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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
5
J. P. Carney of Ludlow Kentucky told police a thief grabbed his grip aboard a train near Eighth Street and fled. Carney pursued briefly but the thief escaped with the bag.
The Safety Board accepted a proposal to provide the police department a rent free plot at Paddock and Reading road for a portable station. The project budget caps the cost at 325 dollars.
Post mortem at City Hospital finds Birdie Brown died yesterday morning from causes not directly linked to earlier fight injuries. Brown resided at 324 George Street.
Edward Mann of Chicago former book keeper for Spalding Bros. sporting goods house was bound over to the grand jury yesterday by Judge Lieders on embezzlement charges amounting to about 2500 dollars. His bond was set at 5000 dollars but he remained in jail unable to furnish it.
Five members of the Mohr family injured in a central avenue blaze that destroyed their home were listed as greatly improved. Mother Elizabeth Mohr and the oldest son Frank remained at City Hospital but were expected to be released soon.
Mrs Mary Keith of 817 Mound street alleges her name was wrongly used in a warrant tied to a dog fight at Ninth and Mound streets. She did not witness the incident and denies involvement. Squire Smedes has corrected the warrant.
During a fire in the Hungarian district on Upper Central avenue, a thief entered Milan Mitrad's room at 1970 Central avenue and stole 122 dollars hidden in a trunk. The trunk was broken and no other items were touched. Police suspect the thief knew Mitrad's affairs.
Tempting Greater Cincinnati growth sparks dispute in Cheviot as residents split over annexation. Mayor F Beeschler notes the move stems from frustration at local improvements not being pursued, while some residents oppose joining the Queen City.
Architect Hake authorized by Board of Public Safety to reinforce foundation walls of the new engine house at Pearl and Martin streets due to extreme pressure from the old Third Street Reservoir wall.
Chief Inspector J H Morgan reports safety orders for churches to allow outward swinging doors in case of fire. Applications target First Reformed Presbyterian Ninth and Fium streets Central Christian Church West Ninth M E Church Ashland and McMillan Baptist Kemper lane First Presbyterian Lutheran Locust and Stanton Church of the Epiphany Stanton Avenue Church of the Advent Kemper lane St Pauls Cathedral Ninth and Plum and the Jewish Temple Ninth and Plum.
Visitors report missing man B Co Harding is at his Milford C home for several days. Lawyer Prather declines to confirm or deny. Judge Prather notes negotiations toward settlement proceed well. Lawyer Darby for United States Casualty Company says they have not located Harding and will serve the warrant on his appearance.
A new grand jury was impaneled in the Criminal Court room under Judge Pfleger. It will focus on Police Court cases and the probe into bucket shops and brokerage offices. eleven murder charges loom among eighty pending cases, with a partial report due today and remaining matters deferred to the October term.
Rev Ernest Drewitz answers his wife Gussie D Ogden Drewitz divorce petition filed July 7 claiming she grossly neglected him and was cruel after their April 6 1903 marriage. He cites her estate 400000 and seeks alimony while dismissing her suit. Other divorces include Sadie J Kendall against Roy C Kendall for cruelty and a custody arrangement for Alma and Lulu Verkamp with visitation terms.
COMMON PLEAS COURT suits tie a confessed judgment for 3500 dollars and interest on a note dated February 24 1908 to Austin W Tidd and his wife. Tidd was convicted of embezzlement from his brother in law Ellerhorst of Covington Kentucky. He posted 3000 dollar bond for appeal but the Circuit Court affirmed the verdict and he disappeared with the bond forfeited. Attorneys are Joseph B Derbes and C M Lotze.
The will of Mrs. Hannah Strauss entered for probate provides a $100 bequest to Hebrew Union College and $3,500 held in trust for her grandson A Howard Strauss until age 21. She leaves the residue to her children with trusts for her two sons, naming Harry W Strouse and Hugo Stein as executors and trustees. Executors file final account shows receipts of $243,672.67 and disbursements of $298,744.73 in the Henry Worthington estate case.
