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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1908

Page

3

Compromise Yates Claim For 51500 In City Case

The City of Covington ordered compromise of W W Yates versus the city for personal injuries at 1500. Health officer Brinker reported bacilli in city water but not at levels indicating great public harm. Bid openings covered auditing firms and street lighting additions.

L. B. Brinker Brinker Frank Olberding Joseph Leonard Charles Selhorst Ben Tepe Philip Meiners George Cook Craig Shepard W. W. Yates City of Covington Eleventh Sixth Street Jefferson Avenue Bakewell Street Fourth Street Main Johnson Streets Croninger Printing Company

Carpenter Killed by Train in Pike Street Accident

C Newberry a carpenter of Erlanger was struck and killed by a Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad train on Pike street early yesterday. The body was cut in two and taken to Donnelly Bros morgue. Coroner W W Tarvin ruled the death accidental. Newberry was unmarried and formerly resided in Berry Kentucky.

C. Newberry Erlanger Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Pike Street Newberry Berry Donnelly Bros W. W. Tarvin

Bank Lick Mutual Aid Society Incorporation

Articles of incorporation filed with County Clerk J C B Bates Covington. No capital stock. Incorporators are B F Eckman J N Hutchins and B H Brames.

Banklick Mutual Aid Society John C. B. Bates Covington B. F. Eckman J. N. Hutchins B. H. Brames

Real Estate Transfer in Kent County

Jasper and Ida Carpenter sell 23 acres and 16 perches along Turkey Foot Road to B. E. Park er for 2000 dollars in Kent County.

Jasper Ida Carpenter B. E. Parker Turkey Foot Road Kent County

Covington Marriage Licenses Reported in Ohio Regions

Arthur Snyder of Columbus Ohio and Gertrude Bethard of Columbus Ohio obtain a marriage license. John Weilch of Newport and Agnes Kossel of Newport also listed. The notice records multiple Cincinnati area licenses with participants from Covington and surrounding Ohio locales.

Arthur Snyder Columbus, O Gertrude Bethard Columbus John Weilch Newport Agnes Kossel Newport O Dawg Cincinnati

Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Alert

An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a truthful, world trusted laxative. It promotes the product as an ethical remedy approved by physicians and endorsed by the Well-Informed of the World, urging buyers to purchase the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. version.

Manuall California Fig Syrup Co

Grocers Win Sunday Trade Case in Covington

The Covington Retail Grocers and Butchers Association wins a trial over keeping open on Sunday. Joseph Wesch of Banklick and Robbins streets found not guilty after a seven minute jury verdict. Warrants issued for August Schmidt and G B Murphy for last Sunday's violations.

Covington August Schmidt G. B. Murphy

Grocers Lose Sunday Closing Cases in Hutchinson Court

Newport Retail Grocers Association failed to prove violations against Israel Masrach and William Miller in Squire Hutchinson's court. Edward Fitzer pleaded guilty and paid a $2 fine. Defendants argued they observed Saturday as their Sabbath and closed then.

Retail Grocers’ Association ‘ of Newport Squire Hutchinson Israel Masrach Wiliam Miller Miller Masrach Edward Fitzer Grocers’ Association Fitzer

Octogenarian George Krieger Celebrates 84th Birthday

George Krieger, father of Newport Mayor E. L. Krieger, is among Campbell County’s oldest German pioneers. Born in Germany he immigrated as a boy and has lived in Newport for over 50 years. He and his wife marked a golden wedding two years ago, and he long led the Newport German Pioneer Society as a charter member and president.

George Krieger E. L. Krieger Newport Campbell County Mr. Krieger Germany Newport German Pioneer Society

Second special grand jury empaneled to probe Campbell poolroom

Judge Yungblut of the Newport Circuit Court called a second special grand jury to investigate alleged poolroom activity in Campbell County. The panel includes Peter Youmans as foreman and members Bernard Brandt John Bahlman John Cook J A Caldwell August Berting John Crutcher William Purser David Roderick Samuel A Hagedorn W J Baker Joseph Auerbach. The jury adjourned to 1 30 this afternoon.

Yungblut Newport Circuit Court Campbell County Peter Youmans Bernard Brandt John Bahlman John Cook J. A. Caldwell August Berting John Crutcher William Purser David Roderick Samuel A. Hagedorn W. J. Baker Joseph Auerbach

Orphan Asylum Report Highlights Newport Church Gifts

The St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum annual report by Secretary J. H. Gaupel shows Newport churches leading contributions with St. Stephen's at 187, Immaculate Conception 130, and others. Total expenditures for the year run to 9,369.70 including salaries, fuel, provisions, and clothing for 123 children.

