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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1902

Page

8

Ice cream chaos at surprise party leads to court fines

Police court records reveal a busy session with Max Becher fined five dollars and costs for buying from minors after a surprise party at Miss Elizabeth McKnight's home. Others faced charges including petit larceny, drunkenness, and property disputes. Several cases continued to Thursday as town residents argued over stolen purses and alleged misconduct.

Max Becher Becher Iniheon Mecher Paul Bishop Bisler Petit Smreeny Elizabeth McKnight Watt Hiddley Sister Bistion Bishop Beniance

Severe wind storm damages crops in Sherbondy area

A harsh wind storm swept through the thin section Sunday afternoon bringing heavy rain and hail. Fruit trees were knocked down and crops damaged. John Baumgsrol visited. Bots were seen in Sherman with Mr. and Mrs. Arohiler. The sale agency for the old Sherbandy farm lots has been assigned to Route & Hollinger of Aleron.

Sherbondy Aug Rat Hall John Baumgsrol Sherman Arohiler Sherbandy Farm Route & Hollinger Aleron

City payroll inquiry prompts resignation demand

A local watchdog raised questions about padded payrolls from Aug to May, pushing Mayor Masel to demand the resignation of Council members In Wihiteoy and Waehieer Howitt. The inquiry centered on engineer certth Payrol and the Water Works project for George Williame Lat.

Neva Masel Coun Wihiteoy Certh Counceontatie George Williame Lat

Council vote prompts mayoral action and resignation

A councilman requests an investigation into actions tied to Dr. Lyon's PERFECT Tooth Powder orders. A secret probe leads to the mayor's action while several council members push for inquiry. Councilman Wetmore resigns blaming stigma on the council and public.

Whitkey Wetmore

Falling Off in Dividends at Standart Oil Company

New York Ang G-Declaration of a dividend of only 8 a quarter for the third quarter by Standards directors. The latest decision of 5 compares with 8 last year. The company spent much on new ocean tanks built by the Cramps and to be involved in Texas oil trade. It faced harassing competition with Russian oil offered at reduced prices, limiting marketable output locally and forcing price cuts to preserve trade.

New York Ang Kome Air Prise Wall Street Cramps Texas Rursian Standart Fl Co

Take Shore Drive Shows Entomologists Sagacity

The Take Shore drive now shows proof of the sagacity of Uncle Sam's entomologists as the dragon fy and mos quito concerns are discussed.

Uncle Sam

Boy Sustains Broken Rib and Multiple Bruises

A boy was found injured with a broken rib and numerous bruises and cuts. Authorities reported the incident as a physical trauma with the young sufferer receiving medical attention. Further details on the cause or the assailant were not available in the readable text.

Funeral notice for Comrade John Brier in Buckley Post records

The Buckley Post requests attend at GA K hall on Thursday August 7 at 1 pm for the funeral of Comrade John Brier. Service at Mrs Empo residence 415% 1 Center a at 2 pm. By order of Joseph Limatio, Commander.

GA. K. Hall John Brier Empo Joseph Limatio

Where is Charlie Button Event At Howe and Campbell

A prominent business man driving Tuesday morning encountered a muddy corner when his horse and buggy sank to the hubs. The harness tore, the buggy dragged, and observers feared a worse outcome as mud swallowed parts of the street near Howe and Campbell.

Mornig Howe Campbell Xis

MUST Live Up to Terms of Franchise

Stark County officials threaten injunction against Canton Akron Blerttle Railway Co if franchise terms are not met promptly. They allege ungraded roadway alignment and unmet agreements with the Board. Summit County reports no recent complaints though winter officers were warned work must align with franchise terms or risk revocation.

Stark County Canton-Akron Blerttle Railway Co Summit County

Man Believed Dead in Sleep After Two Weeks

Peacefully Heenton Nod Aug 6 Maxander Riles of No 1i Howitt at is believed to be sleeping to his death. He has slumbered two weeks and doctors cannot wake him. He was a painter in the Catp ship yada at Phila Amphia and worked hard at the fro, causing nervous prostration. All known medicines fail to arouse him and he has had no solid nourishment in ten days.

