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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
8
A flood of shop-worn items priced to clear includes handkerchiefs with fancy boxes, guaranteed kid gloves with boxes, dolls in various outfits and frames, medallion and hanging pictures, the Dying Pig amusing novelty, ladies vests and garments, wool stockings, and children’s knitwear. Also notes a Democrat want column for help wanted or rental ads.
Residents of Wadsworth pursue four burglars who robbed four homes and were chased by armed citizens. A robber was shot by Dr J F Detweller and escaped with a companion. Bloodhounds from Mansfield tracked to Silver Creek before trail was lost. Police received a tip about two men seen near Akron.
Officials notified after two men disappeared around a canal bend. Bloodhounds were brought to Bottum to trail the missing pair, with investigators hopeful the dogs will pick up the scent if the parties are from Wadsworth.
Miller's Actual Business College in Northern Ohio offers Graham's Shorthand and thorough training in bookkeeping penmanship and actual business practice. It touts 87 graduates placed since March 1 and frequent calls from employers, inviting a free catalogue from the 1. O. F. Temple Akron Ohio location.
J F Wold ener longtime Cuyahoga Falls resident died at his home at Falls and Second streets from neuralgia of the heart. The obituary notes his standing in the community and his prominence among locals. A line mentions a cold remedy, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, as context.
Farry Brown was arraigned in Police Court Saturday on petit larceny, accused by Adolph Becker of concealing ten dollars and cigars from 122 South Main Street store. Brown, former cook for Alderfer, pleaded not guilty. hearing set for Monday, Dec. 10. Reilly the vagrant pleaded guilty and was ordered to leave the city within four minutes.
No business was transacted at the regular meeting of the Board of Health Friday evening, although a quorum was present. The board adjourned to meet Monday evening.
A classified notice promotes a guaranteed salary of 100 dollars per day for Indy and gentlemen solicitors. Applicants are told to call Saturday and Monday afternoon and evening at No 316 Walsh block.
Mr J Alder returned from an Eastern trip. Hon W A Taylor of Bedford registered at Buchtel. Ex councilman Harley L Homan home from vacation. Luther Langue social at Trinity Lutheran Church with refreshments. Mr and Mrs Anein H Russell entertained friends at 624 West Market St. progressive Pedro and Swore Royally were enjoyed. prizes awarded to Mrs A B Andress and others. Class party at Buchtel College featured games and prizes for Krod H Schumacher and Amy L Crawford with a long guest list. A note cites Ken Ingerson of Hutton, Ind, praising Foley's Honey and Tar for his voice recovery.
Detective Sherman was released on a one thousand dollar bond after a Cleveland jail transfer. He will appear in Akron Sunday and stay for further hearings. County officials Wanamaker and commissioners met with Prison Keeper Washer to discuss city charges and evidence alleging four detectives were in Akron during the riot inquiry. If city funds fail, a county action is threatened. Washer corrected a prior report claiming he visited the prisoner, stating he is not involved.
Mr Louis Young leases his Meeder resort to former employee Geo Smith who will maintain the established patronage. Improvements planned before spring. The Youngs move into their new suburban home just north of the restaurant, aiming for one of the county’s finest country places.
On Saturday December 15 the Board of City Commissioners will auction the property known as the No 2 fire station located at Myrtle Place West Akron The lot measures about 849 feet along Myrtle Place and 60 feet deep.
Rail service updates announce that beginning December 15 train crews will undergo schedule and duty changes affecting routes and shift times. Officials urge passengers to check latest timetables and station advisories for specifics.
A note reports that P. and W. and B. and O. trains will run from Pittsburg to Chicago with crews deployed from the start. It mentions prior eluding at Ale ron and references Bequests in Mrs. Henriettala Smith’s Hudson will. It lists numerous beneficiaries and sums, and directs 300 to the American Home Missionary Society after bequests. An administrator is authorized to compromise a claim against Brouse & Company for not less than 4500. Mrs. Alice Eberhardt sues for divorce with husband Theodore contesting and cross-claims mentioned.
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