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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

5

Memorial services and local notices fill city page

The Eastern Star holds a memorial at the Scottish Rite Cathedral with Rev. Ernest Ross leading and the Scottish Rite Quartet singing. A separate service for the late Right Rev Ignatius Horstmann D D is to be held at St. cis New Hall. Hotel clerks plan a day off and picnic at Coney Island. An outing is organized for 100 youths at Glen dale by Union Bethel. A sneak thief stole 70 dollars from a Court and Broadway railway ticket office while staff were away.

Order of the Eastern Star Scottish Rite Ernest Ross Scottish Rite Quartet Ignatius ¥. Horstmann D.D St. Cis’ New Hall Liberty and Moore Streets Hamilton County Local Council C. E. of O Hotel Clerks’ Association Coney Island Lcots C., L. & N. Railway Company Court Broadway Jimmy

Court Street Man Dies After Fall From Window

Thomas Lunnin, 75, fell from a third-story window of his Court and Plum streets home Thursday night and died in City Hospital early yesterday. He suffered multiple injuries including a broken back and arms and a brain concussion.

Thomas Lunnin Court Plum Streets City

Insurance Men Picnic At Coney Island In North Cincinnati

North Cincinnati district workers of Western and Southern Life Insurance Company will attend a picnic at Coney Island today hosted by Superintendent N. Morgan. Insurance men from nearby cities will join a planned athletic program including a ball game.

Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Cincinnati Coney Island N. Morgan

Collision near Spring Grove and Straight Street

George Mitchell, 26, of 525 … Street, drove a wagon when a street car struck it. Mitchell was knocked from his seat with internal injuries. Receiving physician Foertmeyer of City Hospital reported he was in a very serious condition with little chance of recovery.

Spring Grove Aveue Straight Street Westeorge Mitchell That Street Foertmeyer City Hospital

Inspector Nabs A Commission Man In Columbus

Post Office Inspector Oldfield arrested Dyson Bradley in Columbus for using the mails to defraud as a commission merchant. Bradley posed as a Cincinnati broker, obtaining shipper addresses to secure overprice shipments of country produce then abandoning the accounts. Partner I. C. Carter was also arrested after joining him.

Dyson Bradley Columbus Post Office Oldfield Bradley Cincinnati Ben Indianapolis Terre Haute Harrisburg I. C. Carter Carter

Obituary of German-born octogenarian author

An eighty year old woman known for her work in book and publishing, especially German and medical titles, died at her residence overnight. She leaves a daughter. funeral services are set for Monday at 10 o'clock at home followed by cremation at the local crematory. Her husband was mentioned in the notice.

Lde Ilde Wilde Germany Henriette Butler Joseph C Durango Col Cohrs Hilda J Ohd C Kate EH Madison and Erie Avenues Hyde Park Spring Grove Cemetery Kronenberger Harry L Rockdale Avenue Avondale Madison Ind Grand Central Station Roberts John Elias Ann Roberts Chestnut Street Spring Grove Chapel Augustus E. Wilde Gilman Street

Forty-One Men Arrested In District Eight Wagon Claim

Police in District Eight arrested forty-one wagon drivers for not carrying a license tag. The group, including peddling and express wagon operators, will appear in Police Court this morning to answer the charge.

Eighth District

Weighman James Delahanty Charged in Powers Murder

James Delahanty charged by police with the murder of Harry Powers alleged to have been cut in a stable at 1330 Budd Street last Tuesday night. He appeared in Police Court yesterday as Judge Lueders continued the case until July 10 for witnesses. Delahanty, a city weigher, was arrested in his office yesterday by Detectives Bell and Shaefer.

James Delahanty Harry Powers Budd Street Judge Lueders Delahanty Bell and Shaefer

City Demands Funds for Paddack Road Work

The City Auditor Von Bargen demands 3554.30 from Longview Asylum for Paddack road improvements. County legal counsel to review. Eight bids for Blue Rock Pike work at 63850 cited. Nugent and Hine appear lowest.

von Bargen Longview Asylum Paddack Road Blue Rock Pike Nugent & Hine

Cincinnati Protestants and Catholics Unite for Civic Welfare

For the first time, Cincinnati Protestants and Catholics plan joint civic work. The Hamilton County Federation of Catholic Societies and Evangelical Alliance agreed at a Tuesday meeting to pursue welfare efforts. A July 5 session at the Church of the Covenant will set further plans, with religion and politics avoided in discussions.

