CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1876

Abstracts 5078 - 5082

SOCIAL FORCES & CUSTOMS (Cont'd)

reception, Wednesday (June 21) event at Coit's. Toasts were given by Hon. M. A. Foran and William Heisley, Esq.

To say the gentlemen did justice to the occasion is but very faintly expressing what to those present was a most delightful entertainment.

5078 L June 24:7/1 The Y.M.C.A. rooms at the Union Depot have recently been greatly improved and are now consequently very neat and attractive. From 75 to 100 travelers and railroad men patronize them daily, and greatly enjoy the comforts there afforded. The rooms, however, need more books, and many more newspapers could be used to advantage.

5079 - L June 24:7/1

In a letter to the editor, S. D. Barr, principal of West High School says:

I take great pleasure in stating that the graduating class numbers twelve; nine young men and three young women. Eleven are in courses

of four years.

Eight graduate in the Latin and Greek course; one in

German and English, and one in the English course.

"I am confident that the class in Latin and Greek is the largest and best ever graduated from any school in this city."

5080 L June 24:7/2,3 The commencement exercises of the high schools
of the city were resumed yesterday afternoon. The Opera House was
filled with a large and appreciative audience. The exercises were
opened by a selection from the Germania orchestra and was followed
by an oration by Charles E. Barr, entitled "The Iron Age Better Than
The Golden."

Awards for proficiency in drawing were given to Charles Lindsley,
Sophie Geuder, Howard H. Higbee, Paul Bickel and David W. Osborne.
The evening exercises were opened at 7:30 o'clock by a song from
the high school pupils under the direction of Prof. Stewart, entitled
"Now Elevate the Sign of Judah." The first essay of the evening was
given by Wallace M. Pattison entitled "The Centennial Outlook." The
last oration of the occasion was given by John J. Abel on "Public
Opinion." Following this, Prof. S. G. Williams presented the outgoing
class to Mr. Watterson, president of the Board of Education. Mr. Wat-
terson paid a deserved tribute to the teachers of public schools, and in
conclusion, presented each member of the class with the proper diploma.

5081 L June 24:8/2 The afternoon express on the Cleveland and Pittsburg R.R. on and after Monday next, June 26, will leave Cleveland at 1:50 p.m., instead of 12:50 as heretofore.

5082 L June 24:8/2 Doctor E. E. Riopel, one of the physicians to whom Adin willed his brain for examination, says: "If William Adin was not sound in mental action, it must be shown by his antecedents and course in life, for the brain shows nothing that would prove a

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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1876

Abstracts 5083 - 5090

SOCIAL FORCES & CUSTOMS (Cont'd)

case of unsoundness, nor any condition that would disturb the healthy activity of the same.'

5083. L June 24:8/2 - The chapel of the new St. Paul's church on the
corner of Euclid and Case avenues is so far completed that the congre-
gation will take possession tomorrow. The Rev. J. Sanders Read of
Des Moines, Iowa, on his way east, has kindly consented to remain
over and preach on this occasion.

5084 L June 24:8/3 - The Cleveland Sportsman's club; through its secretary, S. E. Sterling, has offered a reward of $25 to anyone furnishing sufficient evidence of a violation of the Ohio game law.

5085 L June 24:8/3 A large crowd assembled on the Square last eve-
ning to hear an address by Hon. T. D. Worrall of Louisville, Ky. on
the subject of co-operation of laboring groups. The address was spon-
sored by the Sovereigns of Industry of Cleveland.

5086 L June 26; ed: 4/3 We are informed that the subject of teachers
salaries is likely to be brought up again for consideration at the
meeting of the Board of Education this evening. "We have already
expressed some objection to any reduction, and we believe that the
sober second thought of members of the Board will sustain our view
of the case.

5087 L June 26:7/1 On Saturday evening, (June 24) a large number of Bohemian citizens met at the hall of Slovanska Lipa for the purpose of taking some steps to have Bohemian books placed in the public library. Messrs. Frank Karda, John Vanek, and Frank Skarda were appointed as a committee in charge of proceedings.

