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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
TWO WEDDINGS
In Same Church, on
Same Date.
Prominent Event at First Con-
gregational Church, Nov. 5.

Two marriage ceremonies will be
performed at the First Congregational
church Nov. g. One will unite Mr..
Harry X. Raymond and. Miss Gertrude
NJ. Mason both of this city, and the
other, Mr.. Spillman Riggs, of Colum-
bus, and Miss Minnetta Heneberger, of
Akron.
That both ceremonies should take
place in the church on the same date
Is q coincident. 1t seems that arrange
ments for securing the church were
first made by Miss Heneberger, but
Miss Mason was desirous of having
her wedding on the same date, be-
cause 1t marks an anniversary of the
marriage of her father and mother. In
consideration Of these circumstances,
hours for the ceremonies were ar
ranged, so that neither will conflict
with the plans of the other. Mr.
Riggs and Miss Heneberger will be
married at p. m, and Mr.. Raymond
and Miss Mason, at p. m. In view Of
this, the young people will partially
work in conjunction in decorating the
church. The Brooks Chicago Marine
orchestra is coming from Chicago by
special arrangement to play at Miss
Heneberger's wedding, and large
platform will be erected in the church
for the benefit of the orchestra. In
vitations for both weddings were is
sued today.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
MARKET HOUSE.
Mr.. Rooms Says Project Is Sure
TO Win.

Councilman A. +. Koons, Of the
Fifth ward, promoter of the market
house project, stated to reporter for
the Democrat Tuesday evening that
the sentiment in favor of the plan
Is almost universal. 1t will be sub
mitted to vote Of the people at the
election Nov. 4, and Mr.. Koons says
that he believes the project will carry
by a large majority. The location
suggested for the market house is the
vacant lots just north of the Everett
building, on North Main st. This
point will be easily reached from all
parts of the city, as street car lines
from every direction pass within a
few yards of it.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
at the Goodyear Tire
& Rubber Co., East Akron. 152-tf

FOR SALE-By j. I. Bachtel, 1SS S.
Howard st. Phone 722
Two new houses, Bowery st., 6
rooms, cemented cellars, gas and we'll,
only $3.50 each.
Good 8 room house Benjamin st..
cemented cellar, gas, bargain, $11OO.
3 rooms, Andrus ST.. cemented cell
lar, furnace, gas, cistern, well, fruit,
good home, only $2O5O.
606 Allyn, rooms, well, barn, fruit,
$1400 If sold soon.
10s Amherst, gas, fruit, well, bar
gain, $1,000.
1O2 Madison ave-, 8 rooms, gas, wa.
ter, u acre, $125O.
One good lot Bachtel ave., $3.50.
Money loaned at lowest rates.
152 tt
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
FORTUNE FOUND
In the Desk Of a New York Police
Captain.

New York, Oct. 1b.-A fortune Of
over 100000 was found yesterday in
the desk Of Police Captain J. j. Dona.
hue in the station house where he
dropped dead last week. The sum Of
$4,000 in cash was found in small
iron box in drawer and diamond
jewelry valued at $11 900. including a
solitaire ring worth $1,000, were found
In another drawer. The rest of the
property included $4,000 In United
States steel stock, $1,000 in gold min.
ing stock, $4,000 in Metropolitan Rail-
way stock and five life insurance pol
icies Of $4,000 each. The discovery of
the treasure was a complete surprise,
the captain having been thought to
be worth about $4,000 in other prop.
erty.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15

was wet and the body slid clear across
to the other end of the bridge before
it came to a stop.
The strangest thing of all is that
none Of the four occupants of the car
Were injured at all, while the damage
done to the car itself was trifling.
The fortunate termination of the
accident is but little short of miracu-
lous, II the car had fallen to tho
west instead Of toward the east. 1t
would have plunged into the Cuyahoga
river below. 1t is remarkable that the
car did not so over the bridge as it
was. The car was In charge of Mo-
torman Shelly and Conductor Mar
hotter One of the passengers was
from Cuyahoga Falls and the other
from Ravenna. The distance across
the bridge is 200 feet.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
Enthusiasm In the
Work.
Plea For Earnest Mis-.
sionary Efforts.
Officers Chosen by Board oi
Missions.

