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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1913

Page

10

Matrimonial Trials Reveal Cruelty Claims Across Several Marriages

In The Courts yesterday Matilda Schoch and Frank Schoch sparred over cruelty claims amid details of drunkenness and alleged abuse. Other divorces followed with claims of neglect, drunkenness, and threats. judges to rule on alimony and custody as hearings continued.

Matilda Schoch Liston Frank Schoch Phil Phila Behoch Irade Schoch Nellie. Riley Ethel Williams

Woman Seeks Divorce Over Beatings and Threats by Husband

Emma Rankin files for divorce from Wayne Rankin alleging repeated severe abuse at 634 West Ninth Street and a razor attack 18 months ago. The couple wed in 1888. Judge Warner granted the divorce with Sparks as attorney. Emma Barry also sues for divorce after a March incident at 5713 Main Street Madisonville, naming George G. Barry and Arthur Spiegel as attorney.

Julia Rankin West Ninth Street Wayne Rankin Warner Sparks Emma George G. Barry Main Street Madisonville Emma Vanconey Arthur Spiegel

Damages Sought in Multiple Civil Actions in Common Pleas

Jacob Westerkamm sues Max Hirsch and Cincinnati Traction for 20000 plus 422.30 expenses after a milk wagon was wrecked by a car at Heading road. Others pursue claims including 1900 in damages against Tobin for wrongful prosecutions and a death injury case from a train crossing. Beabout wins 825 against Ross after an assault at Seventh and Plum streets.

Jacob Westerkamm Max Hirsch Cincinnati Traction Company Common Pleas Court Hirsch Westerkamm Hackett, Yeatman Rover Saul Beabout Luther Ross Dickson Peabout Seventh Plum Streets Ross Guido Gores Beabout

Harris Found Guilty in Stabbing Case in Court

William Harris was found guilty of stabbing N Warfield in a criminal court yesterday by Judge Hoffman's jury. Walter M. Locke prosecuted and W. B. Bush defended. Both are named as colored in the report.

Thomas A. Tobin First Ward Ed Compton Stanley Adama Toben William Thorndyke William Harris Warfield Hoffman Walter M. Locke W. B. Bush

Will contest filed over Amy Hoffman will probate

John Hoffman sues in Kenton Circuit Court challenging the probate of Amy Hoffman s will. Defendants named are Thomas Donnelly Phil Donnelly Maggie Pierce St Mary s Cathedral and Mary Donnelly in Judge Harbeson s division.

John Hoffman Amy Hoffman Harbeson Kenton Thomas and Phil Donnelly Maggie Pierce St. Mary's Cathedral Mary Donnelly

Covington Enacts Walker Saloon Limit For City

Mayor approves the Walker saloon ordinance restricting licenses to one per 500 residents. John Brigland’s saloon permit on Scott near Fifth is voided by the new law. A Mothers Club delegation urged a noiseless street at First District School. petition referred. Auditor’s $59 monthly for Latonia bond account extra aid referred for safeguards.

John Brigland Scott Street Fifth Street Mothers’ Club First District Latonia

Largest women registration in Covington history

The city reported over 2,000 women registered yesterday marking the largest registration for women in Covington. They gain the right to vote in the November school bench issue and the election of a successor to the late Cliff Walker. Fred Ledder fills Walker’s seat temporarily as several candidates announce for the vacancy. Registration rise cited across precincts signals strong interest in school affairs.

Covington Cliff Walker Walker Fred Ledder

Churches to Hold Union Meetings in Covington

The Presbyterian, Christian and Methodist Churches of Covington plan a union meeting at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church starting November 2 for two weeks with nightly services. Other venues for the three Sunday evenings will be announced. ministers will preach in turn and speakers remain a surprise. Prayer meetings begin next week in at least 25 homes as arrangements are made for meeting sites.

Christian and Methodist Covington Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church

Death of Corporal Ferlon Under Inquiries at Ft Thomas

The board of inquiry at Ft Thomas investigates the death of Corporal Lawrence Ferlon, 34, of Company H Ninth Infantry who shot himself in the company quarters Monday night. Ferlon was Austrian and served two years in the Ninth Infantry. No relatives of the deceased have been located.

Ft. Thomas Lawrence Ferlon Company H Ninth Infantry Ferlon

Geis Will Probated in Newport Court

The will of John Geis of Dayton was probated in the County Court in Newport yesterday. It directs his estate to be divided among his children. Wenzel and Jacob Geis named executors and Catherine Geis named executrix.

John Geis Dayton Newport Wenzel Jacob Geis Catherine Geis

Lawyer files to bar ballot listing in Campbell County

Attorney Matt Miller for Harry B Hupp Progressive candidate Tar County seeks an injunction in Campbell Circuit Court to stop Lyman Bryan County Clerk from placing Frank Muench under the Democratic emblem on the ballot. The suit hinges on petition validity under Kentucky's primary law requiring signatures by at least 2 percent of the last vote count. Muench had over 200 signers though the date of signatures is disputed.

Matt Miller Harry B Hupp Tar Campbell County Campbell Lyman Bryan Frank Muench Kentucky Muench

Arrest of William Harper on Woman's Complaint

William Harper of Covington, 35, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Anna Fleiasner alleging assault. He posted a $1,000 bond. The complainant sought withdrawal of the warrant. The case goes before Judge Read in Police Court this morning.

William Harper Covington Anna Fleiasner Harper Read

Railroad Men Push Political Activity in Covington

Rail workers urged to register as a political bloc citing 16 000 potential votes across Cincinnati Covington Newport and Ludlow A circular lists aims to elect candidates who will protect rail workers laws and benefits with committee members named including Conroy Diver Fisher Maxwell Prymale Smith Kchy Sorrell Le Gana Mulligan and others

Covington Manana Cincinnati Newport Ludlow Rome Jone George F. Conroy George Diver Metour Railway W. C. Fisher W. N. Maxwell Pennsylvania Railroad Werbers Indiana

Wed in Covington marriage licenses issued

In Covington yesterday the county clerk listed licenses for Wesley Stewart 21 of Gaston Indiana and Clyste Parroid 21 of Fowlerton Indiana. George Wendell 25 and Gladys Bable 16 of Covington. Terry Ashwell 28 and Marie Burkett 28 of Tuyton.

Covington Wesley Stewart Gaston Clyste Parroid Fowlerton George Wendell Gladys Bable Terry Ashwell Marie Burkett Tuyton

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