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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

13

Merry Widow Remarried to Open Next Week in Cincinnati

Cincinnati audiences will see The Merry Widow Remarried next Monday night with Adelaide Norwood in the title role. The Park Opera company rehearses daily under Carl Von Wegern for premieres of Viennese operetta numbers and comic dialogue. Tickets for the run and an extra Sunday performance of Said Pasha go on sale at Senith & Nixon's, with new dining programme at the clubhouse.

Park Opera Company Carl von Wegern Cincinnati Bbs Adelaide Norwood Mckets Merry Widow Senith & Nixon Said Pasha

Free Circus Season Opens at Coney Island on Sunday

Commodore Brooks and Mr Marsh sign a contract with Burns and Kohl to erect a large circus ring at River Park for a free afternoon and evening attraction. The program features the educated pony Bonner and a wire-walking horse Gog, plus riding monkeys, riding dogs, and clowns. Audience members may direct the educated pony’s performances.

Coney Island Commodore Brooks Mr Marsh Messrs Burns Kohl Jim Robinson River Park Bonner Jim Key Gog

Zoo to Welcome Don Philippini and Wartime Acts Return

After negotiating with agents the Zoo reengages Don Philippini for Sunday to replace a shifted Filipino Constabulary band. His 45 member ensemble will appear with soloists. Thavin headlines the garden in a week of varied programs while Prof. Wormwood rounds out the acts with an expanded animal circus. The Odd Fellows' Temple Emergenc association plans a zoo outing on August 21.

Zoo Don Philippini Cincinnati Thavin Wormwood The Odd Fellows’ Temple Emergenc Association

New Vaudeville Opening at Coney Island This Sunday

The new vaudeville bill at Coney Island features Cincinnati duo Gus Achtman and John Portune making their debut with the mysterious cabinet act. Also on the program are Jimmie Wall the minstrel, Harry Baker and company, five Grace Groves acrobats, Reed and Earle society dancers, with dancing on the steamers.

Coney Coney Island Gus Achtman John Portune Cincinnati Cabinet Jimmie Wall Billie Emerson Billie Rice Bobby Newcome Harry Baker and Company Grace Groves Reed and Earle

Crowds Jam Steamers After Ideal Coney Island Day

Crowds flocked to steamers at Coney Island yesterday as sunshine drew picnickers to the park. The record turnout followed a rainy start to the week with many patrons taking the opportunity for an early season visit.

Coney Island

Palaro Brother Suffers Wrist Injury at Coney Island Matinee

During a matinee at Coney Island yesterday the younger Palaro brother, a pantomime performer, attempted a handspring and landed badly, snapping his wrist and leaving his hand useless. The curtain fell as he endured sharp pain and said such an accident has not occurred before in thousands of flips. he will be disabled for many months.

Coney Island Palaro Brothers

Brooks Heads Banquet for 125 at Smith Kasson Company

Charles Brooks hurried from the Pacific slope and the Seattle exposition to host a banquet at Coney for Smith Kasson Company’s 125 employees. Commodore Brooks, company president, presided as covers for 150 were laid and guests enjoyed a delightful evening.

Charles Brooks Pacific Slope Seattle Coney Smith-Kasson,company Commodore Brooks

New Chicago Theater Planned for Hubbard Court Site

Chicago announces a new theater to be the handsomest west of New York, to rise in Hubbard court west of the Blackstone hotel. The Blackstone will open in February, with leasing and operation by Charles Frohman and Klaw and Erlanger.

Chicago New York Hubbard Court Blackstone Hotel The Blackstone Charles Frohman Klaw and Erlanger

Composer and Director Dead in York Gas Suicide

William H. Newborough a musical director and promoter of amateur operatic productions died at York City Hospital from inhaling illuminating gas with suicidal intent. A letter says he was tired of life. He was a native of England and had been a mystery to many in New York, though educated and of genteel lineage.

