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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1925
Page
5
Covington city leaders weigh adding a $500000 street bond to the ballot alongside a $625000 school bond. Officials note funding and voter burden concerns, with city revenues and existing debt service shaping an uphill path to approval.
Prohibition agents cited several men after a raid at the Germantown Fair in Mason County on a Saturday. Names include Moses Porter William Brown Harry Teegardner Elliott Lucas and Howard AThomas. Bonds ranged from 500 to 2500 with appearances set in September for liquor related charges. Walter Forbes faced a 500 bond for manufacturing beer. Margaret Matthews and Charles Gunewick released on 500 bonds to answer beer possession and sales charges.
Mrs Mamie Schneider 43 of 1122 Lee street improved after serious injuries from a late Sunday crash at Third street and Crescent avenue. She rode with her son John 18 in a car that collided with Clarence Hinkenburns 21 of 412 Western avenue. Both drivers cited for reckless driving and the case was continued to September.
George F. Eagan of 524 West Nineteenth Street was arraigned yesterday before Commissioner Roetken to answer a charge of embezzling 247.24 from Covington Post Office funds. He waived examination and was held to the Federal Grand Jury under a 500 bond. Eagan, an eleven year employee, allegedly altered accounts while in charge of the C O D department.
John C. Sheridan, 68, longtime superintendent of Linden Grove Cemetery Covington Kentucky, died at St Elizabeth's Hospital after a stroke on August 19 His father also led Linden Grove for forty years and helped establish Covington's early settlement.
The obituary notes the death of Dr. Clifford T. Sheridan’s father a former cemetery director and Covington Elks member. Survived by widow Alice Manning two sons Dr. Clifford T. Sheridan Hollywood Cal and George M. Sheridan Covington a daughter Luella and two widowed sisters Mrs. Rose Sullivan and Mrs. Catherine McQuillen. Dr. Sheridan arrived from Hollywood to speak before his father’s burial. Funeral set for Thursday at Linden Grove Cemetery where he worked many years.
Crowds filled Villa Madonna Academy for its annual festival near Ft. Mitchell last Saturday and yesterday. Lanterns gleamed as tables lined the sunken garden and chicken suppers were served in the evenings to raise funds for the maintenance fund.
Dr. L H Crisler examined a fox terrier that bit three Latonia children Sunday. Initial test was negative. a second showed rabies. The boys Ray Yelton 4 William Welbrock 7 and Philip Severs 4 received Pasteur treatment. Citizens fear other dogs were bitten.
Roy Hall, 24, Covington policeman, shot by Lee Pangleton, 26, left St Elizabeth Hospital to return home. Seven Covington deaths reported, including ages 87 to 3 months. Federal Coal Company of Pineville filed bankruptcy in Covington. Max Kaplan of Lexington did likewise. Arthur and Charles Ernst fined for speeding. Will of George R Muncey probated. widow Mrs. Mattie G. Muncey named executrix. J Mason’s Sheriff bid gains Republican support. Moose Temple meeting allocates leadership roles and primes for next gathering.
Judge Applegate grants Mrs. Sally Wigglesworth a divorce from W. Tandy Wigglesworth for adultery and awards custody of three children with $60 monthly alimony. Separate suit by Charles Shinall seeks $2,720 damages from Charles Kahl for gasoline spill injuries at Sixth and Scott oil station.
Names and residences listed for marriage licenses include Frank C. Thompson of Chicago Illinois and Ida Siegrist of Cincinnati Ohio Leonard Cornett of Lockland Ohio and Grover Clifford of Lockland Ohio.
Rufus Hunter of 517 Mound Street Cincinnati bound over to grand jury on grand larceny charge for a $67.50 watch theft from Feldman’s Jewelry, 608 Monmouth Street, last June. bond set at $1,000. Additional jail breaking charge noted, under consideration. Twelve arraigned before Judge Moore. many intoxication charges. Several park arrests. one swimmer fled to Covington. Multiple names and fines listed for intoxication. Eldon Lake released from Newport jail on intoxication charge. others fined or bound over for weapons or disorder.
Real estate transfers show L F Seiter selling to Louis sohelator a Newport lot for 4500 in stamps, Edward A Pretot selling to Robert gene a Dayton lot for 3500, J Crawford Jr selling to Raceca Gelke a Pilcent lot for 1, Clara Gelke selling to L J Crawford Jr a Dayton lot for 1, and Edward J Wilber selling to Paes Punch a Fort Thomas lot with stamps valued at 7.
A fragmented roster lists individuals with residences in Ohio Kentucky and Ohio forms include Ray Merschel Newport Madeline Krebs Columbus Laura Clarkson Dayton Clyde Edwards Cheviot Lora Weems Cheviot Arthur Rotroff Cincinnati Margaret Wright Covington Ky Orville Popham Mosedale Ky and others.
William A. Emerson of the Board of Health issues a citywide notice ordering property owners to trim grass and weeds on lawns and vacant lots. Officials warn overgrowth breeds disease carrying insects and point to one current smallpox case to justify keeping placarded houses down.
