Vetoed Sixth Street Reconstruction Ordinance Sparks Budget Debate
Mayor Craig vetoed the ordinance ordering Sixth street reconstruction from Craig street to the railroad, citing a total project cost of 1085 dollars split between the city and abutting property owners and noting two cash-paying owners would reduce the city bond issue. The veto was sustained by the Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Sixth Street
Craig Street
International Typographical Union
Committee
Committee On Police
Committee On
Brothers-in-law Daniel and Albert Clark Arrested on Breach of Peace
Covington police arrested Daniel and Albert Clark brothers for breach of the peace. The charge was brought by their brother-in-law Punch Lehman who lives on Dalton street. Lehman states the assault was unprovoked and he is badly cut about the face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Albert Clark
Covington
Kenton Court Notes and Court Actions
State Revenue Agent John Knoerl filed delinquent personal property tax suits in Kenton County against Covington Savings Bank and Trust Company for 20 000 and individuals including Elizabeth Fisk executor 165 000 William Ransler 19 000 Robert J Trimble 75 000 Rebecca Worthington guardian 30 000 covering 1903 to 1907. Napier held in contempt for rifling mails and sent to jail by Judge Cochran after drinking. Ward v Cincinnati New Orleans Texas Pacific Railroad remand denied. Kamp v same company remanded. Illness of Judge Shaw suspended criminal division. Reudebush and Barhorst cases continued. Reudebush accused of refusing to accompany officer. Smith case reduced to disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Revenue
John Knoerl
Kenton County
Covington
Covington Savings Bank and Trust Company
Elizabeth 8. Fisk
William Ransler
Robert J. Trimble
Rebecca Worthington
Guardian
Joel H. Ward
Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railroad
Cochran
A. H. Kamp
Shaw
Criminal Division
Circuit Court
Benjamin Reudebush
Kenry Barhorst
Brady
Reudebush
Clem Smith
Covington Real Estate Transfer in Crescent Springs
Francis Pochet transfers 107 by 123 feet on Walnut Street Crescent Springs to Henry Webber for 500 dollars. This brief deed note records the sale and parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Pochet
Henry Webber
Walnut Street
Crescent Springs
Covington and Newport Marriage Licenses Listed
Verona Kentucky and Walton Kentucky residents appear in Covington licenses with ages 26 and 21. Newport licenses show Cambridge City Indiana residents ages 22 and 21 for James Prstent Maymett and Thomas Jerbnel with Margaret Weeks from Findlay Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona
James Prstent
Cambridge City
Ind
Mayme
Thomas Jerbnel
Sii
Cincinnati
Margaret Weeks
Findlay, O
Plan to Put in Big Water Main Between Covington and Newport
At a joint meeting of the Covington and Newport Boards of Water Works Commissioners the proposal for a new twenty inch emergency main to connect the two cities was discussed. The plan follows a Newport pumphouse fire and aims to relieve demand with water sourced from Covington during Newport repairs. Costs for pumping and labor are debated, with Newport possibly sharing some expenses. no action taken yet, next meeting to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Water Works Commissioners
Covington
Newport
Covington Board
Twelfth Street
Licking River
Fourth Street
Newport Board
Newport Council
Covington Commissioners
Joseph Noterman
Louis Kueven
Robert Welling
Cigar Ignites Gas Wrecks Barber Shop
Joseph Rettig owner of a Pike and Russell street barber shop escaped injury after a gas explosion Saturday night. He carried a lit cigar when he investigated a rear door sound, triggering the blast that woke nearby dancers. Rettig remained unconscious for about thirty minutes before doctors revived him and he was sent home. no structural damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rettig
Pike and Russell Streets
Rettig
Newport man shoots self by accident with old gun
John Hester 33 of Eleventh and Patterson streets Newport accidentally shot himself last night while handling an old army gun at Chestnut and Patterson. The bullet entered his cheek and lodged behind the right ear. Dr Higgins says the wound is serious. Lieutenant Briegel had him removed to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hester
Eleventh
Patterson Streets
Newport
Chestnut
Military honors mark Walter Kinkey burial in Covington
