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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1908

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2

The Wolf at the Lyric and More Weekend Shows

Frances Ring stars as Hilda McTavish in The Wolf at the Lyric with a rustic wardrobe and strong lines. The program also features Three Weeks and Arm strong American Pony Ballet plus vaudeville and a Western melodrama The Lost Trail at the Lyceum. Heuck’s Opera House presents The Montana Limited, while Irwin's Majestics headline at the Standard Theater with the Salome dance highlight.

Max Armstrong American Pony Ballet Theise Irwin Salome

Witching Hour Ends at Lyric With Matinee and Final Show

The Witching Hour closes its engagement at the Lyric with a matinee this afternoon and the final performance tonight. Despite weather, the attraction drew profitable houses all week and there is large advance sale for today’s two performances.

Lyric

Chester Owen Tomorrow at Chester Park Pavilion

Chester Park opens tomorrow with two big amateur shows in the pavilion plus a prize waltz. Bathing boating and assorted amusements remain available for all who have not yet enjoyed the outdoors.

Chester Owen Chester Park

The Man Worth While Campaign Song Praises Taft

Moses Strauss, a prominent newspaper man, composes The Man Worth While a Taft campaign song. It has become a hit in Chicago and St. Louis where the city’s glee club adopted it. A march tempo tune with catchy air, orchestration by Prof. Jake Bohrer will be played next week at the Columbia Theater during film exhibitions.

Moses Strauss William H. Taft Chicago St. Louis Glee Club Jake Bohrer Columbia Theater Orchestra Moving Pictures

Rays at the Walnut Street Theater to Open Tomorrow

The Rays Johnny and Emma entertainers return to Walnut Street Theater for a second edition of their extravaganza King Casey opening tomorrow afternoon. Supported by Dan Coleman Lester Mason John B Morris Norma Brown Alma Bauer and two score others the piece has been entirely re-

Rays the Walnut Johnny and Emma Walnut Street Theater

Salome dropped from Honeymoon Trail at Grand stages

Plans for the musical comedy Honeymoon Trail at the Grand next week omit Salome. Nell Deveyna, once expected to appear in the famous dance, will not be referenced after word from Chicago. The show has succeeded without Salome and can dispense with it.

Salome Nell Deveyna Chicago Princess Amusement Company

Matinee at the Olympic presents His House in Order

The Forepaugh Company offers a strong matinee performance of His House in Order at the Olympic. John Drew and Margaret Illington lead, with Sylvester Adair Aigen and Lawton praised for notable turns in Drew and Illington roles. Critics hail the stock company adaptation as superior to prior Frohman productions.

Pinero Forepaugh America Charles Frohman John Drew Margaret Illington Mr. Sylvester Ida Adair Drew Illington Miss Aigen Annabele Miss. Lawton Frohman

Forepaugh to stage Zira at the Olympic this Sunday

The Forepaugh Stock Company presents Zira at the Olympic on Sunday afternoon with Marga ret Anglin delivering a noted performance. The company will recreate the Henry Miller New York production exactly and use full company strength for the performance.

Zira Olympic Forepaugh Margaret Anglin Miss Anglin Australia Henry Miller New York

Edwin Rood and Company Added to Columbia Vaudeville Lineup

Edwin Rood and Company, a comedy magician act, are a late addition to the Columbia programme next week replacing the Frederick Musical Trio. They are touring Louisville this week, claiming their act is among the cleverest in vaudeville.

Edwin Rood Columbia Frederick Rood Louisville

Paid in Full Ends Local Run at Grand

The two representations today mark the close of the local engagement at the Grand theatre. A large audience attended the playhouse last evening and discussions between acts reflected keen interest. Matinee crowds are expected to be sizable with strong appeal for women patrons.

Playhouse

The Sunny Side of Broadway at Walnut This Week

Murray and Mack present The Sunny Side of Broadway at Walnut featuring new scenery costumes and a strong chorus. The musical comedy offers melody from opening chorus to finale with several catchy numbers and lively dancing. Two performances remain this afternoon and tonight before The Rays begin.

Murray Mack Walnut Broadway

Bonita Returns to Walnut in Wine Women and Song Burlesque

The Walnut announces Bonita with a short engagement of the musical comedy Wine Women and Song. The show features travesties of hits from the season and last year with Bonita singing new songs in a burlesque on Elinor Glyn.

