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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1872
Page
4
An OCR fragment from The Evening Star shows weather and wind notes, with references to the Optician and a June entry. Details are unclear. readable items include location 188 West Fourth and partial headline wording.
Pasantial commencement exercises of Bt e will occur this evening at v Dr. Worrall of Covington preaches to the Seventh Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning. Benedict expects the big sewer at Abigail and Sycamore streets next week. The seven foot diameter sewer on Sycamore street north of will extend the above. Cincinnati municipal charity entertains pay cases from surrounding towns without expense to them. Isaac Lemon of Portsmouth was found drunk and provided temporary quarters at the Hammond street station house. Inaugural track race under Hodson and Olver drew a fair crowd with a $600 purse. Entries included Lekington Fred Assele Joe Mayben. Joe won all heats in rain and slow track time 2:50i¢ 2:49 2:67.
In police court Judge Strays releases Soha Mehan on bail after disorderly conduct as Goener trial delays. A county man found in the gutter, another sent to the workhouse, and a youth faced with threats. Cincinnati commencement exercises draw a crowded, refined audience at Pike’s Opera House with student solos and class themes.
The report lauds Hughes and Woodward graduates for their eloquence and lists medals won by Sarah K. Clark Charles P. Yeatman John Wentzel and George F Braun. A fireworks factory fire on Mt Adams caused by a nail-driven wheel igniting timber, with James Clark and Chris Ahrens cited for bravery in preventing further explosions and saving the business. Diehl’s loss valued at about $5000.
Weather cooperates as Anning's minstrels draw good crowds and a benefit night awaits for McKee and Rogers with a strong bill. Tony Pastor troupe adds Mlle Fontainebleau and O'Reardon. James Robinson's circus promises grace, daring riding and a famed bare back act. Monday opens Barnum show preparations with Crum in town.
The river rose yesterday with warm sultry conditions and heavy afternoon rain. Pittsburg reported a rising water level that began to swell last night and menaced several steamers at the levee though none were measured. Notable ships and figures include General Lytle, General Buell, and others listed in a field of river traffic reports.
The village debates completing a First street corridor from the H. & D. railroad crossing to Lindon avenue. A pocket square would provide substantial space for citizens. The fete champetre at Mrs. Thompson’s grounds, postponed by weather, is expected to draw strong attendance.
Newport weekly council session reports contractor repairs on Madison and Isabella streets. Claims approved, police ordered to guard Independence Day, lamp posts requested, and market weights recorded. Notable items include a grand larceny bail, a bridge footway opening, and minor Mayor's Court cases.
The Covington City Council meeting covered petitions from DOJ owners on Bremen street seeking marking changes, and Sandford Street and Seventh Street residents requesting actions. Items on taxation, cemetery land, and licenses for Trimpe & Co. and Catherine Mosler were discussed. Committees were appointed to handle revisions, relief, and records, with several ordinances and deeds tabled for action.
Market shows no improvement with steady or softer tones across items. Prices remain varied for coffee fruit flour oats barley molasses and lard, while pork and bacon markets hold modest demand and supplies tighten. wheat corn and oats notes reflect quiet activity with firm bases in some sectors.
The report notes mixed regional cotton activity with Galveston and Mobile quotients and receipts, while New Orleans shows easier conditions and Charleston remains nominal. It also announces the Flint and Pere Marquette railway consolidation, large land exports, and a high value of gold estimated above five billion dollars.
A late notice records the marriage of An Knowlton and partner at an unspecified residence. The Rev. Seaa Searge officiated, with minimal readable details from the fragmentary OCR.
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