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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
5
Our show windows and entire third floor are devoted to a grand display of imported lace curtains draperies portieres brocades tapestries rugs linoleums fine furniture brass beds china cut glass bronzes and more. The Model Flat will be opened as A Flat de Luxe with rooms in classical styles and period harmony to aid furnishing and decoration plans.
Mr and Mrs Louis J Hatick who arrived from Europe on the Graf Walder see are at the Hotel Walcott New York before traveling to Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Anderson are also staying at the same hotel in New York.
Mrs Ida McFlinn formerly part of the United States Court Clerk's office has been appointed instructor of typewriting at the Institute for the Blind in Columbus.
Coroner notified of the death of Mrs. Mary Weltzenbacher age 60 at 524 Klotter Street. She collapsed at work near her home and died before a physician arrived. Death attributed to heart failure.
An immense outpouring of Socialists and sympathizers is expected at Chester Park on Sunday September 20. Max S. Hays President of the Central Labor Council in Cleveland will address the gathering on Organized Labor in Politics.
Twenty five Ohio delegates will represent the state at the annual United Brewery Workers convention in New York beginning today. From Cincinnati the delegates are John Hollerback Albert Colnot Charles Stalf Philip Basler and Adolph Kummerm. National Secretary Louis Impe r left with them last evening.
John W. Lakeman of 1931 Lexington Avenue Norwood dozed on the curb at Fountain Square and woke to find a thief had stolen his diamond stud valued at 50 dollars from his shirt front. He reported the loss to police.
Ohioans who followed General Zachary Taylor to victory in 1848 plan a reunion in Chillicothe with Captain John A. Fisher sending invitations. Survivors are aging and urged to attend, with a few veterans from Cincinnati area expected to join nearby.
Sally Schoenberger, living at Elm and Henry, was stabbed after a quarrel near Liberty and Race streets. A knife wound to the breast was treated at City Hospital. Schoenberger named Frank Rader as the assailant and planned to seek a Police Court warrant.
Gidding's store hosts a weeklong display to reveal this season's best gowns and stylish women’s apparel. Cincinnati women known for good taste are invited to view fall and winter styles collected from home and abroad to learn correct fashion trends.
Fred Seemiller of Central avenue walked with his four month old tucked under his arm as he wandered the streets after midnight on Saturday. He toppled in circles between Fifth and Elm streets attracting onlookers while police officers rescued the child and arrested the drunk father at Central Station. The baby remained quiet and appeared to enjoy the dizzy ride while rescued by officers and the mother recovered.
The Duckworth Club First Voters League organized with seventy members to support Bryan and Harmon. Former Councilman David Concannon presided and, with Gene Mesch, outlined plans. A meeting is set for tomorrow night at 8. Speakers include Lewis Bernard Otway Cosgrave Dr Thomas Hart and Colonel Joseph Rice.
Henry Ortman aged 60 of Burgoyne avenue Bond Hill was assaulted by a unknown negro on Reading road. He was struck with a stone and his hurdle with four pairs of canvas gloves valued at 85 cents was stolen. Private Policeman Wittig fired at the fleeing assailant but he escaped. Ortman was returned home.
St Pauls Catholic School for Girls in Spring Street was dedicated with large clergy attendance and parish participation. The four story brick building replaces the old school beside St Pauls Church and features classrooms clubrooms bathrooms and a roof garden. A parish parade preceded mass and blessing with hundreds of students and adults present.
Nellie Agnes McDougle 22, found dead in a Ninth Street rooming house. Police suspect chloroform overdose or murder after finding a cloth mask and knife. husband Samuel Edwin McDougle sought for questioning. Coroner and detective probes focus on possible abuse and threats, with trunks and mementos from Parkersburg revealing a troubled marriage.
Patrolman Joseph McSorley of the Second District, hospitalized at Betts Street, undergoes an operation with the intent to amputate his right arm after a case of blood poisoning connected to an arrest on August 17 at Third and Baum. He lives at 309 Park Street.
Work on the Ferr ibank dam along the Ohio River is accelerating as low water permits round the clock labor. Contractors hope steady conditions into November will finish the dam by next season, making Cincinnati harbor navigable year round.
John Carroll aged 59 of 520 East Fifth street was run down by a car owned by Charles Stewart of 453 East Fifth street. Carroll sustained a broken leg and bruises and was taken to City Hospital. Stewart’s car trouble dates back months with prior arrests for reckless driving and a chauffeur’s arrest for violating a new car ordinance for failing to display lights after sundown.
Health Officer Brown announced that with the 1909 appropriations a nurse and a woman physician will join the Health Department staff to provide proper treatment for children whose minor ailments hinder their studies. The program aims to expand medical inspection from schools and address past funding obstacles, with plans to grow the bureau if successful.
External courses of Cincinnati University for the coming school year promise to be unusually interesting and well attended. Courses will be taught in public school buildings and branch libraries in the afternoons and evenings for working people. This year ten courses will be offered to the public and registrations are open from September 26 to October 17 or at the first class meeting around October 5.
Mason ic Stated Conclave No 3 Knights Templar meets Monday September 14 at 7 PM with cordial invitations to other commanderies. Willis Chapter 131 R A M holds a Stated Meeting Monday evening at 7:30 with Mark Master work and visitors invited.
J H Farris of Sullivan's undertaking reports a burglary at 430 West Fourth Street. Items taken include one pipe two handkerchiefs two pairs of hose two ties two cigars and one bottle of medicine. Police pursue recovery of the missing goods.
Deaths include Sophia Duwel age 38 at Rome City Indiana with funeral at Grand avenue Price Hill. Carolina Heinrich aged about 50 with Levitical mass at Johns Church. Philip Kiehborth 65 with private burial. Horace E Leighton Indianapolis services at Spring Grove Chapel. Joseph L Marty 57 with crematory service. William Poland Sr 78 of Chillicothe. Otto J Rosenfelder 41 buried from West McMicken residence.
Obituaries for Alice M Pogue Barbara Smith and Charles E Townley with ages and death dates. Pogue to travel by special car to Cincinnati and Berry Ky for services. Smith to be buried after a Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Blue Rock. Townley service at Spring Grove Chapel listed with date and time.
Captain Charles H. Osgood died Saturday in Kennedy Heights at seventy eight. Born in Cincinnati he joined the Civil War army at its start and served until 1864 when wounded and discharged as a captain. Funeral by H. G. Banning Post G A R will be held in Madisonville this afternoon at 3 o clock. He was a contractor until retirement. He leaves a widow or children not listed.
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