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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1900

Page

7

Valuable Ring Stolen and Missing Boy Reported

A sneak thief stole a diamond ring valued at 150 dollars from Miss Emma Bush of Ninth and Race streets. Police sought Arthur Pickings, a twelve-year-old boy missing from 17 Corry Street for several days. Thieves used a hatchet to break into Gus Scheve’s saloon at 237 West Sixth Street, taking whisky cigars and about 10 pennies. George B. Wakeman of Cincinnati University will move to the University of California. Hughes High School teachers presented a fine trophy case containing ten silver trophies.

Emma Bush Ninth Race Streets Arthur Pickings Corry Street Gus Scheve West Sixth Street Hughes High School

Telegram Over Lost Locke Searched By Police

A telegram from Eliza Locke of Flint Michigan asks police to verify the condition of William E Locke believed to be in a city hospital. Police report they cannot locate any such person in the city.

Eliza Locke Flint Mich William E. Locke

Word From Lester Folger Disappearance Reported

A notice from Lester M. Folger, formerly with the Auditor's office of the Southern Railroad, reports his disappearance. The letter from Ayuntamiento in the Philippine Islands says he is a clerk in the Military Governor's office.

Lester M. Folger Southern Railroad Etter Ayuntamiento Philippine Islands

Narrow Escape of Harry Mullen

Harry Mullen son of a B of L member narrowly escaped drowning while bathing in the Ohio River near Brown Coal Company's landing. A companion who was with him rescued him from peril. Cheapside Basin inspection by Charles E Perkins and J G Wright previews upcoming canal improvements.

Ohio River Brown Coal Company Harry Mullen B. of L

Varsity Seniors Board Tacoma Boat Ride After Commencement

University seniors enjoyed a trolley car ride through the suburbs and will close commencement week with a boat trip on the steamer Tacoma. The voyage departs from the foot of Vine street at 3 30 for Chile and returns by moonlight with dinner served aboard.

University Tacoma Vine Street Chile

Endeavor Groups Plan July Boat Ride in Cincinnati

Representatives of the Cincinnati Christian Endeavor and the Endeavor Societies of the Licking Valley met at the U M C A Building and decided to unite forces for a boat ride on the evening of July 20. Special committees handle details. an enjoyable time is anticipated.

Cincinnati Christian Endeavor Endeavor Societies Licking Valley

Venable Wins West Point Appointment Backed by Senator Foraker

Russell V Venable a University freshman and Walnut Hills High School alumnus earns endorsement from Senator Foraker for a West Point academy appointment. He served in Spain with the Second Engineers and won the unanimous support of his regiment's officers.

Russell V. Venable Senator Foraker Military Academy West Point University Prof. Venable Walnut Hills High School Spain Second Engineers

Western Association of Writers Convenes at Winona Lake

The fifteenth annual convention meets in Winona Lake Indiana from June 26 to 29. Cincinnati participants include John Arn Lloyd William Norman Guthrie and Miss Julie Caroline O Hara. A discussion covers the literary and scientific development of the Northwest territory north of the Ohio River over the last century.

Western Association of Writers Winona Lake Ind John Arn Lloyd Norman Guthrie Julie Caroline O'Hara Ohio River

Boston woman nurse among Boxers slain in China

Dr Edna C Terry a Boston resident and head of a missionary hospital in Tsun Yun was killed by the Boxers in China. A prominent figure in U S missionary work she was 48 years old and Mrs General Cowen the Women's Foreign Missionary Society secretary grieved by the death.

Edna C. Terry China Tsun Yun Boston United States General Cowen Women's Foreign Missionary Society

Carrier Pigeons Stolen From City Home Coop

William Sheenan of 618 West Ninth street reported five carrier pigeons taken from his residence Wednesday night. Valued at 100 dollars, the birds were to be used in a Chester Park performance next week. He fears the birds may have been killed if not recovered.

William Sheenan West Ninth Street Chester Park Sheenan

Pigeons Set to Break World Distance Record

Twenty five Cincinnati Homing Pigeon Club birds were sent to Goldman Arkansas this week. An agent will liberate them tomorrow morning for a 00 mile flight. If weather cooperates they should reach home on Sunday. Success could lead to a longer flight to challenge the world record.

