The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-13
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, BELLEVUE, Ky.-A meeting was called
by The citizens of Bellevue, which ap-
pointed Mr.. Ruben Tedrow, Chairman
and Mr.. j. Ii. Krogmann, Clerk. Mr.
Souther moved that there be a Urinary
meeting on Thursday, Feb. Is, 1876, tG
nominate one Assessor, one Clerk, anH
three Trustees for long term, and one
The motion was carried and the cam-l
paign is now regularly open.
WILMINGTON, O.--It has been snowing1
hard all day, with the prospect OF good
sleighing.
The subject of building.w works to manuI
facture the Champion Iron Bridge Is ben
ing agitated by the leading citizens and
considerable money has been subscribed
for that purpose. .-.
General Judson Fitzpatrick lecturest
here on the 25th inst.
MADEIRA.-We are enjoying q season.
of splendid sleighirg, the first of tho,
winter. The severe cold of the last ski
| weeks, we lear, win prove disastrous tol
| the fruit crop OF this region for next seaI
son. The peaches are entirely destroyed
| and the finer varieties OF cherries havct
shared the same fate.
The Lyceum met last night, with full
attendance, and the exercises, consisti
ing of select readings, recitations anda
vocal and instrumental music, were OF NJ
very enjoyable character.
Our builder, W. }. Heddleston, is\
awaiting the breaking up of winter tot
commence the erection of several dwellJ
ing houses at this place. Next summeA
will show great Improvement here.
LEXINGTON, KY.--A great amount OF
suffering must necessarily exist on acI
count of the late extreme cold weather,t
r.,f nH nrlr ntt ta aa..I
of the year.
1t behooves our opulent people to be
on the alert to relieve the wants of thet
unfortunate. Remember, "He that givest
to the poor lendeth to the Lord" Nok
one can ask a better security.
J. T. Slade, County Surveyor, has re.t
covered from his recent illness.
There are three candidates for Mayors
Messrs. Frazer, Vaughn and DR.. Chip-}
ley. Messrs. Atchinson and Lusby areJ
candidates for Captain of the Night Pol
lice, and twenty-five candidates for sub.s
ordinate watchmen, out Of which ninet
are to be chosen.
A contribution-box has been placed at
the door OF st. Joseph's Hospital, oni
Short street, which will afford conveni-s
ent method of making donations to thisi
charitable institution.
Considerable stir has been caused
! among whisky dealers in this Vicinity,
on account of the proposed increase OF
tax ON that staple article.
| The local papers state that an unusual
number of deaths have lately occurred.
IN Central Kentucky. Among them many
prominent citizens. .m
The Dispatch, of yesterday, has
timely article on the suffering and pov-s
erty in our city: and adds, 'The Sunday
clothes and. eloquence do not fulfill the.
royal law"
HAMILToN.--Snow commenced falling
early yesterday morning and continued
until about noon, which, with the pres.i
ent foundation, made pretty good sleigh-s
ing, and everybody fortunate enough tor
| possess vehicle on runners was ouH
taking an airing.
twas not an earthquake, as many
supposed, which shook the earth yester--
day afternoon about halfpast one O'clock.
| but only fdar pas, which landed Mr..
Brock, the High-street jeweler, on the ICY
| sidewalk. -''Tlfat, and nothing more."
| At meeting of the ladies Of the United.
Presby yterian congregation held at the
parsonage Thursday afternoon, the,
Church Society was reorganized by
electing Mrs. Charles Stark, Presidents,
Mrs. VIM. e. Brown, Vice Presidents.
Miss Ella Crawford, Secretary; a Treas
urer was also elected. It was decided
to hold the socials regularly every two
weeks in the lecture room OF the church.
| The trial of Jasper Harris, who MUIR
dered his brother Christopher on. the
evening of Nov. 22d, was in progress all
day yesterday. 1t will be remembered
that the accused is but half-witted, and
| considered scarce responsible for his
acts, and that was the line of defeuse set
up by his counsel. The case was finish.
ed up and went to the jury about ten
O'Clock last night.
| The ladies Of the M. e. Church are
making rather extensive preparations
for their Martha Washington tea party
ON the 22d,
| Hotel de Ferrie entertained but six
guests last night. The rush seems TO be
over. sI-2S Es
Mi6dletown has given out that ne
more tramps will be entertained within
| her limits this season.
The female MINISTRIES hold forth at tha
/ lOpera.hOuse this evening.