Sketches of the Libraries of Cincinnati Ohio Mechanics Institute
In 1838 John D Craig urged a Mechanics Institute in Cincinnati to diffuse useful knowledge and建立 a public library. The article traces the library’s growth from donations, the Neville collection, and the Cincinnati Circulating Library, through relocations, the Bazaar, and key patrons like Miles Greenwood and J L Talbott, noting the 1850s transfer to public school boards and current antiquated yet priceless volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H
John D. Craig
Cincinnati
Mechanics’ Institute
Queen City
West
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Craig
John OD. _ Craig
John P. Foote
Thomas Reilly
Laman Watson
William C. Anderson
David T. Disney
George Graham, Jr
Calvin Fletcher
Clement Dare
Wiliam
William Greene
Tunis Brewer
Jeffrey Seymour
Israel Schooley
Efishe Brigham
John L. Talbott
Institute
J. Laughlin
Neaebege Hallend
Couaney Chamber
Fourth Street
Walnut
Main
Talcotts
Messrs
Foote
Locke
Talbott
Enon Baptist Church
First Universalist Society of Cincinnati
Boylan
Calvin E Stowe
Lane Seminary
Ren. James Mail
Thes Institute
Morganeville
Esq
Morgan Neville
Colonel Neville
Immemory
Ngi
Ile
Mike Fink
Namie
Horace
Cincinnati Circulating Library
Circulating Library Society
Main Street
Williamson & Wood
Ouxie Wallace
Vine
Mechanics Institute
J. H. Perkins
D. B. Lawler
J. W. Brachly
P. S. Symmes
Brown
Lyceum
Messie
Chase
Walker
Cranoch
Howe
John Pickering
Kendall
A. P. James
Walnut Street
Furth
Fifth
Third Street
Walnut and
Samuel Warner-theiee
P. Foote
Miles Greenwood
Toyms
Sea of Walsat
Sinth
Sixth and Vine Streets
Marston Allen
Charles F. Wilstach
Ofice
Ohio Mechanics’ Institute
J.B. Ladd
Ladd
C.D. Lawrence
C. L. Betts
Board of Justees and
V of Common Schools
Institute Eee
The Call for a New Order in Public Thought
An editorial warns that E D M has stirred public mind toward unorthodox change, challenging old orthodoxies and exposing a dawning modern era. It questions shelter for reformers, urges dismantling decayed structures, and pleads for intelligent guidance to unite nations in solving life’s problems.
Resolutions honor late Gov Ted McLaughlin remembered
A Mahoning County gathering passed resolutions commemorating Gov Ted McLaughlin, pioneer of Carroll County died in Lee township aged 37. Reports note Fulton County deaths and county marriages and births for the year ending Jan 1, 1568.
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Mahoning County
Gov
Ted
Robert McLaughlin
Carroll County
Lee Township
Suh
Lima
Fulton
Ashland
Quarrel Over Child Leads to Smallpox Warning
A San Francisco report describes a quarrel between a wife and her sister. The wife visited and held a sick child of the sister, later told the mother she had cared for it basking in delight, and the mother revealed the child had smallpox. Separately Sweden faces a temperance crisis with calls for prohibition and legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sarah
French Journals Claim Public Disclosure of Masked Man Secret
Some journals announce the discovery of the man with the iron mask secret in public archives. The solution is said to rest on authentic evidence and has been sent in a sealed letter to the President of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences. It will be made public soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D’ Ourches
Carriere
Man With
Academy of Moral and Political Sciences
French book declares American women most beautiful
A new French publication proclaims American women the most beautiful in the world with Russian women placed next in line. The claim reflects cultural perception rather than measured criteria and underscores international admiration for U S beauty standards.
