OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 82 ************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES(tm) NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgenwebarchives.org ************************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 03 : Issue 82 Today's Topics: #1 [OH-FOOT] Oh-Hocking-Pickaway Co. [Archives ] #2 [OH-FOOT] News: Butler county [Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20030531015010.14094.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Oh-Hocking-Pickaway Co. News (Swallowed Carbol) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hocking-Pickaway County OhArchives News.....Swallowed Carbolic Acid March 8 1906 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Mascara pigletcompany@yahoo.com May 30, 2003, 9:50 pm The Circlevill Union-Herold William Arledge Comitted Suicide at Home of His Brother. "I am going to end my life," with these words William Arledge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Arledge of Jackson township, showed, his sitster-in-law, Mrs. George Arledge, a two ounce vial that contained carbolic acid. She tried to dissuade him from carrying out the threat, and attempted to take the bottle from him, but he was too strong for her, and while she wrestled with him he placed the vial in his mouth and drank two thirds of the poison. He then walked into the sitting room and shortly called for water. This was about ten o'clock, Saturday night and from then on the family did everything in their power to save his life. He died ?? o'clock Sunday morning after ?? and half hours of intense and terrible suffering. Deceased had worked for his father and brother for a number of years and was a good workman. The only trouble he caused his family was when he became intoxicated. Arledg wes in the city Saturday afternoon, visited several saloons and returned home intoxicated and for this his parents consured him. He then went to his brother, George's home, a quarter of a mile away and showed Mrs. Arledge a two ounce bottle containing poison. He was despondent and told his sister-in-law that he intended killing himself. Coroner Clark was called and viewed the body, giving as his opinion that death was due to poison. Dr. O.H. Dunton analyzed the acid remaining in the bottle and found that it had been diluted. Arledge was about thirty-five years of age. He leaves beside his parents three borthers and four sisters: Mrs. Milton Green, of Lagrange County, Wyoming; Mrs. Jerome Williamson of Camp Chase, Ohio; Mrs. Flroence Shannon, and Mrs. Maud Rhyan of this city; Edward R. of Pickaway township; and John and George Arledge of Jackson township. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from his parent's home. Burial was in the Hitler- Ludwig cemetery. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 2.5 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:23:34 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20030531132334.006f5c98@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] News: Butler county Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" May 1, 1921 Cincinnati Enquirer WRECK CREATES OASIS Passengers Collect Free Whiskey Whn Truck Is Hit. SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE ENQUIRER Hamilton, Ohio, April 30.-Two hundred cases of whisky were scattered along the railroad track for a distance of almost 100 yards to-day at Schenck's Crossing, when a five-ton truck was hit by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train. Seven cases were broken and scores of bottles were stolen by early visitors to the scene. The whisky was being transported under a Government permit issued for shipment from Covington to Lexington, KY., and is said to be part of a reshipment from Frankfort to Buffalo, N.Y. Suit cases, pockets and baskets were filled by train passengers as the bottles were strewn along the track. E.A. Bradley, Covington, Covington, KY., was questioned by police following the accident, but was released after he had shown his permit. He declared the truck was bound for Buffalo. The undamaged cases and the damaged truck were taken to Cincinnati pending further investigation by prohibition aents. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:23:31 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20030531132331.006f5ca0@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] McGuire, Blanche - Hamilton county Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The Cincinnati Times-Star May 14, 1904 POOR WOMAN WALKED FROM CHICAGO TO CINCINNATI Penniless, She Made the Long Journey to See Relatives Penniless and without friends in Chicago, and knowing that she would receive assistance from a brother in Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Blanche McGUIRE, 38, started to walk to the Kentucky city two weeks ago. She walked along railroad tracks, so as not to lose her way, and at night slept in the open fields. Remembering that she had friends in Manchester, O., she went there first, but, being disappointed, came to Cincinnati, from where she inteded to walk to Louisville. While standing at Third and Walnut streets Thursday night she was arrested by Officer KNIGHT. Friday morning in Police court she told her story to the judge, who was touched by the narrative. Mrs. McGUIRE was then taken before Mayor FLEISCHMANN and given free transportation to Louisville. He husband, who was a soldier in the Spanish-American war, died a year ago. She has one child, a boy of fifteen years, in Chicago. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:23:33 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20030531132333.006fb430@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] News: Cnaiss, Cecilia - Hamilton County Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The Cincinnati Times-Star May 14, 1904 Woman Burned by an Explosion Enveloped in Flames the Victim Ran Through the Halls of the Tenement House Crying for Help Cecilia CNAISS, thirty-two, living on the third floor of the tenement house at the southwest corner of Ninth and Elm streets, was badly burned Friday morning as the result of a gasoline explosion at her home. She was lighting a gasoline stove not knowing that the fluid had leaked onto the floor. As soon as she applied a match to the stove and explosion followed and she was quickly enveloped in flames. She ran down the stairs crying for help, and several women in the building seized her and smothered the flames which had ignited her clothing. The woman was badly burned about the arms and face, and was removed to the hospital. The fire department responed to an alarm and put out the flames in the building with slight loss. The cries of the woman running through the halls crying caused much excitement in the tenement house, and it was with difficulty that a panic was averted. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:23:35 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20030531132335.006fb45c@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Obit: "Governor" Robinson - Hamilton county Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" May 1, 1921 Cincinnati Enquirer Thrills In Life Recalled As Word of J. F. Robinson's Death is Flashed. "Governor" Dies at His Home in Florida. Famed Circus Owner is Victim of Bronchitis. Seventy Years Under "Big Tent" Is Record of Noted Cincinnati Show Owner and Performer "Governor" John F. ROBINSON, 7? years old, noted Cincinnati circus owner, died at 5 o'clock last night of bronchitis at his winter home, at Miami, Fla. Mr. ROBINSON was stricken two weeks ago, and his physician had little hope for his recovery on account of his age. Relatives in Cincinnati said last night the body is to be forwarded to Cincinnati for burial as soon as arrangements can be made. In the death of "Governor" Robinson there is closed a career of 70 years in the sawdust ring, a career that began with the first real circus that America ever has known, and which closes with the knowledge that during a{?)the time he was at the helm it was an amusement institution that never lost money. "Governor" Robinson was born in close proximity to teh circus ring. Within a few hours after his mother had appeared at an afternoon performance of the old Robinson & Eldridge Shows at Noonan, Ala., November 4, 1843, John ROBINSON II. was born. Six months later he appeared in the ring as a bona fide part of the circus. Started First Wagon Show. "Governor" was the son of John ROBINSON, who started the first wagon show in the country. His mother, before her marriage, was Miss Elizabeth BLOOMER. At the time of the arrival of "Governor," John ROBINSON was conducting his circus and at the same time doing a riding act called the "Courier of St. Petersburg." In this he devised the plan of having a large pouch handed to hims as he circled the ring. From this pouch was teken a bunch of papers made to represent valentines. When "Governor" was only six months old, his father conceived the idea of having a live valentine in the pouch. "Governor" was pressed into service. Twice daily he was placed in the pouch in the dressing rooms, and twice daily brought from his prison by his father when mounted on galloping horses. "Governor" continued to play his part in the "Courier of St. Petersburg" act utnil two yeary old. Then he was trained as a rider. When still a child he appeared mounted on a pony in the ring. A few years later he rode two ponies, then four and at the age of 14 years he was one of the features with his four-pony riding act. Those years were the times of the old wagon circus. John ROBINSON was the general manager. The caravan traveled in from 20 to 25 wagons overland. Playing almost entirely in the South, the circus knew but few closed days prior to the Civil War. The entire company only numbered a few more than a hundred. The show was given in a single ring, and features and thrillers of the circus of to-day were unknown. Joined Gunboat Squadron At the outbreak of the war "Governor" became a member of the Union Army gunboat squadron. He joined this soon after the memorable experience of the circus at Lexington, Kentucky. Playing in the South for years, the ROBINSON circus started for Lexington in the summer of 1861 to give a performance. Soon after the tents wre pitched the cry of "Yankees" was raised. The Northern flag was pulled from the circus poles, the "Stars and Bars" of the South was hoisted and employees, wagons and all other property of the show were chased across the Ohio River into Northern territory. NOt until 1867 did the John ROBINSON show muster up enough courage to venture south of the Mason and Dixon line. Although with war clouds every-where and with battles raging through-out the Southern countyr, the ROBINSON Show did not discontinue performances during the Civil War. It shifted its playing dates to Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois, and