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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
4
The Warren Tribune notes Hot St. W. Taylor may seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination next year. Rumors link Emmett F. Tompkins and other district figures to emerging fanfare. Local editorials critique party infighting while praising civic efforts and Young Men's Christian Association fundraising in Akron.
The board will recommend to Cornell this evening that the contract for improvement of the parlor at the Hin 'biel location be awarded to J. M. Davidson for eight thousand nine hundred ninety eight dollars.
Two saloon keepers faced policy court on Monday for violations of Sunday laws as police intensified Sunday patrols. N T Wilson ran a saloon in Arcade and left town over Sunday with a new bartender from New York State in charge. he was fined for screen ordinance violation. Wa Chisholm, removing Empire bar effects, was fined after the bar kept open on Sunday. he claimed he was packing up goods and others entered through an unlocked door. Willis Mebone and John Cogswell, arrested for clinging to a moving train, were fined and warned. Edward Simms, in a fight, pleaded not guilty and faces trial Tuesday. John Powell fined for sutextention. Joseph Richards released on bail but absent Monday. case to be heard Tuesday.
A fragment from a 19th century column features a Teutonic style inquiry asking about lovers and nuptials. It intertwines references to Grace, Saintes Grace and Grayce with playful, musical imagery and terms like sonnets and rondeaus. The verse laments lack of news about marriages and fates of several figures, inviting anyone with knowledge to reveal outcomes.
Dayton Doyle Jr and Jay Carpenter were fishing on a canvas canoe when they hit a snag Sunday afternoon. They abandoned ship and swam to shore, leaving their boat and stove behind. Later discovery of the canoes contents led to rumors of a drowning incident.
Ashland Kentucky June 2 Evangelist H J Prewitt has preached here for several days drawing large crowds including women only gatherings. He asserted that Earth’s greatest molding force for heaven or hell is woman and noted Satan ignored Adam’s attempt to destroy the race, choosing to fling bouquets at Eve.
A topical song titled When Coon's In Love was recently published by Richards Publishing Co. The music is by Samuel Phillips, a former member of the Eighth Regiment band and known among Welsh musicians in the city. The words are by Mrs. Alice Lewis Richards, author of Winks and Smiles. They have other songs ready, including The City Beyond and Why Did Angels Take One Mammy, both aiming for publication.
Special Correspondence from Cuyahoga Falls reports the death of Ethel May Dyer, 11 months old, daughter of Fred Dyer of Main Street, due to scarlet fever. Funeral services were held Sunday and the infant was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery.
A fragmentary piece argues courage precedes action and love over thought. It questions public responsibility for gambling, tying accountability to outcomes. It muses on dreams of riches, bread and butter, and the appeal of any girl to fulfill desire.
In Cuyahoga Falls on June 2, Willan Clarkson of Lewis grocery was delivering goods when a frightened horse bolted on Oaths street. May Clarkson sprang to calm the animal, was knocked down as it reared and rushed forward. The wagon wheels ran over him, leaving Clarkson with three broken ribs and a severe brain injury.
A poetic inquiry lists Genevieve Ethelwyn Grayce Marjorie Auralind Rove and asks where they have vanished to space or beyond. The verse laments winters snows and lost attire and longs for the return of their heavy burdens and pursuits.
Special correspondence from Cuyahoga Falls dated June 2 reports Mee Corwin driving along Broad Street when her horse became frightened by street cars and bolted. Corwin was thrown from the buggy but, aside from a fright, was not injured.
Marysville reports the death of William Benson in Darby township and a long-kept secret of hidden wealth. Benson, a leading Democrat, stored about 4000 dollars at home in a metal box. Later he moved it under a false stair step, placing 2000 in tens and 2500 in gold beneath a carpet. A family member discovered the hiding place during a search for funds. The neighborhood had long suspected Benson kept money at home despite his habit of banking less.
Dr Tra A Priest told Mogadore High graduates on Monday that he is steadily moving along in his legal studies. He is enrolled with Dick Doyle and Bryan and will take the bar exam after further study.
City commissioners instruct Engineer Payne to hire a specialist to test the Bowery street bridge strength amid fears locals fear heavy carts from NOT Co may strain the structure. Officials say no immediate danger of collapse is seen.
Dr M B Pratt pastor of the First M B church spoke at a conference in Canfield for Akron district ministers on the psychology of religion. He then went to Findlay for the State Sunday School convention and will speak Thursday on the shibboleth of effectiveness.
May Gordon was arrested Saturday by Officer Doorler on a charge of keeping a disorderly house. Lilie Snyder and Emma Gordon were jailed for residing in a disorderly house. The older woman will plead the case, set for Tuesday, with an attorney. A previous order to abate the place on North Howard Street prompted the Saturday visit.
The N. O. T Co dismissed six conductors for alleged fare knocking while four spotters remain at work. Spotters are said to save more in costs than their salaries, and they also aid conductors by correcting mistakes. Some accused workers were allowed to redeem themselves after review.
A special Board of Infirmary Directors meeting on Saturday failed to select a physician. Applicants were Dra. H. Newt, Nipple, Edward A. Montengob, E. C. Hinman, and J. O. Miller. Nipple currently serves. no candidate received more than one vote. another session is planned this week or next.
Tomorrow evening at 8 pm the graduating exercises will be held in the high school assembly room. Superintendent B G Williams of Marietta, down elect of the Normal department at the State University Athens, will deliver the address. Friends of the school and all interested are invited.
Police court Monday fined J B Rolce one dollar and costs after a prosecution under the city ordinance requiring cyclists to have lights and bells. Enforcement this spring has been lax with only two prosecutions so far.
Mrs Jennie Swarts known as the girl who lived was arrested Sunday in Wooster for stealing a horse and buggy. The property was recovered. Swarts had left Columbus a year ago to be near her husband who served a year in Ashland. She had been released from prison the day after his disappearance and was found at their former home west of the city. Swarts attempted to elude officers as they approached.
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