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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1908

Page

5

Greece talk for the blind at Public Library

Miss Henrietta Walter will speak on Greece to the blind and friends at the Public Library Thursday evening October 22 at 8 o'clock. Also Judge James B. Swing will address the Young Women's Christian Association at 4 today with a soloist Mrs Joseph Crowthers. Luncheons will be held daily this week at 128 130 East Fourth street from 11 to 4 for St Joseph Infant Asylum Norwood.

Henrietta Walter Greece Swing James B. Swing Young Women’s Christian Association Joseph Crowthers East Fourth Street St. Joseph Infant Asylum Norwood

Delegates Named for Ohio Valley Improvement Conventio

President H W Speelman of the Federated Associations named Jacob Dietz Starbuck Smith Frank H Shaffer William C Culkins and Fred Tuke as delegates to attend the annual convention of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association to be held in Louisville on October 22 and 23.

H. W. Speelman Federated Associations Messrs Jacob Dietz Starbuck Smith Frank H. Shaffer William C. Culkins Fred Tuke Ohio Valley Improvement Association Louisville

Siphon Brigade Quells Forest Fire Near Helwig Farm

Rensselaer Park's siphon brigade yesterday vanquished a small forest fire on William Helwig's farm. A lighted match dropped in a field lit dry grass and leaves, soon the blaze grew large but was quickly extinguished.

Rensselaer Park William Helwig Helwig

Fire Department adopts five day off rule with extra staff

Beginning yesterday the one day off in five law of the Fire Department went into effect. Ninety one extra men went on duty at the various houses, and reports were to the effect that everything was working along smoothly. Captain Harry Schafer took charge of Ladder Co. No. 8 at Gest and Depot streets.

Harry Schafer Gest Depot Streets

Lumber Theft Charged Against Local Laborer

Armand Eversall, 55, of 4725 Hamilton Avenue, a longtime laborer for J. L. and N. L. Pierson Lumber Co in Cumminsville, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Houillion and Harnold on suspicion of stealing lumber valued at 33 dollars, according to employers and police.

Armand Eversall Hamilton Avenue J. L. & N. L. Pierson Lumber Company Cumminsville Houillion and Harnold

Detectives Seek Safe Blowers in Tennessee Case

Authorities in Jackson County Tennessee captured two alleged safeblowers. Doc Davenport alias Carroll was moved toward Memphis while Lorenzo Jimmy Johnson was taken to Covington Jail. Local detectives had clashed with police over rewards sharing for the case.

Jackson County Tenn Doc” Davenport Carroll Memphis Lorenzo Jimmy” Johnson Covington

Oakley Welfare Association Applies For Charter

Attorney Alfred K. Nippert filed for Oakley Welfare Association charter on behalf of organizers George A. Lutz Henry Doermann Charles Nebel Frank Kroetzsch and William Striethorst who signed the articles and sent them to the Secretary of State. The charter cites advancing Oakley village interests and community welfare.

Farm Welfare Association Alfred K. Nippert Oakley Welfare Association George A. Lutz Henry Doermann Charles Nebel Frank Kroetzsch William Striethorst Oakley

Alms & Doepke Cafe Featured For Home Style Dining

The Alms and Doepke Company cafe presents a home like dining room with velvet carpet mahogany tables damask linen German silverware and cut glass. F W Waldvogel leads the kitchen noted for appetizing unique dishes and open kitchen inspections for ladies interested in large scale meal preparation.

Alms & Doepke Company F. W. Waldvogel

Dedication of New Electric Organ at St Pauls Cathedral

The St Pauls Cathedral will dedicate a new electric organ on All Saints Day November 1. Built at $14 000 it is billed as the finest in the state with power from electricity. An auxiliary parish house organ is activated by the game keyboard under Prof K O Staps who directs a forty five voice male choir.

St. Paul's Cathedral K. O. Staps

Candy John visits Wyoming reunion with old friends

Julius Benckenstein invited former teachers and schoolmates from fifty years ago to his Wyoming home. He impersonated Candy John, running a miniature candy shop and handing out marbles and candy sticks. They recalled boyhood games like marbles and leap frog before an open air dinner.

