Flower of the Ranch at Lyric Extends Run Next Sunday
Lyric presents The Flower of the Ranch by Howard and Jones with Mabel Barrison in the lead as Jack Farnham. Ned Weyburn stages the three act piece set in Mest California with a score of musical numbers and a strong company, promising vivid settings and engaging performances.
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Lyric
Fennessy
Howard and Jones
California
Mabel Barrison
Miss Harrison
Mr. Howard
Jack Farnham
Flower
Ned Weyburn
Weyburn
Howard
Powers' elephants headline Chester free vaudeville act
Four trained elephants perform new tricks including a barbering routine to roaring laughter. The feature closes a splendid program at Chester, as audiences enjoy acrobatics and comedic stunts during the show. Queen to Louisville voyage draws large crowds with a daylight trip and sightseeing, departing at 7 30 from the foot of roadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Queen
Louisville
Falls City
Louiisville
Ute
Grand Presents Singing Talking Dancing Picture Show
A new singing talking dancing picture show debuts at the Grand with four daily performances at 1 45 pm 3 15 pm 7 45 pm and 9 15 pm The device records voices and motion showing excerpts from The Merry Widow with a stage set and stars appearing between the wings Vaudeville acts by John Mylie and Mary Orth are highlighted as part of the show’s attraction for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grand
John Mylie
Mary Orth
Isle of Spice Company
Fred Watsons Asiatic Healer at the Columbia this week
Fred Watson, the comedian with the Morrissy Sisters, recounts starting in medicine shows. He describes his first tour with the Asiatic Healer Company at age 16 as head spieler and entertainer, imagining stardom before reality set in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Watson
Asiatic Healer
Morrissy Sisters
Columbia
Debonair Watson
Asiatic Healer Company
Belasco
Weber and
Fields
Rene
Mother Earth
Bower Venue Opens at Chester Park Overlooking Lake
Chester Park adds “The Bower” a pagoda like glassed balcony area at the clubhouse overlooking the lake. The enclosed planter screen provides privacy for groups of up to twenty five and can be reserved by telephoning the Chester clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Park
Chester
Martin
Dreamland Burlesque at People's closes with strong crowds
The Dreamland Burlesque Company entertains a well patronized crowd at the People's as the show enters its closing week. Audiences enjoy burlesque and vaudeville acts amid the final performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreamland Burlesque Company
People's
Urge Abolition of Secret Meetings by Cincinnati Lodge
At Cincinnati Lodge No. 4, Independent Order B'nai B'rith, members adopt a resolution calling for the abolition of secrecy within the order and urge representatives to push this view at the upcoming District Grand Lodge. The resolution will be presented at the district meeting in St Louis on May 24 with thirteen members planned to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Lodge
B'nai B'rith
B’nai B'rith
St. Ice
Committee Named For Union Brotherhood Picnic
Delegates from eighteen chapters met at First Presbyterian Church Walnut Hills to decide the dates for the Union Brotherhood annual convention at Mt Auburn Presbyterian Church May 28 or June 4. President Robert P. Hargitt chaired. Dr N S Scott served as secretary and Dr B F Lyle was named chairman of the committee in charge of the annual picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut Hills
Union Presbyterian Brotherhood
Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church
Union Brotherhood
Robert P. Hargitt
N. S. Scott
B. F. Lyle
Stop Train to Arrest Men
Three men recently released from the Dayton Workhouse were arrested in Hamilton on charges of robbing the caboose of Big Four Freight Train No 61 at Middletown. Conductor Lamb and crew had earlier stopped Train No 61 and then took out Train No 62. the three suspects wore crew clothing and were turned over to local officers at Franklin and returned to Middletown.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
John MacDonough
Ed McCormick
David Ogre
Dayton
Big Four
Middletown
Lamb
Franklin
Frats to Test Ohio Law at Hamilton High
Hamilton Ohio May 11 two Hamilton High School fraternities say they will not disband under the new law by July 1. They plan to nominally separate from the school to evade the statute. If that fails, frats across Ohio schools may unite to test the law. The local Board of Education has taken no action and does not oppose frats in principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, CO
Hamilton High School
United
Ohio
Board of Education
Opening Vacation Schools and Census Takers Confirmed
Plans for a six week July summer vacation school were approved with centers at Sherman Sixth District and Douglass buildings and a full teaching staff. The board confirmed census takers for all wards and approved leave requests for staff to visit other schools and Berea Normal School.
