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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1872
Page
4
The Evening Star reports clear weather with a 1 AM barometer reading of 04 and a 2.44 thermometer, predicting clear skies for Friday August 2 and Saturday August 3. Sunrise at 4 50, sunset at 7 11, moonrise 4 33, moonset morning at an unspecified time.
James Kyatine received the Workhouse and oats yesterday for stealing lead. A majority of the Finance Committee voted against paying Judges Mathews and Taft 1000 for defending the city in the redistricting case. Tax ladies of Camp Washington plan a fete at George Atkins Eny on the 14th. The Western Tract and Book Society will distribute 300 dollars of evangelical tracts at the Exposition visitors. Baden Park esplanade near the music stand is enlarged for the crowd and due for completion by tomorrow. A testimonial benefit to Capt. Billy Glass is a picnic at Inwood Park on the 16th to aid his illness at Latonia Springs. The Young Men's Bible Society Board met with 26 members. finance urged more church support for Bible distribution.
The Daily & Deppe firm at 286 West Sixth Street announces receipt by express of a fine lot of fresh and fat oysters, marking the first of the season.
Sophia Ann Maria Kotterheinrich named administratrix of Adolph Kotterheinrich estate. Personal property valued at 2000 dollars and real estate at 10000 dollars. Charles F. Hornberger named guardian of Lena and Theodore Knussmann minors.
In Police Court before Judge Carter, George Webter was found guilty of petty larceny for stealing paint brushes worth 32 dollars from Joseph Carr. He received a six month Workhouse sentence plus a 100 dollar fine and costs.
The Cincinnati and Terre Haute Railroad invites guests for a Monday 3 30 PM excursion from Cincinnati on the L C L railroad to Terre Haute staying overnight. On Tuesday a west end opening excursion will cover about forty miles to near Gosport with interchanges to several lines. A special car will carry guests from Cincinnati and return by Wednesday morning if desired. Tickets labeled for invited guests will be at the depot Monday.
The D A received a circular from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue outlining rewards for information leading to detection and punishment of violators. Rewards may not exceed 100000 dollars, or six percent of recovered penalties, and require a district attorney certificate. The new rules reduce fraud claims and limit officer rewards.
Preliminary notice describes a twelve year old girl, daughter of Michael Bessert of 27 Liberty Street, chained in a damp backyard cellar. Four neighbors and a policeman investigated and found her wallowing in filth, eating a dead rat, prompting calls to have her cared for at Long.
Brione Carter bound over for rape in $2,000 bail. Alfred Hyatt fined $20 for disorderly conduct. Jacob Denning fined $10 and costs for drunkenness and wife abuse. William Clair fined $5 and costs for striking Jacob Ander. Nancy Dulick arrested for assault but discharged as both parties guilty. John Daily convicted of stealing from Broadway Hotel room. six months at Workhouse and $200 fine plus costs. Franklin Bank bought $150,000 of Southern Railroad bonds at 7 percent interest. bids from First National, Third National, Espy Heidelbach & Co. favored First National.
No. 2 Building Association members meet this evening in Dayton to nominate a candidate for City Clerk and Marshal. The meeting will name Stone as City Clerk contender with the opponent to be announced tomorrow.
Fred Conrad, head of the German department in Cumminsville public schools, was beaten on the head with a mace by private watchman Henry Higgins while asleep in the station waiting room in Hamilton. Annexation moves for Cumminsville face Cincinnati Council consideration today. Wm Seurkamp, Tommy Welch and Henry Amsler’s cases were dismissed after costs of 3.20 each. Wm Miller, Cumminsville Catholic school German teacher, declined to serve on the Board of Local Examiners during Dr Sollheine’s absence.
Senator Davis spoke briefly at Franklin Library Hall against General Grant's re election. The City Council plans a special session this afternoon to consider repealing the bridge ordinance. A rally for Greeley and Brown is set for Seventh Street Market with several judges and speakers. The West Indian emancipation celebration included a procession and a picnic at Silver Grove where Moses Pierce and his wife were cut. three men were arrested and Handy Howlett reportedly beaten. Local clergy share travel news and a jail transfer adds to the day’s events.
The City Council held its regular weekly session with President Berry presiding and full attendance. A petition to improve Chestnut Street between Brighton and Lowell was referred to Improvements. A Bank of America letter noting $13,000 for bonds and coupons was filed. An ordinance for York Street between Madison and Ringgold was introduced. The Fire Department committee reported against purchasing a Babcook fee. An assessment of 1.82 per lineal unit was levied for the Beak part of Aa.
The council approved nuisance abatement duties on lot 171 P.8 D. and ordered notices to owners. It instructed the Law Committee to draft an ordinance to improve Hardy alley and Stone alley. A Work-house location was to be submitted by the Work-house and Jail Committee. Claims for Water Works Fund and General Fund were allowed. David R. Locke was elected City Collector after a tied initial vote. Three colored men were arrested for a cutting attack at the Fifteenth Amendment picnic. the event drew reports of unrest and discord.
Wood's theater attracts amusement seekers with large fashionable houses nightly. Tyrrell the tenor, McKee and Rogers, Hall, Rice and Signor Bideux impress audiences. Prize drawings include J R Chamberlin, Michael Fublishier, Charles Clark, and J B Gibson among others. donation act excitement noted. Change of programme tonight with donation matinee and evening show tomorrow.
Weather described as pleasant with a refreshing breeze. The river at Pittsburg is about stationary at 8 feet 9 inches, while here it continues to fall to 12 feet. Arrivals include United States and General Buell from Louisville and several other vessels. Departures list Gen Buell and Gen Lytle to Louisville and other local packets. Local packets struggle with dull passenger traffic though Exposition next month may boost business. Captain Lindsay, formerly of the Prairie Rose, Havana, and other known steamers, was aboard yesterday.
The Cincinnati market report notes quiet trade in bran shipstaff and middlings with prices listed, butter demand strong for choice and dull for low grades, cheese firm, coal prices steady including Youghiogheny and Raymond City grades, coffee steady, eggs well supplied and dull, fruit scarce with lemons weak, peaches and apples noted, flour in light supply with good demand for top grades, grain markets unsettled with mixed corn oats rye and hay described.
Linseed steady at 86c for round lots. Lard 68% o. Petroleum refined at c. cm. Young chickens strong demand at 25 per dozen for various sizes. Pork products quiet with city prices around 18 590, ears active with full prices. Hams in good demand at best brands. Sugar and coffee quotes varied with New Orleans 1c Porto Rico 10xkc. Salt domestic moderate demand. tomatoes and vegetables well supplied with potatoes $1.25 per oil and onions $1.50–1.75 per bri.
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