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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1908

Page

3

Taps Sounded For Col Augur At Ft Thomas Funeral

The funeral of Colonel Ammon A. Augur of the Twenty fourth United States Infantry was held at the Ft Thomas post chapel. Post Chaplain W W Springer led services as the St Andrew's Church choir sang. The burial at Spring Grove Cemetery included taps by three trumpeters and thirteen volleys by twenty one Second Infantry soldiers.

Ammon A. Augur Twenty-fourth United States Infantry Post Ft. Thomas Reservation W. W. Springer St. Andrew's Church Walker Summerfield Brown Matthews Williams Whooley Second Infantry Spring Grove Cemetery Springer Colonel Augur

Covington City to appoint auditor for two years

Mayor Craig announced William S. Gould as City Auditor for a two year term starting September 1. The council also considered tax assessments for Central Covington and bid actions for garbage disposal and street work while debating licensing and street improvements.

Kanatzar Washington Street Craig William S. Gould William Street Grand Jury Fredericka Kerkow Main Bremen Streets Eleventh Street M. EB. Church Jefferson Avenue Sixteenth Eighteenth Bullock Street Twelfth Short Russell Avenue Fifth Sixth Eighteenth Street Julia Street Harry Jobert George Coon

Candidates May Have to Retire in Kentucky Congressional Race

In Kentucky sixth district the Newport Campbell County Democratic factions plan to unify the four aspirants from Newport into a single eventual entrant from Campbell County. Judge Hodge and Dr. Helmbold are expected to stay, while Berry and Nelson may retire, risking a sharp split in Campbell County if all four stay.

Newport Kentucky Campbell County John T. Hodge Shaler Berry A. Helmbold R. W. Nelson Toga Joe Rhinock Berry Colonel Nelson Judge Hodge Helmbold Democracy

Panic on a Milldale Car Triggered by Armed Youth

An 18 year old man named Al Snyder of Latonia created panic on a Milldale car by displaying a revolver. Women passengers tried to jump from the car fearing discharge but were restrained. Patrolmen Gaugh and Colvin arrested Snyder on concealed weapons charges.

Milldale al Snyder Latonia Gaugh Colvin

Ash C Wood Dies in Covington Area

Ash C Wood former Covington Water Works secretary and recent Commonwealth Coal manager died suddenly on Fourteenth street and Russell avenue. He lived at 1321 Russell avenue and served as Secretary of the Democratic Campaign Committee last fall. Funeral plans not yet announced.

Ash C. Wood Covington

Property Transfers and Boundaries on Covington Pike

Hugo and Edna Wachs transfer property to Edward and Elizabeth Mildenberger a 30 by 135 foot parcel on the Covington and Lexington pike near the first tollgate. Reas but bn vs astray 69 lizabeth Heideman 25 by 125 feet in Ee Pereeee 2,660. Williams transfers 25 by 118 feet in Vermont Avenue Latonia to Arthur Kilb and others per commissioner notes.

Hugo Edna Wachs Edward Elizabeth Mildenberger Covington and Lexington Pike First Tollgate Reas Astray

Fragmentary Names and Residences from Kentucky Census Sheet

A garbled OCR item lists multiple individuals with residences in Spring Lake Kentucky Covington and Cincinnati. Names include J Martin age 20 and others: Latonia, Covington, Springfield, Williamsport with scattered ages and unclear details. The fragment provides only partial residency and personal identifiers with no clear event or outcome.

J. Martin Spring Lake POON Ahrman Covington Oeneeaid Spireece Losey

California Fig Syrup Co presents a simple laxative remedy

The Well Informed have long sought an easy pleasant effective liquid laxative. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a known wholesome gentle yet prompt remedy. Buy only the genuine product manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co. at fifty cents.

California Callini Fig Syrup Co

Local baseball accident injures William Kortenbrock

William Kortenbrock 35 of Hemes avenue suffered a broken right shoulder yesterday while chasing a fly ball at Willow Run. He was treated by Dr. J A Averdick after the collision with a fence. This marks his second baseball related injury in the past month, the prior incident leaving him unconscious for hours.

