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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
9
An incident involving a tailors’ clerks’ team overshadowed by a police and firemen feud, while a proposed plaque honors the clerks after a game. Also reports on boxing results and a busy baseball schedule across the American and National Leagues with multiple matchups noted for yesterday and today.
A garbled report notes a money-back cough syrup claim tied to a Lexington Ky club, plus race and boxing results. It mentions Dr Geo Heldlinger, a Kentucky trotting race, and an upcoming football game with Barberton’s team expected to draw a large crowd.
In the Howard pool room weekly event Prater faced Strong, with Strong posting a 125 to 105 defeat after a hard fought match featuring 1 batt runs. Next week’s schedule is not yet prepared. Art Simms heads to Buffalo Sunday to face Tourley Shinples, accompanied by his coach Bill Cutting.
A curious wedding note hints at June marriages and gifts to present. The column invites readers to share marriage announcements and suggests seasonal gift ideas tied to June weddings.
The ad touts 70 cent prescriptions as the store positions itself as the best and cheapest option, urging customers to visit for low prices and confident service.
Saturday arraignment of Jacob Armsbaugh for assault and battery on Carl Weegar was postponed as the boy recovers from a fractured skull. Williams of Akron arrested for watch theft from James Doluyah, bond set at 100 dollars. Patrick Brice held for intoxication. mayor quips on memory. Wm Brown fined five dollars for jumping a moving train. Pearl Hoxe and Cleo Barnett fined two dollars each for intoxication. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised with named local sellers.
In a packed night of local sports, Carroll and Santora’s team edged the Ravenna can 125 to 97 at the Howard st. pool room. Carroll returned late from a brief absence, boosting rooter morale as Prater and Strong prepare for tonight’s matchup.
An advertisement warns that those with kidney or bladder trouble must use Foley's Kidney Core to avoid poor results. It cites claims of curing all forms of kidney and bladder issues and lists J. Mc Latte J. Darmparrerd Co and A Warner as associated names.
June reports list social visits from George Keys of Port Perry staying with his parents on Newberry and Miss Margaret Stauffer with Rev Henry Stauffer. High school pupils enjoyed a picnic at Gaylord's grove. Euclid Ave Congregational ladies hosted a trolley party to Cuyahoga Valley and the missionary tea at M. I. Wharehouse. Leo Brown improves from illness. A new fast train via the Pennsylvania Line offers Pullman service from Akron to Philadelphia with connections to New York, daily except Sunday.
Enumerators completed a citywide count showing Akron school age children at 12 010 this year an increase of 72 from last year. The rise strains current buildings and hastens the need for a new Lane school amid crowded facilities. Shirt waist sale Saturday at Kempel's department store 1088 South Main.
Special correspondence from Cuyahoga Paris dated June 7 reports Rev. D. B. Crotty, pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic church for three years, has been promoted to a parish at Wellaville. Rev. Father Moran of Cleveland will succeed him here. The church has about 250 members and Father Gyolty is popular. Moran will take the pulpit Sunday.
The Akron Schools close Friday signaling a long vacation begun for students and teachers alike. Many city residents will travel home or attend summer activities while teachers prepare for the new term and equipment needs. Charles Dick is named one of the orators for the upcoming centennial celebration at West Point and will respond to the toast Our New Honor Guard.
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