The October term of the United States Court starts October 6 with orders to arrange case settings by September 15. Bankruptcy hearings are September 28 with naturalization applications on September 29. William J Denniston and Margaret A Denniston, of Versailles Ohio, filed bankruptcy petitions showing debts of 616 and 579 dollars respectively with assets of 730 dollars. The Electric Controller and Supply Company appeals a Cleveland Federal Court decision upholding Westinghouse patent rights on an electric car controller, finding infringement by the Electrc Controller and Supply Company.
Louis Harbaugh and William Vahey confessed in Police Court to petty larceny and admitting they camped near the Little Miami mouth all summer. They say they slept by day and robbed campers at night taking property and launches equipment. Judge Lueders fined them 25 dollars and costs. they were sent to the Workhouse. Detectives then arrested Joseph Leonard for receiving stolen goods linked to the raids.
The body of Vincent Nowotthy, famed Cincinnati artist killed in a runaway in Alderson West Virginia, was cremated in Cincinnati. Rev Herbert S Bigelow led a simple service at the Cincinnati Crematory with floral offerings and a devotional tribute. A brother Ed Noworthy of New York and sister Mrs C S Reifsnider of Toledo attended. Mrs Nowothy’s condition remains serious with hopes for recovery weeks away.
In Vine street near Twelfth a lamp exploded in a dressing room at Casino Concert Hall. Performer Josie Linden acted quickly directing the audience to sit, preventing panic. Fire brigade sent a still alarm. fire service not needed. Damage described as small.
Lieutenant John Nolan, longtime head of Ladder Company No. 8 on Gest Street, died yesterday at his home 256 Pike Street after a long illness. Appointed December 31 1883, he was among the department’s oldest members. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at his home then a high mass at St Xavier Church on Sycamore Street.
A list of marriage licenses shows names with residences and ages including Arista Soliday Belleville 21 Leona Fry Dennison Hotel 18 Stephen Kennedy 22 Harriet Wilson 19 Clarence Hartke 21 Grace Cramer 20 Arthur Mueller Dayton KY Phoebe Chapman Norwood Thornton Wall Jr 1748 Powers Christine Dries 19 William Fritz Em 1572 Baymiller St James Feeney Rich Baymiller Carrie Cornelius 1327 Bremen George Eaglin 28 Mabel Burdsal Fruit Hill 2 Spencer Miller J Oxford 49 Sallie Farrell Lockland Charles Jurum 28 Maggie Kuntz 2B Maggie Kuntz Carlisle Edward Andrews 35 Lillian Swiggitt 9 John Lohrihan 9 Erna Krohn 19 Clifford June St Mary H Smith Harry L Kornbrinck Carrie Hies Dreman.
Young social set enjoyed a barn dance hosted by Miss Edith Egan for Miss Louise Bruce and Miss Mary Curd with guests from Louisville and Detroit. An electric lighted hall and an orchestra of colored minstrels provided entertainment, midnight supper followed, and several luncheon gatherings were planned for honored guests. The notice also covers fiftieth wedding anniversary celebrations, a surprise bridal shower for Miss Elizabeth Pearring, and several residents traveling or hosting events at various clubs and homes.
A long list recalls residents and guests at Walnut Hills and nearby areas. Dr. and Mrs. Waterhouse return from a grand canyon and national parks tour while many others vacation in Milwaukee, Chicago, Mackinac Island, Long Island, and Phoenix. Miss Harvey plans to teach in Philadelphia after Yale, and several couples attend or celebrate anniversaries or prepare for upcoming moves.
The Kentuky Society in Covington held a theater party at the Walnut to bid Nellie Vandervort farewell before her move. Guests included Misses Dorothy Miller Nellie Vandervort Blanch Brownfield Marie Bell Adelaide Singleton Jean Walker and others. A later whist party at Ft Mitchell Country Club honored attendees with Edith Brennenly winning a trophy.
Deaths listed include Margaret Air aged 73 W J Breed Robert Berninger Margaret Chapman Caroline Diers Elizabeth Eibel Grace Hawes Barbara Morhashauer John Nolan Augusta Schumacher Jeremiah Quill and other local obituaries with funeral details and mass timings across Cincinnati area churches and households.
A list of burial permits shows multiple deceased individuals with ages and addresses. Names include ANNE CAREY 60 at Good Shepherd Convent and JOHN WOLF 59 of Ludlow Avenue, with causes such as cancer and bronchitis. Several entries note inquest pending while others lack clear cause.
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