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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
5
The Antituberculosis League summer camp at Kroger Hills opens Saturday with 132 children aged 5 to 14, the largest opening-day enrollment. Last year gain in weight averaged 4.94 percent, with a 12 pound individual best. six boys 10 to 18 averaged 7.8 pounds. Camp improvements include a planned wading pool and weeks of sunshine and health as children head into the fall season.
George L. Wise mien, an English veteran with a 1916 Flanders front service medal and four bayonet scars, was charged by a First District patrolman for permitting a wild animal to mutilate a tree in Garfield Park. Wise testified loneliness led him to buy a raccoon that escaped up a tree during the incident.
Municipal Judge Bernard C. Fox orders Blanche Wilson and Marie Le Deaux to leave Cincinnati after arrest for disorderly conduct at 806 Vine Street. The actresses, claiming Fox Film Company ties in Jacksonville, Fla, staged a protest described as the Battle of the Marne.
The Highlands School forms a new Red Cross unit that meets every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the school. Members will participate in community service and relief activities.
Thousands of mothers report Mother Gray's Sweet Powders ease children's headache colds fever stomach troubles and bowel irregularities. Easy to take with excellent results. Used by readers for years. Sold by druggists everywhere at a few cents.
The Masonic fraternity of Cincinnati plans St Johns Day observances with a parade from the Masonic Temple to St Christ Church and a sermon by Rev. Frank Nelson. Vattier Lodge No. 386 will oversee the event with Worshipful Master Harry Huenke and wardens leading ceremonies.
A telegram to E A Fitzgerald of the Cincinnati Grain and Hay Exchange from S S Reeves New York notes that old trading rules will govern open market wheat with a $2 minimum at shipping point and no maximum. Reeves says large sales look likely. Fitzgerald will travel to New York for a Grain Corporation meeting.
The Resources and Conversions Section of the War Industries Board will relocate to the seventh floor of the Harrison Building on Monday. W C Gibbs Cincinnati zone chairman described the board as a gateway for information between government and industry and said it does not place contracts. Subregional industry committees will meet at the Chamber of Commerce: Paints and Varnishes Monday 1 30 Vehicles and Parts Monday 1 30 Wood Casings Tuesday 11 Sheet Metal Workers Tuesday 1.
Charles Schuster an auto salesman at 123 East Seventh Street was arrested on a warrant sworn by Daisy Merchant charging him with obtaining money under false pretexts. Merchant says on January 29 he agreed to deliver a Ross Speedster for a Ross Roadster valued at 1750 dollars and 142 dollars which he did not deliver.
The Cincinnati Union Bethel applied to Building Commissioner Bendigs for a foundation wall 92 by 108 feet at 520 and 528 East Third Street to extend the Ann Louisa Inn. Trailmobile Company seeks a permit for a one story steel and concrete building on the north side of Robertson avenue opposite Thirty third street Oakley costing 120000. The firm is engaged in government work at its Eggleston avenue plant.
Walter A. Draper vice president of the traction company said special cars will only be run in cases of absolute necessity due to the difficulty in securing motor men and conductors.
The Fairview Republican Club at its latest meeting outlined plans for the upcoming election and announced a summer outing scheduled for July. Thirty-one new members were admitted to the club.
William Wulfekamp a 39 year old real estate dealer pleaded guilty to manslaughter for poisoning his father Henry Wulfekamp in 1915 and receiving a suspended sentence of one to twenty years. Judge Geoghegan accepted the plea on Prosecutor Campbell's recommendation after review of the confession with officials agreeing the case could not secure a conviction. He will report monthly to penitentiary authorities under surveillance.
Nephew Albert E. Hussey files in Common Pleas Court to end the ten year income trust from Adelaide Ehrman's estate. The 76 year old Auburn Hotel owner died June 2 leaving about 80 000 in personal property and 5 000 in real estate. The will dated January 17 1917 names executor Dr George B Ehrman and provides legacies to Benjamin F Ehrman and the New Jerusalem Church. The action seeks to terminate the ten year stock trust and distribute remaining assets.
Plaintiff Josephine Hurst sues Joseph and Jessie Weitelsbach of 1809 Carll Street for 535 damages claiming a May 2 dog bite attack. Attorney John O. Eckert represents the plaintiff.
