Double Funeral Arrangements for Smilth Family
Tragic Christmas Eve accident leaves Mr and Mrs C B Smilth mourning two sons Earl and Ray. Bodies held at Parks undertaking. services tentatively planned for Sunday with burial at Mt Ponc cemetery. Family details reveal local move from Tallmadge to Akron and relatives in Streetsboro and Shaleraville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Stith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Benith
Akron
Calvin KR. Smith
Streetsboro
Portage County
Alfred
Bshaleraville
Mrs. Smith
Tallmadge
Bad Night for Railways Thwarted by Snow
Wednesday night snow hampered steam and electric railways. Workers toiled through the night in railroad yards to clear tracks and keep service moving. A car sweeper was deployed on streetcar lines to aid in keeping the tracks clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Torpedoes on streetcar tracks alarm residents
A sequence of torpedoes placed on a street car track near the Union depot bridge caused loud explosions and alarmed neighborhood residents. Policeman Rateigh investigated dooryards and queried homes while another street car arrived as a second blast occurred. No suspect or motive established.
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Union Depot
Tilelch
Rateigh
Sio
The First Christmas Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse recalls the Nativity with archaic language and celestial imagery. The text mentions Bethany and a reference to a vicarious sacrifice, concluding with a line about Sadah Louise Saalfield of Akron Ohio dated December 25, 1903.
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sAdah Louise Saalfield
Akron
Holiday events by local German societies reported
Local German societies arranged a series of holiday events and entertainment. The Liedertafel plans a Chimiate max tree at Music hall Christine. Thalia Benevolent Society hosts a year end and new year gathering at Plappert's hall. Sehwa-Hische Benevolent Society meets Sunday night for election of officers at Mapperts hall. Tur Verein holds a festival Sunday night at Twe ner hall. Ale Ron Saougerbund plans a Christmas free entertainment at Market house hall.
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Liedertafel
Max
Music Hall
Christine
Thalia Benevolent Society
Plappert’s Hall
Kost Bae Change St
Mapperts Hall
Sehwa- Hische Benevolent Society
Tur Verein
Special WAAL observance at Catholic cemeteries and churches
The WAAL held observances at Catholic cemeteries this morning with high masses at ACS o'clock and an 1 o'clock service. Afternoon services featured a Weaper, children and choirs, with churches decorated in red, palms and roses for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheletman Weit Holt
Shorelork
8th Regt Band To Aid City Hospital Concert Series
The Eidith Regiment band will perform benefit concerts to raise funds for the city hospital. Proceeds from a series of concerts will support hospital needs and care.
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Eidith Regiment
Christmas Lunch Sale at Salvation Army Hall
The Salvation Army at 150 South Main Street planned a noon Christmas distribution with food for many. Volunteers listed supplies including meat, vegetables, fruit, sugar, and beverages to feed up to 500 people, with plans for a New Year dinner and a Christmas program of songs and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
South Main’ St. Wednesdy
Alitowk
Eran Herries
Agliss
Hove
Qelork
Jenger
Songw
Suit For Heavy Damages In Barberton On Waterway
Property owners accuse Columbia Chemical Co and county commissioners of damming Well Creek to enable a palm of 40 tons of stone to be placed in the stream. They claim the action raised water levels, caused stagnation, and damaged homes and cellars. Taxpayers allege $45,000 to $100,000 in dredging costs and seek remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberton
Columbia Chenille
Daaingen
waLla
Columbia Chemical Co
Pal
K. and L. of H. Meeting Agenda at Lodge
Lodge hosts a brief one day meeting labeled Wratness then holds a social time. Members from Victor and Harmony Lodges attend along with several outside friends in the evening as the last meeting before officers’ graduation.
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Agenda Lodge
Victor and Harmony Lodge
Epitaphs From Akron Offer Local Ink Lore
A Akron collector shares epitaphs found in Greene township, Trumbull county, noting common lines and family memorials. The article mentions a half century of deaths from consumption, early graveyard inscriptions, and a list of U S presidents whose names appear on a fallow stone.
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Greene Township
Rumbull County
Rawbull County
Akton
Reone
Cold Wave Predicted With Sharp Temperature Drop
Weather bulletin from Boreau reports a severe cold wave. Temperatures are expected to plunge to 10 degrees or lower across regions, bringing potential frost and hazardous conditions for residents and travelers. Authorities urge heating, bundling, and caution during the cold spell.
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Boreau
Apollo Quartet to Assist Charity at Grand Opera Louke
The Apollo Quartet will appear at the Grand Opera Louke next Sidley afternoon December 2 to aid a charity conversion to a gilt. The quartet brings a wide reputation and will perform for the benefit event.
