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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
5
Footwear sale offers oxfords pumps and slippers in calf patent kid and gun metal at deep discounts. Men’s bench made shoes, high and low pumps, and smart models reduced to prices from 95 cents to 4.95 with broad assortments and no lines excluded.
Philip VU Geier of 169 McMillan street rejected as false the claim that he and Walter Geier narrowly escaped death in a car crash. Robbery Case Worked Up by W. KE Karns of the Ohio Valley Detective Agency. he just returned from Richmond Indiana where he handled a case for a major local corporation.
The Rev. Dr. I. N. Ross, former pastor of Allen Temple A M E Church on Broadway and Sixth Street, preached there yesterday. A special collection was taken for the recently installed new pipe organ.
James Bloomer aged 24 of 2103 Beechwood avenue was hospitalized after a fall from a high lumber pile during rounds. He struck his head and his skull is feared fractured at City Hospital.
William Hargeman, 87, a blacksmith of 1116 Spring Street, was struck by southbound Millcreek Valley Car No 1116 at Thirteenth and Main. He suffered a broken leg and injuries to the head and body. At City Hospital his condition is listed as very serious due to age.
Henry Goebel 23, a Batesville Indiana furniture worker, was brought to the city by Detective Houillion on a grand larceny charge from a May 1904 warrant issued to his cousin Miss Susie Straeley. He is alleged to have stolen $57.50 while staying at Miss Straeley's home on 1623 Bremen Street.
Superintendent Charles Rager of Cincinnati named to a five member Post Office committee to evaluate mail delivery devices. After summer tests six forms were approved and the panel will select the best. Rager departed for Washington to work on the decision for several weeks.
Mrs Maggie Dillman living with her mother in Hughes street went to City Hospital and claimed the infant body named Edith Wilmer, died there Saturday. She says the baby was placed in the care of Mrs Alice Robinson at 1519 Linn street and denies desertion, claiming the Wilmer name arose from a misunderstanding. She says she tried to compel her husband to support them but he left the city. she will bury the body.
Principal W H Remley and wife Mrs Remley with daughters Sara and Helen depart for a vacation. They will stay with his son Ralph in Chicago before visiting Mackinac Bayview and other Michigan points.
About twenty five advance guard of the National Retail Jewelers' Association have arrived for the convention at the Linton Hotel. Officials from Ohio and Kentucky announce a bustling gathering with 500 to 1000 visitors expected today and 1200 by Tuesday noon. The piece notes shifts in prices and profits over 25 years, mail order competition, cheaper watches, and debates on jobber retailing.
Cincinnati prides itself on modern school architecture with model buildings by EBH Cornette. The Avondale, Hyde Park, and Clifton schools showcase hygienic design, ample light, and fireproof construction with innovative wardrobes and direct corridor exits.
Miss Elizabeth Studemeyer of Cincinnati and T. J. Ryan of Chicago wed at Rev. Hugo Eisenlohr's home on Elm Street after a brief courtship. A license clerk sped the process and guests followed with an auto tour and dinner at the Sinton Hotel. The couple will reside in Chicago.
The building uses a hot-blast steam system with a fan for both ventilation and heating. Fresh air is tempered to 65 70 deg then washed and reheated to any desired temp before entering classrooms. Direct radiation aids quick morning heat and holiday warmth. Rooms follow 30 CFM per pupil with cloakrooms serviced by the same air flow. The White Street site covers 650 by 500 feet with a 220 foot by 97 foot footprint, housing basements, classrooms, library, and a configurable assembly space.
Charles Harris of 322 West Water Street fished on a river barge at Central Avenue. After a long wait with no bites he wandered back, slipped, and broke his leg. Passersby on shore summoned help and he was taken to City Hospital.
Public donor list shows multiple individuals contributing sums to the Fresh Air Society for the week ending July 26 1908. Donations include five dollar gifts from Mrs. Robert Christie Barnard Mrs. J Davi Mrs. Charles H Jacob and others plus larger sums from Emma Plaut Morrisville W C T U and Dr. Joseph Eichberg among others. Non monetary gifts include toys infant slips and sewing items from Mrs Frank Bering Sewing Circle and Mrs L Anderson president.
The body of Mrs. Barbara Oskamp was found in the river near Baymiller Street after she leaped from Central Bridge Friday morning. Two men, James Wilson of Covington and Bryan West of Hastern Avenue, towed the body ashore and notified the coroner. Undertaker Gildehaus sent the body to the Morgue for burial by relatives, while efforts seek a married daughter in Washington, D. C.
Multiple death notices list individuals Apgar William Farrell Engel Farrell Barbara Hassel Harmann Catherine McCagg Ezra Butler Martin Margaret Sheehan Margaret with burial and mass details. Services set at St Francis St Boniface St Peters Cathedrals and various residences. Relatives invited for memorials and funerals.
Local jeweler ICH BRO operates at 4th Street location offering diamonds and watches.
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