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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

5

Walnut Hills W C T U Meeting Draws Large Attendance

City news notes the Walnut Hills Branch of the W C T U meeting yesterday at Walnut Hills Christian Church with unusually large attendance. Injuries Cause Death reports Paul Ridoux 57 harness maker of 611 Dayton Newport Ky died at City Hospital after being struck by a car at Fourth and Sycamore streets. Fireman Is Married notes Clifford George hose Wagon driver Engine Company No 16 McMillan street married yesterday to Miss Anna Hagemeéyer at the bride’s home.

Walnut Hills Walnut Hills Christian Church Paul Ridoux Dayton Street Newport Fourth Sycamore Clifford George McMillan Street Anna Hagemeéyer

Tree on Mitchell Avenue Falls After Wind

A tall oak on Mitchell Avenue south of Rose Hill, long a site of suicides, was blown down by a heavy wind recently. The tragedy and its grim local association drew attention to the spot amid mournful reflections.

Mitchell Avenue Rose Hill

New gasoline launch planned for Big Sandy River

United States Engineers award a contract to Pioneer Boat Pattern Company of Bay City Michigan for a gasoline launch to serve the Big Sandy River. The craft will be ready in sixty days at a cost of 1975 dollars.

United States Engineers Big Sandy River Warren Pioneer Boat Pattern Company Bay City Mich

Fire damages Walnut Hills home. smiths escape unhurt

A clothing cleaning accident at the home of George Smith and his daughter Mary on 2639 Alms Place Walnut Hills where gasoline ignited flames confined to one room. Mary was slightly burned while the loss was described as small. Fire department box 418 responded to the alarm.

George Smith Alms Place Walnut Hills Mary Smith

Fire at O Arm Ledar plant causes brief panic

A mysterious origin blaze broke out last night in the O Arm leder Company plant at Canal and Twelfth streets. Engine Company No. 4 answered the alarm and found a small rubbish fire burning in a pile of debris, causing momentary panic in the area.

O. Armleder Company Canal and Twelfth Streets

Hyde Park church hosts reception for new pastor

Hyde Park Methodist Episcopal Church invites friends to a reception Friday evening for the Rev. Dr. Charles W Blodgett and his wife at the home of Mr and Mrs W W Widmeyer 2872 Erie Avenue Hyde Park All old and new friends are invited Madison road and Madisonville pass the door

Hyde Park

Police Seek James Ryan Labeled by Syracuse Authorities

Police received a letter from Syracuse authorities asking them to locate James Ryan in this city. His parents live in the East, and his mother's condition is reported as grave with a wish to see him before she dies.

James Ryan Syracuse N. Y Ryan

Delegates Leave for International Missionary Convention

Delegates to the International Missionary Convention of the Church of Christ departed yesterday by a special train for New Orleans. Among those traveling from this place were A. Mean, Mr and Mrs B E Harvuot, Rev y EB Dedman, W H Dickinson, T C Ranshaw, Ss Tf Corey, F M Rains, G Boyer, Abram Bell, and others.

New Orleans International Missionary Convention of the Church of Christ A. Mean E. Harvuot Rev Y EB. Dedman W. H. Dickinson T. C. Ranshaw Ss. Tf. Corey F. M. Rains G. Boyer Abram Bell

Detectives arrest two men in grand larceny case

Detectives Bell and Schaefer of the Police Department and Matthews of the Q C Railroad yesterday arrested George Batters 29 of New Palestine Ohio and Frank Hatter 26 with no listed home on grand larceny charges. They allegedly stole goods worth 500 from cars in local yards. Batters is the son of a city Patrolman Batters and was formerly employed as a road detective now charged with theft from it.

Bell and Schaefer Police Department Matthews Q. & C. Railroad George Batters New Palestine Frank Hatter Batters

Woman Arrested in Nightclub Shooting Case

Sergeant Eichelberger and Traffic Officer Wulsifer arrested Bonnie Mikles aged 18 of 214 West Court Street after she admitted telling friends she was one of two women with Frank Day and William Busch when Patrolman Frame shot Day. Day remains alive but dying at City Hospital.

