’s drug store Oak Park and Traill’s Drug Store Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Lovell
Oak Park
Traill
Austin
Grand Oak Park reception for Rev Dr Pooley notable affair
A grand public reception for Rev Dr and Mrs R H Pooley at the M E church in Oak Park drew a packed audience on Oct 20. The program featured an organ recital, prayers, addresses from local pastors, a penitential speech by Dr Kimball, and a lavish church parlors banquet with extensive viands and musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Lake Street
Forest Avenue
R. H. Pooley
Oak Park
J. F. Cleveland
Miss Morrow
Dr. Kimball
Mr. Hoyt
Dr. Hulbert
C. P. Anderson
Grace Episcopal Church
F. H. Rowley
First Baptist Church
Pooley
John Farson
Dr. Pooley
Herald
H. J. Straight
J. P. Cleveland
Harry Cribben
J. B. White
Edward C. Porter
Geo. W. Jones
D. IF. Moore
J. G. Hatcher
Geo. Royal
Geo. J. Bliss
W. Wood
Clarence IX
Wood
Chas. E. Simmons
G. D. Elderkin
Jno
T. Price
E. D. Sperry
Geo. H. Teter
BE. B. Pierce
M. H. Aspinwall
B. K. Chase
W. F. Crummer
Geo. A. Metzgar
Thos. Quayle
C. T. Gage
Oak Park Orchestra reorganized for winter season
Oak Park orchestra reorganized for its second season with officers John Farson as president and R E Smith as secretary and treasurer. The group lists first and second violins, cellos, violas, winds, and drums with Henry C Spencer as conductor and plans a Dec concert and biweekly informal concerts to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
John Farson
0. M. Barr
R. E. Smith
Henry C. Spencer
Verne L. Brado
C. H. Wood
M. Barr
Clarence Clark
Miss Bourland
A. C. Snow
J. J. Dellers
Silas Barr
W. F. Hafner
W. Burmeister
Anders Peterson
Edwin Schneider
Brado
Envelopes and Moths Bring Odd Facts to Light
A string of curious assertions includes envelopes dating from 1839 and all moths producing elk forms. The Papal palace reportedly hosts at least 11,000 rooms, many of which lack sunlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papal Palace
Oak Parks Hold Chicago Manuals to a Single Touchdown
Oak Parks despite Jones absence and Matteson knee sprain battle Chicago Manuals at home. Broughton scores the lone touchdown as Oak Parks protest late in the game over holding and rough tackling. Key plays include Comley end runs and strong tackling by Royce Hyman and Broughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Manuals
Oak Parka
Jones
Matteson
Oak Parks
Oak Park
Broughton
Comely
Royce
Hyman
Cost
McDougal
L. B. Roberts
R. T. Ostrum
L. T. Carr
R. G. Young
L. G. Tompkins
Co. Bander
Lewis
L. G. la Quay
R. G Comley
L. T. Rich
R.T Royce
L. E. Clark
R. B
Q. B. Dent
Q. B. Templeton
R. H
Howard
L. H. B. Hyman
L. H. B. Trumbull
R. HH
B. Mather
F. B. Broughton
F. B
Lichtenberger
P. June
Priseler
J. June
First Regiments Beat Provisos 16 to 0 in Park Game
First Regiment football eleven defeated Provisos 16 to 0 at Metrocre Park. Standout players included Ray Armitage Dameier Swan and Westover for the soldiers with Atwood and Minton for Provisos. Westover kicked two goals and touchdowns were by Ray Armitage and Westover with Westover kicking two goals after touchdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metrocre Park
Ray
Armitage
Dameier
Swan
Westover
Atwood
Minton
Regis
L. E. Atwood
L. T. Crippin
R. E. Henning
L. E. Wilson
Q. B. McCullogh
Q. B. Fyteeys
L. H. B. Westover
B. Minton
Neux
Price
English High Beats Oak Park 22 to 0 In Oak Park Game
English High defeats Oak Park 22 to 0 at Oak Park Wednesday. Sullivan scores twice with three goals and standouts include Fitch and McAllaster. Umpire June. referees Hatcher with linesmen McFarland and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High
Oak Park
English High and Manual Training School
Sullivan
Einglish High
Fitch
R. Be
Cort Stillman
R. T. Owe
Roberts Shimmin
R. G. Wee
Smith Magrim
Sard Dex
Tompkins Miller
Lewis Weilding
Comley McAllaster
Eve Royce Libby
Jones Walker
R.H.B
Templeton Sullivan
Hyman Sanford
IF. B. We
Mather
McAllaster
Hatcher
Mc Farland
Oaks Culture Club Hosts Oct Afternoon Program
The Oaks Culture Club met at the club house on October 20 with Mrs. William Franklin Ray presiding. Performers included Mrs. Virgil Titus, Mr. F. Pierce, Mr. Edwin Barker, Miss Loomis, and Dr. Julia Holmes Smith, who spoke on advancing art in public schools. Tea tables were cared for by Mrs. C. Hatch, J. P. Garner, J. N. Hathaway, and Miss Create. guests included several residents from Oak Park and Wheaton. The next meeting is set for November 3 with Mrs. R. H. Traill presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oaks Culture Club
William Franklin Ray
Virgil Titus
F. Pierce
Komi Kalities
Edwin Barker
Frank Rushworth
Marguerite
Flashes of Fun and Civic Snippets in Comic Quips
A collage of witty exchanges and brief jokes from various papers. Scenes include a dramatic moment with ink spilling near a sleeping baby, playful banter about shopping and social calls, cross worded misunderstandings in dialect, and light campaign flirtations about running for office. The pieces capture a snapshot of humorous lines and social riffs across multiple publications.
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the Vindicator
William Halley
Ilpatrick Post
Gi. A. R
Magonie Hall
Parys
Icero Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cor. North Boulevard
Marlow _street
J. P. Gorttrn
N. G. W. Epwards
Sec
Adlet
Worbale
Garfield 1
B. F. Dare
Vak Park
ICE Room
Or Ad
Ping Ave
Sald Heal
J. Bristow
Ogden Ave
Tnarrison Place
Hone Biakery
Lake St. Quik Park
QO Exchange
Zander
N. Park Ave
Aker Bros
North Park Avenue
W. IL. Briggs
Davis
Waller Avenue
Erneak
Luke St
USTAR
Nerman Nessel
South Marengoau
Harlem
Mk Par
Ontario Street
I-Ncrea
Garfield Boulvard
Sist
Bo 1
Dare
Seventeenth Avenue
Melrose Park
Louis Scitiuli
Metroce Park
Sept
G. BE. F . Abbott Block
Letcher
NURSF
Kate Cole
Mursigs
Austin Ploededons
Ouie St
Reed Uta Mae
Dra. Katt Ane Sterling
Pertus
Altgeld
Times-Herald
Civic Federation
Healy
Nye
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Baltimorette
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Ry Cleera
Universalists AT
Chicago University
Opera IN
Puck
Baedeker
Fliegende Blaetter
Bridget
Harper's Bazar
Danny
Miss Wilbur
Norah
Harper’s Bazar
Atlanta Constitution
Chicago Record
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