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Newspaper

The Evening Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1872

Page

4

Notice to Railroad Agents for Daily Evening Star Copies

Railway agents and others receiving free copies of the Daily Evening Star should act as official agents. They will be charged one cent per copy, delivery at Star Co. 460 Race St between Fourth and Fifth. Weather reports note cloudy conditions with barometer around 29.23 in the morning and 29.15 in the evening. Calendar for Saturday February 17 shows Bon Rives at 6:49, sun rising near 40, moon rising, and a weather prospect of rain or snow with wind details.

Daily Evening Star Brailroad Faipay Fes Bon Rives

Local Briefs Note Varied City Happenings

Art river craft danger noted as J R Hawey keeps scientific journals and papers. Tax Ohio Chess Tournament starts in the city next Monday. Yesterday was record-thin in Police Court. Hawley ahead with illustrated papers. Moxge pigs at United States Express Office, some very black. No murder on Sycamore street corner Third. Coan sells at coal yards then Ohio River price per load and Youghiogheny and Cannell totals. John Ryan Req. obituary from Indianapolis recalls his service as Adjutant of the Thirty-ninth Ohio Volunteers. Baby buffaloes and an accompanying antelope arrived from Kansas City on Race street. Church Guild convenes, Bishop’s letter discussed and changes deemed unnecessary. Harwood & Thomas secure permit to build two four-story brick blocks on Fifth between Elm and Plum for John E. Bell. David Linton granted permit for four-story stone-front on Fifth and Vine. Mayor ships two Illinois boys to Indianapolis to be joined by relatives.

Hawley United States Express Sycamore Street Third Coan Ohio River Youghiogheny John Ryan Indianapolis Ind Ryan Ohio Volunteers Noyes Grand Duke Kansas City Race Street Church Guild Messrs Harwood & Thomas John E. Bell Fifth Street Elm and Plum

National Theater Company Night of Strong Performances

A fine house witnessed the National Theater company last night with Oscar Willis the stage manager drawing much applause. Bowmen and Harris, Joe Lang, Elise Scott and Viola Clifton are favorites. Next week new Irish drama Shin-Fane or Shamrock Green with Mr. T. G. Riggs will debut. Also appearing are the Holland brothers, gymnasts, Miss Clara Burton, and the Barlow brothers. A matinee is planned tomorrow. Dora at Wood's drew uneven attendance. Mrs. Chanfrau offers a benefit tonight with Mast Lynne in the lead. Logenia the conjurer continues giving costly presents and showcases the cat and trained birds. Lagrenia offers a grand matinee for ladies and children. Blitz the wizard performs feats and gives souvenirs. Davis’s Varieties seek patron approval with Viola Stanly, Curtesie Morrell, and Mrs. Barlow favored. Next Monday London sensation Annie Hindle appears.

National Theater Company Oscar Willis Oscar Bowman and Harris Joe Lang Elise Scott Viola Clifton Sargent T. G. Riggs Dora Wood Lagrenia Blitz Eover Davis's Viola Stanly Curtesie Morrell Mitt. Barlow London Annie Hindle

City Council considers Southern Railroad matter and limits on liability

The City Council Committee met yesterday afternoon to review the Southern Railroad issue. Trustees were questioned about stewardship and a resolution was adopted to urge the Legislature to pass a supplementary bill capping Cincinnati liability for railroad construction and restricting contract powers without city consent. The Board of Aldermen is urged to adopt a similar resolution opposing the Kentucky Southern Railway Charter. A pending committee report on the matter was also discussed.

Southern Railroad Cincinnati Southern Aye of Board of Aldermen Kentucky Southern Railway Sania

River Ice Wrecks Steamboats and Falls Damages

The river news reports a major ice movement causing severe damage to vessels and wharves. The Annie Laurie and Nashville suffer structural harm, the Bermuda is secured after forcing ice against Major Sanders, and the St James and Louisville wharf facilities endure wrecks and losses exceeding 100000 dollars. The Sabine steamer sinks after collision, and several coal barges drift or sink. Weather remains cold with rising river conditions and ongoing debates over steam gauge reliability.

Annie Laurie Nashville Newport Fifth Street Bermuda Covington United States Survey Major Sanders

Death of Ira H Bird Grand Master of Ohio I O O F

Ira H Bird died at 6 this morning after a brief illness. He served three years in the war as a captain and assistant quartermaster and remained famed for his charity. He was a Past Chancellor of Magnol ia Lodge No 83 and Cincinnati Encampment No 22. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Knights of Pythias Lodge in Ohio City. Major W P Stoms, a former army major, is reported gravely ill.

