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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
7
Mrs. Maggie Kalkman was found dead in bed at No. 222 Mulberry street yesterday morning with natural causes given. Coroner Schwab is investigating the death. George Long Taken III and Typhoid Fever. George Long, receipt clerk at the County Treasurer’s office, fell ill during tax rush and is diagnosed with typhoid fever.
A Japanese Evening will be presented by the Young People's Tourist Club of College Hill Presbyterian Church on Friday in College Hill. Mrs Sugimonto, a native of Japan, will deliver an address. Dr Ocker will attend Turnfest in Philadelphia as a judge and recently became physical instructor at Hughes High School.
The inmates of the Children’s Home will be given an outing next Saturday at Hartwell by the Hartwell Presbyterian Church ladies. The Street Railway Company will provide trolley cars to transport the homeless to and from Hartwell free of charge.
The Grade Three Intermediate pupils heard an address by Harry Laws, a former student and Woodward graduate. Laws later moved to Honolulu and served as Auditor General under President Dole, who is now island governor.
Parents and friends will review students’ yearly work at the Twenty seventh District School this afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. The event is hosted by the principal and teachers and held on Winchell avenue just north of Bank street.
Rev. Charles Goss will give an address at a July 2 flag presentation by Avondale citizens to Engine Company 28 and Ladder Company 12. Other speakers will appear, Avon dale school children will attend, and patriotic songs will be sung.
The Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Tax Commissioners and took under advisement a six month appropriation ordinance prepared by the City Auditor and passed by the Board of Legislation. No action was taken, and another session is set for Thursday morning.
The funeral for James McFarland was held yesterday at 10 AM from the family residence 726 West Ninth Street. Ministers Rev Warren Partridge and Rev W E Parry delivered the funeral oration. He died last Wednesday. Burial took place at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Cincinnati Tabernacle Society presents an afternoon program next Sunday at 4 o clock. The St Lawrence Dramatic Club contributes and several leading Cincinnati musicians join the program at Our Lady's Summit East Walnut Hills.
The Kilgour testimonial committee of employees has raised about $100. A finely engraved memorial with thanks from the employees and pictures of President Kilgour and the road directors will be presented in the near future.
Captain Gilbert I. Cullen, formerly of this city and now in the Philippines, is in charge of bubonic plague victims. He states the disease is increasing but may be nearing control, in a letter written about a month ago and noting most patients are lower-class Chinese.
The body of Louis Biehl will arrive tomorrow morning from San Francisco where it was sent Monday. He served in Company B of the Eighteenth Regiment of regulars and was shot during a charge at Iloilo on March 8. He lived at 8 East Thirteenth Street.
Mr. Honert, 60, was knocked down at noon by an unidentified cyclist while crossing the street after alighting from a southbound car. He suffered a dislocated hip and other bruises. carried to Miller's drug store for aid as Dr. Marxmiller attended him.
Mr. A. Cousto of Chicago, a Greek high priest, stopped in the city between trains yesterday on his way to Nashville Tennessee. His flowing robe and a heavy gold chain with a ten inch cross drew much attention.
Police report says an ice chest in the basement of Tid Dressel's saloon at 660 West Third Street caught fire early yesterday. Dressel extinguished the blaze before the fire department arrived and later found a half-barrel of whiskey missing, leading him to suspect incendiarism.
Officer Hammel of the Humane Society swore out warrants for August Meyer a driver for Frank Cook of Duck Creek road and Frank Enger of 3087 Kerper street. Meyer is charged with using an unfit horse and Enger with beating a horse cruelly. Warrants issued from Squire Dumont’s court in Norwood and cases set for today.
The family of Hepgry Chisman was notified that their son Thomas Chrisman, a member of the Forty second Regiment, is alive and serving at Morong in the Philippine Islands. He holds the rank of Third Sergeant and the regiment is on police duty.
Charles Kelly aged 14 of Barr Street attempted to ride the steamer Hudson as it cast off from Vine Street and fell into the river. He narrowly escaped drowning due to suction and was rescued by E. B. Forest and J. Young of the company. Northside Fourth Plans note a mass meeting to plan July 4 celebrations.
