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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
5
Rev G R Robbins of Lincoln Park Baptist leads a city wide appeal for Pilgrim Sunday on June 15 urging all Cincinnatians to attend church and invite others. Clergymen press urgent organization and expect increased attendance, finances, and spiritual growth citywide.
Parishioners at Lincoln Park Institutional Baptist Church reacted with disappointment to a service led by Pastor Dr. Robbins. The sermon drew varied responses from attendees about its delivery and impact.
Central Christian Church Ninth Street 81 City Hall hosts Sunday school at 9 16 a m and Annual Children's Day Exercises at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m with a sermon by C Waite at 7 45 p m Walnut Hills Christian Church services at 11 a m and 7 46 p m led by minister Elmore
Local churches list Sunday services at First Park Avenue Walnut Hills Second Aeolian Hall West Fourth Street and Lincoln Club Race and Eighth Streets with subjects God the Only Cause and Creator. Reading rooms operate daily with specified hours and testimonial meetings held midweek.
Avondate Methodist Episcopal Church on Forest avenue lists Sunday school at 9 45 led by Dr J O White with Social Christianity class and an 11 o clock sermon on Brotherhood Christian Attitude Toward Humanity. Midweek service at 7 o'clock studies John XII 12 19. At Paul Methodist Episcopal Church Seventh and Smith hosts 11 am communion with Rev C E B Schenk and 745 pm sermon The Blind Man Healed. Children’s vested choir during both services.
Methodist union officials announce evangelistic street meetings led by Rev. Davis W. Clark with Gospel Wagon. Events occur Saturday at 7 30 p m and multiple locations Sunday through Thursday, lasting about one hundred nights with Dr. Aultman and others. Dr Clark in charge. The International Bible Students Association offers a free lecture at Lincoln Club Hall Sunday 8 p m on The Thief in Paradise with no collection.
Church of the New Jerusalem holds 11 a.m. services at Oak and Winslow. H. H. Grant serves as reader with the sermon titled Watchman What of the Night.
The New Thought Temple at 2308 Melrose Avenue announces a Sunday evening service at 8 p.m. with the topic Where To Put the Blame. A daytime service is set for 11 a.m. emphasizing reflective discussion.
At 7:30 morning prayer and sermon by Rev John H Robinette and at 9:30 Sunday services. At 1:45 choral evening service led by Rev Samuel Tyler. Grace Church Avondale at Gholson Avenue with Holy Communion at 7:30 and morning service at 11. Sunday school at 9:45. Strangers invited.
The First Presbyterian Church on East Fourth Street led by Rev William L Spiegel holds services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:46 p.m. Bible school starts 9:30 a.m. Children are invited. The Walnut Hills church at Gil bert Avenue and Locust Street with Frederick N McMillin as pastor offers sermons at 1:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Strangers welcome.
The Rev. George A. Thayer will preach at 11 a.m. at the Unitarian Reading road church north of Oak Street on the theme Love and Duty. The brief service invites all parishioners and neighbors to attend.
The First Universalist Church Walnut Bilis area between McMillan and June streets hosts 11 a.m. Children's Day services with a dedication of children and music under Mrs Amanda Meas direction. Sermon by Rev A B Berentford D D. Sunday school at 9 45 Strangers welcomed to the service.
A call urging unity and strenuous effort in Cincinnati for Pilgrim Sunday on June 1 1913. The message notes broad agreement and co operation with no appointed leader and invokes the divine instruction to Moses to move forward.
The June 1913 Norwood High School class will attend the Presbyterian Sabbath School as guests of the Sunshine class. Rev Dr William McKibbin will deliver the baccalaureate address at the Floral Avenue Church. The class plans to celebrate the Lord's Supper that night, the first in Norwood Church history.
Rev. Jacob W. Kapp urges city residents to observe Pilgrim Sunday on June 15 by attending any church. He argues church attendance counters ignorance about church work, highlights charitable efforts, education, and missions, and asserts worship uplifts individuals and society.
The University of Cincinnati outlines its baccalaureate program with Processional and Glee Club, Invocation by Rev. David Philipson, hymn Lead Kindly Light, scripture lessons from Proverbs and Ephesians, remarks by Rev. John V. Stephens and Frederick Horn, address The Scholar's Commission, solo The Lord Is My, benediction by Rev. George N. Eastman, and recessional Forward Be Our Watch.
