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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1913

Page

8

Missing Norfolk Girl Still Not Located

Nationwide search for Ge neta Woofin 14 vanished from Norfolk Virginia days ago yields no trace. Her father John Doe separated from her mother Max W lived in Cincinnati and traveled to Norfolk to reunite. Cincinnati police alerted after mother’s nurse aunt Miss Wannie Lafferty reported the case. The false lead involving a sailor was ruled out as the young man was found in Norfolk.

Neta Woofin Norfolk Max. W Cincinnari Cincinnati Wannie Lafferty Seton Hospital Miss Lafferty Worfolk Lafferty Woodin

Decision on License Law To Be Tested

Superior Judge Sutphin rules county Liquor Licensing Board must grant a full hearing to a rejected saloon keeper and an appeal will seek state board guidance on license actions. Citizens may be allowed to influence who is deemed unworthy for a license under the higher license law.

Sutphin Bodié Hamilton County State Board A.inneper

Seek Kin of Dead Man in Germany Also

Coroner Poertmeyer will search for Harry Kculinthasince, a man from Leckjaw. He died after an incident on December 21 near Spring Grove Avenue and a street crossing. He was a baker for the Freischmarin Company of New York and gave Warell, Pa as his address. His parents reportedly lived in Germany. Local authorities could not locate any relatives in this country.

Poertmeyer Harry Kculin Thas Ince Leckjaw Kamitz Spring Grove ‘Avenue Ee Street Warell Freischmarin, Company New York Germany

Springfield to Install New City Manager on New Form

Charles E. Ashburner of Lynchburg Virginia prepares to become Springfield city manager as the new commission government takes effect January 1. The English national held a prior post in Staunton Virginia and will attend the first commissioners meeting under the new system.

Charles E. Ashburner Lynchburg Springfield Ashburne United States Staunton

Funeral arrangements for George H. Torney surgeon general

Washington reports the funeral for George Henry Torney 62 year old surgeon general of the U S Army, who died last night from bronchial pneumonia. Born in Baltimore he served in Cuba. Torney promoted and will be honored in services set for December 28.

Washington George Henry Torney United States Army General Torney Baltimore Torney Cuba

Detectives Seek W. W. Shoemaker After Bogus Draft Try

Detectives continued the search for W. W. Shoemaker who reportedly left the Haviin Hotel without paying a bill after attempting to pass a counterfeit $20 draft on the Ohio Jewelry Company at 141 West Fifth Street. No trace of him has been found.

W. W. Shoemaker Haviin Ohio Jewelry Company West Fifth Street

Stock Taking Sermon Urges Year End Reflection

Rev. Peter Robertson at Mohawk Presbyterian Church exhorts children and congregation to “stock take” life as a brief tale. He cites Bible passages from Job and Moses, urges a wise, purposeful life aligned with God, and reflects on the old year and the coming 1914 era.

Peter Robertson Mohawk Presbyterian Church Moses Oye Yiod Micael God

Frat Dance Attendance Tuzzles Delta Theta Phi Eta Chapter

Los Angeles December 24. Delta chapter of Theta Phi Eta Fraternity plans attendance at a dance and reunion of the Alpha chapter in Indianapolis today. Henry Greenberg and Benjamin Live represent the Delta chapter in this city. Ralph Pakton hica ae field Cal will be hanged at San Quentin March 27 for the senger agent in the up of a Southern Pacific express in El Monte.

Los Angeles Cal Ralph Pak Ton Hica San Quentin Southern Pacific’ Express el Monte Delta Theta Phi Eta Fraternity Endianapolis Henry Greenberg Benjamin E. Live

Holy Cross Church Dance Announcement

The Holy Name Society of Holy Cross Church will give a change this Tuesday night at the church social event. The notice invites parishioners to attend and support the church activity.

Holy Cross Church The Holy Name Society of the Church

McAdoo Improves Returns to Duties Soon After Illness

Washington December 28 William G McAdoo secretary of the treasury who has been suffering from grip is much improved today and expects to resume his duties Tuesday Surgeon General Blue of the Public Health Service is his physician

Americas Washington William G. McAdoo

Court records show rise in divorces and marriages in year

Hamilton County Court records for the passing year report 4205 marriage licenses uniting 8410 persons and 1326 divorces, a ratio of one divorce per four marriages. Judge Warner granted 28 percent of the divorce decrees in the divorce court. 98 percent were in Common Pleas Court. There were 4991 sales of all kinds including divorce suits, up from 4594 in 1912.

