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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1901

Page

5

Handcuff Rattled On The Coffin Of The Dead

Desperate thief known as Frenchy Smith wept at his wife’s funeral attended under guard after breaking law across months of crime. Detective Kinkaid handcuffed to him, preventing escape as Smith begged to embrace the coffin. He refused entry to church with handcuffs on, later cried at the cemetery. He faces over five years more for larceny and housebreaking and will return to workhouse labor.

Frenchy Smith Frenchy Smith Kinkaid Fourth Street St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Woman in Government Frauds Nabbed Over Money Orders

Mrs Cornia Campbell 18 of Bergholz Jefferson County is accused of raising money orders from five cents to 100.15 dollars and drafting a 24 cent draft up to 24000 dollars. United States District Attorney Bundy noted the case in Columbus. Campbell faces prison or a 5000 dollar fine.

Columbus United States Bundy Cornia Campbell Campbell Bergholz Jefferson County Chicago Chicago Seed Company Canton

Walnut Hills Woman Uses Tape to Check Ice Weight

A Walnut Hills woman measures daily ice blocks to detect overcharges. She explained a method: weigh a block by multiplying its three dimensions, then divide by 58 and 30 to arrive at the magic number thirty. The scheme aims to prevent overbilling by the ice seller.

Walnut Hills

Southern lease contract expected to be submitted today

The Southern lease contract likely to be submitted to the Board of Trustees this afternoon and ratified if approved. The draft mirrors the Spencer modified proposition and has faced only slight objections from Counsel Colston and President Spencer. If ratified it will be signed by trustees and sent to New York for lessee company officers. The matter then goes to the Board of Fund Trustees in July.

Board of Trustees Spencer Sayler Eee Colston New York Cers Lessee Board of Rie Fund Trustees Commercial Tribune of Smog le Oelace

Train Schedule Notice for B and O S W Ali Service

Announcement of via Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia route with first class stopovers. Departure times 8:00 am 12:15 pm and 6:35 pm from Ch nna with guide service. Application forms available at the ticket center southeast corner Fourth and Vine.

New York Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Fourth and Vine

Irns of Ben ter Park Co Tribe Meet Held

Officials from Crawford and Booneville arrive as Colonel Hazen joins local Central Committee for an informal gathering at the Palace Hotel this afternoon. Organizers include D W Gerard Supreme Chief and R Organizer.

Benter Park Rossville D. W. Gerard R. Organizer Crawfords Colonel Hazen Booneville Ind Palace Hotel Owens

Water Works Board Debates Quigley Extras and May Estimates

The Water Works Commissioners again consider a $127 Quigley claim for lead and yarn used in jointing the sixty inch pipe. Chief Engineer Déeuscaren notes slow progress on Reservoirs Nos. 1 and 2, with $136,748 spent and $1,035,000 remaining. Frank Kirchner criticizes board practices and cites continued pumping and hole filling delays.

Quigley Water Works Commissioners A. J. Henkel Edéuscaren Bouscaren Comork E Board Henkel

Turners Big Day at Coney Island Sunday

The Cincinnati Turn Gemeinde holds its annual outing at Coney Island with over 400 participants. A morning transfer from Central Turner Hall precedes baseball between West Side Actives and Central Turners. Gymnastic events, calisthenics, wrestling, football, and hangs include multiple classes and apparatus displays. The Coney Island Company offers extra attractions, including concerts by the First Regiment Band and a new vaudeville show at the theater.

Cincinnati Turn Gemeinde Coney Island Turners Turner Hall Anding West Side Central Turners Syimnastis Hang Bali Coney Island Company First Regiment

Frances J Critchell Sues Mills for 5000 Damages in Breach Claim

Frances J Critchell sues Charles L Mills executor of Joseph F Mills estate for 5000 alleging breach of contract over property near Dickson Avenue. She claims she built houses on the land relying on Mills's agreement to perform, but he allegedly reneged.

