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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1908
Page
5
Dr. B F Lyle will give an illustrated address on tuberculosis at Lytle Park this evening at 7 30 oclock. The talk will feature stere opticon views to aid understanding.
Thieves smashed into the chicken house of W. B. Bridgeford at 3102 Gilbert Avenue yesterday and stole eighteen pullets.
George W. Grote aged 28 of 3033 Symmes street O Bryanville roofer died at his home from injuries after falling from a roof in Hyde Park on September 12. Local authorities report the accident is under investigation with funeral services pending.
The industrial branch of the Union Gospel Mission will open tomorrow at 1317 1319 Walnut street. The shelter and coal for the poor will open next month.
Roman Solger of Vine street and John Imhoff of Main street were fined $10 plus costs in Police Court yesterday for violating the midnight closing law.
John Taber aged 5 of 411 Betts Street played fireman and attempted to climb a telegraph pole in front of his home. He fell twelve feet to the sidewalk, suffering a concussion and was taken to City Hospital.
Edward Williams a 22 year old Black man of 669 East Sixth Street is dying at City Hospital from internal injuries suffered yesterday in a ditch cave-in at Carthage Ohio.
Henry Mittendorf aged 40 an upholsterer of 1029 Rittenhouse street fell under a train in the Ludlow yards while alighting from a coach. His right foot was crushed and he suffered injuries.
The deceased man killed Friday night at Stop 41 on the C D and T Traction line in Mt Healthy is Frank Slusser 70 Hillsboro Indiana.
William Glenn and Jeremiah Dowd left for Indianapolis as delegates of the Cincinnati Plumbers Union to the National convention. Walter Mullen from this city goes as representative of the Ohio Plumbers Association.
Postmaster BE. R. Monfort arrived in Cincinnati after attending the convention of Postmasters of the first class in Chattanooga. He was accompanied by Postmasters Denston of Cleveland Tucker of Toledo and Romer of Zanesville.
A Police Court warrant yesterday sought the arrest of Nathan O Bannion colored for the murder of William Smith negro who died at City Hospital after alleged stabbing. O Bannion is believed to be in Kentucky.
Andrew Redington and William Carroll were injured when a falling stone struck Carroll’s arm and clipped Redington’s head while workers in a pit for a new Southern Railroad trestle on Sixth Street near Carr. Both were admitted to City Hospital.
The notice lists several parcels: a 3 story concrete and brick building on Westwood near Seegar owned by Frank Mueller at cost 3000, a brick 1 story residence on Mooney near Erie owned by M Y Cooper at cost 4500, and a 2 story brick residence on Mooney near Observatory also owned by M Y Cooper at cost 4500.
The advertisement touts low prices in the Wholesale Departments of Alms & Doepke for dry goods, carpets, rugs, millinery, notions, and related items. It emphasizes quick-selling goods, large stock, and attractive patterns to attract merchants in Cincinnati and surrounding territory. It lists bedding, fabrics, linens, whites, dress goods, lace curtains, upholsteries, embroideries, silks, gloves, hosiery, outerwear, cloaks, suits, carpets, rugs, linoleums, and floor coverings.
Seaton K. Milligan former vice president sues Robert Glendinning and the Patent Vulcanite Roofing Company in Common Pleas Court for stock delivery and accounting arguing ownership of 75% shares and misregistration. Clarence E. Schaffner backs Louis H. Kaichen and William Frieder in a suit over men’s garter designs alleged to imitate a product. The docket also lists foreclosure-like motions and various injury and property damage claims across Cincinnati courts.
A strong collection emphasizes adaptable furs suitable for street or evening wear and driving. Each piece is finished with choicest materials and expert tailoring by skilled tailors and furriers. Garments are correctly finished with consistently moderate prices and free storage until needed.
Probate records show Joshua H. Bates estate totaling 93954.24 with railroad and industrial stocks dominant. John R. Brackmann’s will allocates multiple bequests to churches hospitals and relatives plus names Henry Timmerman as executor.
Property holders protested a street assessment, with Attorney Albert T. Brown speaking yesterday on behalf of neighbors and urging reconsideration of levy terms.