John W. Huffman states he and Thomas Penn co owned a shoe shining and chiropody business at 335 Central Avenue since July 1915. He says on June 6 he notified Penn of dissolution and attempted sale, Penn refused and did not account for receipts, and the Superior Court is asked to appoint a receiver to wind up the business. Samuel I. Lipschitz is attorney for Huffman.
Mamie Cain seeks divorce from John Cain a team driver of 2734 Spring Grove Avenue alleging willful absence since June 8 1914 and requests custody of their child and alimony. William H Schweikert is her attorney.
Charles S. Owens a Madisonville builder and grocer assigned his estate Friday to Attorney William R Collins in the Insolvency Court. He estimates assets at 5400 including grocery at 6737 Bramble avenue and real estate with liabilities of 2900. Creditors pressure and inability to sell real estate are cited as causes for the assignment.
John Reinhardt, an enemy alien born in Germany, pleaded guilty to forgery. Judge Geoghegan suspended his penitentiary sentence after he admitted borrowing 14 dollars and giving a 77.50 check drawn on Western Bank and Trust Company to Messerschmidt on May 10, which was claimed good for 20 May but proved forged. Reinhardt had not completed naturalization papers.
Clarence Huffsteder aged 33, ex clerk in the City Water Works office, pleaded guilty to embezzling Water Works funds. On promising to repay $1,098.57, Judge Geoghegan imposed a suspended penitentiary sentence with defense by Judge Arthur C. Fricke.
Charles Nigman of 726 West Seventh Street was arrested with Edna Schaumlofel and Lottie Nigman after arraignment before Commissioner Adler. The trio faces charges over alleged false statements to claim exemption for dependents including a wife and mother, whom prosecutors say is not supporting and has divorced.
Creditors of Frank H. Kreimer a retail furniture operator at 815 Main street began bankruptcy proceedings yesterday to close the business. Claimants include C. F. Streit Manufacturing Company 1040 M A Hunt Company 116 Ficks Reed Company 31 80 Western Furniture Company of Batesville Ind 397 and Mutual Manufacturing Company. Kreimer recently assigned the state court to A L Herrlinger.
Susanna Dillman of 901 John Street faced a Friday trial over allegedly permitting improper use of her rooms inside five miles of Ft. Thomas. The jury could not reach a verdict and was discharged.
Referee C T Greve recommends denying Harry Stern a discharge after finding false statements in loan applications to Peoples Bank and Saving Company. The statements were made while Stern allegedly guessed about their accuracy and showed knowledge of their unreliability. Counsel argue no intentional misstatements and urge rejection of the referee's recommendation.
R. J. Jeffcott one of the men linked to operations of the Mc Alester Real Estate Exchange in Oklahoma lands was released Friday on his own recognizance to appear for trial.
Certificates for becoming citizens were granted Friday to Louisa Halb leib a button manufactory manager from Germany and Salvatore Babisco a shoemaker from Italy.
Record shows multiple docketed cases in No. 168496 to 168503 listing plaintiffs defendants and actions such as setting aside wills reclaiming decisions quiet title and divorces. Names include Albert E Hussey Mary Jennings Helena W Wurlitzer Mamie Cain Joseph M Ratliff and Joseph Weitelsbach along with attorneys Stephen R Hollen John S Deasy Thomas B Paxton Jr Dempsey N R Ratliff and William H Schweikert. Superior Court case No 57550 involves John W Huffmann and Thomas Penn dissolving a partnership with a receiver.
T. J. Chapman, 77, of 3350 Carthage avenue, died at home Friday after a two year illness. England born, he moved to the U.S. at age 10, co founded the French Bros Dairy later merging with Bauer Baking to form French Bros Bauer. He served as vice president at retirement. Survived by his wife 78 and four children including Mrs. W. D. Hunt, Mrs. Herman, T. Russell Chapman and Harry N. Chapman. funeral Monday at New Jerusalem Church, Spring Grove Cemetery. pallbearers named.
Cincinnati merchants plan an early closing trial for July and August with large downtown shops ending Saturday hours at 6 pm and specialty stores earlier. They urge women shoppers to spread purchases weekday to sustain the change as a permanent feature.
