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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-26
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-26
FIRST ALUMNI BANQUET
of Paramount College to be Give
June I.

The first annual alumni banquet of
Fairmount college will be given at the
Carey hotel next Friday, June /. This
college only graduated the first class last
year and an alumni ASSOCIATION was form
ed only recently. This years class will
add another set to the membership. Great
preparations are being arranged TO make
the initial feast a great success. invita-
tons have been issued by the officers for
the occasion.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-26

Continued on Second PAGE
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
MURDERED,
Was a Prominent Worker Of w. CT. U.
by Her Husband.

Brock, Neb., Feb. 26.-(Spl.)-Mr
VIM. Wakeland, for ten years presi-
dent of the Nebraska Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union, was murder
cd last night by her husband, who
afterwards committed suicide. Domes,
tic trouble is the cause of the tragedy.
The couple We're prominent through
out the West. AT midnight, Wakeland
called on Il neighbor and asked that he
at once come to his house as his wife
was sick. Arriving there Mrs. Wake
land was found with her head severed
from her body completely A search
ing party was Mt once started in search
of Wakeland, whose body was found
reclining on his first wifc's grave. His
brains had been blown out.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26

the congregation when Mr.. Tannar
came TO Akron. Many of the old mem
bers found ~ convenient TO identify
themselves with the new churches which
they helped 10 establish in other parts
Of this city. Over 600 new members
have beer added TO the congregation
Of the First Church OF Christ during
Mr.. Tannar's pastoratc-391 by bap-
tism and 262 otherwise; the pastor at
tended 1871 funerals, and 2J9 members
were dropped from the congregation
by official action. The net gain in
membership is 3j3; 80 couples were
married by the pastor, and 500 pas
toral calls made.
Mr.. Tannar has been in the minis
try 1S years. He graduated from
Bethany College. West Virginia. In
1881. He was pastor OF a church at
Granger, 10 miles west Of Akron, for
six years. Leaving there he went to
Cincinnati, preaching for year and a
half in that city. The rest of his la.
bors have been in Akron
A farewell social will he given by
the congregation to Mr.. Tannar and
family this evening. The event will
take place ut the church.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
GOOD GRIP.
Catharine Brobyn Must
be Very Strong.
Several Cases In Mayors Court Dis.
missed Monday.

Tie case in Mayors Court against
Catherine Brobyn, accused Of assaulting
Nellie Dingle, was dismissed Monday
morning. She will weigh more than
20O pounds, while Mrs. Dingle who is
the wife of John T.. Dingle, is a small,
slender woman. The testimony of the
complaining witness was that Mrs.
Brobyn had grabbed her by the shoul-
der and gripped the same so tightly
that the pain produced at the time
was not only of Il distressingly acute
nature, but had fingered in her shoul-
der ever since. 1t was further staed
that the defer dant had gripped Mr..
Dingle who had interposed in the inter-
est of the wife.
Case against Jesse D. Bauer was dis
missed. Bauer was accused of point
ing firearms at j. Lewis Gibbs.
Case against John Specherman ac-
cused of threatening to assault Warren
Fuller, was also dismissed.
John German, Charles Obey, VIM.
Sherman and Hector McCay, vagrants,
each five days and costs. John Will
son, same charge, dismissed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
DEATHS.

