Will Wind Clocks Contract Awarded
J. J. Willy received the courthouse clock winding contract for $80 per year with duties beginning immediately. The decision was announced yesterday by city officials.
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J. J. Willy
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
5
Entertainer Julius Benckenstein Hosts Schoolmates at Wyoming Home
Julius Benckenstein will entertain about 150 of his old schoolmates from half a century ago today at his home 641 Riley avenue Wyoming. Monument project to honor Joseph Heberle, former city labor leader, was endorsed by the Ohio Federation of Labor at their Dayton meeting yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Benckenstein
Riley Avenue
Wyoming
Joseph Heberle
Ohio Federation of Labor
Dayton
Avonwoods Host First Dance At Walnut Hills Mansion
The Avonwoods announce their first dance of the season at Walnut Hills Mansion on Hallowe'en night October 31. The hall will be decorated for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avonwoods
Walnut Hills
Hallowe'en
Harvest festival at Refuge Home with Rev Roughton talk
The children's harvest festival is set for Sunday afternoon at the Refuge Home. Reverend Gervaise Rough ton will deliver a talk and an elaborate musical and literary program has been prepared for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Refuge
Gervaise Roughton
Glover Case Postponed On Rooming House Fraud Charge
The hearing of W. H. Glover the real estate broker charged with aiding John F. Gleason in a fraudulent rooming house sale was postponed yesterday to October 22. Justice Dumont will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Glover
John F. Gleason
Military Club Banquet at Burnet House Speeches Planned
The Military Club will hold its annual banquet at the Burnet House this evening with Judge Swing speaking on General Grant as Soldier and Citizen Major Becht of Columbus and Captain Edward Gauche of New York also addressing the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Military Club
Burnet House
Judge Swing
Grant
Major Becht
Columbus
Edward Gauche
New York
Summers toddlers near tragedy from suspected poison
Edward Summers aged two and Burt Summers aged three drank a glass of atropine believed to be water that their mother used. They were found unconscious but are expected to recover. Their parents reside at 634 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Burt Summers
Broadway
Queen City Club tours new Water Works plant
Members of the Queen City Furniture Club viewed the new Water Works plant yesterday as guests of board member John Cornette. Special cars transported the party and Resident Engineer Jewett explained every detail of the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Furniture Club
New Water Works
John, Cornette
Board of Public Service
Jewett
Bethesda Hospital Donation Day Highlights Generous Gifts
Generous gifts flowed in yesterday at Bethesda Hospital on its annual donation day. About $1800 in cash was received along with linen, household goods and provisions. An entertainment was held in the lecture hall of the Church of the New Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda Hospital
Church of the New Jerusalem
Reception for Mt Lookout Church New Pastor Rev R Herbert Whiting
Members of Mt Lookout Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a reception last evening for their new pastor the Rev. R Herbert Whiting. Mrs Luke Smith gave the welcoming address and Mrs William Spiegel and Mrs Robert Bliss provided vocal and violin selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Lookout Methodist Episcopal Church
R. Herbert Whiting
Luke Smith
William Spiegel
Robert Bliss
Fire ends banquet at John Street Mission
A gas explosion in the apartments above 910 John Street caused a hasty evacuation during a John Street Mission banquet. Fire damage was slight and the event ended abruptly with guests leaving the rooms safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Street
City Hall Notes and Appointments Placed Before Board
The Board of Public Works on the advice of the City Solic yesterday refused the claim of 578 by contractor W L Hollaender for extras in the Enright avenue sewer. Henry Brackenman was appointed drug clerk in the City Infirmary at 50 dollars monthly. Patrolman John T Long, suspended months ago, sought reinstatement from Mayor Markbreit, which was refused. Charles Volts, Denver Parks Director, viewed Cincinnati driveways and parks. he praised Cincinnati's park system if the Greater Park League plan proceeds as explained by Park Superintendent Rodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Publicion
Solic
W. L. Hollaender
Enright Avenue
Henry Brakenman
John T. Long
Markbreit
Charles Volts
Denver
Col
Cincinnati
Rodgers
Volts
Greater Park League
Last Chance to Register to Vote Today
This notice urges citizens to register by today to be eligible to vote. It frames registration as a civic duty and warns that failure to register means inability to vote. The message emphasizes urgency with capitalized emphasis on last chance.