Bonita Elinor Glyn Famour

Crawford Moving Pictures Draw Crowds at Auditorium

The O. T. Crawford program at the Auditorium draws large, admiring audiences. Crawford presents top local films, rivaling Lyman Howe, with new and best subjects weekly from leading American and European makers.

O. T. Crawford Crawford Lyman Howe Europe

Frivoli Ties of 1918 Playbill at the Peoples

A preview notes the Frivoli Ties of 1918 show opening next week at the Peoples. Imitations of leading actors travesties of famous men and burlesques of popular plays will be featured as entertaining parts of the programme.

People’s

Manager Held On Forgery Charge Over Saloon Ownership

Albert Harrison was arrested by Detective Bell on a warrant charging grand larceny and forgery. William Fleetwood claims ownership of the Sixth and Walnut saloon and Harrison is alleged to be his manager. The case awaits bonds and an injunction hearing before Judge Swing next Tuesday.

Sixth and Walnut Streets Albert Harrison Bell William A. Fleetwood Harrison William Klein Max Levy Fleetwood Thomas Darby Swing

Cedar Grove Postmaster Arrested Over $300 Shortage

Edward W. Becker postmaster at Cedar Grove Indiana near Oxford was arrested by inspector McConnell under Cincinnati orders after examining books showed a $300 shortage. He will be arraigned before the U S Commissioner this morning.

Edward W. Becker Cedar Grove Ind Oxford, C Post Office McConnell Cincinnati Becker United States

Insurance Man Earhart Arrested for Hotel Fraud

Robert W. Earhart 32, of Columbus C, an self described insurance inspector, was arrested by Detective Jackson last night at Opera Place and Vinestreet on charges of defrauding the Sinton Hotel. He carried a card claiming employment with the Joint Rate Inspection Bureau.

Robert W. Earhart Columbus Jackson Opera Place Vinestreet Sinton Hotel Earhart Joint Rate Inspection Bureau

Growth of a New Hair at 97 in Lynn Mass

Mary Smith of Lynn celebrated her ninety seventh birthday by growing a new head of hair. Once white and thinning for fifty years the hair began to fall out a year ago and she went bald. Now thick black and curly hair returns with a promise of luxuriant growth. She is also getting new teeth, four front teeth have appeared and two molars are forming.

Miss Ring Hudson Bay Eugene Walter Jules Beaubien Jules MacDonald Father Esire Commercial Tribune Lynn Mass Mary Smith Mrs. Smith

Boy Finds Diamond Pin in Tire Reaches Reward

In Altoona Pennsylvania on September 18 Thomas Feller a boy riding a bicycle found a diamond stickpin sticking in a tire. A jeweler valued it and the owner a woman was traced. He returned the pin and received a five dollar reward.

Commercial Tribune Altoona Thomas Feller Seventh Avenue

Roosevelt And McKinley 1900 Campaign Tactics Revealed

The article reviews political maneuvers by Platt Quay and allies to sideline Roosevelt and promote McKinley. It notes Roosevelt’s push for vice presidency failed, Bryan’s campaigns, and the era’s prosperity fueling McKinley’s victory. It previews tomorrow’s piece on the Roosevelt Paker race of 1904.

Bryan McKinley Solldiers Cuba Philippines Frederic J. Haskin

Forest fires drive Mississippi to Michigan refugees reach Petoskey

Charles L. Ainsworth of Bankers' Life Insurance and his family return from a five week North trip. He says smoke from forest fires blankets the region as far south as Petoskey, Mich. Steamers bound for refuge are crowded with evacuees, many losing all possessions.

Charles L. Ainsworth Bankers’ Life Insurance Company

Former Walnut Hills Resident Helen Herdliska Dies in Bellbrook

Miss Helen Herdliska once lived with her parents in Walnut Hills and died yesterday in Bellbrook Ohio. She was the granddaughter of the late Captain J C Michie a former Covington postmaster. Her father A Herdliska served as secretary of the U S legation in Vienna and she spent part of her girlhood there.

Helen Herdliska Walnut Hills Bellbrook J. C. Michie Covington May A. Herdliska Mr. Herdliska United States Legation Vienna

Building Permits For Two Homes In City

Two and one half story brick residence on Urweiler avenue owned by J B Weller with project cost 3800. A two and one half story frame residence on Considine avenue near Basset road owned by Carrie Stewart with projected cost 2400.

