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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
39
A banker sells his home and the Fountain Square area is cleared for a planned installation project. Local officials say the move clears space for redevelopment. Residents note ongoing concerns about disruption and access during the work.
A century old sycamore in front of the Perin residence at 220 West Seventh Street burned from suspected arson after fire crews found no live wires. Firefighters pulled the tree down and relocated its remains as rats fled the interior as flames raged.
Henry Harris and Miss Luella Myers of Riverside Ohio were married yesterday by Justice John Marshall Smedes. Miss Agnes Purcell and Alfred Mirlinburk attended the ceremony.
The Ohio Sunday School Institute of the African Methodist Episcopal Church ends a four day session tonight at Allen Temple. The Rev. I. N. Ross of Georgia will speak at the closing meeting.
A lace curtain blew over a gas flame in Henry Jacobs’s home at 917 Bank Street last night. Fire alarm Box 194 was sounded, but firefighters found the flames out upon arrival. Loss described as trifling.
Chief of Detectives Crawford seeks six acting detectives to bolster the present force. He said new men are badly needed, especially with crowds expected during the political campaign.
Burglars forced an entry into Adolph Betting’s feed store at 2433 Vine Street by breaking a side door lock. They entered the office, pried open a desk, and stole sixty five cents and a revolver. Police were notified last night.
The regular monthly meeting of the North Fairmount Improvement Association is at Carll Street headquarters tonight at 8. The agenda centers on securing a Public Library branch for that city section.
Michael Kessler seven year old of 1412 Plum Street was taken to City Hospital after a head wound. He said playmate Raymond Miller struck him with a hatchet. Doctors report the injury is not serious.
The Medical College alumni held an outing yesterday at Avoca Park on the Little Miami River. About eighty doctors attended and enjoyed outdoor sports and a ball game. Committee in charge was Dr. H Schrendenberger Dr. John Ranly and Dr. C C Fihe.
A dedication program runs from 2 30 to 9 p m at the Hyde Park engine house with a fireworks display from 7 30 to 9 p m led by Chris Stichnath. Hyde Park Business Club members and city officials will attend a banquet and speeches during the display.
The National Prosperity Association of Cincinnati reports Sunbeam No. 5 ready for distribution. It states figures from the Secretary of Agriculture showing six year crop production exceeding 40 billion dollars and an 1908 crop value of 8 billion dollars. The bulletin also warns of a looming car shortage.
Milk inspectors Seidenspinner and Brandt raided Central Union Station and dumped six cans of suspect milk into sewers. They claim the product, shipped to Cincinnati by E Hartman of Erlanger Kentucky, measured 78 degrees instead of the safe 60.
The Cincinnati Union Bethel has applied to the Building Inspector for permission to erect a four story hotel for working girls at the northeast corner of Third and Lytle streets. The $45,000 building will have 72 feet of frontage on Third and 90 feet along Lytle. It will contain about 125 rooms and be built of brick stone concrete and steel.
The suit filed by Miss Norma Ricketts of Indianapolis against Cooper Medical Company and Blaine-Thompson Company was dismissed after the parties settled. The action claimed a portrait of Ricketts was used in an advertisement without her consent.
Forecaster Bassler warns the recent cool spell ends and a hot sultry period begins for the region. The rise in temperatures has already reached areas beyond the Mississippi, where yesterday remained torrid and trying.
Detectives Burkholz and McQuesten arrested George Watson aged 17 and Charles O'Malley aged 17 in Cleveland after locating them at Longworth and Elm streets with base balls catcher's gloves and caps. They intended to dispose of the items and authorities were notified.
An audit shows a $12,661.17 decline in gross earnings for the Cincinnati Traction Company across April May and June compared with last year. The drop lowers the city’s 6 percent share by $759.67. The three month total was $1,137,972.65 with a city portion of $68,278.35.
A man chased across Fifth and Walnut by Detectives Sweeney and Houillion fled toward Government square and then to the comfort station in Fountain square. He attempted to dispose of two watches before officers caught him. At Central Station he gave the name Frank Barnwell, 35, gambler, Louisville Kentucky.
Engagements include Miss Lulu M Belden to Lt Harold B Johnson of the Third Cavalry with a October wedding planned. Kath erine Lewis Trimble to Richard Collins Lord of Louisville in the early fall. Clergyman Richard Graham to Miss Pegram of Rhodes Island with autumn wedding. YWCA delegates from Cincinnati attend Lake Geneva conference August 14 to 24. A lawn fete for St Catherine Church Westwood at Mr Frank Tuchfarber’s grounds. Various Cincinnati residents listed at Mineral Springs Hotel Adams County. Weekend trip to Asbury Park for the Salway and Smith families.
