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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
7
Health Department officers in new blue uniforms and brass buttons arrived yesterday in full regalia, presenting a striking, dapper display as they enforce sanitation rules.
Rev Dr Gilbert, newly named editor of the Western Christian Advocate, will address the Epworth Leagues of the Cincinnati District at Wesley Chapel on Thursday June 21 at 8 p.m. The session gathers members for the annual meeting and program.
Local census enumerators allegedly overlooked many residents in private boarding houses due to misinstructions. The issue is being corrected to ensure accurate registration of all individuals.
The mangled body of John Workman a section hand was found beside the Little Miami racks near Camp Dennison yesterday morning. The cause of death is unknown and Coroner Schwab will hold an inquest.
James Jones twelve year old of 86 May street was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Preston on a charge of stealing a child’s savings bank from Mrs Jennie Roberts at 2351 May street.
Rev Dr Mason senior secretary of Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society departed yesterday for Cleveland Ohio to address the State Epworth League Convention of the Northern Ohio Conference this evening.
Mrs. Sarah Butler, janitress at the public school 619 Oak Street, reported that forty three keys to the schoolrooms were stolen yesterday. Police believe a neighborhood youth was responsible for the theft.
Construction workers and onlookers cheered as the first beam for the seventeenth story of the Union Trust and Savings Company building at Fourth and Walnut streets was set yesterday morning.
Chief Deputy Peter W. Durr announced that M. V. B. Weighell, formerly the assistant clerk in the Cashier's Department, will soon become an attache of the Record Department in the role of Assistant Custodian.
A sneak thief yesterday afternoon stole $150 worth of jewelry from a boarding house at 232 West Seventh Street. The items belonged to boarders Bessie Wright and Henry Fenton. A man who worked around the house and has since disappeared is suspected.
Cincinnati contractors met at the Grand Hotel last night with Wm. Schubert presiding. About eighteen members attended a brief business session followed by a light luncheon. No public business was discussed.
William T. Hilles, son of S. E. Hilles of Ss. C. Tatum Company, matriculated at Haverford College and earned one of four $300 scholarships for top preparation. He prepared at Walnut Hills High School and his friends note the great credit he gained.
Charles Robinson and Will Niel both of Delhi faced off Sunday night with long standing feuds. Niel struck Robinson causing severe bruising and injuring him enough to require a physician. Marshal Kirgan took Niel into custody and he awaits trial this morning.
George Ellis once linked to the L. and N. Railroad was arrested on a charge of stealing a watch and other jewelry from his sister’s apartments at Ninth and Sycamore streets. Detectives Keatting and Schnucks made the arrest but the sister declined to prosecute and he was released.
A body found in a wagon on the levee at the foot of Vine street was identified by a Ft. Thomas soldier as W H Wiseman, a private in Company H of the Second Regiment. Wiseman had been missing from Ft. Thomas four days, and fellow soldiers could not locate his relatives for the coroner.
The Nicola & Storm Lumber Company of Cleveland Ohio leases for two years with a possible three-year extension a tract fronting 203 feet on the west side of Sumner street and 160 feet deep to the C H and D Railroad, about 500 feet from the river.
The Cleveland lumber dealers announce plans to open a city branch. Police were notified by six tailors and garment shops that a man posing as H Schwartz of West Seventh Street issued forged orders, swindling shops of small goods. Schwartz disavows knowledge of the forger.
At a special meeting yesterday afternoon the John Hampton Guards passed resolutions requesting the Republican Convention Committee insert a plank in favor of public schools. A wire copy was sent to Senator Foraker Governor Nash Congressmen Dick and Grosvenor and to the resolutions committee.
The Tristate Conclave of the Tribe of Ben Hur will be held at the Zoological Garden next Saturday featuring a grand fireworks show. A set piece will depict General Lew Wallace, who was expected but cannot attend, sending a letter. The event will include a concert and dancing, and may become the largest Ben Hur conclave to date.