Rev Davis W Clark superintendent of the Methodist Union of Cincinnati issues a pulpit notice titled A Concert of Prayer urging Southwestern Ohio praying communities to support the gospel street work in Cincinnati. The plan includes two German and four English prayer nights with Miss Wardle directing woman workers and upstate volunteers arriving to help reduce temptations.
Columbus hosts the third annual 200 mile auto sweepstakes on July 4 to attract drivers from Indianapolis and abroad. Twelve machines will start on one of the fastest dirt tracks, with Spence Wishart aboard Mercer and the Smada among entries. $3,000 in cash prizes and trophies funded by local manufacturers await, as 30 tons of calcium chloride curb dust. Public routes from Cincinnati via Lebanon and Xenia or via Dayton and Springfield will be used. ORphans Day committee plans final details and a rubber hatchet souvenir for tots.
The Indian Motorcycle Club will leave Government Square at 9 a.m. tomorrow for a third run of the season to New Boston Ohio. They plan meals at Miller's Inn and invite riders to bring along ladies as Captain Hy Weidner requests.
Alma Kerr of 1068 Baymiller Street was granted a divorce from Reuben Kerr after testimony of frequent beating and mistreatment. The marriage began in April 1910. Alma Kerr was restored to her maiden name Alma Schockman. attorney William P. Hohmann represented her. Louis P. Pink was her attorney in the proceedings.
The Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association hosts the Stanley Avenue hill climb Saturday June 21 at 2 pm with nine events. Ohio entries include John Rainey’s No 9 and No 999 cars, Rainey driving Buick 17 with Horace Helsey. National, Fiat, Hudson, Oakland, Haynes and Mormon reps expected. course roped off with police for spectator safety. Entry blanks available at 88 Sycamore Street.
Hattie Green of College Hill was granted divorce from Nelson Green after testimony that he was indolent and abusive and failed to provide. The court awarded custody of their two children and alimony of per week. Minnes and Carter represented her.
Caroline Duerr won a divorce from Charles C Wikoff after a 1906 marriage and a child, with lack of support since March 1910 cited to Judge Warner. custody awarded to Duerr. She resides at 238 Vine Street and George F. Eyrich served as her attorney.
Motor guidance printed to show the best available route to Coney Island. Start at Fountain Square, proceed Fifth to Main, continue to Eighth street, cross the viaduct, turn onto Gilbert to McMillan, then Woodburn, then Francis de Sales Church, and right on Madison road toward Observa-.
At noon Sunday in the lower temple and then go out two by two calling and asking people to attend Pilgrim Sunday. June 15 is the date and twenty five thousand cards have been printed for circulation as West End is divided into sections for church invitations.
The Peerless Motor Car Company in local distribution offers 100 to buyers who delay delivery by 30 days and 200 for a 60 day postponement. Sales include Edward Strong John M Mueller and the city of St Bernard. A model 19 car once ordered by the late Sam Mover was bought by Mons Monseaur of Paris who had shown interest only in foreign motor vehicles.
James A Hall ordered to pay alimony after divorce from Cora Hall of 408 West Eighth Street with child custody. The marriage occurred in Sullivan Indiana in September 1907. William P Hohmann was her attorney. Mrs Pearl Mowman of 91 East Court Street received ten dollars weekly alimony from John F Bowman with child custody. H A Reeve and Bilmer G Prior were her attorneys.
President Thomas J. Nichol will visit Norwood for the first official visit as the new teacher of the Presbyterian Sunday School Association in Cincinnati. He will deliver the Children's Day address at Floral Avenue Sunday School on Sabbath morning.
The Court of Appeals issued an alternative writ yesterday directing Common Pleas Judge Dickson to sign the bill of exceptions in M. C. Dory versus Charles Seebald or explain why not. The action was issued on June 20.
Anna Wasche was granted a divorce from Nicholas Wasche a butcher by Judge May. They married in May 1907 and she was compelled to leave him in September 1997 due to lack of support. W. J. Stenger acted as attorney for Mrs. Wasche.
