Widow begs to stay in cell after lover's death
Monticello New York December 24. Adelaide M Branch, a freed woman who lived for three years in a room adjoining attorney Melvin H Couch, remains in a jail cell after his death. She says life holds nothing but death now and sought to die on his grave. She recalls the bond and claims she was happiest with him and that leaving would dishonor his memory.
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Monticello
N. Y
Adelaide M.ie
Melvin H. Couch
Miss Branch J
Miss Branch
Tragic Death of Mother at Home on West McMicken Avenue
A mother died of heart disease at her home on 207 West McMicken Avenue as reported by her daughter. The daughter faintly witnessed her mother collapse early in the morning and later believed she had fully recovered before leaving briefly for shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMicken ‘Avenue
City Hosts First Community Christmas Tree Ceremony
A large crowd gathered around the public square as the city lit its first community Christmas tree. Mayor Hunt and Miss Emilie MéeVea led speeches, a children chorus sang Adeste Fideles, and a sense of democratic unity filled the scene amid festive music and streetcar delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Emilie MéeVea
Woman's Club
Hunt
Carew
Hahn
McVea
Christian Progress
America
Nis Béils
Tepmpet
Henry T. Hent
Harold Becket
Sprake Fined in Police Court Over Building Violations
Major Sprake of the Salvation Army was fined $25 and costs by Police Judge Fricke for failing to comply with orders. He was ordered to appear again to answer charges from Building Inspector Rapp regarding construction at a Salvation Army hotel department on Freeman Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprake
Salvation Army
Fricke
Wtith
Bunker
Wat
Rapp
Sprake Oyrth
Holiday greetings reach Chamber from major trade groups
Wires delivering season greetings were received today by the Chamber of Commerce from prominent organizations including the Chicago Board of Trade the New York Produce Exchange and the Merchants' Association of St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Produce, Exchange
The
Merchants' Association
St. Louis
Bowdle Invited to Conference Over China Exposition Plan
An invitation will be extended to Congressman Bowdle to meet Chamber of Commerce members overseeing the permanent American industrial exposition project in China. Bowdle has drafted a bill for a preliminary survey supporting the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantey “Bowdle
Chamber of Commerce Continites
China
Liquor League to Hold January Meeting in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Liquor League schedules its regular monthly meeting for January 2 at Central Turner Hall 1407 Walnut Street at 3 o clock. Members Wm Marscheuser Rogers Wright of the Hamilton County Licensing Board Thomas J Cogan and Nicholas Duttle Dayton and all ceased saloon men will attend to discuss liquor questions.
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Hamilton County Liquor League
Turner Hall
Walnut Street
Wm Marscheuser
Rogers Wright
Hamilton County Licensing Board
Thomas J. Cogan
Nicholas’ Duttle
Dayton
Young Bride Vanishes Before Divorce Court Case
Miss Mabel Quitman, 19, sought divorce from Phillip Quitman, 26, after secretly marrying November 7 and her disappearance three days later. Insolvency Judge Warner granted the divorce on neglect. Several others, including Adolph Orth and Dora M. Taylor, also received divorces in related filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Quitman
Delta Avenue
Warner
Phillip
Phillips
Park Avenue
Washington
Tog "Rees
PNG Gai
Judec
Adolph Orth
Gertrude Orth
Warner Avenue
Dora M. Taylor
Whitner M.taylor
Princeton Hotel
James Edwards
Mary Woerle
Malin Street
Hugo Woerle
Nexnet
Clerks Gifted by Courthouse Officials on Christmas
Deputies and clerks in various courthouse departments were remembered yesterday with Christmas gifts. Clerk of Court Stephens presented each employee with an order for merchandise. Prosecutor Pogue also distributed favors.