William Kortenbrock Hemes Avenue Willow Run Kortenbrock J. A. Averdick

Hayes Funeral Services Held for Joseph Hayes

The Covington Lodge of Elks held services at the decedent's home for Joseph Hayes at 2014 Garrard Avenue. Hayes was killed in a railroad wreck on Front Street in Cincinnati Saturday evening. A funeral service will be held this morning at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Covington Lodge of Elks Joseph. Hayes Garrard Avenue Hayes Front Street Cincinnati St. Mary's Cathedral

Covington Briefs Report Fires Shooting Winners and Deaths

Covington Fire Department responded to an empty house at 617 Craig street where sparks from a passing locomotive set the roof ablaze causing slight damage. The Bavarian Shooting Society's annual tournament named Elmer King Stewart and Mrs. Stewart as champions with other prizes awarded. James Riggs aged 85, father of Leon Corey Riggs, died at his Crescent Springs home after long illness. William Theissen was arrested after a complaint by Theodore Molendyk alleging fence destruction. H E Sluss, Covington superintendent, left for Cleveland to attend the National Education Association convention.

Covington Craig Street Bavarian Shooting Society Elmer Stewart King Mrs. Stewart Leo Baum Ignatius Steidle George Beierle James Riggs Leon Corey Riggs Fifth Street Cincinnati Crescent Springs Decedent William Theissen Theodore Molendyk Theissen H. E. Sluss Cleveland National Educational Association

Boy Struck From Streetcar In Newport Fare Dispute

John Stewart aged 12 from Newport was knocked from a south bound Monmouth street car during an argument over fare. He suffered a head wound treated with eight stitches at Bathiany's drug store by Dr. L on duty, with injuries considered serious due to his age.

Monmouth Street John Stewart East Seventh Street Newport Bathiany’s Lock

Steel worker injured in Newport steel mill accident

Edward Weber of Twelfth and Brigh ton streets Newport Kentucky was struck on the head by falling steel at the Andrews Steel Mill foot of Ninth street Newport about 1 am. He was near a crane when the steel fell during removal and was taken to Dr Jenkins office Seventh and Isabella streets claiming severe injuries.

Edward Weber Twelfth Brighton Newport Andrews Steel Ninth Street Weber Jenkins Seventh Isabella

Campbell County Court Actions Report

Henry Sauerbrey named defendant in a $5600 suit by John Stine for assault at Licking Rolling Mill. Theresia Thornton and husband sue South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway for $15000. Judge Yungblut grants two divorces Maggie Green from William O Green Ella Klein from Emil Klein. John Kinstler sues W C Buten trustee over alleged fraudulent conveyance of John Street Newport property.

Henry Sauerbrey Licking Rolling Mill Company Phil Ryan John Stine Theresia Thornton South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Company Yungblut Maggie Green William O. Green Ella Klein Emil Klein John Street Newport John Kinstler W. C. Buten

Newport News in Brief Highlights Local Events

The marriage of Judge Otto Wolff and Miss Christina Roth will be celebrated this morning at St John’s Evangelical Protestant Church. Regenstein and McGinniss leave for Cleveland to attend the National Educational Association convention. Newport Spanish War veterans head to the Lexington encampment on July 4. Newport firefighters honor driver Charles Showalter at the Omes Engine House for his 31st birthday with a banquet hosted by Captain Case Thomasson. Ste Gee is jailed on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges.

Otto Wolff Campbell County Christina Roth St. John’s Evangelical John Northeim S. W. Winkler J. J. Gresham G. J. Riley Ben F. Riley W. H. Lyons J. C. Bucher A. Kenan Charles Showalter Newport Fire Department Omes Captain Case Thomasson Ste Gee

Kenton Court Notes Decline Jurisdiction In Divorce Case

Judge Harbeson refused a divorce for Florence Cummings from Orville Cummings after noting the plaintiff’s move to Columbus Ohio post filing. Other rulings include a divorce for Ida Owens vs William Owens, alimony set at 10 monthly, and multiple civil and criminal dispositions in Covington and Newport court dockets.

