Immense crowd at Greentown funeral for Catherine Wise and Ruth Swartz
Immense crowd attended the private funeral held at the Byerly residence for Mrs. Catherine Wise and Ruth Swartz. Bodies placed side by side in one grave in the village cemetery as Rev. Rutledge preached. Estimated crowd around 3000 with many viewing remains amid rumors and no arrests. The coroner has not released transcripts and no new developments emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Wise
Ruth Swartz
Greentown
Rutledge
Methodist Episcopal Church
Akron Physician Denies Promising Drugs in Greentown Case
Mrs Wise of Greentown claimed an Akron doctor would send medicines for her daughter Ruth Swarts after pressure to perform a criminal operation. Dr. B A Montengohl, denying promises to supply drugs, said Wise pressed for an examination and offered $100 for the operation. He stated he refused and suggested the possibility the girl was enceinte for about two months. He added Wise later asked who was responsible, naming a local school teacher, which he did not confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Akron
B. A. Montengohl
Dr. Montengoh
Green Town
Alleged Stolen Money Case Leads to Continued Police Court
Justice Campbell presided as mayor in police court. L B Beeman pleaded not guilty to grand larceny. case continued to Wednesday with $1,000 bond set. Detective Dunn says a confession exists for robbing Geo H Goble of $420 on July 20. 400 of stolen money restored but Goble will not prosecute. Geo W Rhodes, accused by wife Mary, pleaded not guilty. case continued. Mary Jenkins, 5 years old, arrested intoxicated. fined 2 dollars and costs, unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Campbell
L. BE. Beeman
Ed Dunn
Beeman
Geo. H. Goble
S. Prospect.sr
Company B Muster and Regimental Plans After Cuban Campaign
Company B was mustered into the Eighth Regiment and elected officers by acclamation. H O Feederle remains captain with Harry Blackburn and Will Rutherford as lieutenants. Full quota is 65, leaving room for one more recruit. Regimental election set for Monday August 11 with Col. Dick yet to appoint subordinates. Akron Machine Co unveiled a horseless carriage for its first test run. City taxes due August 1 to August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Kingsley
H. O. Feederle
Harry
Blackburn
Leutenant
Will D. Rutherford
Feederle
Demooxat
Hidden Old Red Shawl Reveals Hidden Wealth and Marital Strife
Court actions unfold over Rosaline Tallman estate back taxes as about 3000 dollars found in a sword shawl after her death prompts auditor review. Divorce petition filed by Frank M Webber against Grace Webber of Peninsula cites alleged infidelity. Damages sought by Charles M Appleman from Taplin Rice Company for a March injury leading to blood poisoning. Washington Lighting Company assigns assets around 500 dollars. Norman Breckinridge arraigned for assault on his wife, pleads not guilty, bailed on own recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosaline Tallman
Sisler
Geo
Kohler
Court House
Tax Inquisitor
Frank M.webber
Common Pleas Court
Cuyahoga County
Grace Webber
Peninsula
Kelly
Williams
Chicago
Charles M. Appleman
Taplin, Rice &Co
Norman Breckinridge
Breckinridge
Tera Nizance
Reunion of Sherbondy family marks Aug five gathering
The Sher bondy family reunion at pleasant grove on Sher bondy hill drew 175 attendees though rain limited numbers. S.A. Lane of Akron lectured. dinner under tents. music and talks followed. officers elected for 1900 include Jay Sherbondy president and Grace Wert secretary. next reunion planned first Saturday in August 1900 at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherbondy
Pleasant Grove
Sherbondy Hill
S.A. Lane
Akron
A. Lane
Gerald Brown
Brown
Jay Sherbondy
Grace Wert
Nellis Sherbondy
Walter Hawkins
Thomas Sherbondy
Perry Hall
Joseph Sherbondy
D. Hillabiddie
Dewitt Sherbondy
William Wert
Abbie Sherbonedy
Far West
August tax apportionment shows slight decline from 1898 totals
Deputy Auditor M D Buckman completes the August apportionment of taxes paid into the county treasury from the June collection. Total state and county payments amount to about 41,975.12, with the state receiving 41,075.12 and the county about 258,716. The draft to the state treasurer stands at 24,541.85, reflecting a county share of 1,791.25 in state tax. The report lists state funds such as university and general funds and county funds including poor, road, township, and school funds, with totals and sub-totals and various minor levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Buckman
Ciolimi
Unknown Man Narrowly Escapes Death On Bowery
An intoxicated man leaped from a car driven by Conductor Flynn on the Bowery at 10 30 PM narrowly avoiding being struck by a Rapid Transit car. He cut his head on the pavement and refused to give his name. The trolley nearly struck him but stopped a few feet away as the car’s wire emergency prevented a collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery St
Flynn
Akron Plans Free Carnival and Street Fair Week
Akron announces a grand free carnival and street fair September 18 14 15 and 16 with a $30 000 budget. The executive committee offers a one fare round trip rail rate and urges citizens to distribute announcements to invite out of town guests and promote the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Callon
