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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
5
A brief rail feature highlights popular National Midwest rail routes serving Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul with scenic stops and travel tips for travelers seeking short getaways by rail. The piece notes friendly schedules on the Chicago to Milwaukee line and easy connections to Saint Paul excursions.
The Alumni Association hosted a feast for seniors at Moeller Hall. Commencement exercises are planned for tomorrow evening at the Grand Opera House. Inspectors Peters and Schissler concluded a local railway mail service probe and depart to examine conditions in Illinois.
Rev. Jesse Lee Corley of the Norwood M E Church will deliver a stereopticon lecture this evening in Trinity M E Church, sponsored by the Standard Bearers. He will discuss China.
The Salvation Army will place barrels of icewater at crowded street corners for residents to use freely. Mayor Dempsey granted permission yesterday for the street barrel placements across the city.
Mayor Dempsey ruled the Avondale dry petition valid under the Jones local option law. The filing, by wet interests, faced a challenge from the Anti Saloon League arguing the district was irregular and nonconforming to the law.
The funeral of Charles M. Spencer son of a former Cincinnati mayor was conducted yesterday at his home 2611 Moormann avenue by Rev. Jesse Bowman Young. Interment followed at Spring Grove Cemetery with pallbearers Howard S. Rogers Alexander McAvoy Charles W. Nichols Leonard Mann William T. Irwin and Stankey Ferguson.
The Rev. Edward A. Pace D D dean of philosophy at Catholic University in Washington addressed St Patrick's School pupils in Cumminsville at summer closure. He will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to Notre Dame graduates in Reading tomorrow afternoon.
John Weissler and Helen Wolf of the First District School won watches for the highest average as they move into the intermediate grade. The prize, begun by former Principal Henry W. Edwards, is now funded by Judge Lueders who volunteered after Edwards's death.
The Eagles host a big Saturday outing on June 22 with fat man and lightweight races featuring Charles Naughton Charles Woodrow Henry Hoemer John Brown W. J. Benning Eddie Bernard William Guilfoyle F Lehn Jake Kroll Jr Harry McVey in running events. A sack race includes William Beatty Gustav Kummer and Charles Schenerle. The Outing Committee bowling team faces a $25 side match with Luckens Herbstreit Stoecklin Detert and Keck. Kopp's Band provides music. speeches by Frank Dothe Dr A C Busch and Thomas Cogan. fireworks at 8. The baseball game at 3 will be a lively contest.
Louis Meyer Jr a Court Street commission merchant married Jeanette Burckhauser yesterday morning in Holy Trinity Church Newport. A large reception followed and the couple began housekeeping on Price Hill.
Master Mechanic Wash Meredith reports no imminent water shortage in the city. Hazen & Co requests extinguishing the Hunt street dump fire due to smoke delaying work. Mrs. Emery offers 50,000 to equip the Lytle home for the Historical Society, action requested from Council Finance. Mayor Dempsey enacts ordinances for asphalt plant, viaduct on Gilbert avenue, and various widenings with specified appropriations.
Free booklets answer the vacation problem and suit every taste for summer outings. They cover roughing it, fishing expeditions, boating, canoeing, driving, motoring or bathing and point to vacation spots accessible by The St Paul Road. Help yourself to any or all of the booklets. They are free for the asking.
A court-ordered review reveals that the street car transfer ordinance passed by Council may be illegal for failing to meet a 1902 state law requiring three weeks of advertisement before passage. Mayor Dempsey may withhold approval while the traction company demands a legally effective measure before operation.
The annual Business Men's Club outing will be on Laughery Island today with 300 members riding the Steamer Lizzie Bay from the Chamber of Commerce Building at 8 30 AM. Activities include athletic events, baseball, and a chicken dinner in the Laughery clubhouse. Proceeds go to Associated Charities Union Bethel Children’s Home and the Salvation Army.
Cincinnati marks the final school day before records 40 000 students begin vacation. Teachers, principals, and students attend special exercises while lower grades enjoy class parties with ice cream and cake. Hoffman School in Walnut Hills closed a day early with yesterday’s events. Superintendent Dyer plans an informal luncheon with principals.
J L Minsker owner of the Kanawha Woolen Mills and Miss Anna S Lipps of Walnut Hills married yesterday in Cincinnati. Minsker fell ill during a visit. Lipps a graduate of Cincinnati Hospital Training School for Nurses attended him. Reverend Jesse Bowman Young officiated and the couple departed for Charleston.
William Clemens won ten dollars for a calf bite by a Scotch collie pup in the Common Pleas Court under the 1900 sheep dog law amendment. Viciousness need not be proven. The ruling, though modest in amount, includes heavy costs.
