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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

8

Bond Issue Upheld By Two Thirds Vote In Elmwood Place

Judge James B. Swing rules blank ballots not counted in a village bond election for sewers and a new town hall, confirming a two thirds approval. The Compressed Air Cleaning Company is placed in receivership to wind up affairs, debts total about 10 000 dollars.

Elmwood Place James B. Swing William Laacke Swing William H. Taft Superior Court Taft, Peck and Moore Harrison Monument William Thorndyke Charles Swaine Laacke Flint Street George J. Kelfrich Orris P. Cobb D. T. Hackett

Cap Manufacturer Leaves Estate to His Widow

In Abraham Wildberg will the cap maker leaves his widow income from 10 000 a life if she remains unmarried and the rest of the estate to her outright The $10 000 would go to Emma Louise Widberg if the widow remarries or dies The widow Eva E Wildberg named executor The estate valued about 15 000 chiefly in Wildberg’s stake in A and H Wildberg & Co William Miller bequeaths his household furniture jewelry and effects to unspecified recipients

Emma Miller Ohio Avenue Tov William ‘Miller Carrie L. Straehley John Miller William Miller Christian Banholzer William H. Miller, Jr Caroline Miller Eva Wildberg Abraham Wildberg William Klein Gerhard G. Ostendorf Henry Angelbeck Wilhelminie Angelbeck William Woge Anna Woge Bis

Grape-Nuts Endorsement From R. R. Telegraph Operator

A telegraph operator praises Grape-Nuts for steady nerves and clear thinking. He reports six to eight years of daily use, reduced meat, and more efficient work. A doctor allegedly advised dietary change, and the operator notes continued benefits and urges others to try Grape-Nuts.

R. R

Policeman Attacked By Alleged Crapshooters on Longworth Street

Patrolman Peggy Wilson was assaulted while attempting to disperse a crowd shooting craps on Longworth Street near Plum. The attackers fled after the struggle. Andrew Batts of 319 Longworth Street was arrested for disorderly conduct after Wilson questioned him about the crowd’s direction. Wilson sustained facial and head injuries.

Peggy Wilson Longworth Street Plum Wilson Andrew Batts Batts

Divorces Granted for Cruelty and Desertion in Two Cases

In divorce court Judge James B. Swing granted Otto Henn a divorce from Dena Henn on his plea of cruelty and desertion. Judge Pfleger granted Agnes Eggleston a divorce from Joseph Eggleston after she charged cruelty and neglect.

James B. Swing Otto Henn Dena Henn Pfleger Agnes Eggleston Joseph Eggleston

Case of Payne and Stapely Is Postponed Until Tomorrow

The United States Government case against George H. Stapely and John A. Payne for misuse of the mails was postponed by U.S. Commissioner Adler to Wednesday morning at the request of defense lawyers. Bonds set at $10,000 each. A deputy arrested Erna McCalmont of Mt. Healthy Ohio on illegal-letter charges. bond $500. Additional cases filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals include entities from Louisville, Baltimore, Nashville and Clarksville involving bankruptcy and insurance disputes.

United States George H. Stapely John A. Payne Adler Bond Chicago McGuire Erna McCalmont Mt. Healthy

Taft Nomination News Triggers Illness Of Teacher

Miss Louise Horsley, long time Cincinnati teacher and Taft pupil, fainted from excitement at Taft’s Republican nomination notification. She is seriously ill with nervous prostration at the home of Mrs. L. E. Porter, 2256 Francis Jane, Walnut Hills.

William H. Taft Louise Horsley L. E. Porter Francis Jane Walnut Hills Horsley William Howard Taft Cincinnati Miss Horsley

City bond issue estimate eyed by safety board

Former Councilman John James, chairman of a committee of Associated Organizations, asked the Board of Public Safety to designate the amount needed to carry out city improvement projects if bond authority were put to a public vote. The board suggested $125,000 would cover work, with another $125,000 proposed for a central police station.

John James Associated Organizations Board of Public Safety Burgheim

Theft Plan Suspected In Cash Register Theft

Douglas Hogan a colored 17 year old and driver for the National Cash Register Company was arrested after Local Manager Bert Alexander reported the theft of fifty keys from the office. The keys found on Hogan could open any machine. he faces petit larceny charges and police suspect an organized plan by older conspirators to raid cash registers.

Douglas Hogan Richmond Street National Cash Register Company Thiem Bert Alexander Hogan

Fire department seeks fine furniture and flagpoles amid high prices

Yesterday the Board of Public Safety debated a costly office desk for Chief Archibald and a pair of flagpoles for the Sixth District Station. Member Furst criticized the prices as excessive and urged bid requests, noting a single local supplier could dominate the poles. Chief Millikin agreed bids were needed before approval.