Eichelberger Wulsifer Bonnie Mikles West Court Street Frank Day William Busch Central Station Day City Hospital

Suffrage Convention to Mark Sixtieth Anniversary in Buffalo

The National American Woman's Suffrage Association holds its annual convention in Buffalo from October 15 to 21 to honor the 60th anniversary of the 1848 Seneca Falls meeting. Several participants from 1848 are still alive to be honored, and the movement now has delegates from sixteen countries at the International Congress in Holland.

National American Woman's Suffrage Association Buffalo Seneca Falls N. Y International Woman Suffrage Congress Holland

Nervine touted as nerve tonic for tired women

Advertises Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for headaches nervousness backache stomach trouble and general debility claiming it soothes nerves promotes refreshing sleep and rest. A testimonial from Rozarth of Hamilton Missouri praises its calming effect and strength, with a money back guarantee if no benefit.

Miles Rozarth Hamilton

Bold Daylight Robbery In Broad Daylight

In broad daylight two highwaymen robbed Charles Wetterer 70 of $262 in front of Front and Carr streets. Wetterer, tied to Wetterer Brewery, identified Peter alias Kid Dugan and Jerry Conners 36 as the robbers. Both were captured and charged with robbery.

Charles Wetterer Chadwell Street Fairmount Wetterer Brewery, Company Front Carr Streets Wetterer Sloo Street Peter Kid” Dugan West End Kenyon and Freeman Avenues Jerry Conners

Hoosiers Welcome Cincinnati Club at Richmond Festival

A 200–strong Cincinnati Business Men's Club visit to Richmond Indiana for Manufactures Day during the Fall Festival featured a parade led by the Cincinnati club, a Hamilton reception, and speeches. Grand Marshal Richard McComas led the group aboard a five-car special train with hundreds of local supporters greeting them at the depot and hotel. The afternoon parade showcased the visiting delegation with numerous named attendees listed.

Cincinnati Business Men’s Club Richmond Ind Smittie Pennsylvania Depot Richard McComas Hamilton Harry Probasco Business Men’s Club Cincinnati

Walnut Hills Business Men's Club Nominates Ticket

The regular nominating committee lists Archibald Colter as president and Dennis F. Cash as first vice president with John M. Thomas, Orin N. Littell, Milton Hurtig, Louis Kellner and ten directors filling key roles. The Independent committee has only President Frank J. Norris named so far, promising a lively race in a prospering club.

Walnut Hills Business Men’s Club Archibald Colter Dennis F. Cash John M. Thomas Orin N. Littell Milton Hurtig Louis Kellner Lincoln Phillins Thomas T. Fenton Dudley C. Outeast Walnut Hills Frank J. Norris

Pioneer Caroline Reakirt Dies at 82

Mrs. Caroline Whetstone Reakirt aged 82 of 2411 Auburn avenue died last night of gastritis. Daughter of John Whetstone a lumberman pioneer she was aunt to Clifton capitalist Llewellyn B. Reakirt. Survived by five children and her husband Charles C. Reakirt who died seven years ago. Funeral at home tomorrow 2:30 pm with Spring Grove Cemetery burial.

Caroline Whetstone Reakirt Auburn Avenue John Whetstone Reakirt Colonel Strong Ft. Washington Third Lawrence Streets Julia Hopkins Caroline Reakirt Llewellyn B. Reakirt Clifton Marion Tilden Julia Root Anna Grace Reakirt Charles C. Reakirt Reakirt Drug Company Charles Reakirt Joseph J. and C. Beakitt Drug Company Spring Grove Cemetery

Insurance man dies after stroke in Avondale

J B Braunstein a Phoenix Fire Insurance agent in Avondale dies after a paralytic stroke at his home 768 East Ridgeway Avenue He was 51 and unmarried with thirty five years service to Phoenix He was active in the Business Men's Club and at the Knockers funeral in St Andrews Church tomorrow morning at 4 30.

