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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

5

Fire Captain Stricken After Subduing Blaze in Cincinnati

Captain Bart Fanning of Engine Company No. 8 collapsed from paralysis yesterday morning on the roof of the Cincinnati Sash and Door Company plant while firefighting. The attack, around 1 o'clock, followed a previous head injury in a 1895 blaze. He is married with a family, appointed in 1889 and promoted to captain in 1906.

Bart Fanning Engine Company No. 8 Cincinnati Sash and Door Company Hopkins Street Minor Fanning

Meningitis Claims Local Tobacco Merchant

Charles Robbins of 1112 Clark Street died at City Hospital from spinal meningitis yesterday. Robbins, once a wealthy tobacco merchant, was pronounced dead on arrival and his passing prompts a city health check on meningitis cases.

Charles Robbins Clark Street City Hospital

Wil Lecture Bird Clubs Address Tomorrow at Library

Miss Kate Sweeney will address the Children's Bird Clubs in the Public Library room in association with the Audubon Society tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. The talk aims to inform children about birds and conservation efforts.

Wil Kate Sweeney The Audubon Society

The Confessional Lecture At St Xavier’s Church

Father Henry Moeller 8S J delivered a lecture on The Confessional and Its Advantages during a mission for married men at St Xavier's Church last night.

Henry Moeller St. Xavier's Church

Brewer Adam Pfau Dies After Lighted Pipe Fire

Adam Pfau aged 42 of 1539 Dudley Street died at City Hospital after a night fire caused by falling asleep with a lighted pipe in his mouth.

Adam Pfau Dudley Street City Hospital

Columbus Man Reports Bank Roll Loss in City

August Stahley a drover living at 659 North High street Columbus C reported to the police last night the loss of his bank roll amounting to 260 dollars.

Columbus August Stahley North High Street

Vorhees Appointed to Soldiers Burial Committee

George E. Vorhees was appointed yesterday by the County Commissioners as a member of the Committee for Burial of Soldiers from the Twenty first Ward.

George E. Vorhees

Ford Unnerstall Disturbance On Street Car

Ford Unnerstall 21 of 1337 Walnut Street created a disturbance on a street car at Liberty and Freeman yesterday. He was seized with hysteria and sent to the City Hospital.

Ford Unnerstall Walnut Street Liberty Street Freeman City Hospital

Shift changes begin for all station keepers and patrol crews

Starting today, station house keepers, police patrol crews, and drivers switch to eight hour shifts. The change was ordered yesterday by Chief Millikin.

Millikin

Lecture Highlights At Cincinnati Society Of Natural History

A large audience heard Mr. Charles Dury on Birds at the Cincinnati Society of Natural History last night. W. F. Beekman also spoke and led listeners on a travel-related tour to Natural Bridge and Splitrock in Kentucky.

Cincinnati Society of Natural History Charles Dury W. F. Beekman Natural Bridge Splitrock

Child Dies of Whooping Cough at City Hospital

The coroner was notified of the death of William Miller 17 months at City Hospital yesterday. The child, whose parents live at 77 East Mcken avenue, was admitted Monday suffering from whooping cough.

City Hospital William Miller East Mcken Avenue

Railway Men Hear a Lecture on Geysers and Canyons

George T Foges traveling passenger agent of the Northern Pacific Railroad will describe The Land of Geysers and Canyons tomorrow afternoon at the Union Haven Branch of the Railroad Y M C A. The talk aims to inform railway men about notable western regions and travel possibilities.

George T Foges Northern Pacific Railroad Union Haven

Mrs Kate Buchert Hosts Euchre Party for G A R Relief Corps

Mrs Kate L Buchert hosts a euchre party at 1120 Clark Street to benefit the Women’s Relief Corps Noyes McCook Post G A R tonight. Neighbors and local civic members attend for charity and social fellowship in the era.

Kate L. Buchert Women’s Relief Corps Noyes-McCook Post, G. A. R Clark Street

Funeral for Samuel N Sayre Set for Tomorrow

The body of Samuel N. Sayre aged 60 of 754 West Ninth street will be buried tomorrow afternoon after services at his residence following his death Monday evening in Music Hall.