Walter Hoffman sues Mary Hoffman for divorce after a 1888 marriage citing gross neglect and willful absence for three years. John G Haag seeks divorce from Julia Haag alleging habitual drunkenness and failure to perform duties with custody bid for child Lottie King. Ernst Schmidt named in divorce filing by Helen Schmidt for habitual drunkenness and alleged abuse. Judge Pfleger grants divorce to Mrs Cordelia Conrad from Adam Conrad.
Alfred M. Cohen and Ernest Troy told Judge Hoffeimer Saturday they are prepared to pay a final dividend of 2 percent to Cohen Brothers & Co. creditors. The wholesale clothiers on Pearl and Race streets went to a receiver last January with about $70,000 in debts, yielding a one hundred cents on the dollar settlement for all creditors.
A new 10 000 dollar post office building will be erected on Eighth Street near Freeman Avenue to serve Station N of the Post Office Department. The three and a half story structure 30 by 101 feet will house two modern flats on upper floors and be built by Frank Birkmeyer from plans by Stein kamp Bro. in Cincinnati.
A $10,000 damages suit was filed in federal court by William H. Seaman as administrator of Charles Kramer, the night watchman for Grainger Co. on the Harrison Avenue Viaduct construction. Kramer died after a fall during the work.
Advices from Kingston Jamaica report the Brewster from Boston and the Beacon from Baltimore arrived safely at Port Antonio despite heavy hurricane damage. The Beacon’s floods cut its fires and it drifted for forty eight hours, spotting a deserted wreck at Bird Rock later linked to the William J Dearmond. The Vera also reports the Yamuri ashore at Castle Island.
Members of Spotless Town on the Miami River journey to the club headquarters for a corn festival. Special cars will depart from Fourth and Sycamore streets as a large crowd is expected.
Cincinnati Aerie No. 142 announces funeral services for John J. Doll, 831 Hopkins Street, Sunday at 8 PM with officers William Berning and Louis Boermann. Encampment 41 and W H Lytle post also plan memorial services for John A. Schmitt on September 21 at Memorial Hall Elm and Grant Streets.
Deaths and funeral notices list names Mary E Albert George C Brofft Gertrude Biermann B Groppenbacher B Lern Angèle Moroney Henry Stix and relatives with ages, addresses, and funeral dates in mid September 1908. Services set at Joseph Huth chapel Vine Street Calhoun Street Spring Grove Newport Kentucky St Stephen Church Mt Joseph Avondale and Mt St Joseph locations.
Schiller Gus died in Detroit on September 17 1908 burial at German Protestant Cemetery Walnut Hills September 21 at 3 p.m. Schmidt Charles aged 85 beloved husband of Barbara Schmidt died September 18 funeral Tuesday from 544 Channing Street at 2 p.m. friends invited.
A former pupil at the Cincinnati Art Academy pays tribute to Prof Vincent Nowottny praising his noble devotion to art. The article lauds his ability to teach from a student view, his deep knowledge of anatomy and figure drawing, and his versatile skills across landscape, composition, and modeling.
In gratitude for kindness during bereavement over daughter Magdelen Harig the bereaved mother thanks relatives and friends. Special appreciation to school friends pupils and floral donors for their esteem and solicitude and to Rev Father O Meara for consoling words and tribute.
Burial permits and inquest notes list multiple deceased individuals with ages and hospital names including Mary Albert 64 City Hospital 1322 Bates avenue and John Schmidt 69 1718 Hughes cerebral hemorrhage. Other entries show Joseph Parker 57 Jewish Hospital Columbus and George Sam 21 Branch Hospital Spencer with locations and causes.
Local lodges list special meetings and convocations with dates September 21 to 23. Willis Chapter 131 calls for Past and Most Excellent Degrees. Trinity Commandery No 4 meets Monday. Kilwinning Chapter 97 schedules special convocation. Visitors invited or welcome.
A list of deceased individuals and inquests appears across City Hospital and Branch Hospital records. Names include Frank Mitchell 43 years with cancer, Effie Gabel 21, John Hay 69, William Smith 30, Edward Hewitt 33, Harry Nicholas 66, Robert Vincent four months, and others with causes such as consumption, delirium tremens, bronchitis, and heart disease.
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