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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1903

Page

3

Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Day Recalls Quinquennium Reunions

Ohio Wesleyan held Alumni Day with quinquennial class reunions for classes from 1848 to 1898. Myron T. Herrick addressed the gathering as a gubernatorial candidate. the trustees approved memorial buildings and established new chairs in history and economics. Donations surpassed $10,000 with additional gifts and pledges toward the John Edwards Memorial Building and a P. P. Mast memorial lab.

Commercial Tribune Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Slocum Library Mabel B. Austin Wilmington B. L. Skeel Cleveland GW. Garrell Sabina Ethel Boyd Frederickstown Cyrus Locher Bluffion D. W. Comstock Richmond Ind Supreme Bench Sidoster State Tom Johnson BE. D. Woodmansee Cincinnati Myron T. Herrick Ohio Charlies W. Fairbanks United States Fairbanks Indianapolis A. W. Bett Kenton J. E. Brown Columbus B. F. Dimmick Bashford Helen Williams Hamilton Chicago Hamilton Illinois Scott Bonham W. M. Day John A. Smith Jamess. Britton Homer E. White Leon C. Marshall Zanesville John Edwards Leipsic University Edwards Morris Sharp Washington D. H Senator Fairbanks John Pattison John Edwards Memorial New York P. P. Mast Grap Chapel School of Music

Kenyon Commencement Week Program Outlined

Gambier Ohio June 17 Following is the program of the commencement week at Kenyon College Events include a baseball game vs the University of Toronto at Benson Athletic Field an 8 p.m reception at Rosse Hall and a busy schedule through June 4 featuring religious services trustee meetings tennis glee and mandolin concerts fraternities banquets senior play and commencement events with address by notable clergy and politicians

Commercial Tribune Gambier, CO Kenyon Benson Athletic Field University of Toronto Rosse Hall H. W. Jones Bexley Hall Ohio Boya Vincent Southern Phi Beta Kappa Society Ascension Hall Old Kenyon Glee and Mandolin Clubs Board of Trustees Hubbard Hall Peirce Fletcher Church of the Holy Spirit Orville E. Watson Bexley Cleveland My A. Hanne United States Philo Hall James H. Dempsey Phi Beta Appa

Two New Freighthouses Opened by Miami & Erie Co

Millicreek Valley notes report the Miami & Erie Transportation Company opened two freighthouses yesterday one at an unnamed location and the other at Hamilton Lockland freighthouse measures 100 by 30 feet and a Hamilton house 400 by 40 feet The company also created a large freight office space for its agents. The rest of the column notes Fair Board premium lists, possible premium increases and a $10 000 total prize pool for speed and exhibitions along with an upcoming Glenda Military Band open air concert in Glendale Park with a program including Sousa and other pieces.

Miami & Erie Transportation Company Hamilton Lockland Glenda Military Band Glendale Chicago Sousa Rathbun Waitz Andouver Cornet E. A. Sayre Bale Mr. Dooley Smith Schottische Pretty Blue Eyes Mackie March Ranger Southwett

National Guard Troops to Be Inspected Earlier in June

Cincinnati National Guard units will be inspected earlier than planned by regular army officers. Companies B and G inspect on June 19, Companies T and Battery on June 21, and Company A on June 22. Inspections occur at night.

Commercial Tribune Columbus, CO Cincinnati National Guard Regular Army

Woman Reports Accidental Neck Wound By Husband

Anna Belle Ellis a colored resident of 447 East Front Street went to City Hospital receiving ward for treatment of a dangerous stab wound to the neck. She says her husband inflicted the injury accidentally Saturday night.

Anna Belle Ellis East Front Street City Hospital

Cure for Heart Disease Claims by Dr M Heart Cure

An advertisement touts a product named Dr M Heart Cure to strengthen nerves enrich blood and improve circulation. It claims safety and guarantee and offers a postal sample test with dubious assurances.