York, Pa William H. Newborough City Hospital England

The Girl Untamed Delights Lagoon Audiences This Week

Lagoon audiences praise The Girl Untamed a tuneful musical comedy with beautiful sets and bright electrical effects. Manager Hutchison promises The Isle of Yucatan next week, as the Hutchisons girls baseball team challenges Shannon River Fishing Club for charity. Captain Meta Brandt leads daily rehearsals while The Flying Banyards perform a top trapeze act and Miss Ruby Lesley receives birthday flowers from friends and company.

Lagoon Hutchison Isle of Yucatan The Shannon River Meta Brandt Ruby Lesley

Birthday Party for Miss Ruby Lusby at Lagoon

Miss Ruby Lusby leading lady of Hutchison Musical Comedy entertained the company at the club house last evening for her birthday. Toasts were offered and a joyful gathering followed the performance of The Girl Untamed with Lusby receiving numerous presents and large floral offerings.

Ruby Lusby Hutchison Musical Comedy Company Lagoon Miss Lusby EG Hutchison

Long Suffering Ends for Local Teen After Drowning Injury

Julius Parchman aged 17 of 1775 Dremnan Avenue Cumminsville died after two weeks of paralysis from a neck injury sustained while diving at the junction of West Fork and Mill Creek. Dr Swartzel treated him as an inquest by the coroner is planned within a day or two.

Julius Parchman Dremnan Avenue Cumminsville West Fork Mill Creek Young Parchman Swartzel

First regiment at Camp Perry completes rifle practice

Special Dispatch reports from Camp Perry July 14 that the First regiment finished 200 yard firing and will move to 300 and then 500 yards. All men healthy with good morale, bathing beaches noted as a key facility, and Governor planned to review troops Saturday.

Commercial Tribune Camp Perry

Seger Tied To Dur ham Political Machine Inheritance

Philadelphia report notes Charles Seger long served as the right hand to Israel Durham the late Republican boss. Durham's will leaves Seger the income from fifty thousand dollars reflecting a close tie during troubled political years and Seger's steadfast loyalty.

Commercial Tribune Philadelphia Charles Seger Israel Durham Senator Durham Seger Durham Mr. Seger

Death claims Mrs Helen Story in Asheville

Mrs Helen Phister Story wife of Harry Powers Story and daughter of Montgomery and Jennie Phister died in Asheville North Carolina yesterday. A gifted musician and artist she endured years of illness with grace and was connected with Seventh Presbyterian church Walnut Hills. Her remains will return to Cincinnati for burial in Spring Grove cemetery with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Helen Phister Story Harry Powers ‘Story Montgomery Jennie Armel 'Phister Asheville N. C Colorado Springs Denver Hyde Park Hyde Pane Seventh Presbyterian Church Walnut Hills Cincinnati Spring Grove Cemetery

Gibbons Upholds Christian Laws On Marriage

Cardinal Gibbons defended Christain teachings as the basis of Christian legislation for nearly 2000 years in response to former Justice Henry Brown’s remarks on divorce. He argued marriage unity and separation only for adultery remain central to social law, applicable in the United States.

Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons Supreme Court Henry B. Brown Maryland Bar Association Old Point Comfort United States

Over Million for Tuberculosis War

The National Association of Billposters voted to donate 1 200 000 dollars worth of publicity to the antituberculosis fight. Across the United States and Canada they will post and labor on billboards to warn of exposure to the white plague. The Poster Printers' association added 200 000 dollars worth of printing for the campaign. Railroads and express firms are expected to carry free the paper, and Allied Trades will be asked to print gratis.

Atlanta National Association of Billposters United States Canada

Girl 15 Shot at Camp by Playmates

Alice Kirvin, 15, daughter of W G Skirvin, shot in the foot by a small revolver at a camp on the Ge Licking river banks. Eddie Smart showed her the weapon which slipped while being lowered, injuring her as other boys watched. She was taken home for medical care and the bullet removed. doctors say she will recover.

