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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1872
Page
4
Special weather note by Henry Twitchell lists barometer and thermometer readings with clear and fair conditions. Forecasts fair and pleasant weather for Saturday with winds light and calendar times for sunrise and sunset.
Injuries reported as L Gravey suffers severe pistol discharge burns near Liberty Street. Herman Waggoner hurt by mule near Fountain. Grand concert planned at Mt Auburn Garden next Sunday with Newport Barracks Band and refreshments. Randy Grant overcome by heat at Orange Grove picnic, recovering. Fountain Square meeting to feature Cassis M Clay and Lyman Trumbull. W W W Railroad accident. westbound train derailed above Harrison, one rear car ditched, several lightly hurt.
Transfers recorded in Cincinnati dated July 5 show John Mullins selling to Michael Betts on Main Street Sedamsville a 22 by 8 foot parcel for 1 dollar and other considerations. Kelly transfers to Eliza Mullins a property on Teer gg Neff and wife to Caleb Williams a 40 by 300 foot lot on Walker mill road. Nancy J Starbuck sheriff handles two late Bank street transfers for 1 dollar.
Fred Fortweiler a hackman was arrested and jailed at Bremen Street Station on cruelty to animals charges. Police say his horses were driven to near death by blows from a whip during the recent hot weather on Central Avenue.
The coroner held three inquests yesterday. Lawrence Beck died of sunstroke aided by intemperance after sun exposure at Wade and John streets. An eight year old visiting from St Louis drowned at Washington street Fulton. Chris Schluttner died of sunstroke at Hay alley after three weeks in the country.
In police court Albert Butler and others faced disorderly conduct and drunkenness charges with short sentences. Several fires were reported: a market-house blaze from frecrackers quelled by Fire Engine Company, a small cellar fire at the Enquirer, an awning fire near Fifth and Walnut, and a second story blaze on Sixth and Plain with $500 damage. Fire alarm operations and minor vehicle and horse fire incidents were noted.
At Buckeye Track Messrs Hudson and Oliver staged on the square racing drawing about 2500 spectators. Main event a two mile heat for 600 dollars produced tight battles with Joe defeating Lexington and Tom in heats. Other races featured a bay horse victory in two heats and a harness trot won by Brown Dick with Carrie disqualified in one heat.
A local column defends the Newport and Cincinnati ferry, recounting its history from Sal Johnson to Newport Belle and Cincinnati Belle. It notes current owners Captains Air Williamson and Isham, shipboard crews, and the ferry's role in social life and daily travel between Newport and Cincinnati.
The passage describes a river ferry and rival saloons on both sides, noting the lure of "inducements" to drink and wealth, a six year gap since ferries were abolished, and speculation on how a new bridge could affect ferry prices, landings, and local trade between Newport and the city across the river.
The Buckeye Track hosted a shooting contest at Steger's with Captain Gus Fisher and Steger winning. Gus hit all eight birds and reportedly shot two men, two horses, and two buggies while a bird evaded capture. George Kinney, police chief clerk, was shot in the finger. another participant survived.
A young man named Miller of this city, attempting to board moving O. & M. trains at Delhi, was caught by a wheel and severely mangled the foot. Doctors McKenzie and Campbell removed torn fragments and expect amputation. Miller had attended the Parlor Grove picnic.
Tony Pastor's Troupe played to a crowded house yesterday with new acts and general satisfaction. Two more days remain for James Robinson's great Circus with yesterday's canvas filled with delighted spectators and a call to attend this evening for Robinson's riding display.
The Minneapolis carried 300 passengers including Louisianians. A sick Southern gentleman was left ashore at McGregor but the captain rerouted to fetch him, earning unanimous praise. Shreveport forms a coast navigation company to run small boats between Shreveport and Coushatta. Stephen Cochrane joins Lewis & Gershon’s hatter firm in St. Louis. River business looks brisk, with rain in Pittsburg and measurable water levels on the Mississippi. Arrivals list ships from Louisville and other ports. departures include St. James and Maysville boats.
Market remains dull with steady grain and bran prices. Bran quoted at 14 16 per ton shipstuff 19 middlings 22 25 per ton on arrival and 28 from store then noted scarce. Cheese quiet and trade in dairy inactive with steady prices. Fruit stock dull apples 1 2 00 per bri oranges fair 9 50 per box peaches dull 60 at quarter. Wheat appears to hold with minor gains and price reports vary.
The market remains dull and steady with oats and barley weak, pork and bacon active, and sugars in better demand. Poultry shows fair demand for chickens, spring wheat high, and potatoes, cabbage, and onions selling from city stores with limited activity and modest prices.
A reader explains that 25 years ago in Jefferson County Illinois prices and travel were harsher. He recounts an 1845 shoe purchase at 90 and 75 cents, walking 80 miles to save money, crossing the Mississippi at Illinois Town, and finally paying 40 and 60 cents for two pairs.
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