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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1872
Page
4
Evening Star for Day Buiming September 16 presents a weather section. Specially reported for the Evening Star by Mary Teitedel optician Bacon's Building Opaire NW corner Sixth and Walnut. Forecast mentions fair conditions and a calm breeze.
Local items report Hos. Carl Schors arriving for a meeting on Court street, a drowning victim identified as L. T. Taarit, a small fire at Sand and West Lighth streets causing minor damage, and social events at Oberly House and Adams street. Public transport complaints urge more cars as crowds rise. A gallery altercation at the Exposition ends with Harper arrested after an assault on Weeks.
The Miami Purchase Improvement Company filed articles of incorporation at the Recorder's Office yesterday. Capital stock is 50000 dollars, divided into shares of 85 dollars each. Incorporators include J. W. Johnson L. M. Strafer B. D. West D. N. Comingore and Michag Kary. Obstructing Streets Adam Wilmer a huckster was arrested this morning in Tower Market for blocking a street crossing. He bailed and will appear in Police Court tomorrow. The City Auditor report ends with receipts for the week.
Fragmentary OCR describes real estate transfers involving Ferdinand Puke pod wit a vibo and August Wollenweher wife to il Jer. Mentioned are parcels along south side of f 10g north street, plats and gifts to Somes, with references to Kemper and C. Smith, James Kieran and wife, and various plot numbers. Incomplete names and numbers cloud full details of the transactions.
Yesterday Exposition Hall overflowed with enthusiastic crowds, as Mr. Thomas L. Jones of Natchez demonstrated a novel steam engine promising major efficiency gains. The exhibits showcased mills, machinery, and a vast array of goods, with critics claiming Cincinnati and Louisville fairs pale in comparison to this city’s displays.
Rev Samuel J Browne died this morning at Dr Hunts residence in Cincinnati aged around 87 Born in Bath England in 1787 he came to America as a child and lived in Cincinnati over seventy years He helped in press circles with Liberty Hall Cincinnati Gazette and Cincinnati Commercial He was active in the Christian Church and a figure in business later a large estate funds learning The recent death of a local youth weighed on him He has gone where the Judge of actions will know the heart
Rain scarce last night and today, river depths under four feet with thinning water. Steamboat war on the Upper Mississippi remains vigorous, but continued low water may force higher tariffs. New Orleans reports delayed fall business, with packers leaving port for Shreveport and Jefferson amid fading navigation. Recent arrivals include Lessie Taylor, H. S. Turner, and Clifford. the latter carries cattle and plans repairs.
A large critical audience witnessed a lavish Black Crook production billed as the most complete and gorgeous spectacle yet shown in the city. Robi McWade starred as Rip Van Winkle at Pike's to a grand crowd, rivaling Mr. Jefferson's famed portrayal. Rice's Minstrels gain patronage for quality singing and lively humor, prompting attendees to seek their performances.
A Cummainsville special school board session is set for tomorrow evening to review issues at the colony school in the Intermediate building amid concerns raised by ambitious projectors. Two children have attended so far amid mixed progress.
Market notes show ongoing dull trade with scarce shipstuff and low grades in excess supply. Prices for yellow ochre remain steady at 9 per lb, with prime oak and other commodities like cheese and rope showing modest demand. candles and stearic items haunt steady levels amid mixed reports on items such as coffee and tobacco.
The market remained firm with steady prices for whiskey barrels hemp and hides while lead molasses and nails held steady. Poultry supplies were higher and prices eased. Provisions and bulk meats stayed quiet with limited trading. reports on sugars teas and oils show ongoing steady demand and prices. Receipts and shipments figures indicate stable activity week over week.
Tax receipts collected at the Mayor's office for the week ending Saturday evening last are recorded under license receipts. The terse listing notes Petter as a payer, with amounts and licenses reportedly issued.
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