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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
5
Louis Bauer of 1579 Central Avenue reported to police yesterday the theft of his wife’s diamond studs valued at 375 dollars from their home on the second floor. investigation underway.
Judge Lueders handled 97 new cases in Police Court with over 60 defendants remanded to County Jail. The high volume marked the year’s largest Monday docket before the court.
Miss Frances Mead reports a break in at her apartment in the Sun Building at Thirteenth and Bremen. A thief entered and stole silverware and cut glass valued at 250 dollars.
Henry McCarroll a colored boot black was sentenced by Judge Lueders to four months in the Workhouse for striking Mrs Nellie Anderson with an umbrella on East Fourth Street several days ago.
Bartlett Stuber, age 62, carpenter from 1634 Dudley Street, died after a thirty foot fall at work at the Episcopal Church of Nativity located at Phillips and Hawthorne Avenues in Price Hill.
Examination of applicants for positions in the circulating department of the Public Library of Cincinnati will be held at 9 o'clock next Saturday morning in the Library Building on Vine Street.
A week long revival began last night at Trinity M E Church with a sermon by Rev. G F Oliver of Greenup Street M E Church Covington who will preach each night.
The case of Thomas Jameson charged as a married masher will be heard in Police Court today. Prosecuting witness Miss Carrie Daessler of Fredonia Avenue is named by police.
Assistant Secretary Irvin L. Earhart of the United States Civil Service Board leaves today to supervise the spring examinations for civil service in Kentucky Indiana and Ohio.
Jules P. Bouscar addresses the Engineers' Club Thursday evening on The Elimination of Grade Crossings in the City of Cincinnati. The talk will be held in the Literary Club rooms at 25 East Eighth.
The Rev and Mrs W E Nocka of Hamilton Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Clara Nocka to Dr E H Eberle a dentist of Cincinnati Court and Main streets. The wedding is set for April 3 the twenty fifth anniversary of the bride's parents marriage.
Dr J E Gilbert of Washington will meet denominational ministers this afternoon at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant at Eighth and Elm streets. He is the general secretary of the American Society of Religious Education.
John Boyle, 25, of 313 Seitz Street, fell down stairs at his home yesterday and suffered a dislocated shoulder. He was sent to a local hospital for treatment.
G Klumpp reports her seven year old son suffered from a severe facial eczema from six weeks old. After failing with doctors and skin specialists, Cuticura Ointment provided relief within days. The child slept better, sores healed, and the cure lasted two months with no return.
To the City Hospital. Shortly afterward Margaret Casey, 40, 641 West Fourth street, was received at the same institution with a broken arm, sustained in a fall downstairs at her home.
Detectives arrested Hor tense Griffiths a 22 year old chambermaid of Worth street on grand larceny charges. Grover Sibler of Kerner avenue says his diamond stud valued at 165 dollars disappeared at a dance in Central Turner Hall.
Patrolman Shehan arrested Jennie Williams aged 11 of 714 Barr street Lena Stella aged 11 of 524 West Sixth street and Grage Abbotti aged 8 of 524 West Sixth street after finding them on Fifth street near Race with a number of small articles that they admitted stealing.
The senior class of the Ohio Mechanics Institute will host a reception and dance for Hughes High School graduates Friday afternoon in Greenwood Hall. A week later Woodward scholars will be entertained by O M I and then Walnut Hills students will be guests.
Dr. W. 8. Beekman will speak at the Church of Our Savior Hollister street Mt. Auburn on Mammoth Cave Kentucky. Proceeds benefit the choir boys trip to the cave during the summer and defray expenses.
Funeral services for the late Joseph H. Parvis of 945 Findlay street will be held tomorrow morning at the York Street M. E. Church. Burial will be in Brookville Indiana. He was connected with Emerson-Fischer Carriage Company and had interests in Holy Spring and Axle Works in Carthage.
Health Officer Brown stated the serum used against meningococcus meningitis can help most cases. Theresa Kleus, 4, of 426 Smith Street, ill at home after three family members contracted the disease in three weeks. On March 14 serum was given and the child is progressing nicely. the family has one death and three cases in three weeks.
Citizens of Corryville at Turner Hall passed a resolution to condemn the entire block bounded by Vine University Zellner and Daniels streets for a new Twenty third District School. They call for the Cincinnati Traction Company to vacate Rochelle street and cite Clifton School as a benchmark. Louis F. Waltz introduced the measure.
Dr W J Patton national chaplain of the Sons of Veterans spoke at VU S Grant Camp No 100 in Odd Fellows Hall on Memorial University in Mason City Illinois. He noted the university’s $10 000 annual support is insufficient to sustain work. A committee including H V Speelman William L Poe Michael G Heintz W M Gelwicks J B Myers and W H Perry was named to plan Decoration Day events with joint Sons of Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic committees.
The First Regiment QO N G reports theft of twenty pairs of Government shoes and several Kragg Jorgensen rifles from armory lockers. Ernest Gutcher arraigned in Police Court on two rifle thefts. case continued.
