Guard Tobacco Against Riders Urged In Covington
Police Chief Schuler ordered department watch over Covington tobacco warehouses amid night rider rumors and raids. Despite guards, three wagon loads arrived as farmers along Lexington and De Coursey pikes were warned not to move tobacco or risk burning. Kenton County Society of Equity leader F S Mann said smuggling continues and blamed public misperception for the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuler
Covington
Coyington
Society of Equity
Arthur Letley
DeCoursey Pike
Kenton County
Two Escape From Burlington Jail In Kentucky
L C Applegate and John Hoffman, both in their twenties, escaped from the Burlington Kentucky Jail after breaking a corridor door lock and sawing window bars. Authorities suspect outside help signaled the escape. police in Cincinnati Covington and Newport were notified with descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Applegate
John Hoffman
Burlington
Applegate
Hoffman
Cincinnati
Covington
Newport
Contenders Draw Battle Lines In Warm Senatorial Race
State Senator E. B. Walker of Covington said after the Kentucky Legislature adjourned that no bills had been introduced in the Senate and future legislation remains uncertain. He noted Democrats may push to strip the Lieutenant Governor of appointing power. Beckham and Bradley supporters both express confidence. Beckhamites warn defeat if not chosen on the first ballot next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. BE. Walker
Covington
Frankfort
Kentucky
Senate
Beckham
Bradley
Covington Elks Prepare for 13th Anniversary Celebration
The Covington Lodge of Elks plans a January 30 celebration at the Elks Hall on Fifth Street. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Charles Patzold of Kentucky will serve as toastmaster and the committee promises unique features in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Lodge of Elks
Elks’ Hall
Fifth Street
Charles Patzold
Kentucky
Kenton County Bar Names Whitaker Pallbearers
Members of the Kenton County bar met in the Circuit Court room to honor attorney Harlan Whitaker. Judge W M Shaw named honorary pallbearers Charles Fisk W H Mackay James Fenley and H J Gausepohl. A J Howard and George E Phillips were appointed to organize floral decorations. The funeral is at St Marys Cathedral at 9 AM and the body will be shipped to Maysville for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton County
Circuit Court
Harlan Whitaker
W. McD. Shaw
Charles Fisk
W. H. Mackay
James Fenley
Ih. J. Gausepohl
A. J. Howard
George E. Phillips
Burglars Reported in Bromley Thwarted by Covington Police
Covington police reported burglaries in Bromley on Thursday evening at three locations. Thieves stole carpenters tools from the Riley Building and entered Charles Mutz saloon, taking $200. They also hit George Rolen’s saloon at Pike and Main, taking about $30 in coins and destroying slot machines.
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Bromley
Covington
Riley
Charles Mutz
George Rolen
Pike and
Main Street
Covington Marriage Licenses
Naimes residence ageward W Moore Marysville Ohio thirty May Dewitt Richwood Ohio thirty nine years old entered into marriage in Covington by license issued to Naimes and Dewitt with ages and residences noted for both parties.
Covington Real Estate Transfer Notice
Catherine and Frank Hoffhaus transfer property to Herman Graue by a 124 foot by 8th street parcel. Local real estate record lists the deed between the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatherine
Frank Hoffhaus
Herman. Graue
Eighth Street
Covington Aldermen Elect Ranshaw on Second Ballot
Two ballots were required for the Covington Board of Aldermen to elect a presiding officer. W. H. Ranshaw won on the second ballot after votes shifted. the election was declared unanimous. Committees will be announced next Thursday. several city appointments were confirmed including deputy jailers and a city solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
John J. Craig
John E. Shepard
Robbery Attempt Reported On C O Bridge
Henry Lenox a machinist of 90 West Fourth Street said two men described as negroes tried to hold him up on the C O bridge the night before one man threatened him with a gun. Lenox escaped by running this is the third time he has been held up in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lenox
West Fourth ,Street
Lenox
Policeman Benjamin Arraigned After Train Disturbance
Mounted Patrolman Benjamin of Cincinnati appeared in Covington Police Court to answer a disorderly conduct charge for a disturbance on a Louisville and Nashville train the evening before. He requested a continuance and appeared with a badly battered face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Cincinnati
Covington
Louisville & Nashville
Kenton Court Notes Roundup of Local Legal Actions
In Kenton Circuit Court B A Dulaney sues Jasper Carpenter for 344.32 for professional services. Covington and Cincinnati Bridge Company sues Sol P Kincon for 35 over contract breach tied to a ten wire cable across the bridge at 180 yearly rent. Alice Boyle sues Henry Boyle for divorce with alimony and child custody. A Quarterly Court jury returns for defendant in B H Clark vs Mrs Wahmoff on a 53 debt claim. Circuit Judge Shaw grants divorces to Hattie Yarnell from William Yarnell Bessie Rogers from Grant Rogers and Bud Bryan from Laura Bryan. Joseph Webster vs Stewart Iron Works is dismissed or settled.
