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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

5

Moonlight Dance Planned by Reuben R. Springer Council

Will dance on the Island Queen Saturday evening May 9 as the Reuben R. Springer Council No 176 Y M I hosts a moonlight gathering. Walter Baker 31 a fireman of 2857 Eastern Avenue died yesterday at City Hospital from apoplexy. Mrs Mary Ream of 554 York Street asks Hamilton authorities to refuse a marriage license for Lownie Charles Lewis and her daughter Elva Pearl Ream.

Reuben R. Springer Walter Baker Eastern Avenue City Hospital Mary Ream York Street Hamilton (Q Lownie Charles Lewis Elva Pearl Ream Longworth Street Plum Street Central Avenue Orton D. Bedient Levant Chautauqua County N. Y John Mattan Batavia Clermont County Qwen Kennedy West Coyington W. 8. Smith Syracuse Mary C. Cumbach Springfield E. D City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Oard of Public Service Edwin

Husband from Hamilton Seeks Wife and Two Children in Cincinnati

Frank Yong of Hamilton Ohio arrived in Cincinnati seeking his wife and two children. He believes she has placed the eldest children in an institution in the city.

Frank Yong Hamilton, C Cincinnati

Eggs for Easter in Cincinnati Estimated at 720000

It is estimated that 60 000 dozen or 720 000 eggs will be consumed by Cincinnatians on Easter Sunday. At current market prices these eggs will cost about 10 000 dollars.

Conduct Services for Boys Easter Evening

Evening Easter services will be conducted Sunday night in the home of the Newsboys Protective Association Shillit o Place by the Rev Mr Smith of the Eighth Presbyterian Church.

Newsboys’ Protective Association Shillito Place Mr. Smith Eighth Presbyterian Church

Wedded By the Squire in City Wedding

Squire J. M. Smedes united Joseph P. Clifton a carriage maker of 1204 Freeman Avenue with Martha O. Connor of Chattanooga Tennessee visiting relatives in this city at 1333 Cutter Street in a simple ceremony.

Squire Squire J. M. Smedes Joseph P. Clifton Freeman Avenue Martha O. Connor Chattanooga Tenn Cutter Street

Manager Hospitalized After Alleged Alcohol Illness

Edson P. Kittle aged 50 identified as manager of a Rossville, California grocery firm was taken to City Hospital from Dennison Hotel yesterday. Doctors report he is suffering the effects of alcohol.

Edson P. Kittle Rossmayne City Hospital Dennison Hotel

Accused of Stealing Cows Arrests Reported

George Eichelberger 39 a drover of Spring Grove and Alabama avenues was arrested yesterday by Detectives Bell and Schaefer on grand larceny charges. Stock dealer Sam Nebin of 1060 Marshall Avenue accuses him of stealing two cows.

George Eichelberger Spring Grove Alabama Avenues Bell and Schaefer Sam Nebin Marshall Avenue

Cincinnati Baptist Church Union Elects Officers

The annual meeting was held last night at the Ninth Street Baptist Church. Officers elected include President G. M. Peters, Vice President J. A. De Armond, Treasurer Cc. O. Graeser, and Treasurer H. T. Crane.

Cincinnati Baptist Church Union Ninth Street Baptist Church G. M. Peters J. A. de Armond Cc. O. Graeser H. T. Crane

James Newman arraigned for street begging in Police Court

James Newman a 76 year old colored man and former slave told Judge Lueders he once belonged to General Taylor of Newport and served in his campaigns. He was sent to the Infirmary.

James Newman Lueders General Taylor Newport Newman

Library circulation totals for week ending April 11

Public Library reports a weekly circulation of 26 533 with 10 862 from larger branches and 1 714 from smaller branches. The note projects a decrease in circulation from now through September.

Eight Hundred To Graduate At Sunday School Session

Eight hundred teachers will graduate tonight at Music Hall with Dr H H Manninger directing a year of preparation. Rev Dr William A Quayle will deliver the principal address to the graduates and attendees.

