News of the Town items from Oak Park society life
A long column of society notes from Oak Park details dozens of residents travels visits illnesses and social events. Entries name Prof Fred L Charles Mrs Franklin Ray Rev J N Brandelle Al Benson R T Stanton Lillian and Jessie McCarthy Theodore Grove and wife Dr Alvin Grove and others with addresses and local venues. The piece also mentions watchmen at Lake Street crossings and the First M E church quarterly conference favoring Dr Rasmus’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Benson
St. Alban’s Academy
Knoxville
R. T. Stanton
North Pine Avenue
Hot Springs
Ark
Lillian
Jessie McCarthy
Traverse Bay
Mich
Theodore Grove
Alvin Grove
Erie Street
George Park
L. P. Club
F. A. Hill
Salt Lake
Denver
Austin
John Pither
Colorado
Charles Randall
Edna Staunton
Robert
Faribault
Minn
Ladies Guild of
St. Paul's
T. T. Green
Michigan
South Pine Avenue
Flora Linsley
Florence Welles Metz
Chicago
S. B. Dickenson
Nellie Shurtleff
Jennie Colkin
South Central Avenue
New York
Lake Street
L. E. Lager
Hermanus Baer
Mabel McKinley
Farlin Q Ball Candidate for Cook County Superior Court
Farlin Q Ball born 1838 in Shelby County Ohio rose from private to major in the 31st Wisconsin Infantry. He became a Wisconsin lawyer, Dane County state's attorney, and Chicago legal figure later serving as judge of the Superior Court of Cook County after renomination in May. He resides in Oak Park and is married to Elizabeth Hall with two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farlin Q. Ball
Superior Court
Cook County
Shelby County
Ohio
University of Wisconsin
Thirty-first Wisconsin Infantry
Madison
Wis
Dane County
Wisconsin
Chicago
Cicero
Chicago Bar Association
Chicago Law Institute
West Park Board
Elizabeth Hall
Gook County
Blanke
Judge Ball
Oak Park
Grand Lawn Fete in Austin by Salvation Army supporters
The Austin Ladies host a lawn fete at Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Burke home 209 South Prairie Sept 24 at 7 30 p.m. One hundred stereopticon views depict Salvation Army work. Proceeds aid the Working Girls Home. Tickets 25 cents adults 15 cents children. Storms move the event to the next night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
R. H. Burke
South Prairie Avenue
Salvation Army
Major Bovill
Major Damon
G. Sayers
McCarthy
Millholland
J. W. Bennet
E. Ladd
Driggs
Grant
EB. L. Anderson
Park
Elmendorf
James Wilson
Townsend
Jenkins
Wilkens
Harlan
Crossfield
Charles Murray
Farewell Party Held for Walter Gabriel by Pealees Club
In Austin on Thursday evening September 13 Walter H. Moore hosted a Pealees Club farewell for Walter Gabriel bound for California. The event opened with Cinch, then Toastmaster George Branston led speeches from members including T Bartleme Chester Gordon Sinclair Pole Edward Walser Ellis Bonney Sherburne Frink Harry Walker and Walter H. Moore who presented a gold watch fob to Gabriel. He gave a farewell address and the party ended with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Moore
Pealce Club
Walter Gabriel
California
George Branston
Pealee Club
T. Bartleme
Pealees
Mr. Gabriel
Reception in Austin by Ladies' Aid Society
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Austin M. E. Church hosted a Thursday afternoon reception on Sept. 13 for the new camera in church. Over 100 ladies attended as the parlor was decorated with palms and cut flowers. Music by Mrs. Dedagu edged by Mrs. Yager with accompanist Mrs. Ongawa accompanied Lizzie Charles, who spoke on the organization's history. Light refreshments followed. In Austin, Miss Estelle Emerson returned to St. Mary's Ind. Deanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Austin M. E. Church
Dedaggued
AD Daustin
Estelle Emerson
St. Mary's
Ind
Thieves Strike Walnut and South Pine Areas
A gang looted barns on Walnut and South Pine avenues last Friday night stealing chickens and plunder including harness belonging to A C Eddy of 337 South Pine. The thieves also took a horse harness and surrey owned by John Sculley of 313 South Walnut and abandoned the rig near Maxwell street station. No suspects have been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut
South Pine Avenues
A. C. Eddy
South Pine Avenue
John Sculley
South Walnut Avenue
Maxwell Street
First Voters Club Formed in Thirty-fifth Ward
The First Voters Club of the Thirty-fifth Ward lists 208 registered members. Officers are President Harry Van Hart and Secretary Thomas B. Howland. The inaugural meeting is at the Republican headquarters 6649 Lake Street with invited attendance from all first voters.