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Stephens
Pogue
Home Sustains Slight Damage on West Court Street
A residence at 412 West Court Street sustained minor damage from a fire caused by a defective appliance. No injuries reported and authorities investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Land
West Court Street
New Kentucky City Officials Named Amid Absence
Supposedly chosen Covington officials include Jos. Dressman as city auditor and John Higgins as superintendent of public works. No formal announcement will be issued until Commissioner-elect Percival returns, with several sessions held to fill police and treasury posts as around 100 applicants seek those positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Dressman
Covington
John Higgins
Percival
Police
Tre
Covington Hosts Local Visitor and Gift From Florida
Rankin Revill deputy Staite bank commissioner visits Covington with relatives for a holiday. The Industrial Club receives a box of oranges from Councilman Gresham who spends winter in Florida. Judge Cleary and County Clerk Dit are mentioned in the reception.
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Rankin Revill
Staite
Frankfort
Covington
Gresham
Florida
Christmas Appointments Made By Covington Revenue Office
Collector Thompson of the Covington internal revenue district made three Christmas appointments yesterday. Daniel P. Madden of Bellevue and Lawrence Odenthal of Covington were named gangers and B. B. Berkshirt, stamp deputy at Petersburg Ky.
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Thompson
Covington
Marriages Licenses Issued in Covington and Nearby Counties Yesterday
Yesterday in Covington and neighboring areas several couples received marriage licenses. Names include Joseph E Burke and Ida M Davies of Cincinnati. Lawrence Rich and Pink Walter of En ion Ky. Dahinis 31 of New Falmouth. Ethel Loomis 21 of Butler Ky. Baldwin 26 Covington and Leona Beverly 23 Walton Ky. Wischan 31 and Lenef Dunnell bh Weisberg Ind. Thomas Bush 24 and Helens Fugate 25 Covington. Fessenden 21 and Flora Hauck. Leo Andress 23 Sidney. Jan Marie Neiberg 21 Fort T Edward Hoban 4 and Cora Holmes 41 Erlanger Ky. Bol ton 25 Peru Ind. Ellis 36 Kai 26 Troy Ohio. Thomas Braun 27 Naomi Caldwell 26 Dempesville Ky. Poe 21 Brooksville Ky. Cora Hatfield 21 Pendleton Ky. Ben Morris 22 and Ethel Shelton 21 Covington.
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Covington
Joseph E. Burke
Ida M
Lene Frunnell
Weisberg
Ind
Thomas W. Bush
Helens R. Fugate
Franklin S. Fessenden
Flora M.hauck
Leo Andress
Sidney
Jan Marie Neiberg
Fort T
Edward J. Hoban
Cora ‘Holmes
Ben Morris
Ethel Shelton
Cavington
Newport Board Sues City Over Back Taxes
The Newport Board of Education filed suit in Campbell Circuit Court to collect delinquent taxes owed by the city of Newport for 1998 and 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Board of Education
Campbell Circuit
Newport
Christmas Pardons Granted to Two Kenton Jail Inmates
Henry Aanarum and Joseph Tha mann received pardons yesterday from Judge Tracy at the Circuit Court in Covington. They were held on robbery charges tied to offenses near Ft. Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Aanarum
Joseph Thamann
Kenton Coane
Covington
Tracy
Ft. Mitchell
Covington Holds Successful First Municipal Christmas Tree
Covington’s first municipal Christmas tree ceremony drew an estimated 3 000 to 4 000 attendees at Government Square. The program went smoothly with brief addresses by Rev Hagin and Mayor Philipps, and a feature by 400 schoolchildren singing.
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Covington
Government Square
Hagin
Philipps
Railroad Injunction Halts Rock Dumping Near Nestly Property
A temporary injunction issued by Judge Yungblut in the circuit court bars L and N railroad from dumping rock and mortar on E. J. Nestly land. The railroad advances double tracking its line near the Nestly property, delaying construction pending further order.
