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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1908

Page

5

Jewelry Theft Reported by Mrs Baker

Mrs. M. Baker of 20 East Ninth Street reported to police yesterday the theft of jewelry valued at about $100.

M. Baker East Ninth Street

Polar Seas Lecture At Auditorium Last Night

Dr C R Holmes delivered a lecture titled Travels in Polar Seas to the Teachers Club of the public schools in the auditorium last night. Laurence Gentry a Ashland Kentucky businessman and Miss Ottice Fitch 19 of Springfield Ohio were married here yesterday in the Linton by Dr David McKinney.

Teachers’ Club of the Public C. R. Holmes Delive Polar Laurence Gentry Ashland Ottice Fitch Springfield, O Linton David McKinney

Speaks in Cathedral by F Hopkinson Smith

F Hopkinson Smith an artist author engineer playwright and lecturer speaks this evening at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Old-Fashioned Folks Grave and Gay as the topic of the talk.

F. Hopkinson Smith

Nonagenarian Martha Lundy Dies at Home

Mrs. Martha Lundy widow of Freeman Lundy died at home on Dorman Street yesterday after a brief illness. She was in her ninety fourth year. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Nonagenarian Martha Lundy Freeman Lundy Dorman Street

Federation meeting at St Josephs College Hamilton County

The Federation of Catholic Societies of Hamilton County will meet tomorrow at 2 PM in the auditorium of St. Josephs College 429 West Eighth Street. Officers will be elected and other important business will be transacted.

Federation of Catholic Societies of Hamilton County St. Joseph’s College West Eighth Street

Hotel Clerks Plan Cincinnati Association By Laws

A committee of hotel clerks met at the Palace Hotel and drafted by laws and a constitution for the proposed Cincinnati Hotel Clerks Association. Officers will be elected at a Munro Hotel meeting on January 30.

Palace Hotel Cincinnati Hotel Clerks’ Association Munro Hotel

Postoffice Decoy Nets Louisville Clerk For Letter Lifting

Postoffice inspectors arrested Louisville transfer clerk George Shaw on the charge of lifting special delivery letters. Shaw confessed after decoys were used. Susong and Games of this city reported the capture and confession.

Susong Louisville George Shaw

History Teachers Elect Officers At Ohio Valley Meeting

E O Randall of Columbus was named President of the Ohio Valley Historical Association at its first annual meeting in the University Club. The permanent organization was formed and the proposed constitution was adopted. Officers include W W Longmoor Frankfort Vice President Virgil A Lewis Charlestown Recording Secretary Archer B Hulbert Marietta College Corresponding Secretary C L Martzoff Ohio University Executives include Charles Theodore Greve Isaac Joslin Cox and others. The Cincinnati History Teachers Association will set the next convention date in McMicken Hall. A dinner followed the gathering.

E. O. Randall Columbus Ohio Historical and Archaeological Society Ohio Valley Historical Association University Club W. W. Longmoor Frankfort Kentucky State Historical Society Virgil A. Lewis Charleston West Virginia Department of Archaeology and History Archer B. Hulbert Marietta College, O C. L. Martzoff Ohio University Athens Charles Theodore Greve Cincinnati Isaac Joslin Cox University of Cincinnati Frank Parker Goodwin Cincinnati Public Schools Harry B. Mackay Covington Fillson Club Hereditary Patriotic Societies Samuel B. Harding Indiana University Bloomington Cincinnati History Teachers’ Association McMicken Hall

Council Contest Ends as Bambeck Wins St Bernard Seat

Henry Nurre of the Democratic ticket relinquished his bid after a recount showed Conrad Bambeck of the Citizens party elected to the St Bernard Council. Judges certified the tally despite ballot destruction and disputed figures. Bambeck will be sworn in next Wednesday evening.

Henry Nurre St. Bernard Conrad Bambeck Citizen's Party Bambeck Nurre

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Gain Noted Chronic Relief

An elderly Nashville area user testifies the Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve long standing nervous and rheumatic pain and do not lose effectiveness. The ad claims the pills soothe nerves and help sleep with continued use. A customer guarantee offers a first package for 26 cents with a money back promise if no benefit.

