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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1898
Page
6
A judge's letter notes five young women sue for damages after a peculiar accident. The plaintiffs seek compensation from the responsible party, detailing injuries and hardship. The case moves forward with court filings and scheduled hearings.
Cincinnati June 4 1898 Judge Harmon presided at the annual Law Library Association meeting in Circuit Court rooms. Nominations for three year trustees were made with Healy Harper elected. duty to set annual assessment at 15 dollars. Librarian Maurice W Myers was re elected for the thirty eighth time amid praise from Judge Hunt and bench and bar.
Judge Dempsey awarded the Cincinnati Orphan Asylum twelve thousand five hundred three dollars and nineteen cents on a promissory note secured by a mortgage on a lot on Eighth street west of Race. The lot measures 25 feet by 97 feet. A stay of execution for thirty days was granted.
Mary Murray Minnie Schoenberger Ame lia Schremer Bessie Schoenberger sue George Sauer in Madisonville for 1000 dollars each and Christine Schoenberger seeks 10000 dollars for injuries after a rear out house floor collapsed into a vault on March 20, 1898. Christine claims serious crippling and severe mortification from the accident.
Judge Dempsey ruled the answer sufficient but could not discern a basis for relief in the cross petition. He advised withdrawing the demurrer to the petition and filing a demurrer to the cross petition after further study.
Testimony before Judge Jackson addressed if the contract with M C Reefer was rescinded. Hoe & Co. seek 10000 damages for a press sold to Reefer, while offering to surrender Reefer notes and accept 500 paid. Reefer's printers and employees argue Hoe & Co. knew Reefer insolvent. others did not.
The assignee of A E Erkenbrecher authorized to pay New York Life $34730 as annual premium and $3050 to Mutual Life Insurance. Frank J Dorger and others report confirmed. $230 allowed as poundage. Barton and Dorger awarded $3 attorney fees. $8000 remaining in hands to be held under court orders. Kate Roettle and Annie E Cunningham referenced as administratrices of estates.
Mt Adams Building Association sues Anne Crow on a note and mortgage for 1500 seeking accounting judgment and foreclosure and sale of property. G H Merkel sues John A Caldwell for 116 on a bond in a magistrate appeal to the Common Pleas Court. The Sampson B and L Association sues Mary Sellers on note and mortgage for
The Citizens' National Bank sues William H. Davis on a promissory note for $5,000 with credits allowed. An accounting and judgment of foreclosure and order of sale are requested for $2,300.
The grand jury indicted Howard Hope for grand larceny and George Williams with Frank Wilson alias Wilehorn for burglary. Louisa Windisch seeks authority to invest 4878 in fire insurance policies for a new building. Judge Jackson ruled for the Cincinnati Portsmouth Pomeroy and Big Sandy Packet Co against German Insurance Co for 2879. Kate Roettle and Anna Cunningham seek sales of real estate to satisfy debts. H Newton Christy vs A E Smith claims arbitration award remains in force. Judge Hollister hears a wife’s modification of a divorce decree. husband’s counsel says habeas corpus in Kentucky is proper for child custody.
A docket of multiple cases including foreclosures against Anna Crowe and James Moor, damages suits by Minnie and Christina Schoeneberger and others against George Sauer, a bond action by G. H. Merkel, and a note suit involving Citizens' National Bank against Wm. H. Davis. Attorneys noted: Gray & Tischbein, Tugman & Baker, John M. Walsh, Paxton Warrington & Boutet.
Chairman R S Waddell of the Mill Creek Valley Committee of One Hundred says they will sue to block transferring the old Main street line north of the Zoo to the Dayton Traction Company unless a five cent continuous ride from Lockland to Fountain Square is guaranteed. He cites expected eight and a half cent north of Carthage and five cent south of Hartwell charges and notes they will seek to vacate the road's charter due to alleged violations.
Real estate transfers include Izetta and James Ward to James Rienan for about 38 acres in Anderson Township and multiple parcels in Madisonville, Mt. Auburn, Avondale, and other suburbs. Mortgages filed and canceled involve buyers and lenders such as Louis Goldman, Madison B A No 2, and various individuals, with sums listed including 1,150 and 500 dollars.
