The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-04-24
NEWs rRom poINrs AROUND.

CALIFORNIA, OHIo.--0ur village is
deeply interested in the proposed new
railroad, and will take stock in IL. There
lis no place between Cincinnati and Hun
tington that would be benefited more
than ours. Men of Califorpial "Shake
off the dew-drops that glitter upon your
garments" and be liberal in your dona-
tfons ana subscriptions. Men all along
the lined Look no longer to the State
and nation for help. Rely on yourselves,
and the work will be done. Now is the
time to strike.
HAMILToN.-Mr. A. j. Dinner, we were
informed last evening, was some better,
and hopes are entertained Of his re-
covery.
Dr. r. p. Peck, the enterDrising real
estate dealer, has lately purchased the
track of land containing thirty-tive acres
in the southern portion OF the city, ad-
joining the new distilery, and COM
mences to-day to lay 1t Oft In city lots.
The land formerly belonged TO II. Covilie,
OF Cincinnati.
Yesterday afternoon, while several
lads were playing eircrrs and trying their
agility by turning summersauIts, one of
the number, Charley Imley, accidently
ieIl and fractured his right arm near the
wrist. Dr.. kirkpatrick gave the neces-
sary medical aid.
The eleventh birth day OF Master Cliff
ford Shaffer, youngest son of Jacob
Shaffer, Esq, was celebrated yesterday
by u large party of little iolks at the res
idence OF his brother, Thomas Shatfer, on
Third street. The occasion with its fun
and sweetmeats will not soon be forgot
ten by the little participants.
Mrs. James Il. Giifen still continues
dangerously ill oilung disease.
Tue weather this morning is cold and
raw, with an attempt at snow.
PARIS, KY.-In the Circuit Court, on
Thursday, Joun Beaiert, jr., and George
Fox were each fined $25 and costs, with
ten day s. imprisonment, Tor carrying con-
cealed deadly weapons. David Redd, a
colOred man, was fined the same amount,
with thirty days Imprisonment, on the
same charge. Perry Smith was acquit-
ted on the charge of horses ealing.
DR.. Downey is daily receiving many
congratulations OF his election to the
Presidency OF the Paris Spotless Mems
Society.
The new Council has set to work i'm.
proving the streets. Workmen are re.
pairing the wooden crossings on Main
streeR Some OF them were nearly worn
out.
The STAR is becoming quite a favorite
daily vlsILor TO large number of Paris
ian families. Master Warren Sauders,
the efficient agent here, delivers the pa
per immediately on the arrival of The
evening tram.
Col. w. s. Alexander, the literary as
SCISSOR, made application to join the
;Spotless Men'ss Souiety, and was re.
jscted because he filled to perform the
purifying penances presented by the So.
ciety, '-li at first you don't succeed, Try,
try, again"
Castrell, a promising racer by Bay.
wood, and out oil Lutte by Lexington, was
sold by, Allen Bashtord to Gilman Bros,
for $l,60J. Castrel was bought about
eighteen months ago at the sale, of M. II.
Sanford by j. X. d W. Il. Polk for $3.50,
aud by them sold to AIR. Bashford.
Yesterday afternoon Uncle Joseph
Mcintyre delivered an instructive dis
course in front OF Mr. Willis Ingles'
stable on Main street, ON the PrimordiaI
Ovum and Snakerism. HIS scientific re-
marks drew forth an attentive audience.
LEXINGTON, KY.-The Covington Irv-
ing Literary Club will hold a meeting
next Tuesday evening at the residence
OF Mrs. H.. L. Duncan, jr., on Mulberry
street.
DR.. b. L. Coleman, who has been con-
matism is fast recovering.
The race track is nearly ready for the
races. Horse trainers are actively at
work getting their races in order. The
lateness oil the spring has retarded them
very materially.
Some Of the old benches in the Court.
house are nearly Whitfield away by rough
wood carvers. These are the kind of
seats our refined attorneys have to rest
their wearied limbs and brains upon
while contending for their uugrateiul
clients. The benches would mar the ap-
ipearance of a 'woodshed.
The International Circus exhibited on
Thursday evening. The gymnastics and
caiisthenics attracted much attention
and applause.
The following members of the LeXing-
ton Wine Club met on Thursday even
ing at Mr.. Jacob StahPs saloon on
Broadway: DR.. Snedaker, Frank Fitch,
q. p. Beard, Lee Leovenhardt, George
Wright, Major lrumbull and half dozen
others, to test and receive sample Of
California wine, made at Los Angeles by
a company. Mr.. Hipp, of Cincinnati is
their agent. 1t is unnecessary to state
that the members had a jolly time while
testing the grape juice. Somebody wants
to know whether this Club is organized
to produce OF consume wine.
THIS city wants modern Fair Grounds
and system of street railways.
The funeral of Miss Ma Belle Price
took place yesterday afternoon from
the Second Presbyterian Church. Miss
Price was young lady much beloved
by large number of friends.
Esquire Van Pelt, who was sighted
in not being renomiaated for Magistrate
by the Republicans, Is going to run on
his own hook. The Squire is quite pro-
ticient in the healing art as we'll as in
law.
Rey. James e. Gilbert, the new pastor
of the Centenary Church, will preach
evening to young men especi-
ally. Let us alt go hear him.
Tie tobacco plant in Kentucky is re-
ported damaged by the fly.
1t costs the city 81 30 apiece to remove
the carcasses OF dead dogs. Some Of
the Councilmen wanted to compel the
owners to bear that expense, but Mayor
Frazer told them he never could fnd
VINO would acknowledge they
owned dead dog.
Next Monday evening Rev. DR.. Hen
derson will deliver lecture on Odd
at the Odd-fellows' Temple.
The public are cordially invited to at
tend.
The popularity Of the health-bestow-
ing pastimes of rowing and yachting in