BELLOWS-John II. Bellows, aged
so years, died at I o'clock, Sunday eve
ming at his home 5O1 S. Main st. De-
ceased had been i'll three weeks with
the grip, which coupled with extreme
age, caused death. The funeral will
be held at o'clock Tuesday after
noon, in Glendale chapel,
KENDIG-Lee G. Kendig. aged ~
years and II days, died at o'clock
Monday morning at his home, III
Arch st. Deceased had been i'll Is
months and death was due to eXhaus-
tlon. The funeral will be private.
HILLS-Mrs. Anna Hills, aged 81
years, months and 13 days, died at
her home 337 s. Arlington ST., at noon
Sunday. Death was due to the grip,
Funeral services will be held at The
home at 80 o'clock Tuesday. Inter
ment in Glendale cemetery,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Licenses IS. .idfSSf-svH
Louis L. Magny, Rochester, y. Y. &c
Magdalene Boss, Akron .......... .2S
Groom's occupation, silver finisher.
John c. Klohn, Cuyahoga Falls. -. .21
Theresa G. Gisler, Cayahoga Falls. .21
Grooms occupation, core maker.
Paul E. Perrin, Akron .-.....-..SS
Sarah ]. Lambe, Akron. ........ 81
Grooms occupation, blacksmith.
Thomas o. Carter, Barberton. 20
Bessie VI. Hunt, Barberton. ...... ID
Groom's occupation, laborer.
james Thomas, Akron .......... 23
Tillie Nelson, Akron ..............19 10
Groom's occupation, potter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
new FIRM
Leases Hover Manu-
featuring Plant.
Mr.. Hover Preparing to Lead a
Retired Life.

John II. Hover has leased the plant
of the Hover Manufacturing company
to Il. Il. Chapman and A. A. Kings,
bury, who will conduct the concern un-
der the name-"The Climax Cabinet
company.
This lease in no way affects the
Hover Cereal Coffee company, which
has been out of Mr.. Hower's control
for more than n year, and which has
already been conducted separately
from the manufacturing concern.
The Climax Cabinet company has
been formed with the special object in
view of making publishers bool;
cases, store and Office fixtures, and
specialties in cabinet work.
Mr.. Hover is closing up all his bust
ness affairs with a view to leadj~~ a
retired life.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. L. c. Parks gave a reception
Saturday in honor of her guest, Mrs.
Edward Coope King. The guests Were
received by the hostess and her guest,
from until 8 o'clock. DAing the
afternon large number of friends
called The affair was one of the
most enjoyable of the social season.
Mrs. Arthur L. Wilcox entertained
Saturday at her home, 1S1 Arch st.
Euchre was played. The first prize
was awarded TO Mrs. Harry G. KurtZ.
The consolation prize was given 10
Miss Jessie Haynes.
Mrs. George Harter has issued invi'
tat,ons for Il luncheon at Barbe.ton
Inn Tuesday afternoon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
TWO KILLED,
And Several Injured In Kentucky
Shooting ARRAY.

Louisville, KY, Feb. 26.-(Splo--As
a result of Q general fight in the Ken
lucky mountains, near Pound Gap,
John Newberry and his brother Ed
We're killed. Miss Lulu Mullins is not
expected to survive. Her mother is
severely bruised and beaten ana Il
man named Cellar of Dickinson coun-
ty, virginia, was shot in the left knee.
"Blf' Mullins, who did the shooting,
is now in Jail at Clntwood.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
ST. JOHNS CHURCH
At CuYahoga Falls Damaged by Fire
Sunday Afternoon.

Sunday afternoon at / o'clock St.
Johns Episcopal church at Cuyahoga
Falls caught fire from an overheated
furnace and was damaged to the ex-
tent of $500. Sunday school was in
session when the fire was discovered,
and the excitement among the Children
amounted almost to a panic. The fire
department responded promptly, and
the flames were soon checked. The
building is an old structure, having
been erected in 1910.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
}Real Estate Transfers;

FURNISHED by the Abstract Title
Guarantee and Trust Co., 226 South
Main Street,
J. Bert JACKSON to john v.
i{raus ct az, % feet on cast
side Of Main ST., between
Mill and Quarry sts.. ........ .S2250
John &. Weller to David C.
Hickman, 80 feet Cornell
st, Barberton. ....... 49,. .S25o0
John Keck TO Lewis Young,
40 feet Bare ST. .S175
John Henry Emery to L. V.
Bicrce, 3.T8 acres Tallmadge
township. ............ -. $4,000
Jacob Krisher to Louisa
Krisher, 1895 feet Grant
street $500. ..-..... ........Sl.ou
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
DRIVING CLUB.
Meeting to Make Arrangements For
Summers Matinees.

