Fancy Grocers and Trades Advertised in City Directory
A listing of local shops and services including Andrew H Reuss at 6th and Plum for fancy groceries, Charles W Mackelfresh at 237 W 5th for hot air furnaces, Eckenroth Brothers at 144 W 4th for human hair goods, Grorf and Drake at 188 Vine for hats and caps, J C Bu erk le at 142 W 4th, and J Fitchner at 314 W 6th as ice cream manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckenroth Brothers
Grorf & Drake
Vine
J. C. Buerkle
W. 4Th Street
National brief from telegraph: multiple late 19th century events
Reports from across the globe include Indiana boiler explosion fatalities Mob violence in New Orleans and rioting in Montreal Belfast placed under martial law. Chicago grain market action and political upheaval in New York with preparations for a large liberal mass meeting. Treasurer Spinner recovering amid heat stroke fears. Judge Barnard impeachment and disqualification alleged. Malignant insinuation contradicted.
Riots in Belfast and Ulster rail center under martial law talk
Reports from Belfast up to yesterday afternoon describe ongoing street gunfire with rioters not in large crowds. Lurgan authorities request military aid as disturbances rise and Belfast contemplates martial law amid central city clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belfast
Lurgan
Province of Ulster
Sunlit heat and Central Park voting clash in New York
New York reports vast sunstroke toll with 93 degree heat and fatal cases in the city and Brooklyn. Aldermen debate Sunday music in Central Park as mass meeting plans grow, with tented Union Square and 5 000 seat wigwam considered. Notables invited include Sumner and Schurz as crowds prepare for a Liberal nomination rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Park
The
Mercury
Booth’s
J. W. Wallack
Mathias
Spencer Pettis
Dr. Parke
Louis Augusse
Marie Endes
Duke of Saxe
Brazil
North America
Rio Janeiro
Brooklyn
John Abel
East Fifteenth Street
Henry Schaeffer
Abel
Bellevue Hospital
Schaeffer
Union Square
Tammany Hall
Irving Hall
Fourteenth Street
Sumner
Schurz
Trumbull
Hendricks
Ind
Seymour
Pugh
Groesbeck
George H. Pendleton
D. W. Voorhees
Cox
Francis L. Kerran
Health officials say fever spread unlikely in West Bank Hospital
The report notes rapid patient recovery and no alarm over fever spread. It cites a Times special from Wtica predicting many delegates arriving for the State Convention and mentions General Dix as a potential electoral headliner. It also discusses Charleston West Virginia results and political maneuvers around Governor Jacobs and Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bank
Times
Wtica
General Dix
E. D. Morgan
Herald
Charleston
West Virginia
John J. Jacobs
J.J. Davis
Jacobs
Camden
August 20 Adjutant General Townsend returns to duty
Washington reports Townsend resumes official duties while 350 000 head blocks will document cemeteries with grave numbers soldier names ranks units dates and places of death unknowns labeled unknown soldiers. Also General Sweet returns to Internal Revenue duties and Mount Vernon expenses cut to six thousand dollars making it self sustaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Townsend
Sweet
Internal Revenue
Hollingsworth
Mount Vernon
Agricultural Department
Supervisors of Internal Revenue
Tuttle
Spinner
Louisiana
Arkansas
H. Edwards
Robert Hurbert
Astoria
Oregon
Treasury Department
Hong Kong
Josh Nimm
New York
Sheridan
Secretary of War
Mob Kills Planter in West Felicita Parish Clash
In New Orleans the week totals 128 deaths. At Webber's store Richard Hale Jr., son of Colonel Richard Hale, was shot by a mob of excited Negroes while in custody after an accidental pistol discharge during a Radical Parish Convention. The mob killed him as he fled. Authorities vow to pursue those responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Webber
West Flicita
Richard Hale, Jr
Richard Hale
Hale
Mr. Hale
Chicago Wheat Market Break Shocks Corners Force Drop
Chicago traders cheered and feared as wheat fell from 1 56 to 1 30 at 6 PM on a day of heavy activity. Four million bushels held by the Ring lost value, a million dollar day, with 35 000 bushels received by water and 550 rail cars. A homicide and jail break add to a volatile city scene as a 19 year old Maria Sophia was shot on 104 Fortester street, serious injuries reported. Ferdinand Ahlers a veteran actor died after a move to organize a theater troupe in Turner's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Paul
Buffalo