Cincinnati Homing Pigeon Club Goldman Ark

Cincinnati Gymnasium Bicycle Club Banquet Acknowledges Relay Victory

The Cincinnati Gymnasium Bicycle Club plans a banquet on Saturday evening June 23 at Heidelberks in Avondale to honor its relay team from the Gymnasium field day. Acknowledgement will be given to the men who formed the winning relay unit. The next club run is set for Sunday to the Gym grounds where the cycle baseball team competes against the boat club.

Cincinnati Gymnasium Bicycle Club Heidelberk's Place Avondale Boat Club Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Shoe Manufacturers’ Club Chester Park Shoe Manufacturers Cincinnati Business Fall Festival Association Sboey Manufacturers Harry L. Manss Cincinnati Shoe Fred Guckenberger Shoe Manufacturers’ Baseball Club Chamber of Commerce Baseball Club Business Men's Club Shoe Manufacturers’ Club Messrs Manss. Guckenberger F. W. Foulds

Botanical Society Outing to North Bend Ohio

The Cincinnati Botanical Society plans a day trip tomorrow to North Bend Ohio. Members and guests meet at Andersons Ferry at 8:00 a.m. and travel by electric car to Griffith Station where R H Warder will guide visits to Aston Warder homestead and the Warder forest station once established by Dr John A Warder. In the afternoon they will visit President William H Harrison's grave. If rain cancels Saturday morning, the outing will be postponed a week.

Cincinnati Botanical Society North Bend Anderson's Ferry Griffith Station R. H. Warder Aston Warder John A. Warder William H. Harrison

Forged Receipts Lead To Arrest At Local Saloon

Charles Johnson a homeless laborer entered Cello s saloon at 324 East Front street in a drunken attempt to buy drinks with forged receipts claiming deposits at Union Savings and Trust Company. Patrolman Haley arrested him, Johnson became delirious and was taken to the hospital while police investigated the alleged Wa pany receipts as forgeries.

Charles Johnson Cello East Front Street Union Savings and Trust Company Haley Hammond Station Johnson Wa Pany Savings Com

New Art School Contemplated in Cincinnati

Rumor says Prof. Beck may be persuaded to stay in Cincinnati after resigning from the Art Academy. Thirty former pupils plan to start a new school to study under him, with no definite decision yet. Cincinnati risks losing a leading mural painter whose magnit decorations are being installed in the City Hall.

Beck Art Academy Cincinnati Tig

Humane Society Arrests Led to Trial Absences

Fifteen men arrested by Humane Society officers in California Wednesday did not appear for trial before Squire Dumont. They were released on their own recognizance with Keogh and Quigley the contractors awaiting their appearance. Names on served lists include Toland Carter Brown Huff Farrell Keogh Jordan Green Cooney Mann Gane and others. The charges involve assault and related offenses.

Humane Society California Squire Dumont Keogh & Quigley Johnny William Toland B. A. Carter Louis Brown John Huff T Aapnese Willia Farrell Edward Keogh Ee ’ Richard Jordan Charles Green Chelty

Letter Carriers Reminder in Commercial Tribune

The Commercial Tribune urges letter carriers to read the Sunday issue dated June 24 for important notices and updates affecting mail delivery duties and schedules.

The Commercial Tribune the Commercial Tribune

Commencement Honors at Glendale High and Lockland Alumni Banquet

The Wyoming High School 1900 session featured eleven papers tied to The International Exposition. Students Florence A G Fahnestock Irene Gray Hale and Edith Ewing Fox led talks on topics from The Trooping of the Nations to Educational Features of the Fair. Diplomas were awarded by Dr. R G Boone as medals honored Fox and Thornton with others noted for exceptional work. The hall gleamed in green and white with palm and floral decor and the student chorus provided musical interludes.

Wyoming High School Florence A. G. Fahnestock Alice Haynes Thornton Irene Gray Hale William Houston Sutherland Louise Churchill Nichols Columbia Paris America Florence Trafford Metcalf Otto Carter Berry Henew Irene Gertrude Herron Edith Ewing Fox Marjorie Peale Byron Harold R. G. Boone Cincinnati Public Schools Alice Thornton F. Metcalfe R. Paddock Irene Hale M. Peale C.G. Waldo Board of Education

Glendale High School Commencement at Lyceum

Glendale High School held a elaborate commencement at the Lyceum on Sharon Avenue. The program featured essays by Walter Hunt Frances Massey Walter Schataman Alice Richardson and Fred McLean an address by Prof. Crewe and a diploma presentation by H W Brown. The outgoing class enjoyed a banquet reception and dancing afterward.

