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The Akron Beacon Journal from Akron, Ohio • Page 8

The Akron Beacon Journal from Akron, Ohio • Page 8

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A KKOTST "BTD ACON ATSTD REPIJBLTCAK, FRIT) ATT EVEKTISTG-, EEBEUAET 20, TS9Vi FBAGMEJSTS. SERIOUSLY HURT. DEATH CAME AT LAST. A MULTITUDE MISS NETTIE CRUSE BELIEVED OF HER SUFFERING. Hon.

John R. Buchtel Meets with a Severe Accident. A serious accident happened this morning to John R. Buchtel, the venerable founder of Buchtel College. Mr.

Buchtel had accompanied a number of the students of the college to the State contest held last evening at Wooster and was returning this The Burns Were Deep and Her Nervous System Could Not Withstand the Terrible Shock. We received the largest invoice of Spring Hats ever received by any one house in the city and we are in position to show all the late and and popular makes and styles for the Spring season. We have all the leading blocks and shapes. Youman, Miller, Dun lap, Knox, in all heights of crown and width of brim at $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50. We guarantee to sell a better and finer Hat at $1.50 and $2.00 than any house in the city.

Try us. FOR A GOOD RESTORATIVE TONIC USE BEEF, IRON WINE, 65 cents par bottle. "The Hub's" greatsale still continues. Profit by it while it lasts. One of the large smoke stacks on the Akron chemical works fell yesterday.

Dwelling property, Broad way Market and Mill. Great bargain. Evans. J. L.

Gibbs has opened a branch meat market at 439 East Center street (near Buchtel College). In police court this morning Mayor W. H. Miller imposed a fino of $2 and costs upon J. W.

Park for drunkenness. The Akron Octette Club will give a concert on next Tuesday evening, in the North Hill Union Chapel. It will be one of the most popular numbers of the North Hill Lecture coarse. It was Mrs. Lida Davis, a music teacher well known in this city, who gave the pupils' musical in Cleveland Wednesday instead of Mrs.

Lula Davis as given in yesterday's Beacon and Republican. The elegant baby cab at Frank's Bazaar, to be given away free to the first twins born after June 1, was made by the Akron Reed Rattan and will make some mother and her babies smile. A nunrber of the Buchtel College boys returned this morning on the A. C. from Wooster.

They wore large smiles and their badges of blue ribbon bearing the college name were proudly displayed. There is still a chance that the A. C. J. Railroad will be extended through J.

HiMMELMAN'S Pharmacy, 177 S. Howard Street, AKRON, 0. morning, rle was, as usual, in his chair in the baggage car and when the city was Beached a number hurried forward to assist in carrying him from the car. Three young men hold of the chair, one at each wheel and one at the back. As the chair was being lifted from the car door, the man at the back released his hold.

The rolling chair revolved and Mr. Buchtel, utterly helpless, was thrown forward with his face ontheNypano track. Dozens of men sprang: forward to lift, him, while the nien whose carelessness had caused tne accident stood aghast. Mr. Buchtel was seated in his chair and the dirt and blood wiped from his face.

His face was rapidly swelling from the bruises received. He said not a word however, but Gen. A. C. Voris, who was passing, berated soundly the carelessness of the men assisting As quickly as possible he was carried in his chair to his waiting carriage and taken to his residence on East Market street, where a physician dressed his injuries.

Fortunately no bones were broken, but the injuries about the face were serious. The effect of the accident cannot be estimated owing to the state of Mr. Buchtei's health and his helpless condition. It is but a statement of tact that the whole City laments the accident to one of its" most distinguished citizens. XV.

F5. CONNER, DENTIST Crowi Bridge Work. We are also showing the prettiest assortment of Boys' and nobby and fancy Hats and Caps ever shown in our city. 55 Boom 4, Arcade Block. -i33i vtussr, tBMKSSSjKSsa At 12:20 last night death ended the terrible sufferings of Miss Nettie E.

Cruse who was burned at the Enterprise Works fire Wednesday afternoon. Miss Cruse bore the suffering heroically, and when the physician was summoned immediately after the accident she would not allow him to do anything to relieve her until she was convinced that Miss Bliss, who had been working with her, was properly cared for. Her most sericus burns proved to be about the abdomen. During her suffering she did not offer a word of complaint. Her death was caused more from the shock than from the injuries received.