J. B. Braunstein Phoenix Fire Insurance Company East Ridgeway Avenue Avondale Braunstein Phoenix Company Business’ Men’s Club St. Andrew’s Church Joseph B St. Andrew's Church Prospect Place

Sherman Picture Gifts to Public Library September Items

Gifts to the Public Library included 268 books 354 pamphlets 31 maps and various items. Donors from Cincinnati listed include Mrs Margaret Amick Mrs C A Chapple Donald H Craufurd Rev Gotthard Deutsch and others led by Drausin Wulsin who presented an engraved portrait of John Sherman.

John Sherman Drausin Wulsin Cincinnati Margaret Amick C. A. Chapple Donald H. Craufurd Gotthard Deutsch George B. Ehrmann Ezekiel & Bernheim Company First Church of Christ, Scientist Abbie Gray William N. Hobart N. D Hodges Nellie Hoke Jerome B. Howard Logan McKee F.C. Magill William Miller S. Obermayer,Company Anna D. Prugh Emma D. Roum Louis W. Sauer Thomas J. Weir Horace G. Williamson Jesse B. Young

Woman Offers Job to Man Who Earned Sympathy

The letter to Charles Kilcoursie Lambart from a Wyoming woman describes a ranch seeking a youthful manager to settle and build the country. She claims Boer War nursing service and a Legion of Honor, notes her husband is 83, and hints she may remarry. Lambart plans no acceptance.

Charles Kilcoursie Lambart Wyoming Lambart

Dedication Services at Hyde Park Baptist Church

Dedicator y services were held in the new Hyde Park Baptist Church building with addresses by G E Leonard and William J Cambron. An organ prelude was played by Mrs. F R Stansbury and inv ocation given by Rev W H Parker.

Hyde Park Baptist Church G. E. Leonard William J. Cambron F. R. Stansbury W.H. Parker C. BE. Lanton John W. Craig Dr. Robbins Richard Venting

Wade visits cotton plantation in Mississippi

Charles N. Wade, a train announcer and former street car conductor, left yesterday from the Central Union Depot to visit his cotton plantation in Mississippi. His land, bought years ago, is now valued at five times his initial investment and supports several families as he moves toward capitalism.

Charles N. Wade Central Union Depot Mississippi Wade

Ministers Ask Mayor to Probe Midnight Saloon Closures

Three Baptist ministers Rev J Franklin Walker of Zion Baptist Church Rev M Wyatt of Antioch Baptist Church and Rev W Clark of New Unity Church appealed to Mayor Markbreit to investigate whether downtown saloons are evading the midnight closing law. Detective Jack McDermott noted the law is generally observed and the Mayor said he will investigate further.

Markbreit J. Franklin Walker Zion Baptist Church M. Wyatt Antioch Baptist Church W. Clark New Unity Church Jack McDermott McDermott

Hospital Donation Day at German Deaconess Center

Donation day events at the German Deaconess Home and Hospital and its Maternity Hospital branch on East Liberty Street. Over the past year more than 1,000 patients received treatment with care extended to those unable to pay. A reception is planned at the Clifton Avenue hospital in the afternoon followed by an evening concert.

Local Businessman Joins U S Court Staff in Sedamsville

Oscar W. Pinger of Sedamsville is added to the city’s court staff. He joins Marshal Eugene L. Lewis as an office deputy, filling the vacancy from the death of Court Chief Ben Bromwell. Pinger has long been connected with local business houses.

Oscar W. Pinger Sedamsville United States Court Eugene L. Lewis Court Crief Ben Bromwell Mr. Pinger

Funeral service for Brother Wm Ricketts announced

Members of the Master Plumbers Association are requested to attend the funeral on Thursday October 8 at 2 p.m. in the Mortuary Chapel Spring Grove Cemetery.

Master Plumbers’ Association Bro Ricketts Mortuary Chapel Spring Grove Cemetery

Funeral services and lodge meetings announced today

EPXCELSIOR Lodge No 369 F and A M meets at 1 15 pm to attend the funeral of Wm Rick etts with services at Spring Grove Chapel at 2 30 pm. A Scottish Rite Stated Communication of Gibulum G Lodge of P 14 at 7 30 pm for routine business. James A Collins 38, Secretary.

