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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
8
The aldermen rejected a 35000 fund to build an electric light plant, voting 6 to 4 against the ordinance. Opponent Huelefeld urged a public vote on bonds, noting the cost of the new city hall and potential tax rise. Salaries totaling 14138.96 were approved. a Pesthouse telephone link was ordered.
Mr and Mrs Gautenberg of Norwood celebrated their golden wedding yesterday in this city. Mass at Mother of God Church where they wed fifty years ago. Rev William Tappert led a nuptial ceremony with deacon Rev Father Plamondon and subdeacon Rev P Benedict. A reception followed at 518 Main Street hosted by daughter Mrs J T Sommers. The couple moved from Covington to Norwood in 1896 and remain in good health.
Thomas Jameson, shot by his wife, was released and visited at the Jail Building. She initially refused to speak, but conversed with him before he left, asking about her release while he said the matter rests with the courts.
In Covington circuit court yesterday the case of George A. Toffee versus the City of Covington opened and closed evidence. The jury will hear the case today as Toffee seeks 1500 dollars for property damages alleged from street grading leaving his land above street level.
A 107 year old Mrs Rose McGarvey received groceries and rent for a year on committee and Overseer of the Poor recommendation. A second petition from a 22 year old woman for food and rent was rejected after noting her husband’s steady work and good health.
The Kenton Circuit Court convened a June term grand jury. Judge Tarvin urged attention to poolrooms, concealed weapons, and recent shooting affrays. Names on the jury include Steve Dolan foreman and members George Konnersman D. R B Jaynes G A Brill Theodore Kleymeier Ed F Bowen Charles Asman M Felton W H Carter Ed ODonnell KK J Tarvin and F M Lucas.
In circuit court yesterday the case of Edward Smith versus Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 300 dollars in service fees was heard. The judge set aside the jury swearing and will appoint a special commissioner to settle the case.
The Circuit Court jury found for the defendant in the contested will case of R. Ottens versus Mary Ottens. The will is upheld and remains probated as read.
Frank Borgerding filed suit for divorce from Marguerite Borgerding on the ground of abandonment. They were married in this county in October 1898 and have no children.
Miss Lide Matthews returned yesterday from Louisville. Pupils plan a recital at Bagby Hall on Thursday evening. Mrs. George Fox and her young son visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stone of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Finnell hosted a pretty dance at Bagby Hall in honor of their son, Frank Finnell Jr.
The high school commencement will be Friday evening June 15 at Burke's Opera House. Prof. Burke of Newport will give the address and Prof. Downes will present diplomas. Rev. H C Bowen will open with prayer and Rev. Mr. Emigholz will pronounce the benediction.
In Ludlow Rev. A Logan Vickers will deliver the baccalaureate sermon next Sunday night for the graduating class. Other churches will join in the services. A Ladies' Home Missionary Society meeting is set for Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Closson's. The Boneholders will be entertained Saturday evening by Mr and Mrs W D Collins at Collinswood.
The Dayton Alumnus Association was organized with President Mrs James M McArthur Vice President Albert Hewiksen Secretary Esther Bertsch and Treasurer Harold Tieman A meeting to complete commencement arrangements will be held next Friday An organ concert at the Baptist Church honors a donated organ Mrs Barrett and sons A M E Women's Foreign Missionary Society meets this afternoon at the church Mr John H Schmidt and Miss Elizabeth B Lucken plan a city wedding at St Francis Church this morning Frank J Staab of Cincinnati and Miss Bessie M Hanson of Dayton to wed at the bride's home this evening
J. G. Metcalfe, General Manager of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, tendered his resignation to take effect in July. He will assume a similar post with the Denver and Rio Grande with headquarters at Denver. Likely successor is W. M. Newbold, currently Superintendent of the Southern and Northern Alabama and Birmingham Mineral Railway.
Couples married include John Gerhard Plass 47 of Stanford Kentucky and Annie Mueller 43 of Covington. Jerome Murphy 52 and Theresa Feuerstein 31 both of Cincinnati. George Schaerges 21 Elmwood Place and Lillie Ellman 17 Covington. Andrew Glawe 22 Ham sburg Missouri and Maria Mann 19 Morning View Kentucky.
Edwin F. Burger aged 96 and Athela Burton aged 23, both of Shdidnapélis Ind, married yesterday in New rt by Rev Chandler of the Paul M. E. Church. A Haaff 24 of Philadelphia Pa and Agnes Ross 23 of Cincinnati Ohio were also married at Newport yesterday.
Mayor Nelson stunned stockholders by withholding Newport's vote for Harry Anstead. Instead he backed W. K. Hamilton and M. M. Ware while Mayor Johnson backed James Nolan, Barney Lemker, and James McGill. The old board adjourned, the new board organized with Lemker as chair, and set to reconvene Wednesday afternoon.