Frances J. Critchell Charles L. Mills Joseph F. Mills Dickson A i Nue Aoea

Cincinnati Chemical Society to Meet for Discussion

The Cincinnati Section of the American Chemical Society will hold its eighty fourth meeting at the university building. The program will discuss sewerage disposal in relation to public health with speaker Springer and others presenting on the subject.

Cincinnati American Chemical Society Acne Hall Niversity Springer

Jubilee of Two High Schools

Fifty years will have elapsed next fall since Woodward and Hughes High Schools were founded. Mass meetings are set for Monday night at 8 to plan the semicentennial celebration. Illiam Strunk will preside at the Woodward gathering, reflecting the long history of these institutions and the notable alumni expected to attend.

Woodward Hughes Woodward High School Hughes High School Illiam Strunk Hgh School William Woodward Thomas Hughes

Wanted apology from Irishman

A confrontation on Sixth Street Hill ends in assault and battery after Horace Hicks demands an apology from Leon Hennessy who allegedly spat on Mrs Hicks. Hennessy alleges self defense and is to recount his side before Judge Lueders with witnesses ready.

Sixth Street Hill Horace Hicks Horace Leon Hennessy Hennessy East Sixth Hicks Dooley Hicks Lueders Leon

School children stage lively Mother Goose show

The Second District School children presented a Fall Festival entertain ment at the Auditorium. A glit tered Man in the Moon courted Mother Goose while a dumbbell drill and wand routines drew praise. The Twelve Birds song and cantata Crowning of the Fairy Queen delighted the crowd. One act was missing due to Master Visconti’s illness. The program closed with Lanyette Blim’s Band and the Woodward Mandolin Club.

Mother Goose Second District Visconti Maas Lanyette Blim Oodward Mandolin Club

Fifth District School Entertainment a Success

The ice cream social at the Fifth District School drew ward residents and friends of trustee Mr Spaeth. The Lafayette Bloom Military Band led a surprise at the event. proceeds will fund a vehicle for the Fall Festival parade.

Fifth District Spaeth Lafayette Bloom Disque

Attorney Roelker Survives After Fatal Shot at Home

Frederick G. Roelker the attorney who fired a bullet into his brain at 1838 Madison Road Thursday was alive last night. Doctors say the bullet destroyed optic nerves. if he survives, he will be blind for life. Physicians note he gains small improvements each hour. The passage then shifts to a promotion for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it cures dyspepsia.

Frederick G. Roelker Madison Road

George Parvin Granted Decree of Divorce

George Parvin was granted a divorce from Lavina Parvin by Judge 8. W. Smith on grounds of gross neglect. Alimony arrangements will be set by the court as part of the decree after trial on the spicy charges referenced in court.

George Lavina 8. W. Smith

Treatment notes for scalp care and facility details

The record lists scalp treatment steps including shampooing reclined chairs filtered water and sterile brushes. It notes prices and cites Mrs Farrell Pegmatelsaics at 904 905 Neave Building and mentions diplomas from Boston and Chicago Schools.

Usi Reclini Ular Farrell Neave Boston Chicago

Stops Diarrhea and Stomach Cramps Angostura Bitters Ad

An advertisement for Dr Siegert's Genuine Imported Angostura Bitters promotes relief from diarrhea and stomach cramps. It notes a home steam laundry nearby at 4 Arcade.

Local residents listed in scattered street notices

Louis Berry, 34, laborer of 441 Fron street, Brandy 24, domestic of 441 est Front reet, Fred Aw rane 13 Fifteenth street Newnan, Rev. Pat aaron fitter 2 Chase 1 eller, steam, Lizzie Lewis 25, laundress Shase alley, 6 Squire Templeton.

