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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1908

Page

5

Cincinnati Ministers Debate Restatement of Faith

Methodist ministers in Cincinnati will meet next Monday to discuss the question of restatement of faith.

Methodist Ministers Cincinnati

Range Fire at Colonel Zane’s Apartment

An overheated gas range sparked a fire yesterday afternoon at 211 West Ninth Street, the apartment of Colonel S. S. Zane. Damage described as trifling.

S. S. Zane West Ninth Street

Return From Cuba Trip By County Officials

Deputy County Auditor Frank Krug and his wife and Mr and Mrs Foucar completed a three weeks trip to Cuba returning Sunday evening and resuming duties at the office yesterday morning.

Frank Krug

Artillery Detachment Passes Through City En Route to San Francisco

One hundred twenty five artillery men from Fort Monroe traveled through the city yesterday bound for San Francisco for the reception of Rear Admiral Evans fleet.

Ft. Monroe San Francisco Evans

Eagles Plan Outing For Chester Park June 20

Cincinnati Aerie No. 142 Fraternal Order of Eagles committee met and voted to hold the order outing at Chester Park on June 20 with all members invited.

Cincinnati Aerie, No. 142 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chester Park

Police Asked to Find Missing Man Robert Kennedy

Police were urged yesterday to locate Robert Kennedy a 30 year old resident of 708 Dayton avenue Dayton Kentucky who vanished Saturday. He was last seen by a night watchman in a skiff on the Ohio River.

Robert Kennedy Dayton Avenue Dayton Ohio River

Library Attendant Margaret Merna Dies After 33 Years

Margaret Merna a longtime Public Library attendant on Vine Street and head of the periodical desk since 1875 died yesterday at her home 204 Beresford Avenue The thirty three year service marks a lengthy tenure in the city library system

Margaret Merna Vine Street Beresford Avenue

Arrest Recalls St Patrick's Day Incident

August Hendricks aged 26 a porter at Kroll Mann Hotel and residing at 1842 Walnut Street was arrested yesterday by detectives. He is alleged by A. J. Gross of 628 Vine Street to have smashed a window at his place on St Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick’s Day August Hendricks Krollmann Walnut Street A. J. Gross Vine Street

Cincinnatian Invents Airship

Charles Oliver Jones, a sketch artist once of the city now from Hammondport, New York, claims to have invented an air ship able to travel thirty miles per hour and lift 1,170 pounds.

Cincinnatian Charles Oliver Jones Th City Hammondsport N. Y

Fires cause $800 damage at Griffith & Hill foundry plant

Two fires strike within hours costing about $800 in damage. An open grate fire at the Griffith & Hill Company foundry on West street and the C. H. & D. crossing damaged $200 of first floor property. Another blaze in Mrs. Etta Defluent's apartment at 214 West Ninth street caused $100 damage.

Griffith & Hill Company West Street H. & D. Crossing Etta West Ninth Street

Captain Johnson Succumbs in Avondale Obituary

Captain William M. Johnson, deputy auditor under City Auditor Culkins, died yesterday at his home in Wilhelm Flats Avondale. He leaves a widow and one daughter. Burial is tomorrow afternoon. Services will be at Forest Avenue M E Church at o'clock with private obsequies.

Johnson William M. Johnson Culkins Wilhem Flats Avondale Forest Avenue M. E

W C Collins Sought on Embezzlement Charge in Police Court

A warrant was issued in Police Court yesterday for the arrest of W. C. Collins of Arch and Ludlow streets on embezzlement allegations. G. E. Sherman of the Union Trust Building says Collins collected funds for him and did not remit the money.

W. C. Collins Arch Ludlow G. E. Sherman Union Trust Building Collins Faile

Witnesses Dance in Saloon arraignment at Police Court

George Miller of 4138 Hamilton Avenue was arraigned in Police Court yesterday amid witnesses dancing in the saloon scene described by officers. Event noted as a minor, swift hearing with no immediate plea recorded.

George Miller Hamilton Avenue Yester

Man Charged For Gun Threat At Jake Moore Salo on Virginia Ave

A man faced charges for entering the saloon of Jake Moore on Virginia Avenue, displaying a firearm, and forcing customers to dance in a Western style. The case was continued to April 8.

