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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1872
Page
4
Local weather report for Tuesday Evening Star by Henry Twitchell lists cloudy and possible rain with light winds. Various community notices mention picnics, commencements, gospel events, and civic concerns including a fire alarm study and a river recovery of a drowned deckhand.
The column notes crowded parks at night and mentions aging President Grant at fifty. It records diverse items from a new raspberry appearance, a note on Labor in coal mining, to Lizzie Garrabrant being pronounced insane and James Gordon Bennett's burial today. It also mentions the Cunard line Loss of the Tripoli and the Democratic Convention in Ford's Opera House, Baltimore.
Court reports detail a Christmas morning blaze destroying cOurT report stock of shoes for cOURT REPORT. Gilsey accused of arson and acquitted. Insurance suits against Magnolia and Eureka faced multiple trials with mixed outcomes. Other cases include a harnessmaker dispute, divorce petitions, grand larceny trial, and attachment actions in Common Pleas and Probate Court.
Thursday docket lists 19 new and 13 continued cases totaling 96 names. Defendants face drunk and disorderly, larceny, disturbing the peace, and other offenses. fines range from 3 to 8 dollars with costs, workhouse warnings, and several continuations.
The temperance group of this city and vicinity plans a picnic excursion to Parker's Grove tomorrow morning aboard the steamer Champion No.6. Ice cream and lemon good music will be provided.
A thirteen year old named Webster was drowned yesterday evening around sunset while bathing in the river at the foot of Eggleston avenue. The incident follows typical warnings about river bathing dangers to boys and parents.
The Mt Auburn Young Ladies Seminary held its anniversary exercises to a large audience. A morning program at 10 o clock showcased the high standing and good name of the institution with a well rendered performance.
A late Board of Control meeting reveals concerns about agreements and the county’s handling of bills. Officials uphold their line of duty while critics question approvals and accountability.
Heat did not deter crowds as Wood's Theater hosted the Martinetti troupe. Igancio and Adele Martinetti impressed with Can-Can dance and dancing gem Le Petite Adele. Huntley’s banjo encore drew praise and Pat a-cake closed a strong warm weather program with three more performances left. Billy Mann ing's Minstrels set for Pike's Opéra house Monday.
A fire at the southeast corner of Highth and Baymiller damaged the roof of a house store room causing about 35 dollars in losses after an 11 pm alarm from box 62. A second slight fire at No 124 Walnut street was put out without engines by Mr N J Chapin after an alarm from box 44 near midnight. During the response a race broke out between the Fives and Threes, the Gifts beating the Fives by about twenty feet.
The Board of Councilmen missed a quorum with 14 present at first roll call and 24 at a third call after two ten minute recesses. A motion to adjourn passed 12 to 11 while the Board of Equalization cannot proceed until a remaining member is elected.
Several musical celebrities including Teer, Ballenberg and Bloom travel to Boston this morning to perform at the Great Peace Jubilee. Archie McBrair departs for the nub this evening as the group hopes to return with sound tympan.
West End Company transfers to Charles P Webster a lot on the south side of a street west of Freeman, 25 by 85. Isaac and Moses Fruhauf deed lots to Charles Wachtel between Fifteenth and Bittenale, 20 by 70. Dowton sells to Eliza Mees two Buffner Street lots in Lockland, 50 feet front and 50 by 400. Andrews to George Stearns a Ruffner Lot and mill frontage. Further transfers include Geo C to Bison and others, and Crist to H Dasha, Mt. Washington land 14.88 acres. Belzard and Noelp with wives to Hauck & Windisch three lots on Vine and Jackson streets.
The Hamilton County Commissioners set sheriff compensation for prisoner care at 85 cents per day for ordinary prisoners and 50 cents per day for lunatics. The daily meal allowance may not exceed 11 cents for ordinary prisoners and 2 cents for lunatics per meal.
The Cincinnati Trotting Park Association announces the first of a series of Saturday trotting matches to be held next Saturday afternoon at the Buckeye Grounds.
A bank misstatement dispute is clarified as the cashier says he saw the records and was verbally notified by the board president. City finances debate the deposit terms for $25,000 school bond proceeds. Court sessions acquit Martin Sim on grand larceny and find Thomas Kennedy not guilty on concealed deadly weapons. A heat incident felled tavern keeper Alexander Rousselot and a streetcar incident涉及 a driver striking a boy. A brass band fundraiser festival begins at Grand Army Hall to aid a planned community event. More notes cover Congressman Arthur’s homecoming and a late session update.
The court enjoins a contract with the Short-line railroad amid a judge’s opinion that the city lacks power to grant a bonus. The deal could allow the railroad to discontinue service after receiving ten thousand dollars, a key objection by opponents. A small alley fire near Clinton Motel caused a brief alarm but was extinguished quickly by firefighters.
The article notes a ruling that property owners cannot claim city liability for bridge damage and sidewalk grade changes. It mentions railroad depot plans, bail for Henry Wasser and Jno Kelter, a brisk city court quarter, Dr. R. W. Saunders departing for Europe, and a City Council meeting to discuss depot actions. George Joshua, injured by a spade incident, has returned to the streets.
Weather warm with rain in sight as the river falls from Pittsburg to about nine feet in the channel. Arrivals include United States and Gen. Buell and several towboats. departures list Lenora and Gen. Lytle among others. Levee business dull while coal shipments rise with twenty seven steamers and five hundred plus barges moving to Cincinnati Madison Louisville and St. Louis. Also notes on accidents to the coal fleet and the Hammel House sale to Captain James Keniston, reopening as the Black Bear Hotel.
MoviLuE June 12 notes the steamer Australia arriving. New York June 12 reports the steamship Java from Liverpool has arrived.
The report covers grain and flour trading with notes on price movements and dull demand. It also surveys meats and oils with bids and quotes for prime rib, shoulders, lard, and bacon, alongside vegetable prices and a health essay on fat reduction and exercise. It ends with literature and a German Jesuit expulsion bill in the Federal Council.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Spad Hemlock Ointment Wood and a Hat Man tied to a date or address at 166 Fifth. Details are unclear but indicate an item or person linked to a shop or scene. No event or outcome specified.
A terse market roundup from the Evening Star highlights daily price movements and business notes. The brief includes verbatim listings and short commentary on stocks and commodities in focus for that day.
Pike's Opera House announces a week of entertainment starting Monday featuring Chicago minstrels, a banjo virtuoso, and a ballet troupe. The program changes nightly with special acts including Jocko the Razilla Ape, Martinetti, and top French performers. Box office 25 cents with extra chairs 6 cents. advance tickets via Geo. W. Huntley.
The Bookstore at 39 West Fourth Street offers new books initial paper croquet chromes pocket books gold pens stereoscopic views family Bibles hymn books blank books and more. Dealers can buy at low prices. Write to or visit them.
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