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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

3

Forged $40 Checks Tied to Kentucky Valley Co

Covington and Newport report two more forged checks purporting to be signed by EP A Shaching of the Kentucky Valley Company. The $40 notes, traced to Red Cloud and Superior Nebraska, were returned by banks after cashing. Bankers say the same scheme has recurred for eight months, yielding about $4,000 to the operator since last fall.

EP. A. Shaching Kentucky Valley Company Covington Parkersburg W. Va Red Cloud Superior Neb

Aldermen Ban Billboard Use In City

The Covington Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance prohibiting painting or posting bills on public places with a jail sentence for violations. Other measures include sidewalk construction on Fifteenth street and Ninth street, sewer funding on Sterrett avenue, and an appropriation of 22 720 66 dollars to pay various claims.

Covington Fifteenth Street Garrard Avenue Greenup Street Ninth Street Madison Avenue Banklick Robbins Avenue Wallace Avenue Sterrett Avenue John Listerman H. C. Spinks Linden Avenue Joe Collopy Lang Board of Aldermen Water Works Department

City offices to open under new secretary

G. M. Abbott, former secretary of the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway, resigns and will be succeeded by Polk Lafoon, ex secretary in the Auditor's Frankfort office. Abbott will establish an office in Cincinnati to handle the Cincinnati Newpo and Covington Light and Traction Company business.

G. M. Abbott South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Company Polk Lafoon Frankfort Abbott Cincinnati Cincinnati, Newpo & Covington Light and Traction Company

Covington Briefs Selections and Local Notices

James Keating 55 of 94 West Seventh died yesterday of tuberculosis. Funeral Monday in St Patrick's Church. Bavarian Brewing Company union labor claim denied with plant employing only union labor and contractors. Elizabeth E Sargent 48 of 809 Scott died yesterday. body to Frankfort City. Covington Coal Company building permit for a frame coal elevator at Thirteenth street foot costing 5090. William D Haywood spoke to 600 at Odd Fellows Temple Hall Fifth and Madison. Susanna Hegedus of Dayton sought copy of marriage license return for daughter Susanna Hegedus and Frank Menchik married Covington April 16. they may be in Cincinnati.

James Keating West Seventh Street St. Patrick's Church Cincinnati Bavarian Brewing Company Elizabeth E. Sargent Scott Street Frankfort Gould Covington Coal Company Thirteenth Street William D. Haywood Western Federation of Miners Odd Fellows Temple Hall Fifth Madison Streets Susanna Hegedus Dayton John C. B. Yates Frank Menchik Covington Hegedus

Kenton Court Notes: Civil and Juvenile Dockets

The Star Roller Mill sued Veith and Sweigert for 381.69 for lumber sold. Alonzo Lesher won 10,000 in a Federal Court verdict against C. Crane & Co. for injuries as an employee. Earl Tryling, 16, remanded to jail by Juvenile Judge H. P. Stevens for delinquency. Warner W. Yates v City of Covington goes to the jury this morning.

Star Roller Mill Veith & Sweigert Alonzo Lesher C. Crane & Co Lesher Earl Tryling H. P. Stevens Covington Warner W. Yates

Suit against Sheriff Nagel over attachment seizure

A Newport Circuit Court filing names Sheriff John P. Nagel and Deputy Herbert Gilmore plus Baltimore bondsman United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as defendants. Joseph Mefties seeks 500 dollars alleging March 8 attachment deprived him of furniture a pool table cigars and other property while a court exempted it from seizure and Gilmore refuses release.

John P. Nagel Campbell County Herbert Gilmore United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Baltimore Newport Attey Ramsey Washington Joseph Mefties Nagel Gilmore Donelan

Property Transfers Noted On Various Streets And Squares

The record lists transfers including A G and Sadie Simral to Mollie Merkel for 83 by 100 feet on Eastern Avenue and Elma Whipple to Clarence Whipple for 25 by 135 feet on Linden Street Ludlow. Florence and Walter Grizzell transfer to Mary J Nolan for 2 1/2 by 162 feet on Maryland Avenue. Walker and Minnie Hall to J Wayne Bush for 27 by 100 feet at Williams and Nineteenth. A G Simral to J Z Hatfield for 7 1/2 feet on Wallace Avenue.

