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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1901

Page

5

Cincinnati Fall Festival Directors Urge High Quality Midway

The Fall Festival Directors plan strict standards for Cincinnati's September show. They will travel to Buffalo to assist the Attractions Committee and reject mediocre midway features. President Hill reports rising festival interest from manufacturers and businesses as October approaches. The three main parades are set for September 16 floral pageant, September 22 industrial parade, and September 23 night pageant with numerous social interests.

Buffalo Cincinnati President Hill Hill Pagenet

Coroner Probes Murder of Charles Cunningham

Coroner Schwab held an inquest into the death of Charles Ross Cunningham a ticket scalper shot by John B. Lewis proprietor of the Flag saloon in Central avenue Witnesses gave conflicting accounts of the shooting Cunningham hawked tickets near Lewis saloon when the owner ordered him away A confrontation followed and Lewis fired shooting Cunningham in the back Lewis did not testify The case is continued until July with related hearings for the crowd alleged to have avenged the death set for July 12

Schwab Charles Ross Lewis Caning Geo Breed Cunningham

Endeavor Convention Seeks Additional Funds For 1900s Meet

Executive Committee of the Christian Endeavor reports $2,000 more needed to reach the required amount before the convention next Saturday. Treasurer Sayers states $12,000 already raised, expenses under $15,000. A special committee led by D. B. Meacham and W. B. Melish will seek support from the Chamber of Commerce and Business Men's Club to secure the remaining funds.

Christian Endeavor Convention Sayers D. B. Meacham W. B. Melish Chamber of Commerce Christian Endeavorers Cincinnati Chamber Business Men’s Club

Methodist Clergy Elect New Officers and Pay Tributes

New officers for the year were elected at the Methodist ministers meeting. Appointed are Edward McHugh president R I Watkins vice president W S Bell secretary Gervaise Roughton treasurer C W Blodgett G L Latshaw and T L Wilson on the executive committee. Personal tributes to the late Rev T H Pearne filled the remainder of the session and the last sermon by Pearne was read by Eugene Edmonds on the topic of essential truths in Methodist foundations. Rev Payne a Liberia missioner was introduced.

Methodist Ministers Edward McHugh R. I. Watkins W. S. Bell Gervaise Roughton C. W. Blodgett G. L. Latshaw T. L. Wilson T. H. Pearne Revugene Edmonds Mr Payne Liberia

Contributions to Fresh Air Society List Many Donors

A weekly acknowledgement lists numerous contributors to the Fresh Air Society. Names include Mr H H Meyer, Dr Joseph Leichberg, Harriet Ellis, Angéla Mitchell, Emily Burton, Nellie Murdock, Dorothy Kellogs, Ruth Outcalt, Mary Mac Louise Shert Peters, Rev David Phili, Nina Acker, Mrs Samuel H Trost, and others plus library association mite box donations.

The Fresh Air Society H. H. Meyer Junior Sewing Circle Joseph Leichberg Harriet Ellis Hilda von Breinwehr Angéla Mitchell Emily Burton Orence Rawn Nellie Murdock Dorothy Hill Dodd Dorothy Kellogs Ruth Outcalt Hofer Mary Mac Louise Shert Peters Lee Ault David Phili Julius Fleischmann Nina Acker Samuel H. Trost L. Ar George Bourton Wilson Fle Library Association Moch Charles W. Ave Kat Edgar W. Gleason Sam ‘Olzman Fred Pentiage

Marriages Sealed in Covington Multiple Ceremonies

To ay Toledo pair James L Snyder and Carrie A Simonton wed in Covington Kentucky by Squire Wheeler. New York residents Richard Byron Overstreet and Louisa B Sanders wed in Covington. Maysville Kentucky native S. Clary and Elisbury Ohio resident Al Baoke Sariching also married in Covington by Squire Jameson.

James L. Snyder Carrie A. Simonton Toledo Covington Squire Wheeler Richard Byron Overstreet Louisa B. A. ~ Sande New York S. Star Trint P.eo Clary Maysville Albaoke Sariching Elisbury Squire Jameson

Arguments Over Tyler Davidson Fountain Cleaning Methods

The Board of Public Service debated cleaning the Tyler Davidson Fountain with statuary artist Bensic declining to reveal his secret process. He vowed to use no acids or abrasive tools and to preserve patination while removing grime, with a pilot test on an unseen base area and subsequent reporting to the board.