Glendale High School Lyceum Sharon Avenue Uale Walter F. Hunt Glendale Frances E. Massey Walter I. Schataman Alice R. Richardson Henry George Fred M. McLean Wm. I. Crewe H. W. Brown

Lockland Alumni Banquet Honors First Reception

The Lockland High School Alumnal Society held its annual banquet at the K of P Hall in North Mill Street. A six course feast followed the Ladies' Aid Society catering, with toasts including Six Years Ago Tonight and Fragments among various musical and recitation performances by students and faculty.

Lockland High School K. of P. Hall North Mill Street Miss Ethel Katherine Ada Rust Florence LaRue Bacon, Jr Della Verhis Aga Emily Allen Bessie Wasner Sella Stratton Susan Jonte Paul I Gertrude Bacon Hall Ladies' Aid Society Harriet Riddle A le Brown A. Blake

Harrison High School class graduates in ornate City Hall ceremony

Eleven students graduated from Harrison High School last evening in City Hall Harrison. Nine were boys as the hall was decorated with black and yellow bunting and the class motto Excelsior hung across the central arch.

Harrison High School Harrison

Graduation Exercises Showcase At Lockland High School

The ceremony featured Prof S T Dial delivering the class address and Prof N H Bartlett and Miss Mary J Beal named to new high school teaching posts. Diplomas were presented by President J C Kilgour and Rev R G White led the invocation with a city hall reception for new members planned by the alumni.

Board of Education Dial R. G. White Henry Co. Menefee Cincinnati Observatory Daisy Biddinger Carl Gantvoort Norwood Niagara Frank P. Ebertz Helena M. Thomas Napoleon Edward G. Garties Charles B. Williams Columbus Morris McManamann Excelsior Edward A. Fox de Vadis Eugene G. Hadock Mariner Sea S. T. Dial Lockland J. C. Kilgour T. D. Moore City Hall N. H. Bartlett Mt. Healthy E. B. Bilis Mary J. Beal Bucyrus Alice B. Nickles Cincinnati

Interesting Musicale for Church Benefit at Summit Avenue

A musicale at the residence of Mr. W. C. Earnest in Summit Avenue Price Hill featured city musicians. Performances included Violin Sonata in A by William Kern, Barcarolle duets by Miss Henry and Mr John Chaminade, and multiple songs and violin pieces by Robin Anderson Sidney C. Durst Miss Henry Mr. Earnest Miss Cora Mae Henry Mr Jahn and others. The notice ends with a housing ad reference to the Commercial Tribune.

Church of the Nativity W. C. Earnest Summit Avenue Price Hill William Kern Barcarolle Henry John Chaminade Rosary Robin Anderson Rotell Tachaikowsky Jahn Matthias R. Oliver Miss Henry Mr. Earnest Miss Cota Mae Henry Mr. Oliver

Hood's Sarsaparilla Slant Cited For Medicine

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine money can buy, claiming experience proves its superiority for health needs. The copy emphasizes quality and effectiveness to persuade readers.

Hood

City Building Notes Show 1901 Estimates and Appointments

The Board of Water Works Commissioners laid 1901 interest estimates at 74 825 before the Board of Public Service and referred them to the whole. The Trinidad Asphalt Company blamed water mains breaks for asphalt surface faults on Bates Avenue. Plans for a trunk sewer on Kellogg Avenue and the Congress Street to Crawfish Avenue right of way were presented. Isaac Weil was appointed Water Works helper at 2 per day and Louis Roth to supervise telephones at 250 per day during G D Jobe’s illness. The Ditchens heirs compensation claim for Delta Avenue was referred to the Chief Engineer. Four men will represent the B L at the Philadelphia convention. Captain Johannes’s work for the Contagious and Infectious Diseases Bureau is praised by Health Officer Davis and department heads.

Board of Water Works Commissioners Board of Public Service Commercial Tribune Bates Avenue Trinidad Asphalt Company Kellogg Avenue Congress Street Crawfish Avenue Weil Isaac Weil Louis Roth G. D. Jobe Johannes Bureau of Contagious and Infectious Diseases Davis Health Department Board’ of Public Service Wesley Avenue Clark Street Secria Eir Rae Buraties Ders LISON GEO. F. OL Mbs Rig Eee Lerk

Wonderland 1900 tells of the Northern Pacific Railway

A chapter in Wonderland 1900 presents the Northern Pacific Railway as the first transcontinental line. It explains planning and construction from start to completion, highlighting the 2000 mile route, Lincoln era incorporation, and notable figures, with illustrations and purchase details through Chas S Fee and J J Ferry.