The convention of the Ohio Christian
Missionary society and the Christian
;Woman,s Board Of Missions closed
Tuesday evening. Rev. Miner Lee
Bates, Of Warren, who was to have
delivered the address Of the evening.
was unable to be present. Rev. J. @.
Slayter gave talk on Enthusiasm
in the Work Closing Words" He said
that he liked to see enthusiasm. He
was we'll pleased with the enthusiasm
shown in the convention and yet, he
said, what profit is there in holding
conventions II the enthusiasm is for
gotten as soon as tho convention is
over. He pictured the enthusiasm Of
the young soldiers going forth to the
front in the Spanish American war.
He said that the enthusiasm Of the
missionary workers should be greater
even than that OF the soldiers for they
are serving their Master.
= The Christian Womens Board
of Missions held its ses-
sion in the afternoon. 1t
was one of the best sessions that
has been held. The addresses were
exceptionally good. Mrs. w. d. Van
voorhls' address on "The Two Shad-
ows" was one Of the gems of the af.
ternoon. The two shadows were the
shadow of sin and the shadow Of
sacrifice. State Secretary Mary A..
Lyons gave an address on How to
Gain Victory in the State" Mrs. j.
q. slayter gave an address on "Gain-
ing and Keeping Recruits"
The following officers were elected.
President, Mrs. w. ]. Ford, Hiram;
vice president, Mrs. G. L. Wharton;
secretary, Mrs. Geo. A. Pcckham, Ak
ron.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
WoRkMEN
Have Formed a Tin Plate Com
pany OF Their Own.

Marion, Ind, Oct. ia number of
tin plate men have formed a company
with capital Of 100000 and will To-
cate large mill at Los Angeles, Cal,
The city has agreed to give them a
subsidy of $4,000, and 80 acres Of
land. The company is composed Of
practical tin plate workers who are
employed in the local mills. The
American Tin-plate Co. has failed to
open a number of it's plants and the
workmen have banded together, and
will start mill Of their own. Several
hundred workmen from the local mills
will so to California. where they will
be given employment.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
AKRON DELEGATES
To Synod and Missionary Con
vention.

The East Ohio Synod of the Luth-
eran church will be held at New Phil
adelphia, beginning Thursday and
continuing until Monday. Delegates
from Akron to the Synod are Rev. G..
e. Keller, pastor of the Trinity Luth-
eran church; Rev. John H. Zinn, pas
tor of st. 'Paul's Lutheran church. and
Mr.. John Motz, treasurer of the
Synod. The Ladies' Home and For
eign Missionary society of the church
will hold its annual convention at the
same time and place. Local delegates
are Mrs. George Worron; Mrs. u. p.
Otis and Miss Emma Sell.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
DISCUSSED
A Banquet and Matters Of Sunday
School Interest.

There was banquet in the parlors
of the First NJ. e. church Tuesday night,
given by the officers and teachers of
the Sunday school. There was a big
attendance, and after the banquet there
was a general discussion Of the situa-
tion and Sunday school work, which
was participated in by the pastor, the
superintendent and about 20 Of the
officers and teachers. The banquet
and the exchange Of ideas regarding
Sunday school work were productive
Of much good to the workers.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Office Board of City Commissioners,
Akron 0hin Ontoi,or IA 1000

O1lce Board or City commissioners.
Akron, Ohio, october IA, 1902.
Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the Board of City Com
missioners until 12 o'clock, noon, Mo-
vember 1, 1902, for the construction
of local sewer in and along State
street from point 16O feet easterly
from Center street to a point
150 feet easterly from Lo.
Gust street, with all the nec-
essary catch basins, man holes, lamp
holes, ventilators and appurtenances,
all in accordance with the plans, pro-
file and specifications relating to said
sewer on file in the ONCE Of the city
civil engineer, where plans, profile and
specifications may be seen and bidding
blanks may be obtained.
Each bidder must deposit with the
clerk Of the Board of City Commission
ers, at the time Of filing his bid, a
certificate of deposit, certified check
ON some bank doing business in Akrons
or cash to the amount Of one hum
dred $100 dollars, or bond with
sureties approved by said board.
Each proposal must contain the full
name of the person or persons making
the same.
The Board Of City Commissioners
reserve the right to accept any or re-
ject all bids.
BY order Of the Board of City Com
missioners.
CHAS. n. ISBELI,
Oct Is 90 Clerk
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Nelson Lance, Akron .27
Ella Shank, Akron ................22 20
Groom's occupation, rubberworker.
Robert w. Butts, Akron, .......... .26
Iva O. wiles, Akron ............ 10
Groom's occupation, bricklayer.
Geo. w. Rogers, Akron ..........27
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
BY FRIDAY
Special Committee MAY
Be Ready
For a Vote On the Municipal
Code Bill.

