The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-20
NEWS FROM POINTS AROUND. ..

Templars, of this city, numbers 425 men,
bers. 1t is the largest in the State.
A German tailor, named Nicholas
Pfeifer, was found dead in his bed at his
clearinghouse, on Wednesday morning.
AT the last meeting of the City Coun-
Gil, the officers and judges to conduct the
city election were appointed.
The st. Patrick's Benevolent Society,
of Paris, numbering about s3venty-fve
members, went on the morning train to
unite with their brethren at Cynthiana,
in cele Grating the day there. They were
accompanied by band Of music from
Carlisle.
Paris is the second city in Central
Kentucky, and is full of blowers, and vet
there is not a band of musicians to be
found among them.
Happy Aliens Theatrical Troupe will
give an entertainment for the benefit of
the. Baptist church, this evening. Bob
Harlan will sing his famous song,
"Mamma, Where is Minnie Gonep
Plenty of spelling and other matches;
but no matrimonial matches.
1t Is necessary for young man to be
possessed of $4,000 to enter the ninth
circle OF Paris society, and $4,000 TO
get into the upper-ten.
The city of Paris has ordained strict
laws inforcing the Christian observance
of the SabbaJh day. 1t is proper to note
here that very few destructive fires oc-
cur in this city.
The Martha Washington tea party,
given by the ladies at the skating rink
for the Baptist Church, turned out to be
a delightful affair. Birdie Pollock, a
charming little lady Of five years, per-
sonated Lady Washington, and Master
Willie Hamilton represented General
Washington, and among the young ladies
that seemed the most bewitching were
Misses Emma Lyon and Lizzie Knapp.
One hundred dollars were realized tor
the Church, and a pleasant evenings
enjoyment Tor all who attended.
Edward Woods, for being little how
for resisting officers, was fined $40 and
costs by Mayor Conner ON Thursday.
LEXINGTON, KY.-Prof. Shaer, State
Geologlst, recommends the immediate
completion of the Mt. Sterling coal road.
But does not favor the project OF getting
our water supply from an artesian we'll.
In the absence of Judge Mulligan in
the Recorders Court yesterday morning,
Levi Royalty, Esq, occul led the bencn,
and IN q royal and lawyer-like manner
patch: Archie Logue, disorderly con-
duct, cent and costs; Michael Mahan,
lying drunk, 81 and costs; Catherine
Bentley, breach Of the peace, 81 and
costs; Matt. Holloway, charged with
cutting and woundlng, was held for fur
ther trial before the grand jury.
Elder G. h. Marshall will commence a
series of discourses on Sunday night
next, at ~ O'Clock, in the Main-street
Christian church, on the scriptural doc
trine of the Atonement, and answer to
hA re- Il Ia
Saved? These discourses will be con-
Sinued several Sunday nights in success
sion, and all expressions calculated to
wound the feelings of those differing
with the speaker will be avoided, All
are cordially invited to attend.
The funeral of Miss Ann Mccoy, for
many years a resident of Lexington,
took place yesterday morning at st.
PauPs Church.
Estill county has instructed for Prot.
Grehan ior superintendent OF Public In
struction. Considerable interest is in
creaslng among our people concerning
the candidates aspiring for this import
ant position.
Mr.. Earnest Brennan is President OF
the spotless Mems Society, new or
ganiZation in this city.
The Editorial profession was we'll rep
resented at the st. Patrick's supper.
The luminaries were DR.. o. Mahoney, Of
the Lexington Press; ColonelJ. Fletcher
Johnston, of the Dispatch, and Colonel
j. Soule Smith, of the Courier-Journal;
the latter foremost member of the Lex
ington bar.
Tomorrow being Palm Sunday, the
ceremonies of blessing and distributing
palms will take place at the morning
services in the Catholic Churches.
HAMILTON.-Yesterd Court was en-
gagged in hearing the case OF The State V.
Jonn Hall, alias Red Horse, indicted tor
assault with intent to kill Philip Kurz.
The jury last night about 10 O'clock res
verdict of assault aud battery
only, and recommended the Court that
the prisoner receive the full penalty Of
the law.
Thursday morning an old man named
Robert Cameron, living near Symmes'
Corner, was found lying across a fence
i'll front OF his house in u senseless con-
dition. 1t is supposed he had been drink
ing. and in attempting to climb over
iell and was unable to recover his bal
ance.
The Public Schools will close on the
25th for the spring vacation, and reopen
on Tuesday following.
The streets and sidewalks were per-
IoCb SidIc VI lCt, WulCu uaue lOC0mOClOn
rather dangerous.
The grand spelling match came off in
BecketIs Hall last night. There was !
pretty good turn out, Notwithstanding
,he extreme unpleasantness of the
The contestants went to work
in good earnest. A look of solemnity
peryaded the countenance of eacn as
Jnough the fate of individuals
and nations depended upon their
spell. For the first round the old
spelling book was used, which seemed
to have little effect at, least upon the
champion spoilers of the city. OF this
number We're Oliver Jones, Miss Rose
and Miss Potter, who all fell before the
irst fire of puzzle words. At this point
we left just as the second class piled up
on the floor, and we are unable to give
The names of the victorious one, if any
there were. This will no doubt be the
last grand spell for our city.
There are no old ladies to exist in
N ha doxy