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5088 L June 26:7/1 - Central High school alumni will hold their annual business meeting at Central High school this evening. Every graduate is earnestly requested to be present, as matters will come up pertaining to the reorganization of the society.

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5089 L June 26:7/3 The excursion to Black River of the steamer JOHN SHERMAN, which was tendered to the city officials, business men, and members of the press, came off on Saturday, (June 24) and proved an occasion of unusual enjoyment.

The changes which have been made in this fine steamer since she passed from the possession of the United States government are generally known. A large upper cabin has been added with elaborate interior decorations.

5090. L June 26:8/2,3 Saturday (June 24) was one of the gayest days for the quiet but beautiful town of Painesville that has been experienced by her citizens for many years. The occasion was the grand

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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1876

Abstracts 5091 - 5096

SOCIAL FORCES & CUSTOMS (Cont'd)

Masonic celebration in observance of St. John's day.

The grand sight of the day was the exhibition drill by the Cleveland Knights Templars. This took place on the park near the grand stand and was witnessed by at least three thousand people. The evolutions were conducted under the order of Capt. General John H. Miller, and were highly creditable to this really excellent corps of men.

The city, from one end to the other, was decorated with flags, and presented a real old-fashioned holiday appearance. The marshall of the day was John M. Benjamin.

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5091 L June 26:8/3 Yesterday for the first time St. Paul's parish held services in the new chapel on the corner of Case and Euclid aves. The services were conducted by Rev. J. Sanders Reed of Des Moines, Iowa. The church proper is progressing as fast as circumstances will allow, already a large portion being under roof. It is contemplated to have the whole structure completed and ready for occupancy in November next. It will be of sufficient capacity to seat 1000 persons.

5092 L June 27; ed: 4/1 Let us record, with due modesty, the achievements of Rockport township in the culture of strawberries. During the ten days from June 13 to June 23, 11,057 bushels of strawberries from Rockport township came into the city via Detroit st. alone. It is now June 26 and they are still coming in. "Perhaps there is a township somewhere that can beat Rockport in strawberries."

The cause of this distress The pleasure which the great gauntlet of extortions and

5093 L June 27; ed: 4/3 There is a wail from Niagara. The hot
weather, which is rapidly filling up the hotels at other watering
places, brings no guests to the Falls.
is plain to the most casual observer.
cataract might give is marred by the
swindles which the visitor has to run in visiting it. "A reputation
like that would kill any watering place in the world, and the pros-
perity of Niagara has dwindled to a shadow.'

5094 L June 27:7/2 There will be a pigeon shooting tournament on
June 29 and 30 at Elyria.
will be given in prizes.
expected.

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Eight hundred and forty dollars in cash
Some of the best shots in the country are

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5095 L June 27:8/2 - The arrangements for the grand festival to be given by the YMCA are fully completed, and from the appearance of the grounds, some idea may be formed of the beauties and attractions. which will attend it. The tent in which the entertainment for the most part will be held arrived yesterday and is now in position.

5096 L June 27:8/2 The fifth annual business meeting of the Associated Alumni of the Central High school was held at the high school building last evening. The meeting was called to order by the

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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1876

Abstracts 5097 - 5102

SOCIAL FORCES & CUSTOMS (Cont'd)

president, Chas. McColm, who made a short address, urging the necessity of a thorough revision of the constitution.

Officers elected for the ensuing year were: Pres., Chas. McColm, '72; vice pres., Miss Belle Rezner, '70; secretary, Peter Zucker, '73; treas., Jno. Wageman, '73; and historian, James Wilson, '75.

5097 L June 27:8/3 At the present time the old Academy of Music is undergoing a most complete transformation, and from floor to roof scarcely anything will be left to remind one of the old days when it was the principal place of amusement of Cleveland. Mr. A. Montpelier, the owner, expects to expend about $9,000 in repairs, and, as he expresses it, "intends to have it equal in beauty and finish the Opera House itself."

