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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1872
Page
2
The Evening Star lists theater and concert offerings at Wood's Theater MeloDeon Hall Mozart Hall and Loy al Bridgerton with plans for Bond v. tomahawker new trial. It notes weather forecasts, charity events, a judge’s resignation, and a police chase near East Front street.
Mr Charles B Bishop scores with Christopher Crookpath a refined character portrayal. War Clouds starring Our Special Correspondent Manifeld promises intense drama. The Royal Veddo Japanese troupe shines with The Ladder of Words a daring sword ladder act. MacEvoy's Hibernicon draws good crowds while Barney the Guide and his ensemble deliver musical variety.
A con artist deceives Selbery P. Mullaly, a resident of interior Ohio, by posing as a friendly stranger in a Burlington bound wait room. Mullaly, who never reads the news, is swindled out of forty five dollars after a brief exchange that ends with the fake Smith improperly introducing himself as Kinsey and steering him toward a scam.
A Burlington man recounts a swindle involving two trunks and a friend named Mullaly who lent Smith funds with checks. The con, staged at a fair, left Zachary poorer and confused while Smith vanished. The Bethel Fair reports strong attendance, $1,870.95 in sales, and lower prices on goods. Streetcars operate nightly during the run.
At a Transit Committee meeting the Transportation Bureau Superintendent A B Waters submitted a report. The committee resolved to ask General Freight Agents to convene a National Convention to adopt a uniform through and local freight classification. If Cincinnati is chosen the Board of Trade will offer rooms for the convention sessions.
In Covington yesterday at H H Helmans feed store citizens weighed the three magistrates A J Francis 268 pounds Joseph Durenick 961 pounds and H C Perrin 280 pounds. Ward seven citizens nominated Henry E Wilson for Council Richard ck ers and Robert Watson for School Trustees. Thomas McKenzie faced embezzlement examination. held to bail 250 dollars for Criminal Court. Post mortem reports on Florence Ritter align with prior findings. doctors testify on health decline and cough. Main street M E Church discipline continues with four expulsions including a woman. First Presbyterian Church plans a festival tonight to fund a new building.
Erictor Waupun of Wisconsin lauds Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as a household necessity. He claims it lightens meals without injury and urges consumers to ask grocers for the powder and its Special Flavoring Lemon and Vanilla, prepared with strength and purity by a physician and practicalist.
Market well supplied with commodities and buyers active. Prices quoted for various items show modest demand and steady tone. Strong emphasis on current values and market conditions amid broad trading activity.
The report covers prices and demand for many goods across Central Ohio. Grains, flour, and feed show varied activity with lighter demand for some items while others remain steady. dairy and produce demand remains fair to good. Poultry, meats, and provisions reflect steady or moderate activity amid local trade and shipping demand.
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