Patrolman Jeremiah Collins had a warrant issued for the arrest of Reuben Wires, a B. & O. watchman, on a charge of discharging firearms in the city limits. Collins says Wires is too ready with his revolver and liable to hit an innocent person. He narrowly escaped harming someone Monday in the railroad yards.
Joseph Legner, 1319 Bremen Street, a chiropodist, was taken to the hospital after a concussion. He claims he was assaulted by a crowd at Fourth and Park streets Sunday night. Lt Berg reported Legner was in a house when a husband threw him down the steps, and that the injury likely came from that fall. no serious hurt is expected and no further action.
Chief Engineer Stanley reports sufficiency of bonds for Sanitary Police Market Master and assistants Sanitary Inspector Meat Clerk Milk and Dairy Inspector Inspector of Meat and Live Stock Assistant Health Officers market sweepers Registrar of Vital Statistics policemen in Health and Park Departments Assistant Superintendent of City Infirmary and Overseers of the Poor. The board approves and bonds are placed on file. Pleasant street property owners to bear sewer costs built by private contract. City infirmary week to June 16 shows eight admissions two refusals and two deaths. Freiberg and Workum protest dumping of ashes garbage by city carts at the public landing. Referred to district member and Street Cleaning Superintendent with power to act. Boeh reports carpets removed and stored awaiting spring cleaning. error by Water Works Commission foreman. On Weil motion John Connel appointed laborer in second repair district Alfred Angin appointed water carrier Front street station $15 weekly.
The Fresh Air Fund appeal attracts strong Cincinnati support with gifts of clothing, money, and goods. Donors include Mrs. Charles Fleischmann and Hill and Hollow Sewing Circle, plus cash from many residents and a lawn fete by Avondale children raising $165 toward a total of $413. Proceeds fund outings for the sick and elderly to enjoy country air and healthier living.
At a Methodist ministers meeting in Jacksonville Illinois Mr Tunison played a cornet solo to applause Dr Levi Gilbert introduced as new Western Christian Advocate editor and Mr Pye named General Book Agent Rev Dr Curts spoke on Agnosticism and Infidelity from a Biblical Standpoint Baptist ministers reported baptisms and attendance Dr Lasher noted Dennison University commencement exercises and a $256000 endowment fund with a proposed increase to $300000 backed by a $100000 Rockefeller gift
The M. T. N. A. officers President A. J. Gantvoort and Secretary Philip Werthner depart for Des Moines Iowa for the June 20 to 22 convention. The Symphony Orchestra of fifty men, including forty five locals and five from Chicago, will perform under conductor Van der Stucken. The group leaves today for the trip.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society has paid the largest endowment ever to a living policy holder. The Toronto man held $100,000 in Equitable life policy maturing at $150,847, reflecting the growth of endowment insurance combining investment with life coverage.
A brief reminder to letter carriers to consult the Commercial Tribune in the Sunday edition dated June 24 for relevant notices and information.
Rising river levels spur a massive coal export from Pittsburgh and the Kanawha. Officials estimate 15 to 16 million bushels moving toward markets in Cincinnati and Louisville, with about half staying local and price effects uncertain.
Philip Fisher of St Bernard was arrested by Night Patrolman Kellerman at the request of Cincinnati officials for grand larceny. A fruit huckster employee, he had disappeared with proceeds and sold the rig and horse. John Feltes Jr injured his left leg by accidentally discharging a revolver. the bullet remains in place. Carthage students will visit the Zoological Garden with a five cent round trip rate and admission. Rev F M Kergin to lecture on liquor in America. Hartwell Lodge’s Werman Braunecker heads to Columbus assembly. St James Parish plans a Manh fete to aid the church funds.
Assistant Postmaster Daniel W. Brown yesterday denied rumors he will resign to become Chief Assistant under City Auditor Millikin. He stated no such suggestion or thought was ever made. The report leaves open that James M. Sprague may become Chief Deputy under Auditor Elect Millikin, to succeed Harry Skiff.
A list records names and ages of residents who died from various causes including tuberculosis pneumonia apoplexy paralysis and liver carcinoma. Ages span from 4 to 96 with several elderly cases and illnesses such as Bright's disease mastoid abscess and myocarditis.