Miles Dr. Miles Ss. C. Robinson Carter Attanooga, Tenn Wees R

Ministers Start Lumber Company

The Rev. George P. Berry and the Rev. A. A. Andridge, founders of United States Lumber Company in Kentucky, withdraw from active management due to ill health. Berry resigns as president after long service, A. L. Scott becomes president, and J. W. Lutes advances as secretary treasurer. Berry remains on the board of directors.

George P. Berry A. A. Andridge United States Lumber Company Kentucky Perry County Andridge Berry Mercantile Library A. L. Scott Scott J. W. Lutes

Ellison Report Targeting Ohio River Improvement

At a Business Men's Club meeting the Executive Committee will hear Captain J. D. Ellison discuss his Washington trip and a Taft interview. The talk centers on a $63,000,000 Ohio River improvement plan and the nine foot stage, with location details for fifty four dams and likely congressional action. The Army Engineers Report endorsed the nine foot stage and urged the dam plan for sustained commerce.

Business Men's Club Ohio Valley Improvement Association J. D. Ellison Washington Taft Congress Ohio River Board of Army Engineers War Department Engineering Board of Review Board of Review Ellison

Brewery faction recalls election clash at Cincinnati Chamber

In a Commercial Tribune report the Cincinnati brewery interests defeated Robert P. Gillham for Chamber of Commerce presidency, prompting varied floor chatter. A late afternoon conference with Thomas P. Egan and B. W. Wasson discussed changes for the good of the Chamber while maintaining harmony. General Egan declined to reveal specifics.

Commercial Tribune Cincinnati Robert P. Gillham Chamber of Commerce Thomas P. Egan B. W. Wasson Mr. Egan Mr. Wasson General Egan

Brewery Collectors Meet In Cincinnati Raid On Antisaloon

Collectors from nearly every Cincinnati brewery gathered with the Cincinnati Retail Liquor League Executive Committee at the Grand Hotel. Dayton organizer Nicholas Dutle spoke on league aims and urged collectors to support the saloon in its anti Antisaloon League fight. Chairman L A Thilly urged growth of membership, stressing collectors aid in missionary work. The meeting denied claims it trained collectors as detectives. Discussion covered Brewers Board of Trade signing dry petitioners and potential boycotts by individual members.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Retail Liquor League Grand Hotel Nicholas Dutle Dayton L. A. Thilly Brewers’ Board of Trade League Antisaloon League

Postoffice Money Order Blanks Stolen in Boston

Inspectors announce the loss of money order blanks from a Boston station and the theft of the official money order stamp. Blanks numbered from 10 015 to 10 200 removed. Businessmen and the public urged to be on alert for counterfeit or fraudulent orders.

Boston Mass

Urgent Appeal Appeals for Funds to Aid Needy

The Associated Charities reports doubled demands this year with 228 families and 531 homeless men seeking aid in four days. Funds are exhausted. every legitimate demand is met, and more is needed to prevent suffering. Donations should be made to William H. Alvis, Treasurer, with signatures from William Christie Herron Wm. B. Thalheimer and George H. Stearns, Finance Committee.

William H. Alvis Wiliam Christie Herron B. Thalheimer George H. Stearns

Former Gibson cashier marries California ranch owner

Miss Daisy Fletcher, a Gibson House cashier, wed E. N. D'Oyly, a California ranch owner, on December 7 in Hamilton. The couple planned to board for the West that night and will reside on D'Oyly’s 3,800 acre ranch near San Jose after the ceremony.

Daisy Fletcher Gibson House E. N. D'Oyly California Mr. D'Oyly San Jose Cal

Cincinnati Businessmen Push L and N Terminal Plan

The Associated Organizations push legislation to authorize completing the L and N railroad terminals in Cincinnati. Courts blocked work in 1852 over street uprights. steamboat interests back the viaduct, river traffic unaffected. The Transportation Committee will hold more meetings and report results to the Executive Committee.

Cincinnati Committee of the Associated Organizations Transportation Committee of the Associated Organizations

Bishops Approve Book On The Incarnation And Virgin Birth

The Rev Dr R J Cooke's publication The Incarnation and Virgin Birth was added to the course of study for Methodist ministers after a bishops conference action. Dr H C Jameson will review the book at the ministers meeting January 27.

