The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-21
COVINGTON.

Eclipse Ball tonight at Drexelius Hall.
Rev. Father Brandts is home from his
visit East
Jacob Stansifer broke his leg last night by
falling off street car
Miss Mollie Casey went on duty at the
Post-office this morning.
The drygood boxes on the Scottstreet
line need new coat of paint.
Col. Shea and wife, OF Westport, KY, are
the guests of Mrs. M. H. Smith.
The nuptials of Mr.. Theo. yelling and
Miss Emma Gahr are announced
1t required So deposit with the Marshal
to auash the little Francis and Opic mud
die.
Seventy-three car loads of stock arrived
on the Kentucky Central and Short-hne
yesterday.
Rev. J. L. Allbritton has returned from
his trip to Greenup County much improved
in health.
To the qualification of many young ladies
in this city, Mr.. George McNamara is con-
valescing.
Joe Collins is erecting handsome house
in Austinburg. The intended bride resides
on Russell street.
Mr.. John E. Hamilton and Mr. H. Bost-
wick and family returned home this morn
ing from their Eastern visit.
Red Maloney says that Miss Nellie Muir
ply has accepted. All right, Red, give US a
blowout when the day comes.
POLICE CouRT.-Charles Sebree, Thomas
Rodgers, John McClane and Martin Carey,
disorderly, $l3 each; Frank Young, fast
driving, S.
A large and fashionable audience assem-
bled last night at Main-street NJ. E. Church
to listen to the eloquent remarks OF Mrs.
Bishop Clark.
The Internal Revenue collections for the
past week were as follows: Whisky, $46,-
G8l 20; tobacco $15,0 045 48; cigars, 1922 35;
beer, $749 25; special taxes (licenses( SAL 81 ;
total, $63, ,439 SO.
The remains of the late Mrs B. w. Foley
arrived yesterday from Cleveland, where
the good lady died last Friday. The funeral
took place this morning at 10 O'Clock from
her old home, corner of Front and Russell
streets.
At the Gems soiree next Saturday night
at Drexelius Hall, gold ring will be
awarded to the best lady waltzer, and gold
lined silver cup to the best gent Walter.
A number of new quadrilles will be intro
duced.
Wood Bowen, the wild WAGNER was
tried Saturday for breach of the peace of
the Knights of Pythias. Walter Cleary,
ESQ., made the closing speech for the de-
fense. Thereupon the jury fined the de-
fendant $31.
The Mayfower Novelty Troupe composed
of some of the best amateur talent in the
city, will give an entertainment in the
Town Hall in West Covington Saturday
evening next. They offer an unusually at
tractive programme.
The Grand Chapter of the State of Ken
lucky meets at Louisville this evening, and
the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Ma
sons at the same place tomorrow. Coving-
ton Chapter, No. 35, will be represented by
High Priest J. p. Harbick.
CHANcERY CorRT.-A. Spreekelmeyer VS..
A. Willer; judgment for plaintiff Klete
executors VS.. Hawkins; judgment for plain
tiffs in the sum of $13, sos. c. d. Foote vs.
Jas. G. Arnold; judgment for plaintiff
A number of other important cases were
decided, and large amount of orders
made.
The whole trouble in nutshell about the
United States Collectors office is this: The
present incumbent is Holden on, several
other gentlemen would like to have the
place. Mr.. Wood Bowen thinks himself
badly treated by the present Collector, and
he is going to help to oust him. Ill feeling
is engendered ON both sides, and if the adher-
ents of one applicant say something sharp
about another, the others hear and repeat it.
A large meeting of the male parishioners
of ST. Patrick's Church was held yesterday
afternoon at the Parish School-house, and
fAr ,pJc c%,,t I, ,lnt -
the remaining debt hanging over the
church. The name of the new society is
the st. Patrick's Church Debt Society," and
its officers are Patrick Fitzpatrick Presi-
dent; Arthur Mcdonald Vice President,
John Gill, Treasurer; and James Rife, Sec
retary.
CovIngton Counci! PrOceedings-Of-
fetal Report.
An adjourned meeting of the City Council of
Covington was held at the Council Chamber
Thursday evening, October 18th, 1878, President
Stephens in the chair ana all the members pres
ent. .. ,--........
The minutes Of last meeting were read ana
adopted.
The report of the Commissioners Of Water.works
was presented and referred to Committee on Ways
and Means.
The Committee on Gas reported in favor of al
lowing A. S. Forts bill, amounting to IS 50, for
| repairing street lamps.
Report conclIrred In.
Same Committee reported in favor OF erecting a
| gasoline lamp on Willow street, east of Craig
| rect
Report concurredin.
The Special Committee appointed to investi-
gate the alleged Irregularities In the Fire Depart
ment, reported that in their opinion the Chief of
the Fire Department was undoubtedly the respon
sble head of that very important branch of the
city government, and should have full control of
its employees; and that they did not find anything
in the testimony taken by them impeaehii1g The
S,tau nf md ft,llu \
him on that score; but they did find
lis action censurable in asking members
Of the Department to sign applications for reap
| pointment when he had their dismissal in view,