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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
8
Gidding and Gn promote women’s apparel as a distinct fashion line with autumn offerings. Tailored suits from 25 dollars, gowns 39.50, dresses 9.75, wraps 19.50, waists 2, skirts 5, silk petticoats 5, and furs. Store located at West Fourth Street Vine and Race.
Charles Kilcourse Lambart, heir to a noble English family, sought work as a dishwasher after poverty and squandered inheritance. He denied seeking charity, saying he only wanted a chance to work. He later became an assistant clerk at a hotel amid sympathy from relatives and strangers offering money.
The Union Central Life Insurance Company offers over five thousand policies in Hamilton County with more than $12.2 million in coverage. It aims to protect dependents and provide for old age, serving about fifteen thousand policyholders. Based in Cincinnati for 41 years, the company holds assets over $62 million, 94 percent in real estate mortgages and policy-secured loans, regarded as safe securities.
Buying in of small dairy milk routes by larger firms proceeds despite denials of a planned combination. Dairymen sign contracts to deliver routes for 5 dollars per gallon and goodwill, with milk bought at a good price and required to average four percent butter fat. A central distributing station and full merger are anticipated after majority signings.
The John Church Company and Beinkamp Piano Company merged, with the Beinkamp house at 132 West Fourth Street housing the new Church Beinkamp Piano Company. The firm becomes local agents for high grade pianos. Officers include F B Beinkamp President W N Hobart Vice President F O Shattuck Secretary and Frank A Lee Treasurer.
William Tolan tore bandages from his head in a Central Station cell while trying to bleed to death. He fell, sustaining a deep head wound, was treated at City Hospital, and returned to custody as doctors kept him under care. His condition remained serious.
William Jurling a 45 year old laborer of 608 Carlisle avenue was admitted to City Hospital with facial burns from a corrosive acid. He says he slept in a saloon in the bottoms and woke to pain, with earlier trouble from an unknown man who may hold clues. Eyes were affected and sight may be lost.
L. F. Craig, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses in lightning rod sales, was released on a writ of habeas corpus but rearrested on a new warrant. Judge James B. Swing ruled the affidavit defective, ordering release, yet Craig was arrested outside the courtroom. A second warrant cites Mrs. Mary Imhulfe for similar offenses in this county.
Under the will of Abbie W. Powers the residue of her estate is held for her grandson Harry Powers Story. Friends Winfield Scott Shirk and Horace Hubbard receive $100 each and her jewelry tableware silverware books and pictures are bequeathed to the grandson.
Patrick J Connick of 2220 Florence avenue sued for divorce from Margaret Connick for neglect including not cooking meals. They met in the Courthouse and reconciled aided by Attorney Sparks, the divorce case dismissed, and they left arm in arm. Married over twenty five years. Taken Under Advisement. Separate matters heard include Georgia Lockhard vs William Lockhard and Elizabeth Sterling vs Walter C Sterling with details of abandonment and support. Attorneys Bendigs and Alcorn represented the plaintiffs.
Mrs Mary F Barron wife of Edward Barron president of the Barron Boyle Company filed for a 3300 preferred claim on behalf of her minor children Jeanette Ruth and Edward Barron they held a savings account in Cincinnati Trust Company that started as 542 15 in January the father allegedly used 3500 from the account to buy supplies for the Barron Boyle Company the daughter claims no knowledge of the transaction Dempsey Nieberding represent Mrs Barron United States Grand Jury chosen for October session with members Hibben Alexander Adams Stephen Haslem J W Butterfield among others
The article lists trial jurors by county and names several individuals. Henry Stammen objects to discharging J. D. Ross in bankruptcy alleging undisclosed assets of 1150 and a separate claim of 700 allegedly stolen at Celina fair grounds. Walter B. Rogers of Hamilton filed for bankruptcy with liabilities 4679 and assets 2174.
Two firefighters faced Mayor Markbreit after being charged with drunkenness. James Dacey, head of an eight member family, admitted drinking but claimed it funded home repairs and family support. Henry Dickhaus of Ladder Company No 2 was praised as a devoted father until intoxication led to his punishment. The mayor sentenced both to three months without days off, denying home visits during the period.
Guido Ilges in charge of the Sixth Street Market hay scales tells Mayor Markbreit that pushcart men near the market fence in at dusk, forcing him to walk over drunks and hindering operations. The complaint highlights safety and traffic concerns in the crowded market area.
Sam Harris of 712 West Court Street met a well dressed stranger in Fountain Square who claimed a job was available. Harris gave the man $10 for a loan, the man vanished, and Harris reported the theft to the police as he continues to seek employment.
William J. Parsons died September 17 in Chicago after a year long illness. He was a brother-in-law of B. P. Critchell, former Cincinnati Parks superintendent, and had many friends in Cincinnati.
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