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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1908

Page

11

Secret bust development recipe marketed to women

An advertisement claims a home mixture using glycerine, tincture cadomene, borax, and rose water will develop arms neck and bust. It promises dramatic changes for women with underdeveloped figures and notes the formula can be bought at drugstores and used privately for modesty.

Madame Moneaux Apectinet New York Clete Lagebeethae Wesrdoatememnon

Social notes of Cincinnati area residents and visitors

A roundup of engagements marriages travel and visits among Cincinnati area families including Clara Augusta Glove and A J Breckschmidt engagement, several trips to Europe and the Atlantic coast, visits in Avondale Clifton and Walnut Hills, and society events at Elberon and Ft Mitchell. Independent journeys include Mrs Gimbel in Chicago and Mrs Dana in Martinsville with many short notes on kin and friends.

Miss Lucy Blackburn Homecoming and Social Notes

Covington residents greet returning travelers from Detroit Lexington and Denver. A funeral in Frankfort prompts a group to travel. The Colonial Daughters hosted a meeting led by Mrs. Mattie Bruce Reynolds. Mrs. Charles Houston hosted a luncheon at Ft. Mitchell Country Club for bride Mrs. Charles Frederick Houston with iris and pansy baskets and lyric cards.

Lucy Blackburn Detroit Edgar Evans Madison Avenue Atlantic City Kate Scudder Greenup Street Lexington Anne Gossett William Simrall Cynthiana Willie Kennedy Denver Richard Ernst Robert Simmons Susan Charles Kern Charles Houston Charles Frederick Houston

Newport Social Calendar Highlights Weddings and Parties

Miss Catherine Cannon of Nelson Place hosts a tea party with prizes awarded to Mrs. Dunker Burkamp Dorsel and Schriever among Walnut Hills guests. Mrs. Kendell entertains the Whist Club with trophies for Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. Daniels. Engagements announced include Catherine Cannon to Thomas A. O Neill with a June wedding and Mae Reedy to Louis Byrne Moser.

Catherine Cannon Nelson Place Fred Dunker William Burkamp Dorsel Schriever Walnut Hills Howard Benton M. Weber Delmont Griever Fred Bassman Harry Kendell Whist East Fourth Street Dr. Thornton Elenor Daniels Robert Carothers Cincinnati A. W. Nelson J. K. Arnold Anna Berry Third Street Fred Hall Villa Place Sewing Club N. Witt Mason Street Owenton Stonestreet Dorothy Rainey National Park Seminary Washington, D. C Amy Hall Monroe Street Grace Rairdon Shelbyville

Social notes from Lawrenceburg residents and visitors

Mrs. John Hassmer entertains her sister and two nieces from Galveston while many locals host relatives from Indianapolis Detroit Covington St Louis and Cincinnati. Guests include Mrs. Julius Stumpf Mrs. Dr Will Miller Mrs. Henry Hodell and others with dinners and short visits across Indiana Ohio and Illinois.

John Hassmer Julius Stumpf Galveston Tex Arthur T. Fagaly Will G. Johnston Greensburg Ind Walter Justis Lancaster John Swift Indianapolis A. M. Andrews Seymour Joseph Lawrenz Albert J. Stenger St. Louis Charles A. Leist T. S. Burns Albert Preiman John Thurman Julia Burns Cincinnati Ona Beese Reuben Hall Covington, Ky Frederick Kleinhans Will W. Miller Uniontown Wash John Siemantel Aurora Gus T. Mathews Henry Hodell Hattie Belle Hodell E. G. Bielby Mary E. Gold Harrison Frank McCloskey Detroit Mich Louis Waberly Emma T. Ghormley Paris Ill Herbert F. Patton Frances Hunter Cleveland T. E. Phillips Tappahan

Evanston Socials Highlight Mrs Adams Card Party

Mrs C Herbert Adams hosted a Monday card gathering in Evanston with guests including Mrs Leatherby Mrs Chambers Mrs Rubey Mrs Tieman Mrs Benham Mrs Bruce and Mrs Schirmer. Alma Chonan’s bridal party was hosted Saturday by Mrs Chonan with attendees Miss Flora Ascherenka Emma Brandhorst Ed Brandhorst and others.

C. Herbert Adams Leatherby Chambers Rubey Tieman Benham Bruce Schirmer Chonan Montgomery Avenue Alma Ed Brandhorst M. Ascherenka Emma Varner Jennie March G. P. Pfiferling Cliff Varner Clarence Betzner Charles Merkle Flora Ascherenka Emma Brandhorst Lillian Merkle Stella Chonan Maggie Cain Northside

Social Guests Visit and Return From Indiana Trip

Mrs O Knapp hosted a guest week with visitors from Cla rion avenue and Florida avenue. Mrs Dietz entertained many friends Sunday including Mrs Eggers and Mr Patton. Mrs H M Rabb returns from a visit to her mother in Vevay Indiana. Mrs Hathaway visits Brewster avenue.

