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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

5

Clergy Visitor Attends Police Court Proceedings

Dr. Philip Zenner spoke on treating inebriates before the Monday Evening Club at the Deaconess Home last night. Rev. Gottfried Daniel Elker of the Reformed Church of Waukon, Iowa, visited Police Court yesterday as Judge Lueders' guest and showed keen interest in the proceedings.

Philip Zenner Police Court Gottfried Daniel Elker The Reformed Church of Waukon Lueders

St Xavier’s Youth Choir Stars in Walnut Street Theater Show

The Boys' Minstrela of St Xavier's Church entertained a large Walnut Street Theater audience last night. Members of the church's Young Men's Sodality sang in the chorus.

St. Xavier's Church Walnut Street Young Men's Sodality

Burglars Break In At Standard Paper Plant

Burglars forced entry at the Standard Paper Company plant located at 137 West Sixth Street overnight. They climbed a rear fire escape, broke a window, and stole $490 from a cash drawer.

Standard Paper Company West Sixth Street

Memorial Exercises By St Bernard Aerie Of Eagles

Memorial exercises were held by the St Bernard Aerie of Eagles with speakers eulogizing members who died since the aerie’s inception. A musical program was rendered and President William C Volz officiated.

St. Bernard Aerie of Eagles Aerie William C. Volz

Colonel Woodard Sinking in Madisonville Heart Illness

Colonel J. H. Woodard is in critical condition at home in Madisonville after a period of heart trouble. Family members fear he may not survive as physicians warn the end may be near.

Woodard J. H. Woodard Madisonville

Psychology urged as essential for ministers by Watson

At a meeting of Christian ministers in the YMCA yesterday morning Rev. Robert Watson of the Covenant Presbyterian Church delivered a lecture on psychology. He declared the study of psychology essential to every minister.

Calis Robert Watson Presbyterian Church of the Covenant

Wagon Collision at Fifth and Main Sts

Wagon No 24 of the Ice Delivery Co and a Dairymen Meinke Bros wagon collided yesterday at Fifth and Main, throwing contents into the street. The drivers and horses escaped injury.

Ice Delivery Company Meinke Bros

Bowles charges nephew with grand larceny in home theft

Mrs. Susan Bowles of 2524 Spring Grove avenue obtained a warrant in Police Court yesterday to arrest her nephew Raymond Morris for grand larceny. She says Morris stole a gold watch valued at 175 dollars from her home.

Susan Bowles Spring Grove Avenue Raymond Morris

Stolen Horse Reported In Richmond Neighborhood

A horse valued at 250 dollars was stolen last night from Linn Richmond and Plum Street. The owner says he entrusted the animal to a boy named Marshall to take to a blacksmith shop at Front and Carr streets.

OF. H Linn Richmond Plumtreet Marshall Front and Carr Streets

Car Hits Brewery Wagon On Court Street

A south bound vehicle struck the rear of a Moerlein brewery wagon at Court and Vine streets yesterday morning. The horses were thrown into the street and the driver jumped clear. The wagon contents were spilled onto the roadway.

Norwood Moerlein Brewery Court and Vine Streets

Burglars Break Show Window at Haberdashery

Burglars broke a front show window pane at Henry Sternberger’s haberdashery 45 West Sixth street early yesterday. They stole several dozen suspenders and hose while Patrolman Myler heard the glass fall and the burglars fled.

Haberdashery Henry Sternberger West Sixth Street Myler

Rescued from Ohio River capsized sailboat

William Halad of Mt. Echo road narrowly escaped drowning yesterday in the Ohio River opposite Sedameville as his sailboat capsized midstream. He clung to the hull and called for aid until John Seaffel of West Sixth street arrived in a skiff and pulled him to safety.

William Halad Mt. Echo Road Ohio River Sedameville John Seaffel West Sixth Street

Elderly man sought for 25 cent bogus orders scam

Police are seeking an elderly man who has been going about the city securing twenty five cents on bogus orders. He has been successful in several places. The man represents himself as an agent for Walter A. Van Korb, photographer, 23 West Liberty street.

Zere Walter A. van Korb West Liberty Street

Missing 15 year old Nora Henderson sought by police

Parents of Nora Henderson age 15 of 908 East Pearl street urge police to locate her. She has been missing since May 16 after leaving with a woman from Newport Kentucky to seek work. Her mother is reportedly prostrated and Nora is described as very pretty.

Nora Henderson East Pearl Street Newport

Chicago man alleged to be R. C. Thompson arrested for check pass

A man suspected as R. C. Thompson alias Dixon was arrested in Chicago on charges of passing a check. He registered at the Hevlin Hotel in March as R. C. Thompson, salesman, Chicago, and passed a $75 hotel draft. Local police will attempt to identify the man.

