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

town this morning at the report that Col.
Thomas Jones, the newly elected County
Clerk, had received dispatch from
Washington last night appointing
him United States Collector for
the Sixth District. Mr.. Jones being absent
at Alexandria this morning, we were un-
able to interview him ON the subject, but
the report comes from such a reliable
source, and the fact that Hon. John Carlisle
was in town this morning in search of Mr..
Jones, leaves scarcely doubt that Tom
Jones is The lucky man.
BELLEVUE. KY.
The funeral of Mr.. Richard McGrath
took place to-day at O'Clock from his late
residence on Rhensford street.
The little nonsense now and then which
is reished by two CounCimen, will no
longer be tolerated, if President Johnston
knows himself.
An old-time temperance meeting was held
last night. A delegation of over dozen
ladies and gentlemen from Covington,
headed by Mr.. Hamilton, the celebrated
lecturer, made their appearance and were
well received. Mr.. Hamilton delivered AN
able speech. At the close of his remarks
Mr.. Will. Spencer gave brief and excellent
address.
WAPAKONETA, q.
The firm of Dickas & Jacobs, BARRIERS, have
dissolved partnership
Fred. NJ. Horn is convalescing slowly from
protracted siege of typhoid fever.
Gunther has new sign that reads Fresh
Oysters" We must spell this the month
of August"
Louis Kenthan still sustains his position
as doing the agreeable in his fathers store
very creditably.
1t was not our Tena Smith whose name
was published last week in the local papers
under the head of marriage license.
Ex-Auditor Smith is attending to his in
terests in livery stable at Bremen. We
noticed him in town on Wednesday.
Mrs. Hayne is contributing her share to-
ward improving The appearance of the town
by thoroughly remodeling her residence.
Lecture-goers devoured the comic hash
on Monday evening, as set before them by
travelling colored gentleman named Stew
ard. 1t was free lunch.
Under the efficient tutorage of Prof Stoll,
the Young Germania Band'' has made a
rapid advancement 'Tis so pleasant to
lis en- to their music of evenings.
The Wapakoneta Light Guards have re-
organized under the name of Layton Guards
in honor of Capt. +. c. Layto who is doing
nobly, for the company. New uniforms
have been ordered.
OXFORD, o.
Mayor Davis returned yesterday.
Don't forget the Mum Social'' at the M.
g. Church tonight.
An excursion to Cincinnati ON Sunday to
see the balloon race.
Mr. Thomas Mckay of Cincinnati is visit
ing his Oxford friends.
The Hamilton Live Oak B. B. c. will play
the Oxfords on the 10th.
Rev. James Murray of the NJ. E. Church
will attend the Urbana camp-meeting.
All orders for the STAR should be left at
Toler's Photograph Gallery.
Mr. John Ferguson has been putting the
tin roof on the band stand.
II is stated that the Live Oaks of Hamil-
ton and the Red Stockings of Liberty will
soon meet at Oxford and play game of
baseball on the University grounds. Come
on, boys; fair play shown to all.
LEXINGTON, Ky.
The cool nights are welcome and refresh
ing.
S'ooSS SoIll ulit NCSC'dtlOA d1S lGpluly
drying up for want of rain.
The poll book at Aubreys stable was
signed by Judge Nichols under protest
Mr.. c. Pierce, living on Georgetown
s lret, Of this city, is quite i'll of congestive
chills.
The members of Covenant Lodge, I. O. O. |
F., are requested to be present Saturday
night.
Miss Pearla McCown, of Texas, is visiting
the family of Mr. Mortimer Walker, of this
county
The short but welcome shower last even
ing was very refreshing. More rain is need
ed in this locality.
Brain work is q tremendous power in
politics." The Nationals had a tirst-class
set OF do-nothings and say-nothings for
Judges, or the result would show up differ
emily.
When you see the Chief on horseback on
election day remember that he should be at |
his post at the Fire Department. as the peo-
pie will see fit to inform him and his col
leagues next January.
Miss Mollie Hughes, charming and in
teresting young lady from Lincoln County,
is visiting the Misses Holmes, of this city,
Otlt ledN eS IO-IltTTOW LOT n6T nome, lnuCn |
to the regret of her many friends.
SPRINGFIELD. o.
The Lutheran Sunday-school will have its
annual picnic at Cold Springs Thursday.
r. A. Washburn and family have re-
turned home af er a delightful visit to the
Paris of America.
The Street Commissioners have notified
he citizens to clean the alleys and cutters
adjoining their premises.
The handsome block lately erected on
Main street is occupied by Mr.. G. c. Fried
with fine stock Of jewelry and silverware,
Mr.. VIM. Barker, late of Fountain Square
Jincinnati, as merchant tailor, and Mr.. B.
3. Best with fine stock of boots and
shoes
PRINCE AND SovEREIGN.-Dr. Ruppaner
he well-known German American, and
President of the Goethe Club, of New York,
Vas the hero of an adventure in Paris re-
emily that attracted much attention from
hose who saw it, He had called cab, and
Is he was about to step in he was surprised
o see another man entering at the opposite
ide. DR.. Ruppaner demanded OF the
lriyer which of the two had hailed him ,