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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
5
The readable text repeats phrases about consistent quality and money backing products. It mentions timelines like this week next month and next year, and urges assurance of safe prices and service. No clear names or locations are present to identify entities or officials.
Fragmentary notes describe Thorn's v feature chunt and a prten you poy as part of a larger discussion. It mentions coal, food, and a poll with a few lines about values and a push for a clean vote. Names and places are unclear.
Officials announce the Murherts, famed swindlers tied to a vast scam, were arrested in Madrid. Head Humbert allegedly led a luxurious life abroad, while a California linked figure, Crawford, faced accusations of forging ties. The elaborate fraud allegedly defrauded millions before discovery.
Local Akron and surrounding area residents were reported visiting and traveling over the weekend. Names include Mrs. J. Hayden in Chicago, Mr. Kramer of Norwalk visiting Akron, and Mrs. Parkin in Barberton. several attend social events, church gatherings, and family visits across Ohio locations.
A garbled OCR fragment references a work of art and calendars, noting a separate item for ancient pieces and delicate petals. It mentions multitie and various Be KODA in a context that hints at decorative calendars within a collection.
A court ordered payment and support terms after a marriage dispute. The agreement involves spousal support, living arrangement details, and weekly payments, with witness absence noted and the party to pay specified sums and obligations. The case references named individuals and a legal process proceeding in a family court.
AL A Moore of Barberton travels to town on business and, after stopping at A and W, loses his coat. He swapped it for another and hopes the exchanger will retrieve his original coat from the conductor on the AL and W line.
In a police court session, defendants connected to a diversity count pleaded guilty while others had their pleas continued to December 27. The record notes previous days’ actions and the ongoing handling of the charges. Special attention to unrelated product ads appears alongside the legal notices.
An OCR fragment advertises Grove's Black Root Liver Pills with uncertain wording about motives and product claims. The readable parts mention a medicinal pill and contrasts with other vague references, but specifics are unclear. The item appears to be an early 20th century newspaper advertisement lacking coherent context.
A fragmentary 19th century style classified ad references Bar-Ben Remedies Co in Cleveland Ohio and several druggists or pharmacies including Duty Pharmacy Haug & Mekeany GP Pee and Mack the Druggist. It lists sale by various merchants and hints at prices and receipts. The OCR text is garbled but shows a local medicinal goods seller promoting product availability.
The Vulcan Varnish & Paint Co has greatly expanded its operations and added a new production line. The plant is being built at the corner of High and Ridge, with capital increases and a revised corporate structure led by president O B Hardy, vice president Ed H Bishop, and secretary BR B Andrew.
A dated Christmas greeting offers High and Spring Water for family meals and beverages. A free sample is available to city homes if ordered between 6 am and 12 pm Wednesday December 24. Contact Gall No 561. two rings both phones. Signed Mrs A Adamson.
A cluttered births column records births to multiple families with names and addresses, including Roe, Welch, Falor, Horn, Lippe, Hall, Lykan de, Stanger, Grogan, Witzman, Stanton, Brobst, Nelson, Dickerhoof, Nighewander, and others, with dates in December and family locations across several streets and cities. Some entries include both parents and birth dates or genders. the page also contains battered text about a medical advertisement for piles and a remedy, referencing prices.
President Theodore Roosevelt and most of his family, except Alice Roosevelt, left Washington at noon to spend Sunday in Roanoke with Mr and Mrs Joseph Wilmer in a planned quiet trip. Secretary Cortelyou, usually along on travels, stayed in Washington while the rest of the party aims for a restful Sunday at the Wilmers home, longtime family friends.
A notice states Mr Bam 1 Zillo becomes secretary and treasurer of the company replacing Mr John P Brennan. An annual meeting will be held shortly after year’s end to elect Brennan as president of the Commercial Printing Company.
James Flynn of 105 Bank Street sustained loss of sight in his right eye following an accident at Taplin Hire & Co. A fragment of tin struck his eye while employed as a rubberworker.
Advertisement for Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming to cure indigestion and related disorders. Mentions physician endorsement and nationwide distribution with a 25 cent price and no cure no pay. Trial offer available by writing to W. H. Hooker & Co. Buffalo NY. Local listings include Dutt's Pharmacy and several Akron Barberton outlets.
For sale 40 shares of manufacturing company stock and various city properties, including houses and rooms for rent. Listings show 120 Bowery price 1100, farm buildings 2550, Millee Avenue rooms 1400, groom house with barn 1850, 6 room hast Chestnut with barn and fruit, rent opportunities. Gridley Mytholar 48 Central Building, People’s phone 51H. Also Adles Tailoring and dressmaking with evening sewing school by Mrs Dugan at 131 8 Toward Street. For rent 8 stone house corner furnace and Summit Street, inquire 119 SN Summit.
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