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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1898
Page
8
Court session before Judge Dempsey examines the North Fairmount Building Association matter seeking a court appointment of a receiver to manage assets and affairs amid ongoing trial proceedings for the housing group.
Court briefs detail Judge McNeill sustaining objections to the trustee Archer and his attorney Matthews claiming 5000 and 2500 respectively in a case arising from a 98000 flow through estate. Bookkeeper pay raised to 15 weekly. Numerous estate actions and civil matters noted across the docket.
The bondsmen of Ed Hunt in the Cincinnati Rubber Company case appeared before Judge Spiegel with assignee H. M. Rulison to determine the shortage amount and seek a settlement. The proceedings were not concluded.
The case of Esh elby against Thomas Wayne faced a delayed trial after a sustained challenge to the regular jury panel. A special venue was ordered and eleven jurors were selected, with trial set to begin today. The plaintiff sues for damages over allegedly worthless cash registers used to introduce a new tobacco brand, claiming losses of customers and business.
Martha Huff and Charlotte D Flowers sue the C C C and St Louis Ry for 2000 dollars each alleging damages from a switch placed on Basset street Cleves with no town permit and train jarring injuring her home. Elizabeth Gossett sues husband Thomas for divorce and custody of children. H G Wittgenfeld sues Henrietta Wittgenfeld for 2700 dollars on three notes, and an attachment was issued with Wittgenfeld and Daniel as garnishee.
The will of G M Franklin leaves real estate to Ida Merrit for life with remainder to her son Estell and requires a burial and debt payment. Mrs David Baker’s will leaves most to daughters and $1000 to her son for kindness. William Killius’s will provides life use to wife with remarrying split as dower. estate valued at 4000. Katherine Oberding’s will leaves estate to her son John with no valuation reported.
Judge Swing rules the May 19 act general and not uniform across the state. Defendants’ estoppel defense fails as plaintiffs did not protest or benefit from the project. With no further pleadings, the petition prayer is granted.
Judge Dempsey presided as parties crowded into the case of Rehn against the North Fairmount Building Association. A receiver is sought on grounds of mismanagement by officials. The secretary testified all day. examination not finished at adjournment. The defense argues the association is well managed and solvent.
Mrs Connell executes an assignment to H E Englehart citing dull times as cause. She reports assets of 3000 dollars and liabilities of 2000 dollars. The assigner is not engaged in active business.
Judge Jackson overruled plaintiffs motion to remove case from jury. Key questions are whether Daw son of Shillito Company issued the guaranty to George B Fox and whether he had authority. Jury took the case at 5 o clock.
The docket presents several Common Pleas matters Nos. 113,990 to 113,937 including Wittgenfeld heirs suit for 2700 on notes, Dattelbaum on account for 46925, Schneider v Hancock L and B Co on appeal, Briggs v Village of Milford, Huff v C C C St L R Co damages 2000, Flowers v C C St L Ry Co damages 2000, and divorce or injunction actions. Superior Court case No. 49514 August Luchow v J P Heister follows.
The Supreme Court today handed down decisions and motions. Across multiple cases from Ohio counties including Cuyahoga, Hancock, Lucas, Defiance, and Brown, judgments were affirmed or dismissed for various errors or procedurals. The docket includes reversals, advances, and a notable dismissal for failure to file printed record.
The US collier Pompey brought Commander Lieutenant Commander E W Sturdy dead from Norfolk after falling ill near Cape Henry. Sturdy, 51, Maine native with 36 years in service, had no medical aid on board. Interment with naval honors planned at Key West. family ties to Annapolis.
Norwood residents plan a Thursday lawn fete at Mr. J. B. Millers corner Ashland and Adams to raise funds for flannel bandages for soldiers in the South. A large crowd is expected and many Norwood citizens serve in the First. Food and drinks will be available.
Via Louisville and Nashville Railroad announces a Special train departs Fourth Street Station on Sunday June 12 at 7 45 a.m. The service provides an extra travel option for morning riders.
Special Dispatch reports in Columbus that on June 7 the Supreme Court decided several Cincinnati matters. Rebecca Stewart et al v Benne ville Kline reversed with verdict for plaintiffs in error. Wesleyan Cemetery directors v First Methodist Episcopal Church settled by consent at defendant in error’s cost. Edward M Spangenberg et al v Philip Guiney dismissed by consent at plaintiffs in error’s cost.
After Colonel James E. Neal argued for leave to file in the Supreme Court rather than the lower court, the court granted the motion and scheduled June 21 for the hearing.
The municipal police board sustained the charges against Patrolman Louis Lane following departmental proceedings. The ruling cites alleged misconduct during service and sets the stage for determinations on discipline or further action.
