Prison release leads to courthouse wedding in City Hall
Worley Clayton an engineer at the Palace Hotel wed Bertha Ellis who was freed from the Workhouse by a sympathetic court. The ceremony occurred in Judge Lueders private office at City Hall with Rev Sherrard Beatty officiating. A planned double wedding collapsed when partner Slip Gleason failed to appear and postponed his marriage for about four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lueders
Worley Clayton
Palace Hotel
Bertha Ellis
Clayton
Ellis
Gleason
Sherrard Beatty
Worley
County Commissioners Forbid Bridge Use by Cincinnati Traction
County commissioners barred the Cincinnati Traction Company from using tracks and the bridge over the B. and O. W Railroad at Montgomery pike Norwood until the firm obtains a board franchise. The county owns the bridge intended for a company branch to Norwood and demanded timely payment for county records wear. A meeting to resolve the dispute was requested earlier this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Traction Company
Montgomery Pike
Norwood
Modern Beauty Duty and Cleopatra’s Dream Cosmetic
A 19th century promotional blurb claims beauty is a duty and science supports cosmetic use. De T Gotraud’s Oftenta Dream is praised as a safe, physician-endorsed remedy for freckles, tan, pimples, and blemishes, with health board approval and easy availability in druggists and fancy goods shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De.t. Gotraud
Board of Health
the Mail and Express
New York
Ingenious patent telephone directory published in metal frame
A new telephone directory from the American Telephone Directory Company features 150 printed pages with each leaf on metal hinges. The metal frame allows desk or wall mounting, with marginal indexes to locate numbers quickly. Printing by Roessler Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Telephone Imrectory Company
Roessler Brothexe
Price Hill Resort Promotes Picnics and Concerts
The large pleasure resort of Mr. M Setterich at the end of the E Beron avenue car line in Price Hill invites clubs and societies to arrange outings with the proprietor before contracting elsewhere. Concerts are held every afternoon and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. M. Setterich
Eberon Avenue
Price Hill
Flag Day Observance in Cincinnati Limited to Few
Cincinnati marked Flag Day with minimal public attention. The big flag rose over the Chamber of Commerce as well as a handful of businesses and Sons of the American Revolution members. A local Estimating Contest offers 1,490 prizes and 14,900 chances to win the $34,000 prize pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Sons of the American Revolution
Infant Festival at Norwood Orphanage Draws Helpers
An afternoon event at St. Josephs Orphan Asylum in Norwood promises a large program for the children. A converted grounds plaza hosts amusements and an orchestra with a supper. special train service from Grand Central 1 10 p m and free shuttles to Maple and Mitchell avenues aid attendance. The 149 children in care stand to benefit from proceeds toward improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum
Norwood
Grand Central Station
Maple Avenue
Mitchell Avenue
Avondale
White Seal champagne sales surge despite French vineyard losses
Enormous sales of Moet & Chandon White Seal and Imperial Brut boost imports in early 1916. George A. Kessler & Co. shipped 43 171 cases in five months, up about 15 000 from last year, as storms in Rheims curtail French vineyards. Colonel Aleck Labold drives distribution while Moet & Chandon controls a large French vineyard portfolio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Kessler & Co
Moet & Chandon
George Kessler
Aleck Labold
House of Moet & Chandon
France
Exhibition Highlight Shows James Leslie Bust by Ohio Mechanics Institute
The Ohio Mechanics Institute showcases a plaster bust of James Leslie D D S created by Prof. W B Holmes. Leslie a Scottish native over eighty is longtime board member and retiree from dental supply making. The institute plans a bronze cast to honor his fifty year service. The 74th annual exhibition drew 1 045 students with 15 000 works, 80 percent of German parentage, led by top students in various disciplines including Alma Eichhorn in clay and architectural drawing and L Schreiber Jr in watercolor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leslie
Ohio Mechanics’ Institute
W. 8. Holmes
D.D.S
Scotland
Institute
John L. Shearer
Alma Eichhorn
L. Schreiber, Jr
Jos. Rosenstiel
Janitor Sets Fire to School Desk at St Patrick’s
Owen Mullarkey a 25 year old janitor at St Patrick’s Parish School attempted to burn the third floor classroom Friday night using coal oil from a window sill. He piled papers on desks lit each pile and fled. flames were not found until morning. He confessed to arson claiming he could not help it. He was jailed on arson charges pending further warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Mullarkey
St. Patrick's Parish
