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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

4

Commercial Tribune Subscription Rates and Policies

The Commercial Tribune lists domestic and international subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, with rates for Greater Cincinnati and mail orders worldwide. It notes advance payment is required and disclaims liability for unsolicited submissions sent to the paper.

Commercial Tribune Greater Cincinnati United States Mexico Cuba Canada Commercial Tribune Publishing Company

Branch News Offices and Bureaus Listed

The notice lists branch news offices at Walnut Hills East McMillan Street, Covington Simrall Building 427 Madison Avenue, Newport York Street 307, London Trafalgar Building, Washington Munsey Building, and Chicago 618 People's Gas Blas. It notes reading room access for Americans.

Walnut Hills East McMillan Street Newebays Covington Simrall Building Madison Avenue Newport York Street London Trafalgar Building Trafalgar Square Washington Munsey Building Chicago

Marriage Ring Revelations in a Wife's Secret

Adele Garrison portrays Mrs. Margaret Graham resisting a stranger’s demand for her husband Robert Gordon’s address. Drake asserts proof of Gordon’s identity and pressures disclosure, prompting a tense standoff as family loyalties and hidden names surface amid perilous intrigue.

Fifty Years Ago in Cincinnati Local Notices and Transfers

Southeast winds warm 76 to 86 degrees. Owen O B Gateny moves from 111 West Sixth to 121 West Seventh between Race and Elm. Wes Owens opens a biliary room at Scott and Fourth Covington. J H Mack sells southeast corner Seventh and John streets 6314x90 feet for $16 827 to J J Cozad. C A S annual anniversary at Maxwell's Seminary Seventh and Mound features Butler McLean Shakespeare Fustain Poor Sharp Marley Millar Thompson Upson and others. J T Swasey sells south Barr Street lot 132 3x80 feet to William Carter for $13 500.

Owen O'B. Gateny West Sixth Street West Seventh Street Race Elm Wes Owens Scott and Fourth Streets Covington J. H. Mack J. J. Cozad Seventh and John Streets P. Butler Sylvester Charles F. McLean Shakespeare Fustain Will H. Poor John Sharp West Cattle Reading Edward Marley Harry W. Millar George H Thompson Charles Upsom Hush The George Pohlman Will Poor Charles McLean Charles Upson Samuel P. Butler Thomas Shaw Charles C. Morrison J. T. Swasey William Carter Barr Street Linn and Baymiller

Ticklish Areas and Survival Lessons From Prehistoric Days

Secrets of Health and Happiness surveys ticklish sensation as a prehistoric relic, with Dr George W Crile and Johns Hopkins experts arguing it signals ancient warnings against peril. It describes two distinct touch impressions, self-protective reactions, and how tickling may relate to hair loss and survival.

Anna George W. Crile Crile

Covington Completes selective conscription returns

Covington and Kenton County total registration results were reported by Mayor John J. Craig and Sheriff John Allison. City returns totaled 5,458 against a government estimate of 5,615, while county precincts registered 1,434 versus 1,487 expected. Officials began sorting cards alphabetically for publication and archiving, with copies to Frankfort and 5,000 additional cards requested for state records.

John J. Craig Covington John Allison Kenton Craig Dillon Allison Wvmog S Dstova

Newport district surpasses draft registration turnout

Newport and Campbell County reporting 5,518 men registered for military service under the selective draft bill, beating estimates of 5,510. Newport city contributed 2,827 registrants while surrounding areas added 2,691. Bellevue 676 and Dayton 650 followed by several precincts with smaller totals. Officials Jule Plumber and Arthur Roth compiled the figures for forwarding to Frankfort and Washington. Mayor Livingston announced a second registration opportunity for those who missed Tuesday, with penalties to apply after June 10 including a possible $1,000 fine and up to one year in prison or both.

Uncle Sam Campbell County Newport Bellevue Dayton Cote Brilliante Southgate Alexandria California Wilders Highlands Highlands B Coldsprings Johns Hill Indian Springs Carthage Dry Ridge Creeyville Grant’s Lick Guber’s Mill Clifton A Clifton B Mentor Pool's Creek Jule Plumber Arthur Roth Frankfort Washington Livingston

Big Estate Divided After Betty Washington Taylor Will

The estate of Betty Washington Taylor was probated Wednesday by County Judge Edward Boltz. The will directs sale of the estate, convert it to cash, and divide: one half to Florence W. Washington. the other half among five parts to Mary K. Jones, Keturah DeMos, Thomas L. Jones, and Brent Arnold Jr. the grandchildren of James Taylor Barry Taylor. the daughters of Martha Taylor Saunders. and W Taylor Barry, Kate Le Baron of Santa Barbara, Cal., and W B Overton of Frankfort Ky. If Overton dies, his share goes to his son. Central Savings Bank and Trust Company named executor.