R. C. Thompson Dixon Chicago Hevlin Hotel

Burial for Happy Jack Claren Shaw Planned Today

The body of Happy Jack Claren Shaw Superintendent of the Plum Street Mission 512 Plum Street will be buried this afternoon at Spring Grove Cemetery Special services were held.

Happy Jack Happy Jack” Clarenshaw Plum Street Spring Grove Cemetery

Services at St. Pauls Church Seventh and Smith Streets

A church notice states missions yesterday from 12 30 to 1 p m and services at 2 o clock this afternoon at St Pauls Methodist Church located at Seventh and Smith streets.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Seventh and Smith Streets

Reverend Goss Presents Paper on Superman at Meeting

The Rev Charles Frederic Goss pastor of Avondale Presbyterian Church was principal speaker at the Presbyterian Ministerial Association in the Harlin Hotel. He read a paper titled Superman. The next meeting will likely be at Lane Seminary on Monday June 1.

Superman Charles Frederic Goss Avondale Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Ministerial Association Harlin Hotel Goss Lane Seminary

Louisville man held after confrontation in Big Four yards

Isaac King of Louisville Kentucky is jailed after Railroad Detective Zimmerman found him hiding in the Big Four yards. Zimmerman says King posed as a freight train conductor. King admitted he was wanted for abusing animals and a fight broke out when he was confronted.

Isaac King Louisville Zimmerman Big Four King

Mrs Vaughn arraigned on assault charge in Police Court

Mrs Mary Vaughn of West Court street was arrested Saturday on neighbors complaint accusing her of beating her stepchild. Patrolman Harnold testified the child's body and arms had welts. the child is at the Children's Home. The case was continued.

Mary Vaughn West Court Street Harnold

Archbishop Moeller travels to funeral in Cleveland

Archbishop Henry Moeller left Cincinnati yesterday for the funeral of the late Bishop Horstmann in Cleveland. He was joined by Father James A. Moore Louis Tiemen Father Michael Mulvihill and Father Anthony Runnebaum, all clergy from local churches.

Henry Moeller Cincinnati Bishop Horstmann Cleveland James A. Moore Holy Angels’ Church Louis Tiemen St. Rose's Church Michael Mulvihill St. Peter's Cathedral Anthony F. Runnebaum Holy Trinity Church

Search for Mrs. Ella Lowe Dacey Led by Police

Mrs. Ella Lowe Dacey, daughter of James H. Ott, vanished from 616 West Seventh Street last Labor Day. She left a note claiming she would go to Chicago. Her 4 year old son Guy Lowe, from a previous marriage, stays with grandparents at 424 Taylor Avenue, Tusculum.

Ella Lowe Dacey West Seventh Street Labor Day Dacey James H. Ott Taylor Avenue Tusculum Chicago Guy Lowe

Methodist Plant Will Remain Here In Cincinnati

A communication from Will L. Finch secretary of the organization says the Methodist Book Concern plant will not move from Cincinnati and no consolidation will occur beyond management. A memorial will be sent to conference delegates outlining Cincinnati’s central location for Methodist population and industry including paper mills, coating paper plants, ink factories, and major book publishers. Cincinnati is claimed to be freer from labor troubles than any other manufacturing city.

Industrial Bureau Will L. Finch Baltimore Methodist Book Concern Cincinnati United States Miami Valley Indiana Michigan National Metal Trades’ Association

Former Auditor Culkins Talks on the Last Legislature

William C. Culkins former City Auditor and new general manager of Columbia Life Insurance spoke to the Forum of Norwood Methodist Church on sidelights of the last legislature. He described how bills were prepared shaped and introduced in the General Assembly based on his capital correspondence.

William C. Culkins Columbia Life Insurance Company Norwood Methodist Episcopal Church Culkins

Harris cited for resolution on health and life at congress

Chief Chemist Wiley of the Agriculture Department and an editorial in the Commercial Tribune spotlighted concerns beyond waterways, urging focus on human health and honesty in business. Ohio Governor Harris and Foote drafted a broad resolution urging health and life, referred to a committee chaired by Louisiana's governor, to be published in the congress report.