A report notes a dazed man on Walnut Street near Sixth after an incident involving a watch dealer. The description mentions a suspect and the amount cited as $15 in connection with silver items. Police are investigating the minor disturbance.
If your stomach is deranged, try a half spoonful of Dr Siegert Angostura Bitters before meals. Light your suburban homes with our improved Acetylene Gas Machine, safer than electric light. Coleman Gas Machine Co 627 Main st. Fixtures for saloons stores and offices Levy White 223 225 227 BH Fourth street Phone 3078. Six to seven per cent interest paid for money Address BOX 98 Cincinnati O. Home Steam Laundry 45 Arcade Mrs Jennie Farrell Cray Hair Restored Hair Growth on Bald Heads Superfluous Hair Birthmarks Removed Consultation Free Mrs Jennie Farrell Faerentologist 905 Neave Building.
A long list of couples from Anderson Ferry and surrounding areas is announced with partners by age, occupation, and street addresses. Names include James Bills and Lizzie Teeter, James E Kate and Emma Gravins, Oscar Schrimpf and May Brigel, Peter Carstens and Louise Kadler, plus many others. Each entry notes the groom and bride ages and residences with clerical references.
Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received until June 21, 1900, for furnishing woolen blankets, caps, gloves, clothing, shoes, stockings, and barrack items to Chicago, Bo and Philadelphia depots. Preference to domestic production. samples and specifications required. envelopes labeled Proposals for Military Supplies. addressed to Colonel J. G. C. Lee.
Mary J Adams widow of Christopher Adams died Sunday June 17 at 12 25 am in her seventieth year Funeral services in Wilmington Ohio Tuesday June 19 at 4 pm Interment Spring Grove Cemetery Wednesday June 20 at 12 m William C Bassenhorst died Saturday June 16 aged 56 years 17 days Burial Tuesday June 19 at 1 30 pm from residence 1340 Spring Street Friends invited James McFarlan died Wednesday June 13 funeral Tuesday June 19 at 10 am from residence 726 West Ninth Street Ferdinand Schmidt entered into rest Sunday evening June 17 at his home Avondale no 24 Erkenbrecher Avenue in his seventieth year Funeral from residence Wednesday June 20 at 2 pm Burial private
The transfer books of the company will close on June 20, 1900 and reopen July 5, 1900, or to the payment of dividends due July 3. F H Short serves as secretary and treasurer.
Final dividend of 1.4 percent will be paid to creditors of Fidelity National Bank of Virginia Ohio insolvent. Payments at Room 11 Masonic Temple Building Third and Walnut Streets Cincinnati Ohio from June 26 to 29, 1900, 16 m to 3 p.m. Receiver's certificates must be presented and surrendered. Frank Aldrich, Receiver. Washington D.C. June 15, 1900.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as assignee in trust for the benefit of the creditors of Maria K Dieckmann. Penn and Penn, Attorneys, 34 Carlisle Building. The undersigned has been appointed administrator of Frances Amanda Part in the Probate Court of Hamilton County, Ohio. F August Betscher Clement Bates, Attorneys.
HanseImann Commandery No 16 K T announces annual meeting Tuesday evening June 19 at 7 pm Election officers to be chosen Visitors invited Recorder W Hendley and John W Paul Em Com 17 21 17 19 Miami Lodge No D A M visitors June 19 20 Levy W M
Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio orders public auction on July 19 1900 for two parcels in Walnut Hills Cincinnati. First parcel on Elm street near Locust street appraised at 4400 dollars second parcel at Coleman and Bank streets appraised at 3750 dollars. Payment terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years by mortgage bearing interest. Joseph L Roberts Jr administrator of Joseph L Kerts deceased. Attorneys Stephens Lincoln.
The subscriber Otto F. Mabius has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Ferdinand Dibowski late of Hamilton County Ohio. The notice was dated Cincinnati June 1 1900. Henry Woost attorney 3012 Johnston Building Cincinnati Ohio.
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