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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 769 - 773
HOLIDAYS (Cont'd) 769 - H Dec. 24; ed:2/3 . Merry Christmas! - To our numerous readers and friends, we cordially tender the compliments of the season. (verbatim)
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770 - H Dec. 31; ed:3/1 - "A Happy New Year to you, kind reader . to you, indulgent, yet ever watchful father, steady and firm of purpose in all your duties - to you, gentle and confiding mother, whose affection is the sunshine of the household - to you, ingenuous and impulsive brother, whose future career will bring joy and gladness in its train to the hoary age of parents - to you, affectionate, ever joyful and cheering sister - a happy New Year to you, one and all."
You who have wives, think of them and be joyous with them before death takes them away. "To such let your gifts be liberal, for all are but almoners of the great donor, and even a word spoken in kindness when the heart is bowed down by calamity, dwells with unfading brightness amidst their desolation." (10)
See also Anniversaries
HOMICIDES. See Capital Punishment; Crime & Criminals
HORTICULTURE
771 - H Jan. 16:3/2 - The members of the Cleveland Horticultural society held a meeting yesterday. J. P. Kirkland presided. A present of a vol- ume of Lindley's PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE was made by C. M. Giddings, and a volume of Kenwick's AMERICAN ORCHARDIST, was donated by President Kirkland. The president stated that he had received a peti - tion to the legislature of Ohio for the enactment of laws for the preserva- tion of fruits. After some discussion, it was resolved that the president and secretary, F. R. Elliott, draft a petition and sign it in behalf of the society, praying for the enactment of laws making the theft of fruits etc. criminal offenses.
In the absence of the treasurer, T. C. Severance was appointed trea- surer, pro tem. E. Cable presented several specimens of fruits and the president exhibited a very fine lemon grown by C. M. Giddings. The meet- ing then adjourned until February. (15)
772 - H Feb. 17:2/4 - The regular meeting of members of the Cleveland Horticultural society, will be held at the room of Professor Kirkland, in the Medical College, on Wednesday, the 19th inst. at 2 p.m. (verbatim)
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773 - H Feb. 20:3/2 - The regular monthly meeting of the Cleveland Horti- cultural society was held on Feb. 19 at the room of Professor Kirkland.
The meeting was well attended. Seeds and grafts from various donors were distributed to be grown for the benefit of the society. Scions of Pryor's late red apple were ordered distributed. Fine specimens of fruits and vegetables were exhibited and sold for the benefit of the society.
A resolution was passed to support a work devoted to the dissemination of information on agriculture and horticulture to be published by M. C. Younglove and F. R. Elliott. -
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Abstracts 774 - 778
HORTICULTURE (Cont'd)
The thanks of the members was tendered to Dr. S. L. Hildreth of Marietta, for grafts and seeds received from him.
The meeting was then adjourned until Mar. 19.
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774 - II Mar. 20:3/1 - Yesterday the regular monthly meeting of the Cleve- land Horticulture society was held but owing to the severity of the weather, there were but few in attendance. Some fine specimens of fruit were exhibited - also specimens of rhubarb and asparagus. Some fine currant jelly was sold for the benefit of the society. (7)
775 . H Mar. 28; ed:3/1 - "The attention very many of our citizens and our adjacent country friends are bestowing upon the cultivation of choice shrubs, flowers and fruits, is not only creditable to their taste but is full of promise of a thousand fold return to all who thus ornament and improve their grounds."
The first number of Messrs. McIntosh & Co's. PERIODICAL CATALOGUE has been publised, and the long and well selected list of fruit and ornamen- tal trees, flowering shrubs and roses, herbaceous and greenhouse plants is well worth the attention of purchasers.
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776 - H May 10:3/2 - The Cleveland Horticultural society held its regular monthly meeting on Apr. 6. The vice president, H. H. Coit, Esq., called the meeting to order.
E. Cable, exhibited fine specimens of the seedling described in the last issue of the Western Reserve Horticultural magazine.
The society adjourned to May 21.
From present appearances, there is not likely to be a great quantity of fruit this season. We shall have less fruit, but probably there will be an abundance of vegetables, many of them new and rare varieties. The cultivation of flowers is also greatly increasing and will doubtless add greatly to the interest of the meetings.
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777 - H May 13; ed:2/1,2 - Those who have never used bell glasses to assist the germination of their seeds or the successful result of trans- planting tender annuals, can hardly imagine the immense advantage which their use affords.
