The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-24


lanterns &C., and looked pretty. The " hole
affair was a great success both financially
and otherwise A vote of thanks by all
present was rendered to Mr.. and Mrs
Hamilton for the use of their house and
beautiful grounds for the occasion.
OXFORD, O.
Ask Johnny Wampler how heavy rub
ber coat is
Mr.. VIM. Guy, of Cincinnati, is visit
ing his father, DIR. Alexander Guy, Of Ok
ford.
There is some talk of our "city dads" hav-
ing stand built in the East Park, for
the accommodation of Newton's Cornet
Band.
DR.. Brown, who has been advertising him
self as horse doctor in this part of the
the country, has many interested friends
anxiously inquiring for him.
A stable belonging to w. G. Greer, a
young farmer, living two miles north of
ing. Two horses, two tons of hay, one
hundred and fifty bushels of corn, and lot
of harness were also consumed. 1t is sup
posed to be the work of tramps
LEXINGTON KY.
A Democratic Convention will be held
Saturday, June 1st, to settle the County
Clerk muddle.
Captain Reticker will ride his one-hun-
dred-mile race at the Fair Grounds to-mor-
row afternoon.
Mr.. r. H. Ridgely and Miss Maggie Beale,
daughter of Dr. A. J. Beale, of Cynthiana,
were united in marriage at the Phoenix Ho-
tel Wednesday evening
A section of the Workingmen's party will
be organized i'll this city ON Saturday even
ing next. w. G. Haines, of Newport, will
lead the movement in Lexington.
The streets were thronged with pc"''o
yesterday to witness Chan. Reticker r.
Gus procession. The large band wagon was
drawn by Sandusky & Co. s steam engine
Professor L. r. Jacobs, of this city, is en-
gagged in completing magnificent painting.
The subject of this work of art is taken from
Tennyson's poem of the Lotus Eaters"
and is valued at $4,000.
Mr.. John H. Hardesty and wife, Charles
Larmley, Charles G. Hood John Davis,
John B. Payne, F. H. Brown, L. p. Farlton,
Rufus Lisle, Nelson Dudley and S. J. Say
lers, are visiting Louisville.
The trial of Chan. Reticker, indicted
three years ago by a Grand Jury in Scott
County for completely in the escape of Ben.
Osborn, then in Jail under an Indictment for
is now in progress here for the
third time. The two previous juries failed
to agree upon verdict. Mrs Osborn, the
wife OF the escaped prisoner, beautiful
young woman, is the principal witness
against the defendant. The principal wit
ness for the defense is Jas. Tucker, who
was confined with Osborn, and made his es-
cape at the same time. His evidence con-
tradicts that of Mrs Osborn in many par
ticulars, and is explicit to the effect that
the implements with which the delivery
was effected were furnished by negro man,
at one time slave in the Osborn family,
and at all times favorite with his young
master. The Commonwealth closed its tes-
timony yesterday. The jury after having
been out only about five minutes agreed
upon acquittal. There was great applause
in the Courtroom when the verdict was
CALIFORNIA. O.
Another young Democrat rejoicing in
the light of day The wife of Mr.. George
Linneman presented him with a fine ten
pound boy May Odd Happy man.
At an election of six directors for Cali
fornia Village School District, held May
I'D, the following persons were elected
Watson Parker, John Sullivan, Henry
Fahrencamp, W. H. Matthews, Robert
Baker and George Bontan. The Board Or
sanized by electing John Sullivan, Presi-
lent; w. H. Matthews, Clerk, and Watson
Parker, Treasurer. Committees were ap-
pointed to confer with the Township Board,
md to complete the establishment of said
district.
Miss Nellie O'Ferrall is still lying serious
y i'll at the residence of her father, DR..
John o. Ferrall.
A shooting match took place yesterday,
between the Piqua and Troy shootists, at
Troy Ohio at which time the Piqua boys
carried off the honors.
Alf Burnett, with his "comic and literary
east, /" is booked at Conover's Opera-house
or May 31st. Reserved seats on sale at
Brooks Post-ofice Bazaar, Monday, May
18th, at a. m.
All preparations for the observance of
decoration Day are completed. A. M.
3owdle has been appointed Chief Marshal
md w. g. Johnston orator. The services
will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery at 80
}. m, May Both.
The Piqua Glee Club gave its first out
loor serenade last Saturday night, with
lillard Langdon as Director Milt. Grow
nd Howard Sturdevant as first and second
enor, and j, Allie Hunsterger at the piano.
food music must consequently follow.
The sale of seats for the High School Com
nencement will begin Thursday morning
lay 3Oth, at 7 o'clock, at the Opera-house |
ox office. Dress circle Is cents; par
uette, 10 cents No person will be allowed |
o purchase more than ten seats. This plan
~ '"n adopted in order to prevent pri-
n,c ,pecuiattion as has been the case here
Ufore.
HAMILTON.
Edward II. Miller, of Richmond, Indi- |
ma, spent Sunday with his friend Charles
}. Pugh.
The United Presbyterian Social last even
ng was very well attended, and passed off |
ute pleasantly.
Miss Jennie Kuhn, an interesting young
ady OF Indianapolis, is visiting Miss Lille
,eutti this city.
Miss Grace Campbell, after a pleasant
isit with friend in the Queen City, re-
urned home yesterday.
There will be no services at the United
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