Louis Berry Brandy Fred Aw Rane Fifteenth Street Ane Newnan Cere Ey Pat Aaron Fitter Chase Eller Steam Lizzie Lewis Shase Alley Squire Templeton

Obituaries Notice for Eliza Brown George Gault and Jane Griffith

Notices announce Eliza Brown of Terrace Park died Friday afternoon in core year of age. George E Gault died suddenly on June 18 with funeral at Spring Grove Chapel June 16 at 2 30 PM. Jane Rees Griffith wife of James J Griffith funeral from 2413 South Ingleside Saturday at 2 PM. Private burial.

Brown Eliza Brown Terrace Park Gault George E. Gault Spring Grove Chapel Griffith Jane Rees Griffith James J. Griffith

Kentucky Distillers Postpone Meeting Indefinitely

Louisville secretary T. M. Gilmore of the Kentucky Distillers' Association says the Kentucky distillers meeting scheduled for next Tuesday is indefinitely postponed because many leading distillers will not be present or represented.

Louisville T. M. Gilmore Kentucky Distillers Rssottion Kentucky

Kraft sues Schaefer over money in race system claim

William Kraft once of Elm Street and noted race system inventor sues Ruth Schaefer claiming money for losses tied to his device. The filing details a dispute over payment and the defendant’s alleged damages.

William Kraft Elm Street Ruth Schaefer Eee Aes Ooo

Sheriff Sale in Hamilton County Ohio of Household Chattels

Public sale in Cincinnati on Wednesday June 26 1901 at Wilkymacky alley rear of 1127 Main Street to include a mirror lounges safe iron beds toilet set dressers washstands parlor suites stove and pipe among others per Court order in case P Dine v Maude Clark Case No 121340 cash on day of sale Sheriff Thomas B Taylo.

State OF Ohio Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Wilkymacky Alley Main Street City of Cincinnati P. Dine Maude Clark Thomas Taylo Harciston County Jacob HE. Cormany Ty. Geo. W

HIRD CHURCH OF CURIAT Announcement

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a church event with times 7 45 and 7 46 Wednesday and an open ending room. No clear names or places beyond the church reference.

City of Cincinnati Sealed Proposals for Market House Bonds

City seeks bids for fifty thousand dollars of three and one half percent Market House Bonds. The sale closes June 18, 1901 at noon. Bonds issued June 1, 1901 mature June 1, 1911 or later and payable June 1, 1921 at American Exchange National Bank New York City. Highest bidder above par with accrued interest. bids must include 5 percent certified check.

Cincinnati Ohio Public Service Cincin General Assembly State of Board of Administration Board of Public Service American Exchange National Bank of New York City American Xchange National Bank of Pea Market House Board of the Service Robert Allison Geo. F. Holms

Cincinnati Seeks Bids for 50 000 Bridge Repair Bonds

The Cincinnati Board of Public Service invites sealed proposals by June 26 1901 for fifty thousand dollars of three and one half percent bridge repair and reconstruction bonds. Bonds are dated April 1 1901 redeemable April 1 1911 and payable April 1 1921 at the American Exchange National Bank New York City.

Board of Public Service Cincinnati Ohio DBF Peygate American Echange National Bank New York City American Change National Bank Card of Public Service Supeeves ii Naise and Indorsel Board of Blic Service Robert Allison George F. Holmes

Glendale Village School District to Sell Bonds in 1901

Glendale Ohio May 27 1901 notices bids for 2000 in 4 percent bonds to finance a new schoolhouse. Bonds dated July 1 1901 mature August 1 1925 and 1926. Sealed proposals due July 1 1901 noon, Cincinnati Ohio bank payment preferred, bids require certified check two hundred dollars.

Office of Board of Education Glendale Board of Education Glendale Village Hamilton County Ohio Gohan Jhe Ohio Valley National Bank Cincinnati Aesay Seid Board of Education George 8. Woodward

Sale of Brazee Street bonds by Oakley village

Sealed bids due July 9 1901 for ten bonds of Oakley Ohio village issued in anticipation of assessments for Brazee street cement walk. Bonds dated July 1 1901 at 4 percent interest payable annually, principal and interest at Franklin Bank Cincinnati. Bond amount may be reduced by cash payments. bids to be for par plus accrued interest.

