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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
5
Merchants praise electric lighting for its artistic value and business benefits while homes gain beauty through rich effects. The copy argues it justifies moderate costs and urges homeowners with accessible electric lines to explore electrical conveniences.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Santen will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Saturday at their home 712 West Fourth Street. The occasion marks fifty years of marriage for the local couple.
Dr. Ransohoff conducted an appendicitis relief operation on interne Dr. Earl S. Simmonds at the Jewish Hospital.
The M. O. B Sorority of Woodward High School donated twenty five dollars to Associated Charities. The gift comes from the surplus of its annual dance held at Hotel Linton during the holidays.
Lawrence Potts, 48, of 226 Longworth Street, was found dead yesterday by Patrolman Pettinger. Death was attributed to natural causes.
Jerome Posey, 29, a machinist, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Burkholz and Belk and is held on suspicion. He is alleged to have taken overcoats from trains in the Grand Central Depot.
The next Teachers' Club lecture will be held tomorrow in the Auditorium. Dr. C. R. Holmes will discuss his recent trip to the Polar regions and share experiences from the journey.
The Rev. Austin W. Mann dean of the deafmute clergy of the Episcopal Church will hold a service in St. Mark's Mission chapel at St. Paul’s Cathedral Seventh and Plum streets on Wednesday January 22 at 7 p.m.
Boris D. Bogen head worker of the Jewish Settlement will address the Economic Club tonight at Vine Street Congregational Church on Socialism and Charity.
The Rev. H. C. Jameson announced yesterday a salary increase for fourteen ministers in the Cincinnati District of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The total increase amounts to 3000 dollars.
Julius N Hoffman 49 a blacksmith was found dead on the floor of his home at 174 Rittenhouse Street yesterday by his wife. Coroner Cameron was informed Hoffman had been drinking.
Justice John Marshall Smedes performs nuptials for Hiram F. Hays of Urbana and Mrs May Stewart at 11 am and Fred Wilhelm Newbauer and Miss Etta B. Ross at 4 pm.
The Rev. John Glaesser of Stone Illinois was appointed pastor of St. John's Church Hazelwood Ohio and assumed duties last evening. He was honored with a reception hosted by church trustees and the congregation.
Walter J. McArthur, 32, a driver of 705 West Fifth Street, went to City Hospital early yesterday with severe scalp wounds. He said he was assaulted and robbed but offered no further details.
District Deputy Grand Chancellor William Schuchardt announced that Edward Rind is named Deputy Grand Chancellor for Hamilton County replacing the late Colonel Edward A. Tucker. The appointment comes from A B E Kerns Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Ohio.
A brief notice reports a woman identified as Mary Sullivan, a house employee, dying after a severe incident. Police and coroners are investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the death.
A seamstress at City Hospital collapsed while working and suffered a violent nosebleed. Medical staff failed to stop the hemorrhage, and she died within thirty minutes yesterday at the institution.
The father of Fred Spreen of Sycamore street near Milton, who vanished from home in 1905, has suffered a stroke and is in critical condition. He desires to see his son before death. Police have been asked to locate Spreen.
Smoke from a defective flue filled the hall of a four story Findlay and Linn streets dwelling, causing a small panic among tenants. Firemen extinguished the blaze quickly and damage was slight. the Windisch estate owns the building.
Members of the First Universalist Church gathered for their annual meeting and supper at the Essex Place church in Walnut Hills. Only members attended. after the meal toasts were given and a music program was performed.
Verda Timmers of 513 George Street and her brother Bert Crosson with his wife Luvia were taken into custody. Verda Timmers is charged with assault and battery, while Bert and Luvia Crosson are held on loitering charges. The Crossons reside in Dayton Ohio. The Timmers woman allegedly assaulted Mrs. Crosson.
Mrs. Alice Reed a 28 year old colored woman from Lebanon Ohio was shot by her husband Walter Reed during a Tuesday night quarrel over his wages. She was taken to City Hospital with a through the left hip injury. Walter Reed was returned to Lebanon for trial.