Nursery Rimes in Costume at Pro-Cathedral

Old Mother Goose will appear at the Pro Cathedral next Saturday afternoon in a pageant by twenty six kindergarten children. Julia Snider leads costumes and songs with Mary Mary Quite Contrary Jack Horner Pussy in the Well and Jack and Jill among roles. Proceeds go to the cathedral house tangibly aiding Episcopalian citywide concerns.

Old Mother Goose Childrn Mary Jack Horner Jack Jill Carolyn Hamilton Panier Mother Goose Rhea Friedman Virginia Ehrgott Oscar Ehrgott Caroline Holzmann Jack Manley Edna Townly Jack and Jill Eugene Wilson Harry McGuire Little Jack Horner William Strautman Humpty Dumpty Dean Sailor Julia Snider John Ballman Diddie George Snider Georgie Porgie Mary Quite Contrary Hickory Dickory Dock Margery Daw

Knights of St John to Enter Prize Drill in Columbus

Cincinnati Knights prepare for the silver jubilee convention in Columbus Ohio from June 22 to 29. A large delegation will parade on Monday with a special train, led by the St Cecilia Knights band, including numerous commanderies from Cincinnati Kentucky and nearby towns. A prize of 100 dollars will go to the commandery with the most men in line, based on total miles traveled, followed by additional prizes and a banquet to close the event.

Knights of St. John Columbus H. B. Jacob Cincinnati Knights St. Cecilia Knights of Maysville Covington Knights Knights of St. Paul Reading Knights of St J. E. Waltz C. D. Murphy Henry J. Wintering Honhorst James Gallagher Paul Miller H. Moeller Nash R. H. Jeffrey Knights of St. John’s Ignatius Wilkens O.F.M St. Bonaventure Church Moeller Far West Canada Sar Parr Lumbus Ithern Hotel

Public Schools Set to Close Tomorrow Amid Yearend Festivities

The city ends a strong school year with 35 000 public and 15 000 private and parochial pupils enjoying early vacation. Commencement events, certificates, and library memberships mark the finish as teachers plan Europe trips and a National Educational Association meeting in Boston. Paydays bring 50 percent extra for six weeks.

Morgan Columbian School Ohio Gale Joyce Alma Kerber Pearl Grome Elenora Daganer Ada Mohring Mercantile Library Heidelberg Europe Chicago Boston National Educational Association Board of Education

Grand Army Day at Lisbon Centennial

The centennial celebration in Lisbon Ohio grows as crowds reach an estimated 10 000 today and are expected to double tomorrow for Grand Army Day. Senator Hanna arrived from Cleveland and will attend a reception with ex Congressman Taylor and General Anson, who will speak tomorrow.

Commercial Tribune Lisbon Hanna Cleveland Taylor Anson New York Tomortro

Woodward Council to Present Flag at Webster School

The Woodward Council No. 49 Junior O U A M will present a flag to Webster School Saturday afternoon with ceremonies. Oscar Trodelman will deliver the presentation speech and Dr. H H Fick will give the acceptance address.

Woodward Council

Auditor Refuses to Pay Salaries in Police Office Shuffle

The Board of Public Safety learned the city will not pay salaries for Martin Ewing and John Bender, clerks in the police department, amid a reorganization dispute. An ongoing court order restrains interference, and the auditor will not authorize pay until the clerks prove legal standing in created positions. The case is set for trial soon.

Board of Public Safety Martin Ewing Chief of Police John Bender Bender Ewing George Deckebach

Busy preparations for Pain spectacle at Coney Island

Coney Island gears up for Pain Enterprises "The Last Days of Pompeii" on the 30th with a busy schedule of outings. W E Maguire arranges special train shunting and possible living on cars for performers and staff. Alfred Dolsen and other show personnel are due, signaling a significant investment and anticipation for a summer science of big scenic shows. Pain lieutenants praise the Coney site near Manhattan Beach for the display, while next week’s theater bill features Holmes and Waldron, Art Bonds, Chas and Jennie Welsh, and Harry Boyd.