Treasurer Bryan presents receipts of 1 951 17 and disbursements of 550 13 leaving general fund 1 371 04 sinking fund 34 564 90 total cash on hand 36 235 94 A resolution orders transferring 12 400 premium on bonds from sinking to general fund The Treasurer is to borrow 1 000 to pay teachers until June taxes The Park avenue school gas bill 20 caused a squabble though no gas had lit during school hours The hall had been used for entertainments and the bill was finally allowed.
Archie Campbell was dismissed on breach of peace charges by Judge Dumont. Four men Cork Roth Weber and Beck faced disorderly conduct dismissals. Schapman case paused. Reed duo submitted. Mrs Dunburg fined five dollars and costs for breach of peace.
Yesterday marriage licenses were issued to Frank J. Staab of Cincinnati and Bessie M. Hanson of Dayton. Also listed are John H. Schmidt and Elizabeth B. Lucken of Dayton. Daniel D. Bishop of Falmouth Ky. and Jeannette M. Ware of Newport. Edwin F. Burger 36 and Ozella Burton 23 of Indianapolis. Otto A. Harff 24 of Philadelphia and Agnes Ross 23 of Cincinnati. Harry Heinen of Cincinnati and Kate Vesper of Newport. William Blase of Cincinnati and Magdalena Straub of Newport.
Prof Burke, state superintendent, was notified from Frankfort that he will be charged 30 dollars monthly rent for the offices he uses and will retain those offices while awaiting the Court of Appeals decision. The Democratic claimant was having the offices papered and carpeted, but cases were postponed.
Charles Rothermell aged 12 son of Councilman Rothermell of the Third Ward was reported missing yesterday after being missing since Thursday. The father exhausted all means to locate him and then notified the police.
The Master Commissioner conveyed Lot No. 240 in the Mansion Hill addition to Newport to John G. Springard for 4000 dollars. The funeral of Agnes May Jones occurred yesterday from the Jones residence on Tenth street with Mr Jones presiding. Colonel C L Raison declared candidacy for State Senate in the fall election following Judge Hill's death. Frank Coyle and Mae Johnston announced for marriage at St Patrick's Church Covington with Rev Smith officiating.
The day’s standout was Dr Cave winning his maiden in muddy conditions, after heavy betting by his owners. Algol, despite a torn hind tendon from a collision with Hi Necker, finished second racing on three legs, while Tulla Fonso edged Algol for second by a length as Hi Necker faded.
Long shots dominated the program at Gravesend on June 4 with no favorite winning the opener. The Criterion Stakes for two year old fillies featured nine starters and Ashes led at 5 to 2 before three false alarms.
At the fair start Add led before Spencer sent Bells clear by five lengths to win the first race. Old Maximo Gomez captured the handicap over Firearm and Charentus. Other winners included Governor Griggs Quiz II Orontae and Picardy with varied odds.
John F. Madden, famed Kentucky horseman, complete negotiations by cable to purchase Sandringham, a top English thoroughbred. The four-year-old, full brother to Derby winners Persimmon and Diamond Jubilee, joins Madden at Hamburg Place nursery. Price undisclosed, but rumored around 50 000 dollars.
The draw for the open golf championship occurred in the morning at St Andrews. First day’s play on June 6 promises a unique spectacle with open champion Harry Vardon and amateur champion Harold Hilton drawn together. Eighty four competitors entered.
Hamilton Ohio reports the C H J freight wreck near McGonigle Station with five victims. Bodies identified include John B Wright aged 16 and others shipped to Rushville and Springport for burial. Coroners to hold inquests. funerals planned for Mahoney and other survivors.
Dayton defeated Wheeling 7 to 1 as Newcastle trounced Youngstown 6 to 3 and Toledo beat Columbus 3 to 1. Fort Wayne won 7 to 1 over Mansfield. Standings show Dayton leading with 22 wins and a .647 percentage, while Fort Wayne sits with 18 wins and a .514 and Newcastle at 19 wins and .528.
Dayton reports Wheeling suffered a heavy defeat as the Veterans pressed the Stogies and Méoré. Wheeling was near shut-out with sensational saves and strong defense from Dayton players. Columbus matched Toledo and Ft. Wayne faced Mansfield in other matchups. KW Youngstown tipped Newcastle in a separate contest.
Two base hits Graffius Hoffman. Three base hits Graffius McCredie Glenn. Double plays Nattress Miller and Wright Hess Glenn Reiman. Bases on balls By Simonton 5 By Carney 3. Struck out By Simonton 2 By Carney 1. Wild pitches Carney 2. Time of game two hours and ten minutes. Umpire Johnstone.
The Toledo Discoverers defeated Columbus 27 to 15 in a high effort game marked by strong overall play from Toledo. Hartman, Beck, and Smith starred for Toledo with multiple hits while Breen and Daniels led Columbus in offense. Attendance reached about 500 as Butler and Daniels combined for four strikeouts each.
A Newport wedding between Barbara Abe and Charles Hadle was halted after a Chicago report claimed Hadle had a wife and two children. The license had been issued in Campbell County, and the couple planned to wed at St. Stephen's Church in Newport before the delay prompted a police inquiry to Chicago for confirmation.