H. L. Snyder
Everett Building
Citen
Lars
Svar
Local Birth Announcements List for August 6
Families welcomed new births including Hawksen to Hanson at 108 East South Street a son Marvin Galloway at 109 East Center Street a son Surra to Smith at 406 St Clair Street a son LaNce to Lange at 410 Sherman Street a daughter Dargow to Darkow at 618 North Howard Street a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawksen
Frank Hanson
E. South St
Galloway
Marvin J. Galloway
E. Center St
Surra
Wm. E. Smith
St. Clair St
LaNce
August Lange
Sherman St
Dargo
Tile Works At Barberton Rebuilt After Fire Purchase
Imperial Art Tile Company has bought the Barberton and Trent Tile plants and plans to rebuild the Barberton factory, enlarge the Trent plant, and erect a large modern facility in Trenton New Jersey. Charles and William Baird are in New York coordinating the start of construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkham Art Tile and Pottery Company
Barberton
Trenton
N. J
Imperial Art Tile Company
Trent Tile Company
Charles
William Baird
New York City
Union Lodges and Fraternal Gatherings Aug Last
Lincelyn union held its regular meeting with fair attendance electing delegates to the National convention in Des Moines Iowa August 28 to 31. W.V.R.U. Indies plan a Randolph park picnic, inviting all sisters and comrades to a 1 p.m. start with baskets. Columbia councils reported death benefit paid for Katw Smeed to Florence Smeed, 200 total in under 90 days, longest members paid first. Streets of Africa and other features teased for three weeks at Wheeler and Allyn streets near Rodrick's. Knights and Ladies of Honor Agenda lodge noted sick members returning and an upcoming annual picnic postponed one week. Red Cross Star and Crescent commandery met with higher attendance. officers and committees in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Park
U.V.A
Columbia
Katw Smeed
Haanouver
Florence Smeed
F. B.C
Cleveland
Ex. C. Barnsberger
Montgomery
Barberton
Africa
Wheeler and Allyn Sts
Sixter Rodrick’s
Agenda Lodge
Red Cross
Oat Busy Bow Hive Sets Regular Wednesday Sessions
The group plans to perform the entire work on each second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Oat Busy Bow Hive will hold a regualr review Tuesday Aug. 3 at 7 30 pm with the captain seeking color bearers and banner bearers to be present for drill.
Chicken thieves steal fowls and quilts on North Hill
Thieves operated on North Hill Monday night taking fifteen chickens from Mrs J A Brown at 15 North Howard and two quilts lying with them. Dr C T Hill reported six chickens missing at 41 North Howard and Christina Reaseh lost two chickens at 804 Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hill
J. A Brown
North Howard
C. T. Hill
Christina Reaseh
Second St
Horse Goes Missing Then Drowned After Trip to Longlake
Will Nelan and friends spent Sunday at Longlake where a Canton brought horse on trial with hay option wandered off. A chase followed and the horse was found at Dollar Lake, drowned after roaming the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Nelan
Longlake
Election canvassers to count Akron vote set for Aug 17
Official count. The board of canvassers appointed to tally the Akron election on August 14 for selecting a lieutenant colonel and two majors for the Eighth regiment will meet in Columbus on August 17 for the purpose. Members: President Captain R. Lee of Wadsworth, secretary Captain Herman Werner of Akron, and member Captain Geyger of Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Columbus
Wadsworth
Herman Werner
Geyger
Alliance
Worker crushed at Webster Camp & Lane Machine Works
Patrick Coughlin of 248 Sherman Street was severely injured at work when his right leg was crushed between a sharp and planer at Webster Camp Lane Machine Works. He sustained internal injuries and was transported by Parks' ambulance to the hospital. He was listed as getting along this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Coughlin
Sherman
Webster
Camp & Lane Machine Works
N'Cleck
Sharp
Planer
Parks
Para
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. A. Montengohl
Village Cemetery
Esanc Byerly
L. E. Beeman
Adjutant General Musters
Akron Machine Company
Court House News
Washington Lighting Company
W. A. Green
Sherbondy Family
Summit Lake Park
Rosa Ingram
Wilson Ingram
Rebecca Gerst
Mary Mooney
Texee & Daniel
Imany
Wm. Tegge
Annie Daniel
Roland Parker
Airon Ag
Sever- Ellen B. Kyser
Genootes
Magee & Crimmins
Misa Lola Heywood
Summit County
Ernest E. Moody
Kent
Katharine Spiellman
United States District Court
Albert T. Paige
Ohio G. Barber
Barber
Paige
Schnee
S. Howard Street
Summit
Lakeside Casino
Lakeside Caen
Sino
Ishaw
Hoyt
Fat San
Ae Ee
Spear
Tom Mack
Snd
Stuart Darrow
Ray L. Reyes
Royce
Tawson
Nanon
County Recorder
Amos J. White
West Thornton Sr
Frank Bullinger
White
Arles i Isbell
Fiale
the Jeweler
South Main Street
Union
Daughters of Liberty
Star and Grescant Commandery
Inte
R. Lee
Camp & Lane
East Ohio Gas Company
East Ohio Gas CO
E. Strong
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