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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1908

Page

5

City News Report Youth Missing

George C Gates aged 19 from 291 Southern Avenue is missing from his home. The disappearance was reported to the police yesterday.

George C. Gates Southern Avenue

Loftus and Gross Fined for House Breaking

John Loftus and Charles Gross were arraigned in Police Court on a charge of house breaking and fined 50 dollars plus costs by Judge Lueders.

John Loftus Charles Gross Lueders

Burglars Break Into Office Box at Leaverton Co

Thieves broke into the office of L Leaverton & Co at 325 West Fourth Street early yesterday and took $4 in nickels from a telephone box.

L. Leaverton & Co West Fourth ‘Street

Third Organ Recital Set for Tomorrow at Christ Church

The third organ recital is scheduled for tomorrow at 3 30 p.m. at Christ Church. Two more recitals will follow on the next two Thursdays before the evening service.

Christ Church

Dr Kohler speaks on The Significance of Jewish Trade

Dr Kaufman Kohler addresses the German Literary Club this evening on the Significance of Jewish Trade in the World's History. The lecture targets how trade shaped civilizations and cultural exchange.

Kaufman Kohler

Corpse Found in Eden Park Thicket

A male infant’s body was found yesterday in a thicket at the north end of Eden Park near Fulton Avenue by Glen Ebersole a 15 year old of 2713 St James Avenue.

Eden Park Fulton Avenue Glen Ebersole St. James Avenue

Colonel Ed Renau Stricken With Paralysis

Word from New York that Colonel Ed Renau traveling salesman for Fechheimer Bros uniform manufacturers was stricken with paralysis Saturday. His condition is serious.

Ed Renau New York Fechheimer Bros

Burglars Rob Yale Dental Parlor Showroom

Burglars broke open the sidewalk showroom in front of Yale dental parlors at 619 Race Street Monday night and stole gold caps and dental bridges valued at 30 dollars.

Yale Dental Race Street

Gunsmith's Case Continues in Police Court

Frank Zenz gunsmith faces grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing a $50 gun from Max Fleischmann. The case was continued in Police Court yesterday to April 30.

Frank Zenz Max Fleischmann

Warrant Issued for Arrest of Theodore Frey in Chicago

Police Court yesterday issued a warrant for Theodore Frey colored currently held in the House of Correction Chicago. He is charged with attempting to kill W. H. Thompson colored at 241 Plum Street.

Theodore Frey House of Correction Chicago W. H. Thompson Plum Street

Debate to pick UC Speaker for Interstate Peace Contest

A debate to choose one UC orator to represent the University of Cincinnati at the Interstate Intercollegiate Peace Society oratorical contest will be held at Cincinnati Law School locating on Ninth Street between Vine and Race on Friday evening April 3.

University of Cincinnati Interstate Intercollegiate Peace Society Cincinnati Law School Vine Race Streets

Fire at Cincinnati Galvanizing Works Causes Smoke and Damage

An overheated furnace set fire to woodwork at the Cincinnati Galvanizing Works on McMicken avenue and Straight street last night. Firemen were hardly needed to extinguish the flames after the alarm from Box 291, with total loss amount not stated in available text.

Cincinnati McMicken Avenue Straight Street

Here Am I Girls to Present Biblical tableaux at church

The Here Am I girls of the First Baptist Church on Wesley Avenue M. E. Church will present biblical tableaux tomorrow evening in the church. Selections from the Bible will be interspersed with musical and vocal numbers.

Junior O U A M delegates to plant trees in Ohio

Three hundred representatives from across the state will travel to Tiffin on April 17 to plant a tree on the grounds of the orphans home. Past State Councilor John Weitzel Jr leads the delegation from Cincinnati.

Tiffin Orphans’ Home John Weitzel, Jr Cincinnati

Avondale Church Incorporated to Accept Bequest

To receive a $2,500 bequest from the late Mrs. Mears the Avondale Methodist Episcopal Church of Columbus was incorporated yesterday. Incorporators include Albert D. Alcorn Thomas Miller Edwin L. Martin Albert Mossbach and George W. Hamilton.

