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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1908
Page
5
William McDonald 24 of 1440 Neff Avenue was taken to City Hospital with a leg wound after a quarrel at his home. He says his brother in law Joseph Liefer inflicted the cut.
Sparks from a chimney set fire to a barrel of oil on the top floor of the Queen City Printing Ink Company near Evans last night. The blaze damaged the plant by about 300 dollars as firemen from Box 238 struggled to confine the fire to the upper floor and roof.
Police investigate a mysterious blaze at the Kroger Grocery and Baking Company store on Eighth Street and State Avenue yesterday afternoon. Unknown persons are believed to have set fire to a gasoline tank in front of the place. Little fluid remained and no explosion occurred. Engine Company 25 extinguished the flames. loss reported as small.
The Committee on Street Railways will meet Monday at 10 AM to hear complaints about the Harrison Avenue Viaduct rental set by the Board of Public Service. A prior meeting was postponed because some opponents lacked necessary data.
A list of marriage license applicants includes John Salmon aged 30 of Elm Street, Anna Balaers age 31 of Elm Street, George Jones from Sherman Kentucky aged 28, Pleggie Dunn from Dennison House aged 18, Jacob Kaelin aged 27 of Kessler Street, Luella Peemeeos age 18, Bernard age 21, Louis Stahl 28 from Galatia Kentucky, Ethel Miller from Indiana aged 21, Albert Scheller aged 24 of 126 East Twelfth Street, Anna Rankwitz Court and Elm Streets aged 23, Roy H. King from South Dakota aged 37, Mary F. Ditrick of 1411 Main Street aged 88, Charles F. A. Klotz, Vita B. Cromwell of Grand Hotel.
The Greene Line steamer Courier for Maysville and intermediate points leaves at 11 p.m. from the foot of Sycamore Street. Boats to Louisville and intermediate points, and lower Ohio boats, depart daily from the foot of Main Street at 5 p.m. except Sundays at 9 a.m. Freight is received daily at Kentucky River. telephone numbers M 145 and M 897.
Cincinnati letter carriers held their annual outing at Chester Park with a large crowd. Congress H. P. Goebel visited from Omena Michigan to address the women s auxiliary. George Roos won the top prize in the popularity contest with 1460 votes and $50 in gold.
William Bradtmiller of Dennis Street Corryville lies near death after a fall down stairs at Henry Kaether’s Clifton home. He suffered a fractured skull and multiple injuries, with death feared by Dr. Lt. S. Colter after the accident in the kitchen area.
The British A American Company plant at 1256 West Front street burned out of control yesterday morning when furnace sparks ignited pitch shavings. Firemen gained rapid headway after a ten blow. A carload of resin and shellac were lost and the Asphalt Masticote Company part of the building suffered damage. Loss was insured.
The Beeches, home of Mrs Helen M Ormsby on Duck Creek road, will become The Ormsby International Training School for Rescue and Purity Workers. Articles of incorporation drawn yesterday name the school and define leadership with G S Ormsby as principal, Mrs Helen M Ormsby as assistant principal, and Miss B R Comstock as secretary.
Edward Boyle 18 of 162 Kemper lane was fatally wounded when a gun in the possession of Joseph Mann 1565 Gladstone avenue exploded and struck Boyle in the chest. Boyle was taken to City Hospital. Mann was arrested as police investigate jealousy and alleged affair claims.
More than one hundred forty seven building lots in Ramona north of Madisonville were bought yesterday by W W Clippinger and Edwin E Stevens for ten thousand dollars. Attorney John G Hudson handled the sale. Purchasers plan to develop their holdings with new buildings. Edgewood twelve acre residence on Clifton Avenue is being eyed by several institutions as Schoenberger estate sells Scarlet Oaks to Bethesda Hospital.
Real estate records show transfers including Wortmann to Nagel Lot 137 Mills & K quarter section, Hudson and Stevens sub in Madisonville, and multiple parcels sold to Smith, Wynne, and others. Mortgages filed include Horstman to Horstman and Helling to Cooper, with several liens and cancellations noted in the same listings.
A docket of Civil and Domestic cases in Common Pleas and Superior Court includes multiple plaintiffs seeking damages from corporations and individuals, along with divorce and alimony actions. Notable entries list Barrett, Bartholomew, Pierson, Bonnell, Walsh, Kent, Henrle, Farmer, Pummell, Rothenberg, Foster, Sondheimer, Mullins, O Keefe, Lentift, Shepherd against various defendants including The Ohio Land and Improvement Company Cincinnati Traction Company Barr Roach Lumber Company and Gustav Rees. Amounts range from 590 to 10 1000 dollars with several divorce actions noted.
The Courier lists daily river departures for Maysville and Louisville with times. The stage at Cincinnati shows the Ohio River at 5 feet 4 inches and stationary.
