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Newspaper

The Evening Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1872

Page

4

Weather H Report from Bacon's Building

Evening weather bulletin by Henry Twitchell with barometer and temperature notes. Cloudy conditions predicted for Friday night and Saturday morning. Local items report insurance dividend, county commissioners, railroad progress, a broken ice wagon, a girl injured by a falling gate, and a knife attack near Wiletach Street.

Henry Twitchell Optician Bacon’s N. W. Corner Walnut Washington Insurance Company Tor Custom House

Probate of Francis Wade Will Opens in Court

Probate Court admits the will of Francis Wade to probate this morning with personal property valued at 4000 dollars and real estate at 4000 dollars. E W Kittredge is appointed administrator.

Francis Wade E. W. Kittredge

Police Court Notes From Jupex Striave to James Barrett

In this court record Eliza Williams was jailed for vagrancy and sent to the Workhouse. Meyer Goldschmidt, who assaulted Gustav Murr, was discharged with costs. John Ware admitted stealing a coat worth $10. John Scott pleaded guilty to July 3 jewelry theft worth $60 and received six months in the Workhouse. Will Rush and Rhode McGuire faced a month for stealing a butcher knife worth 30 cents from Kate Leiderke. Fred Weisman bound over to a higher court on grand larceny of malt valued at $450 for Mosars Schultz & Co. James Barrett was sentenced to thirty days for abusing family.

Jupex Striave Eliza Williams Meyer Goldschmidt Gustav Murr John Ware John Scott Gustave Coorberger Will Rush Rhode McGuire Kate Leiderke Fred. Weisman Mosars, Schultz & Co James Barrett

Uniform Details Adopted by Lytle Grays Militia

The Lytle Grays, Company B of the First Battalion Ohio Volunteer Militia, adopt West Point gray cadet cloth uniforms modeled after the New York Seventh Regiment. The coat is swallow tailed with three rows of gilt U S staff buttons, black braids, and Russian knots. sleeves and skirt trim in black cloth and gold braid. pants gray with a black stripe. Cartridge box bayonet scabbard cap box two shoulder belts and other gear noted. unit formerly Zouaves, now Lytle Grays. ready by August ETA.

Lytle Grays Ohio United States Othegeene Spa New York

Browne Murder Trial Evidence and Bond Denied

Testimony from Eddie Jennison and John Hoffman details the inclosure incident. Judge Straub rules murder in the first degree not proven and sets bond at 50 000 for second degree. Eddie Jennison and others bound for witness testimony. Noted witnesses include Hoffknecht Morgan Bruns and Browne associates with bonds posted.

Browne Eddie Jenneson John Hoffman oMard Shick Hofknecht Mr. Browne Thomas Morgan Oliver Street Mary Bruns Eddie Jennison George H. Hill W. A. Goodman

Benefit of Charlotte Crampton at Woods Theater

Miss Charlotte Crampton, Cincinnati’s favored actress, appears in a complimentary benefit at Woods Theater this evening. Don Pratt praised her brains and dramatic skill, noting her readerly judiciousness and thoughtful impersonations. Next season she joins Booth’s Theater in New York, and the benefit may inspire fond memories.

Charlotte Crampton Cincinnati Woods Theater Don Pratt Miss Crampton Booth’s Theater New York

Attempted death by own action at Harrison avenue

At 95 Harrison avenue Mr and Mrs Lublin discovered their sister in law unconscious with a severe throat wound likely severing the windpipe. A bloodied knife lay nearby and Dr Hittmer attended. The injured woman, long beset by hysterics, likely cannot survive. She had recently returned from Germany and was unmarried.

Germany

Death of Henry G. Dierkers in Norwood Ohio

Death of Henry G. Dierkers, Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue for the First Internal Revenue District of Ohio, noted for honesty and efficiency, after a bout with pulmonic consumption. He died at his cousin William Cordes's residence in Norwood, leaving a wife and many friends. Funeral was held today at 2 p.m. in Norwood.

Henry G. Dierkers William Cordes Norwood Dierkers Internal Revenue Ohio Norwool

Rev Maxwell Returns to Pulpit After Seminary Venture

Rev G M Maxwell D D returns to pulpit work after selling his Cincinnati Ladies Female Seminary on Mound and Seventh to a medical school. Since arriving in 1858 he led the Eighth Presbyterian Church and built the seminary, averaging 200 pupils with 10 to 15 graduates yearly. The change follows his conviction that the ministry is his proper field and hopes arise for future pulpits. A second note: Tuas Merchants and Manufacturers Insurance Co declares a semi annual dividend of 73 percent.

