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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
2
The Vindicator September 6 1895 editor William Halley proprietor subscription two dollars per annum paid in advance includes period detail and pricing for readers in the era.
Publisher William Halley announces plans to organize a joint stock company to print and publish the Vindicator and other works, aiming to expand circulation, attract capital, and shift duties to stockholders while he focuses on editing. He cites Cicero’s growth, the need for a daily paper, and the potential profit from a larger, better managed operation.
The piece notes Herrvy Green as the female counterpart of Carl Reese, linking to the late California millionaire Michael Reese and the Chicago Hospital name. It mentions Mrs. Yates, formerly of Maywood, now in Texas, sending a descriptive San Antonio Alamo visit sketch to appear next issue.
Electric cars have long operated in Mexico City while trains gain traction in Chicago. The Calumet Street Railway Co. uses them, with John Farson of Oak Park serving as general manager.
A proposed change to streetcar regulation calls for cars to stop at the near crosswalks rather than the far side. The aim is to prevent passengers from being dumped mid block and improve boarding safety and efficiency.
The September term of the Criminal Court opened Tuesday morning with Justices Payne and Hutchinson presiding regularly. Judge Burke attended briefly to dispose of a case. The docket reportedly lists over a thousand cases awaiting action.
A magazine from the Cicero Executive Committee advocating independent city government will be held at the Vinphcaron office near Austin post office on Monday evening. Friendly supporters from all town parts are urged to attend. The piece condemns ambulance practices as barbarous and calls for immediate retirement of such vehicles in humane terms.
Yue Harlem and River Forest residents oppose converting the Northern Pacific suburban line from steam to electric. They insist on hard conditions from the company, seeking better service than they presently receive.
An important West Side front page article describes a new water system with contracts let by Commissioner of Public Works Kent. The plan includes a lake tunnel two miles long and pumping works with inland water tunnels. One tunnel may soon supply a portion of Cicero.
Chicago papers seized on a local Oak Park house dispute, crowed it as a riot, and magnified a routine event into sensational headlines. The note warns against overblown scoops and praises suburban news value.
Negotiations move toward a compromise in the Manitoba parochial school dispute as Governor Sir John Schultz returns from the West to confer with Sir Mackenzie Bowell. Governor Chapleau of Quebec arrives at Winnipeg to participate, seen as a key leader of French Catholics whose approval is pivotal.
The Vinpicator editor recalls Sindows Sennarz, Manitoban governor, once a Toronto medical student. Their 1869 Montreal meeting at St. Lawrence Hall involved talk of selling a drug store and gaining fortune in Winnipeg. Dr. Schultz led loyalists during the Roal rebellion.
Cuicaco’s public school system starts the new year on Tuesday under strong central leadership. Superintendent Lane estimates September enrollment at 175,500 and year-end Chicago principals expect at least 212,000 names on books, aiming to top New York’s totals. The district plans more than 200 school buildings, far above New York’s 140, and a higher daily attendance.
In Cook and nearby counties a revival of short lived mushroom papers, carried by a single publisher with minimal staff, undermines established editors. Since Vinpicator era, about forty such publications appeared, often lasting briefly before dying out in the graveyard of failed papers.
The Nineteenth Illinois Veteran Club met at No 7 Randolph Chicago to finalize plans for a seven day trip to the Chickamauga National Military Park dedication September 19 and 20. Two Pullman sleepers and a commissary car were secured for 35 to 40 members, with 300 donated to assist members unable to travel. A resolutions committee was formed on Professor George P Root who wrote Who'll Save the Left. A special meeting is planned for next Sunday to finish trip arrangements.
Calumet Electric Street Railway General Manager John Farson says funeral trolley trains, first used Saturday for Lloyd McClade’s remains to Oakwoods from West Pullman, could become popular for economic and practical reasons. He envisions the front car draped as a hearse with family and friends in the rest of the train. The concept, claimed by many cities, originated with Calumet Railroad last year.
The Ga lena division of the Chicago and North Western Railroad finished raising two miles of track last Saturday. Elevation starts 1,080 feet east of Sacramento avenue, rising 5 percent to Kedzie avenue where it reaches ten feet. Tracks run over a mile at that height before descending at Hamlin avenue to ground near Forty third street, then pass through expansive yards.
United States troops assumed control of Chickamauga National Park on Monday of this week. The site, linked to the North and South's former great battles, becomes public property. The article notes prior narratives by Capt. Mitchell about the ChattanOoga area and announces the field’s dedication on the 19th.
The town expects an additional ten thousand dollars in its coffers due to Lake Street L's failure to extend to Austin Avenue. The delay shifts funds and impacts planned municipal projects. The notice highlights financial implications of unfinished infrastructure in Cicero.
A new 25 page Chicago magazine titled Woman's World appears this month. It shows bright original production with faultless paper and typography. It sells for five cents a copy. Editor and proprietor C B Miller notes the issue on sale.
