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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
8
Vintage advertisement style lists summer underwear and hosiery for all ages from baby to grandmother. Mentions vests, sleeves, colors like white pink and beige, men’s and boys’ items, and a special sale with various sizes and styles. Includes terms like “special sale” and references to ladies and gents garments and footwear in old fashion phrasing.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous street names and facilities in Akron Ward during a fire alarm call period. It references numerous businesses, streets, and intersections like Prospect, Market, Washington, Market, and various house numbers, with scattered mentions of factories, shops, and utilities. The text reads as a rough directory of local properties and vendors along with vague directions and street corners in the Sixth Ward and surrounding areas.
An elderly man, 82, is gravely injured after a farm hand, about 10 years younger, struck him with a sledge hammer over a water pail dispute. The incident followed an argument about watering horses. Police and investigators are on the scene. the condition is critical but improving slightly.
Plea changed to guilty in a Sunday mayoral court setting with a $25 fine and 10 days jail, suspended on good behavior. Arraignments for May 22 racing with Wi Morton, including guilty pleas and fines, and separate intoxication cases with fines and costs.
A long stream of society items notes weddings engagements and visits in Cleveland and nearby towns. Notable events include the marriage of Mr J G Work and Miss Maylon Newman Silwyer in New York and a wedding at the Deide home with Mr Crang and Miss Marcellet Tiina as newlyweds. Guests and relatives travel from Akron Kennon and Hamilton to attend ceremonies and receptions, with social rounds and upcoming travels mentioned for many.
Health officer appointment at £ eSEOW. festival at Wadiword Saturday night. canal break repair north of Bow fon. 260 people at Cortiane Grove outing. notes on Wallace Red Tocks area. Prof Hudson to lecture June 27. coffee building foundation nearly done. Central Labor Union meeting about constitutional changes. East Exchange Street rail line nearing readiness. Portage coalition planning meeting. track and switch work near East Exchange Street. tire of local transit leaders. Toledo depot and train schedules. graphite and papyrus history note from Chicago Chronicle.
An unclear report references Col Perkins and Heuny discussing treidely and a patrol near the mont We Vestine tay, mentioning a miner and a witness. The note appears to describe a decision about a position and attention, but many words are garbled.
Members of the WR CL of Mik ley Pont 00 11s decorate the cemetery area for the peverent duty. Corps menhwis have gone Uf Curtidgern of budgies and will complete decorating graven by ad oatelowk. Helen ed to a Medicolal address by Mes. Byvah MM. Bortlew.
A fragmented timetable lists north and south bound routes with connections to Columbus Cloy Akron Pittsburg Cleveland New York Baltimore and Chicago. It mentions arrival times around 1:10 am 8:10 am and 10:10 am and notes depots at Union Depot Market Street and Digraye West with vague destinations like Fostoria Ohiengo and Chicago.
Fire department dispatched to a local market amid a false alarm. Witnesses reported a potential hazard, but investigators found no danger after inspection. No injuries or damages were recorded, and authorities credited quick response with preventing escalation.
Fragmentary timetable notes show OLY RR trains going north and south from Saint Unton and Hunt Depot with times listed around 6:05 am to 1:00 pm. The legible fragments indicate 40 percent occupancy and several cryptic symbols, suggesting a partial schedule snippet.
Real estate transfers furnished by Abstract Title Guarantee and Trust Co list several parcels in Northfield township and other local areas with names such as Ranney Lambert Moye and Hoye. The document records 115 acres and various parcels with prices around 250 to 145 dollars, noting transfers in Akron and nearby locales. It appears to be a compiled notice of property conveyances with multiple parties and minor streets and lot descriptors.
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