The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-27

fell on some clothing and set them on fire.
Through the exertions of the lady the
flames were confined 10 the clothes. Loss
about $2l.
Mayor Horton, NJ. V. DAILY, Esq, and
several other prominent citizens, have
issued call for general meeting of citi-
Zens at the Courthouse tomorrow evening
TO take immediate steps toward relieving
the afflicted people of the South. There
should be general outpouring of the citi-
zens on the occasion.
The Misses Palmer, of Jefferson street,
who are on the eve of leaving our CITY to
take up their residence in Cincinnati, were
the recipients last evening of a surprise
party. The choir of Grace NJ. e. Church
proceeded to the residence in body and
discoursed some soul-stirring strains ofvocal
and instrumental music appropriate to the
occasion.
At the School Board meeting last night
the Committee on Course of Study recon-
mended two courses in the High School,
one of three years, embracing the usual
studies, and one of one year as CONNER
cial course. They recommended the ap-
pointment of a teacher of drawing and pen
manshp, and the use of Forbrigers Draw
ing Tablets. The report was adopted.
LEXINGTON. Ky.
We regret to learn that Father Bekkers is
regarded as dangerously i'll, having grown
much worse recently.
| Miss Cordie LETTERS, of Frankfort, who
has been visiting the family of Mr.. James
Page, of this city, for several days, has re-
turned home, much to the regret of the
many friends she made while here.
We notice this morning the generosity of
Mr.. Richard Anderson, the President of our
Fair, who has so nobly extended a free in
vitation to the children of the various city
schools to be present on Wednesday next at
the Fair.
Another Chick head" Milt. Brown (col-
ored) was fooling with a pistol Saturday,
while at leisure in Aubrey q Nicholas sta
BILE, and discharged it. The ball was ex-
tracted from Browns wrist. Another hint
of course to the wise.
There was difficulty on Saturday at the
stable of Treacy q Wilson. George Ram
dolph threatened the life of Bill Evans.
Bill swore out peace-warrant. George was
arrested, tried and held in $25 for his ap-
pearance.
Our benevolent orders are not idle. 1t is
believed that every Lodge in our city, that
has not, will give from $40 to $25 to the
yellow fever sufferers of the South. They
have been the first here TO make the move,
and propose to be the last to abandon our
Southern brethren.
A public meeting was held in the Court
house on Saturday last for the purpose of
devising means to raise money for the yell
low fever sufferers of the South. Mayor
Frazier was appointed Chairman, and II.
X. Miilward Secretary. Various commit
tees were appointed to solicit money or
goods which were to be placed in the hands
of Mr.. Grinsted, and forwarded South, to
the most needy districts.
Two or three weeks since tramp giving
his name as Richard Thomas stopped at the
house of Mr.. Sanford Hambrick, of this
county, and represented that he was ex-
pecting work in the neighborhood in few
days, and asked the privilege to stay until
his employer was ready for him, agreeing
at the same time to work on the farm for
his board. He did very well until last
i Thursday morning, when he arose before
any Of the family got up, broke open Ham
bricks trunk, took therefrom $45 and
skipped out, making good his escape. He
was traced as far as Louisville from which
place it is supposed he has gone to Texas.
We regret to record difficulty which
took place on Saturday at Mr.. Grinstead S
meat-store, on Broadway, between Warren
Wheeler and Louis Weitzell They had
disagreed on a former occasion in regard to
a settlement. They met on Saturday, when
words were exchanged, and the lie given by
Mr. Wheeler Weitzell attacked Wheeler
with a pocket-knife, and, after several
thrusts, cut Wheeler in the check. The
wound, however is not a dangerous one.
Both parties were arrested and brought be-
fore 'Sqllires Royalty and Gibson. Weitzell
was held in $500 for malicious cutting, tC
appear at the next term of the Circuit Court
HAMILTON.
Miss Lottie Leffel of Chicago is visiting
Miss Mollie Williams of this city.
Miss Anna and Susie Robinson, of Rich
mond, Ind, are visiting relatives in this
city.
Mrs Louisa Traber was Saturday appoint
, ed administrators of the estate of the late
Judge Traber.
Milton Traber, who has been quite i'll
since the death Of his father, was able to be
on the streets yesterday.
Mrs. James X. Thomas, of Middletown
accompanied by her sister, Mrs Wood, re-
turned to Middletown yesterday.
There will be meeting of citizens to-
night at the Courthouse Park for the pur.
pose of raising funds for the suffering peo
pie of the South.
The funeral of Harrison Huling, who died
Sunday morning, takes place this afternoon
at O clock. Rev. George Dart, of the M.
L. Church, will conduct the services
A post mortem was held yesterday on the
body of the late Harrison Huling, when il
was found that cancer of the stomach was
the cause of his death. Mr. Huling had
been great sufferer for long time
Charlie Linhardt, the seven-year-old son
of Adam Linhardt left his home on Satur-
day afternoon for the purpose of going in
swimming, since which time nothing has
been seen of him. 1t is supposed he has
been drowned, as little playmate says he
saw him near the lower river bridge some
time during the afternoon.
A camp-meeting will be held the first
week in September at the County Fair
Grounds by the A. NJ. e. Church, of this
city, for the purpose of raising funds and as.
, sist in defraying the debt on Payne Chapel
, AS no admittance fee will be asked, it is ex.
, pected that all those attending will con,
tribute their mite, as the cause is a good
, one.