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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

3

City Council Eyes Bidless Depository and New Posters License

City Treasurer H W Percival reports no new bank bids due to prior panic and continues with German National Bank Covington at 1.9 percent. An ordinance on a $2000 annual license for bill posters was introduced by Dr Schramm and sent to committee for Friday.

Harry Percival Covington Council German National Bank of H. W. Percival Schramm John Kleyman Kleyman Committee On Ways and Means Eleventh Street Madison Russell Avenues Russell Avenue Banklick Street Sixth Street Main Philadelphia Scott Street Madison Avenue

One of the Essentials of healthy homes cites a trusted laxative

The article promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an ethical, physician approved family laxative endorsed by the Well-Informed of the World. It urges purchasing the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. to obtain beneficial effects and truthfully presented claims.

Ebene California

Bids For Mechanic Street Work Reported In City Meeting

Bids listed with bidders Kroger Benner Company E J McKenna Jerry Sullivan and J T Wallingford for grading on Mechanic street between Julia and William streets. Rates range from six to thirty five cents per yard. All bids referred. An ordinance appropriating 5420.08 to pay various claims adopted.

George Wilkins Council Ben Dresman Fifth Street Western Avenue Letitian Eastern Avenue William Street J. T. Wallingford Kroger-Bénner Company E. J. McKenna Jerry Sullivan Mechanic Street Julia William Streets

Federal docket lists suits for Covington term opens April 6

The Eastern District of Kentucky docket for the Covington term begins April 6. Harry Harris vs Joseph L Rhinock concerns Latonia race track stock. Leviassor vs Debar seeks division of the Leviassor estate offered to Covington for a park. Ellerhorst vs Tidd concerns money invested in Smith Envelope Co. Coppage vs L&N Railroad seeks damages for discharge amid alleged union ties. John Kelly vs ex mayor Beach and others stems from Covington poolroom closure. Chalmers vs C&O Railway concerns damages after husband’s death on Scott Street Bridge. Staton vs Ebert Route claims 5000 in tobacco loss from night rider arson. Staton was whipped.

United States Court For Eastern District of Kentucky Covington Joseph Finnel Harry Harris Joseph L. Rhinock Latonia Louis E. Levassor Joseph Debar Levassor George Ellerhorst Austin W. Tidd Tidd Smith Envelope Company Ohio Ellerhorst Campbell United States Court O. B. Coppage Louisville & Nashville Railroad Coppage John Kelly George T. Beach Helen Chalmers Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Scott Street Robert E. Staton

Armed Men Watch for Night Riders in Covington

E. V. Ross a Berkshire Kentucky merchant visiting Covington spoke with Health Officer L H Brinker about being on a "Night Riders" proscribed list. He received threatening letters after refusing credit to tobacco raisers and mayors that his store would be burned. He now keeps two armed guards and posted notices at his store. He vows to fight the matter.

E. V. Ross Berkshire Gallatin County Covington L. HE. Brinker Ross

Covington Names Library Trustee and Plans Remodel

Mayor John J. Craig selects Prof. Andres C. Collins of Fifth District School to fill the library trustees vacancy after Dr A Schramm declines. Miss Jane C. Kelly resigns as assistant librarian effective April 20. Florence Beitzer succeeds her. A city architect will draft remodeling plans for the library auditorium.

Andres C. Collins Fifth District John J. Craig Covington Board of Library Trustees A. Schramm Collins Board of Trustees Jane C. Kelly Florence Beitzer Henry Percival John L. Beitzer Kelly

Market Master George Wilkins Dies After Illness

George Wilkins, re elected Covington Market Master in January, died at his residence 911 Banklick street after a lingering illness. Survived by widow and three children. Funeral services set for Thursday at Mother of God Church.

George Wilkins Covington

Hendrick ordered from Dayton after threats to wife

Hiram Hendricks, a Black man, was removed from Dayton by Police Court Judge Mader after his white wife accused him of threatening to kill her. A peace bond of 500 dollars and a 25 dollar fine with costs were imposed before he was escorted to the ferry and forbidden to return.

Hiram Hendricks Dayton Mader Hendricks

Missing license stub book prompts city audit bid

City officials uncover the disappearance of the license stub book and certificates from the Newport City Building vault covering 1904 to 1907. An expert accountant will audit city offices while the Board of Council and Aldermen seek bids.

