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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1908

Page

7

The Girl Question at the Grand and Gingerbread Man at Lyric

The Grand stages The Girl Question with Montgomery Phister as author and mixed reviews for cast including Paul Nicholson and Henrietta Tedro while praising musical bits. The Gingerbread Man revival heads to the Grand with Evelyn Kellogg and a chorus of forty, noted as a big Liberty Theater hit last season.

Montgomery Phister Eddie Foy Helen Royton Carl H. George Grand Opera House Messrs Hough and Adams Paul Nicholson Carl George Max von Tesmar Helen Boyton Jessie Sears Marguerite de Vone Elsie Davie Master Martin Billy New York Babes In Toyland Kris Kringle Santa Claus Jack Horner Simon Peter Piper Margery Daw Nixon Zimmerman Evelyn Kellogg Nellie Nice Ross Snow Garrick Major Fred Nice James McElhern Percy Matson Lute Vrooman Bert Lovey Annie Dressler Fannie Martine Fred Waltz Frank Mansfield Liberty Theater

Kelcey and Shannon Star in Bridge at Lyric Theater This Week

Herbert Kelcey and Effie Shannon headline Alicia Ramsey's Bridge at the Lyric Theater this week. The engagement draws society reservations and bridge club attendance, marking a notable co star partnership after more than ten years of joint performances.

Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon Lyric Theater Alicia Ramsey Lyceum Theater New York City Shannon Mr. Kelcey Booth Barrett Warde James Robson Crane Jefferson Florence Sothern Marlowe Evans and Hoey Hallen and Hart Donnelly Girard Weber Fields Kelcey and Emery Sratefal Otteringy Am

Pen and Ink Dressing Rooms

There is a singular fascination for public about the Mfe on the other of the footlights. Blanche remarks on backstage spectacle and audience curiosity.

Mfe Blanche

The Gay White Way Comes to Lyric Theater Sunday Night

The Gay White Way with Jefferson De Angelis Blanche King and Alexander Carr and a company of eighty arrives at the Lyric Theater Sunday. The show promises continuous laughter from Garden of Rooseveltia to Murray's restaurant with Miss Ring delivering songs and imitations and a School of Acting duet. Cast members include Maude Raymond Queenie Vassar Melville Ellis and a novelty act by Post and Russell with Carr performing David Warfield impersonations. There will be Wednesday and Saturday matinees.

Jefferson de Angelis Blanche King Alexander Carr Lyric Theater Garden Rooseveltia Murray Broadway Miss Ring Mr. de Angelis School of Acting Sherry’s Childs Maude Raymond Bill Simmons Queenie Vassar Paris Anna Held Melville Ellis Post and Russell Montgomery and Stone David Warfield

Strongheart and Ralph Stuart Head Walnut Offering

Ralph Stuart and Strongheart star in a one week Walnut run starting Sunday matinee. The drama set at Columbia University shows college life with realism, including a villain plotting a team defeat and a football dressing room scene. Stuart delivers forceful love scenes and a torn heart portrayal with strong support from the cast.

Ralph Stuart Strongheart Walnut Columbia University Stuart

Blue Ribbon Girlz Bring New Niagara Extravanganza

The Blue Ribbon Girlz at the Standard Theater present Day at Niagara a fresh merry show featuring a country couple misadventures and escalating comic scenes. New songs dances and medleys unfold including Dreaming a dazzling march by twenty five show girls in bright costumes.

Standard Theater Blue Ribbon Girlz Niagara

Gingerbread Man to Play at Grand Next Week

The Gingerbread Man comes to the Grand for a big show appealing to all ages. Charles Thropp of the dailys fantaisie notes Nixon and Zimmerman earned about $20,000 on the Pacific coast hit, praised as the most popular show of its kind in that region.

