The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-14
COVINGTON.

~SHsNAAA A'VNaoSs
Last day for paying the December taxes
Hon. John G. Carlisle and wife left last night for
Washington.
Who stole Tom. singleton's shirts and Mr. spang-
lers hog the other night2
Internal revenue collections for the week end
ing yesterday were $55, ,l41 16.
The condemnation suit of the City against VIM.
Hackett was in progress at noon.
Except as to hearing a few motions the United
States Court has adjourned until next May
POLICE CoURT.-George Floatman, violating city
ordinances, s.; Jas. Rafferty,, breach of the peace,
R|o
Miss Lucy Thompson was qualified as the ad-
ministratrix of the estate OF George Thompson, of
this county.
Ike Tueh and Nose Pearce were yanked in this
morning by Policeman Alden for little fsticuff
on Fifth street. 70.
In the County Court this morning the will of M.
Gerwe was admitted to probate. He bequeaths all
OF his property TO his wife. %
In the Criminal CouftIthis morning evidence
was heard in the case of the Banklick Turnpike
Company, and the case submitted. The case OF c.
B. DeMalmedy will be called Monday.
stepping Heavenward' is the morning text
and 1.-The Key of the Kingdom the evening text
for the Fifth-street Christian Church tomorrow.
Rev o. A. Bartholomew, the pastor, will preach
afternoon.
Mr.. William Brown a citizen of Ohio, and Miss
Irene Coleman, of this city, were united in mar
riage last night at tine residence OF Mr. Poyntz, on
Russell STREET Rev. Joseph Courtney performed
tive solemn ceremony t-
There was a red-hot time for while in the Cir
cult Court Clerks office this morning, occasioned
by q little fight between Mr.. White and ID ck Gray,
alawYer Mr.. White was justified in taking the
action he did, as Mr. Grays impudence was simply
Undesirable t'fa
The cases of Howell Clendening and his son
and the boy Collins were discontinued in the Po-
lice Court this morning the City Attorney stating
that the evidence showed that the case was not in
the jurisdiction of the Mayors Court. 1t will be
prosecuted in a higher Court.
Greers Hall was crowded last Thursday even
ing to hear Daniel P. Deans new lecture, why
We Laugh" In originality, eloquence, pathos.
excelled Mr.. Dean was cheered and cheered
again during its delivery and at the close the i'm
mense audience made manifest its delight by an
outburst of enthusiasm
TEACHERS AssoCIATIoN-The North Kentucky
Teachers Association met yesterday at the High
School building. Mayor Athcy was present and
del vered ta teful and eloquent address OF well
come. Prof. Barton delivered an able address on
the "Duty of American Teachers" and much
miscellaneous business was transacted. The ex-
ercsrs of the evening took place at Odd-fellows'
Hall, which was crowded to its utmost capacity on
the occasion. Mu ic was furnished by the choir
of the Fifth-strl ct Christian Church. The pro-
gramme was opened with prayer by Dr. T. N.
Wise. The chief feature was an address by Prof:
Hail. of the High School, treating of educational
management and matters The remaining exer-
cses consisted of readings, Rotations singing,
etc. The following officers were elected Prof.
T. NJ Barton, of Pendleton, President: George A.
Yates, of Covington, V ce President; J. j. Nigman,
of Covington, Secretary. Executive Commit e.
superintendent Best, Chairman; W. H. Jones,
Newport; Miss Matte Tearne, Covngton; c. w.
Waite South Covington; W. G. Lord, Cuving-
ton.
THE COMING ELEcTIoN.-We have not yet made
any effort to speak of the coming January election,
NOTE r., hn it,fa ami
tested.
The principal bone of contention seems to be
the Assessorship II is generally considered that
Mr.. John Whitney will be elected but he has very
strong opposition IN the West End
The principle thing that the peop'e should see
tots that good Councllmen are eelected-represent.
at We, honest and practicable men, with sound
judgment and such as will look to the welfare of
the city, and not be like some OF the present in
eimbents, who lie the height of their ambi-
tiog when they defeat a bill or ordinance offered
all means be re-elect d. He has saved the tity
during his official career, over 100000 for which
he has been terribly and upjustly ahu' ed.
For City Weigher one-armed Ben. Davis will be
elected by rousing majority, and you can rely
on it that he will FIJI the Office to perfection.
Mr.. Alfred R. Mullins is the man the Fourth
Warders should elect to Council. He is one of our
most popular business men and would make an
excellent Councilman while for School Trustee
Mr.. John s. Lyle is the man to send from that
ward.
In the Eighth Ward, for Councilman Thomas
Whitte, and for School Trustee that sprightly and
clever little partner of ]. r. Mils Il Co., Mr. Fred
G, Sellers. People who cast their votes for Fred.
Mr.. Barney Meiber is an aspirant to Council
from the Ninth Ward
NEWBORN.
Hon. Judge Perkins, of the Criminal Court is in
the city.
The Republ cans meet tonight for organization
and consultation at Colonel &. W. Hawkins
Office.
lumber car was forced off the track the Short
Line Road this morning and damaged the side
walk on Madison street considerably.
A few evenings since a sneak thief stole fine
pistol and Gu from Colonel James Taylor. Col.
Taylor offers a reward of 500 for the capture of
the thief.
Judge Makibben O. W. Root, ESQ., and B. F.
Wentworth, of this city, will assist the Excelsior
Club of Dayton at their entertainment, to be given
at Moeller's Hall tonight.
Several pieces of valuable property were offered
by the Master Commissioner this morning but
the prices offered were so low that the Commits
sioner refused to sell.
Mayor Harton has given positive orders that no
strangers will be allowed to see the prisoners in
ail hereafter They must call at the Chiefs Office
and deliver their message.
A social and supper was given last night at the
residence of Mr.. Lppencott, on Taylor street, by
the members OF the Yorkstreet Congregational
Church. 1t was very enjoyable affair
Gus. Artsman was exhibiting yesterday morning
what he termed "Fiery Opal' that was un-
earthed on his farm out in Colorado. Frank Went
worth says he plucks such Jewels by the bushel
out of the soil on his farm in Indiana, yearly.
The statement published that Hop Carlisle made
his escape several years ago through the same hole
that Bill Fenton did yesterday is positively denied
by Jonte Horsfall, the former Jailcr. II this be
true Fenton must have been scooping away at
that hole for fully aweek. He escaped at o'clock
O. IN.
COLUMBIA. O.
The back-water in Crawfish extends to the
levee.
Religious sc; vices will be held tomorrow morn
ing and evening at Spencer Hall.
mfr Tom Hamilton left on Wednesday last for
st. Louis, where he will spend the winter
Sneak thieves seem to be troubling some of our
G, ocerymen. who are much annoyed at their dep
relations l....
Professor venable has volunteered to give a