Pensions issued dated May 2 for Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Tennessee list originals widows increases and supplements. Names include Harman Lane James Vanhorn James Anderson William Allen Jacob Gottshall Jacob Hanks Timothy Sullivan Maria McEwen Christine Nehlig Christina Hurst Clarsey Haynes Delila Hudson Margaret Trimbur Andrew Wire Solomon Fiant Willliam Roberts Thomas Shewman Henry Albin Sophrina Lorance Martha Stubblefield Liz Lucinda Kallams Kinsey Creque Thomas Stallings Henry Watkins Herman Hermann Adam Broyles Barsheba Kifer and others with varied amounts from 6 to 24 dollars.
The Princess Dancing Club held a lighthearted hop last Friday night at Reich rath's Park in Cummineville. The public dance offers a cordial welcome to all attendees and notes the Reich rath's pavilion as one of the city’s finest venues.
In a Chicago Record excerpt two spouses clash over trust and nightly rest. A husband’s dreamer label prompts friction as his partner accuses him of letting dreams drift while she endures sleepless nights. The dialogue hints at deeper strain in their relationship.
The article notes a waning of activity in secret societies as summer approaches, with members slowing meetings and plans amid rising heat and seasonal distractions. It highlights reduced attendance and a calmer social scene across most groups.
The piece notes lodge activities winding down as June ends. It mentions anniversary meetings and outings from the past week, with preparations for upcoming picnics and outings by several bodies. Some groups have remaining tasks to complete before month end.
Hawthorne Encampment visited Noah's Cove Encampment in Newport on May 27 to confer the Royal Purple Degree. An invitation invited Newport brethren to return May 22 to celebrate Hawthorne on the Hill's second anniversary. A Hamilton County Post Officials Association meeting on June 9 will initiate a large class and address order interests.
Castle Hall crowd votes in officers for next term with Jos. Levi as Chancellor Commander and J. F. Zinselmeier as Vice Chancellor. Texas Lodge No. 28 marks 27th anniversary with 160 attendees and a banquet. Judge A. H. Bode and E. A. Tucker speak. A new baseball and prize drill event by Queen City Commandery No. 9 to fund Maine disaster monument is planned for July at Cincinnati Baseball Park with a silk flag and silver cup prize. meeting set for June 26 at Fifteenth and Elm, attendees urged.
Hanselmann Lodge conferred the Master’s Degree on Frank L. Haffner Jr. and William Hohnstedt last Monday night. The Lieder kranz Quartet performed with Lodge members providing music. A German delegation is expected next week for a monster Tafel Lodge at Walnut Hills Odeon. Trinity Commandery outing on the Ohio included a steamboat ride with music and a repast. Syrian Temple marked its last work meeting of the season at the Scottish Rite Cathedral with a desert march and reception.
A committee is arranging for Third Regiment attendance at the Uniform Bank encampment in Indianapolis during the Supreme Lodge meeting in August, but doubts arise over turnout due to uncertain rates. A drum corps and band will be provided by Lieutenant A G Schmidlin and Major Klein. Peter Schwab Jr of Hamilton Ohio was elected Lieutenant Colonel following Colonel Gottschalks resignation at a Sunday meeting at the Pythian Armory.
Mt Ararat No 3 of the Essenic Order hosted a well attended session with Ber Chas E Moore presiding. A Third Degree conferral is planned for next Tuesday with class candidates entering in regular form. Moore invites active members to his business at 8 p m for a birthday gathering featuring a musical program by the Essenic Quartet led by Sarvis Julian and tenor Isaac Levendorf.
Members and officers gathered for an enjoyable evening with oratory and duties performed. Applications for membership have begun to pour in and prospects for The Tigers look bright. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening June 6 at 8 o'clock.
Security Lodge No. 31 held a May 27 meeting conferring degrees on a Goethe Lodge No. 11 candidate with plans for two more initiations and a new screen display at June 10. Other lodges report initiations, elections, and relief payments, with Grand Lodge elections in Dayton August 23 and Supreme Lodge in Asbury Park June 21. several lodges note upcoming initiations and new member activity.
The grand combination outing by the Hamilton County Cabinet and councils will be held at St. John s Park on July 9. It aims to be one of the season s largest and most elegant affairs with councils expanding ticket sales and large attendance expected, as the committee strives to ensure a memorable occasion.
Cincinnati Council No 268 announces Royal Arcanum Day to be celebrated with a Sunday June 19 outing for members families and invited guests. Committee says details are nearly complete and a good time is promised.
Valuable business and rent property formerly Owen Bros. Bakery, a three story brick building with store room basement and two flats, appraised at 9750 dollars. Auction Monday afternoon June 6 1898 at 2 o'clock p.m. on premises by order of court to Howard Douglass assignee of Bernard ay Owen. Cash on sale. The Ezekiel and Bernheim Co. auctioneers 334 Main St.