A meeting has been called by the
officers of the Akron Driving club for
Monday evening, March 3. 1t will be
held at the Office of p. L. McCourt.
Arrangements will be, made for next
season. officers will. .ibe elected and
matters Of much interest to the club
considered The club gave a number
of successful matinees last year. 1t
is the intention to make this season
even more of Il success than last.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
MINISTERS
Send a Telegram to Sentor Sieber
Monday Afternoon.

The Evangelical Alliance Of this city
this afternoon sent a telegram to Sena'
tor Sieber announcing that the mem
bers of the Alliance unanimously en-
dorsed the Clark temperance bin, and
expected him to support it in the Sen
ate.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
PEOPLES THEATER.

Tonight DR.. Fuckers Korack Won
ders, in a high class vaudeville show
with specialties and a grand cake walk
by the Woods children and the Rumley
sisters.
The laughing farce, dutch Justice
tonight.
Admission 10 cents; reserved seats
for ladies and their escorts without ex
ira charge.
If you suffer pain or are crippled in
any part of your body come to thC
Peoples theater and you will be cured
tonight free of charge.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
ANOTHER Bool
Will be Written by Mrs.
Ruth L. Sheldon.
She Leaves For Florida Tuesday TO
Gather Material.

Mrs. Ruth Louise Sheldon, of 217
Fir St, will leave Tuesday evening
for Florida. She will be gone for
four months.
Mrs. Sheldon will return in June for
a short sojourn in this city. She con-
templates travelling extensively during
the next two years. During her trav-
els Mrs. Sheldon will gather material
for another book. She has already
written three well known books.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
TWO FAMILIES.
Stark and Summit Officials Held
Conference.

Mr.. ]. G. Lichtenwaller, Superintend-
ent of the Stark County Infirmary, ac-
companied by the intirmary director Of
that county, called upon Poor Director
Kendall, Monday morning.
The mission of the Stark county Off
cials was to effect settlement with
Summit county for the care of two
families from Massillon, who are at
present residing in Akron.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
ToR DEEENDANT.

Or. Bulls Cough Syrup Is not common
every day cough mixture. 1t is
marvellous remedy for all the trou-
blesome and dangerous complica-
tions resulting from - cold in the
head, throat, chest or lungs. Sold
for Csc u
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26

Why IN thunCer Is II 50 mucn easier
to write 1899 than it IS to write 1902
Patience-Thst Boston girls too ele-
CANT, don't you think?
Patrice- What's she been saying
now?
"Hhy, she was speaking OF her
brothers sweater and she called 1t q
perspiration article"
MIR. Crimsonbeak-Why, my dear,
the house is like an icebox!
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Yes, / know It.
I'm not going to have you go to the
club and tell the boys l roast you ev-
cry time you come home.
"You know that lady who was here
yesterday who smelled SO strong Of
perfunery, mammaT
"Yes, my boy"
"Well, isn't she one of the cologneiaI
dames?"
Patience-He intimated that he want
ed to say something complimentary
about my new waist.
Patrice-Well?
"He didn't seem to know just how to
60 about it."
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Those were very
small eggs the grocer brought you yes
terday.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Small. did you
say?
why, yes; they weren't as large as
hailstones even."
"You don't give as realistic tempest
scene as the company at the other OPP
era house." said the visitor.
NO" replied the property man; "be.
cause those other people broke In here
one night and stole our thunder."-4
Yonkers Statesman.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26

Don't forget to attend the grand
prize masquerade ball to be given
Tuesday night, February %, at Amer
lean hall by the Akron Saengerbund.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

reliable woman for in
fants' nurse. Mrs. James II. An
drews. 300 Fir st. 261-269s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26

Use Or. Bulls Cough Syrup at once, if
your child has Group or bronchitis.
Waste no time; delay may be dan
gerous. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
cures at once. 1t is a safe and in
fallible remedy. All druggists sell
it for 20 cents. II
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
WITNESS
To Chamberlain Will.
ServingInAmerican Army
In Philippines.
Document Has Been Sent
to Manila.
Hiram Fuller Estate Is Richer
Than Supposed.
Parks Did Little For His Wife-C0urt
House News.