The Auditorium School of Music under director Charles A. Graninger will stage commencement next Thursday June 21 with two graduates Miss Net tle K. Oppenheimer of Walnut Hills and Miss Helen A Wilkinson of Arkansas. Oppenheimer a Cincinnati native and Hughes High School and Cincinnati University alumna, held the James B. Murdoch scholarship and taught with Mrs. a maanennnre this year. Wilkinson, from Fort Worth Texas, studied at the College of Music and Auditorium School, is a soprano active in Kentucky and Arkansas concerts and performed at New York University baccalaureate services. She studies piano theory and voice and is noted as an indefatigable worker.
Revs Hill Lee and Smith Drs Meininger and Meade and Messrs George Fischer Sam Byington and McCready were appointed to cooperate with the Northside Y M C A. An afternoon of athletic sports tennis and baseball games refreshments music and fireworks will be provided.
The County Treasury saw its largest single day tax receipts. Crowds formed from morning to afternoon as residents paid taxes before penalties apply at day’s end.
Charles Boyle a B. and O. eight wheeler switchman from Fort Wayne Ind killed while signaling a freight order at Delhi yesterday morning. He did not return and was found beside the track in a torn state. It is believed he was struck by a local work engine. Boyle was 27 and had three years service.
fall festival executives approve front illumination designs for Music Hall and Elm street approaches. Bert Baldwin to chair the committee as contracts are awarded for electric light displays creating a spectacular autumn parade scene.
Coroner Schwab opened an inquest into Lizzie Matti’s death after she fell from a Warsaw avenue electric car Sunday. About twenty witnesses testified with conflicting accounts. Mary Matti claims she was aboard and thrown off by a jerking car, while Conductor Schneider says Lizzie was unaccompanied and jumped from the running board. Officials say the case remains open.
Eighteen hundred dollars’ Carthage sidewalk bonds sold at the regular meeting with bids from 1836 to 1898.90. German National Bank awarded the issue. Ex Councilman W Ross ceded the painting contract to J Walker. The engineer was ordered to survey Big Four tracks as the railway seeks to raise them, despite village opposition. The Glendale marshal jailed Robert Farrell for disturbing the peace. Farrell given suspended sentence and must leave town. H Kerwin, tied to the case, left town. H Mendenhall and performers prepare for a June 28 recital at Elmwood Place church. Washington Park hosts a grand parade prep with a new initial float, bands for every five floats, and plans for a world-class festival with tent displays along canal banks and funds raised from local resorts and pleasure grounds.
President Kilgour Superintendent Harris and division superintendents met with employee representatives to adjust the Clark street line schedule under the new ten and a half hour system. The meeting ended with an amicable settlement and workers left satisfied.
Major Tafel ordered Sergeant Lafe Ressler moved from the Sixth to the Ninth District yesterday. The change may stem from Patrolman Charles Anderson, recently divorced over Ressler, being reassigned to the Sixth again, with neither man wanting a meeting.
A brief ad offers Dr Taylor's cure for poison ivy with prepaid price of one dollar. The address provided is Box 102 Cincinnati Ohio.
A historical note praises Boro-Formalin from Eimer and Amend as an antiseptic cleansing mouth and tooth wash and claims it is unsurpassed.
Hanselmann Commandery No. 16 held its annual assembly at the Scottish Rite Cathedral presenting a gold and enameled Past Eminent Commander jewel to retiring Eminent Commander Frank W. Hendley. Elected officers include Montomery Eminent Commander Perin Hobart Graf Roll Peaslee Dillaby Paul Lawton Wiltsne Hendley as trustee.
A wedding trip on D and C steel passenger steamers to Mackinac Island in Michigan is promoted as a delightful escape free from acquaintances. Staterooms and parlors can be reserved thirty days in advance. request an illustrated pamphlet by sending a two cent stamp to A. A. Schantz, G. P. A., Detroit. Steam railway conductors and brakemen are advised to check the Commercial Tribune on Sunday June 24 for important information.