Charles Thropp Dailys‘fantasie Nixon Zimmerman Pacific Coast

Fanchon the Cricket Revival at Olympic Forepaugh Week

The Forepaugh Stock Company revives Fanchon the Cricket at the Olympic to mark a week of strong attendance and refined production. The season winds down with a final slate featuring Under Two Flags a lavish Easter offering by Blanche Bates era staging. Elaborate effects include a desert sandstorm noted as a standout scene.

Quida Blanche Bates Desert

The Star Bout Set to Open in Columbia Next Week

Manager Ziegler received word that the complete original company will arrive Sunday morning and rehearse to stage The Star Bout that afternoon. Word had claimed a Chicago run could extend, but Cincinnati ahead of Columbia remains fixed. Audiences there have praised it as the fastest vaudeville sketch yet and Columbia has arranged extra production details.

Columbia Ziegler Chicago Cincinnati Bout

Amusement Notes on Jefferson de Angelis Acrobat

Jefferson de Angelis, father of grown children, performs handsprings and back somersaults in The Gay White Way with the vigor of a young acrobat. He also displays many other clever tricks with equal skill.

Jefferson de Angelis

Laura Pierpont to star in The Star Boat at the Columbia

Laura Pierpont formerly of Cincinnati will take a leading role in The Star Boat at the Columbia next week. She is now married to Taylor Granville, author of the famous play, who also appears as a leading character.

Laura Pierpont Cincinnati Columbia Taylor Granville

Safety Board Approves Fire Department Standing and Exams

The Safety Board approved the standing and rank of contestants for advancement in the Fire Department. Mayor Markbreit was notified of a vacancy due to Captain Frank Wharty's death. Examinations were ordered for line men ages 21 to 35 and for substitute firemen.

Safety Board Markbreit Frank Wharty

Woman Beats Motorman At Madison Road Stop

Passengers watch as a frail woman, described as the motorman's wife, beats him and pulls him off the car at Madison road and Cinnamon street. The conductor is repulsed by the woman and other crew rush to assist. A mild panic follows as the car stops.

Madisonville Madison Road Cinnamon Street

City may profit by Boston fire

City officials study Boston suburb fire damage to inform Cincinnati building ordinances and possible reforms. Architect Joseph G. Steinkamp heads the inquiry and departs for Chelsea to gather facts from Sunday's blaze as part of downtown Cincinnati improvements. William Elmer buys Crenshaw lease for $10,000, plans a stag hotel and German restaurant at Sixth and Walnut with Lee Lodging House upstairs.

Joseph G. Steinkamp Building Code Commission East Chelsea Cincinnati Boston William Elmer A. Lee Crenshaw Sixth and Walnut Streets Crenshaw Elmer Crenshaw Cafe Sixth and Walnut Lee Lodging House Eimer Hauck Brewing Company

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages Across Multiple Parcels

Real estate notices show Watelsky Sire & Co transferring leases on multiple parcels including 59 by 80 feet on Fifth street and 8 by 104 feet on Main and Melindy. Numerous deeds involve John Wentzel, Mary Stewart, Laura Brinkman, Charles Vogt, and others with leases and sub divisions. Mortgage filings and cancellations appear for Anna Eslinger, Ferdinand Baechle, Mary Jones, and many more across Sharon and Linn townships.