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Dyer
Public
Sherman
Douglass
Miss Armstrong
Heyn Anna Lewis
Mary Conwey
Jerinie Porter
J. A. Helizer
Berea Normal School
Kentucky
Alfred Mosely
Great Britain
Frank A. Ball
Seigfreid Geismar
F. King
Hughes High School
S. L. Hagen
H. F. Klein
William S. MccNary
Austin
Frank Holmes
Thomas B. Needham
James McCullough
Henry Bartsche
Michael Crotty
M. B. Peaslee
Walter Westcott
August Kastmer
M. L. Turrell
William Heubach
Linn D. Boyd
Ira D. Washburn
Teachers’ Pension Fund
Miller
Jackson School
Osler
Vine Street
Freidléin
Committee On
Schuler Renews Lease on Plage Property in Cincinnati
G W Schuler renews five year lease with option for five more and purchase on Vine street property owned by Daniel McLaren. Rent rises to 6500 per year from prior level, with 140000 asking price for the realty. Sale also notes Bohm estate on Auburn avenue with multiple parcels sold to Louis E Conner and A Morrison, reflecting high ground costs and future development plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Street
G. W. Schuler
Mr. Schuler
Daniel Mclaren
Mrs Cruger Weds Ohioan in Washington Home
Mrs. Van Rensselaer Cruger daughter of the late Thomas Wentworth Storrow of Boston married Wade Chance formerly of Canton Ohio now of London. They plan to sail soon for England where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
van Rensselaer Cruger
Thomas Wentworth Storrow
Boston
Wade Chance
Canton
London
Real estate transfers and liens in Cincinnati area 1908
A long list of real estate transfers and mortgages in Cincinnati and vicinity. Exchanges include Koelblin to Nieman Lot 18 in McIntyre subdivision Home City and many others with parcels on Jefferson avenue McMillan street and surrounding subdivisions. Also includes ordinances approving street grade changes and paving projects with associated assessments and bond plans.
Ordinance 542 Accepts Dedication for Jonathan Avenue Expansion
The ordinance confirms dedication of land by Mary Klinckhamer and Elizabeth Parcheck dated March 28 1908 to open widen and extend Jonathan avenue in Cincinnati Ohio. The deed describes parcels along Woodburn and Jonathan avenues and directs the City Solicitor to record the deed after passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millcreek
Hamilton County
Ohio
Montemery Boulevard
Omas de Neal
Jonathan Avenue
Thomas de Neal
Jonathan
City of
Cincinnati
State of
John Galvin
Hdwin Henderson
Mary Klinckhamer
Elizabeth Parcheck
Millcreek Township
Woodburn Avenue
Woodburn and
Jonathan Avenues
Montgomery Boulevard
State of Ohio
Edwin Henderson
Building Permits For Remodeling and Dwellings
Remodeling of 611 West as street by owner Joseph Cuccenota approved. Two and one half story frame dwelling on Lyleburg Place by F A Lippert listed with cost. Two and one half story brick dwelling on Riddle road near Clifton avenue owned by Marie Busse with cost. Brick residence on Erkenbrecher Avenue near Vine street owned by Philip Pflefer with cost. Brick residence on Nassau street near St James Place owned by E G Ffau with cost.
