The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-08

AvoNDALE.-More evening 'buses are
in demand. Trot 'em out, Hi!
The village rink and all the ponds af-
ford splendid skating.
Religious services are being held night
ly in Grace Methodist Episcopal Church,
under the direction of Rev. Mr.. Short.
They are short, but sweet.
The poor town clock is being closely
watched by two enterprising reporters,
who evidently have designs upon it. Be-
ware, gentlemen, lest one of its hands
gets after you.
DAYTON, Ky.-Promenade concerts
for the benefit Of the Catholic Church
are to be given at Nolte' g Hall this even-
ing and tomorrow evening. A very
pleasant time is assured to all who may
attend.
The funeral of Fannie, little daughter
of Mr.. Joel Van SAINT, took place from
the Methodist Church Saturday after
noon and was very largely attended.
The sermon was preached by the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Zimmerman.
Church was concluded last week and
Rev. Mr.. Spilman is now conducting SIM
liar services at Union.
Wednesday, OF this week, being Ash
Wednesday, the usual services will be
held at the Catholic and Episcopal
churches. Rev. Mr.. Elwell, of the Epis-
copal Church, will preach at II O'Clock,
A. NJ.
LEXINGTON, KY.-The leading colored
people OF this city are somewhat down
in the mouth, as they term it, about the
changes in the Civil Rights bill, not
knowing what these changes are.
The American Citizen calls upon the
colored people to come forward and pay
their taXes-the public schools being in
want OF the money TO carry them on.
Perhaps the Press has an object in
callinG the agent of THE STAR lunatic.
Getting him in the lunatic asylum would
be nice way of stopping o competitor
for reportOrial superiority.
Next Wednesday afternoon Is the time
appointed Tor choosing pastor to take
charge of the first Presbyterian Church
i'll this city.
The recent cold spell prevented the
usual congregation of country people on
Cheapside last Saturday.
The Board of Managers of the First
Lunatic Asylum met 'on Friday, and
passed the monthly bills amounting to.
$S, 900.
The dirty old Courthouse, or the Black
Hole oil Lexington, as we have properly
styled it, was cons idered at the adjourn
ment OF the Circuit Court on Saturday.
General j. B. Huston arose and sug-
gested that the Court issue an order to
the tiremen to come with their appayatus
and clean it out. The General said he
had information that seven deaths had
been traced to this old temple of injus-
tice. His life and that of the Judge was
in danger, as we'll as Judge Kinkead and
other members of the Bar. Several mo-
tions were made for the purpose of call
ing the attention of the Grand Jury to
that deadly place. Why such building
should be used for court purposes in u
wealthy county, is more than Solomon
could answer.
The first number of the Kentucky Live
Stock Record appeared last Saturday,
and presents handsome, lively appear
ance.
A week from to-day the City Council
will elect or choose the various munici-
pal Officers. The people should bring
such influence to bear upon these cleo
tors that will insure the choice of faith
full and competent persons well known
for their executive abilities.
The Commissioners for the settlement
of right of way for the Southern Railroad
have awarded $1,000 damages to Mr..
Bradley.
In the Circuit Court Robt. Bishop was
fined 500 for shooting VIM. Owings with
intent to kill, and Lyman Shepherd was
fined 500 for being accessory to the
shooting.
Frank Taylor, an old negro, was SEN
fenced to the Penitentiary for two years
on the charge of stealing two plows from
Chas. Farra last spring.