The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-10
COYINGTON.


ten days more.
The Grand Jury is looking into that
little Treasury defalcation.
Thomas McGraigle, charged with
was the only case before
the Mayor. He was dismissed.
The Peoples Building Association
meets tonight at Berte's Hall, corner of
Roberts aId Greenup streets.
A man came in from the country ON
Tuesday last, and took lodging at Fer
guson's' boarding house, corner of Four
teenth and Bank Lick. Yesterday he
was found in bed paralyzed.
Criminal Court-rhe jury in the case
of David Breen disagreed. Christ. SAM
tiff, shooting at Tom Kirk, was acquit-
peals in the case of John Sommer, of the
Central Hotel, this city, was filed.
The habeas corpus case mentioned
some days ago was called up before
Judge Perkins. Fanny Webster, who
was alleged to have been seduced by
one John Q. Braun, was remanded to.
the care OF her mother and taken home
by the Sheriff. . t'
Two of our police, one day and the
other night officer, who have their beat
east OF Madison street, have often been
noticed to take part OF their time, while
on duty, for making love to their sweet
hearts. This has occurred almost daily
and nightly for several weeks. We
withhold their names for the present
NEWPORT.
No City Court.
The Ladies' Aid Society give their
supper tomorrow night.
Farmers complain of the bad condition
or the roads In different parts OF the
county.
Tibbatts' Minstrels will give perform
ance next Saturday week at Odd-iel-
lows Hall.
We have it that company is about to
organize for the purpose of constructing
railroad between this city and Alex
andria.
The Star Lights give their compliment
tary masquerade to-night at Odd-fellows'
Hall. Only those who have tickets will
be admitted.
Col. Leo. Tibbatts will give due notice
when a suffi cien5 amount Of money is
collected TO pay off the teachers OF
Campbell County.
1t was rumored last night that MFR.
John Tibbatts fell down stairs in Ryan's
saloon and was killed. Upon inquiry,
we found that he was but slightly in
jured by the fall. "a
The morning papers, report Of a frame
house having been blown down yester-
day afternoon on Monmouth street turns
out that the old and decayed rookery
fell from its weight.
The regularity with which the Alex
andria omnibus arrives and departs
shows very plainly that the proprietor
is a man Of business-and what is more,
knows how to carry it on.
We attended rehearsal of the Tib-
bats Minstrels last night in their hall OIL
York street, and must admit that many
older and more experienced troupes can
not now compete with them.
In the Circuit Court verdict for de-
lendant.was given in the case OF Sidney
The case OF the city against Swifps Iron
and Steel Works is in progress.
Robert Burns Lodge No. 1853, F..and
A. M, and Newport Commandery No. 13,
Knights Templar, meet tonight to make
arrangements to attend the funeral OF
the Rev. z. III. Jeffries, whose death we
mentioned in our last issue.
1t is astonishing how reports of fail
i
one OF the most prominent business men
OF our city was reported as having made
an assignment, and it appeared to be
the subject OF conversation with every
person we met. We investigated the
affair and found 1t to be a false rumor.
An accident occurred yesterday AFTER
noon at the Sn0rt-line Depot, which
nearly proved fatal. Train No. 5, due at
12:45, came in with a number OF cars.
among which was one loaded with empty
beer Kegs. As is generally the case,
there was no time given to the men to
empty the cars, and in their hurry began
throwing the kegs out recklessly. Char
ley Gass, lad of sixteen years, passed
the car at the time and was struck in
the forehead with the sharp iron-bound
edge OF a beer keg. A CHASTITY wound,
about three inches in length, was the
consequence. Gass was stunned by the
blow, and alter recovering was taken on
the train and carried to q drugstore.
where his wound was dressed. This is
not the only time that a person passing
the depot has been injured through the
neglect Of the company.
LEXINGTON, KY.
Hon. James B. Beck left for Washing
ton yesterday.
non. J0nn Curu, one OIL tne Oldest ana
best known citizens of Kentucky, died
at his residence, near this city, Tuesday
night.
The nuptials Of DIR. D. Carter and Miss
Lulie Gibson, OF Louisville, are an
nounced to be celebrated at the resi-
dence Of II. T. Duncan, Esq, in this city,
the 10Th inst.
The alarm OF fire about o'clock yes-
terday morning was caused by the burn. |
ing OF three small frame houses belong
ing to Thomas Bradley, situated on an |
alley In rear OF Roddick's Mills. Two Of |
the houses were entirely destroyed. The |
loss will probably amount to about ST. |
600.
The enthusiastic editor OF the Gazette |
on hearing OF the Evans tragedy, a few |
days ago, called In his colored man Jim,
took him to the nearest gun-shop, and |
there proceeded to prepare him for his |
protection by making walking arsenal |
OF him. The following devices are posi- |
tive evidences OF the future chivalric |
career OF the hitherto harmless jim:
Two horse-pistols, with bullets as large |
as walnuts, i've bowie-kniYes, one sword |
and double-barreled shotgun, loaded |
with buck-shot.
Mr.. James w. Evans, residing in Jes.