The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-09
COVINGTON.

COVINGTON.
Jerry Barker paid his $l57 YESTERDAY,
and was released.
A. l.. Brown is giving gold change at
his place OF business on Pike street.
j. F. and G. H. Fisk filed suit IN the
,Chancery Court against John Wheeler
for $225 for legal services rendered.
POLICE COURT Pat. Madden, breach
of The peace, continued; William Farce,
same, 81: John Hilfer, disorderly, "a.
A lot of spilled milk, few broken
cans, and wagon badly demolished, is
the amount OF damages OF the runaway
horse OF Henry Ludborg on Eleventh
street yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Charles Waite, besides oommenc-
lns German teaching in tue South Gov
ington Free School, has painted por-
trait of Mr.. George Yates, our efficient
Principal in the High School.
The residences of Rev. George F. Bug
bee, rector OF Trinity Episcopal Churcn,
and Of Mrs. James G. Gedge, both OF
East Front street, were entered on
Thursday night, but the thieves were
frightened off before securing any booty.
An unsuccessful attempt was likewise
made 10 enter the residence OF Mrs. Da-
yid Thomas, on Garrard street.
The following is the report Of the
Grand Jury:
TO the Hon. George Perkins, Judge OF the
Kenton Criminal Court: ...
Tue Grand Jury OF Kenton County
would respectfully report that they
have finished the investigation of such
matters as have come before them.
During the time they have been in
session they have investigated twenty
five presentations, returned fourteen in
y .,,A "A ,.,I ~
and examined between fifty and sixty
witnesses.
They have examined the condition of
the various public Offices, Clerks, Sher-
itf's, &C., ana have found them uniformly
well kept, and the public records in good
order.
They have also examined the condi-
tiOn OF the Jail, and while the Jailer
seems humane and kind, and the prison.
ers as comfortable as the present condi-
tion OF the Jail will permit, they at the
same time are of opinion that decency
and humanity alike require that some
thing be done to amellorate the condi-
tiOu Of the inmates.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS, Foreman.
NEWPORT.
Charley Rugg is, we regret to say, con.
fined TO his bed by rheumatism.
Messrs. Salt and Witty have been
sworn in as special detectives by Mayor
Harton.
Rev. Father Gerthaus has been tenn
porarily assigned to the charge of St..
Stephens Church.
The bells in the various Catholic
Churches commenced tolling at II to-.
day in memory OF Plus TX.
Thn firm, oF Rneobno e. Ie Il xy hno,,
awarded the contract ior furnishing the
United States Barracks with trewood.
This morning about s O'Clock thieves
tried to effect an entrance to John q.
Schrolps residence, on Columbia street.
John heard the noise and let his bull
dog loose.
The celebrated case OF Moulinier
against Wallace was decided in the Cir
cult Court this morning by the jury rem
dering verdict in favor OF Mou .inier in
the sum Of $2,35O.
General j. N. G.. Whistler, of Fifth U.
S. Infantry, arrived this morning from
Fort Smelling, Minnesota, having been
called to the bedside Of hie mother,
whose life is despaired of.
Mr.. John Roth, who for long time
past has dealt out alcoholic beverages
on Monmouth street near Mayo, has
packed up his furniture and goods and
left Tor parts unknown. The Murphyites
rejoice.
An exciting time may be expected at
Turner Hail next Friday evening,
Messrs. George Prather, James McMa-
hon and James Gibson are engaged to
run race Of twenty miles between the
hours OF and 12. The victor will re-
ceiye purse OF $75.
Tommy Lawlor, Willie Lyman, John
ny King and Ed. McGurrin, who are
young in years but old in crime, were
caught last night stealing oil barrels
from Joe Feith's drug store. They ap-
peared before Squire Buchanan this
morning, who let them off on account OF
Their tender years with paying the costs.
LUDLOW, KY.
There are some startling revelations
OF marital infelicity just now gong the
rounds OF this quiet little burg, which,
if our Information be correct on inYesti-
CATION, will receive proper airing in
this column in due time.
The c. S. r. r. Locomotive No. looks
quite fascinating in her new dress. A
= lutte paint and gold Leaf Judicious sly
distributed makes a mighty change in
the appearance of an engine. MIR. Su-
pciihuohuOhs iiSV, poiuLiuG W VI rem
Ovated machine this morning, SAID
"ehe's beauty, and one Of The best on
the road;" and from all appearances we
think "sne" is, and do not hesitate to
give Mr.. T. the credit or making her SO
Friend Tom can build a locomotive, but
he won't stand any more 'Iancing," you
bet.
Professor, Marks concert last Thurs.
day evening was grand treat to those
present, and ought to have been batter
patronized. Still the miserable, rainy,
sloppy night gave ample excuse TO many
to stay at hohe, which left the great
musicians a rather slim house TO play
to. Nevertheless, Professor Marks went
OH with the programme with as great a
desire to please as il the hail had been
crowded-answering encores quite as
agreeably as il it had been u paying
concert. Professor Tosso's many violin
solns and his renowned rendition Of the
"Arkansas Traveller" were received with
great applause. Mrs. MulreaWs "Kath.
leeg Mayourneen" was .uuseu nne er.
fort of that talented lady. Miss Kalen.
hack and Mr. Hupn SianI " era lnp pp,