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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

7

Flower of the Ranch at Lyric with Howard and Barrison

Joseph E. Howard and Mabel Barrison star in The Flower of the Ranch a Western tale in song at the Lyric starting Sunday night. The large company of about fifty includes Edward Hume Mart Lorenz William Betts Earl Stanley Frederick Knights and Francis Cossat with fourteen musical numbers credited to Howard.

Lyric Joseph E. Howard Mabel Barrison Edward Hume Mart Lorenz William Betts Earl Stanley Frederick Knights Francis Cossat Mr. Howard

Dreamland Burlesque to Stage Satire by Four Hundred

By Sunday May 10 the Dreamland Burlesque presents a satire on New York fashionably vulgar life titled se acotna ane most reer voeeenaes. Twenty handsome women assist in keeping the fun at a lively pitch with Dave Mariam Harry Fox Agnes Behler and others of the company. Beautiful costumes and scenery add to the brightness. A vaudeville piece with clever specialties will feature the programme.

New York Dreamland Burles+ goers Dave Mariam Harry Fox Agnes Behler

Crosman Matinee at Grand Starred Comedy The Country Girl

Henrietta Crosman headlines a Grand matinee presenting The Country Girl in a midweek show the last of the season. Rehearsals add Aubrey Boucicault to the cast next Saturday as Crosman plans a summer trip to Northern Canada for manuscript reviews.

Crosman Henrietta’ Crosman the Grand Grand Miss Crosman Canada Estar Aubrey Boucicault Mr. Boucicault Belleville Peggy Thrift

Coney Island Date Change Unveils May 23 Start

Coney Island will open the season on Saturday May 23 instead of the following day. The plan gives patrons a first opportunity in the big river park on the half holiday. Management expects a good start if the weather remains decent and clouds stay favorable.

Coney Coney Island Big River Park

Free vaudeville acts set to debut at Chester park

On Saturday afternoon the park opens for the season with all acts performing. The Powers herd of performing elephants touted as the smartest in the business will headline after successful runs in New York Cleveland and Boston. Also featured are Alice Robinson the prima donna soprano Tom and Edith Almond comedy team and the Woolf Brothers who perform funny routines.

Chester Powers Hippodromes New York Cleveland Mechanics’ Pavilion Boston Alice Robinson Tom Edith Almond Woolf Brothers

Ringling Brothers Circus Parade Reaches Cumminsville

The Ringling Brothers circus arrives in Cumminsville with 660 horses 400 performers and 20 tents covering twelve acres. Two performances today in Cumminsville and one tomorrow in Norwood. then the show moves to Dayton.

Ringling Brothers’ Circus Cumminsville Ringling Bros. Circus Spring Grove Avenue Freeman Central Avenue Main Colerain Hamilton Show Grounds Ringling Darwin Ringling Brothers America Persia Italy England Irmany Japan France Norwood Dayton

Nervous Weakness Promoted by Dr Miles Nervine

Nervous weakness described with symptoms of irritability restlessness appetite loss and poor sleep. Claims Dr Miles Nervine restores strength and vigor and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails, with testimonial from A Long of Mt Joy Pa.

Miles’ Reine Miles A. Long Mt. Joy Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ina

Composer Howard’s muses shape latest musical comedies

The article praises Howard as composer of The Time the Place and the Girl The Land of Nod and The Umpire noting his works in musical comedy. Theatergoers anticipate The Flower of the Ranch engagement while Howard reportedly refused a $5000 offer for rights to California.

Howard Cal California

Singing and Talking Pictures at the Grand This Sunday

Interest grows over singing and talking moving pictures opening at the Grand Sunday afternoon at 1 30 The Cameraphone Company holds exclusive rights so the Grand is the only place to see them Two matinees daily suit shopping ladies who can drop in for ninety minutes to hear favorites in their roles The opening program promises top dramatic and musical productions for the coming summer if successful the Grand will stay open until the next season.

Roductions

The Dreamland Burlesquers at The People's Theater

The People's Theater will close a present season the week commencing with The Dreamland Burlesquers performing at Dreamland venue. For further details, audiences are advised to check local listings.

Dreamland People's Theater

Chester Opens Free Vaudeville on Opening Day

The article notes Chester will present its first free vaudeville bill on the afternoon of the opening day, marking a debut for the town’s entertainment schedule.

Chester

Rice and Barton Big Gaiety Extravaganza at the Standard

Bright sparkling and funny are terms used to praise the Rice and Barton Big Gaiety Extravaganza Company at the Standard this week. The show features generous talent, pretty faces, color and music with no dull moments, producing high good humor. Matinees are given daily.

Rice Barton

Amusement Notes: keno troupe alters act after accident

Amusement notes report the Columbia stage this week saw the keno Walsh and Melrose team of comic shcro bats modify their routine after a chair leg broke during a tumbling act. Melrose escaped serious harm but the stunt was abandoned for a new high thrill replacement act.