Watelsky, Sire & Co Abe Cohen Fifth Street Hannibal Street Main and Melindy John Wentzel Melvin Dutton Svasse Mary I. Stewart Sarah J., Mathias Melbourne Subdi- Werior Frank W. Brown Lawrence Link Mmne Sc Ckns Pacer Cep Cheehatalinen Ohio Humane Society Anna M. Eslinger Mary F. Wouffe Fred Dotthott Sharon Stahley’Struble John Getz Emma Weston Leopold Herscher Bosinger & Hopkins Home City Wongeseeras Emily Witherwick Ida E Linn Woodd John Riddle Laura M. Brinkman Joseph Spitzmuer George H. Crellin Frank Catherine Schmidt Mills and Cresap Montgomery Pike Wegsbreuvecese Peeplesceen Staley Lee Crenshaw Louis Reehl Hary Wiley William M. Wiley Charles Vogt Anna Vogt Falke Street Iasbae Amelia Sikes Balbina Pleisteiner Hammond Street William Stuewe William Stuewe, Jr Euclid Land B. Ww Botaeener Ohio Humane Boces Weedeseksdedeewavh August von Bargen Sharon B. & L. A. Company Piecces Nccateesceyes Milton Pottenger Ferdinand Baechie Westwood Sarah J. Mathias Quickwithdrewal B. A CMOS Jek Vane Dconee Frank Schmidt Alpha B. & L. Co Frederick A. Fillmore Terraceae Bier Big Coi George Weidman Michael O'Connor William H. Helmig Glenn John H. Weaver David Messerschmitt Southern Ohio L. & T. Otedrny Lula E. Gardner Columbia Ida E. Sims William J. Manns Herman Mueller C. F. Baechle Westwood H. Co Mary Saareet Government L. & Emma Weston Southern Unionh Tr Company Seceeiecee D. C. Snook Kbs Mane Aste Teabaebediead Sycamore Street Building Association Charles C. Hart W. S. Zimmerman Vole Moore Carpenter C. O. Brice Oviad BE. B Henry George H. Creslin O’bryonvilie Charles O. Hai Chloa Kemper Frederick H. Meyer Nannie Y. Camp Stephen Melt2brink Jacob Beak Cist A. Vaccariello Kate Costello

Timber Stock Sale Details and Related Court Actions

Examination of United States Timber Company affairs continued with George R. Berry testifying on stock flotation and pricing. He described 25 percent commission on preferred stock, initial sales at 40 cents on the dollar rising to 80 then par, and that all preferred stock except $1,000 given to John Hawks. Common stock was given as a bonus to buyers and solicitors. Former umpire Harry L. Leach sues Cincinnati Traction Company for damages after a Vine Street car incident left him with injuries and nerve damage. Schwarzschild Sulsberger sue Ohio and Kentucky Kid Leather for breach of contract over pelts. Receiver authorized to pay a machinist $75 earned two years ago, Garnisheed funds released. Jurors nominated for term. Collier arraigned on counterfeit money charge with trial set.

United States Timber Company Grove George R. Berry Berry Harry L. Leach Cincinnati Traction Company United States Leach Vine Street Fountain Square Schwarzschild & Sulsberger Chicago Ohio and Kentucky Kid Leather Manufacturing Company Cincinnati Harmon, Colston, Goldsmith & Hoadly Harmon Illinois Thompson Collier

New Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court

List of Civil actions timestamps No. 139649 to 139455 filed in Common Pleas Court includes Sycamore Township Trustees authority to transfer funds, City of Cincinnati v Schwegman for land compensation, Harris v Savoy Hotel appeal, Fruhauf v Kilroy from Squire Meyers, Levy et al. partnership claim, Georgina Axline v Clyde Axline for divorce, Lizzie Pernens et al. v Catherine Wabnitz et al. for estate partition.

Sycamore H. H. Holbrook City of Cincinnati Joseph Schwegman E. M. Ballard Orville L. Harris The Savoy Hotel Company Squire Muller Max Fruhauf John Kilroy Squire Meyers Max Levyes Co Oonn A Tee Ee Pogue & Pogue Georgina Axline Clyde C. Axline J. C. Hermann Lizzie Pernens Catherine Wabnitz E. E. Stevens

Common Pleas Court and County Tax Forfeiture Actions

County Auditor sells land forfeited for taxes as part of a court action. The city sues Joseph Schwegman and William Hillenbrand to set compensation for land needed to extend Wood avenue to Middleton avenue. Sycamore Township seeks authority to move 5,000 from poor fund to road fund. Township and ward assessors report to the Auditor, assigned to work thirty-five days at 3 dollars per day. City forfeitures sold yesterday brought 1 653 62 dollars. city forfeitures will be sold today.

