Kent Labor Day Parade Triumph and Festive Show
Kent marked Labor Day 1919 with a grand parade that impressed judges and locals alike. Numerous marching groups displayed uniforms, bands, and floats, with notable entries from Ladies Military Band of Akron and various unions. The event featured miniature trains, car models, and a Carpenter house display, culminating in awards for the best float and notable performances by the Erie workers and local unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Tld
Colton
W. H. Hutchinson
Cleve Perry
Ladies Military Band
Akron
Carmen's Union
Army & Navy
Jay Post
Boy Scouts
Carpenters” Union
Bre
Caren Fers
Barbers Union
Erie
Kent Mons
Carpenter
Carpenters
U. Od Fellows
Iebekahs
Astern Star
Fire Dept
Trory
Olin. Son
Willard Storage Battery
Vietrola
Kin &Son
Biicons
T. O. C. Fiend Rebekahs
Cuyahoga Pells
Ladies Land and Post
Keating
Akron 4Terakd
Udges
Messrs
Lawson and
Paxton
The
Courier
White
Robbers Strike. torn checks found at Kent game site
A report notes torn checks were found in front of Dre W Be Andrews and mail addressed to Portage News Co of Akron. The incident followed a robbery at a safe containing over 300 dollars in checks and cash. The piece also mentions Kent football schedule with games against Akron West High Barberton Cuyahoga Ravenna and Bedford.
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Arly
Mike Nearns
Dre W. Be Andrews
Portage News Co
Come Here Safe
High Schoolers Named in Ohio Collegiate Listings
Kent High Students head to athletic and academic contests with participants from Mount Union Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Oberlin Wooster and others listed among nominees including Gant Harves Nadine McNeil Mack Shanafelt and Arthur Seifer. The fragmented OCR reads as a roster of names associated with Ohio institutions.
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Aioy Kniveton
Mount Union
Gant Harves
Case
Viola Pardes
Ohio Wesleyan
Nolean Miler
Ohio State
Arthur Babbitt
Oberlin
Bary Faught
K. S.N
Geniedting
Albertus Gombert
Wooster
Nadine McNeil
K'S. N
Cyetle
D- Powers
Ohio West
Mack Shanafelt
Arthur Seifer
Western
Howard M. Slutz
Ohio Wesle
Injury Fatal After Cat Attack in Akron City
Frank Xouth, 49, is reported to have been injured by a cat on Wednesday of last week and died Friday at Akron City Hospital. He leaves his wife and four children.
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Frank Xouth
Akron City
Sturdy Sep 6 Meeting Noted By Commander Slutz
Fragmentary note records a September 6 2 PM meeting with Commander M J Slutz and a mention of a three year feat in Claymont Delaware with uncertain context and garbled terms remains.
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M. J. Slutz
Two in Cycle Crash In Kent Area Injuries Reported
George Fisher and Bessie Sayter, both of Kent, were taken to Akron City Hospital after a motorcycle collided with a automobile near Hudson. Their injuries were not as serious as first reported.
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Geo. Fisher
Bessie Sayter
Kent
Akron City Hospital
Hudson
Fragmented Neighbors Notice From Damaged Text
A damaged OCR fragment mentions neighbors and a possible event or notice. Readable parts are limited, with stray words and garbled phrases reducing clarity. No clear names, dates, places, or actions can be confirmed from the legible content.
News of the Soldier Boys in Kent and Nearby Folks
Fred Fisher of Portage county returns with his sister Mrs Smith on Franklin Street after serving in France. Akron veteran French, who saw action in Italy and lost part of his arm, spends Labor Day with his brother. Don Carlile aided in the explosion scene. Clarence Mellin traveled France and is back in town with letters. A. & N. Union calls all soldiers and sailors to a meeting next Tuesday evening in Kent.
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Fred Fisher
Portage ‘County Boys
Francs
Kent
Mrs. Smith
Franklin Yes
Ent
Fred
French
Akron
Labor Day
Srila
Italy
Don Carlile
Don
Clarence Mellin
France
Ets
A. & N. Union
Burkhardt Buys Kent Electric Co. Business
Fa. C. Burkhardt of Cleveland, a former chain worker and former head of West Virginia Chain, has purchased the Kent Electric Co. business. He plans to offer estimates and perform all kinds of electrical work. Parke Rigner remains with him in charge.