Walter R. Kinkey, a Kenton County Bar member, was buried with military honors at Highland Cemetery. A Ft. Thomas soldiers detail and Camp Harry C. Egbert Spanish War Veterans conducted the service. A bar committee included Benjamin Biedenharn Jr. and Orie Ware. Anton Terck, 28, died at 46 West Sixth Street after a long illness. funeral Friday at Mother of God Church. Covington reporters form a newspaper men baseball team, lineup listed with players and substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Kinkey
Kenton County Bar
Highland Cemetery
Ft. Thomas
Harry C.egbert
Benjamin Biedenharn, Jr
Orie Ware
Kenton County Bar Association
Anton ‘Terck
West Sixth Street
Hubbard
Substitutes
Hogan
Hanks
Bronner
Meier
Vonderhalben
Campbell County Court Records Spark Divorces and Judgments
Emma Demler won a divorce from John Demler with $125 alimony and restoration of her maiden name Emma Knorr. Colonel R W Nelson prevailed for $270 against C D Crawford. defendant's counterclaim dismissed. A jury was impaneled for George Ehrlich's poolroom indictment. Gabriel Digatana arraigned for disorderly conduct and concealed weapons. fined $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Demler
John Demler
Emma Knorr
R. W. Nelson
C. D. Crawford
Nelson Place
Yungblut
George Ehrlich
Hawkins
Gabriel Digatana
Infant Dies of Scarlet Fever in Dayton
Louis Schreiber infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schreiber died yesterday from scarlet fever. The Rev Louis W Benton Bishop administered confirmation rites to a class of eight at St John Church. The Dayton Board of Education Fire Marshal Jolly and Chief Ortlerb inspected schools and public buildings and praised fire drill readiness after a trial drill at the high school on Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Grocers Parade Unites Bellevue Dayton with Cincinnati
The Bellevue and Dayton Grocers Association teams up with Cincinnati grocers for a parade on April 21 inviting all Bellevue and Dayton grocers to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue and
Fire damages Newport Water Works pumphouse
Newport Board of Water Works Commissioners report a Sunday night fire that destroys the pumphouse above Newport on the Ohio River. They estimate machinery damage at up to 10 800 dollars with 20 000 dollars to restore. boilers may be saved at small cost. No insurance on the building or machinery. boilers and employee dwellings insured for about 12 000 dollars. Repairs expected to take up to three months for machinery with Covington to supply until Newport is back in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Board of Water Works Commissioners
Glazier
Newell
Ohio River
Newport
Covington
Shoot the Barkeeper: Fisher and Grossheim arraigned in Newport
Jed Fischer and Walter Grossheim were arraigned in Police Judge Hawkins' court after being arrested over two weeks ago. Fischer faces a charge of shooting with intent to kill Charles Regan, the Newport saloon keeper, while Grossheim faces disorderly conduct. Bail set at 1000 for Fischer, 500 for Grossheim. Fischer remained jailed, Grossheim released. Regan, shot in the back but recovered enough to testify, said the pair entered the saloon on Brighton Street, abused patrons, were ejected, then returned and opened fire when drinks were refused, firing about a dozen shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed Fischer
Walter Grossheim
Fischer
Charles Regan
Eleventh
Brighton
Newport
Grossheim
Hawkins
Regan
Fight on Rear Platform Aboard J Thomas Car
Three passengers sparked an early morning disturbance on a J Thomas car under Conductor John Alloway. One man yanked trolley poles from wires as the conductor tried to eject them. The motorman intervened with a jaw blow to a fighter, and the other two were removed from the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thomas
John Alloway
Newport News in Brief
Newport reports the death of Mrs. Clara Heck former resident, funeral at St Stephen's Church tomorrow. A fire under a roof near Coldsprings was stopped by bucket brigade. upper-story damage about 150. Mary Thorp, jailed for drunkenness, promised to leave Newport and sign the pledge. Henry Ebert celebrated 75th birthday at home. Seven year old Sadie Jordan injured while skating, revived after treatment. Colonel George H. Stebbins and a Kentucky camp official installed a new camp in Richmond. Newport Fire Department ladder team tested with Saving Store run. A gas jet sparked a small blaze in a shop window. Leon DuBois’s marriage to Nona Heck celebrated in Indiana. Newport Court of Ben Hur awarded a Supreme Court prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Clara Heck
Detroit
Mich
Nicholas Blank
J. A. Heck
Edward Leiter