Keno Walsh Melrose the Columbia

Chester to Offer Shriners Outing at Big Park This Friday

Special arrangements have been made with park management for an event featuring trained elephants and a display of strenomies as part of Chester's Friday outing for the Shriners.

Chester Big Park

Latonia Council approves meter upgrade and new fire house plan

Latonia Council approved installing a ten inch water meter and extending a four inch meter on the ten inch main supplying the village. Architect Schofield to draft fire house specifications. Council thanks Covington Fire Department for help with last Sunday's Weller fire. McKee avenue ordinance from Church to Licking introduced. Bills totaling $1,984 allowed.

Latonia Miéter Schofield Covington Weller McKee Avenue Chursh Avenue Licking Avenue

Covington Notes on Runaway Boys and Local Loan Society

After police questioning two runaways named Walter Griffin and William Stewart of Charlotte N C admitted the escape. Griffin’s father sent him a telegram ticket and Stewart was placed with Cincinnati relatives. The Progressive Loan and Building Association elected officers led by President F L Williams and Vice President Lawson Thompson with Mary E Allen as Secretary and Robert Johnson as Assistant Secretary. Directors named are W A Gaines Leroy Phipps and Leland W Still.

Walter Griffin William Steart Charlotte N. C Young Griffin Cincinnati Progressive Loan and Building Sociation F. L." Williams Lawson Thompson Mary E. Allen Robert Johnson W. A. Gaines Leroy Phipps Leland W Still

Night shift honors Newport lieutenant on fortieth birthday

Night police officers surprised Night Lieutenant Frank Bregel with a diamond ring bearing the Order of Eagles emblem during roll call at 6 45 pm. Chief Lickert presented the gift and praised his service to the Newport department. John Lehr died at 34 after operating a blacksmith shop on Monmouth street. he lived at 1004 Isabella street.

Frank Bregel Newport

Dayton Board of Education selects James McGinnis as superintendent

At the regular meeting the Dayton Board of Education chose Prof. James McGinnis as superintendent. All teachers and janitors were re elected. Dr Struble was also re elected Examiner. The Speers Memorial Hospital Training School for Nurses will hold its commencement at Balke's Opera House in Bellevue with Prof Reginstein delivering the opening address.

Dayton Board of Education Sixth Avenue James McGinnis Struble Speers Memorial Hospital Balke Opera House Bellevue Reginstein

Property Transfers Across Greer and Kenton County

Alice E B Mellinger transfers 50 by 100 feet on Greer Street to Sophie M Lacey. Matilda Meyer conveys 60 by 175 feet on Commonwealth Avenue to W P Gardner. Annie and Mary Thorburn assign 4 acres in Kenton County to Jane P Blakely.

Alice EB. Mellinger Sophie M. Lacey Greer Coy Ufwtom Ieee Matilda Meyer W. P. Gardner Commonwealth Avenue Janger Annie Mary Thorburn Jane P. Blakely Kenton County

Illustrated Magazine preview features church groups

On page 5 of next Sunday's Illustrated Magazine a double picture group highlights Girls' Class D from Ninth Street Baptist Church Athletic Association and the Confirmation Class of St. Marcus Church led by Pastor Rev Carl F C Schmidt. The magazine, free with The Sunday Commercial Tribune, also contains other features worth readers' attention.

Illus Ninth Street Church Athletic Association St. Marcus Carl F. C. Schmidt Sunday Commercial Tribune

Deputy Jailer Foils Jail Delivery Plot in Kenton County

Deputy County Jailer Fred Maurer uncovered a planned jail delivery when he observed prisoners holding frequent conferences through cell bars. A cell search led to two wooden keys and two large clubs hidden under a bed, with authorities placing the jail under extra guard. James L. Renee, indicted on five counts for embezzlement, was involved in the investigation.

Fred Maurer Kenton Maurer James L. Renee Plaggenburg Walker

Open Villa Madonna Convent Dedication Planned

Preparations are under way for the opening of the Villa Madonna Convent near Bromley Kenton County to be dedicated Thursday afternoon May 28. The Benedictine sisters will host a large ceremony at 2 pm with priests from surrounding cities and invitation extended to Covington officials.

Bromley Kenton County Ohio River Kentucky Covington

Pang Wah Denies Flirting. Seeks Arrest Warrant

Pang Wah of Madison avenue appeared before Police Chief Schuler asking for an arrest warrant for a man who accused him of flirting with the man's wife. Wah, a Chinaman, said he was gazing in a show window when accosted by the American man who struck him, leaving a badly bruised face.