Julius Benckenstein Wyoming Mr. Benckenstein Candy John Baymiller Street

Mother Sees Lad Fatally Injured in Street Crash

Orval Lowrman six, of 111 Main street Carthage, was struck by a southbound vehicle while playing with friends in Malin Street near Anthony and Center. His mother Mrs William Lowrman stood at her candy store when the accident occurred. He was dragged a square, fender saving him from immediate death. Doctors Simmons and Saffin found probable internal injuries and multiple cuts and bruises.

Orval Lowrman Main Street Carthage William Lowrman Malin Anthony Center

Man in Charge of Engine Tests Dies

Fred S. Moulton, operated on for appendicitis at the Jewish Hospital, died at 6 o'clock last evening after conditions improved then worsened. A young man noted for ability, he led an important water works testing project and leaves a widow and many relatives.

Fred S. Moulton Mr. Moulton

Wholesale Dry Goods Ad Offerings at Alms and Doepke

In the wholesale departments Alms and Doepke announce fresh arrivals and fast selling patterns in a wide range of goods. Major bargains cover Outing Flannels Flannelettes Blankets Dress Goods Silks Linens Lace Curtains Embroideries Handkerchiefs Ribbons Velvets and more for men women and children plus carpets rugs linoleums and floor cloths.

Alms & Doepke

Flag to Be Presented at Mason Lodge Week

The Dorcas Chapter Order of Eastern Star will present a beautiful American flag to Enoch T. Carson Lodge No. 598 F and A M during the Olympia Theater performance Are You a Mason on Tuesday evening October 20. Charles H. Logan will give the presentation speech and Worshipful Master August Nuernberger will accept on behalf of the lodge.

Masonic Grand Lodge Enoch T

Real Estate Notes On Cadwalader Johnston and Quill Deals

Broker R B Cadwalader sold a vacant 50 by 150 foot lot on Mc Millan street to Dr Edward S Johnston who plans a bungalow for office and home use. F W Richt sold a 25 by 80 foot lot and a three story flat at 711 West Seventh Street for about 10000 to Thomas A Quill for Frederick H Meyer as an investment.

R. B. Cadwalader Edward S. Johnston McMillan Street Auburn Avenue Johnston F. W. Richt Thomas A. Quill Frederick H. Meyer West Seventh Street Mr. Quill

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages in Hyde Park Area

A dense list of real estate transfers, leases, and mortgage filings. The items name numerous individuals and entities such as Seth C. Foster, Paul Freytag, Grace K. Fox, Edward Cordano, and The Oakley Park Company, detailing lot numbers, street corners, and lease terms. Also includes filed and canceled mortgages involving Hyde Park properties and local banks.

Seth C. Foster Paul Freytag S. G. Sterling Ge Heeeen Henry J Dry Samuel Dbd Cooper Westwood Edward Cordano Herman Lackman Brewitt& Co William Hesse George C. Iceberg Miles Greenwood I. W. Noonan Joseph ‘Levitch George and Mound Streets Edward Buller Vitus Schmid Lewis R Myers Y. Cooper Grace K. Fox Myers x Cooper Lot Brewing Co William Saffin Mary "Price Florence F. Dittoe Ottifla Weist Jobe Miller Helen A. ‘Finn Aoe Street Clinton Street Conroy Street Delta Avenue McMillan Street S. Johnston Bernard H. Kroger Alexander M. Har- Avetuc William A Bame Lot Cosersceserceserrerers Sterneserenese Hyde Park John Hiner William Setm Freeman Avenues S.iy Antonio Cordano Sheriff Fourth and Smith Vernon Street Frank Boesch Thresa Boesch Peirce J. Cadwallader Alice Steubing Johnston Auburn Street Incs Soidines Ecco Mt. Auburn M Oakley Park Company Emory R. Worstell Oakley Park Vuot Cleneay Avenue

New Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court

A list of cases filed in Common Pleas Court numbers 141216 to 141228 including Howard Marshall vs The French Benzo Cleaning, Sam Levinson vs Michael Bland, Voss Miller & Co. vs Theodore Esarmianns, Western and Southern Life Insurance Co. vs Charles E Brigel for 4000 and mortgage foreclosure, Catherine M Taphorn vs John Taphorn et al for Simone David H Scott, several divorce actions, and business disputes such as The Charles Boldt Company vs Camp Washington Brewing for 464.16.