Newport City General Council Krieger Board of Council Aldermen Lohstroh

Guntractor to Build Own Garbage Disposal Plant

Newport officials settled the citys garbage disposal contract after bids ranged from 1500 to 3500 dollars a year. Al B Kelly of the Highlands backed by Newport won with 1500 and will run a one year contract with five year renewal option. He plans a cooking process and a plant in Newport. Health Officer Brown reports 5 to 10 city patients in Speers Hospital and will review cases for discharge.

al B. Kelly Highlands Newport Kelly Brown Relief Committee Speers Hospital

Despondent man in Newport attempts suicide

Walter Kelly, 28, of Shields boarding house in Newport, tried to hang himself with a clothesline in a shed after two weeks of unemployment. A boy found him unconscious, police revived him, and he was jailed. Letters showed a quarrel with a woman.

Walter Kelly Shields West Fifth Street Newport Kelly Benke

Double christening at Adam Braun home in Newport News

A double christening was held at 1036 Putnam Street yesterday for Theodore and Harry Edward Braun. Rev. W. Schafer of German St. Pauls Protestant Church officiated. Godparents were Edward and Alma Braun and George and Mrs. Schickner.

Adam Braun Putnam Street W. Schafer St. Paul’s Theodore Harry Edward Braun Mr. Braun Edward Alma Braun George Schickner Newport Dayton Newport, the Retail, Grocers and Meat Dealers’ Association Anthony Bonero Nagel John O'Neal Covington Thomas Dunn and Respess

Thieves Try to Break Into St James Church

The Rev. Thomas Kehoe of St. James Church Ludlow reported Sunday night intrusion attempts. A log was placed across the Oak Street passageway and used to batter the church door but failed.

Thomas Kehoe St. James’ Church Ludlow Mr. Kehoe Oak Street

Property Transfers in Latonia Subdivisions

Albert Schillinger to Matilda Kimball transfers Lots 379 and 380 in Taylor subdivision Latonia. Cc. Emma Grove to Rowan and B R Hardin parcels on Southern avenue Latonia sized 20 by 135 feet and 53 by 12 feet.

Albert Schillinger Matilda Kimball Taylor Sub Latonia Emma Grove Rowan B. R. Hardin Southern Avenue

City Faced With Viaduct Authority In Rail Crossing Case

Superior Court hears a city versus P and S railroad challenge over right to substitute viaducts and subways for grade crossings on Rookwood avenue. The ruling, to be issued by Judge Spiegel, centers on street width plans and railroad plan interference.

Cincinnati Railroad Omnibus Company Ike Moskowitz Jeanette Liebschewitz Mound Carlisle Avenue Bar Rookwood Avenue Maxwell & Ramsey

Divorce Court Records Show Multiple Marital Strains

In Newport and area courts, several divorce actions were granted or pursued. Charles Matson seeks a divorce from Bertha Matson after a wife’s desertion the day after their July 31 1907 Newport marriage, with H Herron named in connection to her conduct. Daisy Browning obtained a divorce from William Browning, citing cruelty since 1902 and a June 1906 desertion. Jacob Mohr is named in a separation case with Lilly Mohr seeking alimony after alleged cruelty and an arson accusation on March 21. Maggie Dieckmann seeks divorce and alimony from Herman Dieckmann after repeated blows and desertion. Each case lists respective attorneys including Stanley Struble and Arthur C. Fricke.

Caldwell Charles Matson Cleves, O Bertha Matson Newport Plaintiff H. Herron Matson Stanley Struble Daisy V. Browning Carlisle Avenue William R. Browning Lilly Mohr Jacob Mohr M. C. Lykins Maggie Herman Dieckmann Walnut Street Race Street Arthur C. Fricke

Immensely Surprised as Guilty Verdict Is Read

In Common Pleas Court George Williams colored was found guilty of holding up and robbing August W Galloway of 41 and remanded for sentence by Judge Caldwell Williams danced a jig in court to mock the deliberating jury and collapsed when the verdict came The court also discharged a jury in the appeal of C J Lammert against Adolphus Hoffmann over a 6500 commission for a drug store sale partners included Simon Lemonick for the accused and C O Rose for the State

George Williams August W. Galloway Caldwell Simon Lemonick C. O. Rose Williams Silver Moon Bowman James B. Swing C. J. Lammert Adolphus Hoffman

Property transfer to Stanley O Lohstroh in Dayton

Joseph A. Weber and wife among others convey Lots 18 and 20 in Jamestown addition Dayton to Stanley O Lohstroh as recorded in the property deed.