Betty Washington Taylor George Washington John Taylor Edward Boltz Florence W. Washington Mary K. Jones Keturah DeMos Thomas L. Jones Brent Arnold, Jr James Taylor Barry Taylor Martha’ Taylor Saunders W. Taylor Barry Kate le Baron Santa Barbara Cal W. B. Overton Frankfort Central Savings Bank and Trust Company

Mystery Surrounding My Father's South American Absences

The narrator fears a hidden crime behind her father’s long South American disappearances. She hesitates to reveal suspicions to Dicky and contemplates telling only brief confidants, while sensing a lurking menace in a stranger’s remarks about her father. The tension continues as she resolves to keep counsel until danger clarifies.

Dicky Robert Gordon South America Lillian Charles Spencer Mr. Drake

Testator divides holdings between James Hoge and Mrs. Frederick Grant

The will splits the estate equally between James Hoge a Seattle banker and Mrs. Frederick Grant a Zanesville resident with both named as heirs.

Eral Charities James Hoge Seattle Frederick Grant Zanesville

No Need to Fear Press Censorship TOLD by Kiwanis Club

James C. Hamilton of the Cincinnati AP says Creel will censor military news that benefits the enemy but assures press freedom otherwise. He notes publishers believe wartime censorship missteps in Britain and Germany were costly and that living costs will normalize long before news values return.

Kiwanis Club James C. Hamilton Cincinnati Associated Press Linton George Creel Mr. Hamilton Great Britain Germany

Kenton County precinct tallies with grand total

Readable results show counts for multiple towns including Elsmere Erlanger Crescent Springs Bromley Sandfordtown Independence Ludlow and four precincts in Ludlow plus a county total of 1 434. Grand total for Kenton County including Covington 6 892 versus a government estimate of 7 052, 160 higher than registered.

Cox Succeeds Sluss as Covington Schools Chief

Covington school commissioners re employed most principals and teachers for another year. H S Cox becomes superintendent succeeding H O Sluss who resigns to head Western Reserve Academy in Hudson Ohio. Sluss led Covington schools ten years, Graf resigns to marry.

Covington H. S. Cox H. O. Sluss Sluss Western Reserve Academy Hudson Cleveland Margaret L. Graf

Miss Bary Heroine of Dayton Canoe Rescue

Friends of Dayton swimmer Miss Florence Bary discuss securing a Carnegie heroine medal after she saved Miss Caroline Smith and Joseph Montgomery from drowning during a canoe trip on the Ohio River. The Estelle and the Princess collided, flipping the canoe and sending Bary into deep water. she guided both survivors to shore while fellow traveler Floyd Picket struggled to reach safety. Montgomery later denied being saved, saying he was not in danger.

Florence Bary Dayton Caroline Smith Joseph Montgomery Vine Street Ohio River Estelle Princess Floyd Picket Miss Bury Montgomery Miss Bary

John Hoge Millionaire Dies in Zanesville

News of the death of John Hoge a multimillionaire bachelor at his Zanesville home reached Cincinnati Wednesday. He lived there all his life born in the same house. Ill for months he passed away aged well beyond three score and ten. Hoge was a longtime director of the United States Playing Card Company and invested heavily in New York Seattle real estate and Cincinnati Columbus and Kansas City ventures. The estate’s disposition was not yet known but he was understood to have given generously to several causes.

John Hoge Zanesville Cincinnati Hoge United States Playing Card Company New York Seattle Columbus Kansas City Sev

Samuel Rosenthal Dies at Age Eighty Three

Funeral services for Samuel Rosenthal who died Wednesday at 24 Albany Avenue Avondale will be held Friday at 3 PM at the crematory Dr Grossman officiating He headed S Rosenthal & Co of 15 West Sixth Street retiring years ago After forty nine years with the firm he was a Civil War veteran and member of William Nelson Post G A R He is survived by seven sons Henry S Charles Edward David Joseph Benjamin all of Cincinnati and William of Chicago and a daughter Mrs S Lillenstein of this city

Samuel Rosenthal Albany Avenue Avondale Grossman Rosenthal S. Rosenthal & Co West Sixth Street William Nelson Post Markbreit Henry S Charles Edward David Joseph Benjamin Cincinnati William Chicago Mrs. S. Lillenstein City

Tribute to William Lodge Honors Lodge & Shipley Tool Firm

The Chamber of Commerce directorate adopted resolutions paying warm tribute to the memory of William Lodge of the Lodge and Shipley Machine Tool Company.

