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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
G. CARL DIETZ
Becomes Cashier Of Sccurit
Savings Bank.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of the Security Savings bank was
held Monday evening. The officers
reported everything moving along
nicely and In prosperous condition,
The principle feature OF the meet
ing was the selection of cashier to
I'LL the vacancy caused by the resigna-
tion of Edwin Wagner. G. Carl
Dietz, with the Peoples Savings bank
for u number OF years and late AZ
sistant cashier OF that bank, was
chosen cashier.
The officers elected were: Presi-
dent, Geo. W. Plumer; vice president,
Salem Kilc; treasurer, ii. A. Hine;
secretary, DR.. II. III. Jacobs; board
OF directors, VIM. Dutt, Chas. A.
Kempel, Geo. w. Plumer, DR.. II. II.
Jacobs, John w. Miller, NJ. f. Ander-
soE. w, G. Wise, Homer Berger, G. A.
Brouse, II. II. Otis, Salem Kile, Wm
Clerkin, IL. A. Hlne. August Miller,
q. A. Myers.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
MAY BRING
Snyder From the Work
House.
Desired as a Witness In Medina
County Case.

Richard Snyder, who was brought
here from Medina last week, tried and
convicted of having entered the resi-
dence of Abraham Swartg, at Lock
woods Corners, Thanksgiving day, and
having stolen silverware, and send
fenced by Mayor Doyle to 80 days in
the wOrkhouse and Il fine of 5000 and
costs, may be taken back to Medina
to testify in case now being tried
there.
The case is that of John Cleve, whose
arrest for highway robbery, and who
was indicted the day before Snyder
was brought here. Snyder was sus.
pected of having had hand in that
offense, which was the robbing of a
boy, but the Grand Jury failed to in
dict, and he WAS brought here for the
Thanksgiving job. 1t Is believed thai
he knows great deal about the cir.
cumstances in the case for which Clevt
will be tried.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
FIRST YEAR
OF Dime Savings Bank Has Been
Prosperous.

The stockholders OF The Dime Sa-
wings Bank 20. held their annual meet,
ing Monday evening at their banking
room, 227 South Howard st. Monday
evening. Although organized only u
year ago the earnings of the company
represented over twenty per cent. of
the capital stock. A dividend of three
per cent was paid Jan. /, after placing
$500 to the surplus fund and charging
on portion OF the furniture and iiX-
lures account The following directors
were elected for the ensuing year:
Charles II. Grant, Williston Alling.
Charles II. Wheeler, George l.. Curtice,
III. q. Goodwin, George Guth, Clint
w. Kline, Charles Switzer jacob Na.
her, G. G. Conaghan, Charles Dick, o.
p. sperra, Henry Blocker, u. s. Oviatt
and VIM. II. Evans.
The directors organized by electlng
the following officers: Williston Al.
ling, president; Clint W.. Kline and
Charles Switzer, vice presidents, VIM.
IL. Evans, secretary and treasurer, ana
Dayton A. Doyle, counsel.
Tho bank Is In excellent condition
and the prospect for the coming years
business are very bright.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
Immense Numbers of Pianos
Being Sold at A. B. Smiths.
Largest Stock to Select From
Ever Shown in Akron.

The prospect of business for 1902 In
every line ought to show an enormous
increase over 1901 judging from the
number of pianos that are being sold
at the piano stores of A. b. Smith.
From January 1st to- the 11th, over
thirty-one good sales We're made, and
inducements that Mr.. Smith Is offering
are varied and many. The choicest
stock of high grade pianos can be
found with him, consisting of Ahl-
strOms, Stegers, Krells. II. Nj. Gable,
Singer, Bradford, Arion, Hinze. In
Vulnerable numbers, styles, kinds of
instruments fresh from the piano ma
kers' hands.
The Ahlstrom piano holds its pres
tige, three being sold Saturday--two
at Massillon, one at Akron-and
against the strongest kind of competi-
tion.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
Special for This
Week:

$500 upright, slightly used, ivory
keys, rolling fall, beautiful full sized
instrument S175.
One absolutely new high grade Arion,
$l95. Beautiful, sweet tone.
Oak case Bradford, with ivory keys.
handsome carved panels, worth $270,
Sl6S buys this piano.
One fine Hinze piano, been used
Ave months, SlI5. Any other dealer
In the city would ask you $3.50 for n
piano of this grade.
One $265 Royal piano, been rented
a year--in splendid condition, Sl65.
One Horace Waters secondhand up
right piano that is all right, genuine
Rosewood case 800, So a month.
lnnumerable numbers of new pianos
-$l65 to $3.50.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
KEEN SATIRE,
Humor and Human Interest In
Lovers Lane"