Steamer Chosen for South American Trip by Cincinnati Manufacturers
Preparations for a South American expedition by Cincinnati manufacturers advance as the committee selects the Orinoko to charter. The 90 day rental is set at 60 000 dollars. About twenty local firms intend to participate with a planning meeting slated at the Business Men's Club early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
B. H. Hargrave
Business Men’s Club
In Vogue in Cincinnati Hair Styles Fashion Notes
A Cincinnati fashion roundup describes the season’s styles with the Psyche knot hair, violet scented toilet water, and bell shaped silk opera hats. Baby capes in serge and Ottoman silk, butterfly bows for girls, and suede shoes in matching colors are highlighted, along with turn over collars and braided belt trends.
Museum to be built in Cincinnati with half million gift
The Ohio Mechanics Institute will gain an industrial museum in Cincinnati funded by a half million dollar gift from Mrs Mary Emery and other Cincinnati philanthropists. The museum will display models of inventions and world manufactures and include a Mall of Fame for local pioneers. Plans, aimed at boosting commerce, will be drafted next week with a new building to house priceless archives and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Emery
Ohio Mechanics Institute
Germany
France
Shearer
Stuttgart
Cincinnati
South America
New Museum
Ohio Institute
Institute
Business Men’s Club of Cincinnati
Business Men’s Club Company
Engine House Contract Awarded for Winton Place Site
The Board of Public Safety awarded F Beckman & Sons the contract to erect the new engine house at Maple and Circle avenues in Winton Place for 17 957 dollars. Chief Millikin will study Hyde Park police subpatrol needs and report next meeting. The board refused the Firemen's Pension Board's demand for first passing on retirement eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Beckman & Sons
Board of Public Safety
Maple and
Circle Avenues
Winton Place
Millikin
Hyde Park
Firemen’s Pension Board
Pension Board
Fire Department
Marriage Licenses Listed With Names and Residences
A list of marriage licenses includes Lawrence F. Alhers of Norwood aged 22 and Gertrude L. Ungeheuer of Norwood aged 20, along with several others such as Max Wisenberg aged 30, Rosa Gransky aged 23, Edward Coffman aged 21, Allis Tittle, William A. Ace, Blanche G. Johnson, Free E. Everyson, Ruth E. Brumfield, and Shaktia Henshaw, detailing residences and ages in a local notices column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence F. Alhers
Allis Tittle
Wiliam A
Vine
Blanche G. Johnson
Wade
Freee E, Everyson
W. Ninth St
Ruth E. Brumfield
Hyde Park
D. Shaktia
Bang
Henshaw
Protests Over Independence Ballot Petitions Examined
Hamilton County board reviews petitions to place Independence party nominees on the November ballot amid charges of late filings and numerous signatures from ineligible signers. Youths listed as subscribers admit minor status. irregularities include duplicates and nonresidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Ohio
Highth Ward
Independence Party
Thomas P. Hart
Congress
Charles N. Danenhower
Prescott Smith
Common Pleas
Frank Gorman
Otway J. Cosgrave
Harry Co. Busch
Henry J. Heilker
Leonard W. Goss
Henry T. Hunt
Hamilton County
William Thorndyke
A. F. Otte
The
Hav
Obituaries and funeral notices from local addresses
Multiple death notices list Frank B Boies 34 of 1939 West Liberty Street cremation and St Henrys Church requiem, Eliza Creasey widow of W D Creasey of 621 Lexington Avenue funeral Oct 17, Adolph C Engelhardt 48 sudden death with future notice, Anna Spraul widow of Anthony of 920 Cutter Street funeral Oct 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Avenue
Newport
Engelhardt
Adolph C
Mose
Spraul
Anna
Anthony Spraul
Cutter Street
Burial Permits and Death Notices From Canal Ridge and City Hospitals
A list of burial permits and death notices including causes such as pneumonia bronchitis peritonitis cancer nephritis and Bright's disease. Notable entries reference Canal Ridge Bethesda Hospital Jewish Hospital City Hospital and addresses on Highland avenue Race Cutter Bremen Herschel avenue Purcell avenue and 2210 Ohio avenue with ages from 3 months to 77. An inquest is noted for 2813 Columbia avenue.