Funeral services for German Lasher known as Pather died at age 84 at 26 Central Avenue River Forest were held Monday at 2:30 pm. Director Drechsler led the cortege from the home to the Oak Park Methodist Church where a large crowd gathered. Pallbearers were church trustees Cook Davis Moore Crandall Cribbin Blackstone Porter Elderkin Kirkhott. Elders Jackson and Burns led prayers and Rev Pooley Rev Mandeville and Rev Bland delivered eulogies. Burial followed at Forest Home Cemetery in a solemn service with hymns. Lasher, beloved patriarch of Oak Park River Forest, was accorded great respect. The issue notes an accompanying Chicago article about his death.
The Executive Committee to promote independent City government for the Town of Cicero will meet at the Vinorea TOR office over the post office Austin on Monday evening next at 8 o'clock. Friendly supporters from any part of the Town are invited to attend.
Gorman Lasher known as Father Lasher died after an eighty four year life of Christian service. He helped lead Oak Park Methodist community for over two decades and ran the family business on South Water Street in Chicago. Survived by three sons, two daughters, and several daughters in law, his funeral will be at 2 pm Monday at Oak Park Methodist Episcopal Church with Forest Home Cemetery burial.
The Proviso Land Association hosted a Saturday trolley party under Manager Wm. M. Hulbert on the Cicero Proviso & Electric line. Two decorated cars carried invited guests from Fortieth Street, through Madison and Harlem avenues to Melrose Park, with cheers, music, and dancing, ending after midnight with a return trip.
Dr Robert P Eckart of Oak Park died at his parents home after an appendicitis operation failed to save him. He was 28 and had practiced about two years. He married Mies Reta Waller of River Forest three years ago and leaves two young children. The Eckart family and relatives mourn his loss.
While Leonard Lasher attended his father's funeral at Oak Park, an attempted break in occurred at 803 Fulton Street. Neighbors heard a scream as a man tried to cut a rear door lock, then fled. Across the street, H C Hawiey and family found their home ransacked after a birthday party visit, with silverware clothing and other valuables stolen. Two funeral service cars are being built for electric-line use, trialed successfully elsewhere.
The article argues Cicero should form an independent city rather than join Chicago, noting Cicero’s size, rapid growth, and own services. It recalls past annexation schemes, cites failed votes, and praises Evanston’s success with municipal independence, urging residents to prefer self governance.
Barnum and Bailey opened their Chicago season at Twenty-fifth Street and South Park Avenue, with plans to move to Loomis and Harrison after a week. Manager Jaman A Bailey, who once faced ground shortages, will run two parades, one for south and north sides and one for the West Side. Exhibitions run day and night except Sundays, with Bailey noting no Sunday showings as a unique policy. He aims to secure Chicago Coliseum for annual visits as ground space grows scarce.
Oak Park business leaders issue a circular dated Monday September 2 1895 calling a meeting at Heard's Hall Marion and Lake Streets on Tuesday September 3 1895 at 7 30 p m. to form a protective credit association with Delos Hull Co Warder Bros A D Osborn and others named attending.
Sixty Chicago letter carriers, the cream of the government service, will join the grand Labor Day parade in Philadelphia. Postmaster Hessing will sit on the reviewing stand alongside the Postmaster General and officials from New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
In Oak Park and nearby Cicero a flurry of notices touts Long Grove Creamery at 134 Lake street with fresh poultry butter and dairy items, Cicero Bicycles and related gear, vacant property for sale, department store openings, and varied services. Community events include Prairie Club reception and a Junior Epworth League convention, with obituaries and letters unclaimed.
Albert Burgess succeeds Geo Nordenholt at Oak Park as the Catholic Church hosts a Saturday afternoon event. The young community club plans a recurring series through fall and winter to raise funds for charity. Rogers milk and cream in bottles now available at 222 North Park Avenue Austin.
The young son of John Johnson of the Newa was badly bitten by a dog belonging to Mr Severson at 713 Alma Street. The boy, delivering newspapers, entered the yard when seized by the animal and sustained a serious arm laceration. The same issue notes brisk progress on removing structural iron for a new depot on Fifth Avenue and the old terminus will be used as before.
Oak Park property notices advertise multiple cheap lots on South Grove near Washington Boulevard east front and Washington Boulevard corner side Street. Listings include 40 Orden Avenue near Chicago Avenue and Chicago Avenue near Forest. Other locations cited are Kenilworth near Lake and near Pleasant, with macadamized frontages and paid assessments. Call H. Gale at 84-86 LaSalle Street Chicago room 702. $36.
A feature describes home based women’s workouts using a five foot broom handle as a single tool. It outlines breathing, arm, neck and torso movements, performed in a bedroom with window open for air. The piece praises simple graceful poses as strong muscle builders.
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