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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
5
Coroner Cameron notified yesterday after the body of a male infant was found in the rear of 211 Woodward Street. Local authorities opened an inquiry to determine cause and origin of death.
Police seek Lena Friedman 33 who vanished after leaving her home at 2230 St James Avenue on September 14.
The traction company extended the Colerain avenue line Sunday from Chase Street terminal to Virginia and Chase avenues, six squares west, following requests from Northside residents.
The body of John Hoffman, 55, a gardener's helper, was found in Mill Creek near Spring Grove avenue bridge early yesterday. Authorities believe he drowned in the incident.
An early yesterday a forced entry at the First Universalist Church on Essex Place emptied closets but left no other valuables. The only item taken was a pair of lace curtains.
The third annual banquet of the Bradford Baraca Club will be held Thursday evening at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. About fifty young men are expected to attend with Mr. W. F. Rehm serving as toastmaster.
The General Committee on Arrangements for the centennial celebration of the Grand Lodge F. and A. M. of Ohio will meet at the Linton Hotel tomorrow at 12 15 p m to finalize the programme.
The formal opening begins this morning at 1 o'clock with an address by Frank O. Loveland Clerk of the United States Court on The Federal Courts. Members of the bench and bar are invited guests.
Douglas Hogan age 17 colored of 607 Richmond street was shot likely fatally during a pool dispute at a saloon on Wade street and Central avenue. Saloon owner J F Gleason is under arrest charged with the shooting.
The plan to organize the Assistant Postmasters of Ohio into a State league was postponed from yesterday. The meeting was to be held in Columbus today but officials decided to delay until after the election in November.
Two night high schools opened last night to register students for the term. The curriculum adds Spanish courses and further studies in commercial branches and manual training along with domestic science.
Merchandise including groceries and dry goods donated to the Salvation Army was auctioned last night at the Citadel. A Salvation Army production titled Farm Life in Character will be staged at the headquarters tonight by army members.
Coroner Cameron held an inquest on the body found at the mouth of the sewer at Plum street on September 18. The deceased was Gregor Hoell of 1635 Hamer street, missing since January 2, 1903. A second man killed by a train in the Southern yards was identified as William Burton, a Black resident of West Sixth street.
Dr. Theodore Range and Norton Dock will operate on a lion at the zoo this morning. They plan to remove a twenty-five pound chest tumor from outside the cage using ether irons and ropes.
A testimonial from Rebecca Bet of Indianapolis praises Dr Miles Heart Cure for strengthening heart nerves and muscles. She describes sinking spells and occasional stops in beating that ceased after five bottles, claiming the remedy restored regular action and nourishment flow. The ad notes miles medical co in Elkhart Indiana as contact.
The city council session featured Councilman Mullen reading a prepared statement defending his stance on the Harrison avenue viaduct lease amid a heated dispute with the Business Men's Club. Councillor O'Brien rejoined after illness as various ordinances, bond issues, and street projects were discussed.
Delegates to the twenty third Ohio Woman's Suffrage Association gathering in Columbus depart this morning via Pennsylvania Road. President Harriet Taylor Upton will preside with speakers Laura Clay and Rev Henrietta Moore among those listed from Cincinnati include M S Sherwood Sarah Siewers and others from the Susan B Anthony Club and Club Woman's Magazine.
The notice details granite pavement on York street between Western and McLean avenues and Neff Drive way or Ring Place from Grand avenue to the east line of the Neff property. Sewers proposed on Liddell street from 210 feet south of Dempsey street and from Grove street to Baltimore avenue, in Vinton street between Liddell and Western, and in Fairmount avenue between Liddell and Beekman.
The Board of Pardons in the city workhouse hears the appeal of Robert H. Baker of Clinton Tennessee who seeks a reduction of a $200 fine and 30 day sentences for two petit larceny convictions. Baker was released after the first term but rearrested for attempting to break into a store and returned to serve remaining time. His father, clerk of the Clinton Circuit Court, urged clemency but the board gave no promise.
At a Methodist preachers meeting Bishop John M. Walden praised the women of forty years ago for their city mission efforts. Ministers discussed raising funds for the City Missionary Society and proposed a church tour led by Rev. H. D. Darling. Rev. S. O. Royal read Browning selections.
The Western German Bank filed for judgment in Common Pleas Court against Charles J. Kauffman for 1306.15 on a 1500 note dated April 22, 1907. The note was secured by three shares of the John Kauffman Brewing Company. Peck Shaffer Peck represent the bank.
M Millan Chapter stated meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Work R A Degree Visitors welcome Carl S Rankin H P Lafayette Lodge No 81 F and A M special meeting Tuesday September 29 at 7 p m Work F C and M M Degrees Visitors invited Alfred Knight W M
A crowded death notices page lists numerous individuals with ages, addresses, and causes of death such as pneumonia sepsis and appendicitis. It includes Birnbryer, Davis, Fisher, Lawson, Sellew, Jackson Lydia, Rasch Meta, Battler infant, McDonough Mary, Shea Julia, Gallagher William, Lux Josephine, Dunkman Dorothea, Schwartz Jake, Marino Mary, Roberts Russell, McLaughlin Walter, Cox Bertha, Nevin Dorothea, Horsnyder Louis, Furisin Milway, Goins Milburn, Mutzbauer Thomas, Kindel Dr Joseph, Schoenberger Joseph, Strubbe Elizabeth, Fisher Louis, Lagg eneteers, Howell Hilda, Tieman Elizabeth. Funeral details and family relations appear for several.
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