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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
6
The article surveys varied city sports and club events. It covers Prater in pool action with a defeat of Mel Hurd, Harvard coach obituary, bowling club meetings, and plans for a South athletic show amid league discussions. It mentions upcoming games in the American League and city league matchups.
In Findlay Ohio a widow Mrs Amanda James funded and oversaw a modest 40 by 60 foot wooden chapel on her lot. She built it largely with her own labor aided by three fellow believers, under a vision she says commanded by the Lord. Neighbors nickname the group Shouting Methodists and call the place Gods Holiness Chapel where Bible instruction will be held Sundays.
Health Board and Akron Song Co owner Adam Honevn face further delays as Judge Duncan seeks to abate a nuisance by June 1. A Sanitary Police visit followed a long City Hall conference, with plans for a new two story workshop 60 by 100 feet. Local Decoration Day events proceeded with the Clinton band leading the parade and Rev. A. M. Jenkins giving the address.
The body of Robert Bliler is reported from Clinton area after an explosion at a clay pit near Barberton. Alito Wink born February 15 died May 2 at his home near Clinton. Survived by Minn Prive wife, father, mother, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services led by Mand Clinton Tent No 20 KO in Barberton.
An advertisement warns that spring fever signals a poisoned system from a torpid liver and inactive bowels. It touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safe pill to purify the liver and cleanse the bowels, citing testimonials from I M Byerly of Manesville and W Warner of Gem Pharmacy.
Special correspondence from Barberton reports the funeral of Catharine Richter held Tuesday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Pursell's home in Stirlingave. The remains were removed from the home after death and interred at Lakewood Cemetery.
A list of recent building permits shows KH M Withernp and Albert Gilbert among others authorized for frame houses and additions. Permits cover corners of Martin Talbot Prospect Perkins and several streets including Beapen Spicer Adams Upson Beacon and Livingston with multiple single and multi dwelling frames.
Fragmentary OCR notes promote a patent medicine touted as a cure for liver constipation sour stomach headaches and digestive issues. The text claims no mineral traces and warns against sugar coating while urging readers to trust Democrat liners.
The Democrats of Summit county meet in delegate convention on Saturday June 14, 1902 at 10 a m in Walsh block Akron to nominate officials and select delegates to the State convention. Delegates are apportioned by ward township votes for James Kilbourne Governor and caucuses Friday June 18, 1902 with precise local polling places listed. The meeting is chaired by W E Snyder with H E Andress as secretary.
The Democrats of Franklin township will hold a caucus at Clinton on Wednesday evening June 13 at the hour appointed in the Derrnade Executive committee with Jacon Brelpentine and C. W. Warley listed as committeemen.
Store advertises Paris green and White hellebore by the pound, moth balls, celery compound, Hood Sarsaparilla, Pinkham’s reg. compound, and other items with low pricing. Emphasizes being best and cheapest with bold figures and sizes.
Springfield town ship Democrats are notified to meet at Town Hall Friday evening June 13 to select delegates to the county convention and transact any other business. Q.G. BWINEHART, Committeeman.
A long OCR fragment lists fire engine houses and related street locations across Akron, including Central Engine House, Buckeye Works, Miller Rubber Works, Durth and Rubber Works, B Main and Market, No. 2 Engine House, and numerous intersections such as Broadway near Market, Prospect near Mill, Main and Keck, Union at Buchtel, Prospect and Perking, and Market corners. It also mentions industrial firms like Akron Stoneware Co, Seiberling Mill, and H. W. Engine House references, plus various street pairs and cross streets, followed by a section on low rate round trip tickets to Colorado Utah and the Pacific coast via Missouri Pacific, with travel details and an offer to contact John F. James in Pittsburgh for rates.
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