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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
9
Akron skaters await the arrival of ice as a hockey club is anticipated for the coming season. Simms plans to return home soon amid the city’s growing interest in hockey with several dozen local skaters ready to form teams and compete.
A fragment mentions Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription praised for strengthening the body and easing childbirth, claiming a healthy mother leads to a healthy baby. It cites anecdotes and asserts no narcotics, with references to other medicines and bowling club notes amid scattered editorial content.
Sullivan tours and barn storming trouble cloud the boxing scene with Chicago clubs preparing a two night opening on December eighteenth featuring Benny Yang er and Joe Bernstein. Fort Erie boxing stop orders threaten Canadian action as police monitor events while bowling leagues in Kirkwood and South End plan a trophy series at Grand alleys with three games per night.
An old advertisement touts Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets claiming cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It asserts endorsement by physicians, bold relief, and free trial packs via W. H. Hooker & Co. in Buffalo New York.
Special Massillon report by David Atwater, collector, notes tonnage of articles imported via the Ohio canal at Massillon for the year ending November 16, 1901. The data, filed with the State Board of Public Works, indicates business in 1901 exceeded 1900.
John D Jr delivered the principal address at a Young Men's HDG dinner at the Broadway Central hotel in New York. The tale recounted features a grandmother, a dramatic coffin mishap, and a warning to avoid danger in a perilous setting within a comic frame.
In Columbus records a one-year sentence completion note for a Vega voting case. Dagne, the sole convicted man, moves between townships and states he should have been dismissed. He argues his children depend on his labor and intends to appeal, citing alleged political bias favoring Democrats.
The Akron Library Board meeting reflected a calm, cooperative atmosphere with peace and goodwill prevailing among members and visitors. A book agent briefly disrupted the mood, while two new furniture items were added at a total cost of 321.80, and the treasury held 4,004.05. Subscriptions for magazines will be reviewed at month end, with possible drops or additions to align with funds and needs.
A compact item notes a drive in location at the Coventry Block near Main Street at Akron Ohio adjacent to the street car barn.
The Renner Brewing Co will start construction of a 50 by 50 foot boiler house at its North Forge plant beside the bottling house. A 150 foot smokestack will be erected, with Camp Construction Co as contractor. The Mine railroad will lay a switch to the new boiler house on a trestle to allow coal dumping directly into the bottles rooms. Acker's Blood Willow cures chronic blood disorders. a tonic and purifier is offered with money refund if not satisfied. 50¢ to $1.00 items sold by J M Laffer and Lomparter & Co druggists.
Plans include lantern slide show and remarks by Mayor Doyle to brighten Christmas for pupils. Efforts aim to form a street cleaning youth society, expand library and Boy Scout activities, and distribute magazines while loaning books. Union Charity Association invites donations at Walsh block rooms each Saturday.
In Youngstown Ohio Kee T Working reports men objecting to street cuts near the Cleeti railway station amid cold weather. An illumination tear ripped an entire side from Car 80, requiring shop repairs. No arrests reported, public sympathy with the workers.
On motion Mr Palmer the Board of Health Wesday evening reduced the insurance on Decention Hospital to 3500. The committee to act was placed in charge with power. Climes approved include Sanitary Moleom M. W. Hoye and Health Officer A.A. Koller..Others: pay due for sanitary services Oct 1 to Dec 1, 920 and horse feed bill from Jun 1 to Nov 4, totaling 1072. Health Oliver Kobler’s fee 120 for Oct 1 to Dec 1.
Incendiarism case report from Wooster Ohio states suspect Howard has been adjudged insane and sent to Manallon asylum. Strong circumstantial evidence ties him to a fire set days earlier. Chas Replogle of Atwater was severely injured in the incident. An anonymous testimonial promotes Foley's Kidney Cure.
Saturday Mayor Doyle faced a pronounced sentence on Adam Duncan charged with conducting a soap factory mishap causing injury. He paid fines totaling $2 while supporters recall a bout of pneumonia treated with Jim Foley's Honey and Tar, described as magical for stopping the cough. Local figures A Warner and partners also mentioned.
An electric sign has been installed by Byrider Bros spanning from the store front at the corner of Howard Street across the avenue. The display featuresaltered colors and runs back and forth across the block attracting attention from passersby.
Special Correspondence from Wooster reports that Ty Cheetham, a University of Ohio graduate class of 1887, is in trouble at Newport News Virginia for allegedly slandering a prominent local minister. A lawyer sent to investigate Cheetham's past records is struggling with his task.
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