Mary Thorp
Sheeran
Hawkins
Sadie Jordan
Washington Avenue
Wamsley
George H. Stebbins
Kentucky Sons of Veterans
Miller Camp
Richmond
Third
Saratoga Streets
Nona Heck
Mt. Auburn
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Newport Court
New Port to Brick pave multiple streets this year
The Improvement Committee of the NewPort General Council approved brick paving for about 32 000 this year on streets including Third Isabella Ninth German Tenth Brighton Powell Second Robert and Lindsay zones with curbs. East Tenth residents offered to cover twenty feet and the matter goes to the committee of the whole. The Claims Committee urged 7 000 in claims be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NewPort General Council
Third Street
Park Avenue
Beech Street
Isabella
Isabella Street
Mill
Twelfth
Tenth Street
Washington Avenue
Brighton
Fourth
Fifth
Powell
Lowell
Columbia
Central Avenue
Robert
Eighth
Monmouth Street
Thirteenth
Lindsay, Isabella
Patterson Streets
East Tenth Street
Republicans Will Hule Courthouse
The Newport Board of Courthouse Commissioners resigned to Circuit Judge Yungblut. Members John Halloran John Seibert and Samuel Stewart stepped down effective immediately. Appointments to replace them reportedly include Dr. Fred Stine Benjamin Bowman and Phil J Veith, shifting the board to Republican control for the first time under local government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Courthouse Commissioners
Newport
Yungblut
John Halloran
John Seibert
Samuel Stewart
Berry
Fred Stine
Benjamin Bowman
Phil J.veith
Newport Courthouse
Surprise Wedding of Du Bois and Heck Surfaces
Friends learned on Friday that Leon Du Bois a 23 year old druggist of Newport Kentucky married Miss Nona Heck 20 of Av dale Indiana by Justice of the Peace Protest of Lawrenceburg Indiana. The couple plan to reside on Third street Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon du Bois
Newport
Nona Heck
Avdale
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Third Street
Real Estate Transfers in Newport and Buena Vista Addition
Charlotte and Dink transfer Lot 25 in Walker's addition Newport to Katie Andrews. William Barron and wife convey parts of Lots 124 and 12 in Buena Vista addition Newport to Joseph Steiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Katie Andrews
Walker's Addition
Newport
William Barron
Joseph Steiner
Buena Vista
Quick Marriages Boom at Cincinnati Squire Dumont
The Probate Court squire in Cincinnati ties four couples in rapid ceremonies. Henry Seider and Missouri I. Morgan lead off, followed by David R. Lewis and Sarah Tobias, then James B. Craven and Cecelia Moran, and finally Charles Douglass and Lizzie Wray at within the same courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Squire Dumont
Henry Seider
East Eighth Street
Missouri I. Morgan
East Ninth Street
James B. Craven
West Sixth
Cecelia Moran
Justice of the Peace
Charles Douglass
Langdon Court
Lizzie Wray
Harris Names Cincinnatian in State Appointments
Governor Harris announced several appointments. W. L. Curry of Columbus named Commissioner of Soldier Claims for a term ending April 13, 1910. Joseph Bishop of Columbus named to State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation for term ending April 12, 1911. W. J. Akers of Cleveland named Trustee Boys' Industrial Home for term ending April 7, 1913. Frederick Buel of Malvern named Trustee Girls' Industrial Home for term ending April 13, 1913. Jacob W. Gano of Cincinnati named Trustee Institution for Feeble-Minded Youth for term ending April 13, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Harris
W. L. Curry
Joseph Bishop
State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
W. J. Akers
Cleveland
Boys’ Industrial Home
Frederick Buel
Malvern
Girls’ Industrial Home
Healthful outdoor play and gentle Syrup of Figs remedy
Joyous health is taught through outdoor play and clean habits. The ad extols proper medicine use and promotes California Fig Syrup Co. laxative as wholesome, gentle, non secret, and suitable for families, warning buyers to insist on the genuine product with the company name on the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foerny
California Fig Syrup Co
Social and Personal Highlights From Cincinnati Notices
Miss Amy Schwarz and Henry Merkel plan a May wedding with several pre nuptial events in Walnut Hills Clifton and Avondale. Hazel M Poor engaged to H Stewart Fairman with a Brownsville May wedding. Engagements, visits and teas mark a busy social week. bar association alumni event and Holy Cross School euchre reception announced.
