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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
8
Fragmented text mentions a bakery and model items with unclear names and numbers. It references a person named Howard and a woman, plus awkward phrases about growth and coats. Overall content is garbled with no clear event or outcome to summarize.
A garbled OCR tale from York chronicles a young freedman’s deportation scare and a laborer’s fate. It mentions a woman named Ellie Tala, a man named Howe, and a plan to work as a servant in Philadelphia. Officials fear the man could become a public charge while his family seeks steady labor.
Barbert on June 26 annual convention of the Epworth League of Wooster district held at First M B church of Barberton. About 100 delegates attended with addresses by Dr Pratt of Akron on The New Crusade and by Tor MH Warner of Navarre on Prophets Ancient and Modern. Includes notes on ministers, local attendees, and social events surrounding the gathering.
Alumni of Huchtel College closed commencement week with a reception for President and Mrs. Church. About 250 attended as officers for the college gathered for the annual meeting and elected Herbert B. Briggs as president along with vice presidents, a secretary, and trustees. The meeting also approved maintaining part of current expenses for five years and discussed donations and losses from silk purchases. Resolutions honored Mrs. Hunter and Dr. Claypole and regretted the departure of Professors Bates and Orth.
Local city figure Rig ger salutes Booker T. Washington by asking Rev Birger to congratulate five named students who earned honors in the Tits schools. Miss Lona Hall is valedictorian of the high school and Raymond Rimpion received honorable mention in mathematics at Helderbers.
Special Correspondence from Turherton reports Holver and Holvey faced charges for failing to comply with closing hour screens and an unreads Noting a dereliction, the mayor explained. The Flacher, a book agent, was arrested on a warrant by John Gol for attempting to pass a counterfeit check. Gore exposed the scheme and Barberton officials handled a minor’s repayment.
The note indicates WIM completion Friday 4 30 pm to arrange stacks for the Martory End Sale with opening Saturday at 8 am. It records setup timings and the start of the sale.
Edna Hall of Indianapolis aged 18, known as farmer girl and former bookkeeper, attempted suicide by jumping from a motor car and later by swallowing sulphuric acid. She was taken to City Hospital and convalescing. Once connected to a notable New York family, she recently lived a precarious life supported by her pen after a severe early accident. Authorities note possible mental strain but provide no further details.
Our great factory sale continues offering bargains on china and glass at reduced prices. Call to be convinced by Ine Bent and Upham-Brouse Co with a convincing sales pitch.
Chicago parties have leased at least 1000 acres near Peninsula to prospect for oil. Wells to be drilled to 4000 feet as work starts soon. James McGratty is among lessees and investor confidence remains high amid premium land rights. Kidney irregularities in summer linked to dehydration, Mob y's Kidney Cure advertised by local firms.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana writes of ten years confined to bed with kidney disease. He describes severe pain and immobility until a recommended cure by Muley’s kids ney. The testimonial ends with gratitude and calls the remedy a godsend. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted for chronic bronchial troubles and summer coughs.
Congratulatory notices from Akron friends highlight Mixy Beasie Baus rising fame at Lakeside venues. The piece recalls her early move from Akron to Chicago with family, then returning to tour summers, while audiences repeatedly request her performances. Mike Baus, still a child at departure five years ago, is mentioned at the Hage entrance.
Special Correspondent Kirkertoo reports June 26 that representatives from United States Express and Wells-Marga Express met at Barberton Inn to arrange Barberton delivery. No action occurred due to the absence of A. Mam of the Adams company, and a second meeting is planned to discuss future operations.
A London despatch to the Journal of Commerce reports coronation underwriters expect large sums in risk, with estimates from 10,000 to 100,000 pounds. Policies have been widely applied for and granted, while the postponement concerns the 27th and 28th dates.
Independent furnace operators in Mahoning valley explore building a large $2 million steel plant in western Youngstown across the river from the Ohio plant of the Nahonma Steel Co. Local firms including Iron & Coal Co and Youngstown Steel Co back the project. The move follows stock control actions by the United States corporation and pressure from major steel interests in Ohio.
Health ad touts a home treatment for sexual weakness and enlarged organs. From Dr Knapp Medical Co Detroit, recipients receive a free receipt with directions after sending name and address. Testimonials claim restored vigor and strength, with confidential correspondence and sealed envelopes.
A fragmented OCR ad touts Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills from Akron and Buffalo dealers. It emphasizes nerve strength and restfulness, urging trust in the portrait and signature of A W Chase M D on each pack. The copy mentions sale points and a claimed medical endorsement, typical of old patent medicine layouts.
Special correspondence from Harberton notes Charles Hinteberger plans to erect a new home on the site of the old Dyer-Herger homestead at New Portage. The Meir tutnie and other local names appear garbled, with references to Mr. Hy A. Gali of the Stirling Roller and a three-season delay.
City officials pursue tedious duties on the Bail iaing Board. They examine reports from city armors and compare personal property votings with last year’s figures, seeking accurate assessments amid detailed accounting work.
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