O. In Knapp Clarion Avenue Dietz Florida Avenue Eggers Elzenhelfer Harry Eggers Bluemlein Burkholter William Geers Meyer Landis Patton Loretta Bluemlein Louis Patton H. M. Rabb Brewster Avenue Elizabeth Hall Vevay Indiana Hathaway Price Hill Earl Updegrove

Hartwell High seniors boat ride and community events

Hartwell High School hosted a seniors boat ride with chaperone Mrs. J L Trisler. The community saw gatherings at Mrs John Breese home, Five Hundred Club host, Bridge Whist Club, and church society meetings with various members and guests attending events across Hartwell.

Local social notes from Tusculum and surrounding areas

Mrs Burke of Denver visits her mother Mrs Tom Rogers on Tusculum avenue. Miss Mary Chappelear of Athens attends the May Festival with Irene Carter Surdo and cousin Irene Haver hosts an all day Cincinnati District W H M S meeting at Wyoming Methodist Church. Mrs Edward Breen and daughter from New York visit Mrs A C Shattuck. June Walker’s upcoming marriage to Fred Pressler prompts family gatherings hosted by Mrs Philip Walker and others. The Tusculum Co operative Society plans an extra meeting at Mrs Steigle mag on Columbia avenue. William Herbstreit hosts a Five Hundred party in honor of June Walker. bridesmaids and guests named. bride-elect given table linen set.

Burke Denver Tom Rogers Tusculum Avenue Irene Carter-Surdo Mary Chappelear Athens Cincinnati Wyoming Methodist Church Walter Txusker Irene Haver Emma Askew Durrell Tusculum Edward Breen New York A. ¢. Shattuck Philip Walker June Walker Fred Pressler Steiglemag Columbia Avenue William Herbstreit Will Milligan Frank Milligan Harley Ayres Joseph Humphreys Edith Wilson Clara Strebel Bessie Bower Co. E. Bartram, Jr Lorena Walker John J. Walker Stella Pressler Grace Evans Irene Carter- Surdo Edna Poore

Westwood News Roundup Of Travel and Socials

Mrs Leslie Sturr and son Charles Caldwell Sturr plan a Memphis trip this week while Mr Walter McCiddin returns from California in June. Leonard Schorr hosts the Evening Amusement Club with euchre and guests including Dr and Mrs John Williams and others. The Missionary Society is hosted by Mrs S D Clayton and Mrs Brunnell hosts a church society. Mrs Clayton will join Dr Clayton in Leon Texas, while Mrs Crowther and daughter Carrie go to London for six months.

Leslie Sturr Charles Caldwell Sturr Memphis Walter MccFaddin California Leonard Schorr Evening Amusement Club John Williams Sue Williams Little Fred Dearness R. C. Newhouse Clifford Keith Jesse Kittering Millie Fricken D. Clayton Schorr Brunnell Wardell Avenue Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Leon Tex Clayton Texas Crowther

Social Notes From Latonia and Nearby Areas

Latonia and nearby towns see a flurry of visits as families host relatives and friends. Kansas City visitors A S Routzong and Mrs Routzong return home after a pleasant stay with Mrs J W Peebles.

Guest returns home from visit to Louisville

The guest of the Rev. and Mrs. Grant Perkins of Church Avenue returned to her home in Louisville Saturday.

Sam Levy Wheeling, W. Va C. J. Dryer Burnet Avenue Avondale Henry F. Simon Louisville, Ky Max H. Loewenstein Walnut Hills Grant Perkins Church Avenue Louisville

Village Society Notes and Recent Marital Match

Carthage society shows guests at Ladies’ Ald Society event and upcoming Women's Relief Corps social. Week also marks the marriage of Nellie King of Springfield to Fred Burdine of Delaware at Winder residence with Rev Owen officiating. Distant guests from Springfield Indianapolis Avondale and Cincinnati attended. Alba Chapter O E S hosted over eighty visitors from Cincinnati.

