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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
6
An OCR draft advert discusses cod liver oil and a tonic claim for health benefits amid a noisy mix of names and brands. It mentions Cod Liver Oil as a digestible tonic, with lines advertising to improve strength and blood, and references to companies and street addresses for product purchase.
A fragmented recap notes cold weather hopes for winter sports around Me, including Turkey Foot lake, with references to Wagener and Hobo Ravings. It mentions Eddie Gardner quitting in the tenth, John Sullivan missing a Detroit engagement, Benny Vanger defeating Rocky Boyle in Chicago, and other local bowling and boxing mentions amid uncertain conditions and waning enthusiasm.
The report sketches a busy scene with skaters and gymnasts preparing for upcoming competitions. It mentions weather affecting outdoor events, a bowling section at the South End, and plans for future attempts. English champion Tokell travels for fights, while local teams Vie in county league action.
The text presents a disjointed stream about nourishing the body, filling a hole, and references to meals, weights, and a list of stray phrases. It mentions pellets, constipation remedies, and vague medical and household notions, all in a noisy, unreadable OCR fragment.
The Thalia Benevolent Society and the Akron Svengerbund announced their annual Christina events. Thalia plans a Dec 23 ball at Plappert's, with entertainment by the Saengerbund and heir to Market House ball on Dec 28. Prices and exact times await confirmation.
Cook's personally conducted tours offered with lowest rates through all leading steamship lines. Information cheerfully provided by D. Honodle, ticket agent, Union Depot.
Official notice that Akron Ohio will sell bonds totaling 800 dollars under city ordinance of May 5 1902. Bonds dated January 9 1908 bear five percent interest payable semiannually. Various bond amounts mature over one to three years, with redemption at par. Sale by auction January 5 1908 at 10 am in City Clerk's office. National Park Bank of New York to pay principal and interest. City reserves right to accept or reject bids. CHAS H ISBELL City Clerk.
The notice announces an estimated agreement for the cost of improving Here avenue from Market street to Mayne avenue in Akron Ohio. It calls for bids by December 27 1902 on concrete paving brick sidewalks and sewer work with plans and specifications available from the Board of City Commissioners.
Notice from Akron City officials under a November ordinance to issue bonds for three special assessments aiding sewer work on Spicer street Exchange street to Wolf Lodge Run. Bonds dated November 5, 1908 bear 5 percent interest, with five bonds at $100 each and four at $500 each, due in one year.
Notice announces sale of Akron Ohio city bonds under city council finance committee for sewer and street work. Bonds total sixteen hundred dollars, dated May 5, 10, 1902, interest five percent, semiannual. Sale set for January 17 1968 at 10 am, National Bank New York, bidders cash, city may reject bids. bonds payable at National Bank New York. Cities reserves right to reject all bids. CHAS H ISBELL City Clerk.
Notice lists city bonds to be issued under an ordinance of Akron Ohio under the direction of the Finance Committee of council with the sale authorized for an unspecified amount.
An official notice states that a documented assessment for improving N Broadway Street and Trade Market Street to a point 00 feet north has been made. Parcels benefited will be examined, with convening on January 1908 for interested parties before the City Council per city clerk Chas. Hoisfeld.
Notice of sale by the City of Akron Ohio under an ordinance from 1902 for bonds totaling four thousand dollars to finance part of the cost of constructing main trunk sewer No 4. Bonds dated January 17 1905 bear annual interest and are payable at National Park Bank New York. Sixteen bonds of various denominations mature over one to four years. sale held at City Clerk’s office in Akron at 10 o'clock AM on a date to be announced.
In Summit county Ohio the Petition in the Court of Common Pleas seeks 2000 dollars plus interest from 1902 and foreclosure of a mortgage on a one sixth undivided land strip in Akron projecting along North Howard Street to Canal Street. The defendants must answer within six weeks of the first publication or risk relief. William Righard Griffith, by attorney, filed the action.
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