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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1902

Page

2

Verdict in fraud case ends criminal term at county court

A jury found Gaob Adler guilty of using false weight on charges. Judge Kohler said the criminal term ends and civil cases will be scheduled. summer adjournment may be avoided. Next term begins Oct 6, with April term likely to stay open for special matters. Area for divorce notes Woodridge seeks divorce from George F Woodridge after 1888 marriage with two children. Mary Campbell seeks divorce from William Campbell citing absence over three years. Only two sheriff sales pending. one recently held. Dismissal of Joseph Bender case for wheat theft from Erie car. County Clerk Hershey announced office closure Saturday afternoon due to heat.

Adler Kohler Common Pleas Court Kobler Moflont Prima F F. Woodridge Norton Township George F. Woodridge Mary Campbell Tre Wi. Campbell PEW Joseph Bender Erie Anderson Clos E Batly Hershey

Ladies White Shiny Waistrik Stock Sale At Schneider Co

Schneider Co announces a clearance of its entire stock of ladies white shiny waistr garments. The notice highlights exceptional values and limited quantities, urging customers to act quickly to secure available items, with prices and stock codes listed.

Marietta Struck by a Tornado in 114-Year History

A devastating tornado swept Marietta Ohio on June 20 causing multiple deaths and serious injuries. Buildings including Ohio Valley Wagon Co Acme brick plant and Central Christian church were leveled. Property damage estimates reach $1,000,000 with extensive streetcar and wire service disruption. Rescue efforts continued through the night as townsfolk searched for the missing and tended the injured.

Marietta Jack Sprague Khiekamith Mra. Drayer Styer Fred Brucker Brucker Fred Bay Doubtti Jacob Boren Ohio Valley Wagon Co Acme Belek Clealer’s Brick Plant Parkersburg & Interurban Street Car Co Central Christian Church Washingto County

Reighard Right of Way Questioned in Akron Belt Line Case

Trial before Judge Anderton discusses the Reighard right of way in the Akron and Barberton Belt Line Railroad dispute. Reports say the right of way was sold to W. Frenen who seeks to wire the belt line, with J. P. Reighard in Piedmont pleased but cautious. The line runs from the Northern Ohio terminus to Mogadore, and Frenh parties may push further sales to the Frank lines.

Anderton Akron & Barber Fon Belt Tine Railroad Co Dobin Brigger Halo Reighard W. Frenen Akron Barberton French J. P. Reighard Pitialnirs Ttiy Olio Mogadore

Fifth Ward supplies most Akron city officials

The Fifth Ward houses nearly as many city officials as all other wards combined. Listed residents include Mayor Doyle, City Commissioner Bovhold, City Civil Engineer Payne, River Superintendent Button, and Councilmen Koons and Smok. A solicitor has bought land adjacent to Engineer Payne's property and plans to build a house soon.

Crosby St Berk Doyle Bovhold Mty Payne Button Koons and Smok Iris Exgote Akron Olie

Cleveland Reform Outline Seeks City Board Reorganization

A historic proposed city reform plan details a new government form with a four member Board of Commissioners replacing current successors. It envisions separate directors for Police, Charities, Accounting, and Law with appointed auditors and attorneys, all elected later by residents. The document notes increased bureaucracy and the need for multiple boards to manage departments under the new system.

Cleveland Nevers Board of Police Chirae Aecwunte Apy

Degree Conferred on A B Church at Lawrence University

The degree of doctor of divinity was conferred upon President A B Church of Buchtel College at Lawrence University Canton on Wednesday December 6 according to local records. Mrs Church also noted as a graduate of Lawrence.

A.B. Church Buchtel College Lawrence University Canton Lawrence Os Mra Church

Scratched windows at Wisner Marsh shine store

A raw dog scratched the big plate glass windows in front of Wisner Marsh's shine store M O Ney Co and Digne Brown Co on South Main. The damage appears deep and may lower the value by hundreds of dollars according to early estimates.

South

Recovery of King Edward Across Chronicle Hints

The British Medical dourant reports on King Edward's health, noting the possibility of prolonged illness but expressing cautious optimism for a restoration to health. It cautions against overconfidence and stresses steady, prudent care and hopeful progress, with a call to support his recovery.

