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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1902

Page

5

Town Seeks Sewer Plant Location Amid Investor Pressure

Horace Strong authorities report efforts to lure the Aaland and Wooster Sewer Pipe Co to Ashland with a planned plant along the Ast Rand and Wooster railway near Horace. Investors from Camp Rubber and others press for location changes, while town leaders weigh the few houses and labor concerns. The Board of Trade plans a grand drawing to fund growth as supporters push to secure daily output and jobs.

Aaland & Wooxter Sewer Gow Siee Berg Horave Ashiind Cano Ash Low Democrat Board of Trade of Astilonthaw Lowatis Asbland Clengy Mir A, & We Sewer Lipo Co

Freight feeder project boosts Ashland and Worcester line

All kinds of clay products will be marketed as part of the new freight feeder design. The plan targets enhancing traffic on the Ashland and Worcester railroad by moving clay shipments efficiently through the line.

Ashland & Wooster Railroad

Former iSpecal Correspondence at North Springfield

North Springfield residents Mr and Mrs Hwert visited yesterday and announced plans to move to Los Angeles. They will travel to Chicago with cousin Mika Ada Sprig, while parents reside in Missouri. Mr Ewirt formerly of Cleveland and in the jewelry trade is part of the move.

North Springfield Mra Hwert Los Angeles Omnaky Mire Cleveland Ewirt Antit Tailing Thealte Chicago Hele Cosin Mika Ada Sprig

Five Couples Married At One Ceremony

Armstr on Me Tee oz Forming frele around the nuluberer five couples were united in marriage by the same ceremony at the home of Rey Nb Saylor. The event drew ten people who formed a small elite. plans shifted as the group discussed a Christmas theme and entertainments, with pranks and introductions sprinkled through the evening.

Armstrong Rey Saylor Romie Uney Nvmrtin Vlub Ikims

Hine of ceremony awakens friends at late Christmastide

In a small secret gathering after Christmas dinner at locals homes, Hieelab members and a few friends met at Rev. Naylor’s church parsonage. They formed a circle and heard a service conducted by the pastor before proceeding to wedlock. Couples named include Kelly Mrtwne and Siev ney Dougherty, William Warford and Miss Kir, Ernest White and Littie Winn, Gal White and Bell Roberts, John Palmer Troy and Sallie Hearne.

Hieelab Christmax Christinus Mr. Naylor Panetor Plenaunt Kelly John Palmer Troy and Mist Sallie Hearne

Rubber company scheme aims at European markets

The Colonial Rubber Co of Akron plans to exploit tire production in Europe excluding the UK, with Italy, Holland and Belgium also to be opened. Royalties would go to firms operating there while Mr Swinehart favors Europe and may delay further ventures as he visits the United States on business matters.

Colonial Rubber Co Akron Europe Bwinehert Germany Mbber Europa Aeolian United Staten Siro Wattinide

No Meeting for Salaries Committee Delays City Actions

The Salaries Committee of Counsil has reversed plans, with no meeting expected in the near future. Members are unaware of any immediate outcomes or changes from laws. The report and council action are not urgent, though interest builds around salaries tied to city roles and upcoming split election candidates.

Counsil Cours Nunerotn Willl le

After Holiday Trade Returns to Normal in Local Businesses

The season’s end brought noticeable shifts in dining and retail as restaurants saw crowds taper after peak days. Many eateries served large volumes during the holiday period and began transitioning to calmer hours and new displays as the city moved toward post holiday clearance.

Viilay Wate Place

Land dispute over Wells and Eugenie property in Chicago

In Chicago Illinois a long running land dispute in Judge Lutchinson's court centers on a strip beside Wells and Eugenie Streets claimed by Mrs Helena Riel widow of Emory Riel. The 21 year owner ship battle involves William Nie meyer and a later buyer with procedures dating back to 1885 8 and a chain of transfers creating a disputed title and valuation.

