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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
9
Wheat prices rose on stronger corn as May delivery moved 9 1/4 cents up and July 1 1/2 cents higher. Corn advanced with May up 2 cents and July up 11 1/2 cents. Oats edged higher and provisions rose about 12 1/2 cents. Spillover from Kansas damage reports and rumors of a cash market buyer fueled late-day strength.
Miss Susan Austin won a verdict of 9000 damages against Cincinnati Traction Company for injuries from the Elberon avenue accident on Oct 16. The case considered medical proofs and losses, while the defense seeks a new trial. Creditors of Orville Curran declared a 6 percent dividend on proven claims.
Wheat prices edged higher on Kansas fly damage scare and tight world stocks. Receipts and exports for flour, cornmeal, and other grains varied, with No 2 red wheat around 1.04 to 1.06 dollars and July futures near 99 cents. Oil, lard, and cotton seed movements were modest while spirits like molasses and sugar held firm.
A Police Court warrant was issued yesterday for Benjamin F. Holmes of this city on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. James Enright, a night watchman at 22 Elm Street, alleges Holmes cashed a cashier's check at Enright's place that the New York bank refused to honor. Enright says the check was intended for another man with the same name in Cincinnati, drawn on the Lundy Bank of Rock Theft, New York.
A consent verdict of 16000 was approved for Albert G Eggers and heirs of Herman Eggers against the Board of Education for land on Elm Street east of the Tenth District School. The property is needed to enlarge the schoolyard after prior condemnations and appeals. Attorneys Geoffrey Goldsmith and Frank Coppock appeared for the city and owners.
David Gratz pleaded guilty to grand larceny for swindling messenger boys who were sent with goods and change after his telephone messages. Judge Hunt ordered him committed to the Reform School.
A verdict of seven thousand dollars was returned in Judge Spiegel s court for the death of Helena M Sullivan and for her estate in the suit Mary Sullivan administratrix of the estate against the A G Corre Hotel Company. The decedent died after an elevator cab shot up and then crushed her in the Gibson House building where she was shopping. Cogan Williams represented the plaintiff Paxton Warrington and J J Muir the defense.
Probate court notes under the will of John F. Wesseler late of 146 Wade Street that his son Charles George Wesseler and daughter Alice Rolfs share the 1000 policy proceeds. Alice receives the Wade Street homestead with deductions of 100 to Charles and 50 to Alma and Albert Wesseler, while other appraisals list Anna Young Jo Voss er and Fred ir mae Jane Connor with values shown.
The hearing of Joseph SH Shaw a medical student seeking a writ of mandamus to require the State Board of Medical Registration and Examination to hold examinations in multiple cities simultaneously with Columbus was set for May 29 in the Circuit Court.
Mary A Freeman sues Henry J Freeman for divorce alimony and child custody alleging cruelty and neglect Judge Swing issues restraining orders to protect wives from molestation and improper conduct at 824 West Highth Street and 2636 Spring Grove Avenue Attorney Charles Sparks represents the filings Noble O Elliott seeks divorce from Helen Elliott married in 1902 at Sycamore Illinois charging desertion John C Rogers represents Elliott Margaret Rauh seeks divorce and alimony from Albert Rauh alleging extreme cruelty
Mary Gratewohl sued the Deutscher Broeder Verein for 75 dollars. Justice Muller dismissed the suit yesterday for informality.
The River today lists departures from Manchester and City of Louisville at 5 p.m. with Lizzie Bay among the routes.
Pomeroy triweekly departures at 5 p.m from Maysville and 11 p.m from Manchester on select days and Louisville daily at 5 p.m. with Sunday 9 a.m. stages. The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 21 feet 5 inches and was falling as of 6 p.m. yesterday.
The departures from this port yesterday included The Queen City to Pittsburg and Greenland to Pomeroy, with Courier to Manchester and Kentucky, and City of Cincinnati to Louisville. Today, The Courier from Manchester Lizzie Bay from Madison City of Louisville from Louisville. The forecast notes rain and a fall at headwaters with a rise between Parkersburg and Portsmouth and likely rise at Cincinnati on Wednesday. Freight remains strong. passenger activity has risen and is expected to grow through summer. The Courier leaves at 11 p.m. for Manchester and all ports. Lizzie Bay at 5 p.m. for Madison and ports. City of Louisville at 5 p.m. for Louisville and ports. Coal shipments possible as water level allows. Coal City and Sam Brown tows arrive yesterday. Sam Brown heads to Louisville after discharging. The Boat and Tom Dodsworth carried empties late last night from Louisville.
In Pittsburg river stands at 11.4 feet and stationary as several vessels depart for Louisville and others arrive or load empties from Cincinnati. Wheeling shows 17.5 feet and falling with multiple boats departing to Parkersburg Clarington Ruth Sistersville. Madison river at 20.8 feet falling amid rain and warmer weather. Evansville at 31 feet falling with clear conditions. Cairo river 45.1 feet rising with John 8 Summers departing for the Lower Mississippi. St Louis river 24.4 feet rising with arrivals including Belle of Calhoun Sidney Bald Eagle Spread Eagle and departures for Burlington Memphis White River.
The Cincinnati Chapter of the American Institute of Architects admitted B. H. Dormette and Charles H. Ferber. G. M. Anderson lectured on Mexico. A Water Works inspection is planned for June 20. Real estate deals include Ezekiel and Bernheim selling the A. J. Seasongood residence property at Beecher street Gilbert avenue and Wehrman avenue with options on mortgage or all cash.