Cincinnati Queen City Hamilton Church of the Covenant Conroy

Unclaimed court funds transferred to Sub treasury in Bonaparte era

The 1830s report covers the finish of the Cowen accounts inspection. Examiner Moore will submit findings to Attorney General Bonaparte. Three unclaimed deposit balances from court costs were ordered to the Subtreasury: 641.89 in Philadelphia Investment Co. v O N W Railway, 1.57 in Robert Cunningham v steamer Condor, and 7.90 in Sam Feighery v Ben Hornung.

United States B. R. Cowen Examiner Moore Department of Justice Washington Finch Bonaparte Philadelphia Investment Company O. & N. W. Railway Company Robert Cunningham Condor Sam Feighery Ben Hornung

Gas line progress under ratified contracts by Cincinnati firms

Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company directors ratified contracts of the Cincinnati Gas Transportation Company formed to lay a pipeline and move natural gas from West Virginia to Cincinnati. The line advances along the right of way and work has begun. Directors expect completion sooner than the board anticipated.

Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Cincinnati Gas Transportation Company West Virginia Cincinnati Board of Public Service

Baptists Prepare Team for Seventh Annual Convention

The Baptist Young People's Union plans a July 8 to 11 convention in Cleveland. About twenty local youths and ministers will go, led by President Crone and Rev. S. P. Osborne. An estimated five thousand attendees are expected from across the country. The event opens with a grand concert tied to the May Festival, with speakers including Revs E. A. Hanley J. W. Conley and C. Brown.

Baptist Young People’s Union Cleveland Crone E. A. Hanley Proidence J. W. Conley Omaha Neb C. Brown Quebec Canada

Summer Tour The Thing in the Automobile Travel

C R Erwin president of the Lora and Thomas Advertising Agency joins a 1200 mile eastbound auto tour with family and friends. He travels in a Packard using Goodyear Detachable tires on Universal rims and carries one spare tire. The trip aims for scenic hotels and a Cape Ann summer home arrival in about a week.

R. Erwin Lora & Thomas Advertising Agency Erwin Packard Warner Cape Ann

Bids Opened For Uncle Sam Chapman Dam Project

Bids for Chapman Kentucky dam and guide walls on the Levisa fork of the Big Sandy River were opened yesterday in the office of Colonel Warren, U S Engineers. Bidders include James Skeng & Sons of St. Louis at 126189 dollars H Fath & Son Company of Cleveland at 144714 dollars Advance Land and Construction Company of Crafton Pennsylvania at 147810 dollars Mason & Hanges Company of Richmond County Kentucky at 129580 dollars. Bids will be sent to Washington for award.

Chapman Levisa Big Sandy River Colonel Warren United States Engineers James Skeng & Sons St. Louis H. Fath & Son Company Cleveland Advance Land and Construction Company Crafton Mason & Hanges Company Richmond County Washington

Woman Fatally Hurt by Push Cart Collision

Aged woman Mrs. John Murphy of 1917 South Auburn Avenue was crossing Main Street near Highth when knocked down by a push cart driven by James Johnson of Linn Street and James Wilson of East Third Street. She was rushed to City Hospital and officials fear her injuries may prove fatal due to age.

John Murphy South Auburn Avenue Main ‘Street Highth James Johnson Linn Street James Wilson East Third Street City Hospital

Clifton Springs Distillery Seeks Injunction Over Brand Name

Clifton Springs Distillery sues Collector Bettman to block enforcing new branding rules replacing spirits with alcohol. Judge Thompson grants a temporary injunction pending final decision next Monday. Ida B. Coates sues Monongahela Coal and Coke for $10,000 damages over her husband Thomas Coates’ death aboard a company boat.