Jake Moore Virginia Avenue

City Employee Charged in Assault Case

Fred Tech of 120 Findlay street secured a police court warrant for the arrest of Ben Kottman a city stables employee living at 1710 Central avenue on charges of assault and battery.

Fred Tech Findlay Street Ben Kottman City Stables Central Avenue

Woman Drinks Poison in Despondency Visit

Mrs Grace Sence aged 34 of Madisonville Ohio attempted suicide by ingesting poison while visiting relatives at 353 West Court Street. She was taken to City Hospital and described as not seriously ill. despondency cited.

Grace Sence Madisonville West Court Street City Hospital

Coal peddler Duckworth injured in quarrel at home

John Duckworth a 36 year old colored coal peddler of 705 West Fifth street was involved in a quarrel with his sister Mrs James Robinson at 406 Stone street. Robinson is alleged to have struck him with a hatchet and Duckworth was sent to City Hospital with a broken head.

John Duckworth West Fifth Street James Robinson Stone Street Robinson Duckworth City Hospital

Mother Accuses Daughters In Loitering Charge

A mother reports Edith Anderson aged 18 and Eva Anderson aged 2 to police after they were arrested by Juvenile Court Officer Moffett yesterday at 928 West Court Street. They were turned over to authorities on a loitering charge.

Moffett Edith Eva Anderson West Court Street

Injured Girl Hit by Clark Street Car

Stella Garvey aged 7 of 1007 Wilstach street was struck by a Clark street car at Wade street and Freeman avenue. She was taken to City Hospital with serious head and body injuries after suffering numerous cuts and bruises.

Stella Garvey Wilstach Street Clark Wade Street Freeman Avenue City Hospital

Plan Sunday School Contest Between Cincinnati and Cleveland

Cincinnati Sunday school teachers will hold a contest with Sun day school teachers from Cleveland. Rev. Herbert Moninger of Ninth Street Baptist Church will on April 13 select a team of ten from fifty Cincinnati area teachers to compete with the Clevelanders.

Cincinnati Cleveland Herbert Moninger Ninth Street Baptist Church

Roebling Engaged to Charleston Widow at Seventy

A New York dispatch reports Colonel Washington A. Roebling, famed bridge designer, age seventy, engaged to marry Mrs Corrine Farrow, forty, of Charleston South Carolina. The announcement highlights his roles in the Brooklyn and Suspension bridges and notes the couple's unlikely pairing.

Washington A. Roebling Brooklyn Bridge Cincinnati Covington New York Corrine Farrow Charleston S. C Oebling

First Regiment O N G Holds Inspection Drills

The first day of inspection of the First Regiment O N G ended with a drill by Companies A B and C in the Armory. Colonel Hake and inspecting officers Captain R C Williams US Army and Major Charles Becht AG staff witnessed the exercise. Tomorrow Companies E F and G face scrutiny.

Hake R. C. Williams United States Army Charles Becht Adjutant General's Staff

Treasury Registrar W T Vernon Visits City

W T Vernon registrar of the United States Treasury in Washington arrived yesterday and was hosted at a complimentary dinner in the Union Republican League rooms in the Dabney Building. He will travel to Nashville to deliver the commencement address at Meharry Medical College.

Treasury W. T. Vernon United States Treasury Washington Union Republican League Dabney Building Vernon Nashville Meharry Medical College

Body Brought for Burial in Spring Grove

The body of Mrs Ona T Pool of Middlesboro Kentucky burned to death in her home trying to save her baby. She was age sister in law to J D Pool of Guaranty Title and Trust and wife of W R Pool a former Cincinnatian.

Ona T. Pool Middlesboro Spring Grove Cemetery J. D. Pool The Guaranty Title and Trust Company W. R. Pool

Grand Jury Hears Assault to Kill Case Involves Miller Suspect

George Heimrod of 418 Oliver Street was arrested yesterday by patrolmen Arata and Billow on an assault to kill charge against saloonist Harry Miller. Heimrod bound over to the grand jury in Police Court. A warrant was issued for Patrick Maley on the same charge.

