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Newspaper

Hamilton Telegraph

Location

Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1911

Page

9

Commissioners reject Thomson dog bite medical claim

Cincinnati officials report the County Commissioners declined to reimburse $179.25 for medical care linked to a dog bite suffered by members of Peter G. Thomson’s family. The board deemed the Thomson family able to cover costs and left discretionary power on such dog bite claims. A separate $100 bill for servant Joseph Wilkinson was also held up but may be allowed later as an explanation tied to the Thomson household.

Cincinnati Peter G. Thowran Thomson Alexander Thomson Peter G. Thomson Alexander Thomson, Jr College Hill

Former Dayton Police Chief Dies After Dedication Address

John C. Whitaker former Dayton police superintendent collapsed at Pleasant Hill Odd Fellows temple during dedicatory exercises. He died of heart failure shortly after, age 52, leaving widow Maggie V. Whitaker and son Charles L. Whitaker. Born April 24 1856 in Butler County he served as police chief from 1901 to 1908 and later ran a polish business with his son at 175 West Lexington Avenue.

Pleasant Hill Odd Fellows’ Temple Jast Ulgil John C. Whitaker Dayton C. H. Laymah Ohio Whitaker Isaac E. Huffman D. C P. Traction Darton Mr. Hiffman O'Clork Mr. Whitaker

Contracts To Be Awarded For Removal Of Houses

Bids opened Saturday for removal of houses and stalls on Ludlow Sycamore and South Avenue. Awards go to William Heerman for Ludlow street, August Doepke for Sycamore street, and John William for South Avenue property. payment in cash, buildings to be moved immediately.

Ike Board of Control South Avenue Raat Ludlow Syeary City Johm A. Hyatt Fonse Tantiaw Street Bart WB. Rowe Mikewell John Williams C F Marlin Ludlow Street Sycamore Street Allen Tenry Rowe George, Deas J. Dawson C. C. Martin Ludlow Theo Diegman Eardlow Street Sol Thomas Vaudles Street William Heermann August Doepke Syrnitalore Street W. J. Reyer Wirtz Transfer Company Udlow Street George Kindred Ludlow Strect William Heerman August Doépke John William

Two Trustees Elected for Oxford College Amid Expansion

At a February meeting of Oxford College trustees two new directors were chosen Samuel Richey and Walter J. Tobey, boosting enrollment by 79 percent over four years. The college reports paying off all debt and spending over $19,000 on improvements, with a future College of Music planned. Dr James Sherzer’s Magnificat work enhances the college’s prestige.

Republican News Dispatch Oxford Oxford College Ludge State Board of Charlies and Corrections Wilam H. Stewart Oxford =s Public hools Agnes Iope Morris Dr. Morris Ean Jang Sherzer Vleered T Saarmel Richey Lumberry Chant Cincinnati Walter J. Tobey Hamilton Vassar Wellesley Smith Colleges College of Music Shermer

Cincy Woman Among Those Arrested in Chicago Case

An Associated Press telegram reports that in Chicago three men and ten women were arrested last night on suspicion of passing worthless checks across multiple cities. Named were Harry H. Gibson of Philadelphia Charleson of Brooklyn Harry W. Baker of Philadelphia Mary Knauit of Cleveland Jr. and Stella Mela Pitts. Checks and bank materials connected to the scheme were seized.

Cincy Chicago Associated Press Telegram Fels Harry H. Gibson Phila. Charleson Brooklyn Harry W. Baker Philadelphia Mary Knauit Chveim, Jr Stella Mela Pitts Cqualry

Wirsing Granted Divorce in Probate Court

Probate Judge Connaughton this morning granted Walt Wirsing a divorce from Thella Wi on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple, married in 1908, faced no contest in the proceedings.

Wirsing Connaughton Walt Thella

Corrugated Culvert Purchase Contract Shown

County Commissioners contracted with Ohio Corcupated Culvert Co to furnish culverts for Irister of Reily Faire field St. Clair Osfard Townships at a total of $783.04.

Ohi Reily Fairefield St. Clair Osfard

Family at Church House 13 Robbed in Break-In

Miss Minnie Risenissen and her mother found their home at 372 Wayne Avenue ransacked after they left for chores between 7 and 9 last night. A thief entered through a porch and window, tossing furniture. About 1 two dollar bills, one dollar bills, a cent piece, 25 and 10 cent pieces and a nickel were taken. Silverware on the floor but none missing. Police believe someone familiar with the house committed the theft. Officers Magat, Riley and Cameron investigated.

Minnie Risenissen Chorel Waane Avenue Ingoa Omiers Magat Riley Cameron Iid Lew

Skeleton Found In Tunnel At Pen Linked To 1841 Escape

A human skeleton discovered in an old tunnel at the pen is believed to be Scott Maythe, listed as escaped July 7, 1841. His serial number 319 and a rusted tin plate bearing one and pine support the theory he became trapped while attempting to flee. Maythe, a Stark County inmate, was jailed on a domestic case in Hamilton.

