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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1901
Page
3
S. & Ge Boston Brent Java and Mocks coffees announce a special roast process with graded values and a price reduction per pound this week. The Be per pound reduction applies to all coffees including a blended 4 Go Boston Blend aimed as Akron’s standard. Also offering special hotel and lodge rates and postal card promotions.
Evangelist G J Little led a large tent gathering at Howest with twelve at the altar and strong responses as the Magnetic troupe impressed. Evening services continue daily through the week with singing by Mia Little and illustrated work as a feature. Fresh home grown strawberries advertised for sale.
The United States Patent Office has granted a patent to Orrin B. Martin and George R. Ewetts for an automatic step valve designed for natural gas and other fuels. The device aims to prevent suffocation and explosions with a simple, affordable construction that can be installed by the average consumer.
Several hundred Modern Woodmen heard a sermon by Rev J W Hininger of Calvary Evangelical church during memorial services. The Woodmen marched from their lodge room led by the Eighth Regiment band as the bean corps followed. An advertisement urges readers to order home grown strawberries from Perry and Tanner.
The Union Charity Association reports its savings department for children is growing. Miss Nellie Alexander explains deposits in a stamp-based savings card teach thrift, with weekly deposits from one cent upward and subscriptions supporting both children and adults seeking work.
Market notes the finest home grown strawberries appear on Monday with 15 cent quart prices and many selling as low as 10 cents. Growers predict a busy week with a large crop and prices likely to drop further, as Chad dealers anticipate lower than usual costs.
The annual picnic of the Amperican Koreal Co. employees will be held Saturday, June 22, at Cedar Point under the auspices of the T Schumacher Mutual Aid Association. The trip will use a special B&O train leaving here at 6 45 a m and Sandusky at 7 p m Foster's band will accompany the excursionists. H Bonstrd secretary and treasurer of the P S M A A and B Wood are in charge of management. Members of the excursion committees include I Wood chairman Dan Mahoney Thom 18 Zink Mabel Bleinfeld Kate Yeager D Kublke B Montgomery Owen Maley and Geo Cunnins
L M Kryder & Sos have started a two story brick building adjoining their recently completed Malin 1 structure and will use it as a feed store. They plan to move from the current location next week and tear down the existing building July 4 to allow immediate work on the First National's new bank building.
The Independent Order of Foresters held their annual anniversary service at Main Street M B Church on Sunday morning. Two Cleveland companies joined the local lodge, led by the Diamond Rubber Band, with a fine delegation. Reverend A. Moore delivered a suitable sermon for the occasion.
Reports say Bishop Horatmann may issue orders on pastors from St Marys and St Vincents tonight. Dr Mahar travels to Cleveland for talks and will return by 6 30. No services at St Vincents tonight. Jubilee pilgrimage reaches 1400 pilgrims with Knights of St John leading, ending at St Vincents. Forty hours devotion at St Vincents continues.
5 000 REWARD We offer the above reward for proof that our flour and grain exceed others. We guarantee no Kanens wheat used in our hard spring flour and that our brands are not surpassed by any mill. Our line of grain elevators covers Minnesota and Dakota, ensuring abundant supply in drought years. Model Bakery at 104 Howard St uses our flour for bread and urges buyers to choose GROOLne COIN.
Nelan Bros operates a home grown strawberry business from 301 to 303 Mill Street in Akron Ohio with two phones listed.
A promotional notice urges readers to buy refrigerators during a June sale noting lower ice usage and savings on ice bills. It advertises payment plans with small down payments and weekly installments, highlighting a hardwood model and larger sizes with prices and terms.
Nearly 1,000 people joined the Cedar Mount event on Saturday with fifteen B and O coaches carrying excursionists. No formal program was scheduled yet attendees enjoyed theater boating and impromptu games as the group continued its annual celebration.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad operates the Nueat passenger service in the South with up-to-date equipment and fast through trains. The line runs magnificent drawing room cars and couches, linking major regions including Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida. General Passenger Agent L. Stone outlines the broad route network and service quality.
Steamship tickets to Europe and special round trip fares to Denver Colorado and St Paul Minnesota listed. Low rates via multiple lines with travel details and pickup at Union Depot. Tickets include return options and dates with agents at Union and Upton depots for further particulars.
The American Tourist Association announces an extended Yellowstone Park tour with visits to Pike's Peak Garden of the Gods Salt Lake City and Rocky Mountain views. General manager Campbell leads a large local turnout with generous itinerary stops and exclusive coach use, with Alaska extension optional and all expenses included.
The notice outlines a Tuesday excursion from Akron to Baltimore via Union Depot with sleeping arrangements and a round-trip ticket process. It mentions departures from Chevebind at 4 pm and connections through the T and V lines, advertising improved service for a summer détour to Michigan.
Patchy OCR lists daily train run times and special passenger services from Union depot. Notices mention sleeping car service Cleveland to Pittsburg by GT W and P W, with eastbound depart 11:20 p m and Akron arrival 12:00, plus San Francisco and Buffalo return fares and Pan American Exposition rates via Erie Railroad.
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