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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
7
Deaf mutes of Father Buse's class meet at Cathedral School this evening to arrange an outing and picnic planned for next Sunday.
The Rev. E. Lock, a colored preacher from Birmingham, Alabama, was held up early yesterday morning and robbed of $11 and a railroad ticket.
William Lewis a 48 year old Black man from Covington Kentucky was arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge of cutting to kill John Galvin 18 of Ludlow Place during a baseball game last Sunday. John Leavell and James Hawthorne were each fined 50 dollars and costs by Judge Lueders for involvement in the wedgie game on street cars. Edward Mason forfeited his bond.
Police Court issued a warrant for the arrest of John McCabe known as Shine, colored, accused of striking Doc Carson colored with a shovel on July 4 and fracturing his skull.
Mrs. Sadie Keen obtained a police warrant for the arrest of Charles Bohnett a grocer of 2837 Colerain Avenue alleging assault and battery after a back slap incident yesterday at the police headquarters.
Police arrested William Laven a 42 year old resident of 423 Richmond Street on a complaint by his sister that he fails to contribute to family support. He faces a disorderly conduct charge.
Conrad Seyfried a 49 year old contracting carpenter of Roll and Herron avenues died yesterday at 1907 Fairmount avenue while he and his two sons were erecting a house. The incident occurred before his sons who witnessed the tragedy.
Charles C. Breuer appeared in Probate Court after accompanying Mrs Breuer to the Medical Examiner. Arrangements were made to place Mr Breuer in a private sanitarium in College Hill and the court concurred.
County auditor ordered seizure of Michael Norton saloon at 531 George Street. About thirty establishments across the city announce they will stop selling beer and other liquors rather than pay the tax.
The statement shows postal receipts of 161485.68 with stamp sales 148091.46. Subagencies sold postal cards totaling 85889. Nearly 12 million letters post cards and circulars were dispatched last month.
Harold Worcester assistant superintendent of the Bramwell Wire Goods Company was arraigned in Police Court on a charge of insulting several women who asked for directions to a car. His case was continued to July 16.
The Board of Labor Employment for the Sixth Civil Service District announces an open examination for unskilled laborers to be held July 28 in Cincinnati. The duties include sweeping cleaning and dusting with a salary of $270 per year and the position is open to women only.
A. E. Smith a 35 year old United States Express agent from Lawrenceburg Indiana was found dead in bed at the Imperial Hotel on Central and Third avenues yesterday with a pistol in his hand and a bullet wound to his right temple. No cause assigned. He leaves a widow and several children.
Daniel E. Smith was found dead in bed at his residence 2332 Kenilworth Avenue Norwood yesterday. Dr J B Cassello told Coroner Cameron that treatment had been sought by Christian Science and an inquiry was ordered.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for nervous and exhausted ailments with a testimonial from a customer in Mena Arkansas. The pitch promises nerve strengthening, improved sleep, and relief from headaches, with a money back guarantee. Dr Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana is cited as the manufacturer.
Greene Line steamer Courier for Manchester and ae points leaves today at 1 p.m. For Louisville and intermediate points and lower Ohio boats leave foot Main St daily at 5 p.m. except Sundays at 9 a.m. Kentucky River freight received daily. Tel M. 1897.
The Drewitz divorce case accuses Ernest Drewitz of extreme cruelty and neglect with financial misconduct and threats, while other suits involve Maud Manning, Florence Scott, Ida Woest, Magdalena Stiers, Henry Bondick, Harris Automatic Press, Interurban Arthur and Terminal Co, Jerry Richardson and Walter Bennett. Courts address custody, deposits, and damages in a flurry of 1903 1904 filings.
United States District Attorney Mc Pherson filed suit against William E Pilkinton and A P Foose doing business as Globe Pharmaceutical Company in Dayton Ohio for selling a skin food alleged to lack medicinal properties and possibly be poisonous. The product Sar tin Skin Food was analyzed by I H C Fuller. John M Hodges of Hamilton filed for bankruptcy claiming 1670 debt. Hartwell Furniture Co reported assets of 27517 08 and liabilities of 82684 37. Court opinions included reversals and affirmations by Judges Lurton and Severens in several cases. Roy McLoughlin George B Mundy and Oscar A Berman admitted to practice in the Circuit Court of Appeals. Steinbock Patrick fined for selling an impure food extract. Judge Thompson refused to grant an injunction against the Farmers Cooperative Harvesting Machine Co of Springfield. The company was found solvent.
Heirs petition for administration of Anna Mary Holthaus estate after its probate yesterday. The will leaves 50 dollars to St. Aloysius Orphan Society 50 dollars to St. Vincent Conference of St. Francis Church and 50 dollars for masses for spouses souls. Administration sought by Bridget Caulfield heirs whose estate is valued at 1500 dollars and by other heirs.