Pang Wah Madison Avenue Schuler Wah

Ellas will probate and executrix named in Erlanger

In Kenton Court notes the will of A C Ellas of Erlanger was probated. He leaves all property to his wife E A Ellas who is named executrix. United States Judge A M J Cochran appointed Helm Woodward of Covington receiver of Kentucky Grocery Company of Ludlow amid bankruptcy petitions from Standard Oil and fifteen creditors. Judge Stephens overruled J W Keys motion to remove Mrs Lee Greenwood Tarvin as administratrix of the late Judge James P Tarvin.

A. C. Ellas J. W. Keys Lee Greenwood Tarvin James P. Tarvin Tarvin

New Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court No 139823 to 139835

A list of cases from Common Pleas Court and Superior Court including habeas corpus for Charles D Ragsdale. appeals from probate for Jacob Ledig. divorces and alimony for several couples. mandamus actions against Joseph L Morten and Patrick J Me reh. receiver of Aurora National Bank real estate sale. possession suit against Cincinnati Lawrenceburg Aurora Electric Street R R Co.. and a $2000 suit by Jerome Shohj vs Supreme Lodge United Workmen.

Charles D. Ragsdale Bennett & Ter Jacob Lédig Roettinger & Gorjrar Eme Hertel William Hertel H. E. Engelhardt Louisamann Frank Kanee Spangenberg & Spangenberg Cleneay & Nourse Pat+ hivelsen Squire Vers State of Ohio Joseph L. Morten H. Williams Patrick J. Mereh DB. H. Wil Marion Simmons Aaron Simmons C.S. Sparks Oohn Redmond Hiary Redmond C. S. Sparks Aurora National Bank August Holtzkemper Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg & Aurora Eléctric Street R.R. Co Margaret Fuller Edward Et J. L. Creugh Maryer Mary Luikert Squire Muller Superior Court

Belle Vue Dam Breaches Flood Threaten Park

Bellevue reports Taylor Mill Bottoms flooded as Horseshde Dam spills over in a 35 foot fall resembling Niagara. The roar travels far and water threatens the southwest corner of Spink's ball park.

Taylor Mill Horseshde Spink’s Ball Park

Veterinary Hospital and Clinic at Avon Place and Meeker Street

Three story brick veterinary hospital and clinic owned by Cincinnati Veterinary College president Louis P. Cook with a value of 7 000 dollars. Also listed are a one story brick stable on Florente Avenue tied to Kroger Baking Company, a two and a half story brick dwelling on Alexander near Hosea Street owned by Mrs Mary Marqua, a two and a half story brick residence on Handfield Street near Pitts owned by Frank Lehnhoff, with a total value of 16 000 dollars.

Commer Avon Place Meeker Street Louis P. Cook Cincinnati Veterinary College Florente Avenue Kroger Grocery and Bakingy Company Alexander Hosea Street Mary Marqua Handfield Street Pitts Frank Lehnhoff

Republicans Split Delegations Headed to Louisville Convention

Campbell County Republicans prepare for the state convention in Louisville with two delegations Taft and Bradley each about a hundred strong. A dedicated coach will transport delegates from Newport to Louisville with headquarters at the Galt House and Louisville Hotel as leaders rally late yesterday.

Campbell Louisville Li & N Campbell County Taft Bradley Newport Galt House Convention Bradley Forces Bradley Club

Judge Read Weds Miss Kelly At St Marys Cathedral

Covington Police Judge John B Read is to marry Miss Jane C Kelly former Covington Public Library librarian at St Marys Cathedral this morning The license process with County Clerk John C Yates caused a delay as Deputy James Blick noted the blanks would take hours The license bore decorative ribbons After the ceremony the couple plans an extended Eastward honeymoon

John B. Read Covington Jane, C. Kelly Covington Public Library St. Mary's Cathedral John C. B.yates James Blick

Covington Police Seek Cincinnati Suspect Over Shears Theft

Covington police believe Tony Bradford, wanted in Cincinnati, was arrested by Detectives Booth and Steveton after Bradford tried to dispose of tailor's shears in a Pike street store. A Barone Bros. witness identified the shears as stolen from his West Fifth street firm along with $130 and two overcoats. Bradford to be held for further investigation of his record.

Covington

Bids Opened on $50,000 Brick Street Project in Newport

City Engineer Baille Morridge oversaw bids at City Building as more than twenty contractors from nearby and distant towns submitted offers to the Improvement Committee. Bids were sent to the engineer for lowest-bid determination and evaluation.

Baille Morridge Newport General Council

Three Generations Appear in Covington Court

In Covington Police Court three generations of the Hall family faced charges of disorderly conduct. James Hall Jr. was arraigned, his father James Hall Sr. was jailed for thirty days, and the grandfather Joseph Hall testified against his grandson. Jr. fined one dollar. case rooted in Sunday family trouble.

