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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
5
Members of St Ignatius Branch 107 Catholic Knights of Ohio will host a euchre and entertainment evening at St Xavier's School Hall this evening.
Burglars forced their way into the BE A Kins & Co store at 333 West Fourth Street early yesterday, pried open a desk lock, and absconded with $2.40. Dr John L Waffenschmidt 55 of 1909 Vine Street was hospitalized yesterday after injuring his ribs in a banana slip.
Nonie Donaldson a 27 year old colored resident of 4815 George Street attempted to end her life by swallowing carbolic acid yesterday. She was taken to City Hospital where doctors expect she will probably recover.
Morris Glueck of 819 West Court street reported to police that a thief broke into his home laundry while the family was away and stole all the household washing.
Police report a horse and buggy valued at 250 dollars stolen from in front of the Ninth Street Baptist Church. The rig belonged to Mrs. Amanda Blymyer of 2352 Auburn Avenue.
Detectives Sweeney and Houillion brought Harry W. Scott a Gallipolis porter to this city last night on a warrant issued here charging embezzlement. B W Cohen 420 Race street says Scott collected 60 50 but did not turn it over.
John Ziegler Jr a Colerain Avenue expressman obtained a warrant in Police Court for the arrest of former driver George Reich. Reich is charged with embezzling 31 dollars collected while employed.
Edward Anderson alias Warren BE. McGlassen, 34, without a home, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Callahan and Jackson on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. He allegedly obtained money on a bogus order at the cigar store of John Soetje.
John R. Thomas of Peebles Ohio and Miss Marguerite Burwell of West Union Ohio were married yesterday by Rev. W C Mitchell at the Linwood M E Church pastor's home. The bride is the daughter of Samuel Burwell and Thomas is described as one of the oldest newspaper men in the country.
A toddler named Sister Lock, found wandering near Fifth and Vine after the circus parade, was claimed by her parents at the Children's Home yesterday. Her kitten remained clutched in her arms as she was taken home.
Detectives Crim and Ruhfers yesterday arrested William F. Hummel 28 of 106 East Fifteenth Street on grand larceny charges. Poll of 331 West Third Street says clothing worth seven dollars, obtained from Hummel's dry cleaning shop, was not returned.
Sam McDonald a waiter of 117 East Sixth Street was arraigned in Police Court on petit larceny and drunkenness charges. Patrolman Goosman testified a salt and pepper shaker was found in McDonald s pocket and bore the evidence of theft.
A woman with organic heart trouble recounts severe breathlessness and coughing and credits Dr Miles New Heart Cure with dramatic improvement after five bottles. She states she is still taking the product and notes a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Leon Bloom, 23, a butcher from Kansas City, sued for a severe sprain after tripping on a freight train at Ludlow Kyrday. He walked across the Southern Bridge to Sixth street and State avenue before collapsing and being admitted to City Hospital.
The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company plans a sixteen day pleasure voyage to Norway aboard the Amazon, a 10 000 ton luxury liner. The ship departs Southampton in July, with accommodations bookable through the line's agents this side of the Atlantic.
The forty fourth annual reunion of the 137th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and its officers election will be at the Grand Hotel Saturday evening. Gathering at 6 pm, followed by election, banquet, and tales from the 1861 to 1864 campaigns. Speakers include W W Ebersole Colonel Thomas F Allen Charles R Wold J B Daniels, with arrangements by George M Finch Drausin Wulsin P R Mitchell and others.
The Ohio Humane Society held its annual meeting on Ninth street near Walnut. Old officers were re elected. Secretary Oscar Trounstine reported April figures: 155 child department complaints, 35 neglect cases, 120 truancy fathers, $2,687.75 from 104 fathers, 244 children supported. animal department 165 complaints with ten prosecutions resulting in conviction.
The Service Board heard bids for street work including brick on Glendora avenue from St Clair street 593 feet north and macadam on Bryant avenue from Maitland avenue to Whitfield avenue. Granite streets include Drury avenue from Forest avenue to Northern avenue Harrison avenue from Fairmount avenue to Section 28 west line and from Queen City avenue to Lot 27 in Lucky's subdivision. Fairmount avenue to Thompson street.
Thomas Strack appeared before the Board of Public Service yesterday over dynamite used in the Enright avenue sewer excavations. The board ordered Strack to reduce the charges related to the blasting work.
Bids were opened for waste removal for one and five year terms. A single bid arrived from Cincinnati Reduction Company totaling $93,000 for one year and $91,000 to $97,000 for the five year span across five yearly amounts.
Clerk Laurence of Cincinnati University asked the Board of Public Service to proceed with grading and parking Calhoun Street and Clifton Avenue south of the university yesterday.
Payment was authorized to the contractors for the retained percentages for completion. Architect Hannaford notified the board that the station was ready for use.
Mayor Markbreit declines to sign the ordinance to unblock the square bounded by Dalton Avenue Kenner and Florence Streets and Mechanics Alley. Property owners and St Henrys Church trustees protest the measure and vow no frame building shall be erected there.
