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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
7
Chicago reports heavy buying of September wheat by elevators with gains near day’s high. Corn and oats rise on strong cash demand and frost forecasts for Nebraska and South Dakota. weekly world shipments up while North American stocks shrink.
The report notes flour receipts of 24 535 barrels with exports and sales, and wheat futures steady to higher amid slow trade. It lists prices for corn and oats, with bids and futures quotes, and mentions regional quotes from Toledo Baltimore Milwaukee and Kansas City. The dispatch highlights firmer wheat on rain, cold weather expectations, and steady or quiet movements across commodities.
Regional market notes report oil and turpentine prices in cities including Ow City Aus Toledo Charleston Savannah and Wilmington. Prices show steady rosins and turpentine with varied bbl and cask receipts and small shifts in local rates.
London tin futures around £133 rising copper and lead steady while Spelter gains in London and firm locally. Iron prices move higher in England but steady in U S markets with standard foundry and Cleveland warrants noted. St Louis reports lean and lower at $4.42 and Spelter at $4.57.
The United States Printing Company deeded to J. Charles McCullough the plant fronting 70 feet on Fifth and 150 feet on Lock for about 80 000. McCullough Seed Co will move from the bottoms. Broker Al bert G. Erkenbrecher negotiated. Also reported: August building permits down due to fewer school projects, Hyde Park leases to W A Keadin with 850 annual rent and 17 500 option to buy, sales at 2858 Flora St Clifton Heights, Bohm homestead recorded, Salvation Army rescue home dispute, and various city improvements and bonds planned for Rachel Street area.
Property deeds and leases include numerous transfers in Cincinnati areas from West Ninth street to East Front street with parcels described and terms ranging from 5 to 10 year leases. Mortgage cancellations and an ordinance authorizing Addison street improvements are noted, detailing assessment methods and bond issuance.
New Orleans August 31 Cotton seed oil Prime 4 cents.
Articles of association filed with the Secretary of State include American Soap Company in Cincinnati with 10000 dollars led by Siebenthaler Ebehardt Lentz Moeller and Bauer. Ohio Development Company of Scio with 10000 dollars. East Youngstown Drug Company in Youngstown with 2000 dollars. Phillips Stone Company of East Liverpool with 1000 dollars. Wheeling Cadiz and Tuscarawas Tra ction Company from Bridgeport to Uhrichsville with 10000 dollars. Cincinnati Bass Club led by Ficke Jung Bodemer. D S Everson Colored Republican Club at 725 West Fifth Street Cincinnati led by Dancer Lewis and others. Young Men's Bible Class of Mt Vernon Avenue M E Church Columbus also formed.
New York Aug 31. A statement of assets and liabilities from A O Brown and Co issued by the firm's attorneys claims good assets exceed 4 1/2 million dollars against liabilities under 4 million.
Advertised departures listed for Pomeroy, Maysville, Madison, Louisville and Indiana with daily schedules. Times include 5 p.m. in several cities, and 9 a.m. on Sundays in Louisville. Sunday and Saturday variations noted.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at eight feet and stationary at 6 p.m. yesterday, indicating no change in water level.
Flotsam and jetsam note yesterday departures: Greenland to Pomeroy Courier to Maysville Lizale Bay to Madison City of Cincinnati to Louisville. Today arrivals include Tacoma from Pomeroy Courier from Maysville Kentucky from Madison Indiana from Louisville. Tacoma leaves 5 p.m. today from Sycamore Street foot for Pomeroy and intermediate ports. Courier 11 p.m. today for Maysville and way ports. Kentucky 5 p.m. today for Madison. Indiana 5 p.m. today for Louisville and way ports.
The report notes river levels at Freeport Beaver dam and Wheeling with falling or rising trends and mentions a government snagboat clearing obstructions near Madison. It lists arrivals and departures across Louisville Cincinnati St Louis Evansville Cairo and other ports with river heights, warm weather and clear conditions. The Liberty departed Lower Mississippi at 10 a.m.
Three two story brick houses at 4277 to 4281 Colerain avenue owned by T. C. Kirby listed at 1800 dollars. A two and a half story frame dwelling at 1756 Denham street owned by George Rape valued at 5400 dollars.
A list of civil actions filed in Common Pleas Court Nos 140,796 to 140,865 and Superior Court No 64,114 includes Moses Tandy versus Charles W. Andress to quiet title. George W. Clark against Mary E. Check for divorce. Cincinnati Horse and Mule Exchange Company versus Mary Hoyt on appeal. William L. Meyer against Anna Meyer for divorce. Kate Cosgrove against Dolph Cosgrove for alimony. Assepee Winter versus Anthony Heider. Mary Jp against Otto W. Kamp for divorce and alimony. Ada M. Deé¢m versus Thomas J. Joó for divorce and alimony. Young Men’s Mercantile Library Association versus Heéermay Urban et al. for 3137.60. K. D. Hoff versus Baca Bros. on appeal. and Joseph Hummell executor versus J. G. Roth et al. for 2536.10.