Joseph Schwegman William Hillenbrand Wood Avenue Middleton Avenue Board of Trustees Sycamore Township Richardson

Superior Court Approves 40 Percent Dividend for Havilin Hotel Creditors

Superior Judge Hoffheimer approved a 40 cent dollar dividend to Havilin Hotel Company creditors on the receiver W A Bennett report. The receiver shows 39,016.55 on hand against 70,283.90 in claims plus 5,000 damages by former employee William E Henthorn. Bennett receives 1,250 compensation and 1,250 attorney fees. three appraisers receive 300 each. Remaining funds 7,528.14 to address Henthorn claim.

Haviln Hoffheimer W. A. Bennett William E. Henthorn Bennett A. B. Meader C. G Roth C. B. Rattermann Henthorn

Building Permits Reported for Two Homes in Portsmouth Area

Two new residences appear in the permit log. George Hefeie is owner of a 2%-story brick house on Portsmouth Avenue south side near Paxton, with cost listed as 2,39. A 2%-story home on Rewster Avenue near Stacey is attributed to A. M. Harvuot with cost about 5,300.

Portsmouth Avenue Paxton George Hefeie Rewster Avenue Stacey A. M. Harvuot

Jurors Questioned on Bucket Shop Opinions in Criminal Court

The April grand jury was impaneled by Judge Hunt who asked each prospect to deny interest in bucket shops. Oscar Dreyer noted an opinion but could remain impartial. The panel includes W. H. Anderson foreman and others with varied trades. Judge Hunt charged on gambling margins and penalties. Peter Dugan was released on motion. Edward Johnson pleaded guilty to burglary and receiving stolen property.

Hunt Oscar Dreyer W. H. Anderson Lenox Place Lawbook Hopkins Street West Eighth Street Joseph Bucker Montana Avenue Stonemason Charles E. Haynes Vine Street John J. Gillespie Main Street Gillespie Pie Company Joseph Osterkamp Hackberry Street Baker Joseph J. Hess Betts Street George Lehrer Glendale Edward Johnson

Divorce Court Records Highlight Multiple Marriages and Custody

Laura Coldarone seeks alimony from Joe Coldarone amid his ongoing divorce suit. she notes prior marriage to Constable Charles Timberlake. Judge Swing continues the hearing. Georgina Axline seeks divorce from Clyde C. Axline and custody for two children. they married December 28, 1904 at Norwood. neglect alleged. Attorney: John C. Hermann.

Laura Coldarone Joe Coldarone Coldarone Charles Timberlake Swing Georgina Axline Clyde C. Axline Norwood Island Grove Fla John C. Hermann

Probate Court action lists decedent debts and sale of real estate

Anton Rieg reports Peter Gruener left debts of 2205 and only 200 in personal property prompting a grant to sell real estate on Schoedinger avenue. Lizzie Thomas to receive 100 from Turkey Gap Coal for her son Robert Thomas’s accidental death. Several estates filed for administration including Nead, Miller, Sugman, and others with varying values.

Anton Rieg Peter Gruener Gruener Schoedinger Avenue Lizzie Thomas Turkey Gap Albion J. Miller Charles F. Nead Conrad Miller William Sugman Harriet Longfellow Harry C. Mullen May E. Mullen George E. Brown E. M. Brown Thomas B. Paxton Julia B. Boyd Alice F. Martin Delilah A. Stearns Robert Thomas August Pfierrmann Elizabeth Hauser Regina Benz Fred Raine, Sr John Lupold Mary Rebemach

Greek man sent to grand jury for murder charge

Michael Katsetos a Greek of 511 West Sixth Street surrendered after returning from Greece to surrender. He appeared in Police court and waived examination. Held to the grand jury with bond set at 1000 by Judge Lueders. Coroner's verdict had exonerated him.