Personal notes of Avondale residents head east and west
Local society items list Avondale residents visiting Chicago Newark and other cities for short trips. Names include Mrs Minor Millikin Mrs F L Johnson Edgar Johnson Lawrence Redway Harry Victor J H Rhodes Pauline Newitter S J Johnson Simon Sturm Louis Carroll A B Riggs Mrs William Green and others as they travel for visits graduations and the May Festival with relatives and friends in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor Millikin
Reading Road
Avondale
Chicago
F. L. Johnson
Hotel Arms
Harvard University
Edgar Johnson
A. J. Redway
Burton Avenue
Lawrence David Redway
Newport
R. I
Harry Victor
West
J. H. Rhodes
Hydeark
Springfield
Mass
Atlantic City
Pauline Newitter
Lexington Avenue
Portsmouth
S. J. Johnson
Simon Sturm
Louis Carroll
New York
Europe
A. B. Riggs
Walnut Hills
Riggs
Kentucky Society Notes Social Visits and Plans
Mrs Warren Montfort was a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs George McDonald in Covington last week. Miss Nellie Larkin of Newport left for Pittsburg to stay with her brother Madison Larkin. Mr and Mrs David Fee of Erlanger hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs C R De Forrest and H C Flagner of Covington. Miss Helen Morris of Newport will visit an aunt in Anderson Indiana. Dr Robert Young of Huntington West Virginia, guest of his father Captain William Young of Newport, has returned home. Mrs Louis De Bus of Covington sent cards for a tea April 22 from 4 to 6 at her Garrard Street home to meet Mrs Frederick McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Montfort
George McDonald
Covington
Nellie Larkin
Newport
Pittsburg
Madison Larkin
David Fee
Taliaferro Place
Erlanger
C. R. de Forrest
H. C. Flagner
Helen Morris
Anderson
Ind
Robert Young
Huntington
W. Va
William Young
Louis de Bus
Garrard Street
Frederick McClure
Partition suit seeks division of Cincinnati real estate
Celinda Boller sues in Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas case No 139653 for partition of three lots in Cincinnati and adjoining lands described by metes and bounds. Parties include Jacob Heile and others with residences in Tennessee and Colorado. Answer due by June 20, 1908, or judgment by default. Pogue & Pogue, Attorneys.
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Jacob Heile
Robert Heile
Mary Heile
Josephine Heile
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Kittie Fisher
George Fisher
Denver
Colorado
Celinda Boller
Court of Common Pleas
Hamilton County
Ohio
Hamer and
Back Streets
Hamer Street
Back Street
Court of Common. Pleas
Hartman
Christopher Freissens
Michael Hamman
City of
Cincinnati
Hamer
Hamman
Lot No. 2
Pogue & Pogue
First National Bank
Executrix Appointed in Hinnen Will Case
The Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio appoints Wilhelmina Hinnen as executrix under the last will and testament of August Hinnen, deceased. Albert Bettinger is attorney for the estate.
