Suburban News Highlights From Austin Area
Mr and Mrs J K ONeil plan to leave Austin September 21 for Louisiana Mo. Mrs J H McGhee and son Fred returned from Detroit Adrian and Blissfield Mich. S H Hess and sister back from three weeks at Pan American Niagara Falls and other Eastern points. Seventy Clinton Wis residents now in Chicago had a picnic at Jackson Park led by A P Preble. Mrs F L Wyant visiting Austin friend Mrs J H McGhee. Complaints of rowdyism on south side. police plan actions. Columbia W R C unit 175 hosted by Mrs Anna W Bauer at 309 South Central Ave. Mae Gardiner touring East with Dr Fannie and Miss Mattie Rowley. Buffalo exposition ahead. The Oaks hosted informal party. Rienzi Orchestra performed. Bal lon piano director Allen MacLean violin Antone Milkan cornet Charles Swinscom drums. Dan McAulay sprained ankle. Mr C J Head visiting brother Dr G P Head. Mr M H Church entertaining sister Mrs C H Bagley of Duluth. Canada thistles abundant along C X II W railway between Waller and Austin avenues. Mrs W G Lloyd and daughters left for extended western trip. Mrs G W Kretzinger and Mrs J T Kretzinger suffer sprained ankles. Chicago driving club to hold matinees Sept 28 and Oct 5 with medals for fastest horses. Dor this Tansey, infant, died in bed Sunday at 2681 Fulton Street. mother asleep when baby died.
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S. H. Hess
Niagara Falls
Clinton
Wis
Chicago
Jackson Park
A. P. Preble
F. L. Wyant
Whittier
Cal
Austin
J. H. McGhee
Ontario Street
Columbia W. R. C
Anna W
Bauer
Ella Dare
Net
South Central Avenue
Wes P.m
Dan McAulay
C. J. Head
G. P. Head
M. H. Church
South Boulevard
C. H. Bagley
Duluth
Minn
W. Railway Company
Waller
Austin Avenues
W. G. Lloyd Andy
South Waller Ave
G. W. Kretzinger
South Franklin
J. T. Kretzinger
South Park Ave
Chicago Driving Club
Dortha Tansey
Fulton Street
Oak Park Notes and Local Goings On
Oak Park brief with notices of residents travel and visits to Cleveland Union Pier Mich and New York City. Upcoming golf finals for the Ainslee cup Sept 14 and the D Stuffer tournament. Local incidents include a woman named Phillips taken into custody for domestic troubles and a loose rail complaint on Lake Street railway. Miss Gertrude Cotsworth plans piano lessons upon return. town events include talks on city government and annexation.
Catholic Home for Consumptives Erected in Austin
A Catholic home for consumptives is being erected on Iowa Street near 53rd Street, Austin. A new Catholic church will be built near the hospital.
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Iowa Street
53D Street
Austin
Hospital
Homer I Trussell Dies After Long Illness
Homer I Trussell dies at his Berwyn home September 13 1901 after months of cancer treatment. Born July 12 1857 in Jackson County he worked in printing and newspapers before serving as superintendent of the supply department for the Chicago News Alliance. Survived by wife Margaret Shuck and three children, his death marks the loss of a devoted Christian educator and journalist with deep Berwyn ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onis
Berwyn
Eo Lock
Cicero Town Board Debates Delinquent Taxes and Plank Walks
In President Allen’s absence Utley is elected president pro tem. Trustees learn of delinquent tax figures in district No 1 totaling 2792 21 last year 5000 this year with claims of collector negligence. Attorney Baldwin outlines collector duties. Board agrees to warn the collector and bolster trustee vigilance. Also notes recommendation to stop plank walks orders, approves cement walk ordinances, pays Keasel $150, assigns clerical help, refers Harlem loop ordinance, grants undertaker licenses, and adjourns after beautification talk.
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Allen
Utley
S. Conway
Cicero
Jesse A. Baldwin
Mary A. Keasel
W. H. Keasel
Berwyn
Chas. Dreschler
C. Kampp & Son
Jacob
Nicholas Gottert
Linden
Grain Trade Speculation and World Demand Outlook
Speculative gossip notes a unique 19th century grain situation with abundant wheat and weaker crops elsewhere. Wheat at about 70 cents a bushel contrasts with high food costs, while farmers face overstock issues and rising carrying charges. Calls for cheaper storage facilities near shipping points and notes potential record wheat exports due to German and French shortages, plus delays in October frost could boost corn. Also mentions English brine springs beneath Norwich used for salt long before Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Funeral services for Homer M Rus sell at Methodist Episcopal Church
Funeral services for Homer M Russell will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday September 15 at 2:30 PM. Viewings may occur Saturday afternoon or Sunday at the home on 34th Street. The casket will not be opened at the church. Interment at Forest Home Cemetery.
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Methodist
34Th Street
Forest Home Cemetery
Foreign-Born New Yorkers Voter Registration Figures
New York City total registered voters reached 640000 last year. In New York County during the presidential election 222000 voters were native born and 144000 were naturalized citizens.
