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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
8
Discrepancies alleged in the books of Edward Harding secretary of Milford Co. Insurance Co. The firm says Harding owes it 2000 dollars and other statements are expected from additional parties involved.
Edward C. Harding a Milford Home Building Company secretary is accused of a shortfall totaling at least $7,000 after money from members and depositors vanished. Harding left Milford to avoid a directors meeting, leaving offices closed and creditors pursuing mortgages on his properties.
John E. Woodrey sues William B. Schawe for 10000 dollars in Montgomery County Common Pleas alleging Schawe drove a speeding car on April 19, 1908, frighted his horse causing a broken leg. Also covers FEI Cambio Gold Mining Co suit against Ernest Dargin for 573.68 overdrawn funds. Davis habeas requisition moves to Indiana. wife left with baby. Cohen and Blusinsky released on bond after warrants for receiving stolen goods.
Judge Warner in the Insolvency Court sustains Carey’s objection to Norwood’s frontage assessment and limits levy to 26 feet. Zimmerman is exempt for a Forest avenue sewer but liable on the adjoining Kenilworth lot. George L Dunn, druggist of Harrison Ohio, assigns assets of about 2000 with liabilities 2200. a $800 chartered mortgage in Emma Dunn’s favor is recorded. Hardacre & Archer Attorneys for the assignee.
Probate records reveal Joseph H. Lake's will leaving his Wyoming business interest to his sister Lily Lake Sheldon of Cave Springs Georgia and jewelry and other personal property to his niece Mary Lake Sheldon. Other estates listed include Henry Pape, John Minges, William Vv Miller, Alexander B Luse, and Christian L Kremhagen with varied appraisals. Applications to administer estates filed include Henry Arenburg and Albin Martin Jr and Sr along with Sophia Waehus.
Union Savings Bank and Trust Company as receiver reported bids for the Smith Pattison Cigar Manufacturing assets. Separate-lot bids totaled 8 297 37 dollars, while a single whole sale brought 9 325 dollars by M R Hoffman. The receiver asks the Superior Court to confirm the Hoffman sale.
United States courts report Union National Bank of Muncie Indiana sued Mihalo vitch Fletcher Co and B Mihalo vitch for a 5000 note. Judge Thompson orders photos and stones from a related case withheld as the appeal seeks to set aside a 9000 verdict for Miss Susan Austin from the traction company in the Elberon avenue accident.
Executive meeting at the Linton Hotel outlines the centennial of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Distinct plans include a monster parade of nearly ten thousand Master Masons and a program featuring music, a historical sketch, and an oration at Music Hall. The event opens October 21 with continued activities October 22 and 23. railroads offer fare discounts for attendees.
Mrs. Ella Yost, 76, widow of Civil War veteran Philip Yost, pleads for charity after being forced from her Woodward room and denied pension due to government red tape. She sought aid from Little Sisters, Good Samaritan, and finally to City Infirmary, awaiting placement as her health and finances fail.
The U S Civil Service Commission lists exams on September 3 4 9 10 14 16 17 and 23. Posts include examiner of accounts for Interstate Commerce Commission salaries 1800 3000 topographic draftsmen and related roles 900 to 1600 for various drafting jobs fermentation chemist dairy assistant and other technical posts in the Philippines with daily rates and annual pay figures.
A blaze at the City Workhouse brush factory rekindled last night around 7 oclock after an earlier Monday night fire. Guards reported smoke, the fire was quickly subdued with minimal damage. Repairs to resume operations are planned, debris removal starts today, and much of water-damaged stock may be saved. Insurance coverage totals about 100000 across numerous companies.
Montana mine magnate Henry L. Frank died of pneumonia at his mother's house in Avondale. A former two time Butte mayor and Montana legislator, he built a fortune in mining after moving west thirty years ago. He was a Thirty third Degree Mason and never married. Funeral Friday at his mother's residence with burial at United Jewish Cemetery. he is survived by his mother five sisters and a brother who partnered with him in Montana.
Five suits filed in Squire Lamping's court by Fred W. Bennett seek recovery of money alleged as cobbling in stock margins. Three suits target L. W. Foster Samuel Foster John M. Gorman William C. Dudley and Mrs Louise O'Dell for totaling 880 penalties. Two suits name George H Stapely Co John A Payne and George H Stapely for 520 penalties. Winkler and Spicer represent the plaintiff.
Henry Allison Hibben, 50, son of Hibben dry goods founder John Henry Hibben, died suddenly yesterday morning at 3568 Trimble Avenue Evanston after a long asthma illness. He leaves a widow and daughter Mrs Jessie Harvey. Funeral will be tomorrow with interment in Spring Grove.
Grain men urge changes to the Weighing Bureau rules claiming current costs hurt elevator owners. They want independence from warehouses and a weighing fee increase from 50 cents to 1 dollar, with expenses borne by the Chamber of Commerce. A committee will review rules and reconvene to discuss revisions.
Edward A. Mann, 25, formerly a bookkeeper for A G Spalding & Brothers, turned himself in at police HQ after auditors found short accounts. He was held at Central Station on embezzlement charges and is to be arraigned in Police Court. Mann gave 4344 Evans Ave Chicago as his address and had recently moved from Chicago to work in the local store.
Fred Reichman aged 17 of 201 Mulberry street drowned yesterday afternoon after being pulled under by the undertow in the Ohio River behind the old Front street water works. The dangerous current has claimed many lives and Reichman’s body was recovered last night.
During final tests at the Torrence road pumping station smoke devices are being watched to select the best device to eliminate the nuisance. Architect Hannaford notified the Service Board that hydraulic elevators for the new Branch Hospital are completed and only connection to the mains remains, to be done by a subcontractor under Superintendent Hiller’s instructions.
A letter from the New Orleans Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy offered aid for Thomas Kane the veteran hurt while trying to walk from Chicago to New Orleans. Kane was struck by a train near Batesville Indiana and taken to City Hospital in serious condition with uncertain recovery.
Mayor Markbreit yesterday announced the appointment of firemen Charles Donovan Robert Levester and August Grabo along with substitute fireman John McTighe.
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