Third
Mill Streets
Mullarkey
Engi
Fourth Street
Mill
Crawford
Sweeney
Houilton
Closing Week at University Marks Final Examinations
The university campus enters its closing week with daily 9 to 5:30 examinations across branches. Technical School events run June 17 to 21 including exhibits, commencement, alums banquet, boat trip, and quarterly convocation. The week culminates June 22 with baccalaureate sermon and receptions. summer session registration starts June 25 and a pilot summer school runs July 1 to August 24 led by Arthur Everham and a team of faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromm
Technical School
Hailmap
Dayton
Thauwald
Schmidt
Williams
University Mandolin Club
Dean Marx
Tech
Levi J. Workum
New Richmond
Howard Ayers
Cunningham Hall
Frank Macfarland
Sanford Brown
Else Raschig
Ayers
Burnet Avenue
Mt. Auburn
Howard B. Melish
University and Technical School
Christ Church
Grand Hotel
Arthur Everham
Gridiron Star
Margery Gordon
Minnie Wilson
Edna Hopkins
Emma C. Cunningham
James Mulvany
Glendale highway robber seized by Glendale police
William Sitez of Glendale is sought on highway robbery charges after allegedly holding Vincent Gneez, a Glendale area farmer, at Congress and Sharon avenues yesterday morning. Gneez says Sitez used a revolver to take a silver watch and chain and beat him for no money. Police expect to arrest accomplices connected to an organized Glendale gang, marking Sitez’s third such charge in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sitez
Glendale
Vincent Gneez
Sitez
Congress
Sharon Avenues
Gneer
Suez
Siez
Telephone Employees' Mutual Benefit Association Elects Officers
The association held its annual meeting last Friday evening electing Samuel Early as President W B Bentley as Vice President Charles Klensch Recording Secretary P F Frizzell Financial Secretary Werter G Betty Treasurer Kent Armstrong James Hayes J E Culbertson Thomas J Sullivan and William Sandreck as Directors. The group paid one death benefit of 473 during the year and Bell Telephone Company on vouchers paid members nearly 1 000 in sick benefits. Membership rose from 75 to 125 in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Employees’ Mutual Benefit Association
Samuel Early
W. B. Bentley
Charles Klensch
P. F. Frizzell
Werter G. Betty
Kent Armstrong
James Hayes
J. E. Culbertson
Thomas J. Sullivan
William Sandreck
Bell Telephone Company
Asociation
Sevnty-Five
Baby Scarred By Hot Water Spill On Stove Incident
Mrs. Anna Kassler of 1007 Marshall Avenue spilled hot water from a Lasoline stove onto her two year old in a nearby buggy. The child suffered severe scalds to the right side of the face and is described as in very dangerous condition by Dr. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kassler
Marshall Aerrue
Evans
Boy Injured In Fall From Tree While Picking Mulberries
Michael Siegal aged fifteen living at 2594 Eastern Avenue fell from a tree yesterday while picking mulberries. A limb broke and he was carried home by patrol. his condition is reported as very serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Siegal
Eastern Avenue
Tenfold brains contest promises richer odds for prize
An offer urges readers to recruit nine friends to contribute their ideas in a $34,000 contest. Each participant uses their own brain to submit an estimate for a chance at one of the 1.49 prizes, promising tenfold opportunity through collective input.
Committee to invite Roosevelt attends Washington trip
The group leaving today at noon over the C and O Road aims to secure a Roosevelt visit for the Fall Festival. Senator Foraker, Representatives Bramwell and Shattuc will join for a Monday audience, returning Tuesday over the B and O Road. Officials aboard include Frank W. Foulds, W. Gran ger, Fred A. Gier, George Puchta, and Nat Henchman Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
Bramwell
Shattuc
Frank W. Foulds
Fall Festival Association
W. W Granger
The
Chamber of Commerce
Fred A. Gier
Manufacturers’ Club
George Puchta
Business Men's Club
Nat Henchman Davis
Pacific Coast Without Change in New Pullman Sleepers
New ordinary sleepers with wide vestibules offer modern conveniences and competent agents. Service departs from Cincinnati every Friday via Louisville New Orleans Houston San Antonio El Paso and Los Angeles to San Francisco. Berth rates under half of regular sleepers. contact B O railways Illinois Central or South Pacific Co. for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Cincinnati
Louisville
New Orleans
Houston
San Antonio
el Paso
Los Angeles
San Francisco
W. Railway
Ihunois Central Railroad
South Pacific Co
F. W. Harlow
W. H. Connor
U. A
Walker suit seeks receiver for Oxford College
The case of Mrs. Walker against Caleb A. Shera and others for appointment of a receiver for Oxford College was heard in the United States Court yesterday. Shera and Geo. Welliver were examined, and Judge Thompson now holds the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Caleb A. Shera
Oxford College
