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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
2
On the docket of Squire W. H. George, George Turner is bound over to the grand jury on the complaint of Thomas Wanton.
An advertisement promotes Papa’s Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and severe colds. It claims the medicine taken every two hours for three doses will end the illness, relieve headaches fevers and nasal symptoms, and requires a 26 cent package from a druggist. Also notes a local death and funeral details for Mrs. Gossi with family tributes.
The funeral for Anna D. Geist aged 48, whose body was recovered from the canal beside a canal boat near Maple Avenue bridges, was held after noon. Detective Stricker reported the body was found Thursday at 2:30 PM. she was the wife of George Geist of 200 North Elevation Street.
Jank Bowling, a Black man, was arrested by Constable Balser for stealing corn from a field. He admitted the act but claimed he only wanted corn for his sow and five pigs and planned to pay the owner today. He faced a 3,410 fine and costs before Squire O7, with sentence served later.
Three suits of E Harthof Hayes sister of late Judge Clarence Hartkoff against Hermina Hartkoff widow and executrix were marked settled and dismissed. Judge Warren Gard to hear today, was not notified of the disposition by Judge elect Waller Harlan. Hayes claimed inherited funds from parents invested in real estate which she said the judge diverted to his wife. Attorneys indicated misappropriation of funds but the larger sums were contested as smaller amounts. Settlement details not disclosed.
Fragmentary OCR summary alleges Mrs Hayes accuses heirs of Peter Oblinger and the Harikoff estate of overpayments to C Yarikoff. Attorneys deny claims while papers settle negotiations. Legal action potential if parties fail to consent to dismissal and procedural steps proceed.
Coroner Burnett heard more in the inquest into engineer Charles McDonald killed in the Jones station freight wreck and Mrs. Mary Russell killed by a passing engine at Sehanek's. Midley testified he rode with Mrs. Russell and that the approaching engine did not sound its bell or whistle. Conductor Blanchard saw the explosion flash and found the injured fireman. Tireman Harvey remains too ill to testify.
After a cross at Miss Parahall s midhig yesterday afternoon about twenty girls who attended Thursday afternoon meetings formed a yet unnamed club. Officers chosen: President Miss Sutter Vice President Miss Alice Brown secretary treasurer Miss Howey Next meeting at 2 p m The girls will bring their needlework reads a story and plans for future meetings. The Christmas bazaar opened at 2 p m today and will run tomorrow Mrs Mavey of Xenia presides over the YWCA and plans for Thursday pattern events.
Fire damaged the two story brick Spooner residence in Glendale last night. Mrs. Sarah Spooner, 80, her daughter Miss Alien Spooner, and Miss Adelaide BoyuturV escaped with furniture saved by neighbors before firefighters confined the blaze to the rear. Front and side walls remained intact, with repairs needed only to the rear section. Insurance is believed to cover losses.
Charles Hardy, described as a hobo with a jagg, was found lying behind the Grav el Hill saloon on South Front Street late Thursday night. He revived at the police station after officials worked to thaw him out from the booze and cola.
Mrs. Thomas Compton signed a warrant charging her husband with breach of temperance. He was ordered to appear in police court Saturday morning before Mayor Straub for a hearing.
An advertisement touts Gaseatots as a laxative and cleansing remedy to remove sour undigested food and gases from the stomach and liver, promising constipation relief and a clear head. It promotes a 10 cent box from any druggist and urges care for children.
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