24 Dec 1869
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1869
Page
1
A woman laments plain rooms and modest riches while longing for noble comforts. Her husband’s distant wealth cannot fill the ache, as she weaves through memory and vision of luxury versus hardship, the scene hinting at longing and weariness in a restrained domestic tale.
A fragmented description of festive activities, outlining Christmas game forfeits, accuser and judge roles, and playful rituals. It mentions kissing forfeits, the Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance, the Convent or Capuchin kiss, and the Monastic Rise, with warnings about good temper and decorum.
Grace Greenwood recounts a Christmas night incident where a guest awakens in a trance at a stone farm house. The visitor remembers nothing, is comforted by Mrs Percival, and the young Percival fosters a fragile bond as the tale unfolds.
The Christmas tree is described as a folk symbol linked to Martin Luther by many. In Germany Christmas is celebrated with strong communal spirit, not merely for children, as families gather around the tree. Everyone in the household contributes gifts and remembrances to share in the festive warmth.
A writer notes that Christmas entertainment delights both children and adults and can be done in any home. Fill a large tin pan or tub with bran, wrap gifts for each child, and place the pan where Santa seems to have visited. Children shout with joy as the bran “gifts” are revealed and admired.
A 19th century notice reviews a new publication from Robt Clarke & Co Cincinnati. It highlights the Bible poetry concept and the Life of Christ materials while praising illustrations and overall production quality. The piece notes the work as a holiday book and mentions Methodist Book Concern as publisher and Styli shers.
The annual statement shows imports far exceed exports by about £60,000,000 yearly. Despite the apparent deficit, Britain's trade is not unhealthy. The mismatch arises because import and export values at ports omit valuations at destination ports, which would reveal the true balance.
The New York Tribune records a rapid decrease in the national debt, noting the rate progresses at 304 dollars per second. The item emphasizes the steady financial improvement and presents the figure as a headline measure of fiscal progress.
Humpty Damply presents a week of unlimited mirth to liberal holiday audiences at his establishment. Woon's Tut Atr shows as well, with Tom Taylor's Ticket-of-Leave and other entertainments. Patti postponement and refund details follow, along with Serenders and Grau German Opera update.
Local scraps report the Rink will open for skating tomorrow and all city county and federal offices will close for the day. A pigeon shooting match is planned at Cumminsville and the Catholic Orphan Asylum isle in Cumminsville was noted as a grand site last night. The Church of the Christian Disciples at Hometown was sold at auction with Squire Hays the purchaser.
The fair managers present a final report showing a balance on hand of 167 dollars to be used for publishing a history of the enterprise.
In the United States Court the Emmett whisky case parties Floyd B Emmett and Daniel M Emmett have compromised with the Government by agreeing to pay 40000 dollars and the costs of prosecution. Decrees in the Hard Rubber cases involve Henry B Goodyear and Enoch Same versus Charles H James as portions of the famed Hard Rubber cave injunction actions.
William R. Moffet long time chief clerk in the County Treasurer’s office and son in law of Captain Sebastien died after an eight month illness. He was courteous affable and industrious in business matters and served as master’s mate in the Western Navy during the war.
The column lists merchants across West Fourth Street and nearby avenues offering a wide range of goods from jewelry and diamonds to carpets, toys, stationery, laces, and mantels. It highlights Christmas displays at Sam Beresford and John A. Gall stalls, plus butcher showcases with festive meat displays and a noted portrait of Washington, detailing stock like cattle, hogs, and roasters.
Mr M G Nicholla of Portsmouth surveyed a Portsmouth to Cincinnati route years ago for a railroad. Distance estimated at ninety miles with favorable grade, highest at fifty feet to the mile. Route would run Portsmouth to Galena to Manchester to Sardinia then near Batavia and on to Cincinnati.
Masons will attend the funeral of Wm. R. Meffett and Major Scherer. Hickenlooper orders Zottaves to the latter. Mabkatewah and Charter Oak Encampments hold annual meetings to elect officers. A billiards challenge appears from George Slosson to Thomas Gallagher involving a 1000 point match for $100 with odds of 200 in 1000.
A chaotic mob scene last night at Fifth Street Market left Johnson and a companion in a brawl with another spectator. A man drew a pistol but Johnson fled as the gathered crowd chased him toward Vine Street. Johnson was taken to the station but released after authorities explained the incident.
The record lists transfers in multiple towns: Ferdinand Witte and wife to Jacob Bénninger and Charles Weiss for lots on Garden Street and Central Avenue. Winthen v. Die to DeWitt C. Smith with front feet on Third Street. D. Crook to Beriah Magof an. various deeds in Colerain and Columb townships. Michael ig to 192-1001 in Mt. Washington village. A B al and wife to W. Greupellen for 7 acres on the old Blue Rock Creek. Total amounts noted include 11,700 dollars for some transfers.
The Cincinnati Orphan Asylum managers tender thanks to Misses Blanche Mc and Belle McLane for a Christmas gift of 166 dollars 64 cents. They praise the labor of the young friends who raised the funds and look to the future of the “future woman.”
Newport Intreestine Exercisks at THE New PORT HGH ScooL closing exercises featured geometry algebra and Latin exams led by Jonathan Berry and Mr Knight. Rhetorical addresses followed by Miss Hoyt presented two vases as gifts. Death of Alfred A Thornton shocked the community. Christmas events announced at St Pauls Church and Festivities at the Catholic Farm-Eicut Dars See. City finances reviewed. special sidewalk tax debated. Ways and Means, City Treasurer and City Clerk actions recorded.
Condensed dispatches report Grant’s New Year plan, New York receipts of 2 522 621, and gold value in Haytien currency. Ohio public debt tallies 10 016 581 86. Dayton notes canal frozen, St Louis sugar seizure, and Havana fire blamed on incendiary. Nelson yacht wrecked with no lives lost, guards in Havana. Roving crimes include Sam Cathcart’s revolver incident in Dayton. Atlantic news covers the Mississippian ice, port suspensions, Amsterdam markets, and the Genoa to Havana dispatch link.
The city to lay a main gas pipe on Cabot Street in spring. The City Clerk to advertise for proposals to pave sidewalks on Monmouth Street from Harris to Williamson. Law Committee to draft an ordinance for paving sidewalks on Southgate Street from York to Columbia. Fire Chief asked to obtain from the Washington Fire Company the large flag and other city property as per act. Claims totaling 640.76 were allowed.
Regular meeting reports consider a fire telegraph link between engine houses, a $350 line of three kind, and repairs to Scott street. The city approves Abbott contract for two new street railroads and discusses licensing reform for taverns coffee houses and grocers selling malt and spirituous liquors. Referred to committees.
The article describes Sheridan as the Union Pacific terminus in Kemeas a rough town full of thieves gamblers prostitutes and murderers. Stores boast capital from fifty thousand to five hundred thousand dollars while many hotels line the streets. Saloons and dancing roadhouses dominate the scene with rioting nightly. The lone enforcing power is the Vigilance Committee which expels reprobaes by force sometimes hanging or banishing them.
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