News of the Town notices and social scene in Oak Park
Mrs F X Mudd and Miss Lizzie Walter host out of town guests. Austin visitors Mr Ed Rockridge Miss Jennie Plumbe recuperates at home. Mr Taylor Snow returns from Bloomington and many families move or entertain in Oak Park with clubs, weddings, and theater events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. Mudd
Lizzie Walter
Ed Rockridge
Austin
Jennie Plumbe
Taylor A. Snow
Bloomington
Noemie Fluziere
Manteno
Ill
W. J. Ford
Midway Park
J. D. Ambrose
Indianapolis
Farnham
Thimble Club
Scoville
Ida Morris
Oak Park
John Hensel
Peoria
John Farson
Cicero Town Board Debates Police Protection and Licenses
Citizens of Kerwin and Independent Club urge stronger police protection and board attention. Items discussed include police and sanitary matters, saloon license rebate request by I Urbanski, Union Club Clyde protest for rail concessions with a five-cent fare, and AugustSeptember receipts and disbursements by Supervisor John Lewis. Finance grants peddler license to Frank Paulinos. Hawthorne’s W A Creighton presents a saloon bond. town electrician raises Marian street pole issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerwin
Independent Club
I. Urbanski
Union Club of Clyde
John Lewis
Frank Paulinos
W. A. Creighton
Hawthorne
Marian
Photographer Peter Brookman Killed in Train Collision
At a C N W crossing on First Avenue last Monday a cyclist Peter Brookman 29 was struck by a west bound train after failing to notice it while aiming to miss an east bound passenger train. He died at St Luke's hospital after prior work by Dr Livingstone. Brookman had lived in Indiana and Chicago and worked as a photographer in Maywood and as a motorman on the Cicero and Proviso line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Peter Brookman
Livingstone
Maywood
Brookman
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cicero
Proviso
Indiana
Chicago
Expressman Wait Recovers From Hiccoughs
Mr S B Wait the expressman of 5685 Ontario Street has almost fully recovered from a bout of hiccoughs after medical care and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Wait
Ontario Street
Debate on Austin annexation to Chicago draws crowd
Library Hall filled Wednesday with voters weighing annexation of Austin to Chicago. L A Norton chaired the meeting with Harvey Strickler as secretary. C S Cutting gave the principal address citing statistics and praising Cicero schools as superior to Chicago's system. He warned about moving Frink Street high school if annexation occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Chicago
L. A. Norton
Harvey Strickler
C. ’S. Cutting
Cutting
Cicero
Frink Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
Lake View
Hyde Park
Tie Game Between Austin and English High Schools
A high school football contest ended in a 12 to 12 tie. Austin scored first with a first half touchdown, English High answered with a late score to equalize, and a second Austin drive near the goal line failed. English High surged in the final moments, keeping the game level as fans cheered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
English
English High
Wenglish High
Japanese Wedding to Play at Library Hall
The Japanese Wedding will be staged at Library Hall on Tuesday and Friday evenings November 8 and 11. New rehearsals under Mrs Hoopes promise a polished performance with full Austin Orchestra and several special musical numbers. Tickets are 25 cents and available from First Congregational Church of Austin organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Cicero
First Congregational Church of
Austin
Trouble on the Cicero and Proviso Line Delays Reported
Cars on the Cicero and Proviso line broke down three times last week, delaying trains by about an hour and causing inconvenience for residents along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero and
Proviso
