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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1908

Page

5

Ordinance 743 changing Ethan avenue grade in Cincinnati

City council adopts a detailed curb grade change for Ethan avenue from Colerain to Spring Grove, specifying elevations at multiple points and ensuring south curb matches north curb. Repeals Ordinance 1074 of 1908. Passed August 31, 108. John Galvin, President of Council. Edwin Henderson, Clerk.

Ethan Avenue Colerain Avenue Spring Grove Avenue City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Ithan Avenue John Galvin Edwin Henderson

Cincinnati Ordinance Approves Park Property for Inwood extension

An 1908 Cincinnati ordinance authorizes appropriating parts of J Bevan Mt. Auburn lots and a Wellington Place tract for park use in Inwood Park. It directs a court inquiry to assess compensation and funds from city bond proceeds to cover costs. The measure takes effect per legal funding rules after passage August 31, 1908.

Inwood Park City of Cincinnati State of Ohio J. Bevan Mt. Auburn Hamilton County Wellington Place John Galvin Edwin Henderson

Morse Avenue Grade Established By Ordinance 742 in 1908

An 1908 ordinance fixes Morse avenue grade from Elmer avenue to its southern end. It sets west curb at 76.36 feet and Elmer south curb, with rises of 0.50 percent for 620 feet to 79.46 feet, then a 1 percent descent over 60 feet to 78.56 feet, and a 3.40 percent drop over 125 feet to 74.61 feet. East curb mirrors west with exceptions ending at 70.71 feet then rising 1.80 percent for 50 feet to 76.61 feet. Passed August 31, 1908.

Morse Avenue Elmer Avenue City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Joh Lvin Edwin Henderson

Ordinance 741 Sets Jonathan Avenue Grades and Elevations

The ordinance establishes the grade for Jonathan Avenue from Montgomery Road to Woodburn Avenue, designating south curb elevations of 317.66 feet and specific slope segments to reach 310.06 feet near Woodburn. North curb elevations adjust to 316.01 feet with staged ascents and descents before returning toward Woodburn Avenue. Passed August 31, A.D. 198.

Jonathan Avenue Montgomery Road Woodburn Avenue City of Cincinnati State of Ohio A.D John Galvin Council Edwin Henderson

Notice to Contractors for Drainage and Grading at Fair Grounds

Hamilton County Agricultural Society invites sealed proposals for grading the infield and drainage work at the Fair Grounds in Cart hage Ohio. Bids due October 10 1968. Plans available in Madisonville Ohio and Cincinnati. Bond required $1500 with two sureties. Right to reject bids reserved. H L Early President, D L Sampson Secretary.

Hamilton County Agricultural Society Wiggins Carthage W. H. Settle & Co Madisonville Holbrook & Ferris Carlisle Building Cincinnati H. Lee Early Per D. L. Sampson

Public Auction of Distilled Spirits Seized by IRS

Pursuant to a warrant issued by B Bettmann, Collector of Internal Revenue, a public auction will be held at the Fleischmann Co distillery in Cincinnati on September 23, 1903 at 10 am. Packages bearing specified serial numbers from June 1909 will be sold to satisfy tax under the act. Deputy Collector James L Quinton will oversee tax payment and possession.

B. Bettmann Internal Revenue First District of Ohio Julius Fleischmann Fleischmann Co

Cincinnati Council approves trunk sewer project west of Harrison

City of Cincinnati adopts a resolution to sewer streets and rights of way west of Harrison Avenue to Bridgetown and Muddy Creek roads and 24 inch pipe sewers east of Harrison Avenue, with detailed cost estimates and bond funding, repealing the 1908 resolution and ordering publication.

Harrison Avenue Meat Avenue Bridgetown Road Muddy Creek Road Pe Os Montana Avenue Westwood City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Muddock Road Crete Palmer John Galvin Edwin Henderson

Harris Street Improvement Resolution Adopted in Cincinnati

City of Cincinnati declares the Harris street project from Beechmont Avenue to the southern terminus in need of grading brick paving limestone curbs and drainage. It sets grades fixes costs assessments at 93 percent to benefiting lots and finances via bonds with ten annual installments and cash option within 20 days. publication directed.

Harris Street Beechmont Avenue City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Office the Board of Public Service Cincinnai Wilmer Avenue State of Ohio John Galvin Edwin Henderson

Landman Partnership Dissolved. Adolph Landsman Takes Over

The partnership S. Landman & at 3933 Spring Grove Ave dissolved by mutual consent on August 26 1908. The business is now conducted by Adolph Landman. Soloman Landman Adolph Landman listed as principals.

S. Landman Spring Grove Av Adolph Landman Soloman Landman

Probate notice of administrator for Louisa Gerber deceased

The Probate Court of Hamilton County designates J A Charles Smith as attorney and administrator for the estate of Louisa Gerber deceased with matters handled at the Bank Building.