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Joseph Cuccenota
COBL
Cipssecie Ames
Lyleburg Place
F. A. Lippert
Paassbbes
Riddle Road
Clifton Avenue
Marie Busse
Erkenbrecher
Senate approves agricultural appropriation for forests roads
The Senate passed the agricultural appropriation bill totaling 12 142 146 dollars. It increases the funding for roads and permanent improvements in National forests to 1 million dollars, up from 500 thousand dollars in the House version. Twenty five percent of forest income will go to states for road and school improvements in counties hosting the reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Automobile Mail Delivery Starts in Hamilton
Hamilton Ohio May 11 Rural free delivery of mail by automobile begins this week. Harry Reigert carrier of the McGonigles Station route bought a car and will use it daily. This marks the first automobile mail delivery from the Hamilton office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Harry Reigert
McGonigles Station
Evans greeted by crowd in Ogden as he travels east
In Ogden Utah on May 11 Rear Admiral Robly D Evans was welcomed by several hundred people including a Salt Lake City delegation and state officials. His car was opened to Acting Governor Tingey and staff but doors were closed on medical advice. On crutches the Admiral addressed the crowd from the rear platform, thanking the people of Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
Robly D. Evans
Salt Lake City
Tingey
Thompson Avenue Improvement Resolution by Cincinnati Council
City of Cincinnati authorized grading paving curbs and roadway on Thompson Avenue from Fairmount to Waverly. Plans and profiles approved with curb grades set. 98 percent of costs assessed by frontage over ten yearly installments. city to cover non assessed portions and related costs. publication required. Passed February 17, 1891. Be it so.
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McMillan Street
May Street
Gilbert Avenue
City of
Cincinnati
State of Ohio
Department of Public Service
Ncinnati
Board of Public Service
John Galvin
Edwin Henderson
Waverly Avenue
Thompson Avenue
Fairmount Avenue
Waverly Rence
Thompson Street
Taylor Street
BE. O. Bathgate
Council
Ohio Avenue
West Clifton Avenue
State of
Ohio
Asro
Asse Ay
Aktest
Te Craton Elthaal Avenue
Essary
Weerhead Place
East Ridg Avenue
Blair Avenue
Office
The
Weatherhead Place
East Ridgeway Avenue
Weather Place
Hast Ridgeway Avenue
E. O. Bathgate
Pdwin Henderson
Suahuten East
Ordinance to Improve McMillan Street in Cincinnati
City council adopts plans to grade, curb, and pave McMillan Street from Ohio Avenue to West Clifton Avenue with wood blocks. It assigns frontage-based assessments, allows cash payments, and authorizes bond issues and contractor bidding with public notices and legal proceedings for claims.
Proposals Sought for Q M Supplies at Jeffersonville Depot
General Depot Jeffersonville Indiana invites sealed proposals in triplicate for wagons wagon and harness parts and miscellaneous supplies for stock replenishment. Bids due May 13 1908 9 00 a m. Preference to domestic production. Right to reject any bid reserved. Major R M Schofield U S A Depot Q M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Depot
Q. M. Dept
Jeffersonville
Ind
Bis Depot
R, M. Schofield
Q. M
Proposals Sought for Forage Chief Quartermaster Office
Sealed proposals for furnishing 3 tons oats and 4 400 tons pay for use in Cuba will be received until 10 am Central Time on April 4 1908. Delivery options include Newport News Virginia or on dock in Havana Cuba. Proposals opened May 14 1908. W W Robinson Jr Chief Quartermaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Chicago
Til
Cuba
Newport News
Havana
W. W. Robinson, JR
Proposals for Coal Shipment to St Louis by River Commission
Sealed proposals from the Coal Mississippi River Commission in the Liggett Building St Louis Missouri are invited to furnish 475 009 bushels of coal in barges. Proposals will be received until 12 noon standard time May 13 1908 and opened publicly. Information furnished on application Captain G R Lukesh Secretary In Charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River Commission
Liggett Building
St. Louis
G. R, Lukesh
Sec
City Council approves Weatherhead Place improvement plan Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Council approves paving and drainage upgrades for Weatherhead Place from East Ridgway to Blair Avenue. Plans call for artificial stone curb and gutter, brick paving, cement crossings, roadway resurfacing, and new inlets with specified curb grades and assessment methods for funded costs.
