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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1899

Page

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Victim Assaulted in Greenwood Store Row

Louis E. Stone of Greenwood Bros. store was attacked near Enterprise Manufacturing by two well dressed men. He suffered head wounds and facial bruises and is hospitalized. Despite valuables in his possession, including a gold watch and diamond ring, nothing was stolen. Chief Harrison sought clues with no findings yet. Stone had a prior minor robbery four months ago at the same location.

Louis E. Stone Greenwood Bros Park Plack Elks’ Lab Ash St Enterprise Manufacturing Company Stone Mr Stone Tay Mr. Stone Harrison

Akron Democratic Club Invites Members to Turner Hall

Special notice invites all members to meet at Democratic head quarters at 6 30 tonight. Instead of the regular weekly meeting the club will be escorted to Turner Hall by a band. Come and bring a friend. John McBride, President.

Akron Democratic Club Turner Hall Jonnxn McBride

Postponed Industrial School Opening At Vinton Charity Meet

President J Park Alexander was absent as First Vice President J H Seymour presided. Ten members attended. The planned start of the Industrial school next Saturday was postponed a week. Some cases needing clothing and food were reviewed. Members expect less demand for aid than last winter due to more employment.

J. Park Alexander J. H. Seymour Vinton Charity Association Industrial School

PHE Weather Forecast Tonight and Thursday

Fair conditions expected tonight with cooler temperatures in the east portion. The forecast calls for gradual cooling into Thursday across the region with pleasant overall conditions.

Letter from Corporal Gayer Nine Days Before Death

Relatives of the late Corporal Henry Gayer receive a letter written by their son nine days before his death. Dictated to a nurse at the Second Reserve hospital corps, he was in Malate hospital overlooking Manila Bay. He praised the hospital, asked to tell the boys he had not forgotten them, and said he would write soon. The nurse notes he was much improved after a hearty meal. His parents cling to hope of a possible mistake and his survival.

Henry Gayer Second Reserve Hospital Corps Gayer Malate Manilla Bay Corporal Gayer

Affidavit in Weary case cites arrest and reexamination

Miss Millie Belle Weary swore to an affidavit about Dr William E Chamberlain being issued for arrest before leaving the city Coroner Leberman re examined Dr G M Todd in the Weary inquiry finding no new details and maintaining belief a criminal operation was performed on the young woman The signed statement given to Attorney Hagelbarger is in Coroner Leberman’s possession

Leberman G. M. Todd Millie Belle Weary Miss Weary H. M. Hagelbarger

Obituary notices for Mrs. Henrietta Bedur and Valenore Morris

Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Henrietta Bedur aged 78 years four months at 122 Glenwood Ave Akron and Valenore Morris aged 72 years at 124 Crosby St Akron. Bedur was born in Germany, widow, 27 years Akron resident. Morris served in Mexican and Civil wars. both to Glendale cemetery. Also brief school report guidance from Ros Thomas urging parental cooperation to aid child progress and student discipline at Turner Hall program featuring Judge Grant Mayor Young and I H Phelps, probate judge candidate.

Henrietta Bedur Glenwood Av Germany Akron Glendale Valenore Morris Crosby St Mr. Morris Pennsylvania Co. B U. S. Dragoons Co. A O.V.1 Turner Hall Judge Grant Young I. H. Phelps

Paralyzed clergyman Rev John W Cracraft dies in New York

Reverend John W Cracraft a long standing Episcopal leader died at Saratoga New York from paralysis at age 72 His last post was Hudson New York He previously led churches in Cuyahoga Falls Milnois and Ohio including the Church of the Ascension Chicago a major project He studied at Bexley Gambier and Lane seminaries and was connected with Turner Hall tonight

John W. Cracraft Saratoga N. Y Hudson Cuyahoga Falls Reyx Herd Clevaend Milnois Ohio Church of the Ascension Chicago Bexley Theological Seminary Gambier, O Lane Theological Seminary Cincinnati

Postmaster Ebright Fails to Secure Mason Janitor Post

Old soldier Ex-Marshal Mason, after passing civil service exams for Akron post office janitor, is bypassed in favor of Enoch T. Jones amid political pressure from former Mayor Harper and the local Republican machine. Mason’s backers claim veterans’ preference was ignored.