went ahead without missing a season. "Governor" was enlisted for gunboat service. He participated in several Mississippi River battles and in the siege of Vicksburg, Miss. Returning from the battle area in 1865, it was but a short time until "Governor" met, wooed and won Miss Caroline F. HAYWARD, of New York. They were married April 4, 1866. Six children were born, only two of whom survive. These are John G. ROBINSON and Mrs. Caroline ROBINSON STEPHENS. Mrs. STEPHENS made her home with her father in Florida each winter, but joined her husband with the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus during the summer seasons. Gave Circus to Son. The John ROBINSON circus still is on the road, but no longer does it carry the interests of the ROBINSON estate. Many years ago after having rounded out his 70 years with the show, "Governor" gave the outfit, now equipped with fine show trains and every known device in the modern show workd, to his son. Young John G. managed it for a few seasons, but later it again reverted to the "Governor." He then sold the name and good will for $70,000 to Jerry MUGAVIN. Stories of circus life in the early days, both humourous and with a dash of pathos, could be told by "Governor" for hours, each incident calling to mind others. With him in many of his adventures and in the days of hard work in the ring was "Johnny" WILSON, who now lives in Cincinnati at the Hotel Savoy. Mr. WILSON passed several months last year with the "Governor," and it was at that time that the old days of the ROBINSON and ELDRIDGE circus again were lived over. Known throughout the country as the "Governor," it is interesting to know how he acquired the title. When John II. was but a slip of a lad a rider was brought to the show from England. This rider took the name of Jimmie ROBINSON. He brought a groom with him and previous to the conclusion of John's trainig performed the four-pony riding act. The Groom always called Jimmie "Governor." When the youngster began his career on four ponies the groom stuck; so did the title for the young rider. It was soon taken up by circus folk and in the years that followed "Governor" became famous throughout the country. Engaged in Gun Battle. Down in Texan there still is talk of the "Battle" of Jacksonville, It was here that "Governor" and his outfit played their most thrilling gun battle. After having emerged from several weeks of quarantine against yellow fever in Indian Territory the show broke across the Texas line and pitched tents in Jacksonville. A gang of town rowdies began hanging around after the afternoon show, and finally became involved in a quarrel with one of the canvasmen. This was the cue for a "Hey Rube" call. It was responded to with a shout and scores of shots. Having guns they had been using when hunting during the Indian Territory layoff, the circus people banded together for a pitched battle. The town gang was repulsed. An inspection of the battlefield showed four town men killed and sixteen wounded, while the circus casualties were one killed and six wounded. This incident brought a quick changing of route, and, for several years, the circus never again entered the state of Texas. Getting the "Up E[?]at" fever, "Governor" undertook on tour of the New England States. This was the biggest year for receipts ever known, but was a year when the profits just offset the heavy expenses. It was on this trip that the most disastrous train wreck in its history befell the Robbinson show. Near Hartford, Conn., the train was derailed and an overhanging bridge took the roofs off nine animal cages and the ticket wagon. It was a scramble to again corral the animals and was a set-back to the show. To-day one of the most important adjuncts to any circus is the cook tent. It is the first up and the last tent down at a stand. To John F. ROBINSON goes the credit for introducing the first cook tent in the show business. Before that it was a case of rustle for meals anywhere. Dirt Ring Originated. To the ROBINSON family also belongs the credit for the making of the dirt ring of to-day. In early circus days it always was a large dooden ring. Necessity often is the mother of invention, and it was a case of this kind that brought forward the dirt ring. While traveling in one of the Southern states, the wooden ring wagon broke down. It was thrown away and the troupe went ahead and tried out a dirt ring under necessity, until a new wooden one could be provided. It proved far better than wood and still is in use. John ROBINSON's circus is known over America. Its first appearance in Cincinnati was in 1856, when it occupied the site at Fifth and Vine streets. The animals were kept in a livery stable that stood where the Palace Theatrer now stands. It was in the winter of 1861 at Sixth and Vine, playing at the old Woods' Theater. Since then it has been back many times. Only onie in the old days did "Governor" turn his back to the sawdust ring. This was many years ago, when, at the close of one season of the Robinson & Eldridge shows, he sold his interests to Eldridge. He settled in Cincinnati and resided at Seventh and College streets. The children were sent to school. Just three months from the date of the sale "Governor" again heard the call, and, buying a new circus, started anew. With "Governor" in the show business after the death of the founder were his brother, but "Governor" always was "boss" and he always was the chief manager. The