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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
9
Chicago May 5 market notes show favorable Ohio crop conditions lifting wheat early but failing to sustain gains as selling by locals and rain relief dampen enthusiasm. July wheat opens higher, trades around 90 to 91 cents, closes near 90 to 91 as oats and provisions soften.
New York reports flour receipts 20 899 bbls with exports 1 782 bbls and firm demand while wheat futures reach 2 200 000 bushels sold and spot 43 000 bushels with No 2 red around 1 10. Prices show modest declines on late trade despite weaker stocks and improved Southwest crops.
Superior Judge Hoffheimer refused to appoint a receiver for the Columbia Life Insurance Company, noting irregularities but no substantial grounds. He said the company is financially sound with in force insurance and assets valued at $35 to $40 per thousand, and that removal of management would threaten ruin. The decision emphasized the stockholders and policy holders’ interests and praised officers as of probity.
Opha Redmond sues for divorce from Harry Redmond claiming she was 13 at marriage in Newport Kentucky. She seeks restoration to maiden name Opha Hamer and accuses Redmond of infidelity naming 15 year old Kate Haley. Haley denied impropriety while Redmond is an ex soldier.
Don's Report shows April bank clearings totaling 1 over all U S cities, RG Dow & Co. reports a 229 percent drop from April last year and a 25 percent drop from April 1906. Gains occur in Kansas City and several western cities while Baltimore Richmond Atlanta and New Orleans show heavier losses.
Margaret Faller seeks divorce custody of children and alimony from Edward Faller with claimed ill treatment and wage of twenty dollars weekly. Marion wife of Aaron Simmons files divorce alleging cruelty and neglect with improper house support. judge issues injunction restraining disposal of household goods. Other cases involve a divorce from Frank Kornmann and a restraining order to stop molestation at 1521 Jones Street. attorneys Spangenberg and Spangenberg and Co. & Sparks represent parties.
State on relation of the Village Council seeks mandamus against Mayor Patrick J. McHugh and Clerk Joseph D. Morten to force signing of a 75 contract with Fred Glos and to certify 76 in the treasury, plus 500 fines. Habeas corpus for Charles D. Ragsdale set for Monday in Butler County case. Buckets shop defendants Mackey and Fields post bonds with named sureties. Insurance solicitors Chadwick and Farran bond with Peale as surety. Hyde Park dry territory petition heard. judge to rule after advisory. Frank Kinney represented petitioners.
Mrs. Carrie Fenske sued neighbor Frank Reising for injuries caused by his dog. The court ordered the dog expelled from the city and $10 in damages, but Reising and the dog did not appear. Mrs. Fenske was awarded $50 and an execution order against the dog, now in the hands of Constable Frank Winder.
The probate court lists appraisals for the estates of Frank W Brown and Joseph Swope. Swope’s death claims against John Shillite Company settle for 150 dollars. Brown’s estate is valued at 16451.28 with bonds, stocks, and multiple individual estates filed for administration including Kathetine Bense John McCabe and James Madison Quickey among others.
Insolvency Court Judge A M Wairner rules in favor of Paul Wy Thieman and others property owners on Glendora avenue. City permanently enjoined from collecting sewer assessments on Glendora avenue property. Court finds Jefferson avenue frontage exemptions invalid for six lots facing the sewer.
Albert T. Brown represented the contiguous property owners assessed while Alyffe Chambers appeared for the city in the case.
In Kentucky a Negro woman loses damages suit against the L and N Railroad over being forced from a white coach to a colored car. Jury verdict favors the railroad amid testimony the Jim Crow compartment offers similar accommodations. Other docket items include a suit against Merchants Bank of Nashville for 10000 and various bankruptcy and liability actions.
Alex Hess and William Waener were bound over to the grand jury by Judge Lueders in Police Court on charges of receiving stolen goods. Frank Hattler James Worley and James Taylor faced grand larceny charges in the same case involving shoes stolen from a freight car.
The page lists river departure times for Louisville and surrounding stations including Pomeroy and Maysville with ads. It notes Ohio River at Cincinnati yesterday measured at feet inches and rising, indicating increasing river levels and navigation impact.