G. M. Maxwell D. D Friends of Female Education Maxwell Dr. M Cincinnati Presbyterian Church Corner Mound Seventh Street Cincinnati Ladies’ Female Seminary Toi Cincinnati Young Ladies’ Seminary Seventh and Mound Geo. M. Maxwell

Building Permits Reported Since Last Issue

Edw Stone earns permit for a two story brick on Cook street between Adams and Straight. John Robinson approved to build a three story brick theater at Ninth and Prom. Christian Wolfer allowed a two story brick on German street south of Main at 100 feet east. Wm Fox authorized a two story brick on German street north side 20 feet west of Church. B H Rover granted a three story brick house at Poplar and Dalton avenue southwest corner.

Edw. Stone Cook Street Adams Straight Streets John Robinson Prom Christian Wolfer German Street Main Street Wm. Fox Church B. H. Rover Poplar Street Dalton Avenue

Miami University Elects Principal for Preparatory Dept

The Board of Trustees met in the city today with members Oliver Anderson Becket Moore Chidlaw Hunt Millikin McLung McCord and Keely present. Prof H B McClure of Glendale was unanimously elected Principal of the Preparatory Department. McClure is a University graduate and a promising young man.

Messrs Oliver Anderson Becket Moore Chidlaw Hunt Millikin McLung McCord Keely H. B. McClure Glendale McClure

Circuit Court Petitions for Rent and Wage Claims

Judge Swing presiding. David Christy of Maryland files against George F. Elliott of Hamilton Ohio to recover 1500 dollars rent due under a lease. The steamer Valid is ordered sold to satisfy wage claims of Martin Sands et al totaling 1108 dollars 25 cents.

Circuit Court Judge Swing David Christy Maryland George F. Elliott Hamilton Ohio Martin Sands Et al

Burglar’s Kit Found in Brewery Cellar

A youth named Miller found a burglar’s tool set in the sub cellar of Walk er’s old brewery on Sycamore street. The kit is believed to belong to John McNair who was caught robbing a ward robe nearby and used the cellar as refuge when pursued.

Miller Walker Sycamore Street John McNair

Real Estate Transfers in Cincinnati Area July 1872

Transfers recorded including Andrew P. Wilson and others with properties along Tay lor street Carthage and related parcels. Peter Wittens and wife convey to Hen. Fo, haus a 1 1/2 acre in Delhi township quit claim. Charles Frontz and wife transfer triangular lot on East Front street and other lots on East Front and Keck streets. George Foster deeds to Wmsdene on multiple lots along East Front street and Keck street.

Cincinnati Andrew P. Wilson T. Strickland Taylor Street Carthage Dandridge Pendleton Peter Wittens Hen Haus Delhi Township Charles Frontz Wmsdene East Front Street Fee Keck George Foster Keck Street

River News From Last Night and Local Steamers

Rain continues to fall with the river rising in Ohio and low water in the channel. Traffic reports list arrivals and departures including Gen. Lytle Buell and several boats. incidents include the Ella May fire at Pensacola, the death of Charles Becker, and changes in steamboat ownership and the Empire Parish Packet Company formation.

Pittsburg Gen Lytle Gen. Buell Louisville Ruby Ee River St. James Maysville Wildwood Higpadha Mountain Chile Jas. E.ain Evansville Ella May Messrs Bates & Campbell Pensacola Bates Charles Becker Illinois St. Louis Andy Johnson Jessie T. W. Spencer Gallipolis Kanawha Jack Macallister Springville Portsmouth The New Orleans Times Pike Fort Adams Taelequah Lafourche Chas. Bodmann Cincinnati Bodmann Potomac Maceeters Southwestern Red River United States Custom House Hamilton Shreveport Louisiana Robert Singleton Hesper Singleton Emire Parish Empire

Daily Market Review From Evening Star Office

Market column notes dull conditions and price mentions for middlings and beans. Report references nominal gains or demand at 19.8 percent and notes quantities per ton and store departures. No further clear entities or outcomes are readable in the fragment.

Office OF the Evening Star Aulean Easity Ork W. F Street

Market Report Signals Mixed Demand Across Goods

A late 19th century market summary reports varied activity for staples. Apples, lemons, and other fruits show scarce to steady demand. flour prices hold with several grades active. Oats, rye, barley and seeds feature dull to steady trade, while pork and bacon see firm pricing and steady movement. Poultry remains in good demand. lard and sugars show active or steady markets. vegetables are quiet with cabbage and onions modestly demanded.

Menage Ohio Hia Wilien Rica Brurk Liverpool

Umbrellas and Umbrella Symbolism Across Notices

The Saturday Review contemplates umbrellas as character emblems from dapper monograms to neglected artist modes. It notes umbrellas as companions, props, and memories, while Pittsburg Commercial recounts a Harrisburg Long Strike theater anecdote and a Wabash plan to stock Terre Haute with nonnative shad fish.

Wabash Terre Haute

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