Middletown notes state the Tytus bridge plans over the canal were referred to the Ohio Canal Commissioners by the County Commissioners. Prisoners convicted this term will be sent to the penitentiary this week. Ample Masonic and Reed Commandery funeral duties honored C. H. Brock. The marriage of P. C. Miles to Julia Coffen is set for Holy Trinity Church tomorrow.
Special Despatch from Portland reports that on June 4 voters chose a Republican majority for the Legislature and Supreme Court Justice, with two Congressmen also likely Republican. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad follows, noting victories over disease.
Ohio and Indiana see fair in the north with warmer Tuesday, followed by fair conditions north Wednesday and showers to the south with fresh east to northeast winds. Kentucky reports fair weather in the north, showers in the south Tuesday, with probable showers Wednesday and easterly winds.
The report lists daily and seasonal temperature readings for Cincinnati with maximums of 76 91 85 70 and a minimum around 63 69. It notes no rainfall that day and provides deficiencies in temperature and precipitation since June 1 and since January 1 1900, totaling 14 196 degrees and 53 inches respectively.
The River lists departures for Pittsburg and Portsmouth with multiple vessels, times, and destinations. Avalon Pearce Tacoma Keystone Wells Workum entries show 5 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. departures in June and early dates.
The river level dropped from 9.6 feet at 6 a.m. to 9.5 feet at noon and 9.4 feet at 6 p.m. The weather stayed clear and pleasant throughout the day.
The Kana wa shippers hope for a small coal run as the Ohio river swell nears six to seven feet at Pt Pleasant. Captain Val P Collins and Juhling of the George W Moredock report rising waters may free 75 barges waiting at Pt Pleasant. Austin M Smith has 20 barges prepared. Otto Marmet tied to coal loadings. Firms expect partial outflow when water allows, possibly half to two thirds of ready coal reaching market. Pittsburg rise prospects fade.
Captain W H Christian leads the United States snagboat EB A Woodruff as it begins the season. The vessel has undergone major repairs including a new roof and hull overhauls and will push upriver toward Pittsburg if possible before turning back for safety if water is too low. Report obstructions to Captain Christian.
The Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line will dispatch the Avalon upriver today, opting for the Avalon over the Virginia due to thinner upper river water and the Virginia's uncertain return. The Avalon is projected to make a successful passage, while the Virginia may fail to reach Pittsburg and back.
Special Despatches report river gauges at Warren and Oil City showing rises, Morgantown at 7 feet 9 inches and rising, Brownsville steady, with clear skies and temperatures around 70s. Pittsburg notes coal tow activity, Twilight delivering 3 flats to East Liverpool.
Rivers show light rises at several stations as rain is forecast. Francis J. Florence to arrive Pittsburg before midnight. towboats and barges move between Cincinnati, Pittsburg, and Evansville. Rodgers Sons Company chartered with $10,000 capital to build sand dredges, while river reports track crests and departures along multiple towns.
Ships arriving and sailing across major ports including New York Glasgow Bremen Queenstown Philadelphia Gibraltar Genoa Moville Antwerp and Montreal with vessels such as The Lauren tian The Grosser Kurfurst The Ive ria and The Werra listed by date and port. The Genoa Werra and Sarmatian movements are noted alongside arrivals from Liverpool Naples and Montreal.
Obituaries from Washington Warren and New York report Silas Wright Hastings a brigadier general by brevet and former colonel of the 142d New York Vol Infantry dying in Washington. Royal Rogers of Warren Ohio river region died at 80, noted for the fast trotter Rufus and mercantile success. John P. Marquand of Blake Brothers & Co died in New York, Lansing Boston ties. Rev W P Cleveland of Rogers Park Chicago, veteran Methodist minister and Civil War secret officer under Grant, died aged 85.
Baltimore June 4 Mount Hollyine a new hotel nearing completion at Walbrook burned today causing estimated losses of 85 000 in insurance 60 000 in other damage The blaze devastated the southern Baltimore suburb building papers say
Modern medicine notes soda water charged with carbonic acid gas can reduce hunger, aiding diabetes bulimia and indigestion. It affects the solar plexus through stomach mucosa, potentially mitigating ravenous hunger and the gnawing emptiness described by patients.
J C Lamb of the Michigan Farmer explains transplanting shade trees. For large trees two to six inches in diameter and twenty feet high, he suggests foot pruning a year ahead, cutting back main roots a foot to eighteen inches from the stump after frost ends, marking and leaving trees to grow small roots near the stump for easy replanting. This minimizes top trimming and increases the chance of shade in three to four years.
Nebraska State Journal notes W. E. Unland recalling a humorous episode on a city streetcar. He offered to deposit a stranger's money, found a dime extra, realized the box was for two, pocketed the extra coin, and later discovered he had an extra nickel, never seeing the woman again.
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