St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum J. H. Gaupel Newport St. Stephen’s Church Immaculate Conception Corpus Christi Church Church of Frankfort Lexington Cathedral Covington Maysville

Gasoline Ignition Burns Bellevue Man

George Booker of 192 Rensford Street Bellevue was severely burned to the hands and face yesterday after attempting to clean a rusty pipe on a gasoline stove. He mistook gasoline for kerosene and struck a match, causing an explosion that drenched him in burning fluid. Dr. Gould treated his serious injuries.

George Booker Rensford Street Bellevue Booker Gould

Newport General Council Eyes Streets Improvement Plan

Improvement Committee recommends fifteen or more streets in Newport be brick or curb and gutter upgrades at an estimated total around fifty thousand dollars. Some proposed projects may be cut as only about half may pass.

Newport General Council Tennessee Seventh Eighth Thiele Sixth Chestnut German Street Putnam Street Forbes Alley Isabella Patterson Lindsay Tenth Street Washington Avenue C. & O. Bridge Isabella Street Powell Street Brighton Layrell Boone Street Brighton Street Fifth Ninth Obert Street Ninth Street Tenth Streets Second Street Columbia Street Central Avenue West Side Monmouth Street Twelfth Thirteenth Streets Ways and Means Committee Joe Oung William Lickert

Kenton Court Notes Record City Court Actions

Circuit Judge M I L Harbison issued many orders yesterday including a divorce denial in Ellen Darnell v Darnell and a ruling in Zach Hedger v Margaret Mistler and the city of Latonia that the defendant need not pay sidewalk curb assessments. Other items include sales judgments in Latonia street improvements, and a Latonia related damage suit transfer denial. Katherine Obenour was declared unsound and committed to Lakeland Asylum. Court fines were levied on Martin Ettner Henry Earhardt for reckless driving and James Carroll for loitering and attempted escape.

M. IL. Harbison Ellen Darnell Henry Darnell Zach Hedger Margaret Mistler Latonia Fred Evansberg Daniel Trapp H. Durr Alma Mordis Caroline Hinkston Thomas Hinkston R. H. Flemming Medical Board Addie Mehaffey Fred Kolthoff Shaw Katherine Obenour West Covington Lakeland Asylum Martin Ettner Henry Earhardt Cincinnati Main Street Read James Carroll Columbus Carroll Pickett Clarence Taylor James Smith

Crail Divorce Granted in Campbell County Circuit Court

In Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Yung blut granted Frank Crail a divorce from Myrtle Crail on grounds of abandonment a few months after their 1906 marriage. William Fitzer, fined $20 and costs in Police Court for failing to take out a vehicle license, appealed to test pedlars license vs vehicle tax validity.

Yungblut Frank Crail Myrtle Crail William Fitzer

Newport News in Brief

The Highlands W C T U plans an afternoon tea in the Avenel Highlands from 3 to 5 with an informal program featuring Mrs. Hall Cosgrove Hisenschmidt Shaw Davies and Miss Weaver ending with a Temperance discussion. King Cotton died at Speers Hospital aged 45 after pneumonia.

Highlands Avenel Fred Hall F. A. Cosgrove L. C. Hisenschmidt J. M. Shaw David Davies Vivian Weaver King Cotton Newport W. L. James Southgate James Arthur Jewellyn Andrews Rolling Mill Richard Crooke New Aort Board Education John Pawhite Llewellyn

Williams substitute to Fowler bill drew banking panel criticism

The Democratic members of the House Banking and Currency Committee agreed to report the minority currency bill as a substitute for the Fowler bill. They contend it would remove government power to regulate National banks and cede control to a board of managers chosen by the banks.

Commercial Tribune Washington House Committee On Banking and Currency Today House John Sharp Williams

College Man Ships as Oiler Aboard Maukekaia

George E Beckley, son of Admiral George C Beckley, has shipped as an oiler in the engine room of the steamship Maukekaia built at Union Iron Works. The ship is making its maiden voyage to Honolulu, and Beckley chose a maritime career after college, joining the builders during construction to master engineering challenges.

