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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
5
The ash Auto Truck of the Street Cleaning Department rolled over a dump on West street, caught fire, and was recovered yesterday with only slight damage. Stephen Anderson, 13, of 2513 Luckey Avenue Fairmount, fell from a high tree while playing and broke an arm with bruises. he was taken to City Hospital.
The Louisiana Esperanto Society will start a free Esperanto course on the first Thursday of September. It will be held at the society rooms in the 67 First National Bank Building. Secretary David Peacock at 3449 Wilson Avenue, Avondale, will answer inquiries.
Supreme Secretary H. P. Karch will soon issue the call for the Knights of the Ancient Essenic Order convention to be held in this city on Tuesday September 22. The decision followed a Supreme Council meeting here yesterday.
An unidentified man about 35 died while being carried to City Hospital from Grand Central Depot. He suffered a hemorrhage on a train and had a ticket from Quanah Tex to Garrison Ky. He was a victim of consumption. The body was taken to the Morgue.
Oscar Duncan of 1201 Sycamore street was slightly burned yesterday when a gasoline stove exploded and overflowed. He grabbed the stove to prevent a fire, then evacuated the area.
A gang gained entry to the French Lick Indiana postoffice Wednesday night and carried away registered mail stamps and other material valued at 300 dollars. Postoffice Inspector Holmes was alerted by telegram and is detailing a number of men in the case.
Marie Brueschaber aged 16 of 1682 Hughes Street underwent pin extraction from her throat after two weeks of irritation. During lunch she swallowed a piece of bread and felt pain, leading to an X ray that revealed the pin and subsequent removal by physicians at City Hospital.
C M Hubbard returns from Sandusky where he attended the Executive Committee meeting of the State Conference of Charities and Correction. The conference opens in Sandusky on October 6 and ends October 9 with an expected attendance of at least five hundred delegates from Columbus Toledo Sandusky Newark Mansfield and Cincinnati.
Two story brick flat on Donahue street west of Highland, A Thorp contractor. remodeling at Fifth and Vine by Linton estate. two and a half story frame on Guy street near Warners Bp. H J Vonderhaar owner. costs 4500 and 2300 respectively. Three two story brick residences planned on Guy street near Leprece. OWNET listings show costs 2000 1800 2000.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills ease nerve irritation and various pains without upsetting the stomach or causing after effects. Many users, including Miss Lula Lunch of Macon, praise them as the best medicine. Sold by druggists. not in bulk by Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
Miss Emma Strautmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Strautmann married Mr Charles Otterman at St Martin s Church officiated by Rev Emil Baum. Attendants included Elma Strautmann maid of honor William E Strautmann best man and two flower girls. They plan a Yellowstone trip and will reside in Clifton after. Miss Muriel C Kerber to wed Walter E Johns of Norwood with East trip and likely to reside in South Norwood after. W Y C A outing to City Water Works and members attend. Mr and Mrs Harry J Price back from honeymoon at home in Price Hill. Mrs EB L Buse hosts euchre club. Miss Alice May Von Pein visiting from Chicago. U P S C E Central Christian Church to hold garden party at Henry Getzendanner 3444 Cheviot Avenue Westwood.
A telegram from Atlantic City reports Councilman Robert O'Brien was operated on yesterday for an aggravated appendicitis at Dr Emery Marval's private sanitarium. Doctors say he withstood the shock, is improving, and they hope for his eventual recovery though several days remain riskier.
A long list of Avondale Mt. Auburn Walnut Hills and Verona residents announce August trips and visits. Families including the Roots Berne McArdle Loughead and Kapp depart for Atlantic City Mackinaw City Charlevoix Crystal Springs and Minnesota and return through the Great Lakes St Lawrence and Saguenay regions.
Two high dives are scheduled in City Hall courtyard on Tuesday morning. John Miller, agent for a life saving net, tested his device for Building Inspector Kuhlman who refused to be convinced of its safety.
Superintendent of Parks Rodgers asked for a ten day leave starting August 0 to attend the American Association of Park Superintendents yearly meeting in Minneapolis. Mayor Markbreit received a letter from Sydney requesting city and park plans with municipal data for a forthcoming rearrangement of the city in Australia.
Work started yesterday on a seven foot storm sewer along Harrison avenue from Colerain avenue to the Mill Creek. City Engineer Landmaker says improved sewering is needed and that millions of dollars will be spent in coming years.
The Cc. W. Wagner Company facing a receiver petition by Halbert M. Izlar of Charleston D C stockholder. Izlar claims $10100 owed and risk of insolvency. Wagner denies it and says claims are being met. Judge Swing’s court to consider yesterday but settlement rumored.