Galnraith Columbhis Petilont Ganry Scott Maythe Maybhe Stark County

Distribution of Taxes Completed Across Townships and Districts

The auditor announces the completion of the December tax distribution totaling about 570,000. Hamilton City receives 162,217.63 with 94,081.52 for schools. multiple townships and villages show varied allocations including Fairfield 312.38 Hanover 8141, Liberty 2824.91, Madison 3407.20, Milford 3330.47, Morgan 2015, Oxford 2612.88, Reily 1828.78, Ross 1467.39, St Clair 1880.5, Union 3193.16, Wayne 2836.80. Middletown 48,085.42 and others list numerous district amounts and specials totaling 569,742.30.

Vapoty Ross Township St. Clair Township Union Township Wayne Township Hamilton City Middletown City College Corner Village Mourne Oxford Seven Mile Hanover Leman Madison Milford Morgan Caty Oxford Hamilton Ci Midetown City Afsone FARIS Osford Seven Mile Village Somerville Trenton Tindemwald Madison Special No Millville Monro New London Special School Distrie Piagah Port Union Serene Bunyan Springdale Stewart's Storkton Venice Busenbarks

Tucker elected major of Third Regiment battalion

Captain William Tucker of Gom-Yong 3 Covington won the Friday election for major of the second battalion, Third Regiment, succeeding Major Henry L. Yount. Company E Hamilton cast 4 votes for Tucker and 29 for Hubbard.

Tucker Hubbard Wiliam Tucker Gom- Yong 3 Covington Third Regiment Henry L. Yount Company E Hamilton Hubbarz

Mrs Book Seeks Alimony in Divorce Case

Laurena Kennedy Book wife of George Book sues for divorce in probate court. In her answer she denies his allegations and files a cross petition alleging gross neglect and abandonment. She claims he left her in July for a week and again in August and did not return. Alimony requested. Andrews Harlen and Andrews, attorneys.

C H and D o Run Seed Special Illinois

C H and D o Run seed special in Illinois announced a farmers seed and soil factory train on its Illinois Division. The University of Illinois College of Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Station will co operate with a slate of professors delivering lectures during the on wheels Farmers Institute train leaving Pustamn next Wednesday.

D. O He & J University of Illinois College of Agriculture Agricultural Experiment Station of Hingis G. Hopkins Agronomy A. N. Flutte O. 9. Genter J. G. Maslee Department of Soil Physica Wy G. Ecksrdt J. BE. Readheimer Fisher Pustamn Farmers’ Institute

Vaughn and Johnson Sentenced to Ten Years

Nelson Vaughn and Andrew Johnson were indicted for highway robbery and pleaded not guilty but were found guilty. Judge Gerd sentenced both to ten years in the penitentiary. Sheriff Andy Graf and an assistant delivered them to the institution today.

Vaughn Johnson Nelson Vaughn Andrew Johnson Gerd Wees

Mrs Catharine Laurie Dies in Upland California

The obituary notes the death of Mrs Catherine Tweedale Laurie widow of Adam Laurie of this city in Upland California after a long illness following her husband’s passing on November 9. Born June 3 1820 in Loanhead Scotland she emigrated in 1842. Surviving children include John Adam Laurie and Mrs Byron K Brant with several grandchildren and descendants. A lifelong member of United Presbyterian Church she was remembered for her charitable kindness and steadfast faith with interment planned at Greenwood Cemetery. Funeral plans to be announced.

Uplan California Catharine Tweedale Laurie Adam Laurie Laurie Nyleg Clara Byron K. Beant Loanhead Scotland Adam Larée Edinburg Hamilton William Beckett Catherine Tweedale Areer John Adam Taurie Byron BK. Brant Lpland Elmer Shipley Ware Plan Ticoylderoga nFe United Presbyterian Greenwood Cemetery Mage

Ohio Traction to Build New Shops Bond Issue

Stockholders of the Ohio Traction Company ratified directors action authorizing a new bond issue of 2.3 million dollars. Proceeds to be used for building new shops at Winlua Mace and other improvements.

Ohio, Traction Company Winlua Mace

Ellis Seeks Fees Ruling From County Commissioners

The county commissioners heard Ellis argue for a fee ruling but Auditor Brate explained the law allows constables and justices of the peace to draw fees only once a year. The State Board of Public Warl sought and received permission to raise the Crescentville canal bridge for dredging.

Sues For Breach Of Verbal Farm Contract

Andrew Tuman sues W. T. Schaeffer in common pleas court for 4487.50 alleging a verbal contract from 1901 to farm 219 acres of land in Wayne Township with half produce and rent terms. Claim cites Schaeffer failed to farm the land this year and raised more stock, seeking 4497.50 in damages. attorneys Andrews Harlan Andrews and David Pierce.