Ira H Bird Grand Lodge State of Ohio Magnolia Rodge Cincinnati Ira H. Bird Eenah Seaeenerae Ohio City Knights Sollee Chia Bird

A Brilliant Wedding at Thompson Residence

A large body of friends gathered at 202 Sycamore street to witness the marriage of Joan J. Henderson of the United States Express Company to Miss Kate Thompson. Rev. Decatheld and Rev. Eben Halley officiated. A luncheon followed with lavish silverware and glassware gifts from family and employers. The couple departed for New York on a brief wedding tour amid best wishes for long life and prosperity.

Frank R. Thompson Sycamore Street Joan J. Henderson United States Express Company Kate Thompson Decatheld Eben Halley U. S. Express Company Messrs Wilson McGrew Chas Oskamp New York

Court Roundup From Judge Walker to Avery

Court report covers multiple cases before Judge Walker and Judge Murdoch with a jury verdict for defendants in Lloyd Paxton & Co. v Holterhoff and Gibson, a real estate lending dispute before Judge Murdoch, an injury case against P O and P R R Co in progress, probate appointment for Elizabeth T Fowble, and two criminal trials before Judge Cox and a jury including burglary at 318 West Seventh and theft of a watch and chain in progress.

Walker Lloyd, Paxton & Co G. Holterhoff D. Gibson Haacke Stephens Common Pleas Murdoce James Conlin John Barnet Murdock Blackburn Mallon Avery Adam Wolf Red Bank J. & R.A. Johnston Ramsey & Cotton Bryore Elizabeth T. Fowble John W. Fowble Cox

West Enders to be put in force at Courthouse meeting

A Kentucky town report describes the Courthouse meeting planned for tomorrow night regarding West Enders in force. It also notes bridge and ferry toll talks, a billiards event at Kentucky Billiard Rooms, a greenhouse egg assault incident, ice damage to coal barges on the river, vaccination debates at St. Aloysius and a nearby church, preparations for the Kentucky Conference visit, a Valentine’s Ball trip to Latonia Spring, and a wagon accident injuring several travelers without serious harm.

Dayton Daytonian notes and public meeting plans

In Dayton Kentucky the Building Association No 2 sells a share this evening and a Tea Meeting at Concert Hall is expected to draw a large crowd. The Star carries a correction about a Senate charter bill, noting it is not law and likely not passed by the House. A letter thanks Councilman Miller for opposing a scheme that would force property holders to cover all street improvement costs, urging a fairer plan.

Frankfort Senate Baker House the Star Miller Jamestown Daytonian

Daily Market Review Butter and Grain Notes across Markets

Receipts are light for top butter grades with active demand and small advances. Cheese firm with strong demand. eggs scarce and firm. Fruit steady with green apples and dried fruit firm. oranges and lemons vary. Flour and grains show no major changes. wheat, corn, rye prices steady. Oils, lard, petroleum firm. poultry in modest demand. potatoes quiet. Provisions stable with modest demand. hogs and cotton firm. whiskey unchanged.

Choice Western Reserve Ohio Indiana Iowa

Incomplete Transit and Futures Sales Report

Feeble readable fragments show futures sales data with dates in February March and April. Mentions of firms, transit notes, and quantities like 700 units appear, but many names and specifics are garbled and unclear.

Sae Yan Abide Mia Yeseke Dales

Local Market Report Mentions Flour Stock and Prices

A partial market brief notes February 15 prices for flour stock at several outlets. It lists a sale of $680 with unclear quantities and a quiet scene at the rails, mentioning clear sides and a possible price change. Other articles on the page are unchanged.

Police Court Dockets Twelve New Cases Judge Carter Presiding

Court opened with twelve new cases. Discharged soldier William Blumrich sent to Workhouse for fifteen days for vagrancy. Adultery case Giseot Mena Wolf and Charles Chaffer continued to Monday with $500 bail each. Deaf mute William Lord received ninety days at Workhouse. Mary Noogton drunken, ninety days. Horatio Radcliff and William Perkins drunk with fines and costs. Michael Bggwater abusing family continued. Sallie Jimmerson and Hattie Creighton drunk and fighting at Docs Corner. each fined ten dollars and costs. John Davidson, caster picker, claimed casting found on sidewalk as his own. John Bently charged with stealing stove and bedclothes valued at five dollars. discharged after claim of nonownership.