Urweiler Avenue Harrison Avenue J. B. Weller Sasacca

Obituaries for Ellerbe Hunt and Bryant Kay

Colonel Christopher Ellerbe, prominent St. Louis lawyer and brother in law of former Interior Secretary David Francis, died at 63 in St. Louis after serving as Superintendent of Insurance and a Confederate Army officer. Franklin Hunt, 80, father of Leigh Hunt, died suddenly at Hecla Indiana. Bryant Kay, 85, longtime operator of the oldest flour mill in Southern Ohio, died at Racine Ohio.

Christopher Ellerbe St. Louis Interior David R. Francis Francis Missouri Ellerbe Franklin Hunt Leigh Hunt Hecla Ind Bryant- Kay Ohio Racine Kay Ohio Valley

Covington and Newport Claims Filed in Waiting

The Republican Congressional Committee of Kentucky Sixth District met at Covington headquarters to hear contests for Executive Committeeman in Kenton and Campbell Counties. Kenton led by Attorney Striger and Campbell by William Burkamp. claims not yet filed, adjourned to October 1 for written submissions.

Republican Congressional Committee Kentucky Covington Kenton Campbell Kenton County Attorney Striger Campbell County William Burkamp

Audit findings reveal cent overcharges in Covington books

Covington Aldermen and Council members met with Vice President Wentzel of the American Audit Company to review its examination of the city’s accounts. The report states former Treasurer Reitzer followed past practice by rounding up fractional cents, allegedly shortchanging the city by hundreds of dollars, with irregularities tied to collections of one cent over amounts due. The matter was referred to Ways and Means Committee and the City Solicitor.

Covington Wentzel American Audit Company Reitzer Ways and Means Committee

Two Wills Probate in Kenton County Court

The will of Justice of the Peace T. J. Childers was admitted to probate. Sta tira B. Childers receives a corner lot at Commonwealth and Homes in North Erlanger and 1000 dollars. Sons Leonard and Henry F. Childers get 500 dollars each. the residue is shared among the three children. Herman M. Huth's will was filed for probate. Anna Huth inherits the estate and is directed to buy a burial plot and pay 25 dollars for a tombstone in St. John's cemetery.

T. J. Childers Statira B. Childers Commonwealth and Homes Street North Erlanger Leonard Henry F. Childers Herman M. Huth Kenton Anna Huth St. John’s Cemetery

Three Arrests Reported In Local Disorder and Theft Case

Matt Farrell was arrested by Detectives Stevenson Booth and Bruce yesterday for alleged larceny of harness and other items from the Ware Coal Company where he was employed. H L Grover and William Thompson were found fighting at Fifteenth and Russell streets last night. Officer Klare had them taken to police headquarters and held to answer in Police Court on disorderly conduct charges.

Matt Farrell Stevenson Booth Bruce Ware Coal Company H. L. Grover William Thompson Fifteenth and Russell Streets Klare

Church Services and Programs Listed for Sunday

A church page lists morning and evening services for First Presbyterian Union M E St Johns Scott Street M E Trinity Madison Avenue First Christian and Madison Avenue Presbyterian with subjects notes on sermons, Sunday schools, Epworth League and prayer meetings plus a Y M C A talk by Milo Atkinson and musical offerings.

First Presbyterian J. I. Blackburn Union M. E Fifth Greenup Streets G. F. Oliver Epworth League Edward Weichola Cincinnati Epworth St. John’s Episcopal Church Eighteenth Scott Streets John M. Hamilton Brotherhood of St. Andrew Scott Street M. E J. R. Savage Covington Ministerial Association First Christian Church Trinity Madison Avenue Third Fourth A. A. Pruden First Christian Fifth Street Milo Atkinson C. E Fourth Street Christian Joseph W. Hagin T. C. Ranshaw Gilbert Glass J. A. Dickson

Three Boys Charged in Bread Theft Warrants Issued

Warrants for the arrest of three boys were sworn out by Fred Droste a baker of 501 Main street for alleged theft of bread. The youths named are Peter Lacey of Fifth street near Main, Clarence Vegler of 514 Johnson street and Pierce Clark of Stewart alley.

