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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
5
May K Warwick profiles the plight of wealthy children raised with French governesses and elite schooling. Rich homes send daughters and sons to renowned schools yet fail to teach basic life skills, leaving them ill prepared and dependent on others. The piece argues such neglect robs children of fundamental human rights and social development.
Dr. W. S. Beekman of the Cincinnati Society of Natural History lectured last evening at Loveland Town Hall on The Wonders of Colossal Cavern and Mammoth Cave Kentucky.
Prof John Hofer conducted an evening concert for the inmates of the House of Refuge. The programme featured popular selections and several patriotic numbers framed for the audience.
The County Surveyor was instructed to prepare specifications for cleaning and oiling Hamilton pike from College Hill to Mt. Healthy and Springfield pike from Glen Dale to the Butler County line.
Mrs. George Myers aged 40 died at her Delhi home reported to the Coroner by a physician who believes apoplexy caused the death. Coroner Cameron was informed yesterday.
Red King, a colored man who stabbed Daisy Brown on Thursday midnight and died from the wounds, was charged with murder yesterday. He lies in City Hospital recovering from a mild dose of iodine, authorities said.
The luncheon benefitting the Home for Incurables continues today at 123 East Fourth Street from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Previous days saw services at the same location for the same cause.
Bishop Boyd Vincent of the Southern Diocese of Ohio wraps up the noonday Lenten services after five weeks at the Lyric Theater. He spoke on reconciling free will in individuals with the sovereignty of God.
The Board of Directors met yesterday and elected W. F. Harmon T. B. Linnard Sidney H. Wheelhouse Clifford Tudor Henry W. Backus T. C. Colwell F. M. Whitaker and J. O. McCloskey to membership.
Special services will be held in the House of Refuge Chapel tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. O L Seward of the First M E Church Cumminsville as speaker. Soloists include Mrs Genevieve Elston and Mr and Mrs Ward Allison and Mr and Mrs Fred Radina.
Sergeant Eichelberger and patrolmen Currin Schaller raided the saloon of Blackman Hill at 509 George Street yesterday morning. Oscar Blackman was arrested for violating the midnight law and the case was continued in Police Court on April 21.
Isle Minor aged 18, who arrived with John Manning a railroad conductor, was sent back to Pittsburg yesterday by a relative. Manning confessed he has a wife and two children. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs.
Jaine Moore aged 20 who attempted death by own action by taking iodine was reported improving at City Hospital last night. She said she believed she had tuberculosis and chose death by own action over the disease.
County Commissioners and trustees met to plan furnishing and the formal transfer of Memorial Hall from trustees next Tuesday. The county will cover hall costs as funded by bonds and under law.
Courts report three residents Carrie King Anna Hall and Lillie Scott sue to restrain County Auditor Richardson and County Treasurer Roth from collecting Dow Aikin assessments claiming no trafficking in liquor occurred. Attorneys list for each petitioner cite landlord liability and tax lien priority. Maude Hamilton also files to enjoin tax collection.
In Clemmer estate actions, Jacob H. Clemmer left 4000 dollars and furniture to daughter Carrie M. Clemmer, grandchildren each 300 dollars, 250 dollars to Children’s Home and Home for the Friendless, residue to children James A. Clemmer Charlies H. Clemmer and Carrie M. Clemmer. Rose R. West left her estate to husband Joseph H. West. Administrator Burton B. Tuttle to receive 1400 dollars from railroad for death of William J. Keating. Inventories list various personal estates and settlements for Cutshaw death settlement.
In Reading, Mary K. Krandick and Lizzie K. Bickley sue to unsettle a 1906 deed fronting 35 feet on Mill street to Agnes Krandick from Bernard Krandick. They allege Bernard, then 72, was an imbecile and coerced by Agnes into conveying to her for a child not Bernard’s. Edward Ritchie represents the plaintiffs.
Judge Thompson ruled in Urbana Ohio that Receiver Kirby cannot enforce new water rents and must continue the old rates while allow ing an application to modify rates. Meanwhile several criminal and civil matters are listed including Warren pleading to a $48 fine, Reedy fines, Jackson jailed for fraud, Garrett fined, Critchlow to stand trial, and a Timber Company plant sale in Irvine Kentucky with liens claimed by Smith Myers Schnier and Queen City Savings.
A $20 100 damages personal injury suit was entered yesterday by J Jones a minor and former employee against Lockland Milling Company. He was injured while attempting to repair machinery. John C Rogers serves as counsel in the case.