Patrolman Louis Lane was found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and dismissed by the Board of Police Commissioners. Patrolman Laue faced assault charges and was implicated in illicit relations with Mamie Zimmerman. his charges were sustained. The board granted Patrolman Charles Ritter three months leave with pay while medical issues are reviewed for pension eligibility. Rees Fitzpatrick may receive a bravery medal for rescuing a child from a streetcar. Lieutenant Ed T. Rockwell’s request for leave of absence is postponed pending war considerations. Workhouse guards James Haggerty Henry Christman and John Hettrick were elected along with assistant guard Lottie Rothwell and substitute matron Mary McCarthy. John Grubb was re-elected as clerk.
In Tiffin Ohio the high school graduation marks a first with two boys taking top honors. Earl M Sneckenberger earned the valedictory at 95 percent and Raymond Simpson, a colored student, the salutatory at 94 percent. Miss Estella Wolf is third with 94 percent. Eleven of forty one pupils scored above 90. This is the largest graduating class. Commencement set for June 16.
Westerville Ohio held its sixteenth annual commencement tonight. President David S. Seeley of the Board of Education awarded diplomas to eight graduates Curtis C. Clouse Otto C. Miller Madge A. Andrix Jessie P. Bra shares Helen M. Hain M. Louise Phelps Mary D. Redding Marie M. Hain The Board has elected Prof J Wesley Jones as Superintendent of Schools for the coming year.
The twenty fourth annual commencement at Central University began with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Dr. H. M. Scudder and the annual YMC A address by Dr. W. H. Marquess. George W. Pickels Jr won a prep medal for top average. the class has 25 graduates, including two women. The program marks the most successful year in the institution’s history.
N L Shropshire of Austerlitz Kentucky won the annual Philalathean Epiphilidean society contest at Central University with the speech The Nobility of Labor. He defeated four contestants and received a handsome gold medal as the prize.
The first National convention of the Social Democracy of America opened at Uhlich's Hall in Chicago. Eugene V. Debs welcomed delegates from about thirty states, including 125 delegates with some women present, and G C Clemens, Mark Twain's brother, attended. The Credential Committee was elected with J C Deamond as chairman and W L Johnson and J F Finn as members.
In St Louis on June 7 burglars broke in while jeweler Jacob F. Smith of 1545 South Broadway was away at lunch. They looted the shop taking eighteen trays of watches diamonds and other jewelry worth over 3000 dollars from a busy street location.
Representative C A Leland of Noble County and Representative John B Griffith of Union County announce they will not resign from the State Legislature. Leland will join the District Court of New Mexico as judge and Griffith becomes court clerk, while costs for an extra session are cited at about 78000 dollars. Both keep their 600 dollar salaries, and local parties show little appetite for fall campaigns.
Ohio State Commander Asa W. Jones of the Sons of Veterans presides at the state encampment in Columbus June 7 and 8. He may seek National Commander at Omaha in September. Edward H. Archer, longtime organizer and chief clerk of the State Railroad Commissioner, is the sole candidate publicly linked to succeeding Jones as Ohio Commander.
The river department reports boats leaving for Pomeroy Maysville Louisville New Orleans and Memphis with schedules showing various departure times. The Tennessee River sees two new lights Bates Landing and Martin's Landing Eagle Nest No 1. The Virginia arrives Pittsburg with passengers. Kansas and Nisbet prepare Memphis runs. Several captains depart for Pittsburg and Pittsburg crews update.
Special dispatches report rivers from Oil City to Cincinnati with water depths, weather, and ships. The Keystone State ran aground near Duff. lightering planned. Numerous boats laid up for low water while others depart for Pittsburg, Wheeling, and Charleston.
For New Richmond to Moscow and intermediate points daily steamers depart at 3 30 p.m. except Sunday and other lines run from Broadway for Vevay Frankfort and nearby towns. Listings include agents and contact numbers. Real estate ads offer Walnut Hills Highland avenue lots and Avon dale houses plus rentals. Cars and pins for local schools shown with locations and contact details.
The Cleveland and Dayton lines publish full train times across routes to Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis and Chicago. Detailed departures and arrivals cover Dayton Springfield Cincinnati Toledo Detroit and regional suburbs with multiple daily and Sunday variations.
The notice lists the Lake Erie and Western Fort Wayne Cincinnati and Louisville railways routes from the H. and D. Depot at Fifth and Baymiller streets. It shows through trains to Chicago with arrivals at 3:30 am 11:20 am and 16:00 pm and departures at 8:30 am 7:30 am and 8:45 pm. It mentions vestibuled cars No further detail is provided.
Local express departs at 7 45 am and arrives later at 6 50 am. New York and Boston Limited runs at 6 25 pm to 2 30 am, while New York and Boston Express operates at 6 50 with varied times.
Depots listed at Grand Central and Cincinnati routes show daily and holiday train times. Eastbound and westbound services include dining and observation cars and various intermediate stops at Loveland Parkersburg Hillsboro and Cincinnati feeders. Through Memphis connections service to New Orleans and Louisville routes are offered with sleeping and dining options.
Memphis to New Orleans trains depart 6 45 pm and 11 45 am with 7 10 am onward. Limited service offers Pullman sleepers free reclining chair cars and dining cars between Memphis and New Orleans and beyond to Kansas and Texas ports.
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