The fifth annual Central Charles Wesley Brotherhood meeting was held at Trinity M E Church. A large turnout from various church brotherhoods heard encouraging reports. Officers elected for the year include President I D Jones and Vice President C W Short. Committees named: Judicial Williams Magly Geppert Clark Boyd. Auditing Dressel Colter Staley. Executive Markland Crapsey Williams.
Police officers and detectives will be interested in the Commercial Tribune Sunday June 24, with insights, crime notes, and local enforcement updates. The edition highlights investigations, tips, and community safety features from area law enforcement.
Assistant Police Surgeon Dr Carson told Superintendent Deitsch on Tuesday that after examining Patrolman Conrad Mutter he will never be in a mental condition to perform duties. The affliction stems from spinal trouble and he will likely be brought before the Probate Court.
Advert says Burnham's Hasty Jellycon dissolves in boiling water and cools with no further prep. Already sweetened and flavored with orange lemon strawberry raspberry peach wild cherry and unflavored calf's foot for wine and coffee jellies. Ready at grocers.
Doctor Groth offers limited practice focusing on catarrh kidney bladder skin blood and private diseases. Unnatural weaknesses treated. Treatment and medicine one dollar weekly. Call or write with stamp to Dr Groth 18 W 7th St between Wine and Race Sts Cirfti Ohio.
A compiled list shows numerous couples with ages and addresses across Richmond and nearby towns, each linked to a Rev. Mr. officiant. Entries include workers such as architects, carpenters, clerks, and laborers, with spouses’ ages ranging from teens to 80s and residences on Central Avenue, East Third Street, and other local streets.
Multiple death notices dated June 17 to 19 report Mary J Adams Thomas J Brown Captain James Carlin Gilbert Hixson Dater Ferdinand Schmidt aged 70s 60s from Ohio towns Wilmington Cleves Avondale Avondale. Funerals announced with locations and times across June 19 20 1900. Burial private for Schmidt.
Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio orders public sale for July 12 1900 at 2 30 pm on the premises in Cincinnati. Describes multiple lots in Roberts Davies subdivision fronting Morgan street Reading road Bell street and other parcels with precise measured dimensions and appraisals. Sale cash with parcels potentially in separate lots. Administrator Joseph L Roberts Jr and Stephens Lincoln attorneys.
Public auction on July 21 1900 at 10 oclock A M at 23 East Pearl Street Cincinnati Ohio for a lot with store and alley access on Pearl between Walnut and Vine. Bidder pays nine thousand dollars with one third cash and balance due in one and two years secured by mortgage. executor Channing W Richards attorney Richards Baer Richards. auctioneer W T Buckner.
Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio directs the sale of Lots 25 26 27 in Samuel Hills subdivision Mt Pleasant now Mt Healthy at 2 PM July 21 1900 and Lot 7 in Jacob Ferris subdivision College Hill at 4 PM on the same day both on the premises Cash terms. Appraised values are 450 450 600 and 150 respectively. Executrix Anna Dom and attorney Owen N Nney announce the sale in Cincinnati Ohio.
There has been qualified as administratrix of the estate of Joseph late of Frances Hamilton County Ohio dec 8 Bott June 1900 J B Matson Attorney jalo-3t-W.
The Cincinnati Commissioners of Water Works solicit sealed proposals to construct a tunnel and shafts for the Western Pumping Station. Bid deadline is July 3 1900 with bids opened July 8 1900. bids must include a $10 000 bond or equivalent cash deposit and follow printed forms. Plans and specs available at the Chief Engineer’s office.
Public service bids until noon for Linton street improvement from Reading road to Vernon place. Contracts cover grading curbs crossings gutters macadamizing drains and walls with culverts. Bids must be on official forms with two sureties and indorsed names and addresses. board may reject all bids. By order of the board President Robert Allison and Clerk Geo F Holmes.
Multiple sealed bids announced by U.S. Army and Navy offices for a wide range of military goods and hardware. Chicago and Cincinnati postings seek woolen blankets to buckskin gauntlets, hats, shirts, shoes, and camp gear with domestic preference. deadlines in June.
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