Samuel N. Sayre West Ninth Street Music Hall

Walter Mullen Dismissed in Manslaughter Case

Walter Mullen a Gilbert avenue motor man whose car killed Mabel Nigman on Broadway 11 714 was discharged in Police Court yesterday. He faced manslaughter charges after the fatal accident three weeks ago.

Walter Mullen Gilbert Avenue Mabel Nigman Broadway Poice Court

Man with stab wound taken to City Hospital

A 35 year old houseman AHen Thomas of 517 East Eighth Street was rushed to City Hospital yesterday from his home after a chest stab wound. He told doctors he was cut by a woman.

Ahen Thomas East Eighth Street

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Palpitations

Dr Miles Heart Cure claims to strengthen heart nerves and muscles reducing strain from palpitations and irregular pulses. The ad credits Mrs Mary C Hahler of Suitvan Missouri and promises money back if the first bottle fails, with Miles Medical Co based in Elkhart Indiana selling through druggists.

Miles Mary C. Hahler Suitvan Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Fourth annual banquet at Palace Hotel

Eclectic Medical College fraternity and friends held their fourth annual banquet last night in the Palace Hotel. L. T. Franklin served as toastmaster while John Swanson, W. H. Schrock, R. L. Alsaker, H. S. Monroe and T. Barnes offered toasts. Julius Bach performed two cello solos.

Ans Eclectic Medical College Fraternity Palace Hotel L. T. Franklin John Swanson W. H. Schrock R. L. Alsaker H.S. Monroe T. Barnes Julius Bach

Memorial Hall Trustees Invite Commissioners for April 2 Joint Session

The Board of Trustees of the Memorial Hall sent a communication to the County Commissioners inviting a joint session on April 2 at 1 p.m. to arrange the turnover of the hall to the county.

Memorial Hall

Body of Ohio Odd Fellows Treasurer Sent to Findlay

The body of Charles B. Niles of Findlay Ohio Grand Treasurer of the Ohio Odd Fellows reached Cincinnati yesterday from Florida where he died. The body was sent on to Findlay for burial.

Findlay Charles B. Niles The Ohio Odd Fellows Cincinnati Florida

Man Declares Tiger Hunts Alias in Court

Fred Maple alias Arthur George fined $50 and costs in Police Court after arraignment on loitering charge. He claimed to have hunted tigers in Africa with Colonel Max Fleischmann.

Fred Maple Arthur George Africa Max Fleischmann Pilat

Mills Lectures On The Objective Mind Emerson Essay And Cosmic Consciousness

Benjamin Fay Mills lectures at Vine Street Church this morning at 10 on The Objective Mind. At 4 pm he discusses Emersons The Over Soul. At 8 15 pm he returns for The Cosmic Consciousness.

Benjamin Fay Mills Vine Street Emerson

Falls Into Dough Machine at Pretzel Factory

Fred Meier a 34 year old baker of 1204 Hopple Street suffered serious injuries yesterday after falling into a dough machine at the pretzel factory 3021 Colerain Avenue. He was taken to City Hospital.

Fred Meier Baker Hopple Street Colerain Avenue

Coffin Maker Joseph Bergfeld to be Buried Tomorrow

Joseph Bergfeld, long time coffin manufacturer of 1305 Sycamore Street, died Monday afternoon of pleurisy. He will be buried tomorrow morning in St. Marys Cemetery after services at St. Marys Church where he served as Treasurer.

Joseph Bergfeld St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Church

Jealous Lover Feuds End in Razor Assault

Edna Hurst, 30, colored, was cut across the throat during a quarrel at 1734 Baymiller Street. She accuses Jo Robinson, 60, colored, of jealousy and assault. Robinson fled the scene as tenants joined the confrontation.

Baymiller Street Edna Hurst Jo Robinson Robinson

Warrant Issued for Man in Cutting to Kill Case

A police court warrant charges Fred Butche of Tusculum Heights with cutting to kill Joseph Frueh of 551 Tusculum Avenue. Frueh is in serious condition at City Hospital after an argument Saturday night between the two men.

Fred Butche Tusculum Heights Joseph Frueh Tusculum Avenue City Hospital

Despondent man survives poisoning after hospital treatment

George Sterling a 32 year old cigar maker of 1232 East Front Street attempted suicide yesterday by drinking poison due to unemployment. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors used a stomach pump and indicated he would recover.

