Vindicator notes on Oak Park Cicero gas, politics
The letter column reports no Cicero town board meeting this week and outlines opposition to a gas ordinance veto by President Kistenbroker. It praises gas access, the Lake Street loop progress, and compares it to Chicago’s elevated line. It also comments on local politics, Republican strength, and a petition to transfer Washington Boulevard to the west park board with saloon restrictions and no widening.
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Kistenbroker
Cicero
Lake Street
Oak Park
Chicago
Washington Boulevard
West Park Board
Jones recalls trip and shift on paramount question
President Jones reflects on a northern fishing trip last summer noting plain surroundings and similar trees to Oak Park. He recalls a change of mind on the paramount issue now framed as Who Jz Jones.
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President Jones
Oak Park
Paramount
Jz Jones
Rail line to Batavia and tax relief from Upham noted
The Aurora Elgin and Chicago railroad advances toward Batavia with five work gangs building bridges and culverts, aiming for up to 60 mph and possible south Chicago entry. Cicero and 35th ward taxpayers gain tax relief from Cook County Board of Review member Fred W. Upham, who reduces valuations and argues the 6 percent clause removal keeps next year’s taxes near this year’s level. Upham seeks re election, praised for energy, independence, and public trust.
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Aurora, Elgin and Chicago Railroad
Here
Batavia
Chicago
35Th Ward
Ciccero
Fred W. Upham
Cook County Board of Review
Board of Assessors
Upham
Cicero
Woman laments late Christmas saving in Philadelphia Times
A December note from the Philadelphia Times recalls a woman who complains that she did not begin saving for Christmas early enough. She urges beginning now as the holiday approaches within three months.
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Philadelphia Times
Local Electors Named on Presidential Tickets
The list of Republican electors includes Henry D. Pierce and K. S. Conway for president and vice president. FE. F. Dunne of River Forests is listed among Democratic electors.
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Henry D. Pierce
K. S. Conway
FE. F. Dunne
Old Maids Convention at Library Hall in Austin
The Old Maids Convention will be at Library Hall in Austin on Friday evening November 2, hosted by the Fifty second Presbyterian Church women for church benefit. The show has been revised with new talent and visitors from other conventions. this final performance promises a first class entertainment with ample laughs.
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Library Hall
Austin
Fifty-second Presbyterian Church
Evangelist William Mullen Tames Horses to Draw Crowds
Texas cowboy turned preacher William Mullen travels to major cities using horse breaking as a dramatic preface to sermons. He studied at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago after a San Jose revival redirected his path. His unique act blends scripture with staged horse maneuvers to attract audiences.
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Heaven
Flying Devil
Brother Smith
William Mullen
Mr. Mullen
Peaole
Texas
San Jose
Cal
Chicago
Moody Bible Institute
Moreland couple named to run Masonic Home in Macon
At the October 18 meeting Mr and Mrs J W Moreland of Austin were elected to manage the Masonic Home at Macon Illinois. Mrs Moreland becomes superintendent and Mr Moreland manages the farm while the home is run by Masons and the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs J D Haggard continues as treasurer.
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J. W. Moreland
Austin
Macon
Ill
Election Returns by Telephone Proved Available
Election night will see returns transmitted by the Chicago Telephone Company to subscribers who request the service. Long-distance lines and other sources will feed bulletins from across the country, with early and reliable updates. No charge for this service. requests via mail or telephone accepted up to election day.
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Chicago Telephone Company
PITH AND POINT. Quotations on life and behavior
A compact collection of maxims on prosperity impudence perception and human nature. Subjects include curiosity destiny luck labor and gender roles with observations about manners education and restraint. The tone is aphoristic and reflective.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A humorous meditation on love and women from the New York Press. Witty lines compare laziness to love and envy, noting women’s happiness from past unhappiness and the social game of compliments. Observations touch on marriage, memory, and heaven with sharp, satirical tone.
Evangelist Mullen Uses Broncho Stunts to Draw Crowds
A Texas open air revival features evangelist Mullen riding a bucking broncho as part of his religious meeting. He calms the horse with rope tricks before mounting, then preaches on sin and Hell as Buffalo Bill’s Wild West fame spreads his unique act. The piece notes his appeal and suggests showy attractions draw converts.
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Evangelist Mullen
Mr. Mullen
Texas
Buffalo Bill
Texas Plains
Travels Half Way Around World to Marry Her Lover
Grace Moore of Glen Falls New York travels thirteen thousand miles to Honolulu to wed her chosen partner Professor Irwin F Beadle. The couple began as schoolplaymates who became lovers and fiances, with Beadle seeking a future in Hawaii after moving west for opportunity. He secured a teaching post in Hawaii and aims to make a fortune before marrying Moore.
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Lke
Grace Moore
Glen Falls
N. Y
Miss Moore
Honolulu
Irwin F. Beadle
Hawaiian Islands
Islands
Nesselroth Offers Parlor Furnishings and Repairs
Nesselroth provides parlor suites including easy chairs leather Turkish chairs rockers settees and couches. He repairs finishes furniture and finishes to look new. Carpets cleaned and relaid for homes.
Proverbs on prudence pride and perception
A collection of maxims on public manners money luck truth and social pretenses. It contrasts wealth and poverty as barriers, notes caution in language and exposure, and urges bold effort while warning against falsehoods and patronizing rhetoric in a Boston hotel menu context.
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Boston
Judgment Mountain and Other Notices From Jamaica and Cincinnati
Ancient Jamaica lore recalls Judgment Mountain or Mt Sinai near Kingston and St Thomas where 1692 quake left one house standing and split the peak into a cliff that buried acres and thirteen people. Telegraph wires tire, a scientist notes they need rest each week. In Cincinnati two lovers remain engaged fifteen years due to simultaneous imprisonment keeping them apart.
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Judgment Mountain
Jamaica
Kingston
St. Thomas
Mt. Sinai
St. Andrew
Lovern
Cincinnati
Sayings on Character and Prudence
A collection of old proverbs warns that bystanders judge gamblers and sayings on self-learning, deceit at play, repayment of wrongs, knowing oneself, valuing absence, and careful decisions about marriage before action. The tone urges prudence and self awareness.
Robbed the Grave Electric Bitters Save Man from Death
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near death experience with yellowing skin and severe pain. After three physicians gave him up, Electric Bitters brought quick improvement. He used them three weeks and recovered, claiming the medicine “robbed the grave of another victim.” Available for 0 cents at Traill & Cooling and Chan P Miller drug stores.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Traill & Cooling
Chan
P. Miller
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Justice of the Peace
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Congress
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Lehmann
Satan
Cowboy Mullen
Masonic Home
Mary Magdalene
New York Press
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Mooorre
Irwin H- Beadle
Nesselroth
Pete
Europe
America
I. Nesselroth
N. Park Ave
Austin, Ill
Telephone
Cicero Gas Company
Oak Park Ave
WIT and Wisdom
F. Vindicator
J. A. & B. McCann
North Park Avenue
Earl R. Blair
North Central Avenue
Norton Bros
Maywood
F. E. Pray
North Park Avenue, Austin
Ernest
South Bist Court
Morris A. Peterson
Circle Avenue
Madison Street
F. F. Schurman
W. Washington Boulevard
City
Waller’ Avenue
Indiana Street
North Forty-eighth Avenue
Superior Street
Tuthill
Hartford and Glens Falls
Carmichael
Ladies’ and Gentlemen
Oak Park, NL
B. Burns
S. Prairie Ave
the Devil
Gamesters
Mama
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