Covington James Hall Joseph Hall Hall

Pattern Order Form for Commercial Tribune Designs

Readers are invited to request Commercial Tribune patterns by mail. Fill the coupon with pattern number 6116, name, address, and send with 10 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department in Cincinnati, noting that orders are fulfilled from New York and take several days.

Commercial Tribune Fashion Department Cincinnati New York

Covington Marriage Licenses Listing Names and Ages

A fragmentary Covington marriage licenses list shows names such as Henry Poblmann Mary Bornhorn John A Schwartz Ida Von Handorf Jane C Kelly and Cornélia Dinser with ages and residences indicated, including Covington and Ludlow. The legibility is poor and several entries are partially unreadable.

Henry Poblmann Dévie Cornélia Dinser Sana ‘Own Henry M. Lehmann Elizabeth M. Kmeli Covington John Kress Ludlow Sie Magrie K. Dolwick Corstance, K

Woman causes sister to fall in York Street stairs

Mrs. Emma Thoburn was injured in a stair tumble at her York Street home yesterday. She slipped from the top of a flight and fell to the bottom, breaking her left arm. In the fall she grabbed her sister who was beside her and also fell, but the sister escaped serious injury.

Emma Thoburn York Street

Becoming Guimpe Pattern for Home Sewing

The guimpe pattern is essential for the modern costume and easy to make at home. It offers round or square yoke, two sleeve options, and a popular short ruched sleeve suited for lace. Made from lace or light fabrics, it requires 3 1 2 yards of 18 inch wide material for medium size. No. 6116 six sizes 32 to 42 inches bust. Price ten cents.

Arrest of Newport Official's Son Tied to Office Burglaries

Night detectives arrested Arthur Creighton son of former Newport courthouse custodian George Creighton on charges of possessing stolen goods from local offices. He allegedly tried to dispose of a bolt of serge cloth from J Louis tailor on York Street and admitted receiving it from a man named Smith. Creighton held on $250 bail awaiting trial. detectives continue probing multiple robberies from the past weeks hoping to clear the cases.

Newport Sheeran and Morton Arthur Creighton Formefr George Creighton Young Creighton W. E. Truesdell J. Louis York Street Smith Creighton

Rescue of Ruth Armstrong From Bathiany Drug Store Window

Ruth Armstrong six years old dangled from the coping above the Bathiany drug store on Seventh and Monmouth streets Newport. The child slipped from a window after dropping a key and, unable to descend, cried for help until Breeden and others improvised a net and she jumped into it, unharmed.

Bathiany Drug Store Seventh Monmouth Streets Newport Ruth Albert Armstrong Armstrong Breeden

Campbell County Court Actions and Local Filings

Damages sought in a cross petition by Har Hauck against Kentucky Carpet Cleaning Co over a wagon accident. Amelia H Block sues for divorce from Richard Black seeking restoration to maiden name Amelia Haines. A colored man James Bell is fined for assault. Town of Southgate case against John Espenheid dismissed. An estate distribution order settles Charles H Harrison estate with Elmer T Jarvin and Campb County Printing Co claims. Harriet Jack alleges William Jack in contempt for failure to pay weekly support.

Har Hauck Kentucky Carpet Cleaning Company Amelia H. Block Richard Black Amelia Haines James Bell Richard Johnson Southgate John Espenheid Yungblut Newport Circuit Court Ella Harrison Banner Loan and Building Association Elmer T. Jarvin E. J Jarvin Campb County Printing Company Charles H. Harrison Internal Revenue Bellevue Harriet Jack Dayton William Jack

Death of Newport Resident George Bagby at Home

George Bagby aged 68 was found dead in his Fourth and Isabella Street home in Newport. He had been in poor health for over a year and died of inanition according to the coroner. He recently returned from Speers Hospital and is survived by his wife and several children.

George Bagby Fourth and Isabella Streets Newport Decede Digby

Names Residence Fred Sauerbeck and James P Hickey

Fragmentary notice lists individuals with residences including John s Hill and Newport Kentucky. Names include Fred Sauerbeck James P Hickey and Sarah F Weston with scattered addresses.

Fred. Sauerbeck John’s Hill Clara Et Newport, Kyi James P. Hickey Gaiveee Sarah F. Weston Newport

Newport Real Estate Transfer by Henry Schneider to Emma Wallace

Henry Schneider and wife transfer Lots 173 and 174 in Taylor's addition Newport to Emma G. Wallace. Background details indicate a private real estate deed recorded in Newport.

Henry Schneider Emma G. Wallace Taylor's Addition Newport

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Henrietta Crosman Little Flower Covington Notes Newport News Covington Real Estate Culture Covington and Iwgels County Bastile Common Pleas Court Jériny Shoh Supreme Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen J. T. Harrison Moses Ruskin Cincinnatian Council Commercial Tribune Patterns City and Woman Sister Guimpe Campbell County Courts Newport Real Estate Chicago Virginia Paselaig Tive Geo Sapolio
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