But four days are required from sowing the seed to have the plant up and with its third leaf formed.
"Every private gardener should have them and public market gardeners we doubt not would find them profitable."
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778 - H May 24:2/2 - The regular monthly meeting of the horticultural society was held at the society's rooms on Wednesday, May 21, at two p.m.
A free conversation was conducted by the members present, on the sub- jects of frost, cut worms, etc.
Seedling potatoes from the blue Bilbo were presented by Thomas McIlrath, of Euclid. They were fine looking tubers.
Many varieties of fruits and flower were exhibited, and seeds and scions were distributed.
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 779 - 782
HORTICULTURE (Cont'd) 779 - H May 28:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Amateur" says: Permit me to call the attention of your readers to the advantages to be derived from the Cleveland Horticultural society. The first question will probably be, what is the unusually important matter that should bring this society now to our notice? I answer, the yearly election of officers.
It is well known that most of the works on agriculture and horticulture are so expensively got up, as to be beyond the command of the man of small means; this, through the medium of the Cleveland Horticultural society bas been in a great measure obviated, as the funds of the society have been expended in procuring books, forming a library open to the wants of every member.
"Having said this much, let me urge upon every one, attention to the valuable claims which this Society maintains for the advancement of a cor- rect tone of society, and as at the next meeting, it is presumed each officer will make report for the year, let there be a general attendance of our citizens, with a disposition to join, hand in hand, with energy to its continued success."
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780 - H June 10:2/1 - On June 7 the members of the Cleveland Horticultural society held a meeting and elected the following officers for the coming year: President, Prof. J. P. Kirkland; vice presidents, George B. Merwin and George C. Dodge, Esq .; secretary, George B. Benedict, Esq., treasurer, H. F. Brayton, Esq.
Fruit of all kinds were exhibited after the voting.
We are also requested to state, for the convenience of those who desire to send fruits or flowers, that J. Stair and Son have the key of the room, and will be happy to attend upon those who wish it during the morning hours of the days of the exhibition which is to be held shortly. (14)
781 - H June 20:3/1 - Tomorrow afternoon will be the regular meeting of the Horticultural society at its rooms on Superior st.
Here meet scientific horticulturalists, amateurs, and those who love fruit for the stomach's sake; and an afternoon in each week or fortnight cannot be passed more profitably to old and young of both sexes, than in attending the exhibitions of this society.
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782 - H June 24; ed: 3/1 - The regular meeting of the Horticultural society was held on June 21.
"The exhibition was well attended, and the show of fruits and flowers much better than was attempted (sic) still the lack of interest manifested by the 'older settlers' who have fine gardens in the city, is, to say the least of it, surprising. From their abundance they might make these ex- hibitions much more interesting, and the sales much more profitable to the Society. Look at the reports, and to the mortification of our citizens it will be seen that the contributors from beyond the city limits exceed those within."
Mrs. Merwin of Rockport presented a beautiful bouquet, containing some 15 varieties of rare and elegant roses, and 20 varieties of other choice flowers.
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Abstracts 783 - 786
HORTICULTURE (Cont'd)
Merwin of Rockport exhibited dishes of fine American and "Black Heart" cherries, also, "Crown Bob," "White Smith," "Champaign" and smooth red gooseberries.
J. Thomas handed in a dish of delicious cherries - "Napoleon Bigarreau." L. Woodworth of Euclid contributed a dish of mammoth "Downton" straw- berries.
Mrs. H. V. Willson sent in a dish of very large gooseberries - the "Long Green" . these were enormous in size.
E. Cable, presented a plate of "American Heart" "Black Tartarian," and "Kentish Red" cherries - fine specimens. Many other contributions were made.
The balance in the treasury is $71.83. The society adjourned until June 26 at two p.m.
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783 - H June 30:3/1 - The Horticultural society held its regular meeting on June 28. The show was as good as could be expected. There were more ladies in attendance than usual, and we trust they will continue to lend their countenance, as there is no fear for the success of the society if the "flowers of loveliness but grace our meetings."
The shower at the close of the sale was unfortunate for the comfort of the ladies, but very opportune for the potatoes.
An exhibition of flowers was given and the flower "Picotees" was given most attention. We believe they are new in these parts and are well worthy of the attention of florists.
