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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1908
Page
5
Miss Lottie Johnson died yesterday at her Floral Norwood residence after a gasoline cleaning accident caused her dress to catch fire. Susan Rennick will address the Central W C T U on Moral Education Wednesday at 2 30 PM inviting all temperance workers to attend.
David Shelton aged 64 was crushed to death yesterday when an embankment collapsed in a trench on Seton avenue near St. Lawrence avenue Price Hill. He was at work at the time.
Mary Warden, 46, of Providence Street near Findlay, suffered serious injuries yesterday when she tripped and fell headlong down a flight of stairs inside a house at 528 Main Street while visiting to seek employment.
Members of the North Cincinnati Turn Verein perform gymnastic feats at the Zoo. Proceeds from gate receipts will defray expenses for the National meeting to be held in Cincinnati.
Mr Douglass Powell appointed voice instructor at the College of Music. He will start with the new student year and previously served on the Trinity College London faculty.
A lawn fete was held yesterday afternoon and evening on Glendale's Springfield avenue at the summer home of the Home for the Friendless. Nearly thirty babies have recently been taken to the home and proceeds will benefit them.
Detective J Bell and Schaefer yesterday arrest Heller 46 a farmer of Greenville J on a warrant charging petite larceny The warrant issued to C R Mullen 723 Sycamore Street alleges Heller stole an overcoat
The Rev. C. A. Forbes starts his pastorate at the Columbia Congregational Church today after moving with his family from Chicago where he led the Fifty-second Avenue Congregational Church.
Tudor Bierjahn a 31 year old Hungarian at 1260 Harrison Avenue was attacked with an ice pick yesterday morning and is dying at City Hospital. His alleged assailant Wassa Pagan of 1970 Central Avenue is under arrest on a charge of cutting to kill. The fight started over money.
Yesterday marked the final day for the June half tax payment without penalty. Deputy County Treasurer Hopkins and his staff worked steadily to handle belated taxpayers as the county treasurer’s office remained open until 4 p.m. for accommodations.
J A J Smith and George S Goodman named district delegates to the Cincinnati G A R for the national encampment in Toledo. Alternates are F Becker and A H Cummings. Delegates at large include Colonel John Kissane and Max Silberberg with Matt J Day, James King and Louis Mund as alternates.
Members of the Tribe of Ben-Hur from Hamilton and Butler Counties held a reunion last night at the Zoo. The procession was led by Zoo animals decorated for the occasion and a fireworks display concluded the evening’s entertainment.
The eighth annual outing of Cincinnati Aerue No. 142 of Eagles was held yesterday afternoon and evening in Chester Park. Thousands of members and friends attended, making it one of the largest crowds ever in the park. The bathing pool drew much attention as a central attraction.
A fragment describes spectators enjoying various athletic events under a burning sun, highlighting the lively atmosphere and the endurance of those watching as conditions were hot and bright.
Sixty three graduates received diplomas yesterday morning at the seventh annual commencement of the Patterson School held in Bartlett's Commercial College. Rev John Grant Newman president of the Western College for Women Oxford delivered the address.
The body recovered from the canal near the Race Street Bridge was identified as Adolph Hinnan, 29, of 117 West Elder Street. Police believe he died by suicide due to despondency over fear of arrest for embezzlement. He had worked as a driver for A. C. Gilligan's Eagle Bottling Works in Broadway until last Saturday.
Authorities report a woman calling herself Christina Goodfright held in Middletown after being found wandering. She claimed husband Philip Goodfright lived in Cincinnati and worked on Betts Street, but local directory lists no such person.
The Queen City Furniture Club party left Grand Central at 2 PM for a day at Laughery Club in Aurora Indiana. A lunch and a ball game between Optimists and Pessimists ended 3 to 1 in favor of the Optimists. The group included numerous members and guests who will return to Cincinnati today.
The Commercial Tribune ad on page 30 lists Spear and Co. hours as open Saturday until 10 p.m. and closed other days beginning July 1 at 5 30 p.m. The correction notes the closing time should read that schedule.
A factory fire caused by a sunlit flare intensifying through glass ignited a blaze that damaged the plant for about 20000 dollars. Fire crews fought the flames as the sunset darkened the area.
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Lodge and Shipley Machine Tool Company plant 3055 3065 Colerain Ave. Major Samuel R Crumbaugh, Steamboat Inspector, was removed from office. Insurance covers the roughly $20000 loss, mostly patterns. Firemen collapsed from heat but confined flames. several officers aided in extinguishing effort.
A newspaper listing advertises a large sale of textiles including white and color wash fabrics lawns batistes swisses linens and ginghams. Featured items include batistes lawns sheer batistes and silk ginghams with reduced yard prices and special lots.
Attorney Frank R. Gusweiler hosted a farewell annual dinner at Hotel Havlin for law students who recently passed the Ohio Bar. He was surprised with a gold watch and job. many attendees from across the state included Adolph A. Gruber Horace R. Bonser and Thomas M. Gregory. Light entertainment featured Gruber Bonser and Kendall with an amusing singing act.
Readers are invited to pick up next Sundays Commercial Tribune to see The Illustrated Magazine on Page 7 featuring photographs of prominent Ohio River steamboat men. The edition includes stories and pictures and is free with the Sunday paper for a leisurely afternoon read.
Trains to Avoca Park Hartmans Grove depart Cincinnati today for the Hiawatha performance with departures at 9 20 a m 1 p m and 7 15 p m Round trip fare is 25 cents.
Mason lodges list upcoming events in June. Lafayette Lodge 81 holds E A and F C degrees with June 23 meeting. Kilwinning Chapter 97 schedules Royal Arch Degree on June 24. Yeatman Lodge 162 to observe St Johns Day on June 28 at 7:30 PM with Rev Levi C Gilbert speaker.
Death notices for Bold Roberta aged 7 months 21 days Cramer Elizabeth nee Weik and Julia Geisler report funeral times and locations. Also Everett Anna E Louise Flynn Anna and others listed with addresses in Colerain Township White Oak Covington and Cumminsville. Funeral services set for June 22 and crematory services noted.
A list of burial permits shows individuals with ages and addresses, noting causes such as tuberculosis meningitis pneumonia cancer measles and inanition. Entries include Samuel Price 4 percent 914 Livingston Street and Mary Carum 1 223 Pearl Street among others with hospitals and locations listed.
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