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Newspaper
Hamilton Telegraph
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
2
The Hamilton Telegraph prints the Select List of Ohio newspapers and notices to correspondents. It specifies handwriting, mailing, page dating, separation of items, removal for three weeks absence, and vacancy notices. Obituaries, police notices, meetings, and entertainments are charged at one cent per word.
The Hamilton election marked a civic turning point with Abe Rothwell’s victory signaling a demand for a strictly business administration and law enforcement. Voters across parties joined a spontaneous movement against local graft and political manipulation, promising a era of public decency and reform under Rothwell’s administration.
Dayton Ohio reports a deed of assignment by David Rohrer of Germantown to Charles W Dale and John Rohrer for 200000, as Rohrer rumored worth 300000 faces creditor action. Rohrer owns muddlery plant, 500 acres of land, warehouse and whiskey holdings. assignment aims to avert a forced sale. Morris Ostrow seeks receiver for Ohio Fertilizing and Rendering Co alleging 3650 in claims and 4200 debts awaiting distribution.
The anticmrity convention of the Christian Endeavor Societies will be held in Ruddletown on November 70. Nevin Kerst presides over the county organization. Speakers include Daniel Polling of the state society and the Reverend Nevin T. Mathes from Dayton. Local pastors and educators from Xenia and Montgomery County will attend as well as Miss Clara Bover and others.
Dayton Ohio hosts a joint session of Districts 5 and 6 of the Ohio Independent Telephone Association at the Dayton Home Telephone Co. Building. Allen of Oxford and Miller of Darrytown serve as president and secretary of District 5, which includes Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, and Preble counties.
Edgar I Fornshell of Camden claims damages for alienation of his wife’s affections. He notes a prior divorce two years earlier, and that Jane Fornshell Wilkinson became his ex-wife’s new husband after the divorce and moved to Kansas. The suit seeks $15,000 with details of the alleged improper relations between Wilkinson and Jane Fornshell from 1906 to 1907.
Professors from the University of Chicago announce a Hart Schaffner and Marx backed contest with up to 2000 in prizes for essays on labor, trade, wage dynamics, monetary theory and central government roles. Open to college men and others, entries due by June 1, 1910, with prize structure across three classes and notable committees overseeing judging.
Thomas from Indiana defeated Burdsall in the mayoral race in Seven Mile on Tuesday as Republican News Specialty reports. Clarence Siman won the marshal post, Ray was elected clerk without opposition, and the Republican slate carried the township in Wayne County.
Cincinnati reports a local concern reorganized after a board meeting. New directors Franke Ly Per JG Thamag and L H Garrison take seats to replace resignations. B Fete retires as secretary treasurer. Pittsburg expert EB Peters named general manager as 1500 tons of ore daily arrive for startup at the Cole Otto plant near Jinnison, the sole surface facility in southwestern Ohio.
Washington reports that a subcommittee of the National Geographic Society unanimously accepted Commander Robert Peary’s claim to have reached the North Pole. The panel, including Professors Garnett and Tittmian and Rear Admiral Chester, prepared a report for full committee review and publication. Peary, summoned to Washington, will lecture here on November 12 after the decision, which remains independent of the Cook controversy.
In Somerville Ohio Sunday schools see rising attendance after Secretary Wilson visited the Si hah schools. A children's committee led by Baker Grace Miller Naomi Chapler and Ruth Mullis is praised for boosting participation and organizers plan a union Sunday school to save costs. A future meeting will decide on uniting church Sunday school and Christian endeavor activities to broaden citizenship.
Advertorial note claims Ladies can wear shoes after using Milen’s Foot Fase a powder shaken into shoes for renewed comfort. Mentions Allen’s Foot Fane as a cure for tired feet with shoe stores listed and an address in New York.
Middletown city election returns show Nesiner (Dem) defeating incumbent for Mayor by a narrow margin. Wards report Wilson (Rep) in Second Ward with Sharile (Rep) winning in Fourth Ward. John Kang (Tem.) re-elected city auditor, Hechter (Rep) defeats Sebald (Dem) for councilman at large. Teal property appraisers include Palmer Kinecola Fay and Litseb.
Hampton High School sophomore football faces Oxford High School in a November game. Both squads have built tough practice sessions with mixed lineups including captains and several named players listed among the teams. Local crowd plans to attend as teams prepare for the matchup.
In Middletown Ohio on November 2 a case will air a claim over excess baggage charges after Moore Hrings traveled from Washington DC to Middletown on two C and O tickets. He alleges his baggage was under the free weight and local agents refused delivery prompting payment of several dollars before the case's trial.
Forested farm for sale includes 56 acres of land with a new sheep house, barns, and a complete blacksmith shop. Features include water distribution by hydrants, storage facilities, 1500 bushels of fruit trees, and a well built homestead. For inspection contact Frank Brelsford, owner, Middletown Ohio agent Almer.
Market data from Cincinnati shows mixed grain quotes with slight firmer trends in some corn and wheat futures, and live stock prices listing steers, cows, and hogs with varied demand. Prices for vegetables and fruits are noted with small increments, while general market activity reflects steady to firmer tendencies in certain grain categories and steady livestock trading.
IRS returns show Cincinnati district whiskey tax payments reach 1 058 708.92 for October, up about 123 600 from the prior year, while beer production declines by nearly 1100 barrels. Total figures list spirits and tobacco products with clear increases in whiskey and declines in beer and cigars.
A thriving general store offering groceries shoes and big goods with cash sales about 50 dollars daily and annual business around 20 thousand dollars. Stock invoices near 7 thousand dollars. Expenses under 11 thousand yearly with rent at 20 dollars per month. Located on a railroad and interurban electric line in a growing country town. Fine established going business at invoice price.
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