Tyler-Davidson Board of Public Service Dunsmore Barnhorn Bensic Mr. Bensic Magly Probasco Spring Grove Cemetery Johnson James Walaelin

Directors of Cincinnati Gas and Electric hold meeting with no action

The Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company directors met yesterday to discuss routine and technical matters. No progress on reorganizing staff or extending service was reported, while plans to improve coverage and service were emphasized as to be pursued.

Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Wetmore New York General Hickenlooper St. Nicholas Edison Company Gas and Electric J. H. Woodward Gas and Electric Companies

Treatment notes mention scalp care and equipment

The item records scalp treatment steps including shampooing chairs and sterilized brushes with filtered water. It lists Mrs Farrell at Darmatelontet 904 905 Neave Building and cites connections to Diplomas from Boston and Chicago Schools.

Usi Rechain Ular Farrell Darmatelontet Neave Boston Chicago

Dr Siegert Angostura Bitters Ad at Home Steam Laundry

Advertises Dr Siegert's Genuine Imported Angostura Bitters labeled to stop diarrhea and stomach cramps. Mentioned location is Home Steam Laundry at 4 Arcade offering the product.

Local Citizens Named in Community Notices

A dense list of individuals with ages occupations and addresses appears, naming Clarence Mullinix and Glare Landwehr both of Norwood among others such as James G. rkart at Freeman Avenue scene Smith and Rev Augustus M. Varke at Sterling Hotel. The fragmentary item reads like a census style notice of residents and household roles with multiple names and streets including Walnut Walnut and Pioneer.

Clarence L. Mullinix Norwood Glare A. Landwehr James G. Rkart Freeman Avenue Sceene Smith Poplar Street Augustus M. Varke Sterling Hotel Snedeke Mar James Collins Kilgour Street Cora Kalbe Main Street Burns George W. Feller Julia Becht Messmer John B Jones Walnut Street Matilda Rider Pleasant Street Cora Charles H. Ruffner Elizabeth Michael Cahill George R. Luther Pioneer Street Margaret Sperber East Sixth Street Chambers Jose S. Rosenstein Cleveland Phinnie Cohen Barr Street Lipschitz Francis P. Moran Galesburg Til Katherine Conway Mather Street Hynes Louis T. Kuhlman Gest Street Lillian M. Wright Considine Avenue Bell. Gooree. Hey Delhi Georgia U M * Avey Henderson Gottlieb Roth Pressman Rice Street Are West Third Street Erie Clayton Plum Street Willia Longworth Fann George ‘Weg Ecoraator Huron Avenue Hewitt Avenue Taever Frank H. Whitmer McLean Avenue Amanda Hassell Ellis Street Philip Bayne Jackson Coin Me Lulu Trew Richmond Street

Divorced From Dead Wife Shocks Local Court

Joseph Haigh, a baker’s employee, won a divorce from Lena Haigh after she had died in Dayton last February. Seeing no defense, a decree was granted in April. Yesterday he learned she’d been dead for two months before the trial, leaving Haigh literally divorced from a dead woman.

Joseph Haigh Lena Dayton Haigh

Obituary notices from Carthage and nearby towns

Obituaries list multiple deaths with service details. Benjamin Bonnell of Carthage Ohio dies June 23, funeral June 25 at Carthage church, Spring Grove interment. Eva Eppinger Pogin widow of Louis Pogin dies aged 66 years 7 months, services at Mortuary Walnut Hills, private funeral. Captain R H Kerr dies June 22 in Pittsburgh, funeral June 25, Spring Grove interment. Elizabeth Owen dies, funeral June 26 at 12 noon. Mary A Thompson dies after illness, funeral June 24 from 929 Gest Street. Dr Thomas P White dies at 46, requiem at St Howard's Church, interment in Frankfort Kentucky.