Ebright Wm. Mason Werner Works Akron Civil Service Mason E. R. Harper Col. Dick Enoch ‘T. Jones Doylestown Akron Street Department Jones Harper

Akron district M. E. conference closes with profits and thanks

The 86th semi annual Akron district M E conference ended at North Hill church with a profitable, well attended gathering. Rev J E Cope opened with devotion. Rev J C Smith spoke on hope. Dr T W Lane urged Mt Union College support. a nonsectarian American University project was highlighted. resolutions thanked North Hill, Rev W E Fetch, Epworth League, and the choir. officers announced district library bureau approval and finances discussed. next meeting set for Atwater. stewards approved salary increase for Presiding Elder J W Robins.

Akron M. E North Hill M. E. Dhurch J. E. Cope J. C. Smith T. W. Lane Alliance Mt. Union College American University Washington W. L. Davidson Cuyahoga Falls D. W. Knight H. H. Miller Atwater W. L. Dickson Bedford North Hill W. E. Fetch Epworth League J. E. Copa W. G. Harper J.C. Smith R. W. Gardner C. C. Hallock T. J Post D. Starkey J. W. Robins Warren

Special police named for Akron election day duties

The City Commissioners appointed a list of special police for election day duty including D C Hanne Henry Dreese Jas Douglass John Crawford D Rittersbach J J Warner F B Adams Wm Mason HH Brown GC W Hoskins E H Jones Samuel Trenp George Abele Gebhardt A Herman George Hahn Abner Danforth M B Wright Lester Hastings Wm McCormish Ed Tewkesbury D H Ormes Board of Flections A D French Pyrof Prof J McKean lectured on Education at Woodland M E church Tuesday night. Police report two men in county jail for forgery and rape. Fire damage at 705 South High street. Mrs C W Hoskins notified of sister Mrs G F Wilbur sudden death. German conversation class held at Dr W Millikin home. Money lost by Ryley reported. suspected none.

D.C. Hanne Henry Dreese Jas. Douglass John Crawford D. Rittersbach J. J. Warner F. B. Adams Wm. Mason HH. Brown GC. W. Hoskins E. H. Jones Samuel Trenp George Abele Gebhardt A. Herman George Hahn Abner Danforth M.B. Wright Lester Hastings Wm. McCormnish Ed Tewkesbury D. H. Ormes Board of Flections A. D. French J. McKean Woodland M. E W. H. Tidd Oscar T. Gillespie Penitentia E. Caldwell Trumbull County South High St Eli Kender Danae Slight C. W. Hoskin G. F. Wilbur Shalersville Hoskins Delia W. Millikin South

Weary Affidavit Alleged Abortions Tangle Doctor

Miss Weary swore an affidavit accusing Dr. Chamberlain of criminal operations days before his vacation. Authorities issued a warrant for the doctor’s arrest, but he had just left his home when officers arrived. Leberman will not hear more testimony for several days. LH Phelps, candidate for Probate Judge, speaks at Turner Hall tonight.

Leberman LH. Phelps Turner Hall

Summit county office allotment blamed on Republican control

The Democrat claims Summit county Republicans have divvied up future offices for years. It names H M Hagelbarger to become Prosecuting Attorney Wanamaker successor, Clint W Kline to Auditor Sisler successor, A J Rowley for Probate Judge, Miles for County Clerk if favored, and J A Wilson to replace Commissioner McMillen. Also noting Nichols Swain was taken to Canton on abandonment charges.

Summit County H. M. Hagelbarger Wanamaker Clint W. Kline Sisler A. J. Rowley Miles J. A. Wilson Fifth Ward McMillen

Poultry Farm Firm Opens Suffield Office in Campaign

The Reserve Poultry Farming Usning and Commission Co of Camden N J capitalized at 125000 has opened an Suffield office. Property bought signals Ohio’s largest poultry farm to be located there with H T Thompson of Suffield as secretary and treasurer. Judge C R Grant will discuss political issues at Turner Hall this day.

