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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
2
The text describes mourners expressing loyalty to Governor Pattison after his death. Neighbors gathered hillside flowers and ferns to decorate the Greenlawn burial site, showing affection and trust in his service. The scene conveys rural respect and shared grief among local people.
A large procession and ceremony mark the Milford home funeral for Governor Pattison. Governor Harris and state officials attend, with two hours of viewing, floral tributes, and a detailed eulogy by Judson Harmon. Bishop Spellmeyer delivers the closing oration praising the late governor’s public service and urging civic responsibility.
Rev. Mr. Le Sourd gave a benediction and prayed for special comfort from God for the stricken family.
The funeral for Governor Pattison moved to the cemetery after a private family service at the residence. The First Regiment Band led the procession with Colonel Hake and eight companies from Cincinnati. Carriages carried Secretary Houck Governor Harris Bishop Spellmeyer and other Ohioans as mourners followed. Mrs Pattison and her son Jack stood by the grave as Taps echoed, a sobering scene befitting the deaths of Pattison and his first wife Alethea Williams Pattison.
Governor Harris led a state delegation on a special train from Columbus arriving at Milford. About 700 officials and employees joined the visit to Promont Hill for the late governor's viewing. A tiny silk flag over the casket honored his service, placed by Cincinnati G A R ladies.
Eight sergeants from the First Regiment were chosen by Adjutant Dunning to bear Governor Pattison’s casket. The pallbearers included H. M. West C A Pfau O W Clark H A Becker E L Kennedy O Higdon Albert Robert and Ernest Weber. They rode the Pennsylvania Railroad from 8 yesterday morning until 7 last night returning to the city.
Aaron Gores from up the state attended the Promont services with white hair and bared head to honor Gov ernor Pattison. He wore Loyal Legion insignia and recalled their army days as comrades, saying he could not stay away.
Members of the Business Men's Club from Cincinnati traveled by a special car on the C M and L to Premont to pay last respects to their departed fellow member. The procession included Edward Goepper L A Ault Wm J Breed B W Campbell J T Carew N H Davis C W Durrell Richard Dymond Thomas P Egan David B Gamble James M Glenn Edward C Goshorn James J Hooker Frank J Jones Perri Langdon Harry L Laws Frank A Lee D B Meacham Bradford Shinkie N W Strobridge W W Taylor John W Warrington Wm Worthington Clifford B Wright Thomas Morrison and James E Mooney.
Cincinnati paused public life as Governor Harris proclaimed a day of mourning. Public buildings and hundreds of businesses closed while residents bowed their heads for the state's chief executive and esteemed local businessman.
Samuel Gossett sues G F Boughner in Covington Circuit Court alleging fraud in a real estate exchange. Gossett says two Covington properties were exchanged for a Latonia lot encumbered by a $1000 mortgage and another $713 mortgage to Wolfstein. He seeks mortgage cancellation and property re exchange. Hall and McLean represent Gossett.
Sergeant of Police Sandford received a letter from Dover Ky Police Judge Sam W. Stairs noting harness thefts. The judge cites The Commercial Tribune report of R L Willis's arrest for selling harness in Covington and asks owners to identify property. Twenty sets of harness are said stolen from stables around Dover recently.
Covington Aldermen approved extending the Willow Run trunk sewer from Third Street to the low water mark on the Ohio River. They also endorsed annexation steps for Central Covington by voter approval at November’s election and concurred with prior Council actions with no new business.
Covington lodges will hold St John’s Day service Sunday at 8 o’clock at the Eleventh Street M E Church under Covington Lodge No 109 with Rev Owen Sadler and Rev J W Mitchell officiating. Samuel Reed Lodge No 478 from Ludlow will attend a joint service at the Ludlow church Sunday evening June 24 at 7:30.
Assistant Adjutant General Marvin Parrant and Captain Longmire viewed the Newport armory where the Newport company reorganizes as Company K in the Second Regiment. The company will organize this evening and the men will be sworn in a week later.
The Courthouse and City Hall closed at 1 PM during the late Governor's funeral. Federal Building work paused by 1 PM with some departments finishing at 2. Crepe hung on five City Hall entrances by order of Mayor Dempsey for thirty days. Public buildings displayed half staff flags.
Ex Governor Herrick drew a large crowd as he arrived at Promont. He paused by the bier and, recognizing the deceased opponent from months earlier, showed tears before moving on to mingle with mourners on the east porch.
Public business halted at the Ohio State House for the first time since McKinley’s funeral as a mark of respect to Governor Pattison. Officials left for Milford, departments closed all day, and many businesses also shut from 2 to 4 pm for the funeral. The rotunda display featured a large portrait of Pattison with broken columns and draped flags.
Governor Harris and party reached Columbus at 8 25 PM aboard a Pennsylvania line special train returning from Paterson obsequies. He lodged at Hartman Hotel and will work from the Executive Office tomorrow then travel to Eaton Saturday to remain through Sunday for inaugural duties. He expressed satisfaction attending the late governor’s funeral.
Newport board refers ordinance granting Citizens’ Telephone Company permission to tear up streets for conduits and discusses a Covington Newport electric line link via Fourth Street Bridge. Route runs Brighton to Fifth Monmouth Third York Fifth to bridge with downtown access for residents.
William H. Moreland of Covert Run Pike South Bellevue died at Speer's Hospital Dayton from burns suffered when a gasoline stove exploded at home last Sunday. His wife remains in another ward and doctors fear news of the death could endanger her life. The couple, parents of jockey Thomas Moreland, were burned while trying to reach hidden money as their house burned.
