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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1908

Page

5

Probe accounts of former clerk revealed in investigation

Arthur Georgi son of the late Deputy Clerk Robert C. Georgi denies overdraft in his father General B. F. Cowen era accounts. He describes a loan from Cowen to West End Turner Hall, notes repayment, and asserts official inquiry by Mr. Moore will determine facts while urging calm in the community.

B. F Arthur Georgi Robert C. Georgi Cowen General Cowen West Cincinnati Turner Company West End Turner Hall Turner Hall Company Moore

Judge Lueders and Prosecutor Resume Work in Police Court

Judge Lueders and Prosecutor Thomas resumed work in Police Court yesterday morning after a convention in Chicago. Patrolman Von Agthoven arrested James Cromer, chauffeur for the Jungelas Garage, on Reading road Avondale for violating the speed ordinance.

Lueders Thomas Chicago G von Agthoven James Cromer Jungelas Reading Road Avondale

Will Wed a Salesman

William T. Murray a 25 year old salesman of Buffalo New York and Miss Kathryn Mc Gowan 22 of 582 Grand avenue will marry tomorrow morning at 8 o clock in the Holy Family Church.

William T. Murray Buffalo, N. Y Kathryn McGowan Grand Avenue Holy Family Church

Falls on Head From Car Injures Joseph Collins

Joseph Collins aged 29 of 113 East Fifth street fell on his head from an Avondale car yesterday at Fifth street and Broadway while attempting to alight. A patrol officer transported him to City Hospital.

Joseph Collins East Fifth Street Avondale Fifth Street Broadway City Hospital

Funeral for engineer John Molloy today

The funeral of engineer John Molloy who died Sunday is held this morning. Mass at 8:30 at the Church of the Assumption by Rev. William Conway. Interment follows at St. Joseph's Cemetery Price Hill.

John Molloy Church of the Assumption William Conway St. Joseph's Cemetery Price Hill

Machinery Adjuster Hurt At City Building

Leopold Erbe aged 62 of 1606 Elm Street was injured yesterday while adjusting machinery in the Lion Building at Fifth and Elm. His arm was caught in a belt and torn from its pocket. He was taken to City Hospital.

Leopold Erbe Elm Street Lion Fifth and Elm Streets City Hospital

B'nai B'rith Cincinnati Chapter Ends Meeting Season

The Cincinnati Chapter of the B'nai B'rith held its last meeting until September in the Walnut Hills Business Club last night. Heat kept the session brief and only routine business was completed.

Cincinnati B'nai B'rith Walnut Hills

Wounded Man Identified as Simon Levy in City Hospital

Simon Levy, detained at City Hospital Friday for treatment of a bullet wound in his arm, was identified yesterday as the man shot by Mrs J H Hodge of 618 West Eighth Street last Wednesday night when found in her home.

Simon Levy City Hospital J. H. Hodge West Eighth Street

Will Bury Mrs Parker Today In Cincinnati

Funeral services for Mrs Louisa Ann Parker 50 wife of Luther Parker will be at 10 30 this morning in the Spring Grove Cemetery chapel She died in her apartments at the Hotel Anderson She was the daughter of John Bevan of Mt Auburn a manufacturer

Woman Saves Family As Gas Fire Destroys Curtains

A gas jet set fire to curtains in the apartments of Jacob Ginsberg at 734 Richmond Street yesterday. His wife leaped from bed and tossed the burning drapes into a corner, smothering the blaze with a rug. She sustained burns to her hands and arms.

Jacob Ginsberg Richmond Street

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Burdick in Los Angeles

News from Los Angeles reports the death yesterday of Mrs Elizabeth Burdick widow of the late Charles Burdick a Cincinnati boniface. She had been ill about a month and moved to Los Angeles two years ago where she was a leading member of the Cincinnati Theosophical Society.

Los Angeles Elizabeth Burdick Charles Burdick Cincinnati Boniface

Mason Dies of Pneumonia in Cincinnati Burial Planned

Caleb R. Leonard, 63, longtime Boston leather firm manager and Thirty-second Degree Mason, died of pneumonia after a brief illness. His body arrived in Cincinnati yesterday and will be buried today at Spring Grove Cemetery. Services set for 4 p.m. in Spring Grove Chapel.