Cicero Town Board Votes on Resolutions and Street Funds
The Cicero town board met in regular session on Sept. 20 1900. A May resolution to adjourn at 10 30 p m was set aside after Attorney Redmond opined the rule invalid for late hour business. The board accepted a $400 check from Chicago Consolidated Traction Co for street repairs and discussed street improvement contracts. Attorney Redmond advised on Union Traction Co stopping rules and Chicago Northwestern Ry switch rights. The Huston vs Cicero case settled for 500 with costs allocated to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Redmond
Cole, Dutton
Watters
Utley
Jones
Chicago
Ill
John J. Jones
Consolidated Traction Company
Harvey Avenue
Chicago Consolidated Traction Company
J. M. Roach
Hafner
Mr. Roach
Board of Local Improvement
Euclid Avenue
Macadem
Lake Street
Chas. M. Porter
Hunter
Mandel
Union Traction Company
Twelfth Street
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Mary Huston
A. N. Nottenmeyer
City
School for Dancing Opens at Royal League Hall
Mrs. H. L. Geddes opens a children's dancing school at Royal League Hall at Lake street and Park avenue on Saturday October 6 at 3 o'clock. Private lessons offered. Terms available at 211 North Central avenue, Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Geddes
Royal League Hall
Lake Street
Park Avenue
North Central Avenue
Austin
Mendelssohn recital planned at Oak Park church
First Congregational Church Oak Park announces Sunday evening services led by the Men’s Club with Rev William F E Barto D D pastor and Louis Falk musical director. The choir includes Esteile Herrington Sue Harrington Furbeck Lawrence Stur devant Ernest Blackmer and others. Prof W B Chamberlain will speak on Mendelssohn’s devotional music contributions. Nine vocal and four instrumental pieces from Mendelssohn will be performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Oak Park
Men’s Club
William FE. Barto
Louis Falk
N. Esteile Herrington
Sue Harrington Furbeck
Lawrence M. Sturdevant
Jenoy
Ernest A. Blackmer
Mae Olds
Jessie Warner
J. L. Pearson
G. Roy Hall
Robert N. Staple
W. B. Chamberlain
The Old Maids' Convention at Morrison's Hall
One of the largest houses seen at Morrison's Hall hosted the Old Maids' Convention on a Thursday night. The entertainment drew terrific applause with all parts well rendered and no criticism offered. A repeat performance was announced for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Maids
Morrison's Hall
Putnam Clothing House Praises The Vin dicator Ad
Mr C M Babbett praises The Vindicator as an advertising medium and notes strong local business from fall trade. He invites readers to visit Putnam Clothing House to buy good clothing at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Clothing House
C. M. Babbett
Austin Chess and Checker Club Organizes Local Branch
The Austin Chess and Checker Club announces a new room at 103 North Park Avenue second floor front. The club meets Wednesdays at 7 30 PM and welcomes all chess or checkers players. A committee will arrange matches and tournaments with three prizes pledged. Notable Oak Park players have joined and more are expected. Nicholas Wilson, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Chess and Checker Club
North Park Avenue
Oak Park
Morse
Nicholas Wilson
Funeral services for Mrs Roach in Oak Park
The funeral services of the wife of J O Roach of Oak Park will be held from First Methodist church in Oak Park on Tuesday September 25 at 2 PM Rev A M White of Austin officiating. Interment at Forest Home. She died in Denver about two weeks ago. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Preston of Austin and born in Oak Park where she lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Roach
Oak Park
First Methodist Church
A. M. White
Austin
Forest Home
Roach
Denver
John Preston
Henry Thatcher
M. Corbin
Park Avenue
Lexington
Woman's Club
Marion Craig Wentworth
Lord
E. J. Bingham
Rockford
Mesdames Collins
Graves
Mesdames Reichman
Adams
John J. Ryan
Regular Citizen
Maywood
River Forest
Moreland M. E. Church Pre Dedicatory Sermons
Pre dedicatory services at Moreland Methodist Episcopal Church 49th avenue and Indiana street run from Sunday September 23 with morning and evening sermons by Rev C E Mandeville D D and Rev A D Traveler. Weekday services follow September 24 25 26 27 and 28 with various ministers and two additional sermons on Sunday September 30. Special music featured at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland Methodist Episcopal Church
49Th Avenue
Indiana Street
C. E. Mandeville
D. D
A. D. Traveler
M. BE. Cady
H. W. Holt
J. C. Bigelow
W. A. Busch
Thomas Gale
James Rowe
Wm. Craven
A. M. White
Tears as Brine for Curing Misery
A reflective line notes tears can serve as a brine to ease sorrow. The aphorism frames crying as a cleansing act, pairing water with relief and suggesting emotional release may heal distress.
