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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
5
Mrs. Mary Galligan of 1027 Kossuth Street reported a theft at her residence yesterday, with $50 missing. Police are investigating the incident.
Detective Cal Grim left yesterday for Oakland California after receiving a telegram that his father is dying there.
Mrs Bettie Huston of 923 Race Street told police last night a thief entered her room and stole $65 in cash and some clothing.
Hayes McGee a Milan Indiana farmer wed Stella Marcus of this city at a ceremony performed by a Justice of the Peace. The bride is described as a young Jewish girl residing at 649 Richmond street.
J Niehaus of 2012 Vinestreet obtained a warrant in Police Court for the arrest of A Hess of Fifth and Stone streets on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses.
The Cincinnati Theosophical Society restarts public meetings at Vine Street Congregational Church on Tuesday evening September 29. Opening address to be delivered by E. A. Allen.
Miss Margaret H. Burgess aged 32 gave her residence as the Palace Hotel and Joseph H. Keller aged 36 a Suffolk Va merchant was married last night by Rev. H. Haefner at his East Ninth street residence.
George Pouuney, driver of the milk wagon that struck and killed Irene Murphy, a 4 year old from East Liberty street, was dismissed in Police Court yesterday after being arraigned on a manslaughter charge.
The seventy ninth anniversary of Lane Seminary opening was celebrated yesterday. Rev William McKibben, President, opened the session with an address on Religion followed by remarks by another minister.
Affected workers report intense itching that spreads from hands to body causing work stoppages and sleepless nights. Medical treatment struggles to curb symptoms as disease resists therapy.
A patient describes a two year battle with widespread itching and eruptions on the hands and body, interfering with movements and sleep. After trying many doctors and ointments, relief came with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, ending itching in weeks. A Krutskoff, 957 W 51st St, reports November 18 and 28, 1907.
Advertised Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent claim relief for eczema itching scaling hair loss scalp skin disfigurement acne ringworm tetter and salt rheum. The remedy set is promoted with testimonials and a free book on skin diseases.
Willis of Hanover College begins regular studies in the seminary today, marking the start of a new academic phase.
Miss Genevieve Olivia Hoadly eleven dau ght er of George Hoadly was laid to rest yesterday at Spring Grove with only immediate family present for the interment following a private service at the Grandin road home.
The group celebrated its twenty first anniversary with speeches singing and instrumental music plus a very fine banquet.
The civil engineers of the Pennsylvania Railroad held a meeting last night at the Linton to discuss the organization's work. President Robert K. Loomer presided over the session.
The first fall meeting of the Presbyterian Brotherhood convened last evening in the Church of the Covenant chapel at Inn and Highth streets. President Robert Ss. Fulton delivered the address to those in attendance.
Edward and Alice Haley of Louisville were taken to City Hospital after police found a complete opium smoking outfit on them during a recent arrest.
Henry Middendorf of 1029 Rittenhouse street died at Good Samaritan Hospital from injuries suffered last Saturday when he was run over in a railroad accident in Ludlow. He worked at the Pullman shops and died yesterday.
Dr J B Hagen of the Health Department secured warrants in Police Court yesterday for the arrest of B Schweiters and Benjamin Kaiser, dairy farmers living on Carthage Pike. They are accused of delivering adulterated milk.
William Connors aged 43 was found on the Race street canal bank with a deep head wound. Friends took him to City Hospital yesterday and he says he was assaulted and robbed by a colored woman. He lives at Third and Baymiller streets.
William S. Emmons aged 68 of Redbank Ohio was struck by a Norfolk and Western passenger train while walking along the tracks near his home. He suffered a broken leg and internal injuries and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in the city for treatment.
Louis Fisher aged 46 a salesman living at 3014 Colerain avenue was attacked by an angry bull at the stockyards yesterday. He was tossed into the air and gored injuring his leg head and body. A patrol removed him to City Hospital for treatment.
Attachment proceedings were filed in Squire Smedey court yesterday for $77 by J. W. Young against Abe Golder a saloonist of George street and Central avenue. Young declares the amount named was taken from him in a dice game in Golder's place several days ago. The saloon fixtures have been taken over by the constables of the court.
Registration for the Y M C A Law School began last evening and shows enrollment well above prior years. William Christie Herron chaired a student meeting as Judge Otto Pfleger gave the introductory address. Regular classes start next Monday night.
