Local notes and citizen appeals in Austin area Vindicator
Entered as Second class Matter. By rail postace paid one year. By mail three months new subscribers. Encourage trustees to buy a fire engine for North Cicero. The Supreme court meets Oct 2 and annexation decision follows. Typhoid fever prevalent in northern Hinds this fall. Ostrander acquitted of receiving stolen property. Water company reorganize rumor unconfirmed. L road improvements aid Cicero patrons. Admiral Dewey not visiting Chicago fall festival disappointing. Notable figures John Farson Fred Hill Justice La Mena Capt Vallins urged to serve country.
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North Avenue
Austin
Lake Street
Oak
Chicago
Plymouth Place
Admiral Dewey
John Farson
Fred Hill
Justice la Mena
Capt. Vallins
Kennard Barradell Recital Opens Season at Library Hall
Kennard Barradell headlined a season opening song recital at Library Hall on the 19th before a full select audience. He delivered a wide program of Schubert Schumann Grieg Franz Handel and Gounod with notable diction and secure upper register. Mrs Geddes accompanied with refined artistry throughout the demanding set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennard Barradell
Library Hall
Schubert
Schumann
Grieg
Franz
Handel and
Gounod
Oak Park Bible History Lectures by Willett at Scoville
The Oak Park Sunday School Union offers a ten to twelve week course of Bible study lectures by Prof. Willett of Chicago University. Beginning Thursday Oct 5 in Scoville Institute auditorium, tickets cost one dollar. The topic is Studies in the History of Prophecy with an outline covering Moses Samuel Elijah Amos Hosea Isaiah prophets of exile and the Messianic hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park Sunday School Union
Willett
Chicago University
Scoville Institute
Moses
Samuel
Eljah
Amos
Hosea
Isaiah
J. F. Cleveland
Pres. C. PS
Union
Death of Angus Cameron in Maywood home
Angus Cameron died suddenly Wednesday morning at his son Geo A Cameron's residence 918 Second avenue after years of illness. Born in 1825 in Lancaster Canada he came to Chicago in 1872 then Colorado two years later returning to Maywood nine years ago where he resided. Funeral Saturday morning with interment at Rose Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Cameron
Geo. A. Cameron
Second Avenue
Mr. Cameron
Lancaster
Canada
Chicago
Colorado
Maywood
Rose Hill Cemetery
Soldier Edward Burkhart Returns From Philippines
Edward Burkhart who joined the First California regiment in the Philippines during hostilities has returned to Austin Thursday night after service abroad.
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Edward Burkhart
Philippines
California
Austin
German students die from corporal punishment toll
A report states thirty two German school children died in the last school year due to corporal punishment effects. The figure highlights the dangers of punitive discipline and calls for reform.
Austin News of the Town items from Mails and locals
Austin notes update on mail arrivals and closings, plus short notices on residents traveling and illness. Mrs. Millard visits Narrowsburgh. Mrs. Routh ill with typhoid fever. students enter Ann Arbor. Baptists form a Young People's Union. Town society events include card party prizes, church groups, and a tumor operation success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Pine Avenue
Seattle
Wash
Will Meredith
W. Philpot
Harold
N. Waller Avenue
London
Campbell to Leave Chicago Telephone for Retail Venture
David Campbell, solicitor for the Chicago Telephone Co., a well known figure in Oak Park and Austin, will resign on October 1 to enter the retail business in a town near his West Chicago home. He is wished success by many friends.
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David Campbell
Chicago Telephone Co
Oak Park
Austin
West
Chicago
Campbell
Austin cigar man moves to Park and Ontario corner
Ford W Schulz, cigar merchant at 123 Robinson avenue, relocates to the Park avenue and Ontario street corner. He plans a first class barbershop and cigar store at the new site.
