Berwyn Notes on Moves and Local Happenings
Dr. McNeal returns from Battle Creek as several new families settle in Berwyn. Local residents travel to Paw Paw Lake Sycamore and Ludington, while J D Perrin plans a Windsor Avenue bakery opening around Sept 15. A sociological lecture initiative links to Chicago Forward Movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McNeal
Battle Creek
Mich
J. Eb, Dunn
Paw Paw Lake
C. E. Nicholson
Sycamore, Illl
J. D. Perrin
Windsor Avenue
C. B. Mead
Cc. E. Piper
Dr. Schell
Ludington
Clyde Locals Roundup Includes School Moves And Social
Mrs Bills returns home. R J Wilson of Evanston becomes Goodwin school principal. Miss Moore returns to Drexel school after a year at Wisconsin University. Miss Bemis, recently from Colorado, stops in Kansas City on way home. Wadies Aid Society meets at Mrs Roome’s home planning a social. M E Sunday school picnic at Burlington Park enjoyed. Steamship travel considered nicer than wagon trips to nearby grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bills
R. J. Wilson
Evanston
Goodwin School
Wadies’ Aid Society
Roome
M. E. Sunday School
Burlington Park
Grove
Worth Knowing Highlights From Across the World
A roundup of facts from around the world including Germany’s eight women colonels, queen’s household clothing costs, an 1821 Stratford visitors’ register auction, Texas war troop contributions and pay, tropical remedies from cocoa fibers, Napoleon’s cabbage palm on St. Helena, public horse drinking troughs criticism, church per population ratios in various regions, Baghdad treasure chambers, the Sassoon fortune, and calls to reduce woodwork in Navy ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London
Shakespeare
Stratford
Texas
Longwood
St. Helena
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Green Room Gossip and Theatre News
Beerbohm Tree will return to this country season after next in Julius Caesar and Ragged Robin. Sarah Bernhardt to appear under Maurice Grau. Materna retires after being decorated by four monarchs. Odell Williams returns from London to play Squire Bartlett in Way Down East. Grace Filkins married to Lieut Com Adolph Marix. he judged the Maine inquiry. Sam Bernard to star in The Marquis of Michigan. Aubrey Boucicault plans The Court Scandal. Barry Johnstone engaged for feeding business with James Kidder Warde. H A Langdon prominent. Milc. de Lussan to join Mme Melba’s company. Ethel Marlowe to debut Polly Love in The Christian. Paris op era subsidy about 250 000 a year but losses reported. The Fortune Teller will star Alice Nielsen with Paul Olson Jr imitating El Capitan. George Grossmith and Weedon to appear in Young Mr Yard about identity mixups.
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Materna
Austria
Odell Williams
London
Heart of Maryland
Squire Bartlett
Buffalo
New York
Grace Filkins
Adolph Marix
U.S. S. Scorpion
Maine
Sam Bernard
Aubrey Boucicault
Paris
Richelieu
Barry Johnstone
Louis James
James Kidder-Warde
H. A. Langdon
Milc. de Lussan
Maurice Grau
Covent Garden
Mme. Melba
Ethel Marlowe
Owen Marlowe
Boston
Viola Allen
Polly Love
Paris Grand Opera
Minister of Fine Arts
Alice Nielsen
Paul Nicholson, Jr
de Wolf Hopper
George Grossmith
Weedon
Mr. Yard
Recent Inventions Show Clever Household and Safety Devices
A clock dial uses playing cards for hours with jack eleven queen twelve and king center. German hat brushes fix to hats with a spring handle. A collar buttoner imitates a glove buttoner and aids release. A medicine cabinet adds bottle pockets dials and an alarm clock. Lamp chimneys and globes in England use hot glass with air channels. A fire-escape mountain car tracks a chain and brake for controlled descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
First Congregational Church Austin Services and Sermons
The First Congregational church at Waller avenue and Midway Park led by Rev. W. L. Demorest draws good crowds. Services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m feature The Labor Problem Echoes from Labor Day and Austins Curse the Hawthorne Race Track. Strangers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Waller Avenue
Midway Park
W. L. Demorest
Ontario Street
Austin
Hawthorne
Missionary Society
Patriotic Sermons Planned by Austin First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church of Austin schedules a series of patriotic sermons starting Sept. 18 on successive Sabbath evenings. Topics include The New Age of Chivalry, The Hand of God in the Recent Struggle, The Mercy Side of the War, The Regeneration of Cuba, and The Mission of the English Speaking People to the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Austin
Cuba
Grace Episcopal Church breaks ground in Oak Park
Members of Grace Episcopal Church of Oak Park attended ceremonies at the site of their new edifice. Mrs. Mary Borwell raised the first shovelful of earth. C P Anderson spoke on the church history and growth. The basement should be finished in a few weeks and used for services until next spring. The church will cost about $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church of
Oak Park
Mary Borwell
C. Pp. Anderson
Christ the Savior Sermon at Austin Church
The Christian church of Austin on South Boulevard near Central Avenue hosts Sunday services with Sunday school at 3:30 and worship at 2:80 p m. Acting pastor E G Strickland preaches on Christ the Savior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church of Austin
South Boulevard
Central Avenue
G. Strickland
Christ the Savior
Excursion to Boston on Nickel Plate Railroad
Nickel Plate Road sells excursion tickets from Chicago to Boston and return for September 16 17 and 18 at 19 dollars round trip. Tickets valid for return until September 30. Sleeping car accommodations available by early application to J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Boston
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Meeting of Sovereign Grand Lodge in Boston
The Nickel Plate Road offers a one fare round trip for attendees in Boston September 19 to 24. Tickets go on sale September 16 to 18 and are good for return until September 30. For details contact J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
Patent Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cold Cure
An old time medicinal ad from Cushman Drug Co. touts a throat clearing remedy for colds and catarrh. It claims instant relief at a price of 50 cents and urges readers to send for a book. Distributed by Cushman Drug Co. Vincennes, U.S.A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushman Drug Co. Vidcennes
Electric Bitters Credited With Saving Life
Philadelphia man John Oliver narrates a severe illness described as yellow skin sunk eyes and pain. After three physicians gave up, a friend urged Electric Bitters. one bottle brought quick improvement and three weeks restored health, with a claim they saved his life. Sold at Lovett's & Trail's Drug store in Austio for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Lovett's & Trail’s
Austio
Matrimonial Views on Courtship and Wealth
The piece offers pointed reflections on engagements and gender roles. It notes Spaniards avoid engagements while the summer girl stays true to herself. It asserts a vocalist's reputation grows with singing and a man's meaning shifts from courtship to marriage in tone. It suggests wealth enables stable homebuilding.
Soothe and Cure that Aching Head With Cushman's Inhaler
An advert promoting Cushmans Menthol Inhaler as a year long relief for headaches. Sold by Cushman Drug Co in Vincennes Indiana. Alldruggists and daily use suggested as a comforting aid for readers and shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushman
Cushman Drug Co
Vincennes
Ind
U. 5
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