Gold digging in Helmsdale under rule of one
A humorous remark questions the difficulty of life after school as a man recalls the rule of three. The article notes gold digging activity at Helmsdale in Sutherland, Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmsdale
Sutherland
Scotland
Weather observations from Hexay Wane prototype list
Meteorological observations recorded by Hexay Wane optician at Cincinnati Ohio on Monday February 15 1269 note barometer thermometer and wind data. Entries show cloudy conditions with barometer readings around 29.14 to 29.17 inches and winds from west to northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexay Wane
Optician
West Fourth St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Moody
Manufacturers Meet at Merchants' Exchange on Industry Growth
City manufacturers gather this afternoon at the Merchants Exchange to discuss forming a collective to publish detailed annual manufacturing statistics. The plan aims to attract buyers and skilled workers, highlighting Cincinnati as a premier market and home to many small establishments. The meeting follows a push to replace costly trade circulars with comprehensive data. Readers are reminded of an 8 PM lecture on The Holy Land at the YMCA. Assistant Assessor W Lishawa replaces his late brother in Cincinnati's Second District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Exchange
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Lane & Bodley
Steptoe, McFarlan & Mitchell& Rammels Oeberg, Furniture Co
Miles Greenwood
Lewis Worthington
Globe Iroworks
Chat
Collision of United States and America official report
Official report details a deadly collision between the Cincinnati & Louisville United States Mail Line steamers United States and America on the Ohio River near Warsaw Kentucky on December 4 1868. It cites pilot errors, signal miscommunications, and alleged fire causes with crew losses and subsequent license revocations for Jacob Remlein and Napoleon B Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrick
U. S
Crcisnall
George W. Ne
Cincinnati
Louisville
United States
America
Onio
Warsaw
Kentucky
R. M. Wade
Jacob Remslein
David Whitten
Napoleon
Jenkins
Royal
Indiana
Amelia
Charles Puttman
Whitten
Napoleon B. Jenkins
Hurricane Reef
Wade
Reiley
Taylor
The
Riley
Usua
Jacob Remlein
Summons
Es CaSsey
Peries
Bryant's Creek
United, States
Sugar Creek
United Tates
Turpin
Mr. Jenkins
America Meson
Uly
Lande
Rayal
King
Imiiana
pBerica
Amer
Rhemlein
Iedisna
Remlein
Government of
H. H. Deversy
C. W. Fisher
Court Reports: Insurance in Question in Page v People’s Ins Co
Judge Taft presided as jury heard lengthy trial on fire loss claims for seven buildings at Sixth and Baymiller. Key issues included policy waivers by insurer, alteration of buildings, waivers by officers, and ownership interests. Jury verdicts favored plaintiffs on four houses and defense on two, with judgment entered accordingly.
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Taft
B. Page
People's Insurance Company
Issu
Moores, Bro. & Co
James c
Robert le Seat
Sixth
Baymiller Streets
Ohio Valley Insurance Pany
Sach
Fo Aden
Lawder
Thomas B. Page
Page
Messrs. Moores
Robert B. Moores
Baptist WD
Ht. B. Moores
Wm. Meerue
Wm. Megrue
C.G
M. Megrue
Previous Marriage No Defense to Breach Promise
Ann Donnelly sued Henry Burlow for breach of promise of marriage. The court considered whether a married man can validly plead inability to perform due to existing marriage as a defense. Judge Storer, in an extended opinion by Judy Storer, held that the fact, if withheld from the woman and admitted by the demurrer, could not constitute a defense, and the demurrer was overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mason
Storer
Ann Donnelly
Henry Burlow
Judy Storer
Common Pleas Case Guides Forceful Payment on Bridge Stock
Judge rules Cincinnati and Covington Bridge Co must collect on stock subscription from Sargent after bridge completion. Defendant argues 1861 act allowed preferred stock and voting limits. asserts contract breach and invalid stock, while proponent cites legal power to issue preferred stock and completion as key. The decision highlights absolute payment upon completion and limited impact of voting exclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Cincinnati & Covington Bridge Company
Sargent
Aone
Four Mile Valley Railroad
Supreme Court
Geste
Bridge Comy
Innkeeper Liability Showdown Across States
An innkeeper was sued for a coat destroyed by fire. The case explored whether innkeepers are insurers of guests’ belongings or only liable for negligence. Jurisdictional rulings diverge with England’s precedent prompting discussion on landlord liability and potential new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mec
Adame Es. Watson
Tria
Court of Queen's Bench
Dawson
Dawson Vs. Charaney
Vermont
Rulio
Englis Court
Chamney
Exchequer
Morgan
Raney, Hurl, & Norman
Queen's Bench
Cashill
Wright
Crown Supreme Court
Murdock
United States vs Sir barrets of Whisky case in district court
In district court the United States sues over whisky removed from the distillery to evade tax. Holace M. Wright is a claimant. Testimony proceeds with Gen Corbin Ward and Maj Augustus Ward for the U.S. and Sage 4 Hinkle for the claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
The
United States
Sir Barrets
Presbyterians Convene in First Church for Unity and Prayer
Today at 7 o clock a convention of clergymen and laymen from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky gathers at the First Presbyterian Church on Fourth Street to pray and discuss revival lay work women in the church Sabbath school and beneficence. Also noted are the destruction of Mr Norman s printing office setback and the death of Rev Joseph M Gatch with funeral set for Milford M E Church. Capt J W Sanderson resumes duties as Assistant Assessor in First District. A Protestant Episcopal missionary meeting at Christ Church tonight features Bishops McIlvaine Cummins Bedell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Churches of
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
First Presbyterian Church
Fourth Street
Main
Joseph M. Gatch
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bethel
Milford
M.E
J. W. Sanderson
The
Chronicle
Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
McIlvaine
Cummina
Bedell
Nine arraigned for drunken disorderly conduct in Covington
Nine persons appeared before the Covington mayor yesterday charged with drunken disorderly conduct and minor offenses. all pleaded guilty. Robert Garner faced a separate charge of stealing $500 from barber Charles Spencer on Second Street near Scott. A coal cart driver Barney Etter was injured when his vehicle toppled on Thirteenth Street near the Licking River. Local ministers Rev. Walker and Rev. Riley spoke on temperance, with 118 pledges signed at the latter event, boosting Reform Club membership to about five hundred.
