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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1908
Page
5
Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the top spring medicine for blood ailments. The ad cites 40 000 testimonials of cures in two years and promises improved complexion appetite digestion and energy. Sold by druggists and made by C L Hood Co Lowell Mass.
A thief stole a gold watch and chain from Louis A. diauck at 3042 Colerain Avenue while the owner was away. Casper Ailing of 215 Findlay Street struck a woman with a baby and was fined by Judge Lueders in Gomen yesterday, plus costs.
Clyde Mc Vicker a 10 year old from Mt. Vernon Ohio who had been sent to the Children’s Home escaped after getting a meal a change of clothes a bath and a big supper. He had been placed at the home yesterday and fled the institution.
Detectives yesterday arrested Walter James 21 and John Rejane 22 at 1208 West Street after witnesses saw them emerge from a lumber yard carrying a basket of brass and copper.
John Coulson a porter faced burglary charges for Desmond's lace shop at Hunt and Main streets but was dismissed in Police Court yesterday as the firm refused to prosecute.
Dr. R. L. Thomas of 792 East McMillan Street Walnut Hills reported last night a thief forced entry and took his new spring overcoat from his residence.
C H Maxfield aged 72 of Dent Ohio was reported missing by his son R W Maxfield. Police were also notified of the disappearance of Peter Lange aged 29 of 411 West Court Street.
A gasoline burner under a chestnut roaster in Peter Malabazos shop at 21 Central avenue exploded last night. The proprietor seized the flaming oven and hurled it into the street, suffering burns to his hands.
The Very Rev Dr John Schoenhoeft Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will today celebrate his silver jubilee as pastor of St Lawrence's Church Price Hill. The entire congregation will assist.
The Advent Memorial Club of Kemper Lane Walnut Hills will present a minstrel show and burlesque written by a member at Walnut Hills Auditorium on Friday evening May 1.
Mrs. Katherine Bease, 79, of 645 Cutters Street, died yesterday at home after being struck by a North Fairmount car some time ago. The coroner was notified.
The John Kauffman Brewery Company reported to police that thieves entered a vacant storeroom at 620 East Pearl Street and ripped a telephone box from the wall, stealing a small amount of change.
John Dornette Jr of the Board of Public Service was appointed Marshal of the Ninth Division in the Memorial Day parade of G A R veterans. The division will include officials officers and employees of municipal departments.
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, successor to John Alexander Dowie, as General Overseer of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion City Illinois, will lecture this afternoon and evening in the hall on the fourth floor of the Grand Opera House.
The seventy fourth anniversary of the founding of the Cincinnati Orphan Asylum will be observed Wednesday afternoon at the institution on Wellington Place Mt. Auburn. The management agent issued an appeal for contributions.
Miss Edith Campbell, after weeks at Hull House in Chicago to study the Schmidlapp endowment fund for women, has returned. She refused to disclose the results of her observations last night.
Alfred Kearsley aged 36 from Belmont Avenue College Hill was reported missing yesterday by his wife. He is described as a former British Army veteran of the Boer War with a bullet wound on the head a saber cut on the right arm and bullet scars on his fingers.
Samuel R. Van Sant of Minneapolis announced as candidate for commander in chief of the G. A. R. at a city meeting urging support for the National encampment in Toledo in August.
The Press Assistants' Union elected William P. Hallenkamp as President and William Keisker as Vice President. William Porter and John J. Meiler became Secretaries with Edward J. Dorsey as Business Agent. Hallenkamp was chosen as delegate to the International Convention.
Andrew Ellis of Cutterstreet released in Police Court after his children and their mother urged Judge Lueders to grant mercy on the plea of the family. The four youngsters accompanied their mother during the arraignment.
The National Child Labor League selects E N Clopper of this city to represent and lead its work in the Ohio Valley District. Clopper, a Bethany graduate, formerly served as superintendent of Porto Rico schools and now resides at Winton Place.
Patrolman Thiem arrested Carl Meyers 18 Stanley Meyers 14 and William Meyers 13 for breaking into the Max Bernstein showcase at 1062 Central Avenue Friday night. Carl and Stanley live at 1049 Mound Street while William resides at 1067 Mound Street.
A marble tablet is offered for Memorial Hall to display the rosters. The item aims to honor participants and preserve names in a lasting monument.
A tablet from one of the Ohio regiments of the Civil War era has been offered to Memorial Hall trustees as part of the relics to be kept after dedication. The tablet remains the property of a local Women's Relief Corps unit.
Thomas McGraw 28 a plumber of 417 West Chester street Louisville and Ewing Mitchell 23 an electrician of 533 Fifth street Louisville were arrested by Detectives Callahan Jackson Sweeney and Houlillion on suspicion. Both men are suspected of involvement in streetcar pickpocket activities.
Frederick Browne of 128 West Fifth Street reported to police that a thief entered his apartments on April 22 stealing clothing worth 10 dollars. The next night a pair of shears was taken and on the third night more clothing valued at 10 dollars disappeared.
John Wehry a saloon keeper on Court and Race streets was arraigned for drunkenness before Judge Lueders. The case was continued to allow police to investigate his claim that four colored women robbed him of 290 dollars.