Mason Caleb R. Leonard Boston Cincinnati Spring Grove Cemetery Leonard Spring Grove Chapel

Fire Captain Seeks Arrest of Bondsman Over Hazards

A police court warrant was issued for Joe Levitsch a second hand dealer and bondsman at 711 Central avenue on dangerous premises charges Captain William H. Thompson of Engine Company No 45 filed the affidavit alleging blocked hallway to upstairs rooms.

Joe Levitsch Central Avenue William H. Thompson Engine Company No. 45

Funeral for Eugene Swigart Held at Avondale

The funeral for Eugene Swigart president of the E. & J. Swigart Jewelry Co. was held yesterday at 3 30 pm at his Avondale residence 997 Dana avenue with Rev Charlies F Goss officiating. Interment followed at Spring Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were C J Neave Oscar W Kuhn T B Stone Judge Hackney and E E Galtreath.

Eugene Swigart E. & J. Swigart Jewelry Company Orvices Dana Avenue Avondale Charlies F. Goss Spring Grove Cemetery C. J. Neave Oscar W. Kuhn T. B. Stone Judge Hackney E. E. Galtreath

Two Homes and Lot Prices on City South Side

Fragmentary listing shows prices for properties on Murdock avenue near Purcell owned by W H Fisher priced at 6500 dollars and on Hillside avenue near Clyde owned by C Kutchell at about 504 dollars. Also a brick residence on Iron street near Judson and Mary Oak street north of Liber 39 priced around 1500 each with related figures.

Murdock Avenue Purcell W. H. Fisher Hillside Avenue Clyde C. Kutchell Bibs Iron Street Judson Street Mary Oak Street OWDET

Ohio Bar Assoc Plans July 7 9 Sessions in Patrin Bay

Ohio State Bar Association holds its annual meeting July 7 to 9 in Patrin Bay with Cincinnati lawyers attending. D A Hollingsworth opens with the annual address, Bourke Cockran speaks on the law's delays, and other talks cover uniform laws interstate compact taxation and party selection. The program includes committee elections, a musicale, and a discussion on political party influence before delegates are named.

Ohio State Bar Association Patrin Bay Cincinnati A. Hollingsworth Cadiz Bourke Cockran William Bourke Cockran New York City Benjamin W. Johnson Toledo Benton Oppenheimer Charles H. Grosvenor Athens Morrison R. Waite

Bar Association Outing Aboard River Steamer

The Cincinnati Bar Association held its annual outing on the river steamer Princess with 191 members and guests aboard for a downstream trip on the Ohio. A band and orchestra provided music as dignitaries including President Charles H. Stephens and committee members mingled, with initiation rites on the return leg and twenty one new State Bar Association members secured by Probate Judge Malsbury.

Cincinnati Bar Association Princess Ohio Charles H. Stephens Oscar Stoehr Benton Oppenheimer Clyde Johnson Elden R. James Fred Hinkle Nelson Cullum Albert Bettinger Ohio River Improvement Committee Buzz) Stephens Louis Sawyer Carl Cadwell Sam B. Anderson Campbell County (Kentuck) Bar Association William H. Mackay Downgton

Surprise Ice Cream Social Fetes Doyle Institute Members

The Robert F. Doyle Institute hosted an ice cream social at 217 West Ninth Street drawing many members and friends. A vaudeville lineup featured Barry Bock lage Ridgeway Kappelhoff Brodberger Schultze Magavin Labemeyer Bird McClory Harrigan Bergemente and Hennegan. Officials announced the opening of the Robert Doyle Boat Club season with the camp on the Ohio River about thirty minutes from Fountain Square. Joseph W. Conroy serves as President and Thomas F. Dowd as Secretary.

Robert F. Doyle Institute West Ninth Street Messrs Barry Bocklage Ridgeway Kappelhoff Brodberger Schultze Magavin Labemeyer Bird McClory Harrigan Bergemente Hennegan Robert Doyle Boat Club Ohio River Fountain Square Joseph W. Conroy Thomas F. Dowd

Will Wed at 70 George W. Johnson Obtains License

Septuagenarian George W. Johnson, 70, of Arizona, was granted a license here yesterday to marry Mary A. House, 62, of Cleves. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Mr. Poole.

