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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
11
Hartwell citizens voted 231 to 104 to issue $35,000 in sewer bonds. Henry Dixon of 930 Main Street reported to police that he dozed briefly and woke to find his watch stolen from him on Monday night.
John Fuldner secured a warrant in Police Court for the arrest of Ignatz Meyer on assault and battery charges. An Old Men's Home inmate Alexander Moore, 75, wandered away and is feared harmed. William Carley, 19, posing as a detective, was arrested on loitering and watch theft suspicions.
The Federation of Improvement Associations meeting postponed from yesterday will reconvene at the Gibson House at 4 PM Wednesday.
The Heffron Trenching Company filed suit in United States Court against John Funke alleging patent infringement of a new excavating apparatus. The plaintiff seeks three times the damages suffered.
The wife of 23 year old painter George Griffith of 823 East Thirteenth Street told police last night he vanished after leaving at about 6 o'clock Monday. She cannot provide a real relation or reason for his disappearance.
The North Cincinnati Business Men's Club at its yesterday meeting decided to pursue improving and cleaning Burnet Woods. It was reported to the association that the park is in an unsightly condition.
An instantaneous water heater exploded yesterday at the residence of J. M. Scott 1809 Williams avenue Norwood. The fire damaged bathroom furnishings but was quickly extinguished by the Norwood Fire Department causing $20 in damage.
Mrs. Allen F Brown, wife of the Senate janitor, reported her apartment was entered and ransacked yesterday while she was away. A pair of diamond earrings valued at 300 dollars a gold watch and 24 dollars in cash were taken.
Franz Epz a 61 year old laborer of 1408 Walnut street tried to end his life by drinking quicksilver. He was found in an alley between Elm and Plum streets south of Twelfth and rushed to City Hospital. Doctors report he cannot recover.
8 V. Cohen of 635 West seventh Street and Ben Tobe of 1007 Vine Street faced warrants for disorderly conduct. Police Court Judge Lueders found them guilty and fined each $50 plus costs, but later relented and allowed them to go.
The Central Labor Council debated plans to combat the prohibition movement. Speakers from various unions said coopers woodworkers cigar makers and glassworkers have been seriously injured by prohibition with many workers in those trades idle today.
Mrs. Mary Montgomery of 438 Hopkins street suffered burns to her arms when a gasoline stove exploded during breakfast. Neighbors wrapped her in a blanket to save her, and Engine Company No. 8 responded to the fire. The damage was described as trifling.
Fourteen men of the new fire company will be installed in their Hyde Park home tomorrow. Captain George Coleman of Engine Company No 17 will likely be in charge. The Board of Public Safety meets tomorrow to decide the remaining posting and the formal opening of the new house will occur Saturday.
Grosse Brothers of 1719 Elm Street filed a suit in Justice of the Peace Smedes court against Henry J. Zimmerman and wife of 3509 Montgomery Road Evanston seeking recovery of 38.35 dollars for tables and chairs loaned for a party. The allegations state the Zimmerman family used the items for a private amusement display for friends.
Advertises Miles Nervine as a remedy for headaches backaches neuralgia fits St. Vitus dance epilepsy and other nerve related illnesses. Claim includes restoring nervous energy to strengthen organs with money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Location mentions Washington Ava St Peters Inn and Elkhart Indiana.
The Union Distilling Company petitions for an injunction against Collector Bettmann and gaugers to stop enforcing branding rules that ban the use of the name spirits and alcohol as before. affidavits claim loss of business and government revenue since July 1. Hearing before Judge Thompson is set for tomorrow.
The 21 year old Stanley J. Friedman of Price Hill was drowned Sunday in the Ohio River. His body was recovered at Taylorport, Boone County Kentucky. Coroner Dr Murat held an inquest and a verdict of accidental drowning was returned. The undercurrent from the City of Cincinnati steamer may have pulled him underwater. Funeral services are set for 7:30 AM at Holy Family Church Price Hill.
The issue promises a full page on children for next Sunday page five and photo views of Southwestern Hamilton County Ohio on page ten. The Hand & Home magazine is free every Sunday, included with the regular Sunday paper, and offers much to interest readers.
Elmer E Wolfe and his newlywed wife visited Harlin to deny a Chillicothe girl's claim that Wolfe had married her. The bride initially pursued a $10 000 damage suit but later withdrew after investigating the allegation.
Laird Johnstone, blessed with a marriage to Alma Harding in Columbus last Thursday, faces disapproval from his mother Mrs. Johnstone-Shearer of College Hill. Her nervous distress led to mourning plans and opiate medication. The bride stayed one night at College Hill before rejoining her father in Dayton as the actor splits attendance between wife and mother.
J. W. Long in charge of the main pumping station at the Water Works was arrested on a warrant issued to Superintendent Matthew Nelson of the Smoke Abatement League. Long is charged with violating the smoke ordinance. The case drew comment from the Water Works Commission and Chief Engineer Bengenberg who claims the ordinance is unfair to different plant sizes. The case of Sone was continued to August 14 as he vowed to improve conditions.