Frederick Schwarz filed an answer to his wife Lena Schwarzs divorce suit claiming she deserted him in November and had priorly neglected her duties. Attorney W M Reinhardt represents Schwarz.
The Seventh Street Methodist Episcopal Church in St Paul will hold communion at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Rev Earl R Stutz will preach at 7 45 p.m. on The Blind Man Healed. The children's vested choir will sing at both services. Sabbath school begins 9 30 a.m. and Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. Seats are free and all are invited.
Revered Dr. Robert Watson travels to Huntington West Virginia today to deliver the baccalaureate sermon before Marshall College. Next week he will speak at the Western College for Women in Oxford Ohio.
The Court of Appeals heard arguments to set aside a second degree murder verdict against Abraham Smile for the death of his common law wife Lucy Smile. The appeal contends the victim may have been Lucy McDyer, notLucy Smile, challenging the trial’s identity of the slain woman. The court took the matter under advisement with counsel Charles O. Rose for Smile and Walter M. Locke for the State.
A Cosgrave court jury found John Baxter not guilty of second degree murder in the stabbing death of Melvin Hatfield at the rooming house on Main Street on April 13. Baxter testified he acted in self defense. Spangenberg and Spangenberg defended him, Linton Ross prosecuted for the State.
Loretta M. Hauser wife of Claude O. Hauser 431 Walnut street seeks divorce and restoration to her former name Loretta M. Donnelly. She alleges abuse of herself and two children from her previous marriage and notes loan of 500 dollars inherited from her late husband Walter Donnelly. Judge Warner bars Hauser from disposing of a car bought with that money. Attorney is William Thorndyke.
Frederick F. Nichols files for divorce from Pearl Nichols alleging abandonment in May last year and neglect of domestic duties to pursue amusements. The couple married in May 1908 at Tuscolia Illinois. Herman P. Goebel serves as Pearl’s attorney.
Judge Warner partly heard the divorce suit of Etna Muscroft against Charles C. Muscroft on grounds of gross neglect and failure to provide and continued the case for more testimony. They were married in June last year. Louis Coaelie is Mrs. Muscroft's attorney.
The Federated Layment of Walnut Hills Churches announces a campaign to boost church attendance through June 15 and on subsequent Sundays. The effort urges every good citizen to participate and supports communal involvement.
Frances Schulte of Newport Kentucky says her husband Frank Haffner deserted her in January after their October 1903 marriage. She petitions divorce and restoration to her maiden name. Edward J. Kennedy is noted in the record.
Albert Neiderhelsman of 1021 State Avenue obtained a divorce from Selma Neiderhelsman and custody of their infant child after proving neglect of home and child. Dennis J. Ryan served as his attorney.
COMMON PLEAS AND SUPERIOR COURT listings include William Meldon The Ohio Electric Co for 500 damages Leon Aaron vs The Cincinnati One Co for 2500 separation John A White vs The North Side Coal and Grain Co for 434.15 balance Charlee W Fulton vs The Cincinnati Traction Co for 36 cash damage August 3 City of Cincinnati for 5889.35 Dole Taylor O'Donnell counsel. INSOLVENCY and divorce cases such as Leretta M Hauser vs Claude Hauser. Frederick F Nichols vs Pearl Nichols. Francesce vs Frank Haffner. George E Pugh vs City of Norwood injunctive action.
Regular preaching services begin at 11 a.m. with Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. at Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church on East Auburn Avenue tomorrow morning. Rev. Charles Lewis Neibel will preach at the morning service.
Goldie Newman filed an answer to Horace G. Newman’s divorce petition yesterday. She denies coercion and says he seeks to shame her and their child. Louis P. Pink represents her.
The Presbyterian Church at Avon dale will have Rev Edward Mack fill the regular minister’s role in the morning service at 11 o clock. Sabbath school is scheduled for 9 30.
Hannah Quick of 1709 Hughes Street obtained a divorce yesterday morning from Napoleon Quick after a court found willful absence and failure to provide a certificate that he was sent to the penitentiary last October for bigamy. Judge Warner presided. W. C. Mardorf was the attorney.
Bridget Fennel aged ??? of 124 Richmond Street died yesterday while waiting for an ambulance to the County Infirmary from the City Hospital where she had been since May. Heart failure was listed as the cause.
