21 Dec 1869
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1869
Page
1
Fragmented tale recounts a ten year Eden like encounter, marriage, divorce, and a San Francisco journey. A chance meeting with a woman in New York helps unfold a complex social web. the text hints at themes of marriage, companionship, and reputation within a transcontinental setting.
The piece recalls Christmas memories from earlier days, urging readers to pause work and join children in anticipation. It contrasts Thanksgiving with Christmas, invoking warm family scenes, Santa, and community traditions, while inviting adults to reconnect with their own boyhood joys and the season’s generosity.
Reports from West Point describe a disorderly incident near the ferry where armed men confronted white residents. Gunfire wounded Captain Ware and Mr Booth. three horses were struck, and several others fled into the woods as the crowd attempted to pursue. A negro man was injured by a ball. The conflict involved about thirty gentlemen from West Point and local armed groups.
Fragmentary report notes Mrs President Graothes life event connected to Coggeweil on a tasselage matter. readable details limited.
National Tweater presents the holiday pan tomime Humpty Dumpty last evening to a full audience. Tony Denier returns as clown with the Hungarian dancers delivering graceful terpsichorean entertainment. Principal artists Mile Haniola Kirelly Imre and Bolosy showcase supple dancers in vivid costumes. George L. Fox shines as the Harlequin clown in a clever pantomime with clever transformations. The piece runs all week and drew enthusiastic praise from patrons.
A chaotic mix of items describes a city council meeting this afternoon, workhouse police telegraph completion, Chamber of Commerce work, and various local affairs. Also mentioned are a butcher family seeking Rochel, the Letter Carriers' Annual Address, factory strikes, upcoming entertainment for Bethel, and other municipal snippets.
Fragmentary item notes advertising the real estate on Lewis Street referred to the Civil Engineer in connection with Trustees of Elev es. mentions a solicitor, a tenadialan, and a refused suit. Corbett presented a report of a special concern.
A female theatergoer dropped into a playful scene after leaving the National Theater last night. A performer half fell, then humorously invoked Humpty Dumpty, prompting the audience to laugh as a silk-clad bandmaid reacted with mortified sharp wit about bricks.
A middle aged man from 612 Sycamore street attempted suicide by slicing his wrists at about one in the afternoon. He then jumped from a chamber window into a forty foot well but survived with minor injuries after landing upright. He crawled to the surface and was rushed to a hospital for treatment as doctors called the attempt likely caused by family difficulties.
A Union Prayer Meeting conducted by Rev. Mr. Magee at the Second Presbyterian Church featured prayer intercession and the hymn My Jesus I Love Thee. Attendees, old and young, united in singing and testimonies about approaching the throne of grace for supply through Christ, praising God for mercy and intercession.
The Scheel Board met in regular session with President Webmer, 24 members present. They entered minutes on the transfer of Mr. Pritchard from the Eighteenth District, noted library appointment reasons for Mr. Poole, and formed committees on investigation and salary equalization for teachers. John B. Schiedemanter elected principal of Denizich School. normal school salary policy discussed.
A fragmentary tale recounts a Route No 9 occasion where Nesmith and Daniel share social banter in a tavern bustle. A Common Councilman named Wolf and friends gather, with Nesmith cheered by the crowd and a jocular lapsus linguae moment before he departs with a froth of merriment.
The Catholic Fair at Odd Fellows Hall for the Church of the Immaculate Conception drew heavy attendance from early evening to late night. St Patrick’s Benevolent Society, St Joseph’s Benevolent Society, Hove Bud Club, Congregation Table, and Young Ladies' Sodality led fundraising efforts with donations from Windblown, Regen & Co, and others. Father Tobbe is expected to visit tonight amid festive displays and a snowbound Newport.
An adjourned Covington council meeting chaired by President Hudeon discussed a city charter amendment granting clerks fees for recording property sales and special levies. The session also covered Main Street repairs, a Prospect Avenue improvement tax, and a pending list of claims totaling $76469. A Masonic lodge instruction began with lecture master Henry Boxtwick.
The Senate debated and adopted a joint resolution to annul leasing at the Uistoastees Block in Franchco, with executive session to follow after a mid session adjournment. The House introduced bills on District Court jurisdiction, railroad regulation, post offices, customs houses, and other federal facilities, with measures touching state term limits and court claims in Missouri and Iowa areas.
Report from New York on Erie stock schemes involves State Senator Mattoon and broker Samuel White. Mattoon allegedly profited from secret deals and accepted bribes while White pressed for more purchases amid losses. Court testimony notes Mattoon sold assets at a loss and admitted wiring White funds to influence political districts.
A long married man leaves on a distant journey and returns to find his wife with a second husband. The ensuing scandal ends with the wife remarrying, bearing a child, and securing a divorce. Neighbors describe the affair as a striking disruption to local life.
Gen John O Niel, linked to Fenian activity, is alive in memory and Irish nationalists show readiness for renewed action against royal possessions. The fragment notes a looming attack, suggesting heightened security concerns and colonial tensions surrounding royal interests.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.