Northwest
Ferdinand Ahlers
New York
San Francisco
St. Louis
New Orleans
Kansas City
Turner’s Hall
Twelfth Street
Maria Sophia
Fortester Street
Grant intoxication charges disputed by Buffalo mayor
In a Buffalo Commercial Advertiser card ex mayor C J Wells rebuts claims that President Grant was intoxicated during a Buffalo visit. Wells explains illness at Niagara Falls and that Grant stayed at William Fargo’s nearby home, not Wells’ house, and criticizes the World’s reporting as imaginative. He notes Fargo’s stake in the Buffalo Courier and anticipates a response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Commercial Advertiser
C. J. Wells
New York Sun
The
New York World
Buffalo Courier
Grant
Niagara Falls
Gen. Grant
Wm. G. Fargo
United States
Fargo
Courier
Senate votes to disqualify Judge Barnard
The Senate voted to disqualify Judge Barnard with only Senators Lord and Johnson opposing. Barnard faced impeachment on twenty six articles while all other judges supported the disqualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Barnard
Lord and
Johnson
Weather report for Washington region and surrounding states
Southerly to eastern winds and partly cloudy weather will prevail Tuesday from North Carolina to Georgia and from there to Louisiana with likely rain. From southern Louisiana to Florida expect southerly and westerly winds and generally clear skies. The New England and Middle States will see a falling barometer with increasing southerly to easterly winds, cloudiness and probable rain from Missouri to lower Michigan. From Tennessee to Ohio expect southerly winds with increasing cloudiness Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana
Florida
New England
Middle States
Missouri
Michigan
Tennessee
Ohio
Backers Name Secret Fight Site Eight Hundred Miles Away
At a meeting of backers of Mace and O Baldwin McMullen their representative named a secret location eight hundred miles from Philadelphia for a fight to take place on Thursday. The locale is kept hidden to avoid interference by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mace and
O’baldwin
McMullen
Bronson Holbrook Evicted From Constance Street Home
In New Orleans on August 20 the Bronson Holbrook case stirred anew as Mrs Jennie Bronson Holbrook and her husband were dispossessed from No 208 Constance Street by court order after arriving home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Bronson-Holbrook
Jennie Bronson Holbrook
Constance Street
Holbrook
Fever outbreak hits Springfield cattle with dairy losses
Illinois news reports Texas cattle fever spreading in Springfield area. Fifteen milk cows have died and the illness may become epidemic. A large adjoining field contains over 500 Texas cattle owned by Mr. Hunter, who plans to sue for damages. Captain John S. Dewginney, US Steamboat Inspector, arrived from Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Hunter
John S. Dewginney
United States Steamboat
Seventh District
Pittsburg
Court punishes theft and disorderly conduct in police docket
In police court Judge Carter presided over 37 cases with 16 continued. Casper Frondel paid a 15 dollar fine for knocking down M Bruckner. Five disorderly girls led by Belle Billerton were sent to the Work House for 30 days with 15 days each to follow. Richard Knowles case continued. John Langemeyer paid double the value for breaking glass at A Herbelsheimer. Alfred Colson and Jacob Oliver, Monroe county transients, were sent to the House of Refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brrore
Carter
Casper Frondel
M. Bruckner
Belle Billerton
Belle
Richard Knowles
Walnut Street
John Langemeyer
A. Herbelsheimer
Vine Street
Alfred Colson
Jacob Oliver
Monroe County
House of Refuge
Local boatman detained on Walnut Street for suspected theft
Officers Colby and Taylor found a rough boatman named George Ryan of Louisville at Walnut Street foot with a silver chain. He admitted possession of a gold and silver chain seven Masonic pins three dollars and a half and 721 postage stamps. He claimed the stamps were found in the river while swimming and will face Judge Carter at the Workhouse if he cannot explain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby and
Taylor
Walnut Street
Hammond -Street
George Ryan
Louisville
George
Carter
James Goodin Dies of Paralysis at 72 in Ohio
James Goodin aged 72 died after paralysis at his late summer residence in Hamilton County Ohio. Funeral will be held at his home No 448 West Ninth street at 3 pm on Wednesday afternoon August 21.