River Forest notices and social items raise local chatter
Read our want ads on page 4. Social happenings include guests visiting from Cincinnati Evanston Lincoln Neb Wakefield and Chicago Imperial Quartette concert October 12 at Second Congregational Church. Election talk and village board candidate John J. Ryan highlighted with community events and personal visits.
Harlem Seeks Electric Lights and Local Club News
A petition circulates in Harlem to secure electric lighting for households. The Maennerchore plans Sunday afternoon entertainment on Sept 30 at their hall. Republican HQ set to open next week at 121 Madison. About 450 members have signed the roll. Mrs Henry Newburg of Bristol was a guest at C D White’s home. The Girls Club met Tuesday. new officers elected Delia Perley, Elma Hosler, Lilian Klimmert, Gertrude Hoffman. They plan a concert soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maennerchore
Madison Street
Henry Newburg
Bristol
Town
C. D. White
Marengo Street
Alta White
Delia Perley
Elma Hosler
Lilian Klimmert
Gertrude Hoffman
Notice from Mr Brookins on leave of absence claim
Card from Mr Brookins denying a local paper report that Mr Postlewait refused leave to visit a sick child. He states he had no such child, did not seek permission, and the separation was private between themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postlewait
Postlewait Company
Cc. W. Srookins
Population Mix in Korea Includes Japanese Residents
The article notes a sizable Japanese resident community in Korea numbering over 15,000, alongside a large and shifting Chinese population, highlighting the diverse demographics in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. H. Traill
Harry Cooling
Prescription Drug Lists
Central Ave
South Boulevard
Austin, Ill
Lowkey
Traut
News OF the Town
Fred L. Charles
Macinac
Franklin Ray
Black Hills
J. N
Brandelle
Walter
Arthur Gabriel
Howard Avenue
Pasadena
Cal
W. D. Turner
W. Baldwin
Cedar Street
Sault Ste. Marie
Captain K. Hamringa
Rasmus
Hemmingway
Walloon Lake
Jesse Smith
Forest Avenue
Elgin
H. R. Griswold
Evansville
the Plaza
Adeline Russel
Detroit
D. K. Creighton
Chas. Olcott
Wenonah Avenue
la Grippe
Geo. Sayer
Belle Serve
Fond du Lac
Schwalbe
Plaza
Nakama Club
W. B. Beck
T. 3
Belle Ingram
W. R. Harvey
J. D. Miller
B. F. Bolger
Fanny Abbot
Bishop
Mrs. Anderson
Canada
Lake View
M. L. Rayne
Judson L. Whaples
M. E. Church
Lowell Club
Hatter
Grand Lawn
First Voters Club
Sicero Town
Moreland M. E
Hart, Gchaffner & Mary
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Putnam
Clothing House
Clark ST
Madison St
East Oak Park
Ensign
Green Lake
Edith Furlong
Evanston
Emily MacCullagh
Lombard Avenue
Lincoln, Neb
Henry Bird
Cincinnati, O
Strong
Bessie Baker
Cathage
van Dvyke
C. C. Carr
North Harvey Avenue
Imperial Quartette
Second Congregational Church
Burton Beverly
North Sixty-fourth Avenue
Ilinois
Charles Barr
Barr & Collins
I. T. Moore
J. G. Elsthorp
M. C. Willard
Munson
Keystone Avenue
Herbert E. House
China
Presbyterian Church
Mesdames Parker and
Wherry
Ashland Avenue
Louise Baker
Warren Schaff
New Mexico
Las Saturaay
O'Dell
Alice
Cora Griffin
Jennie Tassel
McCullough
Aubrey Hunt
Humphreyvill
Harry A. Elsthorp
First Presbyterian Church
Harlem
MR. Brookins
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