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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1902

Page

6

Dedication Service Marks New Woodland Methodist Church

Amid rain the Woodland M E church held its dedication for a new building with 80 attendees in morning rites led by Dr J W Bankfort Ohio Wesleyan Univ and Dr Charlie W Smith Pittsburg Advocate. Funding efforts were announced to pay off the debt as sermons and choir numbers highlighted the event.

Woodland M. E Verona J. W. Bankfort Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Charlie W. Smith The Pittsburg Christian Advocate J. W. Robin Warren W. ¥. Wykoff J. M. Feinenden Porter & Amter Bon Aeiel Karen Wise TH. Clark Crawford Weis Avery J. Fe Whittaker Ikon Maren Gay Ann Novus Bonday School

Unclear Entry of Visitors At Airlock This Morning

Fragmentary note records visitors Kapitan Van Be and others arriving for Washington at an airlock this morning. text is garbled with missing names and locations making full details uncertain.

Kapitan van Be Preatitent Fimlly Wanhiagton

Attacked Pastor Receives Threats Over Camp Meeting

The First M E church in East Liverpool reports letters of venomous abuse directed at Dr. Mitton Pratt, pastor of the Flewt My B church, for hosting a camp meeting at the Grind Opera House. The letters threaten further harm and demand action while Dr. Trott declines to press charges.

Mitton Butler Pratt M. E. Church Chureh East Liverpont Trst Liverpool Crinaways Mme Witler Charoh Haw Trott Eerie Mirscorn Oper House Rust Laverpunl

College team to get heavy practice after match

An unclear report describes a college basketball event with scattered names and outcomes. The piece mentions Fort Wayne, Detroit, and New York in vague terms. It notes a charity angle and a governor related to McGovern, with references to a practice period after the game.

Court Hears Volume of City Debt and Rebates

A court hearing details raids on the City Board of Commissioners led by Rex Altinda, with charges tied to gambling, street improvements, and rebates. Several defendants including Jehuaton Street Improvement participants pleaded guilty. fines ranged from five dollars to one hundred, with some defendants entering guilty pleas and others changing to not guilty before final adjudication.

Suit to Collect The Prost Depot Co Begun On AgMinat

The Prost and Depot Co files suit to collect four debts related to a note. The action arises from a dispute over payment terms and a note tied to a transaction. The case centers on a payment obligation and the plaintiff seeks collection of the sums owed.

Prost & Depot Co M. Miller

City approves removal of frame dwelling at 133 Union to 229 Furnace

H Grinwold received permission from the Board of City Commissioners on Monday forenoon to move a frame dwelling from 133 Union Street to 229 Furnace Street.

H. Grinwold Board of City Commissioners Union Street Furnace Street

Baskets For the Poor Raise Generous Christmas Help

Liles Joe Kendall announced on Monday forenoon that nearly 200 baskets of food and clothing would be distributed to the poor for Christmas. He praised the offerings and hopes for more, aiming to better care for the needy.

Liles Joe Kendall

City Votes Name Change for Street in Hopton District

Akron officials announce a street name change for Wentwrevt Avenue to Whitdyrd Avenue Hopton. The move follows a board hearing and local notices with final adoption by City Council President JW Bmdmli and city clerk.

Kenamin Thant Wentwrevt Avenue Bectlon Meriniin Wratywurd Avenue Hopton Bmdmli Promdent City Counarles City Con He Ibiell

Complex street widening and bridge approach plan detailed

The document outlines proposed street realignments and widening in multiple avenues and streets, including Northwesterly extensions near Cleveland Terminal Rail, and precise measurements for right of way adjustments. It specifies grade changes, intersections, and construction actions to facilitate municipal utilities and traffic, under city and board approval.

Alteon & Barberton Riglle Eros Anil Anmuby Cerhal Olly Alon Barberton Halinad Murkerty Atuekel Mtd Wil Reet Wuld Bridge Mullefuelli Tly Haart la Ina Hook Avenue Lothy Sat Nouta Etreba Cleveland Terminal & Watley Railroad Cleveland Raii Mver Aireet Grutorny Otrlpy Atrest Oilielaen Willantreet Teron Willie Atreet Aifrataba Hart Atrent Jonnetan Etreat Toeran Johnaton Said Rome Auddlenury Snd Arington Street Cane Avenue Riversnert Arline Enid Etrret Arlington Strowet Arlington Bkld Robincon Ald Street Carroll Street Hebelmarown Ile Commiratonere Annodale Tecree Annudalel Avenue Lo Oneshalt Ails Communilnyaners Mualington

Construction easements for street excavations and approaches

A long list of property owners and streets outlines proposed excavations and required approaches under the city board of commissioners. It specifies grade depths and offsets for streets including Fountain, Grant, Brown, Sherman, Bellows, Miller, Moore, Steiner, Charles, Aweltaer, Blanton, Sweltner, and High Streets along with crossings for rail and tramway use and conditions for temporary overhead structures.

Fountain Atreet Board of City Commixeioners Murnee Wind Street Benoor Street Board of City Ap Promehms Board of City Commissioners Johnston Treeteros Johnston Street Wald Street Tina Said Spicer Ehe Board of City Commivatoners Brown Street Baldwin Stret Said Street Cquatruer Board of Oly Commissioners Sherman Street Baldivin Crown Grant Street Maid Stroat Baldwin Street Aaidt-Street Bummit Sewer Wipe Company Ety Bellows Ald Street Miler Avenue Miller avenuonTo Crome Paid Avenue Galt Ald Avenue Thin We Anduia Moore Street Steiner Noeth Reiner Avenue Breiner Avenue Miller Avenue Bath City Commissioners Charles Street Tanton Charles Street Wala Ald Trent Tanton Avenue Propa Ity Enmb Aweltaer Avenue Blanton Avenue Crom Sweltner Avenue Stanton Avenue Awellaer Avenue Stinton Avenue Enat Bwaltner Avanue Btanton Btanton Avenue Hid Street Pixty Cote Ave Aereen board of city + entaninale Cole Avenue Mtrent Main Street Soln Avenue Matn Atrest Atel AbeRe Cole Saidth Arlington Eald Avenue Sherman Uoe Morgan Gras

Akron ordinance authorizes railroad track construction and bridge work

The city approves a rail line and overhead bridge plan along Miller and Steiner avenues with High Street. It requires grantee to maintain surfaces, fences, and approaches, and to bond for costs. Completion within two years unless prevented by accident or litigation is required.

Sherattwet Miller Avenue Steiner Co A. & OC A&c Walchmanh Aranter Board of City Commesionens Canalyiet Mipport Raite Akron 4 Barberton Belt Railroad Company Akron Board of City Commissioners Sald

Fire at multiple listed works and engines in Akron area

A generic structural fire report lists numerous engine houses and industrial sites in Akron including Buckeye Works Miller Rubber Diamond Rubber and Akron Stoneware Co. as well as streets such as Main Market Broadway and Prospect. The scattered entries indicate a widespread alert with many locations referenced.

Buckeye Works Miller Rubber Works Diamond Rubber Works SG Main Ine N. Broadway Buchtelave Bowery Prospect Mill Furnace Broadway Main and Keek Ash and Park Place Johnston and Champlain Akron Bower Pipe Co Hill Sewer Pipe Co Carroll and Market Becond Ave Valley RO Johnston and Wilson Grant and Cross North and Maple Werner Printing Co North Union Seat Blom Robinson Bros . Whitmore Robinaow Ge East Market and Conk Homest Lillian Western Linoleum Co Summit Sewer Pipe

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