Columbus Kenton County Harbeson Florence Cummings Orville Cummings Twelfth Street Nora Delahanty John Delahanty J. T. Walker E. M. Walker D&ide Ellsworth Woods J. T. Thomas Covington Orpha Ruth Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Thomas Storms Nan Thompson Oria Wall John O’hearn William Blasing Albert Klosterman

Train Wreck Near Hafrdy Kills Three Injures Dozens

Westbound California Limited wrecks near Hafrdy twelve miles east of Winslow Arizona after striking a burning bridge. Two trainmen and a passenger die. about twenty injured with nine hospital cases. Fireman and engineer burned. list of deceased and injured includes C. L. Hatridge Currin and Thomas among others.

Winslow Ariz Santa Fe Hafrdy Here C. L. Hatridge Redlands Cal Currin Thomas

Property Transfers Across Campbell County and Bellevue

Theresia Schneider and husband transfer Lot 5 Waterman division Campbell County. W M Donaldson and wife convey Lot 36 Harris heirs addition Bellevue to J G Klingenberg and wife. Charles L Gibson and wife sell part of Lot 7 Washington Berry tract Highlands. Oe P Shaler to Antonia Beccard in Shaler subdivision South Gate area.

Theresia Schneider Willam Thomas Waterman Campbell County W. M. Donaldson J. G. Klingenberg Harris Heirs Bellevue Charles L. Gibson George Ling Washingtonr Berry Highlands P. Shaler Antonia Beccard Shaler Southgate Weesee

Walker to Be Extradited by Mexican Supreme Court

Ambassador Thompson informed the State Department that the Mexican Supreme Court ruled on Saturday to extradite William F. Walker, the New Britain banker who disappeared nearly a year ago and was lured from a mining camp in disguise. Extradition proceedings had been ongoing for months.

Washington Thompson City of Mexico Department of State Supreme Court William F. Walker New Britain Walker

Wolf Hunts Rally Kansas Farmers In Eight-Hundred-Strong Roundup

Abilene correspondent describes a mass wolf hunt in Garfield Township Kansas. About eight hundred men join lines of hunters centered on a flagpole, shooting rabbits and coyotes with shotguns while marshals maintain order. After the hunt the wolf is displayed, and spectators share a picnic as farmers celebrate clearing 40 to 60 sections of pest wildlife.

Garfield Township Wolfville Kansas Br’er Wolf Jim

Senator Platt Appears as Witness in Divorce Case

United States Senator Thomas C. Platt testified before the grand jury in New York on June 29 in the case of Mae C. Wood who is charged with perjury in her divorce suit against the Senator.

Mae Wood New York United States Thomas C. Platt Mae C. Wood

Reunion Planned for Eighty-third Ohio Regiment

Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Hamilton Ohio reports the Eighty third Ohio Regiment Association arranging a reunion at the Country Club Carthage on Saturday September 5. Most survivors live in Cincinnati.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Eighty-third Ohio Regimental Association Country Club Carthage Cincinnati

Memoirs of Cleveland Under Way in New York

Under orders from Mrs. Cleveland work has begun on the Presidents memoirs consisting of newspaper and periodical clippings about his death and funeral. The project will take six months to finish.

New York Cleveland

Octogenarian Struck by Falling Pole in Pearl Street Incident

James Doherty, 80, of 241 East Pearl Street was struck by an awning pole that fell in front of 337 East Pearl Street yesterday morning. He was taken to City Hospital and is likely to die from his injuries.

James Doherty East Pearl Street City Hospital

Cincinnati Woman Speaks on Business at Convention

At a Boston convention Ohio delegates influence the Nominating Committee but lack a board seat. Miss Vernon Halliday of Cincinnati described her path from teacher to machine broker, inspiring businesswomen amid sessions on justice in journalism and officer balloting led by Mrs May Alden Ward and Mrs Philip N Moore as factions vie for leadership.

Commercial Tribune Boston Mass Ohio Vernon Halliday Cincinnati Halliday Louise Graham Cleveland American Federation of Women’s Clubs May Alden Ward Philip N. Moore St. Louis

Esperantists Invited to America in 1909 by Col Harvey

Colonel George Harvey urges Esperantists worldwide to gather in the United States in 1909 for the international auxiliary language movement. The proposal aims to boost Esperanto adoption as a global communication tool.

Colonel Harvey America New York George Harvey

Fourth of July Fire Burns Children in Canonsburg

A powder fire started by exploding firecrackers at the home of miner John Fenosess in Canonsburg Pennsylvania killed two of his three children and burned the others. The incident occurred on June 29 during preparations for the Fourth of July.

