No Police In Barberton As Mayor Dismisses Force
Special Correspondent reports Barberton Ohio discharges entire police force except Marshal Ferguson. Mayor Buel refuses payroll funding, citing council overreach. officers Eli Boerettern T Bwanick Fred TD ton from Mt Clemens Mich among those out. City to appoint temporary officers nightly to handle duties.
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Barberton
Marshal Ferguson
Buel
Eli Boerettern
T. Bwanick
TD Ton
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Marshal Worguson
Aly
Magle
Connell
Opening Night at Colonial Theatre Promises Stock Show
Ollie Halford leads the Ollie Falford Stock No 14 company in a Colonial theatre opening featuring Sunset Mines Women Against Women City of New York Wicked London In Mexico May Blossoms and Hood The cast includes Florence Hidvidge Bleviin J Taige and John Bik along with a full ensemble. Rehearsals proceed under Biron Lebalge as critics anticipate a successful run.
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Colonial Theatre
Ollie Falford
Ainge
Fond
M Criten
New York
London
Mexico
Ares
Ollie Halford
Florence Hidvidge
Bleviin J. Taige
Florence Harvey
John Bik
Kevin Ih
Walton
Farrow Leraige
J. Covey
J Krink Bly
Hovey Te Montidolln Keer
Chas A. Milter
Carl Brehm
Harry Anderson
Toko Clark
Baby Wava
Daty Winder
Biron Lebalge
Auccess
Akron Belt Line buys Norton land for roundhouse yards
The Akron and Barberton Belt Line Railway Co purchased ten acres of the Norton property near the southern eastern corporation line from Mrs Johnson of the Norton heirs for 2110. The company plans to build a roundhouse on the site and use the rest of the land for railroad yards.
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Akron & Barberton Belt Line Railway Co
Norton
Axtern Corporation
Mes. Johnson
TC Ie
Big Postoffice Adds 45000 Letter Capacity Machine
Akron postoffice reports record business driving new equipment. The International Postal Supply Co of New York supplied a Berry canceling machine refined for large cities. Today the postoffice introduces a new 45,000 letters per hour device advancing mail processing at the main office.
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Akron
International Poxial Supply Co
New York
Ment
Toepastomice
Torday
Aod
An Enterprise of Commissioner Wilson Punctured and Fading
A garbled report describes Commissioner Wilson's venture collapsing amid alleged illicit profits. The text claims he overreached in a scheme, faced opposition from rivals, and suffered a drastic loss of support as use of “perps” and market fears grew, ending in a violent turn.
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Wilson
School Board Accepts Teacher Resignation and Hires Two
The School Board accepted the resignation of Miss Mmm M. Holbrook and hired two new teachers. Elizabeth Bishop will earn 600 dollars and May Horton will earn 400 dollars. Only a few substitutes remain to be employed unless further resignations occur.
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Elizabeth Bishop
May Hortiitt
Mies
M. Holbrook
Mil ler to Oversee Spring and Wagon Project
Mr John Miller will supervise the spring work and wagon construction as a well house is planned for the season, signaling development and leadership for the project.
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John Miller
Teller Gone in Paterson Bank Missing With About $2000
A teller at the First National Bank in Paterson has disappeared leaving a suspected shortage of about $2000. The employee, said to be with Honora years of service, was regarded as reliable. Flo is married with one child.
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Paterson
Edge
Keke Haw
Flo
Typographical Meet Opens Monday in City
The International Typographic Minion event begins Monday in the city with key figures Janes Lynch and Hromwood in attendance. Officials note the event marks an eight decade tradition and will feature exhibitions and talks by leading designers.
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Celina
International
Janes M. Lynch
Hromwood
the International
Mineral Spring Repair Work Updates
The report details repairs at Mineral Spring, noting ongoing work and local updates. It mentions Equire John McNamara and stone curblogs among the items, with several names and brief references to projects and conditions.
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Itherton
Aug
John McNamara
Plumbed Mew Lane Nelico Building Faces Budget War
Krieg Kirn & Co. will install plumbing for the new Lane Nelico building. The $2000 aid was accepted by the Board of Education as the lowest bid. Lengthy debate over hardware failed to resolve the choice despite Col Gibbons fiery challenge.
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Mew Lane
Nelico
Krieg Kirn & Co
Coal contract bids prompt city board debate
The Board of Reveation considers sourcing coal for next winter as all city mentors bid for the lucrative contract. The clerk is instructed to advertise the bid, with thousands of tons pressed annually and keen competition expected.
