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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
7
Austin news item lists mail arrival and closing times for East and West routes, with postmaster Howard Robertson noted. It also mentions local notices, a pardoning effort for John Hull, a Porto Rico transportation appointee, visits by residents, club meetings, a guitar mandolin orchestra, a rabbit in a college museum, and social events at the Oaks Clubhouse.
A. E. Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports Dr. King’s New Discovery cured her long lasting hacking cough. She praises its chest relief and sleep restoration. Earnest testimonial declares the remedy works for throat chest or lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1. Trial bottles free at Traill & Cooling’s and Chas. P. Miller’s drug stores. Guaranteed.
Corner event invites public to attend the Battle of Manila at the Wabash avenue and Hubbard street area court notices.
A civic appeal urges residents to support local procurement and homegrown services to strengthen the town's economy and public welfare. The message emphasizes loyalty to local businesses and responsible stewardship of community resources.
The item lists bargains on wood coal and weather strips at 6829 Superior Street. It promotes Frank Harris Peak's dancing season and mentions Garner's carrying Dr Lister White Pine Syrup Eastman films and plates. Also notes Peter C Jorgensen dairy products and Miss Hoggins art classes at 105 South Central Avenue with 60 cent fee.
Oak Park retailer Miller's Drug Store carries a wide range of photo supplies and health aids. The ad promotes Miller's Columbian Cough Syrup and Miller's Cold Capsules, located at 206 Lake Street.
Harlem reports a dance at Thodes Hall hosted by Court Proviso Independent Order of Foresters. H J Wehmhoefer Co displays a large golden horseshoe to signify prosperity as Herman Hann, a grocer, shoots a horse after it injures its leg. St Peter’s German Lutheran Church to use its new building on Hannah and Cleveland streets next Sunday. John and Mrs Wolf celebrate their wooden wedding with a party at Library Hall. New sidewalk construction ordinance follows recent damage suits. A race track altercation leaves two men with injuries. Wehmhoefer plans a vacation and a wedding at his father’s home on the south side. Ten 50 foot lots on Hannah street sold to Wm Haas. Frank Leighman arranged the deal. Tickets for Harlem Library Association events are on sale at boards and local drug stores for October 31 and November 1 performances.
Austin Ave and Lake St in Chicago advertises coal sales with carload discounts and price saving promises. It also seeks bright honest persons to become managers in nearby counties, offering a 900 dollar salary, expenses, permanent home office work, and references via self-addressed stamped envelope.
Frightful blunder causes burns and cuts, arnica salve touted as best in world to kill pain and heal. Claims cure for old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with 25 cent boxes and guaranteed results from local druggists Traill & Cooling and Chas Miller.
The dowager sultana on Sulu has created a flag for her royal son the reigning sultan. The flag features a blue field with a red stripe and five stars. four smaller stars symbolize the four principal tribes and a large center star stands for the sultan. Critics fear the central star enhances the sultan’s prominence and may provoke opposition from tribal chiefs.
First M. E. Church of Austin led by Rev. A M White. Sunday times include 9:30 class meeting 10:30 morning sermon 12:00 Sunday school 3:30 Junior League 6:15 Epworth League 7:30 evening sermon. Wednesday 7:45 midweek prayer service.
Morning service at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 12 15 p m. Junior C E at 3 30 p m Intermediate at 4 15 p m and vesper from 5 to 6 p m. Next Tuesday the Women Union hosts a luncheon 12 to 2 p m at Mrs Rudons North Central avenue home. This fifth Tuesday event is a special innovation for the union.
The Austin Episcopal church on Waller Avenue and Ohio Street posts early communion at 7 30 a m morning service at 10 30 Sunday school at noon and evening service at 7 30 led by Rector Rev S L Mitchell located at 6731 Ohio Street.
The Euclid Avenue M. E. Church plans a Monday lecture by Hon. S. J. Christley of Chicago titled Under the Evening Lamp. Press reports praise the talk and a large attendance is sought. Admission is 25 cents.
Sunday at 10 30 morning worship and 12 o clock Sunday school. Evening sermon at 7 30 with Young People meeting after. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 o clock. Rev Clarence B Lapp is pastor.
The Rev. J. D. Collins pastors services Sunday at 10 30 morning and 7 30 evening. Sabbath school at noon. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 8 pm. Ladies prayer Thursday at 2 30 pm. Located at Old Presbyterian Church on South Boulevard.
The Austin Christian Church holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 10 a m with Christian Church class. Preaching at 11 o clock by the pastor George A Campbell.
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church on Waller avenue and Iowa street in Austin lists Sunday school at 9:30 a m morning service at 10:30 a m and evening service at 7:30 p m Pastor J N Brandelle resides at 725 North Waller avenue and leads the congregation.
A colossal wine barrel was constructed in Nancy France for display at the Paris exposition. A dinner was held inside the barrel to honor the 150 coopers who crafted it.
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