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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1872
Page
4
A terse city notice places Stark County at the northeast corner of Fifth and Vine Streets with an entrance on Vine, noting wind conditions.
Local items note the Miami Canal extends to Troy and a surge of crime arrests, plus court delays and civic actions. Fare changes to Cincinnati Dayton rise to 1.70. station-house lodger counts reach 142 men and 12 women yesterday, sixty five men and seven women last night. A trial of the Mayor is postponed, while drivers’ wrecking near burned steamers attracts crowds.
In a converted court session three defendants faced charges including drunkenness and assault. Engelbert Stub claimed insanity after a head injury and was continued for witnesses. E. T. McGaren fined for assaulting Kate Moon. H Hayward fined for carrying concealed weapons after a brick attack and armed reaction. Herman discharged after restitution for manure theft. Bernard Strue’s case postponed as witness is unavailable. Mary Van Haven and John Ross convicted of robbing a stranger of 34 dollars. both sentenced to six months Workhouse with fines. Political group names leadership meeting to nominate ward officers. debate over primary schedule ends with resolution to proceed. Davis pledges impartial city-wide governance if elected.
A neighbor across the street writes a refined compliment about the Evening Star. The letter lauds the paper as a cheap family weekly with steadfast coverage and continued credibility. The note also extends good wishes for the newspaper's future success and continued service to readers.
Fragmentary notice notes a Griffin Taylor mansion at 2 Clifton and the Ponce Gallery, with references to people and places in confusing phrasing. The morning edition hints at a shared timing, remarking on a noteworthy coincidence without clear details.
The court report lists cases before Judge Cox with a jury including State v John Huesman and Louisa Bruck v William Long, a replevin over brewery utensils. It also notes Twitchell the Fourth Street optician on shop awning signs extending beyond two feet, resulting in mayoral intervention and a curious sign now drawing public attention. Rabbits and hunting humor accompany the item.
The Covington council ordered the Public Buildings Committee to report a plan to add a story to the courthouse and opened bids for a tin roof. A committee was named to consider city expense reductions. Police at the courthouse may be discharged after a baker’s petition. The treasurer reported a $738 balance, fines of $103 in February, and $2,000 in claims allowed. A Republican meeting endorsed the Kenton delegation’s Louisville withdrawal, with Hermes’ speech denouncing Grant. A lawsuit seeks $10,000 from Covington over a fire reel incident. Bridge Avenue opening was not discussed. a death from smallpox occurred near Sixth and Main.
Newport council approved petitions to improve Ann street sections and ordered a south of Tibbits street to Liberty area incorporated into the city. An act to annex area between Central avenue and Lowell streets passed, with copies to legislators. Jail bedding funded, 190 perch stone for Public Landing purchased. $1300 in claims allowed. Short-line trains to run daily from next month. Peter Harnes fined ten dollars for stealing coal from the Courthouse yard.
A musical entertainment and supper for the Methodist Church of Fairmount drew a large attendance from town and city guests. Home talent provided instrumental and vocal music with featured singers Williams Richards Jones and others. Warren Richards delivered a standout solo, greatly pleasing the crowd before departure at a late hour.
A lively skirmish erupted in Cumminsville over nominating a municipal ticket. Squire Joseph chaired as five ballot boxes were arranged for five offices with five judges and two clerks. W E Brown objected to proceedings, and a motion to adjourn was carried to Saturday to prepare tickets for all offices and allow scratching before voting.
Drunken man found in Bucktown at about 11 pm was picked up by officer Fisher and taken to the stationhouse for safekeeping. A recovered Morrisy stated he had just returned from California and was seeking his wife. He carried $250 in cash in his pocketbook and was allowed to depart once sober.
Amusements note the Necromancer of Egypt continues nightly at the National with large crowds. Citizens are urged to see the grand spectacle praised as the most magnificent show in the city. Chapman sisters to present Little Annie and Cinderella burlesque at Wood's with a benefit.
Rev G L Gilbert of Cincinnati will lecture at the town hall on Sabbath at 3 PM for the Christian Association. Rev Mr Garrison has been chosen as pastor of Cleves Presbyterian Church. Temperance forces report quelling village liquor traffic. Delhi and surrounding townships meet at Cleves Town Hall to elect delegates to the State Republican Convention.
This morning's Enquirer notes F H Rowekamp declines the nomination for Justice of the Peace. The article records his decision as part of local political coverage.
In light of frequent fires and about $800000 in losses in 43 hours, chief engineers urge property owners to employ fire extinguishers properly. The Woods and Conahan boiler explosion coroner's jury is expected to finalize a verdict this evening.
Transfers recorded for 1872 show John J Rickey and others selling to Cincinnati and Springfield Railway Company a 100 foot by 100 foot lot on Third Street to Front Street. Isaac L Chase sells to Emma Kirkup an 8 by 445 foot Woodburn lot for 400. John Krebs transfers two parcels to John Fisher and Henry Fischer on Freeman Street and a leasehold near Bank for 5000. Robt N Shoemaker and wife sell to Jos N Kinney a Third Street lot 64 by 80. John Meister and wife sell Clifton Avenue lot 25 by 90 for 1125.
The river recedes rapidly with about 16 feet in the channel, while Pittsburg reports 4 feet and falling. Arrivals include C T Dumont and others. departures include Shamrock, Kate Putnam, and Alice Dean. The Bermuda carries freight to Louisville and Jeff ersonville, but roads are poor. The Charmer hits falls and sinks, but no lives lost. hull may be a total loss. Obituary notes include John Washington, longtime New Orleans reporter.
The Evening Star reports a wide, detailed market snapshot. Beans prime white and navy fetch strong Bushel prices. Butter, flour, grain, and groceries show firm or steady demand with regional varieties and grading. Hogs, poultry, and potatoes move modestly. pork, lard, and cured meats remain quiet while sugar, coffee, and cotton hold steady quotes. Government bonds and exchange noted mid afternoon with slight fluctuations.
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