Negro Killed by Train Near Carthage
A Black man believed to be Gray Clem mons of Marion Kentucky was killed instantly yesterday by a Big Four train near Carthage.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
5
A Black man believed to be Gray Clem mons of Marion Kentucky was killed instantly yesterday by a Big Four train near Carthage.
Mrs Margaret Doane Bigelow will address the Economic Club in Vine Street Church this evening. She will explain what the Economic Club is for and outline its purpose to attendees.
Thieves broke into William Peters stable at 1718 Queen City Avenue yesterday and stole a runabout and harness valued at 25 dollars.
In Union Bethel at Third and Lawrence streets last night Dr Beekman gave a lecture on Mammoth Cave with slides showing its beauty.
Emma Glasgow reports a burglary at 3500 Columbia Avenue last night in which watches and rings valued at 60 dollars were stolen. No suspects named. Police are investigating the home on Columbia Avenue.
Police Chief Millikin accepted an Indian bridle yesterday from Detective Bob Kelly who is on sick leave in New Mexico. A silver spur set was sent to Inspector Casey.
The second division of the Ladies' Aid Society at Mt Lookout M B Church will hold a Japanese social and literary entertainment at the group's residence. The event showcases cultural items and community gathering in a proof of fellowship.
Mrs E M Hagane of Meler Avenue is noted for an event on Friday evening May 22. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
The Engineers' Club hosts a guests night at its headquarters on Eighth street near Walnut street. James A. Green will present "A Trip to the West Indies and the Panama Canal" with stereopticon views.
Colonel William J. Klein has completed arrangements for the annual Knights of Pythias outing. About 500 members will depart from the city on July 19 for Cedar Point near Sandusky Ohio, where they will camp for ten days.
Mattie Mason of 745 West Fourth Street obtained a Police Court warrant for the arrest of Theodore Smith of 634 Neave Street on a disorderly conduct charge. Smith had been ordered to stay away but reportedly continued calling.
Miss Fannie Jennings of the Y. W. C. A. wed Charles Snider of Springfield at Central Christian Church. Rev. John Hill officiated and the couple departed for their future home in Springfield.
Herman H. Rotert, 75, a tailor of 1632 Freeman Avenue, was found dead in bed by his wife yesterday. Coroner Cameron ruled death from carbolic acid poisoning and noted despondency due to poor health.
A programme of plays and songs will be presented in the parish house of the Church of the New Jerusalem this evening for the Young People's League of the Church. Miss Mary L. MacMillan authored two of the plays.
Superintendent Nelson of the Smoke Abatement League swore out warrants in the Police Court for the Buckeye Marble Company on Third Street and Eggleston Avenue and for the Frank Tea and Spice Company on 716 East Third Street. Both are charged with violating the smoke ordinance.
Delegates to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Churches departed yesterday for Kansas City where the four day meeting will be held. The group includes the Rev. Dr. William McKibbin Rev. Dr. Frank Monfort Rev. John Grant Newman I D Fry Reuben Tyler and Dr. D Lippert.
Washington officials decree a new Postoffice station at Elberon avenue and Eighth street with Joseph M. Lammert as clerk in charge. Monfort directed to establish the station in a few weeks after a district business petition.
George Reiser, 14, a machine apprentice of 521 Charlotte street, will probably lose his foot after his foot was mashed in an elevator accident yesterday at the Waterproof Paper and Board Company on Canal and Walnut streets. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Judge Lueders advised Henry Lakamp of 852 West Liberty Street during arraignment in Police Court on drunkenness. The judge withdrew a warrant for Patrolman Dixon who faced assault and battery charges sworn days earlier in Justice of the Peace Bolsinger's court at Norwood.
Chapman C. Archer an attorney and Cypress Lumber partner with William Mitchell and Sanford Tuthill filed a bankruptcy petition showing total liabilities near 796 657 with secured debts 379 460 and Archer liable for 408 298. Assets amount to 32 845 including Cincinnati real estate valued 24 380 and stocks 6 085. Nelson F. Randle filed for bankruptcy with 3 117 liabilities and 5 978 assets. Ader case verdict awarded 200 plus costs for damages from an auto collision. Maude Rider suit ended with defendant's verdict for 5 000 damages. Pennsylvania Company appeals from 9 000 verdict related to Edward Fuller death. Erie Railroad also appeals from verdict against it.