Joseph A. Weber Stanley O. Lohstroh Jamestown Dayton

Little Miami Dam Site Sought by Power Company

The Little Miami Light Heat and Power Company seeks to condemn land owned by the Marriott family for a dam project on the Little Miami River. The case outlines the company's plan to acquire the property through eminent domain and notes the affected stakeholders.

Power Company Little Miami Little Miami Light, Heat and Power Company Marriotts

River Side Dam Project on Trial in Insolvency Court

The River Side dam plan to generate electricity sits before Judge A. M. Warner in insolvency court. The company seeks 4 strips totaling 2,400 feet of waterfront frontage 25 to 100 feet wide. Landowners testified the riverfront strip is worth 2,400 per acre for fishing camps, while adjacent farm land is valued at 150 to 200 per acre for farming. Hearings expected to last several days.

A. M. Warner

Indianapolis man seeks relief over New Decatur Buggy stock fraud

George W. Billings of Indianapolis asks the U S Court to void his $2,000 stock purchase in the New Decatur Buggy Company and to declare him a creditor after alleging fraudulent misrepresentation. The firm is in receivership amid partner disputes.

George W. Billings Indianapolis United States Court New Decatur Buggy Company Harry W. Quackenbush Harry E. Elswood Billings Thompson H. J. Keiser & Sons D. C. Davis J. F. Verigan H. H. Mittendorf Charles W. Kirchenschlager Dayton Sallie Dottengal Dilley

Probate Court Sees Crema tion Demand in Will Statements

Will directives forbid religious services at burial and require cremation. In other cases estates are listed with beneficiaries and executors including Mary L Allison of Delhi and Elizabeth Metzger as landlady beneficiary. Multiple estates with varied appraisals and pending probate matters appear, with hearings set for April 1 and detailed bequests to grandchildren and spouses.

New suits filed in Cincinnati court docket list

Case numbers 139465 to 139472 show divorces, injunctions, and land compensation actions. Plaintiffs include Lilly Mohr, Maggie Dieckmann, Anna Chalmers, and City of Cincinnati against companies and individuals with damages sought up to 15 000. Foreclosure and injunction actions appear alongside land assessments and railroad damages. Names include M. C. Lykins J L Orebaugh E M Ballard and others.

Lilly Mohr Jacob Mohr M. C. Lykins Ben Cranston Et al A. P. Christian Oscar W. Newman Walter C. DeCamp Ida Dows BE. Kleeman & Co J. L. Orebaugh Me di Easton Squire Muller Maggie Dieckmann Herman Dieckmann Arthur C. Fricke Anna Chalmers Charles Chalmers William Littleford City of Cincinnati E. Haeckl E. M. Ballard John B. Wolfeser Delta L. A. Co G. Be, Daugherty A. T. Fulford

Thirty Ninth Lexington Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church Opens

Colored delegates from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and eastern Illinois and Michigan attend the thirty ninth session at the Lexington conference held at Carlisle avenue and Park street. The meetings run through next Monday with young ministers examined this afternoon and an informal reception tonight.

Ohio Indiana Kentucky Illinois Michigan Lexington The Methodist Episcopal Church Carlisle Avenue Park Street

Covington Briefs On Permits And Robbery Report

City Auditor W S Gould issued building permits for E M Mc Laughlin to build a dwelling on Russell between Tenth and Robbins costing 2300. George Ingram gets a frame dwelling addition at 174 West Fourth Street for 180. Robert Martin to remodel a frame residence at 643 Bullock Street for 200. The Erlanger police reported a robbery at R J Judy’s home between Erlanger and Silver Lake. thief took a suit, eight shirts, eight shoes, a Stetson hat and a suitcase.

W.S. Gould E. M. McLaughlin Russell Avenue Tenth and Robbins Street George Ingram West Fourth Street Robert Martin Bullock Street R. J. Judy Erlanger Silver Lake Covington

Kenton Court Notes

Habeas corpus petitions filed by Henry S. Clay W A Thompson and Charles Hough of Paris Ky were dismissed by US Judge A M J Cochran yesterday. The wills of William Barth and August Degginger were admitted to probate in the County Court. Barth wills his entire estate to wife Louisa. Degginger leaves store and stock in Sixth street and Madison avenue to son Fred W and the remainder to widow Mary named executrix.

