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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1914

Page

9

Divorces Quoted Cruelty and Abandonment Claims Across Cases

A string of divorce petitions allege cruelty neglect and abandonment. Florence Ziebell accuses Edward Ziebell a chauffeur of giving a black eye and seeks alimony and child custody. Eliza Dicton seeks divorce and maiden name restoration. Nellie Schifferty Nellie Schifferty seeks divorce after claims of being whipped. Pearl Davis seeks divorce and child custody from Will Davis. Magdalena Butcher accuses John Butcher of late return and neglect during illness while piano tunes irritate. Katie Hodge sues Elva Hodge for divorce amid excess and abandonment claims. Emmett A Stephenson sues Olgar B Stephenson for neglect and destruction of property.

Florence Ziebell Edward Ziebell Filistop Edward Eliza Dicton Rudolph Dicton Eliza Ruben Nellie Schifferty Edward Schifferty Pearl Davis Will Davis Magdalena Butcher John Butcher Katie Hodge Elva Hodge Emmett A. Stephenson Westwood Sait Olgar B. Stephenson

Residents petition to bar playground at Washington Park

Residents near Washington Park petition Mayor Spiegel to stop a park playground proposed for the area They concede a public space is needed but urge securing another location for the playground.

Washington Park Spiegel

Republicans at West End Banquet Honor Bailiff Balke

The West End Republican Club held its annual banquet in its Liberty street hall at Freeman avenue yesterday. Bailiff Henry Balke of the Municipal Court received a gold jeweled badge in a presentation by Charles F. Harding.

West End Republican Club Liberty Street Freeman Avenue Henry Balke Charles F. Harding

Tax blank distribution begins for income return season

Internal Revenue Collector Gilligan started distributing tax blanks to those subject to the income tax law. All returns must be filed by March 1 to avoid penalties.

Internal Revenue Colletor

Elmwood Masons Host Dance at Town Hall

Relatives and friends of Elmwood Masons attended a dance at the Town Hall last night. The program was elaborate with good music and the reception drew a large crowd.

Elmwood

Birth Notices for Spooner, Sullivan, and Jackson Families

Birth announcements list several newborns with parents and addresses. Names include Ben and Marie Spooner at 1433 Moor, Thomas and Carrie Sullivan at 422% Wey, Roy and Nettie Jackson at Lick Git, and Chabon Leaiee Little at 2114. Other entries mention families such as Segetn, Lolomon, and Klotter with various addresses.

Giri Ben Marie Spooner Bor Segetn Jemptine Lolomon Soz Feee Dor Therine Anderson Laale Charlotta Klotter Frances J Ben Bautagartne O Thomas Carrie Sullivan Wey Hetert Marie Valtes Gul Hugh Feeed Roy George A Nettie Jackson Tessen Berta Moore Chabon Leaiee Little

Deaths and Addresses in Fragmented Local Notice

Fragmentary death notice shows names ages and addresses including Tiennah M Baba 72 in Mo and Haddon Gall cee Eales 21 8290 Hidler avenue. Other entries list Steel Mote 3 2000 Syumien whest genre and Harry Gravener 06 McAlpin Hotel with pace T I Jackson M4 520 Carlisle evenes B Kees 5 2102 Kindel avenue.

Tiennah M. Baba Haddon Gall Cee Eales Hidler Avenue Harry Gravener McAlpin Pace T. I Jackson Carlisle Evenes Kees Kindel Avenue

Funeral for Dr Joseph Longworth Anderson Held Today

The funeral for Dr Joseph Longworth Anderson who died yesterday in Baltimore will be at Christ Church at 2 40 PM. Interment follows at Spring Grove cemetery. He was a brother of Edward L Anderson of Crandcin road and David Anderson traveling abroad. Survived by three daughters Mrs Ethel Thrasher and Misses Elizabeth and Frances Anderson.

Joseph Longworth Anderson Baiimore Christ Church Spring Grove Anderson Edward L. Anderson David Anderson Lars Anderson, Sr Catherine Anderson Pike Street Lars Anderson Japan Ethel Thrasher New York Elizabeth Frances Anderson

Ship Ashore in Fog Off Plymouth Refloated

The Philadelphia of the American Line ran ashore near Plymouth in thick fog after arriving from New York. She was refloated and berthed without further incident.

London Philadelphia Ling Plymouth New York

Drivers Plan Dance at Central Turner Hall

The allied council of teamsters chauffeurs milk and ice wagon drivers hosts a dance at Central Turner Hall tonight with L. T. McArthur, organizer, as guest of honor.

Central Turner Hall L. T. McArthur

Saloon Keeper Stagge Charged After Gambling Hearing

Joseph Stagge, a Mille and Allison avenues saloon keeper in Orem, faces a gambling charge after a hearing. The case alleges the game was played for drinks.

Joseph Stagge Mille and Allison Avenues Orem

Dr Waring to Lecture on How Long World Took

The Rev Ernest C Waring will lecture on How Long Did It Take To Make the World at 4 pm Tuesday for the Teachers' Lecture Course. The venue is the YWCA.

