The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-23


Buchanan this morning but the proof was
not sufficient to convict.
James Wallace Robert Joiner and Deputy
Sheriff Jones returned from Frankfort last
night, whence they had taken several pris-
oners to the Penitentiary. They report the
Newport boys as looking hearty and holding
the following positions: Ed. Carlisle is boss
over the cooks Doc Kerr is over the wash
house and Greenwood is making spokes.
The joke is on Uncle Jonty Horsfall.
Yesterday a stranger, representing himself
as doctor, announced that he could cure
Uncle Jonty's wife, who has long been an
invalid, in q few hours, for 5000. Jonty had
not the money by him, but he rendered his
watch, which was accepted and received in
exchange for it a prescription. When he
presented this document at drug store he
was informed that it was an impossible
prescription, and that he had been sold.
Jonty promptly had the medicine man ar
rested, but on his watch being returned to
him, he permitted the stranger to depart in
peace.
Adam Kaufman, showcase maker re-
siding at No. II Hamlet street, but who has
been out of employment since December
last, has become a raying maniac. 1t is
got considerably behind with his wages and
when he asked for some of the back pay he
was discharged. This, together with. his
being i'll at the time, SO preyed on his mind
as to bring on brain fever, resulting as
above He did not appear dangerous until
about two weeks ago, when he threatened
the life of his brother with a hatchet,
but he saved himself by rushing into a
smoke-house. On another occasion, while
his wife was absent at a drug store, he took
two of his children into the cellar and
threatened their lives if they moved. No
stranger is admitted to his presence, and it
requires man to watch him night and day,
DR.. Jeancon, the attending physician re-
ports him resting somewhat easier this
morning, but by no means out of danger.
LUDLOW. Ky.
Doc. Leckner has Joined the California
Racing Association at Lexington, KY.
Col. Mulvihill, roadmaster Cincinnati
Southern Railroad, was here yesterday Civ
ing his attention to some faults in the
'turn-table.'
st. Bonafacius Parochial School picnic
at Asby's Grove, June 5th prox., promises
to be one of the most enjoyable ever given
at that beautiful grove.
The Mccormack cottages sold cheap and
consequently went off like hot cakes. Gus.
Weaveris the champion auctioneer Won
der if the sales are solid; if SO, the bargains
are beauties.
Mr.. Johnson of Somerset, KY, why did
not that Southern Railroad roadmaster (?)
put you to work as per agreement? An
swer this or give the name of the fraud that
fooled you, and we promise to give you
some cheap advertising
OXFORD. O.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Murrell has left for the far
West
DR.. ], J, Jones, of. Mercerville, Ind, was
in town yesterday.
Miss Ida Roberts has returned from her
visit to Middletown, O.
The prospect for a large quantity of fruit
here is very encouraging.
Mr.. Henry Clough and wife were sere-
naded on Monday evening.
DR.. James Logan, of Fair Haven, Ohio,
paid Oxford a visit yesterday. The Doctor
looks as well as usual.
Sam. Allen, our pleasant and genial tele-
graph operator at the c., H. & |. Depot is
on a visit to friends in Greensburg, Ind.
Mrs. DIR. J. c. Andrews, of Oregon, lee
lures in Davis Hall Friday and Saturday
afternoons. Subject, "Woman's Diseases"
The lake in the Cemetery is being en-
larged. Oxford can boast of as pretty
Cemetery as there is in this part of the
country.
LEXINGTON KY.
A wedding in high life is announced to
take place shortly.
A baseball club will be organized in this
city next Tuesday.
Chan. Retickers show still continues to
attract large crowd of visitors to the Fair
grounds.
John Vaughn, a colored man, charged
with shooting with intent to kill one Enoch
Sanders on the Fairgrounds last September,
is having his trial this week
Hon. Mike Mccarthy, Mayor of Irish
town, is disgusted with politics since the
convention at South Elkhorn, and will
shortly commence the practice Of law.
A colored man named Erwin, charged
with the murder of another colored man in
kiddville about year ago was tried day
before yesterday and acquitted by the jury.
We were shown yesterday a sample of
fine wool from the flock of Cotswold sheep
on the farm of Mr.. John w. Hunt. This
than the market price because of the supe-
rior quality.
Mr.. Reticker's industry, perseverance and
ingenuity commends itself to every young
man in this community. He has sur
mounted every obstacle and proved clearly
that
Nothing is difficult beneath the sky
Man only fails because he fails to try"
HAMILTON.
James E. Campbell is absent at Dayton at
tending to business.
'Our Cousin German will give its fare
well party tomorrow night
Mrs. M. S. Holins, of St. Louis, is paying
her friend, Mrs. VIM. Pau, visit.
The State Convention of the Good Temp
lars have been in session in this city since
Tuesday.
Those wishing to spend pleasant even
ing should not forget the social at the resi-
dence of Mrs. w. e. Brown tonight.
Mrs. Belle Bryant, who has been visiting
Mrs. Dick Skinner for the past two weeks,
returns to her home at indianapolis to-day.
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