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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
9
Chicago and New York markets show weak wheat with little export demand. Corn and oats slide with wheat, while provisions stay firm amid bearish notes from Argentine shipments and Northwest movement.
Dun and Co reports seasonable weather boosted retail trade and larger wholesale movement while hesitancy persists in many industries. Textile production rises, pig iron demand remains fair, and leather sales stay quiet as tanners hold firm prices amid cautious orders for fall and spring shipments.
Special Dispatch reports articles of association filed in Columbus. Paint Shop Company Cleveland and Youngstown firms list capital and organizers including W H Denaldson Tracy Duncan G S Simmons Robert G McGleary and C J Johnstone. The Leonard Agency Company Canton. The Melvin Tilley Hardware Company Wellston. Reading Bank Company of Reading changes name to The Reading Bank. officers Vorjohann president and Begley cashier. Other entries include Proc torville and Cincinnati firms with various capital amounts.
The Agriculture Department reports cotton in 69.7 percent of normal condition on September 25, with 2,582,688 bales ginned to date this season. Ginners are active across states, with Sea Island and regional totals broken down by state showing Florida, Texas, and Mississippi among top producing areas.
Week's to bacco breaks show overall satisfactory trading as all grades sold well from scrap to brights. Market up slightly though offerings were limited and trading dull. Week ending Oct 8 offerings 126 hhds rejections 22 average $14.20 per 100 lbs. Distribution shows 51 sales between 15 and 19.75 dollars and higher price groupings. Cincinnati quotations noted.
Two story frame residences planned on the west side of Peter street south of Eastern avenue Ty RuUSher and on the east side of Auburn avenue north of St Clair street.readable fragments indicate ownership details and construction type for the two new houses.
The Commercial Tribune reports 11 946 trade failures in the U S for nine months ending September 1908, with $179 677 523 in defaulted indebtedness. Manufacturing, trading, and other commercial failures all rose versus 1907, while banking failures also increased. Ohio bucked the trend with fewer failures.
Philadelphia celebrates its 227th foundation anniversary with a tribute to its history and enduring home-loving culture. The piece highlights William Penn’s city, its role in the nation’s early days, and Philadelphia’s modern status as a leading manufacturing and home-owning metropolis with famed institutions and historic landmarks.
The Williams Shoe Company on Cherry street plans a large five story factory building next to its current plant. It will sit on a 125 by 240 foot lot and add substantial manufacturing space. The Cincinnati Woman's Clubhouse Company bought Oak street property for a new 225000 square foot clubhouse. M Y Cooper bought a 100 by 175 foot lot on Cleneay avenue for development.
A long list of real estate transactions including sales leases and mortgages. Properties described by owner names, parcel sizes, street locations, and adjacent landmarks across several townships and villages. Transactions note cash payments, annual rents, and options to purchase.
Classifieds offer barber trade training at Moler Barber College with wages from 12 to 29 dollars weekly and job prospects for graduates. Also listed are opportunities at Moler College for hairdressing and beauty services, postal clerk examinations, and a mechanical photo work position. Recruitments call for men and women with references and references to Johnson Carew in Walnut Hills.
A short ad from Dr. La Franco of Philadelphia promotes LADIPS Dr La Branco's Compound described as safe and effective. It offers a 25 cent price for druggists or mail orders and includes a goblet free with purchase.
Notice states Barbara-Roeser is duly appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Andreas Roeser, deceased, late of Hamilton County. J Guckenberger is the attorney.
Elizabeth DPD Bates is appointed executrix of the will of Joshua H Bates, deceased, by the Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio. Bates & Mayer Attorneys.
The notice lists numerous mortgage cancellations and assignments involving individuals and local firms including Dorothy Seurig, Patrick Donovan, Harry Mandler, Catherine Fain, and Mary E Millmere among others. Amounts cited include 2 500 dollars and 26 000 dollars with transfers to Citizens Gift B and L Co Madison B and Central Trust are noted. names associate with estates and properties across Avondale Madison and Westwood.
The River Today notes Louisville departures with the Ohio River level at Cincinnati 2 ft 9 in and steady. The steamer Ligzle Bay sails to Louisville and ports while other packets are laid up. The Kentucky leaves Main Street at 5 p m for Louisville and all way ports as weather remains clear and cool.
News from various ports notes river levels and conditions. Freeport Beaver Dam shows nine inches and stationary flow while Wheeling reports a percentage river height. Madison lists 2.9 feet and clear cold air. Louisville notes stationary river and canal depth around 2.8 feet with arrivals and departures including Lizzie Bay. Evansville records 1.9 feet and steady, warmer. Cairo shows 5.6 feet and falling with arrivals. Louis is 4.2 feet and decreasing with ship movements from several vessels including Mary and Eagle noted.
Gallipolis Ohio October 2 The grand jury refused to indict Dr Charles G Parker president of the Gallia County Antisaloon League who was attacked by saloonist John North during the street election day in the clash North was dangerously stabbed on the scene
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