The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-24
tian Church Is becoming warmer. Sew
eral were baptized Sunday.

tian Church Is becoming warmer. Sew
eral were baptized Sunday.
On Monday evening Mrs. Boyer, who
lives on Seventh street, between Great
and Willow, came near losing her life by
fire, and was only saved by the presence
of mind and heroism of her daughter, who
put out the flames with her hands, fairly
burning them to crisp in the operation.
Dennis Bond, of Sparta, was yesterday
fin ed 500 for selling cigars and tobacco
without license.
The mud washed down from elevated
lots abutting thereon is nuisance.
The fire early last night was in the
office of Weaver, Insurance Agent,
caused by the explosion of coal-oil
lamp, which caused o damage of about
$500.
In the County Court yesterday Ellen
D0nahue was qualified as eXecutrlX of
James Donahue. Josephine Hogan ap-
Piled and took steps to secure the pen
sion Of her husband, Andrew Hogan.
Ellen Beall was appointed eXecutrix Of
Peter Beall. w. II. Telbs, V. Shinkle
and D. U. Connignore were appointed
appraisers.
Thomas Bird was qualified as Execu-
tor of Sarah Golden, and Mrs. Mary
Bruins as Executrix of Bernard Bruins.
The Court refused to probate the will of
NJ. q. Hackstadt on the ground that IL
was made without the consent of the tes-
tator' sshusband. The case of bastardy
against r. Ii. Reed was filed, and In the
similar case of Andrew Mckay an alias
warrant to Hamilton. Thirty settle
ments OF administrators, guardians, ETC.,
filed and continued for exceptions, five
heretofore filed now confirmed, and eight
reports and sixteen inventories filed and
ordered recorded. q. =. Wilcox filed his
commission, and qualified as Notary
Public.
At the spelling match last night at
Union Methodist Church, Eddie Bots
ford carried away the Websters Un-
abridged, and was the last on his side OF
the house. He fell before Isosceles.
Collector John s. Nixon, improves very
slowly.
A small gipsy house on wheels passed
through the city yesterday, with a pipe
prolruding from the side.
The alarm of fire last night was caused
by the total destruction Of the contents
OF Miss Martha Watts candy store cor
ner OF Batchelor and Bank Lick streets.
Loss about 5000.
; Nlmrod Kalin has got a license to run
tavern at South Covington.
The Directors of the Coylngton Bridge
Company met yesterday and passed res
olutions of coincidence at the death of
Mr.. Jesse Wilcox.
Chief Engineer Hartley is suffering
from neuralgia.
Nemport.
A countryman, whose name we are un-
able to recall at present, while driving
along Bellevue street this morning ran
over one of the large heaps Of ashes and
upset his cart. He was very much be-
smeared' with the filth, but escaped with
out a scratch.
Mr.. James McLane, who lives on the
corner Of SOutngate alley and York
street, was awakened last night by some
mysterious rapping about his room. He
arose and armed himself with q club, but
the would-be burglar had fled, and James
was disappointed in his search.
Before Judge Geisler came Henry Gem
bers for a breach of the peace. How
ever, his case was continued until to-
morrow. j. S. Campbell, charged with
continued. John Shaw, for breach of
the peace, was fined IS, including cost.
Jacob Slembler, disorderly conduct, case
continued until tomorrow.
The court-martial at the Barracks was
concluded and adjourned yesterday.
Valentine Rebholz has recovered from
his injuries.
Sheriff Thomas Jones is better.
At least 1000 worth ofstock would be
taken by Newport if the proposed race
track were built Oh the flats back Of Cow
ington.
Messrs. VIM. Clark, James Danke and
w. I'll. Robson were nominated for the
Board OF Trustees to fill the long term,
and Mr.. Holmes the short term, at the
primary convention held in Bellevue,
last night. The election comes off Mon
day next. Mr.. Samuel Badger runs for
City Clerk, with Henry French opposed.
The city prisoners resume work on the
stone pile tomorrow.