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Newspaper
The Cincinnati Telegram
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1888
Page
2
A historical survey traces beard styles from ancient times to modern Europe and Asia, noting cultural meanings and social rules. It covers Hebrew, Turkish, Russian, Egyptian, and European trends, including shifts in clergy, court fashion, and public opinion on facial hair.
Eccentric clipping notes the death of Robert E. VanHorn founder of Western Field Trials and mentions professional tran shooting ethics. It reports entries for the American Field Trials Club dog show in Columbus and prospects for the Derby and Eastern Field Trials, plus commentary on trap shooting rules changes and various kennels and judges.
A prisoner received release after guards relented to a request to spare his luxuriant beard, claimed to have taken thirty five years to grow. The tale notes Alex Sands shaved his beard months ago to blend in and lingering impositions threaten his disguise. Reporters in town also display varied facial hair, including a man nicknamed Most Hair who shaved off his beard to reintroduce himself.
A man named Nicholw lor was acquitted by Judge Oudwei after a trial involving a conspiracy to steal property tied to a Halloween suspects. The case centered on a stolen property ring linked to the Grand Hotel and Gibson House bar, with central accusations about possessions found near Central Avenue.
A writer rails at the so-called hill top society and the valley’s big spenders, mocking pretentious etiquette and the high priced dining rituals. The piece critiques “Dudes” on Third Street, their meager wages, and the mockery of real culture, urging social reform and warning of rising crime.
A humorous reminiscence lists former Democratic and Republican letter carriers planning new careers after the election. It cites names and proposed jobs from district messenger to saloon keeper, painter, actor, journalist, and police recruit, with playful references to their fate and the city’s politics.
The text questions the mold of a maker and asks where a reform themed week of special prayer should be held and who leads it. It ends with a call for support for Mike Shoe maker with a curious prompt to say "J."
In court yesterday a string of briefs noted a musical protection dispute involving Herman Heilsteds jun and other prominent Cincinnati musicians from The Cincinnati Musicians' Protective Union. The case centers on union protections and alleged misconduct within the organization.
Receiver David Armstrong filed a suit against the Banner Club directory led by Henry Warwig and colleagues seeking 544 40. A separate verdict awarded Miss Cyrinthia Gregg 6826 for an unrecognized inheritance after Mrs. Este’s death in 1861. administrator H. P. Lloyd initially refused the claim.
A row of humorous blurbs about local officers and their quirks. mentions John Gunn Joe Wilms John Brenneman Old Grandpa Creed Martin Brennan John Kunz Bill Ambler Col Deitsch Jack Pfeifer Larry Haven Harry Hall Sergeant Watson Jack Pettit Moses Chris Weining Lieutenant Fisher Cumberland Mountains Lieutenant Curren The Judge Schmidt Bill Bulmer Harley Mubleman O Hearn Kratz and a London assignment with a staged arrest plan.
William A. Boone's wife seeks divorce on cruelty grounds. Vint Schwab's wife awarded 10 a week alimony and 25 attorney fees. Albert H. Matthews's wife granted a divorce from him. Eliga Doll seeks divorce from Jorge Doll citing absence and neglect. David Klein and Miss Mary Dovan married by Squire McGrannhan. Tom Davies buried from his home on Price Hill. lodge services held. Henry Nolte, who shot at Officer Mannix and killed William Sullivan, bound over to Grand Jury for 1000. Cincinnati Street Railway questioned over failure to extend Route 15 to Cumminville per ordinance 3636.
A.A. Pullman discusses the spread of sleeping car service in Europe, noting public sentiment and costs in Italy and Britain, plus electric lighting, power sources, and safety concerns. Cincinnati clothing trades and a Natural History Society meeting are also touched on with local business figures and venues.
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