John Deerin, a 70 year old boss teamster, won 2550 in damages from Campbell Creek Coal Co after his wagon collided with a runaway four horse team in Judge Howard Ferris's court. Separate cases against Roerta G. Runch and Foster Co were settled but terms undisclosed. Hyde Park tax assessment disputes were filed by Virginia R. Burch and others seeking to prevent increased appraisals after annexation.
Jacob Mohr sues for divorce and custody of Emma 6 and Viola 4 alleging wife Lillie drinks excessively neglects children and threatened him at his workplace on March 16 1906 Claire Hainsworth accuses Marshal P Hainsworth of extreme cruelty in a separate petition with Ethel Jones and Bessie Hall among others named Arminta Mowrer seeks alimony and child custody from Forest E Mowrer for Orville aged 8
The woman alleges the man refuses to support Aes and their child and requests a restraining injunction to stop him drawing wages from Bowker Fertilizer Company pending judgment. Samuel B. Hammel, attorney. Judge granted the injunction.
Mrs Ella Clark turns the key on a suspect who matches a prior looter. Fred Kraemer is under arrest at the Central Police Station after Patrolman Robbins identifies him. Detectives Schnucks and Wimsey pursue fifteen known room renters tied to the thief.
In probate court, City Solicitor Lowman filed suits on behalf of the Board of Education to condemn land on both east and west sides of Woodward High School to expand the site. The block bounded by Broadway Sycamore Woodward and Franklin would become part of the school. Also reported are estate actions: Benjamin B. Dale as administrator accounts show receipts of 58682.40 with 33050 remaining to Eleanor I Earnshaw after disbursements. Dale resigned and Eleanor I Earnshaw appointed.
George Thomas indicted for the Meadows killing in a quarrel over a woman at 322 Front Street nearly three years ago pleads guilty to assault and battery after the main witness cannot be located. Judge Woodmansee imposes six months in jail and a $100 fine. The Slayer, slain and chuse were all colored. A Lee Beaty defended the accused. Donald Stanley also pleads guilty to robbing James Fields and receives one year in the penitentiary.
United States courts see Hauck Brewing Company, George Bieler Song Company, and Levi Ottenheimer filing to place Michael Kraus in bankruptcy over a chattel mortgage to Joseph Kraus. Creditors seek to force repayment and priority. Judge Thompson denied a new trial in a separate bank case, with a $1,200 judgment against Francis H Cloud and J W Campbell. Creditors of George J Brill report claims. real estate includes a 97 acre farm in Columbia Township and multiple Campbell County, Kentucky lots. Appraisers named. Brill aids Receiver Thrall. expected 10 percent dividend at July 1 with another later in the year.
Pat Carney, sought on a warrant for shooting to kill, was found badly injured at Third and John streets after a clash with hoodlums. He was taken to City Hospital by Patrolman Hall who later confirmed his identity, despite earlier denials by the injured man claiming to be Pat Barrett. A charge was placed against him.
President Scott Bonham of the Masonic Library Association completes arrangements in Newark where 38 chests of the Stacker Williams collection to 3 700 volumes are shipped to Cincinnati. The library grows to 7 000 volumes, gains space in the Masonic Temple, and aims to serve as a social center for members and visitors.
Unreadable clipping lists multiple names with ages and vague health notes such as heart disease, alcoholism, pleurisy, and phthisis. Entries include addresses like Delta Avenue, Central Avenue, Hale Avenue, Grand Avenue, Reading Road, Noble Court, and Vine Street with ages from 2 to 67 and scattered initials.
Clifford Porter Hall son of W A Hall of Price Hill and superintendent of the Cincinnati Cooperage Company has gained first honors in his class of sixty eight at Hughes High School. The grades of all pupils except seniors were announced previously and will be released today.
Officers and members of Franklin Lodge No 4 are to meet at the lodgeroom today at 1 pm sharp to attend the funeral of their deceased brother Nathan Feld H C CORN N G.
A list of obituaries and funeral notices for Elizabeth Brun Edward Dettmer Catherine Mills Cora Rosenberger Elizabeth Schueler John Steinmetz Alfred Trevor Thomas Trevor Francis White in Covington and Newport including burial dates and church services. Names, ages, addresses, and service details are provided for families and friends.
The Greater Cincinnati area reported new marriage licenses issued yesterday in Cincinnati.
A fragmented directory-style listing shows names and residences including James H. Pinnell of Somerset Kentucky age 34, Bessie L. Adams Covington 20, Richard L. O’Neal Huntington West Virginia 39, Mary Anna Crider Seattle 23, Edwin B Williams Huntington 38, Nelle Robertson Huntington 26, Blisworth M Stage Aurora Indiana, Cathaleen H Baldons Aurora, John F Schrodegy Covington, Mary Middend Covington, Clarence H Castle Cincinnati, Lucille a seowere Cincinnati, Zona Arkansas 42.
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