Coney Pain Pompeii Maguire The Pain Enterprises Pennsylvania Yards Alfred Dolsen Holmes Waldron Art Bonds Chas Jennie Welsh Harry Boyd

Chester Park Opera House opens season with new chorus

Sixty four young singers gathered at Chester Park Opera House for the season opening. Assistant musical director A Lellmann selected sixteen voices nine girls and seven men to join the regular chorus. Joseph Zimstein, a veteran chorus actor nearing sixty, is among the regular chorus. Rehearsals start early next week with principals and chorus arriving.

Chester Park Opera House A. Lellmann Chester Park Opera Company Joseph Zimstein

John C Weber Military Band to Perform Classical and Popular Pieces

The Zoo concert tomorrow evening features the John C. Weber Military Band. The program includes Marche Russe and Rienzi overtures, selections from The Wizard of Oz, The Trombone Sneeze, The Sultan of Sului, March Japanaise, Cupid's Pleadings, and a finale Jockey Club galop. Mr Richard M Brand performs a saxophone solo.

John C. Weber Vienna Prater Sorensen Tittens Rienzi

Press Didrege in Chester Park Circuit Vaudeville

The Chester Park free Circuit vaudeville feature presents Press Didrege dubbed the Commander in Chief of the army of fun with a new act. The midweek Queen City Bathing Beach concert on Thursday will feature the band directed by Prof. C. B. Mungan performing The Queen City Beach March plus selections from The Prince of Pilsen King Dodo and Sally in Our Alley.

Chester Park Queen City Bathing Beach Kroger C. B. Mungan Queen City Beach Across-The-River

Hero Rescues Boy From Canal At Main Street Bridge

A large crowd gathered as Edward Scott of 411 East Fourth Street rescued a 10 year old boy who fell into the canal near Main Street. The boy could not swim and was saved as Scott dived from the canal bridge and brought him to shore before leaving anonymously.

Main Street Edward Scott East Fourth Street Scott

Casey Tells What Geiger's Son Said in Murder Trial

Inspector Casey testified that Stephen Geiger said his father and mother fought the night of the murder and that Geiger hit his mother with scissors. Casey denied Geiger's later denial and described cross examination on the statements heard at police headquarters. Ministers Rhodes and Edwards observed the proceedings as spectators.

Geiger Caldwell Casey Stephen Geiger Fred Geiger Hoffheimer and Sawyer Stephen Hoffheimer Shay & Cogan Lueders Shay James Gallagher Vincent Doty

St George's High School Graduation Exercises

The girls class of St George's High School held graduation in the Calhoun street hall Corryville. Four graduates Alma Schehl Anna Lucas Florence Henkel and Anna Hatch completed a three year course with high marks. The evening program featured boys class exercises and two graduates Charles Wuest and Henry Heddergott.

St. George’s High School Calhoun Street Corryville Alma Schehl Anna Lucas Florence Henkel Anna Hatch Charles Wuest Henry Heddergott

Mrs Anna Deitsch Buried in Spring Grove

The funeral for Mrs Anna Deitsch widow of Colonel Philip Deitsch was held at 3 PM from her Cumminsville residence. Services were led by Rev Howard Mears at St Philip Episcopal Church. Burial occurred at Spring Grove Cemetery beside her husband.

Anna Deitsch Philip Deitsch Hamilton Avenue Cumminsville St. Philip Episcopal Church Howard Mears Draper Deitsch Minnie Fey Charles Vickers Police Department Millikin Casey Spring Grove Cemetery

Dewey and three men held on Berry family murder charge

Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and W J Mc Bride were bound over to the next district court session without bail for the Berry family murder two weeks earlier. They will be escorted to Goodland by the Osborne Militia Company and await trial in the fall.

St.’ Francis Kan Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson W. J. McBride Berry District Court Goodland Osborne Militia Company McCullough

How Emil Shott Lost The Tug Of War

Emil Shott a German tailor at 1403 Central avenue tested strength against a customer in his shop. The strap broke as he neared victory causing him to fall and break his arm. He sought treatment at City Hospital and joked that he would have won in another minute.