City Club Wiley Department of Agriculture Roosevelt Congress of Governors of States Commercial Tribune John Mitchell Congress George B. Fox Mt. Auburn Harris Ohio Fox Foote Columbus Louisiana Seeger Avenue Westwood Queen City Blaine Road Waverly Fairmount Waverly Avenue Pinetree Street Gest Street Freeman State Avenues Markbreit Mechanics’ Alley Dalton Avenue Kenner Street Florence Street Setchel and Humbert Streets Board of Public Service Knox Street Beekman Street Fairmount Avenue Quince Alley Queen City Avenue Tremont Street Bloom Street Service Board Seegar Avenue Westwood Avenue Committee On Pendleton Street Reading Road Walker Alley Cherry Street Delaney Street Jefferson Avenue Vine Street Corry Street May Street McMillan Street Wilkinson Street Guy W. Mallon McMillan Street Bridge Ferdinand Alley Rankin Street Fairfield Avenue Madison Road Auburn Avenue Huntington Place Auburndale Place Kemper Lane Yale Avenue Central Avenue Freeman Peers Cole Avenue Harrison Avenue Colerain Meat Mill Creek Colerain

Swallows Money But Cops Retrieve It At Church

Charles Chandler was arraigned in Police Court on petit larceny after allegedly taking a $5 bill from Mrs. B. Bellerman in St. Francis de Sales Church and swallowing it while fleeing. He was treated at City Hospital where the bill was recovered. The judge offered to reduce his sentence if he revealed his correct name. Chandler hesitated but provided it, with his case continued to today.

Charles Chandler Dennison B. Bellerman Walnut Hills St. Francis de Sales Lueders Chandler

Missing man Snowden last seen after leaving home

Police search for Herbert A Snowden who vanished after leaving his home at 1926 Harrison avenue last Monday morning. His wife Anna Snowden is despondent, noting his background as a science specialist and Queens University graduate who previously taught in Hall Claire Wisconsin. Snowden moved to Cincinnati to start a business with a partner planning a local guide.

Herbert A. Snowden Harrison Avenue Anna Snowden Hall Claire Wis Queens University Kingston Canada Snowden Cincinnati

Man Fined After Sleeping on B & O Tracks

Railroad Detective Distler found Frank Obert asleep on B and O tracks as a train approached. In Police Court Judge Lueders urged against self harm and fined Obert five dollars plus costs to remind him to take better care of life.

Distler Frank Obert

City Council Eyes Parks and Street Upgrades Amid Debates

City Council met to discuss acquiring Evans Wood for a third park and a Fairview Heights site for playgrounds. They approved bonds for water works expansion and street projects while hearing requests to oil streets and improve lighting on Fifth Street.

West End Louis J. Hauck George Dieterle Linn Street Miami and Erie Canal Central Avenue Mohawk Bridge O’brien Evans’ Wood Evans Place Committee On Fairview Heights Fairview Southview Avenues

Jubilee Programme For Holy Trinity Pastor Runnebaum

A detailed notice of Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cincinnati planning the silver jubilee of Pastor Rev. Frank A. Runnebaum. Events include a 10 am procession, solemn mass, sermon by Rev Louis Tieman, Moeller remarks, children’s confirmation, and a 8 pm public reception with speeches and a purse presentation.

Holy Trinity Congregation Cincinnati Fifth Mound Street Holy Trinity Hall Frank A. Runnebaum Henry P. Lange Old Trinity Moeller Father Runnebaum Runnebaum A. H. Walburg A. E. Druffner J. H. Holthaus G. Vonderahe H. Meyer B. Dottman H. Kemper H. Busse F. E. Bruegge Leo Thuis Gounod Louis Tieman St. Rose’s Church

Fight Over Pool Fight Leaves Man Stabbed in City Hospital

George McDonald a 38 year old white bricklayer living at 324 John street was stabbed in the neck and left shoulder during a dispute in Albert Kincaid saloon Carlisle avenue John street. Police allege a man known as Bubbles, a Negro, handled the knife and escaped.

George McDonald St. John Hotel John Street City Hospital Albert Kincaid Carlisle Avenue McDonald Bubbles

Masonic Lodge Meeting Notice for Lafayette Lodge 81

Conclave Tuesday at 7 30 p m Sir Knights welcome Special Tuesday May 19 7 40 p m M M Degree Visitors invited Alfred Knight W M D H Portenanmre Recorder

Hanselmann Lafayette Lodge A. M Work Alfred Knight W. M

Obituary notices list numerous Cincinnati area deaths May 1908

A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices from Cincinnati and vicinity lists many names with ages and addresses. Entries include AVERY William Randall 64 burial Ganastota N Y, FRANKLIN M H 74 East McMillan, FENNER N P Sr Lima Ohio, HARDING Nancy Lockland, HUNT Margaret E Belmont Ave, KRIEGE J W R Bellevue Ky, LUHRING H William 58, NIEHAUS Joseph 49, CLARENSHAW John 71, THOMANN Bernard 60, and multiple death notices with ages, residences, and burial or service details.

Avery William Randall Cincinnati Ganastota Franklin M. H McMillan Street Walnut Hills United Jewish Cemetery Fenner N. P Lima Charles H. Fenner O. Harding Nancy E. F. Harding Mill Street Lockland Hunt Margaret E Benjamin A. Hunt Belmont Avenue College Hill Richmond Street Niehaus Joseph Niehaus Elizabeth Homan Niehaus Clearview Avenue St. Frances de Sales

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