George Gerdes 72 died at his home 1383 Myrtle avenue Walnut Hills Friday after a two month illness. He was brother to William Gerdes former Gerdes Hotel proprietor. The Gerdes brothers ran Old Lexington Club Distillery in Nicholasville Kentucky and later a distillery and liquor business in Cincinnati. Funeral Monday at St Francis DeSales Church with requiem mass. burial at Calvary Cemetery Evanston. He is survived by his widow, a sister in Munster Germany and another brother William.
Samuel Moore known as the phantom thief and alleged liquor warehouse robber was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Spiegel on two counts of grand larceny. Detectives Hill Diers Sweeney and Lowenstein arrested him after three robberies at Freiberg Bros. liquor warehouse 424 West Fourth Street, with bootlegging of goods on trains. Bond set at $5000 each. Police say he admitted robbing every building in a two block section of Knoxville Tennessee.
Real estate transfers show taxes and dates for properties in Columbia Township Norwood and Cheviot. Transactions include parcels on Central Avenue Myrtle Avenue Fourth and Main streets and Davis Avenue with various buyers and modest taxes. Mortgages filed and canceled list multiple lenders including Federal Land Bank and Ohio lenders with amounts from $500 to $5,000.
The loud-mouth contest at Coney drew large crowds on Friday with 34 entrants restricted to motormen. George Ecker won the judges' nod for a thunderous performance after lengthy practice by street car men on their three day outing. The popular event closes Saturday night.
An all-day meeting will be held Saturday at Richelieu Hall by the Queen City Milk Producers Association. Morning session covers trade matters. Afternoon addresses by T. P. Cooper of the State University of Kentucky, Dr. Charles Mutchler of its extension department, and Charles Eikenberger of the National Regional Milk Commission.
Kathleen Normile and Tommy Reid, both seventh graders at St Xavier's parochial school, will be awarded the title of Generals for selling thrift stamps totaling over $4,000 in the state wide contest closing in September.
The body of 62 year old farmer Peter Witzelbacher was found Friday at 2 PM on his Bevis area farm. He hanged himself from a rope suspended from a tree limb. Dr. Smith of Venice notified Coroner A. C. Bauer but offered no motive for the act.
A long list shows Army and Navy enlistees across multiple cities and states. Names include Lorenzo Casada John Copens Quincy Blevins James H. Smith Oliver Blackerby Gus Sharp Paul A. Savage Austin D. Gibbons John G. Brown Mark Weber Frederick W. Paul William C. Willging Luther M. Custer John Robert Graham Jr Leon Severns Adlai C. Saunders Fred N. Bush John A. Lovins Milton E. Stau Glen T. Judy Lee Robert Smith Leo R. Koestler Forest Benner Losee L. Michael Eugene K. Raywood Robert C. Glaze Ford G. Owens Raymond A. Majors William A. Sisson Frank W. Palmer John M. Reeder Owen Ley Scott Owen Joseph W. Williams George Co. Runte Charles Engelhardt Otto R. Huber Jac L. Smith Thomas M. Stevenson Philip J. Frederick Chauncey D. Magee Lee Bareswitz James D. Fanning Walter Molte John A. Wayne Robert J. Fries Raymond Riehle Walter L. Nolan August Schiedrick H Koch George W. Branck Eugene Bryant Aliie Colbert Arthur M. Eldridge John Eckhart Arthur Granville Leth erby Homer O. Lucas Thomas Johnson Price Robert J. Reider Louis E. Thoss Jr McKelvey Atkinson Lee Roy Catterlin
Members of the Grain and Hay Exchange presented Ruth Roach, their telephone operator, with a substantial wedding gift by check. She will marry Will C. Scott of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Saturday at St Edward's Church. After a brief honeymoon she will resume her duties.
Birth notices show newborns for Brookbank, Percy Blank, Resler, Bush, Newman, Higgins, Ost Dew, Wiest, Melrose, Bosch, Keller, Keehan, Ollenbeck, Miller, and Einhorn. Parents listed include August and Caroline, Arthur and Julia, Albert and Ruth, Edw and Mamie, John and Katherine, Albert and Golda, Conrad and Rose, Joseph and Mary, Fred and Viola, George and Alice, John and Mamie, Eugene and Theresa, Fred and Rose, John and Lena. Addresses range across West Eighth Street, Bank Street, Linn Street, and other city streets.
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