Commercial Tribune San Francisco George E Beckley Union Iron Works George C. Beckley Honolulu Beckley

Noted contralto Schumann-Heink Becomes American Citizen

Mme Schumann-Heink tells of feelings on taking final naturalization papers in Newark as she and husband Mr Rapp host a family dinner in Segnac New Jersey. She praises American life while noting eight children and a schoolboy son in khaki, with a plan to tour Europe in October. The singer hopes her American status exempts younger sons from German military service.

Nixola Greeley-Smith NEW York Evening World Mme. Schumann- Heink Newark Singer Segnac N. J Mr. Rapp Mme. Hoffman Ferdinand Madame Schumann-Heink Madame Germany Europe Berlin Mme. Schumann-Héink America Ee Ae Maria Joseph Hang Fritz

Miss Myrtle Elwyn Delights Cincinnati Debut at the Linton

Miss Myrtle Elwyn gave a Cincinnati debut performance at the Linton before a grateful audience. She displayed remarkable technical ability and energy, tackling Bach Beethoven and Brahms with skill though lacking depth. Her Chopin Nocturne and Polonaise drew great applause and an encore followed by Strauss paraphrase.

Myrtle Elvyn Cincinnati the Linton Bach Beethoven Brahms Chopin Miss Elwyn

Baptism in Icy Four Mile Creek Near Oxford

A crowd gathered at the creek banks near Oxford to witness an old fashioned baptism by the Col ored Baptist Church of Oxford. Rev. Cardell of Cincinnati led the waist deep ceremony lasting about ten minutes. Immersed were Mamie Bush and William Corbin, both young Black individuals. They were bundled in blankets and hurried to dry clothes.

Commercial Tribune Hamilin, C Four Mile Creek Oxford Colored Baptist Church of Mr. Cardell Cincinnati Mamie Bush William Corbin

American Expedition Reaches Kamgamuka in Congo Venture

News from Brussels says the American expedition led by R Dorsey Mohun has arrived safely at Kamgamuka after being attacked by natives late January. The party is advancing into the Kongo Independent State for the American Kongo Company.

Brussels R. Dorsey Mohun Kongo Company Kamgamuka

Surgeon Dr. Wellesley Seeks Poorhouse Help

Worcester Massachusetts March 9 Dr John Wellesley a renowned cancer expert and philanthropist aged 83 has applied for admission to the Poorhouse. He projected six months to live a year ago and gave away his property keeping only funds for six months. With no relatives and no income he asks county authorities for support.

Commercial Tribune Worcester Mass John Wellesley Wellesley

Unclear property list with multiple dwellings and owners

The text lists several structures on streets in Maryville area including a two story brick stable on McMicken, a brick dwelling on East Liberty Street, a frame dwelling on Dawson Street, a public slaughter/storage building on one-story concrete, and a stone storage house on Bank Bradley. Owners named include U Rehee, George tg esos, and William G. Rehn with costs noted around 2,500 to 4,000 dollars.

McMicken Avenue Main Walacereais Company Cpteg $ Socbeney East Liberty Mary Dawson Street George Tg Bank . Bradley

Social and Personal Notes on Marjorie Sayler Wedding Plans

Mrs Worthington Stuart of Delhi hosts a kitchen shower for Miss Marjorie Sayler and Mr John Lawrence Hawkins, whose wedding is set for next week. Guests include Miss Ella Hassock of Odell Hl, Miss Louise Wood of Kansas City, and Miss Susan Hawkins of Baltimore.

Worthington Stuart Delhi Marjorie Sayler John Lawrence Hawkins Sayler Ella Hassock Odell, Hl Louise Wood Kansas City Western College Oxford Susan Hawkins Baltimore

Avondale and nearby residents on tours and visits

Local residents including Prof. William Werthner of Steele High School Cincinnati area and others travel to Florida Ohio New York and Europe for conventions visits and tours. The notes record multiple trips for a few weeks holidays and seasonal travel with spouses and family in Walnut Hills Avondale Mount Auburn Clifton and Madison.