Creditors from across the country gather in Cincinnati for a 10 o'clock meeting at the Linton Hotel to organize and select an attorney to pursue their claims against the defunct brokerage firm Bultman & Co. Charles Baker is reportedly favored by some creditors.
A pistol firing intruder attempt at W. D. Klausman residence in Avondale on Marion and Dakota avenues occurred Tuesday night. Two men left footprints after a screen was cut and a butler fired four shots. Private Officer Wedig arrived too late to stop them. The incident coincided with C. E. Bultman & Co. bankruptcy proceedings.
John W. Baltmann declares he never ran a bucket shop and says his clients’ trades were routed through the O'Dell Company. He asserts he acted as a commission broker, delivered stock certificates, and hopes to repay debts while pursuing lawful business, denying any gambling profits. Cincinnati August 6, 1908.
Charles W. Miller seeks divorce from wife at Riverside distillery. Susie Tullius sues to restore maiden name after alleged theft of 180 and desertion to California. Isabella Pryor asks custody and alimony from Andrew Pryor Jr. Maggie Helming seeks alimony from William Helming after abandonment. Mary C. Dieckmann widens plea to self support only. Bessie Havlin files for divorce from John Havlin over ongoing need to support herself. Foster Ray seeks divorce from Nettie Ray with repeated absences and noncontact. Arthur C. Fricke acts as attorney.
John Ullrich petitions to free Anna Ullrich under a writ of habeas corpus claiming she is held without authority by Squire James Myers and Constable Tierney. Judge Woodmansee to hear the case this morning in Cincinnati. Attorneys Hoffman Bode Le Blond contest lack of Squire jurisdiction over binding over in this magisterial district.
John Loth left his estate to his wife Caroline and named his son Henry William Loth as executor. Catherine MacLaughlin’s personal estate was appraised at 2075 dollars. Applications to administer estates were filed yesterday for several estates including Joseph S Ross 30000 dollars, John Marhoefer 5300 dollars, Conrad Weiss 464 dollars, Jennie Gagel 1400 dollars, Albert Eichholtzer 1500 dollars, and others. The Janson Bros Company retail grocers insolvency report fixed total assets at 2236.61 dollars.
About 125 residents near Morris and Grand streets petitioned the Service Board over Eden Park entrance conditions. President Laidlaw said a new entrance is planned soon. Efforts also aim to improve the Elsinor entrance. Since Taft Notification Day complaints reached Councilmen Tibbles and Kelloge, with possible council action.
Patrolman Creutzinger tries to arrest Joseph Levitch at 711 Central Ave. Levitch allegedly attacked, tore off the officer’s badge, and beat him with the club. Detective McQuesten intervened. Levitch jailed for obstructing a sidewalk and assault, with prior license breach at a Plum Street saloon.
John Kuhn age 20 of 2626 Cook street was fatally stabbed during a friendly wrestling incident with his friend William Holzwart age 18 of 2650 Cook street. The knife struck Kuhn’s left lung and he was taken to City Hospital where doctors had little hope of recovery. Holzwart was arrested and Kuhn declined to prosecute, saying it was an accident.
The Laughery Club plans its annual meeting and outing starting tomorrow at 2 pm from Grand Central Station. Memorial services for Sol W. Levi will precede a 4 pm business meeting and grounds inspection, followed by a dinner at 5 pm and a Sunday program of sports and vaudeville shows.
Cincinnati Beautiful Day at Chester Park on Saturday August 8 will feature the Greater Park League presenting many illustrated materials on park beautification. A supper will be served at 6 30 in the evening and an athletic program with prizes has been arranged.
Obituary notices list multiple deaths and upcoming funerals in Cincinnati and surrounding areas. Entries include AMREIN Peter J aged 27 BECKER Joseph aged 60 Beaker, DIEHL Henrietta 5 months old, EILERMANN Elizabeth 58, FOX Sibilla Katharine, KING Mary A, KRUMDIECK Frederick, LEISER Abraham, M'VEAN Julia G, MARTZ Anna Maria, MAYER Mary, RIEDEMANN Wilhelmina, TAYLOR Frank Stanley. Details give residence, date and time for services and burial preferences.
A fragmented burial permits page lists names with ages and addresses, many noting diseases or pending inquests. Entries include Peter Arnrein age 27 of Mulberry street with tuberculosis, Mary Schmitt 59 with inquest pending, Elmer Raham 10 months with gastro enteritis, Anna Naesen 64 with pneumonia, and Sophia Prueller 45 with phthisis among others.
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