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New York City
New York County
Governor Orman Follows Greeley Advice Westward Rise
In 1869 Colorado Governor Orman, once a poor boy, heeded Horace Greeley's urging and moved west to seek opportunity. He found work as a railroad laborer, advanced in the trade, and has remained in the business for thirty years.
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Greeley
Orman
Colorado
Horace Greeley
Five-Pound Coins From Ancient China Mentioned
The earliest known coin is described as Chinese copper weighing from one to five pounds. Specimens dating back at least two thousand years before Christ are said to exist, indicating ancient monetary forms.
River Forest society notes and upcoming events
Miss Cora Griffin visits Rochelle. Rob White of Park avenue enjoys time at South Haven. Edward Hopping welcomes a 15 pound boy. Joseph Carolin and wife return from summer outing. Special Officer Pickens suspended pending board inquiry. Second deep well contract let to Gray Brothers for next board meeting. River Forest beats Northwestern Railway. next Saturday faces R G Dun. Woman's Club calendar issued for year ahead. first meeting Sept 17. Browne Evans to speak on Domestic Service. Children’s Day set for Sept 21.
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Cora Griffin
Rochelle, Il
Rob White
Park Avenue
South Haven
Edward Hopping
Joseph Carolin
Forest Avenue
Pickens
Gray Brothers
River Forest
Northwestern Railway
R. G. Dun
River Forest Woman's Club
Browne Withro Evans
Concert in Austin by Florence Wells Metz at First Presbyterian
A musical evening will be presented by Mrs. Florence Wells Metz at the First Presbyterian Church of Austin on Thursday evening September 19 under the Ladies Aid Society. Wells Metz of 215 South Waller avenue is a pianist of ability, assisted by James Pinedo violinist formerly of Amsterdam, Holland, Frank Henry Pierce organist of Plymouth Church and Austin resident, Mrs. Agnes Hill Dodge who will sing with Mr. O T Dodge and Julius Marks as accompanist. The program promises a carefully chosen mix of music and an enjoyable evening.
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Florence Wells-Metz
First Presbyterian Church of
Austin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Metz
South Waller Avenue
James Pinedo
Amsterdam
Holland
Frank Henry Pierce
Plymouth Church
Agnes Hill Dodge
O. T. Dodge
Julius Marks
Fire Damage Hits Oak Park Haunted House
A house at Jackson Street and Wisconsin avenue Oak Park suffered partial destruction by fire on Wednesday night with estimated damage around $1000. Indications of incendiary origin were noted as kerosene and gasoline had been spread around the site. Oak Park fire department arrived promptly preventing total loss.
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Jackson Street
Wisconsin Avenue
Oak Park
Beethoven Club Chorus to Form Permanent Group
The Beethoven Club chorus intends to be a permanent organization with its first rehearsal on October 3 and weekly Thursday sessions thereafter except during club concert weeks. Chicago conductor Charles A. Knorr leads the ensemble, promising a top local chorus for Austin. The group plans a Messiah oratorio appearance and opens the season October 18 at Library Hall with a grand concert featuring W. C. E. Seeboeck and other noted talents.
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Beethoven Club Chorus
Austin
Chicago
Charles A. Knorr
Charlie Knorr
Apollo Club
St. Paul's Chicl
Kenwood
Mozart Club
Hyde Park
Library Hall
W. C. E. Seeboeck
Austin Philharmonic Club Announces Season Rehearsals
The Austin Philharmonic Club will begin rehearsals on Monday evening September 16 at Philharmonic Hall Masdénie building. The club plans four concerts this season including three popular programs and one annual symphony. Prospective members contact conductor Dr C W Coltrin Abbott block Austin station Chicago.
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Austin Philharmonic Club
Philharmonic Hall
Masdénie
Beethoven
Haydn
Lisat
C. W. Coltrin
Abbott Block
Austin Station
Chicago
Burglary Strikes Oak Park Home on Wisconsin Avenue
The home of A. D. Rehm at 1145 Wisconsin Ave was broken into Sunday at 3 am. Stolen items include a revolver valued at 13 dollars, coat and vest 12, jewelry 12, cash 5, shoes 3, a Masonic pin 2.54, and several smaller articles. Mr Rehme works in insurance at 94 La Salle Street.
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Oak Park
A. D. Rehm
Wisconsin Ave
Rehne
la Salle Street
Business Men's Meeting Postponed in Austin
The Austin Business Men's Association will not hold its regular meeting until Wednesday evening September 18 due to illness of secretary F Hartless.
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Austin Business Men’s Association
F. Hartless
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Fred Kettlestrings
American Falls
Idaho
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Harlem Avenue
Lillie Meyer
the Park Hotel
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New York
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H. B. Waterman
Fellowship Club
A. J. Fitcraft
N. G.moore
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South Grove Avenue
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Marion Street
Homer I. Trussell
Homer
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Vance
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Chicago News
Paper Union
Homer M. Trussell
Cumberland
Garet P. Shuck
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Charles Prescott
J. S. Trussell
Chester, Oho
K. 8
Pomeroy, Oho
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A. Trussell
Lillian Chase
East
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Pittsburg
Cicero Town Board
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Funeral Services
Homer M.rus
Edwin T. Farrar
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Bugg
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Oak Park Shoe Store
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