Mesdames Kersey Hays E. Stephenson James _ ‘Fish Blanche Schwartz Wastesville Charles McCammon Ald Society of the Christian Church Women's Relief Corps No. 2 Nellie King Springfield Fred Burdine Delaware W. W. Winder Anthony Street Owen Amor Bogen David King George Lockwood Finney E. D. Lockwood Ed Bonnell Indianapolis Addie Trowbridge George Trowbridge Crestone Archieé Rosebaum Healthy Marie Rising Northside Maude Frances Trowbridge Avondale Winder Walnut Hills W. Bonnell Auburn Hartwell Heights Ww. W. Winder Neva Hollman Carthage Alba Cincinnnati and Walter Bonnell Mt. Auburn Harry Cordes Poggendick Lew Cordes

Hyde Park Social Scene Celebrates Miss Hoffman's Visit

Miss Alma Hoffman of California is feted by Hyde Park peers in a series of parties hosted by Miss Ruth Clemons and others. Attendees include Miss Clemons Miss Nichols Miss Striker and several gentlemen. A wedding unites Agnes Evans and Frank G Jones with plans for a South honeymoon and a move to a new home.

Ruth Clemons Alma Hoffman California Grace Jones Miss Hoffman Miss Clemons Edith Nichols Imella Scheiffele Cora Striker John Nichols Alfred Striker Ray Schroeder Will Eisenberg Charles Andrews Mr. Covall Charles Weber Mary Robertson Sleight Julia McFarland Loveland R. B. Bowman Charles Bowman Bowman Sereta Bowman Ida May Smith Kappa Kappa Club Kathryn Barr Gladys Andridge Alma Davidson Maud Ray Helen Lindsay Grace Mathews Eleanor Mundy Miss Smith Agnes Evans Frank G. Jones John Jones McGregor Park Mt. Auburn Thomas Evans Mooney Avenue Theodore Hays Jones South Little Miami

Linwood Notes Move to Cleveland Pastorate

The Rev. and Mrs. Franklin Johnson left for their new home in Cleveland Ohio where he has become pastor of a Baptist church. Mrs J E Townsley visited Blanchester relatives last Tuesday. Eva Sauer hosted a dance honoring Mr John Fouts of West Alexander with guests Stella and Bessie Dupree Pearl Lewton Della Grant Albertine Smith Pauline Crumb Carrie Bowen Nellie and Alifa Shorten Sauer and John Fouts Carl Crumb Lewis Greiner Burril Sloane John Louis Will Sauer. The Query Club enjoyed a Friday afternoon at Mrs William Monroe Linwood Heights.

Franklin Johnson Cleveland Johnson J. E. Townsley Blanchester Eva Sauer John Fouts West Alexander Stella Bessie Dupree Pearl Lewton Della Grant Albertine Smith Pauline Crumb Carrie Bowen Nellie Alifa Shorten Miss Sauer Messrs Carl Crumb Lewis Greiner Burril Sloane John Louis Will Sauer Query Club William Monroe Linwood Heights

Dorothea Davis Weds Lorne O'Dell at Christ Church

Miss Dorothea Davis daughter of Dr and Mrs Walter L Davis of Mt Hope road married Lorne O'Dell formerly of Canada Thursday at noon at Christ Episcopal Church East Fourth Street with Rev Frank H Nelson officiating. Miss Dorothy Seymour plans May departure for Providence with Miss Eliza Babbitt after spending the winter with her cousin. Mrs Baldwin of New York visits Mrs Julius Hargrave while Mr and Mrs Frazier of Washington DC prepare to leave for Washington.

Dorothea Davis Walter L. Davis Mt. Hope Road Lorne O'Dell Canada Christ Episcopal Church East Fourth Street Frank H. Nelson Dorothy Seymour Eliza Babbitt Providence R. I Babbitt Annapolis Baldwin New York Julius Hargrave Irvin G. Yoders Washington, D. C J. G. Frazier Frazier Washington

Community Notes From Aurora and Nearby Towns

Aurora reports Mrs. George E. Downey returning from St. Petersburg Florida and James Durbin returning from a six month stay in Birmingham Alabama. Miss Lena Felker visits Lebanon Quebec with her parents Mr and Mrs L Felker and Miss Ella Becht visits Madison Indiana. Prof Payne of Orleans Indiana stays with W Vail and family. The Woman's Research Club held its annual guest day at Mrs W McHenry. The Rev George Fischer and wife planned a two week visit to Ft Wayne Indiana. The baccalaureate sermon for the class of 08 will be delivered by Sting.

George E. Downey St. Petersburg Fla James Durbin Birmingham Ala Lena Felker Lebanon L. Felker Ella Becht Madison Ind Prof. Payne Orleans W. Vail Woman’s Research Club

Religious gatherings announced for week and May meeting

Reverend H. Wilkinson will conduct services at the Presbyterian Church this evening. The annual commencement will be held at the Baptist Church on Friday evening May 22.

