Notice of Accounts Filed in The Probate Court
A long list of guardians and executors present in the Melish and Nash estates files accounts and vouchers suspended for confirmation. The court invites written exceptions by August 2, 1908, with hearings to follow in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madium
Stoms
Frederick Bohning
Mary Riley
Albert G. Niehaus
Elias Kayata
Ellen McCloskey
Peter J. McCloskey
Eliza J. Morlidge
John Morlidge
John Schlick
Sarah A. Rue
Werner Meyer
John Denehy
Herman Lammeier
Catherine Rubbert
Esther Harris
Caro Minten
Charles C. Maltby
Joseph Neis
Elizabeth H. Baldwin
Bernard R. Barnes
Hat
Marion McNeil
John McNeil
Eliza Krug
Amelia J. Stevenson
Joseph Buchmann
Omer T. Henry
Charles Hildwein
Margaret M. Kilahy
Nelson Sayler
Thomas J. Melish
Thomas Butler
Otto H. Rehn
Alfred T. Goshorn
Ann Cronan
Caroline Herzog
Sophia Tiemant
Sidonia Stueve
Edwin R.hill
Karl Schneider
Vincent Schwab
Barney Meier
Bernard A. Pornohren
Mathias Yausch
Wiliam Giese
Philip Geier
John Theodore Eichhorn
Conrad Jutzl
Margaretha Diekmann
Jean M. Brunck
Martin’ Schneider
John D. Samelson
Charles E. Meeker
Joseph F. Grote
Michael Goodling
John Margraf
Louis Sternberg
Henry Nagel
Clarence Keen
Charles Tvieschman
James M. Hart
Alice L. Schroder
Henrietta E. Krout
Elizabeth Vonderhelde
Mary E. Somemeier
James D. Parker
John Kroger
Hattie L. Driver
Daniel Geiger
Edith Barkau
Francis Bolge
Florence Sicklrg
Job M. Nash
Mary O'Brien
Henry von Phul
Harvey Quantz
Chas. F. Mallbary
F. J. Behle
Cincinnati
Norwood Sealed Bids Sought for Northside Avenue Sidewalk Bonds
City Auditor L H Gebhart invites sealed bids for bonds to fund sidewalk and road improvements on Northside Avenue from Montgomery Pike to the west line of J T Wright’s subdivision. Bonds dated August 2 1908 mature in 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 at 4.5 percent, minimum bid at par plus accrued interest. bids must include 5 percent certified check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Norwood
Onio
Montgomery and
Elim Avenues
Northside Avenue
Montgomery Pike
J. T. Wright
Ohio
L. H. Gebhart
Norwood Seeks Bond Sale for Viaduct Approaches
The City of Norwood Ohio invites sealed bids by noon September 17 1908 for eight thousand six hundred dollars in 4 percent bonds to fund north and south Section Avenue Viaduct approaches. Bonds total 86 of 100 each dated sale day, payable in 20 years, with a 5 percent certified check required with proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Ohio
Montgomery and
Elm Avenues
Section Avenue
State of
L. H. Gebhart
City Auditor
Norwood Walter Street Bond Issue Bid Details
Norwood Ohio invites bids Thursday September 17 for a bond issue of 1808 dollars to fund 98 percent of Walter street improvements from Lawrence to Mills. Bonds dated August 25 2008 mature in yearly installments through 10 years. bids to be sealed and endorsed Bids for Walter Street Bonds and sent to the City Auditor.