Mears Avondale Methodist Episcopal Church Columbus Albert D. Alcorn Thomas Miller Edwin L. Martin Albert Mossbach George W. Hamilton

Death of long time Big Four conductor R J Magill

Cincinnati friends report the death in Indianapolis of R J Magill a passenger conductor on the Big Four Railway for thirty years. He was stricken with paralysis in Kankakee Illinois a few weeks earlier while handing orders to the engineer.

Cincinnati R. J. Magill Chicago Indianapolis Kankakee Ill

Follow Woman to a Sanctuary Police Pursue Kidnap Threats

Mrs. Ruth McCabe of 1111 Sycamore Street faced kidnap threats from letter writers who did not keep a Monday night deadline. Detective Dwyer questioned her again as suspicions fall on several individuals, with an arrest possibly imminent. The same two men were seen following Mrs. McCabe toward St. Xavier's Church yesterday morning.

Ruth McCabe Sycamore Street Dwyer McCabe St. Xavier's Church

Nervous Disorders and Dr Miles Nervine Ad

An ad states nervous disorders arise from weak nerves affecting organs like lungs and heart. Dr Miles Nervine supposedly restores nervous energy to strengthen organs. A testimonial claims relief from side and back pain and nervous distress with a money back guarantee.

Miles N Ervine Miles Nervine Eo Peters Minn Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Alms & Doepke Open Spring Exhibition Draws Crowds

The Alms & Doepke store marks its annual spring opening with elaborate decorations and a vast display of dry goods, carpets, hats, gowns, and fabrics. Buyers source goods from Europe and the U.S. to offer Paris models, tailored suits, and a large jewelry section. The sale continues today and tomorrow.

Alms & Doepke Aims & Doepke

Drewitz sues to set aside ante nuptial dower release

Ernst Drewitz files suit in Common Pleas to rescind an agreement signed in May 1904 relinquishing dower rights as husband of Gussie D Ogden Drewitz. He cites cruel treatment after their 1908 marriage and values his wife’s property at 400000. Also docketed: damages suits by Edith Gallagher against Cincinnati Traction Co for injuries, Carrie Duncan vs George Warringer for breach of promise to marry, and multiple receiver reports and court actions including habeas corpus for Jacob Pittner and various railroad cases.

Ernst Drewitz Common Pleas Court Gussie D. Ogden Drewitz Drewitz Bland Drewitt Frank M. Ogden Ridgeway Avenue Avondale Edith Gallagher Cincinnati Traction Company Gilbert Avenue Windsor Avenue Carrie Duncan George Warringer Liberty Street Miss Duncan Warringer J. L. Orebaugh B. M. Boyce Globe Register Company Boyce Bramwell Jacob Pittner Pittner

New Suits Filed in County Court Docket

A list of civil cases filed in the Superior Court includes No. 139 474 Jennie ee William for divorce ex parte. No. 139 473 Edith Gallagher vs Cincinnati Traction Co for 10000 damages. No. 189 476 City of Cincinnati vs Frederick Tischbein et al to assess land compensation. other cases include divorces alimony damages appeals and receivership actions.

Jennie Ee William H. Neack Divorced & Williams Edith Gallagher Cincinnati Traction Co Horstman& Hostmen City of Cinciinnati Frederick Tischbein Edward M. Ballard Joseph Gradigan The Greer Filter Co Squire Lamping Lottie M. Williamson Elyine Williamson Chester B. Shook C. A. Billingsley Irene M. Noonan Squire Woodruff Mosses Joseph Rosa J Walker & Tindall Hrnst Drewitz Gussie D Drewitz Horstmann & Aoates G.may G. F. Wurlitzer Et al P. J. Gorman Squire Muller Carrie Duncan George War J. L. Oreba My Vey aTeecreft Brewing. Co

Building Permits for Several Dwellings in City

Multiple 2.5 story brick and frame residences approved on Madison Millbrae Georgia and Gienway avenues with owners Herbert T Kent C M Worth John Fischer and J E Flannery and others. Costs range from 1 200 to 5 000. One 2 story frame dwelling on Menlo avenue and a one story brick dwelling on Ashland avenue listed with owners Mra L Adams and John H Jenansmann.