Ordinance on George Street paving and related works
Ordinance 539 orders improvement of George Street from Mound to Elm with asphalt and pave Smith Street intersections with granite blocks. It calls for bond funding, assessments, and public service actions per a 1908 resolution and approved plans on file. Attest: Edwin Henderson, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Street
Mound Street
Elm Street
John Street
Central Avenue
Plum Street
City of
Cincinnati
State of
Ohio
Smith Street
Department of Public Service
Eh Street
Jo Street
Board of Public Service
A.c
D. John Galvin
Edwin Henderson
Madisonville Public Affairs Sealed Coal Bids Due
The Board of Trustees Public Affairs of Madisonville Ohio invites sealed bids for furnishing nut and slack coal to the water works for one year. Bids must state coal type, be sealed and endorsed bids for re 7, and arrive by 8 p.m. Friday in May 1908. The board may reject all bids. J A Conant Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Trustees of Public Affairs
Madisonville
Ohio
Water Works
Board of Trustees Public Affairs
J. A. Conant
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Joe Howard
the Lyric
People’s
B’nai_ B'rith
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Big
Wood
R. Sage
E. M. Heal
Martha Nicholson
Mary Strasser
Henrietta Mueller
Raphia
Katherine Koehler
Marie Stahd
Edith Hill
Elizabeth Starr
Celia Wiedemer
Alv. Hallen
Bertha Gibson
Rose Dehner
Christine McMahan
Eckhardt Keller
Hattie Levy
Allie Hines
Sallie Resor
Marie Threlkeld
Asbury Methodist Church
Webster Street
Sycamore
Berger
Woodward High School
Highland School
League Park
Herrmann
Baseball Club
Schuler
Theodore Mayer & Bro
Bohms
Auburn Avenue
Louis E. Conner
Auburn and
Southern Avenues
A. Morrison
Conner
Mr. Morrison
Joseph Bohm
Bohm
Cinccinnati
Smith Hickenlooper
Glendale
Tietig & Lee
Etta M. Koelblin
Cora Nieman
McIntyre
Home Cay
Emma Woodruff
Eilen Givens
Thomas Fox
Reeves
Theodore Trimble
Jessie B. Hunt
George A. Turrill
Nofwood -Hrgi
AES
Sedges
Bosinger & Hopkins
Lane
Joseph Huelsmann
John G. Ehmann
Mills
Kline
Ottilie W. Dupuis
Louis Runtz
McMicken Avenue
Joseph L. Ne
Benjamin F. McLennan
Elsmere
Edward H. Stewant
Fanny
Freeman Avenue
Adelaide E. Davis
Cincinnati & Western Railroad
Henry Althaus
Henry Dily
Harrison Pike
Frederick W. Henry
Jacob Nderscheid
Beekman Street
Fairmount
Adelaide C. Davis
Walnut Hills Land Association
Stil Yd
Islisacioeszies Obec
Setate Iy
Amelia W. Henderson
Walter Lynch
John Bates
Avondale
Frank M. Wright
Gano
Isa
Amelia Simon
Gloria L. . B. Co
John D. Fite
Carthage
L. Co
John J. Woods
Benjamin Nicholson
Margaret BE. Dugan
Delta L. A. Co
Mary F. Trimble
Charles Eckert
Eagle B. Co
John Frankenstein
Frank Bowles
Southwest End
B. A
Columbia B. & S
Albert Loos
Rudolph Hust
Frances Harrison
Albert van Det
Elberon B. & L. A
Monty Dilgrey
Southern
CORR
Lydia Hawkins
Mt. Washington
Coudany Ain
Anna Cunningham
Reamisers Onia L. & T. Company
Peter Menchen
New Mohawk B. A
Albert K. Brookbank
Central T. & 'S
Nathaniel B. Hadley
Pleasant Ridge
Anna M. Rau
Liberty B
Cory
Sire
Catherine Kain
Liberal L. & B. Co
Freaneies Koelblin
Fredéricka Kopelsen Acatig Simon
Gloria L. & B. Co
Joseph Milver
S. H. Starbuck
Ae Eckert
Dawson & Bowles
Herd
Elizabeth Fpilitsch
Soa Frankenstein
Kate Distler
Rosina Masita
Schwartz & Klaye
Annie Flannagan
C. O. Blanchfiel
Mollie W. Foote
F. H. Kinney
Rebeca Anc Hirsch
Ebadec de Es
Ie & IT
Jefferson Avenue
Calhoun Street
Evans
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