Forty graduates of the Ohio College of Dental Surgery received diplomas at the sixty second annual commencement held in the Odeon. President Guy Potter Benton of Miami University delivered the main address as Henry E Germann replied for the graduates. Prizes were awarded to top students in general examinations, operative dentistry, crown and bridge work, orthodontia, porcelain work, organic chemistry, pathology and other specialties.
County Prosecutor Rulison describes data from O Dell Stock Company papers showing about 1 million dollars paid to John M Gorman Thomas F Shay and W C Dudley in August September 1907 from the Merchants National Bank. Transfers include multiple large checks with no stated purpose. Bucket shop warnings follow with evictions sought if needed. An unrelated suit seeks recovery of pledged stocks and bonds tied to Ballmann. Farrell death verdict against P C C St L R Co.
A horse and carriage owned by Lyman Perin of Avondale were stolen while near the circus grounds in Cumminsville. Police traced a man who tried to sell the rig at Six-mile House and brought Kiessig of Chicago into custody for horse stealing after identification by Perin.
Friends of Herbert C Boye 45 of 249 East Auburn avenue Mt Auburn report he is under a physician care again. Son of Frederick W Boye he lived in Austin Texas for health reasons and recently returned to Cincinnati where his health has not been good in recent days.
Clifford K Brown administrator of B Roy Brown's estate sues Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway for 10000 after a fatal train collision at Fernbank October 25 1907. Caroline M Lukens seeks 10000 for injuries from Indiana Columbus Eastern Traction Company after a Zanesville car incident on October 7. John Giacin dba French Ice cream Company files suit to enjoin Atilio Ferario from using the title French Ice-cream.
Probate court records show Mrs Mary E Gohs dividing her late husband s estate equally among four children Margaret George Edith and Edward Gohs Catherine Twohig s personal estate valued at 1400 George H Brown s estate listed at 400 Mary Meyer seeks executorship of Bernard Meyer s 12500 estate Louisa Jutzi applies to administer Conrad Jutzis estate with an estimated value of 3000
George Baker and Earvan Smith brothers are named in the Carlisle Avenue saloon killing. A jury in Judge Hunt's court finds Baker guilty of second degree murder of Earvan Smith. Sentences include Robert Gott ten years for killing Dr. Lee, Danziger three years for grand larceny, Guy Scofield three years, and George Crowley one year for cutting and wounding.
United States court reports Fred F Gehring of Newport suing the Cincinnati Traction Company for 15000 damages after claiming painful permanent injuries on a street car. Frank Wesbers appeals a 2673 patent damages award to Hardesty Manufacturing for an automatic store chair. An application for a new trial is filed by the traction company in the Lasance case in which August Lasance won 5700 for personal injuries.
The court records include Horace E. Kenney suing Sheriff Hamann in a replevin case over a car load of cats and $50 damages. An insolvency schedule totals $3,069.64 with $1,656.80 in assets for Naeber Safe and Lock. Fred Esslinger vs. traction company for $10,000 was dismissed and compromised. Judge Swing grants divorces for Clara Marino and Victor Metzer, and Lora Lund’s divorce suit is dismissed after reconciliation.
A list of new civil actions in Common Pleas Court includes Caroline M Lukens vs The Indiana Columbus Eastern Traction Co for damages. Tillie A Walker vs Robert L Armstrong on a note for 1125.96. Leon Adams vs William Hemmings for a receiver. The French Bros Dairy Co vs John Giacin for an injunction. Morgan Van Matre vs B H Hoermmelie on appeal. Clifford K Brown administrator vs C C C St L R Co for 10000. Interstate Advertising Co vs F S Baldwin on appeal. Will H Stewart vs Warren Woodward et al for 882.72. The Kroger Co vs Brownsville Canning Co for 809.03. Lewis B Stoufe vs Mollie Er Stillman on appeal. and Wayne vs John W Roe in Superior Court.
Members of Cincinnati Adrie No 142 are urged to assemble at the hall Friday at 7 30 p.m to attend the funeral services for Brother Charles W Derrick. W J Berning W P Louis Brosmann Secretaries.
Masonic Excelsior Lodge No. 369 F and A M announces a special meeting this Friday evening at 7 30 for EB A and F C Severin Eb el to preside as Worshipful Master and Grand Officers in attendance.
Death notices list Amelia Browne Herbert Colter Ruth Estep Vivian Flinchbaugh Bernard Gerwe George Gerbus Elizabeth Gethard Elizabeth Longworth Emeline Suydam Charlotte Tatgenhorst and Lizzie Walters with funeral times and locations including residences 3616 Morris Place Harris and Oak streets Findlay Street Mt Healthy Columbia Avenue Madisonville Auburn Avenue Bauer Avenue. Private burials and church services noted. Omit flowers per Longworth notice.
A list of burial permits and death notices includes many patients and causes across Cincinnati and nearby hospitals. Entries name individuals with ages and addresses such as Harry Culp 46 at Cleveland paralysis and Charlotte Tatgenhorst 87 at 2439 Auburn Avenue bronchitis, among others.
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