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Newspaper
Hamilton Telegraph
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
2
The Hamilton Telegraph records weekly notices detailing how correspondents should format letters include full name and address on each piece. It outlines page headings segmenting items and warns that repeated non submissions will lead to removal from the list.
The 59th Watler County Fair closes with strong profits and favorable weather attracting large crowds. The Republican News laments poor press access and criticizes some shows as vulgar, urging educational and legitimate entertainment while defending the fair as a public institution.
The Virenle court convened for the October term at 10 o'clock today with Judges W. S. Given, Peter P. Awing and Sanne l Smith on the bench. The docket listed hearings including appeals by Traction Co. against the City of Hamilton and others, various civil actions, and tax and insurance disputes. names include Warner Gard, Mary A. Morey, Jacob Kelly, Carr Milling Co, S. Me Mitkin, Sarah C. Manoar, Henry Gardner, Stephen Simpson, and others, with several against the Cincinnati Northern Traction Co. and the Actualife Insurance Co.
A vintage advertisement claims white blood cells or Litto Soldiers defend against disease and that Wood's Sarsaparilla strengthens them. It asserts the medicine combines multiple remedial agents through a proprietary process, claiming thirty years of proven worth with no substitute as good.
The crop reporting board of the department of agriculture released estimates for Ort crop conditions and production. Spring wheat yield and quality figures are given with comparisons to last year. Total spring and winter wheat production and state-by-state corn comparisons are summarized along with per acre yields for spring wheat and barley. Additional figures cover buckwheat potatoes flaxseed and tobacco harvests with state variations.
The Hing reports the petition in bankruptcy filed yesterday against John M Mulford president of Kentucky Coal Mining Co at Quenshore Ky Investors in Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton and nearby reorganization efforts follow asset value of 342 242 with liabilities. Accusations include misrepresentation stock sales and dividend payments while undelivered. Officials face possible litigation and potential investor recoveries from officers.
An unclear ad note describes Allen's Foot Fare offering instant relief for tight shoes and bunions with a claim of wide store availability and a promotion in several locations. The text is fragmented with misprints and scattered addresses, but signals a footwear remedy pitch and sales context.
Middletown Ohio October 12 thieves drilled open a locked vault at the local post office and stole more than five thousand five hundred stamps valued at five thousand five hundred and fifty one dollars. Assistant Postmaster Richard Dowling found footprints and nail scratches, with two holes bored through the vault, suggesting a single drill and possible signal guidance from a partner. Police suspect three rough men seen near the post office last Saturday and seek the Kr Carlton gang headquartered in Dayton. Postmaster KT McCartney notes the office was not otherwise disturbed.
A fragmentary historical notice outlines plans for welcoming the president in the Southwestern territories. It mentions stops in Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe with hosting officials and a scheduled 3 PM canyon arrival and dinner with Governor Sloan.
The Oxford community received word yesterday of the Wreath of Mrs Serena Lee widow of Munya Lee a former Oxford resident. She died at her home in Thdistopolis and leaves behind relatives including Mrs John St lam and Mrs James A. Dake. Also reported are divorce actions and custody disputes involving local residents with details of alleged adultery and household neglect.
In Indianapolis this week, Delaven Smith and Charles R Williams of the Indianapolis News face criminal libel charges over a report alleging canal zone corruption. Willian Nelson Cromwell testified via Westestimany documents as court weighs whether the case should be moved to the District of Columbia for trial.
Grant admitted to aiding a plan involving Kennedy and a Chinese banker to conceal mining machinery shipments. He testified that he was offered £3007 to allow the contraband and that he took part only in that aspect, with the broader scheme needing further proof. The testimony in Kennedy’s case continues in court.
Mitcietown council examines an ordinance adjusting two year salaries for city safety and service directors. Proposed amounts set safety director at 200 a year and service director at 900, with mayor at 1500 and city auditor at 1500. Treasurers and clerks show varying figures. no appointments made yet.
An elderly couple from Aleghany and Waynesville Warren County were wed at Lebanon on Saturday after assistance from a matrimonial bureau. The partners are listed as a 60-year-old man and his spouse, with details limited by the damaged text.
Niilen province undertakes a 400 foot section cement road project with a 16 foot wearing surface. Manufacturers supplied materials and expert supervision while the department funded construction. Thirteen sections completed, more near Portland cement remain to finish. A bulletin will describe work upon completion and holiday notices will follow.
Historic clipping reports Oct 1 event where State Veterinary Abner of Columbus and local veterinarians killed three diseased cows after examination. One cow belonged to Melosh and two to Janes Huston. Dissections follow, with authorities noting tuberculosis-like illness. Also noting arrest of a Monroe saloon keeper and horse judging at a fair with Maurice Witherby’s horses praised.
Market notes show steady to dull activity across wheat corn and flour with price fluctuations. Cattle and hogs demand mixed with some gains for select loads while shell grades decline for various grains and byproducts. Receipts indicate active trading and price adjustments amid shifting demand dynamics.
The list shows prices for diverse produce including bananas, cantaloupes, cranberries, grapes, lemons, oranges, pears, peaches, and many vegetables. Notable items: lemons 13c per dozen, orange California 400 to per don, perns and pumpkins represented imprecisely, with several home grown and small measure quantities.
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