Henry S. Clay W. A. Thompson Charles Hough Paris United States A. M. J. Cochran William Barth August Degginger Barth Louisa Degginger Sixth Street Madison Avenue Fred W Mary

Names and Residences in Decator and Delaware Listings

The notice lists individuals including Charles W. Ray from Decator Indiana aged 21 and Grace B. Lankhart of Decator Indiana with no age shown. Also named are J. F. McCabe of New York City M. Cook of Newport Kentucky W. R. Foster of Delaware Ohio and Izel Dixon of Delaware Ohio with minimal biographical detail.

Charles W. Ray Decator Ind Lankhart Grace B. Lankhart J. F. McCabe New York City Newport W. R. Foster Delaware O. Izel Dixon Delaware, O

Bernard Murphy and May Kline Residence Notices

Bernard Murphy of Mobile Alabama and May Kline of New Orleans are listed in residence notices.

Bernard Murphy Mobile Ala May Kline New Orleans

Social and Personal Happenings in Mt. Auburn and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Emily Billiott and Miss Carrie Elliott hosted a Saturday gathering in Mt. Auburn honoring Miss Bushnell of Springfield Ohio. The event featured music by local performers and a reception, with several listed guests and the day’s hostesses. Further items note lectures, readings, musical performances, and society notices across Cincinnati including university events and club meetings.

Emily Billiott Carrie Elliott Mt. Auburn Springfield Bushnell Governor Bushnell Daniel Wilson Este Lea Miss Elliott Miss Hill Anna Coan George B. Ehrmann Mesdames Walter de Camp W. C. Rankin Randolph Matthews Robert Hamilton E. R. Blaine Morton Carlisle Eleanor Gallagher Lillie Walsin Julie O'Hara Jane O'Hara Elizabeth Middleton Kathleen “Hamilton Hill Coan Neave

Socially Afloat as Cincinnati Families Travel

Mrs. H C Robbins of Mt Auburn spends months in Southern California. Mrs James Silcott of Walnut Hills joins sister in law Mrs Effie Wilson in Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Ben Feinberg honeymoon route to Chicago. Mrs J W Warrington of East Walnut Hills leaves for Atlantic City with sister Mrs Walter Hofer. Mr and Mrs E W Robbins return from New York as Mrs Robbins hosts guests including Kathryn Kerr. Additional trips include Hot Springs Arkansas and wedding attendances in Cincinnati area.

Asheville N. C Sue Burnet Reading Road Avondale Charleston W. Va J. C. Wheeler Mt. Auburn R. I. Williams New Jersey A. B. Riggs Lane Seminary Place Walnut Hills St. Louis Hugo Blumenthal New York David J. Workum North Crescent Avenue Ida Straus May Street Chicago H. C. Robbins California James Silcott Effie Wilson Washington D. H Los Angeles Cal Ben Feinberg D. Michelson Burnet Avenue J. W. Warrington East Walnut Hills Walter B. Hofer Atlantic City Robert Rheinstrom Elsa, Meyers Rosenthal William_ Forse Ae Wacree C. BE. Forse Newport Jett Pago Chattanooga Mr. Miller Will

Newport Social News Highlights From Covington to Notre Dame Event

Newport residents host and attend gatherings across Covington and nearby towns. Miss Friedlander of Seymour Indiana joins party guests while Notre Dame alumni convene for an academy program. Lectures on Cuba and multiple dances and tea parties mark the weekend social calendar with several chaperoned events.

Harry D. Smith Newport Mexico Charles Reedy Friedlander Seymour Ind Edward Euellers Richard Colville Covington Princess Walnut Hills Mary Coombs Paul Stevens Louise Simrall Jane An Virginia Martin Dimp Laidley Lenore Gooch Emily Woodall Allie James Kerns Worthington Onez Goodwin Emma Galatti Verner Curry Rebecca Bayless Ft. Mitchell Country Club Coke Stella Carius Steven A. Gerrard Cincinnati St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cuba Marshall Hartsough James Hartsough Chicago Samuel C. Reiley Kinnconnie Horace Maddux Ripley, C Albert Root Front Street Sidney Arthur Josephine Mary Elizabeth Thayer Elizabeth Blackburn Ross Cambron Tracey Sarah Jackson Charles Todd Marian Tate Arthur Mary Foster Dorothy Miller Carol Peterson McGregor Edward Worral Lucy Arnold Findlay, C James Arnold John Parlin Lillard Lawrenceburg Key

Wedded in an Office by Judge Lueders

George R. Hackett an Evanston iron worker aged 28 and May Ludbeck aged 23 were married in Judge Lueders private office adjoining the Police Court at 9:30 last night. Squire Muller performed the ceremony with Magistrate Muller and Ike Gottlieb as witnesses. The couple objected to the location but it was chosen after the magistrate could not go to Fifth and Walnut streets.

