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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
5
Albert H. Clark, a newspaper dealer from 718 Walnut Street, searched the United States for thirty years to locate his father Richard Howard Clark. The missing man is now in Maysville, Kentucky, with his sister Mrs. A. J. Williams.
The engagement of Miss von Puttkamer to Wallace Gry, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George A. Gray, is announced. The couple plans a home wedding at the bride’s father’s house in Pleasant Ridge with Miss McGowan’s sister as matron of honor.
Newport residents held family reunions and dinners at Inverness Country Club and private homes. Mrs. J A Andrews and Mr and Mrs A I Andrews hosted events for relatives and friends tonight. Several Covington guests and Newport visitors were listed among attendees.
The piece notes gored walking skirts for street wear, embroidered crepe scarfs for evening costumes, and Russian combs in vogue. Sailor hats with upturned brims, cashmere shawl designs for blouses, tailored coats with pointed bottoms, and ruffled net curtains for bedrooms are described. Monogram initials appear on stationery and women wear waistcoats even with fur coats. pastel shades dominate evening wraps.
A vintage note proclaims the collapsible evening hat remains in fashion. It notes hats are still for sale at top stores and appeals to men who prefer more than a plain coat.
Vice Mayor Galvin and others attend a two part program at Pride Hill to dedicate the new police and patrol station. Afternoon events include a flag raising, school singing, and speeches by Galvin and Mayor Markbreit with band music and a lunch. Evening program features toasts by city officials and community leaders, followed by addresses and a toastmaster.
A farewell banquet at the Business Men's Club celebrated Thomas P. Egan retiring as president of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. General Michael Ryan presented a loving cup inscribed to Egan for his able leadership as colleagues praised his work with waterways and advocacy. Egan noted his role as the most pleasant duty and prepared to travel to Europe for four months, as speeches from multiple members lauded his accomplishments.
The county infirmary board elects Bush Parker H H Lippelman and Dr C F Bauer and submits bonds approved by Prosecutor Rulison. The new Republican staff, effective Jan 1 except the superintendent who serves April 1, includes Rudolph Mackrum as superintendent and a full list of officers and workers. Meetings will be at the courthouse weekly and at the infirmary monthly. Nagel gains a $300 raise as clerk.
Mrs Markbreit announces high response to Tag Day appeal but calls for more workers including women from Walnut Hills Clifton Avondale and citywide as chaperones. Men with cars to visit stations to ease women collectors steel safes provided by Queen City Savings bank. German societies and Council of Jewish Women volunteers noted with J C Gregson leading Hyde Park effort and Charles May offering store staff help.
The body of Mrs. Aurelia Safford Fisher widow of Colonel Samuel Sparks Fisher formerly of this city was laid to rest in New Haven Connecticut after a brief illness. She was 77, daughter of Rev. Robert Cressette a Morris County NJ divine, married Oct 2 1856 and active in social artistic and philanthropic city life. Survived by son Samuel Herbert Fisher and daughter Mrs John C Schwab.
The chamber of commerce entertainment committee completed plans for a musicale and skating event this afternoon at 1 o clock. Skates and attendants will be available, with tables removed for ample floor space and the Change group expected to attend. The program includes Masonic Band numbers, vocal and violin solos, and various musical selections.
William Moore charged with robbing the home of Prof. H. H. Ficks on Fairfax avenue Walnut Hills. Moore turned over 400 dollars worth of jewelry yesterday. Total value stolen was 900 dollars. He was brought back from Chattanooga by Detective Sweeney and said he would recover the rest.
Dealers report demand growing for bold black bow ties to accompany the new stiff shirts. Soft hats remain popular as color and style trends shift in the fair goods market.
City Solicitor Ballard is expected to render an opinion today that will influence whether the waterworks commissioners hand the new plant to the board of public service tomorrow or remain in office until all related work is finished. President Herrmann and Member Freiberg favor turning over on January first, while others argue to wait until completion. The commissioners asked Ballard for his view on the issue.
Fragmentary text references George C. Garry and Norwood, with unclear official context. The readable items suggest a local governance or appointment note, but essential details are missing to form a coherent summary.
At the North Side Literary club meeting in the branch library Elmer Foote spoke on Picturesque Kentucky using stere-optic views. Most images were taken by Foote during his Kentucky journeys. The finance committee will meet today in the council chambers to hear a request to issue bonds totaling 76000 for public works to employ 90 men this winter.
The column lists multiple obituaries and funeral arrangements including Aurelia Fisher of Cincinnati who died December 27 in New Haven Connecticut with a funeral at Spring Grove chapel. Nettie Hatmaker with services January 1. John A. KS Hanks and his family. Helena Janssen. Clara Meier. Thomas Monahan. Grace Reid. Lelia Stumpf. Margaret Ann Seiter. Patrick Tracy. Helen M Truesdale. Cecilia Wilmot and others. Dates range December 29 to January 1, 1909 with various church services, cremation, and burial details, and notes requesting copies for certain papers.
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