Gerhard Fuchs estate valued at $300 and Sophia Wullweber judged of unsound mind. An inquiry into Pearl Black’s sanity was begun with Dr Walter Davis certifying she had become insane.
Appraisers in the Insolvency Court filed a supplementary report on John W. Ballmann assets. Book accounts show total due to Ballmann of 61819. Agreement with O'Dell Brokerage yields 38671 to them, leaving 28146 payable to Ballmann. Debts come from many debtors, with some secured.
The Board of Directors approved applying USDA rules to lard trade including choice lard from leaf and trim, steam or kettle rendered, with branding on each tierce. Prime steam lard must come from hog trimmings rendered by direct steam without agitators, retaining proper color and flavor. The group also notes the National Hay Association Convention at Cedar Point, July 28-30 and plans a standard hay sample display with officials Munson and Dennis in attendance. New members elected include Kuhler Brown Dieterle Botts Gabennesch Hoffner White Pratt Crabbs.
The Board of Health authorized physicians to delay death certificates until undertakers finish their portion. The city logged 120 deaths this week vs 107 prior and 127 year ago. Mayor Markbreit announced lineman appointments replacing Crusoe and Roberts. No more tour intro letters for foreign visitors. June water spending totaled 77 391 with 555 819 on hand and year-to-date expenditures 10 199 286. John F Donnecke named assistant in City Engineer’s office replacing Ea Holzhalb. salary 1200 yearly. E H Drury appointed electrical inspector at 75 monthly. City Engineer Sandmaker refused further street work extensions and plans a seashore vacation. his assistant to sign documents during absence.
List of cases filed No 140,328 to No 140,338 including divorces, damages, injunctions, and one appeal from Squire Muller. Names include Gussie D. O. Drewitz, Maud Manning, Henry Bondick, Jerry Richardson, Walter Bennett, Harris Automobile Press Co, Florence B. Scott, Ida Worst, M H Benton, Benjamin F. Ehrman, Frank Schirmer, Anne S Hall. Damages seekers include amounts up to 5,000 and 10.
Notices list building permits for several residences and a garage on Wedgewood, Mortons, Delaney, Wold, Delta, Fifth, Hillside and nearby streets. Owners include R. A. Singman H. T. Kent F. & A. Weber Co. Mrs. Hugh Smyth Hy Mabee, Newton Ith, and others. Project costs range from about 1 000 to 38 000 dollars.
The Central Labor Council met last night to discuss a Labor Day parade and outing. The bricklayers’ unit will join the march, with about four hundred participants expected to parade in the event.
J B Martin, restaurateur, leased a seven story building on Fifth street near Government Square for fifteen years at 108000 dollars. He will run a restaurant on the first two floors and add a laundry bakery and confectionery on upper floors. The Robert Mitchel Furniture Company will relocate from Race street to the new site, with old quarters leased to Hamberger and Newberger. The Boston Store loses space. Separate deals: 8 room house at Elsmere and Cleneay in South Norwood sold for about 6000 dollars to Mrs Anna E De Witt. Miss Hanna Sherlock to reside in Bridgehampton New York after purchasing a residence for 10000 dollars from the Sherlock estate.
Various property trades and mortgages are documented, including Phil Theis to E Haeckl and many parcels in Norwood Park and Lockland. Leases, sales terms, and canceled mortgages are listed alongside social notes on local residents and upcoming social events in Covington Newport and surrounding towns.
Mrs ae Perkins of Observatory road hosts a dinner for Mrs D H Holmes before her family leaves for Massachusetts’ summer home. Mrs Buckner Wallingford to Pittsburg for the weekend. Mr Wallingford departed for the Host on Monday. Citizens Longworth guests of honor at a Chicago luncheon and Saddle and Cycle Club dinner hosted by Medill McCormick, en route to Denver. Miss Louise Hocker to wed Dr Frank A Ewing in October. Mrs Leslie Starr hosts a dinner for Miss Aura Schaefer and Dr Walter Muskamp before their July 15 wedding. ten covers.
A parade of residents from Avondale Walnut Hills and nearby areas depart for summer getaways. Hofer family head to Wequetonsing Michigan while others visit Cleveland Seattle New York St Louis and Denver before returning in September.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 8 feet 9 inches and rising at 6 p.m. with heavy passenger traffic and several packets listed for Madison Maysville and Louisville. Departures included The Greenland, Courier, Lizzie Bay, City of Louisville and others from foot of Main and Sycamore streets as coal and empties moved for Kanawha and lower ports.
Death notices list several individuals with dates in early July 1908. Charlotte Engelke, Emma B. Sayre, Anthony Schmitt, and Albert C. Schumann are named with ages and burial details. Specific residence addresses and funeral times are given, including a solemn requiem mass at St. Boniface Church for Schmitt.
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