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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
5
Nicholas Holmes, a blind student, will receive a certificate and Springer medal at the College of Music commencement. Despite severe difficulties, he has pursued a professional aim, reading quotes daily and learning by ear to study composition and performance. He is the first blind musician to earn a college certificate.
Four graduates received diplomas at Hayward School of Elocution commencement in the Auditorium decorated in red and white. John Marshall Smedes officiated, presenting diplomas to Henrietta Lee Sophia Marie Hamant Charles Edwin Doherty and George H Myers. Second and first year certificates were also awarded to a list of students.
Four year old Leroy Siebert was nearly drowned after falling into a canal near Charlotte and Plum streets but was saved by George Deitzel who jumped in. A second child, Corcoran, four, was struck by an ash cart at Front and Plum streets, running over her left arm. she was taken to hospital.
Railroad circles report the Big Four plans to own the Cincinnati Northern Railroad from Addison Junction Michigan to Franklin Ohio with branches to Dundee Allegan. Vanderbilts previously controlled the line amid ownership disputes now settled. The Big Four would gain a Toledo Detroit route via Michigan Central and Lake Shore.
An East End hold-up Tuesday night targeted Al Clark a Columbia huckster. Two masked men seized his gold watch and threatened him with a revolver as onlookers recalled a loud Monday night disturbance. Clark claimed to have heard a shot during the attack.
A petition from abutting property owners was received by the Board of Public Service seeking the improvement with ma cadam of Eastside Avenue from Observatory Road to Route and Southside Avenue between Ed.
The body of a colored man who drowned in Mill Creek on Tuesday night while fleeing arrest was found yesterday by a patrolman near the Eighth Street viaduct. He is believed to be BB. R. Patterson, once connected with Umbens Prescription.
Weather forecaster Bassler predicts a cool wave after a midsummer heat spell. A brief storm brought hail to Westwood damaging greenhouses and delaying streetcars, with a light shower later in the afternoon. School principals dismissed students at noon due to heat.
Local followers of the Christian Catholic Church in Zion faced a sharp division over John Alexander Dowie proclaiming himself the reincarnation of the Prophet Elijah. Church officers in Chicago voted affirmatively after arguing Dowie’s case, while a Japanese missionary couple and a dissenting man and wife resigned, disputing the action.
Delegates of the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church spanning from Nova Scotia to Southern Illinois gathered for the first meeting. A sermon at First Reformed Church on Plum Street was delivered by Moderator Rev James L Chestnut with Dr Boice and Rev J H McClelland assisting. The conference adjourned to reconvene at 9 30 this morning with nearly sixty representatives present.
Eight Cincinnati Golf Club members opened the annual Longworth Cup contest on East Hill Links. The cup was presented by Mrs. Longworth. Entries and scores from yesterday are listed.
The divorce between George R Rothman and Lydia Rothman was finalized yesterday amid claims of marital discord. The proceedings reference Lydia's relationship with James Carney and an 1888 incident where she returned home late, prompting Rothman to confront them in the hallway.
The L Schreiber Company asked the Board of the Service for permission to build a cantilever tram across Eggleston avenue. The company says the tram will not affect free use of the avenue and the application was referred to the committee of the whole.
The Circuit Court yesterday held the Jones Fertilizing Company case, brought by Squire Roebling of Delhi Township for maintaining a nuisance, was liable to the Common Pleas Court and sent back for retrial, reversing the prior decision.
At 3 o clock Saturday a Cinela Public Library meeting will discuss the newly formed Library League plans and a special program is to be presented in the critical room.
Municipal Reform will review multiple cases of Sunday closing law violations in coming days. The Mt Healthy saloon trade faces scrutiny under renewed enforcement efforts led by local authorities.
Central Police Station mourns as Bum the police dog is badly injured after being run over twice by a salvage wagon and a carriage while patrolling Ninth Street. Nell the dog’s sibling caused the mishap, but Bum’s vet care and grit keep him alive amid repeated injuries.
Traction Company workers with twenty six horses began shifting the Sycamore line cable from Eggleston avenue to Saunders street but stalled at Court and Broadway. Traction cars blocked several lines for half an hour. The new granite pavement suffered depressions as a truck wheel sank in. A plank roadway was laid to spread weight. A further move is planned. damage awaits contractor and company adjustment.
A long list of names appears including ages and addresses for marriages banns and notices. Entries show multiple couples such as Henry Ni and Minne Brinkmann, John W. and Dora Masc, and others with varied occupations and streets. Also includes obituaries and funeral notices for Margaret Leonard and Joseph F. Wiese with dates and locations.