Probate Court of Hamilton Councy Ona Louisa Uerber Hia Bank J. H. Charles Smith

Estate of Louis Graf administrated by Therese Lied in Cincinnati

The undersigned Therese Lied is duly appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Louis Graf also known as Louie Lied. Dated at Cincinnati on the seventh day of September in the year 1908.

Louis Graf Louie Lied Cincinnati Thia A.D Theresia Lied

Fresh Air Society Donations Reported for Aug to Sept 1908

Donations to the Fresh Air Society for August 28 to September 5, 1908 totaled 263 dollars. Named contributors include Mrs Joshua H Bates 60 dollars Mrs Henry Hanna 200 dollars Mrs Clara S Aub 10 dollars and Mrs George B Cook 3 dollars.

Fresh Air Society Joshua H. Bates Henry Hanna Clara S. Aub George B. Cook

Durr Returns After Successful Operation at Hospital

County Clerk Durr, who endured a painful operation at the Jewish Hospital, is about again and visited his office for a short time yesterday. The operation was a complete success.

Durr Jewish Hospital

Pike Improvements Awarded to Schmidt for $11154.68

County commissioners awarded contracts to G. O. Schmidt totaling 11154.68 to upgrade Blue Ash avenue from Cooper to Plainfield pike and Plainfield pike from Blue Ash to Montgomery pike.

Christ Hospital Celebration Home-Coming Festivities

The Christ Hospital in Mt. Auburn invites friends benefactors and former patients to a home-coming event on Thursday. Donations are requested and speaking will begin at 1 30 p m.

Christ Hospital Christ’ Hospital Mt. Auburn

Stone strike on bridge injures man on State and Harrison

Thomas Carter aged 24 colored of 316 East Front Street was struck on the back by a stone falling from a passing train on the bridge at State and Harrison avenues. He was knocked unconscious and taken to City Hospital feared to have a broken back.

Thomas Carter East Front Street State and Harrison Avenues Carter

Stapely Hearing Postponed In Summer Vacation Absence

The hearing of charges against George H. Stapely and John A. Payne before United States Commissioner Adler was postponed at the lawyers’ request. Stapely is in California and Commissioner Adler is away on summer vacation.

Stapely George H. Stapely John A. Payne United States Adler Mr. Stapely California

Township Reunion Planned at Avoca Park

Trustees of Columbia Township invite residents and friends to a reunion at Avoca Park on the Little Miami Thursday September 10. The program includes an old-fashioned basket outing with speeches music dancing and various amusements.

Columbia Township Avoca Park Little Miami

Fatal cave-in injury at Highteenth District School

Fred Robinson aged 55 colored resident of Court street near John was fatally injured in a cave-in at work at the Highteenth District School. Several ribs were broken and he was crushed in the lower body. He was taken to City Hospital.

Fred Robinson Court Street John Highteenth District School City Hospital

Woman Hit Him With Hatchet, Man Hospitalized

William H. White a 29 year old colored man of 220 West Fourteenth street was brought to City Hospital in critical condition after being found unconscious in a Pioneer street hallway near Calvert. He told doctors an unknown woman struck him with a hatchet.

William H. White West Fourteenth Street City Hospital Pioneer Street Calvert

Wilmer Avenue Improvement Plans and Curb Grading Details

The notice describes Wilmer avenue from Beechmont to its west curb, curb grade elevations, and grade changes for the proposed street improvement. It states drains and inlets will be built per on-file plans, with the city to fund costs and damages from bond proceeds, and publication of the solution as required by law.

Madisonville School District Seeks Bond Sale for New Building

The Madisonville Village School District will solicit bids to sell 50 coupon bonds of $500 each, thirty year maturity, 4 percent interest, payable semi annually, to raise funds for a new school building. Bids due by 6 p.m. October 3, 1968, at the Clerk’s office.

Board OF Education Madisonville Village Hamilton County Ohio Iow National Bank Cincinnati

Dam Construction at Brown's Island Public Proposals

United States Engineer Office Cincinnati announces sealed proposals for dam construction of concrete at the head of Brown's Island on the Ohio River. Proposals due by 2 pm September 10, 1908, with details on application. Mt. Russell, Col.

United States Engineer Office Cincinnati Brown’s Island Ohio River

Park funds ready to improve Hubbard Tract before snow

Superintendent Rodgers of the Park Department notified the Board of Public Service that the $10,000 raised for Hubbard Tract improvement is in the City Treasury. With the money available, grading and sodding the park can proceed.

Hubbard Tract Rodgers Park Department Board of Public Service

Farrin Funeral Set for Friday at Avondale

Funeral services for M. B. Farrin will be held Friday at 10 o'clock at the family residence on Reading road Avondale. The Rev Dr Charles F Goss will officiate and interment follows at Spring Grove Cemetery. Family members returning from Michigan and elsewhere.