Mrs T H Hart and daughter Miss Helen depart for a Newport Rhode Island stay lasting several weeks. Miss Ross of Gilbert avenue plans Atlantic City with mother joining next month. Miss Ross of Beecher street heads to an outing to the Uskoka Lakes Canada with friends. Carolyn Allen goes to Gratiot Beach Michigan as guest of Dr W H Taylor. Mary and Eleanor Gallagher set departure for Lake Minnetonka Minnesota for several weeks. Isaac Wyler and wife leave August first for Charlevoix. Mrs Charles Anderson travels to Murray Bay. Mr and Mrs Charlies J Christie and Ruth return from West trip via Democratic National Convention and Colorado Springs. Clarence E B Mack and baby go to Bayshore for an outing. Dr and Mrs Herman H Hoppe travel to Massachusetts for a stay. Fletcher of Den Desw.
Street residents pursue trips abroad and to Lake Chautauqua with many Cincinnati and Covington locals touring summer homes. The list includes Mrs. Fred Jones and Lydia at Lake Chautauqua, Mr. and Mrs. Roth en route to St. Paul, and Mrs. Blair returning from the East and Federated Clubs activity in Boston.
A parade of visitors and residents announces summer plans and stays across Kenton Newport Covington Latonia and nearby towns. Names include Spining Robbins McDowell Klein Grapes Seaman Johnson Dupree Macklin Laidley Downard Baker Crumbaugh Holbrook Venables Cook Southgate and Reynolds with trips to Ottawa Beach Brooksville Sidney and Petoskey.
County Auditor Richardson settled with the State Treasurer on the State's proportion of Dow Aikin law fees and fines for June. The State received $243,133.69, three tenths of the total. municipalities and townships get five tenths and the infirmary and poor funds the remainder. August settlements will reveal amounts due to them. Last January the State got $251,731.77 and the six months ending June 1907 totaled $250,009.50, showing about $23,000 less in June collections compared with last year.
Transfers and mortgage activity span multiple properties in Cincinnati and suburbs, including John J Heyer Jr and N. L. Pierson sub parcels, Chaney Road area plots, and Hyde Park tracts. Several heirs, executors, and trustees are named, with numerous lot and street references, interspersed with late July 1908 obituaries and funeral notices for local residents.
A list of new civil cases filed in Common Pleas Court Nos 140,397 to 140,402 and Superior Court Nos 54,064 to 54,065. Case details include parties such as the C C and St Railways Co versus J Walker Brewing Co, William Schuermann v Century Cement Fluid Co for 819.34, Dietrich Nabbe v W C Churcher, G E B Shillin v James Campbell, Workingmen's German B and S Co v Melissa Walker for 2055 and mortgage foreclosure, Jeanette Nalls v Cincinnati Traction Co for 2050 damages, Louis E Conner v Theodore Mayer & Bro for 225, and The D Lawrence Electric Co v Schuster Electric Co for 444.07.
Permit notices list: John EE Mahony authorized to erect a three story flat at 719 Soar Street Avondale. A L Pachoud allowed a two story residence on Jonathan Avenue north side between Montgomery and Woodburn. project costs range from 1500 to 2500 dollars.
G A R Geo H Thomas Post will assemble at 813 Richmond Street at 2 p.m. Saturday July 18 to attend the funeral of Comrade James McCafferty. Louis Mund Commander Joseph Dresbach Adjutant.
Excelsior Lodge No. 369 F and A M holds a special meeting this evening at seven o’clock. Work on M M. Severin Ebel is the presiding officer.
A roster of names ages and addresses shows deaths from heat exhaustion diarrhea cerebral hemorrhage arteriosclerosis enterocolitis cholera infantum cerebral apoplexy atelectasis and senility. Notable entries include George Lammers 83 of Cit Infirmary and Catherine Kathman 79 of 511 Considine avenue.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio invites sealed bids by July 31 1908 for constructing a bridge over the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway at Highth street. Plans call for five girders two roadways two sidewalks and a skew of fifteen degrees eighteen minutes. Bids require a $1000 bond or certified check and use of printed forms. Plans available from the Chief Engineer upon deposit of $10.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Board of Trustees office in Columbus until noon on Wednesday July 2 1908 for furnishing materials and labor to erect a fire proof chemical storeroom at Ohio State University under plans by Albert Pretzinger Dayton Ohio. Proposals and bonds form details are available from the Architect or Board Secretary. The right to reject any bids is reserved. Carl E Steeb secretary.
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