The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-22

ly had razor 10 his tnrOat
last evening, but that he was prevented
from committing the deed by the inter-
ference OF his wife, who was .sloseiy
watching his actions. He was seen
this morning promenading on Saratoga
street. Jarvis will probably comprO-
mise the suit by paying each OF the
ladies $500.
County Court Yesterday-The wills of
Philip Weber and VIM. Becker, of Day.
ton, KY; Ernst Marsohmann, OF johns
Hill; Ferd. Witterer. OF Cincinnati. aid
Adam Weber, Christian Risch and Hen-
ry kratz, Of Newport were presented
and probated.
Henry Blenke was appointed and quail.
lied as administrator OF the estate OF
Michael Blenke, deceased, and Gather
Inc Bienke was appointed and oualified
as guardian of Michaers minor children.
The bassardy prosecution OF Christina
Knobs against Charles Reilly was tried,
and verdict and Judgment rendered
for the prosecuting witness for 500 a
year for twelve years for the support oil
the child.
HAMILTON.
Mrs. James II. Wood returned to Chill
lieothe yesterday.
Some sixty-fve accessions have been
made to the membership OF the M. e.
church since the present revival com
menced.
Probably the gayest party of the sea.
son will come Off tonight az Mrs. George
Shafer's under the auspices of the
Browning Club.
The German citizens will celebrate
the I'D by grand bal masque this eye-
ming at the Opera Hall. Some OF the cos
TUNES prepared for the occasion are said
to be very elegant.
The jury, In the civil case OF Michael
flanagan vs.. ID. j. B. Owsley, in which
suit Is brought to recover d images for an
alleged case of malpractice, yesterday
porting to the Court that they could not
agree.
The Gas Company last night presented
q communication to Council, Offering to
make . contract with the city for the
term of ten years to furnish gas at q
cost OF ~ 10 per thousand cubic feet
the city to pay for the lighting and ex-
tlnguishing, and to private consumers
and the public ccnsumption-other than
the street lamps-at three dollars and
nifty cents per thousand cubic feet.
LEXINGTON. KY.
iAS SaS 'quosuoh, tne hli-apsorplng <
topic, will no doubt be settled by the
Legislature in few days.
What is the use of keeping fire de-
partment at an enormous expense, and
when fire occurs not have the material
ior them to work with? Why not dis
miss them at once?
The remains of Mr.. Samuel Lyle, who
was drowned in the Mississippi River,
M inf Ych nh osx
were brought to this city yesterday,
where they will be inferred.
Gen. j. r. Cleary was seen on his way
up town Saturday dressed in immacu-
late livery, whip in hand, leading his fa-
his brand-new. buggy, with reins on
"GarryOwen" SO firmly grasped that
Captain Treacy was tempted to offer an
enormous sam to procure him for the
turf" But the General will never sell
"Garry." .4.
CALIFORNIA. OHIO.
1t is now believed that peaches are
nearly all killed, but that other fruits
are yet safe.
Revival meetings are in progress al
various points in the Township. Nu.
merous aecessions to the various de-
nominations are reported.
The attendance at the NJ. e. Sabbath
school Sunday was very large. The
music was excellent. Miss Martha Eb-
ersole and Mrs. Carrie Cramer, OF Eden
ton, D., presided at the organ.
Our citizens possibly may have a
Mardi Gras. 1t is such high-toned
amusement Can any one tell who
brought this beautiful custom from the
South? If 1t was Mayor Johnston, he
should be "caned."
War again. The issue ia, shall public
alleys be closed by private parties? 1t
has been decided in the negative. For
tunately no blood was shed. The law
says that streets, alleys and public
roads must not be encroached upon. The
law knows. .sssI- rg n
DALE, KY.
The Union School, at this place, closed
last evening. A pleasing exhibitions,
given by the pupils, was witnessed by q
crowded house. The Highland Band
furnished the music, and rendered their
choice selections in grand style. The
feature OF the evening was the quarrel
scene between Brutus and Cassius, by
Masters Murphy and Linnet, which was
well rendered. The reading Of the "Qua-
ker's First Visit TO New York. y BY the
teacher, Mr.. William Teller, was very
amusing. Mr.. Teller, the teacher, re-
tires. having accepted position as
6ook-keeper and cashier at Vlncennes,
Ind.
CHERRY GROVE. fS
The STAR continues to shine. New
names are daily added to our list.
. Five-mile M. e, Church are holding
revival.s May success attend it.
Van Gundy says that the potato mar
ket at Cherry Grove is oyerstocked.
The great revival is over at last.
Thirty-two have Joined church, and all
is quiet on the Potomac.
DAYTON, KY.
Mr.. Thomas Smith, the carpenter,
while returning home ON the street car
last evening, and standing on the rear
platform, was struck by the hub Of
passing cart which broke his leg. He
was taken to his home and proper sur
gical aid az once rendered. The fracture
is q very bad one.