Oppose Annexation of Austin to Chicago in Town Meeting
A town meeting in Austin urged voters to reject annexation to Chicago citing loss of local favors and uneven ward division. Resolution pressed that residents of Austin should decide and committees were named to campaign, meeting to be held at Austin town hall on Monday evening, Oct. 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Chicago
Cicero
Moreland
Norwood Park
Geo. HH. Park
J. J. Walser
A. A. Strom
Geo. J. Halseberg
W. al. Bennett
T. W. McParline
G. Chas. Griffiths
Cavite
W. 0. Cline
Thornton BP. Craft
FF. Oa. Hill
R. W. Traill
RR. C. Newell
Coffin
Oak Park
Cutting
Jos. Kinney
W. W. McFarland
Southend
David Oliphant
LL. de Courevant
BE. J. Abbott
Town Hall
Historic Names List from the Ledger Page Fragment
A readable fragment lists multiple individuals including John PD Maclean Baker O Oneal Wray Harry Buck Barnett Miller Stannard Sedgewick Vas tine Oliphant Mather Ballard Austin and others, suggesting a roster or directory entry continued on the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John PD
Maclean
O. Baker
BK. O'Neal
R. C
Wray
Harry R. Buck
J. J. Barnett
FL ME Miller
W. G. Bveson
G. Stannard
Sedgewick S. Vastine
David Oliphant
C. J. Mather
W. Ballard
WL. A.B Austin
Geo. TH
Community Notes on Social Gatherings and Lectures
Mrs Clausen hosts luncheon with friends on Fourth avenue. Mrs Clark's academy class attended at Maywood Opera hall last Friday evening. The Misses Greer on Fourth avenue held a taffy pull. St Agnes Guild to host Hallowe en party at Mr James Muntons Fifth avenue residence. Prof Small spoke on Socialism at university extension course. Owing to bad weather attendance was fair. Dr A M Hitchcock will speak on American Interests in the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico at Congregational church. Eloise Hilton to sing and Male Chorus Club to perform. Prof George D Heron of Grinnell college gave a lecture at Congregational church inspiring socialistic ideas and universal brotherhood. Twentieth Century Club met as usual with Florence Ingles speaking on Developing SelfReliance in a Child and Jessie Bartlett on A Day in Dennison House Boston. Addresses well delivered and enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate A. Helliwell
Liverpool
England
N. J. Ludington
Chicago
Mary Ludington
Oak Park
Riverside
Women’s Aid Society
Scoville Institute
Pomeroy Vreeland
Second United States Infantry
Cuba
Sigsbee
Maine
L. P. Sigsbee
Maple Avenue
Clarence E. Weed
Kingston
Wis
M. M. M.” Club
Mabel Wood
Joe Hunter
Yale College
F. B. Tracy
South Clinton Avenue
First Congregational Church
O. W. Herrick
J. A. Lewis
I. T. Malone
KE. B. Morse
Nineteenth Century Club
Chauncey Williams
Kate Helliwell
T. EE. Roberts
W. W. Wood
Arthur Durang Whipple
Wisconsin Street
Katherine I. White
JF. Q. Ball
Tennyson
Arnold
Tristram and Isolde
Greer
Fourth Avenue
St. Agnes' Guild of the Episcopal Church
James Munton
Fifth Avenue
A. M. Hitchcock
Congregational Church
Eloise Hilton
George D. Heron
Grinnell College
Universal Brotherhood of Man
Twentieth Century Club
Florence Ingles
River Forest
Jessie Bartlett
Dennison House
Boston
Second Congregational Church
East End
Oxuk Park
Board of Education
Newsboys
Alice Adelaide Oriel
Charles Heath
South Boulevard
Nellie Oriel
J. Brennen
Lombard Avenue
Knoxville
Ton
Dr. Conley
Oak Park Baptist Church
Welp
Austin
Powers
Yenn
Oak Park and River Forest Social News Highlights
Belles Lettre Society meets at Mrs. Owen Barr home. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scarett. Oak Park Lumber deal between Barr & Collins. Munson buys Bailey property on North Keystone Ave and moves in. Numerous visits and trips across Oak Park, River Forest, Mendota and Chicago. weddings, jubilee, and church activities noted. local clubs host events and study circles. Dr. J A. De Armond, Rev. Sydney Strong referenced. marriage plans and receptions announced. varied social and civic notices throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belles Lettre Society