Ohio Suffield The Reserve Poultry, Farming, Usnning & Commission Company Camden N.J H. T. Thompson C. R. Grant Turner Hall

Halloween Socials and Visits Highlight Akron Event Scene

A slew of Halloween gatherings plus guest visits filled Akron with festive activity. M.O Neil and co from Omaha stayed with Ada Miller at Carroll Avenue while Dr and Mrs Boyd hosted a ghost party. St Pauls hosted an oyster supper led by Rev Blake. Ada Miller hosted a social for the B A C club and others enjoyed doughnuts and cider. Minnie Bauer and Grace Reformed’s Miss Daly Jordan led a Sunday school Halloween social at Spruce Street. A boardinghouse masquerade at Manderbach’s with Pendleton hotel guests followed by a return visit. Aspt Kling of Iowa Soldier's Home, on six months furlough, planned a Canton reception for his eightieth birthday. A First M E church Halloween social featured colonial refreshments and music, with no formal program.

Alice Bender Park Place Inland G. W. Newell Grand Rapids Rich Fred Mallison Henry Kraus West Market St Cleveland Delta Gammas C. C. Herrick E. Market St Otto Fancher Chicago Goa C, Moss Harry Polsky Euclidave Bertha Yost Humber Pay St Chas. E. Fletcher Aultmen, Miller & Co Akron Susie M. Donahue Crosby Sr Av Alontic Club Pythian Sisters Paul Chassagne St. Clair St John King Washrington St Osage Lown Mies Nellie Ray A. Erra Lewis Naples Idy Erra Ralph S. High St James P. Boyd Summit Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's Episcopal Church J. H.W. Blake N. Summit St Ada Miller Carroll St Minnie Bauer Grace Reformed Church Hallowe'en Clara Homer Silver St Della Ford Elva Manderbach Fanny Manderbach East Market St Pendleton Hotel Manderbach William Kling Iowa Canton Mary K. Vandersall Kline Regular Army Malage Island of the Sea America M. E

Sale of Real Estate on South Main Street

Francis Seiberling assignee of John F. Seiberling sold a small jot on Main St to W. E. Slabaugh for 290. He got more than 100 per foot for frontage. Slabaugh bought for investment. Two new divorce petitions filed, one from John Zwahlen and Mari Zwahlen after 48 years of marriage for gross neglect. Court news also notes stock delivery dispute in Acme Mining and a damages suit from Em Merman Brothers after a buggy accident. Guardianship and estate inventories listed. naturalizations and marriage licenses noted among several names.

Francis Seiberling John F. Seiberling W. E. Slabaugh Mr. Slabaugh John Zwahlen Common Pleas Court Mari Zwahlen Switzerland Charles Gunzenhauser Sophie Gunzenhauser Germany George J. Markley S. C. Miles F. 4. Seiberling Acme Mining Company

Fatal Fall Ends Life of Comet Farmer Henry Stoner

Henry Stoner, a well known Comet farmer, died Sunday from injuries after a fall weeks earlier. Funeral services were held at Comet Tuesday. In another note, M Fuchs reports his daughter was not with Hazel Cole during an assault on a child, having been at home for a long time prior.

Henry Stoner Comet Comet T M. F. Fuchs The Democrat Hazel Cole

Also Mentioned on This Page

L.K. Stone Union Charity Association Burdette L South Howard St Manila William E. Chamberlain Miss Millie Belle Weary Thomas Ros. Thomas Tustrnetion S. H. Phelps W. E. Young Ian University H. B. Manton Special Police Poultry Farm M. O'Neil & CO Arnold Knit Goods Madam Borg New York N.B Japan M.o’neil & Co Omaha, Neb Carroll South Main Street Court News Fila J.carr Em Merman Brothers Irouare Wourt S. H. Miller John R. Paul Samuel Mitchell England J. Mitchell J. A. McDonald Canada E. J Porter Maxwell W-Va Bertha B. Stout Fred Stoch Florence Stauffer
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