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784 - H July 1:3/1 - An omission occurred in our last report of the Horti- cultural exhibition in not noticing the fine display of Picotees from Messrs. Elliott & Co.'s Nursery. A bouquet in which these beautiful flowers were conspicuous, attracted much attention. (verbatim) (1)
785 - H July 21:3/2 . The regular meeting of the Horticultural society was held on July 12. The show of fruits was meager, but the display of flowers was much better than usual. A greater attendance of ladies, and a more generous representation from their flower beds marked this exhibi - tion.
At the business meeting, Dr. Kirkland made a report relative to the early Prussian cucumber seed received from Dr. Hildreth of Marietta. (10)
786 - H July 23; ed:2/1 - While the gardens of the eastern states are ex. alted in eastern newspapers, time can be taken to describe much that is worthy of note in our gardens and farms in and about Cleveland.
Very prominent in this community is the Evergreen Place, owned by Judge Wood. This farm is located on the immediate bank of the lake, some seven miles west of Cleveland, and embraces over 500 acres of rich loamy soil. About one-half of this expanse is cleared land suitable for tilling; at this time there are 22 acres in oats, 15 in wheat of the white chaff bearded variety, 16 acres in corn, besides potatoes and smaller crops. Planting of fruit trees and ornamental trees and shrubs and the care of
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 787 - 789
HORTICULTURE (Cont'd)
glens through which numerous small streams flow into the lake have en- hanced the beauty of the place.
The residence of the proprietor is built about 30 rods from the shore of the lake and is almost hidden by evergreens, climbing plants, etc. Of especial note is a climbing rose which covers one entire side of the residence, presenting, in bloom, a floral exhibit that would rival any- thing in the east. A spacious turf, surrounded by trees, grape vines, and raspberry bushes, adds to the attractiveness of the Evergreen Place.
At the left of the house is a deep ravine which is in a large portion appropriated as a park for deer, of which there are six in the enclosure.
"We may not have the immense collection of Green House plants that are to be found in some of the gardens of wealthy men of the east, but for a comparatively new section of country, we can point to acts and things as creditable to us as the vast collections which are worthy of note at the east." (16)
787 - H July 25; ed: 3/1 - The regular meeting of the Horticultural society for the exhibition of fruits and flowers will again be held at the society's room to-morrow at 2 p.m. We hope our citizens will not be forgetful. (verbatim)
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788 - H July 28:3/2 - The Cleveland Horticultural society met in regular session on July 26 with President Kirkland officiating. The exhibition of flowers grown by Clevelanders was in order, and the following were among those showing their plants: Professor Kirkland, Mrs. Prentiss, Miss Elvira Cable, Judge Wood, and Messrs. Elliot and Company.
Specimens of peach tree and potato-bug worms were exhibited by the president of the club. Professor Kirkland also exhibited cucumbers of the Russian variety, the only ones grown here thus far. The seeds for these cucumbers were donated by Dr. J. P. Hildreth of Marietta.
Little by little new and valuable seeds are being introduced here by the society, and it is to be hoped all will recognize the benefits of such an organization, and by contributing a small sum, increase and extend the usefulness of the group and add to the city's comforts and luxuries. (13)
789 - H July 29:2/1 - During these hot and dry summer months many amateur cultivators of trees and plants err in the practice of copiously watering them. Too much water, it must be understood, is damaging to the tree; the roots draw up more moisture than is necessary for the plant's ordinary use, and rotting limbs and roots result. It is much better to drench the trees several times daily, in place of drowning their roots: or, too, one can place a bundle of cotton, saturated with water, in the crotch of the tree, thus allowing a constant wetting of the bark and leaves.
In all soils, especially of clay, the best system is to loosen the earth well about the tree, spread around it six inches of loose leaves, newly-mown grass, weeds, or light mould from the woods. The litter serves to keep the roots from being parboiled as is often the case when water is applied and the surface left bare. This is what is technically known as mulching, and the practice would result in less dead trees if employed more often by gardeners.