Columbus, o., Oct. 15.-The confer
ence committee today undid Mondays
work combining service and safety
boards and, is working to complete
Its report by Friday. Roger intro
duced a resolution for the special ses-
sion to adjourn to Oct. 81, and ap-
point committee of three Senators
and three Representatives to prepare
a bill, authorizing the Governor to
appoint committee to inquire into the
coal operators conspiracy, make arbi-
tration compulsory and establish a
maximum price for coal.
ARTHUR G. JOHNSON.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
MYSTERY T.
Of a Murder May
Be Cleared.
Killing Of New Castles
Treasurer.
An Arrest Made After Four
Years.

New Castle. Pa, Oct. 15.-Frank
Field, Of McKees Rocks, was arrested
this morning by officer James McKis-
sick, of this city, for the murder of
City Treasurer John Blevins, in 1898.
Field is supposed to be implicated in
the killing Of Blevins, but the murderer
is dead. Blevins was the victim of q
conspiracy and was killed with a
club studded with big nails. Just why
he was murdered has been q matter
of much mystery.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
DESPERATE BATTLE
WITH ROBBERS
Three Aged Men Fought VaIiantIy
For Life and Property.

partially bed-ridden and had already
retired for the night. The next step
taken by the band of robbers was to
go to his room and bind him securely
to the bed with strips of the sheets.
The old mans sorry condition seemed
to arouse some remnants Of pity in the
hearts of the desperate men for they
did Loren no further violence except
the act Of binding him to the bed.
With the three brothers secured the
robbers proceeded leisurely to their
task Of cracking the safe. One Of
their number was stationed outside
to guard the house while the others
began work on the safe.
In the meantimeJarvis who had been
left in the kitchen for dead had re-
gained consciousness. Beaten and
bleeding he arose cautiously to his feet
and secured shot gun, stole to the
door where the cracksmen were at
work. Without warning a shot laid
one of them lffeless upon the floor. The
others turned in CONSERVATION, but it
was too late. Another shot and another
robber fell dead. The last one turned
to flee but the old man again threw
his gun to his shoulder and the third
one staggered from the house and fell
beside the fence which incloses the
front yard, probably fatally wounded.
The one who had been stationed out
side did not wait to investigate. but
took to his heels and was soon lost
in the gathering darkness The terrible
strain and excitement over, Jarvis sank
to the floor with his gun in hand, sur
rounded by the shattered furniture,
pools Of blood and dead bodies of his
assailants.
John Meach, who had been left
bound and gagged beside the road, had
freed himself from his bonds in the
meantime and hastened to the house
Of John Wolf, the nearest neighbor
who lives about half mile away
where he gave the alarm. Help, how.
ever, arrived after the battle had been
fought and won.
The matter was reported to the au
thorities at Rochester and the towr
and surrounding, country was thrown
into n turmoil Of excitement. Posse.
were at once organized and secured the
neighborhood in the hope of appre
hending the one bandit who had es
capped. The wounded man was taker
into custody, but would divulge moth
ing as to the identity of the band. A.
late hour last night nothing had beer
found on the bodies of the dead b.
which they could be identified. Fou
men Of an unprepossesing appearance
were seen to get off train at Roch
ester at 6 o'clock last night.
The last of the four robbers, full o.
buckshot, was found this morning II
hiding in the Wellington, o., stool
yards and suffering greatly. Th
Meach brothers will all recover.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
UNION MEETING
To Advance Work OF Loyal Legion
Of Labor.

At the meeting of the Evangelical
Alliance Monday, Prof. 2. w. Mitch
ell spoke in behalf of the Loyal Legion
Of Labor--the movement for the bet
terment of the colored race. A conf
mittee was appointed to arrange for
a union meeting in one Of the down.
town churches soon for the furtherance
of the organizations interests by
bringing the subject before the public.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
HEART TROUBLE
Caused the Death Of William
Sackmann, Tuesday.

William Sackmann, aged 81 years,
died Tuesday afternoon at his home,
1O11a Wood ST., Of heart trouble, af-
ter an illness of 12 weeks. He leaves
a wife and two children.
Mr.. Sackmann was steel engraver
and had lived here about 1S months.
He came from Cleveland, where he
was member Of the Masons and Odd
Fellows. The remains will be taken
to Cleveland for interment.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
PERSONAL NOTES.

