May festival and various civic notes in Fulton area
The notice lists a May festival and picnic at Kroger's East End Garden Fulton for Holy Angels' Church in the new First Ward. It mentions a railroad delay near Camden in Preble county, a real estate ad for a Wy oming property, gas mains work on Spring Grove avenue, coal supply contracts for the Work House Board and House of Refuge, a correction about yesterday's schedule, political dispatches from New York, fashion notes on Dolly Varden and Polly Dodger figures, police coat identification, photography progress at Robert Clarke's Window, a boy injured while riding a freight train, and the Soldiers' Widows and Orphans' Relief Board meeting and regional payments schedule.
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Kroger
East End Garden
Fulton
Holy Angels’ Church
New
First Ward
Richmond & Eaton
Camden
Preble County
Gay’s
Wyoming
Capt. Ransom
Spring Grove Avenue
Harrison Avenue
A. J. Rice
Cummuinsville
North Corporation
G. W. C. Johnson
Youghiogheny
House of Refuge
Dolly Varden
Polly Dodde
Sally Skimmerborn
Susan Ann Doosenberry
Cincinnati
L. Williams
West Sixth
Long
Robert Clarke
Porter & Winter
Coroner Letter on Wilful Influence in Arnetz Will Case
The Cincinnati coroner J W Underhill reports in May 1872 that Rosa Arnetz testified a man tried to compel her father Peter Arnetz to change his will. The coroner notes no name was given and doubts the referring party was a priest, stating equal justice should be done and no further explanations needed. Rev A Schwenniger is identified as the Catholic priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Father Veanickane
A. Sehwenniger
Peter Arnetz
Rosa Arnetz
Ming
Will
J. W. Underhill
A. Schwenniger
Board of Health Appointments and April Mortality Report
At the regular meeting Mayor Davis chaired appointments were made for Nineteenth District Dr Foertmyer Fifth District Dr G B Ord and the Eighth District appointment postponed for one week George Biles was elected Assistant Meat Inspector over George Myers Philip Metzger and Sanford Hughes The mortality report for April showed 448 total deaths 30 still births 478 burial permits 250 male 198 female 18 white 80 colored with 61 deaths from consumption 44 from pneumonia and 1 from smallpox The highest mortality occurred in wards three six seven fourteen and sixteen about 24 each In public institutions 61 deaths There were 12 deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis epidemic in some Indiana localities though not in this city Ward physicians reported 452 total patients 621 visits 3008 Milk Inspector noted dairymen mostly supplied pure standard milk.
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Indiana
Engineering Feat Delights City Engineers at Oggieston and Bread
A four hundred foot long tunnel runs forty feet below street level under the canal area and busy blocks. The hydraulic shield work under Sycamore and Court streets aligns with the finished section, with no accidents or noticeable street disruption. Col. Gilbert, his assistant Newell, and contractor Mr. Benedict receive praise for completing this difficult project.
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Oggieston Avenue
Breadway
Sycamore
Court Streets
Sycamore Street
Col. Gilbert
Newell
Benedict
Fires and Society of Natural History Notes
A morning fire damaged a wood shed behind a saloon at 670 West Sixth Street near Horn and spread to a two story row, with losses about 1000 dollars. A second alarm reported a fire at a one story building on Central avenue between Clinton and Everett streets with losses under 500 dollars. The Society of Natural History met with Dr John A Warder presiding list of new members and donations noted.
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West Sixth Street
Horn
Henry Rohl
Fames
Horn Street
Megrue
Central Avenue
Clinton and
Everett Streets
Boruscheim
Klein
Bornsheim
Society of Natural History
John A. Warder
James W. Vance
Lawrenceburg
Ind
George Sutton
Aurora
M. ¥. Maginnis
Hamilton
Robert B. Warden
J. Y. Rodgers
Morris Shipley
E. Wright
Ernest F. Funk
Crawford
College Hill
Tittle Rock
Ark
A. J. Howe
A. Miller
L. 8. Cotton
Department of Natural History
Mesers. Wotton
W. H. Massey
Compromise Ends Jefferson Street Assessment Dispute
In Hamilton District Court Hugh Campbell v Park and Gaynor v Wm Corry settled after days of trial over Jefferson street improvements. Defendants agree to pay the full assessment once the City Improvements Board accepts the work and confirms contractor compliance, with a sixty day payment window before possible decree. Probate Court heard the City v Miller et al with testimony started this morning.
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Hamilton District Court
Hugh Campbell
Park
Gaynor
Wm. M. Corry
Jefferson Street
Walnut Hills
Mount Auburn
Clintonville
Board of City Improvements
Brrore Juver
Police Court Docket Highlights Thirteen Cases and Sentences
The docket lists fifteen new and seven continued cases. Defendants include Thomas Hooper for vagrancy with thirty days and costs, Louisa Smith for vagrancy with three months in the workhouse and a $50 fine, and several drunkenness charges with varied penalties. A 14 year old, Charles Gorman, was sent to the House of Refuge until age 21.
