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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1900
Page
7
In a downtown barber shop tale a colored porter and bootblack carries a heavy buggy pole from Covington, struggles back across the bridge, and ends with a pole mishap. A later tug of war ends in a four foot water tank dive contest that concludes as a draw.
A reminiscence recalls Marks and I winning $1,450 from a $60 investment in bets on Ohio politics with Sam Scott as stakeholder. The second tale describes a raincrow foretelling rain, vilified by children with stones, canceling a Memorial Day picnic.
An argument at a Stockyards area resort between James Martin ex police officer and George Neil stockyards employee over who could stay under water longer ended without witnesses. They chose a practical test to settle the dispute.
Rev H Mann of Stuttgart, a General Conference delegate, lost a leather purse in a crowded Chicago streetcar containing a check for 871 dollars indorsed by a Chicago book concern plus letters and memoranda. The purse was recovered through the Post Office. the envelope with the papers was found by a finder, sent to the Postmaster, then returned by the Book Concern. Mann sails home to Europe relieved with no major loss.
The Commercial Tribune promotes a twenty week Paris Exposition journey with twenty photographic portfolios. A free Number One sample is offered for four cents postage, with a one week deadline and a plan to give away 100000 samples to readers.
A trap descended a Carthage hill on Country Club road and broke its shafts near the single tree. The driver was kicked on the foot but no serious injuries occurred among Mrs Spencer and two young ladies. Brass thieves also struck Hartwell stealing brass reducers from fire plugs.
Coleman Gas Machine Co offers improved acetylene lighting devices touted as safer than electric light. Fixtures for saloons stores and offices available. Levy & White lists fixtures at 223 225 227 E Fourth Street. Also promoting Home Steam Laundry at 45 Arcade with phone 3078.
Mrs. Virginia Brewer of Covington Kentucky dies at 56 with funeral from 1547 Banklick Street Tuesday at 1 PM. George Dilg aged 36 years 8 months 6 days dies Saturday June 9 after illness with burial Tuesday June 12 at 1 30 PM from 1808 Logan Street. Friends invited.
The McCook Loan and Building Company seeks to compel defendants to reveal any estate or interest in the described premises and have their claims adjudicated null and void. It asks for permanent injunction against claims and for further relief in law or equity. Defendants must answer by August 4, 1900, or the petition may be taken as true. Attorneys COP & HERTENSTEIN. Dated May 21, 1900.
Hyde Park Ohio invites sealed bids by June 20 1900 at noon for two street improvement bonds of 20 84 each with 6 percent annual interest. Bonds may be in 150 denominations or remaining amounts per installment and issued to fund water pipe work on Observatory place between Observatory avenue and grounds. Sold at par with accrued interest, bids include bidders count and interest to transfer date. Right to reject bids reserved. Frank Lewis Clerk Hyde Park Ohio. my21 41 M
The city funds half of the Bruce Avenue improvement and the other half plus interest on bonds if issued will be assessed per abutting foot from Hamilton Avenue to Kirby Avenue. Assessments are payable in ten annual installments with bonds issued in anticipation unless paid earlier. The ordinance takes effect at the earliest period allowed and was passed May 31, 1900.
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