Ernest C. Waring Young Women's Christian Association

Insurance Club Meeting Sets 1914 Fire Team

The Fire Insurance Baseball club will hold a meeting on January 23 to select the team for the 1914 season and to appoint a playing manager.

Fire Insurance Baseball Club

Romance at Lyric and a Week of Theatre Listings

The Lyric hosts Romanc e a bishop’s tale of love for an opera singer beginning Monday, with Francia MacMillen performing Sunday. Other venues present Grand theater, Keith’s, Walnut, Orpheum, Empress, Heuck’s, Olympic, Gayety, and Standard with various acts and productions for next week.

Lyric Theater Edward Sheldon Salvation Neil the Nigger Francia MacMillen Thera Street Theater Comedy Advance George McManus Heuck’s

Helmbold Urges 1914 Newport Improvements Plan

Mayor Helmbold of Newport in his annual address to the City Commissioners advocates continued improvements for 1914. He calls for resurfacing Monmouth street from Third to Eleventh and from York to Eighth, a $100000 street bond, a garbage incinerator plant, removal of grade crossings and a Monmouth street viaduct. He also wants a plan to counter falling city property values due to Ohio and other factors.

Helmbold Newport Monmouth Street Third Street Eleventh York Eighth Ohio

Suit to cancel deed filed in Kenton Court

Sarah Ann Shinkle Keith sues to cancel a deed of trust on behalf of herself as sole heir of Uriah and Mary Ghingie. She alleges her father was not of sound mind when signing and accuses Covington Savings Bank officers of coercion. Uriah Shinkle died recently. he was a coal businessman and brother of the late Covington resident Amy Shinkle.

Covigton Savings Bank and Trust Kenton Sarah Ann Shinkle Keith Uriah Mary Ghingie Uriah Shinkle Amee Shinkle Covington

Foot of Seventh Street Covington Boys Find Human Leg

A group of boys along the Licking riverbank uncovered a human leg buried in debris near Covington. Health Officer O'Maley had the limb transported to the city crematory for safe keeping as investigators determine its origin and whether the limb was severed or discarded by a surgeon.

Licking River Seventh Street Covington Health Department O'Maley Wes

Judge orders Moy Hing and Ah Foo to leave as ineligible residents

Federal Court judge in Covington ruled Moy Hing and Ah Foo ineligible to reside in the United States after new evidence showed both defendants were born in San Francisco California.

Cochran Covington Moy Hing Ah Foo United States Wee San Francisco California

Civic Commission and Mayor Confer Over Hall Lease

Members of the Women's Civic Commission met with Mayor Philipps to resolve lease disputes at Odd Fellows Hall used for municipal dances on Saturdays. Roy Stevenson claims a lease and threatens to block the dances and hold separate events. The commission was assured of protection and urged to proceed with tonight's dance.

Women’s Civic Commission Philipps Odd Fellows’ Hall Roy Stevenson

Heidel Elected Leader in Covington German Schuetzens

At Germania Hall the German Schuetzens of Covington elected John P. Heidel president Henry Jansen as vice president Frank A. Averbeck secretary H H Albers commander Fred Wandstradt banner carrier and Joseph Welp United States banner carrier. A banquet followed and the King's ball date will be announced later.

Named as Committee for Kentucky Day at Knights of St John

William Hohnhorst of Covington and Johanna White of Newport named to arrange Kentucky Day on June 21 at the Knights of St John international convention in Cincinnati running June 21 to 26.

William Hohnhorst Covington Johanna White Newport Kentucky

Opposition to changes in Kentucky commission rule

Covington residents and business leaders oppose altering the current commission government. A committee of the Industrial Club discussed proposed amendments sought by Mayors of four second class Kentucky cities to gain more power in appointing city employees. The group decided to oppose any changes proposed by the state legislature.

Covington Kentucky Industrial Club

Plan Incorporation for Highland District to City Sixth Class

A mass meeting of Highland District residents at Central School Hall will hear Trustees explain a proposed amendment to transform the district in Campbell County into a sixth class city. The amendment will be presented to the Legislature if the plan wins approval.

Highland District Campbell County Central School Hall

Wahiman Sues Manhattan Bathing Beach for Damages

A Campbell County Court jury in Newport awarded William Wahiman $125 in his suit against the Manhattan Bathing Beach Company of Dayton. Wahiman claimed jewelry and other valuables checked with the facility disappeared.

Campbell County Court Newport William Wahiman Manhattan Bathing Beach Company Dayton Wahiman

Grocer Buckley Injured During Arrest Attempt

Dennis Buckley a Ludlow grocer on Oak Street was reportedly resisting arrest when police officer Callahan dragged him to the sidewalk. Buckley sustained a fractured leg and was taken to Covington St. Mary hospital for treatment.

