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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
6
Local Sporting News reports E A C Good Games booked for Saturday with Buchtel facing Mt Union at Akron first matinee of the season. Coverage notes yesterday’s results and upcoming games across major leagues, including Cleveland, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati standings, plus detailed ballgame plans and parade prefaces for a busy weekend.
Fragmented sports brief lists obscure names and miswritten terms. Mentions bowling scores, teams and players become garbled so key facts are unclear and no coherent game or outcome can be identified.
A local promotion advertises Cordova Coffee with wrappers promising gold coins and ball prizes. The text mentions giveaways and a call to buy Cordova Coffee to claim rewards, though details and eligibility remain unclear.
Special correspondents report a lively Children’s Day schedule featuring visits by Birney, plans at Copley Hente, Gringer and Mogadore events, and a weekend parade in Weston. Notable attendees include Miss Mattie Nice, Mikeenneos, and Virgie Retherine.
In Hightown near the fairgrounds a disturbance ended with an explosion of powder and a planned shooting. Mrs Sevilla Grafh Carpenter Croft, accused in the incident, denies firing a weapon as witnesses describe tense confrontation with Louis Sarvi and others. The case proceeds with attorney Mr. Gee Rogers to represent Mrs Carpenter Croft in court.
Oak Trace School pupils entertained parents and friends with musical instruction and performances by 10 member Oak Vince Glee club and classes. Participants include Helen Andrews Hulda Donephing Mowland Irena Kelbertiog Ruth Howhtnd Floresce Willtvel Marion Andrews Hinsheth Robinson and Master Williard Beth erling. Next term the school plans more activities and aims to aid young people moving to colleges with guidance from Mrs Maregree Allen who will enter Wellesley.
Ghent June 3 Decoratio n ceremonies at Rath drew many with songs and readings praising soldiers. Rev Metart ney of Gringe gave a stirring address. The Ring Daughtens plan a meeting at Mrs Be Witteralt on June 18. Mr Sherm Miles remodels his Chicksnlt shop. Fasnacht family spent Decoration day in Akron with Mrs RJ Cormins. Torome Nye and wife visited Cyras Nye in Akron. Dick Davin family visited parents and Mrs A Crosson in Montrose. Bet Holler and children visited relatives in Cleveland. Detor Nye at Doddingwilly saw his brother Saturday.
Akron law student linked to a scheme to sell admission exam questions. Runyan of McAddesburg and Steele of Akron face contempt charges, with warrants issued and bond set at 5000 each. Court convenes in extra session to hear the case, witnesses state individuals attempted to peddle the list to applicants for bar admission.
The document recounts allegations of a cheating scheme involving students from multiple universities including Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois affiliates. Witnesses describe a plot to obtain and share examination questions and pressure to secure favorable outcomes, with names such as Moser, Plnibaneh, and Hutching cited as figures in the alleged scheme.
A Cordova puzzle item puzzling readers has wrappers fans buzzing as the wrappers become a local craze. The playful challenge draws collectors and word lovers seeking the next clue. Local clubs report rising participation and daily puzzle drop receipts.
Western Stir notes Memorial Day observances with citizens visiting Wadsworth and Mendora. Mendora’s George Baukiel of Ake ron called Weis and Miss Moogle Whitworth rejoined Akron team after months with relatives. WB Reiner and Erma spent Sunday with friends abroad. Several locals on sick list, convalescing. Eighth annual Hater family reunion set for June 8 at Jeremiah Murter’s south of Star. Sim Shafer and Bank Alson family visited Sunday. Funeral committee delayed corn ground preparations. Mrs Huhve Olekner and one child in Doylestown. Fred Becker's Wednesday visit. Hold wold rings given trea. Cor Gordova Coffee wrappers noted.
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