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Robert Garner
Charles Spencer
Second Street
Scott
Barney Etler
Thirteenth Street
Licking River
Walker
Scott Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Reform Club
Col T W W De Coursey ill at his Alexandria Pike home
A county attorney of Campbell county lies dangerously ill at his residence on the Alexandria pike seven miles from the city. The report notes his condition and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. T. W. W. de Coursey
Campbell County
Alexandria Pike
Real Estate Transfers in Hamilton County Gazette Special
Records show several transfers in Hamilton County including H J Miller and Wm McRoberts with lot 241 by 100 feet on Second Street and a leasehold 20 by 110 feet, Elijah Campbell to Harriet Baruff for Lot No 47 in Camp Dennison, H W Van Behren to E H Strubbe for a Elm Street lot, Henry Buckney to H M Sewell on Harrison Pike, Balthasar Schneider to Jacob Kaufmann for adjoining lots, J H Goodhart to Casper Noell on Sixth Street, executors of N Longworth and G B D in Cincinnati with a city lease on Front Street for riverfront use and escalating rent, and L Blackman to an unnamed buyer for Lot No 5 in Blackman’s Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxpay
H. J. Miller
Wm. McRoberts
Second Street
Sycamore Street
Flijah Campbell
Harriet Baruff
Penis
Camp Dennison
H. W. van Behren
E. H. Strubbe
Elm Street
Liberty
Henry Buckney
H. M. Sewell
Harrison Pike
Millcreek
Balthasar Schneider
Jacob Kaufmann
J.H. Goodhart
Casper Noell
Sixth Street
Smith Street
N. Longworth
D.ee
City of
Cincinnati
Front Street
L. Blackman
Unrivaled Cure Promises Relief for Pulmonary Consumption
An advertisement touts Pulmonic Strup as ripening morbid lung matter to ease coughing and restore rest. It claims Seaweed Tonic and Mandrake Pills cleanse the stomach and liver, enabling the Pulmonic Strap and food to form healthy blood and heal the lungs.
Schenck's Mandrake Pills Promote Liver Relief
An advertisement extols Schenck's Mandrake Pills for liver obstruction relief and bile flow. It condemns calomel as deadly and dangerous, claiming liver secretion is unlocked and digestion improves. The piece asserts liver disease is a major cause of consumption and urges use of the pills.
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Schenck
Schenchs Seaweed Tonic Promises Health Benefits
A historical note describes SCHENCHS SEAWEED TONIC as a gentie stimulant and alterative. It claims the seaweed alkali aids gastric juice release to dissolve food with Pulmonic Syrup, producing good blood without fermentation or souring the stomach.
How to Treat Consumption, Says Dr Schenck
The doctor argues against suppressing symptoms and claims cure comes by addressing liver and stomach. He asserts consumption and allied diseases stem from digestive weakness, advocating three remedies to restore appetite, digestion, and blood. As the body gains strength, the lungs heal and the patient improves.
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Schenck
Dr. Schenck
Mandrake Pills Advocated For Bilious Cases
An old medical note suggests using Mandrake Pills freely in all bilious conditions and claims Schenck's Seaweed Tonic and Mandrake Pills suffice for liver complaints and dyspepsia when No Lung Disease is present, without Pulmonic Syrup.