On testimony that husband James J. Gooden abandoned her for over nine years and repeatedly brutalized her, Mary Gooden of 534 West Fifth Street was granted a divorce. Henry E. Beebe served as her attorney.
Lincoln Park Baptist Church will award diplomas to eighteen children at Sunday morning services. About forty children and their mothers will attend, with a sermon and short addresses. Evening services will feature children day activities from the primary department and many members plan to share lunch together.
A Clark street car caught fire while passing National League Ball Park early yesterday causing a small panic among passengers. The crew extinguished the blaze with a small loss.
Blanche Chambers sued Walter James Reid for desertion while she was ill in bed in April 1909. He left for St. Louis in December and gave no support. Judge Warner granted the divorce and restoration to her maiden name, with William J. Hohmann as attorney.
Kelsey Brewer & Co offers a free investor booklet detailing public utility securities. Bankers firm based in Michigan Trust Building Grand Rapids distributes to both small and large investors.
Pauline Schwartzberger of 1519 Central Avenue seeks a divorce from Joseph Schwartzberger proprietor of a stock theatrical company at 15 St. Mark's Place New York City. She requests restoration to her former name Pauline Hummel. She testified that he was always finding fault with her.
Dan Ulmer a Cleveland businessman sentenced to five years at Moundsville Penitentiary in a United States Court case has appealed to the circuit court. His lawyers allege trial errors in his conviction and challenge his false testimony in a bankruptcy hearing regarding a $1500 payment from Jacob Weiss. Ulmer remains under a $20,000 bond.
William M. Lutz filed for bankruptcy in Wabash Indiana with $3157 liabilities and $7 assets. The debts arose from a former partnership with Daniel Lutz at Wabash National Bank holds an unsecured claim of $2566 and related judgments exist in Wabash Circuit Court.
Receiver Aaron A. Ferris yesterday filed several thousand dollars more in claims against the Dominion Coal Company. The added debts broaden the existing creditor list and may affect the distribution plan as proceedings continue.
Readable fragments show three bids: Esterman Verkamp Murphy Company of this city for 1237 dollars, Goodman Manufacturing Company of Chicago for an unspecified amount, and H Lee Earley for 2500 dollars.
Attorney Frank A. Lyon of Hilldale Michigan was admitted to practice and assisted in arguing the Galloway versus Whittlesey case. The appeal Lykins versus the C&O Railway was advanced for October session hearing.
Mandates from the Circuit Court of Appeals were filed yesterday deciding the contract of the LC. Hirsch Steel and Rail Company with the Big Four road invalid and requiring its abrogation as a violation of interstate commerce law. The Emery estate victory over Central Trust and Safe Deposit Co. is affirmed. The Scherer death case against the Pennsylvania Railroad is affirmed.
Expressman John Curry charged with removing old tires from the C. H. I. yards had a hearing before Commissioner Adler. He was held to answer to the grand jury next October and released on his own recognizance.
John Vianza and his attorneys Gusweiler Klein enter a demurrer to proceedings to revoke his citizen papers, arguing that the government has not alleged any offense against him.
James Trotz 25 shot Tony Ballyrun 26 on the left arm during a fight over a job at Sixth and Plum. Ballyrun taken to City Hospital in unspecified condition. Trotz arrested by Patrolman Charles Bell on charges of shooting to kill as a crowd panicked and several people were trampled amid the chaos.
A list of obituaries and funeral details for Elizabeth Allgeier Henry Alexander Wilhelmina Braam Henrietta Borgerding Cora Hayward Jeremiah Delanew Mattthew Donnelly Valentine Franzreb Jeannette Jackson Daniel Kuhn an Emma Langley Ann Lantry and other relatives. Dates June 4 1913 and June 7 1913, various times and service locations in Cincinnati Bond Hill Mt Healthy Norwood and nearby.
Local notices publish names of deceased with birth and death dates, funeral times, and church services across Cincinnati Dayton and Covington. Entries include Marass Merkhofer Molengraft Moore Mulvey Nilling Patterson Powers Regan Riebel Robinson Ruscher Stark Schmidt Seiler Steinberg Strader Veeneman Ward Vessels Wiechmann with funeral details and recus mass locations addressed to families and friends.
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