Proposals for Olive Drab Woolen Blankets Readied
Chief Quartermaster Office announces sealed bids for forty thousand olive drab woolen blankets to be furnished to depots in Philadelphia Boston New York or Chicago. Bids due September 15 1908 with possible 50 increase if needed. Domestic manufacture preferred and right to reject any bid reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Quartermaster’s
Chicago
Ill
U. 5S
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Burglars Strike Plumbing Shop on West Eighth Street
Burglars forced a side window to enter the William Hillenbrandt plumbing shop at 2307 West Eighth Street early yesterday. They used a jimmy to pry a desk lock, rifled a drawer, and escaped with $35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hillenbrandt
West Eighth Street
Jimmy
Defective Flue Ignites Walnut Hills Home Fire
A defective flue caused a roof fire at the two story frame dwelling 2224 May street Walnut Hills yesterday morning. The home was occupied by Michael O'Leary and family. Damage was estimated at 50 dollars. Fire alarm from Box 468 was sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Street
Walnut Hills
Michael O'Leary
Local Ball Player Fractures Leg After Slide
Frank Tekulve, 26, a machinist of 519 West McMicken avenue, broke his leg sliding into first base during a game in Elizabethtown Ohio. Companions transported him to the city by train and a patrol moved him from Grand Central Depot to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethtown
Frank Tekulve
McMicken Avenue
Grand Central Depot
City Hospital
Quarrel Leads Woman to Attempt Suicide
Lizzie Douglass a 30 year old colored resident of 4 Langdon Court after a quarrel with her husband swallowed poison. A patrol took her to City Hospital where a stomach pump relieved the poison. She is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Douglass
Langdon Court
City Hospital
Socialists Rally At Split Rock Outing
Local Socialists visited Split Rock Ind for a day trip and heard Cincinnati members address the group. Saturday night Prof. George R. Kirkpatrick formerly of Wisconsin University spoke to a large Socialist crowd at Thirteenth and Vine streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Split Rock
Ind
Cincinnati
Thirteenth and
Vine Streets
George R. Kirkpatrick
Wisconsin University
Woman Attempts Suicide After Quarrel
An attempt to end her life grew from a quarrel between Bessie Gallagher 35 224 George Street and her sweetheart yesterday. After he said he would see her no more she drank carbolic acid concealed in her dress. Police summoned she was taken to City Hospital in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Gallagher
George Street
City Hospital
Elevator near miss at Hotel Havlin injures pantryman
Michael Krauzak 31 a pantryman of 1309 Plum street had a narrow escape while at work in the Hotel Havlin. While looking up from the cellar his head was struck by a descending elevator car and he was hurled back suffering a dangerous head wound. He was taken to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Krauzak
Plum Street
Havlin
City Hospital
Beaten By Tramps On Train Robbery Report
Louis Bentley, 34, homeless, staggered into the West End. He claimed he was robbed and beaten by tramps on a train bound for the city, losing about $40. he was found with a head wound near North Street and Freeman Avenue and taken to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bentley
West End
Nirth Street
Freeman Avenue
City Hospital
Bentley
Morrow, Co
River Departures and Ohio River Stage Noted
The River column lists departures from Tacoma and Cincinnati at 5 p.m. with ads for Pomeroy Daily and Maysville Daily transport. The Ohio River at Cincinnati was retreating at 6 p.m. with the level measured in feet and inches and falling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
Flotilla Schedules and River Conditions Report
Departures from this port yesterday included The Courier bound for Maysville Indiana and Louisville. Today arrivals include The Tacoma from Charleston Courier from Maysville Lizzie Bay from Madison City of Cincinnati from Louisville. The Tacoma leaves at 5 p.m. for Pomeroy and way ports and The Courley at 11 p.m. for Maysville. Lizzie Bay leaves at 5 p.m. for Madison and intermediate ports and City of Cincinnati at 5 p.m. for Louisville and all way ports as the Ohio River continues to fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Maysville
Indiana
Louisville
Tacoma
Charleston
Lizzie Bay
Madison
City of
News From Other Ports River gauges and arrivals
River conditions and arrivals at multiple ports are reported. Beaver Dam and Davis Island show varying water levels while Wheeling and Evansville report rising or falling readings. The City of Cincinnati and other vessels arrive and depart at Louisville Memphis Cairo and Memphis amid hot clear weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Beaver Dam
Davis Island
Wheeling
Madison
Louisville
Cincinnati
Indiana
City of
Tell City
Evansville
Cairo
Peters Lee
Memphis
Liberty
Lower Mississippi
Saltillo
St. Louis
Tennessee River