Sinking Fund Trustees rejected three bond issues for water works park improvements and street work totals 850 000. Officials discussed abolishing grade crossings with the City Solicitor. W E Hutton visited Sam Weil Jr while celebrating a birthday, declining to reveal the number.
Hugh Taylor is named temporary carpenter in the Street Repair Department replacing the disabled C. Hillet. Four laborers are appointed. The Board receives City Solicitor opinion permitting a $3,000 bond issue to grade Hubbard tract for Price Hill Library. Warren Bros. Biulithic Co asks interest on over $19,000 retained percentages for 1905 street work. Referred to the Engineer.
J Rudy Shuler reports 1212 Cypress Avenue to the Service Board, calling South Him to Ash land avenues an eyesore and dangerous. J G Gordon of 8804 Mt. Vernon Avenue says Marion Avenue and Isabelle Street in Hyde Park are so unsafe his six year old son cannot attend school.
Captain Richards in charge of the local Salvation Army field and Adjutant Armstrong were received by Mayor Markbreit yesterday in a scheduled courtesy call.
Mayor Markbrelt will deliver the welcome address to the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses. The convention is set for April 22 to 24 at the Linton Hotel.
Detective McDermott reported to the Mayor that obscene objects were found on display prompting closure of the office at 304 West Fifth street. The action reflects police inspection and mayoral authority in the matter.
Patrolman Dan Moriarity, assigned at the C H and D Depot, scored 95.2 on his corporal examination. His name was certified to Mayor Mark Breit for appointment to the vacancy created by Corporal Pottebaum's advancement.
Judge Littleford and a deputation of citizens asked the Board of Public Service yesterday to place Linwood road in proper condition.
Dr. Stewart Hagen departed yesterday for Columbus to represent the Board of Public Service at a State Legislature committee meeting today. The committee is considering a bill to prohibit the sale of milk from distillery slop fed cattle.
The last $30,000 appropriation for unemployed work has been spent. More than 6,500 men applied and 4,500 were hired under the bond issue. City officials estimate about 75 percent value. Park Superintendent Rodgers testified about emergency purchases and will buy on requisition going forward.
President Laidlaw of the Board of Public Service departed last night for Evansville Indiana on a business trip to review operations and attend meetings.
A compiled list shows individuals obtaining marriage licenses with residence addresses and ages. Names include Emmett Braun Lucy Gullion Nathan McComus Alice Bird Ralph A. Smith Caroline Brown Carl Schwert Amelia A. Zolezzi John L. Hawkins Marjorie Sayler Keefer Miller Bertha G. Davis William Emerson Mina Giffin William Miller Christine Rogs Jacob Gordon Sylvia Muchmore Maurice L. Banner Marie M. Schneider Gustav Schoet May Rice Oscar A. Agar Nina A. Smith Amelia Gribe and others with varying addresses across Ohio Kentucky and Indiana.
Cincinnati School Board protests Senate Bill 455 aimed at curbing local control, labeling the measure an insult to the Board of Education and noting it targets Cincinnati alone. The board pressed for fire safety upgrades, new school sites, and continued emergency drills while approving staff appointments and policy changes.
Collector Amor Smith Jr confirms books imported for law libraries must pay tariff. Efforts to waive duties under current tariff law for public institutions failed. Officials argue libraries open to the public are eligible only if accessible, which none of the law libraries in this or other cities are.
General Michael Ryan was principal speaker at the Feast of St Patrick observance at Holy Angels Church East Walnut Hills Torrence road. He spoke on The Poetry of Ireland praising Emerald Isle literary geniuses. Joseph O Meara sang dramatic selections. A luncheon followed.
Ten child petitioners plus adults confronted Mayor Markbreit to oppose a ban on using Cliiggn avenue for a roller rink. The Mayor said he preferred to heed the protests of elders who opposed roller skating, delaying action for the youngsters.
Ralph Adams Cram of Boston spoke on Christian Art as the sole language to express divine truth at the Linton Hotel. The lecture used stereopticon views and was followed by an informal reception in the Art Club rooms.
Stated conclave of Hanselman Commandery No. 16 K T convenes Tuesday at 7 30 p m Visitors welcome Eminent Commander Chas G Foertmeyer Recorder D H Pottenger announces the meeting in the local Masonic calendar
Multiple notices list deaths and upcoming services in Covington Newport and Cincinnati. Names include Eugenie Alba Lavalette Augustus Degginger Nathan Powell Amelia Grotlisch George Katzenberger Lydia Fisher Dorothea Lochman Joseph H Parvis William C Peppard Josephine Scheve Miles G Warner with addresses and funeral dates March 16 to March 18 1908 and locations at Madison Avenue Dayton Street Ohio Avenue Woodland Cemetery Holy Family Church Spring Grove Cemetery.
A list of patients with various illnesses linked to street addresses and ages. Names include Minnie Haas, James Samuels, Frank Macke, Thomas Keating, and Clifford Dallas among others. Diseases noted include tuberculosis pneumonia measles meningitis and marasmus.
A list of burial permits records numerous individuals with ages and addresses across city streets. Causes include pneumonia heart disease nephritis and other ailments while many entries reference City Hospital and local wards.
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