Jeanette Adams Eastern Avenue Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Traction Railroad Company Hoffheimer Adams Frank Dinsmere George Focks Calzolari Quirino Fifth Street Smith Street Focks Shattuck Bates & Meyer Judge Lueders Squire Muller George R. Hackett Jonathan Avenue Evanston May Ludbeck West Sixth Street Muller Ike Gottlieb Fifth Walnut Streets Lueders

Hotel St Regis in New York Offers Value and Comfort

A promotional feature extols Hotel St Regis as the best value among luxury hotels in New York. It argues sensational cost stories are false and claims upscale rooms with bath options from four dollars per day to twelve dollars for a parlor suite, noting high service and accommodations.

Hotel St. Regis New York The St. Regis St. Regie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Covington and Newport National Third Sixth Streets Daniel Trapp Seventh Street Greenup Trevor Streets EE. J. McKenna Trevor Street Scott Streets Garrard Avenue Philadelphia Street American Auditing Company of Cincinnati West End Goebel Park Commissioners Kate Scudder Children’s Playground Association Mourn Market Master Names Library Davis W. F. Lohstroh Guntractor Newport General Council Ways and Means Committee Newport News Julius W. Freiberg Tony Simone Simone Freiberg Broadway Hunt Street Samugno Bayless Margaret Bach Cincinnati Traction Company A. J. Cunningham, Jr Lewis G. Daum World Manufacturing Company Joseph W. O’hara William C. Mullen J. W. Hambrick Nicola Bros. Company West Virginia Common Pleas Court Newport Real Estate Probate Court Mary L. Allison Delhi Elizabeth Speers Allison Wolfgang Fuchs Elizabeth Metzger John J. Maloney Hamilton County Cincinnati Gas and Electric Cincinnati Public Library Jessie Lenning H. A. Ford Joseph Rapp Mary, Rapp Andrew Jay Scott Sarah J. Scott Maxmillian Hofmeyer Mathias Hofmeyer Philomena Theis Joseph Bruggenschmidt Emma Brueckner Elizabeth Brueckner Maria H. van Matre Emily Creagh C. H. Rembold Alfred White Malsbury Rembold W. T. Porter Johanna Eberhart Sydney Milton Albert Jeanette Kahn Wilhelmina Lobitz Charles Fred Henry William Albert Lobitz Louisa Fissel Maine Meyer Albert Meyer James D. Templeton Patrick Tracey Kate Tracey Superior Court Calzolati Quirino Cincinnati Railroad Omnibus Ae Thomas L. Michie Pogue & Pogue Julius W.iberg S. O. Bayless Louis G. Daum the World Mfg. Co Joseph W. Hara Joseph Black Grainger & Co T. L. Michie A. C. Fricke Cincinnati Traction Co Albert Johnson Ys E. H. Kirkpatrick and Burck Peters & Mathews Covington Briefs Kenton Court Notes San Francisco Portland Vucago Union Pacific North Western Line S. A. Hutchison Tourist Department Walnut St Social and Personal H. H. Powers Woman's Club Art Department Elizabeth McCormick Frazer William Boswell J. M.crawford Charlotte Rogers Stubbs Donnelly King Rem W. E. Lewis Conservatory of Music Young Women’s Christian Association Alpha Phi Psi Sorority University H. Thane Miller Williamb. Melish William Christie Herron J. P. McCarty W. A. Goodman Horace T. Eddy Mathew Addy Charles W. Dabney Dunham David Gamble M. E. Czarnomska Stella Goss Helen Taylor Emma Roedtes Crescent Place Henri Ern Emma Roedter Louis Schwebel Catherine Bennett Eleanor Bain John Hoffmann John Hersh Howard Barnett Oscar Kuhn Charlotte Allen Auburn Avenue Gertrude Lewis Edith Helen Heister Pi Mu Psi Sorority Cincinnati School of Expression Fiske Woman’s Club Covington Art Club T. J. Stevenson John A. Johnson Europe Hutchinson von Weber M. Florence Taney Ralph Waldo Emerson Beethoven Alice Hardeman-Dulaney Gertrude Meyer Harry Jonte Northside Cable Hall Susan B. Anthony Club Sarah Sievers Nassau Street Laura A. Greegg American Woman Suffrage Association Velma Hodges Miles Standish Lyric Hall Augusta Haacke Edith Heister Kentucky Society HOTEL
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