The nominating convention of the Police Benevolent Association met in Police Court yesterday afternoon. Nominations were made for President Sergeant Primrose and Lieutenant Scahill. Vice President Joseph Ryan and Chris Reising. Treasurer Lieutenant Geist and Corporal Jennings. Secretary M. C. McGovern and Charles F. Beckman. The election is set for October 18.
Thomas Mulvihill aged 34 of 614 Walnut street was run down by a wagon last night. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors report internal injuries but condition is not stated.
Mr. William B. Wells a Danville Virginia merchant and Miss Annie Witte of 454 Dayton street were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home last night The bride’s brother Herman Witte formerly with the local detective force now an attorney in New York City attends the ceremony The couple will reside in Danville Virginia
Broker Ralph Costello with Jackson Moessinger and Co sold for Frederick A Lundgren the two and a half story St Louis flat at 2274 Madison Avenue South Norwood lot 40 by 120 for 6500 to Catherine Regan. Clara Ss Grant bought from Lucy K R Hosea a 100 by 140 foot lot on Middleton Avenue Clifton for 4500 with plans for a handsome dwelling. Smith Bros and Co leased to William Goodman for Mrs L L Hyde the ten room modern residence at 2318 Nelson Avenue Mt Auburn for two years at 1200.
A lengthy list shows multiple real estate transfers including parcels in the SUD area with owners such as Kenzel Kraty Rose Bennigs Carl Hoffmann and Margaret Atkinson. Several lots on Madison Avenue Norwood and Vine Street, plus stakes on Conroy Street and Broadway intersections, appear in the records. Mortgage filings include Jennie Avey Lillian Connor Barbara Caulfield and others with various property addresses. A separate court item alleges undue influence in the will of Martin Kraft and lists multiple divorce actions among local residents with details of grounds and relief sought.
A list shows multiple one and two story frame and brick residences with owners such as Joseph B Luckey Michael Schipper H L Alberts Mary Fettig and Antonio Illeto along streets including Maria Goodman Wehrmann Clifton Salem and Symmes near Bellevue Gerrard Menlo and Spring with varied stated costs and conditions.
The obituary and probate items recount wills and executors for Alexander Starbuck James T Curtis and others. Bequests include Sophia Benner Lawler and residuary estate portions. Other entries cover Hibben Sparks Schmidt Breiting Myers Lotz and Schinkal estates with specific shares houses bonds and personal property.
Urbana officials oppose water rent increases with witnesses before Judge Thompson. Water company experts argue rents are too low for fair profit. judge will rule after advising. Also reports include Miller arrested in Dayton for counterfeiting. injunction against Putnam Hooker Co over warp name Maysville. and dismissal of Thomson-Houston v Bullock Electric case at plaintiff costs.
A list of new cases filed in Common Pleas Court including George D Becker vs Isaac op on appeal from Squire Muller case numbers 141017, 141019 and others. Additional filings involve Radina & Co v Lord & Bonham for 711.55, alimony actions, divorce petitions, will contest, assignment of dower and error petitions through case 141028.
Carrie Nation led a five hundred strong audience on a late city tour visiting saloons music halls and the red light district. She left the Bryan meeting at Music Hall unable to hear the Nebraskan and later visited what she called Cincinnati’s tess pools before returning to her hotel.
Members Laidlaw and Danner of the Board of Public Service will form a committee to learn progress on bringing natural gas to the city. The appointment follows a letter from the City Club. The board awarded Kirchner Construction Co. the Torrence road paving bid of 4924 dollars. Dr. Melville Curtis returns from a four month Europe tour. a Queens City Club dinner honored him. President Willis of Hanover College will visit the University of Cincinnati today. Building Committee of University Trustees meets to start planning cost estimates for reconstruction and overall campus work. The Safety Board plans to review appointing ninety one regular firemen to allow officers one day off in five.
Miss Rachel Conwell Holmes of Holmesdale Kentucky wed Fay Ingalls of New York and Cincinnati at St. Peter's Chapel Osterville Massachusetts on September 21. The couple's families attended the ceremony and notarized the union.
Deaths and funeral arrangements announced for William C Dudley 42 at 721 West Seventh. Ann Owens Evans 81 at Wyoming Ohio. Edward Henry ? son of Ellen Henry. Burial permits list Martha Marx 10 months nephritis and others with cause details including cancer cirrhosis pneumonia and enteritis.
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