Grand Jury George Heimrod Oliver Street Arata and Billow Harry Miller Oliver John Streets Patrick Maley Miller

Surprising Oxford Methodist Appointments Revealed

The Lexington Conference of the Methodist Church announced numerous pastor changes yesterday at Park Street M E Church. Rev. P I Gorham moves from Park Street to Paris Kentucky while Rev. T L Ferguson transfers from Springfield to Park Street Church. Changes affect most colored Methodist churches in Cincinnati and vicinity.

Lexington Methodist Church Park Street M. E P. ‘I. Gorham Park Street Paris T. L. Ferguson Springfield Cincinnati

Ver kamp Medal Debate By Philopedian Society

The annual prize debate of the Ver kamp medal will be held tomorrow evening at Memorial Hall St Xavier College members of the Philopedian Society announce. The topic is Resolved That Legal Prohibition Is Right in Theory and in Practice. Judges are J D Creed F M Tracy A B Dunlap J B Verkamp and T F Maher. Debaters: Affirmative H R Carroll V L Gallagher W F Kelly and negative W V Schmiedeke C E Spraul E C Moorman.

Verkamp Philopedian Society St. Xavier College Jérome D. Creed Francis M. Tracy Anthony B. Dunlap Joseph B. Verkamp M. Thomas F. Maher Henry R. Carroll Vincent L. Gallagher William F. Kelly William V. Schmiedeke Clarence E. Spraul Edward C. Moorman

James B. King Nominated for Ohio G. A. R. Leadership

Cincinnati's G. A. R. nominates Commander James B King of H B Banning Post Madisonville as next department leader. King joined the 128th Ohio Volunteer Infantry at 18 and mustered out in 1864. He has been commander of Banning Post five times. Cincinnati is favored for the department post and next encampment site.

Cincinnati Ohio G. A. R James B King H. B. Banning Post Madisonville King 128Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Banning

Man Charged With Murder After Poker Attack In Madisonville

Thomas Cale of Madisonville was charged with the murder of John Kopolinski who died at City Hospital from a fractured skull. Mrs Kopolinski testified she saw Cale strike with a poker. She testified at the Coroner's inquest and in Police Court, where the case was continued to April 10.

Thomas Cale Madisonville John Kopolinski

Evolution of Heating in Homes Through the Ages

The piece contrasts ancient warming methods with modern heating, praising direct radiant heat and arguing hot water or steam systems, while more costly upfront, save fuel and improve air quality. It cites economic returns from a $100 investment and notes the efficiency of Ideal American Steam and Water outfits compared with hot air furnaces.

Henry Hartshorne A.M Europe United States Vatican

Teachers Seek England Visit for American Educators

Cincinnati school officials discuss sending local teachers to inspect British and continental schools with no cost to the city. The plan mirrors Alfred Mosley’s program sending 500 European teachers to the U S and seeks board approval by June 1.

Cincinnati Great Britain Board of Education F. B. Dyer Committee On Alfred Mosley London Boards of Education

April Sunshine and Cold Spells Hit Cincinnati Weather

The April weather in Cincinnati and the Ohio Valley showed mean temperatures around 54 degrees with wide swings from 18 to 87. Forecaster Bassler notes 1907 as the coldest April in 37 years. frosts hurt fruit and vegetables, while winds shift from the northwest.

Cincinnati Ohio Valley

Funeral notices for Welsh and Michel announced

F. C. E.-Cincinnati Aerid No 142 asks members to attend Thomas Welsh funeral Tuesday at 8 30 p m at 2521 Cook St Northwest ern Lodge No 29 I C O F members to meet at the temple at o clock p m March 31 for Emil Michel funeral Max Kappner N G

Cincinnati AERID Thomas Welsh Cook St

M Mililan Chapter Stated Meeting Tuesday at 7 30

M Mililan Chapter convenes a stated meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m for work degree and action. Visitors welcome. Arles Rankin, High Priest.

M'Mililan Work R. A Arles Rankin

Obituary notices and deaths list from Madison-Indiana era

A large cluster of death notices and funeral details from early 1908 includes Catherine Bittner, Elizabeth Boosveld, Julia Murray, Thomas A. Martin, Marie Nurre, Esther Pugh, Mary Thompson, William Johnson, Thomas Welsh, and numerous others. Entries specify ages, addresses, burial and mass times, and funeral arrangements.

Quebec Road St. Bonaventura Madison (Ind

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