A party Of young ladies from the
M. 0'Neil & Co.'S store, consisting of
Misses Sophie Haas, Mary streib,
Emma MCGUIRE, Amelia Hartmann and
Marion Jahant, were the guests of
Miss Sadie Lockert, at Fairlawn,
Sunday.
Attorney Geo. w. Rogers and Miss
Anna Bauer, Of 116 Franklin st, will
be married wednesday evening at the
Bauer residence by Rev. g. e. Keller.
Mr. Rogers is clerk of the Library
board.re
DR.. Harry Keck will leave Wednes-
day for California, where he expects
to spend the winter. DR.. Keck has
not had good health since the close
OF the Spanish-American war, and he
expects that the change Of climate
will benefit him. ,
Rev. s. e. Rife, at his residence, 1O4
Wooster ave-, on Sunday, Oct. IL, at
8 p. m. married Mr.. Nelson Lance and
Miss Ella Shauk, both of Akron
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Mussellman, at
Homestead, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. f. Haskell Smith, OF
Bittman St, returned Tuesday evening
after visit with friends in the east
They were accompanied by Rev. and
Mrs. H. Dewitt williams. Rev. Will
liams was formerly Mr.. Smiths pastor
at Hartford, Conn.
The first of the informal parties to
be given by the students Of Buchtel
college will be held i'm Grouse gym
nasium Friday evening. The remain
ing parties will be held on Nov. IA and
on Dec. IL.
One Of the happiest events of the
season took place on Tuesday even
ing when the members and friends of
Mrs. Jennie Weilock's class of the
Calvary Evangelical Sunday school, to
the number of 65, gathered at the
beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Kepner, 407 West Thornton st. After
a musical and literary program Of
special merit, refreshments were
served in the comfortable banquet
room on the third floor.
Miss Lillian Hoff and Royal H. NJ.
s. Farland. of Cleveland, were mar
ried Tuesday noon at the home of the
bride 1O91a May st., Rev. j. W. Helm
niger, of Calvary Evangelical church,
officiating. Immediately after the
ceremony an elaborate dinner was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. Farland
left for Cleveland, where they will
reside.
Miss Pearl Biggs, of Guthrie Center,
Iowa. is visiting Mrs. l.. B. Biggs, Of
Carpenter st.
Mr.. John G. Retzer, Of III steese
ST., arrived home this morning from
the Philippine Islands, where he was
with the 23rd infantry.
TWENTIETH ANNIvERsARRY.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wager, of 11os
South High ST., celebrated their 2Otf
wedding anniversary at their home
last evening. Forty guests were pres
ent. After a delicious supper had beer
served the guests were entertained
: with social games and music. A mum
ber of beautiful presents were giver
Mr.. and Mrs. Yager.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15


farm house two miles from the village
Of Rochester in Lorain county, ter
rible battle was fought Tuesday even
ing by three aged men named Meach,
and four robbers. Two of the robbers
were shot to death, one probably fatally
wounded and two of the Meach broth.
ers badly beaten and half prOstrated
by their adventure.
There are three of the Meach BROTH
ers, Loren, aged nearly 80 years; John,
70, and Jarvis, aged 65. None Of them
ever married and for years they have
lived alone in a comfortable but some
what secluded farm house. The old
men are said to own almost one-third
of the property in Rochester township
and the report of their great wealth
has been common story in Rochester
and thereabout for long time.
In the west room on the lower floor
of the house large safe always stood.
The amount of money it contained
could only be conjectured, but it was
said to be considerable. Ample means
Of protecting their treasure had been
made by the old men. Strong bolts and
bars had been put up at doors and win.
dows, guns and revolvers were scatter
ed about within easy reach and large
mastiff of terrible ferocity made the
premises of the Meach brothers place
to be avoided. 1t is also said by
people who have known them for many
years that one Of the brothers stood
guard in the night while the others
slept.
Last night, shortly after 8 o'clock
John, the younger of the brothers, had
gone to the barn, which stands neal
the road, to finish the evenings work,
leaving Loren and Jarvis in the house
Suddenly he was surrounded by foul
men, who knocked him down, beat hin
severely and tied him hand and foot
They then carried him to the side oi
the road and, thrustlng gag in hi.
mouth to prevent any outcry, left
him there.
/
| They then made their way to tn,
house. Jarvis, who was inside, heard
the sound Of their footsteps and think
ing 1t some Of the neighbors opened
the door. The dog which had been ir
the room saw the robbers and flew a
them with savage growL A sho
from the revolver Of one Of the mel
put him out of the argument foreve
and the bandits then turned their at
tention to Jarvis. Before he could of
fer resistance or make an outcry the.
knocked him town and beat him into ,
state Of insensibility. Dragging hin
into the kitchen they left him ther
bleeding and senseless, the breath o
life almost beaten out of his body. 81
near death did the old man seem tina
his assailants did not take the pre-
caution to bind him securely.
Loren, the old man Of 80 years, |
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
Body of a Street Car Left the Trucks
on Gorge Bridge.