Farrin M. B. Farrin Reading Road Avondale Charles F. Goss Spring Grove Cemetery Michigan

Jenner’s Body Cremated in Whitfield Avenue Home

The funeral of Charles G. Jenner former clerk in Longview Asylum was held yesterday at the family residence on Whitfield avenue Clifton. After brief services the body was taken to the Crematory where the Masons conducted the rites. Numerous prominent attendees and impressive floral tributes marked the ceremony.

Charles G. Jenner Longview Aylum Whitfield Avenue Clifton

Noque Bonds For Street Purposes

City Council approved an ordinance to issue 36000 in bonds to fund street repairs. The measure was passed for immediate sale as part of street improvements. Proposals to rename streets to correct conflicts and park projects were referred to the Streets and Parks committee.

John Galvin O’brien Rippey Renner Schweninger Schueler Mullen Bathgate Council Tuchfarber Park Committee On Cheviot Avenue Mozart Avenue Evergreen Avenue Craig Avenue Boudinot Avenue Board of Public Service Harrison Avenue Traction Company

Entertain Merchants Again by River Trip and Fireworks

Over seven hundred visiting merchants and association members gather at the Palace Hotel for a 5 30 p m assembly. They march to Broadway foot and board the Princess for the third final entertainment with ladies arriving at 5 oclock by carriage. The Princess departs at 6 oclock with supper served aboard including a burgee by Gus Jaubert. Fireworks show to follow at Eden Park with a water-tower Niagara Falls replica.

Palace Hotel Smittie Broadway Linton Hotel Gus Jaubert Eden Park

Salvation Army Told One Week to Comply in City

Mayor Markbreit ordered the American Salvation Army to conform with city rules within seven days. He demanded local representation through a Board of Trustees and publicly issued financial statements detailing fund expenditures.

American Salvation Army Markbreit Dundas

Assignments Read for M E Pastors at Greenfield Meeting

Bishop Moore announced changes in ministerial assignments at the Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Conference in Greenfield Ohio. The list details new posts for several pastors and indicates widespread reassignments among Queen City churches.

Moore Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Conference Greenfield, O

Notable religious leaders listed by quarterly conference members

A long list notes names, titles, and affiliations of clergy and officials across Ohio and Cincinnati regions. Several university presidents, superintendents, and ministers are identified as members of various quarterly conferences, with others noted as left without appointment to attend school.

E. E. Powell Miami University Oxford Quarterly William A. Robinson Elizabeth Gamble Deaconess Home Christ Hospital Association Trinity Cincinnati D. J. Starr Ohio Penitentiary W. P. Thirkield Howard University Franklin Quarterly Conference J G. Vaughan St. Paul Dayton H. C. Weakley Methodist Home For the Avondale William H. Cundy Bert BE. Smith Perdy L. van Wicklen William F. Clark J. M. Bailey Alfred Taylor T. W. Salt

Funeral notice for James Edwards Schenck of Cincinnati Elks

Officers and members of Cincinnati Lodge No. 5 B P O Elks are requested to attend the funeral service for James Edwards Schenck from Elks Temple on Wednesday September 9 1908 at 2 30 PM Richardson Exalted Ruler John Doyle Secretary

B. P. O. Elks Cincinnati Lodge Elks James Edwards Schenck Elks’ Temple Richardson John Doyle

Cincinnati Council Stated Assembly Tonight at 7:30

Cincinnati Council No 1 R and 8 M invites visiting companions to the Scottish Rite Cathedral for Royal and Select Master Degrees. W. L. Meyer, T. I. M. Joseph Kirkup, Recorder, announce the meeting.

Cincinnati Council W. L. Meyer Joseph Kirkup

Obituary notices from Bar Harbor and Milwaukee area

Notices report multiple funeral announcements and burial permits. Individuals include John J Emery of Bar Harbor and A H Myers of Rockdale Avenue. James Edwards Schenck and Ella Woods Plankinton identified, with funeral details and burial plans. Also listed are numerous burial permits with ages and causes such as nephritis tuberculosis peritonitis and heart disease.

Smith Emmet Bethesda Hospital Huntington W. Va Susanna Oeller Emma Hathaway Esther Fulton Avenue Carlisle Avenue Asciti Knost Julius Dexter Avenue Tuberculosis Kelly Ethel George Jenner Charles Whitfield Avenue Hard Edward Hackberry Fardy William Branch Hospital Vine Blackburn Ida City Hospital Ay Findlay Davis Elizabeth West Fifth Nae Ayfaith Nepuritia Becker Albert West Court Rwise Louisa Florida Avenue M’carty Hannah Lengview Hospital Benjamin Dora Jewish Hospital City Infirmary Stradman Farl Columbia Avenue Eae Willis Michigan Avenue Nephri Eckhoff Henry Chase Avenue

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