The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-05
Newport.

The private entertainment given at the
residence Of Mr.. Falls by the Murdoch
Club OF Cincinnati, last evening, was
greeted with large number of invited
guests and friends of the family, among
which 1t was our pleasure to attend. The
programme OF Henry Nv was admirably
rendered, and Tie vacancy OF one OF the
absent members filled by Miss Belle
Falls, who carried out her part in the
most excellent style. The gentle hos.
tess, Miss Ida Fallis, in her beautiful
anu attractive manner of tripping the
light fantastic toe, added grace to the
merriment OF the occasion. AT 12O'c!oc'i
the party was invited up stairs, where
tables loaded with all the good things
that the season could afford, were pre-
sided over by Mrs. Falls. Among the
noted guests we noticed Mr.. ID. z. Wal
ler, of Cincinnati, Mr.. Joseph Holiday,
ol Covingt0n, and Col, Hounshell, OF
Newport.
Alter supper few quadrilles warmed
up the evenings entertainment, and the
happy parties departed for their respect
i've homes.
We understand that dairy on Aglen-
tine street, between York and Monmouth
streets, is becoming an intolerable nui-
sance. The stock is left to run at large
front OF the stable is where they all con-
grega,e, and blockade the sidewalks 50
that it is impossible. ls there no law to
keep cattle of our streets!
The statement in The STAR, last week,
alluding tu that Internal brass band was
caused by a fit Of jealousy on the part
OF a certain fellow in this city who claims
to be halfway musician.
1t seems that there is no one to
attend 10 the deplorable condition of our
streets. Why don't they get ID man like
Rick Hackers, OF cOvington!
Lively times at the Barracks. Eight
more recruits from Indianapolis.
The Board of Council appointed Jonas
Learing 10 assess the Taylor property.
Thirty dollars reward is offered to the
one who brings back u deserter named
Geo. W. Lake, Of Co. A, Z. p, who left
the Barracks on Wednesday night.
Corporal John Ward, at his own re-
quest, has been reduced to a private, and
will accompany the detachment going to
the Second Infantry.
Mr.. O'Hara, III the Board of Council
men last night, occupied the chair OF
Capt. VIM. N. Air.
John s. Ducker, the County Attorney,
desires an increase of his salary.
A loan of S29, 900, due July 1st, has been
negotiated by The Treasurer and Com
mittee on Ways and Means.
The Committee on Public Buildings
reported recommendation for the in
closure of portion of ground surround
ing the jail, for the purpose OF wo king
the prisoners. The work begins forth
with.
The Wharimaster and City Sealer
have collected bills amounting TO $48 so.
The city's bNiance of indebtedness to
the Covington Gas Company amounts to
S5.222 81.
Mr.. John r. Hugle is reported to be re-
covering +, ON his illness, by which he
has been confined for the past four
weeks.
In the City Council the claim of Mr..
Wolf for $37 was referred to the Commit-
tee on claims.
Hetsch Brothers received the contract
for printing the Councils annual re-
The City Marshaps report was read
and filed in the City Council.
COVinDtOn.
The lamentable cry OF the Ferry boat
Company now is, that the ropes are too
short to tie the old tub up when they
land on this side of the monstrous
stream. Sad.
The Holly water is not as thick as it
was few days ago. One man tells us
that it has become thin enough TO run
through quill. That's too thin.
The man who said that Street Commits
sioner Hackers was dead had better do
as the ground hog did-hunt his hole.
In the Mayors Court this morning
came John Reddymaker, tor breach OF
the peace. He was fined ~ and costs.
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costs. Mary Geivins, for being disorder.
ly, was fined 50. Malinty Pate, for dis.
orderly conduct, was fined 50 and costs.
The Commonwealth against. Dick
Davis, for a breach OF the peace upon
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