The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-19
LOCAL BRETITIES.

SPELLING MATCH at Slxth frespy seib"
Church this evening.
MR.. G. b. JEFFERSON, son of Mr.. Joe
Jefferson, is in the city.
DIR. WISE lectures at the Temple this
evening, on "The Cosmic God."
A wATER-MATN burst at the corner OF
Fifteenth and Elm streets yesterday.
LADY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION to-mor-
row, ut Normal School Hall, at 10 A. ID.
A HORSE and buggy, belonging to Pc
ter Schonling, of Riverside, was stolen
last evening.
. A MEETING is to be held this evening
at TIA West Fourth street, to arrange for
Decoration day. ... 4....
The corridors of the Courthouse ap-
peared much deserted this morning, now
that the Egner trial is at an end.
A WEST END grain dealer has been
swindled by accepting forged check for
500 on Walsh, Brooks IL Kellogg.
The union prayer meeting at O'Clock
this afternoon, III Association Hall, Will
be conducted by Rev. j. Il. Gilbert.
THE S. P. c. A. held meeting yester-
day at it's rooms on Vine street, but
transacted no business of Importance.
REV. S. w. DUNCAN arrived in the
city yesterday morning, to assume the
pastorate OF the Ninth-street Baptist
Church.
THE ball given for the benefit of the
German Ladies' Centennial A ssociation
was success. over $500 was cleared
tor the Association.
PAGE, the w. Virginiasburglar, not car
ing 10 go to West Virginia, has written to
Hamilton accusing himself of committing
a burglary their some time since.
hou hna snI hat n
lot of diamonds were stolen from the
Gait House, Louisville, a few days since.
A reward of $3.50 is offered.
THE Police Court was in session two
hours this morning, during which time
thirty-two cases were disposed of and
Twelve Work-hOuse sentences passed.
, THOMAS SKINNER met Isaac Young at
124 Vine street yesterday, and without
: any provocati0n assaulted him. This
morning the Judge gave him a fine of $5
and costs.
A GERMAN book peddler, whose name
is unknown, died suddenly at 202 Elm
street yesterday afternoon. A Coroner's
jury rendered verdict Of heart dis
ease.
IT is calculated, at the Water-works
office, that nearly $500 leaks in water
pipes have occurred since the 1st of jan
uary, and that 100 of them were in main
pipes.
REV. C. B. BoYNToN will preach at
the Nine-Street Congregational Church
next Sunday, in the interests of the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals.
DRS. j. r. BECKwITH and J. J.. Ander-
son and Mrs. Anderson and son, from
this city, have arrived at Jacksonville,
Florida, and are stopping at the Grand
National Hotel.
The Chief of Police has gold watch
and chain, a sleeve-button made OF q
S2 30 gold piece, and moss agate ring,
supposed to be stolen property, which he
holds for the owner.
THE Republican Executive Committee
met last evening and organized by elect
ing Mr.. ALT Korte, President; Amor
Smith, ESD, Treasurer, and George
Weber. Secretary.
Mr.. r. T. HARVEY, Washington un-
dertaKer, who o1ticated at the funeral
of President Lincoln, and also that OF
Senator Sumner and General Rawlins, is
a guest OF the Cincinnati Coffin Com
pany.
THE following Democratic nominations
were made in the First Ward last even-
ing: Alderman, w. W.. Sutton. by ac-
clamation: Councilman, Jos. 7. Rogers,
by acclamatiop; Constable, A. Groves
Assessor, M. Ii. Sun.
THE entertainment at Pixies last even
ing for the benefit OF the j. M. NJ. IL. A.
was a complete success. The acting
was excellent, the costumes very fine,
and the music well selected and per
formed. The audience was good.
DELEGATEs passing through Cincin
natl on their way to the Y. M. U. A. In
ternational Convention, to be held al
Richmond. Va, next May, can learn o.
special railroad rates by communicating
with I'll. Thane Miller before April 18th.
ARTHUR NJ. PAGE was arraigned in the
Police Court this morning; but, on ;
requisition by an officer of Clarksburg
West Virginia, was given to the charge
of Fred. Ampthauer to answer to ;
charge OF stealing 100000 in bonds from
that place.
VIM. MCCOY, a driver of a coal cart be
longing to W. III. Brown, fell from th
cart yesterday afternoon and was killet
by the wheel passing over his head. HI
was 80 years Of age, unmarried and al
1rishman by birth. He was spoken of ii
the highest terms by those who knew
him.
THE Water-works Trustees have
awarded to Mr.. Clements the contract tt
Park reservoir at q cost of $1 80 per Inca
foot. This INCLUDES stone foundation
for the fence. 1t will require about ,S0
feet of fencing to inclose the portion o
the reservoir which now holds water.
BURGLARS carried OF about $175 wortl
of boots and Shoes from Sul1ivan's boo
and shoe factory at "a Main street las
evening. The theft was committed abou
7o'clock krwAile Mr.. Sullivan was at sup
per. On hfs return to the shop at
O'clock he found the back door open an,
the shoes missing. No arrests.
THE teachers of St. Paul Sunday
school, upon the invitation of it's yetel
an Superintendent, Mr.. e. p, Bradstreet
enjoyed delightful entertainment in th
s.blue" parlor OF the Grand Hotel Wed
nesday night, at which arrangement
were made for the Easter Festival OF tn
school, which is expected to be NOR
than usually grand:
The following are the names of donor
to the Odd-fellows' Fair, TO be held q
Greenwood Hall April 10Th to oath: Mrs
DR.. p. I. Williams, wax cross, $50; Thos
Holiday & Co., child's perambulatoi
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