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Newspaper
Hamilton Democrat Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
2
Prosecutor Woodruff ordered Special Examiner John P. Bliss to testify before the grand jury Friday October 11. The infirmary probe will begin soon with Bliss’ report likely guiding the next steps. The inquiry may last a week or ten days with 50 to 100 witnesses summoned.
The murdered man in St Bernard is identified as John J. Hoeter, an itinerant tailor. John Kauffman confirms the identification and notes Hoeter lived in Cincinnati at a West Sixth street rooming house. Marshal Nailor hunts a Middletown crew linked to Hoeter's companion Harry C. Nance, with evidence including a rusted drill and hair at the scene to be used in the inquest.
Local residents report unidentified tree trimmers roaming the city advising tree cuts. They cut too far back risking damage and shortened life of trees. Calls grow for regulation to protect the public from unqualified workers.
H F Pierson of Overpeck reports to police that he lent a lady's filled case waters watch to Ned Mabley in August. Pierson alleges Mabley claimed the watch was stolen when asked for return and believes it has been pawned.
Joe Leersch, the runaway youth, was told by telephone Tuesday night that his father would arrive Wednesday morning from Marshall Avenue, Camp Washington, Cincinnati, to fetch his son.
Hamilton Republicans plan a Coliseum convention next Wednesday. D W Fitton refuses mayoral nomination, citing past campaign defeat and respect for Thad Straub. Reported alternatives include ex Judge Belden, Dr J Wilson, Wm Truck, Peter Bender, and possible Nelson Williams joining the ticket.
KE R Gardner of Cleveland interests buys 75000 dollars in stock of Semler Milling in North B street and will join management at North K street offices without an official title. Funds from the sale will expand business activity though plant size remains the same.
Dr C H Sater sells his city veterinary office and will move to Chicago to start a new practice. Dr S W Brown, OSU graduate from Okeana, purchases Sater’s business and will run the Shollenbarger Brothers stable location.
Edw Utz has accepted a position as salesman with the Model Clothing Company, marking a new hire in the sales department. He will represent the firm in regional markets and contribute to next quarter’s sales goals.
Rev. Chas G Reade of St. Pauls Cathedral Cincinnati spoke at a YMCA union meeting of church Men's Brotherhoods on the history and work of the St Andrews Brotherhood. Calvin Skinner sang a solo. The speaking and singing drew a large audience.
A gymnasium exhibition will be held tonight with classes first, then a basket and volleyball game between picked teams. The Maslers will bowl against the Frogs tonight.
The Democrat is praised as the leading advertising medium in Butler county signaling strong local reach for campaigns and businesses.
The court of appeals convened yesterday in Cincinnati for the October session with Judges Lurion Severens and Richards on the bench. Attorneys admitted to practice include Warren Gard Hamilton Joseph Bettmann Cincinnati Thomas P Bradford Grand Rapids Mich and Allen Andrews Hamilton.
Edward A. Korb's will, presented in Cincinnati, devises to his niece Mildred Korb a set of diamond earrings. His nephew George Lind receives $200. One-third of the residue goes to his brother Louis W. Korb of Hamilton and two-thirds to his sister Rachel Lind. Executor named is John Lind.
Luella Koomsan stayed with Etta Kehr on Sunday while Silas Goshorn and daughter Lulu hosted in Venice on Monday. Indianapolis visitor Sadie Jones comes to see her relatives. Charley Ansteadt starts at Herring Hall Marvin Safe Works as others entertain relatives from Oxford and Reiley guests.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims to restore the whole system to a healthy normal condition once swallowed. Sold as tea or tablets for 35 cents by The Radcliffe Drug Co. at High and 2d streets and 231 High St.
Sam Eiger of Indianapolis visits College Corner for the weekend as Rev J T Jones delivers his first sermon of the conference year. Clide Hanley and Clara Jackson wed at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev Larue officiating. They left by train for Cincinnati after the ceremony. Miss Ella Goodman of Cincinnati visits Miss Rath Davis.
In Columbus on October 9 the United Presbyterian synod selected Rev. Dr. Albert Gordon of Toledo as moderator and named committees. Dr J H Morehead of Hamilton is stated secretary. Dr Charles Watson of Philadelphia spoke on foreign missions noting 25 000 converts in Egypt Soudan and India and urged higher funds. Dr 8 R Lyons of Richmond Indiana and others spoke on the mission of the Christian world and related topics. Sessions continue through Thursday.
The YMCA will host a members banquet in the gymnasium Thursday night with Dr. F Duvall of Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware delivering the address titled The City and the Young Man. Also an ad for LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine cold remedy urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature FE W Grove 25e.
City of Hamilton resolves to pave Sycamore Alley from Third to Fourth Street with cement. Plans by the engineer are approved. Assessments will be collected in three installments with 4.5 percent interest, bonds issued in anticipation, and property owners may pay cash within 30 days after assessing ordinance passage.
A council resolution details paving Cottage Street with asphalt and brick materials from Third Street to East line, including grade elevations, per cent changes, and a five year installment plan with 4.5 percent interest. It covers survey, publication, notices, bond anticipation costs, and potential cash payment options for property owners. The measure specifies assessment by law and bonds issued to cover expenses.
Ordinance No. 319 designates a ten foot wide highway running south from Hanover Street to Hanover Street Alley as Baxter Street. The measure is approved by the President of Council and the Mayor, dated September 9, 2t.
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