5098 - L June 27:8/4 - A number of Sunday school superintendents met at the Y.M.C. A. rooms yesterday for the purpose of considering the question of a centennial Sunday school mass meeting. The committee chosen to make arrangements for the affair were: Frank A. Arter, Colgate Hoyt, E. P. Hunt, J. W. Clarke, J. L. White, W. F. Schneider and Henry C. White.

We

5099 L June 28; ed: 4/2,3 There will unquestionably be an unusual
amount of foolishness this year in the way of patriotic explosives.
do not propose any moralizing on the subject of patriotic gunpowder.
Within reasonable bounds it is constitutional, and, if it were not,
preaching would furnish no restraint. "But the peace of the community,
not to mention the safety of life and limb, is entitled to some con-
sideration even in this Centennial year."

5100 L June 28:7/1 The question of the relative speed of the PEARL and SHERMAN is provoking considerable discussion between the friends of the two boats. Clark, owner of the PEARL, suggests that Cole, owner of the SHERMAN, accept his challenge to a race on Sept. 20.

5101 - L June 28:7/1 - In a letter to the editor, "Freedom" says: The business men and merchants should close their places of business from Saturday evening (July 1) till Wednesday morning (July 5) "thereby giving their employes a square chance to celebrate the glorious old Fourth."

5102 L June 28:7/2 - In the monthly report of the Humane Society it states as follows: "There have been two arrests made during the month for whipping horses; one of them fined $5 and the costs, the other $15 and the costs.

"The agent finds cattle and horses in some of the pounds suffering for food and water. In all cases where the agent finds the complaint to be just, he explains the law in all its requirements, and cautions the trespassers.

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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1876

Abstracts 5103 - 5107

SOCIAL FORCES & CUSTOMS (Cont'd)

5103 L June 28:7/4 In a letter to the editor, John B. Wright says: A report of abuse and violence by the matron of the city infirmary to one of the inmates appeared in a city paper of June 5. No action to my knowledge has been taken by the board of directors as to the truth or falsity of such report. The reputation of their appointees should not be allowed to remain under such imputations if false, and if true, justice to our common humanity demands that they should promptly rebuke such conduct at least."

5104 L June 29; ed: 4/2 It is proposed that the wholesale stores and warehouses suspend business from Saturday night (July 1) until Wednesday morning (July 5) in observance of the Fourth of July festivities.

"The festival cannot all be condensed into one day, and while the city is full of invited guests it will be only common courtesy for Cleveland people to give up their business and help make the Centennial Independence Day the memorable occasion that it should be."

5105 L June 29; ed: 4/3 - It seems obvious that the college regatta, as a national event, is showing signs of decay. The eight-oared race between Yale and Harvard, to be rowed at Springfield on Friday (June 30) of this week, creates little or no interest outside the small circle of alumni to whom anything which involves their colleges is interesting.

"We do not, of course, mean to predict that the college regatta is likely to fall into total neglect and be discontinued, but the prospect is that it will settle down to a yearly contest between four or five leading colleges, among which Yale and Harvard, after briefly venting their spleen over the crowded course at Saratoga, will be willingly included."

5106 L June 29:7/2 - It is believed that the magnificent purses offered by the Cleveland Club will be competed for by a large and as renouned a field of horses as ever congregated upon the turf at any one time in the country. The Cleveland Club will hold a closing meeting on Saturday morning (July 1) to arrange the final details which shall be necessary to insure a successful meeting.

5107 L June 29:7/2 A few nights since a police sergeant concealed himself in some bushes on St. Clair st. for the purpose of finding out whether the patrolmen on that beat were doing their duty faithfully. A patrolman saw a movement in the bushes and called to him to come out. This the sergeant failed to do, at the same started to run away from the patrolman. The patrolman threatened to shoot and the sergeant halted. The two meeting, the patrol officer was much surprised to learn the name of the man with whom he had been dealing, while the sergeant felt a little cheap over the situation.

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