A. G Sadie Simral Mollie Merkel Eastern Elma Whipple Clarence Whipple Linden Street Ludlow Florence Walter Grizzell Mary J. Nolan Maryland Avenue Walker Minnie Hall J. Wayne Bush Williams US OG Ae Cig Pease Veey A. G. Simral J. Z. Hatfield Wallace Avenue

Covington Marriage Licenses Listed

Edward Brum of Dayton Ohio and Amelia Fritz of Covington Ohio appear on Covington marriage license records with ages 27 and unspecified residence details.

Edward Brum Dayton, O.sccernsese Amelia Fritz Covington

Hold Up License Asked by Shea at Newport Meeting

At Newport City Board session, 85 saloon license petitions were heard. three were held for License Committee study, including W A Lampe York street Charles Waxman Sixth and Monmouth and Police and Fire Commissioner Daniel Shea Sixth and Patterson. An appropriation of 32000 for pump house repair and an emergency main connect with Covington was adopted.

Epming Newport

Newport News In Brief

Newport residents mourn Henry Osky 58 who died at his East Tenth Street home after a lingering illness. Funeral set for 10 AM at St. Stephen's Church. Mary Brown suffers facial burns from a gas stove explosion at H Burkhardt photos. A C and O brakeman fires at youths on a fright train. shots miss. Earlier incidents leave three boys struck by wheels. two fatalities.

Newport Retail Grocers’ Association J. W. Cook Joseph Hofner James Reedy J. W. Wetzel W. H. Horner W. Wittmeyer J. G. Vaal Henry Osky Newport East Tenth Street Sth, Stephen's Church Mary Brown H. Burkhardt Eleventh and Ann Streets Washington Avenue

Campbell County Probate Notes Highlight Stegner Will

The will of Caroline Stegner probated in Campbell County Court leaves to daughter Caroline Schnake the horse buggy harness and sewing machine while the residual estate is divided equally among children John George Stegner Anna Strattman Maggie Weber Caroline Schnake and Edward Stegner. Executor named is son John George Stegner. Also Mary O'Hara appointed guardian of Beatrice Swigart aged fourteen with Thomas Hogan as surety.

Caroline Stegner Caroline Schnake John George Stegner Anna Strattman Maggie Weber Edward Stegner Mary O'Hara Beatrice Swigart Thomas Hogan

Newport Marriage Licenses

Charles Bilikam of Columbus Ohio and Florence M Thompson of Columbus Ohio appear as new marriage license holders in Newport filings. Verification and details of residence provided in the notice.

Charles Bilikam Columbus Florence M. Thompson Columbus Tent

Goulds Separate as Helen Kelly Gould Files Suit

Frank Jay Gould and his wife Helen Margaret Kelly have separated. Mrs Gould filed for a legal parting with papers served yesterday. The couple’s actual split occurred Thursday when Gould returned to the Plaza with his wife amid late October fire damages repairs. Jealousy over public admiration for Mrs Gould’s beauty is cited as the initial cause. Helen Kelly was the granddaughter of the late Eugene Kelly.

Commercial Tribune New York Frank Jay Gould Helen Margaret Kelly Gould

Ohio Banker Freed After Three Year Sentence

W L Leighton, a former Lima banker convicted of forging bank statements, completed a three year term and left the prison to meet his mother at the Columbus station. He and his mother boarded a train for Toledo. Leighton, stepson of Captain Dowling, is linked to the Girls Industrial Home in Toledo.

Columbus W. W. Leighton Allen County Toledo Leighton Lima Captain Dowling Girls’ Industrial Home

Ohio Militia Company Disbands In Butler County

The Middletown based Company L of the First Regiment Ohio National Guard in Butler County was ordered disbanded by the state military authorities. An inspection showed the unit did not meet the stricter post supervision standards now in effect since federal oversight increased.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Middletown Butler County United States Army

Adams County natives hold annual society meeting

The Adams County Society gathered at Charles B. Swain's Hartwell home last night with over 100 members present. A. G. Turnipseed was elected President, while Dr. J. B. Wilson became Vice President and Mrs. Charles Lafferty was named Secretary. Mrs. Fannie Yeater was chosen Treasurer, joining Executive Board members Mrs. W. W. Higgins and Mrs. Lettle Hall.