Carter William Blumrich Newport Barracks Gise'ot Mena Wolf Charles Chaffer Wm. Lord Mary Noogton Horatio Radcliff John Bently John

Cleves Community Rally and Religious Union News

The Cleves Christian Association leads a campaign against doggeries with Sunday meetings and a Delhi Association visit planned for 3 PM in Town Hall. Notables like Dr McKenzie and E S Lippincott will speak. Also noted are a fine bass on display at Johnny Cleaveland's and city improvements to Water Street and Public Landing. The Seventh Presbyterian and Pilgrim Churches unite with Rev Dr Thomas and Rev E Hawley handling pastoral work. Mrs John Armleder dies, and jail improvements progress with iron ceilings and new floors.

Cleves ‘Christian Association Delhi Cleves Mission School Cleves Association Town Hall McKenzie E.8 Lippincott, Esq Messrs. Tallmage Gilmick Seventh Presbyterian Pilgrim Dr. Thomas Lane Seminary E. Hawley

Marriages and unions in the city listing several couples

In the city notice book several marriages are announced including John T. Dwelly to Mary J. James, ER M Hale to F A Van Note, William Hearne Dayie to a partner, John J. Henderson to Katie Thompson, and James H. Northrop to Mary L. Alms, all with local ceremony details and officiants noted.

Vv. C. Jompson John T. Dwelly Mary J. James Hale—Van Note Lebanon W. S. Bacon Universalist ER. M. Hale F. A. van Note Hbeatley—Davie Bible Mear Paver Street N. Saormerbetl D. D William Hearne Dayie Deason—Thompson Sycamore Street Dr. Hatteld Ey. J. Halley John J. Henderson Katie Frank R. Thompson Northrop Jas. H. Northrop Mary L. Alms Covington

Deaths and Obituaries Condolences in Local Notices

Obituary notices list several deaths with ages and causes including typhoid pneumonia and congestion of the brain. Entries mention El Gockel, Joseph Henderson, Robert Courtland Kemper infant, Lawler, and others with brief familial ties and dates in February. The tone is mournful, noting spiritual reflections and the divine arrange ments for the departed.

Kemper Ludlow Grove Robert Courtland Monty Charles H Lawler ENKI Philadelphia Grace W Hermagorne

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Evening Star Henry Twitchell Optician West Fourth Street J.R. Hawey Tax Ohio Police Court The Board of Public Improvements David Linton Fifth and Vine Pana Illinois John Taylor River News Belle Vernon Portsmouth Louisville New Orleans Sabine Ouachita Kendall Warner Westport Eastman Rollingpin T. G. Ryman Son Eddyville Wheeling Mariette Ironton G. Mm. Iba M. Bird W. P. Stoms Hs Army Casily U. S Court Report Superior Court Joseph Dion Williamson Kentucky Billiard Rooms Greenup Street Madison Street Father Froelich St. Aloysius Church Aie of God Church Sixth Street Kentucky Conference of the Church North Latonia Dayton, KY Building Association No. 2 Concert Hall Daily Market Review Office OF the Evening Star Oat Yong Low Mlaalin She Ming Gee Tern Union Telegraph Fic Mail Neeton Wells Fe Fargo Amer Xpress Ain Isi Thea Paul St. Paul Abash Mississippi Union Pacific Aiton Kankau River Smith Johnny Cleaveland Third Street William Davis Water Street Walnut Street Public Landing Majin Street Broadway John Armleder Washington Platform Court and Elm Streete Pringfield Clarke County Sinton Farm P.O Felt Walter Peter Ofige T. Si Giri Longworth Odok Thirag Street Evening Star Ninth St Chicago West Fifth Street Fountain Brard & Griffith Dayton Longworth St Springfield Mary Walk L. J. Jones & CO Hamilton Icek-box Springeld Youn Wan A “R N. W Iou Frank Werle E. J. Miller Harrison Street West Ninth Street M. C. Shoemaker Froz West End Front Street Por David Linn Street T. D Bove Street J. H. Hunt Valley Junction Burnett & Reeder Mt. Auburn WM. Rendigs West Third Street Paintsville Doe National Theater H.J. Sargent Manacne John’ Brougham Haynes Company Parquette and Circle Greenwood Hall Java Ana Micsen Aie Falmil Sleker Femi Whitehead Richmond Street A. P.decox Equitable Life Assurance Society Butler
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