The undersigned is duly appointed and qualified as executor of the last will of Hermen H Leimann deceased of Hamilton County Ohio. Charles A Zehler 2422 Clifton Ave Albert Bettinger Attorney 41 Atlas Bank Building Cincinnati O September 1 1908.
In Alipur jail a man named Gossans who had turned king's evidence was slain by two fellow prisoners. He had testified about a broad conspiracy to assassinate the Viceroy Lord Minto and other officials. Revolvers used in the killing were smuggled in by relatives of the inmates.
Georgia legislature advances the Holder bill to reform the convict lease system but Governor Hoke Smith is expected to veto. The measure has passed the House, but the governor’s approval is unlikely under any circumstance.
It is reported at Leghorn that a 10,000 ton armed cruiser, sister to the Pisa and Amalfi, now under construction at the Orlando dockyard, is intended for the Japanese Government.
The city ordinances authorize sewer construction along Fairmount avenue from Iroquois street to near Kincaid court, Seegar avenue from Fairmount to Vinton street, and Vinton street to the Circle street sewer. Plans include extensive pipe installations, manholes, and related works with 79 percent of costs reassessed by frontage. Installments offered over five years with bond anticipation funding and early cash option for property owners.
Ordinance 708 approves Dane street improvement from Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Railroad to Pullan Avenue including grading limestone curbs brick paving and manhole readjustments. Assessments financed by bonds and deferred installments with option for cash within 20 days. Passed August 24 1908 with contract to be let to lowest bidder.
City of Cincinnati ordinance No 715 authorizes appropriation of Addie alley land west of Margaret street for opening and extending Forbus street. It details parcel boundaries and compensation by court survey, with costs funded from bond proceeds. Passed August 24, 1908. John Galvin.
Marine recruitment ad seeks native born or with first papers men aged 19 to 35 for travel and service. Benefits include clothing rations quarters and medical attendance. Apply at Recruiting Office 103 Rel Block Cincinnati Ohio.
The board approves the Storrs street improvement from Neave to Burns, including grading, stone curb and gutters, wood block paving, and drainage basins. Special assessments cover frontage and lots. four percent interest applies to deferred payments. items of interest and costs are included. The plan, specifications, and costs were approved and filed.
City council moves to proceed with Staebler street improvements from Neaver to Burns. Work includes grading artificial stone curbs gutters wood block paving and new basins and drains per May 11 1908 resolution on file in the Department of Public Service. Bonds issued to cover full cost with ten yearly payments at four percent. The Board of Public Service is authorized to contract and execute the project. Attest Edwin Henderson Clerk.
An ordinance of Cincinnati Ohio authorizes the appropriation of land bounded by Fairview and Southview avenues for park and playground purposes. It outlines the parcel description, payment for the property, and funding by city bonds. John Galvin signs as president of the council.
Cincinnati Board of Public Service invites sealed bids by noon October 6 1908 for the sale of six real estate sites with buildings including Front Street Linwood Markley Mt Hope Westwood and Cumminsville stations. Bids must show all interests and include a 10 percent bond or certified check. the board may reject any bid.
Wanted a male help to learn barber trade with a few weeks required. Best paying work within reach of poor man, wages from 12 to 3 weekly. Strong demand for graduates. Call or write at Barber College, 206 W Fourth.
Classified notices list domestic help positions at 677 Glenwood Ave Avondale and 3446 Wit son Ay Avondale with wages. Norwood houses for sale rent or exchange. BMall outdoor party exchange for city property. J R Baumes Foret National Bank Bldg Atonwoct phone Elm 135.
At 10 a.m in our salesrooms a general assortment of furniture and related items will be offered. The sale includes rugs carpets linoleums brass beds Davenport folding beds pier mirrors refrigerators cut glass ware Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co pool table balls cues racks and room sets with mahogany and oak upright pianos and other furnishings.
The Board of Public Service invites sealed bids until 12 noon on September 15 1908 for an automobile for the City Engineering Department. Bidders must submit specifications and a 10 percent bond or certified check. The board may reject any or all bids and will return checks on proper execution of contracts.
On Tuesday September 15 prospective bidders must submit full names with two hundred dollar bids for labor and materials to sewer the ravine east of Hackberry Street from Huron Avenue to the end of sewerline north of Hewitt Avenue. Bids require certified checks and use printed forms. The city reserves the right to reject any bid. August 29 1908. John J. Wenner Clerk.
On August 19 1908 Edward Schumann and others filed in Hamilton County Probate Court a petition to create a South Bend Special School District No 4 in Delhi Township with boundaries matching the existing district. A hearing is set for October 1 1908 at 9 30 AM. Legal counsel were Ireton Collins Schoenle and Poor for the petitioners.
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