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 790 - 797
HORTICULTURE (Cont'd) 790 - H Aug. 8:3/2 - In preparing whale oil soap suds for the destruction of insects on vegetables, the proportion recommended is half a pint of soap to half a pail of water. If made stronger, vegetation as well as the insects, may be destroyed by the acridity of the soap. (verbatim)
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791 - H Aug. 8; ed: 3/2 - To-morrow afternoon the Horticultural society holds an exhibition. We hope to see plums and other fruit. At all events let friends of the cause look into the rooms. (1)
792 - H Aug. 22:3/1 - At the regular meeting of the Cleveland Horticultural society on Aug. 9 the following contributed displays: Mrs. R. Lord, Mrs. William Smyth, Mrs. William Milford, Milo M. Hickox, Mrs. George B. Merwin, McIntosh and Company, Mrs. Sackett, J. Blair, President Kirkland, and Elliott and Company. (8)
793 - H Aug. 22:3/1 - Tomorrow at 2 p.m. the Horticultural Society meets. It is probable there will be some fine fruit displayed. (1)
794 - H Sept. 2; ed:2/1 - On Sept. 6, the Horticultural society will spon- sor an exhibition of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
"We like this move of the Society. In a year so unpropitious to the production of fruits as this present one, the attempt to get up a large annual show could result in nothing but failure. We like therefore this move, made at a season when there are the most fruits in perfection, and we hope our citizens and the people from the country will contribute largely .... Our Ladies will also, we hope, exert themselves in forming pretty designs by means of arrangement with flowers." (6)
795 - H Sept. 2:2/4 - The Cleveland Horticultural society will exhibit fruits, flowers, and vegetables at its rooms on Sept. 6. It is hoped this showing will in a measure replace the annual exhibition which this year cannot be held because of a dearth of fruits.
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796 - H Sept. 5; ed: 3/1 - The Show To-Morrow. Send in your things early. Send your pumpkins and peaches - your squashes and grapes - your potatoes and nectarines - your melons and turnips - your onions and sweet-scented flowers; and, indeed all that you have, to add to the attractiveness of this day's show, and the benefit of the Horticultural society. Go also in the evening and make purchase of the good and beautiful of Nature's products. Bid for the tasteful arranged boquets, quiz the arranger and the seller if you can, and let the sport go on to the pleasant pastime of the evening hours. (verbatim) (2)
797 - H Sept. 9:3/2 - The Cleveland Horticultural society sponsored its last floral and fruit exhibition at its regular meeting on Sept. 6. The display of plants was most gratifying and proved that the society members can grow acceptable products despite severe drouths and late frosts.
Among the exhibitors were Elliott and Company, George B. Merwin, Mrs.
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 798 - 803
HORTICULTURE (Cont'd)
B. Harrington, H. H. Corr of Euclid.
The sale of fruit and flowers exhibited during the day was well attended and netted the society a neat profit.
The next meeting of the society will be held on Oct. 3.
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798 - H Dec. 5:2/1 - It is advisable to cover plants sufficiently at this time to guard against the ravages of winter. An eight or ten inch cover- ing over roots is sufficient; upright plants should be encased in a cover- ing of straw, tied around them in the manner of a straw-covered jug. It is not the cold that injures, but the sudden change occasioned by the action of sun rays on the upper plant, causing sap to circulate vigorously with- out corresponding action in the roots.
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799 - H Dec. 5:2/1 - Some 30 volumes have been added to the library of the Cleveland Horticultural society, constituting a furtherance of that organization's drive for the establishment of a complete agricultural and horticultural library. The group is also endeavoring to erect a building for horticultural purposes, and aims to seek the aid of the public in this worthy project. (4)
See also Flowers & Florists; Greenhouses & Nurseries
HOSPITALS
800 ยท H Mar. 10:2/2 - If we understand the reports of the proceedings correctly, an amendment was made to the navy appropriation bill, appro- priating $25,000 towards the erection of Marine hospitals at Cleveland, Louisville, and Pittsburgh, and the bill was signed by the President. (verbatim)
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801 - H Mar. 12; ed:3/1 - Our citizens will be gratified to learn on the authority of the Hon. E. D. Potter, who has arrived from Washington, that $25,000 was appropriated at the late session of Congress for the Marine hospital at Cleveland.
By the way, the thanks of the people of the entire Lake region are due Mr. Potter for his unremitted attention to their interests, and of our citizens and seamen especially, for his successful exertions in securing an appropriation for the Marine Hospital of the Lakes. (verbatim) (2)
802 - H Mar. 26:2/2 - The following is the section making the Marine hospital appropriation: Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the sum of $25.000 be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of erecting marine hospitals upon the sites owned by the United States at Pittsburgh, Louisville, and Cleveland, under the direction of the secretary of the treasury.
