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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
8
Alfred Clark, a Covington sawmill worker, was seriously injured when a saw broke throwing fragments that severed his leg. He was rushed to his home where Dr. Charles Reynolds amputated the limb. Clark, 28, married with a child, remained critically ill.
Police investigated an attempted arson at a River road home near West Covington where an unknown person cut shutter slats and built a fire on the kitchen floor to burn the house while occupants slept. Mrs Butterworth awakened by smoke. incident remains under investigation.
In the Bentz divorce case John Bentz sued Lizzie Bentz of West Covington. Bentz’s abandonment basis led to a divorce last August and his remarriage two days later. Tarvin reversed by order but the Court of Appeals overturned the lower court’s decree. He condemned the Appeals Court for reversing him despite being misled.
Judge Tarvin denies Keith request for injunction to block Covington Gas Light Company twenty year franchise bid. Court says council decides best path unless fraud or gross irregularity shown. citizens should own their plant. Temporary injunction granted for six days to allow reinstatement filing.
The Covington Aldermen passed a 3 to 1 measure directing Police Commissioners to enforce ordinances against public nuisances such as street leafing. Hiles opposed, arguing the board cannot direct the police. The board also appeals the Beuttel vs City case over sewer leakage into a cellar at Pike and Kip. Mayor Johnson reports releases of Drew and Mulvey from jail for disorderly conduct due to health and mental state.
The County Court probated the wills of Bernard H. Wigbels Gertrude Frilling and Louis Bruestle. Wigbels bequeathed all estate to his widow Frances Wighbels who was named executrix without bond and appraisers were named. Frilling directed specific charitable legacies for masses and a headstone with the remainder split among her ten children. John Rolf named executor. Bruestle named Robert Welling as executor.
Judge Tarvin states that both city and property owners share liability when injuries occur from obstructions on sidewalks. A jury told to favor the defendant in Gregory Daniels v. C and O Railway for $10,000. Ada Fitzgerald v. Aplegate seeks $700 loss by betting. case to conclude next morning. Other judgments include Bailer sale order, Albro lien for $903, and Sander judgment for $2,686 with sales orders set.
Rev Theophilus Bensen declared intent to become a U S citizen in county court and received first papers. He also obtained a license to solemnize matrimony at St John’s Church. Mary G Schoberg named administratrix of William Schoberg with John Middendorf and James Kant as sureties. W L Loomis James Kant and Conrad Burke named appraisers of the estate. George E Donnelly named administrator of Jane Burns with G Davezac Ben Karick and Chané. Donnelly and appraisers named.
A string of real estate transfers is reported: Catherine Shute conveys 25 by 125 feet in Ludlow to Covington Trust Company for 300 dollars, then Covington Trust Company as trustee of Helen A. Bryant to William Rolfson for 300 dollars, Ira E. Porter and wife transfer 25 by 100 feet on St. Clair Street near Sixteenth Street for a nominal and other consideration valued at 1, Hugh Macdonald Jr and wife sell 55 by 130 feet at Third and Scott streets for 5000 dollars, and Hubert Mense sells 25 by 12 feet on Burnett Street to Herman Schulte for 1500 dollars.
Mayor elect Julius Fleischmann travels to New York to settle Eastern business and tend his racing stables. He will attend the Philadelphia convention and host Blaine Club friends aboard his yacht Hiawatha before returning to Cincinnati to assume office.
Anderson Wallace was jailed thirty days and fined 100 dollars in Judge Beyland's court for breaking into Mrs. Edwards's house. Newport lieutenant Lieberth traveled to Cincinnati to retrieve his rogues gallery photo. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Listerman died of spinal meningitis yesterday. A Granville Moody Post G A R far monthly meeting is planned for this evening.
William H. Newell, a popular young Democrat, will begin working in City Treasurer Bryan's office. Bryan has handled the duties alone since year start due to June tax collections, and Newell is expected to keep the post on a permanent basis.
The funeral service for the late Mr. Harry Mannering was held yesterday afternoon at the residence of his son, Water Works Commissioner Mannering, with Rev. J. P. Whitehead officiating. Pallbearers included ex-Mayor Edward Biltz, John Surran, John Gleason, Squire Bertelsman, Squire Thornton and Daniel Cassidy. Burial followed in the family lot at Evergreen Cemetery.
Anna Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnson of Sixth and Columbia streets, fell while coming downstairs and was found unconscious. Dr Hemboldt attended as she regained consciousness and suffered a mouth and forehead injury requiring an operation to prevent permanent disfigurement.
Mr. Charles H. Davis of this city was yesterday elected District Vice President of the American Iron and Steel Workers' Association by the assembly in session at Indianapolis Indiana. Davis is a well known rolling mill man locally and his appointment will please many friends.
Lieutenant Lieberth recovered items stolen from Mr. Muench of 1042 Washington Avenue and Mrs. Whittaker of 1116 York Street. A gold watch and chain, a ladies' gold watch and chain, and a second ladies' watch were found in Cincinnati pawn shops. The thief's description was secured.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to George W. Daugherty 82 and Lila Hester 40 both Newtonville Ohio, John F. Buchreitz 21 and Emma Rifkin 21 both Cincinnati, Adolph Rieman 30 and Anna Becker 32 both Cincinnati, B F Ironnong 21 Hyde Park Ohio and Clara Young 19 Idlewild.
In the Circuit Court yesterday J I Bailey of Bellevue was adjudged to be of unsound mind and ordered taken to the Lakeland asylum. He was so violent that he could not be brought into court and will be taken away this morning by Deputy Sheriff Hindman.
