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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
5
A short column gathers notable tidbits aimed at women readers. The piece compiles miscellaneous tips and observations, highlighting social trends and practical ideas from the era.
A unidentified colored man about 55 was struck and killed by a passenger train on the Pennsylvania line near Robinsons Station yesterday morning. The body was taken to the morgue.
The body of Samuel N. Weil president of the S N Weil Company wholesale liquor dealers 137 Sycamore street was buried yesterday morning in Walnut Hills United Jewish Cemetery Rabbi Grossmann officiated
Consigned to earth funeral services for Leopold Hilb were conducted Sunday at his home 414 Rockdale Avenue with Rabbi Grossmann officiating. Interment followed at Judah Torah Cemetery Lick Run at 3 p.m.
The St Edward's Dramatic Club at St Edward's Church Clark Street near Wesley Avenue staged a refined vaudeville program last evening in the school hall Elizabeth and Mound Streets.
John Bray of 320 East Seventh Street, a hostler at Zumstein's stables on Sixth Street, was struck by an elevator weight yesterday while working and badly injured about the head. He was taken to City Hospital.
After dark a man stoped Mrs. I. E. Malone at Fourth Street near John and grabbed her purse. He fled with $1 in cash and jewelry valued at $125.
John Griffin alias Charles James, a prize fighter from Philadelphia, was arrested as he left the Workhouse after serving a term. He faces a New York City grand larceny charge and is wanted there for that crime.
Chief Millikin received a telegram from Enterprise Indiana requesting the locating of printer James Newhbiggin who is said to reside in this city and to inform him of the notice.
Tired women suffer headaches nervousness backache and stomach trouble from overwork. Dr Miles Nervine is promoted as a nerve tonic that soothes nerves provides refreshing sleep and body renewal. A purchaser notes personal relief and a money back guarantee is offered by Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
A mine accident near Enterprise claims Patrick McGrath who died yesterday. In a separate police matter, Richard Goodwin, 66, of no fixed address, was arrested at Chief Milliken’s home while seeking alms and sentenced to thirty days in the workhouse for intoxication.
Dr Henry Fowler aged 83 longtime local physician died yesterday at his residence 433 Laurel Street. He had retired from practice in recent years and was born in Connecticut. His body will be conveyed to Hartford for burial.
William M. Davis aged 71 of 1319 Lincoln avenue died yesterday after a weeklong illness. For fifteen years a gauger in the Internal Revenue Office, he was a native Cincinnatian. Funeral services will be held Thursday at his home with burial in Spring Grove Cemetery. He leaves a widow two daughters and a son.
Twenty five Avondale and Bond Hill residents met at Avondale on James A Green’s call to map out ways to recruit forty to fifty voters to sign a new dry petition under the Jones law. They aim to declare the area dry, pending consent from original signers after Mayor Markbreit voided the prior petition.
February donations to the Cincinnati Public Library included 393 books 437 pamphlets 31 maps 1 chart 1 lantern slide and a Susan B Anthony picture. Contributors ranged from the Cincinnati Mercantile Library Association to the Susan B Anthony and the Twentieth Century Clubs with many individuals and groups listed.
City engineers report defects in Gilbert Avenue Viaduct drawings under Engineer Jonte. Plans may be scrapped as encroachment on non condemned properties and damage to homes are revealed. Morris continues review while City Solicitor’s office identifies missing condemned properties and plans to file suits.
At a trustees meeting Prof. Henry A. Morrill resigns as constitutional law professor and accepts a Carnegie retirement allowance of 1400 dollars a year. Morrill, sightless since 1891, served since 1867 and is succeeded by Dean W. P. Rogers. The board takes no action on contracts for professors or extending the Hamilton County tax district. A Ballard letter asks the board to vacate City Hall session rooms, to be answered Friday.
The Morrison estate sues the city over failed lien certification by the former City Auditor Culking. Suit filed after the city won a prior case to block assessments for city improvements. Auditors’ aides say certification was required within two years by law, and the lapse prompted a new action against the city.
Frank J. Neff of Richmond and Anna Denny of Indianapolis are detained on suspicion after detectives Nab Keatting and Cal han seized letters from their room. Post office inspectors seized some letters. government may prosecute. Neff and Denny deny matrimonial swindles despite many letters from would-be suitors.
H and S Pogue mammoth stores showcase a grand department opening on the third floor featuring tapestries rugs glassware and ornate accessories. A model five room flat illustrates Old Colonial and Empire styles valued around 12000 while windows display European art glass and Dresden pieces. The exhibition runs today with prized Guerin cobalt vase from Paris and Limoges museum piece on display.
Special Revenue Agent Bowen orders seizure of nine barrels of whisky over suspected tampering with contents after gauging at Squibb's Distillery Lawrenceburg. District Attorney McPherson to seek U S Court confiscation. Corbin & Co deny tampering and may appeal to the Supreme Court. collector Bettmann says firm members are not personally involved.
City Engineer Land maker files a complaint with the Board of Public Service about traction rails on Fairview avenue from Ravine street to the asphalt pavement. He charges the rails are six inches deep and require chairs to reach proper height. The setup causes vibration and endangers pavement integrity.
Death notices list William T Berry of New York City and Emily Creagh of Kerrville Texas with funeral details, Clara M Clawson, Charles Barker Crugar, William M Davis, Anna Maude Darby, Rufima Hanks, August Weisgerber, plus burial permits for numerous individuals with ages, addresses, and causes. Includes inquest pending items and multiple obituaries across Cincinnati area.
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