Afternoon Market Review From August 20
The report shows quiet markets with firm holders on imports and exports of leading articles. Wheat and corn are steady, oats demand fair, whisky firm at 89c, cotton firm at 21c middling, pork city mess steady, lard unchanged, and various cured meats and hog prices listed with active bacon trade and mixed bale figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sia
Workman Killed by Ballast Train in Greensburg
Henry Cline, a P. E. R. workman, was killed by a ballast train today in Greensburg. In Hackensack on August 1 burglars entered the Thomas Brothers jewelry factory, stole about seven thousand dollars in jewelry, then resealed the safe, with no clue yet to the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Henry Cline
P. E.R
Hackensack
Thomas Brothers
Beal Street shooting wounds druggist in Memphis
In Memphis on Beal street last evening a shooting affray left druggist Tozer with wounds to the wrist and breast. The assailant Walker claims Tozer enticed his wife from virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Beal Street
Tozer
Walker
Cotton Caterpillar Spreads in Louisiana and Arkansas
Reports from cotton states show little change from last week. The cotton caterpillar population is rising in Louisiana and has appeared in eastern Arkansas. Assistant Treasurer Tuttle received a letter from General Spinner noting improved health since returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tuttle
Bank Burglary At Baltimore Net Bonds Worth Fifty-Five Thousand
Burglars entered The Third National Bank in Baltimore and opened vaults. They stole upwards of eighty five thousand dollars in railroad bonds including seventy five thousand Louisville coupon water loan bonds and eight thousand Northern Central railroad coupon bonds. Detectives are investigating the case as officers report widespread excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Third National Bank
Louisville
Northern Central
Lochiel Dismissed In Saratoga Steeplechase After Flags Lost
A large Saratoga crowd saw a three mile steeplechase purse of 500 dollars with six runners. Lochiel led after mile two but was disqualified for missing flags, giving Tammany first and Blind Tom second. Time 1634.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Tammany
Blind Tom
Lochiel
Lobelia
Vesuvius
Asteroid
Tubman
Frank Hampton
Hampton
Barnard
Marriage Licenses Issued in Recent Report
A list of marriage licenses issued includes C Reis with Sophia Moffie, C A Ryle with Alice Eldred, H McGrady with Mary Leonard, C Wahlbring with Frances Allen, William Broadie with Mary Henrie, L Seligsberg with Lillie Wolff, A Fay with Susan Baker, R B Malden with Mary Reppretto, H Gabnio with Barbara Haig, J Kluger with Philoporna Schneider, and many others including J Fischer with Mary Schaffer and J A Conant with Clara Bailey. The long roster names numerous couples and ends with WILLiam P. Tambor and M L Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Reis
Sophia Moffie
C. A. Ryle
Alice Eldred
H. McGrady
Mary Leonard
C. Wahlbring
Frances Allen
William Broadie
Mary J. Henrie
L. Seligsberg
Lillie Wolff
A. Fay
Susan E. Baker
R. B. Malden
Mary Reppretto
H. Gabnio
Barbara Haig
J. Kluger
Emmae Wise
H. Couden
Melissa A. Margin
A. Hollenburg
Lizetta Krumeller
A. Smith
Catherine Weitz
T. J. Gray
Adaline Hartze
A. Turner
Porter
F. Baur
Martha Schuman
J. Hemanti
William P. Tambor
M. L. Clerk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cincinnati
Business Directory
Perry & Tenney
Story
N.e
Benevolent Associations
Y. M. C. Association
Women’s Christian
Broadway
Orphan Asylum
Mt. Auburn
Hreeeen Benev
Asso
5Th and Central Ay
Winnews’ Home
West Third Street
W. Court St
Sailors
Bethel
Public Landing
W. P. Tyrrell
S. EB. Cor
Rupp.ph & Co
E. M. Davis
J. W. Lawson
H. B. Eckelmann
E. 5Th
W. 5Th
Tos. Grason & Co
Bromwell Manufact’ng CO
H. Beturer & Co
Walnut St
Bromwell Manufacting CO
John Roberts
George C. Miller & Sons
Frank Schwabb
Peter Ibold
Cor. Central Av
J. P. Love
Andrew H. Reiss
N. W. Cor
Plum
T. B. Moran
George W. Ritter
Central Avenue
Grand Central
Vine, Efruit & Vegetable Dealers
J.G. Breitenbach & Co
S. B. Hayman
E. J. Webb
Andrew H. Reuss
N. W
H. Closterman & Co
John Holland
Leverone & Co
Main St
C. Chas
W. Mackelfresh
J. Fitchner
E. Patteerick & Co
Bazakr PatTrerns
C. H. Fox
Agt
F.w.helmick
Adam Gets
Joan E. Frohliger
MAP Publishers
E. Mendenhall
Main
Opticians
Jas. Foster, Jr., & Co
S.w. Cor
Race H. Ware
Aloe & Co
4Th Street
Joan. B. Hay
DaiLy & Dupre
C. W. Howland
Robert Clarke & Coo
Frank F. Dean
Walnut
C. Eviis & Meara
W. 4Th
Joan Gipson & Co
E. Cor
Tth & Main
Thoms Gipson & Co
William Powell &O
John Gibson & Co
Thomas Gipson & Co
O. Portier & Co
Grover & Baker
S. Rogers
M’ger
Tur Howe Machine CO
Wesp
M. Co
J. Skardon
Domestic
BE. L. Harper & Co
Davis
M.co
E. A.weeks
Madpdocck
American
Kneisly &Reynolds
Agts
Wilcox & Grpss S. M. Co
E. G. Nitts & Son
Fares
Fifth St
Prac & Gu8teitter
Merrill
A.J. Clark
S. E. Cor
TIN & Sheet Iron Works
Benjamin Dawson
E. A. Vouz
Bet
M. A. McGuirre
M. D. Flynt
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Women’s Tea Co
Sycamore
Edward L. Paeris
A. F. Bean & Co
J. Fexanson & Co
Evening Star
Daily Evening Star
Indiana
Montreal
Canada
Lowdoow
Orleans
Illinors
Market Review
L. M
At & C
Bond
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Platford
Billy Southgate
George Pfaffenberger
Allison and
Clay Streets
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