The funeral for Rev. Sherrard Beatty 49 of 545 West Seventh Street is this afternoon with services at the residence. Rev. H. O. Fry of Norwood and several upstate ministers will officiate. Beatty founded the George Street Rescue Mission.
A fifteen foot high retaining wall on the north side of Eastern avenue near Corbin street collapsed yesterday. Ten feet of wall slid into the street and several tons of earth followed above which are Pendleton yards tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The break was shored up yesterday and the street cleared.
Installation of the new officers of Commandery No. 62 of the Knights of St. John was held last evening at the Church of the Atonement on West Third Street. Officers named include P. P. Fettig President Shelbyville Indiana and C. W. Wallace Secretary Columbus Ohio. Also listed are William R. Hoghnhorst Treasurer Covington Kentucky J. J. Dugan Trustee Kenton Ohio and John C. Shea Counsel Dayton Ohio.
Detective Joseph Schaefer received two days leave from Chief Crawford to marry Mrs. Ida Satters. Ida’s husband Patrolman William Satters was fatally shot during an arrest in the West End about a year ago. The ceremony will be at the bride’s home and the couple will reside on Glenway Avenue in Price Hill.
The funeral for Ella Kirkup eldest daughter of Mary and the late James Kirkup and granddaughter of Colonel Robert Kirkup will be held this morning at St Andrews Church Prospect Place avenue Burial will follow at St Josephs Catholic Cemetery Price Hill Ella died at her grandfather’s home in Ridgeway Avenue Avondale Robert Kirkup owner of the Kirkup Company Lodge alley was her grandfather.
About 150 members of the Mothers and Teachers Association of the Sherman School met. President Rose K. Somerfield opened the meeting before Superintendent Dyer introduced Mr. Max Senior, who urged improvements, medical exams, and a new school building and equipment for the old Eighth District Sherman School.
The Cincinnati organization will have its officers pictured next Sunday January 19 in The Illustrated Magazine, included free with the Sunday Commercial Tribune. The issue will also present many other pictures along with stories jokes and anecdotes for readers.
Rival Red and Blue factions clash in the Chamber of Commerce contest. Egan is backed by supporters as both sides employ novel tactics. the battle ends with a hard fought draw and honors even.
In a tight City Chamber of Commerce election Thomas P. Egan heads the Blue ticket to become President-elect. The contest featured marching songs and balloons as both sides claimed victory before final tallies. Egan bested Gillham by 15 votes with Zehler defeating Finch by 15 for treasurer and 566 votes cast overall.
The Legal Aid Society held its first meeting at Union Bethel in Third and Lawrence streets and elected M. Conant as President Frank E. Burnett as Secretary and Lester Rothschild as Treasurer. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays and charge a small fee for consultations to cover expenses. an Advisory Board of five attorneys will be appointed.
A long list details names and residences of individuals issued marriage licenses. Entries show varied streets and cities including Leora Whitaker, Elmer Lorimer, Charles Rieth, Emelie Neumann, and many others across Urbana, Mt. Healthy, Glendale, Covington, Nashville, and more.
The Scottish Rite Stated Communication of Gibulum G Lodge of P R convenes Thursday at 7 30 pm for business. Special rendezvous of Ohio S8 Consistory 8 pm to confer the 19 Jas A Collins 38 Secy
Imogene A Bonte died January 14 1908 aged 82 widow of Peter C Bonte funeral January 18 at 2 from 545 Ridgeway Ave. Melissa Clough Buck reported with funeral later. Frederick Drecker aged 73 10 months 3 days died January 13 residence 4120 Kirby Ave funeral Friday 7:40 Requiem 8 at St Boniface Cumminsville burial private.
Multiple death notices and funeral details for Elle Kirkup Sarah A McCurdy Joseph D Matee John Nairn Harry Roettger Jane G Randall John Simon Anna E Sullivan and related updates. Entries list residence addresses and church services with dates and times, some request omitting flowers.
A list of burial permits shows multiple individuals with ages and last-known addresses. Diagnoses include pneumonia tuberculosis bronchitis phthisis hemorrhage and consumption with hospitals and care facilities noted.
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