Owen Barr
Ralph Scarett
Barr & Collins
Oak Park Lumber Company
FF. E. Munson
Bailey
North
Keystone Avenue
L. BE. Moore
IF. E. Marsh
H. E. Page
Gale Avenue
William Pawcett
Methodist Church
Dr. Pawcett
A. T. van Alstyn
Marquette
Mich
van Alstyn
Edwin W. Shearburn
Mendota
Ill
National Medical College
Chicago
George Shearburn
Forest Avenue
William Morrison
Matthews
Oak Park
Susie Berry
George W. Shearburn
Harlem News Roundup Reflects Local Events
Walter Blossey recovers from scarlet fever as Harlem reports on a grand prize ball by Cicero and Proviso line conductors at Gaden's hall on Nov 5. A new Democratic club forms in Harlem with Frank Lehman president and a meeting at Gaden's hall draws a small crowd. John Lange announces a grand opening for The Select at 226 Circle Avenue on Nov 5 with lunch. Mrs. William Kuener, 89, dies, funeral at Forest Home Cemetery. Mass meeting at Hintze's hall Oct 27 opposes water meters with resolutions adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Blossey
Cicero and Proviso Line
Gaden's Hall
Harlem
Frank Lehman
Judge Prentiss
C. Porter Johnson
John Lange
The
Select
Circle Avenue
Harlem Avenue
William Skuener
Sinty
Blessmin
Ilgin Street
Forest Home Cemetery
Children’s Party At Penny Home Third Anniversary
A juvenile party celebrated Newertt Penny’s third birthday at 336 South Waller avenue. Eighteen guests attended the afternoon gathering and presented gifts to the young host, creating a memorable event for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Penny
South
Waller Avenue
Newertt
Michel May Lauer
Chicago
Watheyn Sullivan
Pelen Hutchinson
Dodo Geselbrecht
Irene Lerkenhoff
Marie Graham
Marguerite
Ali Ryan
Hagel Baron
Maste Bennie Marriott
Karl Ganer
Ray Henry
George
Frank Hurley
Murray Paradis
Maurice
Eurjene Kane
Howard Geselbrecht
Also Mentioned on This Page
News OF the Town
Charles Richards
Rockford
George Standart
H. C. Custer
North Central Avenue
Europe
Edward Crafts
Auburn, C
Clayton i, Crafts
J. W. Crawley
P. G. Biggs
Chicago Avenue
S. Stone
North Pine Avenue
South Austin
B. W. Boswell
Canada
R. H. Trail
John van Nortwick
Batavia
David Belden
Aurora
S. J. Crafts
Little Hattie May Miller
Miller-West
Mildred Glover
Lyman Glover
Times-Herald
Stanley
George H. Brown
Minneapolis
David Brown
G. D. Kendall
Elly Fuchs
Berlin
Jay Freeman
George C. Rose
Willow Avenue
Hunt
Russell Hall
Brother Hall
Methodist Church Society
Rv. A. M. White
South Waller Avenue
New York
John W. McMillen
Macomb
Kate J. Andrews
A. J. Benson
Minie Benthins
Minnie Brown
T. F. Bowen
Mmma Bourman
Hadfield
Mary Maurice
Mary Maxwell
Richard Mason
Lottie Murphy
A. J. Taylor
W. Wiggins
Patrick Welch
Howard Robertson
Lake Street “Ll
Morein Street
McC
Ann
Austin Fire Department
Superior Street
Park Avenue
R. K. Maynard
Clayton Yonkers
Bishop Warren
M. E
Washington Boulevard
Scoville Avenue
N. Stelle Harrington
Frank C. Smith
Tall
Miss Lindop
Bliss
Thomas Orchestra
J. C. Rogers
Wisconsin Avenue
Cicero Water, Gas and Electric Light Company
Nicholas Nelson
Rearden
Attridge
Howell
Lewis and Utley
Town of
Emerson
MacDonald
Lewis
Utley
Oak Park Avenue
Ridgeland Engine House
Twelth
Randolph Street
Sixty-fourth Avenue
Trarvey Avenue
Suburban Railway Company
Randolph Streets
Fifty-second Street
Starlem Avenue
West Fifty-second Street
Plumke
Terrace
Geevers
Falkner
Rud
Wait
Cicero Town Board
ANNEX
Ation
Small
Mrs. Condon
Beloit
Miss Condon
Wheaton
Evers
Thomas Butler
Albert Branch
Wesley Avenue
Cedar Rapids
J. A. de Armond
Miss Bissell
Mrs. Hunt
Robert Kenner
Freeport
D. E. Brink
Ames
Elmwood Avenue
Mackinac
Michigan
Condon
Taylor Avenue
Frank Ensign
Beloit College
Bassett
Women's Benevolent Society
James Charleton
ATL
Hintze’s Hall
Children's Party
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