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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
5
A cluttered item list outlines various goods including ties umbrellas fans corsets jackets and capes. The exact source context and prices remain unclear but the catalog hints at a broad assortment offered by a local shop.
Census work in Akron is complete with returns lodged with Supervisor Kasson. Estimates place Akron around 18,000 to 24,000, far below the city’s claimed 50,000, stirring speculation on the true population after school and street enumeration. A local ad for Climax Cabinet Co. hardwood doors and windows follows.
The annual Mission Festival was observed at St John’s Tauberan church on Coburn Street with morning and evening services. Rev Eckhart of Cleveland delivered the morning discourse and Rev Julius G Meket of St John’s preached in the evening. An orchestra from the German Lutheran church provided music. Members from Gu tended the services and brought baskets for a shuttle on the church lawn after the morning meal. Great sports and prizes were awarded at the American Core Co. More details unclear.
Portage township residents push to have Public Hall removed from city limits into the township a move denounced by city commissioners. Chief Harrixon is tasked to thwart removal efforts and arrest anyone beginning work. The Climax Cabinet Company advertised as a local screen boarded windows supplier with phone contact, urging attendance at an Americin Cover Co event on June 23.
Mayor's Court heard multiple vagrancy and intoxication cases. Ward Miller and John Pisch arrested Friday. both arraigned and fined $2 plus costs. Several others faced charges or continued hearings. a sprinkling wagon driver was arraigned for an ordinance violation and paid costs.
About 300 phones will be connected by tonight as the People s Telephone company pushes to complete 1000 phones. Work began Monday morning and will continue vigorously. Manager Frese notes the aim to reuse numbers from Central Union Company where possible and reports good sound and prompt service across connected lines.
The program lists four young ladies contending for prizes at the First Congregational church event. Music selections include College Orchestra performances and pieces like Miss Nancy's Love Story and A Picture to Remember, with piano duet Rondo and other works by F. Hop Smith and Alvah Milton Kerr.
The Diamond band made its first appearance Sunday escorting the Foresters to Grace M. H church. The band of 41 pieces offered neat uniforms and fine music. A large crowd attended services where an eloquent sermon was preached by Rev. Smith.
A then current food drink Grain-O is promoted as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It emphasizes grain-based composition, claimed health benefits, and lower cost compared to coffee, with general notes on availability from grocers.
Juniors of Buchtel College vie for top prizes in the Aphton prize speaking contest scheduled Monday evening at an unspecified venue.
Company B attended Sunday morning services at the Central Presbyterian Church. An elaborated sermon was delivered to the congregation.
Rev Herron recalls Central Presbyterian services two years ago when Capt Feederle received orders to move at once. A phone order asks for two quarts of Jones Ice Cream. An amusing aside notes sauerkraut as a road travel nuisance and reminds locals to attend the American Cereal Co picnic on Saturday June 23.
Alfred C. Chamberlain files a complaint against Peter Jackson for throwing sauer kraut on Tallmadge road in mayor's court. Akron Federal Labor Union schedules an open meeting at Modern Woodmen Temple North Howard Street next Wednesday at 7 20 PM inviting all laboring men to attend with Mr. J Mahoney of the Central Labor Union to speak. Also a note hyphenated of Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry praised for dysentery and diarrhoea as a summer remedy.
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