The port saw multiple departures to Pittsburg Maysville and Louisville led by the Queen City Courier and City of Louisville. Incoming ships include Courier Lizzie Bay and Louisville bound vessels as Ohio River rises ahead. The Greene Line Courier leaves at 11 p.m. and Lizzie Bay at 56 p.m. from Main Street as business remains strong amid river races.
Dispatches note ships departing to Louisville and Pittsburg ports amid river readings. Madison reports river at 91.6 feet and rising with vessels Godsden Rod and Pacific No. 7 HuANEVAbLe CLE. Sanaa shows 22 feet with rising levels.
The Cincinnati City Council approves an improvement project for Park Avenue from McMillan Street to Chapel Street. It calls for resurfacing with asphalt, granite curb and gutter work, drainage updates, and related repairs. Assessments equal 50 percent of frontage costs, paid over ten years, with bonds issued in anticipation of deferred payments.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati invites sealed bids by May 6, 1908, for labor and materials to improve Sycamore Avenue from Liberty to Auburn, including granite curbs and gutters, track paving, macadam road work, basins and drains. Bid must include all names and a $4,000 bond or certified check. Bids to be on printed forms. rejection rights reserved by the board. John J. Wenner, Clerk.
Sprawled bids will be received by the Board of Public Service Cincinnati Ohio on Wednesday May 2 1908 for Delta avenue sewer improvements from four foot existing sewer to Golden avenue then westward 149 feet sewers and drains to plans on file. Each bid must include full name and a $1000 bond as guaranty that a contract will be formed if accepted.
The Board of Public Service on Wednesday May 2 invites bids for labor and materials to improve Chateau Avenue from Eighth Street southward including grading limestone curbs granite block paving drains basins and retaining walls per plans and specifications. Bids require a $500 bond or certified check. right to reject bids reserved.
Butter steady creameries receipts and prices noted May 5 with 14 43 is uptick in net receipts. Cheese steady with 6 411 boxes reported. poultry alive turkeys near 3.50 per 1 lb to 1.5 lb. Fresh tras current receipts noted with steady trends across dairy and poultry markets.
A damaged notice advertises lot 178 feet on Auburn Avenue by 206 feet on Southern and 205 feet on Superior Street. Sold without reserve Monday by Theodore Mayer & Bro auctioneers at the First National Bank Building. Bids held by sale agent.
Automobile Company promotes investing in a high grade used car over a cheap new one. Advertises inspection and favorable pricing at 115 B. Sev. Encourages customers to examine inventory and compare value.
Bids due May 28 1908 at noon for 90000 in firm annual bonds of 1000 each bearing 4.5 percent interest semiannual payments. Bonds dated June 15 1908 mature by June 15 1927. Purchaser picks up at Dayton Ohio. bid must be unconditional with 5 percent certified check. Issued under Ohio law and approved by Gov Harris.
The Board of Public Service on May 2 1908 calls for bids to grade and pave East Eighth Street from Lock street to Gilbert avenue with granite curbs granite block gutters paved roadway and drainage works. Each bid must include a bond of 4080 dollars and bids may be rejected at the board’s discretion. May Sth 1908 J Wenner Clerk.
Christoph Zinhser has filed a divorce petition against Zin hser in Case No. 139721 of the Common Pleas Court, Hamilton County, Ohio. The hearing is set for on or after June 5th. RATYY and MEYER, Attorneys.
GEORGIA LEE sails from the wharfboat at foot of Broadway on Friday May 8 at 6 p.m. The Memphis line offers fast freight and passenger service to Lower Ohio, Memphis, icksburg, Pine Bluff and way points with daily freight receipt. Conference details and office contacts follow.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati invites bids until May 13 1808 for labor and materials to construct sewers and drains along Fisher avenue and adjacent streets in Cumminsville. Each bid must include a four thousand dollar bond or certified check. failed bids may be canceled.
The Board of Public Service invites bids for furnishing labor and materials to construct sewers and drains on Pico Carl Street from end of one to about 120 feet east Clyde Street. Bids must include full name and a $200 bond or certified check. Bids due by May Wednesday. The board may reject any or all bids. Clerk John J. Wenner.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio invites bids until 12 o clock 1908 for labor and materials to improve Chonau street from Colerain avenue to Spring Grove avenue in District 2 Division 2. Bidders must file a bid bond of five hundred dollars with a certified check or bank draft.
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