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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1872
Page
4
Railroad agents and responsible parties along different lines are requested to act as distributors for the Daily Star at one cent per copy. Subscriptions will be delivered by the Railroad Market Star Co at 169 Race Street.
Weather note lists clear and cold conditions with sun sets and moon rise. An entry credits Henry Twitchele as optician at 139 West Fourth Street.
KilwywntnG Chapter to confer the Mark Master degree this evening. Various petty notices, court actions, and local snippets cover auctions, partnerships, and musical concerts. A wandering report mentions the Lut Ge Darling admiralty case and a will probate for W.G. W. Gano.
A Fifth Street saloon keeper known for jokes taunts customers with delirium tremens hoax. Across the street a masquerade costumer displays grotesque faces to lure patrons, provoking fear and confusion. The intoxicated men leave pledges after being convinced of monstrous sights.
The morning weather is cold and frosty as reports from Pittsburg note the river falling to 3 feet 6 inches in the channel. In our area the river sits at 7 feet 6 inches with new ice forming and several vessels and departures listed, including Fleetwood and Wildwood trips and salt shipments.
The Grand Jury in Newport reported indictments for Geo. Kauts grand larceny Noah Booker trespass and Wm McKee assault and battery. Col Wins McNamara sworn as an attorney. The Grace M E Church revival continues with strong attendance and many new members. A Mozart Club of Cincinnati benefit concert at Odd Fellows Hall drew a crowded audience and praise. Weather outlook suggests skating on the Licking with floating ice. Willis Morton required to post 200 bond for peace. Ned O Baldwin to give sparring exhibition Saturday. Reform Club rumor of revival after brief existence.
In Daxton Kentucky on February 2 the Street Railroad marks its last half year with a clearance of gomt 06 and announces the Temple of Honor will take over the hall over Henry Turner’s old stand. No. 1 Building Association holds a meeting this evening inviting all, including their partners.
A petition from Barney of Fayetteville Brow County asks the court to be adjudged insolvent. The filing cites assets totaling 966 and liabilities of 9200. The case seeks court action to settle debts and appoint a fiduciary.
A morning docket before Judge Carter includes multiple vagrancy and disorderly conduct sentences. Defendants listed include Barney Shrunk James Gurley Hugh O Connor Elijah Campbell Edward r and others. Several cases continue to the next session with additional details promised in this paper.
Court proceedings feature Beronk Jobodx Walker and a 391,666 policy suit against Farmers Insurance with multiple defenses. Libel case against Wilson Aging involves dismissal, salary disputes, and published resolutions. jury deliberations ongoing. Other cases include Breese administration suit, Catherine McAvoy furniture dispute, and state v M pin with motions to arrest. Harrison Tomb Excursion details for Gen. Harrison grave visit.
The National Theater presents Under the Light amid cold weather with mixed reviews. Geo Atkins as Smoky and Ray Trafford praised, Krycer as Byke lauded. performances draw applause despite hoarseness and weather. DAvie’s Varieties gains success with Miss Chrissie Morrell and Wachtel. Mozart Hall engagement on February 6 draws crowds. A letter to the editor defends Wendell Phillips and condemns Enquirer misrepresentation of his war lecture.
Market report shows dull trading and buyers favored with flour and wheat fluctuating. Prices for white wheat and trade brands vary while barley and rye remain quiet and steady.
A humorous river vignette from Covington describes a long haired man and his dog living by the Licking above the Newport and Covington bridge, with the man facing taxes and a changing flood line as his home shifts with the water. The report also notes the Court of Appeals affirming Jenkins v Ludlow on land title, Kenton County’s wealth figures, militia size, and pending Southern Railroad Bill votes. It mentions a proposed Assistant County Attorney for Kenton County and a likely appointment for ED Allmutt.
The 10:25 a.m. closing quotations show unsettled market and irregular prices for bonds and futures. Spot cotton remains weak with 77 bales sold, while evening futures sell 4,500 bales with January at 21 3 4 cents and February, March, April, May and June around 22 cents.
The market shows few changes with steady trade and firm quotations. Pork advances to 1320 to 1334 per unit, whisky demand stays strong, barley and grain prices listed, and sugar and other staples noted with partial foreign exchange quotes from London.
Chicago markets open firm and higher but close quiet. Prices cited for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, hogs, pork, lard, beef, cotton, flour, and other commodities across cities including Philadelphia, Memphis, and Baltimore with figures for futures and cash. Cotton and grain values show steady or weak trends across multiple ports and dates.
MOVEY VICKERS M C Brigs to Abchie F Vickers at the Bridge of the bride's parents. CHASSELOUP LAUBAT PILLIE in Paris Marquis de Chasseloup Laubat to Miss Alice Pillie. Marquis valued at $6000. HALL CAGE in Cherokee County John Bird Hall, 70, to Mise Ua, 17. KAT ALLEN in Richmond January 12 at the wedding of Leonidas P Wheat to Thelvene, daughter of the late Joseph Allen.
Notices announce multiple deaths including B. Bodley aged 12 from scarlet fever in Price's Hill with funeral details. Charles M Brawley aged 19 in Cleves. Joseph William Davison infant son of Joseph and Mary E. Davison. Thomas H Luckett aged 60 near Morrow Warren Co. Miss Mary H Rosebrough aged 33. David Tod aged 40 in the city. Mrs Mary Powers aged 65 in Louisville. John T Stalling aged 28 in Louisville.
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