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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
7
The Woodward High School graduation class members are asked to gather at the school this morning at 9 o'clock. The notice emphasizes the event as a brief city news item.
Newly appointed professors Charles F. Hicks and J. Smythe Johnson have arrived in the city. Professor Ling is expected to arrive toward the end of the week.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Christ Hospital and the Elizabeth Gamble Deaconess Home will hold its regular all day meeting at the home on Wesley avenue Thursday May 26. A large attendance is expected.
Frank Smith a colored man of 312 Oliver Street was struck by a Millcreek Valley car while crossing Vine Street at Mulberry Street yesterday. He suffered a head cut and a dislocated left shoulder. Patrol No. 8 took him to City Hospital.
C. E. Armstrong, agent for a sewing machine company, told police yesterday that while in a house at Freeman avenue and Betts street someone drove away with his horse and wagon. The wagon contained a sewing machine.
Coroner’s inquest into a man killed by an electric car Tuesday night at John and Court streets could not confirm the victim’s identity but it is reasonably believed to be John Hayes of North Bend.
It was learned at the local Post Office Department yesterday that Charles W. Fisher, for a number of years one of the department Inspectors, who was located here for some time and who has a large number of friends and acquaintances in Cincinnati, had resigned and retired from the service on account of poor health.
The wife of the German Consul at Peking, Baron Von Ketterer, Miss Ledyard, a daughter of the Michigan Central Railroad official, was widely known here. Reports say her husband was killed in the China uprising, but the death was not confirmed.
Assistant Postmaster Dan W. Brown was notified of the death of Letter Carrier William G. Gogreve at his Fifteenth Street home. Gogreve, 40, had been with the carrier force only a few months and served as a substitute since April 1896.
A Baptist Young People’s Union rally of the Miami Association will be held at Lincoln Park Church this evening. Rev. W. H. Geistweit of Chicago will speak, returning after an eloquent address last fall to entertain and inspire the audience.
In coroner's court testimony Charles Boyle was killed Tuesday by a Baltimore and Ohio 8. W. engine after reportedly falling asleep on the ties where he stood to flag the train. His body was claimed by his parents and sent home to Ft. Ritner Indiana.
Librarian Hodges attributes rising circulation to branch stations and a children's department along with other improvements. Records show Saturday saw 2,82 books circulated, the highest single day total except for one prior instance.
The gold medal elocutionary contest by Miss Grace B. Delaney's pupils is set for Monday evening June 2. Contestants include Mary W. Parry George M. Coughlin Alma M. Filager Ruth F. Hayes Edna M. Raper Margaret E. Coughlin Stella F. Green Lillie C. Wuest Addie Chambers Mae M. Scanlan and Freda M. Berger. Mrs Edwin L. Franken and Miss Elsie Berger will sing solos and the Delsarte class will present The Red Fan.
Brighton Council members of the Junior Order of American Mechanics presented a large flag to the playground. Superintendent Boone gave an address as part of a ceremony attended by a large audience. Pupils from the Twenty-seventh District School sang with band accompaniment.
Premature celebrators are warned to stop discharging firecrackers and toy pistols until the Fourth. Police Superintendent Deitsch ordered arrests for youths caught with fireworks after numerous complaints and several recent runaways reported.
The Consolidated Company may run Walnut Hills and Hyde Park cars via West Fourth Street to John Street and back via Fifth Street. Many passengers dislike the transfer and crowded cars. The issue will be raised at the West Fourth and West Fifth Streets Improvement Association meeting to push implementation.
Andrew Crockett of Covington was reported missing by relatives who found his coat and hat outside a Cleveland Street saloon. He later returned to police headquarters saying he had been held for safekeeping at Central Station overnight and had recovered his clothes.
William Jones, driver for the Cincinnati Ice Company, tried to dodge another wagon at Court and Main streets yesterday. His wagon wheels struck the curb and he was thrown under the vehicle.
A man was run over by a wagon wheel, suffering stomach injury and severe bruises. Patrol 2 transported him to the hospital and later to his home at 831 Main Street where he remained under care.
Pierre Lamartine an elderly Frenchman with a long record of passing forged checks entered Bremen Street Station yesterday under the alias Morgan seeking lodging. Detective Wuebben identified him and escorted him to City Hall police HQ. He was wanted for a $6 check at a Cumminsville saloon.
Citizens push for city playgrounds as two operate in Cincinnati and a third site on Hunt Street, donated by Elliott H. Pendleton and Dr. Dandridge. The vacant lot will be prepared by the Woman's Club for use until its sale, in a neighborhood seen as highly beneficial.
A two week Hess Spring and Axle Works labor dispute in Carthage sparked threats of violence. William Clark, a striker, was bound to a $500 peace bond after threatening nonunion worker William Allen. Additional incidents include a 14 year old boy from St Bernard placed in reform school prospects, Cincinnati youths jailed for loitering, and a Humane Society inquiry into cow maiming at Rensselaer Park.
The Public Service Board reviews a six foot sewer extension for J. C. Brockman Brewing at its Mill Creek site and proposals to shift sewer work to an alley on Wesley avenue. It also considers sidewalk weed removal duties, a new Eden Park patrol house funding, and a call for stricter sidewalk inspections after increasing personal injury cases.