Real estate transfers include Eugene E. Lewis to Della I ew with Lots 2 and 2 in Block O College Hill. heirs C Woolland to Hdlth Pelton Lot 37 in James Wall estate sub. Thomas F. Brown trustee to George Straehle 25 feet on north side of Conroy Street. Edith Pelton to James and Annie Mulvaney Lots 2 and 8 in James Wall sub. Henry Locke Sr to Thomas and Fannie Collins part of Lot 18 in Proser Stewarts estate Lockland. Isabel W. Carlisle et al to Sallie P Harrison et al 50 by 200 feet on Main Street 90 feet south of Fourth. John Wentzel executor to Hailey Went.
Advertisement notes a goupon form to obtain Commercial Tribune patterns of sheers pony through the fashion department in Cincinnati with ten cents per pattern, sent to a New York factory. orders take several days to process.
A waist pattern for Misses 14 to 17 years emphasizes a box plaited front and back, Mandarin trim, and versatile sleeve lengths. It notes wide armholes and a growing demand for up to date styling, with fabric options in silk challis and embroidered batistes and a required yardage of 8 for the 15 year size.
Legal notice details the Cincinnati plan to improve Leonard Street from Russell Avenue to Archer Street with brick paving, curbs, and drains. It sets assessment methods, ten annual installments with interest, bond issuance, and publication of resolutions, dated April 206, 1908.
Filings list multiple cases in Common Pleas No. 139940 to 139949 and 189943, including assignments of dower, injunctions, damages claims, and divorces. Parties include Joseph F. Geiler William Geller Louis Niemeyer Shikrey Mosey John B. Mary A Freeman Lydia Winkelman Dora Herbert Margaret Rauh Noble C Elliott Work Realty Co. city of Cincinnati and others.
Building permits issued for multiple structures include Bertha Kell owner on Vine Street east side between St. Clair and Nixon for a two and a half story residence costing 4000. John B Bremer owner on Clarion Avenue near Trimble for a brick two and a half story costing 4000. Joseph Von Stein Jr owner at Dirt and Wilmore streets for a brick two and a half story costing 4000. Alterations to residence for Henry J Meyer on Woodburn Avenue near St Leger Place costing 1100. Alterations to Findlay area school buildings by Board of Education near Bremen costing 10000. Alterations to Warner Street south side near Guy School Building by Board of Education costing 10000.
Detectives search for a Curry Woodenware Company collector accused of embezzling 600 dollars and fleeing. They say the man spent most of the funds on his sweetheart and pursue the girl thought to know his whereabouts, said to live in Cummins ville.
Sealed proposals for a vitrified brick or concrete sewer under Main McKinney and Vine streets in Dayton Kentucky must be received at the City Clerk's office by 8 p m Monday June 1 1908. Bids require a five hundred dollar certified check or cash with each bid. The council may reject any or all bids. GEO G Lindsey City Engineer.
Notice to stockholders of The Wyoming Amusement Hall Company announces a meeting on June 12 at Guild Hall Wyoming Ohio at 7 30 p m. The purpose is to vote on increasing capital stock from zero to 35000 as approved by the board on May 1 1808. Secretary William Schuberth Jr and President R B Barnaby sign the notice.
The Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio appoints Amelia Browne Sprague as executrix and trustee under the last will and testament of Amelia Browne late of Hamilton County Ohio, deceased, with qualifications as required by law and dated May 20 1908 in Cincinnati.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati invites sealed bids by May 27 1908 for labor and materials to improve Fairview avenue and Herman street with sewers and drains. Bids must include full names and a $500 bond or bank certified check. The board may reject any bid. John J. Wenner, Clerk.
The Board of Public Service invites sealed bids by noon May 21 1908 for labor and materials to improve Washington alley from Burns street to end of bricks. Work includes grading setting granite curbs and paving with brick per specs on file. Each bid must include full names or a $100 certified check as guaranty. checks returned if not accepted.
The board invites bids until 2 o clock noon on Wednesday May 27 1908 for grading cement curb and gutters paving with rock asphalt macadam and building drains basins and retaining walls on Grace avenue from Observatory avenue to Linwood road. Bids total two thousand dollars or certified checks on solvent banks. checks returned on contract. May 12 1908.
Bids to surface Ninth street east line Main to west line Sycamore with asphalt and drains. Project plans filed in office. Estimated bid amount around 1080 dollars with certified check required. Bids via printed forms. board reserves right to reject all bids.
Steamers depart from foot of Sycamore Street today at 11 p.m. for Manchester and way points. Main 1457. Louisville and Intermediate Points and Lower Ohio Boats leave foot of street daily at 5 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m. Kentucky River freight received daily. Tel M 1897.
The Board of Public Works of Cincinnati Ohio will open bids on Wednesday May 2 for furnishing labor on South Court Street from Main to Sycamore. Bids must include full bidder name and be secured with a one thousand dollar bond. John J. Wenner, Clerk.
Executor John W Legner offers on premises at 1429 Elm Street Cincinnati for $4,300 in a third cash terms with mortgage on rest. Sale set for June 15 1908 at 2 30 PM on site. property located at Elm Street corner with Wetsel alley between Madison Magnolia and Elm. Legal description Lot 27 Square 2 Hotchkiss Avery & Cator subdivision in Deed Book 69 page 601. conducted Bates & Meyer attorneys.
Christoph Zinhser files a divorce suit against Jennie Zinhser at Case No 721 in the Common Pleas Court of Hamilton County Ohio. Hearing set on or after June 1 pending service. attorneys BaTsz and MBYBR listed.
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