The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-18
NEWS FROM POINTS A1ouxD.

PARIS, KY.-Speaking Of the Common
Pleas Court In Bourbon county, the TruB'
Kentuckian says: "Judge Bucknerss
impartial and pleasant manner of conA
Quoting his court and deciding cases,
has made him a great many admirers.
Ills next court here will be held in De-
cember, commencing on the first Nom
day"
DAYTON, KY.-The strawberry festival
at the Presbyterian Church was pleasant
and profitable, as are all entertainments
given by the ladies Of this congregation,
The proceeds are to be devoted to puE.
chasing new hymnais for the church. !
The turnpike and bridge has boon;
turned over to the District Commission<,
ers, in accordance with the act OF the(
Legislature, and the road is now feeJ
There will be a general feeling of sad
ness at the thought of the absence Of ths
old gate-keeper from his post, AZ he was
such an amiable, polite and handsome
old gentlemen.
TIE entertainment for the benefit Il.
the Methodist Church takes place at thDi
residence Of Mr.. William Laws thiAd
evening. No tickets have been offered
for sale, and the small admission of 1,
cents will be charged at the door. Rel
freshments will be provided. 4
LEXINGTON, KY.-Considerab feeling
exists against the delinquent insuranc1d
companies which sustained losses In tho3
late fire.
Our lumber dealers have raised thefti
prices since the Limestone street fire. 4
Col. Frank Waters has sued the RoyaN
Insurance Company for the n0n-pay-a
ment of 5000, due from that company. n
Scarlet fever is prevailing in this city.4
but not to any alarming extent.
Seventeen prisoners were Yesterday
sentenced to the Penitentiary In the Girl
cult Court. Two were tor murder an03
one was for shooting with intent to kill
ceny and burglary.
The Venerable Charles Reid has re-l
turned from his recent trip to Lancastecl
much improved In health and locke.
MIR. John T. Miller was expected TO ax-
rive home last evening from his touyl
through California.
I Master Commissioner j. r. Mortonl
sold on Thursday the farm OF the BeaslE
brothers, 70 acres, about four miles from
the city, near the Nfoholasville pike, I'd
800 per acre. Mr.. j. N. Beasly was the
purchaser. The stock sold well. Horsa1
brought from $65 to $l85 per head ann
DR.. Thomas X. Quickfall, formerly ystE
erinary surgeon in this city, died sud-
denly at Lincoln, England, q short time
since. a
CALIFORNIA, OHIO.-Yesterday was .
proud day for California. The celebra-
tion of Mr.. and Mrs. X. H. VanRenssel-.
lear's golden wedding, in conneotio1
with the celebration Of the fftieth ami
versary Of Mr.. IAN Renssellear's wedde0
life to the A. A. ). Rite, was quite N
imposing demonstration. Upwards Of
two hundred persons were present.
mostly distinguished Masons and thei3
wives from the city. Among others WA
observed the towering form Of q. T,S
Carson, who took leading part In thk
ceremonies. We also noticed our geniaJ
and good-looking County Recorder, Paul
Williamson and lady, Uncle Joe Ooyert
and others. The party started from th4
foot OF Walnut street about p. NJ. ana
arrived at California about $50 r. n.
The Champion No. 0 was chartered for,
the occasion.
The party formed in procession at the
river and marched to Mr.. V.'s residence
The line Of march was as follows: UD
Eldorado to Fifth, out Fifth to MiIlers
The procession was-headed' by band oil
music, followed by Hanselman's Com
mandery.
The ceremonies at the house were in
teresting and touching. Mr.. Van Rens,
sellear on several occasions was over.
come by his feelings. Mrs. Van Rene
sellear received her guests and chatter
with them with her usual propriety ana
dignity.
A large number Of valuable articles
were presented by their friends and ths
various Masonic Lodges. \
HAMILToN.-In the Probate Court yes.
terday the will OF Clara A. Marts, be.
queathing her entire estate to her minuu
son Albert, and appointing j. v. SinkeH
as administrator, was admitted to pro.
bate.
In the breach of promise and seduction
case OF Sarah M. Warner vs.. Samuel
Shelley the jury awarded damages a
81, 600 to the plaintiff. 4
case of Thos. Webb VS.. the Butler county
Commissioners.
About $4,000 will be added to the tar
duplicate this year. I
The erection OF new block on tina
Russell Potter property will be c0ms
menced on Monday.
The Courthouse and other public
buildings and many private residences
were decorated in honor Of the Bunker
Hill Centennial.
The 2. O.S. of A. will celebrate thu
Fourth of July in the Courthouse yara
The N. "A. o. NJ. societies of Cincinnati
Day ton and other points have been id.
Yited to attend.
Mr.. Heinleine, who was awarded thu
contract for furnishing coal to the Public
Schools, as being the lowest bidder, hxS
refused TO enter into an agrcemeHtS
claiming that the contract specifies &,
larger number of pounds to the busheE
than is ever allowed. The School Board!
last night authorized the Committee on
Fuel to contract with the lowest anal
best bidder who would agree to the,
terms. Y
Bills amounting to 1921 60 were allowed,
by the School Board last night.
Prof. Theodore Snyder was re-electeds
music teacher for the ensuing year ~
the School Board last night 1T salary
OF $50 per month. !,
Building fernstfs. 3.
The following permits were issued sfnuo