Michael Katsetos West Sixth Street Greece Lueders

G A R Parade Plans Include Government Employees

Government employees and officers from various departments accepted invites to join the Memorial Day G A R parade. Letter carriers railway mail service Internal Revenue and Custom House staff will participate as this holiday event. A meeting next week will elect officers and arrange plans.

Railway Mail Service Internal Revenue Custom House

State Legislators Visit Cincinnati Dairies

Members of the Legislature traveled from Columbus to inspect the Fleischmann plant in Cincinnati arriving by special car about 2 p.m. They toured for three hours, dined at the Harlin Hotel, and observed dairies to verify reports of their condition.

Cincinnati Columbus Fleischmann Dairies Fleischmann Harlin J. F. Sawicki Cleveland H. C. Mausberger William E. Rolf Abraham Polinski Alvin Carlett L. W. Hitch Clermont County Joseph Mulac E. H. Irwin Preble J. H. Walker Stark Elisha Tinker Ross D. D. Spangler Henry A. C. Lowrey Lawrence H. W. Woods Medina John J. Lehman Sandusky C. F. Smith Wyandotte Pike E. W On Tuscarawas A. Zeckendorf

City Hall notes reveal police drill site and hall closures

The Board of Public Service granted Chief Millikin use of Hunt Street Park on Florence Avenue for mounted squad drills. Building Inspector Kuhlman ordered Buckeye Concert Hall on Vine Street to close, citing fire hazards. Memorial Day parade plans were approved with the G A R committee, and grocers welcome the Pure Food Show at Music Hall starting April 25. Eckert and Reis investigated Harrison avenue sinking, locating an old spring forty feet upslope. City Engineer's team reviewed the avenue condition and prepared suggestions.

Board of Public Service Millikin Hunt Street Park Florence Avenue Reading Road Kuhlman Buckeye Concert Hall Vine Street Twelfth Street John O. Eckert Adam Reis Service Board Harrison Avenue McBrair Street Avena

Sinking Fund Trustees to Lease City Property to Highest Bidder

City Solicitor Ballard ruled that if the Sinking Fund Trustees seek to lease city property they must advertise the lease and award it to the highest bidder. The decision was handed down yesterday.

Ballard

Dust treatment request on Clifton Avenue area

From property owners on Clifton Avenue between Ludlow Avenue and Senator Place a request was made to oil the street to lay the dust. The matter was referred to the City Engineer by the Service Board yesterday.

Clifton Avenue Ludlow Avenue Senator Place

McCarthy Bros Claim For Sewers In Price Hull

McCarthy Bros contractors filed a claim for omissions and extras amounting to 309 dollars for sewer laying work in Price Hull.

McCarthy Bros Price Hull

Hewitt Avenue Petition Seeks Macadam Street Repair

Residents of Hewitt avenue petitioned the Service Board to resurface that street with macadam at the expense of the Street Repair Department. Referred to Superintendent Shipley with power to act.

Hewitt Avenue Service Board Shipley

Parks Superintendent Rodgers Arranges Sister's Burial

J W Rodgers superintendent of parks traveled to Madison Indiana to arrange the burial of his sister Mrs Harriet Parsons who died in Winnipeg Manitoba last Sunday.

J. W. Rodgers Madison Ind

City committees to inspect sidewalks in Chicago and Washington

The committee from Council and the Board of Public Service with the Engineer will depart Monday for Chicago and Washington to inspect granite sidewalks and pavements.

Council Board of Public Service Chicago Washington

Common Sense vs Strong Fo lacs and D D D Skin Cure

An old advertisement argues against internal cures for skin conditions and promotes D D D Skin Cure with oil of wintergreen glycerine and thymol. It claims skin diseases like eczema psoriasis and barber's itch are caused by a germ and should be treated through the skin. Dow's Drug Stores offers a free booklet.

Dr. Dennis Dow

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