The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-02

be the most extensive and interesting re-
port he has made. He hopes to have it
ready by the middle of the month, when it
is probable special meeting Of the Board
will be held to hear it read.
At meeting of the creditors of p. H.
Wilson, held yesterday, it was decided to
trust the whole management of the settle
ment to the assignee, Walter II. Overton
Last night about o'clock, furious wind
and hail storm passed over the city, doing
considerable damage along the ievee The
ferryboat. Favorite, which was tied up for
the night, was torn from her mOorings and
driven up the river 10 WilliamsOn's coal
float, where she was secured. A young lad,
who had taken shelter in the boat, jumped
overheard and was with difficulty saved
from downing.
Austin T. Earle, the hermit, mention Of
whose mysterious death at his home in
South Cumminsville was made in Wednes-
days STAR, was formerly a well known
house-panter in this CITY, 1t is said his
last Job of work done in this city was on the
old Bailey building on TAYLOR street, where
a newspaper called the Free South" was
published, and before Earle got through
with ihe building a mob carried off the
printing press, pitched it into the river and
scattered the type over the street. Earle
shortly after left the city in disgust.
Cry CoUNcIL-At the regular meeting of
the City Council last night the City Attor
ney was instructed to stop the building of
platform scales in rear of the Newport
Street Railway Company's mills until a
proper bond was filed, and then see that the
work was done properly.
IT woc rnCo1vaI thor NJ, or5ar ho icc,,a5 m,
the City Treasurer for the sum of $4,000,
for amount Of note at Third National Bank,
Cincinnati, paid July 25th; also for 5000
to pay note at same bank, paid July Goth.
The Committee ON Wharf empowered to
put one laborer on the Public Landing for
six days.
Claims to the amount of $4S3 26 were Or
dered paid. Adjourned.
LEXINGTON, Ky.
Democrats, can you vote the whole ticket?
+. Key Morgan and John Kinkle left on
Wednesday for the lakes.
Tom Brown, charged with stealing a
pitcher, was before Squire Gibson Wednes-
day and was dismissed.
A cordial invitation is extended to candi-
dates, speakers and friends of both parties
TO attend the picnic in Sayers' Woods Au-
gust I'd.
Officer Elder received one dollar for his
time and trouble arres ing the Scott County
wholesale thief. This is indeed a contempt
ible sum for such service
We understand that Judge Kinkead re-
ceived but little comfort from his visit TO
Bert. Asbery Wednesday. The preacher
could not be persuaded to hush.
w or,,1I Io, to1 JrJ
eral days since that "chin music" or green
backs even, could not shut Asbery's mouth.
He is too smart and conscientious for little
things.
DR.. Price is accused of leaving the Demo-
cratic ranks for the National nomination
for County Judge. If such is the fact, it is
also true that he is not electioneering with
one man as Democrat with another as a
Union man. and with third as Republi-
can, all in one day.
We are happy to announce the health Of
Mr.. Harry Saxton so much improved that
he will lead his old band at the Park on
Saturday night Everybody is invited TO
be present on that occasion, as it will be his
last opportunity to take a public leave of
his many friends and admirers.
OXFORD, q.
NlldIll6 I'LL IluS ICluIIlGu lTOul Ills lTID
into HoosierdOm.
Miss Tozer, of Cincinnati, is visiting Mrs.
Benjamin Wright and family.
Rev. Mr. Williamson, of Bellefontaine,
will preach in the U. p. Church next
Sabbath.
The members of the colored Christian
Church will have barbecue in the College
Grove on Sunday.
There will be "Mum" Social and tableaux
entertainment in the lecture-room of the
NJ L. Church next Thursday evening. All
are cordially invited.
A calico party was given last evening at
the residence of Mr.. Thos. Campbell, on
East High street. Quite large number of
our young folks were present.
SPRINGFlEhD. O.
Mr.. SAM Harris has returned from long
sojourn at the Hot Springs.
Messrs B. H. Winters, Will. Huffman and
Ed. Bugbey have returned from their trip
to the Reservoir.
O.. T. Martin, Esq, put Gen. Keifer in
nomination yesterday. His speech was pro-
nounced very fine.
Gen. Keifer received the Republican NOM
ination for Congress in the Convention held
in this city yesterday.
Miss Katie Harper of Mount Vernon and
Miss Florence Smith of Lebanon are visiting
Miss Mary Goode, on East High street.
A cat got in a hat store here and destroyed
some hats The clerk broke the cats neck,
and has been arrested for "cruelty to ami
mals.'
The following are the marriage licenses
for the month of July:
Bartholomew Brennan and Mary Lollard.
VIM. S. Welsh and Agnes Zimmerman.
John X. Jordan and Martha f. Overpack.
Jacob Moehn and - McCasler
John G. Stage and Josephine Winters.
A, NJ. Northrup and Priscilla ]. Vendrie.
j. Ed. Crumm and Matte Diebert.
Oliver Rupp and Carrie E. Gray.
Frederick Smith and Jane WILDLY.
Chas. Knott and Lydia Lyons.
John Singer and Elizabeth Schmidt.
Joshua Crown and Mary Zoller.
John N. Guyton and Rachel Wright
H. A. Routzahn and Ella S. Baker.
c. F. Mason and Charlotte Hennessy
John B. Hinkle and Charity Sutton.
VIM. Collision and Ella Wallace.
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