The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-12

noon to the satisfaction of the large audi
ence present. Hon. A. S. Berry delivered
an eloquent address, during which he paid
glowing tribute to the memory of George
ID. Prentice, whose fame as a poet and
newspaper man is world wide.
The tin box containing about $112 and
the tickets collected up to II o'clock on the
ferryboat "Favorite" was stolen from the
pilots room at an early hour this morning.
VIM. Sherer, alias Hopper, an employe of
the boat, was arrested on suspicion of hav-
ing committed the robbery. His case was
continued in the Police Court until to-
morrow.
The WALDENMEYER ORCHESTRA. The
Waldenmeyer Amateur Orchestra Concert
next Wednesday promises to be grand
success. The following solo artists take part
in the entertainments:
Miss Ida Waldenmeyer.. Piano
Miss Iillie Muehlenbach......
Miss Alice Loewcnstein, of Cincinnati. Soprano
Mt Adolph Waldenmeyer, Jr........"....... olln
Mr.. Herman Goessler.. r................ Flute
Mr.. Emil Benjamin OF Cincinnati. Tenor
Mr.. Chas. Graninger Accompanist
Prof. G. NJ. Feline, Director.
Joe Sellman and Steve Reed, who were
arrested several days ago charged with
knocking down Captain James S. William
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chain and $40 in money, and who had their
cases continued several times, were brought
before Mayor Harton this morning, and
were held over to the criminal
Court, Sellman in s., 500 and Reed in s., 600
William Fenton, who disposed of the watch
to saloon-keeper in Cincinnati, for $25
was brought to this city last night by Chief
Cottingham and waived an examination
this morning. He was likewise held over
to the Criminal Court in s., 500.
BELLEVUE.
Don't fail to attend the Mum Social to-
night at the residence of Mr.. Strafler.
A grand select party will be given on
Thursday night at the residence of the
Misses Ms, fronting on Fairfield avenue.
An enjoyable time will be had by those
who may attend.
The individual arrested for robbery in
Newport named Fred. Knoblach is sup
posed to be the same person who resided
here here and attempted suicide by drown
ing a little over a year ago. Probably he
could tell something about the robberies
in town last week.
The debate of the firemen last night
drew forth great amount of interest The
arguments on each side were good and each
debater was frequently applauded. On
vote being taken Washington was decided
as having been the greatest man. Readings
were given by Messrs. Gould, Hukill and
Nagel. Adam Smyrl was excused on ac-
count of hoarseness. A good subject is an
noUnCed for the next meeting.
LEXINGTON. Ky.
Sunday was beautiful Summer day.
The 'iail BIRDS are at work at the Court
house.
The Press office is being newly painted
and fixed up
Several thousand people visited the GEM
eteries last Sunday.
REV. Father Brossart preached his first
sermon here at st. PauFs Church, Sunday.
The young ladies took advantage of the
weather Sunday and all turned out in full
style,
About fifty head of cattle, mostly cows
and heifers, were sold very low on the mar
ket Saturday.
We are sorry to announce the serious i'll
ness of Mrs. P. Kearney, of Donerail. No
hopes of recovery.
The ''Twelve Apostles" should, and no
doubt will, leave the city election of officers
be voted for by the people.
Mr.. Pearce who keeps a grocery at the
corner of Georgetown Road and Third
street, is lying very i'll with dumb ague.
The Transcript is kicking again about gas
oipes &C., on Broadway. How much stock
las the editor on that street? 1t seems to be
he only street he wants gas lamps, gas
pipes, &C., constructed on.
A wagon loaded with pumpkins, the
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IN the Georgetown Pike, was demolished
by the horses taking fright at
passing locomotive on the L., c. & l.. r. R.
md backing into it.
Mr.. J. NJ. Lowe, who does business for
Cincinnati house, had his valise stolen from
he Cincinnati Southern Depot last Friday
evening after the train had pulled out.
When the train reached Nicholasville Mr.
owe telegraphed the Chief of Police here
If the loss. The entire force went on the |
saturday evening. Fifty dollars worth of !
.oods, including some shirts with Loves
initials on, had been sold. The thief gives
lis name as Henry Brown, of Cincinnati.
lie is colored man.
SPRlNGFIELD. q.
Prof. BeFgstein, of Dayton, sang at the
vening service of the High-street NJ. e.
'hurch on Sunday.
Wendell Phillips lectures at the OPERA
ouse Friday evening, Nov. 18TH Subject,
Street Life in Europe"
The City Council as yet have made no
ppropriation to work the tramps. To-day
hirty were turned loose and told to git"
John Liggins, who is charged with steal
ng an overcoat belonging to man by the
anne of Elliott, was brought here to-day
rom Urbana by Officer Wilson.
The temperance meeting at City Hall on
unday evening was great success. Many
Iere turned from the hall, unable to either
ecure seats or find standing room.
A general fight occurred at Reinheimer's
Ial on Saturday night at ball given
here, in which the proprietor was badly
eaten about the head. This place has be-
ONE quite notorious of late on account of
he numerous fights that have occurred
here.
On Saturday night Mr.. Aaron Reeder,
'ell-known citizen of this city, whe has for
la1ny years conducted a butcher stall in
he market, was found dead in the yard of
is residence, on the National Road. He ,