others were in monor positions, and, although they held an interest, it was due to the foresight and the showmanship of "Governor" that the John ROBINSON Circus made its enviable record. Second Wife Aided Show. Retiring several years ago, the beginning of the end of "Governor's" great career came in the death of his second wife, formerly Miss Maud LOGAN. This woman, whom he married more than a dozen years after the death of his first wife, figures much in the success of the John ROBINSON show. She was a nurse for many years and guarded the health of "Governor" when in his later years he was managing a modern circus. After his marriage there was a bond of affection betwen the two which seldom is equaled. Mrs. ROBINSON's deth in Cincinnati last October marked the beginning of a rapid decline in "Governor." Seeking health in Florida and away from worrries and old scenes in Cincinnati the veteran showman steadily failed until death came. "Governor" ROBINSON was a stock-holder in the Russell-Morgan Printing Company and in the United States Playing Card Company. He was a member of several clubs and organizations in Cincinnati. His investments and his revenue from the circus has been well guarded and he leaves a large estate. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #6 Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:23:30 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20030531132330.006f856c@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Police Docket - Hamilton county Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The Cincinnati Times-Star May 14, 1904 POLICE COURT DOCKET Burglary-Michael BRADLEY, May 19. Forgery-George PARKER, May 20 Malicious Destruction of Property-C.L. GREETING, June 17; Thomas GALLAGHER and Hattie SAMUELS, May 18; Lucy MARSH, May 14; George GREOGORY, May 31. Assault and Battery-Lyman SCOTT, May 19; Ike VALENTINE, costs; Bert LOCKWOOD, dismissed. Peddling Without License-C. ROSENTHAL, dismissed; George ABRAMS, May 28 Loitering-Ernst LILLISTON, May 18; Charles FRANKLIN, May 24; Blanche McGUIRE, Roy McCAMBRIDGE and Alfred McINTYRE, dismissed; James McDONALD, Fred KRAMER, John SCHAFFER, Frank WATSON, Edna BROWN, Mary PAGE, Bertha CRAIG and Stella SANDERS, $5 and costs; Bernard KROGER, Arthur PARSON and James VAUGHN, $50 and costs; Helen LOUIS, open docket; Pearl WILLIAMS, $5 and costs (---ended); Margaret SCHEIR, May 20; Elizabeth HEATHLEY, dismissed. Abusing Family-John RUSSELL, $50 and costs. Carrying Concealed Weapons-John DALEY; open docket. Harboring Vicious Dog-Charlotte EICKELS, dismissed Disorderly Conduct-George Daniels, $25 and costs; Victoria GRIFFIN and Henry SMITH, $50 and costs; Thomas TRACY, 30 days, $50 and costs; John DIXON and Pearl SCHRUGG, costs; Margaret HILLARD and Jacob LEVY, $5 and costs (suspended). Petit Larcenty-Ella SCHEUNAMAN, May 18. Improper Home-Della GRIFFIN, House of Refuge. Street Begging-William SMITH, $50 and costs. Obstructing Street-V. Powelman, costs. Failure to Provide-Clarence HOYT, May 18. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #7 Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 14:24:03 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20030531192403.01747124@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] News: Stalkamp, Carrie - Hamilton County Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The Cincinnati Times-Star May 14, 1904 FOUND A FORTUNE. Mrs. Stalkamp Discoved Policy by chance Mrs. Carrie Stalkamp of 104 West Liberty street, found a small fortune while housecleaning Thursday. It was an insurance policy for $2,000 on the life of her sone, Hnery Stalkamp, who died on April 2. Stalkamp, who was a prosoner at the county jail, was found unconscious in his cell by a guard. He was taken to the hospital and kied an hour later as a result of cerebral hemorrhage. Stalkamp had never hinted to his mother that he was insured, and she was greatly surprised at her lucky find. On Friday she applied for the money, which will be tendered to her as soon as formalities are complied with. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #8 Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 14:29:03 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20030531192903.01740824@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] news: Emery, Charles - Hamilton County Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The Cincinnati Times-Star May 14, 1904 Ill Health Caused Man to die by His Own Hand. Emery Was a Sufferer from Dread Bright's Disease Ill health prompted Charles Emery, aged 46, to die by his own hand Thursday night. Emery lived with his wife and three children at 1705 Queen City avenue. For the past few months he had suffered with Bright's disease, which handicapped him to a great extent in earning a livelihood for the support of his family. Thursday he was morose and decided to kill himself, planning the act with consumate care. He had just been given supper in his bed by his faithful wife, whom he requested to go to the yard and get some kindling. When her back was turned he feeble tottered to a bureau and secured a loaded revolver of old pattern. He then covered himself in his bed and placing the weapon against his right temple fired one shot. He became unconscious, and though a physician worked with him for some time, he died three hours later. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V03 Issue #82 ******************************************