Alice Mkirvin W. G. Skirvin Church Timberlake Teymates Eddie Smart Ge Licking River Alice @Kirvin

Land transfers and property plots listed in Ludlow and LaTonia records

A mixed list of property transactions showing A V C Grant to Allen on Deverill street, parcels for Joseph and Mary Parr to Evelyn Adams on Southern Avenue, and Machine Tool Co. plot at Third and Madison. Also A V C Grant to C W and Lucy Goodlander on Oak Street and Edmonds family transfers, with multiple parcel sizes and street locations in Ludlow and LaTonia.

A. V. C. Grant Allen Turpen Deverill Ludlow Lasseeseerter Joseph and Mary Parr Evelyn Adams Southern Avenue Latonia Ccccccsareeparec Specswescnassece Lard Machine Tool Company

Names and Residences Listed for Obituary Notices

A list of individuals with associated towns and ages appears, including Marion A. Miller from Dayton Ohio aged 39, Lona Miller, William C. Losey from Spokane Washington, Mary A. Newton from Williamstown, Oscar Romanowits from Ludlow, Kathleen Sangree from Ludlow, Frank Potter from Columbus aged 26, Jennie M. Murdock from Columbus aged 25, Charles Arehart from Hamilton aged 22, LeFe Taylor from Hamilton aged 21, Miles S. Wilson from Covington aged 26, Lefa L. Manwaring from Latonia, Harry W. Mayfield from Ludlow aged 23, and Ciara O. Falk from Ludlow.

Marion A. Miller Dayton S-Se Lona Miller Eeeesesstmbyton Sensevees William C. Losey Epokane Mary A. Newton Williamatown Oscar Romanowits Ludlow Kathleen Sangree Frank Potter Columbus Jennie M. Murdock Columbus, O Charles. Arehart Hamriton Ciara O. Falk Eludlow

Tots Enjoy Annual Outing at Coney Island

The Children's Home tots rode in omnibuses to the Princess for a free transport to Coney Island and back. Details from a Cincinnati Omnibus Co official and landlady at Smith Street touch on an Indiana romance rumor involving a Parker mischief and detectives.

Coney Island Broadway Cincinnati Omnibuse Company Commodore Brooks Coney

Parker seeks license to wed Katharine Stewart in city

George C. Parker, a Black man, applied for a marriage license to wed Katharine Stewart, a White woman from Indianapolis, and was still staying at 414 as the notice notes ongoing proceedings in the city.

George C. Parker Katherine Stewart, White Indianapolis Ind

Willard Machine to Break Ground for Covington Shops

Preliminary plans for a new industry in Covington were advanced after a deed conveying property at Third and Madgen to the Willard Machine and Tool company was filed with County Clerk Yates. Edmonds brothers were the grantors. The council granted a five year tax exemption on raw materials, and the company said it would break ground and start construction promptly.

Covington Peiperty Madgen Willard Machine and Tool Company Yates Edmonds Brothers Willard Company Coyington

Kenton Court Notes Realignment and Legal Briefs

A Crates Sons Rope Co sues Cincinnati Mill and Mine Supply Co and Covington firms for 1414.14 unpaid. Judge Harbeson grants a divorce in John v Emma Finger. Habeas corpus hearing for E L % delayed. Stanley Leeds, 28, bound over on lunacy. Joseph McKinney, 16, sent to reform school for one year.

Sons Rope Company Cincinnati, Mill and Mine Supply Company Covington Kenton Circus Meri Harbeson John Emma Finger G. ‘B. Shimer E. L Stanley Leeds West Seventh Street Joseph McKinney Stephens Reform School

St Johns Lawn Fete and Local Weddings Spark Covington

The St Johns Episcopal church plans a lawn fete Friday at 7 30 on the church lawn at Highteenth and Scott streets. Miles Wilson and Miss Anna Manwaring wed at a Covington residence with immediate relatives. they will set up house in Timberlake Street Latonia. William Losey of Spokane and Mary A Newton of Willamstown wed yesterday at Scott Street M E church. Oscar Romanowitz and Kathleen Sangree, both of Ludlow, married last night in the Ludlow Methodist church. it is the churchs first wedding since its founding.