Madison Road M Avenue Herbert T. Kent Millbrae Avenue C. M. Worth Georgia Avenue Chase Street John Fischer Gienway Avenue J. E. Flannery Cicensee Onsees Menlo Avenue Nea Fisher Avenue John H. Jenansmann Ashland Avenue Burdette Avenue L. Adams

Fisher and Fisher on trial for Muchmore murder in Indian Hill dispute

David Morris Fisher and Walter Sheridan Fisher face murder charges for the shooting of David N. Muchmore during a land boundary fight on Indian Hill in January 1907. Jury selection and premises viewing occupied yesterday. trial adjourned to next Monday as Judge Caldwell shifts to Juvenile Court work. Cogan and Williams defend the accused.

David Morris Fisher Walter Sheridan Fisher David N. Muchmore Indian Hill Judge Caldwell

Wife Seeks Dissolution of Partnership in Tobacco Store

Ida A. Sturr declares she bought a Ninth and John streets tobacco and stationery shop in 1900 with her funds and later admitted husband Ellsworth Sturr as partner. She alleges he now controls the business, pays only 1.25 dollars daily for household needs, and seeks dissolution a receiver and accounting. Chester W. Merrill represents her. The Cincinnati Traction case against the city settled after jury was impaneled. terms undisclosed. Samuel O. Bayless led for plaintiff with Outcast and Hickenlooper for the defense.

Ida A. Sturr Ninth and John Streets Ellsworth Sturr Chester W. Merrill Henry E. Hughes William H. Curnayn Cincinnati Traction Company Curnayn Wersaw Avenue Hoffheimer Samuel O. Bayless Outcast & Hickenlooper

Montana musician wins verdict in Detroit rail case appeal

A Montana musician Lilian Nichols won 7500 dollars against Detroit United Railway in federal court for injuries from a traction car accident in Detroit. The railway appeals claiming the amount excessive as does Erie Railroad Company in a separate Youngstown case over a 2000 dollar verdict reduced to 1000 dollars.

Montana Lillian Nichols Detroit United Railway Traction Company United States Circuit Court of Appeals Miss Nichols Butte Mont Detroit Erie Railroad Company Cleveland Court George F. Reigherd Youngstown Reigherd Cleveland Taylor McPherson

Probate Court Noted Estates and Name Change Requests

Estates appraised with amounts for Richard N. Curry Ida Kessler Johann August Hoffmann and others. Applications to issue stock certificate replacement for Royer Wheel Company and to administer several estates. An artist, Bennett F. Whitelock, sent to Longview Hospital for nervous collapse. Harry Burton O’Hern seeks legal name change to Harry Burton Page.

Richard N. Curry Ida Kessler Johann August Hoffmann Charles Roth John H. Grossheim Royer Wheel Company Chris Broermann Oakley Minnie Elizabeth Hauser Ben F. Kochman Joseph Kochman Bennett F. Whitelock Longview Hospital Harry Burton O’hern Harry Burton Page Joseph Page

Divorce Court Sees Alimony Sought by Anna S Chalmers

Anna S Chalmers wife of Charles Chalmers a National Cash Register sales agent and stockholder filed suit for alimony alleging extreme cruelty. She states his brother Hugh holds 12000 of his and that Chalmers kept late hours drank heavily and was irritable. Judge Swing issued an injunction restraining disposition of property pending suit.

Anna S. Chalmers Charles Chalmers National Cash Register Company Chalmers Hugh Chalmers Cash Register Company Atlas National Bank Union Savings Bank and Trust Company Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company James B. Swing Watson George Watson Latonia Plaintiff Moses Joseph Rosa Joseph Walker& Tindall Jennie Neack William H. Nyack Cogan & Williams

Darbyes Challenge Hillside Avenue Compensation in Probate Court

Peter Darby and John Darby notify County Commissioners of appeal to a jury in Probate Court against the viewers' award for land needed by Hamilton County for the Hillside Avenue project in Miami Township. Assets of Cincinnati Plating Co valued at 1856 dollars by appraisers appointed by Insolvency Judge A M Warner.