Deputy Sheriff Jule Plummer reported from Tubride California that under California law the widow of the late Cyril Cramer will receive her share of the estate, Cyril Cramer died suddenly at Tubride recently.
Allen Willis and Ella F Willis transferred to Flora B Agnew part of Lot L in Block 23 Harris heirs addition to Bellevue for 1250 dollars. Emma L Holmes and others transferred to John W Doane Lot B in Holmes in the district of the Highlands for
Gus Lusky of Newport leaves for Louisville to take a lucrative position and plans to make the city his future home. St Pauls Episcopal Church in Newport will hold morning services by Rev Wm Washington of Ashland Ky and evening services by Rev Mr Eidelman of Norwood Ohio. Children from Taylor M E Church will celebrate Children’s Day next Sunday with singing recitations and infant baptism. Lou Reuscher, son of the Circuit Court Clerk, turned 21 yesterday and received a $250 gold watch from his parents. Arnold School teachers plan a June 5 musical and literary benefit at Park Avenue Hall for an elderly ex‑tender of public schools.
A mother bathing another child left a bottle of carbolic acid on a chair. The three year old Fred Ruper of 1788 Main Street drank it. He suffered severe burns and was taken to hospital after Dr. Marsh was summoned. recovery is deemed unlikely.
Steamfitters convention and union drives sweep through Cincinnati Covington and Newport with eight hour day and thirty cent minimum wage. Chicago official A C Cattermull cites widespread gains while unions plan mass meetings and address trials, with notable mobilization across carpenters, builders iron workers and bakers in 1900 era efforts.
The River listing shows boats Wells Tacoma Workum leaving at 5 3 30 p m. Pearce June 2 at 5 p m. Ten Feet Two listed as falling. River level eased to 10 2 10 4 feet with warmer morning and rainy afternoon conditions.
Rev J N B Smith D D a Presbyterian missionary long resident in China and his wife and eight children stay at the Grand Hotel. The Illinois native toured the Yangtze region and notes few Boxers in that interior. foreigners including missionaries face hostility though he cannot detail current conditions and fears possible trouble ahead.
A Dayton officer killed a pet dog belonging to E Brown of McKinney Street at the owner's request after the animal bit his ten year old son. Prof Leonard of Cynthiana public schools withdrew his application for superintendent here. Judge W C McClain and family left yesterday for Topeka Kansas to reside there. The Monday Culture Club met last evening at Mrs Hugh Moores home.
City Engineer Will Ehriick will wed Miss Bertha Teed Tuesday at 8 PM in the Presbyterian Church. Miss Charlotte Teed and Mr. Henry Werges will attend. The couple will reside on Oak Street. The Y A L S of the high school hosts a June 15 reception for the graduating class.
Steamer Buckeye State remains grounded ninety miles below Louisville at Flint Island with a valuable cargo reportedly largely removed. Rain and rising river levels prompt hopes the vessel may be swept off but authorities deem it not in a dangerous position. Other packets like Keystone State Pearce Tacoma Workum Crown Hill and towboats including Alice Brown and Boar frequent the Ohio River trade. The J B Lewis underway as a new towboat for Chesapeake Mining Company is noted.
Regional forecast indicates showers Friday and Saturday with partly cloudy skies. Strong southerly to southerly winds expected with possible localized showers in eastern Indiana and other areas.
Statement of temperatures and precipitation for Cincinnati covering 1897 1898 1899 and 1900. Records show maximum temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees and minimums from 47 to 64 with accumulated temperature and precipitation figures. Officials S Bassler L F O report daily excess and deficiency values and year to date totals.
W B Calderwood reports four feet of water at Calderwood stranded, aiming to move to Point Pleasant with twelve barges and a raft. Beaver seen at Carruthersville bound for Louisville. Al Martin laid up at Paducah due to low Tennessee River water, 60 000 ties to haul from Riverton when water rises. Yellow Poplar towed timber to Louisville. Captain Montgomery returns from Kanawha area battles with Henry DeBus. Lou Helling, Beaver engineer, reported ill aboard Carruthersville. J B Lewis returns home after Kanawha coal work stay.
Special Despatches notes river readings and weather across cities from Pittsburgh to St Louis. Water levels rise and fall with cloud cover and rain shaping shipping, with vessels like Avalon and Bonanza moving. captains and crews plan arrivals and departures as storms continue.
Steamboats and a variety of classifieds list items for sale and services offered. An $18.75 bicycle, a ladies regulator, hardware business sale, bottler position, stationary engineer need, decorator for china shaving mugs, a rooms for rent, eyeglasses lost and found, a silk umbrella from a Widows Home fete, river traffic departures, and weather with a rising river and showers.
The Postoffice Department establishes a money order station at the Paris Exposition Building known as the United States Postal Station Paris Exposition. Postmasters may issue domestic money orders payable at the Paris station and the station will issue domestic orders only payable at U S money order offices. Beginning June 14 Hawaii territory also gains domestic money order access through U S offices.
Letters from Laporte Indiana report Bishop Joyce who came to marry his wife will soon depart for China to continue Methodist Episcopal Church mission work. Advises say he will be absent for an indefinite period if he undertakes the mission.
Timetable notes trains from Carrel Street to Georgetown with morning and evening departures. Sunday times vary with 9:15 am and 7:00 pm listed. Water Works Special runs daily from Iree Street except Sundays with multiple morning and evening slots, plus hourly Sunday gaps.
A fragment listing depots and ticket offices for the C H and D Railway in Toledo with street marks, plus multiple routes and connections. It includes the Michigan Flyer Detroit Express, Indianapolis lines, Vandalia Line services, Decatur Hannibal Quincy routes, and suburban Hamilton accommodations with extensive departure and arrival times.
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