George W. Johnson Arizona Mary A. House Cleves Mr. Poole

Marriage Licenses Listed Names and Residences Across States

A long OCR list presents engaged residents with names ages and addresses for marriage licenses. Entries include George W. Johnson Arizona 70 Mary A. House. Edward H. Heinze 22 Clara Pruchniewski. Patrick J. Corcoran 24 Minnie Meyer. and many others from cities like Philadelphia Norwood and Hyde Park.

George W. Johnson Arizona Mary A. House Oschel Orratin Edward_H. C. Heinze Brookside Ave Clara Pruchniewski Elm Street Patrick’ J. Corcoran St. James Ave Minnie Meyer Second St William Lewis W. McMicken Ida Burns Rie Romol Jacob Fectrest Auburn Ave Mary E., Kee Mitchell Clemens Apke Adelia Brinker Reading Betts Charles H. Straub Sherman Ave Anna Hehemann Anthony A. Fette Baymiller Anna Borgmann Forest Ave Wise Wright Lexington Lunsford Russell Star John J. Legner, Jr Brooklyn N. Y Emma L. Monhrhoff Hyde Park John W. Domisher Ft. Thomas, Ky Elizabeth Methven Race St Lowden Elizabeth Ww Jones John J. eLand Halstead Ida Hahn Sedeesees Western Ave Jacob M. Bock Bank Pia Book Marshall Ave Joseph G. J. Boerger Vine, St Anna Metrose Bishop Mamie Strube Delht William B. Ans Josephine Biede Garfield Ave Edward G. Berning Calhoun, St Emma Baumann Dayton, St Joseph Beckman Georgeia Rich W. Loveland William T. Murray Kathryn David Morton John Jane. Wells John Gichmidt Readi

Married mine chief el ectrical engineer takes boy from mother

W A Bishop chief electrical engineer of a large mining company registered in the Harlin Hotel with a four year old boy he said was his son He claimed he took the child from his wife Miss Ethel Crowe of Shenandoah Pa to avoid officers who might return the boy The pair and foreman H S Hereford remained at the Cincinnati hotel under close watch as Bishop sought safe hands for the child

W. A. Bishop Switch Back W. Va Harlin Bishop Ethel Crowe Shenandoah Hereford Cincinnati

Parker Murder Healed by Fire in Robbed House Memory

A fire at John Robbins 916 Gest Street caused $200 damage after a gas jet ignited wallpaper. Firefighters and a broken hose soothed the crowd as Mrs. Robbins fainted but was saved. The blaze recalls the earlier Parker murder at a George Street paint shop.

John Robbins Gest Street C. M. Chard West Street Sarah Robbins John D. Parker Parker George Street John Street

Flag draped pulpit urged at Methodist ministers meeting

Bishop Walden urged that the American flag should drape every Methodist pulpit during the Wiley Chapel gathering for Flag Day. Dr. David H. Moore arrived to begin duties as resident Bishop after a special service and letter presentation.

Waldén M. E Wiley Chapel David H. Moore

Murat Halstead III Not Seriously Ill, Say Friends

Noted journalist Murat Halstead III is mildly indisposed at his West Fourth street home. Relatives deny reports of a serious condition noting he is not confined to bed and can eat heartily, as stated by his daughter Mrs. Arthur Stem of Madison road East Walnut Hills.

Murat Halstead Fourth Street Arthur Stem Madison Road East Walnut Hills Halstead

Veteran Firemen Retire In Teard Amid Department Changes

Chief Archibald urged the Public Safety Board to grant one day off in five for firemen as allowed by ordinance, noting funding delays but seeking half-year provisions. The Safety Board also sought 91 extra wages from the Mayor and Council to make rest days possible, though not ratified yet. Two elderly firemen, George Crusoe and Ed Roberts, retired with pensions after long service and injuries, both weeping at discharge. William Miller & Sons won the contract to rebuild Engine House No 6 at Pearl and Martin streets for 37500.