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803 - H Apr. 5; ed:2/1 - The Ashtabula SENTINEL takes exception to a para- graph we published a short time since, in which we spoke in very favorable terms of exertions in reference to the appropriation for our marine hospital, of Potter, M. C., from the Toledo district and of Messrs. J. W. Allen
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Abstracts 804 - 807
HOSPITALS (Cont'd)
and H. V. Willson, who were delegated by the citizens of Cleveland to further this and other projects before Congress.
"The exception is because of our omission to refer to Mr. Giddings, our Representative. This omission was entirely accidental." (8)
804 - H June 11:2/1 - We are gratified to learn that the U. S. Marine hospital is to be immediately commenced under the superintendence of Maj. S. H. Webb. It is to be located on the high bank of the lake below Erie st. and bounded on three sides by public streets. The building will be three stories high. When completed it will accommodate upwards of 100 patients.
We learn that the building materials are to be of the most permanent and durable quality . the basement of hammer-dressed stone, the super- structure of pressed brick . and that strict attention will be given to the work, to see that it is well executed.
Mr. Heard has been selected as the principal architect. He is well qualified for that duty.
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See also Medical Profession; Mental Diseases - Asylums
HOTELS & LODGINGS
805 - H Feb. 20:3/3 . In the court of Common Pleas, Judge Bissell pre- siding, the following cases were disposed of yesterday: Petition of Levi Lockwood for license to keep tavern in Brighton - granted.
Petition of D. Losey and Samuel Lockwood to keep tavern in Royalton . granted.
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806 - H Apr. 8:3/1 - The builders have started the work of removing the whole range of stores and offices from Crittenden's store, adjacent to Scovill's towering new Franklin llouse, along Superior to the corner of Bank st., and down Bank st., to the residence of Dr. Clarke, to give room for the stately and splendid blocks immediately to be erected by P. M. Weddell, Esq., and Capt. L. Johnson. The buildings to be torn down are some of the most ancient in the city, and when erected were considered great ornaments to the "village." (4)
807 - H Apr. 8:3/1 - The Weddell House at the corner of Superior and Bank sts. will front 125 feet 6 inches on Superior st. and 185 feet 6 inches on Bank st., with a wing in the rear, parallel with Superior st., 80 feet. The front building will have four stories and an attic, with a recess ex- tending 30 feet each way from the corner of Superior and Bank sts. The recess is enclosed and supported by Grecian Doric columns to the fourth story, with neat iron railings. The whole exterior will be white sand- stone and brick, built in a plain, substantial manner. The hotel will be surmounted by an octagon cupola, 16 feet in diameter, with a promenade on the top. The building is to be completed by Jan. 1, 1847. (5)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 808 - 813
HOTELS & LODGINGS (Cont'd) 808 - H May 30:3/1 - Mr. Scoville, has completed his new Franklin House and will open it for the reception of guests tomorrow. The building, which has four stories, is one of the most valuable city improvements ever erected.
The new house is the work of Cleveland mechanics throughout. Not an article in the house has been procured or manufactured from abroad, and the expenditure of thousands of dollars in its construction and furnish- ings has benefited many worthy members of the community. The excellent host and hostess of the Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Scoville, are generally and favorably known to the western traveling world. The troops of former friends and the scores of newcomers who daily need the refreshments of a caravansary, will find them like choice old wine, transferred to new and appropriate bottles. Here's to their good health and continued prosperity.
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809 - H Aug. 19; ed:3/1 - Well-kept and well-supported temperance public houses are a credit to any people, and we are pleased to hear from several knowing ones, that the new Fountain House, kept by Mr. Dunham, in the thriving village of Bedford, in this county, is one of that deserving class. The Fountain House is an elegant stone edifice, and all its fixtures are of the most substantial and convenient kind. The rooms are well fitted and furnished, and the host and hostess exhibit all that suavity and attention to guests which render the traveller's rest a wel- come home. (verbatim)
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810 - H Sept. 2; ed: 3/1 - We learned with much pleasure this morning that Richard Cook and his two sons have signed the temperance pledge and will herefrom run their St. Clair house on a non-liquor basis. The bar will soon be taken out of the hotel.
"This is a reform that will dispense countless blessings in community, and would that the keepers of every Hotel in our city could be persuaded to follow the good example." (5)
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