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Hamilton County
August Hinnen
Wilhelmina Hinnen
Albert Bettinger
Marriage of Charles Frederick Houston and Eliza beth
Charles Frederick Houston of Covington will wed Miss Eliza beth, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Randolph Price, at high noon April 23 in St Pauls Church Richmond Virginia. Also notes arrivals and visits of local residents including the Finnell couple in Covington and various relatives traveling between Newport Home City Wallace Place and New York with several planned returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frederick Houston
Covington
Elizabeth
Thomas Randolph Price
St. Paul's Church
Richmond
Joseph Finnell
Br‘de
St. Louis
Wallace Place
Dudley Bartlett
Home City
George
Kimball
W. Va
Kentucky pistol duel leaves man dead near Wilhurst store
In Jackson Kentucky April 13 a pistol fight near Hurst's store at Wilhurst ended with Bill Baily fatally wounded. The clash involved Baily against George Hays and Breathitt County Justice of the Peace Magistrate Hurst. A woman was said to be the cause of the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Ky
Bill Baily
George Hays
Hurst
Breathitt County
Wilhurst
Baily
Cincinnati sidewalk assessment ordinance 1908
City council enacts levy on designated Purcell and Mt Hope properties to fund sidewalk construction. Assessments listed for Katherine Thomas, Charles Moulton, J D Robinson, Elizabeth Hoffer, Anna Moore, H K Mead, Mary L Stafford, Susie Phelps, Co W Short, H A Adams, Charles W Shafer with payment due 30 days after final passage. Bonds issued to cover costs with interest. payments reduce bond amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Evans
City of
Cincinnati
State of Ohio
Katherine P. Thomas
Purcell Avenue
Murdock Avenue
Elberon Avenue
Kitchen
Elberon
Charles Moulton
Fort
Murdock Avenues
J. D. Robinson
Bassett Road
G. S. Horner
Elizabeth M. Hoffer
Anna E. Moore
Mt. Hope Road
Eighth Street
Bodley Avenue
Highth Street
H. K. Mead
Mary L. Stafford
O F Susie Phelps
Florida Avenue
Duck Creek Road
Clarion Avenue
Co. W
Langdon Avenue
Board of Public Service
Bathgate
Council
Edwin Henderson
Jury Begins Counting Votes in New York May Oralty Recount
In New York, April 13, the jury for the May oralty recount under quo warranto was seated before Justice John S. Lambert. Attorney General Jackson leads the state, assisted by Shearn and Dolson, while Hearst, Richards, Hasbrook, and Herbert represent McClellan interests. One thousand nine hundred forty eight ballot boxes may be opened and counted, a process expected to take months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jackson
John 8. Lambert
Buffalo
Supreme Court
Clarence J. Shearn
Charles A. Dolson
William R Hearst
McClellan
Melvin G. Palliser
H. M. Hidehings
Eugene Lamb Richards
G. D. B. Hasbrook
Henry W. Herbert
Mccoe
Arst
Aey
McCle
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Sound Knell
Billboard
Committee On Manufacturing and Commerce
Moser Bros. & Co
Committee of the Whole
Greenup Street
Robbins Avenue
Wallace Avenue
Ninth Street
Madison Avenue
Philadelphia Street
Fifteenth Street
Garrard Avenue
First
Second Streets
Kendall
Shelby
Kenton Court Notes
Covington Real Estate
Post
Gillan
Elijah
Postum Cereal Company
Ae Battle Creek, Mi
Covington Briefs
Campbell County Courts
Dayton
Bellevue
Newport News
Improvement Committee of Council
Hule
Democratic Board
Newport Real Estate
Jace Falke
Dumont
David R. Lewis
Eaton, O
Sarah Tobias
Sycamore Street
Jacob W. Gano
State Institution
Social and Personal
Amy Schwarz
Henry Merkel
Ruth Hamilton
Bella Vista Place
Lang
Thrall Avenue
Clifton
Miss Schwarz
Mary
Luella Latta
Bess Core
Elizabeth Poor
Ill
Hazel M. Poor
H. Stewart Fairman
Brownsville
Tex
Charles L.beckarts
Fifth Infantry
Ben E. Rice
West Ridgeway Avenue
Bert H. Rice
Nettie Vondorf
the Bartholomew School
Avondale Club
Holy Cross School
Mt. Adams
T. Stone
Kentucky Society
Hearst
Indianapolis
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