Canonsburg John Fenosess

Dignified Louisville Wedding Party Many Attendants

The bride will wear a Duchesse satin gown with Duchesse lace and a long net veil. Miss Clara Roll is maid of honor in pale pink messaline, carrying pink sweet peas. Bridesmaids Lena Reed Clara Grover and Etta Ratterman of Birmingham wear pale green mesalines. Best man John Weinig and ushers Henry Ratterman Vernon Armstrong Arthur Fischer. A breakfast for about fifty relatives followed by a 200 guest reception at the bride’s parents home. Guests include numerous Lehigh and Covington residents and local clergymen.

Clara Roll Lena Reed Clara Grover Etta Ratterman Birmingham Ala John Weinig Henry Ratterman Vernon Armstrong Arthur Fischer F. D. Ratterman Harrison Avenue Henry Kabbes Herman Kabbes Fred Zwicker Anna Bahr Nettie Julianna Sam Lambert Isaac McCracken Gus Juergens Mary Prince Hunt Lizzie Rattermann Edward Nick Barr Will Clark Lucius Barr Covington Charles Streit 0. A. Roth John Kelly Edward Siefke G. K. Buddeke J. P. Lindsay James Costello B. H. Brinker George Lambert Elston William Lambert Moormann Rose Moormann Cora Striker Flora Roth T. W. Gosling Marguerite Goodall Rock Hill S. C Edith Steinman Irene Tressler May Retzsch Tischler Edna Charles Meyers Poock Flora Julia Hartke Clara Key Joseph Grever Nettie Grever Heidrich Joseph Schenke Fred Miller Otto Meininger W. T. Porter George Hollenberg Marie Bernens Stasia Kleine Marie Oehler Hilda Beckenhaupt Wicker Porter Clem Hebenstreit Mary Bess Abbott Hillard John Overbeck Millie Folz Pauline Werk W. H. Pape Deudischer Lena Deucischer H. Schmitt Charles Witte G. Gatto Charles McConnell Hulscher J. Hughes Weber von der Haar Emma Fischer Louis Schreiber

Social Notes From East Walnut Hills and Avondale Travel

A Chronicle of residents visiting family and spending summers away. Miss Wiggins returns home from Grandin road after visiting in Pomfret Connecticut. Several families plan extended summers from Avondale to Old Orchard and readings in Maine, New York, Massachusetts and Michigan.

J. R. Skinner Grandin Road East Walnut Hills Wiggins Pomfret James Rheinstrom Washington Avenue Avondale Old Orchard Louis Salveter New York Ross Hamilton Reading Road Catskill Mountains Livingston Therese Livingston Forest Avenue Omena Mich George D. Becker Grace Avenue Manitou Beach Charles H. Duhme Small Clifton Avenue Clifton Joseph E. Block South Crescent Avenue Bayshore L. L Tor Harrig, Hancock

Riverside Area Residents Set for Summer Abroad Tours

A parade of Cincinnati residents heads for summer travels. Edward Low Avenue Clifton and C. W. Kadle depart for Paris. Mr. and Mrs. John Galvin travel to Atlantic City. The Kuhns and Marian plan a European tour with Friday sailing. Several families vacation from Walnut Hills to Michigan and New England, with three months’ trips to Europe and Canada.

Auburn Avenue Mt. Auburn Paris New Edward Low Clifton Ha’ Na Mich C. W. Kdale John Galvin Field Avenue East Walnut Hills Atlantic City E. C. Kuhn Marian Kuhn York Europe Louise H. Lunkenheimer Lu- Tay Avenue Walnut Hills E. Schaefer J Halstead Wequetensing W. K. Benton Wold Avenue Massachusetts Mr. Benton Matthew Hart Miss Hart Reading Road Avondale Gloucester Mass Robert Anderson Grandin Road Harbor Beach Thomas B. Paxton Lafayette Avenue New York Edward M. Bauer San Francisco Cal Bauer Kirby Avenue Northside Effie Feller Toronto Canada Siser Estella Wehmer Washington, D. C Yokum

Kentucky Society Notes Social Guests Across Newport and Covington

Mrs Salie Gray and her sister Mis Maimie Waters visit Ft Thomas by the Waters brothers circle. Newport hostess Mrs Charles Coffin hosts Whist Club with guests including Mrs Aubrey Arbor and others. Engagement announced for Lucy Lindabury to Lt Robert L Berry USN. wedding planned early fall. Various visits to Erlanger Covington Paris and Hyde Park mark a bustling social week with bridge parties and travel to New York for meetings.