Fred Droste Main Street Peter Lacey Fifth Street Clarence Vegler Johnson Street Pierce Clark Stewart Alley

Soldier Held On Forgery Charge

Private Ernest Garrett of Company G Second Infantry U S army was arrested on forgery charges after allegedly signing Private Arthur Davis’s name on two checks for 50 and 75.50 dollars and then using Davis identity at the Cincinnati Post Office to obtain letters with New York drafts totaling nearly 300 dollars. Garrett faces trial in Squire Quehl's court at Ft Thomas. he was to be discharged and marry Miss June Haynes of Cincinnati.

Ernest Garrett Second Infantry United States Army June Haynes West Sixth Street Cincinnati Arthur Davis Squire Quehl Thomas Garrett Davis First National Bank of Cincinnati New York

Pioneer Lear Sr. of Newport Dead at 82

George Lear Sr longtime Newport resident and father of the late Edward Lear general manager of Wiedemann Brewing Company died yesterday at his home 906 Saratoga Street aged 82 He leaves several grown children Funeral services are set for Monday at St Stephen's Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery

George Lear

Knights of Pythias to Attend Dedication in Lexington

Newport and Campbell County lodges have arranged to send a large delegation to Lexington Kentucky for the dedication of the Widows and Orphans Home. Eureka and Monitor Lodges will be represented by John Moore Overton Harris Robert Bowman Frank Hughes Dr W R Heflin and Frank Lampe along with many other lodge members.

Knights of Pythias Newport Campbell County Lexington Widows and Eureka and Monitor John Moore Overton Harris Robert Bowman Frank Hughes W. R. Heflin Frank Lampe

Troops Arrive at Fort Thomas As Scheduled

Word from Fort Thomas post headquarters says troops would arrive this morning around 11 o clock. Four noncommissioned officers traveled to Louisville to assist in instructing Kentucky National Guard athletic teams entered in the military tournament in Louisville during the week of October 6.

Ft. Thomas Louisville Kentucky National Guard

Covington to award depository bid to Farmers and Traders Bank

The Ways and Means committees opened five bids for city depositories. Farmers and Traders Bank offered 1.0 percent overdraft, highest among low rates, with other bidders Cit izen s National 2.75 and Commercial National 1.47, German National 1.20, First National 1.35 for 100k and 3.50 above. The committee recommended Farmers and Traders Bank for the term ending in three years from January 1. Percival is city treasurer.

Ways and Means Covington City Citizen's National Bank Commercial National Bank First National Bank German ‘National Bank Farmers and Traders’ National Bank Farmers and Traders’ Bank Percival

Locomotive accident in Covington injures engineer

Patrick Berry a 38 year old Carlisle Kentucky locomotive engineer fell under the wheels of an L and N engine in Covington yards at noon and had his right leg severed. He was transported to St Elizabeths Hospital. The Rev Scott Ward gets permit to build a five room frame cottage at 57 Center Street costing 700 dollars. Alie J Howard named by Democratic State Campaign Committee chair as Kenton County Democratic Campaign Committee chair. City Auditor Gould issues permit to John Luben for six room brick dwelling 1225 Lee Street estimated at 1950 dollars. Efforts underway to resurrect Jefferson Democratic Club once prominent in local party discord.

Patrick Berry Carlisle Covington St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Scott Ward Center Street Alie J. Howard Johnson Democratic State Campaign Committee Kenton County Democratic Campaign Committee Gould John Luben Lee Street Jefferson Democratic Club

Kenton Court Notes: Injury suit and divorce filing

B A Kelly sues Lovell & Buffington Tobacco Co in Kenton Circuit Court for 5000 claiming injuries after an elevator shaft was left open at the factory last August. Attorney B F Graziani also represents Kelly. Grace Matteson sues for divorce from Millard Matteson, alleging abandonment since five years ago. marriage in September 1894.

B. A. Kelly Kenton Lovell & Buffington Tobacco Company Kelly B. F. Graziani Grace Matteson Millard Matteson

Covington Marriage Licenses Deepens Dayton to Hamilton Ties

Names and residences listed for licenses include Edward Focht of Dayton and Jennie Marshall of Dayton, Claude Glassford of Hamilton, Lydia Jones of Hamilton, with ages and further details omitted due to damaged text.

Edward Focht Dayton, O Aed Ee Jennie Marshall Acoaven Claude Glassford Hamilton, O Lydia Jones

Newport News in Brief Highlights

Miss Caroline Veith, sister of Attorney George Veith, returns to Newport after months in Europe visiting Germany France and Italy. The will of Dr E G Thomasson filed for probate leaves all estate to his wife. Church workers gear up for the State Sunday School Convention in Newport October 8 to 10 under a large tent in Nelson Place with thousands of delegates expected. local committees were appointed yesterday to oversee arrangements.

