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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1875
Page
4
Beary L Williams of Columbus filed for voluntary bankruptcy in the district court. The action marks a formal petition seeking relief under bankruptcy provisions and lists the debtor's residence as Columbus Ohio. The filing records indicate standard procedures and a request for court protection from creditors.
Robert McFarland appeared in Police Court representing himself as oaffer. The playful gesture or misrepresentation led to legal consequences, reflecting the court’s stance on self representation and factual accuracy in proceedings.
In the afternoon session the Board of Health addressed nuisance complaints as part of standard routine business, with no significant decisions recorded.
A reed band of forty under Messrs Lel and Carrier will perform at 522 Perry Street this evening, led by John Schickii. The event promises a lively program of brass and wind music suitable for a community crowd.
This morning the Board of Control met to discuss the Bridge contract. After discussion they took no definite action and reserved assent pending further talks.
A fragmentary item notes Clifton being offered for sale with cryptic optimism about the buyer’s fortune. The readable text lacks clear dates or entities, but signals a sale or auction context and positive outcome for the purchaser.
The text notes exercises of the Western Fe in Oxford on June 17 with friends of the Un invited to attend. A related departure from Oxford is scheduled for 3 P M.
An upcoming entertainment at St Cleve’s on June 17 features a farce titled Regular Fix. The program is described as light and humorous with an 8 o’clock start, promising an enjoyable local event.
The Atamae of the Cincinnati Wesleyan elected officers for the term. Mrs. Sallie R. Fox was named Vice President and Mrs. Anna Weatherby was chosen Secretary.
A brief notice describes a sale offering a chance to secure homes in retreat with a round trip to Glendale. The event invites all interested buyers to participate and outlines the plan for the excursion and purchase opportunity.
Judge Linde sentenced Margaret J to three months in the workhouse for drunkenness and Mollie II to twenty months for disorderly conduct in a morning session.
Local notes recount a discussion at Little Miami Bridge about a project with several motions. Attendees observed yesterday rain disrupted the family show but crowds later filled the venue to view the circus parade and its rare animals.
Testimony describes Water-works officials and contractors scheming over delinquent bills and collections. Witnesses claim Merk used off and on workers to inflate or funnel payments, with loans and misused funds tied to the Water-works. Accounts recount missing sums, payroll needs, and disputed reimbursements amid a probe of Mayor Johnston and Snellaker.
A fragment notes J N praised as a great philosopher whose work in truth shaping this century is cited as an illustration of self sacrifice amid error. The line mentions Indiana and a date “27th inst” with unclear locality, likely a press note or obituary snippet.
A fragment notes the committee adjourning the meeting until Friday evening after a short session. The readable text shows discussion and a closing remark without further details on topics or participants.
Cary denounces a fraud suit filed against him and others over the land sale, alleging political motive ahead of the June 15 1975 Democratic Convention. He offers to rescind the contract and return funds with interest, and to submit disputes to neutral arbitrators, but claims the action seeks to injure his nomination for Lieutenant Governor and to eject him from future profits.
A large silver service valued at about $4,000 is displayed in Duhme & Co window. Gifted by British owners of Mt. Carbon estate in Kanawha Valley West Virginia as thanks for Peter Gibson Esq's long faithful service. The set includes eighty seven-piece casket urn tea-set and more. all pieces solid silver made from American trade dollars.
The Park Commissioners tentatively approved a report to authorize the Committee on Music to hire Seidensticker Currier and Brand to furnish park concerts this season. Music will alternate bands weekly at Eden and Lincoln Parks, twenty men per show, with payments of 10 to conductor, 25 to leader, and 3 per man plus small extras. The committee will manage details, Burnet Woods set for Thursday concerts. Washington Park may also host a band per Storrs motion.
A fragmented text block describes a public subscription drive in 1876 with named streets and participants. It mentions commissions not being allowed to take subscriptions from locals and lists several individuals associated with the effort, alongside references to payments and percentages.
