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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
5
Pr. William 8 Keller returns from a year abroad in Vienna and Heidelberg where he studied post graduate courses on special subjects.
The Buffaloes national convention convenes today at the Burnet House and will continue through Wednesday and Thursday, with sessions held in this city.
An unidentified white man about 35 was struck and killed by a Big Four train at the Sixth Street Bridge yesterday. The body was taken to the morgue.
Physicians at City Hospital yesterday removed an eight inch fish bone from the throat of Charules Mendel 54 of 1028 Lincoln Avenue. The bone was located by X ray and removed from his pharynx by Dr Foertmeyer.
A gasoline stove in the apartment of George Adamede at 411 Findlay Street exploded yesterday and set fire to the building. An alarm from Box 123 alerted crews who quickly extinguished the blaze at a loss of 25 dollars.
Mrs Ollie Kinmey a 23 year old colored woman of 827 Hopkins Street was badly burned on the arms yesterday when a gasoline stove she was cooking over exploded She attempted to fling the stove into the yard and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Miss Erna McCalmont faced a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Joseph Adler with attorney Edwards Ritchie. At the government's request the trial was postponed until next Tuesday.
Alfred Hurt charged with stabbing several white men during the race riot at Sixth Street and Broad Way. He was arraigned in Police Court and case continued to September 3. Richard Lawler, among the injured, remains in critical condition at City Hospital.
Anna Oertel of Cincinnati filed suit for 2856 against Gus Kopple a Hamilton horseman widely known in town and district. She says she served as housekeeper from June 1 1901 to July 1 1908 but was not compensated. Kopple is said to be in New York.
The body found in the river at the foot of Central avenue last Saturday, initially thought to be Dennis Newman, was identified yesterday as Ellis Hysell, 31, fireman on the towboat J. T. Hatfield, who fell from the boat at Covington on August 11. Decedent's wife identified the body.
Superintendent Hiller of the Water Works District investigates a baffling case of lamp black and grease seeping into the water supply in Westwood. The source remains unknown, with department engines ruled out as the cause.
Government engineers expect completion within a year of a dam on the Ohio River. It will provide a constant nine foot stage of water for twenty three miles above Fern Bank. Locks will be large enough to handle traffic.
The text promotes senna based laxatives for gentle, daily use with encouragement to reduce dependence as the body’s natural digestion returns. It frames syrup figs and californian preparations as aiding nourishment and proper living, listing brand mentions and recommended gradual dispensation of aid.
Authorities authorize the largest boats and tow fleets to ride the stream, expanding passage rights and enabling bigger craft to navigate the waterway. The move signals new capacity for commercial and recreational traffic along the waterway and could affect regional docking and toll arrangements.
Mrs. Caroline P. Wallace of Los Angeles spoke at the Church of the Covenant under the Indo American Woman's Restoration League on the child wives of India. Miss Carrie Tennant of Los Angeles assisted and will travel with Wallace this fall to India after touring the United States.
The Entertainment Committee completed plans for three entertainments for visiting merchants on August 26 September 2 and 9 Invitations were sent to William Howard Taft William J Bryan Judson Harmon Governor Andrew L Harris and Mayor Markbreit The first event will be held at the Zoological Garden on August 26.
Mrs. Mary Deppen of Newport sues broker Hiram De Camp in Justice Dumont's court to regain five Procter & Gamble shares bought with her money but registered in De Camp's name. De Camp claims the shares were pledged as collateral for a loan.
David M Roberts son of Edward Roberts Sr was charged with the murder of his wife Jennie after she was found unconscious at 1545 John Street and died at City Hospital. He is to be arraigned in Police Court today. Police report says Roberts confessed to beating her while she lay in bed.
Park Superintendent Rodgers visits Winnipeg during a Minneapolis trip to examine his sister’s will. He has hired a lawyer to contest the will on behalf of the daughter who received nothing, while the son appears to inherit the entire estate.
The Sinking Fund Trustees face possible non action on the tax levy under the ordinance. With only one member present and no meeting planned soon, no action may occur. If none is taken, the ordinance becomes law by default in ten days.
The funeral for George Schler father of Cincinnati catcher George Schler will be held Wednesday from his home at 2749 Columbia Avenue. Services are at St. Rose's Church at 8:30 a.m. led by Rev. Father Tieman. The Reds sent floral tributes and team members plan to attend.
Traffic headquarters of the Ohio Electric Railway Company the Schoeps System will shift from Columbus to Cincinnati. The move splits the passenger and freight departments. Rumored appointments include W S Whitney as Chief Passenger Agent and John C Forester as General Freight Agent, with offices in the Traction Building.