II is stated by those who know, that
Lovers Lane" is not of the custo-
mary order of bucolic play, and that it
must not be confounded with the ster-
eotype rural drama, because the ac-
ton does not take place In a large city.
Lovers Lane" tells story Of small
town life.
The hero Is the minister of VIII
Iage church, and the friction and ntol-
erance that can so easily be reused in
an institution of the size. are handled
by Mr.. Clyde Fitch with rare ability.
humor and sharp satire. The play
has made a stapendous hit, and ran
for record breaking period In Cbica-
go on its first production, The show
will be at the Grand Opera house
tonight.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14

them fresh every day. Try and get
your order in early in the day
If you want to be sure of them. Con-
tinued sale on them all this week ut
3Oc per full quart tin.
Maple cream, fresh made, at 20c per
pound. We have it fresh every day;
guaranteed to be pure maple. Also have
the. maple sugar at 15c per, pound.
Telephone No. 65.
PERRY E. TANNER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
TANNERS
STORE M NEWS

Each customer that buys n package
of Pillsbury's Flaked Oat Food from
us Wednesday at 10c per package, Will
receive one package Pillsbury's "Vitos"
free of charge. These goods are nice
and fresh; good value and nice goods
for breakfast. 1t will pay you to send
for them. 10 cents gets the two on
Wednesday only.
Our oysters are proving a success.
We sold out early Saturday. We receive
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
DerSOnAl
an0 Social

Attorney Edwin f. voris is in Mans
field on business.
Mr.. II. o., Feederle was in Toledo
Monday on business.
Mr.. John Herndon is home from
Canton for brief visit.
Milton Harold Of Findlay is in the
city on a brief visit.
Company Il will give military ball
in Twentieth Century hall, Friday
evening.
Mr.. Il. G. Wilmer, 10S North Sum-
NIT st., who has been quite sick the
past week, is improving.
DR.. Il. Il. Mahar, pastor of st. Vim
cent de P,iul's church, went to Alli-
ance Monday morning. He will re-
turn Tuesday.
Drs. Joseph Wingerter and +. r.
Barnett are attending the Ohio State
Veterinary Associations meeting In
Columbus today and tomorrow.
Mrs. NJ. Hammontree of 100 james
St, and sister, Mrs. W. Keller, were
called suddenly to Rootstown by the
death of their cousin, Miss Birdie
Sapp.
Mr.. Burt Voorhees,, of Philadelphia,
the ex-Oberlin student, whose ball
playing and singing at Oberlin college,
won him national fame, is the guest
of his sister, Mrs. James Orr, 535 East
Buchtcl ave.
The Pathfinders were entertained
Monday evening at Grand Army hall,
with amateur theatricals by local tai
ent. There was good attendance,
and the acting evoked considerable ap.
plause.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Prear entertained
| at their home in East Buchtel ave-,
Monday evening, in honor Of Miss
| Eva Huber and Miss Nellie Weller,
of Titfin. Cards and other games
were INDUCED in and light refresh.
ments served
On Wednesday evening the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Il. ID. Westfall was the
scene of pleasant wedding, theil
daughter, Miss Sarah NJ. McCasland
and Mr.. Herbert Lohner, Of Barber
ton, being the contracting parties
Only few of their most intimate
friends and relatives were present.
Akron members of the Sons of tn,
American Revolution will hold thei
annual banquet Jan. 20. A committe,
composed of Messrs. NJ. Il. Anderson
w. b. Baldwin, Il. II. Otis, ID. *
Paige and l.. g. Miles Is making thu
arrangements.
The Daughters of Francis Josepl
and their friends gave Mr.. and Mrs
b. Hirsh and family pleasant sur
prise at their new residence, 104 Yves
St, Sunday evening. Lunch wa
served Mt 10 o'clock and a most dc
lightful evening was spent. The out
of-town guests were Miss Stella Pol
lock, and Messrs. Nathan Engelmann
Joseph Engelmann and Nathan Beck
erman, of Cleveland.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
SETTLED f. !
A Case Of Long
Standing.
Accused Of Threatening to Make
Sausage Of His Wife.