Mrs Barak Heileman of 2187 Eastern Avenue obtained a warrant in Police Court yesterday for the arrest of Edward Nunn of 2246 Eastern Avenue on charges of malicious destruction of property. Nunn is alleged to have struck Heileman’s husband with a blackjack after an argument over profanity heard by the women in the house.
The First German Association of Stationary Engineers No. 15 N.A. 8. E. will inspect the pumping station in California next Sunday. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. from the traction depot on Sycamore Street to tour engines pumping stations filter plants and other apparatus of the new Water Works system with over 300 members likely to attend.
A Cleveland court ruled in favor of Mor ris Weinstein awarding him four thousand five hundred dollars. The decision settles the action and assigns costs as directed by the court.
Edwin B. Kellogg sues in Common Pleas to test City Council power to authorize by ordinance a bridge over Eastern Avenue connecting Cincinnati Traction Company property sides to haul coal. Court denied injunction. case to higher court. Also: verdict of 5 000 dollars for death of Jennie L Haines from an Interurban collision. Suits by S B Hammel Paxton & Warren and defense by Kinkead Rogers Ellis. Barnard Wolfson sues Cincinnati Traction for 5210 and damages to horse and buggy after a December collision. Frank Seinsheimer attorney.
Legal action tests city power to license sidewalk peddler stands. United Cigar Stores sues Joseph Massa at Fifth and Walnut to block use of sidewalk for a permanent stand. Judge Schrader handles case amid broader suit and related district court actions.
Alice Townsend answers Carl Townsend suit for divorce denying neglect and abuse. She alleges his skating and late nights, a January 1908 trip to Sherman, furniture sales, and a relationship with a rink acquaintance leading to divorce demands. Ed H. Williams represents Townsend. separate item lists alimony and custody actions in related cases against Benjamin Brand and others.
George Baker was found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Irvene Smith in a Carlisle avenue saloon near John Street and was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Hunt. He is also accused of killing John Smith, Irvene’s brother, at the same time.
Ben Wilbur Frank Lawrence and Bertram Perry all of New York were bound over to the grand jury yesterday by Judge Lueders in Police Court after being arrested on forgery charges.
Members to assemble at Castle Hall at noon today for the burial of Brother Edward Aldinger. Also notes of Scottish Rite Cincinnati meeting at 7 30 pm for Seventeenth and Eighteenth Grades, Ohio Consistory rendezvous after chapter ceremony. Syrian Temple special meeting Saturday May 23 at 8 pm with moving pictures after business and June class petitions.
Series of death notices listing Aldinger Bollinger Brackmann Bell Cochran Churchill Hunt and relatives with dates May 1908. Entries specify ages, home addresses, funeral times and locations including St George's Holy Angels and local churches.
Howe Perry A died May 19 at 4 30 p m Funeral Thursday at 9 a m from Terrace Park residence Burial at Spring Grove Cemetery. Kidney Frances widow of Robert Kidney died May 19 8 30 p m Funeral services Spring Grove chapel 10 o clock Thursday morning. Minges John died in Cleves May 19 at 12 30 a m aged 49 Feral from late residence Thursday May 21 at 2 p m. Niehaus Joseph beloved husband of Elizabeth Homaniehaus aged 49 Funeral Thursday 9 a m from residence 2729 Cleanview Avenue Walnut Hills Solemn requiem high mass St Frances de Sales Church 9 30 a m Interment Calvary Cemetery. Snider Herman son of Frank and Tilme Snider died May 19 Funeral from late residence 2725 Van Street Corryville Thursday 2 p m Burial private. Winters Amelia wife of David W Winters died May 19 9 p m Funeral Friday from daughter Mrs Charles F Fisher 1712 Holloway Street East Walnut Hills 11 a m Interment Woodland Cemetery Dayton C 3 p m Friends invited
A list of individuals with ages and addresses including Charles Jones at 22438 Kenton and Herman Snider at 2725 Vansepticimia. Conditions noted include asthenia, tuberculosis, diarrhoea, and peritonitis with several entries at Christ's Hospital and City Hospital. Several patients lack clear outcomes.
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