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Yungblut
Cee
L. & N. Railroad
E. J. Nestly
Pany
Nestly
Christmas Gift Basket Distribution Underway in Newport Area
Hundreds of baskets for the poor in Newport and neighboring Campbell County towns begin distribution early today. Newport firms loan wagons and automobiles to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Campbell County
Covington Mayor Grants Pardons to Several Prisoners
Mayor Philipps of Covington issued clemency yesterday. Bessie King and Mike Ward were among the pardoned prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipps
Covington
Bessie King
Mike Ward
Fire Damages Home in Covington
A coal oil lamp dropped at the home of F. M. Ballard 526 Montgomery Street Covington last night started the fire causing about 100 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Ballard
Montgomery Street
Covington
McGeary Burial Noted at Livingston Avenue Address
L S McGeary, a pioneer resident and prominent figure in local organizations, was buried at 41011 Central Avenue New Port, following a long association with the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiaee
Livingston
Central Avenue
Newport
McGeary
Engineer Killed By Cars While Leaning From Cab
Fred Niehaus a 23 year old engineer from 930 Filmidoro street Cincinnati was killed in Covington yesterday. He was leaning from the cab window when struck by a cut of cars. He suffered a broken hip and internal injuries and died at St Elizabeth’s hospital a few hours after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Niehaus
Filmidoro Street
Cincinnati
Covington
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Marriage Licenses Issued in Newport and Surrounding Areas
Newport licenses were issued yesterday to Conten B Zeis of Sag Harbor New York and Clara Harens of Newport Kentucky Walter Butcher of Chillicothe and Gertrude Griffith of Chillicothe Emmet Snyder of Kenton Ohio and Farroh Keriton Ohio Wm Uhiman of Cincinnati Ohio and Anna Da Ke of Springfield Ohio P Mill of Dayton Ohio and Margaret Combs of Dayton Ohio Monroe Whitacre of Morrow Ohio and Veda Symons of Blanchester Ohio Moeller of Bellevue Kentucky and Mabel ten of Newport Ohio.
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Newport
Conten B
Zeis
Sag Harbor
N.Y
Clara Harens
Walter
Butcher
Chillicothe
Gertrude Griffith
Emmet Snyder
Kenton
Farroh
Keriton
Wm. Uhiman
Cincinnati
Anna da Ke
Springfield
P. Mill
Dayton
Margaret
Combs
Monroe Whitacre
Morrow
Veda Symons
Blanchester
Moeller
Bellevue
Mabel Ten
Meyer Named Probation Officer for Campbell County
John Meyer former postmaster and Newport Republican leader is slated for the Campbell County probation officer post. Several applicants including women were considered but Meyer is understood to be Judge-elect Edward Bolt's choice with appointment assured.
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John Meyer
Newport
Campbell County
Meyer
Edward Bolt
Spear's Hospital Names 192? Officers
The staff of Spear's Hospital Dayton has organized for the coming year with Dr H P Garrison of Bellevue as president. The officers include Dr John Todd as vice president and Dr C A Wamalley as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spear’s Hospital
Dayton
8. P. Garrison
Bellevue
John Todd
C. A. Wamalley
Williams Freed of Bank Charges in Ohio Court
The case against F R Williams former treasurer of the Cincinnati Trust Company was dismissed in Common Pleas Court on a motion by assistant attorney general Joseph McGhee after prosecutor Porue asked to note the indictment for misapplication of funds. Keith in a related indictment may also be dismissed soon due to legal complications.