Pleasant Ridge Social Round Up Names and Visits

Pleasant Ridge residents share weekend visits with Madisonville and Ridge avenue hosts. Olive Kaiser and family from Madisonville joined H C Rainey on Sunday while Mrs John Howard Melish and Mrs R W McComas visited Ridge Ave. Guests from Brooklyn and Chicago were hosted by local families. Dr and Mrs Senour visited relatives in Independence Kentucky last week.

C. B. Kaiser Olive Madisonville H. C. Rainey Ridge Avenue John Howard Melish Brooklyn N. Y R. W. McComas Walnut Hills Smith Tredway Harry Reitman Chicago Glenn Dawson Will Oliver Henry Hoehn The Missionary Society Senour Independence

Peary Seeks Funds for North Pole Expedition

Captain Peary met with President Roosevelt in Washington and disclosed he has not secured the $50,000 needed for a July departure. He has only about one third of the amount and says he must raise around $35,000 soon. He reported ship repairs and ample supplies, adding that success hinges on fundraising.

Washington Peary North Pole

Measure aims to curb Speaker power in House

May 16 Washington Rep Norris of Nebraska introduces a resolution to curb the Speaker's influence by placing standing committee appointments under the Rules Committee. The Rules panel would be 15 members chosen by the House in geographic groups, with the Speaker barred from membership.

Washington Norris Nebraska House Rules

Demonstration in Trafalgar Square for Hop Duty

Fifty thousand workers gathered in Trafalgar Square to press for a ten dollar duty on every hundredweight of imported hops. Speakers blamed American hops for industry ruin and resolutions urged government action to protect and restore the hop trade.

London Trafalgar Square England

Fire destroys Fort Worth and Denver shops in Childress

A May 16 fire in Childress Texas gutted the machine blacksmith and boiler shops of the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad. Defective wiring is blamed. Six box cars burned and several locomotives damaged. The loss nears $200000 and about three hundred workers lose jobs.

FT. Worth Texas Childress Denver

Tragic Train Collision Claim In Mason County

Special Dispatch reports in Lexington that Leslie Downing of Mason County was killed today when he lay across the tracks and a train struck him. Authorities say Downing apparently made no attempt to escape as the train approached.

Commercial Tribune Lexington Leslie Downing Mason County

Commission Bill Passes In Inland Waterways Issue

Washington May 16 The House passed by suspension of the rules the Burton introduced bill to continue the Inland Waterways Commission. President Roosevelt’s remark about continuing the commission drew sharp Democratic criticism led by Clayton and Williams. Burton defended the President saying the commission members stood ready to volunteer again and hope to restore order amid chaos.

Washington Inland Waterways Commission Representative Burton Ohio House Roosevelt Congress Messrs Clayton Alabama Williams Mississippi Burton

Wire basket scalps girl in department store accident

Kate Gorham a Williamsburgh department store cashier lies in a hospital in critical condition after a wire parcel basket on a moving cable caught in her hair pulling off most of her scalp. Hospital surgeons report little hope of saving her life.

New York Kate Gorham Williamsburgh

Frugal plan for dress revival through local cleaner

John tells Ella they must economize and suggests cleaning last year's dresses at the French Benzol Cleaning Company. He notes dresses cost about 75 dollars new and claims the cleaner returns garments with a like new appearance at a very reasonable price, asking for the business and the number.

