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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
5
At Emery Auditorium the Most Rev Archbishop Henry Moeller presided as St Xavier's College awarded honors and degrees to graduates during the seventy sixth annual Catholic University commencement. Ren Mulford Jr received a notable award as part of the ceremony.
A reader advised to wash hair with a canthrax solution mixed in hot water to form a thick lather. The method promises soothing scalp care, rapid drying, and glossy, fluffy hair, reducing the need for frequent shampooing.
Joseph F. McCarthy earned the gold medal for the best freshman class average with a 97.8 in a broad set of awards at the college commemoration. The ceremony honored graduates from eleven colleges with degrees in arts commerce and journalism along with medals for oration debonair and accounting. William A. Geoghegan, alumnus, urged vigilance against government encroachment on smaller universities.
Four days mark the centennial memorial for Ohio educator Prof Alfred Holbrook who died in 1909 at age 93. He spent 70 years in Lebanon as teacher and president of Lebanon University with services across Lebanon churches led by graduates.
Railroad Detective Clancy of the C. H. and D. Railroad kept day and night vigil at the west street dump for a man said to return for buried copper. Mack Mills, 26, of 730 West Fourth Street, was arrested last night by Clancy while allegedly digging up the stolen copper.
The Cincinnati and Covington Musical and Theatrical Council of the American International Musical and Theatrical Union announces it will participate in the twenty fourth parade. The union notes members may perform with nonunion groups if they do not play with them. Secretary C H Clemence signs the statement.
Funeral services for Mrs Helen Gerrard were held at the Ninth Street Baptist Church at 2 30 p m yesterday. She was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery beside her son who died three years ago in Jacksonville Florida.
Special Dispatch reports two men died and three seriously hurt when a Hamilton City Ice Company truck heading from Cincinnati collided with a C. H. D. freight train five miles south of Hamilton. Victims Jack Stafford and Red Dooin were instantly killed. Injured were Herbert Bender Edward Reynolds and Charles Rathzens, officers of the company.
Garvie Duncan aged 24 of Wyoming, a switchman, was killed last night when run over by a switch engine in the C. H. & D. yards at Wyoming. The body was removed to a Wyoming undertaking establishment.
A historical piece extols atmospheric bathing as essential for skin health and vitality. It cites 1865 Swiss observer Pikli and Dr. Lahmann of Dresden advocating daily air baths, with England and France charging five cents to enter air bath meadows. It describes private and public air bath setups, privacy via screens, and the benefits of oxygenation, reduced sensitivity, and improved well being through sun, air, and water therapies.
A narrator reflects on three busy days setting a Bren nan home with help from Mr Jones the gardener and others. Illness follows as tension rises over Dicky's absence and a potential doctor visit while Grace Draper is hinted at and emotions simmer amid gardening and domestic care.
Miss Carolyn Alice Bruce of College Hill and William Edward Harries of Buffalo wed yesterday at 4 p m at the Bruce home 1514 Groesbeck road College Hill. The Harries and Bruce families attended together at the ceremony.
A physician testifies to the Neal Treatment at Neal Institute in Avondale Cincinnati as a cure for alcohol habit. He describes four days of care, no liquor cravings, improved health, and provides home-treatment options and confidential correspondence. Other Neal Institutes are listed in Cleveland Columbus and Pittsburgh.
Dorothy Caldwell’s daughter Dorothy Caldwell married Allen McDuffie of Louisville this afternoon with Miss Evelyn Sherwood and others assisting. Tonight at St. Mark’s Church bazaar Ladies’ Night honors Kate Gallagher Mrs Daniel Murphy Dr Angela Farley and Dr Nora Crotty. A yesterday wedding joined Clara Mahne and Alfred Dallmann of Norwood performed by Rev Francis Varelmann.
Baltimore officials face a 4 percent gross receipts tax as the Board of Estimates considers the Baltimore Natural Gas Company bid for a gas franchise. The Columbia Gas and Electric unit seeks a 2 percent rate with a two cent gas price increase, but the board rejected the proposal, leaving the Utilities Board to rule on rates.
The Courier reports arrivals and departures on the river. Towboats Charles Brown and Enterprise moved toward Huntington and Louisville respectively, with pilots James A. McDavid Henry Lindenburn and Captain P. W. Boli at the controls. Golden Tod lighthouse boat laid up at Vine street after repairs. Stewards visiting at the landing included George Wichts and others. News from Louisville, Pittsburg and Wheeling notes river levels and conditions with listed vessels and movements.
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