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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1909

Page

5

Benzenberg Honored by Cincinnati Knocker Club

George H. Benzenberg chief engineer of the new Cincinnati waterworks was guest of seventy Knockers at a farewell dinner in his honor. Harry L. Manss praised his services four years of work, noting the city’s clean water and health improvements. Benzenberg, made a Knocker at sight for life, plans to leave July 1 with his family for Milwaukee.

George H. Benzenberg Cincinnati Business Men’s Club Benzenberg Sbenzenberg Milwaukee Harry L. Manss Southern Railroad Ohio

Fall Fatal at Hughes High School Construction Site

Samuel I. Worthington a carpenter fell from a third floor window at the Hughes High School site at Clifton Avenue and McMillan Street yesterday. He died within minutes from a fractured skull. He was married and resided at 2009 Marquis Street.

Samuel I. Worthington New Hughes High School Clifton Avenue McMillan Street Marquis Street

Weitzel to Be Banqueted by Friends of Society

A banquet will be held tonight at the Grand hotel honoring John J. Weitzel recently elected national vice counselor of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. Woodward council hosts with state officers of Ohio and other prominent members in attendance. Distinct attendees include Frank Norwood Massillon L B McDonald Springfield John G A Richter Canton Charles A Tinkler Urbana Horace Crow Urbana R A Pollock Canton Jesse Taylor Jamestown and Dr Arthur C Bauer Cincinnati president of the Immigration League.

Grand Hotel John J. Weitzel United American Mechanics Woodward Council Weitzel Order Ohio Frank Norwood Massillon L. B. McDonald Springfield John G. A. Richter Canton Sta Charles A. Tinkler Horace Crow Urbana R. A. Pollock Jesse Taylor Jamestown Immigration Regulation League of America Cincinnati Immigration League

Baptist Ministers Meet at YMCA Discuss Psychology of Public Speaking

The Baptist ministers gathered at the YMCA yesterday with Rev. J. W. Craig of Madisonville presenting a paper on the Psychology of Public Speaking. Discussion followed the read piece, and the planned topic about Dr Gotthard Deutsch’s objection at the high school commencement was not addressed.

J. W. Craig Madisonville Gotthard Deutsch Aken UR

Nothing definite toward church merger in Cincinnati presbytery meeting

The Cincinnati presbytery took no firm action on merging the Church of the Covenant and Fifth Presbyterian. A committee including Dr. Ss. C.Von Ford George W Shields Rev. L Hustin John Cornette and I D Fry will report next Monday. Ford Bosch resignation papers were returned and he remained pastor of North Fairmount German Presbyterian Church.

Church of the Covenant Fifth Presbyterian Church Cincinnati Ss. C.von Ford George W. Shields L. Hustin John Cornette I. D. Fry Frederick Bosch North Fairmount

Government receives bids for 14000 barrels cement

Bids were opened for the 14000 barrels of Portland cement for the Fernbank Ohio river dam project. Lehigh Cement offered $1.18 per barrel, Alma $1.22, and Universal $1.49, with bids ranging to that top price. The government may increase the order by up to 50 percent.

Ohio River Fernbank Lehigh Cement Company Alma Company Universal Company

City Hall Notes And Local Improvement Actions

The city appointed laborers I Goldstein Henry Poening and Charles Lightbody in the streets and sewer repair department. LeRoy S Colter sought board permission to oil Howell Avenue from Whitfield Avenue to Morrison Avenue. A Torrence Road and Eastern Avenue Improvement Association complaint cites deplorable Torrence Road condition between the Pennsylvania Railroad and Eastern Avenue. Pleasant Ridge election set for June 29 to issue 20000 bond for a new schoolhouse.

I. Goldstein Henry Poening Charles Lightbody LeRoy S. Colter Howell] Avenue Whitfield Avenue Morrison Avenue Torrence Road Eastern Avenue Improvement Association Pennsylvania Railroad Eastern Avenue Pleasant Ridge

Granitoid Pavement Now Recommended for Streets

Superintendent Shipley reports on a study tour with Service Director Cornette and Councilman Bathgate to St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston. They inspected streets and materials and recommend granitoid pavement trials here, warning against wood blocks on heavy grades.

Shipley Board of Public Service Cornette Bathgate Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburg Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Boston

Decorator Miss Lindeman Weds Merritt Crane in Chicago

Miss Clara Lindeman a former Rookwood potter decorator and Merritt Crane of Louisville Kentucky were married in Chicago last Saturday. The wedding shocked former associates who knew her as a high rated artist at the pottery and had learned only recently of her resignation.

Clara Lindeman Rookwood Pottery Merritt Crane Louisville Chicago Lindeman Pottery

May Festival prospers with endowments and strong plans

At the Cincinnati Musical Festival Association annual meeting sixty stockholders elected Thornton M. Hinkle chair and Frank R. Dills secretary. Directors Maxwell Gooper Procter Hauck re-elected. The president reports a nineteen festival year with settled programs and two international renomés engaged. Treasurer shows 2628.96 cash balance. endowment fund at 12500, boosted by legacies from Eliza O. Ropes and Mary P. Ropes. Endowment held by Union Savings Bank and Trust. Lawrence Maxwell, president, notes strong outlook. Frank E. Edwards reports widespread inquiries from the Middle West and South. new offices at Union Trust Company.

