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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
9
Ideal U S and Canadian conditions weakened wheat. July futures closed lower while May traded between 98 1/2 and 1.00. Corn advanced amid strong demand and a Bullish weekly report. oats unchanged. Provisions drifted lower on weak grain and cattle trade.
Across markets on May 12 several commodities moved on bearish and supportive cues. Wheat showed an initial 15c drop tied to crop fears and weak cables, then rallied as oversold conditions reduced losses. May and July contracts closed near unchanged to modest gains amid varied futures activity in Chicago and other hubs.
Charles J. Kauffman a former vice president of John Kauffman Brewing Company is sued by Barbara Heisel for 2500 and interest on two promissory notes. one dated December 17, 1906 for 1000 payable in Loveland Ohio. The other dated February 4, 1907 for 1500 payable to Mrs. Joseph Denser with assignments named. The plaintiff asserts the note was assigned before maturity. Attorney John Nichols represents Heisel.
Henry Reifschneider seeks to annul his son Harry's marriage to Irene Fisher claiming the 17 year old was clandestinely wed in Newport and seeks a court injunction on consummation. Esther Wendellein and Minnie Hurst win divorces. Anna Knapp seeks divorce and alimony for alleged cruelty. Fleming divorce granted to husband. multiple uncontested cases heard by Judge Woodmansee including Prebble, Woodford, Reid, and Poling matters.
A motion seeks removal of Thomas F. Stone as administrator of the Smith Betts estate amid disputes with life tenants led by Helen Betts Hamilton. Across related wills, Dohrmann and Hornbrook estates reveal divisions for heirs and life interests, with inventories listing personal estates ranging from $649 to $8,266 and several operators filing for administration of varied estates.
Final order denied Cleveland backers of M and E Transportation the chance to add more defendants in Rudolph Kleybolte’s suit to recover principal and interest on ponds. Urbana Water Works reports $41 806 floating debt and $64 247 city debt while water rates may be below other Ohio cities. Receiver seeks $10 000 annual rental and a restraining order blocks Rubber Tire Wheel and Consolidated Rubber Tire amid a trade dispute with Goodyear Rubber Company.
The listing shows various grain prices including No. 1 hard at 1.10 percent, No. 1 Northern around 1.08 to 1.06 percent, bran at 21.75 to 22 in bulk, and flours with first patents 5.45 to 5.60 and second patents 5.30 to 5.05, plus ceases and clears at 4.25 to 3.65.
The agent of rivals in Cuba threatened and intimidated Jose Alvarez leading to his indictment and seizure of supplies for alleged patent infringement. A hearing is scheduled for May 21. Defendants are enjoined from further interfering with Alvarez or the plaintiffs.
John Hauck Brewing Company files suit to stop Julius Payton from using the Hauck sign on a Fifth Street saloon and cafe alleging he handles no Hauck beer yet displays the sign. Harmon Colston Goldsmith Hoadly represent the plaintiff. Samuel Levinson granted permission to file specifications against a discharge in bankruptcy for Patrick White. Adjudication of Troy Foundry and Machine Company as bankrupt has been withdrawn.
The funeral for Mate William J. Murphy vice president of the Southern Sway was conducted at St. Andrew's Church Avondale at 9 this morning by Rev Father O'Meara. Interment followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery Price Hill with active pallbearers from the office force and numerous honorary pallbearers named from major railways and companies.
Brief list of dated ship and train departures with stations including Madison Lizzie Bay Louisville Memphis and others. Times vary by departure and day with some notations showing daily schedules and a next Friday service.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 43 feet 6 inches at 6 p.m. yesterday and was falling.
Flotsam and jetsam list departures from the port yesterday to Pittsburg Maysville Madison Louisville and Cincinnati with arrivals The Courier Lizzie Bay City of Cincinnati and Georgia Lee schedule today and next Friday plus coal tows and freight movements on the Ohio River with forecast of falling river conditions at Cincinnati for the next day
Ships and river levels noted for Pittsburg Wheeling Louisville Evansville Cairo and St Louis. The Virginia B Finley Bessie Smith Harvester and John Summers are listed with arrivals and departures as river levels range from 12 to 42.6 feet and rising or falling in varying sections. Weather described as clear and warm with advisories on canal depths and river movement.
Oil and turpentine receipts and sales listed for Savannah with rosin figures and prices. Charleston shows quiet sales with rosin and window glass prices noted. North Lima and South Lima Indiana oil prices cited with steady firm phrasing and a weak formatting note.
The Clauss Shears Company of Fremont leased a three year space at 29 East Fifth Street in the Johnston Building for a sales and display room costing 10800. Broker Oliver E. Conner and Ralph Costello arranged the deal. The Queen City Pretzel Company bought adjoining property on Colerain avenue for 2500 to expand its plant with a new building.
A compilation of property transfers and mortgage actions lists numerous buyers and sellers in Hamilton area parcels. Entries include Louis D. Murphy to Opal Clements on northwest corner at 520 George Street under a five year lease, and John Wentzel to Robert J. Cresap for Lot 372 in Euclid Land Association. Additional transfers involve Charles E Corey to Willard I Corey on Terrace Park lots, and Michael McKinney to Bailey Hayes Lot 14 in Isaac Mills sub. Other records cover Leases from The American Smelting and Refining Co. to Eckhart & Rabble and many assignments of lots across Norwood, Columbia Township, and College Hill, plus numerous mortgage cancellations and re-registrations in various townships.