Music Hall H. H. Manninger William A. Quayle

Inmate Escapes from City Hospital Ward

William Helmar, 56, a patient in the strong ward, bolted from attendants taking him to Probate Court. He fled down Central Avenue before Archie Miller and others pursued and subdued him to place him in the ambulance wagon.

Strong Ward William Helmar City Hospital Central Avenue Archie Miller

Pictures of 22 honored Grand Army Posts men

The Commercial Tribune's Illustrated Magazine next Sunday will feature pictures of twenty two men honored by Cincinnati Grand Army Posts. Readers are urged to obtain a copy and view the portraits along with the usual stories and jokes.

Mercial Tribune Illustrated Army Posts of Cincinnati

One Man Killed By Night Riders In Kentucky Raid

In Butler area, about 200 riders attacked Samson Tomlin of Flingsville on Tuesday night, demanding bed scrapes. Tomlin opened fire, 200 shots were reported, and a man was killed. The body was placed in a buggy and removed. a doctor saw wounded men but could not identify any riders.

Butler, Ky Samson Tomlin Flingsville Tomlin

Cincinnati Society Elects Officers After Vice Suppression Report

At a Cincinnati branch meeting of the Society for the Suppression of Vice, Agent McAfee reported 37 arrests and 30 indictments with $9,760 in fines for the year. Contributions totaled $1,048. Elected officers include President James N Gamble and Vice President Alexander McDonald among a large executive committee.

Cincinnati The Society For the Suppression of Vice McAfee James N. Gamble Alexander McDonald C. M. Hubbard Nat Henchman Davis Charles A. Ault J. E. Mooney George W. Dittman W. H. Alms W. 8. Dickinson General M. Ryan G. W. Hamilton John H. McGowan Alex Seth C. Foster D. B. Gamble Gargram Gano Lewis G. Hopkins D. B. Meacham William Christie Herron

University Club Plans April Twenty-One Days Show

Under W B B Yergason supervision the University Club fourth street and Broadway hosts a burlesque titled Twenty One Days on Saturday April 25 marking the club's first anniversary. The cast includes Goodrich Rhodes Wiley Ayres Morrill Warrener Eaton Mitchell Minor Noyes Cox with a minstrel act by Eaton Eaton and Quackenbrugh and a University Club Quartet performance.

W.B. B. Yergason University Club Fourth Street Broadway Goodrich B. Rhodes Wiley Mcl. Ayres Albert H. Morrill H. P. Warrener G. F. Eaton, Jr P. L. Mitchell James B. Minor George W. Noyes G. H. Cox George F. Eaton Chester Eaton H. Quackenbrugh

Accuses Dairymen in North Fairmount Case

Warrants were sworn for eight North Fairmount dairymen by Humane Society Agent George T. Chrispin on charges of neglecting cattle. Dairies list William Bunken 70 cows, W Wibbling 40, H Kramer 60, Joseph Lilles 56, H Brune 76, G H Morse 31, H Keisselbrock 24, G Oscherwitz 28. Bonds posted. case set before Magistrate Hiram Bolsinger next Thursday.

Humane Society George T. Chrispin North Fairmount William Bunken W. Wibbling H. Kramer Joseph Lilles H. Brune G. H. Morse H. Keisselbrock G. Oscherwitz H. A. Christmann Hiram Bolsinger

Notai ng Warrant for Missing Man Stephen Wentworth

A warrant was issued in Police Court for the arrest of John W. Dahl, late in charge of the Government Building dormitories, on grand larceny charges. Wentworth alleges Dahl acted as agent in lending money to government employees and took a 3 percent commission. Dahl supposedly received 1200 dollars and promised 300 dollars more with security. he did not report as required.

Stephen Wentworth West Fifth Street John W. Dahl Wentworth Dahl

City Hall notes on motor trucks purchase dispute

Representatives of the Special Motor Vehicle Company urged the Board of Public Service to accept three auto trucks stored after purchase. The trucks were meant to fulfill former Superintendent Neave's street cleaning disposal plan, but the board contends they are not needed.