Archibald Fire Department Board of Public Safety Furst Sixth District Millikin Mulvihill

Minor accidents injure several people at city plants

A series of incidents left several injured. Jacob Becker 58 and his son Charles suffered burns at Colonial Paint Company 1207 Harrison. Salvage Corps member Arthur Blanke 20 was slightly burned entering the basement. Loss estimated at 800 dollars. Other injuries include Alexander Almasham 37 breaking leg and arm after a fall from a second story at 2424 Colerain. Edward Schafer 12 broke a leg from a slate blow at 10 West Court. Philip Hasemeyer 48 fell from a wagon breaking his leg. Joseph Winer 33 fell from a stepladder suffering internal injuries and unconsciousness at his home on 653 West Fifth.

Colonial Paint Company Harrison Avenue Jacob Becker Charles Arthur Blanke Laurel Street Salvage Corps City Hospital Deckers Alex. Almasham Central Avenue Colerain Avenue Edward Schafer National Billiard and Pool Company West Court Street Philip Hasemeyer Stark Street Joseph Winer West Fifth Street

Jewelers From 26 States Attend National Convention

Delegates from across the United States gather at the Linton Hotel for the third annual National Retail Jewelers Association convention. More than $1,000,000 in sample jewelry is exhibited as membership climbs from 700 to 1,500 with a vote for president hotly contested by Archibald Mullally and Paegel.

United States National Retail Jewelers’ Association Linton Hotel Oregon Massachusetts Linton Chicago Rochester N. Y Oklahoma J. P. Archibald Blairsville J. M. Mullally Indianapolis A. E. Paegel

Warrant Secures Arrest in Bonds Theft Case

Henry Roeder Sr a 73 year old accuses his son Henry Roeder of stealing 2500 dollars in bonds from Water Works holdings valued at 38500 dollars. Roeder Sr says he trusted the son to handle coupon cutting and bond sales and that two bonds were returned while the rest were sold to raise funds for a Delhi property purchase.

Henry Roeder M. C. Lykins Squire Muller Delhi Henry

Old Schoolhouse Wrecking Approved for Parish Site

Building Inspector Kuhlman granted trustees of St. Josephs Parochial School a permit to wreck 727 729 and 731 Laurel street for a new school costing about 269 dollars. The old building will stand until the new one is erected and the grounds turned into a playground. Fire escapes will be added, with warning that the building must have them or it cannot open in September.

Kuhlman St. Joseph’s Parochial School Laurel Street Father Scholl

Lockland Murder Unsolved as City Fears Repeat Attacks

Citizens form a posse as detectives hunt for killers in Lockland after a Bulgarian murder and a brutal assault on a Sunday. Tony Bensio is jailed for beating his wife. authorities say a clue may lead to the murderers. Marion Satross shows signs of improvement in Betts Street Hospital.

Lockland Marshal Handley Tony Bensio Bensie Satross Clifford Brown Marion Satross Betts Street Hospital

Aged Attendant Thomas M Nelson Dies at College Hill

Funeral arrangements announced for Thomas M Nelson 61 head of departments at College Hill Sanitarium. Widowed with daughter Mary Eflen, he was famed for calming ir rational inmates. Burial planned at Spring Grove Cemetery Wednesday at 2 PM.

Thomas M. Nelson College Hill Sanitarium Mary Eflen Spring Grove Cemetery

Cincinnati Bride Weds Wealthy Louisville Man in New York

Word arrives in Cincinnati of Miss Iva Frazer marrying E. M. B. Reynolds in New York City on Sunday. Frazer formerly worked in a Sixth Street business establishment.

Cincinnati New York City Iva Frazer E. M. B. Reynolds Louisville

Ban on More Dairies Over Typhoid Spread

City Board of Health considers further sanctions against dairies with polluted water. After already acting against one milk supplier, two more may be banned as Dr. Lamb tests water quality among other dairies to curb a rising typhoid problem in the city.

Board of Health Lamb

Daredevil dive at City Hall tests life-saving device

An unknown performer will dive from City Hall roof into the inner courtyard pavement as a demonstration for Building Inspector Kuhlman. Miller, the device agent, sought certification but the inspector withheld endorsement until he was convinced of its merit.

Kuhlman Miller

City Hall Notes Highlight Small Council Moves

Assistant City Solicitor Sutphin departs for vacation at Bass Rock Massachusetts. Plan Clerk Joseph Tuttle leaves for Amboy Indiana for a two week family trip. Mayor Marbreit joked with a visiting Indian party and offered them city freedom. A. L. Pachaud and Brother win wrecking permits for Hunt Street widening between Broadway and Sycamore. The Service Board approves transfer to Council of contract retention percentages to the Sinking Fund. Laidlaw and Hiller tour Third Street Reservoir to discuss turning part into a swimming area. Sinking Fund Trustees accept 32048 dollars in street improvement bonds. Public Safety awards remodeling contract for Hyde Park town hall room to Cotteral Building Company for 1385 dollars.