Hamilton County Ingolvency Warner

Campaign of Change Candidates Face Local Election

The Independent and Regular tickets vie in a chamber of commerce election. Independent slate lists Oscar F. Barrett as president and William B. Melish as second vice president with Albert Lackman and M Brouse among officers and directors. Regular slate lists Georges Dieterle as president and James P. Orr as second vice president with William T. Johnston and Henry M. Brouse among officers and Real Estate Board names.

Potes Chamber of Commerce Oscar F. Barrett William B. Melish Albert Lackman M. Brouse Sol. H. Charles F. Robb Frank van Slyck G. C. van Zandt Henry Vogel William Guekerberger Georges Dieterle James P. Orr William T. Johnston Henry M. Brouse Edward.a. Fitzgerald A. G. Nerman Ralph H. Coney Armin H. Sander HL J. Lewin J. Walter Braann

Favors Reappointment of Night Patrolman James Heher

Mayor Poor of Glendille backs reappointment of night patrolman James Heher at the first meeting of the new Council.

Poor Glendille James Heher

Arrest of Cincinnati Dentist George Dancer on Non-Support Charge

Detectives arrested Cincinnati dentist George Dancer in Cleveland for non support. He will be brought back to Cincinnati to answer the charge.

George Dancer Cleveland Cincinnati

Friendship Theme Echoes in Masonry Sermon at Walnut Hills

Members of the Walnut Hills lodge of the Masons attended a morning service at the First Universalist Church. Rev. Dr. A. B. Beresford preached on The Ideal of Friendship, urging reliance on true companionship as life’s chief good and citing figures from Shakespeare Dickens and modern history to illustrate the bond of friendship.

Walnut Hills Stephen Girard Macbeth Mark Antony Caesar Dickens David Copperfield David Pa Ipersety

Mayors of Kentucky Cities Asked to Confer on Law Changes

Covington Mayor Philipps receives Lexington Mayor Cassidy's invitation for a January 6 meeting in Frankfort with Newport Mayor Helmbold to discuss amendments to the commission form of government in four second class cities. The talks cover voter choice for commissioners and departments and street reconstruction cost sharing with the public burden. A steering committee will be named to approach the next legislative session.

Philipps Covington Cassidy Lexington Frankfort Helmbold Newport Legia

Two Suits Filed for 10000 Each in Kenton Circuit Court

Joseph W. Tuttle has filed two suits in Kenton Circuit Court, each for $10000 in damages. One lawsuit alleges that a son of Mrs. Lang discharged something in his face, disfiguring him.

Joseph W. Tuttle Kenton Langnet OS Sa

Three Men Arrested on Madison Street Disorder Charge

Ernest Files, P. R. Miller and L. Miller were arrested early yesterday on Madison avenue for disorderly conduct. They allegedly tore down street signs and threw boxes as officers arrived. About a half dozen youths were present. the three jailed were released on bond for today’s Police Court appearance.

Ernest Files L. Miller Madison Avenue

Covington Deaths Reported By Health Officer

Health Officer O Maley lists weekly deaths in Covington including Mary Wilson age 50 Marian Mona han 49 Clement Lichtenberg 8 days Edith Wenstrep 5 Fred J. Niuhaus 28 Harry Edw Wiiehire 2 months Mary Brigge 58 Michael Schwalar 86 John H Coppin 64 Margaret Kramer 48 Jacob A Thomas 61 Mary J Muller 16 Edw Hay 17 Nelson Lee Blackwell 4 Evelyn Broweaugh 2 months Infant Schwoinefus

O’maley Mary Wilson Marian M. Monahan Clement Lichtenberg Edith Wenstrep Fred J. Niuhaus Harry Edw Wiiehire Mary Brigge Michael Schwalar John H. Coppin Margaret Kramer Jacob A. Thomas Mary J. Muller Edw. Hay Nelson Lee Blackwell Evelyn Broweaugh Schwoinefus

Licenses Issued in Covington for Multiple Couples

Covington issued several marriage licenses yesterday listing Bennett Williams 23 and Marcella Gregory 21 of Columbus Ohio Hanni bal L Depoy 53 and Viele M Sherwin 文字 of Muncie Indiana Charles Conner 25 and Bettie Butts 25 of Muncie Georgiana Beatty 21 and James Faull 21 of Valparaiso Indiana Harry Henkle 23 and Della Hamilton 26 of Dayton Ohio George Plowman 20 and Lina 1 of Cincinnati Ohio Walter Adin and others listed with small remaining details

