The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-25
FROM POINTS AROUND.

MNrbual Mllldn was DuIucu uu w euueS-
day night. The fire originated in the
Kitchen, and as the family were all
asleep, had gained considerable head.
way before 1t was discovered, and the
members Of the household were only
barely able, to escape with their lives,
very little, il anything, being saved from
the devouring element. The afflicted
family, who are thus deprived of shell
ter or home, will have the earnest SYM
pathy OF all who know them.
In the races, free for all, Allie West
won the first heat in 2:25 and the second
in 2:27. Captain Jack won the third
heat in 2:3lN and the fourth in 2:31. The
fifth was given to Tom Britton, who also
won the sixth in z :36 and also the sew
epth. 81. .f4
In the 2:45 race Gum Ball won the first
heat In 2:37L and the second In 2:3415
Lady Lumber won the third In 2:35s4
In the fourth Gum Ball and Lady Luln-
ber came in together in 1921. The nth
and sixth heats were given to Lady
Lumber, the latter in 1864.
WASHINGTON G. H.-The Ely Light
Guards attended the Circleville Fair
ON Thursday, 23d, by special invitation
of the managers, starting on the 6:15
train and arriving at destination at hall
past seven. They were met at the depot
by Witick's Cornet Band, of Circleville-
which, by the way, is the finest band in
the State, outside of Cincinnati-and
were conducted to the Courthouse yard ,
where arms were stacked.
The arrival created sensation, and
brought large and enthusiastic crowd
ofpeople 10 the depot. Although but or
ganized a few months since, they are
Well-drilled, and have no cause to be
discouraged, as they most surely will
become grand success in every point.
At O'Clock dress parade WAS performed
to large audience, and was gone
through with In manner which reflects
much credit upon Captain Stuckey, the
efficient and clover Lieutenants, j. NJ.
Sims and Baldwin Millikan, and the
Well-drilled men of the company. A
march to town, and supper at the
American House, whose genial proprie-
Tor is all attention, completed the exer-
cises of the day.
A social cotillion party will be given
here by the Young Mems Social Club, at
their rooms (City Hall on next Tuesday
evening, to the friends of the Club.
The colored celebration here on We'd
nesday was decided success, the town
overflowing with colored people, who en-
joyed themselves and listened to the
good speeches delivered. The affair
took place in Wendeps grove.
-AvONDALE.--The Democrats hold a
meeting at Boman's tonight.
Tramps are fast disappearing. The
weather, like many citizens, has become
too cool for them.
John Robinson Is seeking suitable
place for wintering his menagerie. How
would the Geological Garden suit you,
Johnp
Nearly all the improvements COM
menced by the village last spring will
be completed by the 1st proXimo. The
village was never in more prosperous
and healthful condition than at present
/, The funeral of the late Captain Oliver
Palmer took place yesterday afternoon
from Grace Episcopal Church, in this
Village, and was largely attended. Cap
ain Palmer, whose death occurred on
Wednesday last, has been engaged as
marine agent and adjuster for upwards
If fifteen years, for most Of the Cincin-
haiti insurance companies. he was for
nerly captain on the Northern lakes,
and in that capacity acquired an expe-
rience in marine matters, both as an ad-
uster and practical bOatman, that was
bf great value in his vocation. He was
The inventor of valuable marine pump,
which has been adopted on the lakes,
and one OF which was put on the wreck
ing-boat "Underwriter," built here In
1864 under his supervision. The same
pump, we believe, Is now on the wreck
Ing L. +. Eckert, and has rendered
good service to underwriters on both
bulls and cargoes on the Western wa
ters.
HAMILTON.-The sixteenth anniver-
sary of Hamilton Temple of Honor No.
IT will be celebrated in their hall, on
Third street, on Tuesday evening next
by an oyster supper. An address will
be delivered on the occasion. Admis-
sion % cents, proceeds for the benefit of
the society. One and all are cordially
invited to attend. A good time is ex-
pected.
The Shakespeare Club met last evening
at DIR. Dan. Millikin's.
Mrs. DR.. Campbell, OF Middletown, is
In the city, the guest OF her son, JAS. u.
Campbell.
The Ladies' Book Club met Friday
afternoon at Mrs. James Griffin's, Third
ward.
PEPPERS, the dead animals undertaken.
had his establishm ent, south OF the city,
entirely demolished Wednesday night,
by residents In the neighborhood, it is
supposed.
Marcellus Thomas, Democratic nomi-
nee for Sheriff, has made answer to the
"Letter of Inquiry" He recogn zes the
right of the people to assemble at all
proper times to investigate charges
against their officials, and will, ii elect
ed, discharge his duty without fear or
favor.
Charles Valiandigham, son of the late
Hon. G. L.ValIandigham,.i is in the city.
Herman Reif, o citizen of st. Clair
township, died suddenly yesterday
morning, Of dropsy Of the heart.
Deputy Sheriff LAWN went to Cincin-
natl yesterday to serve the States wit
nesses in the Rufer case, which is set for
hearing ON Monday next.
Peter Schmidt, q man In the employ OF
Henry Schiosser, was instantly killed
last evening about six O'clock. Itseems
he had been engaged in unloading car
filed with barley, which stood on a side
street. Having finished, be jumped from
the car to assist in Hitting heavy piece
OF rail- road iron which some workmen
were repairing the tracks with. BY
t.l<x.~e a.