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B. A. Dulaney
Jasper Carpenter
Kenton
Carpenter
Covington and Cincinnati Bridge Company
Sol P. Kincon
Kincon
Alice Boyle
Henry Boyle
B. H. Clark
Joseph Wahmoff
Shaw
Hattie Yarnell
William Yarnell
Bessie Rogers
Grant Rogers
Bud Bryan
Laura Bryan
Joseph Webster
Stewart Iron Works
Covington Native Appointed Revenue Agent for Kenton County
John Knoerl of Covington received his commission as Revenue Agent from State Auditor Frank P. James and was sworn in before County Judge H. P. Stephens. His bondsmen are Senator E. E. Walker and William Riedlin, succeeding Gus Menninger who previously held the post under Governor Beckham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knoerl
Covington
Kenton County
Frank P. James
H. P. Stephens
E. E. Walker
William Riedlin
Gus Menninger
Beckham
Former Superintendent Reports City Departments Budgets
Louis Krebs submitted the 1907 annual report to the Council detailing department finances. The cleaning and repair, sewer, stable, garbage and ash, salaries, care of parks wharf and grading, and reconstruction departments show specific appropriations and expenditures. A tax exemption petition for Newport Foundry Company was reconsidered. the veto by ex-Mayor Helmbold was sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Krebs
Council
Reconstruction Department
Newport Foundry Company
Helmbold
Explosion Wrecks J. J. Abbott Sawmill Near Claryville
A boiler explosion at the J. J. Abbott sawmill near Claryville in Campbell County wrecked the building and blew boiler fragments over 200 feet. Several millhands faced a close call as timbers shattered. The engineer cites ample water but offers no explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
J. J. Abbott
Claryville
Campbell County
Picture of St. Pauls Church choir linked in upcoming magazine
The Commercial Tribune Sunday Magazine will feature many pictures and stories next issue including a group portrait of the St. Pauls Church choir. The image offers readers a chance to spot familiar faces. The Magazine is free with the Sunday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Tribune
St. Paul's Church
Wealthy Newport Man Dead in Gas Fueled Launch
C B Howard 66 long known along the Ohio River was found dead in his moored launch Rambler at the foot of Columbia Street Newport. Coroner believes suffocation from engine gas caused death. he owned a valued Pasadena block and six thousand shares in Armagosa Mining. Relatives in California notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.B. Howard
Ohio River
Columbia’ Street
Newport
Howard
Newport Boat Club
Digby
Betty
Pasadena
Cal
K. of P. Lodge
Los Angeles
Armagosa Mining and Milling Company
West
Ninth Street
Washington Avenue
California
Cincinnati
Pasadenay
Social and Personal Notes from Clifton and Cincinnati
Clifton hosted Mrs Schoonmaker of Pittsburg with a pink luncheon for twenty five guests including Miss Harrison and Mrs Murphy. An evening dinner followed for Mrs Schoonmaker who came for the Johnson Harries wedding and will return to Pittsburg. Cincinnati kindergartners Miss Colburn and Miss Hartmann announced engagements. Mayors and club events accompany bridge parties and theatre outings among Covington and Cincinnati social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dohrmann
Clifton
Schoonmaker
Pittsburg
Lillie Harries
Jordan
Murphy
John C. Ernst
Larz Anderson
Larz W. Anderson
Harrison
James Minor
Marshal Halstead
Helen Handy Mitchell
Dudley W. Rhodes
Daniel Hemingway
Attorney Charles Yungblutt to Succeed Judge Berry
Attorney Charles W. Yungblutt is expected to be confirmed as Newport Circuit Court judge to replace the late Col A S Berry. He visited Frankfort with Colonel L J Crawford and ex Senator W H Dyer to urge the appointment and was told the governor would name him within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Yungblutt
A. S. Berry
Newport
Yungblutt
L. J. Crawford
W. H. Dyer
Frankfort
Willson
Crawford
Attorney Yungblatt
George Ahlering
Veteran printer Charles Rentz dies at 78 in Newport
Charles Rentz 78 of 717 Monmouth Street Newport died yesterday after a short illness. Oldest Campbell County printer, still setting type six weeks ago. He and wife celebrated golden anniversary this spring with five children and many grandchildren. Funeral Saturday morning at Church of the Immaculate Conception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rentz