William Lodge The Lodge & Shipley Machine Tool Company Chamber of Commerce

Treason Charge Filed Against Kentucky Man

Leslie Harris of Litchisville Kentucky was arrested Tuesday in Williamstown for alleged violation of the selective service act. He was arraigned in Covington before United States Commissioner Bell, pleaded not guilty, and is held on a $10,000 bond awaiting a preliminary trial June 11. Harris allegedly refused to register and urged others not to register. He claimed to have registered at Ft. Thomas, which officers denied. Harris did not testify.

Leslie Harris Litchisville Williamstown Covington United States Bell Harris Cunningham Southern Railroad Ft. Thomas

New blouse pattern by May Manton with novel collar

The fashion note presents a versatile blouse pattern No. 9414 by May Manton. It features a novel collar, optional front pocket, and options for contrasting collar and cuffs. Sizes 34 to 42 bust. requires 2 1/4 yards of 36 inch material for medium size. mailed for ten cents.

Batiste Fashion Department

Covington notes on permits deaths and local events

Building Inspector Alfred Dailey issued a 1000 dollar permit to C J Hollingsworth for an addition to his factory at Second and Greenup. A jury awarded Mary Drew six dollars for auto damages. she seeks one hundred. The will of Joseph Goedde was probated. six children inherit with Anton Goedde named executor. War council plans meetings to aid soldiers. Liberty bonds purchased. fireworks restrictions reiterated. Harvest hands needed in Kansas. wages two dollars and board. Edward Meyrose, 46, died. funeral at St Patrick’s Church. survived by widow and four. Gypsies moved to Cincinnati after police intervention. Finance Commissioner Philipps ill, will miss days. Bernard Lemker and Helen Lyons wed at St Mary’s Cathedral. William Nock, once with Covington Board of Health, died at 66.

Alfred Dailey C.J. Hollingsworth Second and Greenup Streets Mary Drew A. E. Miller Joseph Goedde Kenton R. P. Ernst War Work Council Committee J. EB. Harris Scott Street M. E John Feeney Covington Merchants Ware Department of Labor Washington Kansas Edward Meyrose Tom Kenney Pye's Hill Covington Cincinnati George E. Philipps Upper Greenup Street Bernard J. Lemker John Lemker Helen. Lyons Edward Lyons East Eleventh Street St. Mary's Cathedral William Nock

Freeman Renews Stance on Newport Car Franchise

President W. W. Freeman of the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Car Company told Newport officials and civic leaders that the firm will contribute no more than $6,000 yearly for street operation and will not cover street reconstruction costs. He insisted the company will not bid under the proposed franchise ordinance, replying to a previously rejected 1916 Newport vote. A five member committee was appointed by Civic Club head Fischer to negotiate with the car company and city commissioners.

W. W. Freeman South Covington & Cincinnati Street Car Company Newport Polk Laffoon Newport City Commissioners Newport Civic and Industrial Club Monmouth Street Welfare Association Freeman Fischer Civic and Industrial Club

Plans for a Campbell County commission house

Plans to establish a commission house with enough capacity to aid Campbell County farmers in selling their produce are being developed by a committee from the Newport Civic and Industrial Club. Farmers have hauled to Cincinnati for years and seek Newport sales to save bridge tolls.

Campbell County Newport Civic and Industrial Club Cincinnati Newport Bridge Toll

Newport School Debate Seeks Dropping German Language

A movement rises in Newport urging the Newport Public School Commissioner to remove German from the Newport High School curriculum. It is the only Newport high school offering the language.

Newport Newport Public School Commissioner's Newport High School

Kenton Circuit Court Abandonment Divorce Filed

T I Hornbeck sues Grace Hornbeck for absolute divorce after over five years separation. They wed March 4, 1896. Attorney B F Graziani represents plaintiff. Also, William Deddens sues Burton Watson for 256.2 dollars for merchandise with request for attachment on funds at Citizens National Bank Covington. Commonwealth vs Cornelius Lovinghart pleads guilty to house breaking and larceny and is sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Judge Tracy.