Colored man hero rescues child amid street wagon crash
Edward Jones 35 of 23 Plum street saved a white child from an oncoming wagon but his foot was crushed in the effort. He died or was treated at City Hospital as the child could not be identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones
Plum Street
Jones
Greene Line Steamer Tacom Sails to Pomeroy Today
The Greene Line steamer Tacom S departs today at 5 p.m. from the foot of Sycamore Street for Pomeroy and intermediate points. Fare is 5 dollars round trip, telephone M.1457 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Line
Tacom*s
Pomeroy
Sycamore St
Tel. M
Greene Line Steamers Schedule Teaches Daily Departures
The Courier for Maysville and intermediate points runs from the free foot of Sycamore street at 11 p.m. For Louisville and intermediate points and Lower Ohio Boats depart daily from the foot of Main Street at 5 p.m., with Sunday 9 a.m. service. Kentucky River freight accepted daily. Tel 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Line
Maysville
Sycamore St
Louisville
Intermediate Point
Ohio
Kentucky
Tel. M
Proposals for Fresh Vegetables for Army Posts 1908
Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received until 11 a.m. September 18, 1908 for furnishing fresh potatoes and onions to the subsistence department. Deliveries to Forts Brady Wayne Mich Fort Sheridan Ill Rock Island Arsenal Ill Fort Thomas Ky Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Canton Ohio include eight months starting November 1 1908. Envelopes endorsed Proposals for fresh vegetables to be opened September 18 1908 and addressed to the post commander. Information on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
War Department
Washington, D
Forts
Brady
Wayne
Mich
Fort Sheridan
Rock Island Arsenal
Inl
Fort Thomas
Fort Benjamin Horizon
Ind
Columbus Barracks
Canton
Ohio
Emery
Dredging Harbor Evansville Sealed Bids Sought
U S Engineer Office Cincinnati invites sealed proposals for dredging Evansville Harbor Indiana. Bids due by 2 p m August 31 1908 and will be opened publicly. Information on application William T Rossell Colonel Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Engineer Office
Cincinnati
Evansville
Ind
WM. T. Rossell
Eners
Work of Summer School Praised Encourages Attendance
Principal E. W. Wilkinson lauds summer schools run under the Board of Education to help students who failed in one or two subjects. Of 393 enrolled, 362 finished. 152 of 357 daily attendees did not miss a day. Sixty-six high school and 224 intermediate students advanced. heedlessness blamed for prior failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Wilkinson
Dyer
Board of Education
Wilkinson
Fresh Air Gifts Donations for Week Ending August 8 1908
Donations to the Fresh Air Society for the week ending August 8 1908 include memorial gifts from Dr Henry Ward Bettman and Mrs Charles Kuhn among others totaling at least several dollars. Listed contributors span individuals such as Mr and Mrs Jonez Miss Annie L Roelker Miss Elizabeth Torrence and groups like The Four Leaf Club Norwood Kings Messengers Walnut Hills Baptist Sunday School and Serodino's Mite box gifts reflect community support for the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fresh Air Society
Henry Ward Bettman
Charlotte Bett
Frank J. Jonez
Homer A. Wessel
Walnut Hills
King’s Messengers
Baptist Sunday School
Serodino’s
Peebles
S.e
Sebeschine
Kien
M. Frank
Annie L. Roelker
Elizabeth Torrence
Chautauqua Opens at Georgetown Under Encouraging Auspices
The Brown County Chautauqua opened at Georgetown with hundreds attending. Highlights included sacred concerts, a union Sunday school service, and Rev. Dr. Watson delivering the formal address. The event runs through the week with noted platform speakers planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Barber Arrested After Flaunting Razors In Public
Frank Hanson a Mills Hotel resident on West Fifth street was arrested by Patrolman Aufderheide after allegedly brandishing two razors at Ninth and John streets. Hanson, a barber, claimed he carried them to protect his tools from theft and was charged with carrying concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufderheide
Frank Hanson
Mills Hotel
West Fifth Street
Ninth
John Streets
Hanson
Well Known Druggist Frank Byrne Dies in Clifton
Friends recall Frank Byrne proprietor of a Clifton drug store at Clifton and Ludlow avenues. He sold the business to George F. Stier due to illness, then rested in Longview. His condition worsened and he died Saturday. His mother lives in Maysville Kentucky and his widow and son stay with Mrs. Byrne’s parents on Ludlow avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Byrne
Clifton
Ludlow Avenues
Byrne
George F. Stier
Longview
Mr. Byrne
Maysville
Park Rowdyism Charged in Hopkins Park
Park Policeman Huber of Mt. Auburn says Charles Aylmore of 1881 Walker Street is charged with disorderly conduct after a Friday night disturbance in Hopkins Park. Huber reports youths caused crowds to disperse and damaged fountain cups before police were notified to monitor the area.