Ella John Pri

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A. L. Amann Fairfield Avenue East Walnut Hills L. B. Kuppenheimer H. B. Gimbel Joseph Kronacher Gimbel D. I. Johnson Boston Clifford Neff A. H. Glove Dayton, Ky Clara Augusta A. J. Breckschmidt Connersville S. F. Dana Charles Frederic Goss Martinsville J. W.mackelfresh Clifton S. W. Block Galveston, Tex A. Hoffheimer Caroline Daniels Lucy Rawson Bryn Mawr, Pa Rawson Adolph Klein Mary Conrey Mrs. Klein George H. Thompson Fulton Avenue Baltimore Ben Feinberg S. Michelson Charles Shohl Europe Frank N. Armstrong 8. Sommers Fanniesetoeha Stuis Carl Gantvoort Norwood Elmira Henry Sharp John Shropshire Smith Grand Canon Ariz Ironton Liberty Leopold Burckhardt Rs. John Shaw Clarence Price M. Morris White Elaine Carew Marjorie Dodd Connecticut Elberon Country Club C. Stowe Reno John Henry East Walnut Adele Sax Stone Binghamton, N. Y Anna Louise Inwin John B. Swift Avenale Reach Lick Springs Lus Wydman Grace, Avenue Inrookout William H. Wydman Corning Spiegel Voight Healy Kent Oppenjohlen Foertmeyer Osler Hubbell Clara Wydman Molloy Lewis Dona M. Dayton Evanston Joseph Durrell Ethel Durrell Hot Springs Virginia Frank Powell Covington Fannie Holmes James Holmes Sig. Rheinstrom Mt. Clemens Michigan Sallie Hallett George H. Stearns Brad N. Ruby Charleston, W. Va W. B. Carpenter Hyde Park de Bus Anna Tatman Batavia, O Loui A. Lent A. Harry Evans Charles Christie Ruth Christie Leopold Rosin Blanche Rosin Amy Rosin Charles E. Wilson Helen Wilson Oyy Alfred Knight Willard Black Los Angeles H. D. Crane George Fox Nina Fox George D. Scudder South Portsmouth A. B. Voorheia Reading Road Avolualé Ees Isidore Reins Ralph Baumen Ruth Boaz Ethel Boaz Edward Kuhn George Hummell Willey W. A. Boatman Charles A. Horn Hattie Simon O. E W. D. Jacocs Skiff Sayers Cane Miss Simon Donaldson Rose Kriegler Amanda Helman Emma Wier Astler Conway Harry Simms Witte King Mrs. Skiff Tusculum Heights W. D. Jacobs Walnut, Hills Dayton Linwood Peck Far Firends Last Man’s Club Elkwood Rk H. J. Robben John Bertling C. L. Stephans T. M. Heyker Joseph Back G. E. Hackman H. J. Lentz William Schmidlin Joseph Rielag Norwood Republican Club Eagle's Hall Vevay Tubbs Hamilton, C Dudley Street and Colville Anna Lee Rothier Mary Laidley Arthur Jane’ Martin Vingtak Alexander Simpson Katherine Dabney Robin Hamilton Marguerite Ernst Sarah Ernst Marian Brown Robert Valcourt Carrol Ft. Mitchell Country Club Fritz D. Coch Dallas High Colville Sam Long Frank Eaton Frank Simpson Bant Robert Kroger W. F. Berry William Corey Mary Russel Inness F. Laidley More Will Dohrmann Theo. Dohrmann Nazzie Biggstaff Alexander Emma Titus J. K. Reynolds Gerrard Street Bradford Shinkle East Second Street Frank Helm Sanders, Ky Ethel Margaret Austin Wallace Place Laura S. Holt Arthur Perz Viestoris Newport Hundinger Miner Sanders Oscar L. Beard Imperial Will Andrews Fourth Street Park Avenue Catherine Marguerite Cannon Thomas A. O’neil Immaculate Conception Eveline O'Neil Marcus Bairdin John Reedy Mae Louis Byrne Moser Lawrenceburg Hartwell Eevant Hartwell High School J. L. Trisler Mildred Friend Mattie Bee Wiltsee Mary Armstrong Marian Metzger Florence Boland Mildred DeCamp Ruth Mason Louise Gough Margaret Wallace Ethel Winston Marie Wilson Bessie McIntyre Grace Laxford Jessie Inkes John Quine William Hull Robert Stayman Frank Lee Carl Lehr Fred Eckart Harry Gough Fred Brown Ross Sloniker Allison Armstrong Lowe Wiggers Stanley Hesse Howard Shillito John Breese Seenanesy Society North Crescent Avenue Angie Mitchell Philippines William B. Hunting Jones Stagg Charles W. Spraul Fred Taube Ellis O. DeCamp John D. Sayers George F. Barber Harriet L. Marpe Eva Edwards Olive Hunting Willa Blackburn Frank Harder Five Hundred Parker South Crescent Avenue Joie Conner Bridge Whist Club Woodbine Avenue Hiram A. DeCamp Thomas Campbell Frank W. Gorman Edward Hubbard Lucy Wilson John Morse C. P. Calvert Section Avenue Presbyterian Church Marion Boyce Mathilda Stuebing J. C. Davis George A. Shives Burns Avenue John Lewis Edith Clutes Moorehead King’s Heralds Park Avenue Methodist’ Episcopal Church Earl and Elmer Pendery Williams Avenue Christian Endeavor Epworth League Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church A.S. Routzong Kansas City Stanley Ashbrooke Dudley Glenn Glenn Southern Avenues Thomas Dudley B.S. Fogg South Dinmore McDaniels Aurora, MD Main Street Main West 4Th St Barton’s Pleasant Ridge Explorer Dr. Lyon SA Loew, Ads Commission Inland Waterways Body
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