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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
5
The House of Refuge Band will give a concert tonight at the Refuge building. The performance aims to raise support for the refuge and attract local attendance.
From 3 to 5 o'clock next Thursday afternoon the annual election of the Ohio Humane Society will be held to select new officers and conduct society business.
Dr. J. D. Buck will speak to the Theosophical Society next Tuesday night at the People's Institute. His subject is Theosophy, promising an informative lecture to members and attendees.
Baldus Manthe was found unconscious at 19 West Fifteenth Street yesterday. He was taken to City Hospital where he died of uraemia.
Detective Dick Kuhfers reported missing badge No. 690 after losing it in the downtown district. The finder is asked to turn the badge to any policeman or leave it at a police station.
Miss Susan Rennick spoke on Summer Days in Versailles France to help swell the funds of the Committee on Decoration of the First Intermediate School. Her lecture drew attendees and support for the school’s project.
Martin McGraw of 1712 Sherman Avenue and employed by Fred Frangman was found dead in Frangman’s stable at the Sherman and Franklin avenues intersection. The death occurred near the Frangman property with investigation underway.
Jacob Schwartz an 11 year old who ran away from home was found early yesterday by Patrolmen Rainey and Trinkler in a hallway near Hunt Street and Broadway. He had been missing for several days and was located in the hallway.
Albert C. Sears a 31 year old railroad engineer of Terre Haute Indiana married Miss Alice Gasaway 27 of 1614 Queen City avenue by Squire Dumont yesterday. The couple will reside in Terre Haute Indiana.
The Glee and Mandolin Club of the University of Cincinnati will give a concert Thursday evening May 7 in Pleasant Ridge Town Hall for the benefit of the new Methodist Church of that place.
Dr C D Larson resigns as leader of the New Thought Congregation on Walnut Hills to devote his time to editing a Chicago publication. The withdrawal was announced at the meeting last evening.
Martin Crump a 20 year old colored deckhand at 316 East Front street attempted suicide by drinking poison aboard the steamer Greenland. He was rushed to hospital where a stomach pump was used and he is expected to recover.
John Velquirto aged 15 of Youngstown was arrested by Detectives Grim and Ruhfers at his sister’s home 1109 Walnut Street after a telegram to police alleged he ran away from another sister’s home and stole 439 dollars from her husband Jenia Diorio.
Charles Miller of 942 Central Avenue and Edward and Frank Hess of 35 Green Street were arraigned in Police Court on loitering charges. The prior jail delivery from a year ago was recalled. Hess had escaped. All three were fined costs for the offense.
At a meeting last night the Master Plumbers Association considered journeymen demands for small wage changes. Details of proposed adjustments were reviewed as part of the ongoing labor discussion.
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Heart Cure prolongs life after hope is abandoned. It describes the tonic as strengthening heart nerves and muscles to support heart action and promises a money back offer if the first bottle fails to help. Readers are directed to Mount Joy Street and the Miles Medical Co. in Elkhart Indiana.
At today's committee meeting the union expects adjustments to the agreement. Journeymen demand the same pay as last year and an eight-hour workday.
Miss Blanche Schwartz of this city placed thirty third among 2 100 entries nationwide in the Alabastine Company contest for reasons why alabastine is better than wallpaper for calcimines. Judges call her answer original and unique.
A warrant was issued in Police Court yesterday for the arrest of Jacob Gottschall, an agent, residence unknown, on embezzlement charges. Charles Fox Dickson, local representative of a chewing gum concern, alleges he supplied 100 packages of gum to Gottschall to sell and received neither gum nor money.
Mrs Alice Roether aged 41 died in City Hospital yesterday from gangrene after a small hand cut. She was admitted Wednesday and blood poisoning developed. Her body was swollen to twice its normal size. The Coroner was notified.