T. I Hornbeck Grace Hornbeck B. F. Graziani William Deddens Burton Watson Citizens National Bank Covington The Commonwealth Cornelius Lovinghart

Ft. Thomas High School to Hold 1917 Graduation

The Ft. Thomas High School will host commencement in the school auditorium Thursday night for the class of 1917. Twenty nine graduates will receive diplomas. Principal address by Prof. W. T. Gosling of Cincinnati. Graduates include Roscoe M. Prather, Helen W. Morris, Bertha Lee Lukens, Eleanor Jane Wright, Robert Hardesty, Florence M. Greenwood, Charles E. Tavenner.

Ft. Thomas High School Prof W. T. Gosling Cincinnati Roscoe M. Prather Helen W. T. Morris Bertha Lee Lukens Eleanor Jane Wright Robert Hardesty Florence M. Greenwood Charles E. Tavenner

Notable Names in the Local Memorial List

The notice lists William Dwight Sporing Walter Newman Helen L Young Jack I Kirker Alice C Grapes Marjorie B Collins Hazel May Pfiefer William C Hough Bernice H Shuey Pauline Aylwarfl Robert Jones Robert L Putnam Mildred M Rensford Richard C Henderson Harwood C Coffin Evelyn C Wildt.

William Dwight Sporing Walter Newman Helen L. Young Jack I. Kirker Alice C. Grapes Marjorie B. Collins Hazel May Pfiefer William C. Hough Bernice H. Shuey Pauline Aylwarfl Robert Jones Robert L. Putnam Mildred M. Rensford Richard C. Henderson Harwood C. Coffin Evelyn C. Wildt

Y Branch Public Meeting Promotes War Work Expansion

A public meeting in the interest of the Y M C A war work was held Wednesday in the County Court room. William A. Paterson chaired. Secretary William N. Ewald of the Y M C A Kentucky railway and mining branch urged establishing a local branch. Other speakers were O P Schriver of Ft Thomas and D B Meacham of Cincinnati.

County Court William A. Paterson William N. Ewald Kentucky O. P. Schriver Ft. Thomas D. B. Meacham Cincinnati

Mayor on bench in Newport Police Court

Mayor A J Livingston occupied the bench in Newport Police Court Wednesday. Fines and costs amounting to 113 dollars were collected from alleged auto speeders. John Sharp Ben Tanner Howard Mack and William Kastrub were fined 25 dollars and costs on charges of speeding preferred by Motorcycle Policeman Armstrong.

A. J. Livingston Newport John Sharp Ben Tanner Howard Mack William Kastrub Armstrong

Day ton Presbyterian Women to Host All Day Red Cross Event

The Ladies' Aid Society of Day ton Presbyterian Church invites Red Cross members to join an all day meeting starting at 9 a.m. Thursday in the church parlors. Bring your lunch.

Ladies’ Aid Society Dayton’ Presbyterian Church Red Cross Society

Newport Notes Advances and Court Decisions

Samuel Pearson of Newport dies at 111 Maple Ave Southgate Ky leaving four daughters including Emma Pearson a Newport Public Schools teacher. Separately Cincinnati detective A l A Young arrested on false swearing charges tied to a Newport divorce deposition and then dismissed at preliminary hearing. Margaret Schmit sues Federal Amusement Co in Newport for $12 alleged injuries from a fall on Monmouth Street sidewalk in front of Hippodrome Theater. Mary J Cottingham awarded $300 alimony from W J Cottingham. Geeslin of Bellevue to be tried for cruelty to animals after prior conviction for beating a dog. Geeslin previously fined. Gertrude Logan awarded divorce from Lawrence Logan and resumes maiden name Trappe. Anton Schhacter awarded $1 756 10 in suit against Margaret J Phillips. McMillin Lodge No 141 F and A M of Cincinnati holds first lien on Ft Thomas property and judgment of $1 800. Ft Thomas property sale ordered. Master Commissioner John Barton to conduct sale June 2.