Oakley, O Oakley Mce Kley Franklin Bank Cincinnati Brazee Street William Wersel

Oakley Sealed Bid Notice for Bonds in Sherman Improvement

Bids due July 5 1901 at Oakley clerk office for ten bonds of 240 57 100 dollars each at 4 percent interest to fund improvement assessments in Sherman. Bonds may be reduced if cash assessments prepaid. sold to highest bidder with sealed bids inclosed. Clerk Villa Wenesr signs the notice.

Oakley. O Prince and Tetarest Franklin Bank Cincinnati Namor Villa Wenesr

Bid notices for coal supply to Cincinnati schools

Office of Clerk, Board of Education Cincinnati invites sealed bids by July 1 noon for furnishing and delivering 4 supplies of coal to various schoolhouses. Bids on blank forms, with all interested parties named, and a 30 percent disinterested guaranty. Committee on Fuel.

Board of Education Cincinnati Ohio Serees Ss. Eorge F LE Eon

Covington Seeks Bids for 20-Year Telephone Franchise

City of Covington invites sealed bids to lay underground conduits and provide telephone and telegraph services for twenty years. Bids must include price for services, a $10 000 certified check, and conform to Council Resolution No. 958. Bids opened June 24 at the Board of Councilmen meeting.

Covington Kentucky City of General Council J. T. You, Hoene

Sealed Proposals Sought for Hay and Straw Purchases

Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received here and at U S Army Quartermaster offices for hay and straw to cover the fiscal year starting July 1. Locations include Fort Brady Wayne Columbus Barracks Fort Sheridan and Fort Thomas. Proposals may be rejected or accepted in whole or part. Blank forms provided on request addressed to BE B Atwood Chief Quartermaster.

Chicago Ihl Brady and Wayne Mich Ccbus Fort Sheridan Kago Fort Thomas U. S Atwood

Proposals for Street Sprinkling in Carthage Village

Sealed proposals will be received until 12 o clock noon Tuesday June 18 for sprinkling the streets of Carthage for up to five months. Village to furnish water and carts. bidders submit bids for teams with sprinkling carts and for teams only. Council may reject any or all bids. L Hall Village Clerk Carthage

Winnce Carthage L. Hall

Public sale notice of New Excellent Process Laundry assets

Ohio insolvency court in Hamilton County calls for sealed bids by June 20 1901 for the entire laundry business assets of The New Excellent Process Laundry Company at 2124 Freeman Avenue. Cash on sale day. Bids reviewed by the court. inventory available in Insolvency Court. receiver John R. Saxby and attorney Jerome D. Creed.

State of Ohio Hamilton County Ohio Braun & P eeaeeBoundry Company Freeman Avenue Excellent Process Laundry Company Ohn R. Saxby Jerome D. Creed W. Corner Cincinnati

Notice of Executors and Administratrix in Hamilton County

Multiple probate notices appoint executors and administratrix in Hamilton County Ohio. William B Shinn Christina W Ampmann and Edwin S Emerson estates invoke June 1901 deadlines. Attorneys Fulton Woodson Butterfield Clemmner listed.

Frederick Ampmann Hamilton County Mon Cincinnati Hristina W. Ampmann Fulton & Woosty Attorneys

Cincinnati Board Orders Forbus Street Sewer Improvements

City ordinance states it is necessary to improve Forbus street and adjacent sections with sewers and drains. Costs, damages, and assessments will be handled as law provides, with bonds possible if owners delay payment, under Board of Public Service plan.

Forbus Street van Hart Street Margaret Street Orbus Street Estwood Avenue Westwood Avenue Quebec Road Board of Public Service City of Cincinnati Forbus ‘Street Act General Assembly LDWII Bathgate Board of Puboones

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