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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
4
A jumble of local items reports Akron headlines on politics, race for federal offices, and civic life. Mentions of Chaffee family roots near Orwell, discussions on tariffs, and reflections on local law, police activity, and hunting season mix with oddball notes from Grace Park and Barrel Hall. The piece blends political commentary with vignettes about judges, households, and community routines.
The convention omits a platform clause criticizing monopoly while noting the Democratic claim that the term trust is linked to the parent of trie. Town Republicans are changing their stance and appear ready to align with Hanna that there are no trusts.
The Ohio Experiment Station warns tomato growers to watch for tomato leaf spot and begin early prevention measures. Wet weather favors disease and could cause losses similar to 1898. Bordeaux spray every two to three weeks recommended. gardeners warned to spray for downy mildew on musk melons and cucumbers if plants show signs.
Barberton reporters note Miss Elizabeth Blackburn’s coming out party hosted by Cecily Bishop and Farris with music readings by Grace French and George Jackson. Also reported are Elizabeth Pryor’s return to Seawcentle, James Cavanaugh’s visit home, and a push for a new City Building on Baird Avenue with Mayor Buel and solicitor Baker offering conflicting views amid city officials and visitors from Akron Falls and other towns.
Special correspondence from Barberton reports that members of the new Automobile company will meet for organization in the office of Attorney Edward Huene on Friday evening. Other important matters are expected to arise at the gathering.
Miss Ida Ellen Messner 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Messner died Monday at home on Creedmore Avenue Barberton aged 21. Funeral held Thursday at 1 pm from United Brethren church with services led by Rev Ellen King.
Special correspondence from Barberton reports plans to replace the Posey House with a new jail. The proposed site is on Bainbridge near Third. Councilman James Taylor chairs the Public Grounds committee and leads the seizure of the project details.
Mrs May Ed wards daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Edwards of Paigeave died Wednesday of consumption aged 20. The funeral was held Friday and interment followed at Glendale Cemetery Akron.
Ferdinand Bonstedt, former city engineer at Lincoln and later Havana government engineer, visits Akron with remarks on Cuban sentiment. He notes plans for a Gulf Head boulevard, a $40 000 seawall project, and criticizes Cuban outlook toward annexation and U S influence. He leaves for Lincoln, Nebraska.
A botanist notes a plan to yield after mid August and advises treatments at 8 to 10 day intervals from now onward if a late yield occurs. Emphasizes changes in spraying for disease control and timing of applications.
A fragmented ad urges trying high grade coffees at popular prices and promotes 50¢ Japan tea, Socies, fancy baskets, shop goods, and bulk olives offered at 200 a quart with emphasis on affordability and variety.
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