Archibald Board of Public Safety Mafety Board Fire Department George Crusoe Ed Roberts Roberts Crusoe William Miller & Sons Company No. 6 Pearl and Martin Streets

Pupils Volunteer for Summer Study Expansion

Superintendent Dyer reports strong enrollment in summer schools with over 150 students from sixth to eighth grades and high school C and D lacks signifying two months of study. Schools open Wednesday in Woodward High School colony building. certificates of advancement issued on return. Enrollments include Sherman Schon 526 Sixth District 580 Fourteenth District 291 and Douglas 325.

Dyer Woodward High School Ninth Street Main Sherman Schon Douglas

Alumnae Dinner Honors 25th Anniversary of First Graduation

The Hebrew Union College Board of Governors plans a dinner at the Cincinnati Club on Sunday evening June 28 to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first graduation. Toastmaster Rabbi Leo H. Franklin will introduce a program featuring Rabbis Jonah B. Wise Joseph Silverman David Marx and others with toasts on topics including Our Alma Mater Memories of Our College Days The American Rabbi and Our Country and Our Faith.

Hebrew Union College Cincinnati Club Leo H. Franklin Jonah B. Wise Joseph Silverman David Marx Isaac M. Wise Joseph Stolz Moses J. Gries Charles 8S. Levi

Millcreek Valley Arrest Ties to Street Cutting Incident

Joseph EB Rogers was arrested by Constables Sprong and Timberlake on Spring Grove avenue near Ivorydale for cutting George Ganyon. Ganyon is critical and attended by Drs Laughery and Shollenbarger. Squire Dumont set Rogers free on $1,000 bond to appear Thursday. Norris W. Purdum and Maude G. Brown plan to marry at a residence in Hartwell with a four day honeymoon in Chillicothe before moving to St. Louis.

Joseph EB. Rogers Sprong Timberlake Millcreek George Ganyon Spring Grove Avenue Ivorydale Rogers Ganyon J. W. Laughery William L. Shollenbarger Squire Dumont Norris W. Purdum St. Louis Maude G. Brown Jay Ella Brown Hartwell Barber Eee Arenas Dave Chillicothe

Founder Will Speak At State Colored Women’s Club Convention

The annual convention of sixty five colored women’s clubs will be held in this city from July 8 to 10. Over one hundred fifty women are expected. Mrs. Molly Q. Brown, president of the state organization, will be the main speaker with Mrs. Carrie Clifford of Washington and Mrs. E. Jones and Mrs. M. C. B. Mason of this city also on the program.

Colored Women's Clubs Molly Q. Brown Carrie Clifford Washington Lucy Urman E. Jones M. C. B. Mason

St Xavier College Holds Sixty-Eighth Commencement

The sixty-eighth St Xavier College commencement drew a large indoor audience as degrees were conferred for B A M A and philosophy. Clarence E Spraul earned top honors with others receiving medals for oration debate science and elocution. The ceremony closed with an Alumni reception at Moeller Hall.

St. Xavier College Walnut Old School John R. Bolte Hig Vincent L. Gallagher Joseph Grimmelsman William Harrington Vincent Siefke R. Stanley Bachmeyer John N. Butler Henry R. Carroll John A. Clark James J. Grogan Edward D. King Anthony J. Mazza Edward C. Moorman Alphonse B. Nurre William P. O’shaughnessy John J. Ryan Lawrence H. Sebastiani Clarence E. Spraul William J Carroll D. Brereton Gregor B. Moorman William V. Schmiedeke C. E. Spraul Vincent Gallagher William F. Kelly Leonard H.otting Richard J. Dillon Allan W. Baehr Oscar E. Spellmire Julius J. Dyer

Running to Cincinnati Relay Run by Cleveland Youths

Y M C A runners from Cleveland to Cincinnati carry Mayor Johnsons message to Mayor Markbreit. First leg started at 11 yesterday from City Hall. Each relay runner covers a mile. delivery expected in Cincinnati tomorrow. Leather case to be kept as memento.