George Sterling East Front Street

West End Settlement Rooms to Hold Informal Opening

Tomorrow evening the new West End Settlement rooms on Harriet Street will be informally opened. Principal Fred W. Dearness of the Twelfth District School and Secretary Charles M. Hubbard of Associated Charities will speak.

West End Harriet Street Fred W. Dearness Charles M. Hubbard Associated Charities

Chattanooga Man Arrested on Loitering Charge

John Mosley of Chattanooga Tennessee was arrested yesterday by Detectives Allen and Reed on loitering charges. Police say the arrest recalls a previous capture in which he was found disposing of diamonds in local pawnshops two years ago.

John Mosley Chattanooga Tenn Allen Reed

Commissioners Award Contracts For Road Improvements

The County Commissioners awarded contracts yesterday for road work. Mt Nebo Cliff road from Hayes corner to Dugan Gap goes to Joseph Gradison for 9881 dollars. Green Township Queen City avenue to Glenway avenue goes to John Ruebel for 880 dollars. Section avenue between Plainfield pike and Madison avenue gets crushed stone from John Snyder for 4297.44 dollars.

Mt. Nebo Cliff Road Hayes Corner Dugan Gap Joseph Gradison Green Township Queen City Avenue Glenway Avenue John Ruebel Section Avenue Plainfield Pike Madison Avenue John Snyder

Fight Leaves Two Men Hurt and Arrests Made

Joseph Donnelly and Chris Mynatt were involved in an evening brawl. Mynatt allegedly struck Donnelly with brass knuckles, leading to both men being charged with disorderly conduct and Donnelly being sent to City Hospital.

Joseph Donnelly East Seventh Street Chris Mynatt West Sixth Street Mynatt Donnelly City Hospital

First Regiment O N G Passes Annual Inspections

The First Regiment O N G reports all companies under inspection with colors flying. Maj Becht and Capt Williams reviewed Companies E F and G as well as equipment. Further inspections of I and M are planned with a final muster and dress parade set for Friday evening next week.

Becht Williams

Milk Feed Dairies Probe Highlights Stop Feeding Sanitation

Milk inspector Hagen reports on a legislative visit by the Agriculture Committee of the Ohio House to Cincinnati dairies showing stop feeding practices and the need for more inspectors. Twenty cans of carmine treated milk were sent back to the shipper at his expense after failing butterfat tests. Deputies Brandt and Seidenspinner guarded a suspicious shipment at Grand Central Station while officials tested the milk.

Hagen Brandt Seidenspinner Grand Central Station Kentucky Health Office Board of Health J. Stewart Hagen Committee of Agriculture House of Representatives John Cornette, Jr Milk Department Health Department Dr. Hagen Messrs. L. Danner John Cornette Visa Cincinnati J. M. Steward G. W. Bowers Agriculture Committee Ohio House of Representatives Hans A. E. Moon J. H. Watson David Bly R. R. Reynolds Howard Ohio A. Zeckendorf Fleischmann Distilleries Herman F. Cellarius Clifton Springs

Celebration Sale Marks Thirty-First Year of Cincinnati Store

The Fountain Square establishment celebrates 31 years of business with a large Anniversary Sale. From a 17 foot front shop in 1877 to a landmark building, the firm has built a city center and attracted a wide patronage by a one price, fair dealing policy and progressive management. The firm’s illumination features grew from 2,000 gas jets and 35 electric lamps to a 7,000 light façade. Fountain Square’s transformation has boosted Cincinnati’s tax base and overall prosperity.

Fountain Square Lodge Alley Fifth Street Cincinnati

Man Dies of Wounds in City Hospital Shooting

Duke Allen colored 708 Laurel street died at City Hospital yesterday from bullet wounds suffered in a Saturday night saloon fight on Central avenue. Daniel Rafferty white of Clinton street faces a shooting to kill charge, which police expect to upgrade to murder. Rafferty claims self defense.

Duke Allen Laurel Street Central Avenue Daniel Rafferty Clinton Street Rafferty

Kubelik Busy Practicing Before Thursday Recital

Jan Kubelik the great Bohemian violinist is to perform a single recital at Music Hall on his present American tour. He avoids interviews and spends his dressing room time practicing between numbers, a demanding routine that astonishes listeners and underscores his masterful performance.