Bonnell Benjamin Bonnell Carthage Carthageristian Church Spring Grove Eppinger Eva Louis Poginger West Eighth Street Mortuary Chapel Walnut Hills Kerr R. H Pittsburg Gilbert Avenue Owen Elizabeth West Seventh Street City Thompson Mary A R. J. Thompson Gest Street White Thomas P Clark Street St. Howard’s Church Frankfort

Dr Thomas P White Dies of Heart Failure

Dr Thomas P White 46 a Cincinnati physician and Public Library Trustee since 1894 died yesterday at 8 am at his home 425 Clark Street after three months illness. A Kentucky native, he studied in America and Europe, spoke French and German, and valued public service. Services at St Edward Church tomorrow at 7 am. burial in Frankfort Kentucky. Library trustees mourn his loss and the library will be closed for the funeral day.

Thomas P. White Public Library Clark Street White Cincinnati America Europe St. Edward Church Kentucky Frankfort

Michie Bros Watches and Diamonds Ad

Local ad for Michie Bros offering watches and diamonds with storefront at 212 West Fourth Street.

Michie Bros West Fourth Street

James K. Stewart Named Rubber Stamps Official

James K. Stewart receives appointment as rubber stamps official in CWGIN NS AYE 3.

James K. Stewart

San Jose Scale Treated Successfully Says State Agent

The State Agricultural Experiment Station reports an agent in Cincinnati for three weeks to treat premises infested with the San Jose scale. Most treated areas show destroyed scale and healthier trees, with few failures due to poor spraying. The agent urges residents to wash trunks and canes after leaves fall and again in spring.

State Agricultural Experiment Station Cincinnati San Jose Commercial Tribune Sorfié

Unidentified man found near B&O tracks after robbery attempt

A white man about 21 of Jewish extraction lies near Spring Grove avenue B and O tracks. Coroner Schwab investigates but cannot identify the deceased. Found with pockets turned inside out and evidence of dragging. body described as 6 feet 7 inches tall and 135 pounds.

Spring Grove Avenue Schwab Lni

Cincinnati Sealed Proposals For Repayment Bonds

Sealed proposals are invited by the Cincinnati Board of Public Service for the purchase of one hundred thousand dollars of three and one half percent Repayment Bonds. Bids due by July 18 1901 at noon. Bond details include denomination five hundred dollars, date June 1 1901, redeemable June 1 1911, payable June 1 1921 at American Exchange National Bank New York City.

Cincinnati Board of Public Service City of Ohio General Assembly State of American Exchange National Bank of New York City Public Service Perool of Public Service Robes Allison George F. Holmes

Sealed Proposals For Stites Avenue Improvement

Proposals closed at noon Tuesday June 2 1901 for grading curb gutters drainage and retaining walls on Stites Avenue from Columbia Avenue to Eastern Avenue. Bids to follow city specifications on file in the Board of Public Service office. Bid envelopes to show bidder names and addresses. two disinterested sureties required. By order Board President Allison and Clerk Holmes.

Board of Pub Service A.D Stites Avenue Columbia Avenue Eastern Avenue Board of Public Service Dion Bert Allison Geo. F. Holmes Cincinnati Board of Police Commissioners Hall & Taylor Ifth Walnut Streets Ndorse H. Harrison City OF Cincinnati City Hall City of Ohio Board of Legislation Tee Board of Legislation of C Yeane Edwin Hen

Newport and Cincinnati Bridge Company Bond Sale Notice

Pittsburg June 1 1901 bonds for the sinking fund of the Newport and Cincinnati Bridge Company four and one half percent bonds totaling fourteen thousand dollars will be offered July 1 1901. Sealed proposals will be received in New York by the Farmers Loan and Trust Company with lowest price not exceeding par and interest. If prices tie purchases will be pro rated. All bids must reach Farmers Loan and Trust Company by noon Saturday 1901. T H B McKnight treasurer.

Newport and Cincinnati Bridge Company Pittsburg Farmers’ Loan and Just Company Newark City New York Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company T. H. B. M’knight Treas

Sealed Proposals Sought for Oats Corn and Bran

In Chicago June 1901 sealed proposals will be received at Quartermasters offices for furnishing oats corn and bran for FY ending June 30 1902 at Forts Brady and Wayne Mich Colum Barracks C Fort Sheridan and Chicago TK and Fort Thomas Ky Others considered U S reserves right to reject or accept any proposal Blank proposals and details available at the offices Envelopes marked Proposals for Oats Corn and Bran. E B Atwood Chief Quartermaster.

