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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
2
In Common Court, dispositions near the October term show many cases disposed by end of period. Several named judges and attorneys faced a busy docket with numerous open matters and court actions noted as ongoing throughout the term.
Ashland December 1 A prisoner who escaped from the county jail left behind a Bible page with a stray poem addressed to Sheriff Loman. The fragment hints at a poetic name and a fragile moment amid sensational flight details, noting lines about writing a line to the sheriff.
Judge George Hayden heard a motion for an injunction brought by Prisonkeeper Jobi Bi Washer against the City Commissioners. Mrs Wirth testified she overheard a board member saying Weve got a chance to do him now citing prejudice against Mr Washer. Probate filed for Lodlen M ser KeAnt, and Ann Elin Austin seeks payment of notes totaling 1000 with defendants Hella Good W G Good and J Rooth involved.
Local ad announces piano selection for Christmas with complete stock and low prices. Open evenings for customers to browse and compare. Service promises to please and invites visits to inspect offerings.
A horse statue or prop was left in front of a South Howard store while its owner was late. Bystanders recall a passerby pinning the animal there as a possible hint or playful prank. The owner did not appear by 2 o'clock and the matter remained unresolved.
Brother W A Follenatini of 188 Commins Street died at the hospital. Members are urged to attend the lodge meeting Monday. Townsend, Reporter.
Holiday novelties include carving sets cork screws sugar shells nut picks pickle forks fish forks bon bons olive spoons sugar sifters and baby thumb spoons. Watches clocks and jewelry are offered in a wide variety at this sale event.
Akrobatics of residents feature in a stream of personal notes from Weet Seton to Ashland. Mentions include engagements, travels to Naples, Harvard student home for holidays, Firestone co interests overseas, and several weddings. Notable entries cover Humphrey Bower, Snead Rire, Falor Maranze, and Shook Shook among others with party gatherings, church events, and community notices in Akron.
Akron shop proclaims holiday sale with vast toy section and book department including children’s picture books Sunday school aids and Bibles. Contains dolls, wagons, hobby items, linens, damask, gloves and handkerchiefs plus imported kid gloves and holiday décor. Located at 100 403 South Howard.
A letter from Alamo Mexico reports ore in Viganga rising in value with prospects of $5000 per ton and a slim $1000 stand. It notes a seven feet wide vein and ore bodies at 100 and 200 foot depths. Local stockholders are urged to act on the Mexican proposition by December 20 at 7.5 percent share price. Over fifty customers are expected to receive dividends in January.
B L Dodge informs patrons that after moving into a new building after fall, the entire Xmas stock is on sale. The message highlights a large China crockery display and invites customers to visit the new location.
The Akron and Barberton Belt Line Co remains pursuing a franchise with a meeting at Cornell tonight likely to address the issue. Officials say new conditions will be set and the application will appear in a revised form after past demolitions halted progress. French and Akron and Barberton surveys show largely parallel tracks with minor crossing.
Birth listings show numerous families welcoming daughters and sons with dates in December. Names include Anderson, Davidson, Andree, Hauf, Bamsch, Valentine, Prown, Lewis, Haun, Gray, Bollinger, Blaurock, Beidenspinner, and households in streets like Benjamin, Sweltxer, Brown, Exchange, Sherman, West South, Genter, Cedar, Lincoln, Russell, Kilngst, Spleer. Public notice style itemized births by family and date.
The Board of City Commissioners rejected a motion to notify the First National Bank to remove front steps on stain street. The panel had previously targeted J. T. Trowbridge for a building that intruded two inches onto the sidewalk, signaling possible injunctions. The record lists several property owners cited in the ongoing sidewalk line crusade.
This slip advertises a selection of furniture and household items for Christmas. Items include rockers, desks, tables, chests, beds, bookcases, cabinets, seating, dressers, stroller and sewing tables, pianos stools, and various home decor pieces. The ad notes a limited quantity available and to call early.
Reading lists numerous entries for marriage licenses including Walton Lyman and Philadelphia Nelite Dagny in Akron with various grooms and occupations such as carpenter artist engineer farmer and iron worker. Names cover Orrville Twinsburg Ashtabula and Loyal Oak with multiple occupations noted for brides and grooms alike.
Real estate transfers listed including Furninked by The Abstract Title Guarantee Trust Co to Nathan Jol M Messnar for about 51 acres in Green Township and various other parcels. Items include John Hohifelder to William A Wood in Richtfield township for 400 dollars and multiple deals in Barberton and surrounding areas with prices ranging from 75 to 2000 dollars.
Death at Barberton reports Gavin Krivak a Slavonian worker aged 50 at Columbia Chemical Co. He fled Monday morning amidst trouble. Funeral arrangements are complete.
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