Mrs. Alice E. Kennen 76 a longtime Newport resident died at 812 Monroe Street after a four month illness. Survived by four daughters Miss Minnie Kennen Miss Emma Kennen Mrs Frank Mahret of Newport and Mrs Everett Fox of Louisville. Funeral Wednesday at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church officiated by Rev Frank E Cooley with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs Sue A Rich mother in law of Judge Caldwell of Campbell County Circuit Court died at her Blanchester Ohio home. Funeral at 2 this afternoon from Judge Caldwell 452 Ward Avenue Bellevue with Rev J N Ervin of Dayton Ky officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery Kenton County. Mrs Rich formerly lived in Fishburg Ky.
W J Patrick Ohio Prohibition Officer who raided State Senator George H Bender home will meet tomorrow in Columbus with State Prohibition Commissioner B F McDonald to discuss several aspects of the raid.
A consolidated schedule lists WLW WSAI WKRC WGR WEBJ WHN WJZ WNYC and others with times for instrumental, vocal, orchestral and talk programs. Featured acts include the Warren Foster boy soprano, Formica Entertainers, Bond Hill Howe Orchestra and various concert and studio programs across New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Cincinnati stations.
At 8 P.M. Paul Gibbons of the National Tennis Association speaks on WCAU Philadelphia. WLW Cincinnati airs a Victor Herbert melodies program followed by War ren Foster, boy soprano at 8:30. At 9 P.M. Opera Ernani is broadcast on WEAF New York and shared on WEEI WFI WCAE WGR WWIJ WCCO.
A listing shows a broad array of radio stations including KFUO WFKX WCBD WOI IL Eastern CNRM WX Tere WBAV WBBR WCAP WCTS HAZ WLIT WMAK WOO WOR WTAM. The note indicates simultaneous or shared programming across multiple outlets.
A dense station ledger lists 8 30 P M concerts talk and scores for WHAS Louisville WDAF Kansas City KSD St Louis WQJ Chicago WMAQ WMBB WLSe K H T WHT WOK WGN WEBH WENR YW WBCN Chicago with programs from organ concerts to dinner hours and midnight revues featuring various local and regional stations and entertainers.
No 5 200 describes a slender girls pattern suitable for 6 8 10 and 12 years in print voile crepe rep or linen. No 4580 offers percale linen blends crepe pongee rep gingham with heart shaped romper portions tiny pockets and side pockets in sizes 2 3 4 and 5 years. Both patterns mailed to any address on receipt of 10c.
A fragmented listing shows multiple stations in Cleveland Philadelphia Schenectady and New York outlining evening programs including dinner music dance concerts studio segments travel talk orchestras and film broadcasts with several entries and unclear times. The data reflects a patchwork of station lineups and schedule items without a unifying event.
Advertisement seeks 12 c in silver or stamps to acquire the UP TO DATE FALL AND WINTER 1925 1926 BOOK OF FASHIONS. The notice requests payment in specified forms for the publication.
Fashion notes from Paris influence Southern wear with bold prints and handblocked linen. Cretonne coats gain popularity while embroidery returns, shifting toward Bordeaux greens for daywear and yellow greens for evening. Gray and blue remain favored hues for refined looks.
Readers of The Commercial Tribune are invited to mail self addressed stamped envelopes to ELEANOR GUNN Fashion Editor for advice on clothing problems.
Eloise Eldridge, an eighteen year old theater organist, falls for Norman Benson after a dinner at home turns into a dramatic tale of manipulation. A plan by her brother and Benson’s boasting about past loves triggers jealousy. Eloise confronts the ruse and returns home unresolved as suspicion and heartbreak linger.
A juvenile offender Edward Burr, 16, fled from the Juvenile Detention at the courthouse. Chief probation officer A Crouse urged the County Commissioners to screen detention room windows to prevent escapes and protect youths from injury.
Adele Garrison presents a tense scene as a wife confronts Steve over a fraud claim. She safeguards papers and funds, directs a loyal Chinese aide to escort him to Riverhead, and hints at exposing the impostor while the mother-in-law’s dangers loom.
Mrs Alfred G Allenarra enjoys a pleasant summer motor trip abroad. Mrs E M Galbraith returns to assume duties as President of the Cincinnati Woman's Club. The club at Oak Street opens for the winter season with no general meetings until October. Miss Jacy Hayhoe to wed Harry Hilton Gage of Detroit at Price Hill M E Church with Helen Hayhoe as maid of honor. Bridal party includes Lucile Stratton Elmirase Jack Gage James Hayhoe and Ralph Stratton. Mrs Mary Margaret To visits from New York and plans return midweek. Miss Trassaennihan of Boston to visit Miss T Ud before sailing East. Miss Marjory Rich returns from three months in the British Isles and Southern Europe.
Six bids were received at the office of Service Director Hornberger for Kellogg avenue from Congress avenue to Turkey Bottom road. The low bid came from the J. S. Bolan Company. The city's estimate was 350 803 dollars.
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