Adams County Society Adams County Charles B. Swain Creston Avenue Hartwell A. G. Turnipseed J. B. Wilson Charles Lafferty Fannie Yeater W. W. Higgins

Primary date set for Seventh District nomination

Lexington and Ashland area political circles note the Democratic Executive Committee fixed September 3 to nominate the Seventh District candidate. Incumbent W. Preston Kimball competes with State Senator J Campbell Cantrill of Scott County after May 12 was moved following Cantrill’s charge of trickery and Kimball’s request for September.

Lexington Democratic Executive Committee Ashland W. Preston Kimball J.’Campbell Cantrill Scott County Cantrill Kimball

Weds His Old Sweetheart After Long Separation

Jacob D. Buss of Rawson aged 76 married Mrs Susan Fisher of Lexington Illinois aged 72 in Rawson. Buss valued at 75000 dollars and this is his fifth marriage. He and Mrs Buss were childhood sweethearts. a quarrel separated them until a reunion rekindled their affection.

Kentucky knife duel leaves one fatally stabbed near Elkatawa

In Jackson Kentucky on April 16 Will Tharp and Ed Mullins fought while fishing near Elkatawa. Tharp was seriously if not fatally stabbed in the clash stemming from an old feud. Ed Mullins is described as the son of Dock Mullins who reportedly killed Tharp's father months earlier.

Jackson Elkatawa This County Will Tharp Trickey Tom Tharp Dock” Mullins D&nives Tharp Ed Mullins Dock”Mullins

Pittsburg and Kanawha Coal Co Wins Government Fuel Contract

The Pittsburg and Kanawha Coal Company was awarded a contract to supply 2,500 tons of steam, domestic, and anthracite coal to the United States Government for Fort Thomas. Only one company of the Second Infantry and the headquarters and band will arrive next week, with seven other companies detained by quarantine. Five companies are scheduled to sail on the transport Sherman, due in San Francisco April 20.

Boy shot while frog hunting in Bellevue

Willie Kearns ten year old son of John Kearns grocer Berry avenue and Center street was accidentally shot in the thigh by companion Adolf Kleine Jr in Taylor Mill Bottoms. He is not dangerously injured.

Willie Kearns John Kearns Berry Avenue Center Street Adolf Kleine, Jr Taylor Mill Bottoms

Liver Torn in Fall In Catasaqua Youth

Peter Musser an 18 year old of Catasauqua Allentown area sustained internal injuries after a fall. He was rushed to a hospital where an immediate operation revealed a badly torn liver that became infected. Doctors call the case extraordinary.

Allentoon Peter Musser Catasauqua

Aldrich Currency bill compromise alleged before Congress

Alfred O. Crozier of Wilmington testifies to the House Banking and Currency Committee that a secret compromise on the Aldrich currency bill is being discussed. He alleges that committee members and the American Bankers Association opposed the bill to keep interest at 6 percent, while a 3 percent rate is now sought with minor changes.

Washington Alfred O. Crozier Wilmington Del House Committee On Banking and Currency Currency Committee American Bankers’ Association Banking and Currency Committee Aldrich

Indian figure ban eyed for tobacco signs in Oklahoma

Senator Landrum introduced a bill in Guthrie prohibiting the use of Indian figures in cigar and tobacco signs. The measure, likely to pass, carries a fine of 50 dollars and five months imprisonment for any person using or possessing an Indian figure, reflecting the influence of the Indian vote in the Legislature.

Guthrie, Okla Landrum

Footpads Break Jaw In Hold Up On Broadway

William Keeley a 28 year old iron molder from 2 Eastbourne Terrace burst into the Second District Station bleeding from head wounds and with a broken jaw after being robbed of 34 by two men on Second street and Broadway. He was taken to City Hospital but could not identify his assailants.