Special Motor Vehicle Company Board of Public Service Neave

Mayor Denies Plans To Join Governor In Washington

Columbus dispatch reports Toledo paper said Mayor Markbreit will go with Governor Harris to Washington for the Governors meeting on May 13. The mayor responded, It is all news to me.

Markbreit Columbus Toledo Harris Washington

Meeting of Music Hall Association Postponed

The Music Hall Association meeting slated in the Mayor office was postponed by one day after former Mayor Fleischmann called to say he could not attend.

Music Hall Association Fleischmann

Viaduct Span Placed Over Two Feet Long

The main span of the Harrison avenue viaduct was set in position yesterday by the contractors. This span is over two feet in length and had to be transported from the mills on five flat cars.

Harrison Avenue

Board considers test of liquid asphalt from Georgetown firm

The Board of Public Service was asked to conduct a test of a liquid asphalt sample furnished by a refining company from Georgetown Kentucky.

Board of Public Service Georgetown

A J Henkel & Bro Ordered to Start Brighton Bridge Approaches

The Service Board ordered A J Henkel and Bro to begin work immediately on building the approaches to the Brighton bridge located between Colerain and McMicken avenues.

A. J. Henkel & Bro Service Board Brighton Bridge Colerain and McMicken Avenues

City approves giant sign permit on West Fifth Street

The Board of Public Service granted a permit for a new sign claiming to be larger than any in the city to a West Fifth street firm after Fire Chief Archibald objected to the original plans.

Board of Public Service West Fifth Street Archibald

Water mains to be lowered on Kirby road before street work

City authorities plan lowering of water mains under improved streets prior to street work. Yesterday J Hiller superintendent of the Water Works distribution system was empowered to lower the main on Kirby road.

J. Hiller Kirby Road

Street repair crews hire two pavers twelve laborers

Yesterday the street Repair Department engaged two pavers and twelve laborers for work in the street, focusing on repair tasks and improving roadway condition.

Old material sales and repairs planned for city stations

The City purchasing agent will sell old material from Front Street Pumping Station and clear out old boilers and engines from Hunt Street Station. Hunt Street Station will serve as municipal repair shop. Former Street Superintendent Neave visited City Hall, last seen since returning from abroad, greeting Board of Public Service and Street Cleaning Superintendent Fred Maag. Bridge Engineers plan a new bridge over the H. & D. Railway in Eighth Street with plans and specs due in three weeks.

Front Street Hunt Street Neave Board of Public Service Fred Maag Eighth Street

Gas franchise expires. meters inspection offered

The city’s natural gas franchise term ended yesterday and the Board of Public Service is still weighing the issue. Interested residents may apply to the City Electrician’s Department for meter inspections and Darrow and Expert Wehmer said their services are available upon request at City Hall.

Board of Public Service City Electrician City Darrow Wehmer

Board of Service considers inmate adoptions at House of Refuge

The Board of Service met yesterday in the House of Refuge to review adoption applications from country families on Superintendent Allison's recommendation as he faces about one hundred deserted youths. Some inmate parents protested, with issues referred to Allison. More protests to be heard in two weeks before further placements.

Board of Service House of Refuge Allison

Winston's Soothing Syrup for Teething Relief

An advertisement touts Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain and colic. It claims to ease diarrhoea and wind, promising best relief and noting certification under the Food and Drugs Act of 1906, Serial No 1098.

Easter display brings flower show to Mabley & Carew

Mabley & Carew Company stages Easter sale with special displays in each department. Millinery rooms on the third floor present a flower show of chrysanthemums, roses, aigrettes, and Rajah silk accents on hats. Black hats feature jet trimmings and plumes. Leghorn and sailor hats showcase vivid trim. Kids’ dresses and sailor suits are offered alongside stockings, pumps, and Oxfords in the spring lines.

Mabley & Carew Company Mammoth House Fifth and Vine Streets Copenhagen Milan New York Amazon Carew’s Leghorn Mabley & Carew’s Dresden

Substitutes in Railway Mail Service Warned on Vaccination

Rail mail substitutes were notified they must be vaccinated or prove vaccination within a set period to be assigned work or receive an appointment. The subs denounce the rule as an infringement of personal liberty.

