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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
5
Burglars entered the New Petersburg Postoffice yesterday morning and stole all cash and stamps on hand. Police Chief Paul Millikin marks fifty years since birth tomorrow, noting Colonel Millikin’s five years as chief.
The Rev. Father Henry Moeller spoke at St. Xavier's Church last evening before a large crowd at the mission for married men. He addressed the topic The Sins and Vices of Men.
Miss Jean nette Kling Oppenheimer presents a monologue adaptation from Clyde Fitch's War play Barbara Frietchie at the Jewish Settlement 415 Clinton Street Sunday evening. The program promises a dramatic portrayal in a compact social event.
William L Alderman 23 and Georgiana Martin 22 married last evening at home 322 East Fifth Street by Rev Gervaise Roughton They plan to live in Havana Cuba Also reports a fire at Western Paper Goods Company No 8 Engineer Bart Fanning seriously ill feared not to survive Separate notes say a post office clerk appointment and staff transfers in Memphis and here
The Flest Regiment Ohio National Guard inspection closed yesterday with the Hospital Corps under Major Joseph A. Hall examined. Major Becht, who led the Adjutant General's office inspection, returned to Columbus last evening.
The Humane Society documented 186 complaints in the children department plus 71 cruelty and neglect cases and 115 truant fathers cases. Truant fathers contributed $2353, supporting 229 children through the program.
Thomas Jameson of Norwood was dismissed yesterday on a charge of being a married masher when arraigned before Judge Snnders in Police Court. Carrie Gaessler of Fredonia Avenue refused to prosecute. Jameson was arrested weeks ago on a warrant.
A warrant was issued in Police Court yesterday for the arrest of Charles Gray of 519 East Eighth Street on the charge of cutting to kill Mrs Minnie Hall sister in law of Peter Deal 519 East Eighth Street. The incident arose from an April fool prank. Both Gray and Hall are described as colored.
John Parker of Boston was arrested by Detectives Reed and Allen after a chase with hundreds of bystanders. Convicted on assault and battery and petit larceny, he faces three years in the Workhouse. Parker robbed Philip Vokes in a saloon.
Drug clerks formed a preliminary organization last night at Wick's Pharmacy Broadway. Emil Kraft was chosen temporary Chairman. The group aims to be fraternal and beneficial and open to all registered clerks and assistants. Another meeting will elect officers on April 16.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for headache relief with claims of rapid effect and no after effects. It asserts wide availability at druggists and warns of no bulk sale. The zones mention Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana and a testimonial from FADER of Lakefield Minnesota.
Joseph A. Andrews iron merchant leases his Fifth and Race streets building for 10 000 a year with a 99 year term and 200 000 purchase option. Nicholas J Walsh, buyer of Fifth street real estate, filed the lease at the courthouse. An Avondale duplex apartment project planned on Glenwood avenue at 10 000 cost, contract awarded to I M Cooper.
The Rev. Lee S. McCollester of Detroit MI will lecture at the First Universalist Church Essex Place Walnut Hills starting next Tuesday at 8 o clock. He will speak on Universalism the following nights cover The Universalist Philosophy of Salvation The Universalist Doctrine of Punishment and The Contribution of Universalism to World Religion. He will answer written doctrinal questions during his stay.
Police Judge Lueders ordered all detainees from Barney Furey’s saloon in Vine and Canal streets to leave town. Only Joseph Martin of Cleveland was fined 50 dollars plus costs after being claimed under arrest in Louisville for housebreaking. Martin received a Cleveland letter urging him to “fix” the judge, which he denied understanding.
Howard Hines brother of the burglar jailed for fifteen years in Mrs. McAlpin’s home was arraigned in Police Court on loitering charges. He wore the white sweater his brother had when before Judge Lueders. The case was continued.
James L. Cowen, son of Benjamin R. Cowen, arrives tomorrow from New York to reside here. He has spent nine years in Tokyo as manager of the Methodist Publishing House in Japan.
Mayor Charles Herbert Jones of Norwood led a group to Columbus to urge Hamilton County legislators to pass the Schmidlapp elevated railroad bill between Cincinnati and Norwood. The party included Judge Rufus B. Smith and several prominent citizens.
Trustees canceled a $100000 bond payable at First National Bank, making Washington Park the citys absolute property. The city originally paid $100000 in 1858 but has effectively spent $400000 due to 6 percent bonds. In 1871 a manuscript bond matured March 17, and the property at 624 626 628 Rhee Street, leased to Mitchell Furniture Co for ten years, with remodeling planned, is owned by the Mitchell estate and may yield $10000 annually.
Court actions include a ruling that J M Schott & Sons directors overstepped their powers and $2 474.36 in premiums must be refunded by Security Mutual Life Insurance. Other decisions involve adoption questions, alimony claims, divorce proceedings and nuisance abatement for Duck Creek pollution in Norwood, with various verdicts and new trials granted.