Common Pleas Court Andrew Tuman W. T. Schaeffer Inman Schaeffer Wiyne Andrews Harlan Andrews Ani David Pierce

Carthage Teen Loses Arm in Factory Accident

Albert Newton, eighteen, worker at Herr Spring and Axle Works in Carthage, was severely injured when his coat sleeve caught in a machine belt this afternoon. His right arm was torn off at the elbow. He was transported by John Hodlapp’s ambulance to Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, where doctors reported him resting comfortably the following night. He is alive with his parents, Mr and Mrs Weary Newton, at Center Street and Brook Avenue.

Carthage Albert Newton Herr Spring and Axle Works John Hodlapp Newton Cincinnati Iver Weary Newton Center Stimet Brook Alfey

Ten Mills Tax Bill Reported in State House Debate

The Ten Mills Taxation Bill moves to a vote after a House defeat of the bill limiting Justices of the Peace in attachment cases, with 24 members ducking the vote. The Senate approves a loan shark licensing measure, medical exams for marriage requires a man to be examined, and the Eight Hours for Women bill passes with exemptions.

JH. Galbraith Columbus Justices of the Peace Smith Hutler County Supreme Court Supreme Court of Senate MrDonali Sway Representative Feeiner Congress

Licensed to Wed In Hamilton Area

A notice lists Robert McKee a farmer of Sharpton Mad and Aurelia Gibson of Okeana. Rev A G Newton and William Keppler a painter of Hamilton are involved along with Ann Marie Bicte of Hamilton in a forthcoming marriage license.

Robert McKee Sharpton Mad Aurelia Gibson Okeana A. G. Newton William Keppler Hamilton Ann Marie Bicte

Rolling Mills seeks transfer to federal court in death suit

American Rolling Mills of Middletown asks the Common Pleas Court to move the case of Dell as administrator against the company for $12,000 to the U S District Court Southern District of Ohio arguing neither party resides in the state. Dell alleges death of Zion T Parsons. The Rolling Mills contends Parsons resided in Ohio and the company, under New Jersey incorporation, is a non resident. Ben Hurwitz, attorney.

U.S. District Court American Rolling Mills Middletown Common Pleas Court Dell United States Court of the Southern District of Ohio A. J. Dell Zion T. Parsons The Rolling Mills Parsons Olin New Jersey Ben Hurwitz Attarney

Sunday Post Office Closer Sunday Work Petitioned

Citizens petition Postmaster Shell to close the IngaI post office on Sundays and end Sunday work except for the special delivery system. Signatures will determine the outcome as to whether weekly Sunday closures are adopted.

H. Shell Inga

Lent Rules and Indulgence Dispensation Issued

The text records church guidance from Archbishop Moeller on Lent observance, indulgences tied to parish collections, and a one year exemption from abstinence for laborers starting Ash Wednesday 1911. It lists meat, dairy, and fasting rules, allowable meals, and notes the collection timing for Quinquagesima Sunday, March 3.

Holy See Iidday

Man known as Weaver jailed for bigamy in Indianapolis

Clarence Bloesom alias Smith alias Weaver faced court after Mrs. Smith accused him of bigamy. He received ten days in the workhouse and a $10 fine plus costs. Mrs. Smith, seeking reconciliation, described the tangled trio and potential Ohio action. Prosecutors noted the bigamy case lacked evidence. detectives say his real name Bloocom. A proposed new bridge over Kiette Creek in Morgan township also discussed.

Clarence Bloesom Smith Weaver Indianapolis Conrad Baum Kiette Creek Morgan Township Shandon

New Matting Bid For County Jail

Creighton and Hooven offer to furnish and lay cocoa matting in the county jail for fifty one dollars and ninety cents.

Creighton & Hooven

Greek fined for adulteration of hamburger steak

County officials report a Greek man was fined $25 and costs by Squire Hughes for adulteration of foodstuffs after a hamburger steak kept by Clerk Brine Son was found to contain artificial preservatives. The case, appealed to the common pleas court, involves Deputy Harry Kallaoff and a Cincinnati chemist confirming preservative use.

Charles Baiteo Clerk Bringon John F. Neilan State of Ohio Tom Buzaniz Squire Har Hughes Buzaniz Common Pleas Court Brine Son Unzunls State Dairy and Wood Department Harry Kallaoff Cincinnati Squire Hughes Har- di Theodore Wetterstron Bizaniz Syntre Hughes

Change Of Doctors At Somerville In Ohio And Kentucky

Dr P KE McKinney of Cincinnati will locate at Somerville Ohio and practice medicine. Mr Btroupe who has practiced at Somerville for years will locate in Ludlow Kentucky.

Somerville P. KE. McKinney Cincinnati

Oddfellows Temple Dedication Set For April 26

At the 10.0. F Lodge meeting last night the dedication date for the temple on South Third Street was fixed for April 26. All state officers and about 500 visitors will be present.

Oddfellows' Temple F “Lodge South Third Street

Wwaanin AvpraIs Case In Ohio Appeal

The defendant Tom Buzonls faces charges in the Hughes court and appeals to the Common Pleas Court on a technicality. The case centers on the state of Ohio and legal proceedings in the inquiry.

Wwaanin Avprais Tom Buzonls State of Ohio Squiry ‘Hughes Common Pleas Court

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