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Fa. C. Burkhardt
Cleveland
West Virginia
Kent’ Electric Co
Parke Rigner
Kent Air Flight Sparks County Fair Ticket Debate
Report notes Jay Ferry and Donald Green viewing Kent from a Curtiss bi plane during a county fair outing. Mayor B S Johnson was expected to back the ticket while residents of Oregon Cors appear to share opinions. The chaotic text mentions various names and a late flight that influenced local sentiment.
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Jay Ferry
Donald Green
Kent
Kent School Sales and Teacher Updates Report
News From the Schools notes Kent's $275 endowment ends sold to Hayden Miller & Co for a $900 premium. New teachers arrive as Messrs Neuwald and Stover lease the Sink house on North Water Street. Architects Lavder and Penny oversee additions to DePeyster. Miss Margaret Turner replaces Miss Gebert at the South School.
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Kent
Hayden, Miller & Co
Messrs. Neuwald and Stover
N. Water St
Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions People and Place
A partial OCR line references individuals and a location, indicating a local news snippet. The readable parts point to potential names and affiliations, but key details are incomplete, leaving the exact event, date, and outcome unclear.
Cal Weighing Sevoomlen Development Shifts at Homestead
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a weighing or weighing-like event at a homestead site with references to Sin the Sevoomlen and Rheay amid a developing plan on an 8 hie degen timeframe, details unclear but suggests local activity or project in progress.
Red Cross Service Honors in Portage County List
The American Red Cross has awarded twelve distinguished service pins in Portage County. Recipients include Joven, Kent, Ha Hall, Hanley, France, George, Hall, and Hieketé. Many of the women volunteers received pins for their efforts.
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Portage County
Joven
Kent
Paston Town Secures Akron Preacher for Sunday Morning
New Paston residents announce Dr. Himes of Akron will preach Sunday morning at 1 during September with a view to naming him regular pastor for the coming year. Every member is urged to hear him.
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Kent Uinerans
Himes
Akron
Dancing School in Old Fellowhall Kent Evening Session
A notice advertises a dancing school at Ertram's School for Dancing in Old Fellowhall Kent. The Saturday evening session runs from 1 to 11:30, offering lessons and dancing opportunities for attendees.
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Ertram
Jens
Old Fellowhall
Kent
Turday
Terrible Injury Ends Life of Lawrence Lowther
Lawrence Lowther, 19, of Brimfield road, died at Peoples Hospital Akron after an electrical accident at a Sharonville nitrate plant on Monday. He suffered severe burns and loss of feeling for days. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowther, three brothers Wayland Arthur Jobert, two sisters Mildred and Ruth. Funeral held Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev D W Besaw officiated. Burial at Standin Rock Cemetery.
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Lawrence €. Lowther
Robert Lowtther
Brimfield Road
Peoples Hospital
Akron
No.t
Avon
Lawrence Clifton Lowther
Bareroom
Theo
Iind
Wayland
Arthur
Jobert
Mildred
Tuth
Lawrence
Hite
D. W. Besaw
Standini
Rock Cemetery
Mrs Elizabeth Russel dies after illness in Kent Ohio
Mrs Elizabeth Russel aged about 74 born in Scotland died last Thursday at 1 p.m. after a three week illness. She lived in Pennsylvania and Ohio, resided in New Hopes Geauga county then Hiram before moving to Kent. Survived by daughter Jessie Squire and son Dr. Christopher J. Smith. Funeral services were private at the North Mane tha street home with burial at Standing Rock cemetery.
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Elizabeth Russel
Scotland
Kent
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Newheres
Geauga County
Hiram
Russell
Assell
Jessie Squire
Drer
Disciple Church
Lear
Mileve,Hesan
Mallory
North Manetha ‘Etreet
Rock Semetery
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R- C. Nabe
Hendy
Kent High
Gowenstoner
Army
High
West High
Barberton
Ts-Kent
Cuyahoga
Bedford
Ravenna
SW. R. Academy
Adan Hoes
Claymont
Delaware
Fee Fata
L. By
Mansfield
Norma
Burkhardt
Johnnson
Wall
Oregon
Norn Keith
Lavder and
Penny
DePeyster
Margaret Turner
Fem
Gebert
South Schoo
Beonome
Cal
Open New School
Dancing
Lawrence Lowther
Elliot
Sieried
Christopher J. Smith
Shin
Lillie A. Jones
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