Elizabeth Boosveld leaves estate to husband Christopher and son Christopher Jr. share alike. Helen M. Spencer bequeaths property to sister Louise Spencer. Applications to administer estates include Merrill $2000, Merrill estate. Lizzie Stucky $600. Regina Benz $600. Rosa Hausler $1600. Mary Rebennack $1700. Sarah Minster $400. Joseph Minster $400. August Hein $700. Maria Hein $700. David Davis $9700. Wade Cushing $750. Elizabeth Reichinger $1200. Maria Hein leaves all to husband August Hein. Margareta See gar’s personal estate appraised at $500.
Mary Meyer sues Nicholas P. Smith & Bros. for 8000 damages claiming injuries from a horse and buggy collision at Fifth and Broadway in May 1906. Hoffman, Bode & Le Blond represent the plaintiff.
Judge Warner dismissed contempt proceedings against Jacob Baum a safe manufacturer and Constable Reibel over alleged replevin of a safe from the estate of Harry Arenberg. The ruling ends the case without further action.
Bessie Vandusen filed for divorce from Willard H Vandusen manager of the American Carriage Company alleging neglect and cruelty. Victor Heintz represented her. Blanche Murray nee Dowell was granted a divorce from Joseph E Murray an advertising solicitor by Judge Woodmansee who left alimony open.
In the David Fisher homicide case, Walter Fisher collapsed while testifying for the defense and was allowed to rest before resuming. He then testified that he shot Muchmore, not his brother David. Other court actions included bond issues, pleas of not guilty, and postponement requests in related cases.
United States Court settled the litigation by agreement as the $20,000 damages case against David Cohen was dismissed from the docket over alleged unwarranted articles. Separately Norwood coal agent Orville Curran Jr. filed a bankruptcy petition with assets $635 and liabilities $18,803. Trustee Stanley Stewart filed a $5,000 bond and assumes control of H. J. Keiser & Sons. Attorneys Cobb Howard Bailey were paid $250 in a related case. Trevor, of Richard T. Pullen bankruptcy, recommends selling all Pullen property. Bankruptcy Referee Grove schedules creditor meeting.
Hezekiah Trotter, colored, arrested for the murder of John Griffin, also colored, at 324 East Front Street on March 17, was bound over to the grand jury yesterday in Police Court. He will plead self defense.
Chief of Police Millikin and Building Inspector Kuhlman urged amending building laws to let the police determine hall capacity. The matter was referred to the Building Code Commission. Engineer Shipley and Engineer Berry reported asphalt cracks on Eastern avenue and East Front street tracks and recommended rail removal and tamping of ties.
Electrician Darrow submitted the gas meter inspectors report showing 144 meters tested in the past year with 111 running too fast. The Service Board increased Asphalt Inspector Joseph Humphries salary from 100 dollars a month to 80 dollars a week and appointed Fred Charls as rodman in Street Repair Department at 60 dollars a month.
Riverside Bridge Company asked the Service Board for plans and specifications for the new bridge over the C. H. & D. tracks in West Eighth street. J. Czarzanowski, a rodman in the City Engineer's office, obtained ten days of leave yesterday.
The Board of Public Service received bids for 2 250 tons of pipe and castings for the Water Works. Dimmick Pipe Company offered 21 70 for the pipe and 50 or 65 per ton for two kinds of special castings. United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company bid 23 90 for the pipe and 75 per ton for the special castings. Attorney John C. Rogers urged attention to McMillan street near Park Place noting street car vibrations. New rails will be laid and residents will be notified.
The Sinking Fund Trustees ordered 3000 dollars paid to A W Bruck for Louise Kuhn to satisfy a 1893 claim about an undermining of her house. Three bond issues totaling 81026 13 were offered by the City Auditor and accepted. The board refused Alfred Eldridge for 960 and David Coliver for 828.
Former Vice Mayor Gordon appeared at Mayor Markbreit’s office yesterday as a 1 percent caller in an incident described by locals. No further details were provided about the nature of the call or its context.
Park Architect Kessler called at Park Superintendent Rodgers' office to announce ready plans for Inwood Park. He urged swift action so children can play in the park next summer.
Death notices list multiple obituaries with details of dates and burial sites. Henry B Buck and Henry P Boyden deaths in Syracuse and Cincinnati area with funeral plans. Katherine Birck widow of Conrad Birck dies in Dent, Ohio. Barbara Hyndman dies in Champaign Illinois. Perth Langdon dies in Vernon Place with private burial. Jacob Matt dies March 31 with Requiem at St Elizabeth's Norwood. Alice Putnam funeral at Spring Grove. Edwin P Woodd 13 dies in Covington with funeral at St Mary's Cathedral.
Burial permits record several local deaths with ages and causes including Bridget Raney 60 cancer at 2707 Cleanview and Mary Schuckman 5 Bright’s disease at 4259 Carlin. Others note William 49 at City Hospital Bangdon 56 Vernon Place rend caer Maria 6 Webb alley sus Eoe William 5% Vine Street ingues Reuben 38 State avenue Mary Redden 65 Little Sisters of Poor pneumonia Raymond Lammert 2 Scarlet fever Sophia Fletcher 88 Prospect Place senility Elizabeth Fay 16 Considine tuberculosis Amelia 4 West Sixth Street wan amor 6 months 423 Elberon Ave Jennie 2% Michael Street pneumon yteeon Aloysius 12 May Street tu-
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