Advertisement for shower baths usable with any tub foldable tubs for all sizes air pillows and cushions for invalids bath caps for ladies and bath brushes for everyone offered at lowest prices by J H Kohmescher & Co call or write for details
A collection of period notices and small ads from Cincinnati merchants. John Church Co offers preferred specials and 6 to 7 percent interest on money with Box 98, while Levy & White advertise fixtures for saloons and offices. Other ads promote acetylene gas machines, optics by A Hirschler, Dr Groth’s medical services and Angostura Bitters as a tonic, plus the Home Steam Laundry on Arcade.
Mrs Jennie B Farrell dermatologist at 905 Neave Building offers hair growth on bald heads and removal of superfluous hair moles and birthmarks. She holds diplomas from Boston and Chicago schools.
Notices list: Dater infant aged 8 months 16 days at 1 30 p m June 19. funeral June 22. Grafton artist died near sunset June 2 1900. Magill Charles W aged 17 died June 2. funeral June 23. Roberg Clara wife of A B Roberg died June 20 Madeira Ohio. funeral to be announced.
The County Commissioners received a joint letter from Auditor-elect Paul Millikin and other war veterans asking for suitable grave markers for Spanish and Philippine war fallen. A recent law empowers the board to furnish markers, and the request is expected to be granted at the next full meeting.
Letter carriers are asked to read the Commercial Tribune on Sunday June 24 for items of particular interest to them. The notice signals important content and urges attention from the postal staff.
The list records William Wiseman age 26 with inquem pending Elmer Overbeck age 2 months pneumonia John Forrester age 35 heart failure Jos Kauffman age 32 insanity John Hardy age 43 tuberculosis Lewis Kearns age 9 days phthisis Amelia Hofer age 24 puerperal eclampsia Ralph Glancy age 1 month nephritis.
The message notes a Put-in-Bay return plan with travel on June 23 and 24 and again June 30. It mentions leaving 5th and Bay miller at 1 p.m. on the Michigan Flyer and arriving at Put-in-Bay the same evening. Office of the Chamber of Commerce.
A long list of marriage licenses is reported with names ages occupations and addresses for groom and bride. The notices include Edward Pressler Clara Mennel Albert Gaeb Emma Hammelrathe and many others from multiple streets and neighborhoods.
Census Supervisor Stoddard closes local work as Cincinnati reports are sent to Washington. The forthcoming figures promise a bright story of commercial and mercantile activity with increases in all directions. Cincinnati leads major cities in producing vehicles, machinery, safes, soap, lumber, shoes and more.
The James A. Cassedy Company and The Jones Brothers Publishing Company schedule annual stockholders meetings at 111 Longworth Street, July 8 and July 3 respectively. A Cincinnati balance sheet fragment shows cash on hand 110.89, loans 2,300.00, real estate 1,820.41, and total resources and liabilities around 329,328.51 with dues and deposits recorded.
Advertisement for Pleasant Wine of Iron praised as a regulator tonic blood purifier and strengthener. Claims to aid weak and nervous individuals, marketed to both men and women. Price one dollar. Sold by John Keeshan, Druggist, Sixth and Walnut.
By order of the Hamilton County Ohio Probate Court the estate of Rufus King offers multiple properties at public sale on July 19 20 and 23 1900. Listings include a 3 story brick store at 47 Main Cincinnati a six story brick double at 2 4 East Pearl and several Mt Adams and Walnut Hills parcels with appraised values ranging from 500 to 20000 dollars. All cash or staged payments with mortgages on deed.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Public Service until noon on Thursday July 19 1900 for keeping in repair Race Street from Fourth Street to McMicken Avenue for one and a half years under the asphalt improvement, with bids on printed blanks and two disinterested sureties. The board may reject all bids. Bidders must indorse names and addresses on envelopes. By order of the board Robert Allison President and George F Holmes Clerk. je21-5tTh(Gen.F.)
City ordinance confirms Barnabas Niles dedication of land for public streets in Cincinnati. Streets named West Side Avenue South Side Avenue and East Side Avenue run through Lot 3 in the Niles subdivision Miami Purchase Section 32 Town 4 Frac Range 2. Ordinance passed June 11 1900 and directs recording of the deed.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as assignee in trust for the benefit of the creditors of the Lincoln Club of Cincinnati. Creditors will present their claims and the assignee Frank H. Kemper will receive them at Room 3 Fourth Street Cincinnati. Also notice to heirs and distributees of Matthew Barnard for probate partition at Philip Roettinger’s office on July 14, 1900.
A petition to vacation a triangular strip of ground on the west side of Delta Avenue between Columbia and Walworth avenues is presented to the Cincinnati Board of Legislation. The ordinance may be acted on after August 2 and by November 2, 1900, per the City Clerk’s notice.
Sealed proposals invited by the Village Clerk of Carthage Ohio until noon June 21 1900 for asphalt street repairs and new work on Main to Cook McGregor Spruce Lebanon Sixth Hamilton Lebanon Fourth Dayton McGregor Highland West East Railroad Beech and other streets. Bids on each street with certified check or bond 200 required. Plans on file with Village Clerk and Engineer. Right to reject bids. Lewis Hall Clerk Carthage June 6 1900.
Thursday July 5 1900 notice for Fisher avenue improvement from Hewitt to Huron by grading curbs paving drainage and retaining walls per city plans. bids must follow forms two disinterested sureties and envelopes marked with bidder address. Bert Allison president.
The Clerk of Elmwood Place Ohio announces sale of 220 Deficiency Bonds Series Two for 100 each bearing 4 percent interest, maturing 20 years from June 25 1900. Bonds issued to pay existing debt and street sidewalk deficiencies. Bid in sealed envelopes by June 256 1900 noon.
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