The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-08
FROM POINTS AROUND.

their church yesterday afternoon at 8
O'Clock, but as Elder Stratton was not
prepared to perform the ordinance of
baptism the service was deferred for an
other week. Now, II the doctrine of the
disciples" respecting baptism Is true,
namely, that it is indispensable to sal
walton, 1t occurs to us that Elder STRAIT
TON assumed very grave responsibility
In postponing the service; for, if the ap-
pilcant, being ready and anxious for ad-
mission, SHOULD pass away before next
sunday, who ought to be held responsi-
Bile! Surely not the applicant. Minis
ters OF this denomination should always
be ready to perform the ordinance of
baptism in order to escape from grave
responsibility.
There are more people In our town
complaining Of hard times, at present,
than there has been at any time since
the beginning of the war. Many persons
are leaving the village in search of en-
ployment.
AS evidence OF the gradual decay Of
literary taste In our county, we mention
the fact that the Nonpareil Literary
Oiub is not likely to be reorganized this
winter.
LEXINGTON. KY.--Capt. Thomas E..
Eastin, tax collector OF. the Big Sandy
Railroad, is sued for 81 600. that amount
being unpaid to the county.
The Sheriff complains that tax payers
come to his office with snail gallop
speed, everyone trying to be the last. On
the other hand the State Auditor is send
lug his thunderbolt drafts for money.
Capt. MoGill, Of the Phoenix Hotel, is
about to move to Texas.
News comes from the hilly county OF
Gleenup that the Missouri grasshoppers
are there, ,devouring the growing wheat.
The ponderous old carriage, presented
by The citizens of Newark, New Jersey,
to Henry Clay, in 1888, is to be sent to
the Philadelphia Centennial. This relic
OF the great statesman was sold years
ago by son Of Mr.. Clay and passed
into the hands of q carriage maker in
this city, who seemed to venerate it's
former owner more than his flial of
spring.
The Lexington Gazette makes timely
appeal in aid Of our Orphan Asylum now
in need OF contributions. This asylum
aud the Charity Hospital are the only
institutions of charity supported by our
well-to-do citizens, and this support is
penuriously small.
A little son OF Mr.. McNamara, corner
OF Main and Spring streets, was severely
bitten by dog on Friday evening.
MIR. o. III. ROthacker was called to
Cincinnati on Saturday evening to see
his brother, who is dangerously ill in
thatscity.
HAMILToN.-Ac case of smallpox ON
Wood street was Saturday reported to
the Health Officer.
The County Commissioners held a.
meeting yesterday. Bills tothe amount
of $445 10 were passed. The bonds of
Celedon r. Symmes, as County Infirm-l
ary Director, in the sum of $1,000, with
II. r.. Symmes ana I'll. II. Magic as sure
ties, was accepted and approved.
Saturday the Court was engaged I'M
hearing the testimony in the case OF
Garyers against the City of Hamilton,
in which an injunction is asked to pre-
vent the city from burying dead dnmal \
pn.a certain tract OF LAID some distance
south Of the city.
Much complaint is made by citizens at
The rapid speed OF the street cars. 1t is
almost impossible to make the driversi|
desir0us tp'ride. This should be looked
after.
One of the youthful proprietors of the
new faro establishment was arrested
Friday night.
In the case fIsaac III. M.Warwickagainst
N. S.:Curtis, the ejuryrendereda verdict
In favor of the plaintiff in the sum OF
S341 32.
In the case of Chas. Beiarly against
M. M. Gerard ct al, itwas ordered thatl
the Sheriff pay q. Morganthaier $500 out
OF the purchase money on his mortgage. |
Ingtie case OF G. f. Reynolds $50. VS..
A. HochLel lmer g. Son, a JUDGMENT of $269
was rend red In favor OF plaintiff.
( New Suits-Thoml Hagan vs.. VIM. |
Ball and William Davidson. Amount
claimed $500 on u pramtssory note.
Shepie d, Curtis,& Williams vs.. "A aron |
B. Symmes and wife, suit to toreeiose |
mortgage.
Same against John q. Holbrock and |
Gerhard g. PEPPER. Amount CLAIMED,
$1,000.
Eliza Sheehan against Gable Young, |
executor. Amount claimed, $4l6.
Columbus B aokman VS.. sJacob Cart |
wright. Am, unit claimed, SlQ2.
A little daughter of Bartin James,
ESQ.,, is lying very i'll with brain disease. |
I J.. A. Crossman, who was married iu |
this city something over week ago TO
Miss RlcharQB On tart5, n.y., was Ar- |
rested and brought here Saturday, and |
lodged in Jail. The charge is having
two wives, the first Of whom lives III |
Canada.
COvINGTON. Two reporters and
''Camel-back" Murphy passed up the
street yesterday.
Squire Perrinyesterday did the agree
able between two inspired hearts that |
were anxious to beat as one. The happy
parties came all the way from Bellefon-
salne, o., and their names are Mr.. WE.
Smith and Miss, Matte q. Conney. ~.
Mr.. Julius Corbin was robbed pi $2OQ
pin ON Saturday hisnt.
just as persons we're on their way |
rom church 10 their homes ON Sunday, |
!. iniseraDIe and depraved crowd oil
drunken vagabonds made disgusting
Sxhibition OF themselves In front Of d
saloon on Scott street by profane and
obscene language, that finally termi-
nated in tight. However, the belliger-
anus were too drunk to seriously injure
Dne another, which prevented the sued
ding of blood. This Ia not the first time /
That this indecency has occurred on Sun
Itay, but it is only shameful repetition |
Of what every one that passes along that
portion Of Scott street knows TO be a
lact.
Tommy Cavanaugh, for. over three |