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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
5
A warrant issued in Columbus by State Dairy and Food Commissioner Dunlap seeks the arrest of Fred Halle of Cincinnati on the charge of selling watered milk. Halle is described as a driver rather than the dairy owner.
Railroad Detective Thomas Tiernan became ill at City Hall and was moved to Seton Hospital. He had left his Price Hill home for the first time when he came downtown yesterday.
Fire in Mary Berling’s apartment at 1242 East Front street after a gasoline stove exploded last night. An alarm from Box 739 summoned firefighters. flames were quickly extinguished. minor damages reported.
Frank Ort, 50, a painter from 1667 Carll Street, was seriously injured yesterday when the scaffold at Ohio Avenue and McMillan Street collapsed, dropping him two stories. He was removed to his home for treatment.
A heavy timber fell on Sim Welsh, 17, while he and his father were building a new boat in Shantytown. He suffered fractures in both legs and possible internal injuries and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
The College Hill Improvement Association discussed annexation and the pros and cons of large city communities led by Stanley Bowdle. The group did not take a formal stance and adopted resolutions of regret on Louis Utz's death.
Mrs. Josephine Baboth of 21 East Thirteenth Street appeared in Police Court to prosecute her husband who was arrested after allegedly smashing furniture to “clean up” the home. Baboth was convicted, her fine paid, and he was released.
A thief with a duplicate key enters Julius Piplinger at 219 Odeon Street while the owner is away and steals $30 from a trunk. Piplinger suspects a visitor who claimed to borrow tobacco the night before. He reports the loss to police.
County commissioners told Clerk Dreihs to inform the fifty three freeholders petitioning to purchase Clough Creek turnpike that the board supports the purchase in principle but cannot issue bonds now because the bonding power is exhausted.
Walter Apple age 21 of 436 West Fifth street was arraigned in Police Court on embezzlement from his employer plumber James Lugton of 436 West Fifth street. He pleaded guilty to taking 200 dollars. When asked by Judge Lueders how he spent the money Apple muttered a remark about a gay life and his case was continued.
Workers fumigating the Barrows lodging house at 329 West Sixth street set fire to the woodwork using sulfur, causing a panic. A still alarm rang and firefighters quickly controlled and extinguished the flames, calming the lodgers.
Engineers from the Water Works Commission report the smoke from the Eastern avenue main pumping station exceeds allowed density. Acting Chief Engineer Benzenberg says the volume must be reduced or the contracting bonus will be withheld.
John Egan a 50 year old clerk from 683 West Fourth street caused a scene at Fifth and Walnut streets when he fell from a car while alighting. He appeared intoxicated and yelled loudly before being taken to City Hospital. later placed in Central Station for safekeeping.
Wharf master Farrel’s question on keeping the river clear was described as falling under Federal Government jurisdiction. The Service Board heard complaints from several river firms who oppose Crane Lumber Company dumping refuse into the river from their plant.
Advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for headaches with fast relief and no after effects. Druggists sell them with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. 25 doses for 25 cents. not sold in bulk. from Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
The Norwood Brotherhood restarts once a month Sunday evening services at Floral Avenue Presbyterian Church and welcomes Norwood Baraca League champions and other Norwood teams. The First Union meets Sept 15 at 2 30 p m at 2427 Auburn Ave Mt Auburn. Dr Clark transfers from Boston to Cincinnati suburb to preside.
Dr. Davis W. Clark former presiding elder of this district was appointed to Wayne Avenue Methodist Church in Wyoming. He has returned from Boston and will preach both morning and evening services.
The Miami Association marks its 110th anniversary with events on September 16 and 17 at the Ninth Street Baptist Church, highlighting a historic gathering of members and supporters.
The Rev. Herbert H. Moninger intends a 1910 Palestine and Holy Land tour as the climax to local teachers training classes started two years ago. He will take about five hundred class members who will study the Bible under his direction during the journey.
The German Evangelical Church will hold its annual mission feast tomorrow afternoon. Rev. C. Schenk of Cumminsville will deliver the German sermon, Rev. Henry Voss of Reading will preach the English sermon, and the choir will sing several songs.
Pending legislation makes the General Executive and Woman's Foreign Missionary Society gathering at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church next month noteworthy. The Daily Bulletin will publish during the six session days with Frances J. Baker as editor and Kate Blair of Tamluk India as associate editor.
The Rev. G. R. Robbins will lead Sunday night sermons in Cincinnati titled Men of the Bible and Men of Cincinnati at Lincoln Park Baptist Church. From tomorrow, weekly talks run through October 18 with topics such as The Man With a Backbone and Iron in His Blood and The Man Who Died for Me.
The Hamilton County Bible school teachers' meeting resumes Saturday at 7 45 p m in the YWCA auditorium 18 20 East Eighth street. W F McCauley will teach the lesson David Made King with a review of David life thus far.
St Pauls Cathedral at Seventh and Plum lists holy communion at 7 30 a m and an 11 a m service with sermon by Dean Matthews 7 45 p m evening prayer and sermon by Canon Reade The Christ Church schedule shows early communion at 8 45 a m morning service at 10 30 a m with sermon by Rev F H Nelson and evening prayer and sermon by Rev F H Nelson The Advent Church Kemper Lane Walnut Hills provides 7 30 a m holy communion 7 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m service
Mr. Morrill argued that only federal authorities can act in the matter and that the city has no authority to intervene.
Police seek a man who passed counterfeit style checks on roaming house keepers in the city center. Multiple cases report one signer in the same handwriting. Victim C. Carter of 41 Pike Street rented a room to the man who paid rent with a $25 check that later bounced. The suspect is about 65 years old.