I.men St. John’s Episcopal Church Church Lawn Highteenth Scott ‘Streets Miles. Wilson Covington Anna Manwaring Thomas Manwaring Charles Clingman Timberlake Eet Latonia William C. Losey Spokane Wash Mary A. Newton Willamstown J. R. Savage Scott Street M. E Oscar Romanowitz Kathleen Sangree Ludlow W.W. D. Clark

Woman's queer habit ends in Crewe inquest

A Crewe inquest heard that Mrs. Armstrong of Nantwich road had married a German professor, became a recluse after widowhood, lay in bed for years, and was found dead on a sofa.

Commercial Tribune London Crewe Armstrong Nantwich Road

Burnes fortune heirs receive 436 shares in Missouri case

One principal beneficiary of the Burnes estate known as the fortune with the curse gains 436 shares valued at about 6 million dollars as a St. Louis court order transfers the estate to St. Joseph heirs. It notes the husband’s early business failure after marriage and traces the fortune to Missouri pioneer days.

Burnes St. Joseph, ‘Mo St. Louis Burnés Brothers Miscouri

Surprise Newport Society Wedding Reveals Quiet Union

Miss Carl Lucille Root daughter of the late Albert Root and Earl Frederick Schmidt of Bloomington Ind were married in St Johns cathedral by the archdeacon in a secret ceremony. They will travel east then reside in Cincinnati where Schmidt will pursue business.

Newport Carl Lucille Root Albert Root Earl Frederick Schmidt Bloomington Ind St. John’s Cathedral East Cincinnati Purdue University

Newport News Notes Items of resignations injuries and obituaries

Prof Anthony Schuh longtime organist and choir director at St Stephen s Newport tendered his resignation to take effect in September. David Hauser of Newport seriously injured when scaffold collapsed at a house in Cote Brilliante. Grand Central Building association elected officers for the year. Captain William H H Taylor resigns as storekeeper ganger after long service. Taylor Street M E church Newport ready for annual picnic at Woodlawn park Hamilton county Ohio. John Fields 48 died at his residence 643 Roberts street. worked at Newport rolling mill for 25 years. survived by widow and one child. Henry Meuhlenkamp 70 longtime dry goods merchant died at Seventh and Britton. father in law of Patrolman John Kalfrat. survived by widow and five children. August Wueller 77 Dayton Ky died at his son s residence 926 Fifth avenue. founder of St Francis church and early member of Joseph Hooker post G A R Bellevue. survived by widow. Harry Warner reported assault by a footpad near Central bridge Newport. George P Huber longtime Campbell county Democratic leader and owner of Huber garden is critically ill from paralysis after a second stroke.

Anthony Schuh St. Stephen’s Church Newport David Hauser Southgate Street Cote Brilliante Grand Central Building Association Thomas W. Weston Harry Roth F. W. Chapman Adolph Kiefer Ferdinand Wieck E. J. Davis Henry Hoffmeier Charles Kupferle Joseph Neuspickel Henry Merschel W. W. White Henry Lange W. A. Schriver Charles T. Hughes Revenue Department William H. H. Taylor Taylor Street M. E. Church of Woodlawn Park Hamilton County Methodist Church of Fort Thomas John Fields Roberts Street Newport Rolling Mill Henry Meuhlenkamp Seventh Brighton Streets John Kalfrat August Wueller Dayton Fifth Avenue St. Francis Church Joseph Hooker Post Bellevue Harry Warner West Third Street Central Bridge Third York Streets George P. Huber Campbell County Democracy Huber Alexandria Pike

Epworth League Leaders Wed at Ludlow M E Church

Oscar Romanwitz and Kathleen Sangree, leaders in Ludlow Epworth League, married last night at 7:30 in Ludlow M E Church. Rev David W. Clark officiated with Esther Goetz arranging, bridesmaid and best man roles by Miss Richie and the groom’s brother. A reception followed at 74 Linden Street. They will reside in Ludlow.