The Tacoma bound for Pomeroy Kentucky and the Madison bound for Cincinnati and Louisville depart. Incoming ore from Maysville Indiana arrives Louisville. Ohio River forecast shows slight rise in Cincinnati area and rise Sunday. Courier leaves Sycamore Street 1 p.m. for Maysville. Indiana leaves 9 a.m. for Louisville on excursion meet the boat trip.
Water levels show varying trends across ports with Beaver Dam 2.1 feet and Freeport eight feet, Wheeling at 1.5 and falling, Madison 4.9 and falling, and Louisville canal 2.7 feet below locks 5.9 feet. The Cairo gauge sits at 14.1 feet and rising, while Evansville reports 4.4 feet and falling. Arrivals include The Indiana at Louisville Cincinnati route and The Stacker Lee at Cairo and Memphis. Departures include The Indiana to Cincinnati and Tarascon to Evansville. River traffic shows a mix of rising and falling levels with multiple vessels noted.
At Clement Place Morrow Ohio a small-town musicale featured Cincinnati talent with soloists Miss Carrie Elliott and Miss Anna Coan both of Mt. Auburn. They delivered refreshing songs and polished piano works while guests enjoyed refreshments and a terrace stroll. The Whitacres plan to stay at their summer home for another month before returning to East Auburn avenue Cincinnati.
Citizens of Mt Auburn plan to buy the Bohm residence to block a Salvation Army Rescue Home for women. A meeting yielded an injunction bond and a fundraising committee with Esta Lee named treasurer. Major Andrews said many bargain sites were offered, but funds were lacking.
The article argues oily shine on faces comes from clogged pores and warns against powders. It promotes Pompeian Massage Cream as nongreasy and effective, claiming it cleanses pores and leaves a natural complexion. All dealers stock it. see the back cover of Illustrated Sunday Magazine for details.
The Conservatory of Music opens September 2 with full faculty. Theodore Bohlmann and wife return from Berlin to join the staff. Bohlmann plans a Weingartner concert and a series of eight chamber music events. New students include Miss Burston of Brisbane who will study postgraduate work, and Miss Wanda Baur remains in the East for Prof Paul Baur’s Yale wedding.
The Board of Public Service accepted the German Day Association outing invitation for Chester Park on September 6. Alexander Frank resigned as Water Works telephone clerk. John Habig was appointed to replace him. West End Business Men's Club invitations for the Harrison Avenue Viaduct opening on September 19 were accepted by the Mayor and board.
A Big Four freight engine ran wild in the Mill Creek rail yard when the throttle was opened remotely. The engine sped about a half mile before colliding with another locomotive near the roundhouse. Both engines were demolished, no injuries reported. Reports of fatalities were unfounded amid the scare.
Two accidents occurred within half an hour at Central avenue and Clark street. Howard Ferguson aged 28 from Tilson Place Mt Adams fell from a John street car at 11 20 and Lulu Cabin aged 14 of 927 Main street suffered a nearly identical fall. Both were minor injuries and taken to City Hospital.
Two projects logged for residents on Burch Avenue near Erie and Langland Avenue. Henrietta Kiehler listed as owner for a two story frame residence with cost around 2500 dollars. Frank Zumstein appears as owner for an addition and alterations at 4150 Langland Avenue with cost noted but unspecified.
Anselmann Commandery No 16 K T holds special conclave Tuesday at 7 pm to confer the Order of Red Cross. Kilwinning Chapter No 97 R A M meets Wednesday September 2 at 7 30 pm with visitors invited. Miami Lodge No 46 F and A M holds stated meeting Tuesday September 1 at 7 30 pm with visitors.
The G A R William H Lytle Post No 47 to assemble at Memorial Hall on Monday August 31 at 8 am to escort members attending the Forty second National Encampment in Toledo. Railroad tickets go on sale in post room Sunday and Monday at 6 40 round trip via Big Four R R. By order John Brinkman Commander Chas Bleiler Adjutant.
Obituaries list multiple deaths from August 28 to August 29 1908 with names ages and burial details. Hermine Sterhan widow of August Stephan dies at 79 at 2524 West Sixth Street funeral at St Martins Church Monday 2 pm. Katie Tiscornia age 35 6 months funeral 2113 Vine Street high mass at Sacred Heart Italian Church. Also listed are Richard Berlage 27 Typhoid fever Matilda Keyser 64 asthma Alfred Eger 1947 liver cirrhosis Helen Bauer 18 peeral septicemia Elizabeth 60 typhoid fever Margaret Vananda 6 months enteritis Kamerie 10 months enteritis Bryan 8 months enteritis Glabis 11 months Baltt area Michael 28 Oehler Street.
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