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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
5
Norman G. Kenan announced that his aeronauts will likely ascend in his large balloon on Taste Notification Day. The drowned boy George Bernheim was found at Ingersoll Camp near Miamitown. Coroner Cameron was notified and he informed the boy's Cheviot parents.
Fred Schanzle Jr a local druggist from Elmwood Place sent home a thirty pound muskallonge caught during his vacation in Michigan His friends plan a fish fry today to celebrate the catch in the Main and Walnut streets area
A stone wall 3,000 feet long and 7 feet high, costing $20,000, will be completed along Winton road at Spring Grove Cemetery in about three weeks. It is described as Hamilton County’s longest and most expensive wall.
The Twelve-in-One Club was incorporated yesterday in Columbus by C. Hil E. W. Pressler and Eugéne Boudot for social purposes. The organization includes only twelve members, matching its name.
Beginning Thursday morning July 23 the North Fairmount line south bound will run over Beekman street to Harrison avenue then Western avenue to Liberty street and back to its regular route to the city center.
Joseph Ginsberg of 622 Richmond street sues the gas company for 200 damages in Justice Muller s court claiming employees trimmed and cut the top of a shade tree before his house to allow electric wires.
Guests at the Auditorium Hotel on Fifth and Baymiller streets were awakened as a blaze broke out in the attic among piles of rags. A still alarm summoned firefighters to the scene. Estimated loss stands at $200.
A lighted cigar is believed to have started a fire at Hirsch's Cigar Store on 3968 Eastern Avenue early yesterday morning. Corporal Bartley discovered the flames and awakened the occupants of the house, and the blaze was extinguished with only a small loss.
L. B. Hays, a Sullivan Indiana letter carrier, was arrested yesterday by Inspector W. L. Moore on a charge of rifling letters. He has been in the service a short time and will be arraigned before the United States Commissioner today.
W. L. Houston of New York, grand master of the Colored Odd Fellows of the United States, is scheduled to visit the local lodge making a broader outreach in the fraternal order.
George W. Hays Sr Grand Master leads committees of the Ohio Colored Odd Fellows in arranging activities for a lodge weekend next Saturday and Sunday inviting members as guests.
G C Edwards a leading Perrysville Kentucky merchant wed Dora De Baun daughter of Boyle County’s best known farmer in the Palace parlors yesterday at 4 pm. The ceremony was conducted by Rev George W Mills pastor of the Christian Church at Madisonville, with the bride noted as sister of Mrs Mills.
Judge Lueders ruled that any dog that bites a letter carrier must be killed. The case of George Leue of 3920 Fisher Avenue concerns harboring a vicious dog. Carrier Andrew Lee secured the warrant after being bitten in the leg while delivering mail from a dog owned by Lene.
E. E. Williamson, Commissioner of the Receivers and Shippers' Association, will leave tomorrow night for Chicago to join a Friday conference of similar groups. The meeting aims to craft a united plan to oppose rate increases announced by the Central and Southwestern Freight Associations.
After complaints from residents, Patrolmen Bowman and Semhurst raided Eden Park and adjoining lots on Hunt Street early yesterday, arresting ten men who were found asleep near water mains by Els inore avenue. All received warnings in Police Court and were ordered to leave the city.
Attorney Ben Ehrman a renowned Cincinnati lawyer and former Board of Education member called at Mayor Markbreit's office yesterday. He recently completed another global journey and has visited every known country in his lifetime. The visit was strictly social.
The citys crusade against noncompliant dry cleaners began in Police Court yesterday. Chief Archibald secured warrants for C. E. Loughead of Loughead & Co., B. Kette and Mrs. C. Mildner of the Berlin Dye House, and A. Jeskel of A. Jeckel Dry Cleaning Co. Each defendant faces specific charges under the new ordinance.
A well dressed man swindled a clerk at Lewis Waltz's shop 2618 Vine street. He bought socks for 25 cents, paid with a ten dollar bill, got 9.75 change, then received 5 more in change but did not hand over a five. The total loss to the store was five dollars and a pair of socks.
Mayor Markbreit urges Cincinnati residents to observe Taft Notification Day with decorations and public celebration. Railroads add special trains to bring thousands. Marcus R. Sulzer and Indiana attendees plan to join. Taft party will pass Eden Park at 7 15 PM and board Island Queen for river trip amid fireworks and plaza events.
A New York businessman details indoor work, poor meals, and drug use leading to weight loss and fatigue. After trying Grape-Nuts, he reports weight gain to about 150 pounds, improved digestion and vitality, attributing the change to the cereal and Postum products.
About fifty stewards from Ohio's largest hotels gather for the annual Ohio branch convention of the International Stewards Association at the Gibson House. The event covers meal planning, service, officer elections, a zoo luncheon outing for women, and a bohemian dinner at the Weidemann Brewing Company. George W. Martin leads arrangements. he is also Shilito's steward and vice president of the state body.
Secretary Fred Tuke of the Taxpayers' Association asks repairs to holes in Liberty street between Vine and Race. Tests of new Water Works pumping machinery resume at the Eastern Avenue Station Thursday after an economizer break. Service Board reviews a request for blanket railroad permits on streets with Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. Rippey street repair ordinance voids the 1905 permit. request referred to Superintendent Shipley.
A letter was sent to Mayor Markbreit urging no cut in the Street Repair Department appropriation. The author believed increased departmental work is a positive step for the city’s infrastructure.
General Corbin and Colonel Markbreit, longtime friends through army service, shared recollections of their experiences in Washington and in national service during a roughly hour long conversation between two veteran officers.
Patrolman John Lukens was suspended after Mosey Elias of 115 Broadway accused him of taking a $5 bill from his roll and later returning a $1 bill when asked for the money. Lukens denies the charges as Mayor Markbreit prepares to hear the case.
Listings show multiple cases filed in Common Pleas Court at numbers 140427 through 140438, including Mascaro vs Maertz for damages 1000, Jelke Sons Co. vs Merhoefer appeal, Sturm vs Baer note 342.20, Columbia B and S Co. vs Beller note 1000, and several divorces and appeals from Squires Muller Myers Smedes. a trust declaration action McPhillips vs Maryae et al.. and Lindenfeld vs Koch Trimming Co. for 1200 on a contract.
The Third Regiment U R K officers and Sir Knights of multiple local courts will assemble at Douglass Castle at Sixth and Walnut on Thursday July 23, 1908 at 1 p.m. sharp to pay last respects to deceased brother Howard Douglass. Commanded by WM. J. Klein with A. H. Angne as Captain.
The Sir Knights of Cincinnati Commandery No 3 K T meet at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Broadway at 1 PM Thursday July 23 1908 to pay last respects to Sir Knight Howard Douglass. Temple Lodge No 676 Knights of Pythias also hold a funeral meeting at 1 PM and Scottish Rite notices call brothers to the obsequies at 2 PM at the O Re Rite Cathedral.
All members of Hamilton County lodges are summoned to Douglass Castle Hall on Sixth and Walnut streets Thursday July 23 at 1 p m to attend the funeral of our late Douglass. John A Ringold Grand Chancellor directs the assembly.
Funeral notices for Howard Douglass, George H Devlein, Albert Humphreys, Clara Dewey How, Carl Frederick Lunkenheimer, Charles L Sievers, Lewis Henry Utz, and others listed with dates and locations. Burial permits and inquest notes accompany details of cemeteries, addresses, and causes of death, including tuberculosis marasmus nephritis and enteritis with multiple interments in local cemeteries.
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