The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-07
COVHNGTON.


The Clinton Hotel sale will be continued
tomorrow.
Gems H. Centrals IA. on the Star Grounds
yesterday
Mr.. Henry Percival is still the most pop
ular candidate for Sheriff.
Mrs. B. S. Hardin has returned from a
pleasant visit to Independence.
The last soiree at Drexelius Hall.of the
Little Gems comes off Saturday.
Sheriff Lowe has not yet perfected his
bonds. Why is this, Judge Phelps?
Main-street NJ. L. Sunday-school go to
Parker's Grove tomorrow on an excursion.
Fred. Doeblin set 'em up to all the boys
this morning, and named the little stranger
Harmon.
Mr.. Il. D. Chaplin has purchased the
jewelry store of Mr.. Wolf, that gentleman
having gone to Germany.
Fred Overlook had two of his ribs broken
by being pushed against his counter last
night i'll the Kentucky House.
The Grand Jury reported indictments
against the Willow Run. Dstillery. for
nuisance, and Nose Melry for rape.
The Mayfower Novelty Troupe will give
/one of their enjoyable entertainments at
Odd-fellows' Hall on Monday night. They
Oller an unusually attractive programme.
The little son of Mr. Isaiah Richardson,
Superintendent of the Glass-works, was Bit
ten by vicious dog yesterday The canine
received q permanent bath in the Ohio
River
The Press Convention now in session in
Hopkinsville is the largest ever held i'll this
State. Champagne bottles and Terpsfchore
reign supreme interspersed with enchant-
ing cllin-music from Craddock.
The State Dental Association elected the
following officers yesterday, and adjourned:
President, F. Peabody, of Louisville; Vice
President, w. w. Justice, of Winchester; ;
Secretary, J. s. Cassidy of Covington; Treas
urer, j, +. Canine, Of Louisville.
The jury in the case of George Mckinney,
charged with rape upon the person of Maria
Toomey brought i'll their verdict of guilty
and fixed his punishment at confinement
in the Penitentiary for twenty years. At
first the jury was equally divided, six to
six, upon the question of hanging the Grim
inal.
The following officers for the ensuing
year have been elected by the German Pio-
neer Association: President, Geo. Yelling;
Vice President, H. r. Degow; Secretary,
Chas. Lang; Treasurer, II. Adams; Trustees,
Y. Engert A. Gieswein, G. Fl. Schleutker,
B. Heving, +. Hoene; Banner-carrier; III, H.
j. Puthotf.
CRIMINAL CouRr.-The Grand Jury pre-
scented indictments yesterday against Rich
ard Bryant, murder; Fred. Stark and John
Dudley grand larceny; James Holmes, petit
larceny.
The morning session of the court was oc-
cupied in hearing evidence in the case of
Richard Bryant, charged with murder. DR..
A olv ha ,oI
on the part of the Commonwealth, when the
case will be given to the jury
The name of Charles Stever shall be writ
ten in endilible letters on the tablet Of
memory in the earthly habitation of the
orphan children Of st. Johns Orphan So
ciety, His noble generous, heart has been
the rushlight beacon, guiding his fellow
workmefi at the Glass House into the way
of benevoence and charity. Over 500, be-
sides articles of clothing, &c, he has OBJ
tanned from the glass boys for the benefit Of
Gods poor. Long may Charles Stever live
and prosper and grow fat.
CHANcERY COURT MARY Moore vs. VIM
Ernst; Judgment for plaintiff for $40 II.
Wilson Harper VS.. D. ]. Johns judgment
for plaintiff for $210 and an order of attach
ment issued to satisfy Judgment. Harry
Crout VS.. Mayleben; order of settlement
made. Threlkild vs.. Secrist; order of sale.
Mary e. Aulstire was granted a divorce
from VIM. X. Aulstire. Stratman vs.. STRAIT
man; judgment for ST. 100 and order of sale
made; o. 2. Schmidt VS.. Conrad Deisler;
Judgment for $579 and interest from March
22d, 1876. Lynch VS.. Hughes; judgment
rendered for plaintiff. Luen VS.. Wade;
judgment for S47 60 for plaintiff. HinlSen
VS.. Gosekamp; Judgment for plaintiff for
81 900 and interest from November, 1876.
Cry CouNc1L.-At regular session of the
City Council last night the City Attorney
FTas added to the Committee on Law and
that Committee instructed to examine the
books and records of the Gas Company and
ascertain the amount OF gas consumed in
this city. The Committee on Ways and
Means proposed a basis of settlement of the
taxation of the Covington. a. Cincinnati
Bridge Company, as follows; The Company
is to be assessed at $3.50, 900 for 1877, and the
same for 1878, the tax for 1877 to be $4,375,
q and to be paid in Immediately upon the
perfection Of the agreement and the tax
bill for 1873 to be paid in the usual course
of tax-paying. Council agreed to the propo-
sition Mr.. Meyers offered an ordinance
providing a penalty for interference with
the street lamps, or their lighting or extin-
gushing Adopted. Council adjourned
NEWPORT.
There was nothing Of special interest
transacted in the, Circuit Court. this morn
ing.
John Smith, who resides on Taylor street,
had his right foot badly crushed between
two bars Of iron at Swifts Rolling-min yes
terday.
The annual Fair of the Campbell County
Agricultural Society will be held in Alexan-
hria, commencing September 3D. and con-
tnuing five days.
The nuptials of Mr.. Harry Thoburp and
Miss Emma Cotter were celebrated last eve
ming at the residence of the brides parents,
on Todd street.
The Workingnen assembled at Arbeiter
Hall last night and concuEred in the whole
ticket nominated at Atexandria, except the
name of Herman Kemper for Jaller, which
was ignored. 49,, ....
The report of the City Weigher for the
nix months ending June 1st contains the
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