Miss Cruse was an unusually bright young woman, treating everybody with the same respect and tenderness and was beloved by all who knew her. She has lived in this city nearly all her life and became a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church when but 15 years old. She has been one of the most faithful teachers of the Sunday School. As a member of Agenda Lodge, K. and L.

of H. she was very active and held theoffice of chaplain. In the order of fraternal Guardians she held the second office, that of vice guard. She was also a member of the Advance, a one year beneficial society. Miss Nettie was a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Cruse, living at 105 Wooster avenue and was born in Medina county Her age was 24 years, 11 months and 5 days. The funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Trinity Lutheran Church and the burial will take place at Glen-dale cemetery.

Her many friends are invited to attend the funeral services. 2 FIRST PREMIUMS COUNTY FAIR 1889 (First Exhibit.) 3 FIRST PREMIUMS COUNTY FAIR 180O CouetneY FHOTOQBAFHEB. voeli IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS. from Warwick to Akron, instead of running through on Ithe A. C.

tracks. The matter is still under consideration and will not be decided for several weeks yet. Ira G. Wheeler, for 13 years a resi-dent of Portage township, died at the county infirmary yesterday, where he has been an inmate for three years. His death came very suddenly and was caused by heart trouble nd old age.

He wa3 77 years old. The street car line experienced considerable trouble last evening. The TLo not wait for sunshine, as cloud; Trektlier is as food, or better. TELEPHONE 253, Ourstock is entirely new. In genteel styles, In large assortments.

50o, 75c, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, 25 and 50 Cent Neckwear! AS LEADERS TELEPHONE 488. TROY LAUNDRY. I A New York Mills Shirt, laundrled, for St. Th DIED. WHEELER At the County Infirmary Thursday.

Feb. 19, 1891, of heart failure and old age, Ira jr. AVlieeler, aged 77 years. CRUSE At the residence K. P.

Ptlueger, Akron, 0 Friday. Feb 20, 1891, of injuries from burning. Miss Nettie E. Cruse, aged 24 years, 11 mouths and days. Funeral will be held at 2 m.

Sunday at the Trinity Lutheran Church. LOCHBAUM At her home, 601 Bowery, At, ron, 0.. Thursday, Feb. 19, 1891, Mary Lochbaum. aged 58 years.

Funeral will be held at St.Bernard's Catholic Church at M. Sunday. Money Money! Money! savad at "THE HUB" 65 106 E. Market street. New hats and caps in silk for children.

60 J. W. Little. Light, Medium and Dark Shades. "Ironclad" Shirt, uulaundrled.

for 50o. froze an icy mask over the track and the trolley wire was likewise covered with ice. Accidents, in several cases, were narrowly averted. Mary Lochbaum, of 601 Bowery street, one of the leading members of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, died yesterday after four months' sickness.

She has been a resident of Akron about 40 years. A post mortem examination was held at 1 p. m. to-day, by Drs. C.

E. Norris and W. C. FUEL W. E.

EICIHUOB, lit? Iyeaclinir iijitt, 141 South Howard Street. aa i mm a -USED FOB- tirnn ttt a mTim i See the new 50 cent corset at the Boston Store, 155 and 157 South Howard street. 65 H)GAN tie KASSON, Ten more days cost sale before into the Paige block. 3 Weeks Kingsbury. BERRY CULLING.

PERSONALS. Birthday books and presents of all kinds at very low figures at old, reliable Beacon Store. A. A. and H.

T. Schiegel are in Can AT THE FALLS. SAL DIRECTORS As the season for wall paper ap? proaches we wish to call your attention to our 15, 20 and 25 cents gilt papers. I Ladies' day all the week. A.

L. BOWMAN. Fine shoes. 65 215 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio. aSrTELEFHONE NO.

460. 1 RECEIVING DAILY. Thousands of pairs of shoes, and they must go. Call at "THE HUB," 65 106 E. Market street.

i urac uc suu uegiieauie panel md are splendid goods for the money. "Did the fish man have frogs' legs, Bridget?" "Hurel couldn't see, mum; he had nis pants on." In fine gilt paper we are showing many novelties and have an immense assortment of patterns so that we can you in price and design. Eminently Capable. "They ought to put a new inscription on these telegraph Ji boxes. "WhaUs ould it be?" How a Country Woman Mistook Sherbet for Horse Radish.

R. J. Haggard, Columbus, and J. M. Swager, of Warren, both insurance men, are registered at the Buchtel.

George Grof, an artist in lithographing work, representing VV. J. Morgan famous lithographing house, of Cleveland, is at the Empire. Rev. Charles M.

Winchester, of Mid- dletown, N. who will participate in the flag raising exercises in Assembly Hall to-day, is stopping at the Empire. Edson, western representative of the Werner Printing Lithographing with headquarters in Chicago, is at the Buchtel. A. G.

Daniels, superintendent of the Canton Street Railway, was in the city yesterday and made his headquarters at Hotel Buchtel. Supt. F. S. Botsford and J.