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Ford. W. Schulz
Robinson Avenue
Park Avenue
Ontario Street
New Stock Company Forms in Austin for Bruice's Liniment
A new stock company forms in Austin to handle Bruice's Liniment. Local men own the stock and the medicine will be heavily advertised and sold to the drug trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Local Youths and Families Set Off for Colleges
Aren Li, Cox and children of Oak Park avenue traveled to New York near Albany for a month. Karl E. Smith a Oak Park high school graduate departed for Ann Arbor to begin studies at the University of Michigan. Johnnie and May Carpenter of Carpenter avenue left for Butler University for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Aren Li
Cox
Oak Park Avenue
New York State
Albany
Karl E. Smith
High School
Oak Park
Ann Arbor
Michigan University
Johnnie
May Carpenter
Carpenter Avenue
Butler University
Electric Bitters touted by Barcelona visitor in Aiken ad
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona Spain spends winters in Aiken South Carolina. He reports severe head pain that disappears after using Electric Bitters, praised as the cure for liver kidney blood nerves and weakness. The ad claims vigor and life with every bottle guaranteed at 60 cents sold by local merchants.
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R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
8. C
America
All
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Croup and Colds
Mothers of children with croup or severe colds may safely give Chamberlains Cough Remedy as it contains no opiate or narcotic. It has earned wide approval in the United States and abroad for treating colds and croup. Sold by Traill & Cooling, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Traill & Cooling
Coal seller ad urges winter supply price savings
C B Patrick promotes coal supplies with claim to save customers money. He handles all kinds of coal in any quantity and offers carload as a specialty from Austin avenue and Lake street. Contact Tel Austin 1652.
Lawn supplies for sale at Hart's feed store Austin
A. E. Hart's feed store at 5638 Ohio Street in Austin offers lawn supplies including grass seed and lawn fertilizer for sale. The notice advertises the store as a source for gardening products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hart
Ohio Street
Austin
A Wonderful Cure of Diarrhea Editorial Claim
A Virginia editor profile says Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy cured chronic diarrhea after a long battle with illness and expense. The testimonial from O R Moore notes rapid recovery and current vigor, with Traill & Cooling as local sellers.
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Times
Hillsville
Chamberlain
Kennedy
O. R. Moore
Traill & Cooling
Draughon Opens New Business College in St Louis
Prof J F Draughon author of four bookkeeping texts will open a fully equipped business college in the family building at Ninth and Olive streets St Louis on Oct 1 The brother who was four years principal of Draughons Practical Business College Nashville will head the St Louis campus Draughon has colleges in Savannah Galveston Texarkana and elsewhere offering strong instruction and job placement services Tuition may be paid from bank deposits or with notes Special rates apply for early entrants Free catalogues available by writing J F Draughon president Nashville Tenn
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St. Louis
J. IF. Craughon
Nashville, Tenn
Securrd
Draughon
Louis
Harlem Jockey Club Announces Biweekly Races
The Harlem Jockey Club and Chicago Jockey Club announce racing every alternate two weeks with a next meeting opening September 18 featuring five or more races rain or shine. Admission is 75 cents with a Lake Street special train direct to the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Jockey Club
Chicago Jockey Club
Lake Street
New Millinery Offered by Mrs Tyrell at Home
Mrs Tyrell announces she will operate millinery from her home at 442 N Pine Avenue and invites ladies to call. She offers best of city references.
Lumber for Sale in Austin Ohio Street Area
Very little used lumber offered cheap at 209 N Park Ave or at the tabernacle corner Ohio St and Pine Ave Austin.
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N. Park Avenue
Tabernacle
Ohio Street
Pine Avenue
Austin
Hawthorne Season 1899 Opener at Chicago Jockey Club
Hawthorne track hosts daily racing from October 2 to October 16 with five or more races each day. Music by Cheero military band. electric cars run to the grounds. admission 75 cents.
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Hawthorne Track
Cheero Military Band
Blair's Tea Store Premiums For Austin Youth
For the next thirty days Blair's Tea Store offers handsome premiums to boys and girls in Austin and vicinity. Visit the store or write for full information. Premiums include watches, cameras, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair’s Tea
Austin
Vicinity
Quote on immortality by Reverend Ward
The text asserts that despite views on human origins, the question of immortality remains unaffected. Reverend E H Ward states that on earth there will never be greater than man and implies immortality transcends earthly limits.
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Earth
E. H. Ward
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Cure
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as quick relief for headaches and nervous complaints. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve health, with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
The Heart Size and Common Cardiac Problems
The heart remains nearly uniform in size across adults, explaining why larger individuals show a higher prevalence of heart trouble.
