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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1875
Page
3
A historical portrait surveys the U.S. Supreme Court's procedures, the role of the Chief Justice, and the collegial method of decision. It traces impeachment limits, lifetime tenure, and evolving reporter standards, praising celebrated figures like Dallas Wheaton and Webster while noting salary debates and bar traditions.
The text lauds a distinguished judge and bar member, praising his opinions for clarity and logical rigor. It highlights his calm dignified manner, modest nature, and persuasive presence, noting the bar's high regard and consensus on his exemplary forensic skills.
Park Board votes to alternate bands in Burnet Woods Eden Lincoln and Washington parks with the Brand Band playing under Michael Brand and Currier Seidensticker guiding in other parks. A second motion to empower the music committee for park performances is adopted.
The Springer subscription committee held a meeting in the Board of Trade rooms. Members declined to serve after receiving letters from J. South Jr H. B. Bissell Joseph Peebles George W. McAlpin W. T. Bishop and W. S. Dickinson. The city is divided into districts with members assigned to specific streets and blocks for fundraising.
The article lists a long guest roster including W B Hawlin and wife Miss Jobson G A Hasey I Ragen An Se and wife Miss L Michel 7 Hs Laig An derson and wife Mrs ie Hottinean fray Cieinaploman and others from Nashville St Louis Philadelphia and New Orleans. Attendees span generals circus officials and several state dignitaries with residences in Lexington Cincinnati Toledo Detroit and more. A separate section notes arrivals at the Grand Hotel featuring J An gare fidrews Silas B Treat H Buck and others from Boston New York and beyond.
In a foreclosure case before Superior Court General Term Judges Tilden Yaple and O Connor Kruse secured a decree foreclosing a $2,500 mortgage to Brinkman. The notes were promissory and tied to a loan sequence. Procedural questions arose as the case moved through the error stage.
Testimony in the Bates will contest reveals biographical details of John Bates who died in July 1870 at age about seventy three. The witness recounts Bates life from arrival in 1818 Baltimore cobblestones to banking, theater ownership, and late business ventures in Cincinnati Louis Louisville and Rochester.
In a suit by J B Purcell Archbishop against Henry Lips and others the court weighs whether a road from Rapid Run Turnpike through St Josephs Cemetery to the county road is a private path used by the Archbishop or a township public way with easement claimed by the defendants for 40 to 50 years. An old witness aged 102 testified to long use. the petition faced a motion to dismiss.
Ann Laurm ys and George Roasner faced a bastardy proceeding. The defendant admitted two additional illegitimate children and a remarriage after divorce. He was sentenced to pay 1000 dollars, half cash and half in six months, and is in custody of the Sheriff. A motion for a new trial is to be heard Friday.
Probate court before Judge Matson designates Magdalena Freber as executrix of John Freber, deceased. The estate includes $20,000 in cash and $100,000 in realty, with proceedings continuing.
Suburban News from Covington reports the installation of Rev. Mr. Summey as pastor of the New Presbyterian Church on Ninth Street will occur Friday night rather than Thursday. Chancery Court notes Esther C Stevens is granted femme sole rights in the case of John Luen ga l unowned lots in Covington. Local disruption near Fifth Street and Madixon is noted with ongoing public building discussions and erratic spelling.
Probate proceedings list the will of Henry Alexander with Frank Gath and W H Smith as executors and a widow’s lifelong support. Guardian appointed for John Scherbenzerber, minor son of Martin Scherbenzerber. Burglary at Bennett's grocery on High Street with a brass key and circular check. loss of fractional currency. Court actions include Elias Webb vs. Butler County road damage and Sarah Warner vs. Samuel D. Sheely breach of promise and seduction suit seeking damages.
The marshal made eleven arrests for fishing within the village limits while others posted security for trial or appearance. Sunday train visitors disturbed the quiet, entering yards and yelling. Contractors began a pew bridge over the Miami River with the old structure removed. a temporary travelers’ path will open in about seven to eight days, with total completion in six months. Rev T J Melish left for Bethany to attend Bethany College exercises where he is a graduate. The School Board, after a lively meeting, elected Geo H Hill as Principal with state certification. Miss Lou Manning and Miss Ella Christopher were named second and third assistants, with first assistant to be decided at the next meeting.
The Young Ladies Benevolent Society sponsors a strawberry festival at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening starting at 6. Citizens are invited to attend and enjoy events through the night. Prospects are good for a July 4 entertainment similar to last year, with a subscription paper gaining encouraging support.
The excerpt details numerous land transfers and leases in Cincinnati and surrounding townships. It lists conveyances by governors, trustees, and individuals, including parcels along Park Avenue, Walnut Hills, Madisonville, and Clark Street, with references to sections, lots, and dates between 1858 and later, plus related cemetery and corporate deeds.
Fragmentary item notes a jury report and dark cells to be painted white, plus a Western Female nary exercise tomorrow and a general train connection with Hamilton for Cincinnati at 3 p.m. These lines are incomplete and unclear.
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