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Schenck
Harmless Dr Schenck Promoted Cure for Consumption
A historical notice extols the health recovery of Dr Schenck’s remedies for pulmonary consumption. It claims the patient was nearly wasted away and pronounced hopeless, but recovered using his medicines. It notes full directions with each dose and offers lung examination if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
Lie
Dr Schenck’s Medicines Offered At Multiple Cities
Principal Office Philadelphia advertises weekly letters and weekend advice addresses. Professional visits at No 32 Bond Street New York and No 35 Hanover Street Boston with alternating days. Respirometer exams priced 85. Office hours 9 AM to 3 PM. Pulmonic Shop Seaweed Tonic 150 per bottle or 87.50 per half dozen. Mandrake Pills 25 cents per box. Full supply of Dr Schenck’s Medicines available at rooms and by druggists and dealers.
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Bond Street
New York
Hanover Street
Boston
Pulmonic
Seaweed
Dr. Schenck
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Daily Gazette
Mechanics’ Institute Library
Institute Library
Vine and
Sixth Streets
Great West
Marshall
Washington
John Pardlett
Israel Partlett
Haverill
Mass
David B. Hawler
American Philosophical Society
Benjamin Franklin
Holmes
Greenwich Street
London
Arts
Robert Ramsay
Dillworth
Martin Angspwiger
Williamsburg
Virginia
Martin
Williamburg
Ramsay
Jas. H. Perkins
Knight de la Mancha
Carr
Nashville
Brownlow
Cincinnati Gazette
Tenn
Genz Cooper
East Tennessee
Overton
Franklin
Lincoln
Cooper
Governor Senter
Ir. de Witt
Clinton Senter
State Senate
Tennessee
Senter
William T. Senter
Carrison
Tyler
Congress
House of Representatives
D. W. G. Senter
Senate
Knoxville
Montgomery
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
Macon
East
Holston
John W. Forney
United States Senate
Vox Populi
Vox de’ E
the State University
Bloomington
Indiana Student
Mary Spell
Steuben
Florence
Switzerland
Odd Fellows of
Madison
O Odd Fellowship
Mt. Vernon
Waeh Blue
Peter Baker
Baker
Blue
Lagrange
Wm. Rheabottom
Speed
D. N. Leib
Grant
John Gregg
Evansville
Farmersville
Mount Vernon
Dover
Wayne County
Peru
Toledo & Wabash Railroad
A. Daniels
S. A. Branham
Reelsville
Crawford &On Ly
Leavenworth
Jasper
Dubois County
John K. Meixsell
Brownsburg Woolen Mills
Crawfordsville
James H. Vanarshall
Orlando
Cory
Offiel Creek
Red Men of the Forest
Harper
Harper's Monthly
W. F. G. Shanks
England
M.D. Conway
Brainerd's Rock
Charles Gates
Benene Lawrence
Alice Cary
Justin M’carthy
Court
Donn Pratt
Robert Tomes
Edward Crapsey
Chas, Elliott
Carl Spencer
H. M. Alden
Johnny Right
Cousin Jemima
Primeve E. Gibbons
Laban
Mary E. Coon
H. D
Mesars
Shanks
Conway
Lawrence
Jersey
Paris
Pratt
John Y. Mason
Johny
Marcy
John Diggs
Europe
Rush
John
Free Land
Liverpool
Diggs
Monsieur Drouyn
NEW Publications
Onmio
Clyde
George W. Cubut
Youngstown
Geauga Democrat
Geauga County
Sweden
Home News
Manufacturers’ Meeting
James L. Haven & Co
J. A. Fay & Co
Sam. C. Tatem
Macneale & Urban
I. & E. Greenwald
Mills, Loughhead & Co
the Royer Wheel Co
Theo. Royer
Wm. Sumner & Co
N.C. Burt
D. di
Holy Land
Young Men’s Christian Association
Vine Street
Es W. Lishawa
CU. S
Internal Revenue
Orricx
Crxerswall
Philip Lishawa
Colaborer
C. G. Meeree
OW. W. Rorgats
Mackay
Patrick & Gould
Foster
Lammatfs
Ntra
W. T. Norman
Norman
Covington
Newport
Jennie Haggerty
Court House
Buard
Folloys
First Ward
Scharffenberger's
East Row
Second Ward
Third Ward
Schwitzers Office
Jefferson Street
Fourth Ward
F. Feith’ Re and Elm
Fifth Ward
Turnersall
Thomas Jenkins
Cold Springs
Alexander Pike
F. M. Parker
Jenking
Circuit Court
RAL
Hamil
Schenck’s
J. H. Schenck
Schench
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