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Board of Reveation
Ilu
Ngit
Repairs Overspend Budget For School Buildings
A school board recounts hat repairs and paint costs appear to exceed the prior summer estimate. The committee itemized components and attached costs, but subsequent orders for paint and other maintenance have pushed expenses above the planned total.
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Board of Education
Reunion of the 10th Regiment Plans Massillon Gathering
The annual reunion of the 10th Regiment O V1 will be held in Massillon next Wednesday on August 19. Akron veterans listed include Wm Schroeder Doula Yervick E Smith Frank Buehtel H W Manderbach Joe Whit steney Israel Shafer Samuel Steese and Adolph French.
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Massillon
King Edward Arrives in London Amid Cheers at 20 Shillings
King Edward alighted in London today to a large crowd, a brisk reception greeting him with loud cheers. The line of travelers left the station reportedly exhausted but unharmed, and the procession proceeded without incident despite the heat and dust.
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London
Edward
Heneemind
Paralysis Claim Follows East Akton Resident's Death
Adam Heltzel aged four and a longtime East Akton resident died after paralysis at 101 Rogwell wh. He was married with four children and a daughter. The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow at 2 pm, with burial at Bust Akron.
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Adam Heltzel
East Akton
Rogwell
Feline
Vellay
Pam
Akron
Kruger Visits Rebhoveningen Ex-President Bleyn Calls
Former President Kruger arrives in Rebhoveningen Holland for a visit to the Trane. Bleyn of the Orange Five State greets the visitor and outlines expectations for the engagement.
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Rebhoveningen
Holland
Kruger
The
Trane
Bleyn
Orange Five State
Sixteenth O V War Veterans Hold 27th Akron Reunion
The Sixteenth Ohio Veterans held their 27th annual reunion on the 49th anniversary of the Battle of Takenwell. About 200 veterans in Wooster gathered for a reception at Mrs. Charles Parks home. Major W B Doyle delivered the welcome.
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Firea
G. A. R. Ball
Dnl
Keuth Howard
Sirummer
Dave Drummer
Ffers
Taxewell
Chas
Chickasaw Bayou
Mise
Akron
Akros
WD. Taneyhill
Old Maid's Kitchen
Woortor
A. Branatetter
County Elections Board Holds Training Afternoon
The County Board of Elections organized a training afternoon and elected John Path of Berberton as Presiding Judge while re-electing Attorney Fy 1, White, and Clerk. New members of the board include Mopers, Pov and Prank Wilton.
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County Board of Elections
John
Path of
Berberton
White
Wilton
Address of Akron Pastor Sparks Ministerial Meeting Debate
A Toledo dispatch reports Rev. J. G. Blayter of Akron sharply criticizing church groups for failing to advance the larger city mission. He argued that the Negro question shows Ohio offers little progress since 1805 and caused considerable comment at the Northwestern Ohio Ministerial association gathering. Officers listed include O. Hates of Rudolph, presiding, and Rev. V. G. Hostetter of Elmore, secretary.
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Toledo
Northwestern Ohio Ministerial Association
J. G. Blayter
Akron
Slayter
Teachers Examinations Notice From Superintendent Hotehkins
Superintendent Hotehkins issues notice to all teachers to attend and take the Teachers examinations. Examinations are scheduled for Saturday at the High School on August 23.
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H. V. Hotehkins
Alkram Mink
Night schools eyed for winter sessions by Board of Education
The Board of Education expects improvements in the upcoming night school terms this winter after practical learnings from the past two seasons. Enrollment is unlikely to be large, but attendees are anticipated to study English language principles for business use, not social purposes, with the teaching staff yet to be announced.
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Board of Education
County to straighten Wolf Creek section near Akron
County commissioners plan to reroute and straighten 1200 yards of Wolf Creek north of the Croton Frouse about eight miles northwest of Akron to protect a country road damaged by rapid water flow and washouts. A temporary curbing of sage and stones failed. Ownership and land acquisition were needed to complete the new alignment.
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Wolf Creek
Croton Frouse
Akron
Joscob Reandon
No dreadful midway in McDonald this fall
Washington Pa August 5 residents of McDonald protest a proposed midway at the fall fete on town grounds owned by Mrs J N McDonald. They accuse exhibition promoters of immorality and seek to protect the town's reputation by denying use of the grounds for the sale of midway privileges.