At last the damage suit Of Gilbert
Marsh VS.. the G. r. & V. Railroad Co.
called Tuesday to try the case, but
all 1t had to do was to approve the
settlement The approval of the jury
was necessary, owing to the plaintiffs
being under age. He got $500. This
case was tried twice in Common Pleas
Court, was before the Circuit Court
twice, and once before the Supreme
Court. The plaintiff lost an eye by
on the G. II. & V. 1t was claimed
that he had been sent out along the
track to see that it was clear, and find
ing one of the torpedoes, and not
knowing what it was, hit 1t with a
stoue. Then he became blind of an eye.
1t was cOntended that the Company
should have been careful in locating
the torpedo, and should have explain
cd their dangerous character to Young
Marsh
AFRAID OF HER HUSBAND.
Mrs. Sadie L. Immel, of Akron has
petitioned for n divorce from Henry
w. Immel. She accuses him of cruel
ty and drunkenness. Among the al
legations she states that lie once pro-
cured n gun and threatened to make
sausage of her.
APPEAL CASE.
The G. A. d G. Railroad Co. has ap-
pealed from Il decision of Justice Nash
giving n. NJ. .Berk Judgment against
the company for $3662. The suit grew
out of an assignment of wages made
to Mr.. Berk by G. r. Scluen, an en-
ploye of the company.
WILL OF MARY LANE.
The will Of Mrs. Mary Lane, late of
Akron, has been offered for probate.
She leaves all her property to her
three children, Robert, William and
Mary. John Meyer is named as exec.
utor and Christ Won Gunter as guar
dian of the children.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
BANK MEETINGS.
Three We're Held In Akron Tues.
day Afternoon.

Three of the four national banks of
Akron held their annual meetings
Tuesday, and the other will hold a
meeting Wednesday. The First Ma
tionnl Bank reelected It's Board OF
Directors-O. q, Barber, NJ. II. Crun.
rine, !. r. Wright, r., w, Butler and
II. Il. Thesis, The directors meeting
viii he held later. as MIR. Barber Is
out of the city. At 2:30 the stockhold-
ers OF the Second National bank be-
gan their annual meeting. and that
of the Citizens National commenced Mt
.. The annual meeting OF the City Ma
tional VIII he held Wednesday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14

Local builders and merchants gener@
ally are Interested In the formation
Of such an organization here, and the
project has been discussed In this city
from almost every possible view
point. The visit of the Columbus or
gauizers to Akron will be in response
to call for meeting, and an invita-
tlon that was extended them some
time ago by Mr.. Fred Kasch.
The possibilities OF the organization
and the situation here will be gone
over. and 1t Ia regarded as probable
among those who are interested that
an exchange will be established here,
along almost the same lines as gov
crn the Cleveland institution.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
LAWYERS
Got Busy In Police
Court.
Decision Reserved In
DousIass-Spras Case.
CoIored People Attended the
Session In Force.

Attorneys buzzed like bees round
about the Mayors court room, Tues
day morning. and the gathering for
The opening of court resembled that
at n court house on Court day.
In the case of John Doug
lass and Lizzie Sprague, whose
trial was had OH the charge Of
fornication, Attorney Scott ID. Ken
field represented the. defendants and
warmly contested every inch of ground
and every item of evidence that was
presented by the State from the word
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
LEFT
Akron and Various
Creditors.
DR.. A. c. Rideout Is
Missing.
Furniture Attached For
Rent.
The Doctor Had Domestic Diff
culties.

"Dr. A. G. Rideout, specialist is the
sign that greets passers-by ut the EN-
trance to the Arcade block on How
ard st.
But DR.. Rideout, specialist is no
more-in Akron. The limits of this
city were too small to hold the doctor,
so he took his departure Monday,
leaving behind a considerable number
of creditors.
Attorney Geo. Kohler attached his
furniture Monday for rent and at
torney's fees, but Mr.. David Parks.
who was In the office with DR.. Ride
out, claims he bought the furniture,
and has secured II writ of rcplevin
from Squire Coleman's court, and Is
In possession of the fixtures.
Mrs. Rideout left the city and her
husband. Since then the doctor has
not regularly attended to his practice
1t Is rumored that he left for New
York. With his colored vest, Prince
Albert coat and well groomed nous
tache and hair, DR.. Rideout was a
familiar figure on the streets. lie
came to Akron from Warren two years
ago, and claimed to have lost $1,000
while in business in Warren. He was
at one time financially successful here
Before Mrs. Rideout went away theil
home was at 124 North Union ST.
Lovers Lane teaches moral les
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
EXCHANGE
May Be Formed by
Akron Builders.

