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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
10
The store at Ten and Twelve West Fourth Street invites Cincinnati women to visit after informal displays. The message emphasizes continued open doors, ample attention for shoppers, and a comparison of values to explain their fast-growing women’s garment business.
A suit filed in the Superior Court seeks a receiver for the Columbian Life Insurance Co to pay debts and reinsure policyholders. Plaintiffs claim insurance lapses in Jan and Feb totalled 382000, with far less new business than 1907, and allege assets fall short of legal capital. They accuse stockholders of backing and predict wind up with public interest.
A 1907 testimonial describes a man suffering fifteen years from rheumatism finding relief after using Cuticura products. After initial hesitation he spends five dollars on Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. within three weeks the ulcers dry and pain subsides. The author, Mrs. French, notes personal improvement in debility and back pain after using Cuticura.
A warm bath with Cuti cura Soap followed by Cuti cure Ointment and a mild dose of Cuticura Resolvent or Pills is said to give instant relief and rest, aiding a speedy cure of eczema rashes itchings irritations and inflammations from infancy onward when other remedies fail.
At the Mason Kentucky inquest into the March 1 1908 accident that killed brakeman William E Lenham of this city Coroner Cameron found the wreck due to the operator’s failure to deliver an order. Co E Nelson Mason Station testified he received orders to pass but forgot to send them and was released from his position.
Mrs Jennie Haas wife of Charles Haas sworn before Coroner Cameron denies losing control of the automobile that killed Louis Kleine County Inspector of Bridges. She says Kleine’s son grabbed him turning the car away but Kleine’s son denies this.
Mrs. Markbreit reports relief that the mayor will not curb women motorists. She welcomes the stance as progress toward equal driving rights and safety for female drivers.
The Mayor and civic groups clash over women operating autos. Mrs Markbreit backs no disapproval while the Mayor backs license rules after examinations. Inspector Kuhlmann and Father Scholl argue over school fire safety, with a plan for three spiral escapes at St Francis de Sales.
Decorator John B Martin testified at the coroner about John George Kiefer, found dead at Mrs Wagner’s residence with an empty whisky bottle nearby. Kiefer used the name Zimmerman to conceal his finances and reportedly held stock in the McKinley mines.
Receiver W A Bennett reported one bid for the Havlin Hotel assets after public advertising. John H Havlin offered 40000 against appraisals of 59000 to 84000 as a going concern. Judge Hoffheimer set a week for creditor objections before confirming the sale. Albert Bettinger said the bid could yield a dividend of fortyfive to fifty cents per dollar.
Cincinnati University Glee and Mandolin Clubs, trained by Edwin A. Glover, prepare an evening concert at McMicken Hall Burnet Woods. About thirty Glee members and twelve in the Mandolin Club perform with soloists Joseph Hughes Shaw and Robert A. Taylor. partners include club leaders Ralph Kreimer and William Howard Cox. A spring tour to Louisville and Springfield is planned, with patronesses listed.
John H Havylin stated he will oversee the sale of the hotel if approved and will hand over to a competent manager. He said he did not want to bid nor run the hotel, but will transfer the property to anyone offering 0 000 and a rent guarantee.
Mrs William C McMahon, wife of a Glendale liquor store proprietor, thwarted two well dressed women who attempted to buy goods with checks for 18 and 9 dollars. The checks were drawn to Mrs Lambert from P Richardson’s Glendale account. Mrs McMahon notified police after learning Richardson had no such account at the Second National Bank.
An 1906 advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain gum soreness wind colic and diarrhoea. It asserts compliance with the Food and Drugs Act of June 30 1906 Serial No 1098.
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