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Thomas Hooper
Louisa Smith
Thomas Tinner
James Welsh
Pat. McQuade
Jane Clark
Ann Burke
Herman Girner
Rose Devine
Anton Lemming
Charles Gorman
House of Refuge
Jenny Scott
Molly Scott
Molly
Jenny
Mare Theft Test of Quick Wits at Fox's Stable
A youth calling himself Charles Smith rode into Fox's stable on Fifth street and sold a fine mare he had stolen from his uncle's Montgomery pike stable. Police detained him at Hunt's during breakfast while officers verified the claim. He stayed with Chief Breaks awaiting a Warren county warrant. The uncle’s son urged reform. A Baptist convention item notes Cincinnati invited to host the National Baptist Sabbath School Association's next meeting around November 15.
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Charles Smith
Fox
Fifth Street
Charley
Hunt’s
Lieut. Linton
Secor
E. M. Simpson
Montgomery Pike
Warren County
John Simpson
Baptist National
The
Cincinnati Baptist Union
Ninth Street Baptist Church
National Baptist Sabbath School Association
Gas Stoves Pioneered In 1860s City Market
A historical account traces the early adoption of gas stoves from 1854 onward, detailing experiments, burner designs, and the shift from traditional stoves. It notes sales, daily usage estimates, and the economic impact on gas consumption and company revenue.
Gas as Cooking Fuel Proves Economic for Household Use
A historical account compares gas usage and costs from 1865 to 1871, noting Dr Duncan’s dental laboratory and multiple stores consumed thousands of feet of gas. The author argues gas cooking is cheaper than coal, citing bills, efficiency, and the gas company profits, with personal tests and measurements.
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Duncan
Ofce
Persch
Weather and river logs at Pittsburg and canal traffic
Warm, humid weather with rain in the offing. Pittsburg reports 5 feet water in the channel and falling while the river near aligns at just over 10 feet and dropping slowly. Arrivals include United States and Gen. Buell and many named vessels. departures list several generals and boats. Canal traffic constrained by 4 feet depth rule. Mud in locks up to six feet. several ships awaiting entry and notable losses from detentions.
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Pittsburg
United States
Gen. Buell
Louisville
St. James
Maysville
Wildwood
Chile
Fleetwood
Pomeroy
Arlington
Henry Probasco
St. Louis
Silver Moon
Memphis
Lawrence
Nashville
C. B. Church
Mollie Ebert
Shannon
New Orleans
General Lytle
General Buell
Huntington
St. John
Potomac
Exchange
Lookout
Jas
Gilmore
Jim Watson
Alaska
Rodmann
Charles Bodmann
Paducah
Louisville Ledger
Godfrey Weitzel
Weitzel
Ledger
McCoy
Market Summary from Evening Star Office
Market review notes morning activities and early price movements in various listed securities. The Evening Star reports on general market sentiment and notable fluctuations affecting investors.
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the Evening Star
Wedwasvay
May
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Dailying Star
Evening Star
Henry Twitchell
Optician
West Fourth Street
M. Taft
R. B. Moore
Joseph Seifert
J. F. Forbus
Milton Glenn
Old Race Street
BR. B. Moore
Engine
Freeman and
Ninth Streets
P. Moath
I. M. Taft
Webster Street
Misss Gide
Engine House
Front and
Vance Streets
Saburday
Father Schwenniger
Rev
Tome Baler
ARM
Dee Ee
Court Report
Pokk—City Mess
Demerara
Liverpool
Turky Island Co
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Control
East Sixth Street
History and Statistics
H. B. Musgrave
M.D
England
Patent Office
Os Oe
Tn I
Beck
Dr. B
John Street
D&w
Kennedy
Shayne
Young Men’s Mercantile Libra Association
Alphonso Taft
University of Cincinnati
National Theater
H. J. Sargent
Matinee
E. T. Stetson
Company
Pike’s Opera House
América
Aries San Godkins
Marie
E World OF Fashion
Sant
Frederic Robinson
Jane
Julia
Capra Co
Estra
Alliasion
Wood's Theater
Brest
Seventh St
Cameron
Mixed Gloss Paint Co
West Fifth St
Hickey
Madison
Covington, Ky
Southwesern Transportation and Wharfloot Company
Clarksville
J. M. Coa Nowrth
River News
Daily Market Review
Dolly Vandenarden
Dingin 'S Shoe
A& Er
Towers
the Hatter
West Fourth’ Street
Race
Kim
Ng Lad Wellr
Ats
Saat M. W
A. B
A. B. Lolson, Jr
West Fourth St
Maine
George J. Zeisz
Pike Street
Poets
JOS. L. Hill
East Rd Street
Apli
Por
Cineserees
Saratoga
Front St
J. B
de Wick
Dayton
Demar
Nea We
Reiner & Co
Sixth St
S&tu
Madisonville
Center Street
Vee Avenue
Third Street
Ae Apple Dicbarae Tools
Ak xiBcs
Bahtor City
Railroad
Sta Gag Reost
J.oan Mar
Linwood
L. M
Herail Road
Ernst
Oo H & D
GEO. Warrington
Everett Street
Fipoarc
Hatter
J. C. Thomas & CO
Eer Immere
Weat Third Street
E. P. Rance
Mt Hall
Born Avenue
Premos
Bane
Othe Peat
E. Cor
Pearl and Walnut Srs
Ezekiel & CO
West Pearl Street
Stationery
Beeler & Curry
Warren’s
Central Nv
GEO. E. Stevens & CO
Fourth Street
St. Paul’s
Wilson Bro's
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