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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1872
Page
4
The Evening Star asks railroad line agents to collect one cent per copy for gratuitous issues. STAR CO. at 190 Race St offers delivery at stations. Weather reports promise mild, pleasant conditions for Sunday with sun and moon phases noted.
Tomorrow night a prominent city physician will address a men only gathering at the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms. The Common Council approved accepting the Observatory property on Mt Adame from the Longworth heirs along with four acres and 10 000 from John Kilgour for a new observatory building. The University Board plans to begin construction when frost ends.
Judge Carter presided over a crowded morning docket with varied outcomes. Several defendants were discharged or continued, while others faced fines, bail, or prison terms, including a male charged with assault on a five year old and a man with arson and theft allegations. A theft spree at a residence on Smith street also reported substantial loot.
An early morning streetcar derailed near the corner of Price and Ringgold streets on Prospect Hill. The car slipped about three feet toward a steep embankment, narrowly avoiding a serious fatality if it had tipped further. Authorities are urged to repair the track edge to protect passengers.
The National Theater offers a strong bill with Bowman Harrie and Viola et al. as crowd favorites. Tonight marks the last Logrenia and Blitz seances of the run, with a free present for attendees. Expiation at Wood’s features Mrs. Chanfray and repeats tonight. Mrs. Moulton and a concert troupe approach Pike’s Opera House, while Davis’ Varieties draws a large nightly audience with Annie Hendle set to perform Monday.
Ice floes move through the river causing barges to break free and boats to drift. The Nashville and Belle Vernon endure damage while repairs and salvage efforts unfold. Officials report on a sunken fleet, cross-dam washouts, and upcoming Ohio River Improvement Convention delegates.
Dr Cyrus Falconer returns from the East with bride Miss McKee of Columbus and begins a second marriage. Deputy Marshal Peter Stricker suffered wounds and palsy after a fall. funeral planned for Sunday. George Bogen ships boys to England for bacon trade. Basin question continues with Telegraph postings. J Insco Williams tours with Bible Panorama. Joseph Davis visits from Topeka. Friday brings light snow. Pilgrim theater draws crowds.
The towboat Tom Farrow with eight coal barges sank after a ice jam at Parker's Grove above California while attempting a backout. Owners W. B. Cole and Wal. P. Collins hope to raise the vessel valued at 15000. barges remain trapped in the ice.
The Arion Maennercher of Newport elected officers for the ensuing term with Wm. Baden as President and A. Mahret as Vice-President among others. A civil suit by Geo. Leonhardt against Thos. G. Gaylord for 10000 damages is to be tried in a county other than Campbell due to Leonhardt's Saloon-Keepers Association ties. The Democratic primary produced enthusiasm and likely a full ticket by the courthouse convention, with nominations for councilmen assessors and school trustees across wards.
The February 17 county session approved many warrants including 310 to City Treasurer and 34 to Columbia Relief Fund, 240 to a County Engineer assistant, 68.75 for Court-house labor, 11.60 for furniture repair, 9.78 for lumber, 62.68 for steam and gas fixtures, and 14000 for iron bridge materials. A watchman’s dismissal was tabled. Rev. Walker led revival at Berea Chapel adding fourteen to the Presbyterian Church. the old chapel, built 182, is among Hamilton County’s historic sites with early donors noted.
Egg demand active with limited supply selling at per dozen. Oil and dried goods steady. eggs, oranges, lemons, flour, and grain prices listed. Poultry scarce, pork and bacon steady. lard firm. cotton firm. government bonds quoted. money market easy and exchange steady.
Marriages announced include Elio Gibson of Dearborn County and a Rhodes union with Samuall in Dearborn. Also listed is Henry Tatum of St Louis marrying Frances Atkins on February 18. Cites local and regional names with limited readable details.
New York reports weekly trade figures with 9 414 bales received at this port since September 1. Exports since September 1 total 1 2 402 bales. Weekly U S cargo receipts amount to 8 for the week. U S ports stock stands at 587 138. Exports to date from U S ports total 1 146 948.
Market notes show firmer cotton middling at 28 4 and higher. flour steady at 5 to 6. corn 1 200 bushels sold. wheat steady around 60 170 red and white. rice firm at 92 shifted. groceries firm with light stock. pork quiet, beef at 1350, hams 12 3 4. shoulders 63 rib sides 7 and 8 8 0. lard steady with prime leaf 9 in tierces and in keg 100. whisky quiet at 6. tobacco firm. hogs sold at 66.
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