The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-29

REWS FROM POxNTS AHOONDs
NORTH BEND.-Four coal barges, with
about 10000 bushels of coal, were sunk
by the ice last night. Several empty
barges were destroyed.
LAwRENCEBURG, IND.-The Rev. Chas.
Little, the useful and esteemed pastor
of the Presbyterian church, of this city,
assisted by Rev. b. w. Chidlaw, are
holding special religious services. The
| attendance and interest are encouraging.
FRANKLIN, O.-The tramp Churchill,
| arrested at Dayton with stolen articles
| in his possession, was brought here ON
Wednesday and committed for trial. He
| is suspected OF being party. to the rob-
berries committed here. The watch found
on him did not belong to Mr.. Griftner.
Your correspondent in Wednesdays
issue was mistaken in the name of the
attending physician in the small pox
cases here. DR.. G. s. Foster, homeo-
! pathist, is the attending physician. He
reports the cases doing we'll, the first
convalescing, the second in the second
| cases of small pox in our vicinity.
Our ice men laid i'm a fine stock of ice
during the last freeze-up.
| HAnLToN.-The Miami river is ON the
rise.
Miss Rose is Hamilton's champion
speller.
| Yesterday the streets were so muddy
and d1sagreeable that it was almost im-
possible for ladies to cross the street.
The entertainment at Beckett's Hall
this evening, to be given by the ladies Of
the Baptist Church, will doubtless be an
enjoyable affair. The proceeds are to be
used in replacing the furniture and car
pets de stroyed by fire short time since
and which was not insured.
"Major Phillips knows how to keep
hotel" was the unanimous opinion OF
all those who participated in the old
folks hop, at the Phillips House last
night. The music on the occasion was
| furnished by Stebben Il Thompson's
Band, of Cincinnati. Everything passed
off pleasantly, and much of the good
time was owing to the kind attentions
bestowed upon the guests by Mrs. Phil
lips and her amiable daughters.
Rev. Joseph ClokeY, of Middletown,
will preach ut the United Presbyterian
Church on Sunday morning next. Sers-
! ices at this church begin at half-past 10
o'clock.
The Commissioners held a session yes
terday, and report the payment OF S2,O00
into the County Treasury by Adolph
Schmidt, late Auditor of Butler county.
The Board released him from all obliga-
tions and indebtedness to the county,,
and a compromise to that effect was en-
tered into and signed by Schmidt and all
the members of the Board of County Com.
missioners, with the exception of MI.
Samuel Long, who dissented thereto.
Remember the Ladies' Social at Beck
cts Hall tonight in aid OF the Baptist
Church.
Capt. Charles Trounsell committed
suicide last night, at his residence on
/ Front street, by cutting the main artery
of his arm with butcher knife. The
last time he was seen alive was about
noon yesterday. He had been drinking
very hard for some time past, in conse-
quence of which his vile had taken her
children and gone to her mothers to
stay, and Gould not tell what hour he
had returned to the house. Coroner;
Spencer was summoned and an inquest
was held to-day. :
/ Judge Gilmore will be banqueted by
the Butler County Bar, this evening, at
the Phillips House.
LEXINGTON, KY.-This is the year in
which the Magistrates of this State are
elected. The election will be held Sat
urday, May 1.
Mr.. Paul Conlan, having declined pro-
| spective legislative bonors, his friends
insist on making a Squire out of him in
May.
DR.. L. L. Pinkerton died at O'Clock.
yesterday morning. He was native OF
Maryland and came to Kentucky at an
early day. He died on his Gath birthday.
| Two more fashionable weddings are
announced for next Thursday. May the
good work 60 on.
Hon. z. +. Smith, former Superin-
tendent of Pubic Instruction tor the
State of Kentucky, announces himself a
candidate for that position. His conf
petitor is the present incumbent, DR.. III.
A. NJ. Henderson.
Hemp is high in price and the pros
poets are favorable for still higher figures
this year, as the farmers have planted
double the usual number OF acres III
wheat and barley.
The rainy weather the past two days
has had literally a dampening effect on
business, and consequently. a scarcity or
news is the result.
1t costs something in the way of taxes
and licenses to carry ON even small
trade in that eXtraVagant city. small
storekeeper on Vine street, VINO carries
an average stock on hand of less than
$33, United States license $50, county
, and State tax 81 81; total, 500 81.
The marriage OF Mr.. NJ. G. Woolrich,
of Louisville, to Miss Annie, Kelley, OF
this city, took place yesterday afternoon
at the residence Of DR.. L. d. Kelley, the
brides father.
The Lexingtonians are particularly
jubilant over the Senatorial election Of
Andrew johnson.
4 General A. p. Howell, Paymaster, has
been in the city the past two weeks pay
ing bounties, amounting to near $4,000.
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