Dennis Buckley Oak Streets Ludlow Aldawaik Chia Callahan St. Yianeth de ‘Covington Buckley

Covington Man Awarded Verdict in Personal Injury Suit

John Callan sued G A Morgan for injuries after a collision at Sixteenth Street and Madison Avenue Covington. The court awarded him a verdict of 1590 dollars on the wrongful act claim, against the defendant Morgan, who was named in the suit seeking ten thousand dollars.

John ‘Callan Yattaetng Harbeson Covington G. A. Morgan Sixteenth Street Madison Avenue

Two Held Under Bond In Cincinnati Cash Theft Case

Edward Ennis of Vinestreet Cincinnati and Harry Shay of Pleasant Ridge were arrested for taking $10 from a cash register of George Dierckes at 97 Elmat Ludlow. They appeared before Judge Hawkins at Ludlow Police Court and were bound over to the grand jury in $1,000 bond.

Edward Ennis Vinestreet Cincinnati Harry Shay Pleasant Ridge Ohio George Dierckes Elmat Ludiow Hawkins

Salters Sues Railroad Over Covington Boy’s Death

Richard Salters as administrator of George Salters filed in Kenton Circuit Court seeking 25000 dollars in damages from the Cincinnati and Covington Elevated Railroad and Bridge Company. The suit alleges George Salters was killed while walking along the defendant’s tracks in Covington last March.

Cincinnati and Covington

First Sunday sessions at Music Hall skating pavilion

The venue announces the first Sunday skating sessions at Music Hall's skating pavilion tomorrow with matinee and evening times. Demand for roller skating on Sundays has grown, leading management to grant patron requests while enforcing the usual high standards of conduct.

Music Hall

Still Seeking Bandits in Rural Robbery

No clues in the search for eight men who held up Mabel Brindley and her brother Caspar last night. Sheriff and deputies scour the countryside, believing the bandits are youths. The girl is recovering from injuries inflicted with stones.

Vevay Ind Mabel ‘Brindley Caspar

Ten join East College Hill Improvement Association

At last night’s meeting ten new members were admitted to the East College Hill Improvement Association. They approved a resolution to study improving Hamilton Pike to the corporation line, in connection with the Hite road law.

East

Suit Filed Against City Over Damages to Hotel

Dr Friderick of 718 Avenue yesterday filed suit for damages against the city. He alleges city employees failed to place danger lights on a rope stretched across Freemem Avenue near the Salvation Army Workingmen’s Hotel, which was destroyed in the wreck.

Friderick Cinnati Army Workingmen’s

Cincinnati Man to Speak at Fels Fund Conference

The Joseph Fels Fund of America holds its fourth annual conference in Washington from January 15 to 17. Prominent speakers include Herbert S. Bigelow of Cincinnati Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma and Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota among the delegates.

The Joseph Fels Fund of America Washington Herbert S. Bigelow Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Moses E. Clapp Minnesota

Will of Mrs. Katie B. Morris Probate Case

The will of Mrs. Katie B. Morris of Ladsow, probated in Kenton County Court, leaves the estate to her two sons, Raymond and Fred.

Katie B. Morris Ladsow Kenton Count Court Raymond Fred

Newport board seeks extension to finish property valuations

The Newport board requests additional time to complete valuations of improved property. The board has been working for five days and asks for four more days to finish the assessment.

Newport Can Se Cee Dave

Michaels Art Bronze Company Forms in Covington

Covington based Michaels Art Bronze Company filed articles of incorporation in Kenton County. Incorporators are F. L. Michaels Maurice L. Galvin and Phillip G. Queal. Capital stock is 20000 dollars. The firm recently acquired the former Suburban Poolream property.

Michaels Art Bronze Company Covington Kenton County F. L.michaels Mauricel. Galvin Phillip G. Queal Suburban Poolream

Suspected Murder Death Stuns Ludlow Township

W. H. Wilcom was found dead on the Boe 0. & W. railroad crossing at Ludlow avenue. Relatives believe he was attacked on the tracks and decapitated. His father John Wilson, a Baden Township farmer, says his son had disappearing funds and a missing watch, suggesting robbery. Relatives urge the coroner to act as investigators probe the affair.

Newark Wilcom Ludlow Avenue Wilson John Wilson Baden Township Foerthaye

Bartenders Union to Seek Higher Wages March 1

Announcement said the Bartenders Union will push for a wage scale increase on March 1. The current minimum is $14 weekly. John Bente, the union's business agent, said Sunday closings do not affect contracts as none call for Sunday work.

Bartenders Union John Bente

Dry Cleaners Coming to Indiana for February Convention

Five hundred delegates are expected as a three day convention invades Cincinnati area in February. Details to be announced later.

Indiana Cincinnati

Joint Installation Of Officers At Memorial Hall

A joint installation of officers for Cincinnati Post No. 87 and Woman's Relief Corps No. 2 occurs this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Memorial Hall.

Cincinnati Woman's Relief Corps Ollock Memorial Hall

Lyric Club Ninth Annual Banquet Planned

The Lyric Club announces its ninth annual banquet to be held February 24. The organization is arranging to open a country chat segment at the event.

The Lyric Club

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