Father’s Otarg h Finally Rewarded
Patrolman arrested Jesse Cox 30 of Irwin Ky at the C and O Depot in West Fourth Street after Michael McKinney of Hamilton Ohio sought his capture. Cox faced a concealed weapons charge. Hamilton authorities were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Love
Jesse Cox
Irwin
West Fourth Street
Michael McKinney
Chestnut Street
Hamilton
McKinney
Cox
Fourth District
Springfield minister chosen to lead Walnut Hills Church
Rev A W Leonard of Central M E Church in Springfield is set to replace Rev Dr Jesse Bowman Young as pastor at Walnut Hills M E Church. Bishop David H Moore confirms the appointment to take effect at Greenfield conference the first week in September. Young will stay until mid September before moving to Jacksonville Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Leonard
Springfield
Walnut Hills M. E. Church
Jesse Bowman Young
David H. Moore
Greenfield
Mr. Leonard
Walnut Hills
Central M. E
Cincinnati
St. Paul's
Walter D. Cole
Heber D. Ketcham
Trinity Church
John Pearson
Madisonville
Milford
A. N. Spahr
Marion le Sourd
M. van Pelt
Jacksonville
Fla
Riverside Mourns As Noted Drifter Jimmy Grant Is Removed
Riverside loses a longtime local character known as Jimmy a cousin of General U S Grant after his removal to City Hospital. He lived in a shanty boat near Manhattan Park for years and is now aged and ill with likely mortal complications. Police were alerted by friends who observed his deteriorating condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy” Grant
U. S. Grant
City Hospital
Riverside
Jimmy
Manhattan Park
Retained Percentage Granted to Contractor at McMicken Avenue Project
Contractor C. H. Glandorf receives a retained amount of 701.25 after a clerical error by the last Democratic administration. The 10 percent withholding was intended for a street project at McMicken avenue and Bader street. City Engineer Landmaker notes the city never required such withholding for retaining walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Glandorf
McMicken Avenue
Bader Street
Landmaker
Cincinnati Checkers Beat Hamilton Club 18 to 9
The Cincinnati Western Checkers Association defeated the Hamilton Chess and Checker Club 18 to 9 at Hamilton in a hotly contested match. Cincinnati players included J. F. Mc Cormick Benjamin Rosnagle W. T. Brown W. F. Lemke and William Bargen. Hamilton lineup featured Charles Corey A Penrod W C Barnes George Sutter and J F Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Western ‘Checkers’ Association
Hamilton Chess and Checker Club
Hamilton
Cincinnati
J. F. McCormick
Benjamin Rosnagle
W. T. Brown
W. F. Lemke
William Bargen
Charles Corey
A. Penrod
W. C. Barnes
George Sutter
J. F. Riley
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Restful Sleep and Nervous Relief
Advertises Dr Miles Nervine and Restorative Nervine as relief for exhaustion and sleeplessness. Claims to soothe tired nerves, restore vigor, and promote deep, refreshing sleep. Endorsed by a user named E. Ebense r of 886 Jay St and states a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dr. Miles
E. Ebenser