Monmouth Street
Newport
Campbell County Court Proceedings and Estate Suit
Samuel Prather was arraigned for assault with intent to rob Frank Meyer. case continued to next Monday with bond set at $1000 due to the prosecutor’s illness. Amanda Fennin filed suit in circuit court against Lavina Clark and others for settlement of Nelson Clark deceased’s estate and sale of real estate in Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Prather
Frank Meyer
Hawkins
Amanda Fennin
Lavina’ Clark
Nelson Clark
Newport
Newport Marriage Licenses Names and Residences
Marriage records list Ervin E. Lindamood age 36 of Middletown Indiana and Eleanor Surgast of Middletown Indiana. Bernie Plummer age 22 of Indiana. Murly Ball. George Oliker. Tillie Conrad. Indicated source fragment shows names and residences with ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin E. Lindamood
Middletown
Ind
Eleanor Surgast
Bernie Plummer
Hage
Murly Ball
George Oliker
Tillie Conrad
Personal travel plans of Cincinnati residents head in many directions
A list of local people and couples from Walnut Hills Avondale and Norwood announces upcoming trips and visits to cities such as Miami St Louis Chicago New York Paris and Washington D C. It notes departures to Europe and longer stays in California and Florida with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province M. Pogue
Clifton
Donna Bain
Washington
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
New York
Leon Levy
Mexico
Leon Block
Walnut Hills
Chicago
F. A. Myers
A. L. Krais
Paris
A. Herman
Ashland Avenue
Terre Haute
Indiana
William M. Greene
Madison Road
F. E. Lane
Norwood
Florida
Working Men's Homes debated at Woman's Club meeting
Cincinnati Civic group discussed improving housing for workers and ending tenement living. Critics questioned church youth programs while stressing duty, morals, and environment, as Dr J E Harry spoke on Greek drama. A Sabine Society play is planned for Altenheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
America
Europe
Gustave W. Drach
Department of Civics
Woman's Club
Drach
Smallespense
Miss Gallagher
Peter G. Thomson
College Hill
C. D. Robertson
J. E. Harry
University
Georgia Holmes Thomas
Alexander Thomson, Jr
Altenheim
The
Sabine Society
Kentucky Society Gossip From Newport Visitors
Mr. Dabney Watson of Newport visits friends in Nashville Tennessee. Miss Dorothy Rainey returns to school in Washington. Miss Willie Kennedy and brother, df
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabney Watson
Newport
Nashville
Tenn
Dorothy Rainey
Washington
Willie Kennedy
Damrosch Orchestra to Open City Concerts This Week
Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra arrive for a three day series in Music Hall with Fritz Kreisler as soloist. The program features Devorak New World Symphony and Lalo Spanish Symphony alongside Brahms concerto, highlighting Kreisler’s versatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Damrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
Music Hall
Columbus
Dayton
Fritz Kreisler
Kreisler
Lalo
Art Club Hosts F Hopkin Smith for Lecture in Cincinnati
Cincinnati friends of F Hopkin Smith anticipate his visit to deliver "Impression and Realism in Art and Literature" at the Cincinnati Art Club in the Hotel Lincoln. After the lecture Monday evening the club will entertain him informally and expect he will remain several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
F. Hopkinson Smith
Mr. Smith
Cincinnati Art Club
Art Club
Hotel Linton
H. F. Farny
Mr. Farny
Farny
Marny
Beauty Contest in The Illustrated Magazine
Readers are invited to submit photographs for a Cincinnati Beauty Contest with prizes of 50.00, 25.00, 15.00, and 10.00. Contestants send a photo plus name and address on the back, with stamps for return if unreadable. Judging will pick four winners to appear in halftone in The Illustrated Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Illustrated Magazine
Sunday Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati Ordinances on Sewers and Street Works 1907 1908
City council approves sewer and street improvement plans for McMillan street May street Copeland street Stanton avenue and adjacent areas. Provisions include cost sharing by city and property owners, bond issuance, annual installments, and contractor bidding.
