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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1872
Page
4
Railroad agents on line duties receive ties of the Daily A Star. June 10 update lists weather and wind with forecast for Tuesday June 11. Sunset 7 27. Moonset 11 49. evening clearing expected.
Concert at Wesleyan College features rare selections and Stabat Mater. Auburn water supply dispute after a burst pipe results in 98 deaths from smallpox and other cases. Evangelical ministers meet this afternoon at the preachers room. music by Currier's Band at Eden Park and Washington Park tonight. AM service at First Presbyterian. Bethel Fair improving clergymanary building specs at Architect No 230 Cutter Street. Dr Hals of Comminsville dies from buggy accident injuries. Mennerchor to St Louis fest travels with singer from Louisville via S and C road. round trip fares posted. Pine Dispensary month figures show prescriptions 950, visits 92, treated 17, cured 8. June 1 figures: prescriptions 207, visits 128, cured, 61 under treatment.
A boy named B. Garver acted into the cellar of a new building on Abigail and Main streets yesterday, suffering a severe head cut and bruising. The incident was reported as a serious accident with injuries.
A man narrowly escaped death yesterday on the O H road when a boot was cut by a passing train wheel. He was rescued from the car platform after being pulled clear by bystanders. A Sunday School gathering is planned in St. Louis with over 30 000 sabbath school teachers and pupils marching from Lucas Place to Swagerfest Hall on the 9th inst with B W Chidlaw of Cincinnati invited to speak.
A 54 year old German named Lewis who lost his wife two years ago, after a mental decline, left an asylum six months earlier, obtained a pistol on Saturday, went to Walnut Hills cemetery to the grave of his wife, aimed at the grave but was stopped by two nearby officers and detained at the Second Ward station.
Last Saturday night burglars entered Wm. B. Proctor’s residence at Highth and Race streets and stole twenty three pieces of silverware and a family heirloom billiard set. Detectives Orr and Carr recovered a traveling satchel packed with the loot at a lumber yard on canal above Plum street elbow.
A brief note describes a fall and running effort across Deer Creek Valley as a week progresses and the fill reaches the top.
At the Cincinnati Horticultural Society show a seedling strawberry named Dr Warder, raised by Louis Ritz, impresses with size and vigor, rivaling the Wilsons Albany in market potential. Exhibits include large cherries from W T Keller and a tour to Dayton for Montgomery County Horticultural Society insights.
The Hamilton County Teachers Association met with President Knight presiding. A. B. Johnson presented essays on English grammar methods and on teaching approaches. J. C. Ridge and others offered readings. The County Institute will convene in Madisonville starting August 19 with speakers James E. Murdock and State school commissioner T. W. Harvey.
Real estate in Barton's subdivision Columbia township saw eleven lots change hands at sheriff sale last Saturday with prices from 66 to 148 dollars. William Dawson acquired six plots and Edward Coppin five. W H Adams bought a 19 by 76 foot lot near Ninth street for 1820 dollars, Asa Robbins paid 1806 for a College Hill half acre, and a Green township tract of 20 28 100 acres sold for 1000. The sale occurred at the close of the association against BE Achey.
W D Haydock, Superintendent, reports the home has admitted nearly eleven hundred children who are clothed fed and schooled. About half placed in permanent country homes with Christian families to age of majority another portion placed in employment or returned to parents with temporary aid. The institution asks for funds provisions clothing coal and general support as expenses nearly doubled since January 1 1972 and public generosity is urged.
Amusements note the Martinetti Ravel pantomime troupe opens at Wood's Theater tonight with Jocko the Brazilian Ape and Pat-a-Cake, a strong bill likely to draw families. Duprez Benedicts Minstrels pass through city en route to Dayton after a successful Louisville season with Linden drawing praise. Murdock reads at Weiseiger Hall. Miss Josie Jones to be honored at Pike's Opera House with Sig A C Afisi leading pupils.
Peter Ritter a German inmate at the Work-house hospital died by his own action after leaping from a second-story window during delirium tremens. A coroner jury found death due to self inflicted injury and faulted the hospital apartment for lacking secure construction. The Buckeye Race Track sees talks to bring top trotters like Goldsmith Maid and St Elmo and plans to host the county fair there in September.
The river section notes cool cloudy weather with rain in the mountains and five feet of water in the channel rising steadily. Arrivals include Gen Lytle from Louisville Ohio No4 Pomeroy Kitty Hegler Kanawha river St James Maysville R W Skillinger Pittsburg B Church and John Kilgour New Orleans Davenport St Louis Leonora Madison. Departures list St James Maysville Gen Lytle Louisville. The Raven tow of salt passed this morning and the W H Brown tow will follow this afternoon.
Heavy rain in Kentucky raised head waters and promised higher levels. An excursion on the Andy Baum was enjoyed by passengers. The Henry Probasco narrowly avoided capsizing after getting stuck on rocks. The Great Republic encountered a storm near First Street, lightning shattered the fog-staff, injuring a woman and a colored passenger. Pink Warble toured Chicago for a propeller. The R. W. Skillinger, Captain Chenoweth, plans a run to Memphis and intermediate points.
The Evening Star reports scarce oil arrivals and firm prices for Western Reserve stock. Wheat, flour, corn, oats, rye, and barley show limited movement with light receipts. oranges, apples, and peaches vary in availability. Livestock and meats hold firm. oils, poultry, and vegetables show steady demand in a tight market.
A North Adams case in which a state constable seized liquor and the prisoner testifies she kept rum in a jar for washing a baby. The attorney questions legality and the judge notes the arrest during the dry era. The dialogue reveals humorous and strained exchange about possession and use.
Forepaughs en talen on tour had Romeo the elephant with diseased feet from heavy chains. Dr. Boyd and Dr. Withers performed an operation to remove dead bone from the foot, burning proud flesh and dressing the wound after hours of restraint. The elephant groaned through the procedure, which concluded successfully but Romeo died soon after from the harsh treatment.
A Saratoga physician and assistant postmaster performed a dramatic rescue in Schuylerville when eight year old George Root Jr. fell into the canal. John McNaughton dived to save him and Dr. M Babcock arrived to revive the boy with the barrel method. The grateful family praised their efforts. In Kentucky, Charles Walters was fatally shot in Cloverport by Caleb Hawkins during a dispute over a bill.
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