Oscar Romanwitz Kathleen Sangree Epworth League Ludlow Ient M. E David W. Clark Esther Goetz Miss Richie Linden Street

Peddlers Targeted in Newport License Crackdown

Newport city officials launch a renewed crusade against delinquent peddlers who fail to pay licenses. Warrants were issued for offenders, following a lawsuit over vehicle licenses that the court of appeals ruled could not be taxed. License Inspector Chris Schott leads the roundup to seize untagged peddlers.

Newport Court of Appeals Chris Schott

Owl Lodge Member Arrested in Covington

Henry Roberts of the Order of Owls of Newport was arrested by Constable Chic Brooker in Covington lodge rooms on charges brought by saloonkeeper Edward Johnson of Ninth and Saratoga streets. Johnson alleges Roberts misappropriated treasury funds.

Henry Roberts Order of Owls of Newport Chic Brooker Covington Edward Johnson Ninth Saratoga Johnson Roberts Treasury

Factions Clash Over Prima Convention in Campbell County

In Campbell County the eratic party splits between primary and convention factions as leaders maneuver for the local ticket. A district committee meeting in Alexandria touched on mixed loyalties, with 19 committeemen each side and eight undecided, raising fears of a November bolt or independent ticket. The Eighty Fourth district committee also seated Chris Kohlhoven and ratified a state central report on Matt Maschinott's bridge-director role, deemed not a municipal office.

Eratic Party Campbell County Alexandria Eighty-fourth Legislative District Committee L. J. Diskin Chris Kohlhoven Newport Henry Remme State Central Committee

Squabble in Waterworks Leads to Chief Engineer Dismissal

Newport waterworks commissioners at a special meeting requested the resignation of Chief Engineer Fred Sauerbrey after a dispute with engineers John Dunnegan and Henry Lampe. The vote was unanimous with one Republican siding with Democrats. Bids for $85,000 system improvements were opened at noon today in the city offices.

Newport Waterworks Waterworks Commissioners Fred Sauerbrey Sauerbrey John Dunnegan Henry Lampe Board of Commissioners William Krinn

Wakefield case against Citizens' Telephone before appeals court

A superseders bond was filed in Campbell County Circuit Court by Citizens' Telephone Co. appealing the Wayne Wakefield case over injuries claimed from a fall from a poll. In Cad Mauritius v William Mauritius, Judge Yungblut granted the plaintiff a decree in divorce proceedings.

Citizens’ Telephone Company App Wayne Wakefield Corporation Cad Mauritius William Mauritius Yungblut

Newport Real Estate Transfers and Lot Allocations

Elizabeth Hesselbrock and Peter Enslen Sr part of 206 in Bellevus addition Newport. William G Parrott and wife transfer lot 45 in Parrott's subdivision Dayton. Margaret Maldon to Fred Schumann wife lot 112 in Gilmore's second addition Dayton. Ella S Harrison to G W Golden lots 160 and 151 in East Bellevue subdivision Dayton. Theresa Bloomer and others to Sarah F Secrist part of lot 15 in Home or Bellevue tract Campbell County.

Elizabeth Hesselbrock Peter Enslen Bellevus Newport William G. Parrott Sadie O’ Garart Parrott Dayton G. W. Golden Bellevue Lot Association Theresa Bloomer Sarah F. Secrist Home Bellevue Tract Campbell County

Woman Charged After Altercation Outside Plum Street Venue

Dustin Howard, 32, was charged with assault and battery following a dispute near Happy Jack's on Plum Street between Fifth and Longworth. Alice Sprouce of 382 East Front Street accused him of seizing her as she left a gathering with Harry Graver and Pastor Lew Dandy was contacted by Detectives Preston and Forrester.

Dustin Howard Buffer Lew Dani Dandy Preston and Forrester

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