Northern Pacific Railway Abraham Lincoln Chas Fee Geneva St. Paul

Fragmentary obituary list with varied ages and ailments

A damaged text presents a list of names with ages and diseases including pneumonia nephritis bronchitis apoplexy senility phthigia general debility and accidents. The scattered entries mention Hilda Kruck Theo Preune Harvey Paul Saas Borenere Sophia Doran George and Bana ypemmer among others.

Babe Hilda Kruck Theo. Preune Valentine Pehl Harvey Paul Faery Saas da Borenere Sophia Doran George Bana Ypemmer

Woman Benefits From Fresh Air Exercise And Figs Syrup

The subject pursues outdoor activity and good food to improve health and appearance. When a cleansing is needed she uses a gentle laxative, Syrup of Figs, produced by the Fis Syrup Co. only.

Mixed Names and Addresses in Local Notices

A fragmented OCR list shows numerous personal names ages and street addresses across multiple residents including Charles O Wilson Pearl M Pugh Henry Wehr Helena Meier Joseph Rauner Mary Thompson Carl Schaefer Barbara Lottes Jacob Miller Millie Abraham John street, Dawson lines referencing Rev. Mr Haun Rev J Voss Rev Lawrence Hoffert and others, indicating a compiled roster of residents and occupations with inconsistent formatting.

Charles O. Wilson Clare Kenyon Avenue Pearl M. Pugh West Seventh Street Price Henry , Wehr Grainer West Liberty Street Helena Meier Stack Street E. Haun Frank Noak Chicago Ill Matilda Woelle Lakewood Avenue Mines Joseph A. Rauner Dunlap Mary Thompson Carl Schaefer Yton Street Barbara Lottes Line Street Haun William J. Brown College Hill Mery Ae Brent Colerain Avenue Louis Krekeler Machine Hand Findlay Street Katie Decker West Seventh Stree Jacob L. Miller Compounder Windham Street Millie Abraham Clinton Street Jipson Mille, S West Ninth Rosetterfass John Street Arnten Christian Noll Ceremaker Tillie Marshall Avenue J. Voss Herman H. Lippelmann Bellevue Wey Zattons White Race Street Lawrence Hoffert Machini Budd Fjanle Durbin Sargent Street Mr. Gilson Samuel Gustin Bricklayg Pos Fifth Street Anna Lippin Clay Street John T. Harrison Sixth Street Emma Ada Fairmount Avenue

Auditor Receipts and Balance Report Noted in 1900 Letter

A dated 1900 document records receipts totaling 499 dollars and 0 cents and undistributed cash, with detailed entries such as May 7 and May 8 receipts. It commends the Auditor’s office staff including George chi a, Mr. Peter, and Beaman for orderly accounts and diligent work in the Treasurer's and Auditor's offices in Cincinnati.

Powane Ferris Copa Probate Court Hamilton County George “Chia T Re Peter This M Beaman Pookyeeper Cincinnati

For Rent Houses and Flats Advertised in City Listings

FOR RENT HOUSES 433 and 634 West Fourth Street 714 and 718 West Richmond Street 705 West Court Street Algo Stores and Flats Apply to KUHN SONS at 24 East Third Street. jei2-31Tu F.5u

West Fourth Street Richmond Street West Court Street Algo Kuhn Sons East Third Street

Bond Notice for Carthage Ohio Sealed Proposals

Sealed proposals will be received at Carthage Ohio during unity 12 TOS rate for ten years from date at 5 percent per annum payable annually. Each bond denominated and payable at the German National Bank. Bids must state gross amount to pay including premium and interest. right reserved to reject any or all bids.

Board of Public Service Grandin Road West Crescent Avenue Spencer Township Eratm Ghorge Holmes Gaiet Gyaermanter Fes Natli Ak A Quartermaster's Department Jeago Ull Quartermaster's Philadelphia Solan Lee Gus Quartermaster’'s Department Chi- Til Eesties Jief House Cincinnati the ‘Board F. O. B. Cars Hartwell Ohio Youghiegheny City Infirmary Hunt Street Robert Allison George F. Holmes Carthage Thage Bors

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