This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1898
Page
2
The September 23 1898 issue reports Oak Park and Austin officials and residents debating a five-cent fare into Chicago and fire protection needs. It notes town board adjournment to Oct 4, a muster out of the First regiment, police station changes, and local political tensions over annexation and the Hawthorne stand.
Demonstrations in Cicero oppose town board action on racing with Oak Park facing similar issues. The public blames and defends leaders, debating whether President intervention could have halted racing. Past president S A Rothermel previously attempted action with full support but failed. Mass meetings draw attention yet yield no direct results.
The article argues that adopting city government under state law will replace the current seven trustees who represent the whole township with a system that creates defined districts. It notes the current trustees lack distinct constituencies and suggests city governance will change representation dynamics.
The article argues for dividing Cicero into wards with each ward sending a representative to the common council. Voters may inform their alderman personally or by petition to express ward opinion, holding him accountable if he shirks duty. It contrasts general representatives with special ward representatives.
Business personals note pat tern hats at 113 North Park avenue with Mrs Leidig showing an elegant line. Another line at 118 North Park avenue invites ladies to call this evening. Fall and winter millinery are opening today with Mrs Leidig promoting the event.
Sackman and Bailey purchase the S P Williams blacksmith shop and announce they will continue full service from the rear of the fire engine house. Mr Sackman has four years of shop experience and vows to maintain first class work. Take your work to them and it will be done right.
Morin announces the opening of a first class restaurant at West Park Avenue in Austin after selling a Madison Street outlet. The businessman, with fifteen years in feeding trades, has insured a thorough cleansing and fresh papering plus a complete outfit. Operations begin Monday September 26. He invites the public to give him a trial.
An advertisement invites shoppers to Price's Shoe Store at 109 Fifty Second Avenue for good quality stylish shoes at reasonable prices. It promises a neat and comfortable fit guaranteed.
Mr N Armbrust plans new greenhouses on Harlem avenue near Randolph street and will move from his Lake street stand around mid October. To reduce his stock he offers plants at greatly reduced prices for three weeks. With 25 years in Oak Park, he has built a reputation for quality plants and invites callers.
Mr Arnold a Oak Park photographer displays art in his window. Photos of Mr and Mrs Day in various make ups bring smiles from pedestrians. The facial expressions show great skill and all studio work is superior. Downtown Chicago has nothing to compare with it. This explains the large business Mr Arnold enjoys.
News items list mail arrival and departure times, local business ads, and notices of residents. Mentions include David McVeigh returning ill from Fort Meyer Virginia, Loomis laundry, Schmitz & Rix bakery and restaurant, John Wickham leaving Cicero Power, and Rubinstein club outreach led by Mrs Hulbert with an October meeting at Seoville Institute.
A fragment describes amber beads valued at $2,000 with a runby color and light play. It notes global distribution, cultural uses, and ancient beliefs. The text wanders through jokes and maxims about amber, magnetism, and human foibles, concluding with a Chicago News attribution.
Reporter notes crowds of children entering Mr. Barclay's drug store at 3 Marion Street and leaving with school books, pencils, and tablets. A boy proclaims Barclay's as the only place in town to buy school supplies.
Local ad snippet promotes moth balls at 10c per pound and pure Persian insect powder at Miller's drugstore. It also touts Home Bakery bread and daily fresh pies cakes and cookies from Home Bakery at 132 Lake Street. Oak Park property inquiries invite contact with L. D. Cogswell at 111 Marion Street. Prescription services are offered at Miller's drug store day or night.
The article notes a probable betrothal of Prince Francis of Teck to Duchess Marie and outlines upcoming royal events. August visits include the Prince and Princess of Wales to Empress Frederick, then Holland for Queen Wilhelmina’s coronation. Balmoral jubilee celebrations, a memorial fountain at Deeside, and a royal marriage in Breslau are planned with many royal households and foreign dignitaries invited.
The famed rooster with victories at Holletsville Laredo San Antonio and Caldwell was sold on Gen Perdue's ranch in Bur leson county Texas for 1000 dollars. Don San Diego Montemayo of Monterey Mexico bought the bird paid in gold. The crowing during counting added to the spectacle and the bird is said to have earned over 5000 for its owner in a brief career.
Advertisement policy details show 1 cent per word for initial insertion with special monthly rates. Readers are urged to place wants and job notices through these columns. The publication claims Cicero’s largest paid circulation and offers free one insertion for help wanted or situation wanted.
Small bay team well matched seeks exchange for single driver. Located at 311 South Humphrey Avenue Oak Park. Immediate inquiry invited.
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a guaranteed cold cure with money-back refund if it fails to work. It urges readers to buy from druggists and promises rapid relief.
Mrs R S Rogers announces a sewing school at her home 317 North Robinson Avenue starting Saturday September 10. Special Saturday class for small children at 2 p m and Tuesday class for misses at 2 p m. All sewing taught with styles direct from London. Terms 25 cents per week or 1 dollar per month, pupils to bring material.
The Sunday dinners at the Oakdale hotel are proving exceedingly popular with patrons flocking for a standout menu and par excellent service. The dining room is bustling as guests enjoy the refined hospitality and prime offerings.
A compact list defines common terms with witty contraries. Each pair contrasts a concept with a blunt or ironic descriptor, from books and time to gossip and vice versa.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.