The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-04-09
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time been contemplating matrimonyl
called on his dulcina, and after talking
over the matter once more concluded
that the safe thing for them was speedy
consummaton OF their purpose. ThN
young lady's pa and ma were on the eve
OF Withdrawing their consent, and deA
lays, which are proyerbially dangerouss
promised IN this instance to be fatal.
The two accordingly hastily embarked
on the Bessie Pearl, took the cars for
Columbia, and were just beginning t0t
breathe freely, when they were overs
hauled by an irate brother and discarG-
ed lover of the young lady. They wera
brought to a stand-still, .and the
"Young Detective" held the partH
while the brother returned to bring
the father of the would-be bride.
His presence had soothing effect
and the young couple were finally
persuaded "to go home and be good
children" till the matter could be further
considered. At last accounts the twG
hearts whichsexpected "tO beat as ones
were Topping along in the same old way:
WILMINGTON, O.-The excitement oc5
casioned by the late election has about
died away, and the defeated candidates
are now asking themselves the question:
why they did not run better. The fol1
lowing are the new members Of Council
as elected on Monday: Henry Lorish5
W. Ii. Rannells and Cyrus Lintra.
On account of the fine weather and the
farmers all engaged in getting ready to-
put in their crops, business has been
rather dull for the past few days.
W. ID. Moore, of the Christian Church,i
began series of lectures ON TuesdaH
evening in the Friends Church, in repiH
to the lectures delivered in PrestopS
Hall, in February, by B. F. Underworld
a celebrated Free Thinker, Of Boston.
Mass.
HAMILToN.-Patrick Hoar, aged n,
died of consumption at his fathers resi-
dence on Filth street, yesterday alter
noon.
The weather at present is as dry and
dusty as i'll midsummer, and good rain
is very much needed, as in many porl
tions of the city the cisterns have given
out and u scarcity of water is coma
planned of.
Miss Bertha Kreiger. of Hamilton, and
Mr.. Henry Richman, of Cincinnati, were
married yesterday at the office of Justice
Sorter.
r. n. Andrews, it is reported, has purs
will continue to run it in the interest Of
the Democracy, as heretofore. t
The busiest man in town just now is
Nat. Talbot. N
XENIA, O.-The election in this city
passed off quietly. One colored mani
was elected member OF the City Council
Marshal, will be relieved in few days
by Sol. X. Harner. The change is COM
sidered very good one.
The people expect to 60 to the next
fair at jamestown via the d. g. s. E. M
&. r. r. Everything is progressing con!
cerning this new road, and as soon as
| the officers can make arrangements I'd
| commence grading the work will ba
pushed forward rapidly. Certain parties
have tried to discourage the enterprise3
but their influence will have no etfect3
the road will be built. :.
Parties that are engaged In getting up
city directories ought TO visit Xenia, as
one is very much needed in this city.
and the people would literally patronize
the enterprise.
LovELAND.--A literary society entitled
"The Murdoch Club" has just been ora
ganized at Loveland. Prof. j. q. Kinney
is the President and Mr.. George Shields
Secretary. The object is readings, literJ
airy exercises, elocuti0nary instruction,
and occasional public dramatic enter-
tainments.
The Moonlight Club, organized last
fall, is still hourishng. The last meets
ing was held at Mr.. Lownsbury's, and
was of unusual interest. The next meet-
ing will be at Mr.. Hugh Lows.
A second spelling match is to come oil
at the Presbyterian Church this Friday
evening.
The ladies are preparing for tea
party for next Friday evening.
Considerable interest is abroad in the
election OF School Director next Mon
day. The school elections of Loveland
have for several years been the most ini-
portant and interesting of all elections
to the people OF This independent school
district.
LEXINGTON, KY.-Considerabl activ-
ity Is going on at the Curragh and the
Ashland Park training stables, prepar.
ing ior the horse show next Monday.
The taxing OF retail drummerS seems to
be knotty subject.
Extensive preparations are going on
at the Ashland House in anticipation Of
a crowd during the racing season.
The Irish National Band will give a
grand bali this evening at Masonic Hail..
under the leadership of Captain John L.
Shannon. Arrangements have been made
to accommodate a great number Of
guests.
Business has unhappily increased
again in Judge Mulligan's Court. Yes
terday His Honor put the following cases
through in quick time: Eliza Bradford.
fornicati0n, 500 and costs; Nathan Alex
ander, same, $50 and costs; America
Scott, disorderly conduct, $40 and costs;
Moses Hussy, depositing filth on the
streets, $40 and costs; q. Mucci, held to
$500 bail, charged with receiving stolen
goods; Albert Wallace, held To 500 bail,
charged with grand larceny.
A spelling match, with an admission
charge, will be held this evening in the
Baptist Church on Short street. The
proceeds will be applied TO Church pur-
poses.
On Wednesday evening two more per-
sons were baptized in the Main-streeg
CHRISTIAN Church. This makes forty
seven additions TO the congregations.
Elder McGarvey preached on The occa-'
SION, and referred TO the many ways in
which Christians are decoyed from the
service of the Lord. Among the latest
was the debasing use OF the Courthouse
fence for posting circus bills, and that
these doubtful moral shows take more
money out of a community than would
build substantial Courthouse.
Mr.. John w Maddox, a former student
OF the Kentucky University, now resid.