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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
5
A spring testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as curing pimples and eruptions, digestive troubles, headaches, and fatigue while boosting appetite and vitality. It claims thousands testify to its benefits and urges readers to buy a bottle from their druggist. One dollar for 100 doses.
A lawn fete for the benefit of the St. Joseph Infant Asylum will be held on the asylum grounds in Norwood on Decoration Day May 30.
Patrolman Joseph McSorley of the Second District was suspended by Chief Millikin after being charged with taking $15 from a child. The action follows an internal investigation and places McSorley under review by the department.
Joseph C. Stephenson a 58 year old photographer of 731 David Street fell from a street car on 4 John Street yesterday. He was rendered unconscious and sent to the hospital.
Charles Ildwein aged 58, a leading organizer of the Stereotypers Union in the city, died at his home at 2224 Vine Street. He will be buried this afternoon.
Mrs. William Pels of Shan ty town reportedly shot at a man after finding him speaking with her daughter. Both the man and the daughter escaped through a window as police arrived. Mrs. Pels had disappeared.
Dr. Morris Coss a dentist living at 422 John Street was reported missing by his wife Friday. He reappeared yesterday explaining he had been seeking a new position and found a job before returning home.
Workmen Louis Lakey Ben Greise and others were digging a water pipe trench on Orchard street when the ground collapsed and partially buried them. They were rescued by fellow laborers and escaped with minor bruises.
Mrs Kate E Jones National President of the Woman's Relief Corps traveled through Cincinnati yesterday en route from Tennessee and Kentucky where she attended W R C state conventions to Kansas City Kansas for the next state convention.
Miss Elizabeth Attee general secretary of the Cincinnati Young Women's Christian Association is appointed field secretary to Cuba under Bishop A W Knight of the Episcopal Church. She will depart for her duties early in October.
The Rev. Walter H. Reynolds, a Cincinnati figure, was installed as pastor of the Greensburg Preface Church Thursday evening. Dr. L. C. Richmond of Shelbyville gave the charge to the pulpit, and Dr. J. F. Cowling of Rushville delivered the charge to the people. Rev. William F. Scoular of Kingston served as moderator.
Louis E Kraft of 645 West Seventh Street was arrested for allegedly using a bad check to obtain $15 in groceries and $12 cash from a Kroger store on Main Street last February. He is accused of having no funds in the Second National Bank at that time.
The bazaar winners at the new Jewish Temple on Reading Road were announced yesterday. Bond won by Abe Furst, range by Julius Bichel, trunk by H. H. Hyams, chiffonier by Leo H. Opie, sewing machine by G. W. Loughead, dinner set by Eugene Kahn, bookcase by F. Bamberger, washing machine by W. Peters, table by Miss Franklin, rug by Louis J. Hauck, piano by R. Cohn, and graphophone by Mise Blum.
Mrs. Dena Schwab reported a bold theft yesterday afternoon in the Munro Hotel dining room. A well dressed man posing as a U S Army lieutenant lured her with an investment scheme and loaned her a mortgage note in exchange for $500. He vanished after taking the money, leaving the purse pilfered and the city believed to be the suspect’s departure.
Two building permits issued for homes in the city. August Schlottman owns a one and one half story frame dwelling on the north side of Knox street near Thompson. John F. Kirby owns a one and a half story frame dwelling on the south side of Beechmont avenue east of Ita avenue.
The State Legislature enacts a law to abolish fraternities sororities and similar societies among public school pupils. Teachers and officials face fines for noncompliance and suspensions for pupils who disobey notices. The act takes effect July 1, 1908, with enforcement by Boards of Education and school officials.
Local Catholic circles plan a May 25 celebration at the Academy of the Sacred Heart Clifton for the beatification of Sister Madeleine Sophie Barat founder of the Sacred Heart order. Pontifical Mass at 9 30 am by Bishop Moeller followed by an address, luncheon, reception, and Benediction at 3 pm.
In Police Court Harry Bowers, a prior penitentiary inmate, faced charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. Earl Sweeney, jailed May 5, sent $25 after a letter to his Buffalo sister Maude Vanderbilt. Bowers allegedly used the letter to solicit funds, later sending a request for payment in Bowers name. An investigation followed the receipt of $28 and a photograph of Mrs. Vanderbilt’s brother.
Kilwinning Chapter No 97 R A M holds a special convocation May 7 at 7 pm with Past and Most Excellent Degrees. Willis Chapter No 116 No 1% R A M meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm. St Bernard Chapter No 1162 F D E memorial service at Town Hall St Bernard Sunday May 17 at 8 pm. Visitors invited.
A collection of obituaries and funeral notices from Cincinnati and nearby towns. Listings include Jane Orr at 856 Hathaway reety May 15. Dr W C Hughe at Cleves May 14. Nancy Harding of Millatrett Lockland. J W R Kriege Bellevue Ky. James J Lawler Mt. Auburn. Mary Parvin Moore Spring Grove Chapel. John E O Meara Jr 984 Barr St. Katherine Scheve. John Bernard Siefke. Bernard Thomann. George B Specht. Ella K Vierling Mt Healthy. Dates range May 14–18 1908 with various funeral times and church services.
Burial permits list names and ages including Ann Lawler 62 at Jewish Hospital and Mary Kotter 38 at St Francis Hospital with ailments such as appendicitis and cancer. Also noted are George Specht 23 and Edward Harmeyer 38 with phthisis and erysipelas. Thomas J Okelly 1 month and Ella O Kelly 58 are recorded with meningitis and other ailments. Locations include Stettinius Avenue 8445, 1308 Bremen, 1114 Sycamore and 62 McKen Avenue with hospitals cited.
A fragment noting prices 10.00 15.75 and 19.00 appears with race item references Rac 80 and Dark Tear T Y5c, but no clear event or context is provided.
An advertisement touts a broad selection of lace and net curtains with prices by the pair or yard. It highlights real lace patterns at 75c to $10.00 per pair and mentions muslins for cottage windows plus a special box offer for shirt waist storage, noted as a special purchase with high quality wood boxes and brass hinges.
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