Making a Failure Women Especially Addressed
A Philadelphia Times excerpt catalogs fashionable ways to fail in life by adopting self serving roles. It mocks advising wives mothers brides journalists and socialites to pursue constant self interest and theatrical behavior rather than cooperation or prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Times
Jack
George Meredith Praises Women Conversationalists
Despite severe deafness, George Meredith remains a devoted admirer of women conversationalists. He lauds Mrs. Barry Pain and Mrs. J. M. Barrie as especially worthy, calls Pain the cleverest woman in England and Barrie the best of women talkers. He also admires Mrs Meynell's literary gifts and reportedly said of Meynell that they "waltzed together on celestial heights" after a visit.
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George Meredith
Barry Pain
J. M. Barrie
England
Meynell
Celestial Heights
London Mail
Editorial room critique overheard in Sing Sing
Freshleigh discusses a newspaper copy from Sing Sing prison. Miss Keene notes possible improvements and questions Freshleigh about editorial room presence. The exchange highlights media critique within a penal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freshleigh
Sing Sing
The Last Man and the Breath of Death
Astronomers predict Earth's doom to become airless and lifeless. A lone survivor, the last man, may wander a desolate globe as carbonic acid accumulates, choking breathable air and sealing his fate in a suffocating ascent.
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Globe
Traveling couple uses blank postcards to signal safe plans
A traveling salesman explains that he and his wife send blank mail cards with only addresses to confirm each other's plans while apart. The system, replacing longer letters, saves ink and avoids tedious messages, conveying that nothing has changed in their schedule.
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New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Cheap Katrine Water Delivers Soft Pure Supply in Glasgow
Glasgow households pay 1.42 per year for Katrine water delivering about 350 gallons per penny. The water is soft bright and clear free from vegetation and pollution and requires no filtration due to upstream drainage ownership.
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Glasgow
Engineer Magazine
Not Qualified to Judge
A witty exchange features Benedict and Bachelor debating travel plans to Mexico. The Story notes Benedict says the speaker is not married, prompting a jab about qualification to judge. The dialogue captures light, humorous tone in a Richmond Dispatch item.
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Benedict
Mexico
Richmond Dispatch
Letter-Opener Used in Quip Preserves Proper Etiquette
A comic exchange highlights witty banter as a traveler offers a letter opener and a gentleman interrupts to reveal his own domestic pride. The scene plays with manners and social status in a brief, humorous moment.
Diamond hat of Nepaul prime minister valued at millions
Sir Jung Bahadur, premier to the king of Nepaul, wears a hat encrusted with diamonds worth over 2.5 million dollars, topped by a single tube of incalculable value.
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Jung Bahadur
Nepaul
Quote on imitation and leadership from Schiller
A concise reflection notes that humans imitate and follow the leader of the herd, with Schiller asserting that the foremost figure guides others' behavior. The statement emphasizes social dynamics and the influence of prominent individuals on collective action.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
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Edith Horton
South Haven
Mich
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A. J. P. Burtsey
Frank W. Yale
Tyler
Minn
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W. G. Lloyd
Frank X. Mudd
New York
Admiral George Dewey
A. N. Sperry
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R. VM. Trail
Siege Craft
Mr. Diamond
Roger
Cook County
Grant Atkinson
Mr. Gooding
HL. M. McKee
Frances Lingard
A. W. McDowell
M. A. Pierce
Will Robinson
Trans Swenson
A. C. Walter
Chas
Wood
P.M
Austin Business Man
NEW Stock Company
Bpain
C. B. Patrick
Austin Ave. and
Lake St
Tel
Virginia
WIS
Cuba
Jockey Club
Cheap Water
A. G. Pearson & CO
48Th Ave
Washington Boulevard
S. Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Fortieth Street
Austin Vindicator
T. F
Wilkes
Skelton & Lloyd's
North Park Avenue
Central Ave
Fifty-third Avenue
Rambler Bicycle
Willow Avenue
Central Avenue Elevated
J. W. Hibbard
Dearborn Street
Dominion Company
Dept. 3
Baird Avenue
Superior St
Austin, Il
Ramsay & Cumming
Aurora
Schiller
P. Miller
West Baden
French Lick Springs
Clark Street
Manila
Wabash Avenue
Hubbard Court
Ada E. Hart
Groton
Traill & Cooling’s
Chas. P. Miller’s
Reyv, O. C, Peyton
August Terneak & CO
Ill
Ladies’ Hall Emporium
Park Ave
Sweetheart Bell
Wong
Fisher Building
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