The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-24
COVINGTON.

Fine mixed nuts, Is cents per pound, at
Harleys.
Homemade mince-meat, 10 cents per
pound, at Hartleys'
Christmas tree ornaments at Hartleys'.
Oysters 12H cents per can. at Hartleys'.
The Bal d'Opera at Odd-fellows' Hall tomorrow
night will be immense.
The Postoffice closes at 10 a. m. tomorrow.
See free bridge ordinance in advertising column
John Cohen fell yesterday and broke one of his
legs.
"rrimble Throtters' is the new brand at
BcthePs
Mr. Hugh Kelly has accepted position with
Bethel Brothers.
The "boss'' ball will be the masquerade at Odd
fellows Hall tomorrow night.
Levermau's saloon was burglarzed last night OF
about $50 worth of goods and money.
Mitchell & Tranter's and the Licking Rolling
Mills and the Glass-horse have closed until after
the holidays
Friends and school mates OF Mss Ada HEAD
will regret to learn OF her illness from severe az
tack OF dphtheria.
Messrs. Hardin & Duaney, the boss insurance
men of this or any other town, have been pre-
scnted by the ''old reliable Royal Insurance Com
pany with gold watch and chain.
Mrs. ieneral David the CAPTAIN of the News
bows Brigade proposes, to give them grand dln-
ner and Christmas frolc tomorrow, at the News
bovss Hail. corner of Fifth and Madison streets
Wally Ford was yanked in by "Brutus" and
Blonde" this morning. lie was full OF lrozes
whisky, and was put under the care OF Uncle Tony
I'M il tomorrow, when he Will be gwen turkey
dinner with the rest of the boys
COUNTY CoURr.-The will of Catherine A. Moo
nan was omitted to probate this morning. She
bequcaths all OF her property o Francs H. 90
seph j., and to the heirs OF Edward Noonan, de-
ceased. The will of Thomas Hale was probateQ
lie bequeaths all of his property to his wi1e. N
Il. Stephens qualified as administrator OF the es-
tltes Of A. Powell and W. II. Robinson.
N..WP0RT.
The Bal d'Opera in Covington, at Odd-fellows'
Hal. tomorrow night Will draw MI OF our young
people 1t will be the finest Bal Masque ever given
The Post-office will cl Sc at 10 a. M, tomorrow
The banks and the various courts will be closed
tomorrow.
An exclusive candle mandatory is spoken of
in Newport
John Davis was fined SIS and costs for an extra
ordinary drunk.
Mr.. H. D. Phillips and Miss Effie Wright are
! Censed to wed.
The Newport representative of the STAR extends
Il hearty greeting and happy Christmas to all.
The old ferry boat Belle" was obliged to lay
up this morn ng on account OF the fl ating ice.
Mrs CAPTAIN Narcotic was relieved of $40 by
pick pocket while shopping at CINCINNATI yester-
day.
Captain Bill Air fell on the slippery pavement,
last night and dislocated the thumb Oh MS rlghV
hand.
The funeral of the late Ben. Clark was attended
Yesterday morning by a number of his old pi neer
friends.
Judge Maklbben is holding special term OF the
Quarterly Court There are twelve cases on the
docket.
Some dastardly wretch stole every fow' from the
chicken coop Of old man Conkln, OH Front street,
Sunday night
Tom King, in scuffle last night blacked Adam
Dollars eyes. King was arrested on warrant
sworn out by Dollar and his case set for o'clock
this evening before Squire Buchanan.
The City Council, at its next meeting will be
called upon to elect Police Commissioner MI.
Thos. Kennan, w"o formerly held the office with
ability is highly spoken OF as man worthy OF re-
election.
Dr. Pavne of lniment fame, was scooped in
last night on n charge of abusing his family.
When t. ue case was called this morning the family
failed to appear and the doctor was told to go and
sin no more.
Chas. King resisted the officers last night while
making an arrest for which he had to pay S15 and
costs this morning, ChaTleyis is also held on an
other charge, that of carrying concealed weapons,
for which he will have to answer Thursday. a
pair of brass knuckles was found on his person
when arrested.
DAYTON. KY.
The schools close to-day for tine holidays
''The Merry Two announce a grand bali to-
night at Odd-fcllows' Hall. .-...
Remember the en- ertainment tonight at the NJ.
L. Church for the benefit OF the Sunday school.
An entertainment for the children of the Epis-
copal Sunday school will be held Friday evening.
The Methodist Aid Society at the residence of
Mr.. Joseph Johnson was well attended last night.
Three masses will be celebrated in the Catholic
Churches OF Dayton and Bellevue tomorrow NOR
ming, the first being at o'clock.
Billy Farrell, with the old summer car, ran both
the dummies off the roai Yesterday Give us
Billy and a pair OF good mules against all the
dummies that eve Travelled.
. HAMILTON.
No Council last night for want of quorum.
Quitea number OF the young ladies will observe
New Years Day by receiving calls
Mr.. Ad Dickey, of Amanda, is visiting her
father, DR.. Henry Mallory, First Ward.
The costs in the three eases OF Nancy A. Dickey
against John B. Tytus amounted TO $47S SO.
There will be Christmas services tomorrow
morning at Christ Episcopal Church, on Third
street.
Notwithstanding the hard times, the shop keep
ers rer0rL heavy and an increased sale of all
kinds OF fancy articles.
This evening the United Presbyterian Sunday
school will give festival in the lecture -room A
pleasant time is anticipated.
Mrs c. Banks an aged colored woman, yester-
day slipped and fell while walking along Third
street. She was considerably bruised and hurt
The funeral of the late Mrs Jane Robertson.
wife of Mr. Isaac Robertson, takes place this after
noon at 2 O'Clock from the family residence on
Prosl ect Hill. ..r .-.
The Knights of Honor last night adopted and
ordered placed upon the minutes resolutions of re-
spect to the memory Of their lats brother member,
John G. Lindley. .....,.
IN the ease of Joseph C. Barnett, indicted for
shooting with intent to kill, and found guilty OF
assault and battery he was yesterday senteenced to
pay fine of $50 and costs. b.,
In the case of Ed Webb indicted for shooting
with intent to kill, acd found guilty of assault
and battery he was yesterday sentenced by Judge
Hume to pay fine of $50 and cost, and TO stand
committed until the same Is paid.
COLUMBIA, O.
The Little Miami River is frozen over.
Master Willie Dodson, of Waynesvllle, o., is Wis
iting his relatives in this place.
Miss Ella Rodgers, who has been at Ironton dur
ing the fall and winter attending school, is at
home to spend the holidays.
The CONGREGATIONAL Sunday school will give an
entertainment this evening for the children, after