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Christian
Canal Ridge
Eptheligma
Huster
Frank
Bethesda Hospital
Highland Avenue
Sophia
Praul
Anna
Cutter
Polumonis
Cable
Magdalena
Spring Grove Avenue
Eschmann
Pearl
Columbia Avenue
Gutman
Doris
Jewish Hospital
Ohio Avenue
Weber
Elizabeth
City Hospital
Bremen
Kohlmeyer
Henry
Herschel Avenue
Sarah
Beechwood
Metcalfe
Liluie
West Eighth
Heyl
Joseph
Purcell Avenue
Nadler
Fran SR
Bright’s
L ’ Ratre
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ICE Dealbrs' Association
Ross Lake
Orinoko
Dorothea Gerard
Peecign
Ina Tenadion
Ludvig Lewisohn
York
Lewisohn
Boston Herald
Upton Sinclair
Wall Street
B. W. Dodge & Company
27Th Street
Maryland Casualty CO
Skiff & Coo
Commercial Tribune Building
Hall of Fame
Board
Independence
Board of Elections
Robert C. Pugh
Lan
Mr. Thorndyke
City of
Selby Emerick
Greensburg
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
Central Station
4Th and Vine
CH & D
Firth and Baymiller
Pennsylvania
London
Springfield
Xenia
Pearl and
Butier Sts
Baldwin
Paris
St. Louis
the Baldwin Company
Closson
Fourth St
West
Shillito
Dolin Shillite Company
Alleghanies
Cindy Tobacco
Pacific Coast
Ch& D-Monon
Fifth and
Walnut
C.c.&l
Chicago
Richmond Muncie Marion
Peru
8Th
McLean
Warsaw
Elberon
Sedamsville
4Th St
Ocean Steamers
North German Lloyd
Plymouth
Cherbourg
A.M. Kaiser Wm.i
Kronpring
Cecilier
Kaiser Wm
tFriedrich Wm
tCalls
Gibraltar
Naples
Genoa
P. Irene
Barbarossa
Xu. Luise
Lloyd Travelers’ Checks Oelrichs & CO
N.Y
Atlas National Bank
Brighton German Bank Co
Bepler & Co
Third St
First National Bank
German National Bank
Kuhn & Sons, HB
Western German Bank
American Line
Cherranten
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Atlantic Transport Line
Jenn Abms Leybel ME
Sre
NEW White Carling
Southampton
NEW York & Yew Acne
Italy
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Azores
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Holy Send
W Illustrated
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German Nat'l Bank
Brighton
Kuhn & Sons
Walazat
Staamship
Thomas Cook & Son
Hamburg
AMEE
Hambur
Deutschland
Hambure Direct
laples—Ge
P. Lincoln
Hotels and Resorts
Atlantic City, N. J
HOTEL
Rijdolf Tlantic City, N
Knp
Atlantic City
Chalfonte
LEEDS
Herald Sq
Collingwood
West 35Th ST
Fifth Ave
B’way
New York City
Seth H. Moseley
New Haven House
New Haven
Conn
Hotel Pierrepont
Bath
Harry L. Brown
Hotel Victoria
Islesboro Inn
Maine
Havlin
John H. Havlin
Commercial Tribune
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