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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1899

Page

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Motion to Take Case From Jury Overruled In Ohio Court News

Motion to take the Shumway case from the jury was overruled by Judge Kohler. Details note a related divorce petition by Anna Wood against Fred Wood, with accusations of failure to pay alimony and claims of impotence and misconduct. Other items reference railroad jury damages, corporate contract issues at the Barberton crossing, and various local legal actions including guardianship and licensing.

Anna Wood Commandiona Court Anluony Inde Dinsatte Wood Ha Haw Ros Agro Shumway Follonk Northern Ohio Railroad Company Oth Common Pleas Circuit Court Kohler Mommie Russell Gilbert B. Russell Boston Eas Marto E. Caffaldi

Wind wrecks telegraph lines and poles after heavy storm

A Monday night wind storm disrupted Akron to Cleveland telegraph and telephone service as wires were cut and over a dozen poles along Central Union line fell. Communications were down until about 1 PM. The Western Union and Atlantic Telegraph lines were partially restored while a will filing appears in Trembull county probate court. The will of Mary Ohmifo of Akron names Dennis Komppina as heir and Mary Chaffee as beneficiary. Weather forecast calls for a cold fall night and Wednesday.

Pontal Telegraph Company Akron Cleveland Central Union Telephone Company Nouths Huon Wertarn Walet Company Han Bob Integra Mary BE Ohmifoo Tua Boon Frumbull County Dennla Kompkina Vernon Misa Mary Chaffoo

Fragmentary 19th century inventory list of toys and domestic goods

A jagged OCR list catalogs water tumblers glass water sets and a range of toys and household items. Items include bellows wood beds toy sets dolls mirrors forks spoons clay casts wheelbarrows carving sets china dishes glass lamps towels rattles doll hats sleds and various other domestic wares.

Personal injury suits in Summit County area rise

Summit County residents pursue two personal injury cases seeking damages totaling 260 760 dollars. Attorneys D. F. Anderson and A. J. Woolf will represent claims arising from alleged negligence and industrial injuries. In Akron, William Watters died after being struck by a backing locomotive at Exchange Street crossing. Emma Watters, administrator, hires attorneys for a 19 000 dollar suit.

Youngstown Sro Haimages Mahoning Susumit County Anya Gondsrich Mt Akron Charles Davis D. F. Anderson A.J. Woolf Hitch William Wattars Exchange St Akron Wittora Emma Watters H. A. Ernat

Local firm to hire more as alley marked for vacating

Mr John McGregor president of Webster Camp Lane company told council on Monday night that within six months employment would rise to 60 men and wages would improve. The plan includes occupying the vacated Malden Lane alley with a new unfoundey building, linking company facilities under one roof to increase capacity.

John McGregor Wobaler, Camp & Lane Company City Council Malden Lane Webster, Camp & Lane Company

Chief of Polley Harrison Letters Baltimore Detective Stover

Chief of Polley Harrison has written Detective A. Gwinn Stover of Baltimore county, Md., a letter referring to a note Stover sent Mayor Young a few days ago. The letter urges Stover to procure a spelling book and dictionary, and a copy of the U. S. penal code, to accumulate knowledge for future needs.

Polley Harrison A. Gwinn Stover Baltimore County Stover Young

No Bidders At Akron Sale Of John Wolf Property

Deputy U8 Marshal Young of Cleveland offered John Wolf property at Akron for sale Monday afternoon but no bids were made. The appraised value was 7280 dollars. A reapprasement will be made.

Marshal Young Cleveland John Wolf Akron

Kicked In the Forehead His Horse Injures Farmer

Daniel Fulmer an aged farmer near the Waster Reservoirs two miles east of Aron was kicked in the forehead by a horse on Monday night while returning from Alon. He was found unconscious about a mile from home and taken for medical aid. Dr. J O Ravin of Akron treated him. though seriously injured, he was not believed to be in mortal danger.

George Retchart Lulu Retchart Ho Anya Webikhon Dobie Llabilitios E. L. Filius Edward McCauley Hnw Elain Daniel Fulmer Ills Aron Alon Mutmer O'Otook J. O. Ravin Akron Iban

Coal Thieves Admit Guilt in Akron Case

Erie railroad chief detective in Akron arrested Joseph Hickey for stealing coal from South Akron yard. Guilty plea entered. Justice Beth fined Hickey plus costs and 10 days in jail. Joseph Franks also arrested for stealing boats. Bauie Hota fined 485 and costs.

Fismaul Little Atenaville Erie Railroad Akron Joseph Hickey Juntice Bete Hickey Jnit Joseph Franks

Open Meeting on Nine Hour Day Address by Hartzell

An open Carpenters union meeting Monday night heard Stephen Marteoll of the Bookbinders union praise a nine hour day launching next April. Annual elections December 18 and a Master Painters and Decorators association meeting in Akron outline the week.

Stephen Hartzell Carientara’ Union Master Paint Ore and Decorators’ Association of Ohio Huchtel Deal Akron Palaver

Wreck Inquiry Targets Responsible Railroad Company

Officials from C A and O, B and C, and O A and C railways met in Akron on Tuesday to determine fault in a wreck near the salt works south of the city. A formal investigation was opened, with yardsmen and a few workers summoned before the inquiry committee to establish which company caused the crash.

C.a.&o Glover H. W. Byers O. A. &C. Railway Henry P.marahall Lad Roberts Gard A.&c Vernon Akron Tueaday

Round House To Be Erected By C A and C Next Year

The railroad company plans a new round house next summer to be built in South Akron. Yards will be moved to that location as the old round house, damaged by recent racking, is partly torn down with only two stalls remaining.

The A. d& C. Railway Company Sout Akron

Gas On Again In Akron After Brief Line Trouble

Natural gas flow resumed in Akron after a light battle with a brief disruption. Officials cannot yet confirm the exact cause as wires to other points on the line are down and a break or leak in the pipe line is suspected.

Akron

Large Addition Planned for Northern Olsto Power Station

Plans call for a sizable expansion to the Northern Olsto Company power plant. A WxH0 addition will rise, with walls built of brick and pipe, though construction will not start until the end of April.

Plaux Olsto Company Pipel Brink

Mrs Philo Victim in Philadelphia Hospital Admission

Mrs Philo wife of Rabbi T Iy Philo was taken to a Philadelphia hospital on Sunday after a fall. She is seriously ill with injuries reported as grave and requires urgent medical care.

Philo T.iy Philo Philadelphia

Coffee the Cause of Heart Troubles and Postum Cure

The reader reports three cases of heart trouble linked to coffee and relief after stopping coffee and using Postum. A patient with palpitation and irregular heartbeats improved after ceasing coffee and adopting Postum. others note similar experiences though medical confirmation is absent. The text urges private study and requests not to publish names or details.

Iran Phate Pontum Beatty Lila

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