The New Light Fishing Club opens the season by electing President Dr. Louis Seibert, Vice President Philip Scheyer, Treasurer John Thomas, Financial Secretary Robert Johnson, Corresponding Secretary Louis Boettger, and Trustees John Weller Fred Johnson and A Danenhauer. City headquarters are set at Johnson Hall at Fifteenth and Central Avenue.
Police in Cincinnati received a Chicago telegram asking to locate John Ward of Price Hill and inform his relatives of his death. Ward, linked to F B W Peck, faced warrants for auto theft with Peck. Both fled city, were arrested in Chicago, but released after Illinois Governor refused to honor requisition papers.
The Illustrated Magazine will publish several photos of confirmation classes from local churches near Cincinnati next Sunday. Featured churches include Martini Church led by Rev. Emil E. Baum, St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran in Pleasant Ridge with Rev. Frederick Hohmann, and Emanuel German Reformed in St. Bernard under Rev. Anton Seyring.
Mrs Catherine W Aiken wife of George W Aiken railroad agent for the John Robinson Circus died Friday at 1901 Hopkins avenue Norwood Burial is tomorrow morning Services will be at St Elizabeths Catholic Church Norwood She is survived by husband one son Edward and two daughters Catherine and Georgia
A curt record lists burial permits for several individuals with ages and causes of death. Entry details include William Loescher age 2 of Mt Airy from accidental drowning, Charles Eisenhardt age 48 of Calhoun Street cirrhosis, William Hodges age 35 at City Hospital meningitis, Katherine Klein age 1 month of Carthage Pike pneumonia, Marie Flugel 6 days of Classen Street convulsions, Kate Carry age 5351 at St Marys Hospital Indianapolis pneumonia, Margaret Netler age 174 of Pleasant Street pneumonia, David Bevens age 43 Shantytown inquest, Adam Niesel age 2 York Street maras mus.
The report covers divorce actions and alimony disputes. Fannie D Meis accuses Alexander Meis of sending a Philadelphia letter and clipping with a photograph published in The Public Ledger and The North American. Charles Chalmers’ reply to alimony seeks, and other divorce petitions allege cruelty, desertion, and cohabitation.
Public notices list wills and applications to administer including William G Patterson estate with heirs Edith Harrison and Rev. William P McLaughlin, wife Mary Jane Patterson life interest, and shares to multiple relatives. Other filings cite estate matters for Katie Keiser Charles Lung Ensign Gregory and George Schnapp, plus school land compensation and street improvements. Court actions include bond, contract and injunction outcomes with judges Spiegel and references to City of Evanston cases.
United States Wood Preserving Company sues Edward A. Haffner state senator for 957.88 claiming he was hired to collect 1496 from John Lipps in June 1907 and Lipps paid 1007.88 in compromise, with 50 remitted by Hafner. Demand for balance plus commission repeated but unpaid. Cabell Kent attorneys for plaintiff. Bray sues Zumstein for 2500 in damages claiming injury as hustler at a livery stable. represented by Michie and Fricke.
Superior Court Judge Spiegel denies the city's bid to halt the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway from removing the grade crossing at Rookwood and Eastern Avenues. The court upholds the law for abolishing grade crossings and finds the injunction unwarranted.
Local firm promotes deep discounts to reduce stock with a wide range of rugs carpets and linoleums on sale. Branded pieces include Brussels Axminster Wilton and Velvet options with prices shown per yard or area and emphasis on value and quality during the event.
Local shop advertises curtain lace varieties including Nottingham, Irish Point, Cluny and Brussels Lace Curtains in pairs. Also promotes Battenberg lace bed sets and sale prices on window shades awnings and furniture covers with prices ranging from 75c to 60 dollars. Special shirt waist boxes and Flemish oak items featured.
In Dayton United States Court a clerical error led Heekin Spice Company to be charged with violating the pure food statute by shipping vanilla flavoring labeled product made from vanillin. A clerk’s mix up caused the wrong bottles to be used prompting a nominal penalty of costs. A separate jury verdict awarded $6,500 to William A. Coulter in a suit against William A. Gregg and others over an oil well deal. The term of court opens Monday May 4 with Judge Sater presiding.
Judge Hunt yesterday sentenced Charles Shotwell to fifteen years in the penitentiary for firing at saloon keeper George Rahe during a hold up by Ed Delan, who received twelve years earlier. Edward Jackson and others faced varied guilty pleas or not guilty pleas on burglary larceny and related charges.
MasonIC Willis Chapter 131 A M holds a special meeting Monday at 7 30 pm with Past and Most Excellent Degree work and invites visitors Kilwinning Chapter 97 R A M schedules a special convocation Wednesday April 29 at 3 pm with Royal Arch Degree work Visitors invited Hills Lodge 483 F and A M sets a special meeting Tuesday April 28 at 7 pm for F C Degree with visitors welcome MW Milan Chapter Stated Meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm with R A Degree and visitors welcome Hanselmann Commandery 16 K T special conclave Tuesday afternoon at 5 pm to confer all Knight Templar orders Visitors welcome.
A catalog style note touts large diverse wash fabrics in colors and whites with standout values and a promise of the newest patterns. It invites customers to examine notable specials across a broad selection.
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