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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
3
Newport and Covington will connect via a twenty inch main over the Eleventh Street Bridge to safeguard water supply. The joint board set the price for intercity water at five cents per thousand gallons, measured by a meter in the new main. Estimated project cost is 32,000 dollars to be split between both cities.
Police Judge John B Read was feted at a stein shower in J M Bester Hall hosted by friends. A banquet followed with toasts and a gift stein for the Judge who plans to marry May 6. City officials assisted in organizing bowling teams. George Philipps’ team won two of three. Notables present included Police Chief H B Schuler, Mayor John J Craig, Maurice L Galvin, W J Sanford, C Metcalfe, William Kranz, Harry Meiners, Bernard Davidson, R C Yates, S J Martin, and others.
The Kentucky State League of Building Associations elected officers last night in Covington. Charles E. Clark became President with Matt Herrold as First Vice President and Samuel Anderson as Second Vice President. Others include M Abele Secretary and H T Reinke Treasurer. Executive Committee members are H A Schroetter C W Nagel J M Gleeson L C Liebener J H Latta and J A Kruechten. The group plans a friendly suit to test the corporation tax law and urged the National League to adopt uniform bookkeeping, with a request to Congress to amend the Hepburn bill to remove the corporate tax burden.
Judge Stephens ruled against the sale of revolvers in the county in cases involving Mersman Hardware Company Fischer Bros Company and Carl Osterman. Revenue Agent John Knoerl sued for a $100 1907 license on revolver sales, stating no hardware store can afford such a fee.
A. B. Peters and W. G. Layer of the Cincinnati Sash and Door Company and the W. B. Carpenter Company filed in Covington asking Harold H. Collins of Maysville be declared bankrupt. The petition claims debt over 4600 dollars. The Covington court adjourned after its longest session and will reconvene in Richmond, Kentucky next Monday. The last case, Bennet versus the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad, settled for 769 dollars. Judge Cochran sentenced several prisoners for various offenses at this term.
The John Meeks murder trial for Albert Clutterbuck in Florence Ky. faced a resumed session before Judge Carmack of Boone County yesterday. Also reported were the death of 81 year old Robert Ashcraft of 2024 Eastern Avenue and city permits issued for home construction at 221 Bakewell Street and remodeling at 244 West Thirteenth Street with costs of 1000 and 190 dollars respectively.
Joséph and Mary Zimmerman transfer Lot 1119 and Lot 1150 in the Woodside addition to South Erlanger to Edward Bradley. The deed records state party names and parcel identifiers with no further encumbrances noted.
Newport Kentucky ministers and citizens renew push to curb marriage touting. A letter to Mayor Krieger asks enforcement of an ordinance with a $25 penalty and jail terms, previously passed by Council but rejected by Aldermen, urging police vigilance near the courthouse to end the nuisance.
Mayor Krieger announced the selection of Fred Kostomer of 130 East Sixth Street Newport to fill the Police and Fire Commissioners seat vacated by Commissioner Rummell. Kostomer will be submitted for Aldermen approval at tonight's meeting and expected to take office May 1.
Loretta Freyer, six, daughter of William Freyer, was found dead in her sister Mrs Sauverbeck's residence at 618 West Seventh Street Newport. Father says she suffered from St Vitus dance and may have died after a night attack. Coroner deems death natural. Funeral set for Friday at 2 pm at the Sauerbeck home.
Deputy collectors seized 35 000 cigars at W F Mette’s factory 331 Patterson street Newport late yesterday. Investigators probe a 14000 cigar shortage after Mette reported a burglary on April 12 with several thousand cigars stolen.
The Newport Law Committee reviewed the case of former City Jailer Bernard Proeger whose salary and fees for 1904 to 1908 were withheld. It recommended the city pay the agreed amount of 10000 dollars to Proeger.
Police and fire news report Commissioner Daniel Shea has recovered from surgery and returned to his Newport home yesterday. A 9 year old boy, Clarence Huber of 1012 German Street, was bitten on the cheek by a dog near Twelfth and Isabella streets, knocking him down and causing a deep head gash. Dr. Gerding treated him. The Campbell and Kenton County Medical Association will hold an afternoon meeting at Carnegie Library at Fourth and Monmouth, with Prof. Tate of Cincinnati addressing the gathering.
