The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-11
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to the ladies Of Newport for their generous
contributions of clothing and money that
helped to tjll the relef-box sent to-day 10
the sufferers at Hickman. Among the con-
tributions and one well worthy of mention,
was ST in coppers. labeled From the tiny
folks of Newport"
The Newport Choral Society elected the
following officers last. night: President,
Thos.z Youtsey; Vice President, A. Walden
meyer; Secretary, F. B. Wentworth; Treas
urer, Harry Stiles; Librarian. Chas. Gran
inger. These gentlemen will also consti-
tute an Executive Board. Prof. Feline was
appointed Musical Director, and Charles
Graninger as Aecempanst.
Ellen Mclaughlin, who, served a term in
the Penitentiary for shop-lifting, was caught
at her old tricks again yesterday, and was
marched to the Station-house This time
she visited Henry Otten's store on Mon
mouth street, and had several articles of
wearing apparel and silverware in her pos
session when caught. This morning inthe
City Court Mayor Harton ordered her to
cross the creek to the Paris of America" ="
and stay there until sent for. Officer Boyd
escorted her to- the ferryboat, and with
tears in his eyes and heavy sighs from the
heart he bade her farewell.
FATAL AccIDENT.-Ye yesterday afternoon
about 5 o'clock Mr.. Fred. Bandernian, the
well-known carpenter and builder, missed
his footing and fell down the stairs at
his shop, a distance of fifteen feet.
When found shortly afterwards he was ly-
ing on his back with blood spouting from
his nose and mouth. Drs. Sorg and Thorn
ton, Jr., were Immediately sent for and the
PROSTATE man was taken to his home, on
Saratoga street, near Tibbatts. All that
medical aid could accomplish was done for
him, but to no purpose, for after suffering
intensely untiE2 O'clock this morning he
breathed his last. 1t was found upon exam
nation that his skull was frightfully frae-
tured, he having struck the pavement with
the top of his head Coroner Schoolfeld
was investigating the case this morning, but
up to IL o'clock had not decided whether to
hold an inqsest or not.
City GoUNc1B. AT the meeting of the
City Council last night Mr.. Beachy, from
Memphis, was granted license to peddle
without tax.
The Election Boards report was received
and filed.
The Committee on Ways and Means were
empowered to borrow $4,000 to pay cou-
pons due 1st November 1878. 3.
An ordinance repeating an ordinance
licensing dogs and goats was passed.
The election expenses for the county
election were reported on adversely.
The committee appointed to investigate
charges preferred against City Physician S.
L. Bennett, by Henry Graham, reported in
favor Of exonerating the Doctor from all
charges. Report concurred in.
A resolution was carried which prevents
grocers from being elected Overseer of the
Poor ... s"
Mr.. T. Bailey was elected Overseer of the
Poor. Adjourned. .-.................. .
HAMILTON.
Common Pleas Court convenes next Mon
day with Judge Hume Oh the bench.
Miss Carrie Crawford, of Liberty, Ind, is
visiting Mrs. VIM. Symmes, of this city.
Miss May Howels of Cincinnati, daugh-
ter of DR.. II. Howells is paying her home
friends visit
Susan Schawb was yesterday appointed
administrators of the estate of Henry
Schawb, deceased.
The Mite Social last night at Mrs Bah
cocks residence was pleasant affair and
very well attended
Miss Grace Campbell went to Middletown
yesterday to attend the dancing party which
came off in that village last night.
VIM. Brooks was yesterday appointed
administrator of the estate of the late
Robert P. Whitherow, deceased. Person
atty $3.50.
The little son of Mr.. D. Sheehan, who was
Wednesday night not expected to recover
of membranous Group, is now considered
out of danger
Suit has been commenced in the Common
L., 1, L. Al
Ludlow for the recovery of the estate lying
on Water street, upon a portion of which
stands the new A. NJ. Il. Church building.
Yesterday Mrs. Sam. Cory lost her pocket
book containing some $15 in greenbacks
besides some small change. The finder will
confer favor by leaving it at the Western
Union Telegraph Office A liberal reward
will be given for its recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. George Dig, of the Third
Ward, last night entertained large num-
Der of their friends in honor of the twenty
fifth anniversary Of their marriage. They
were the recipients Of several handsome
presents appropriate to the occasion.
LEXINGTON. ky.
Mr.. J. Esteh Cook, of Louisville, is visit
ing Lexington, in the interest of the Mutual
Benefit Association.
Mr.. Jerome L. Frazer has been appointed
by the Police Committee of the City Coun-
Gil to fill the vacancy caused by the removal
of Captain Atchson.
Governor McCreary, accompanied by
Hon. j. Stoddard Johnson, arrived here
yesterday from Frankfort to inspect the
Eastern Lunatic Asylum.
Henry Ross, a colored man we'll known
in this city, dropped dead in front of his
residence, on Broadway, near Second, yes
terday afternoon about o'clock.
The copious rains day before yesterday
were general and did vast amount of
good in the mountain districts, where
drouth has prevailed for several weeks past.
DR.. D. L. Price, who was nominated by
the Nationals for County Judge and de-
feated at the August election, has sexpressed
determination to vote for Blackburn in
November.
There will be a meeting of the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of Fayette
County at the office of Messrs. Morton &
Parker, on Monday, October 14th, at 10
o'clock p, m.
Hon J. c. S. Blackburn, Democratic can
y. l.t.