Jay St
MILES
Medical. CO
Rikhach
Ind
Boy 5 Attacked by Large Dog Near Vine Street
Frank Rolf, 13, of 3249 Jefferson avenue, was mauled by a large dog in a rear lot behind 3839 Vine street. Corporal Hall shot the animal five times, ending the threat. Rolf injured legs and throat, treated by Dr. Wittkamp, then returned home. Dog owned by George Miller of Vine street was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rolf
Jefferson Avenue
Corporal Hall
Eighth District
Vine Street
Rolf
Hall
George Miller
Rolf Boy
Wittkamp
Health Department
Leo Kramer
Clinton Street
City Hospital
James O'Donnell
Sycamore Street
Deaths and funeral notices in Cincinnati area
Obituary notices list Frank Byrne Mae Byrne Henry Cohn James Clux ton William Hoban Martha J Hamilton Carl Reis Walburga Rombach Rev Robert Sutton Matilda Walker and others with funeral times locations and burial details across Clifton Cumminsville Green Township Bridgetown and St Francis Church during August 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Walnut Hills
New York
Cluxton—James
Philip Gleason
Blue Rock Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Hoban—William
Neff Avenue
Blessed Sacrament Church
Hamilton
Martha J
Nee Shick
John A. Hamilton
East Front Street
Reis
Carl
Eva Reis
Moss
Clevespike
Green Township
Hamilton County
Bridgetown Protestant Cemetery
Rombach
Walburga
Spring Grove Chapel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Street
Lawrence Avenue
Mills ‘Avenue
B.ds
Walter Street Bonds
City News
Rev. Watson
Barber
PARK
C. & O. Depot
MIAN
Young
Walnut Hills Church
Grant
Cincinnati Checker
Boy 5
Walker
Matilda
Nee Braking
William Walker
Wade Street
St. Francis
VMIC
Alebro Jewelers
Fourth St
Langston Suit Pressing Club
W. J. Langston
Smith Si
John Church, Co
S. Ei, Cor
Elm
Indian River
Topinabee
Mackine
Mackinaw
Vine
Central Sta
W. G. Knittle
Michigan
Q. Gee
Vincennes
Washington
Mitchell
Seymour
North Vernon
Milan
Central Union Station
Walnut ST
Natural Bridge
Fourth Street
Covington
Latonia
Cynthiana
Paris
Winchester
Fotute
Grand Mountain
City Ticket
Fourth and Vine Sts
Sinton Hotel
Ocean Steamers
North German Lloyd
Plymouth-Cherbourg-Breemen
Kaiser Wm
Kronprinz
Cecilie
Kaiser Wm. II
Plymouth-Cherfourg-Bremen
Gr. Kurfverst
Friedrich Wm
Bremen
Barbarossa
Gibraltar
Naples
Gendoa
Iene
Luise
Inene
Albert
Noren Germano Lloyd Travelers’ Checks Oelrichs & CO
Broadway
N. Y
Atlas National Bank
Brighton
First National Bank
Principal Steamship Lines
Thomas Cook & Son
Trave
Sy, Mark
Shillito
John Shillito Company
Che Sohn Shillito Company
Alleghannies
Grand Circle Tour
VIA
NEW York Central Lines
Fourth and Vine
Gen
Ingalls Bldg
B.&o.s.w
Baltimore
Ina Leon Everine
Walnut Street
Traction
Hotels and Resorts
HOTEL
Normandie
Ocean City, N. J
Prp
Hoh
Cake
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
N.W
McPherson Square
Cincinnates Best Hotel
Bath
Atlantic City, N. J
Dege
Erlanger
Queen & Crescent
Kenton County Fair
Central Union Depot
Ludlow
N. W. Cer
4Th and Vine Streets
Abbott's
Horace J. Whitacre
West Seventh Street
Closson
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