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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
7
The census work starts early next week with progress in villages and outlying districts this week. It was finished yesterday in cities across the river. A 12 year old, Frank Heckemueller of 1627 Pleasant Street, discharged a blank cartridge pistol and the wad lodged in his hand requiring hospital treatment.
Rainstorms cover all sections from the lakes to the gulf with unsettled weather and heavy rainfall, especially in the South, according to Captain Bassler of the Weather Bureau.
Mrs. Anna Fitzgerald died suddenly at her daughter’s Wyoming home. Dr J B King notified Coroner Schwab yesterday afternoon. Death believed due to a paralytic stroke. Inquest likely not to be held.
Selina FE Abraham of Warwick Flats Avondale is the youngest entrant for next fall's high school admissions. Though not yet 12, she ranks third in the Avondale School District and has been intermittently absent due to illness.
A warrant was issued in Police Court for the arrest of Joseph Walk of 1609 Vine Street on embezzlement charges brought by Herancourt Brewing Company. Walk, once a brewery collector, was dismissed Saturday after allegedly collecting a bill due the brewery on Monday.
Harold A. Witham and thirteen year old Frank Hurley left 1221 Main street Sunday to fish in the Little Miami River and failed to return that night causing fear of drowning. They returned home yesterday saying they enjoyed themselves and stayed longer than planned.
Bankrupty referees serving in the forty four counties of the Southern District of Ohio will be reappointed for two more years starting July 1 by Judge Thompson. All referees have shown exceptional performance and earned the right to renewal.
William Springer aged 40 died yesterday morning at his home on Mary and Vine streets after a brief illness described as hasty consumption. He had recently learned he was heir to a large German estate but illness prevented travel to claim it. He leaves a widow and three children.
Dr John Boggess formerly an interne at Cincinnati Hospital and Dr Robert Blanchard of Good Samaritan Hospital have been appointed to U S Army positions. Boggess ordered to report at the Marine Hospital in Chicago and Blanchard sent to Luzon in the Philippines. They departed last night.
The conference of Saengerfest Board and Saengerfest Relief Committee subcommittees scheduled for today has been postponed due to an inability of some committees to obtain essential information. Members will be called together again as soon as the information is secured.
Fred Schweitzer of Johns Hill Ky drove a wagon laden with blackberries along Elm Street when a Colerain Avenue car struck the wagon at George Street breaking it and scattering berries. Schweitzer demanded payment for his loss before the car moved on while a police officer restored order.
The National convention will meet January 15 with Lewis Seasongood acting as orator. Preparations for hosting visitors are under way. About $100,000 of the $500,000 Wise memorial fund has been raised, with hopes the full goal will be reached by or during the convention. Rabbi Wise was held in high esteem by the union.
Attorney General Sheets ordered a quo warranto suit in the Supreme Court to decide if Cincinnati’s Board of Supervisors may act as a Board of Equalization under the Royer act. The case titled The State ex rel. John M. Sheets vs. John J. Sullivan and the Board, will be argued Thursday amid a charter law versus Royer act conflict over appointment powers.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway announces a July 6 excursion to Chautauqua with return at half rate from all points west of including Cleveland. Tickets valid for thirty days. For details contact agents or write A. J. Smith Cleveland for illustrated pamphlet and copy.
The Board of Water Works Commissioners reported the Coppin case affirming the award for the Henkel contract at 1 171 000 dollars. The work will be accelerated, with completion aimed for 1901 after delays and prior contract issues. Deeds for conduit pipe tunnel rights of way were recorded and a shaft crack will be repaired at cost of 490 dollars.
Trial before Squire D R Herrick in Cheviot heard two days of testimony over a trap in a mill dam on the Big Miami River. The jury found Dave Willey not guilty after viewing the premises and hearing witnesses. A second trial with eight to ten defendants on similar charges is scheduled for tomorrow.
The Ohio Grand Army Council of Administration added nine members to the state delegation to the National Grand Army Encampment. Ohio will have 36 delegates based on the 1 per 750 representation. Names include Amos Huffman Wilmington J E Cook Athens George Hall Allen County John Hudson Millersburg Peter L Webb Trumbull County H A Kasson Stark County J B Dutton Lucas County and George Pfeiffer Mansfield. The council met at the Palace Hotel and approved 500 for delegation expenses and appointed committees on badges and transportation. A new officer cap will be black and similar to the U S Army design. Present were E R Monfort E T Dunn Charles N Newton Abram Miller J H Sprague G W Wo o man A M Warner A C Yengling H A Kasson J Cary Williams George Benson Fox Matt Day and George S Good man.