Heenton Maxander Riles Howitt At Blewie Phila Amphia

Dismissal Allows Continued Minors Sale Case In Sharon

The Sharon case against Julius J. Whitelaw of Akron for selling liquor without a license was dismissed. Whitelaw argues the court's action permits ongoing transactions, claiming no Pennsylvania liquor law violation since sales occur in Akron with shipment to Sharon but has troubled Sharon courts in prior rulings.

Sharon Julius J. Whitelaw Akron Lng Whitelaw Pennsylvania

Recovered goods linked to Akron mortgage case

The horse, wagon, and chattel were claimed to have been concealed by Isaac Enfield to thwart a chattel mortgage owed to Te Miller of Akron. They were recovered Monday near Dennison, Ohio, about six miles from Akron. Enfield had been jailed but admitted where the property lay, then released after the search.

Isaac Enfeld Te. Miller Akron Dennison Enfleld Sheri Kelly Sollilager Enfield

No School For Deaf Mutes Proposed In Akron

Akron Board considers not establishing a school for deaf mutes. Chairman Riling reported the committee believes such a school unnecessary due to few deaf mutes in Akron and lack of demand. He noted education funds and county school fund rules complicate any possible action.

Akron Uf de

Dragon Fly Eats Mosquitoes Over Lake Shore Drive

Chicago residents report a swarm described as a mosauric hawk that hunts mosquitoes along Lake Shore Drive. The unusual creatures appeared at dusk and again yesterday, driving people indoors to avoid bites as authorities issue a pamphlet on mosquito control.

Chicago Moses Lake Shore Hkbt United States

Newport woman in fatal hit and run incident

Mrs McLean of Washington was driving through Newport when her auto struck two boys on a spring night. One boy was killed, the other injured. Mrs McLean assisted the mother of the dead child and sought medical help for the injured youth. The scene and details point to a tragic traffic accident with an auto on a cross street.

Newport U. L August White John RR. McLean Washington Benedett Villa Heddle Hall Martin M. Ball McLean

Electric Grip Soap dissolves dirt with a rub and rinse

A brisk slogan promotes Electric Grip Soap as a simple cleaning aid that dissolves dirt when rubbed on and rinsed away, suggesting quick results and easy use, with a call to ask your grocer for purchase.

Underscored Complaint Over Fees in Budget Measure

Citizens protest added costs claiming funds should augment existing allocations rather than increase charges. They argue the policy shifts burden onto residents and request revision to curb new fees while preserving current support.

Board president plans audit after clerk resigns

President Kingsbury of the Board of Education intends to cancel the bond after auditing Fred W. Shirer’s books. The audit will cover the period from two months before Shirer’s departure to his resignation. Kingsbury will appoint two men to conduct the audit as a formality.

Kingsbury Board of Education Fred W. Shirer Shirer Shiver Shivers

Akron Club Poised To Defend Cup In Cleveland Shoot

The Akron Gan club holds a prestigious competitive cup won by three consecutive clubs, with Akron having claimed it twice previously. A new shoot in Cleveland is set for next Saturday with Cleveland, Canton, and Akron teams expected to bid for the trophy along with fifty other prizes.

Akron Gan Club Akron Cleveland Canton

Annie Gilbert the famed thief caught in Boston case

Boston August 6 Annie Gilbert 27 described by police as a renowned thief posing as a domestic helper from Nova Scotia is jailed awaiting investigation. Authorities across counties hold warrants for her arrest and say about thirty two cases surround her. A wagonload of valuables diamonds silverware and garments were recovered from her lodgings after a arrest.

Boston Misa Annie Gilbert Nova Scotta Cuentts Annie

He Laughed at. Mitchell and at 0 i eT

Fragmentary OCR text shows a street address 157 S. Main St and a person named Mitchell. Context unclear. no clear event or outcome to summarize.

At. Mitchell S. Main St

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