Internal Revenue Office Clifton Springs Clifton Springs Company Order of Internal Revenue Capers Thompson Bettmann George Weitzel Frank Fontaine George Leightly James 8. Dean Charles H. Behle Stephan Evang John Schmitt Lawrence Maxwell, Jr Warwick Hough St. Louis Ida B. Coates Monongahela Coal and Coke Company Thomas Coates

Probate Court Records Name Change and Estate Filings

The probate docket notes Edward C Kent received a name change to Edward C Prunsche. It lists debts of Joseph H Parvis estate at 5800 and 1900 personal property to cover them and plans to sell Findlay street realty. Multiple applications to administer estates include Bernard Maue 600, Henry Maue 600, Elizabeth Ritter 2060, Bruno Ritter 2060, plus others.

Joseph H. Parvis Edwards Ritchie Findlay Street Joseph McCormick Rockdale Avenue Joseph Bergfeld Magdalena Eickeln Bernard Maue Henry Maue Calvin W. Horn Eirza J. Jones Elizabeth Ritter Bruno Ritter Maria Gausmann Herman Gausmann William M. Edwards Wallace Edwards Coleman Avery

Common Pleas Court Sues WV Officer for False Arrest

Rehearing in Hyde Park dry petition before Judge Bromwell. Attorney Creed sought postponement due to contester illness. motion overruled. Pittner sues Deputy Burns for wrongful arrest after arrest on requisition papers for liquor sale on excursion steamer Sunshine. Will contest involves Henry Bolte estate with life interest to wife and possible Tennessee law transfer to the State.

Hyde Park Bromwell Jerome D. Creed John Scollins Bramwell Creed E. R. James Jacob Pittner Andrew J. Burns Charleston W. Va Sunshine Ohio River Judge Swing Pittner Burns Cogan & Williams M. C. Lykins Jospeh B. Schroeder Will Henry Bolte Bolte Mary Muller Caroline Wooden Tennessee

Divorce Court Busy As Judge Hears Multiple Decrees

Louisa Gauger Wopperer sues for divorce and alimony from Joseph Wopperer alleging habitual drunkenness and cruelty. Court grants several decrees including Elizabeth Rogers from John M Rogers and Nellie Sanders from James C Sanders. Death notices and burial permits listed for multiple individuals.

Common Pleas Louisa Gauger Wopperer Joseph Wopperer Spring Grove Avenue Swing Wopperer Ralph R. Caldwell Elizabeth Rogers John M. Rogers Pullman Car Porter Nellie Sanders James C. Sanders Susana Blum Flora Korff Woodmansee Russell Lebanon Ind Louis J. Dolle Charles S. Sparks Luella Kimball Hugo Himball Anna Schaefer Joseph Schaefer Edward

Superior Court Demurrer Dismisses Hall Damage Suit

The $100000 suit by Miss Anna S Hall against Charles F G Hall and others over alleged wrongful testimony in her mother Mercy A Hall's will dispute was dismissed on demurrer. Judge Hoffheimer ruled no action lies for false testimony by witnesses against the party claiming injury and noted criminal law handles such matters. Bates and Meyer defended the defendants. The judge also ordered removal of a matter from Miss Hall's petition against Thomas H Darby administrator of the estate. Consent verdicts set compensation for property owners impacted by city improvements.

Anna S. Hall Charles F. G. Hall Mercy A. Hall Hoffheimer Salt Bates & Meyer Miss Hall Thomas H. Darby

Verdicts Rendered in Strader Avenue Case Across Courts

The jury returned verdicts for multiple claimants including John Weseli $250 Maggie Brown $300 John L. Mitchell $800 Mary I Joseph $400 Mary B Turner $60 and Anna C Knight $300. Verdicts were delivered before Judge Hoffheimer of the Superior Court and Judge Caldwell of the Common Pleas Court.

Strader Avenue John Weseli Maggie Brown John L. Mitchell Mary I. Joseph Mary B. Turner Anna C. Knight Hoffheimer Superior Court Judge Caldwell Common Pleas Court

Court Notes: Grand jury discharge and rulings in Bucketing case

The grand jury will issue its final report and be discharged this morning. Judge Hunt overruled Attorney William Littleford's motion to quash the indictments against George H. Stapely and others for bucketing. Henley’s five year sentence for cutting Detective Allien was set aside and replaced with two years in the penitentiary.

Hunt William Littleford George H. Stapely Newton Henley James Allien

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