R. J. Cooke Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Bishops Cooker H. C. Jameson Methodist Ministers

Farewell Services for Major Escott at East Eighth Citadel

Major Escott and his wife of the Salvation Army will be honored with farewell services tomorrow afternoon at the East Eighth street citadel. Salvation Army officials from the Middle West, led by Colonel R. E. Holz, and a citizens' committee including Eugene Lewis and John Galvin will attend. On Wednesday Escott departs for Indianapolis to lead the Salvation Army there, with Staff Captain J. M. Richards of Cleveland set to succeed him here. A farewell dinner and reception for district officers and friends is planned Monday evening.

Escott Salvation Army Citadel East Eighth Street Middle West Province R. E. Holz Citizens’ Committee United States Eugene Lewis Albert J. Nast John Galvin Frank Wiborg Indianapolis J. M. Richards Cleveland John Galley Panama

Marriage Licenses Listed With Names and Residences

The notice lists marriage licenses including Arthur Smith of 209 Shillito Street and Anna Compton, Albert Magly of 557 Boal Street and Nellie English of West Eighth Street, Laurence T. Py Ratland Kentucky, Ottice Finch of Linton Hotel, Vernon R. Can of Lima Ohio, and Beth Waitt with a 22 date reference.

Arthur Smith Shillito Anna Compton Bank St Albert Magly Boal Cadece Nellie English West Eighth St Laurence T. Py Ratland, KY Ottice Finch Linton Hotel Vernon R. Can Lima, O Julia

Boy Wins First Prize At Music Hall Pony Show

Master Albert Erhardt of 4170 Hamilton Avenue captured the top prize for best pony driver at the Music Hall event. The 13 year old received an ovation as the crowd hailed his victory with pride for his pony and performance.

Albert Erhardt Gottlieb Erhardt Hamilton Avenue Albert

Syrian Temple Special Meeting Announced in New Mexico

Special meeting scheduled Saturday January 18 at 7 30 p m for transaction of business and reception of petitions. Signed Keef er Potentate.

Syrian Temple Keefer Potentate

Obituary notices for Bonte Cooper Moorbrink Mayer Moore

Obituaries for Imogene A Bonte widow of Peter C Bonte at 545 Ridgeway Ave on Jan 14 1908 aged 82 Samuel M Cooper father of Mrs Pruden died Jan 17 at 911 Chateau Ave Price Hill service Jan 21 burial private Mrs J F Moorbrink aged 64 at 1501 East McMillan St due notice of funeral Elizabeth Mayer 14 died Jan 1908 at 1613 East McMillan St funeral Jan 18 1 pm burial private Lucian S Moore husband of Rebecca Pierson Moore died in Detroit Jan 12 age 6 years

Bonte Imogene A Peter C. Bonte Ridgeway Avenue Cooper Samuel M A. J. Pruden Chateau Avenue Price Hill Nous Pittsburg Moorbrink J. F East McMillan Street Mayer E Elizabeth G. A Eleanor Mayer McMillan Street Moore Lucian S Rebecca Pierson Moore Detroit

Meinhardt Elizabeth widow of Henry Meinhardt dies aged 69

Obituary notices list Elizabeth Meinhardt widow of Henry Meinhardt dying Thursday January 16 in her sixty-ninth year. Funeral set for Saturday January 18 at 1 p.m. from 5117 Ann Street Madisonville with burial at Spring Grove.

Meinhardt Elizabeth Henry Meinhardt Ann Street Madisonville Burnla Spring Grove Pinckard — Tille Christiaan Church Locust Street Walnut Hills Siever Anna Marie Siever Barth John Fréd Siever East Liberty Street Specker John B., Jr Silver City N. M Lincoln Avenue Mon Church of the Assumption Gilbert Avenue

In Memoriam and Inquest Notes from City Records

A list of deceased and inquest items includes Elizabeth Rostenschher 71 of 558 West Seventh with cancer. Rose Ryan with heart disease. Fred Huppertz 66 at City Hospital 1722 Vine with pneumonia. John Simon 64 at 1710 Central with brain softening. Augusta Dauber 6 at 616 Central with nephritis. EzriAh Withy 54 at St Marys Hospital 1108 Race with heart disease. age 90 at St Marys Hospital 1918 Linn with senility.

West Seventh Rostenscher Elizabeth Tu Wade Ryan Rose Summit Huppertz Fred City Hospital Simon John Dauber Augusta Withy Ezriah St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary's Hospital

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