Cow Five aged years third calf yields about sixteen quarts of rich milk daily. Elias Moch 3325 Main Ave Avondale city. For sale engine and boiler miscellaneous machinery. Chas Barns & Co No 40 Sycamore St ap W Sete. Merchant tailoring establishment first class No 1 stand established 1875 cause of sale recent death of proprietor A H P 586 Main St Cincinnati O jesate.
Money to loan any amount from 500 dollars upward on improved city and suburban real estate. Heintz Lane & Co. offer bagitas Tu eng mortgages and rates. Fred K Schmidt advertises loans from 1000 to 300000 on real estate at 5 to 6 percent with partial repayments. William T Buckner lists loans on real estate at Fourth and Hammond.
Advertisements seek room and board in private homes including single or couple arrangements and summer board at The Beeches Erlanger near the station. A note says a master's license has been granted replacing a mate's license and mentions Mr Hegler as a long time mate.
Springfield reports progress on home grounds with sewer extension to the river nearly finished and lawns cleared. A June 16 festival at the home is being prepared by the General Committee with a Table Committee named to oversee arrangements. Visitors frequent the home daily and Dr. A C McCabe will conduct Sunday services.
Invitations issued for the twenty sixth annual reunion at Brookville Montgomery County on Thursday June 16. U S Martin will deliver the welcome address at 10 a m with a response by Comrade T M Campbell. A strong program has been arranged by local comrades.
A new Maccabees tent, Dewey Tent, organized June 2 at G A R Hall Cumminsville with thirty one charter members. District Deputy W T Lake assisted by Past Commanders G W Fox and C W Rattermann. Officers installed include J R Laidlaw as Sir Knight P C E L Kennedy as Sir Knight Com G D Becker as Sir Knight Lieutenant Com and others including W F Koch D C Keller G H Payne R H Whallon Wm Schmid A Pattie J G Hall and J Esslinger.
River transportation listings show boats leaving today from Maysville Vevay and Louisville with schedules and ad notices. A series of departures including Pittsburg Virginia Kansas and New Orleans are noted with posted times in the Courier.
Large attendance at the Woodward Council No. 49 meeting resulted in much business and strong committee reports. Visiting brethren gave addresses and the Louisville excursion effort was highlighted. Louis Rasch reorganized the team, and an officer election is set for next Tuesday with visiting members welcome.
Price Hill Council No 54 conducted its regular officer election last Thursday evening naming Ida Kernen as Junior Past Councilor and Ida Kernen as State Council representative, with Emma Lawrence as Councilor and Lizzie Gobrecht as Treasurer among other posts.
The Bellevue Lodge I O O F , Bellevue Ky , held its last regular meeting with pleasing incidents and conferred final degrees on fifteen new members. Colonel J W Ellis received a cane as a gag gift for his twenty fifth Odd Fellow anniversary and was surprised by a playful caning. Hawthorne Encampment No 281 S O O F elected officers J J Hickey C P GL Kuhlmann H W G R Rudd J W Louis Nussbaum and plans were announced for Patriarchal and Golden Rule Degrees on June 8 and the second anniversary on June 22 with committee Geo R Rudd Rudolph…
The article reports river levels at 14.7 feet at 6 am, 14.4 at noon, and 14 feet at 6 pm with clear warm weather. Captain Campbell predicts a rainy period after the dry spell ending around the 20th, bringing high water through July and August. It mentions a detected obstruction near the C O Bridge and cautions pilots as water remains abundant but falling could endanger navigation.
Absence of officers-elect at John Bright Lodge 155 delays installation by a week. Brother Thorn bought 100 pictures for window display showing British and American flags crossed and sold quickly. Reports for the term show the lodge in good financial health and numerically growing.
The Order of Hercules met Thursday evening May 26 and added two members to the roll while receiving six new applications. The next meeting is set for Thursday evening June 9 at 8 o clock at the southeast corner of Ninth and Plum streets.
The final gathering of Council No 62 ranked as one of the council’s best events. Officers were installed and several engaging addresses were delivered.
River heights and weather across several cities. Morgantown reports 7 feet 5 inches and cloudy skies at 4 p.m. The Ohio River is steady near 4 feet. packets like Virginia, Lorena, and other boats are active. New Orleans weather cool with river at 14.8 feet. Buckeye State due next Wednesday. marriage of Miss Virgie B. and Alonzo S. Dudley noted.
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