William Keeley Eastbourne Terrace Second District Second Street Broadway City Hospital Kelley

Fights Big Wildcat In Barn Attack Narrows Escape

John Wittacher of Conyngham Valley was attacked by a wildcat in a Hazleton barn as he entered with chop. The cat leapt from the shadows, pinned him under a bag, and a fierce struggle followed before Wittacher struck the animal with a board, driving it away. He suffered deep scratches and confusion but survived.

Commercial Tribune Hazleton John Wittacher Conyngham Valley Wittacher

Circus Row Ends In Fatal Shooting In Arkadelphia

Two men were shot during a circus visit to Arkadelphia Arkansas on April 16 Obey Sinclair a showman was killed by a black hot tamale vendor and Town Marshall Hawkins was wounded while attempting to arrest a drunken suspect.

Commercial Tribune Arkadelphia Ark Obey Sinclair Marshall Hawkins

Pet rified Fish Unearthed On Texas Mountain

Special Dispatch reports a two square mile field of petrified fish found fifteen miles south of Alpine Texas. The site lies about 5000 feet above sea level and the fossils are perfectly preserved in stone.

Alpine Tex

Survivors Celebrate Carondelet Anniversary at Vicksburg

Crew of the steamer Carondelet mark the April 16, 1863 Mississippi River milestone with speeches by W B Bemis George Walter Peter Biedinger John G Burkle Moses Andrew John Dorman and others A monument petition to Congress for a navy memorial in the National Cemetery in Vicksburg is organized by Moses Andrews George Walter and Peter Biedinger Officers elected include President W B Bemis Treasurer George Walter and Secretary John H Dorman.

United States Carondelet Mississippi Benton Vicksburg W. B. Bemis George Walter Peter Biedinger John G. Burkle Moses Andrew John Dorman Congress National Cemetery Moses Andrews John H. Dorman

City venders summoned to testify before Police Court

Judge Lueders has set April 23 to hear all street venders cases. City Council Committee on Markets Robert O'Brien Edward Bathgate Ray Hillenbrand John Doherty and George Tibbles are summoned as witnesses. Merchants for and against venders invited to court.

Solons Lueders Robert O’brien Edward Bathgate Ray Hillenbrand John Doherty George Tibbles

Smallest Mail Carrier in the South Found in Bristol

James N urnett, 3 feet 7 inches tall and 97 pounds, resident of Bristol Tennessee, is believed to be the smallest Odd Fellow in the South and the smallest mail carrier in the United States. He has served as a mail carrier for three years and comes from a family of dwarfs.

Commercial Tribune Bristol, Tenn James Nurnett United States Burnett

Scale Agreement Reached By Miners Operators

The Scale Committee of Interstate Operators and Coal Miners agreed on a two year scale at 90 cents per ton with working conditions to be settled. President Lewis will seek district votes, and miners may return by May. In Kentucky fifty men at Keystone Mines Henderson and Green River mines Spottsville plus one hundred at Baskett were ordered to strike as talks continue.

Toledo Lewis Henderson Keystone Green River Spottsville Baskett People’s Mine

Ohio Grand Lodge Royal Arcanum Elects Officers in Dayton

The Ohio Grand Lodge Royal Arcanum adjourned with Columbus chosen for the next meeting site. Officers elected include Grand Regent N. W. Leezer Dayton and Grand Vice Regent W. B. Prenter Cleveland. Additional officers listed with respective home cities and six trustees and representatives to the Supreme Council.

Ohio Grand Lodge Royal Arcanum Columbus Commercial Tribune Dayton Ohio Grand Lodge N. W. Leezer W. B. Prenter Cleveland C. H. Sexauer Lancaster Thomas Butterworth Cincinnati W. H. Beebe Ravenna J. C. Pence Lima Jacob Bernhart J. M. Stone Oberlin J. B. Atkinson Toledo A. Laubscher S. A. Lytle Shteveland D B. Gary Zanesville Charles Hilbert E. H. Brink John E. Heiser Hamilton Supreme Council E. B. Leonard Warren Charles T. Dumont

Live Child Buried at Sea Aboard Statendam

Report from the Statendam arriving from Rotterdam describes a Polish mother Mrs. Bertha Szybik throwing her convulsing year old child Elsa overboard after steerage passengers objected to the body aboard. Ship officers suspect the child may have been in a coma and could have been revived with treatment. Mrs. Szybik was taken to Blis Island.

