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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1875
Page
3
A fragmentary 1875 paper note signed by donors reads Ciscorsatt June 10 1875 and expresses a light regard for a new partnership. The text hints at a threshold of an important event and mentions associates and subscribers as part of the gesture.
The Cincinnati Board of Health met with Mayor Johnston. discussions covered enforcing by law the heating of food products, nuisances from street cleaning and garbage, and the health officer’s enforcement. Finances for the next year were debated as bills outstanding since June 1875 could not be paid. The Milk Inspector proposed raising the milk standard to 1 029 to curb water dilution. a motion to adjust failed. Adjourned after authorizing hiring a disinfectant conveyance due to rising smallpox concerns.
The libel suit of ex cashier Turner against Wable before Squire Gilligan was resumed and then dismissed. The judge ruled the Dobell affidavit did not allege dishonesty by Turner, only lack of error. Also notes Hughes and Woodward High admissions, Tom Higgins arraigned for assault and a German physician Jaoddayer dies at his residence aged about seventy.
The Cincinnati Women’s Centennial Executive Committee reports initial capital from 75 members amounting to 375 dollars. They outline winter and May tea proceeds totaling over 10,000 dollars, plus asset holdings near 7,277 dollars and 1,000 dollars in merchandise. The closing notes praise Mrs. Aaron F. Perry, honor numerous donors, and salute community support across departments.
Reserved cases decide whether property assessments for Court street improvements follow the 25 percent limit or the 28 percent after improvements, Judge Yaple ruling that liability is set by the law in force when the decision to improve was made. Also a father son dispute over the Queen of the South wheat mill trade mark and business arrangements, with partnerships and competition issues described.
In COMMON PLEAS COURT Judge Force presided over H. C. Bates versus Adolphus H. Smith executor and others. Defense witness J. J. Tranchant testified about Bates’s health and sensations, noting his legs, taste, and teeth history, while recounting family details and Bates’s dealings, with references to Harry Bates and Amelia Mellus. A separate row mentions Carnival nine, Catholic teachers, and local civic notes.
Judge Cox presided as the jury found the defendant guilty of pay and assessed the property value at one dollar, per yesterday's proceedings.
A court action in Lockland concerns an assessment for the improvement of Hamilton street. A jury awarded the plaintiff $182 in the case before Judge Avery.
The will of Eliza B Ham was probated yesterday bequeathing 6400 to the endowment land of the Deanigan University in Licking County with conditions 50 to Baptist Home Missions 50 to Baptist Foreign Missions and the balance to the Baptist Church of Lockland Executor Joho Angem h named Estate 1500 personally Robe Liedell also probated bequests include 300 to Archbishop Purcell 200 to St Aloysius Church Green Township 100 to St Bernard Church Colerain and 100 to Protestant Evangelical German Church Green Township Rudolph Strubbe named executor An estate of 300 personally and 275 for Rozelia Schemay administrator appointed Isaac Wise.
A Cincinnati reader urges a wealthy citizen to donate 100000 to establish drinking fountains in the city. The plan would tie coolers to water pipes, with yearly ice-supply contracts, praising the impact on temperance in large cities and appealing to future generations.
The monthly meeting of the Womans Christian Association managers is moved to today from next Wednesday, with all officers and members urged to attend.
Elan Donahue fined for breach of cease order. Henry Niemyer and Martin Gallagher each fined for drunkenness in Police Court. A free fight among boys near Baseball Park. two brandished knives. Billy Grant, relative of the U S president and former Clinton House clerk, involved. James C. McLaughlin expected to return to Clinton Hotel. hotel to reopen under his management. Haddock Nail Machine Company may build a factory in Covington or Newport. J M Boyd, Newport Encouragement Tree chair, active. Minor streetcar improvements noted. trips unsettled by track shakings. Weecee says he met Mike Donahue, thief who stole $43 from Mrs Mary Williams on Sandford Street.
Lieut. T. F. Riley sails to New York Harbor this morning. One Gael ball marks the inauguration of the new Marine tomorrow night. A $1,200 dividend is declared for each city by the ig and Covington bridge board. The Forty Thieves tunnel Jones Hill and live on neighbors. Four general prisoners are sent to Ft. Leavenworth to serve two years each. a musician joins them. City Court dismisses the Covington Gaslight case after a hearing. Belcher pleads guilty to breach of the peace, fined $10 total. Mrs. Stiermeister explains a death attempt was due to nervousness and opiate use, not intent to harm. Reservoir embankment problems persist. slope erosion raises reconstruction costs but water supply can be maintained via the river. The reservoir drainage pipe may require an excavation. better placement in a culvert would ease access. Next Friday the Superintendent will outline damage and needed changes.
Fields in Fairfield and Ison townships yield barley and oats with spring grains in good condition though farmers fear rain damage. Deeds transfer Schwab distillery property to Matthias D Schnell and then to Miami Distillery Company for 30000 dollars.
Officials argue for municipal custody of pretrial prisoners, contending the added expense is only slightly more than current turnkey fees for receiving and discharging inmates.
Community brief notes on residents and events. Joseph Sutphin and P Clough Em. recovery and business outlook. H Wardlow illness recovery praised. James E. Campbell candidate for Prosecuting Attorney visits Butter Ty and vows support. Heavy rains raise crop damage fears as weeds spread in corn and wheat fields. A new musical society formed by eight local vocalists led by Marshall and Woberton. Billy Snafer near 92 in ill health with flux on Broadway. Constable Cooch active in crime pursuit. horse theft case linked to Gebhart and others leads to Henry Wilson’s arrest in Lockland. Wilson jailed to await justice before Justice Hedding.
Avondale Street Railroad stock subscription books open at Lafayette Bank next Saturday. The village hosts a lively season with gatherings for local youth. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson attend the Teachers' State Association meeting at Put-in-Bay where he serves as president. A new county road from the port corporation line to Spring Grove Avenue will begin this fall and be pushed swiftly. A plan to remodel the Presbyterian Church aims to enlarge capacity by removing private pews. A 4th of July committee will meet at Mr. Day’s house this evening to finalize plans for the afternoon event.
Milford residents, including Grimms and Grangers, prepare a Monday July picnic at Gatch's Grove to hear Hon. Waldo Brown and Rev. T. J. Evans while signaling the strong local Grange presence numbering about 2,000. A child of Mr. Martin Hoag died suddenly after swallowing coal oil.
An adjourned Council session with all members present except D B Pierson debated a park purchase ordinance. John B R Davy and Robert Simpson proposed to buy within years on the same terms as the village, with votes showing Simpson Wild Upson Huntington against De Serisy for a $255 decision.
Lockland sees saloons reopening after a year with new beer saloon buildings in progress. Constable Cooch of Middletown reports Henry Wilson, a colored man, arrested on horse stealing days ago. The horse, taken from Wilson or his employer, was sold to a nearby farmer and recovered after weeks.
A sprawling 19th century style catalog lists multiple vendors and goods from hardware to domestic wares. Entries mention Propuse and others offering porcelain and brass goods, brushes, cutlery, dried fruit, foreign fruits, seeds, leather, pumps, and tinsmith supplies with street addresses in Cincinnati.
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