The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-07

David Hamilton, boy FIVE years of age,
living in the vicinity of the commons. had
several of the fingers of his left hand bro
ken yesterday by being struck with a sledge
hammer in the hands of a companion.
Holterhofss grocery in Dayton was gone
through last night by burglars and about a
wagon load of groceries of every description
taken. The Post-office is in the same build
ing, but nothing of value is missing from
there. No clue to the scoundrels has yet
been found.
The burglars who attempted to enter Mr.,
Walter Overtown's residence yesterday
morning made similar attempts upon the
residences of Mr. McMurty, Mr.. Phillips,
Mr. James, Mr.. Goerchen, Mr.. Cummings,
Mr. Drinkers and Mr.. Spinks, but did not
succeed in finding much except few
fowls.
The prisoners confined in the Jail made
desperate attempt to escape yesterday even
ing. When discovered by Jailor Schwartz
they had three tiers of brick from the inner
wall taken out. Oscar Bayless, better known
as "Humpy Jack" John Piatt and Pete
McShane were locked up to feast on bread
and water.
John Follettes residence on Whitten
street, east of Washington avenue, was
broken into last night. and q suit of fine
clothing, gold collar button and some
money in change stolen. Mr.. Toilette, in
attempting to shoot the scoundres, acci-
dentally put bullet through the palm of
his left hand, causing very painful
wound
One of the most notable social events of
the season, in the way of birthday cele-
bration, took place last evening at the
palatial residence, No. As Taylor street, it
being the celebration of the fifty-frst birth
day of Mr.. William Johnson. At an early
hour in the evening, when the large num-
Der OF friends and relatives from the three
cities assembled in the spacious parlors to
participate in the festivities, they found
prepared for them an entertainment
that reflected credit on, the taste
and liberality of the host and
hostess Two large tables were filled with
a long array of sparkling dishes that were
filled with the choicest viands and delica-
cies which the season could afford. After
all had done full justice to the inner man.
dancing was INDUCED in to their hearts
content, to the music furnished by Prof
MichaePs string band Many were the con-
gratulations to Mr.. johnson, and all gave
hearty wish for many returns of the day. =,
COLUMBIA. O.
The series of four entertainments men
ton if which was made in TUESDAYS
STAR, to be given by the members of the
Baptist Church, will begin this evening
Rev. A. G. Wheaton, of Cheviot, Ohio, will
deliver lecture tonight, the subject of
which will be Economy" Lecture to be-
gin al 7:45. Season tickets. admitting one
to each of the four entertainments so cents.
Single tickets, Is.
SPIklNGFlEA.D, O.
Mayor Cole has issued his proclamation
to tramps. After this tramps found within
the city limits will have to put in five days
on the chain-gang.
Pat. Rooney and his great combination
are coming. His beautiful stand of bills,
now on the walls, announce performance
at the Opera-house Tuesday evening, No
venber 18th.
COURT NoTEs.-James Smith pleaded
guilty to the charge of forgery, and re-
ceived sentence OF one year in the Peni-
en- iary. James West who entered the
house of Mr.. II. c. Nelson and stole some
eWelry, is now on trial James is trying
% make it petit larceny.
Burglars entered the hardware store of
Wiseman & Wilkinson on Main street early |
morning, and succeeded in OBJ |
aiming for their trouble about 5000 worth |
If pocket knives and four valuable pistols |
They effected an entrance TO the store
through the trap-door of the cellar in the |
back yard.
LUDLOW, Ky.
Ed. Venn, the handsome, young and |
efficient City Assessor, is candidate for
'e-election and don't you forget it. w. s. |
)owney and j. III. Berkencamp are out for !
council in their respective wards.
Larry Flickinge and August Wessmeier
worked hard for their favorte for Congress, |
Joseph Hermes, but got left on the home
stretch. 1t is also stated that Mr.. II. Ber-
lencamp wasa strong supporterof the Hon. |
oe, but it was no go.
The Galaxys are rehearsing fine drama
or next Tuesday evenings entertainment,
When the Club VIII give one of the best dra-
natic efforts of the season, something the
'eople of this city should no. fail to appre-
late by their presence and plaudits. The
asst performance of the above truly meri-
orious Club was one that Ludlow audi
nee should be proud of, but it was not as
veil patronized as our brilliant home talent
eserved. 1t is to be hoped this will not
e the case in the future. A full house is
he best encouragement the Club can get,
nd its friends should see that there is not
n empty chair in Armory Hall on next
tuesday, evening
HAMILTON.
Phil. Kumler, of Cincinnati, was in the
ity yesterday.
The Butler County Medical Society held
mother meeting this afternoon at the
Courthouse
Elizabeth LATTER was yesterday appoint
d Administrative of the estate of Matthias
,attier, deceased.
In the case of Chas. Gunokel vs. John.
ostigan, payment in favor of plaintiff for
fl was rendered.
Next Tuesday evening Susan B. Anthony
ill lecture at the Opera-house. Subject
Woman wants bread, not the ballot"
The Society of the Ancient Order of Hi
ernians will give ball at Beckett Hall
o-night, for the benefit of the Society.
The secondmeeting the Young PEOPLES
ocal will be held this evening at the
ssMence of William r. Whitehead, First
Yard.
Lewis Sprague, indicted and tried for
urglary, was yesterday found guilty and
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