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McMillan Street
May Street
Copeland Street
Stanton Avenue
Y Street
City of
Cinati
State of Ohio
Me Street
Palmer Inlets
Cincinnati
Board of Public Service
Frank L. Pfaff
Council
Edwin Henderson
Ordinance 267 Bonds for Mt Echo Park Land Purchase
An ordinance authorizes the issue of bonds totaling 45000 dollars to acquire or condemn a 40 acre tract on Mt Echo at Price Hill Cincinnati Ohio for park development and improvement. The measure requires approval by two thirds of all elected members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestial Street
St. Gregory Street
Fagin Street
City of
Cincinnati
State of
Ohio
Saig City
American Exchange National Bank
New York City
New York
Street Extension Fund
Board of Public Service
City
Frank L. Pfaff
Edwin Anderson
Cinsinanes
Mt. Echo
South Point
Price Hill
Saidcity
Park Extension Fund
Fra Ll. Pfaff
Edwin Henderson
City Council approves Chateau avenue improvement plan
The council declares the project necessary from Eighth street south 317 feet with grading curb work granite and limestone, drainage and retaining walls, approves plans and profiles, sets grades starting at elevations 378.23 and 377.23, allocates costs by foot, issues bonds, and directs publication of the resolution.
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Chateau Avenue
Eighth Street
City of
Cincinnati
State of
Ohio
Highth Street
the Board of Public Service
Ohance
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elks
Lodge
Whitaker
Covington Real Estate
Covington Board of Aldermen
Kenton Court Notes
Covington Notes
C. S. Howard
Social and Personal
Loring Andrews
George Holt
Arthur Stem
Gretchen Finch
Glen Falls
N. Y
Elaine Carew
Jed Flach
Kindergarten Association of Cincinnati
Mina D. Colburn
Samuel E. Hilles
Avondale
Samuel C. Tatum Company
Louise Hartmann
West Kindergarten
Mothers’ Association
Theodore A. Petsche
Petsche
Muth National Biscuit Company
Miss Hartmann
Philip Hartmann
Hartmann
Miss Colburn
Louise Ayres
Vernonville
Bridge
Miss Warren
Anna Louise Irwin
George B. McMiller
Woodburn Avenue
Edith McMiller
Albert E. Krehbiel
Frank H. Nelson
Krehbiel
Mcmiller
Linnor Gooch
Valeria
Lucy Dastard
Cuba
Emily Woodall
Verner Curry
Eleanor Grant
Louise Simrall
Elizabeth Brown
Mary Buckner
Anne Hamilton
Mary Louise Blakely
Mary Laidley
Anne Rothier
Frances Gray
Wendel
Mulberry Street
Evans Alley
Wendel Alley
Office
A.D
Denver
M. A. R. Bruehl
Youngstown
M. F. Core
Ft. Thomas
Highland Women’s Club
Fremont Avenue
Valerie
Lucie Garrard
Burnet House
Mina Oliver
Jane Martin
Virginia Martin
Daisy Laidley
Anna Lee Rothier
Mary Coombs
Elsie Stewart
Effie James
Anna Hamilton
Elenore Grant
Valeria Garrard
Berry
Campbell County Courts
Kentucky Society
Damrosch
New York Symphony
Virginia Avenue
R. Douthwait
Kirby Avenue
Naeher Street
Linn Street
Western Avenue
Department of Public Service
Frank L.pfaff
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