Louis Wohlweber alias Walter West alias Edward Evans is jailed for the murder of Squire Frederick Singleton in Newport in 1907. Detectives say he hints at a third person while denying the crime and recounts a London to Chicago trip with Grace Billingsley and a woman known as Lucille. The Billingsley woman remains detained as arraignment looms.
Four men suffered injuries in separate incidents. Grant Wright, 29, fell forty feet from a roof and may die from internal injuries. Edward Maloney, 43, fell on a steamer injuring his arm and body. Charles Jenkins, 35, fractured skull after a fall at home. Jacob Schuh, 18, crushed foot when stepped on by an elevator descending at work.
Burkhardt & Co plans extensive upgrades to their Eggleston avenue oil plant including a two story fire proof building 100 by 60 feet and new protective measures after recent fire damage. Architects Joseph G Steinkamp & Bro to design and supervise. Printing Machinery Co leased part of Hisey Wolf Building for five years at 6000 total. Bertha Kandel bought a residence on Eighth Street for 4200 from Charles J Ewin. B M Henry to build a 5000 home in Ft Thomas with plans by Ben C DeCamp. C S Rondos leased 614 Vine Street store room for several years at 65 per month.
Property deals and mortgage changes listed include William F. Kreutzer to Anna Kreutzer and others for Lot 1 in John Goode's subdivision, various transfers in Powell Crosley and David Gibson estates, and numerous mortgage cancellations. Notable entities include Adolph M. Lewin, Printing Machinery Co., Haines Cresap sub, and McLean area parcels with multiple lot numbers and acreages.
Hamilton’s trial was moved to the October term after Judge Malsbury ordered double the estate value for bond to $712,000 due to the O'Dell estate’s appraised value. The proceedings include probate actions for the O'Dell and Schmitt estates and the receipt of letters found among Hamilton’s effects.
The notice lists permits for a three story tenement and store at Clark and Pine streets costing 15 000 dollars, three two and four story buildings on Dixmuth avenue by Charles Mayer at unknown cost, a three and a half story dwelling on Jefferson avenue between Nixon and Carthage by T. Laubly at 4 500 dollars, and remodeling at 411 413 Race Street by Albert S. Straus at 4 500 dollars.
A debris filled record shows numerous marriage license entries with applicant addresses such as Lakemin street and Vine street, ages from teens to early sixties, and guardianship notes. The clipped page includes names and locales like Jewish Hospital and Reading road, indicating varied origins and jurisdictions.
Ethel May Nash sues for divorce from Yee Jung alleging repeated cruelty including a Christmas knife threat and a February sugar bowl attack. She seeks alimony and restoration of her maiden name, noting his restaurant and bank funds. Judge Swing issued an injunction to preserve assets.
The Board of Public Service increased monthly wages for Louisa Scheele from 20 to 26 dollars and for Grage Anderson from 20 to 25 dollars. Helen Bergman and Kate Buehler also saw pay rises to 20 dollars, with raises effective July 15. New appointees include John Wolf as chauffeur and several others in Street and Sewer Cleaning. Alda Hurroyd appointed sub laundress at City Hospital for 16 dollars monthly.
The Circuit Court affirmed a 1209.08 judgment against Haskins Glass Co. for 10000 barrels of lamp chimneys sold to Standard Oil. Adelaide Hollinger’s Forest avenue property was assessed for a city sewer. Charles M. Stanley seeks 480 from I M Martin for submarine boat exhibits at Chester Park.
Chief Clerk E H Anthony of the City Engineer’s office told the Board of Public Service the paving cost for Fairview avenue from Ravine street to the current improvement end is 35652 82 dollars. Barber Asphalt Company was accepted for asphalt paving of Post Square between Plum and Elm streets at 2327 90 dollars. The widening of Hunt street began with bids for houses at 315 to 329 Hunt street and 1037 and 1039 Broadway.\
The Commercial Tribune announces a big free magazine next Sunday devoted to pictures of the Lima fire engine house and its companies and to the St. Marys Episcopal choir of Hillsboro. Lovers of good reading will enjoy stories, jokes, and more in this weekend edition. Avail yourself of the free magazine every Sunday.
Jack Hamilton testified as his own lawyer before Judge James B. Swing and a jury yesterday, asserting a past rank as a British army lieutenant. The trial examined his actions and defenses surrounding the alleged incident.
Mrs Catharine Hartlieb widow of John Jacob Hartlieb dies at 1941 Wayland avenue Norwood on Tuesday July 14 at 9 15 am aged 73 years 4 months Funeral arrangements not specified Leeds Mary Langdon widow of Wesley C Leeds aged 72 dies. funeral from Observatory avenue Hyde Park at 2 pm Wednesday
A county burial list records dozens of decedents with ages and causes including intestinal hemorrhage pyelonephritis heat prostration and marasmus. Entries note homes and institutions such as Carlisle Avenue Central de Sree aa ak aa City Infirmary Christ Hospital Jewish Hospital and Anderson's Ferry.
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