Newport based Judge A S Berry of Campbell Circuit Court plans a lengthy vacation likely extending into spring and may involve a world tour. He consulted a bar member about Governor appointed special judges to cover Campbell Circuit Court matters. Details on departure timing remain unavailable.
Anthony Freiberg aged 68, long time Covington resident from Hanover Germany, was found dead in bed by his wife yesterday morning. Coroner Tarvin cited heart disease. Survived by widow and two children A Freiberg Jr and Mrs Louisa Glueck. Funeral and church society ties noted.
Mayor Helmbold acts to minimize sidewalk accidents by directing public works and water department staff to lower stop-boxes and water plugs and notify property owners about sidewalk repairs. The effort seeks to reduce damage suits by clearing obstructions and ensuring safety.
John Maul, driving for BB C Wendt, was thrown from the seat when his wagon struck an obstruction at Sixth and Brighton. The horse bolted, dragging Maul a distance before Henry Lange stopped the animal. Maul suffered serious but non fatal injuries to head and shoulders.
Kenton County Grand Jury in Covington received a one day extension and will report today unless new business appears. Federal Judge Cochran ordered sale of Chaflin Coal and Oil Company property at Monticello to satisfy claims of 16 236.98. Annie Vaughn named administratrix of Allan Vaughn estate after his fatal railroad injury. Alex Joyce couple fined for disorderly conduct and Tom Murphy fined for disorderly conduct. West Covington sues for delinquent taxes on Sillman Thompson Waggman McGrath totals.
Covington notes report Mayor Beach to attend a meeting in Lexington with Lexington Mayor Combs and other city leaders to discuss a last legislature act granting modified tax powers to second and first class cities. J B Wagner reported missing. Postmaster Reynolds greeted on royal bouquet. Kentucky Guards officers mustered in Covington.
A company, after signing the muster roll, is expected to have the remainder attend tonight for a full muster. Police have not identified the man who left a farewell note and hat on the Suspension.
Thomas Greer and Fred Smith cases in Newport Police Court were continued until this evening for disturbance at Sixth and Monmouth. Joseph Heekin of Bellevue arraigned for alimony dispute, settled by paying 175. Sunday school outings planned to Diamond Star Grove and Bass Island. Kenyon College commencement trip for Miss Shriver, Miss Morris, and Fredric Hall. Dr J J Youtsey recovering at home.
Mayor John Kruchten City Clerk Bird and City Treasurer Halés Keller will leave for West Baden for a two weeks vacation. Henry Smith colored arrested on breach of peace charged by John Pope colored was fined 7 dollars and costs by Judge Mader and remanded to jail on default of payment. Green Duck Mutual Aid Society members met planning the annual outing to be held in the near future. The Northern Kentucky Gun Club will shoot at its Hast Dayton grounds Sunday afternoon.
Sergeant Alex Smiley was ordered to move Recruit John Casé, held at this post, to Columbus Barracks. W A White of Highlands Volunteer Fire Department named sole committee member to set lawn fete time and place. Highland M E Church chair to meet tomorrow evening for practice. Mrs Paul and daughter Jessie depart Ft Thomas Avenue for Rochester New York to spend the summer.
Bellevue reports that Bishop Maes of the Covington diocese will administer confirmation at Sacred Heart Church Sunday to a large class. The W M T Society of Calvary M E Church held a lawn fete last night, deemed a success. George Frost departs for Indianapolis for the Grand American Handicap shoot as a Northern Kentucky Gun Club member. Miss Anna Jeffries of Loveland Ohio visits Miss William Woodall on Lafayette Avenue.
The first bankruptcy petition under the Atkin bill is filed by Circleville saloon keeper William Justus. The petition lists a $200 Atkin license fee as the initial debt and notes mortgage holders moving in after tax enforcement. A receiver request is also filed in Franklin Common Pleas Court for Peerless Coal and Iron Company with Columbus headquarters and Jackson County mines.
Indianapolis June 21 Henry C Paul of Ft Wayne was named receiver of the Ft Wayne Gas Company after a Central Trust Company of New York complaint alleged default on the 60 000 interest due January 1 on a 2 000 000 bond issue from 1895 to 1925 with Central Trust Company as trustee.
At commencement Ohio Wesleyan conferred honorary LL Ds on Robert Miller of Cincinnati and Rev Wilbur P Thirkield of Cincinnati, president elect of Howard University. Masters of Arts were granted to Rev Daniel Carter, Edmund D Lyon of Madisonville and Nelson C Stone of Akron. Doctors of Divinity went to Rev William Carey Eadley, Sandusky District elder, and Rev Orville B Watson, Kenyon College NT instructor.
President W O Thompson of Ohio State University spoke to about 1500 in Galloway Hall Wilberforce University Booker T Washington addressed graduates before the university building to a likely record crowd The $15000 Carnegie Library was dedicated today.
Huntington June 21 James A. Hughes was renominated for Congress from West Virginia Fifth District by Republicans here today.
Mrs Jerusha Augur aged 77 native of Cincinnati died at Ludlow Kentucky yesterday at her son in law G T Latta s home She spent life in Cincinnati active in Methodist Church Survived by three daughters Latta Bates and Sill Funeral 10 am Saturday at residence burial Spring Grove Cemetery Rev W G Cole to conduct services Also obituary for Joseph T Davidson longtime Grand Tiler of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Kentucky died in Louisville after a year long illness He was original manager of the Masonic Theater in Louisville.
Linzie E Sledge of Selma Alabama reports four years of severe eczema resisted by two physicians. After trying Cuticura Remedies the rash stopped with the first bottle and fully cleared in six months. She credits Resolvent Soap and Ointment for curing eczema and other troubles.
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