Lawson advertising blitz sets world abuzz in Bay State Gas push
Thomas W. Lawson drives a massive Bay State Gas campaign from Boston by wire and print across 154 newspapers in 70 cities. The venture features record ad spend and 700000 plus shares traded, with Humphrey Agency coordinating nonstop activity and global print placements.
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Bay State
Thomas W. Lawson
Wall Street
Lawson
Boston
Wich
Collier
H. B. Humphrey Company
Humphrey Company
Dreamword
United States
Canada
Loudon
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Atlantic
Milk Price Hike Debuts October First
Local large milk dealers tell customers milk will rise two cents per quart on October 1 due to drought destroying pastures and higher dry feed costs. Consumers will pay eight cents per quart, up from six cents.
Bank alleges he gave Pooh notes in bankruptcy row
Dayton National Bank files charges to block discharge for bankrupt John L. Flanery alleging misrepresentation to obtain promissory notes and collateral including pianos. It claims insolvent status and seeks explicit charges amid related lawsuits by Citizens Trust against Lockland over sewer contracts.
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Dayton National Bank
John L. Flanery
Flanery
8. W. Davies
Mad River Bank
First National
Springfield
Dayton
Citizens’ Trust and Guaranty Company
Lockland
Citizens’ Company
Insolvency Court Orders Steel Foundry Wound Up
In the Insolvency Court yesterday William B. Melish as temporary receiver filed a report showing receipts of 19510.79 disbursements 7749.69 leaving 11761.10 in hand and a dissolution ordered with Melish made permanent receiver. Robert C Rockeman dealer in cigars and confectionery assigned to L H Cappelle with assets 400 liabilities 325 due to dull business. Charles H Woertz Norwood city fireman assigned to William R Simonton with assets 50 liabilities about 1000 exhaustion of credit given as cause.
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William B. Melish
Steel Foundry Company
Warner
Mr. Melish
Robert C. Rockeman
West Fifth Street
L. H. Cappelle
A. Alcorn
Charles H. Woertz
Norwood
William R. Simonton
Woertz
Divorce Court Hears Wild West Show Absence Claim
In two petitions filed, E Helen Jacobi sues Charles Jacobi for divorce claiming he disappeared with a Wild West show after their 1884 marriage and has not returned since June 1901. Harry A. Rust represents the plaintiff. Aiken petitions for divorce from Cora A. Aiken alleging long absences since 1902 with J W Heintzman as attorney. Charles Webb of Norwood is a machinist referenced in the record.
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E. Helen Jacobi
Charles Jacobi
Harry A. Rust
Plaintiff
Harry H. Aiken
Cora A. Aiken
J. W. Heintzman
Charles Webb
Couple Seeks Divorce Amid Alleged Absence and Infidelity
C and S Sparks, attorneys, report Ruth Webb left with the claim of a short visit and has not returned. John Billerman seeks divorce from Mollie Billerman alleging infidelity. The couple married in 1885 and have four children.
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Ruth Webb
C. &S. Sparks
John Billerman
Mollie Billerman
Man Sues Railway for 5000 Over Crossing Injury
George Pott sues the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company for 5000 damages after being struck by a train near Fleischmann's distillery in Riverside on August 6. He contends gates and a gateman at the crossing would have prevented the accident. William Littleford, his attorney.
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George Pott
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company
Fleischmann
Riverside
William Littleford
Attorneys Seek $5000 Fees From Havlin Hotel Company
In Superior Court attorneys John C. Healy and A. L. Herrlinger ask for about $5,000 in compensation as creditors representatives. They contend their clients have received dividends, but the lawyers have not, so they move to be paid from the receiver's funds.
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Havlin Hotel Company
John C. Healy
A. L. Herrlinger
Superior Court
Havlin
Man Claims Divine Healing Power. Cared For at Longview Hospital
Fred Daum a cigar maker by trade was committed to Longview Hospital for the Insane yesterday. Mrs Jennie M Schulte left real estate to daughter Mamie in trust until Theodore ages, then divided among all children. Personal estate including household effects leaves to Mamie and Marguerite. Anna Williams applies to administer 32 estate of Anna Raymond Teresa Armstrong, 400 estate of Mary Ann Fisher, Susan Nicholson, estate of Mary J Dailey.