Jan Kubelik Music Hall Kubelik Chicago

Death of J. H. Carnes in Dennison Hotel

J. H. Carnes of Carntown Ohio was found dead in his hotel room at the Dennison yesterday afternoon. He registered Monday night and appeared in good health. The body was taken to the Morgue. Coroner Cameron said heart disease caused death. Carnes was 71 and formerly worked in the tobacco business in Carntown, a town named for his family.

J. H. Carnes Carntown, O Dennison Carnes Cameron Carntown

Marriage Licenses Registered in City Listings

Edward F. Neuhaus aged 7 and Ida Havenschild of 439 McMicken Ave listed for marriage. James D. Dean and Laura McAfee of 610 West Fourth Street appear. William Bolmins of Central Ave and Mary Haddon of 9296 West Seventh Street are named. Joel Lunin at 634 Mound Street with Ida Kaletzky at 624 Mound Street listed. Edward H. Berry of 32 At By, Gerrete Lewis, Casper Ebbling of 383 West Liberty Street, and Margaretha Bohn of 1805 Liberty Street also appear in the marriage license notices.

Edward F. Neuhaus Ida Havenschild McMicken James D. Dean Harricon Laura McAfee Fourth St William Bolmins Dile Central Mary Haddon Seventh St Joel Lunin Ida Kaletzky Sasee Mound Tdward H. Berry Gerretse Ls Lewis Sande Cqeeveeet Ee Casper Ebbling W. Liberty Margaretha Bohn Liberty St

Boyd replies to 10 charges in suit over park land

William F. Boyd, member of the Board of Public Safety, answers the Fechter suit contesting a city park acquisition on Price Hill. He notes 18.65 acres titled in his name due to a 1900 bid for a church society mortgage, claims no ownership beyond three $500 notes, and denies any agreement with officials to take over property for 65 000 dollars. He states the board has no role in park purchases or bond issues.

William F. Boyd Board of Public Safety Nicholas Fechter Price Hill Boyd Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Education Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Committee On Parks Boyer M. C. Slutes

Kilwinning Chapter Convocation Notice

Kilwinning Chapter No percent B A M states a convocation on Wednesday April 1 at 7 30. Work Royal Arch Degree and visitors are invited. John C Roberts H F L L Latta Secy.

Kilwinning John .C. Roberts H. F. L. L. Latta Sec’y

Funeral notices and burials in a late 1900s city listing

A dense set of obituaries and burial notices for multiple individuals. Entries include Sophia Fletcher aged 8 years 6 months. Marie Nurre aged 20 years 11 months with funeral in Dayton Kentucky. Mary L Thompson aged 54 with service in Dayton. Wilni M Johnson in Avondale with private burial. Andrew J. Eagher funeral in Glendale. Miss Alice Putnam burial. a list of burial permits and patient deaths with causes such as heart disease influenza tuberculosis nephritis bronchitis and other ailments at various local hospitals and addresses.

Fletcher Sophia Simon Fletcher Samuel Fltcher Nurre Marie HB. Nurre A. Joseph Nurre Elizabeth Nurre Niehaus Fineral Broadway St. Francis’ Church Liberty and Vine Thompson Mary George B. Johnson Burnet Rockdale Avenues Avondale Forest Avenue Eagher Andrew J Pénie Illow Avenue Glendale St. Gabriel's Arch Putnam Alice Putniam Hoke George F Carll’ Street Clark Margaret Clinton Street Hanraum Willy Sherman Ag Bo Emphissius Et Augie St. Mary's St. Francis Hospital Western Avenue Waltam S Hospital Wilstach Street Ta. Johnson Wil Rockdale Can Greener Anthony Harrison Avenue Chrls John Spruce Street Reedman Stewart Hackberry Street Marasmus No ‘Ross Symmes Street He Emile Gregory Street Elsas Nettie Chapel Street Xavier Mitchell Avenue Huber Henry Jefferson ‘Avenue Crump Cleo Seton Hospital Richmond Ind Albanese Marie West Third Street Alfred Hospital Sycamore Mor Millis Tober Frank Nwweathers Bebsie Olive Street Parnohren Bernard East Front Street Ae Welsh Nor Bethesda Hospital Devine Nien BT Pia Glen George Street Ne- Peerkshire Pee A Eee de City Hospital St Mary's Hostal

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