Paradis Varietiss at Units House Pleases Large Audiences
The Paradis Varietiss troupe charms crowds with light sparkling diversions at Units House. Star performers captivate with ballads jigs and burlesques amid witty jokes and lively dances.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1867
Page
3
The Paradis Varietiss troupe charms crowds with light sparkling diversions at Units House. Star performers captivate with ballads jigs and burlesques amid witty jokes and lively dances.
Help needed for Times counting room with a good cylinder feeder and another used feeder. Apply immediately.
Coan The Hatter at 54 West Fourth Hendley. Hibbert Brothers at 6th Street hats. Cook's at 197 and 199 Walnut for flowers and fish. Lew Bowman's praised. Hunt's Saloon 181 Vine. Capitol Dining Hall 218 Vine. Dra per 40 ets. Carothers Reynolds props. offer to pay half value for found diamonds. 10 diamonds still missing after a theft.
A fragmentary item notes a woman in hospital after an incident and mentions the Cincinnati Pioneer Association annual election to be held tonight in the City Council Chamber. A vague account relates a disturbance on Christman Street with thieves and a pursuing party, ending abruptly with unclear details.
A Cincinnati case concerns Barons Jorpex Ford Am Ishwerton and others seeking to extend a street railroad line beyond city limits along Mt Auburn and Walnut Hill. The court reviews statutory limits on extensions, needed certificates, and the role of an intergovernmental agreement to permit the extension while avoiding irreparable damage. Defendants move to dismiss the restraining order as hearings proceed.
A long list of names and items shows Mrs J P and others sharing notes on jelly flavors cider wines and canned goods plus many needlework and craft items. Entries include Catherine Paxton Ambrose Allen Sweet and Dr Carmichael with various foods and fabrics such as tea biscuits jam cushions and pictures.
The Vine Street Congregational Church held daily prayer gatherings over the last three weeks with strong attendance. A Union Meeting for Prayer drew praise from ministers and attendees, signaling a hopeful time for Cincinnati churches. A daily prayer hour at 12 began at 200 Vine Street with calls for youth-focused prayers.
A long serving public official dies at age 47, described as efficient and dedicated in local notices. The passing prompts memories of his years of service and community involvement.
The article discusses a high stock market risk point with upward trends since September and fears of bear pressure around year start. It cites Secretary letters on contraction, rail earnings, Vanderbilt’s economic shifts, and the impact on confidence. It also praises the Ohio Auditor for enforcing a new insurance law and urges a stronger Superintendent of Insurance to monitor companies and protect policyholders.
Cincinnati market notes a modest rise in hogs and steadier provisions amid adverse weather. Live hogs closed 4 1 2 to 4 3 4 dollars, dressed at 7 6 to 7 9, with 24 pound average, while new meat prices showed mixed shifts. The Weekly Circular reports uncertainty about future demand, with buyers scarce, exports up to 2,554 barrels and pork and lard movement mixed. Wheat and corn held firm, with slight price firmness in corn and oats, and cotton active on speculation and consumption.
A summary of late market notes from New York and Caribbean exchanges. Prices on dry goods and prints hold near nominal. cotton middling uplands around 15 cents. petroleum refined in bond around 24 to 24.5 cents. flour and grains steady. pork, lard, and hogs show varied but steady levels. Exchange and bond markets open dull then firmer as imports and receipts rise.
The December 28 update notes Quick Step from Evansville arrives at 8 PM with Clifton and Anna lines to Memphis at 2 PM and 3 PM, respectively. Weather clear, temperature 42 degrees, river rose 12 inches. The Julia has arrived for repairs and business remains good.
Special dispatches report stockholders of the Dans newspaper enterprise consider raising capital to 350000 dollars. Republicans hold district officer elections with bolters in many areas, while South Carolina leans toward Chase. Gen Meade urges Grant, and English pugilist Tom Mace has arrived in New York.
A Special Dispatch from Washington reports growing support for General Grant and talks of him as a possible Secretary of War. Sherman discusses Indian policy with the President, while Meade declines a cabinet post and Thomas is favored to succeed Pope. About 22,002,000 in gold will be paid as interest next month.
The River Mere weather report notes clear skies and cooler temperatures with a 46 degree thermometer. The river falls to 12 feet 7 inches as Gray Eagle arrives with 16 loaded barges totaling 236 000 bushels of coal for Cincinnati and the Roberts adds 160 000 for the same city. Boase departs with ten barges of 220 000 bushels for New Orleans. The iron market is dull with bituminous at 34 46, anthracite 37 46, blooms 97 four months. oil markets show crude at 6 7e and refined at Pe.
A daughter of Allan Pinkerton was beaten by a lady teacher named De clerk. The incident prompted extensive scrutiny at the School Board meeting which voted down dismissal amid severe censure of the teacher.
New Albany river report shows a rapid rise of nearly three feet in twenty four hours. Nine feet in the canal and seven feet in the Pass with eighteen inches more rise needed at Falls to permit the coal fleet. Port lists include Selma and Empire. heavy rain noted, hay salvage reported.
River near stationary with 5 feet water to Cairo and colder weather. The Kate Kinney is the only boat reported aground while large boats run to New Orleans. Miami Packet Company directors for the year are E. W. Gould M. W. Aster C B Rogers E Spencer and Henry McPherson with the Ciara Post Boy Jennie Lewis and another forming the line. The dam for the bridge pier filled with water as masons prepared to lay stones.
The Times Washington correspondent notes General Sheridan expressing sympathy with the Fe naps while maintaining a policy to carry out their views, though they little dream. The report highlights a severe storm in California impacting plans and prompting official responses.
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