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Apollo Quartet
The
Apollo Jourter
Grand Oper Louke
Sidley
Don Thie Winer
Appeal Case From Chippewa Santanit Stone Court
Case from the court of Tra be Nanh J stating an appeal involving damages and a $200 note dated June 13, 1000. Plaintiffs Mo Gowan and Funel OMare Teean seek collection and judgment against defendants in Common Plows of Wednowtay.
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Dames MoGowan
Funel
Omare Teean Appeul
Tra Be Nanh
Cnd
Northeastern Ohio Track Company Reorganization Meeting Set
Directors and stockholders of the Norther Ohio Trac en & Light Co plan a Monday meeting to approve a name change and discuss improvements for dine lines. Officers may be elected, with A A Everett likely to be re elected. Capitalization proposed at 5 000 000 common stock and 1 000 000 preferred stock, plus treasury bonds 50 000 and treasury common stock 1 000 000.
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NS. O. T
Duish- Jog
T Ie Company
Ohio Trac En & Light Co
Corte
Nso
A. A. Everett
Treasury
Alleged shoplifter Mary Beck in Cleveland police court
Cleveland officers arrested a woman who gave the name Mary Beck but claimed to be Mary Deemer. Detective Goldsmith testified he found trunks and goods in her room and noted drug use linked to a morphine habit. The prisoner denied the theft and hinted at a humorous line in court.
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Cleveland, O
Mary Beck
Burrows Brow
Alore
Goldsmith
Mary Deemer
Reduced number of his wives in Persia
Vienna reports a dispatch from Baku stating the Shah of Persia has reduced his wives from 700 to 60. The change follows his travels in Europe and rumors of an English connection. Foreign residents applaud eastern civilization while natives fear further upheaval and potential rebellion.
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Vienna
Persia
Baku
Teheran
Hovsia
Europe
Jury convicts man in murder case amid holiday crowd
In a December verdict, a jury finds a man guilty of murder in the death of his wife Linnie Ellie, following warnings six months earlier. The defendant showed no visible emotion as the judge urged a peaceful holiday season.
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Daston
AM Is
Lennie Ellie
Blis
Reed
Snow Blankets Chicago and Canada in Brutal Cold
A heavy snowstorm swept Chicago and parts of Canada with temperatures plunging. Reports show snow depths near 1.5 inches in some towns while temperatures fell to 10 degrees below zero in several locations. Wind and pounding snow disrupted travel across Manitoba and Alberta, with readings far below zero in Edmonton Capadi Havre and other towns.
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Burma
Candia
Ero
Peal
Willieton
Merviieine Ifn
Edmonton
Capadi
Conde
Havre
Mont
Bintwartek
Doings At Plant Of Great Western Cereal Co
Santa Claus at East Akron plant spreads cheer and gifts among workers led by treasurer Lutie Miles in a festive Christmas program. The event boosted spirits, with speeches and candy gifts. trains east and west disruptions noted after the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Cereal Co
Andey
Great Western Careal Co
Akron
Santa Claus
Col
Lutle’ Miles
Corpany
Santa Chrus
Miles
Hive
Thie Company
Doesnt Sound Like Talk by Hanna in Cleveland Dispatch
A Cleveland dispatch discusses a scheduled conference at Senator Hannes house to choose a Republican gubernatorial nominee amid tensions among Gen Clarice Dick Herrick and Col Myron T. Here. Hanna hints at party split and possible candidate support, while Hannes says he will not influence the contest.
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Cleveland
Senator
Hannees
Clarice Dick
Col Myron T
Governoy Vest
Benator Hanna
Saxigus
LY Lick
authHanne Repube
Hennein
Herrick
Jock
Gen. Dick
Senelor Houna
Holiday Goods Stolen Report From Jackson Street
Mes T Miers of 117 Jacksonst reported Wednesday night a theft of freeionk priced goods worth SH from the bogey of her brother John Hiers at Main and Market. Police say the loss amount and exact items remain unclear.
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Mes T. Miers
Jackponst
Freeionk
John Hiers
Main and
Market Stydy
Joy Universal in Akron Town Christmas Hope
A local Christmas tale describes widespread charity and joy in Akron with plans by churches unions and the Salvation Army to feed and clothe the needy. Baskets for 500 people and special theater events accompany efforts to ensure no one goes hungry or without holiday cheer.
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A. Christmis Pickanes
Munoy
Salvation Army
Bankete
Union Christian Endeavorsysociation
Mary Day Nursery
Union Charity Association
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Deraph
Waeorn
Mary
Child
Bethany
Tenneles
Paradise
Prince of Peace
West Barberton
Wolf Creek
H. Meeting
Democrat
Exiwant G. Mason
Aps Bearn
Birine
Rebecca Peck
Wyman Wakeflelt
Ning
Washington
Shah of Persia
Chicago
Col. “'Lutie’ Miles
River Hoties
East Bend
Erie
Hanna
Gen Tick
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