W. Hurst, secretary and treasurer of the Botsford Car Heating Company with headquarters in Cleveland are at the Empire. The gentlemen are in conference to-day with the South Akron Land Syndicate officials with reference to the removal of their works to Akron from Lorain, O. George H. Johnson, of New York City, traveling agent for the H.

B. Hardenburg advertising novelties, exhibited to a number of fellow drummers in the Empire House corridor this morning a satchel which had hung by him through eight years of travel in Europe and America. H. S. Van Gigeh, representative of Charles Scribner Sons, publishers, New York City, accompanied by his wife is stopping at the Buchtel.

Mr. Van Gigch related an incident which occurred at the Palmer House in Chicago, at the dinner table, Wednesday. A country dame and her son, late arrivals from the rural districts, were seated at the same table with him and his wife. A presentation of the menu card by the "colored waiter, took them by surprise and neither knew exactly what they did want. After pursuing the length and breadth of the bill of fare, roast beef struck the good lady's eye and she declared to the waiter that she would have some of "that ere" However the took compassion upon mother and son and brought dinners which made their eyes shine.

Among the the collation was sherbet. Its appearance led the mother to believe it was horse radish and she forthwith proceeded to spread it copiously over the roast beef. Its sudden, melting and disappearance brought an expression to her face which was indeed a study for an artist. Arrived They "You press the button, the boy will take the rest." And we are ready for you. Our line of plain felt papers is made No Quorum, at the Special Council Meeting Last Evening.

Beacon and Republican Correspondence. Cuyahoga Falls, Feb. 20. Miss Maud Parks is visiting in Akron, the guest of Miss Pixley on Maple street. Julius Edson, grandson of G.

B. Turner, arrived here yesterday from Chicago, called here by the serious illness of Mr. Turner. Wm. Weaver spent' yesterday in Cleveland on business.

Miss Elsie Symes has returned home from Akron after a visit with her friend Miss Emily Harpham. Miss Grace Heath after a month's visit in Cleveland with friends and relatives, returned home last night. A large number of Wood Camp, No. 66, S. of went to Akron to-day to participate in tie flag raising exercises.

Miss Minnie Kittelberger, after spending several weeks in Columbus, is expected home this weelc. Mrs. Lynn, of Canton, was in town yesterday. Miss Algier, of Bedford, who has a large class of piano pupils in town, will hold a recital to-night at Mrs. A.

H. Sill's. Vernon Scriven, of Akron, was the guest of Falls relatives to-day. Chas. Phelps, who has been superintendent of the Wood Pulley Works, will return in a short time to Chicago with his family.

A special meeting of the council was held last night to hear a record reading of the open saloon ordinance but no quorum being present the matter will go over to next week. up of the newest colors with handsome borders to match. In cheap papers we are showing a big line for 6 cents a double roll. BERRY SON. HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

OVERCOATS FULL 01 Is ready tor your inspection. We have endeavored to outdo all previous efforts in this line and will give you the BEST FOR THE MONEY in the country. Two Men Heivd Up and Bobbed Near A highway robbery occurred last evening on the railroad near Tailnlge. Two young men, "Tup" Myers and John fiople, day laborers, had been attending church at TaJiniadge and were returning home about 9 o'clock. Vhile on the way they were halted By two men and frightened by the threats made, surrendered their watches.

Myers and Rople were then compelled to continue up the track a distance while the scamps disappeared the other way. The men returned to the city and reported the occurrence, but the robbers could not be found. ton to-day. B. C.

Kerrick returned last evening from Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Mary Crouse has returned from an extended visit in the East. C. E. Sheldon returned this morning from a short business visit in Chicago.

Mr. John D. Hunt is confine to his home 135 North Forge street with illness. C. K.

Nash, chief engineer of the B. O. left this morning for Chicago Junction. Mrs. Philip Huber and davfghter, Nellie, are in Doylestwn for a few days visiting friends.

Mm. Myers and Miss Bessie LeRory spent yesterday visiting a sugar camp near Hudson- Miss Clara Wentz, of Canal Dover, is visiting Miss Frances Robinson, of the Sixth Ward. Mr. John Miller, of Loyal Oak, father of Mrs. J.

F. Seiberling, is seriously ill with euysLpelas. 0. B. France is spending the day in Galion.

He will leave next Wednesday for Seattle, Wash. George Fleischman and Chas. Clark have returned from a trip to Marion and points in Indiana. P. D.

Hall, went to New York City yesterday on business. He expects to be gone two or three weeks. Miss Julia Crouse has gone to New York City where she will visit for a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Dr. Greene.