William Werthner the Steele High School Dayton, C Philip Werthn Werthner Cincinnati University Paul A. Hewitt Dorothy Hewitt Walnut Hills Bradentown Fla Louis@ Buchwalter Reading Road Avondale Columbus J. K. Gilchrist Norwood Houston Alfred E. Reinauer Park Avenue Bertha Schiffman Huntsville Alabama T. W. Graydon Ethel Graydon Pinehurst N. C Henry JL. Crane Mt. Auburn J. B. Armstrong Buffalo N. Y Boston Armitage Arm Opelousas J. F. Feder Blair Avenue New York Feder South Henry Mosler Ourning E. P. Harrison Grandin Road Charleston Fenton Lawson Atlantic City Julian S. R&auh Miriam Donnally W. Va Magnus Tate A. H. Chatfield Madison East Walnut Hills Europe

Covington Ladies Host Morning Cooking Class Luncheon

The cooking class met yesterday morning with Mrs Will Curry of Covington. Following the lesson a luncheon was served. A skating party will be given this morning chaperoned by Mrs Edward Sellers and Mrs Dr Murnan of Covington. The party includes Inez Goodwin Kerns Worthington Rebecca Bayless Effie James Verner Curry Jane Martin Virginia Martin Emily Woodall Mary Coombs Wuts Walters Dimp Laidley Emmatte and Mrs Richard Colville. Mrs Herrman Koegle of Paducah formerly Newport leaves for home today. Miss Daisy Talbot of Dayton Ohio also mentioned.

Will Curry Covington Joe Helm Edward Sellers Dr. Murnan Inez Goodwin Kerns Worthington Rebecca Bayless Effie James Verner Curry Jane

St Regis Hotel Empowers Business Visitors With Home Comfort

The St. Regis in New York offers a welcoming, American style hotel experience with no dress restrictions for dining or service. It emphasizes comfort and homelike ambiance, charging modest rates such as $4 for a room, $5 with bath, or $12 for parlor, bedroom and bath, ensuring guests feel at home whether for a day or a extended stay.

London New York St. Regis The Metropolis

Covington Social Roundup Includes Visits From Guests

Miss Sarah Ernst hosts guests in Covington as Miss Virginia Gooch visits New York after Boston. Newport residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dean head to Nashville with Miss Ernst joining. Mrs. John Ramsey visits Mentor Kentucky while N H Hissem sails southward. G R Stevenson travels to New York for a two week stay. Mrs. Jane Martin hosts Miss Talbot from Dayton Ohio with Covington friends present. E Davis of Wallace Place hosts a birthday party for son Stanley with guests Charlotte Merry Virginia Creasy Virginia Hatfield and others.

Sarah Ernst Covington Ernst Harry Dean Newport Nashville Tenn Virginia Gooch New York Boston John Ramsey Mentor N. H. Hissem G. R. Stevenson Jane Martin Miss Talbot Dayton E. Davis Wallace Place Stanley Charlotte Merry Charles Edgar Merry Madisonville Virginia Creasy Virginia Hatfield

Violent Deaths Puzzle Sleuths In Recent Cases

Coroner Cameron returns a verdict on Paul von Buczinski death at 528 George Street citing hemorrhage and shock from a gunshot to the head with undetermined shooter. A man seen leaving the scene and a revolver unproven as Buczinski's. Police reopen the case as detectives reexamine the Pattee shooting.

Cameron Paul von Buczinski George Street Buczinski Pattee

Elks Pool Tourney Produces First Prize Winners

James Richardson and Dr. E B Keefer won the first prize in the Elks pool tournament as Shriners celebrate Keefer’s Potentate role. Richardson eyed Exalted Ruler nomination. Forty Elks played St. Louis pool on March 27, with Kef and Hesselbrock taking second. next tourney set for March 23.

James Richardson Keefer Elks The St. Louis Harry Kef Edward Hesselbrock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Covington and YATES City Council Bacilli Herbert Wilson Covington Courteil Wilson Byrne People’s Savings Bank and Trust Company Trust Company Harriet Woods Thomas Street Trades and Labor Assembly J. G. Bunting & Co Auditing Company of Vivian Fagin American Auditing Company Federal Auditing Company Grand Rapids Mutual Auditing Company E.J. McKenna C. A. Bird Grant Miller Carpenter Covington Briefs Orphan Asylum Report Householder Council Batk General Council Water Works Department Saratoga Street L. & N. Railroad Kenton Court Notes Campbell County Courts Newport. News IN Brief Fowler Williams College Man Ship’s Oiler Admiral Beckley Mme, Schumann-Heink United States Kaiser Landon George Washington Walst Kongo Corinne Moore Lawson Miami University Woman's Club M. E. J.czarnomska Women of the University James A. Henshaw Mansfield Street James Collins al Werner Charles Griffith Kentucky Society Post Engenema 'S Postum Cereal Co., Limited Battle Creek, Mich
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