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F. R. Williams
Cincinnati Trust Company
Common Pleas
Joseph McGhee
Cutor Porue
Cushing
Keith
Williams
Trust Company
Boass
Ford & Johnson Company
Bartley Praises Honor System in Prison Workhouse
Superintendent Dan Bartley in the annual report to Safety Director Cash says the prison honor system has proven successful and will continue. Inmates worked on branch hospital grounds excavating and grading with excellent conduct and city savings of 1,465 labor days. A new laundry in the female ward cut motor costs. total workhouse operating cost was 63 061 82, $5 021 8 below appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bartley
Cash
Talbot Resigns as Supt of Interurban Railway
General Superintendent F. M. Talbot of the Interurban Railway and Terminal company tendered his resignation to the directors. It takes effect January 1 and he plans to move to Washington in February to take another Interurban post. He has served the local company for 12 years. No successor named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. “Talbot
Interurban Railway and Terminal Company
Two Held After Silver Moon Shooting in Memphis
Ace Moore aged 24 of Memphis is a patient at City Hospital and James Moffitt 32 of 224 East Front Street is jailed after an alleged shooting affray at the Silver Moon on Front Street. Technical charges of suspicion are docketed against both. Detectives Ter and Gernhardt and Patrolman Mahan and Reardon arrested them. It is alleged Moffitt shot Moore in the cheek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace Moore
Memphis
Chamber of Commerce Suspends Session Briefly
There will be no chamber session today with activities set to resume tomorrow morning after the noon hour announcement made yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Government ownership urged to avert panic in transit
James L. Cowles, secretary of the Postal Progress League, speaking in Washington, argued for immediate government takeover of railroads and the entire transportation system. He urged state committees to pressure Congress and the President to acquire every railroad line and steel mills and to build ocean transports to link the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
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Washington
James L. Cowles
Postal Progress League
Congress
United States
Ruhe
Atlantic
Pacific
Joplin Sues City Over Bruised Little Finger
Bennett H. Joplin a Cincinnati boilermaker sues the city for five thousand dollars claiming a brick dropped by a city worker crushed his right hand little finger at the Torrence road pumping station forcing amputation. The suit was filed yesterday in Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett H. Joplin
Cincinnati
Joplin
Torrence Road
Independent Chamber Nomination Committee Seeks Candidate
Members of the nonminating committee of the Independent ticket of the Chamber of Commerce met yesterday to fill the one remaining candidate slot. A prominent city businessman has been asked to accept and will decide by Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Crown Overall Manufacturing Company Incorporates in Columbus
Articles filed in Columbus show the Crown Overall Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati incorporated in the Franklin Building. The incorporation follows Saturdays sale of stock from Samuel Levy to Oscar Berman, making Mr. Berman the largest stockholder with 4 con-03 percent stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Crown Overall Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Franklin Building
Samuel Levy
Oscar Berman
Berman
City to reimburse ice firms for 1919 strike losses
City officials announced an agreement to pay Cincinnati Banner and the Knorr company 2900 dollars for ice plant seizures during last summer’s strike. The city will also obtain full releases from suits and abandonment of rent or damage claims in exchange for the payment. An auditor kept records of cashiers’ ledgers to estimate profits from operating the plants for five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, Banner
Knorr Companite
Grand Jury Dismisses Multiple Charges In Recent Session
The grand jury dismissed two maintaining a4 week shop charges against B H Moreh and the case of undertaker Charles Miller for defrauding his partner. W Deluifsen faced ignored liquor sale charges. Several assault theft and weapons cases including Welsenborn Cain Williams Bryant Howell Evans Clark and others were discharged as the matters were over a year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Moreh
Charles Miller
W. Deluifsen
Edward Welsenborn
Thomas Cain
James Williams
Walter Bryant
Roy Howell
William Evans
John Clark
Edwarddon
Frank
Owens
Thomas Forehan
Harry Froelich
Kate Grant
Wesley Jenkins
Morehead
Delfsen
Huber
Miller
Three Hold Up Men Reported In Near Winding Way Raid
Detectives yesterday found no trace of three highwaymen who, Tuesday night, attempted to hold up Otto Luedeking a haberdasher of 3817 Wind ing Way near his home. Luedeking said the men confronted him with revolvers but fled when he cried for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Luedeking
Winding Way
Luedeking
Fricke Holds Court To Clear Docket
Judge Fricke will hold municipal court this morning to clear the docket. Drunkenness cases will be given preference for trial or continuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fricke
Water pipe crushes teamster in street accident
William Meier 38 a teamster of 634 Ringgold street was injured likely fatally when a water pipe section fell on him while unloading from a car at Eighth and avenues. City physicians reported a fractured skull last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meier
Ringgold Street
Eighth and’ Avenues
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