A slate of civil actions filed in Common Pleas Court includes Elizabeth H. King against Stanley King for Joe Hopping, Anna Knapp against George Knapp for divorce, Berger-Crittenden Milling Company against Edward Koehl for $82.18 lien and execution, Joseph Klein against Louisa Klein for estate partition, Albert W. Schwarz against A L Herrlinger for injunction, Henry Reifschneider guardian against Harry Reifschneider to annul marriage, Owen O Banion against Farmers and Whip Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company for damages, Barbara Heisel against Charles J Kaufman for 2500 on notes, Nicholas Cramer against Cincinnati Traction Company for 15000 damages, John Hauck Brewing Company against Julius Payton for injunction, and other notes and actions listed.
On Wednesday May 27 bidders may submit proposals to furnish labor and materials for resurfacing South Court Street from Main to Sycamore and to install basins and drains per file specs. Each bid must name interested parties and include a $1000 bond or certified check. The Board of Public Service reserves the right to reject all bids. May 12 1908. John J. Wenner Clerk.
The Board of Public Service for Cincinnati Ohio invites bids by May 27 1908 for Washington alley grading granite curbs and brick paving from Burns street to the end of the brick improvement. Bids must include a bond of 100 dollars and are subject to acceptance by the board. If rejected the bid bond is returned. May 12 1908. John J Wenner Clerk.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio will receive sealed bids by Wednesday May 2 at its office on View Avenue between Straight Street and Westview Avenue for sewer and drain construction. Bids must be accompanied by a bond of five hundred dollars.
Notice to stockholders of The Wyoming Amusement Hall Company announces a meeting on June 12, 1908 at Guild Hall Wyoming Ohio at 7:30 p.m. to vote on increasing capital stock from 25 000 to 50 000 dollars per directors resolution dated May 1 1908. Secretary William Schuberth Jr. and President R B Barnby sign.
The Board of Public Works invites sealed bids by 12 noon Wednesday May 6 1908 for labor and materials to improve Delta Avenue from four foot sewer to Golden Avenue and 1495 feet westward with sewers and drainage. Bids must include full company names and be secured by a $1000 bond or certified bank check. If a bid is rejected the check is returned. if accepted the check is returned after contract execution. By order of the Board May 5 1908.
Notice to Jennie Zinhser of Chicago Illinois that Christoph Zinhser has filed for divorce in Common Pleas Court. Hearing set on or after June 8 18. Attorneys Bats and Meyer.
The City of Cincinnati Ohio invites bids for labor and materials to grade and curb Sycamore Avenue from Liberty to Auburn including granite curbs blocks gutters and crossings pave between railroad tracks with granite locks lay two granite stretchers outside each rail macadamize the remainder and build basins drains. Bond of 4000 dollars to accompany bids. Bids due by 12 noon Wednesday May 2 1908.
Two story frame dwelling on Grand avenue owned by Nicholas Fechter with a 2500 cost. A two and a half story brick residence on Vine street near St. Clair owned by J Schroth at 3800. A two and a half story frame dwelling on Carll street near Sugar owned by Andrew Holtgrove at 1600.
A brief markets note reports changes in cotton seed oil pricing on May 12 with emphasis on prime quality deliveries and potential supply shifts in the Sena market.
Steamer Courier sails for Manchester and way points from foot of Sycamore street today at 11 p.m. Phone Main 1457. Louisville and intermediate points boats depart daily from foot Main street at 5 p.m. except Sundays at 9 a.m. Kentucky River freight accepted daily, Tel M 1897.
Fare Memphis inc meals and berth priced at 18 dollars. GEORGIA LEP departs wharfboat foot of Broadway Friday May 15 at 56 p.m. service to Lower Ohio Memphis Vicksburg Bluff and way. Freight received daily. Office 204 B. Street. Phone Main 1180. Harfboat. Phone Main 9. J F Ellibon, Supt and General Supervisor.
Public notice dated May 1908 invites bids for Cha teau avenue improvement from Eighth Street southward. Work includes grading, limestone curbs and crossings, granite curbs, granite gutter paving, roadway paving with blocks, and construction of drains basins and retaining walls per plans on file. Bond of 500 dollars required. bids due May 56 1908. right to reject any bid.
Sealed bids from Cincinnati Ohio for labor and materials on East Eighth Street improvement from Lock street to Gilbert avenue. Bids must include a $2000 bond. Bids on printed forms. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. May 1 1908.
Notice of bids for grading cement curb and gutter installation and rock asphalt paving on Gesee Avenue from Observatory to Idnwood Road. Bids require a $2000 guarantee with full firm name. May 1908.
Official notice invites sealed bids for street work on Main Street to Sycamore Avenue including resurfacing with salt and building drains. Bids open at noon Wednesday May 27 1903 as directed by the Board of Public Works.
Noon of Wednesday May 21 bids are invited for sewer and drain work in the ravine east of Montgomery road to Duck Creek road. Plans on file in the office. Each bid must name every bidder in the sum of 1000 dollars and be secured. John J. Wenner, Clerk.
Probate Court order directs executor of Eliza A. Legner to sell at public auction on June 16 1908 at 2 30 pm on the premises 1429 Elm street Cincinnati Ohio. Property valued at 4300 dollars with terms 1 3 cash 1 3 in one year and 1 3 in two years at 6 percent.
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