Columbus, o., Jan. 14.-Secretary r.
j. Gardiner, of the Columbus Builders
and Traders Exchange; #. Il. Reeves,
second vice president OF the Ohio State
Association of Builders Exchanges
and II, A. Edgar, member Of the
State Executive Board. Will go to
Akron, Thursday, to assist In organ
izing Builders Exchange In that
city,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
SPORTS
GUS DETER MINED.

hUo DEl IltM NEIL.
Gus Rubin, the "Akron Giant" left
the city Monday with determination
to redeem his reputation In the east,
If possible. He expressed himself, be-
fore leaving, as glad that there is II
prospect of match between him and
wild Bilr' Hanrahan, and says that
he believes that he can defeat the lat
ter. Madden and Gus will have Il
heart to heart talk as soon as the Ak
ron man reaches New York, and plan
of campaign will pc laid out. Pro-
vided Gus is still unable to get matcnes
in the east, he will again return to
Akron.
Members of the West End Ath-
letic club report that the ice rink on
Wooster ave, has been placed in the
finest possible condition, and that the
ice Is as smooth as glass. The final
touches have been added in anticipa-
ton of II race between VIM. Flynn, of
this city, and Paul Goucher, Of Cleve-
land, whose challenge was recently
accepted by the local man.
The Empire bowlers were defeated
In two out of three games by the
Akron Manufacturing Co.'S team, on
the Howard st. alleys, last night.
Both teams have rolled better scores
than are shown ms the result of the
contest last night, as follows: Akron
Manufacturing Co,--772, 6S4, S11. EN-.
pires-7 TO-, 1856.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
ing Of the afiidavit, to the testimony

ing of the affidavit, to the testimony
of witnesses. -
Mayor Doyle has reserved his decis-
ion in the case, and will give an opin-
ion Saturday morning.
In the case of VIM. Lewis, colored,
who was arrested Jan. II, by Officer
Charles Doerler, and charged with be-
ing suspicious character, the pris-
oner was discharged. An attempt
was made by the prosecution to con-
meet Lewis with the robbing of the
safe in John Koerber's restaurant,
of $40, last Friday night. The May
or discharged him. Lewis was rep
resented by s. G. Rogers.
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14
Square Pianos.

Up to n good Stelnwny. .......,... 125
New organs-$6 $50, SO $T5 to 800.
Second hand organs--$5, $40, $i5,
$50 up. Five octaves, six octaves, ev-
cry style and kind of an organ imag-
Unable.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-14

Lovers Lane, another Way Down
East.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-18
PERSONALS.

Senator Currie, of Bladen, is in the
city. fs,S9Mx
Mr.. w. H. Miller is critically i'll at his
home.
Major w. A. Graham, of Lincoln, is in
the city.
Mr.. w. T. Klein, of Lumberton. is a
visitor in the city.
Mr.. j. r. Collie, of Louisburg, is a
guest at the Marlborough.
MIR. c. B. Adams, of Monroe, is regis
tered at the Marlborough.
Mr. Henry E. King, Jr., of Charlotte,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr. NJ Ashby Lambert is spending a
few days at Morehead City.
Mr. l.. G.. Grssom left yesterday morn
ing on a vacation to Baltimore.
DR.. w l. Register left yesterday morn
in gon a professional visit to Cary
President j. A. Long, of the State Fair
Association, was in the city yesterday.
Messrs. ]. C. Kittrell and w. S. Cof-
fields, of Kittrell, were in the city yes
terday.
Mr.. G. H. Broughton and son left yes
terday morning for Wilson to spend a
few days.
Rev. John E. White, of Atlanta. ar
rived in Raleigh this morning. He will
SPEND awhile in North Carolina.
Mr.. Walter Brem, of Charlotte, passed
through yesterday morning on his way
to Lynchburg, Va. on business.
Mr.. w. 2. Spruill, who has been visit
ing Mr.. C.. P. Spruill, left yesterday
morning for fffe home in Franklinton.
Mr.. Fred C. Odds, who last Friday re-
turned from Europe, arrived yesterday
morning and is visiting his parents, Col
and Mrs F. A. Olds.
Dr. John L. Williams, of Reidsville, is
in the city Mr.. Williams is promi-
nent physician of his town and a graduate
of Wake Forest College.
Col T. S. Kenan left for Richmond
yesterday morning to attend meeting
of the executive committee of the Con-
federate Memorial Association.
Mr. w. B. Wright came back from
Morehead this morning and he reports
that the guests are having delightful
time at this summer resort now.
Capt. w. B. Wright returned from
Morehead yesterday morning, where he
has spent the last ten days fishing and
sailing He reports delightful trip.
Mr. Walter Adams, formerly of this
city but now living in Dunn, arrived here
Yesterday and underwent an operation at
Rex Hospital yesterday afternoon for the
removal of an eve.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-18
De th of Mr.. w. 81. Miller.

Yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock, at his
residence, $40 South Bloodworth street,
Mr.. w. II. Miller passed quietly away
after a lingering illness of fifteen weeks,
at the age of fifty-one. He leaves a
wife and three children.
Mr.. Miller was recognized as one OF the
most reliable and trustworthy of Messrs.
Edwards & Broughton's employees, in
whose service he had been for about
twenty five years. His death will cause
sorrow to many families.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at the Baptist Tabernacle church
at o'clock. The pail bearers are: c. H
Beine, George w. Norwood, Chas. F.
Cooke, j. S. Correll, r. NJ. Conrad and
j. M. Warren.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-18
A WASH WAIST wHIRL.

We are willing to clean up the stock
at good liberal reductions from early
seasons prices.
Colored Lawns and Dimities in neat,
tidy figures, and plenty white grounds
with black stripes and figures, regular
49c leaders, now to be cleared at. 33c.
Our &c specials, made of English
and Sea Island Percales, dollar values
for quick clearance reduced to. Acc.
The regular 9Sc leaders, made from
Linen Lawn, Madras, Dimityd neat,
$3.50 and $500 grades, marked for
this weeks selling at..............75c.
WHITE LAWN WAISTS.
Not Waist here that will cost you
much more than the materials, and the
making and trimmings for nothing.
The $1.00 and $1.75 Waists are re-
duced for this sale to rs and CSC.
The $1.35 and $3.50 Waists are
marked down to ISL 90 and Slip
Every White Lawn Waist in the store
reduced in about the same proportion.
The prices here named are about one
third less than regular. Observation-Disclosures.
..............$1.25, $50 and $500
The $3.50 and $500 grades sell here
WASH WAIST SUITS.
Those jaunty Shirt Waist Suits so
popular this season:
The $500, $500 and $500 Suits
now sell for. ST. SO, 1925 and $500
The $500, 5000 and $6.75 Suits
are marked down to. 1913. SO, 81, $3.50
SUMMER WRAPPERS.
Homemade Wrappers can't compete
with them, neither for style or price.
The $125, $1.35 and $50 Wrap
pers will be closed at. IS, 9Oc and 81
The $500 and 1925 Wrappers all
reduced to ..........$ .35 and $3.50
CLEARING THE MILLINERY.
Gone through the stock, taken entire
outfit and cut the prices in half and less.
This ought to be hint enough.
We keep up with the procession. The
new White French Felt Hats are here.
Outing Hats for seashore and noun
tains ........$1.5O, $500 and 1915
NEW WASH RIBBONS. es
Ribbon stock complete all the%year
round. All the wanted widths in White,
Pink, Blue and Black and Fancy Neck
Ribbon .......1O, 12, IA and Ice.
A GLOVE SALE.
This is clean sweep of all the Lace
Gloves and Mitts in the House at manu-
facturers prices.
2 clasp Superior Isle Gloves, Beav-
ers and button White and Black
Gloves ........ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS soc.
Ladies' 3 button length White and
Black Silk Lace Gloves, also Mode and
Grey assorted, were Use. soc.
Opera length, 18 inch, Silk Lace
Gloves, dollar values Use.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-18
PENSION APPLICANTS EXAMINED.
Meeting Of Wake County Pension Board. Be
tween 40 and so Made Application.

The Wake County Pension Board met
at ten o'clock yesterday morning in the
county court house, and examined appli-
cants for pensions under the new law
passed by the Legislature of 1901. OF the
applicants, between forty and fifty in
number. there were perhaps a majority
approved; but quite a number disap-
proved.
All of the examinations were complet-
ed, but the papers were not sgined up,
and adjournment was had until next
Tuesday for that purpose. After the pa
pers are all signed up by the county
board they go to the Board of County
Commissioners, and then to the State
Board of Pensions for final acceptance or
rejection.
The county board is composed of one
member from each township. There were
eleven present at the meeting yester-
day, including Senator F. II. Whitaker,
chairman, and Maj. j. B. Hill, secretary