New York Statendam Rotterdam Bertha Szybik Poland Elsa Szybik Blis Island

Two Kentucky Officials Indicted on Bribery Charges

Clark County grand jury indicted Winchester City Council members George B. McCullom and Joseph Jones. McCullom, a Democrat, allegedly paid Jones 6100 for his vote for McCullom as City Collector, in a bribery scheme alleged to have occurred last winter during McCullom’s candidacy.

Winchester Clark County Grand Jury George B. McCullom Joseph Jones McCullom Jones

Paul Roy Seeks Hearing Over Newington Killings

Paris report states Antony Rubin, Roy's counsel, will press for a formal investigation into the January killing claim involving Roy and his wife Gracia Calla, who accuses him of murdering her brother George A. Carkkins in Newington New Hampshire.

Paris Antony Rubin Paul Roy Gracia Calla George A. Carkkins Newington N. H Roy

Insurance board contracts barred in Kentucky

Insurance Commissioner Bell issued a written opinion stating that life insurance board or special contracts are against public policy and must cease in Kentucky. He adds it is the company, not agents, that determines the offering, and firms may be prosecuted for issuing such policies.

Frankfort Bell Kentucky Ues

Social notes from Mt. Auburn entertainments and upcoming weddings

Mrs Ellen Pfeffer hosted a six handed bid euchre with about ten tables in Mt. Auburn. Guests included numerous local families and society figures. The Commercial Tribune reports on a WoodstocK Ontario artist’s upcoming wedding to Eva Butler and notes forthcoming weddings and a whist tournament at St Nicholas Hotel.

Ellen Pfeffer Mt. Auburn Frank C. Zumstein Frank J. Zumstein Oskamp Tuchfarber Edith Pfeffer Werk Hummel Theobald Frank Pfaff Frank Kirschner By Bodemer Rat Herman Daller Gorge Ficke Ed. Anthony William Day Robert West Benjamin Hey Robert Patton Anja Yost Julia Yost Kaiser Gus. Kayser Soakup Franx Hagner Fred Magner Harry W. Wadland Commercial Tribune Woodstock Ont Eva F. Butler John Butler Butler J. W. Atkins Harrison, Ont G. H. Cobbledick Buffalo Rochester N. Y Niagara Falls Columbus

Purely Personal Notes From Cincinnati Society Columns

Mrs. Frank Wiborg and daughters sail for Santa Barbara to visit Mrs. William Miller Graham as Atlantic squadron anchors there. Various local residents travel or plan journeys to New York Florida Europe and beyond with family ties and social engagements noted.

Frank Wiborg Sara Mary Hoyt Olga Wiborg Santa Barbara Cal William Miller Graham Wiborg Chicago K. Kohler Stanton Avenue Walnut Hills New York S. W. Wilshire Minto L. Henderson Dana Avenue Avondale Harry Lincoln Gordon Lenox Place French Lick Springs Indiana Charles P. Taft Major New York Europe

Kentucky Society Highlights Easter Season Travel

Mr and Mrs A L Andrews of Newport along with their son Joseph and family return from Florida. Several residents visit relatives in Covington Brooksville Paris and Ormond Florida with plans for Easter. Miss Elizabeth Simrall and Miss Robin Hamilton from Covington stay at Ormonde Florida and will return May 1.

A. L. Andrews Newport Joseph Florida Gladys Downard Covington A. R Langley Brooksville Shaler Berry Anna Paris Sidney Clay Dixie Lee Humling Williardstown J. Frank Hutcheson Lewis Burton Lexington Henry Higgin Elizabeth Simrall Robin Hamilton Ormonde Fla Wesley Hamilton Elizabeth Agnes James Lawrenceburg Ean. Walker Bartholomew School Clifton Herbert Merrill St. Louis Carlie Dewey Clifford Martin Walnut Hills A. T. Walker Columbus Will Andrews

City to buy fifteen voting machines in Topeka

The Topeka City Council approved purchasing fifteen voting machines at 500 dollars each. The cost is expected to be recouped in seven years through reduced election expenses.

Topeka Commercial Tribune Kan

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