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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
11
An early 20th century ad touts GETS-IT as a simple corn remedy that "shrivels up" corns in seconds and promises painless use without harming healthy flesh. It claims easy application, no plasters, and offers 25 cents per bottle or mail order from K. Lawrence & Co of Chicago.
The Hamilton post office announces higher weight limits for parcel post packages from Illinois to Xi pounds, effective today. Postmaster Behe notes the higher limit will boost total parcels but create more handling and space challenges, as outside measurements must not exceed 73 inches in length. A reduction in certain fees also takes effect today.
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce board agreed to cooperate with the Butler County Agricultural Improvement Association in a county wide member ship drive to begin next Tuesday. A committee was named to secure funding and a campaign will span Hamilton and county districts with hopes of 1000 members and substantial funds. Ohio will cover half the costs with local citizens contributing a limited amount.
A Cincinnati Northern through freight No. 62 collided with standing freight cars near the station a quarter mile away, destroying several cars and a caboose. No lives were lost as crews jumped to safety. failure to flag the oncoming train was cited. Work continued overnight to clear debris and reopen the track.
A crowd of about 800 heard Rev G W Bevard of the United Presbyterian Church present an illustrated talk on The Life of Paul at the Boulevard and Twelfth Street. The program opened with twenty minutes of music and song led by the local YP of German U B church with additional songs and a solo by Mrs Sewhirst. Meetings occur each Thursday evening under the Y M C A with growing attendance. Next Thursday features another illustrated address and a fine musical program led by the Bethel church Young People.
Additional hunting licenses have been taken out by a group of residents including Jacob Hellerick and J T Guillaume in Hamilton and Wil lamedale townships. A Saturday hearing by Judge Connaughton will address why Francis M Fenton refused to answer questions for the tax appraisers. Frank M Cory, administrator of the Belle Hopp estate, filed an account showing receipts and expenditures totaling 4021.85. Charles Hammer released on a 250 bond after non support. Harencourt Brewing Company suit against Henry Sticklem: Judge Murphy overruled two demurrers to the petition. Estate of Louis Fisher in Tinmilton appraised at 4485.71.
Fire crews fought a blaze at 124 North Third Street rear, damaging the five story frame building used as a stable. The barn, owned by Mercy Hospital from Katherine Howell's bequest, housed horses and was ignited unexpectedly after rehearsal notes and plans for future practice at Robert Holladay’s home.
The Miami Motor Car Company on Main Street reports Ford cars remain popular with eighty five sold in 1913 and fifteen orders for 1914. Reuben F Huffman cites low maintenance costs and strong 1914 Ford pricing with touring car at 1550 dollars and roadster at 500 dollars F.O.B Detroit.
Earl Fouty seeks a letter of recommendation from William M. Winkler of Columbus Ohio to aid a pardon bid after serving over three years for an attempted robbery. He writes of studying engineering, earning a diploma, and aiming to become a productive citizen while asking for support.
The Kumler and Kyler family reunion drew wide attendance at the Butler County fairgrounds on Thursday. Organizers included president S. A. Flickinger, secretary A. Kumler of Sevenmile, treasurer M. Timberman, historian C. A. Ratler, and vice president Mrs. Meekling. A noon dinner accompanied reports and social time, with attendees from Dayton and nearby areas. Next year’s reunion is planned for the same venue.
The special committee of the Obit legislature with member Cilla J. Smith will inspect the canal from Cincinnati to Hamilton on Thursday August 21. The committee will be entertained by Hamilton business men that evening. On Friday August 22 they will inspect between Tramillon and Middletown and on Saturday August 24 between Middletown and Dayton.
A page thirteen half page Aeolian advertisement in the Evening Journal contains a typographical error with an $8.00 price shown instead of the correct $308 bargain. The Aeolian Co. offers a genuine special price around 308 and corrects the misprint.
A disputed confession from Napoleon Ohio inmate Hamilton in jail claims he aided a group to loot the Wabash railroad baggage car. The report lists multiple alleged participants with ages and towns, including ages 10, 26, and 20, and notes a suitcase found with Herbert Weideman. The tangled notice names creditors and witnesses across Middletown, Hamilton, Oxford and nearby townships.
The report notes Miss Anita Riddel receiving a four year University of Cincinnati scholarship in a Julius Fleishman debutante event. It mentions local agrivoluntary members from Butler County and a Hamilton clearing association presenting 150 for farm work progress before a meeting with Paul Mitchell, president of the association, in Middletown.
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated today with special services in Catholic churches. The county emergency commission arranged for the purchase of goods to repair flood damage and straighten a road near Middletown in Cloverdale district.
A large hay stack burned near Schenck's, south of town, with authorities unable to determine the exact cause or ignition point. The blaze destroyed the stack and caused property damage to the surrounding area. Firefighters reported the scene contained and concluded the investigation without a confirmed origin.
In Dayton a 48 year old woman identified as the widow of John OConnell was struck by a freight train on the Delphos division of the C, H, & I railway. She was crushed and believed fatally injured as the train approached and she saw it.
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