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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1908
Page
5
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures grip, pneumonia, typhoid fever and scarlet fever, and other prostrating diseases by purifying the blood and revitalizing the body. It touts appetite restoration, digestion aid, and blood cleansing with a claim of economy and 100 doses for one dollar.
The Rev. Herbert Bigelow of Vine Street Congregational Church spoke tonight in support of a bill to legalize Sunday baseball. Printer Becomes a Benedict. Leroy F. Bicknell, 24, of 808 Race Street, and Lydia E. Parsons, 22, of McCullough Street, married last evening by Rev. H. Haefner in West Ninth Street. Give Picture to Bridegroom. Detective Dick Reed, newly married, received a painting yesterday after roll call from Chief Crawford on behalf of his fellow officers.
Commander John Kissane, president of the Prisoners of War Association, flew to Washington last evening to preside over the group’s annual meeting there tomorrow. He will lead sessions and address members.
Bernarr Macfadden of New York delivered a lecture on health and prudery in the Auditorium last night and followed with a physical culture exhibition.
The District Council of the carpenters unions of the city has elected F. W. Shackelcord as President Henry Cordes as Vice President Henry Sieckenreiter as Secretary and Charles Hause as Business Agent for the new year.
Charles F. Miller was brought to the city yesterday by Detective Joseph Schaefer to answer the grand larceny charge. He was arrested in Hoboken New Jersey for allegedly taking $80 from Saloonist Hambaugh of West Eighth Street.
The annual exhibition by the Cincinnati Newspaper Artists' Society will run January 20 to 22 in the parlors of the Grand Hotel. Officers are President Harry W. Wadland Secretary E S Mountel and Treasurer Claude Shafer.
Robert Porter of 551 East Fifth Street was arrested near Twelfth and Sycamore streets by Patrolmen Fisher and Ernschwender on suspicion of stealing boxes of cigars from a wagon driven by Joseph Rakel of 1330 Spring Street. He is held at the Third District Police Station.
The Camp Washington Christian Church pastor will conduct afternoon services in the House of Refuge Chapel. Mrs Walter Lawdon sings a vocal solo Nellie Limerick recites Albert J Hauser plays cornet and Thomas Morgan sings. Children also sing during the program.
Michael Dugan of Bond Hill died from skull fractures sustained when a horse ride ended in a fall. Patrolman Sandman reports the incident occurred near Reading road and the victim, a resident of Frank Macke’s Bond Hill home, was killed Friday. Dugan had been hired by Macke to ride to a blacksmith shop.
Friends of Assistant Fire Marshal Charles Birk honored him with a gold fire badge and charm at Engine House No. 14 on Fifth and Smith Streets where he served as captain for years. Representative Joseph W. Conroy presented the badge, accepted for Marshal Birk by Attorney J. K. Jones, as Fire Chief Archibald and others spoke. A Dutch lunch followed the ceremony.
James F. Downey aged 63 of 935 West Eighth Street died yesterday at home after a 35 year career as a printer on morning newspapers. He leaves a widow and several children. His son Cheries is a printer on a morning paper. Typographical Union No. 3 at its meeting today will adopt memorial resolutions.
William Reichert of 300 Shillito Street Avondale reports to police that on a Highland avenue car between Walnut and Main in Fifth he was forced into a wedge by two men and a $125 diamond stud stolen from his shirt.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hinkle of 114 Central avenue Hartwell say they hold the record for proverb contest winnings nationwide. Over five years they have won cash and prizes totaling about 2400 dollars by solving illustrated proverbs. they credit knowledge and practice over luck and describe their method to a newspaper.
New traction trolley mail cars for the Cincinnati Post Office received finishing touches in the traction company shops. Postmaster Monfort and officials praised them as the finest in the region and said operation would start between Norwood and Cincinnati stations within a week once paint dries.
The Knockers of the Business Men's Club hosted a dinner for William C. Culkins former City Auditor. Dr. Charles L. Bonifield served as toastmaster presenting a solid silver loving cup. Speakers praised Culkins career and integrity while the group sang For He Is a Jolly Good Fellow.
John J. Gilligan was unanimously elected president of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick in Cincinnati at a Burnet House meeting. Other officers named include Tom Logan first vice president R L McEvilly second vice president H J Cain treasurer Charles E Dawson corresponding secretary E J Tully recording secretary and Judge John P Murphy named chairman of the social session. A March 17 banquet was discussed and memorial resolutions were adopted for Thomas Trevor and Thomas Shay.
Special convocation at Kilwinning Chapter No 97 on Wednesday January 15 at 7 30 p m for Mark Degree with visitors invited. Willis Chapter No 131 meets Monday at 7 30 p m with Chas Bateman and H G Skiff listed as officers. Walnut Hills Lodge No 483 F and A M meets Tuesday January 14 at 7 30 p m with visitors welcome. Cincinnati Commandery No 3 Knights Templars to confer Order of the Red Cross Monday January 13 at 7 30 p m. Lafayette Lodge No 81 F and A M meets Tuesday January 14 at 7 30 p m with Alfred Knight presiding.
Peter Lutz died January eight and Elizabeth Pottenger died January ten both in New Baltimore. Frederick Seidel died January eleven at Harrison Avenue residence. Funeral details listed for Lutz Pottenger with dates and locations. Burial at Miami Cemetery noted.
The bereaved Mr. and Mrs. Christ. R. Saner thank relatives friends and neighbors for support after the loss of their beloved son Christian Saner. They praise Rev. Father George H. Geers the Angel Society of Mary of Help Church pallbearers and floral offerings. Special thanks to Witt and Stermer funeral directors and John Heinrich for their care.
A long list of death notices and funeral details for residents including Alden Edwin of Auburn avenue. Matilda Bloom of 2325 Ohio avenue. Catherine Bunthoff of 302 Emming street. Caroline Boerke widow. James F Downey. Louisa De Bruine. Julia English. Charles P Fischer Jr. J James Giell. Harry Heine. Joanne Howard. Martha Nancy Hubbell. Adolf Jelenko. Michael Kelly. Louis Koester. Frances E Lin scoot. Funeral times span Jan 9–14 1908 with services at various churches and cemeteries.
Cincinnati shoppers await a creditors auction at M. Sugimoto’s Race Street store. Sugimoto, a decade in the art trade, assigns to creditors due to the money panic. George R. Parr, agent, opens the sale at 10 30 Tuesday morning offering genuine bargains.
The West Cincinnati Business Association elected officers for the current year and reappointed a slate of holding directors. William Gilbert remains president with John Eckerle as vice president and Max Mosler as second vice president, William E. Gang as treasurer, and Hargie McChee as secretary.
The Plumbers and Gasfitters Union held its annual banquet at Eagles Hall last night. Guests included John A. Alpine of Boston, William Thompson of New York, T. M. Dopley of Chicago, Walter O'Connell of San Francisco, and F. A. Marion of the Columbus Union.
A list of burial permits shows individuals with ages and causes of death including cancer paralysis typhoid fever heart failure nephritis pneumonia burns brain abscess senility sparms and inquests pending. Names include Joseph H Littel Matilda Bloom Minnie Roll James Downey Richard Williams Charles Fisher John Holtmeier Mary Campbell Peter Zwiggert Henry Betzing Catherine Westrich Ernst Gerth George Ravey Sarah Reeves Nellie Whitaker Norma Schmitt with addresses across city hospitals streets and neighborhoods.
A dealer advertises Petticoats from $1.50 to $65.00 with hand embroidered French muslin pieces. Selected items include $1.98 hand embroidered pieces worth $3.00 and $2.98 to $65.00 with all seams and embroidery done by hand.
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