0UuSt NSWS'
The will of Newman Chamberlain
has been sent to Manila.
This is the first instance where will
filed in Probate court Of this county,
has been sent to u foreign country.
William Castle, one of the witnesses
to the signature of the testator, is a
Lieutenant in the army serving in the
Philippines. Before the will could be
probated it was necessary that his tes-
timony be secured. 1t was also neces-
sary that he identify his signature. For
this reason the document was sent
across the ocean. +. w. Chamberlain
has been appointed special admtnistra-
tor to take care of the estate until the
will has been probated. He Qualified
by giving bond for $4,000.
A RICH ESTATE.
The inventory filed by Charles G.
Benner, administrator of the estate of
Hiram G. Fuller, shows that the fam
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
.S.&G.'S Fl s:sS!4ss :sS!45 %4!s
Saturday, March 8, 1900

Saturday, March 3, 1900
sacks fresh yellow bolted corn
meal for 19c.
GO lbs. of seasonable cereal for less
than 1c per potnd)
Id. peanut butter for 22c.
In self-sealing- glass Jars, delicious
for sandwiches.
2 lbs. of 13c large, fancy, double pre-
pared, harvest brand California
prunes, this week only zoe.
" lb of the best Singapore fine black
pepper this week 12c, or | lb. for 25c
net.
Until further notice we will present
to every purchaser of lb. of S. &
G. = 25c Java and Mocha coffee or
above, an eight page Mother Goose
Story Book, entitled dolly Dear Ser
les" Keep yourself young and please
the children with the 'Babes in the
Wood" Jack Hornet" etc.
Sec window display.
Call, send telephone or mail your
order, our wagons pass your door
Addressed postal cards free for the
asking.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26

latest complete and accurate tele.
graphic news. Read the Democrat.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26

Judge G. r. Grant will address the
League Tuesday night on the
subject of ''The present Crisis"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
prcpert'' is held by the Akron Lumb,
\ \AfENDED PETITION.

propert" is held by the Akron Lumber
Co.
AMENDED PETITION.
An amended petition has been filed
In the $4,000 damage case of Jennie
Clifford VS.. Joseph Kelly. The plaintiff
claims that she was injured by falling
over boxes that were on the sidewalk
in front of the block OF the defendant.
CALENDAR ENTRIES.
The motion for new trial In the
case of G. w. Harrison vs. Edwin Carr,
has been overruled.
The divorce case of Frances ID.
Sproul VS.. w. A. Sproul has been refer
ed to w. Il. Snyder for hearing.
Default judgments have been taken
in the case against w. Il. Sykes, for
S2224.33
FOR DEFENDANT.
The damage case of Margaret Burke
VS.. the Village of Barberton came to
end Monday. The jury returned a
verdict for the defendant after being
out since Saturday noon. The plain
tiff filed n motion for new trial.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
Only.

Only.
Hamfat-Did you leave your regular
route during the touri
shylock-Ouly to let the trains 90 "
--Syracuse Herald.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26

A number of local teachers attended
the Northeastern Ohio Teachers asso-
ciation meeting in Cleveland Saturday.
Lee X. Knight of the Kent school,
East Akron, presided.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
China & Japan Tea Store

Schumacher & Gammeter
Tel. 52e. 164 S. Howard ST.
r. S.--Boys, now is the ume to earn
n guaranteed watch. Call for particu-
lars.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-26
WIT FROM YONKERS.
a Eeyr Joxelets That Would Make
the Sphinx Larah.