New York Special Quickens From Cincinnati to New York

The New York Special starts Sunday April 19 leaving Cincinnati at 3 10 p m daily over the Pennsylvania Short Line for New York in 17 hours. It departs late in the day and arrives next morning with through sleeping car to New York arriving 9 15 a m parlor car to Pittsburg 10 p m dinner in dining car and breakfast in New York. Reserve space at City Ticket Office northwest corner Fourth and Walnut or write George W Weedon A G P A Cincinnati.

New York Cincinnati Pennsylvania Pittsburg City Fourth and Walnut George W. Weedon

Marriage Licenses Record of Glendale and Cincinnati Areas

List of individuals with residence and ages seeking marriage licenses. Names include Samuel Cole Isadora Hunter Alexander McDonald Louise Bechtel Grason Savage Kizzle Webb Harry Gordon Baker Stella Milles Joe P. C. Masson Catherine O Connery. Residences listed in Glendale Hamilton Ohio Twelfth and Race Armory Avenue Hughes Street Shiloh Street Freeman Avenue Cutter Street and other addresses. Ages range from 21 to 29 with most at 23 or 24.

Samuel Cole Glendale Isadora M. Hunter Alexander McDonald Louise Bechtel Armory Ave Grason Savage Hughes St Catherine O'Connery Cutter St

Army Signage Plan Reported For City Parks

Captain M M Maxon requests permission to place two portable army signs in open squares and parks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The mayor defers to the Board of Public Service since parks are not under his jurisdiction. Navy resumes recruiting in city and neighboring substations with about 5000 more sailors needed as ships prepare for commission.

Markbrekt M. M. Maxon Vine Street Adjutant General’s Office Washington New York City Markbreit Board of Public Service Uncle Sam Anderson Dayton Louisville Indianapolis Navy

Attentive husband arraigned on family abuse charge

H. S. Lang of 328 West Twelfth street was brought before Police Court on a warrant from his wife accusing him of abusing the family. Mrs. Lang testified he makes advances to every woman at their home. Judge Lueders ordered the case continued to Probate Court, given suspected mental illness. Lang, a chemist, offered no comment and appeared puzzled.

H. S. Lang West Twelfth Street

Cincinnati Chapter Two R A M Special Meeting Notice

Cincinnati Chapter No 2 R A M calls a special meeting Friday April 17 at 7 p m Work in Master Mason Past and Most Excellent Master Companions from other chapters invited Joel C Clore H P J W Kahler Secy

Cincinnati M. E Joel C. Clore

Obituary notices from Dayton and Cincinnati region families

Multiple death notices and funeral details for Corwin Crowley Hnright Horn Knowles March Pagan Schlemmer Voss Wenzel Elizabeth taken from Dayton and Cincinnati-area residences. Services and burial plans listed with dates and times, including church names and addresses.

Burial Permits And Fatal Illnesses From City Mortality List

A list of burial permits and deaths includes entries for enteritis at 715 West Sixth Street, tuberculosis of throat at 2021 Vine Street, cancer at 1607 Broadway, menintococcus at 1409 Mansfield Street, tuberculosis at Branch Hospital 750 Barr Street, sarcoma of stomach at 113 Garfield Place, and various other deaths. Notable ages range from newborn to 89 with conditions such as measles, senility, pneumonia, chocation, and indigestion.

Fine Abraham West Sixth Street Guckenheimer Jacob Vine Street Rueckert Anna Broadway Reder Harry Mansfield Street Nelson John Branch Hospital Barr Street Hynicka Laura Garfield Place PS Henry Enright Avenue Schindledecker Jacobbina Martineet Atkins Charles Marengo Street Schiller Lucia City Hospital McMicken Avenue Freeman East Sixth Street Ha Song Joseph Delaney Street Kloak Willis Pattersoh Street Sargeant Alice State Avenue McKinley Avenue Senida Henry Armory Avenue Wickemeier Lorretta Y Street Lewis Daisy George Street Arrety Stella Brown Fuller Street Reickert Irwin Falke Street

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