United States
Mr. Shera
Geo
Welliver
Thompson
Carpenter James Daley Falls From Scaffold in Avondale
James Daley a carpenter residing at 1918 Fairfax Avenue fell from a third floor scaffold at a new Avondale building yesterday. He sustained internal injuries and was rushed to the hospital by patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Daley
Fairfax Avenue
Avondale
Patriotic Societies Celebrate Flag Day At Island Outing
The George H. Thomas Post G A R held Flag Day ceremonies at Coat Island with Commander Klein in charge. Dr. Blodgett CF Malsbury and Richard Boone spoke to crowds as the Daughters of Rebekah and the Crystal Fountain Council No 618 held outings at Coney Island. Noted Rebekah leader Mrs Lodena Hamilton attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Thomas Poft
Coat Island
Klein
Grand Stand
Dr. Blodgett
C F. Malsbury
Richard Boone
Daughters of Rebekah
Walnut Hill
Mistletoe
Centennial
Vesta
Tusculum
Fraternity
Madisonville
Coney Island
Rebekahs
Lodena Hamilton
State
Rebekah Assembly
Crystal Fount Council
National
Upion
Boone to Propose Changes in School Principals
Superintendent Boone will submit recommendations to the Board of Education Monday night. Promotions include Andrews to Assistant Superintendent and Youmans to high school teacher. Maas and Johnson resign. Possible abolishment of Second Assistant Superintendent reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Board of Education
Andrews
Youmans
Maas
Johnson
Ryan
Heiser
Scheidemantle
Sawyer
Miss Miriafm Clark Chosen for Helena Role
Miss Miriafm Clark selected by the festival committee to play Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Music Hall. She is praised for presence and ability, and is noted as the original Easter Greeting frontispiece model for the Commercial Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriafm Clark
Helena
Clark
Eas
Commercial Tribune
Auditor Molloy Reports May Earnings for Railway Line
Auditor Molloy of the C N C T railway company released figures showing gross earnings for the fourth week in May at 226 0, for the same week in 1901 171 28 increase 54801, for the month of May 547887 versus 459609 for 1901, an increase of 88278.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molloy
C. N. C. & T. 7 Railway Company
Harpist and Elocutionist to Aid Blind at Public Library
Mrs Louis M Hosea and Miss Anna Hall present an entertainment for the blind at the Public Library Tuesday evening June 17 at 7 o'clock with free admission. A reading for children occurs every Friday morning all summer starting Friday June 3 at 9 45 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Hosea
Anna Hall
Mindful Subscriptions Keep Worries At Bay
The Commercial Tribune urges readers to subscribe by sending in an estimate to clear lingering concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Tribune
St. Andrew's Church Fete Set for June 19 in Avondale
A lawn fete to benefit St. Andrew's Church Avondale will be held Thursday June 19 from 2 to 10 p.m. in the church grounds with proceeds supporting church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Church
Avondale
Churc
Hospital for Incurables to Begin Work in East Walnut Hills
Construction of the Hospital for Incurables will start early next week on Beechwood Avenue East Walnut Hills. The project costs 40000 with 20000 due from the board before completion. Thomas Emery kickstarted the fund with 5000 and hopes others will contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital For Incurables
Beechwood Avenue
East Walnut Hills
Thomas Emery
Emery
Train Service to Chautauqua Lake and Buffalo
Train and day coach service runs daily to Chautauqua Lake and Buffalo leaving at 8 p.m. via Erie. Ticket office located at 11 West Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
the Lake
Pullman
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Erie
West Fourth Street
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GEO. W. Malpin CO
Masonic Temple
Cheviot
Cheviot Lodge
A. M
Harrison Pike
Montclair Avenue
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
Frank P. Garrison
Nelson Williams
John R. Townley
Hugo G. Eisenlohr
Joseph Kirkup
George W. Burns
R. W
David H. Pottenger
L. E. Wertheimer
RR. W. G
Ferdinand Jerke, Jr
Grand Lodge
Enoch T. Carson
William Mount
Stephen Barnes
Fred Zorn
W. M. Frank P. Garrison
P. G. M. Nelson Williams
Virgil A. Pinkley
P. M. John H. Marckworth
John N. Roberts
P. M. Emory M. Garrison
Our
Buneenon
James M.creery & Co
Berlin
Umnee
Raphel
Teaul
White Mountain
Oorth
Aed
Lakewood
Erie R. R
St. Joseph’s Asylum
Nor‘wood
Rheims
Gneez
President Roosevelt
White House
Patriotic Societies
Will
Q. C
St. Andrew’s Church
Hygeia Mfg. CO
Jcuc
Artfield
America
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Hygeia Meg. CO. amickee,St-coiss
Plum ST
Main
P. S
W. G. Woodmansee Piano CO
Hallett & Davis
Weber
Brevere Gildemeister & Krocast
Cee Steck
OGG Ened Scouse
Mess
W.G. Woodmansee Piano CO
Race
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