Epxcelsior Lodge A. M Wm. Ricketts Spring Grove Chapel Severin Ebel W. M Gibulum James A. Collins

Obituary Notices From City Church and Hospitals

A list of obituaries and funeral notices dated October 1908 includes Joseph B Braunstein at 768 East Ridgeway, Crowley and Crowley at 775 East Sixth, and Michael Neurohr. It notes various funeral times, church services, and burial plans at St Andrews, St Xavier, Sacred Heart, St Marys, and St Peters Cathedral. Additional entries mention hospital deaths and causes such as pneumonia, heart disease, cirrhosis, and meningitis with listed ages and residences.

Neurohr Michael Susana Neurohr Brochmeyer John Wilder Avenue Newcombe Robert Handman Avenue Woodward Clare St. Mary’s Hospital Central Avenue Crowley Ellin East Sixth Blair City Hospital Stoney Point Davidson Anna Bond Hill Myrtle Avenue Praeiracian Henry Ragine Haywood Albert Clinton Springs Avenue Morrison Thomas East Fourth Street Ludlow Avenue Hill Russell William Madisonville Mueller Henrietta Clay Keeler Martha Chambers Ainstetter Charles Vine Auc Ee Martin Peete Heart Sease Ryan Edward F Spring Crove Avenue Galvin Roderick J Waverly Avenue UDA Caroline City Infirmary Moore Riddle Road

Cincinnati Businessmen Parade Through Richmond

Three hundred Cincinnati Business Men's Club members arrived by special train and, joined by Smittie's band, paraded to the Westcott Hotel in Richmond. They were greeted by local Young Men's Business Club members and praised Richmond's enterprise as they viewed the industrial parade from vantage spots.

Commercial Tribune Richmond Ind Cincinnati Business Men's Club Young Men's Business Club Westcott Hotel Smittie Cincinnati Queen City

Ohio Woman's Board Mission Convention Concludes

The 1908 annual convention of the Ohio branch of the Woman's Board of Missions of the Interior and the Ohio Woman's Home Missionary Union ended yesterday afternoon at Walnut Hills Congregational Church. Five meetings featured addresses and discussions on missionary work.

Walnut Hills Congregational Church Ohio Woman's Board of Missions of the Interior Ohio Woman’s Home Missionary Union

Favor Auto Ambulance Bond Issue Urged

A committee led by Superintendent Féhrenbateh and Board of Public Service member Weil urged the City Council to approve a $5,300 bond for an automobile ambulance and garage, saying the initial $4,500 bond was too small. The report notes current monthly ambulance costs of $145.34, which would rise to $153.91 with horseless service, and recommends retaining the horse ambulance for contagious disease cases.

Féhrenbateh Weil Board of Public Service

City Hall Notes On Viaduct Steel Testing And Public Projects

The City Hall notes: steel for the Eighth Street Viaduct will undergo tests by Pittsburg laboratory at 0.25 to 0.35 per ton for mill and shop work. Thomas Taylor freed by Workhorse Pardon Board for carrying concealed weapons. Knights Templars seek permission to set a reviewing stand on Fourth Street by the Chamber of Commerce for the parade. Colerain avenue line terminus moved to Virginia avenue. Only nine names left on Fire Department eligible list due to many new substitutes. another civil service exam will create a new list.

Eighth Street Service Board Pittsburg Laboratory The Workhorse Pardon Board Thomas Taylor Hanselmann Commandery Knights Templars Board of Public Service Chamber of Commerce Fourth Street Colerain Avenue Virginia Avenue Colerain Turrill Street Chase Street Board of Public Safety

Gleason Bound Over In False Pretenses Case

John B. Gleason was bound over to the grand jury on the charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. Mrs. Edward C. Danley of Pittsburg says Gleason offered to dispose of a rooming house lease and furnishings at 234 West Highth Street for profits of 100 dollars a month, and they paid 900 dollars plus a 600 dollar note. Her attorney says Gleason rented the place monthly. Bail was set at 1000 dollars.

John B. Gleason Justice Dumont Edward C. Danley Pittsburg Gleason West Highth Street Danleys Danley

Register Today for Your Vote

Voters are urged to register now to participate in upcoming elections. The message stresses that voting is a citizen duty and emphasizes immediate registration to ensure access.

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