Caroline Veith George Veith Europe Germany France Italy Newport E. G. Thomasson Oden Mich Campbell County Nelson Place Kentucky

Bellevue Boy Percy's Fall Leaves Him Critical

Bellevue reports Percy Wells, a local lad, fell from a tree along the river front and remains in critical condition as doctors monitor his injuries.

Percy Wells

Court Returns Girl to Convent After Habeas Hearing

In Newport Circuit Court Geneva French, 16, was ordered returned to the Convent of the Good Shepherd after a habeas corpus hearing. Sister Gertrude and local officers accompanied the girl. her mother wept as the court ruled the girl should remain in custody. Attorney Biat challenged Kenton County jurisdiction.

Newport Geneva French the Good Shepherd Highlands Yungblut Gertrude Ben Easton Schuler Covington Mary Gertrude Kenton Biat Kenton County

Campbell County Ciricuit Judge Nomination Today

Democrats in Campbell County vote today in a primary for Circuit Judge nomination. Otto Wolff and Ramsey Washington campaign hard with Wolff favored by Newport political circles to win. polls open 6 a.m. and close 4 p.m.

Campbell County Otto Wolff Ramsey Washington Newport

Clifton District Citizens Submit People’s Ticket For November

A petition signed by a majority of Clifton District citizens backed by Newport filed with County Clerk Joseph Betz lists nominees for the November ballot. The People’s ticket selects a broom emblem with Robert Snow Craton Kramer J R Morris A Sickmeier and William Schoultheis as Trustees Joseph Koehne Police Judge Edward Reed Marshal John J Hurley Clerk George Kruse Treasurer Drury Walker Assessor.

Clifton Newport Joseph Betz Robert Snow Craton Kramer J. R. Morris A. Sickmeier William Schoultheis Joseph Koehne Edward Reed John J. Hurley George Kruse Drury Walker

Newport Church Notes and Upcoming Services

The bulletin lists Mark's English Lutheran with Rev. H W Wanshue and Grace M E with Joseph A Chapman detailing service times and topics. Other congregations include York Street Congregational Central Christian and Taylor Street Methodist with schedules for Sunday school prayers Bible study and evening services.

Mark H. W. Wanshue Monthly Missionary Meeting Helen Baker Luther League New Life Elizabeth Dorne Clara Beyer Women’s Missionary Society Norma Aring Garrard Street Covington Grace M. E Joseph A. Chapman Grace Church Rebekah Epworth League York Street Congregational F. E. Bigelow Bible School Central Christian Charles L. Garrison Christian Endeavor Taylor Street Methodist East Third Street J. W. Crates

Newport Real Estate Transfer to Henry Goldsmith

John H. Smith and wife convey part of Lot 102 in the original Newport plan to Henry Goldsmith for $1. The record notes the transfer from Newport Real Estate.

John H. Smith Henry Goldsmith Newport

Newport Marriage Licenses Reported

Erne Ashcraft Ccevington Ky age unspecified and Reda Schneider Newport Ky age unspecified appear in Newport marriage license records with listed residences.

Newport Erne Ashcraft Ccevington, Ky Reda Schneider

Property Transfers Listing Confusing Realty Jumbles

Emilia Brand and others transfer to Joseph Bilek and Mary Bilek a lot on the north side of Robbing Avenue east of Lee Street. Herman Von Bokern transfers to Bernard Zurborg a lot on the southwest corner of ee and Russell Avenue. Eugéne Law and Emma Law transfer to John M. Pruett and Olse Fruett a lot on Garrard Street 115 feet north of State Street.

Emilia Brand Joseph Bilek Mary Bilek Robbing Avenue Lee Street Herman von Bokern Bernard Zurborg Ee and Russell Avenue Seeecens Eugéne Law Emma ‘Law John M. Pruett Olse Fruett Garrard Street State Street

Kentucky woman finds Postum helps after coffee quit

A Kentucky woman shares a long battle with nervous trouble and heart issues, says quitting coffee and switching to Postum improved her sleep and health. She praises Postum as beneficial to her whole family and urges others to try it, noting a doctor advised the switch.

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