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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
2
The notice claims eczema and skin eruptions are caused by inherited humors and that Hood's Sarsaparilla can remove them radically and permanently. It asserts the remedy cures worst cases without trial and promotes its effectiveness with strong, sweeping statements. Prices mentioned are unclear.
City Commission passes ordinance inviting bids for a street railway with routes from Exchange to Maple and Glendale to Park Place. Four bidders including Daniel Gindeleporser head a company grading a Cleveland to Akron line. Edward Neville arrested for disorderly conduct after a street altercation with his wife who claims he stole her pocketbook. Neville fined five dollars plus costs. wife seeking divorce and alimony, with attached funds used for the suit. Red Cross Cedar Point excursion on June 20 offers round trip 1.25 dollars via Northern Ohio and 8 and 82 lines.
Springfield June 18 The Democratic State convention adjourned after nominating John Lt Pickering for Clerk of the Supreme Court George Duddleston for State Treasurer Anton Bilas for Superintendent of Public Instruction Julia Holmen Smith TA White Pax ton for State University Trustee and Pax ton Monmouth for another post John Hopkins former Chicago mayor defeated Harrison as state central committee chair in the sole contest of the gathering.
Short notices from the Gilbert Friedman and McGovern households report newborns and family details. The Gilbert family at 111 Bartges Street welcomed a son on Sunday June 18. The Friedman family at 602 South Main Street welcomed a son and a daughter on Monday June 16. The Etling family at 11 Bartges Street welcomed a son and a daughter on Monday June 16. The McGovern family at 405 North Maple Street welcomed a son on Sunday June 15.
The funeral service for Mrs Roser Haynes will be held at the family residence on Bachtel Avenue at 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday.
City Commissioners appointed Frank Eukeah to arbitrate the claim of Peter Land of Wort Exchange for damages to his property during sewer construction. The appointment was made Wednesday.
Mire Stella Humphrey and William Nida both of Richfield Township will marry at noon Thursday at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Truman Tinph rey in Richfield. Read Democrat Leader Courier.
Local officials criticize proposed land for City Hall as too expensive and distant from the business center. Council member Hon. 7 P. Alexander urges delay, favoring a site between the Post Office and Court House. Geo W. Crouse agrees location is poor and price high, noting cheaper options nearby.
Akron city leaders debate whether to let residents decide on a new City Hall. Councils claim the Longworth bill grants power but stress officials must respect voters. Wilhelm argues officers must permit public expression at the ballot and not act from suspect motives. Legislative act cited but local obligations prioritized.
Jones and Laughlin and Carnegie Sigel plants lift wages due to strong steel trade. About 806000 workers will see roughly ten percent increases, with laborers previously earning 1.40 dollars per day rising to 1.50 or more. All day laborers in the respective mills expected to receive similar boosts this week.
Dr. Chap B Held left the city for a short trip returning June 20. He rented a house on East Buchtel Avenue. He appeared in probate in Cleveland Tuesday and was married to Ming Nettle Low Burt of Crockville at her father’s home in Macksville.
Wilbur Mulkerson, 70, a longtime Springfield Township resident and retired potter, died of paralysis Wednesday morning at his daughter Mrs Andrews's home, 411 Second Ave, Springfield. The funeral will be held at the residence Friday at 2 PM with burial at North Springfield. The Read Despatch notes his prominent local standing.
Albert Ofice, detained since Tuesday, confessed Wednesday to fleecing Akron residents of 35 dollars, Barberton residents out of 200, and Cuyahoga Falls victims of a substantial sum. He posed as with the North American Book syndicate, promising bargains on subjects including Miunael's publications, collected some subscription money, and planned future book deliveries. Rice was captured by Officer John King after smooth talk aroused police suspicion. The Must roy Co offers a $500 reward for his capture and conviction.
In Paterson New Jersey a strike meeting of dye workers led to a riot as police clashed with rioters. Patrolman Charles Robinson was wounded in the arm while a striker was shot in the neck. The mob dispersed after clashes around Banford Brom mill and other sites.
Independent Hive No. 147 L. C. T. M. will hold a lawn fete at Lady Rhodes home 623 Miami Avenue on Thursday evening June 1. All Lady Maccnbres, Bir Knights and friends are invited.
Millheim on Sunday featured a strong sermon by Rev Beam father of Rev G T X Beam. Mrs Bila McColgan visited her mother Mrs Martha Keighbaum. Mrs Moses Boehmer and Mrs Borker of Ghent were local visitors. Louie Schott installed a roller mill process.
The first midweek Cue League entry at Bechtel field was canceled at the last minute. Kirkwood failed to receive notice in time and the team could not be assembled for Wednesday afternoon play.
Contested page notes auditor sale failures and delinquent taxes piling up in Cleveland area. A new delinquent tax collector will petition courts to seize and sell properties, earning the county proceeds after penalties. Potential payoff hints at Winch & Thompson contract if collection succeeds.
Employees of Dague Bros. & Co. held an annual picnic at Electric Park Tuesday evening aboard two special cars decorated with streamers and flags. A colored quartet and a clown band provided entertainment, with speeches by W. C. Dague and others after dinner. Clerks from P. A. Schneider Co. also enjoyed an outing to Silver Lake, dining and dancing. Various residents and guests were noted, including Miss Alinck Dorain Belden’s return from Akron to sing with a church quartet, Dr. M. W. Dsapp attending a Cleveland medical meeting, and Mrs. Nixon’s surprise farewell gathering at 111 Forest St. A church concert is announced at Trinity Lutheran, and Chas. Currie and family plan a Canada visit.
After the trouble and time spent storing fruit, poor jar rubbers are a risk. Dealers drive up prices while manufacturers provide high quality goods. A special lot from manufacturers is sold at 10 cents per door. The “Weir” patent stoneware jar is advertised as the only jar that can safely use strawberries. Royal Lightning Jar also carried. Tel No 65.
Charles Scott, a Black man, shot and killed Samuel Jones and Mrs. John Dull in Wheeling on June 18. A mob threatened lynching, but the sheriff with 12 guards moved Scott to Connerville after midnight. Guards held the cabin entrance, mob forces were driven back, and Scott was spirited away to Brewhenville for safety.
A farm home belonging to Albert Stout was robbed Sunday while the Brout family attended church. A suspicious character was arrested Monday and released. Local visitors included Leon Woodring and Clyde from Mansfeld, and Win Boone from North Springfield. The lawn fete at Aaron Wilson’s was postponed due to Eagle hall show. The Royal Entertainers staged a moving picture show at Eagle hall. Megadnre Dramatic club presented Down In Dixie at Uniontown Saturday night. John Myers of Detroit visited town. Ian Jerry Sox and Samuel Kiner shown at Potente work at Bochitel college Wednesday and Friday after dogs and evening. Public reading column invitations appear.
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