Why in thunder is 1t so much easier
to write 1899 than it IS to write 1902
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
A RBPUeL1cAN BOOMERANG.

WESTON, w. Va, Nov. 1.-The
Republicans held an unfortunate
meeting here last night, st which
r r Lala, native Filipino, was
the star attraction. After the meet
Ang q number Of local Democrats,
including Dr.. n 1. Holt. got into a
discussion with Republican leaders
pboat Lsla and his address, which
rs uited in considerable heat. As
an outcome Or. Hot, called meet
lng tatiay OF goo Democrats, who
had pc l2ed themselves not TO vote
Tor ". ". Bfannan, Democrat,
candidate sor the Legislature. be
i.aBsetef convention held last sum
ner Nearly all attended aDa i
sas sgreea 70 dissolve the p'ede;
sud publicly announce their inteu
ion 10 take their Democracy siraahi
ron Bryan to constable. Ills in
suites ancther Dpmecrstie men Der
NJ the Leg; Stature.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06

Hon. VIM. Campbell, candidate for
State Senator fromfthis district, and sec
rotary of the Congressional Executive
Committee, accompanied by Mr.. j. Gass
man, visited this place ON Thursday.-
Mr.. Campbell, called at The Enterprise
office, and in an interview with the editor
said; That he had been canvassing the
district and felt TINT the success of the
Democrats is assured, not only in this
Congressional district, hut throughout
the State as we'll. As to the election OF
the National ticket, he thiaka that Mr.
Bryan, ON the 9Th Of November, viii be
elected the head of the Nation, as he is
gaining in popular favor every day, and
IS in the interest Of the toiling masses,
which will alone vnin him large major
i'y Of hat vote. Mr. Campbell is man
IF congenial disposition, has pleasing
appearance, is man Of good culture and
-fnse, and one who can and will make an
able Representative for the people from
his district in our next Legislature.
Hedgescile Eatcrprise
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-06
IfAi1s 81. fnferasf

The Norfolk and Eestern road has or
dered 400 additional coalcars.
Hon. W Bryan says that he belieyes
that Indiana is as safely Democratic as
Missouri"
The new.R ouss City Hall Opera House
in Winchester will be opened with a Con-
federate concert.
There is such rush of freight on the
Baltimore and Ohio that it has become
necessary to take some engines off of
ballast trains.
Prof. R. n. Babney, of the University
of Virginia, who supported Palmer and
Buckner in 1896, has declared for Bryan
and Stevenson.
Prof. Harry St. George Tucker has
been appointed acting president of
Washington and Lee University until the
next meeting of the board of trustees.
Gen. Thomas L. Rosser has resigned
as commander of John Bowie Strange
Camp of Confederate Veterans, of Char
1ottesville. being dissatisfied with the ac-
ton of the Grand Camp at staunton re
Gently.
The r. & o. will soon commence in
stalling the new switching system at Har-
pers Ferry. The material has arrived. =
The telegraph office wil1then beremoved
to the tower over the depot. The work
will be completed within sixty days.
Washington Van Horn. of 1491 Perry
street, Chicago, Mckinley Presidential
Elector of the Seventh Illinois district in
in 1896, has renounced the party in which
he was an active and honored member
for 80 years and comes out squarely for
Bryan.
The curb-stone" law, to break up loaf
ing on the streets of the town Saturday
nights, was put into effect last Saturday
night for the first time, and demonstrated
at once its merits. Our citizens could
easily walk on the sidewalks without
having to elbow their way through the
crowds that usually block the pavements
on these nights. Now, if persons wish to
stand on the street and talk they are
compelled to get on the outside of the
curb stone. The effect of this law was
that the streets of the town were almost
clear by half past ten, aud those who
have homes IN close proximity had not
their stumbers disturbed by the noise and
confusion produced by people passing up
and down the street after midnight, A
good law, Mr.. Mayor. Clarke Courier.