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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text suggests a heated political scene with national figures and local power plays. Mentions Bowen and Brion amid Caracas and a coronation context, plus accusations, mortgage stories, and labor disputes. The piece hints at tax or debt concerns and a looming election shaping public opinion and coalition talk in Akron.
A fragment notes a sales offer at 250 Wont Market Street in lendquartern for Dumentte Btanchard Sterling and New home Gewing Machines. It mentions many payments and open events unclear but suggests a Christmas promotion and sales terms.
Fragmented report outlines a major contract dispute involving a leading firm and its subcontractor. The party alleges withheld payments, performance issues, and potential penalties tied to a large public works project. Names and precise terms are garbled but the gist centers on payment delays and contract termination risks.
A garbled inettered page compiles holiday snippets and community notes from Wayne County. Mentions of Christmas preparations, local events, and social columns reference families, headlines, and ongoing civic items amid misspelled lines and fragmented phrases. The piece hints at community traditions, guidance for holiday observances, and local personalities in the mistaken transcription.
An old advertisement invites working women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free medical advice. It cites Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as helpful for back pain appetite and menstrual cramps and includes a testimonial from Minnie Jackson Parse of New York City. The text also contains fragmented children’s Christmas wishes and unrelated lines about Santa Claus and gifts.
Special services were held at St Pauls Episcopal Church Friday with prayer led by Rev Dr Davies from Bexley Hall Gambier. At 10:30am ordination to the deaconate for Rev Daniel A Blow of this city, sermon by Rev Dr Lloyd of St Marks Cleveland. The candidate presented by Coonan C. C. Waterson Trinity Cathedral Cleveland. The conferring bishops and clergy gathered, with a dinner at Windsor hosted by H. W. Binke and others. At 2pm Bishop Leonard administered confirmation for seven adults. No Shenanigan about our clergy, says S B Lafferty of Howard Street.
New York December 20 John F Carroll once a vocal foe of Croker in Tammany Hall resigns from the leadership of the 20th Assembly district. He cites business reasons and is succeeded by Joseph I Mil Adee, a Carroll ally. The retirement is noted as removing a figure praised for brain and political influence comparable to Croker since he rose to power.
A reader recounts years of stomach and nervous illness ending in improvement after using Dr Miles Nervine and Restorative Nervine. The letter describes chest pains, breath shortness, and facial pressure easing, crediting the Heart Cure and Nerve Aid. The patient attributes full recovery to the medicines and urges others to try them.
Advertises resumed through passenger service via the C A & 6 railroad for the season from Akron to Florida and the South. Details include routing through Cincinnati, Chattanooga, Atlanta and Macon to Jacksonville and Augusta, with specific departure times and stops, plus contact for ticket agents D Monadie and OL Kimball.
The big Friday night audience at the Colonial Theatre enjoyed Dolly Varden. The production featured a light plot, vibrant music, and bright stage pictures with magnificent set design. The performers sang tunefully and divertingly, showcasing elaborate costumes and impressive overall presentation.
The Grand season presents Travers Vale’s romantic melodrama When the Bell Colla. The story is clever and holds audience interest with novel dramatic climaxes. Notable features include an Alpine snow scene and many splendid Beenie elements.
Preliminary contest drew strong turnout with How Harter and George Stein winning affirmative and negative sides respectively. Howard Hiveler and Harry Sold earned honorable mentions as rivals prepare for Akron and Cleveland Central high schools debates.
The article praises a capable company and lists waying popular price houses, noting the rescue of Lord Swansdeigh from death by faithful dogs of St Hernard. It urges a visit to the show closing tonight and highlights the engagement as well worth attending.
Unscrambled testimonial text touts Nervine Nerve Pile as a cure for back pain and nervous distress. Mr M J Vosle of Akron and Mr Sim Holliery describe relief and renewed energy after using the medicine. Manufacturer Dr A W Chase Medicine Co promotes the product at 25 Washington St Buffalo NY with a 500 box price.
A city store claims to be the most attractive in its category offering choices from top factories. Customers are urged to select now while the assortment is best and the goods can be reserved for pickup.
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