Judge Woodmansee grants Josephin Cantrill a divorce from Sheely Cantrill for extreme cruelty since last September. She reclaims her maiden name Lawson. Attorneys: Charlies Sparks. Judge M Woodmansee also grants Gussie Trouts a divorce from Frank B. Trouts for failure to provide and neglect. Attorneys: Painter Rhyno. Judge James B. Swing grants Ella Kelly a divorce from William Kelly for extreme cruelty and drunkenness. Attorneys: B J Franks. Annie Rudolph divorces Frank Rudolph for extreme cruelty and assault. Attorny: EB Franks. Peter Steffen divorces Barbara Steffen for infidelity. Attorney: A J McNair.
Martin Miller sues Hair Safe Company to recover 10500 alleging pork injuries and expenses. County officials instruct an architect to suggest courthouse repairs for two new Common Pleas Judges. A joint session with Clermont County considers suing the Panhandle Railroad over the Little Miami River at Miamisville bridge destroyed by fire.
Frank E. Gillett, former Cincinnati resident now a planter near Guatemala City, and his bride Mrs Alla Abram of Cleveland celebrate their honeymoon in Cincinnati. Gillett has lived in Guatemala twenty two years, and their wedding followed a hurried courtship in Cleveland last Thursday. They will live in Guatemala and stay in Cincinnati a few days.
Joseph Dermody of Kemper Lane Walnut Hills returned home with his wife and daughter Margaret after the latter underwent an operation in Pittsburg to remove a swallowed button. The procedure was performed Thursday and the girl is recovering.
A Covington bartender trapped a rat in a cafe cage with a near rat terrier. After a chase through Vine Street as theaters emptied, the rat fled under a passing car and vanished. Witnesses doubtless saw a rodent board the vehicle toward Covington.
Dr. W. H. Allen, secretary of New York's Bureau of Research, told the Business Men's Club last night that a local bureau should follow New York's model to track city spending. He cited recovered funds, audited contracts, and accountability, urging a $15 000 yearly, business-led setup funded by merchants. Albert Bettinger, Prof. Hicks, and Francis B. James were named to draft a local plan. Dr. Allen to address the City Club today.
The Independent Campaign Committee of the American Institute of Banking Cincinnati Chapter led by G. Schraffenberger Jr John Horst and William M Hoefling launched its ticket for the May 19 annual election. Candidates include Orin N Littell for President William Bieser for Vice President J H Kampe for Treasurer John P H Brewster for Secretary and Daniel J Lyons Jack Ridgeway David Dahman Arthur Schmitt C G Hagerty for the Board of Governors.
A Toronto letter to Mayor Markbreit mentions a leap year proposal by a wealthy woman. Mayor’s Secretary orders a probe into Fire Chief Archibald and firefighter D. J. Ryan of Co. 28 for alleged on duty liquor influence. The Public Service Board contracts Fred Heuer to sprinkle Westwood Town Hall streets for $55 this season.
The City Engineer submitted two cost estimates to the Board of Public Service yesterday. Reading road resurfacing from McMillan street to the north end of the asphalt pavement totals 58,869 with 53,869 assessable. Storrs street wood block paving between Neave and Burns costs 9,113 with 8,602 to be paid by property holders. Both estimates were referred to Council.
The Building Committee of the Board of Education selected the east entrance of the new high school as the Woodward monument site. A resolution was offered to have Architect Gustav Drach draft plans and specifications for a foundation and to obtain a cost estimate for removing the monument, with the school buildings superintendent present.
Pattern request instruction from the Commercial Tribune urges readers to fill a coupon and mail with 10 cents to the Fashion Department in Cincinnati for Pattern No. 6077. Patterns are forwarded to a New York factory and delivery takes several days.
New waist design shown in a pretty figured taffeta features a double box plait at center back and side tucks to yoke depth. Fastens on the left front with fancy buttons and offers full or shorter sleeves with two cuff and collar styles. Requires 4 1/2 yards of 24 inch fabric for medium size. No. 6077 six sizes 32 to 42 inches. Price ten cents.
Obituaries announce the passing of Elizabeth Ward and Theodore Riestenberg with funeral details and early notices. The list also records burial permits for numerous individuals across Cincinnati institutions, naming ages, addresses, and causes such as tuberculosis, nephritis, heart disease, and prematurity.
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