In Campbell County Court Richard Farmer won a $5000 damages verdict against H Eislermann and Son Clothing Co for injuries from a fall in the store elevator shaft. Arthur Hall represented the plaintiff. Two divorce actions were filed: Louisa Sprunk vs John Sprunk and Rosa Lee Ball vs Harry C Ball, both alleging abandonment.
The funeral for Mrs Emma Parnell who died from burns will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the family residence. Rev P Emigholz of St Pauls German Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
A coal oil explosion at Edward Maunder’s Newport home 224 Forest street injured his wife severely and endangered neighbor Theresa Feilen who was burned saving her. Fire spread to nearby property. damages about 150 dollars with no insurance. Another fire victim Kate Youtsey was badly burned at 842 Washington avenue. Funeral for Samantha Danks held. Ruth Danks recovering.
Distinguished guests greet Harvard President Charles W. Eliot and Mrs Eliot at a Cincinnati Woman's Club reception opening the spring social season. The event featured Harvard alumni, Reverend tours, and a luncheon for the Eliots with prominent local and national attendees. The piece also notes multiple society weddings and social engagements surrounding the era.
In Newport Circuit Court yesterday Lizzie Rickets on behalf of William Yeager a minor sued his father John Yeager of Clifton Heights. The petition claims the father holds two horses a wagon and harness worth 200 dollars that belong to Yeager and seeks possession and 120 dollars damages for refusal to surrender. The defendant argues the son is not of age to claim the property. Yeager is 20 and recently married.
The Dean Gas Engine and Foundry Company of Front Street and Washington Avenue Newport filed in County Court yesterday a petition assigning all property to Attorney James C. Wright as trustee. Liabilities exceed assets and the company asks a trustee be appointed to hold assets, collect debts, and continue operations if appropriate. Shortly after, Wright filed in Circuit Court seeking to be named trustee.
W R Miller postmaster and general store owner in Big Bone Boone County Kentucky says he was nearly mobbed after being held up at Sixth and Washington by three youths. Patrol Driver Anton Felix was awakened and Miller later said he saw night riders in Pike Street. Police Hutchins Moran investigated but found no robbers. Miller was taken to his brother’s Sixth Street home after being knocked down and frightening the attackers by reaching for his hip pocket.
Names and residences include Elmer Ham of Columbus Ohio aged 23 Edith L Evans of Columbus Colorado aged 21 Harry Dzierzanowski of Cincinnati aged 38 Emma Chalk of Ross Kentucky age 0 Louis Fulweiler of Newport Kentucky and Anna M Schaefer of Bellevue Kentucky.
The engagement of Samuel Hills an electrical contractor and Miss Margarete Bryson of Woodlawn avenue was announced yesterday The wedding is planned for June The Second Regiment which will garrison this post left San Francisco Tuesday and will arrive here Sunday afternoon.
Property trades and trustee actions reported include George W Dieckman and wife transferring Lot 12 in Taylor's tract Licking Pike. Master Commissioner to Frank Klein Lots 65 and 66 Bellevue Lot Association sub. Alois Yeager and wife to Mary Jansen in Ingalls Park sub with ROW. Myrtle Straub and others to Dennis M Uglot trustee sites in New Fort Worth area. C Miller and others to Emma Jerauld Lot 61 Villa Place sub Highlands.
Miss Mabel Pooler and Miss Florence Pooler depart for Boston after a three week visit with Miss Edith Ebersole of Maple Avenue Avondale. Mrs T H Noonan and son Harry enjoy a Hot Springs Arkansas sojourn until early May.
Mrs. Frank Gofton hosted a Tuesday Afternoon Club card party in Gofton Flats with pals including Mrs. Sam Bailey and Mrs. Charles White. May events, Yale student Richard Wayne visiting relatives, and a series of tea and literary gatherings featured decorative jonquils, smilax, and yellow green decor.
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