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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
5
Assistant United States Treasurer C. A. Bosworth returns from a farm vacation near Wilmington. Edward Francis White, publisher, renounces Canada allegiance and becomes a United States citizen.
Judge Muller ordered Anna McNally to receive 75 dollars in damages from Otto Dahms after she sued for 300 dollars for injuries she sustained in the incident. The ruling followed legal action filed yesterday.
The General Committee overseeing the Harrison Avenue Viaduct opening will meet at the Brighton Bank Building tonight at 8 o'clock to finalize the event program.
A Kirchner Construction Co wagon broke its bottom yesterday afternoon and spilled hot asphalt onto the Eighth street inbound car track near Baymiller street. Cars were halted for about 30 minutes while workers cleaned the sticky paving material from the rails.
Oscar W. Pinger of 280 West Sixth Street was appointed yesterday by United States Marshal Eugene Lewis as Deputy Marshal to replace the late Ben Bromwell. He will go on duty today and has been connected with the Streitman Company, receiving strong recommendation for the post.
Albert Gieselmann reported to police that a thief entered his home while he was away. The intruder took $50 and all his clothing, leaving a larger amount of money hidden in a dresser drawer untouched.
Harry Hicks of 1605 Central Avenue was arraigned in Police Court on petite larceny and bad check charges. Patrolman Hase told Judge Lueders a note pinned on Hicks's door read he had gone to Louisville and would return Monday night. Hicks was found sleeping in bed. case continued.
A three days conference of missionaries will be held to discuss outreach efforts and church work. Religious leaders from surrounding communities will attend the gathering to share views and plan joint missions.
A mother from Attica Indiana cites Cuticura Cap and Cuticura Oil as curing her two and a half year old son’s itching sores after months of breakouts. She reports rapid healing after three uses and states the boy has no scars or recurrence. She endorses the products and recommends them to others.
Local reader notes describe relief from skin eruptions and irritation using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, with mentions of gentle cleansing and soothing effects. Possible references to Peoria and E E E ts.
Foreign missionaries of the Christian Church will be held in Wylie Chapel beginning this morning at 10 o'clock. Among those present are Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Adams of India, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Dye of the Kongo Free State, Dr. and Mrs. James Burchart of China, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Williams of the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Weaver of Japan, Miss Nellie Grant of Toledo Ohio appointed to work in China, and Miss Sophia B. Burnett of North Carolina who will go to Tibet.
Miss Edith Egan hosts a barn dance for Miss Mary Curd and Miss Louise Bruce guests of Miss Alexina Ferguson during a tennis tournament. Adriana Wing and Dr. William Milner set October 10 for their Kemper Lane wedding with sister Mrs Will Dall as attendant. Miss Elizabeth Peurrung’s wedding to Mr. Harry Schutz prompts multiple events, including dinners by the Misses Foley and Fannie Lutmer and an evening affair by Miss Adele Heile. Mr. and Mrs. C A Strauss celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary at home. engagement announced for May Feld and Louis Judah in Louisville area famous theater treasurer.
A parade of Cincinnati residents heads to cities like Chicago New York and Atlantic City for visits and vacations. Names include Harry Randolph A J Gantvoort Minnie Randall Marguerite Elmer Gertrude Gantvoort Stella O Neill T J Walsh Clarence Neare Anna Farren Lillian Mabel Davis J L McConnell Cora Peck Melvin Strobridge Amy Rothschild Eva Nieman Robert Miller Grace Lucille Matthews L R Roland and William Gamble. Engagement announced Mamye Helmsderfer to Greenley Hamm with a September 15 wedding date in Harrison Ohio.
Mrs. Dr. Stuard of Covington departed Wednesday for Hot Springs Virginia. The trip aims to visit acquaintances and attend planned engagements during her stay.
Local society columns list visitors and departures across Covington Newport and nearby towns. Names include Mrs J R Savage Mrs Ida Stoughton Miss Allison Miss Shoenburg and families from Covington Indianapolis Cincinnati Steubenville and Middletown with travels to Chicago Roanoke and New York. social events feature a tennis dance at Inverness and river rides on the Kentucky boat.
Henry Blaser, 25, a bartender of 515 Poplar street, was taken to City Hospital after a beating he says came at the hands of a policeman who ordered him into his home. Lt. Scahill opened an investigation, but Patrolman Hess was distant and others knew nothing. police suspect Blaser fabricated the tale to shield a friend.
Henry Broxterman 68, longtime treasurer and vice president of Citizens Bank and St Bernard Loan and Building Association, died suddenly. The funeral will be Thursday from S J Clement's Church with both boards acting as honorary pallbearers. New officers named include George Schroeder president and Henry Imwalle secretary, a post he has held for 25 years.
Mrs. Sarah Wilson Harper widow of Dr. Thomas L. Harper of Cincinnati died in Frankfort Kentucky last night at her son George B. Harper's home president of the Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad Company Funeral services are set for Wednesday noon at Spring Grove Chapel.
A dispute last night led to Lizzie Alle 39 of 205 Ludlow Street being taken to City Hospital with numerous scalp wounds. Patrolmen Hennekes and Weller intervened and arrested Henry Alle and Lizzie Alle on disorderly conduct charges.
A Norwood Young Men meeting in Buhr's Hall featured Dr. C A L Reed advocating Bryan versus Taft in a Democratic harmon y discussion. J Kel ley Braummer and Harry M Dalton offered national views while a quartet sang, and forty new members joined the Young Men's Political Alliance.
Court action looms between the Government and bondsmen of the late United States as sureties refuse to pay demanded amounts. They contend official audits certified accounts as correct and that bonds did not cover missing funds, only those owed to the Government. Negotiations continue, but suits are anticipated within a week.
Hanselman Commandery No. 16 K T invites visitors to a Tuesday 7 p.m. special conclave to confer the Order of Red Cross. Em Commander George W Atridge and Recorder D H Pottenger publish the notice.
Obituaries and death notices list numerous individuals by name age and residence in Frankfort and surrounding areas. Entries show funeral arrangements at Spring Grove Chapel Gilligan's Chapel and state hospital locations with causes including heart disease tuberculosis senility pneumonia and other illnesses.
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