13 Dec 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1870
Page
1
The notice outlines annual pro rata club rates and expiration alignment, insisting variations breach the rule. It advises prepaid paper charges, mail registration for safer delivery, and suggests express remittance or money orders when possible. It also mentions domicile and method preferences for payments and delivery by the CIN. GAZETTE Co.
Letter from Oxford reports a clash between residents and saloon keepers over a village ordinance banning ale beer and porter sales. Gin shop owners fund fines while arrests and grand jury actions occur. farmers adjust prices as wheat oats and corn rise. local traders push car shortages and shifting market dynamics.
In Hillsboro a donation party hosted for Rev J F Marlay of the M E Church, with a purse and gifts presented by friends and the Hil ro Female College president Rev Z Copeland, expressing gratitude for his ministry and steadiness in duties amidst trials. The event filled the parsonage as attendees testified to his faithful service and the support of the congregation.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports a morning fire around 9 o clock that consumed the new Union School Building. Sparks from a shaving car carried to the cupola ignited the fire. children escaped safely, most furniture saved, and the town clock recovered. The town faces reconstruction costs and urges improved public safety, with the engine company rushing to aid.
Describes fortifications at Fort Nicolas guarding the Sea of Azov and Sebastopol works. Details the bar built to close the sea, the Russian fleet composition including transports, and naval forces on the Baltic and Black Seas. Notes Russian armaments, arsenals, and manpower, with U.S. and French-British observations on maritime strength and finances. Also reviews the January 1871 Atlantic Monthly contents and Longfellow poetry in brief.
In Washington yesterday about 11:30 a.m. General Massey’s law office near City Hall was entered by a thief who wore the general’s army badge. Charles A. Neale, a staffer, challenged the burglar and recovered a silver medal and a jimmy from the intruder. A pursuit by detectives led to the capture after a train search from the city to Bladensburg and Beltsville. The thief intended to steal bonds but escaped with only the medal, while the general kept a key in the safe to aid clerks during court absences. The Pope and Victor Emmanuel section reports on Papal protest over Rome’s occupation by Italy.
In the New York Times report, Sarah Huerstal sued Celina Crabb for 222 dollars for a tulle dress and trimmings. The jury found for the plaintiff the full amount with interest, despite disputes over fabric value and charges, with Burd for plaintiff and Bunnell for defendant.
In early Tuesday hours Ambrose Mabie and family were robbed at gunpoint in Manlius. Four masked men, entering with pistols, made Mabie hand over a safe key and valuables including mortgages and notes totaling between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars. The attackers fled by wagon. no clues or descriptions could be obtained. Mabie was lightly wounded. the ball struck near his cheek and was later found. The note and mortgage holders include Simeon Clause Seth Fox Peter Farley John N King John A Zoller Gordon Burley Co Obadiah Johnson Co. No suspects identified.
A list of eminent criminals pardoned or escaped is offered for winter entertainments. Names include John H. Surratt, Dunbar the Minnesota convict, and Baldwin among others, with suggested topics such as Lincoln assassination, Puritanism, crime physics, and bondstreet boarding houses. The compilation presents sensational pairing of criminals with lecture topics for lyceum committees.
The North German Correspondent reports that French population growth lags behind German races, with Germany’s rise accelerating political and economic influence. Data show France rising from 3,110 to 3,891 per square mile since 1816, while Prussia and the German Confederacy surge, narrowing the demographic gap and altering power dynamics across Europe.
In Suvannah Georgia disreputable women challenge court questions over whether theater managers may refuse admission to individuals who have purchased tickets. The case centers on exclusion from places of amusement and seeks a legal ruling on the managers authority.
The German military system, now in use in Russia, exempts almost nobody. Previously noblemen and merchants’ sons avoided service, but now no partiality will be shown and all are compelled to go to war.
A Mobile area anomaly describes a rain shower under a black gum tree in Holly Springs and similar tree phenomena around Mobile with sap bursts creating showers. Other items discuss IRS rulings targeting foreign wine makers, clairvoyant Charlotte Fowler arrested in Connecticut, and remaining Seminole braves in the Florida Everglades.
Treasury vault holds a valued ottar of roses gift to Van Buren from the Imaum of Muscat worth 800 dollars. Notes note Japanese noble students at Troy Academy, Ottawa Canada society natives only, and a cast iron fire back once owned by the Endicott family from 1628. A London review cites Palmerston praised yet mocked, with a joke about mis-sent telegrams in 1840.
