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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
8
The store invites readers to visit its West Fourth Street location on Vine and Race, promising better values and styles than nearby shops. It highlights a wide range from $19.50 tailored suits to $600 gowns and $39.50 wraps, stressing quality, service, and extensive dress goods and furs for discerning women buyers.
Albert J. Gross, 628 Vine Street, sues Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company and trustees of James S. Armstrong's estate for 10000 damages claiming the new building on Seventh and Vine caused the north wall of 628 Vine to collapse, frightening tenants and reducing business. The case lists William H. Campbell and others as defendants with attorney William R. Collins. Separate suits allege losses from stock speculation with The O'Dell Stock Company totaling 12687.62 including penalties. Richard S. Stoner and George B. Poole file the actions with John C. Rogers and Powel Crosley for plaintiffs. Requisition for William Rezy in Uniontown and habeas corpus release for Frank Baker are noted along with slander suit by Dr. Alfonzo Aratus against Harry and Fanny Ostrovsky.
Emma Schorr sues for divorce from Louis Schorr alleging cruelty and drunkenness. They married in 1898 and share a 10 month old son whose custody she seeks. An order blocks disposal of his Mozart street home and withdrawal of funds from a building association.
A period piece touts Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills as remedies for gripue after effects. Mrs. Geo Thornburg reports months of misery before relief as stomach and nerves improved after use.
Chester R. Shook is listed as the attorney for the plaintiff in the case.
Semele Short’s will names James F. Bloomer sole heir and executor and directs a marble statue of her infant son to be placed over her grave. The estate is valued around $38,000, with other appraisals listed for Carl H. Norrstrom, Edward Kline, and multiple other estates. James F. Bloomer seeks administration of his mother’s estate and others named in the will.
United States Courts heard a demurrer over a restraining order to force railroads to pay 1.50 per hay car at city warehouses. Attorneys argued rights to seek injunctions. Judge Thompson to decide next week. Separately Cincinnati Traction appeals a verdict granting former umpire Harry Leach 5000 dollars for injuries from a car incident two years ago.
Burglars broke into George H. Stearn’s Avondale residence at 980 Dana Avenue by forcing a rear door panel. The raid yielded two diamond studs valued at 200 dollars two revolvers and clothing worth 250 dollars. The theft was reported to police last night.
Chicago lawyer George W. Plummer led questioning of ex broker Charles E. Bultman before Bankruptcy Referee W H Whittaker. Bultman claimed he did not know many details and said market losses ruined them while admitting deliveries were made upon request and that he held all but a few shares in the Bultman Company. The inquiry continued with examination of books set for October 12 as subpoenas were issued for Klausman and Rennekamp.
The Miami Association of Baptist Congregations met at Ninth Street Baptist Church with twenty five churches represented. Dr J R Spencer was chosen Moderator and Rev C E Stanton Secretary. Introductory sermon by Rev C S Brown. Reports showed healthy growth across congregations. Speakers included Rev G R Robbins Rev W H Parker and others. An illustrated Porto Rico lecture and a memorial reading for Ezekiel G Robinson were given. Sessions continue today.
Benjamin Collins a civil engineer for the United States Government died at his home in Collins Place Cumminsville after days of illness following a finger injury at work. He was 34 and survived by his widow and three children.
The Board of Elections on the City Hall first floor will be open Tuesday September 15 through Saturday September 19 from 8 AM to 9 PM for electors to register to vote in the Republican and Democratic primaries on September 23 and September 28 1908. The office will serve those who moved wards since 1907 aged up this year naturalized since 1907 or moved into Cincinnati since 1907, with an exclusion for those still residing in their 1907 precinct. By order of the Board.
Presidential candidate Taft and other Cincinnatians will attend the annual police inspection at Government Square on October 3. Mayor Markbreit notified the board of the date. Chief Millikin is authorized to fill the detective force to its full thirty men. The Cumminsville Fire Company house contract went to Cotteral Building Company for 15 402 dollars. North Cincinnati Business Men's Club seeks a modern firehouse at Vine and Chariton streets.
Mayor Markbreit pledged to curb indulgence by city fire and police twice cited for drinking. Patrolman Lawrence Aufderheide faced charges after appearing intoxicated at roll call and was dismissed. Two firemen also face intoxication charges today.
Thomas Ennis, 40, homeless, was found asleep on the C H D tracks at Winton Place and taken to City Hospital. He said he rode a box car and woke on the ground unable to move. Both legs broken and doctors fear internal injuries.
The Northwestern Line debuts an electric lighted daily train from Chicago at 10 15 pm reaching the Twin Cities next morning with St Paul connections to Northwest lines. Car service includes buffet smoking and library cars and a dining car breakfast. The Northwestern Limited runs 6 35 pm daily to the Twin Cities and Badger State Express 9 am Fast Mail 3 am. N M Breeze, C N W Railway Buffalo NY.
A small stable owned by Charles Pfeifer on Reading road opposite Linton street partially burned yesterday. Firemen quickly controlled the blaze with trifling loss. While responding, Company No. 19 engine ran away on Charlton street and Euclid avenue, horses fell but no one hurt.
Frederic J. Brinnier of Kingston New York a member of a prominent family was arraigned in Police Court on a defrauding charge after his friends paid the Havlin Hotel bill. Judge Luders dismissed the case but Portland telegram from Washington soon requested his detention on grand larceny charges for stealing a ring. Brinnier offered to return without papers and was re-arrested.
The annual Ohio African M E Church conference opened at Allen Temple under Bishop W B Derrick. Ministers from state colored Methodist congregations attend as reports from churches on past year work are heard and plans for education and charity are referred to committees for later reports. Professors and editors from Wilberforce and The Christian Recorder participate as outside officials.
Grain warehousemen of the Chamber of Commerce criticise Superintendent C. B. Murray for publishing a statement of his position in the grain weighing dispute. They plan to bring the matter to the board meeting and urge directors to ask Mr Murray to refrain from meddling in members affairs.
The General Committee met with George Guckenberger in charge to arrange the Harrison avenue duct opening on Saturday. Finance reports show sufficient funds turned over to E Berning haus. The program includes cannon salutes, concerts at Government Square and the viaduct, daylight fireworks, dedications, a banquet, and moving ceremonies with speeches by Cincinnati officials and local leaders.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists October tests for several posts. Positions include apprentice plate engravers at 500 dollars yearly, library assistants at 720, hydrographic draftsmen at 900, press feeders, irrigation farmers 600 to 900, plate cleaners 840, nurses in Indian service 500 to 720, assistant designers 1200, and mechanical draftsmen 1000.
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