A parochial school planned by Episcopal clergy will open Monday in the parish building beside St Pauls Pro Cathedral on West Seventh Street. Dean Paul Matthews to direct with Miss Natalie Merrill as principal and assistants Miss Agatha Franklin Miss Natalie Ryan and Miss Leslie Cramer. The school aims to blend religious instruction with secular public school teaching.
The little frame Methodist Church in Camp Washington will be torn down to make room for a larger house of worship. As the oldest church in the settlement its removal saddens residents who cherish memories tied to its ancient walls.
A list of church schedules across the city notes sermons at Saint Paul Trinity Wesley Chapel Christie Mount Lookout Avondale Clifton East Pearl Street Columbia Camp Washington Third German First Northside Race Street German Mt Auburn Westwood Delta Avenue Asbury Linwood Walnut Hills Clifford Glendale First East Fourth First Reformed First United College Hill Avondale Westminster Sixth with pastors and service times including morning worship, Sunday school, Epworth League, and evening evangelistic or communion services.
The bulletin lists sermons and services across several churches. Notable ministers include Rev. Robert Watson, Rev. Francis James Martin, Rev. Robert Ogilvie Kirkwood, and Rev. Edward Mack. Services span morning worships, evening programs, Sunday schools, and youth gatherings at Church of the Covenant Bethany Mission Northside Mt Auburn Clifton Third Norwood Westwood EB. Montgomery and other parishes.
A listing of Sunday services across multiple churches with pastors, times, sermon titles, and special events. Locations include Ninth Street, Walnut Hills, First Wesley Avenue, Norwood, Columbia, Lincoln Park, and Wyoming with ministers such as Rev. John F. Herget, Rev. Charles Sumner Brown, Dr. William J. Cambron, Dr. J. S. Sowers, Rev. R. Venting, Rev. G. R. Robbins, and Rev. Charles E. Stanton.
Walnut Hills at Kemper lane and Locust street hosts Rev. Dwight Mallory Pratt with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Columbia East End lists Rev. Charles A Forbes with 9:30 a.m. service, 11 a.m. Sunday school, 6:45 p.m. Endeavor, 7:30 p.m. service. Storrs at State and Warsaw avenues features Rev. Charles H Reeves at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. with Rev. Pratt preaching.
Local church listings show services at 1 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with readings and substance. Reading rooms are available at Nos. 1019 and 1020 First National Bank Building and the Assembly Hall on the fourth floor Mercantile Library Building.
On Race Street above Twelfth Rev Jacob W Kapp pastor holds service at 11 am with Rev Louis Meyer preaching on The Precious Promise at 7 pm Christian Endeavor. Walnut Hills Stanton Ave Locust St Rev Charles Bauslin leads Sunday school at 9:30 am and divine worship at 11 am with sermon by the pastor.
Central Ninth street and nearby avenues list ministerial times with Bible school sessions and sermons led by Rev. Hill Goller Trahern Green Owen Wade Fortune and others. Sunday morning Bible schools at 9:30 10:45 and 11 o clock with evening preaching at 6:45 7:45 and 8 p.m.
Union Gospel Mission at Walnut and Canal features Rev. S Ragowsky in the latest notice. The brief item identifies a church outreach event and its local address. The fragment suggests a schedule or notice related to the mission.
A lengthy Sunday and weekday service timetable is posted listing multiple congregations. Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion led by Wilbur Glenn Voliday at Mercantile Library Building. Church of Christ on Mound Street with Bible classes and sermons. First Universalist and New Thought Temple services. United Brethren in Cumminsville with morning and evening programs. Salvation Army Citadel and corps branches with holi ness meetings, Sunday schools, and youth activities across East Eighth, East Clifton, and Third Street locations.
The notice lists several marriage license applicants with names and addresses including William Ostick 681 West Fourth Street 27 Elizabeth Austin 907 Baymiller Street 19 William J Gifl 849 Locust Street 35 Mae Kyle 2409 Boone Street 20 John J Enderle Jr 4126 Chambers Street 20 Catherine Bertram Cheviot Central Avenue 26 Joseph Bambach 862 Kleinwood Avenue 25 Susanna Witt.
A list of death notices and funeral details for multiple individuals including Boss Christian Bacon William Sherman Davis Harris Ki e horth Marty Mayberry Mitchell Short Weeer George and Wiggers. Each entry gives name age or relation, residence, and funeral or burial plans with dates and locations.
A memorial notice honors Christian Boss a longtime Cincinnati brewer with German roots and liberal ideas recognized as a guiding business figure. He helped many start careers supported charities and promoted industry progress. Brewers of Cincinnati Newport and Covington are asked to attend the funeral and memorial be sent to the family. Committee members Alex Despres F J Wetterer Albert Lackman.
A compiled list of burial permits from area facilities includes long S igmund 19 Demopolis brain tumor at 221 Hearne Ave and Alexander Grosch 40 heart disease at 501 West McMicken Ave. John Kelly &, St. Francis Hospital pneumonia. Lizette Vineger 8 months City Hospital enteritis. Adam Volk 24 tuberculosis. John McDonough 66 asthma. Appolina Henge 52 cerebral edema at 678 West Fifth St. Mary Pmt 47 cystitis 939 Clark St. Louisa Cole 35 Decatur Ill appendicitis. Charles Woody 2 City Hospital 1020 Gilbert Ave tuberculosis. James Bushell 60 inquest Ninth and Sycamore Sts Till Philadelphia Pa. Lena Luebbe 48 Good Samaritan Hospital Covington Ky tumor. Aria ILRe 79 pneumonia. Stian Boss 86 senility 2401 Ingleside Ave. William Miller 4 cerebral hemorrhage 823 West Fifth St.
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