Cleveland Cincinnati Johnson Markbreit William Freund

Child injured aiding mother at washday in city

Three year old Rosa Schwartz of 709 Central Avenue climbed onto a chair to help turn the wringer during washday. Her hand was crushed when caught between the rollers and she was rushed to City Hospital for treatment.

Washday Rosa Schwartz Central Avenue City Hospital

City awards asphalt and material bids for plant

The Service Board awarded bids for the municipal asphalt plant supplies: 150 tons asphalt at 24 dollars per ton from California Asphalt Sales Agency. 150 tons at 28.80 dollars per ton from Barber Asphalt Company. 8 000 pounds residuum oil at 600 dollars from Indiana Refining Company. 200 pounds fine dust at 950 dollars from Ohio Marble Company. fine lake sand at 630 dollars from Home Gardener Sand Company. A letter invites Mayor Markbreit to the Playgrounds Association of America convention in New York September 8 to 12. City Solicitor Ballard, ill with appendicitis, will be moved from Seton Hospital to his home.

California Asphalt Sales Agency Barber Asphalt Company Indiana Refining Company Ohio Marble Company Home Gardener Sand Company Markbreit Mde@lellan New York Playgrounds Association of America Ballard Seton Hospital McCormick Place

Handbook Goes to Trial in Police Court Case

Nathan Hirsch charged with operating a handbook was not granted a continuance. Judge Lueders ordered an immediate jury, with trial to be heard today as the Police Department seeks a rapid settlement. The defendant’s attorney requested a jury and it was drawn at once.

Nathan Hirsch Ciganist Vine Street Lueders McCabe Luders

Lafayette Lodge Special Meeting Announces Masonic Degrees

Lafayette Lodge No. 81 F and A M calls a special meeting Tuesday June 23 at 7 p m. Work includes EB and A and F C degrees. Visitors invited. Alfred Knight W M.

Lafayette Lodge A. M F. C Alfred Knight W. M

Obituary notices from multiple families list dates and locations

Elizabeth Burdick widow of Charles B of Los Angeles dies June 22. Alwin Rich­ter 30 dies in Chi o June 21 with funeral June 23 at 2 pm from 118 West St. Clair street. Caleb Reynolds Leonard husband of Josephine Hill Leonard dies June 20 in Roxbury with funeral June 23 at 4 pm Spring Grove chapel. Lewis Jordan Maddux dies June 22 Newport Kentucky at 5 pm with services June 24 at 2 pm, burial private, flowers omitted. H P Williams dies June 21 with services June 24 at 1 pm at Felicity, Ohio, cortege to Georgetown, Ohio.

Burdick Elizabeth Charles B Los Angeles Cal Richter—Alwin Chio West St. Clair Street Leonard Caleb Reynolds Josephine Hill Leonard Roxbury Mass Spring Grove Chapel Maddux—Lewis Jordan L. O. Maddux East Third Street Newport Williams Felicity Georgetown

Inquest Pendings and Death Notices Across City

Burial permits list numerous individuals with inquest pending at hospitals and homes including Louis Stratton 44 Norwood Hospital and others. Notable causes include apoplexy, nephritis, meningitis, cerebral hemorrhage, inanition, pneumonia, tuberculosis, Bright's disease, and phthisis with several entries at City Hospital and local addresses.

Yoda John Dayton Pendin Stratton Louis Ili Hospital Norwood Picken Thomas McFarland Central Avenue Hoe Maria Clifton Avenue Paar Louisa Broadway Heart Sease Hinnay Adolph Canal and Race West Highth Street Roach George City Hospital Oa Freeman Avenue Kamphaus Maria Arbor Avenue Wischmeyer Henry Bauer Avenue Brenneman Christian Whittler Kotzhauer Andrew Joe Williams Eaglon Lawrence Cutter Foster Jennie West Third Hawthorne Irene Eastern Avenue Hirt Gustave Branch Hospital Elm Street Krower Magdalena Schierer Molloy Symmes Ragland Columbia Avenue Angleback Minnie Fairview Avenue Swigert Eugene Dana Avenue Bright Schlotterbeck Ellen Hamilton Avenue Richmond Street

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