Misses Deed and Minnie McFerran left yesterday for Cleveland. They will visit for a few days the Forest City. Frank and Charlie Robinson entertained a few of their West Hill friends at their home on Christy street last evening. R. W.

Muns and wife, who have been visiting the city since Monday, returned yesterday to their home in New York. A.C. Bachtel Pontius, returned this morning from a business trip through tne Eastern part of the State. Chas. Mehrle, for the past five years foreman of the Miller Chain Works, has left for St.

Marys, to accept a similar position in a chain works in that city. Rev. E. J. Smith, who lectured last nigh.i on North Hill, left for Hudson t'iis morning!" While in the city he was the guest of Rev.

Dr. Rider, of Spruce street. J. J. Steiner, Philadelphia agent of the Schumacher Milling returned to his home this morning, after spending the week in the city.

He was accompanied by his wife. Mrs. Geo. Gates, of Valley Junction. and Miss Nellie Wilcox, of Plymouth, were guests of Mrs.

A. L. Fenimore and Miss Minnie Hunt, of 135 North Forge street this week. G. D.

McMillen, of Iowa Falls, Towa, arrived in the city yesterday from Jamestown, N. and yesterday was in consultation with the heads of the J. F. Seiberling Co. and the Aultman, Miller Co.

Mr. McMillen is the inventor dt a devise for hitching four horses to a binder without making the machine unwieldy. He left this morning for Columbus. The greatest bargains of all Our $1.43 ladies' genuine dongola button shoes (all sxzes); positive value $3.00. "THE HUB," 65 108 East Market street.

For a line ALL-WOOL OVERCOAT in eight different colors. These coats are sold generally from $J2 to $14. The Thomas Phil Hps is doing everything possible to supply its trade until permanent arrangements can again be made. Their office is tempor-iarlly with the Akron Chemical State street. Boy your dishes before the end of next week.

We must move, everything coats. Weeks Kingsbury. New plaids and novelty dress goods just No better variety and values in the United States. 57 O'Neil Dyas. The Reliance waist you will like if you try it.

66 J. W. Little. COLORED REPUBLICANS MEET. Elegant dishes, cost price, we move in about 10 days.

Buy now. Weeks Kingsbury. Ihey Favor Primaries Bather Than the Caucus Colored Republican citizens held a meeting mKaiser's hall last'evenihg to consider plans to be purBned by them in the coming Spring campaign. More work was accomplished aria a harmony existed at last night's meeting, than has been noted at any vious meeting held by the Republican colored voters in the city. Thomas Datcher, Henry HjU and James Douglass were appointed a com For the most beautiful fabric, worth from $18 to $20.

Come and get an early choice. Wreck on the A. C. Beacon and Republican Correspondence. Clinton, Feb.

19. Engineer Yates and Fireman Mourn, ot the A. C. coal train, escaped unhurt from the cab in a miraculous manner Tuesday when close to Patten's swamp, on the Fox Lake branch. The rails spread and in less time than it takes to tell the story the engine lay upon its back in the ditch.

The wrecking train worked about 42 hours to again put the machine on the track and remove it to the Mt. Vernon shops for repairs. 1. of HATS Jr 1 mittee to confer with the Republican Central Committee and tirge raoiS them the advisability of holding primaries, instead of the usual caucuses. Henry Hall presided over the meeting and Charles Williams acted as For $1.50 and $2.

We will give you a Fine Hat in all shapes Knox, Yeoman, Miller, Remember "The Hub" is selling gents' elegant shoe for 89 cents, sold elsewhere at 31.75. 65 "THE HUB." The Official Reports of the United States Government, 1889, Canadian Government, 1889, New Jersey Commission, 1889, OMo Food Commission, 1887, prove that Cleveland's is See my new Spring patterns. O'J J. W. Little.

If yOU decide, from what you have heard or read, that you will take Hood's Sarsaparilla, do not be induced to buy any substitute instead. G5 ASSIGNEE'S SALE. The entire stock of pictures, framed and unframed, mouldings, artists' materials, furniture and goods of the firm of Townsend Royer will be sold in gross at the earliest opportunity. A rare chance for any one to take up a business already at hand. Also two city lots for sale not far from the college.

H. W. INGERSOLL, 70 Assignee. NEW CARPETS AND WALL PAPER IN FULL STOCK. STYLES NEVER WERE HANDSOMER.

60. ROUSE CO. ie Strongest The New York Clothing' THE GREAT CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS, Vj HO 11S I. MaHtet Akron, of all the pure cream of tartar baking powders. Ammonia or alum powders, whatever their strength, should be avoided as injurious.

Rubber? given away free with every pair of ladies', misses' and children's shoes sold at 81 and upwards. THE HUB..

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