The seventh annual commencement program lists events from tomorrow Thursday June 17 at Normal School rooms Rana Secana with children by members of the nating class. Friday June 18 diplomas conferred with oral examinations in mental philosophy history of education and school management and an address by W T Harris of St Louis on Monday June 2 at 5 PM at Pike's Opera House.
The Cincinnati Orchestra reed band will perform at Wielert's Pavilion this evening offering selections from Mignon and Romeo and Juliet Fidelio Overture and a cornet solo by Adolph Cais plus pieces from Macbeth.
The mayor disposed of a drunkenness case this morning by confinement in the calaboose overnight, stating that punishment was adequate. School examinations are ongoing this week and into next. A new permanent appearance is noted for Ghohon avenue and Shillito street. The Presbyterian Young Ladies Benevolent Society hosts its 61st strawberry festival in the church basement at 7 PM with affordable prices. Plans for the July 4 celebration grow clearer as fundraising nears completion, with Avon Hall events set for Monday the 8th.
A C and others advertise as auctioneers and real estate dealers at West Third street. Listings include John H Littell & Co 52 West Third, LB Leonard 64 West Third, E L Thompson dealer in real estate and mortgage paper, MeLin & Co general auctioneers, and MeLlin 78 W Third Cincinnati with subdivisions and city property emphasis. Also references Covington Kentucky 336 Scott St.
Maria sells to Weatherby via John Fullager a lot on the south side of Fourth Street. The parcel measures 00 feet by 25 feet rear width, located 110 feet east of Mill Street. The sale price is 7000 dollars.
An advertisement promotes Dr Jaynes Expectorant as an effective cure for coughs and colds. It claims benefits for the lungs and bronchial passages and urges readers to try the remedy to ease respiratory discomfort.
Wednesday, June 16 remark shows liberal bond sales at 101 with accrued interest. Banks continue heavy discounts for regular depositors at 7.3 percent on paper up to six months. Open market tight for good paper. money seeks investment at 4 6 8 percent on good names from 2 to 6 months. Mortgage paper scarce yet in demand. city property loans 6 percent for one to three years. Money on call firm at 6 percent with government or Cincinnati Bonds as security. Exchange on New York firm. depositors’ premium 1-10. Other cities’ exchanges similar to New York. Cash gold firm and scarce. Sterling exchange firm. 60-day bills 4 8 8, sight higher. Local sales few and prices steady.
The report lists closing quotations from the New York Stock Exchange prepared by Lea, Sterrett & Co, detailing United States bonds and stocks, Western Union, Pacific Mail, Wells Fargo Express, Atlantic and Pacific Telegraphy, and various railroad lines. It includes prices, bids and sales, with additional notes on imports and exports since yesterday across commodities such as flour, wheat, corn, oats, and wool, plus cattle, hogs, and sheep markets in Chicago, Detroit, and other centers.
WepxEspar reports June 16 trading with local demand for top butter grades fair, quotes 20–22¢ for fancy yellow butter and varied prices for other dairy. Grain and provisions show dull oil, steady bacon, and weak beef, while cotton and coffee soften, with overall market tone cautious and prices mixed across staples.
Milwaukees markets show wheat weak to steady with various futures and cash prices quoted from No. 1 Milwaukee at 108 to 125 for different futures. Toledo reports mixed wheat and corn firmness, with prices around 1.26 to 1.28 for white Michigan and amber, and oats around 62 cents. Burratto notes selling and freight activity with mixed spot and near-term bids. New York sees flour quiet, wheat around 1.74 to 1.21, corn at 41 89 and oats firmer, with pork and lard markets listed. Chicago markets show oats steady, wheat irregular, corn lower, rye and barley weaker, and provisions heavy with pork around 19 50. River news details arrivals and departures, steamer traffic, and freight movements on the Ohio River system.
Te-Day's on Market reports a dull and weaker market with limited activity across several hubs. Prices quoted include Perko landing market at 1.15 and immediate shipment at 1.40, Oil City quiet at 1.00, Philadelphia quiet with grade 5 Ke noted. early opens show little change.
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