The body of Theodore Keidel aged 62 brother of Sergeant Keidel of the local police will be buried tomorrow afternoon in Spring Grove Cemetery. The Excelsior Lodge of Masons will conduct the funeral. A widow and four sons Albert Arthur Walter and Oscar survive him.
Joseph Campbell, 68, a laborer of 1209 Clay street, was admitted to City Hospital yesterday with contusions to the body and scalp after being kicked and knocked down by a horse at the Adams Express Company stables where he worked. He is listed in serious condition and also suffers from alcoholism.
Melville Hanning and John Binder were arrested on warrants from Police Court alleging they obtained money by false pretenses from Alfred Wheaton, a horse dealer at 934 Weight street, who paid $140 for a horse claimed sound but found wind-broken.
A pigeon refused to move from corn on the tracks near Walnut Street and Fifth, delaying multiple streetcars as motormen halted, blew a gong, and waited for the bird to finish its meal before resuming service. The audacious bird drew crowds as it calmly resumed pecking after cars passed.
Frank E. Dagwell died Wednesday at his Saxony Building home after a cold and bronchial asthma. The 10 year Conroy's salesman leaves a widow, son Benjamin, 17, and daughter Ione, 21. Interment follows at Spring Grove. Son Benjamin serves in St Pauls Church choir.
At the Pure Food Show today the first 500 women entering will receive a useful present. A 2:30 pm baby show is featured with cooking teacher Mrs. Nellie Daling Gans demonstrating vegetable preparation and a deviled potatoes recipe with steps and ingredients.
The Congregational Sh'erith Israel Ahabath Achim bazaar at Reading Road Temple nears its close on Sunday May 10 with proceeds to aid temple construction. Daily programs list officers and activities through May 9 including a children’s event and varied afternoon or evening openings.
Supporters of J. H. Leiding keep fighting the merger of First Presbyterian with Second and Central churches citing continued resolve. Dr. Peter Robertson notes the opposition will persist both before the General Assembly and in local courts.
The Receivers and Shippers Association held its annual banquet and elected new officers and directors for the coming year. F B Williamson outlined goals for fair legislation and firm defense of shipper rights while noting rate and policy disputes with carriers and ongoing efforts to secure favorable legal remedies.
Ten year old Michael Rizzo of 427 West Sixth Street was crushed when a coal wagon dumped coal into a hole he had approached near. Passers by pulled him from the shaft after he nearly suffocated. he had head and body injuries and was taken home by patrolmen Myler and Goff.
Carrie Finskie of 1924 Linn Street filed a case in Squire Lamping's court seeking destruction of Franz Reising's dog and payment of zero dollars she says were spent on the boy’s treatment. The matter will be heard May 4.
A large black horse bolted from a Cov ered wagon on Vine Street near Lyric Theater and Harlin Hotel at about 2 pm on Thursday. It collided with a horse and buggy in front of Krollmanns cafe, toppled the buggy, and attacked a mule from J Weller Company. Police and bystanders cornered the horse on Opera Place, preventing further chaos.
Masons and Masonic lodges announce funeral arrangements for Thomas E. Hunt and J. H. Leiding. Woodward Lodge No 149 convenes at noon May 2 to pay tribute. Sinsiapatt Lodge No 5 escorts remains from Winton Place Station at 1:30 p.m. to Taead Grove Chapel. Lafayette Lodge No 81 prepares to assemble at 12 30 p.m. for services at Spring Grove Chapel.
Cincinnati Chapter 2 R A M special meeting Friday at 7 30 p m for R A Degree with companions from other chapters invited Cincinnati Commandery No Knights Templars holds special conclave Friday May 1 at 4 p m for Work In the Order of the Temple Sir Knights from other commands invited Eminent Commander John Dolph announces
Deaths list multiple individuals with dates and funeral times across various churches and locations including Beeler, Godfrey, Hunt, Leiding, Maurer, McGuff, Markward, Reins Hagen, and Young. Burial permits section follows with numerous names and causes such as influenza, tuberculosis, and heart conditions.
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