The Fourth District School on Eastern Avenue near Washington Street hosts a lawn fete to raise funds for a decorative parade carriage. Activities run from 3 to 10 PM with dancing music ice cream cake and candy for children plus a grab bag and fishing pond to boost the fund and appeal.
The Mystic Order of Stan-Nic-Nic held a Grand Hotel meeting initiating twenty six new members. The Zoo Game Club and Hellis and Leather Club are to float in the night pageant part of the Fall Festival. Fourteen floats have been guaranteed, with more clubs possibly entering. Stan-Nic-Nics now total six hundred members.
An old advertisement promotes Pleasant Wine of Iron as a health tonic for women and a blood purifier and strengthener. It claims to aid weak and nervous people and lists KEESHAN at Sixth and Walnut as the seller with a price of $100.
In Police Court affidavit Robert Runk accuses A B Ketchum of practising a trick game. Ketchum, said to reside at the Columbia Hotel, allegedly collected money from customers of a notification company after being discharged. Runk claims the company was swindled of hundreds of rei.
The Smith Kasson Company held its annual outing Tuesday night at Coney Island. About fifty people, including employees and guests, traveled on the Island Queen after a 4 30 closing. A sumptuous supper followed with Lee H Brooks as toastmaster and nine toasts from prominent manufacturers including J Gregson Val Duttenhoefer H Manns and Henry Kasson. The party returned late, highly delighted with the outing.
The Postoffice Department will establish two new city substations. Authority was reached by Postmaster Monfort yesterday. Both stations open July 1. No 11 at Elder street corner with Edward Muhlberg in charge and No 12 at Eastern avenue and Torrence Road with D H Lehnkering in charge.
Ex baseball player Harry Vaughn and his wife reached a settlement before Judge Davis. Vaughn agreed to drop a $300 alimony claim and life insurance policy provisions. Mrs Vaughn will receive $5 weekly alimony, with the remainder of the estate equally divided.
The General Memorial committee, in charge of the Decoration Day parade and ceremonies, will meet in the Police Court room this evening to finalize plans and conclude committee work.
Flag Day will be celebrated by the Choir Club of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Hartwell Park on Friday evening. The park will be decorated and there will be singing of patriotic airs. Jacob Bromwell will deliver an address.
The board agreed to grant free water for Cheapside from Eighth to Court street to the State Public Works, on condition that supply to manufacturers is not interfered with.
Rubber tired city hall livery stable offers quick service with drivers in full livery. Located at 84 806 Plum Street Cincinnati with telephone Main 2064.
Fragmentary notice shows Richard Seibel a pressman facing divorce and alimony action. The document mentions a defense of enticement and cites Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy claim for appetite and strength restoration.
Pursuant to an order of sale in the United States Circuit Court Western Division Southern District of Ohio Cause No. 3984 Sarah E McCluskey et al vs Samuel Barr et al I will offer at public sale on Saturday June 22 1901 at 10 am on the premises Cincinnati Ohio Lot 284 block in I J Miller and Gustav Tafel trustees subdivision fronting 50 feet on Considine avenue and 194 78 feet deep between Price Hill amenities with north on Hamilton or Glenway avenues cash sale appraised at 500 cannot sell for less than two thirds of appraisal United States Marshal S D Ohio V J Fagin
In Common Pleas Court of Hamilton County Ohio cause 110102 Tilden French assignee of Consumers Ice and Refrigerating Company offers for sale at public auction on June 17 1901 at 10 a.m premises 297 ½ Spring Grove avenue Cincinnati Ohio including brick ice plant building with two ice machines and associated machinery and fixtures, appraised as a whole at 000 with real estate valued at 55 000 and fixtures separately valued. Also sale of personal property including office equipment tools and equipment used for station room boiler room and engine room. If no bid to two thirds of appraised value the real estate will be offered separately. Executed by Gerrie We Gs executor of the last will and testament of Groesbeck Hamilton County Ohio.
In Cincinnati on June 12 1901 sealed proposals are invited by the Board of Police Commissioners for labor and materials to build a new station and patrol house in the Third District. Proposals due June 25 1901 at noon. plans available from architects at Fifth and Walnut streets. Also notices bids for Carthage Ohio village bonds totaling 1765 70 with various maturity dates and interest to be issued in anticipation of street improvement assessments.
Ohio insolvency court in Hamilton County advertises private sale of the New Excellent Process Laundry Company assets. Receiver John R. Saxby invites cash bids, bids due for court approval, at No. 4 Freeman Avenue Cincinnati. Jurisdiction notices and mortgage foreclosures also shown for Victoria Building Association case.
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