Covington Bennett Williams Marcella Gregory Columbus Ohio Hannibal L. Depoy Viele M. Sherwin Muncie Ind Charles Conner Bettie Butts James Paul Faull Georgiana Beatty Valparaiso Harry B. Henkle Della Hamilton Dayton George Plowman Lina Hamilton, Ohi Walter Adin Geor

Husband jailed on child support warrant

Ernst Mehrman of Covington was arrested yesterday by Humane Officer Cherrington on a warrant sworn by his wife. She alleges he refuses to support their child.

Ernst Mehrman Covington Humane Cherrington

Covington Woman Dies From Blood Poisoning at Home

Mrs. Frances Beck died yesterday at her home at Sixth and Main in Covington from blood poisoning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the residence with burial at Linden Grove cemetery. She is survived by her husband and four children, the youngest only five days old.

Frances Beck Covington Linden Grove Cemetery

Covington Man Sues Street Railway for 25000 Damages

Joseph Bing of Covington filed a suit in Kenton Circuit Court against the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway seeking 25000 damages for alleged personal injuries from a collision.

Joseph Bing Covington Kenton South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway

Return of Old Fire Bell Celebrated in Covington

Citizens of Central Covington marked the bell return to the engine house tower. The bell, funded by private subscription, was moved to Latonia during Covington’s growth and awaited its return. Mayor Philipps and Fire Chief Lemker led the program.

Covington Latonia Philipps Lemker

Newport Gymnastic Society Christmas Ball Tonight

The Newport Gymnastic Society holds an entertainment on Orchard Street with a large Christmas tree on stage. The program features Why Santa Claus Comes in December and a concluding dance.

Newport Gymnastic Society Orchard Street Santa Claus

Pupil Half Fare On Newport Street Cars

Pupils living in Cote Brillante Clifton Southgate Bonnie Leslie and Fort Thomas who attend Newport schools may ride street cars at half fare starting January 1.

Cote Brilliante Clifton Southgate Bonnie Leslie Fort Thomas Newport

Bishop Maes to preside at postulants’ investiture

Bishop C. F. Maes will preside over the reception and investiture ceremonies for six postulants into the order of Notre Dame. The event will take place on West Sixth Street Covington at the academy chapel on Friday in January.

C. FP. Maes Order of Notre Dame West Sixth Street Covington Eres the Academy

Cincinnati Clubs Prepare Festive Welcoming of New Year

Cincinnati social and civic groups plan New Year events Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The Business Men's Club with 5600 members will hold a large gathering with eggnog and colored headpieces. Elke will host open house for fraternal guests. Round-table games and an eggnog fountain are planned. The Women’s Civic League invites 800 to Music Hall. The Grain Dealers' Exchange hosts a noon dinner at the Linton for 150 members and Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber declines formal events to avoid clashing with the Exchange. The Cuvier Press Club offers a musical program with eggnog. The T M A invites visiting theatrical folk to a dance and social.

Cincinnati Business Men's Club James Brannin Incinnati Elke Women’s Civic League Music Hall Grain Dealers’ Exchange Linton Exchange Chamber of Commerce Cuvier Press Club

Search for wife shifts 10 south

The search for Mrs. Clara Carter McKay wife of W E McKay Elyria Ohio automobile maker shifted from St Louis to Chattanooga Tennessee where a woman answering to Clara Carter asked for mail and requested letters be sent to Chattanooga She disappeared November 12 Her family is prominent in Cleveland Ohio.

Clara Carter McKay W. E. McKay Elyria Ohio Chattanooga Tenn Clara Carter

Turner to Face Hearing Before St Bernard Mayor Tonight

Jack Turner of 51 Welnut street Cincinnati arrested for drunkenness will be arraigned before Mayor Young of St Bernard tonight. Turner was found at Tower and Sullivan by Police Chief Burkhart waiting for a car and explained he was waiting for a ride.

Jack, Turner Welnut Street Cincinnati Young St. Bernard Turner Tower and Sullivan Avenues Burkhart

Coronation of Friendship Expressed in Eulogistic Verse

A reflective note speaks of defending a friend's good name and cherishing comradeship. It highlights that a good name is a man's inner jewel and calls for soul to soul service beyond life as a lasting memorial to friendship.

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