Howard Marshall Squire Lamping Sam Levinson Michael Bland Squire Srveces Harry H. Friedman Voss, Miller & Co Theodore Esarmianns Sallie Muller Lem Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Charles E. Brigel Johnson & Levy Catherine M. Taphorn John Taphorn Simone David H. Scott Jennie Grafys Gustav Graf Harry A. Rust The International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union American Bonding Company A. W. Bruck Jennie Srna Edward H. Brinkman J. Rogers J. M. Stone William B. Clay Lucy Clay J. C. Rogers Nannie Nick Oliver Nick B. Sparks Charles Boldt Company Camp Washington Brewing Company Ones & James Julia Kelly Ice Delivery Company J. D. Temp!e Blanche Eid Louis Eid J. Me. Dawson Superior Court

Northside Presbyterian Church Marks 53rd Anniversary

Members of North Presbyterian Church on Hamilton Avenue celebrate 53 years since organization and the ninth anniversary of the choir led by Alfred Hartzel. Founded 1850 with 15 charter members, the church has a noted history and retains several early members today.

North Presbyterian Church Hamilton Avenue Northside Alfred Hartzel Ara M. Boyd Greenfield, O Margaret Parker Mervin Sherman Mr. Lee A. J. Reynolds Norwood John Haight

Typhoid Rising in Weekly Health Bureau Report

The weekly bulletin from the Bureau of Infection and Contagious Diseases notes a marked increase in typhoid fever along with scarlet fever and diphtheria. The lab has traced infection sources in all but one typhoid case, with a year over year comparison shown.

Health Department Bureau of Infection

Real Estate Exchange Commends Mrs Emery for Gift

The Cincinnati Real Estate Exchange at its Title Guarantee and Trust Building meeting commended Mrs. Emery for her munificence with a 500000 dollar donation to the Ohio Mechanics Institute. Resolutions backed constitutional amendments to be voted election day. William M. Hugle named to represent the exchange at the Ohio Valley Improvement Association meeting in Louisville October 22 and 23. Committee on Advertising named Herbert T. Kent as chairman with members Poland Smith Ebersole and Costello.

Cincinnati Real Estate Exchange Title Guarantee and Trust Company Emery Ohio Mechanics Institute Ohio Wiliam M. Hugle Ohio Valley Improvement Association Louisville Nicholas P. Smith E. M. Costello William G. Ebersole Hugle Herbert T. Kent William B. Poland B.M. Costello

Entertain Junior Order Parade and Mass Meeting Set

The Junior Order of United American Mechanics in Hamilton County plans a large event next week under the Hamilton County Immigration Bureau. A parade of thousands will precede a mass meeting at Eagle Aerie Hall with speakers including Frank Norwood L B McDonald Horace M Crow Giffin Pollock and John J Weitzel. The order has about 10 000 members in Hamilton County.

United American Mechanics of Hamilton County Urbana O. Giffin Columbus R. A. Pollock Canton John J. Weitzel Cincinnati Order

Cincinnati Learns Languages Braces for European Travel

Cincinnati residents show strong demand for language study with Berlitz School reporting its largest enrollment. The program plans to equip travelers with correspondence lessons during their voyages as they prepare for Europe next year.

Cincinnati Europe Buldes Berlitz School of Languages Old Cote

Mayor Rejects Top Eligible To Police and Fire Posts

Mayor Colonel Mark briet refused to appoint the top Civil Service eligible for police and fire posts. He labeled Louis Kiwatsch as undesirable and announced five substitute patrolmen and a station house keeper appointment, replacing the retiring Schlessing.

Markbriet Louis Kiwatsch Daniel Maher Celestial Street Thomas H. Hillgrove Elm Street John Wank Poplar Street George J. Keller Central Avenue Walter G. Oettinger Roberts Avenue James M. Johnson Gaff Avenue Johnson Schlessing Millikin

Fashion Notes From Cincinnati Fall Trends

The piece details season trends with narrow string ties and tassels for women, Napoleon collars, brown linen travel bags, and a shift to high shoes for street wear. Men's fashion embraces telescope hats, felt bands on high silk hats, and earthy coats, while interiors favor Oriental rugs, chiffon or broadcloth wraps, mahogany furniture, and silver accessories.

Cincinnati Aerie notices funeral for Frank Martin

Officers and members of Cincinnati Aerie No. 142 F O E assemble at the late residence of deceased brother Frank Martin No 965 Ludlow avenue to participate in funeral services Sunday evening at al alank vee. WM Berning Worthy President Louis Broermann Secretary.