Salie Gray Mis Mamie Waters William Waters Ft. Thomas Charles Coffin Newport Aubrey Arbour Lenard Speakrs Florence Brown Daisy Dalton Weaver William Botts Charlton Marshall Mattie Taylor R. W. Nelson Elenore Daniels Augusta Dennison Lucie Arnold Findlay James Arnold Lucie Hulson Kidney Daisy ‘Stiles Lesher Quarry Peace Springs Robert Thornton Inverness Country Club William Brunner Helen Covington Edwin Tilford Gale the Beeches Erlanger Mary Andrews Richmond Ind Will Andrews Richard V. Lindabury New York Bernardsville N. J Lucy Lindabury Robert Lawrence Berry White House Washington Berry Annapolis Lulu Johnson Williamson Miss Jolly Asheville Miss Steed Pensacola Fla Sarah ,Woodscroft Friends Hyde Park Lucy Blackburn New York City American Whist League Rebecca Stone George Fox J. R. Savage Lexington Mt. Sterling Edith Walters Miss Lockart Cassius Clay Paris W.P. King Maysville Jackson Lyons West Fourth Street

German Balloons Haunt Frontiers Near Eastern Border

Paris reports a pattern of German balloon descents near the eastern frontier with officers aboard. French papers question whether descents are accidental or deliberate, noting two landings near Nancy this week. Officers were summoned, cleared of sensitive material, and returned to the frontier as protest grows for aerial frontier regulations.

Commercial Tribune Paris Nancy

Obituaries of notable figures from multiple regions

Mrs Jane Englis Smith 92 of Burlington Iowa died in Lincoln Nebraska Sunday. General David Vickers 68 Idaho National Guard Adjutant General died in Boise Sunday. John K McIntyre Third National Bank Dayton Ohio president and oldest merchant. Sir Edward Baldwin Malet 1837 born died in London. diplomat served as ambassador to Germany 1884 95 and held posts in many capitals.

Jane Englis Smith Lincoln Neb Burlington David Vickers Idaho National Guard Boise Idaho John K. M'Intyre Third National Bank Dayton Edward Baldwin Malet London England Sir Edward Malet Germany Frankfort Washington Constantinople Paris Peking Athens Rome Cairo Brussels Berlin International Court of Arbitration The Hague

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Covington and Newport Col. Augur Spring Grove John B. Shepard Beach Council Committee On Internal Improvements Albert Kelly Exterkamp Reduction Company Board of Aldermen Decker Brames Lim Aa James Kanatzar Gould Democratic Campaign Covington Real Estate Elks Covington Briefs Campbell County Courts Newport News Kenton Court Notes Abraham Ofshe Indianapolis Debby Zachariah Clyde E. Badgley Neville Weeee Atea Nellie B. Holliday Ristina Roth Savage Ula Russeil Ee Ee -Hamilton W. Kieckmaer Los Angeles Ben Taylor J. B. Dame Hotel Maryland Pasadena F. J. Cruik Shank D. M. Sabree Albert Spaulding L. W. Payne F. Greiger J. Reynolds Newport Real Estate Jayaawkers Govote Abilene Kan N. Y Grand Wolf Hunt Dashes Wolf Senator Platt Eighty-Third Regiment Memoirs OF Octogenarian Miss Halliday Social and Personal S. F. Dana Dana Avenue J. B. Dana Charleston W. Va George Dana Charles Frederic Goss Goss B. Michalovitch Elsie Mihalovitch Adolph Friedman Grand Rapids David Philipson Hermans Friedman Bessie Rosenberg A. A. Andridge Andridge Maud Andridge Mabel Andridge Florence Andridge Emma Lawrence Giles Mitchell Cincinnati, C Mathewson, Narragansett Pier R. I France Chateau Kentucky ‘Society Eliane Manna Battle Creek
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