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Fred Daum
Longview
Jennie M. Schulte
Mamie
Theodore
Marguerite
Anna Williams
Anna Raymond
Teresa C. Armstrong
Mary Ann Fisher
Susan Nicholson
Mary J. Dailey
Fresh Air Society Donations Recorded in Early September
Donations to the Fresh Air Society dated September 1 to 15, 1908 include Mrs. E. F. Cheeseman with 1.00, Mrs. Rufus B. Smith 25.00, Mrs. Jessie Schriver 5.00, Mrs. Hugh Sm the 50.00, St. Luke's Church 8.28, and a lawn fete by Miss Lena Oberstein and Miss Helen New raising 23.80.
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Fresh Air Society
E. F. Cheeseman
Rufus B. Smith
Jessie. Schriver
Hugh Sm
St. Luke’s Church
Lena Oberstein
Helen New- Tan
New Cook Book Issued By Chicago Publishers
Chicago publishers Laird & Lee release a Domestic Science Cook Book compiled by William H. Lee and Jennie A. Hansey. The volume features reliable American recipes, new additions, a thumb index, colored plates, embossed leather covers, and home economy chapters. It aims to aid busy housewives with practical guidance and a glossary of French culinary terms.
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Laird & Lee
Chicago
William H. Lee
Jennie A. Hansey
City Hall Notes From The City Solicitor Changes And Grants
Assistant City Solicitor Albert Morrill left for a two weeks rest after taking Mr Ballard’s place. Park Superintendent Rodgers reports 5000 for Noyes Park improvements in Avondale. About seventy five Master Plumbers visited the new Water Works plant. Assistant City Solicitor Charles Hörnberger will sue to determine ownership of Gerard Street section for school use. Rodgers and City Forester Dr Lene received permission to travel to Wooster Ohio with Board of Public Service approval.
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Board of Public Service
Beekman Street
Queen City Avenue
Fairmount Avenue
Cincinnati
Kirchner Construction Company
Albert Morrill
Mr. Ballard
Rodgers
Service Board
Noyes Park
Avondale
Master Plumbers’ Association
Charles Hornberger
Gerard Street
Hopple Street
Ethan Avenue
Dr. Lene
Wooster, C
Councilman O'Brien Returns From Atlantic City
Councilman Robert O'Brien arrived home yesterday morning to be greeted by his former partner John Wilson and Attorney Tom Cogan. They escorted him to his hotel room at Havlin House. He plans to attend the council meeting tomorrow.
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Robert O’brien
Atlantic City
John Wilson
Attorn
Tom Cogan
Havlin
O’brien
Ne of Council
Finance college opens new business administration course
The Cincinnati College of Finance Commerce and Accounts on Eighth and Race streets enters its third year with a large enrollment. Ten evening courses are offered across five departments including a new business administration division. Mr F H Elwell leads the new department and its practical courses attract many students.
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Cincinnati College of Finance, Commerce and Accounts
Race Streets
F. H. Elwell
University of Wis- Sain
Knights Templar Parade to Feature at Sixty Sixth Conclave
The Knights Templar commanderies will lead the sixty sixth annual conclave with a parade October 14 at 2 30 pm starting Eighth and Main. Over fifty commanderies, bands and drum corps will participate with a reviewing stand for 1200 guests at Government Square. Charles F Henry of Marietta will direct the parade.
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Knights Templar
Linton
Eighth
Main
Fourth Street
Fourth
Central Avenue
Seventh Street
Seventh
Plum
Plum Street
Ninth
Race
Main Street
Fifth
Fifth Street
Government Square
Walnut Street
Walnut
Charles F, Henry, Marrietta
Free Book About Cancer Offers Guide and Care Advice
A 100-page book by Dr. L. T. Leach claims proven cancer cures and explains causes, patient care, and handling bleeding pain and odor. The offer includes a free copy to interested readers with address details for Indianapolis Indiana.
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Cancerol
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