Chicago Ill Brady Wayne Mich Colum Barracks Fort Sheridan Fort Thomas U. S E. B. Atwood

Circuit Court confirms division of sale proceeds

The court confirms the lower court ruling allocating proceeds from the sale of Cincinnati Abstract Company assets. Ohio Title Guaranty Company receives 30000 dollars. George Black gets 11000 dollars, J Murdock and Albert Diserens 8000 dollars. The Armstrong estate receives 8000 dollars and Diserens' family 11000 dollars.

Circuit Court Old

St Josephs College Commencement Tonight at Pike Opera House

Commencement exercises for St Josephs College will be held tonight at 7 30 oclock at the Pike Opera House with the ceremony expected to honor graduates and faculty.

St. Joseph’s St. Joseph's Colfee Pike Opera House

The H. J. Weiler Co store insures furs

The H. J. Weiler Co located at 217 E Fourth St Cincinnati offers fur insurance with very low expense.

H. J. Weiler CO E. Fourth St Cincinnati, C

Stockholders Meeting on July 20 1901 Jones Bros Corn Company

Notice of stockholders meeting at 2 pm in Cincinnati Ohio to discuss actions related to proposed increase of the company's capital stock. Samuel Batey Jr H Knight Bailey directors and Moore Pub Co.

A.D Jones Bros. Corn Company Tmpany Lilt Longworth Street Cincinati Ohio Samuel Batey, JR H. the Knight. Bailey Moroe, Pub. Co

Millan Chapter Stated Meeting Evening At 7 30

Milian Chapter conducts its stated meeting this evening at 7 30 with visiting brethren invited. Officer J Sachs, H P, presides. location listed as 23 Monster Highway, Lafayette Lodge No 1M. Meets Tuesday, June 29 according to notice.

Lafayette Lodge Ork Wyeters Monster M Millan Vis RY J. Sachs H. P

Notice to nonresident property owners on Hatch Street improvement

The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio declares necessary to improve Hatch Street from East Court Street to Pavilion Street with materials and repaving. Abutting owners including Wiltsee acneale Sexton Boyle Hess Walker Bird and heirs are notified. City pays half costs. half assessed to parcels in five annual installments. Bonds issued if assessments unpaid. no further notice. May 25 1901.

East Court Arrest Pavilion Street C. H. Wiltsee Rochester N. Y Acneale Hamilton Ohio Louise K. Sexton North Winston Elizabeth Boyle John Born Yetteville Jacob C. Hess St. Magdalene Ind Julian C Walker Julian C. Walker Jersey City Heights Jersey Nicholas Bird Wichita Kan Board of Public Service of City of Cincinnnati Hatch Street East Court Street Pavillion Street St. Gregory Street Board of Public Service General Assemb of Robert Allison George F. Holmes

Notice of Rider alley improvement assessments

The Board of Legislation of Cincinnati Ohio by resolution adopted April 1901 declares the improvement of Rider alley from Poplar to Wade streets, including curbs and brick paving. Heirs of William Robson et al residents listed face assessments by benefit, with no further notice except as law prescribes. Lineage heirs across multiple states are named. the city to assess damages and costs accordingly.

Ety Sey Rider Alley Poplar Street Wade Street John R. Carter Augusta John Riebel Dunnelon Flo Rances Robson William Robson Guinea Laura C. Robson Fannie Evans Mary 8. Grear Jacksonville Fila Bilurah Young Theity of Cincinnati Board of Legislation Board of Public Sé Orion

Ordinance to Improve Jordan Alley Cincinnati 1901

An ordinance passed June 17 1901 authorizes the improvement of Jordan alley from West Street to Clark Street in Cincinnati. It provides for judicial inquiry into damages, grading and brick paving the roadway, and annual installments for assessments on abutting property with bonds issued if needed.

Jordan Alley West Street Clark Street City of Cincinnati Gest Street A.D DWIN Baident Board of Lepintetie Edwin Plenderson Olty Cler

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