Board of Public Safety Old Town Hall of Hyde Park Cotteral Building Company

Secret Springfield Wedding Ties Couple to Cincinnati

Miss Cora Kirchnehm of Springfield Ohio and H H Smith a township clerk wed in Cincinnati last Saturday night officiated by Rev John Duckwall. They surprised friends in Springfield on Sunday with the news as the bride was escorted by seven other girls to the Duckwall home.

Cora Kirchnehm Springfield H. H. Smith Urbana Cincinnati John Duckwall Armory Avenue Duckwall

New Suits Filed In Common Pleas Court

A batch of civil actions listed in Common Pleas Court case numbers 140,528 to 140,543 includes Charlie Taylor versus Lena R Spaulding on appeal from Laurie Drake, Jacob Pittner against George S Wallace for $500 damages, Orris P Cobb versus The Compressed Air Cleaning Company seeking a receiver, Edward Detzel against The Smith Nixon Plano Company on appeal from Squire Meyers, Eleanor Taylor versus Delia Mahoney for $2,000 damages, and a writ of habeas corpus for William Habethiere. Superior Court case 64,086 features Eugene C Pooley versus The Post Publishing Company for $50,000 damages.

Charlie Taylor Lena R. Spaulding Laurie Drake Jacob Pittner George S. Wallace Kinkead Rogers & Ellis Cosan & Williams Orris P. Cobb The Compressed Air Cleaning Company T. Hackett Edward Detzel Smith & Nixon Plano Company Squire Meyers Eleanor Taylor Delia Mahoney M. C. Lykins William Habethiere Spangenberg & Spangenberg

Yellowstone Park Tours Leave Chicago for 18 Day West Trip

Under the personal charge of Mr. J. M. A. Spence a special party will depart Union Station Chicago via the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Railway on Saturday August 8 at 10 10 p m for a trip of 18 days to Yellowstone Park and the Teton Mountains Descriptive folders and cost of trip mailed on request C C Mordough Traveling Passenger Agent 24 Carew Building Cincinnati

J. M. A. Spence Union Station Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Yellowstone Park Teton Mountains C. C. Mordough Carew Building Cincinnati

New Yorkers to Speak at Irish Societies Picnic

The Associated Irish Societies picnic at Chester Park on Sunday August 16 will be addressed by Congressman Cochrane and Sullivan and Senator Grady of New York, and Congressman Lamb of Indiana.

Associated Irish Societies Chester Park Cochrane and Sullivan Grady New York Lamb Indiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Taft Pittner Huntington W. Va West Virginia Pittper Bramwell Judge Swings Judge Swing George A. Wallace Wallace Kinkhead Rogers & Ellis Cogan & Williams Chapel Street C. Lykins Miss Taylor Julia Whabetheire Dunlap Street William William J. Edding John H. Haupt Vogt Common Pleas Julia Habetheie William J. Ebding Spuire Smedes’ Court Spangenberg & Spangenberg, Attorneys Whiting Paper Company Robert Clarke Company Howard Barney Clarke Company Johnson & Very John D. Hartke Elizabeth Hartke Mary Redkamp Josephine Hartke A. J. Hartke George Broucksieck Herman B. Schmidt Broucksieck Schmidt Martin Kraft Probate Court R. R. Telegrapher United States Courts Payne and Stapely United States Court of Appeals Howe Manufacturing Company Peter Oakley Clarkeville, Tenn Bon Air Coal and Iron Company Baltimore Trust and Guaranty Company Nashville Railway Company Nashville Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company A. H. Grigsby Tafto Board For Estimate Associated Organization Sum Anna Kathryn Griffiths Blagpole Paige Board of Safety Man Boy College Hill Mitchell Race Street Robert Mitchell Furniture Company Cindy Tobacco Youghiogheny W. H. Brown E. Cor Front and Lawrence Sts Main Bell Telephone CO Vine ST City Hall Notes Sutphin Bass Rock Mass Joseph Tuttle Amboy Ind Marbreit Zoo A. L. Pachaud & Brother Inspector of Buildings Department Broadway Sycamore Streets Hunt Street Laidlaw Service Board Hiller Water Works Department Third Street Ohio Queen City Common Pleas Court Eugene C. Pooley the Post Publishing Company Cee Marvel CO York Dow’s 8 Drug Stores Commercial Tribune Connersville Washington Inn OOS Yellowstone Park Tours Fic Syrup Co Miami Valley Chautauqua Cumminsville Ohio Electric George R. Stuart G. E. Gowdy Avoca Park C., M. & L. Tracthamore New and Wonderful Series Moving Pictures Om Line Queen City Juvenile Extravaganza Co Comedy & Vaudeville FTA Hiawatha Luu Froehlich Reighrath’s Park Clark St Colerain Ave Gates Sonnenheimer Coney Sears Smith & Nie Ik Gate 130 Ark Axtel Heinie Jack Howard Ellis & Ryan Lockhart Olivers
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