The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-07-06

i'll dtferent localities. The knights OF
of Pythias spent the day at Yellow
Springs, and in the evening there was
grand march at Xenia, also a display OF
fireworks.
p, II. Barnum's show will be here ON
the 10Th inst. 1t is only few weeks
since John Robins0n's show left this
place.
We have almost constant rain day and
night, SO that corn can not be attended
nor anything done in the way Of putting
up hay, &c. The wheat is not quite
ready.
In short time the subject of "Rotary
Eidership" will be presented to the
Presbyterian congregation for adoption.
This was offered last fall but rejected,
as it was thought the congregation was
violently opposed 1t then are strongly in
its favor now, and we will doubtless,
adopt it now with very few dissenting
votes. 1t Is just the thing needed, in
order to restore peace and quietness in
some of our congregations, although 1t
will cause the sacrifice of elders as well
as ministers. Still, it is well to be sac.
rifced In O good cause.
OSGOOD, IND.-Our celebration on
the 81 came of in good style; more per-
sons were present than were ever known
to be present on any other similar occa-
s. s. Harding, Ex-Governor OF Utah,
Hon. VIM. S. Holman, and others. Tne
address OF Mr.. stolman was intensely
interesting, giving us brief review Of
the rise and fall of nations, and of the
present Indebtedness of the world, and
our part Of it, both National, State, and
municipal, amounting to about six bill
ions, and showing how this Is a burden
on the laboTers, producers and tax pay
ers Of this country.
On Sunday, the Fourth, we listened to
an original sermon of great interest, by
Rev. c. W. Lee, ON Genesis i, %: fBe
earth and subdue it," Such preaching
is much needed, more especially in our
cities. tNs
Vegetation has made the largest growth
in this vicinity during the last two
weeks that the oldest inhabitant has
ever known, owing to warm weather
and frequent showers but no heavy
storms, such as have visited other local
tiles.
Wheat harvest is commencing late.
No rust on the straw yet. The grain is
full and plump.
Osgood has five dry goods stores, two
drug stores, two provision stores, one
hardware store, three tayerns, two sa.
looms, two churches, and five eli!lous
denominations.
LEXINGTON, KY.-The thermometer
| at q, NJ. Johnson's drug store indicated
yesterday and Sunday SO degrees in the
shade.
Mr.. A. J. Shiddell, while riding out
with his son-in-law, Mr.. X. Perry, on
Sunday, was thrown from the vehicle in
which they were riding while passing
the corner of Third and Broadway. Mr..
Perry had his ankle sprained and other
tiously injured about the hip and side.
An excursion party, consisting of Mrs.
Middleton, MIS-. Lewis, Miss Middleton,
Miss Lizzie PARA, Miss Ware, Mr.. Geo.
| Middleton and number OF others left
yesterday for Point au Pele, near PUTIN
Bay.
The Kentucky Central Railroad is do.
ing lively passenger business during
the present season by persons coming
here from the crowded cities and by our
citizens who are betaking themselves to
the seaside and the lakes.
A large number OF people attended the
picnic given yesterday at Woodlands for
the benefit of the Charity Hospital.
Three boys named Frank Reynolds,
Charles Maurer and Theodore Marrs, all
under twelve years of age, were playing
in the vicinity Of the trotting track on
| Sunday, when they were approached by
| q young colored man, who said his name
was viii Jones, who offered Theodore
Marrs three dollars for pistol he had
with him. After making the purchase.
Jones induced the boys to accompany
him to a thicket, and then demanded
back the three dollars, pointing the pis-
unlocked for conduct and ran away, fol-
lowed by Jones, who overlook the former
and, pointing the pistol at his head, ac-
companied. with an oath, demanded a
watch that he had. Captain McMurtry
was notified of the affair, and immedi-
ately set to work to arrest the daring
robber.
Mrs. Lard, wife Of Elder Lard, while
riding in rockaway with her little son
and daughter yesterday morning, was
thrown over the dashboard in front Of
the St. Nicholas Hotel and slightly in
Ijured. Fortunately the horse was
vented. The animal had taken fright at
a pile of shingles.
j. B. Tiliofd, Esq, formerly a resident
banker OF our city, now citizen of New
York, in company with his daughter, is
on brief visit to our. city, where they
have numerous friends end relatives.
The employment of lady clerks in
stores and offices is recommended in a
lengthy editorial on that subject in a
city paper. The custom of employing
female clerks in other cities has proved
highly satisfactory, and should be adopt
ed by. the Lexington storekeepers. The
only obstacle Is the foolish pride of per-
sons who i'll times past became opulent
| by the hard work OF their ancestors, who
came here comparative beggars, but with
good sense, which many of their de-
tscendants are devoid Of.
The handsome DR.. Downey, President
Of the Paris Spotless Mems Society,
spent the Fourth with his colleague,
President Brennan,. Of the Lexington
branch OF the order.
| General VIM. e. Spencer returned on
| Saturday from his mountain trip in Eas.k
ern Kentucky and West Virginia. \
| Sunday was intensely warm in Lex.
lington. The different churches were
sparingly attended, except Brother
Woolfolk's, who always attracts large
congregation.
| Tie three Republican members of the
Court Of Claims lost fine opportunity
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