Cincinnati Musical Festival Association Thornton M. Hinkle Frank R. Dills Messrs Lawrence Maxwell William Gooper Procter Louis J. Hauck Cincinnati Eliza O. Ropes Mary P. Ropes Association Union Savings Bank and Trust Company Frank E. Edwards Symphony West Mr. Edwards Middle West South Iowa New Orleans Orchestra Association Union Trustee

Officers Elected by Woman's Club at Regular Meeting

The Woman's club held its regular board meeting at the club rooms with the new president Mrs. Robert Hosea and six new board members in attendance. Elected for the next year were recording secretary Mrs. James C. Ernst, corresponding secretary Mrs. C. J. Hunt, and treasurer Mrs. William Taylor. Departments were named including Art Mrs. Edward Purcell Rogers and Domestic Science Mrs. William L. Turner with Emma L. Roedter continuing as music chair. The club plans temporary quarters at the Y W C A until its new home is ready, likely in fall or winter.

Woman’s Club Woman's Club Robert Hosea Alice Williams Brotherton Samuel W. Smith W. W. Symmes Charles Bosworth Nellie A. Bechtel Kennon Dunham Jethro Mitchell J. W. Ritchie William V. Ebersole J. G. Monfort Mary Shillito Neff Andrew Milton Miller C. J. Hunt Hosea James C. Ernst William Taylor Edward Purcell Rogers William L. Turner Emma L. Roedter Morton Carlisle Helen F. Kendrick Department of Education George Kerper Clvics

Village Blacksmith painting at Mabley Carew

Art lovers tour a striking realism piece titled The Village Blacksmith by H. de Mareau on the fourth floor of Mabley & Carew. The work, once in Lyons studio and later changing hands for 42500, shows a forge glow and a sinewy blacksmith inside a shaded shop.

Mabley & Carew H. de Mareau Lyons France

Gospel Wagon Meetings Continue Despite Turnfest

At a Methodist ministers meeting yesterday the gospel wagon was kept running this week, despite Turnfest. Miss Smith the wagon superintendent urged continuation of street ministry and stated the wagon was driven in front of saloons Saturday night with the plan to persist for the remainder of the week.

Miss Smith

School Enumeration Shows Continued Child Decline

The downtown wards recount nears completion with a projected larger drop in school age children than last year. Early figures indicate a total decrease around 30 000, contradicting the 1908 count as shown by regular enumerators and checkers in wards Sixsth Fourteenth Sixteenth Twenty first and Eighteenth. Final board report waits until July 6.

Board of Education

Kellerman Plans Met Opera Debut After NYC Arrival

Marcus Kellerman, a former Cincinnatian living abroad, arrived in New York with his wife and four children aboard the Grosser Kurfurst. He will stay while contracts are finalized to appear with the Metropolitan Opera next season and may tour the West and South and return to Cincinnati briefly. Mrs. Kellerman accompanies him and a concert engagements are possible.

Marcus Kellerman New York Kellerman Metropolitan Opera Company West Cincinnati

Police Automobile in Cincinnati Begins Patrol

A new police automobile arrived in Cincinnati under H. W. Winters and was immediately put on the track. Chief Mil likin Inspectors Casey and Carroll and traffic officers tested it around City Hall. Winters will supervise the auto until three chauffeurs are chosen from applicants, with his exam guidance shaping selections. The car is fully equipped for emergencies with medicines litters coats tools rope and a heavy lifting stick and seats twelve.

Cincinnati H. W. Winters Millikin Casey Carroll Winters

Railroad Officials Inspect Local Terminals

About thirty railroad men and newspaper representatives joined a second annual inspection of Cincinnati terminals. The special train departed Pennsylvania Station at 7 AM, stopped at Riverside Latonia Undercliff yard Water and Vine Ludlow and Brighton, arriving Grand Central at 3 40 PM. F E McGee of the Pennsylvania led the Yardmasters Association which organized the trip.

Cincinnati Pennsylvania Station Riverside Latonia Undercliff Yard Water and Vine Ludlow Brighton Grand Central Station F. E. McGee The Pennsylvania Yardmasters’ Association

Small Churches Defended at Cincinnati Presbytery Meeting

Elder Woodford of Bond Hill Presbyterian urged boosting small churches and criticized efforts to shutter them. He argued Mohawk Presbyterian should receive support rather than be attacked. Dr Peter Robertson urged an exception to quarterly reporting for churches with stated support.

Woodford Bond Hill Presbyterian Church Cincinnnati Presbytery Presbyterian Church Peter Robertson Suppy Passertzer

Kirk's Suit Over 160000 Lb Tobacco Dispute Moves Toward End

A arbitration panel near its decision on whether T. H. Kirk or the Burley Tobacco Society owns disposal rights to 160000 pounds of 1907 tobacco sold by J. W. Jameson. Testimony suggested misrepresentation to Kirk about pooling in Equity. The panel will finalize findings and seek withdrawal of federal suit as delivery rights and appraised shipment are resolved.

Court of Arbitration T. H. Kirk Cincinnati Burley Tobacco Society Kirk J. W. Jameson Scott County Globe Globe Warehouse United States Committee On Arbitration

Deaths in Covington and Cincinnati area notices

Obituary notices list Caroline M. Buns Katherine D Corry Mary Gilday Lauren Grace Maddock Adelia Harding Thomas Julie Watson with funeral details including dates times venues and addresses across Cincinnati and Covington.

Buns Caroline M Haller Knowlton Street Cumminsville Hoffner Street Corry Katherine D Thomas F. Corry Covington Garrarg Street Gilday Mary James Edward Hillside Avenue Vincent de Paul Church Sedamsville Edgewood Avenue Winton Place Evergreen Cemetery Watson Julie J Watson West Fitt Street

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