In a California letter from the Rev Dr Newman observations describe the Steamboat Geyser with a two foot opening and steam sounding like a locomotive whistle. The Devil s Punch Bowl erupts three feet high with inky semi liquid contents used as ink. Temperature noted at 195 Fahrenheit. Nearby rock lemonade is served to guests. Fashion notes list bottle green olive green maroon plum garnet and dark blue as popular dress colors.
An elderly resident reported losing a roll of $1,250 on Hunt street last Saturday evening. The story also notes various local items from death by own hand in Mobile to court cases and infrastructure updates.
Dr Reynolds expected to assume control but visits with the Board reveal Langdon still in charge. The board approves past minutes, discusses Langdon suits, and votes to defend the suit for false imprisonment. The meeting includes transfer arrangements and oath for the elected superintendent.
The renowned singer Christine Nilsson sparks intense public and critical interest with tales of her impoverished youth and rise to fame in Paris and London. Praise from Feydeau highlights her rare grace and striking blue eyes, described in vivid terms by a European observer. The Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio announces its new year board: Manning Force as President with officers and librarians listed.
The board, with President Ferry presiding and 30 members present, approved minutes and granted County School Examiners use of a school house twice monthly on Saturdays. A request for an Assistant Superintendent was referred to a three member committee. Proposals on land purchases and library rules were debated. a committee was empowered to act on the Mechanics’ Institute arrangement. Ground is to be bought adjoining the Eleventh District School House for 2500 dollars. The ticket for University Trustees includes King, Frazer, Ferry, Stalle, Davis, Pallant.
Martin Morris, confined in the City Work House, responds to Minerva Morris's divorce petition. He denies all charges, asks the court to delay ruling until after December 25, 1870, and asserts the petition is false and malicious. He states he cannot consent to the divorce while imprisoned and requests the court await his defense.
The Cincinnati Horticultural Society met at 11 A M on Saturday December 10 in the Apollo Building with President Graham presiding. Reports from Spring Grove Cemetery superintendent Mr Strauch praise Norway and American White Spruces and note drought intolerance of black spruce and hemlock.
In Common Pleas Judge Murdock presided over David White versus B L Davidson F M Davidson and Godfrey Holterhof owners of the steamboat Louisville The case sought 268 for a trunk and its contents lost after being shipped from Cairo to Paducah The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 236 with Jordan Williams representing White and Johnson opposing.
Superior Court Judge Taft hears a suit by Anna E Weissman and husband against A Leusseick and others over $1200 on a note for a tailoring shop. Vedder not liable. Broxterman liable for $600 plus possible interest. Parol evidence rejected. verdict for plaintiffs against all defendants except Vedder.
Judge Storer presided as Orr sued Wm and J Michle for rent after tenants vacated early. Orr claimed a yearly lease from Oct 1 1868 at 100 per month, vacated at six months, later reletting at 75, seeking difference. Verdict for defendants. Freon and Banning for plaintiff Throop for defendants.
Joseph Earnshaw sues Rh W Carroll to recover 100 dollars for services in a preliminary subdivision survey on River road. Defendant admits the services but claims 20 dollars. Jury awards 50 dollars to the plaintiff. I J Miller for plaintiff A Brower contra.
Assignment by John H Thauman and John H F Meyer of John B Hegel & Co transfers Clifton Brewery on Ross Hill Road to Adam A Kramer for creditor benefit. Estate administrator appointments include John M Cochran for Ann Vankirk with $800 personal property and John Crane for Ann Howard with $200 personal property.
Receipts in Covington last week reached 12 716. Malachi Nolan paid a ten dollar fine for assault and battery on Patrick Kavanaugh. City Council to elect a new Attorney for the unexpired 58 T. Wall term with seven or eight candidates. First Baptist Church ladies host a Fourth street festival and auction tonight. Odd Fellows Hall hosts a dramatic musical with supper to raise funds for a new ball. Charles McGuire found dead near Dry Ridge with skull fractures while hauling wood. coroner's inquest to be held next Monday. Peter Schwab bankruptcy rumors denied. note for 400 dollars held by McCullough & Kennedy is payable this morning in Hamilton. Villains tearing palings from Fences on Winton road and Spring Grove Cemetery, rewards offered. Y M C A anniversary in Lockland at the Methodist Episcopal church with clergy addresses.
Real estate transfers include Charles Kirby to Robt Kirby of lot 16 by 70, and Probst for lot 14 and part 15 in Sefton’s addition to Harrison. Titles show various parcels on Center Street in Mt. Wasnington and Sixth Street, with several other transfers including Wicker to Coyle, Rickert to Metz, and Murray to Murray, plus quit claim by E Stone administrator to Smith and Bowles to Boyer. Amounts and exact boundaries vary, with multiple parcels across Harrison township and Millcreek areas.
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