The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-27

In last Mondays STAR an item appeared
in reference to the trouble existing between
the pastor Rev. Mr.. Thomas, and the con-
gregation of st. John g German Protestant
Church, corner of Mayo and Columbia
streets; also of the resolL ions passed
by the Trustees ousting their
pastor and Of his determination to stick.
Previous to last Sunday the Trustees had
engaged the services of a Reverend gentle
of the flock, and who promised to be on
hand to conduct the evening services last
night.
The sexton rang the bell at the usual
hour, lit the gas and had everything in
apple-pie order, but no minister arrived.
The congregation, which was unusually
large, waited patiently until $50
o'clock when dispatch arrived
announcing that the Reverend
gentleman could not possibly be present, on
account of an accident to the train. At
this iuncture the Rev. Thomas mounted the
pulpit and requested the organist to strike
UP the starting tune, but the man who at
tends the organ bellows refused to pump,
Here Mr. Thomas attempted to speak, but
he was hooted down, laughed and scofied
at, and during the wrangle the congregation
left III disgust
COLUMBIA. q.
Mr.. Andrew McGrew passed the Sunday
among his friends and relatives in Milford.
Mrs Kilgour and Mrs Clutch will give
fete on Wednesday evening of this week at
the residence of Mrs. Kilgour on Mt Look
out for the benefit of the Mt. Lookout
Church
A strawberry festival, the proceeds of
which will be for the benefit of the Congre-
gational Church, will be given at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Hueston and Mr.. Baldwin on
Friday evening of this week.
There will be public entertainment at
the Young Mems Reading Room this even
ing. Mr.. Keam will read paper on Fatal
Mistakes after which discussion on that
subject will follow. Be there
LEXINGTON, KY.
Reticker's Hippodrome left this morning
for Cynthiana.
We noticed at R. Garland's some of the
finest poI atoes of this years growth that we
have seen.
DIR. r. ]. O'Mahony was admitted to the
bar in this city Friday. We wish the Doc
tor success.
A larger crowd was in the city Saturday
than we have seen for some time. The stock
sale was small. Chan. Reticker seemed to
be the chief attraction.
The Ben Gratz Park was open Saturday
night for the reception of visitors. The
celebrated band of Wolf q Tross furnished
the music, and pleasant time was enjoyed
by all.
BELLEVUE, KY.
The young ladies are now wishing there
was another strawberry festival, because
they would have some berry II ice cream.
Mr.. John Young, of Fairfield and Berry
avenue, has the prettiest flower garden in
town, with the exception, probably, OF Mr.
Clark nursery.
Large numbers of people visited town
yesterday looking for good places to build
All We that are heavily laden with cash
come and buy lot, build house and you
will receive rest.
Mr.. Gus. Harms formerly Mayor and
Chief Amusement Director of this town, was
visiting numerous friends OIL Berry avenue
yesterday, bearing his title, earl of Belle
vue," to perfection.
The Murphy meeting in the School Hall
last night was well attended by an intelli-
gent audience and was addressed by Prof.
McGinnis and Clint. Wasson, of Newport,
and Mr.. Carroll, of Lower Bellevue, who
made a hit in his remarks. Col. James Tay-
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the Sons and Daughters at their next meet
ing on Thursday night.
CALIFORNIA, o.
Take care of your cows. Don't let them
eat too much clover.
The indescrihable glories of the country
now appear. Who would not live in the
country?
Mr.. De Beck, son of MIR. De Beck of the
Cincinnati School Board, paid Mr.. H. Smith
a visit yesterday. He expressed himself
highly pleased with his visit
The prospect for fruit crop in "Old An
derson" was never more fiatterng. Mild
winters and abundance of fruits have been
sent the people by kind Providence.
No person should be so unjust to his
neighbor as to allow his hog to run at large.
Everybody knows that hogs should be kept
up. Cows may be watched with safety.
The School Board is rapidly completing
its organization, and will in few days put
itself in direct communication with the
County Auditor. President Sullivan, Wat
son Parker and w. H. Mathews were ap-
pointed a committee to make final settle
ment with the Township Board
HAMILTON.
| There were no services yesterday at the
United Presbyterian Church.
Communion Service was yesterday OBJ
served at Christ (Episcopal) Church.
Hamilton is to have new weekly news
paper. 1t will be issued next Saturday af-
ternoOn.
RI. Bell was Saturday appointed adj
mnistrator of the estate of Howard Powell,
deceased.
Jacob Lane, son of Mr.. Clark Lane, ar,
rived in the city Saturday with his newly
made wife.
In the case of VIM. Parker VS.. VIM.
Douglas the jury returned verdict in favor
of the plaintiff in the sum of $3.50.
The Dramatic Club of st. Joseph's Church
will give sacred entertainment CD Sunday
evening, June 3D. at the Opera Hall.
Tomorrow the annual convention of the
Butler County Union Sabbath-school Asso-
ciation will be held in the First Presby-
terian Church, this city.
In the case of John M. Forester against
James M Robinson being q suit for dam.