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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1872
Page
4
Weather notes report clear skies and fair conditions with evening and morning observations. The Great Exposition opens tomorrow and Lake and sea-side travelers return home. hackmen will transport passengers for ten cents.
The Board of Education met in regular session with President Goss. Resignations from Lucy Russel Lizzie Berne and Hattie Gregg were accepted. A Bourk injury claim was rejected from school funds. Library staff appointments and salaries were confirmed. Bills totaling 25000 were approved. Building committee claims for schoolhouses and library were authorized. Pupils moved between districts Ninth and Second Intermediate. Merrill named Principal of the Nineteenth District at 675. New teachers appointed in Twentieth First Intermediate and Twenty-fifth Districts. Railroad travel arrangements for the Exposition expanded with round-trip fares and return rules varying by line and division, inquiries advised at station agents. Some lines indicate continued tri-weekly sales. others may adjust.
Wood's Theater opened for the season to a full house with Rip Van Winkle produced by special permission of Joe Jefferson. Allen starred as Rip with praise for the new company members. Miss Harrison and W H Otis also drew applause as the house enhances its appearance. Rice's Minstrels opened at Melodeon Hall with Billy Manning leading a capable troupe promising first class performances if supported.
In Judge Carreeri’s court four cases proceeded with many more continued. Mendler and Stuppes paid fines for disturb ing the peace at 2:60 a.m. McCarthy was fined for drunkenness. Schwartz received ten days plus fines. Dempsick, Mailen, Healey, Glazier, Preston, Finnegan, Feeny, Haley, Coleman, Beech, Burk, Pierson, Graff, Cochran, Mallon, and Meader faced fines, Workhouse sentences, or discharges for various offenses.
An old Jersey campaign tale recalls a stubborn private who refused to retreat. Faced with capture, he vowed to stay, was loaded with a blank shot and a pebble, faked mortally wounded, then rose and charged toward American lines to flee the pursuing British.
Public schools opened in Hamilton with strong attendance. Delegates to the Butler county convention include Judge Crane Phil Landis Wm Miller A W Curtis and Adam Snyder. Kentucky’s McCreery favored as county Vice-President. Horssnyder and Kessling dissolved. Fred Horssnyder continues the business. Alfred Thomas of Hamilton lost in Middletown fire. John Hall released on $1500 bail after assault charge. H L Morey named guardian for Harry and Iday Hay with securities A F Hume and W E Brown. Court notes estate of Jane Barkalow involves Derrick Barkalow claims deemed invalid. administrator appointment denied.
In Covington the Ninth Ward held a special election to fill the unexpired council term of M. Maloney. Archie Stuart won with 36 votes. Also noted is an analysis by Cincinnati chemist A Fennell finding Ohio River water opposite Covington Water Works nearly as pure as water above the Little Miami. Joseph Goodwin swore out a warrant for Jas Alexander, charged with stealing 52 dollars and a silver watch.
Newport progress stalls no longer as reservoir road work advances under new contracts to T. & M. Cooper and A. J. C. Robbins. The Newport School Board met with full attendance, approving August teacher salaries, reviewing treasurer's August balance of 3204.02, and authorizing 150 to Mary for excavation. The music committee opposed a new teacher, repairs were noted, and grading east Seminary lot would cost 400. Newport adjourned after discussions on teachers. Edward Cohen was fined 10 dollars and costs for breach of peace by the mayor. Col W. C. P. Breckinridge of Lexington will speak at the courthouse Sept 18.
The 1872 market report notes sluggish prices in bran shipstuff and tea with scarce choice grades. Eggs scarce, lemons moderate, peaches steady, and feathers in line with demand. coal and cordage show firmer tones as supply tightens, while coffee and yarns hold steady amid mixed East trade signals.
Market notes show mixed grain and produce with demand varying by item. Wooly trading in oats and corn scarce, with steady prices for hides and leather. cotton and tobacco demand improving. provisions steady with city pork and lard firm. oils and seeds in steady to rising in some categories.
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