Emil Shott Central Avenue Germany Shott

Lackman Hosts Business Men's Club Picnic at Glendale Farm

Members of the Business Men's Club are invited for a Saturday afternoon at the Albert Lackman farm near Glendale. A countryside picnic is planned with a special train leaving the C. H. D. Depot at 1 10 p m. Members meet at the club at 12 30 and march to the depot.

Business Men's Club Lackman Glendale Albert Lackman

Schockman Arrested in Flint Diamonds Theft Case

Herman Schockman a Flint jewelry salesman was captured after attempting to pawn a $250 diamond. Missing are several diamond rings and two watches valued at about $500 with further losses feared. He is 42 and jailed at Central Station charged with grand larceny.

Herman Schockman Frank Flint Flint Strieff Schockman Sam Phillips Vine Street Phillips Hollowell Ninth and Vine Streets

Stross Run Over by Runaway Horse in City Incident

Joseph Stross brother of the Stross Hotel manager was seriously injured when a runaway horse owned by Kirch ner Folz broke free at Eighth and Race streets. The horse had just been unhitched by W. Seaman. Stross, a heavy man, could not dodge the animal and suffered skull fracture and internal injuries. He was moved to his home at 1518 Vine street by ambulance. He is reported to be 53 years old.

Joseph Stross Stross’ Hotel Eighth Race Streets Kirchner & Folz W. Seaman Eighth Street Stross Dr. Reemelin

Scherer killed in belt accident at Queen City Forging

Louis Scherer 45 a hammer smith of 313 McCullough street was fatally injured at the Queen City Forging Company's plant near Tennyson and Dumont. His clothes were caught in a fly wheel belt causing fifty revolutions before the machine stopped. He suffered broken limbs extensive bruising and internal injuries. Patrol 6 bore him to Good Samaritan Hospital.

Louis Scherer McCullough Street Hammersmith Queen City Tennyson Dumont Scherer Patrol No. 6 Good Samaritan Hospital

Peruna and a Buffalo Woman Cite Catarrh Cure

Mrs J E Finn of Buffalo writes that Peruna restored her health after a year of invalidism and social withdrawal. The letter claims nervous women suffer from catarrh and that Peruna cures catarrh anywhere, aiding female recovery.

America Peruna

Arranged Relay Race for Young Sprinters at Coney Island Outing

Stamina League plans a June 20 event at Coney Island with a four heat relay among eight divisions featuring teams Avondale Lincoln Garfield Fifth District and others. The program includes a final relay, running broad jump races and a seventy five yard dash, with prizes from cups to watches and subscriptions.

Ths Stamina Republican Coney Island Avondale Morgan Kirby Road Lincoln Columbian Garfield Mt. Adams Horace Mann Clifton Linwood Joseph Hoffman Republican Webster's Academic Dictionary Carl Ziegler Fyfe Chambers Arthur Chambers J. J. Johnson Spencer Jones J. W. Pohlman Harry Stagman O. O. Jackson Robert Schledorn

Prostrate Sick Man Narrowly Escapes as Ambulance Slips

A hospital ambulance on the way to 3416 Golden Avenue with William Coleman veered after the singletree rope failed. Driver John Lwnega was pulled from his seat at Third and Eggleston as the wagon nearly overturned, a train passing moments later. The hospital superintendent pledged blame for the poor repair.

Golden Avenue William Coleman Third Eggleston Avenue John Lwnega Coleman Lunen

Ada Brockman Sole Graduate At Pleasant Ridge High

Miss Ada Brockman will be the only graduate at the Pleasant Ridge High School commencement exercises this evening.

Pleasant Ridge Ada Brockman Pleasant Ridge High School

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OHI Wesleyan Nial Reunions Toronto College Millcreek Valley Notes Studio Grand Grand Army New Waterford Gorham Great Britain Chester’s Chorus the Zoo Mrs. Finn Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, O Spring Grove St. Philip’s Church S. Recovery J. E. Finn East High Street Buffalo N. Y Peruna Medicine Co Stamina League Turners S. S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta
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