Cincinnati Plating Company A. M. Warner Peter Darby John Darby Hillside Avenue Miami Township

City Hall Notes on Service Board Actions

The Service Board will act on fiscal and infrastructure measures this morning including a bid review for an asphalt plant between Kirchner Construction and Scully Plant. Bandmaster Bellstedt proposes a concert offer of 152 dollars per show for Burnet Woods, while bids for canal street improvements and bridge access are debated.

Service Board Bellstedt Burnet Woods John C. Weber Kirchner Construction Company Budd Street Scully Florence Avenue

Health officer reports weekly deaths and births statistics

Health Officer Brown records 143 deaths for the week down slightly from the prior year and 10 births, with 137 births noted last week. Water Works Commissioners and the Board of Public Service plan a private car tour of all Water Works plants tomorrow. No coal award decision yet for Eastern and Main Pumping Stations as State Examiners Blau and Waddell begin auditing the City Building Inspector's books yesterday.

Brown Water Works Commissioners Board of Publi Service Water Works M. Blau H. D. Waddell

City approves Barber Asphalt bid for street paving

Engineer Shipley reported to the Board of Public Service the Barber Asphalt Company bid of 1.24 dollars per yard for asphalt laying was accepted. E. R. Haynie drew attention to a crumbling rock foundation at the Eighth street viaduct and a crushed stone, with plans for an immediate investigation by the city engineer and finder maker.

Shipley Board of Public Service Barber Asphalt Company E. R. Haynie Price Hill Service Board Eighth Street Fandmaker

Bridge repair bids sought for Colerain avenue crossing

Engineer Landmaker drew the Service Board's attention to urgent repairs needed on the Mill Creek bridge at Colerain avenue. The board authorized its clerk to advertise for new bids.

Yesterda Service Board Colerain Avenue Mill Creek

Man Dies by Suicide in Hotel Room

Police report 84 year old C Werning drank carbolic acid in room 131 of the Standard Hotel at 30 East Sixth Street. The body was found by porter C Weber and chambermaid Lucy Gray after knocking went unanswered. Werning had registered as Morris H Tucker City and paid one day’s rent. A note identified him as C Werning and named a brother Herman Werning.

C. Werning Standard Hotel East Sixth Street C. Weber Porter Lucy Gray Werning Morris H. Tucker Knochevauer Herman Werning Woodward Street

Seventeen Year Old Leaves Home To Drown

Lydia Beech aged 17 of 1324 Poplar street disappeared yesterday noon after writing a note to her mother saying she would end her life and the river would be her grave. Rescue efforts have so far failed.

Lydia Beech Poplar Street Allo

Masonic Convocation Notice for Royal Arch Work

Kilwinning Chapter No 97 announces special convocation on Wednesday March 25 at 7 pm for Royal Arch Degree work. Visitors invited. John C Roberts H P L L Latta secretary.

Kilwinning Royal Arch Mage John C. Roberts

Obituary notices and funerals listed for multiple residents

Notices of deaths for Mary Elizabeth Spencer age 66 Albert C Stifel age unknown Louisa Wirthwine 74 with funeral details. Also entry for James Maher 45 at Branch Hospital tuberculosis and others including Martha Nath an and Savannah Jordon with addresses. Burials and residence details provided for East Walnut Hills and Avondale locations.

Spencer Mary Elizabeth Robert B. Spencer Windham Avenue Avondale Stifel Albert C Glenwood Avenue Wirthwine Louisa Walter M. Wirthwine St. Leger Place East Walnut Hills Maher James Branch Hospital Bremen Martha Central Avenue Nathan Ghoison Avenue Jordon Savannah West Fifth Kroeger Herman Warsaw Avenue Floyd Anderson East Seventh Griffin John Patrol East Front Doyle Eliza Mound Holzschuk Jacob Pleasant Frei Henry Princeton Hotel Elizabeth Frueger Mary Summit Avenue Applegathr Joseph Marquis Craig Romeo City Hospital Chillicothe Thompson Frank Bethesda Hospital Warsaw Anna Herni Fagan Thomas St. Francis Hospital

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