Cincinnati

Masonic Bodies Schedule Meetings and Parade

Masonic group notices list Stated conclave for Hanse Mann Commandery No. 16 on Tuesday at 7 30 pm with visitors welcome. Miami Lodge No. 46 to assemble Wednesday October 11 at 1 pm for Grand Masonic Blue Lodge parade. Trinity Commandery No. 44 Knights Templars to meet Monday evening October 19 at 7 30 pm.

Hanselmann Commandery K. T Geo W.atridge Miami Lodge F. Ani A. M Masonic Temple Third and Walnut Streets Fred A. Johnson W. M WM. C. Brisbin Sec’y Trinity Commandery Knights Templars Robert D. Betts Henry B. Michie

Obituaries List for October 1908Engelhardt Finneran Gregor Henke

Notices announce the deaths of Adolph C. Engelhardt 47, Minnie Engelhardt widow, Mary E Finneran, Mary Jane Gregor, Nora Henke 32, Frank E Martin, Augustus Moore 76, Hiram Harper Peck 59 with funeral details and church affiliations across Cincinnati area churches and cemeteries.

Engelhardt Adolph C Minnie Engelhardt Hoesinghoff Undercliff Walnut Hills Finneran Mary E James Elizabeth Finneran William Finneran Queen City Avenue St. Edward’s Church Mary Jane Key West Fla Milford Presbyterian Church Henke Nora Nee Walsh William Henke Kindel Avenue St. Edward's Church Martin Frank E Ludlow Avenue Clifton St. Patrick's Church Cumminsville Moore Augustus Anna E. Moore Wright Haight Avenue Peck Hiram Harper

Obituary and Burial Notices from Newport and Covington

Obituaries list Elizabeth Strobel age 24 and Johanna Wolverton age 50 with funeral details. Multiple burial permits note cause of death and wards at City Hospital and St Francis Hospital, with numerous ages and addresses across Cincinnati area.

Strobel Elizabeth Ann Street Newport Wolverton Johanna (Nee Ketcham Second Greenup Covington St. Mary’s Cathedral Wolf Albert T Matilda Lahmer Helen Poplar Street Payne Anna City Hospital Central Avenue Conners Horace Hast Albert Sixth Lock Streets Adams John Langdon Avenue Shackelford Sarah Methodist Home For Garnet Leona St. Francis Hospital McMillan Street Franz Edward East McMillan Street Fumeran Mary Queen City Avenue Speare West Court Street Volture Morris Jewish Hospital West Sixth Street Butts, William Ohio Hospital Cheviot Eee Easton Tam Cincinnati Sanitarium Panamarasmus Wagner Ester Harrison Avenue Boland Patrick St. Franciss Hospital First Avenue Nemo Eob Louis Albany Avenue Earthi LC Louisa McMakin Avenue

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Abraham Pedras Third Sycamore Knox Presbyterian Church Brotherhood Callie Williamson West Fourteenth Street St. Paul’s Cathedral Lad Che Hlms & Doepke CO Enoch T. Carson Lodge Dorcas Andrew Poehner Laura John E. Tucker Business Men’s B. Ff Grace Hyde “Park Savings Bank C Co John A Baling Bank Street C Doerman Frank Bowles McKasson Elizabeth Meyer Prov Gis Savings B. Be Hs CO Alyssa Laura Addieman C ‘Ww William Clark Hillsdale L. & B. Co Gest Street L. & B. C. Oy Bach Svechted Dostah Matteo Ree Common Pleas Court Emma Marsh Albert Herschede Cogan & Willams Charles F. Young Louis P. Ficks Groesbeck & Linch Fishch H. M. Beazeil J. D. DewWitt A. L. Brettenstein O. Bayless John A. Caldwell Hamilton County Immigration Bureau Lark Blyth Ane Eemeneee Lockland Wees Leo Thompson Weer Lockland Cyrus Kennedy Bettie Plunkett Oes Peter Burkhardt Pleasant St Magdalena Lenhardt Pleasant St Oliver Bockland Josephine E. Wentz Tween Locklanso William Perry Susanda Roth Fone Christian Kiebfuss Emma Keeh Carll Old Country Directaire Empire Directoire Kersey Coats Hlims & Doepke Co Napoleon WM. Berning Louis Broermann Masonic Ciaractet Et Tribune Pay Jewelers Fourth St F.B. Maertz Funeral Automobile and Carriage Livery Phome Canal Kennon Dunham Auburn Ave
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