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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1872
Page
4
Classified notice inviting railroad agents and others along rail lines to take gratuitous copies and act as agents, with the charge set at one cent per copy delivered at stations. Includes weather report by Henry Twitchell and a brief forecast noting cloudy and milder conditions.
Police made nine arrests last night as station-house hotels reported strong business with 102 Rodgers checked in. County Commissioners dismissed architect J W Mc Laughlin. Democratic delegates vote tonight in Arbeiter Hall with ward-by-ward polling. Exposition Hall reserved May 13 for Red Men banquet. Rev Samuel J Browne’s 84th birthday celebrated at his Bay miller street homestead. Mrs Eillen Fries dies after long illness. Short Line train crosses new bridge at 12 20 pm witnessed by Newport residents. Newport Cincinnati bridge locomotives test show minor deflections across spans.
A night blaze in Laurel Indiana wiped out the entire business district on the 18th. Fifteen houses burned along with stables and outbuildings. only four houses carried insurance. Estimated losses near 150000 dollars. List of victims includes W F Hazzard Jacob Secrest Charles Hubbard James Harry Fred Ball Samuel Cooper Williams Day Peter Rebolt John Nestle David Carey Jonathan James Morris Lanegan and others. The jail and several homes were damaged.
The board of directors reports satisfactory officer reports and a strong financial position with $77,000 cash on hand and income over $5,600 annually. An attorney was authorized to contest a liquidation suit while a committee drafts a reorganization plan to restore the college to efficient operation.
In Police Court Judge Straub presided over fourteen new and ten continues on the docket. Cases include Shael Donahue fined three dollars for riding a race on Freeman Street, Masney Sechrber jailed ten days for drunkenness, Lucius Shaw warned after drunkenness, Peter Edwards fined three dollars and costs, and a brawl at Beidescheid's saloon led to chairs broken and a man injured. Noppesberger discharged, Leporte fined. Kreankaup liquor to minors continued. Seinich found wandering near Mohawk Avenue amid a large crowd.
Amusements note that The Necromancer of Egypt draws fine houses at the National Theater. Manager Sargent is praised for untiring efforts to please the public, with continued showings to be announced. The Chapman Sisters fill Wood's Theater with fashionab le audiences tonight in Fra Diavolo and Sarah's Young Man.
The bill authorizing Newport and Cincinnati bridge footway purchase by Newport and Dayton cleared the House and moves to the Senate. After contract terms are set a special election will decide the purchase. Rail line owners value the footways at 200000 dollars, which buyers deem excessive.
The Board of Public Works reports new building permits since the last update. I. M. Merrill may alter and repair a two story brick on Clinton street near Baymiller. Caroline C Schmethorst plans a one story brick on the rear of a Dudley street lot. J. J. Richardson to build a two story brick on Baymiller street. Mr Suhr to erect a one story frame house on Spring street. J B Overbeck to add stories to four story brick houses at 526 528 and 630 Main street. A Blaney to alter and repair a three story house on West Front street near Race and Elm.
Wm L Jewell and wife transfer 50 feet front on Cooper street Walnut Hills to Joseph Monkadik for 4500. Bradbury Cilley and wife transfer lot on Central avenue west of Baymiller 21 feet front to Anthon Schaefers for 2100. John Pfeffer Jr and wife transfer Gest street lot in Twenty first ward 25 by 100 feet to John Pfeffer for 1500.
Commissioners informed Edward Berghhausen they will occupy the Courthouse storeroom and cellar for county use. The board authorized payment to Anna Young of 416 perches of gravel totaling $62.40.
Court notes case: Jas Meutmann v W J Berne over $2400 purchase of Avondale lots with claims of tax lien and mortgage, value guarantee disputed. In other cases Henry Grube et al for note 4500, murder trial State v John Huesman, ejectment suit by B G Aydelotte, probate will of Maria Manerer admitted. Circuit Court session canceled due to absence.
A two story frame house owned by Jacob Hoffman on James Alley between Isabella Street and Central Avenue was slightly damaged by fire yesterday between noon and 1 PM. A mass meeting at the Court House will discuss the footway purchase ordinance. A series of union meetings begin tonight at Grace M E Church with services at Second Presbyterian Taylor Street M E and Columbia Street Presbyterian Churches. A city council committee heads to Frankfort to push the footways bill through the Senate. Conductor P A C Kemper Jr of Cincinnati was injured by a streetcar with potential amputation, and Mr Joseph Sel, an elderly Newport resident, broke a leg after being kicked by a horse. A habeas corpus case failed, custody awarded to Mrs Catherine Borches.
At six last evening a clash at the Courthouse door between Dr. J. C. Thomas and Thos. H. Kennedy ended with bystanders separating them after a knife was drawn and a revolver brandished but not fired. L. E. Eaton of Marshal Daily and Deputy Marshal Butts seek 100000 for false arrest and imprisonment. Police crack down on fast riding on Nicolson pavement. two men fined five dollars each before the Mayor.
Burglars entered Mr Dieger’s Camp Washington residence last night and stole jewels and clothing. No traces of the criminals have been found at this time.
Rising barometer and northwesterly winds bring generally clear skies from the northwest to Florida and the Atlantic. A sharp fall in temperature is expected tonight across the Ohio valley lower lakes and Southeast states with brisk winds. Atlantic and Gulf coasts face no dangerous winds while Middle and New England areas may see diminishing wind force tonight and Wednesday.
A new form of nitro glycerine called lithofracteur is reported safe for handling and firing without shock or heat ignition, but explodes violently when ignited by a percussion cap fuse. British War Office tests at Nant-Mawr near Shrewsbury showed no explosion under heat or heavy shock, yet a fuse ignition produced powerful detonation.
The article describes Bolivian workers along the Madeira rapids tapping rubber trees for export. It details a traditional smoke-curing method using a turtle-shell and fired jar, with a paddle collecting sap and repeatedly smoking it until thickened. A good day yields about six pounds.
An exhibition in Worcester features the tiniest engine built from gold and silver with 148 pieces held by screws. The engine plus boiler governor and pumps fit a seven sixteenths inch square and five eighths inch high. The engine weighs about fifteen grains and can move, filling the boiler with water as heat is applied. It is called a marvel of mechanical ingenuity.
The river at Pittsburg stands with 21 feet in the channel and 83 feet under the suspension bridge. Arrivals include C T Dumont and several generals. departures list Kitty Hosier and others. Wreck removals progress slowly, coal ships arrive, and iron piles await. The Kate Kinney sold for $18,000. Kanawha salt cargo arrived. Picton and Rock Island tied by a windstorm.
The Chesapeake changed hands from Captain Scott to Captain William Bay of the Crosley interests for 17000 dollars. She will resume her former trading route. The piece notes no report of the expected Chesapeake versus Fanny Dugan race on Patrick's Day. Louisville seeks boats to move freight south while canal tolls and river tonnage taxes are debated.
The Evening Star notes beans and flour hold steady with firm prices. Eggs butter and cheese show varied demand. pork, bacon, lard, and molasses markets display firmer tones while poultry and produce show active buying and steady supplies in New York markets.
Marriages announce the wedding of Wilt of Dayton Ohio to Miss Ella Wie of Riverside Hamilton County at Central Christian Church Tuesday evening with Rev. Wm T Moore officiating.
Deaths listed for Elizabeth Hyndman Cora Kohl and Alice Thornton. Notice of funeral for Elizabeth Hyndman at 74 West Mulberry Street. Alice Thornton dies from factory accident with funeral at 879 Baymiller Street. Betty Fries, widow of Dr. George Fries, to be buried at 74 West Eighth Street on Thursday at 2 PM.
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