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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1901

Page

2

Pioneer lighthouse builder Nicholas Bour dies at 96

Nicholas Bour, reputedly the oldest man in Sumit county, died at his Maluwi home near the Reservoir Friday morning. A blind for nine years, he built a famous lighthouse near his house and owned Michigan property years ago before moving to Sumit County. Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m Saturday at the house, with interment in Detroit.

Sumit County Nicholas Bour Maluwi Theety Bour Michigan Cleveland Harbor Detroit C. P. Humphrey Humphrey & Mumphrey J. W. Leopard J. A. Montengohl

Porto Rican Representatives Visit Cincinnati Foraker Thanks

Pleasing Porto Ricans arrive in Cincinnati to thank Senator Foraker for his efforts. Dr Briogo and Dr Barbosa say general approval of U S actions with opposition from Spanish residents. They will depart tonight for Cleveland to honor Senator Hanna.

Cincinnati Jose Briogo Jose Barbosa Porto Rico

Diamond Match Co. sale talk and St. Johns Day picnic

Diamond Match Co chairman Barber abroad says no obstacle to gel ling or consolidating Liverpool branch. Bryant & May reportedly ready to take over the property at an Italian valuation. Chicago stock report claims truth and prices rise to 148. Bryant & May expected to control English match business except Diamond Co. St Johns Day picnic of the Mahonie fraternity planned at Silver Lake on Monday.

Barber Diamond Match Co Liverpool Diamond Match Company Bryant & May Italy Chicago Stock Exchange England Diamond Co The Silver Lake

Professor Goergen Alleged Palmist Fails to Treat

Complaint to police alleges Prof J Goergen of Warrek Akron area harmed locals by taking money for a week long palmistry treatment and leaving without providing the service. Mrs Draper of Morak identifies paying him for her crippled daughter's care.

J. Goergen Warrek Akron Mra. A

Local clerks form baseball team in wholesale stores

A new baseball club organized by clerks from Brotse Co and Myers & Co includes Thomas, Myers, Burt Bisley, Burdett Stele, Upham, Wir Nous, and A G Upham. They challenge any shop or office team in Akron to compete, with O Neill Co, Korh & Dague Brow Co preferred, as advertised in the Democrat.

Phan Brotse Co Myers & Co Thomas, Myers Btebiel Burt Bisley Burdett Stele Sislen B.A. Upham Wir Nous A. GO. Upham Aketobe O'Neill& Co Korh Dague Brow. & Co

Missing man story from rough OCR note

John Souers left to get water while working with Offeror and M Taylor's street gang Frt Miy and did not return. He was reportedly serving a nine day sentence imposed yesterday.

John Souers Offeror & M. Taylor Dhuraday

Race War Threat as Glencoe Menace Escalates

Forty imported negro laborers arrive in Glencoe Oklahoma and are ordered away by a citizens committee under death penalty threats. Vigilante groups with ropes menace the workers as fear of violence spreads. Nearby towns report rail line incidents and local clashes reflect a rising racial strife atmosphere.

Fort Worth Tex United States Glencor Oklahoma Glencap Bante Fe Railway Co

Bargain Piano and Organ Sale Promises Deep Discounts

A retailer denounces fakers in piano selling and presents a sweeping ten day sale offering high grade Ebersole and Krell pianos, Whitney and New York Union models, various organ bargains, and installment options as low as seven dollars a month.

Whitney New York Union Fue Koabe Square

Judge Nellas's Unexpected Sworn Oath Questioned

June 21 report notes Judge John PF Nellas, sworn in Hench by Niles tool works, facing questions amid a real estate matter and alleged company attack. The fragment highlights a judicial scrutiny surrounding the case and local industry strings.

Alamiston John PF. Nellas Niles Tool Works Josiuuetion Realostate Aesing Moe Blero

Detectives Seek Responsible Men for Secret Service Work

The International Detective Agency based in Milwaukee Wisconsin calls for sharp, responsible men in cities and towns to perform secret service tasks. Compensation includes a $40 stipend for actual service plus expenses and postage for reply.

Postige International Detective Agency

Cheap round trip rates to California with Northern routes

The notice describes departure from Cleveland at 11:20 p m to Akron and Pittsburg connections, with cheap round trip tickets available July 6 to 18 and valid for return to August. It promotes Southern Pacific routes via Queen and Crescent and invites readers to request a California map for low rates and direct lines through Baltimore and Washington.

Cincinnati R. K. Bduly Christian Endeavor Convention Chas Cleveland Emma Akron Green Cutter Denver Col 8St. Paul Brierr SL Paul Hmit ST. Paul Minn B. & OR. R. Denver Paul Nickel Agent Union Union Depot Pittsburg G. G. Herring 8. P. Co Park Bldg California San Mranciaco Southern Pacific Company Balthmore Howard St Baltimore Southern Pacific Lines Queen & Crescent Rinearson, G. P. A Cincin San Francisco

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