Chicago, al Wells and Eugenie Ets, Co Dolmnes Willian Niemeyer Helena Riel Eomry Rieli Lanl P. Gale Willam Nyereyet Berlinart Tinte

Sister's Choice Tragedy Ends in Seppuku of Odessa Youth

In Odess a Missouri the 27 year old Cecil Scott's wedding to Leslie Fine spurred her brother Tobn W Scott age 11 to threaten murder. After the ceremony he walked away, boarded an eastbound train, jumped off at Odessa, and after sustaining scalp wounds at the depot, shot himself four times, dying almost instantly.

Mo. Dee Tobn W. Scott Chicago Alton Odessa Flo Mit

MANY THOUSANDS CURED OF CATARREL

A long quoted testimonial-heavy notice touts Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh across the body. It cites Blanche Myers of Kansas City Missouri and Hattie Becker of Racine Wisconsin praising quick relief after taking Peruna. It includes endorsements from Congressmen H Henry Powers and John H Gear and ends with a call to write Dr Hartman for guidance.

Miss Blanche Myers Mary Cook Yale Perute Childern Chasge H. Henry Powers Vermont Morriaville Peruna Henry Powers John H. Gear United Btaton Iowa Porras Tran Joh Gear Burington Low G. Pinher Lexington Avenae York May Wufferere Gemre Hartman

Portraits of Franklin and Middleton Split by Gainesboro Vision

A historian argues that a Gainesboro portrait labeled as Franklin is not Franklin but a likeness of General Middleton, while another Gainesboro portrait in University of Pennsylvania possession is not valuable. The claim cites that the so called Franklin portrait is not genuine and questions the provenance of the Middleton depiction.

Franklin Gainesboro Hrasth- Min Tard Lambdowne

Suppers and meetings at the YWCA noted

The YWCA schedules include a French class meeting Tuesday December 30 and a Bible class the following Tuesday at 2 o clock. A sewing and typing class will be held near Monday evening, with many donated articles awaiting owners at the secretary’s desk. An entertainment toast and a Sunday covenant meeting led by Mrs Andrews are planned, inviting women to attend and bring friends. Subscriptions to magazines for the reading club will be urged and donations welcomed for speakers and friends.

BF. Andrews Nina Itera

New Champion Tan McLeod Wins World Heavyweight Title

Worcester December 20 Tan McLeod defeated Taw Jenkins of Cleveland in a world heavyweight wrestling bout for $2,000 and the championship. Both men secured one fall each and Jenkins quit before the third fall, citing a leg injury.

Worcester Mans Tan McLeod Han Taw Jenkins Cleveland Avy Jenkins Wool Ty

Just Like Ben Wins Diamond Stud at Hotel Buchtel

Mr Benjamin Rudiminsky of 107 Palmeret won the $176 diamond stud in a Thursday race at Hotel Buchtel.

Benjamin Rudiminsky Palmeret Diamant Stud

Attacked in Philadelphia Promises Healing Patent Remedy Ad

A fragment describes a violent assault in Philadelphia with references to a medical patent remedy. It mentions a well known authoring figure and urges readers to favor Walther’s Peptinized Port as a cure for digestive issues caused by hurried eating. Prices are listed as small 50 cents and large 1 dollar.

Walther Phyettans

Boston business men plan to repeal city coal and beef rules

Organized Boston group led by Tybward and Hamlin of Sterropolium Coal seeks repeal of coal and beef city rules. A 16 member committee of prominent Boston citizens will speak for Boston at a meeting in Faneuil Hall next Thursday at noon with Robert Treat Paulus chosen to preside.

Huston Dov Boston Tybward Hamlin Sterropolium Coal Company Whtel Melest Faneuil Hilt Thealay Robert Treat Paulus

Local Service Ad Lists Phone Contacts at 116 N High

Fragmentary classified item shows a local service ad for personal attention to calls with a lady attendant named Armbalasce and two phone lines, located at 116 North High Street.

Co. T. Parks

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