Samuel Pearson W. J. Baker Screen Company Maple Avenue Southgate Emma Pearson Newport Public Schools Ll. A. Young Cincinnati Bertha Kirchmer Ernest Brandes Ft. Thomas W. F. Clark Young Margaret Schmit Federal Amusement Company Newport Hippodrome Theater Monmouth Street J. Ryan Otto Wolff Mary J. Cottingham W. J. Cottingham Joseph Geeslin Bellevue Campbell Geeslin Klein Gertrude Logan Lawrence Logan Wolff Trappe

Liquor Charge Filed Against Covington Roadhouse Owner

United States Marshal R C Ford arrested John Hobner proprietor of a roadhouse on the Independence pike south of Covington on a charge of selling liquor to three soldiers in violation of a new federal law. The warrant backed by Lieutenant L E Barnes alleged the sale occurred May 26. Hobner was held on a 30 bond for a Friday preliminary hearing, with John Seiler as surety. He proclaims innocence. The new law carries a maximum fine of 1000.

United States R. C. Ford Covington John Hobner Independence Pike Congress L. E. Barnes First Kentucky Infantry Hobner Bell John Seiler

Nashville Man's Body Found in Cisterna Farm

The body of a man believed to be John Brennan about 45 of Nashville Tennessee was found dead in a cistern on R C Stephens farm at Independence on Wednesday night Coroner Riffe of Kenton County was informed by Stephens who discovered the body.

John Brennan Nashville

Man Found Dead as Early Wednesday Visitor Mentioned

A man was found dead at his home early Wednesday. In the dead man's pocket were letters and cards, including a carpenter's union card with the name John J. Brennan of Nashville. The body was taken to the Covington Morgue.

Carpenter's Union John J. Brennan Nashville Covington

Former Covington councilman dies at 67

Fred C. Niemeyer aged 67, a former Covington councilman, died at his Bethel home Wednesday night. He was jailed with six fellow councilmen for contempt of court after refusing a court mandate to build a new courthouse. Pallbearers at the funeral Saturday include Joseph Ruh Henry Ulefeld John Corsel Michael Messenschlacer Charles Avery and Anton Nienaber.

Fred C. Niemeyer Covington Bethel Independence James R. Tarvin Joseph Ruh Henry Ulefeld John Corsel Michael Messenschlacer Charles Avery Anton Nienaber

Men of affairs and rail executive moves noted

Superintendent John Clark leaves for Washington to attend a mail chiefs conference and returns next week. Assistant Superintendent Rich mond Harris leads local operations. Judge Joseph B. Kelley to give memorial address at Mason Odd Fellows. T James Brokaw tours Indiana grocers for GE Coyle in new chain drive. George P. Coyle of Barrett Chemical visits Covington area. Richard L. Murphy markets Southern Railroad interests in South Georgia. P M Ripley resigns. G W Feakins appointed assistant to T M Schumacher El Paso & Southwestern. J W Shultz elevated to Mt Carmel Illinois post. Murray Hubbard, newly named southern railway tax chief, meets Atlanta officials. James W Flannery notes good hh crop prospects along Georgia Southern & Florida rail zone.

John Clark Railway Mail Washington, D. C Richmond Harris Joseph B. Kelley Odd Fellows Mason, O T. James Brokaw Economy Grocery Stores Company Indiana George P. Coyle Barrett Chemical Company New York City Covington (Ky Richard L. Murphy Southern Railroad System South Georgia P. M. Ripley T. M. Schumacher el Paso & Southwestern Railroad Company G. W. Feakins Murray R. Hubbard Ft. Thomas All Southern Railway Lines Atlanta James W. Flannery Georgia Southern & Florida Set

Boy Killed by Auto at Twelfth and Race Streets

Charles Nitache aged 12 of 1060 Linn Street was killed Wednesday night when run over at Twelfth and Race by an automobile owned by Mrs. James Gilligan and driven by Harry Owens. The boy reportedly darted from behind another car into Owens path. the incident was deemed unavoidable.

Charles Nitache Linn Street Twelfth Race Streets James Gilligan West Eighth Street Harry Owens Owens

Dazed Woman Found by Officers Near Spring Grove and Colerain

A well dressed woman, found dazed by Sergeant Fricke and Patrolman von Dohre at Spring Grove and Colerain avenues, was taken to the hospital where dementia was diagnosed. Hospital search uncovered $350 in money and two gold watches. one with diamonds. Authorities seek her relatives. she identifies as Emma Schute, 50, unable to recall her home.

Fricke von Dohre Spring Grove Colerain Emma Schute

New and Wonderful Hair Removing Secret Revealed

An advertisement proclaims a home method named phelactine to remove hair and roots. It promises quick, safe use without electrolysis, depilatories, or shaving, with a refund if not satisfied. The product claims odorless, non irritant formula and immediate root removal observed in use.

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