Handon Jung

Mayor and Wife Beaters Denied Mercy in Court

The mayor and wife beater defendants George Henry and Ahn Drape faced trial after being arrested on Wednesday for assault. Henry, intoxicated, forced entry through a window and assaulted his wife, earning 25 dollars, costs, and 30 days in the workhouse, while Drape choked and tore clothes during a domestic dispute and was sentenced to 825 dollars and 90 days, with the mayor expressing strong doubts about his daughter’s testimony and urging further perjury charges.

George Henry Ahn Drope John Drape Drane Fie Dental

Social notes from Akron area and nearby towns

Personal and Social column lists numerous local residents with moves visits and events. Names include Fey Mr Frade RO Marvin Miss M C Kennedy H J Snyder Judge Byron F Stillwell Stella A Ets George W Crouse Jr L Alden J W McPerran Hon H Sanford Willan Redding Mrs Bruce of Boston Maxe Ada and Kite Harty Emma M Holloway and family. Activities span trips to Kansas City Norwalk Nantucket England Europe and Buffalo. A Mary picnic at Lakeside park, a church group outing, and a company picnic at Silver Lake are noted.

L .Alden Nantucket Conn J. W. McPerran Buffalo N.Y Hon First M. B. Hirch Lakeside Park Sanderson Youngstown Mahoning County Akron F. Walter Moulton Mogadore Marcia Dixon Ith Annst B. Keller GB. H. Fitch Standard O1 Company Jefferson A.B. Dalton Kentucky Bruce Boston Maxe Mikvel Ada Kite Harty West Thornton Street Mite Emma M. Holloway Oberlin Conservatory Muste Davente Mtrs Holloway Park Place Yo B.C. D Univer Valist Ehiareh Mr. O'Neil & Co Silver Lake Nail Ova Mee Be Smith Bittman Weds

Local weddings brighten Akron area with multiple nuptials

A series of Wednesday and Wednesday evening weddings occurred in Akron and nearby towns. John Toberts and Alice Kints wed in East Akron with a small reception on South Arlington. Mary Lobe Burttson and Thomas Lo Cleveland married at First Baptist with a Georgian Bay trip planned. George Rogers and Gladys Griffin tied the knot at Thiversalixt church with a large church ceremony and post nuptial dinner. John Hummel and Barbara Willenbacher wed at St Bernard's, planning a honeymoon to Buffalo and Rochester.

South Arlington Ks Woman's Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church H. F. Holton South Talon St Mary C. Lobe Burttson Thomas Lo Cleveland First Baptist Church A.B. Conte Cleveland Georgian Bay Bone Lif South College A. B. Coats Oburen Ins Mansfield Colts Indies’ Society Mansfield Firet Baptist Church GO. W. Baum Graham & Baum Co Teer C. L. Alspach Beckwith Spangler Chas, Zinck A. U. Spangler Canal Fulton Willan L. Jones Hituide N. Treen Jas Freeman North Nalhutst Jones North Walnut St Joh Hetron George Griffin Helen Griffi Ly Davis Castor Sick Mirsea Ivy B. Davis Blanche Allyn Harriet Davie Mae Wilson Bowergills Mabel Seipie Grace Cole Chas Cassenhiser van Beat Tion Harry Miller Will Kadeot Herbert Cristin Joby Davig de, Storer John Evans George Beiple Mabel Herbert Griffin Biouneille Harriet Ivy B. Davis John Davis Columbus Rogers East Exchange St Hummel—Willenbacher John Hummel Mes Barbara Willenbacher St. Bernard's Church J. B. Brown Albert Hummel Kate Willenbacher Buffalo Rochester Sumner St

Whitman & Barnes Tires Free From Court Restraint

The U S Circuit Court dissolved a temporary restraining order against Whitman and Barnes Manufacturing Co freeing it to sell about 3000 dollars worth of tires made for Firestone. Firestone had claimed the tires were special pattern and an infringement. W B says they held the tires due for manufacturing mem payment and want to liquidate stock.

United States Clicuit Court Whitman & Barnes Manufacturing Co Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Wing Wirestone W. & B. Manufacturing Co Firestone B. F. Goodrich Co W. 8B

New Vulcanizer Added to Barberton Gum Factory Equipment

A new vulcanizer was installed at the Pure Gum factory's Barberton plant, expanding equipment. The report notes the upgrade as progress in production capacity.

Pure Gum Spe Cairy Barberton

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