The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-28

cOSUS 1Or Dclng drunEs ana OlSoruerly, re-
fused to go on the stone pile this morning
before being examined by a physician Of
fieer Boyd was instructed by the latter to
procure twenty-pound sledge for Dallam
to break rocks with.
DAYTON, KY.
A stony" wedding is on the tapis.
The track layers are hard at work this
morning on the dummy road
The Murphy meeting tonight will be ad-
dressed by Judge Skillbeck, of Dayton, and
Major A. G. Williams, of New York.
Thieves made an unsuccessful attempt to
steal the counter from the Henry House,
night before last. There wasn't enough of
them there.
On this Thursday evening there
will be a Democratic Convention held in
Noltes Hall for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the various offices to be
filled.
Benny Wilson Kaighn was completely
taken by surprise last evening, when some
thirty or forty of his kind friends knocked
for admission, bringing with them lots of
good things to eat. They remained until
late hour, and seemingly enjoyed them
selves very much indeed. Benny's birth
day will long be remembered by the little
folks who were present. He was also the
recipient of several very nice presents.
One of the most enjoyable events of the
season was had on last Tuesday evening.
Between seyenty-fve and one hundred
invited guests of the Rosedale D. G. assem-
bled at the residence of Mr. Tresise, and,
preceded by Paul Feine's Band, marched to
the residence of DR.. Schoolfield, and sur
prised Mr.. Douglas Schooltield brother of
the Doctor, who is on the eve of his depart
ure. After a bounteous supper was dis
posed Of most of the company adjourned
to Odd-fellows Hall, where, under the man.
agement of Mr.. Gus. Goetze, Chief, Mr.. AL.
Tresise, Assistant Chief, and Messrs Mann
and Havlin, Managers, dancing was in
dulged in until the wee small hours an
nounced that day was breaking The
guests left, wishing their host safe jour
ney and a safe return.
Between the hours of l and 2 o'clock
Wednesday morning a man called at the
residence of Mrs. Zimmerman, midwife
saying his wife, who lived in Bellevue, need
ed her presence Immediately. Mrs. Mm-
norman got ready as soon as possible and
departed with the man. When he got her
about half mile from home he told her to
go ahead and he would follow her. She
proceeded short distance, then she stopped
and waited in order to have his company to
Bellevue, but he came not, so she Thought
something was wrong. and instantly turned
towards her home. The man, in the mean
time had returned to the house of Mrs
Zimmerman, where her husband has been
ill for some time, and is cripple, and pro-
ceeded to choke him in bed, but he managed
to scream loud enough to attract the atten-
ton OF his neighbors, who began to arrive.
The assailant fearing he would be captured,
made good his escape. 1t is thought his
object was plunder, as Mrs. Zimmerman has
money.
HAMILTON. :.
Mrs. Mcclure, of the Third Ward, is con-
fined to the house with very severe cold
Quite large number from Middletown
were in the city yesterday, taking in the
breach of promise case.
Those who profess to know seem to be of
the opinion that the jury in the Dickey-
Tytus case will agree to disagree.
There will be no preaching at the United
Presbyterian Church next Sunday, on ac-
count of the illness of the PASTOR Rev. J.W.
Balm.
The stand taken by John B. Tytus in his
examination yesterday was a surprise to
either interested or disinter-
ested.
The United German Society desire to ten-
der thanks to the members of the Hamilton
Light Infantry for their kind assistance in
the tableaux on Tuesday night.
A grand exhibition and concert will be
given this evening in Becketts Hall, under
the auspices of the Literary Association
(colored)' A cordial invitation is extended
to all citizens. The proceeds will be used
for the benefit of the A, M. E. Chapel,
The funeral of Mrs Oliver Temple took
place yesterday afternoon from the Prosby-
terian Church. Mrs. Temple was a lady
much beloved for her kind and loving dis
position and Christian qualities. The sym
patty of "a wide circle of friends go out to
Mr.. Temple and the mother and sisters in
their sad bereavement.
A meeting of the creditors of the firm of
Long & AllStatter was yesterday held for
the purpose of hearing a report from the
Committee of three, appointed Tuesday
week. Two propositions were made by the
firm to the creditors. The first was to pay
them thirty cents on the dollar within six
ty days The other one was that they
would pay them in stock on The new Com
pany, Nllcn STOCK is 10 DC laKen at par val
ue. All the creditors, with one exception,
haze agreed to take stock, believing they
will in this way realize more, as the bust
cess of the Company seems 10 be in good
and healthy condition.
BELLEVUE, KY.
Persons selling tickets for the Spencer en-
are requested to make their re-
turns tomorrow night.
The complimentary testimonial to be ten
dered Mr. VIM. b. Spencer next Saturday
night promises to be largely attended. The
following is the principal part of the pro-
gramme, opening with vocal music by the
choir. A comedy in two acts, entitled "a
Gentleman from Ireland" Cast of charae-
teTs:
Gerald FitZmaurice.... Mr.. Adam Smyrl
Hugh Savage. Mr.. Waterhouse
CharleS Joseph DOlnan
Servant George knarr
Balllh William L. Smyrl
Agnes ClOVer......... lQa MalOtte
Lucy er....&..........,..Miss Fanny TedroW
1ntermiSSlon
SONG. ng......................M Miss Florence Buchanan
Recitation tOn.....................Mr. Thomas McGoyern
song. s.hlss Dreamer
Eeaulhg mt Waterhouse
song Mr.. J. ". Burton