The motorman, conductor and two
passengers of an Akron-Ke Raven
ma car rode across the Gorge bridge
about 0 o'clock Tuesday night in a
manner that was thrilling in the ex-
treme. The ear, which was bound
for Akron, was bowling along at a
good rate of speed. When the motor
man attempted to apply the electric
brakes at the usual time, he says, they
failed to work and the car shot around
the curve at high rate OF speed. At
the turn just before the bridge is
reached, the body of the car left the
tracks, falling to the east. Trucks
and body shot onto the bridge together,
the trucks still on the track and the
body Of the car on that portion of the
bridge used for travel Tho bridge
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
Don't Buy Worthless
Number For Your House

Chief Durkin said that several parties
are going about the city, claiming that
they are authorized to sell official
street numbers. The police are look
ing into the matter. Parties who buy
numbers now will in all probability
find them worthless when the renum-
bering actually takes place.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
Anna G. Bauer, Akron .........

Anna G. Bauer, Akron "a
Groom's occupation, attorney.
Carl Boltz, Botzum ...............20 20
Bertha NJ. Ralston, Fairlawn 80. .1a
Grooms occupation, laborer.
Geo. Pfaff, Akron .26
Elizabeth Housel, Akron ......... .22l
Grooms occupation, transfer agent.
J. ]. Alexander, Akron ............ 20,
Pearl g. Myers, Mogadore ........2s
Groom's occupation, chemist.
Robt l.. sorrick, Akron .2s
Grace Schrop, Springfield TIP. .27
Groom's occupation, laborer.
Geo. NJ. Raysdale, Akron ....... .3S
selena Highbarger, Akron 49,. :, .28
Groom's occupation, salesman.
Horace W. Crankshaw, Kent. :. .21
Eliza Sawyer, Twinsburg -. 20
Groom's occupation, railroad clerk.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15

being disbanded, and it is rumored
that the actress herself may never
again appear on the stage.
Miss Adams is Ill in Paris, but there
are numerous conflicting reports on
the seriousness Of her condition. "
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
NO TRACE
Of Missing Men, But Hope
Remains.

Ashtabula, o., Oct. 15.-Up to 1
O'Clock no trace Of the boat load of
10 men from the foundered steamer
9. B. Lockwood, had come ashore.
1t is still hoped, however, that the
men were picked up by a passing
steamer Patrols along the beach
have seen nothing of the men or boat.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15

"Beware Of the street number
fakirs."
Such was the warning given out
Tuesday by Chief OF Police Durkin.
The talk about REMEMBERING the CITY
has opened fertile field and street
number sharks are working a graft.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
Died Of Consumption.

Especial Correspondence)
Barberton, O., Oct. 15.--Mrs. James
Berlin, of Moore St, died Tuesday of
consumption. She was 4s years old.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
CAMERA CLUB
Held an Enjoyable Social
Session.

The members OF the Akron Camera
club held a'social Tuesday evening in
their rooms in the Hall block on the
corner Of Market and Howard sta.
About 30 members and guests attended.
Fine lantern slides were shown. The
club has excellent quarters and the
members look for an enjoyable season
this winter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15

WANTED-Young man to keep books
and do typewriting; must be compe-
tent, no others need apply. Call
Thursday forenoon at 812 Hamilton
building. 1b2s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
CODICIL ) SET ASIDE.

The codicil attached to the will Of
the late Alexander Brewster was set
inside by Judge Kohler Wednesday,
and by reason Of this action,the Brsws-
ter homestead, at the corner OF Buch-
tel ave. and Fir St. goes to Mrs. Mary
Kent. II was given 10 her in the will,
but the codicil took 1t from her. She
believed me change was not made
properly, and the court sustained her.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15
WANTED --.. Experienced
cloak sales lady. Permanent
position. Zengier Bros.

Grove's Black Rsot Liver Pills.
Made from an active prtacipie obtained
from Black Root. They act on the Iivei
equal to calomet and leave no bad afte
cure chronic constipation. Price Is cents.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-15

WANTED--Good timers and skaters.
Akers & Harpham. 152-154t