The McLean estate purchases the southwest corner lot measuring 25 by 90 feet, extending to Gamble alley, with a perpetual lease to Isaac Keilson and a purchase option in years ten and fifteen at 5 percent annual rent. The lessee plans extensive improvements. Miss D F Flicer, former Glencoe owner, leases the old Roman homestead at Shillito street and Reading road for one year.
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels, leases, and lots in Cincinnati area including Norwood Highlands, Hyde Park, and Colerain. Names include Hoffmann, Snyder, Noakes, Diekmann, Strauss, Stagg, Simpson, Tobias, Conway, Moffat, Keilson, Wulsin, Van Fleet, Hoesman, and Starbuck with multiple lot sizes and cash terms. Local notices also chronicle travelers and residents visiting Detroit, Mackinac Island, and Atlantic City, with a steady stream of summer relocations and trips.
Readable fragments show a two and a half story frame residence on Clayton near Klein Street owned by Mrs. T Ostenkamp. Alteration work listed for Peatorien addition and 554 Hale Avenue with Alvin H Lauer as opener and cost details missing.
A list of 12 cases filed in Common Pleas Court No. 140 672 to 140 682 including mandamus actions, divorce petitions, appeals from Squire, a petition in error, a foreclosure suit, and an injunction request. Names include Heinrich Heinz, August Kirbert, Anna Wiener, George Weber, Mary Kocher, Frank Kocher, Frank Hermling, John Hermling, Charles Métzger, Mook & Weil, Jennie Viet, Metropolitan Life Insurance, Aaron A Ferris, Kathryn Kenney, Edward Kenney, Rosa Mills, and others. Courts and clerks noted: Squire Lamping, Squire Medes, Squire uller, J. D. Creen, F. P. Muhleihauser.
Social and personal items report the September 21 wedding of Miss Rachel Holmes to Fay Ingalls at the Holmes summer home in Osterville with Rita Holmes and Gladys Ingalls as attendants and a list of guests. Also noted is the surprise marriage of Miss Susan Warner Lingo to Mathias Edward Schwab at the Schwab home and a tennis club gathering by McGregor Park families. Ada Zeller and Gertrude Dalton will give an ensemble piano recital at The Homestead in Hot Springs Virginia on August 20 with soprano Lorena Zeller.
Mrs. J. M. Stoughton visits Carthage Missouri then returns home Friday. Mrs. Cook of Cynthiana Ky visits her daughter Mrs. Nelson in Covington. Misses Williams leave Covington for Louisville then a Kentucky River trip ending at High Bridge. Mrs. H S McLaughlin hosts the Tuesday Afternoon Whist Club. Miss Mary Dupree returns from Versailles to Covington with the Whites. Miss Clara Rennerworth departs Covington for a two week Niagara Falls Buffalo trip. Mrs. Emily Woodall visits Winchester until September 2. Mr. and Mrs. George Diehl host Mark Leeward of St. Louis for the weekend. Miss Elizabeth Simrall returns to Covington from Mt. Sterling Owensboro after two months. Miss Nannie Wright plans fall return to Newport after six months in South America. Mr. and Mrs. George Sauerston and daughters return from a Canada motor tour. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Darling depart Newport for New Orleans and on to New York. Inverness Country Club dance Saturday night draws a smaller crowd as members enjoy summer at resorts.
Mr and Mrs 8 M Brandebury and a large group from Newport entertained with a Home Stock Company theater party Friday. Mrs Olive Jackson and daughter returned from Atlantic City to stay with Mr and Mrs Virgil Barker. Miss Mary Andrews leaves Newport for Odin Michigan for two weeks. Mrs Florida Wilcoxson was guest of Miss Mary Washington who heads to Olympia Springs with Mr and Mrs John B Taylor. Jeannette Bliss of Newport visited Lebanon Ohio.
The Justice of the Peace Smedes office performed three weddings yesterday. Raymond Reis wed Lillie Weaver at 2 30 p m Ernest H Knight married Grace A Beckman at 4 p m and Walter D Grigsby tied with Lizzie Pierson at 7 p m in a single busy day.
HanseImann Commandery No 16 K T holds a stated conclave Tuesday at 7 30 p m with orders of Temple and Malta. Visitors welcome. George W Atridge Eminent Commander D H Pottenger Recorder.
Deaths list several figures with funeral plans and ages. Henry L Frank at 3221 Harvey Avenue. LeRoy Hahn 36 at 2653 Melrose Walnut Hills with funeral at 2 pm Aug 18 and Spring Grove burial. Agnes Frankland Haughton 78 died Aug 17 at daughter Mrs Bell Clifton with funeral notice. Howard W Ranshaw 17 at Montclair Ludlow Ky with no service details.
A dense list of names ages and addresses appears, many associated with hospitals and inquest status. Entries include infants twins and children as well as adults with conditions such as tuberculosis cancer and pneumonia, with locations across city streets and hospitals.
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