Miss Mary E. Shockley of Mansfield escaped the boxers and is reported safe at Chefoo after being sent to Tien Tsin from Cincinnati. The missionary's safety brings relief to Methodists in this city who knew her.
A short notice announces complimentary excursions from Point Comfort to holders of passes. The Baltimore and Ohio or New York line offers a first class route from Baltimore to Boston. Book via the Pass Department, M. T. Co., Baltimore, Maryland.
The Springer Institute held its annual commencement at the Odeon with lavender and white colors and a large audience. The program included piano pieces, operetta, an address by Anthony B. Dunlap, and diploma presentations by Rev. J. M. Mackey. The class of 1900 had two graduates Miss O Meara and Miss May Walsh.
Elmwood Place public schools publish a list of students who earned honors for the past year. The compiled roster includes A to I grade pupils such as John Byrne Kathleen Distier Robt Haynes Margaret Haynes Robt Little and many others across multiple grade levels and reward categories.
The Rev Dr Curtis hosts a church event for street railway workers and families on Friday June 29 at 8 pm. The program includes music phonograph and a stereopticon lecture A Visit to Russia by Dr S M Crawford. Free transport offered by Cincinnati Street Car lines. John Kilgour endorses event and transportation.
Mrs. W. H. Wortendyke of Cincinnati claims to be the wife of a Big Four Railroad official and overseer in Cincinnati. She arrives in Logansport to obtain custody of her twelve year old daughter from her divorced husband Wilsort L. Smith who refuses to surrender the child despite a seven year old divorce decree. She returns to Cincinnati promising to pursue legal action to compel possession.
The final dividend in the winding up of Fidelity National Bank affairs started yesterday in Room 11 at the Masonic Temple. The 1.4 percent payout, issued as checks by the Comptroller to Receiver Aldrich, will continue for three more days. creditors must present their receiver's certificates.
The board rejected Weil's bid to distinguish petitions before the county board, four to one, and then four to one against extending the Liberty Mulberry street electric routes. Sinking Fund Trustees were authorized to sell 3.65 percent city bonds of 4005.77 to cover contractor retainage. Librarian Hodges' request for flowers and plants was referred to the Park Committee.
New York reports the Niles-Bement-Pond Company plans to acquire Pratt & Whitney Company of New Haven Conn. Holders of Pratt & Whitney preferred stock receive 70 percent in new 6 percent cumulative preferred stock with earnings first pledged for dividends. Niles-Bement-Pond will buy Pratt & Whitney common stock at ten dollars a share and may retire the new preferred stock at par within ten years.
A long list names pairs of residents from Newtown and nearby places including occupations ages and street addresses. The entries attribute marital ties among dozens of individuals such as Christopher Binder and Anna Hieserman. Joseph Fisher and Matilda Sperry. George Rockentier and Minnie Neibling. and many others with varying ages from early 20s to late 30s.
Death notices list multiple local figures with dates and funeral details including Aikins John D. aged 74 funeral June 28 from Madisonville M E Church, Condell William aged 7 funeral June 2 with notice, Hopple Mary Foster Baker aged 87 funeral June 28 at 2 p m residence Walnut Hills, Maurer Bessie aged 22 funeral June 2 from Willard Street with mass at St Mary Cathedral, Moser C C aged 70 funeral June 26 from Bank Lick Street residence Vine Street Hill interment Cincinnati, Myers Mary aged 6 funeral details, and others with due notice for further services.
Mrs Mary Foster Hopple aged 87 died at 1511 Bill avenue Walnut Hills yesterday. Born in Newark New Jersey she came to Cincinnati as a girl and married Joseph Hopple in 1831 becoming a widow in 1874. An earnest Presbyterian church worker she devoted time to charity. Funeral at her home tomorrow with burial at Spring Grove.
Located at Asbury Park New Jersey the Yorkshire Hotel offers airy rooms close to the bathing ground yet distant from spray dampness. Mine Host Hunt oversees a courteous staff with excellent sanitary plumbing and top cuisine. For rates and information address Mr C B Hunt.
A dated mortality ledger records individuals with ages and causes of death including gastritis bronchitis phthisis pneumonia cancer spinal meningitis marasmus and prematurity. Notable entries include Mary Smith 41 Annie Reynolds 64 Elizabeth Backhaus 13 days and Louise Pellman 43 years with varied ailments.
William P Sutton aged 30 from Chicago and Orpha Sutton 21 from Newark C married yesterday in Covington Ky by County Judge Shine. Thomas Coffelder 21 of Elmwood Place and Millie Brand 21 will wed at St Josephs Church today.
Local grocers bundle Burnham's Cream Custard with Burnham's Hasty Jellycon in a buy one get one offer. Desserts require only hot liquid to prepare, no cooking or baking. Order now.
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