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Washington
McDonald
White
J. N. McDonald
Talk
Summit County selects Dew concrete bridge contractor
Summit County Commissioners have chosen a contractor to build the Dew concrete bridge across Nimsiile Creek near the Comet dam at an estimated cost of 950. Atark County will also build a Weider Acree Nimieila project nearby being conducted by Bundt.
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Summit County
Nimisile Creek
Atark County
Bundt
Outrage at Silver Lake Watch Incident Stirring City
City officials including Commissioner Seybold and Mayor Doyle call for Humane Society action after a night watchman accosted a Polish immigrant who could not speak English. Paul B Werner pledges full investigation and aid to humane society to vindicate the injured man.
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Dumane Society
Pete Bay
Silver Lake
Johann Vaelin
Seybold
Humane Society
Doyle
Polock
Sam
Paul &. Werner
Mr. Werner
Personal notices reveal a busy social circuit with travels
Mrs John Cramer of Minneapolis visits O D Capron. Several Akron residents return from two week trips to Tinwood Park Muskoka Lake and Snowdaland. Weekend gatherings, travels to Canton Rome Ohio and New York, and a portraitist exhibition mark a bustling social calendar.
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John Cramer
Minneapolis
Minn
O. D. Capron
John L. Ott
W. C. Dague
Tinwood Park
A. B. Smith
Muskoka Lake
Canada
A. A. Holway
Weatherfield
Eaward Hale
Christy
Frante Foot
Canton
Herwick
Herman Panninger
Chicago
August Mannig
Cuyahoga St
J. A. Bradley
Cleveland
Francis Steberling
Snowdaland
Lake, Huron
D. F. Berger
South Walnut
Berger
D. F. Pruden
Rome
Frank Metzler
Akron
Texas
Sarah Logan
A. D. Logan
A. D. Logan, Jr
Ralph
Killback
Grins
Mins Cornelia
Helen Griffen Dagistias
New York
Mra
GC. Sizer
Westfold
Maas
Edward ©. Stuebi
First Reformed Church
Louise Myans
Margaret Nichols
Josephine Holloway
Grace Greenbaugh
Elizabeth Mason
Routh Union
Social gathering highlights and musical entertainments
Miss Bernice Pugsley and Miss Bucks, noted Chagrin Falls and Medina figures, were guests of Mrs. A. A. Hall in Tallmadge avenue. A party of young people honored the guests with solos and duets, followed by an Elegant repast and dancing. Also, Miss Marie Fitch entertained at Silverlake in honor of Miss Cornelia Spitzer of Medina.
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Bernice Pugaley
Chagrin Falls
Mise Dalay Bucks
A. A. Hall
Tallmadge Ave
North Hill
Hotse
Mir
Kirk
Hall
Pugsley
Bucks
Marie Fitch
Silverlake
Cornelia Spitzer
Medina
Mia
Wilard Fitch
Grace Watt
Sam Mitch
Mabel Gordon
Alla Greenwood
Birdie Stottier
Ines Vance
Messrs
Carl Pitch
Claude Moody
Perry McCaskey
Charles Callins
Ray Hamlin
George Hower
Nye Goodman
John Darrah
Freight office changes in Barberton
Aug 6 Meénars Lu Met ent and John Biddle, truckmen at A and C freight, resigned. Peter Strobel and Clifford Dibbel take their places. C. T. Diebi, engelerk, also resigned. Metcalf secured a brakeman position on the B and O railway.
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Barberton
Meénars
Lu Metent
John Biddle
Peter Strobel
Clifford Dibbel
C. T. Diebi
Engelerk
Han
Metcalf
Raihway
Card of Thanks for Michael A. Harkin
Eliza Harkin and family thank friends for kindness and sympathy and floral offerings after the death of their son and brother Michael A. Harkin.
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Michael A. Harkin
Eliza Harkin
Landforms Near Helena Show Prominent Caves and Hills
In Helena and St Helens region a notable geologic landscape features extensive cave systems and hills. The terrain is largely non volcanic with many extinct craters identified. Local pinnacles carry peculiar names such as Lets Wit the Man and Horse the Asses Bur and Elen Tom.
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At. Helena
St. Helens
Teland le
Horse
Tom
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Thhat
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Democrat Omes
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Furnace
Gag
Cletern
Baldhne Brown
American Correal Co
G. W. Carmichael & Co
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Everett Building
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