The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-08-08

port was received. The Treasurer COM
planned that people objected to pay dog
tax for dogs not six months old, and want
ed instructions how to act. A
dog was decided to be a dog
whether old or young and taxed accord
ingly. The officers of election were allowed
their money for services at the election.
The Berry-avenue ordinance was rejected
and special committee was appointed in
connection with the Attorney 20 frame a
new one, which was passed, Mr.. Ratlifl
alone voting nay.
The contract for whitening the school
rooms and painting backboards was
awarded to e. Revel, of Newport, at his bid
of S39
Mr. Charles Nagel moved that the note of
Henry Shriver, of Newport, amounting to
81 ,3OO, bearing six per cent, compound
interest, be paid. Carried.
The Improvement Committee was in
structed to have the numerous places dam
aged by rains repaired in good manner.
The Law Committee was instructed to
bring in an ordinance to improve Dimmick
alley, in order that those stink ponds on
Lafayette street might be abated.
Bids to improve Berry avenue will be
received up to the 2lst of this month.
LEXINGTON. Ky.
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the coming fair
Mr.. John B. Wallas has gone East to pur-
chase new goods.
The Democrats carried Jessamine County
by $50 majority.
The Bourbon Fair begins September I'd
and continues five days.
Mason County gave Cochran, Republican,
five majority over Kehoe, Democrat.
A keeper of the Work-house is TO be
elected this month. The Council will do
the voting.
The Republicans claim four State Sena-
tors and twenty-five Representatives in the
Legislature.
A great many persons think the rainfall
OF Tuesday last the heaviest ever witnessed
in Lexington.
The PhGnix Hotel Company are consid-
ering several plans and drawings for the
erection Of the new hotel. Alter another
meeting of the Directory active work will
begin.
Died, of consumption, Wednesday at
O'Clock, Mrs. Dee Pcmberton, daughter Of
Mrs. Rollins. Her funeral took place Thurs
day at 3 o'clock from the Main-street Chris
tian Church.
Sunday night Mr.. Jacob Sidner, residing
near Jacksonville, Bourbon County, shot
at some one stealing corn from his field.
A negro by the name OF Wilson, at Paris,
is the owner of a severe pistol shot since.
A small son of Mr.. George Wainscott fell
on Tuesday last from girder in Mr.. George
Darnaby's livery stable, while playing, and
| broke the large bone in an arm. DR.. Stucky
adjusted the broken member, and the boy
is doing we'll.
Several nights since some concealed mis-
creant threw a stone at Mr.. George Stout
as he was passing the old City Graveyard,
and nearly severed the right ear from his
head. Dir. Stucky sewed it on again, and
Mr.. Stout is doing well.
Curriers' Band, of Cincinnati arrived
here yesterday morning ON the early train,
and after serenading Capt Garland and
Hon. J. L. Cleary they proceeded at the
| head Of the procession to the picnic
grounds They make music both sweet and
loud.
HAMILTON.
]. c. Slayback looks fine in his new suit
of clothes.
Frank Richter, son of Mr.. c. Richter, is
visiting friends in Cincinnati.
Six new members received at the gym
nasium at their last meeting.
The Live Oaks are billed to a turn at the
bat with the Dayton Club tomorrow.
Elder J. r. Golf returned from Dayton
yesterday Thursday and will occupy his
pulpit next Sunday.
Hon. Chas. Foster is billed to address the
citizens OF Butler County at Beckets Hall
tomorrow afternoon Saturday.
The Republicans met last night and
elected delegates for the nominating con-
vention to be held tomorrow Saturday
Mr.. Gus. C. Schosser, the pleasant High
street clerk, started on the $50 train last
evening for a travelling tour through Hi
| nois.
There will be an enthusiastic Democratic
meeting at the Court House tonight, to
ratify the nomination Of Jas. E. Campbell
| for State Senator.
The Young Mems Gymnasium Associa-
tion furnished two thousand two hundred
and forty-six baths from August 1st, 1875
to August 1st, 1879.
1t may be of interest to the former pat
rons of Mrs Winsow the fashionable hair
dresser, to know that she has moved to the
corner OF Fourth and High streets.
A quiet surprise party was held at
Symmes' Corner last night gotten up by
Misses Carrie Humbach and Anna Holz-
berger assisted and accompanied by the
Home Dramatic.
Mr.. Henry Klein, who has been appointed
to fill vacancy on the police force oc-
casioned by the resignation of Mr.. Heloy,
is giving general satisfaction, and his many
friends hope to see him permenantly elected
at the next meeting OF Council.
Miss Lizzie McAdams, a handsome young
lady of Westchester, was united in mar
riage yesterday afternoon to Mr. j. ?. Birch.
The ceremony took place at the StrauD
House. Rev. DR.. Anderson otficiated, as
sisted by the accommodating Mr.. John
Riley.
The Republican delegates, who were cho-
sen last night to appear in Convention to-
morrow, are as follows:
First Ward-Samuel Shatfer, c. E. Giffen,
J. c. Hoover, j. W. Clements, VIM. Sny-
der, ]. D. Millspaugh, Philip Stillwaugh
and Harry Kimble.
Second Ward-A. Anderson. J. Alexan-
der Martin Betz H. Beardsley, w. c. Mar
gedant and o. " Parrish.
Third Ward-Wm Murray, w. B. Crock |
ett j. s. Giffen, Clinton Mefford, ]. c. |
Slayback, VIM. II. Cory, G. w. Wilson, j. |
W. Davis, Robert c. Mckinney John |
Decher, J. II. Hyland, II. L. Morey and |
Captain n. s. Reed.
Fourth Ward-L B. Potter Ed. Rogers +,
Edward Patent, G. L. Csle, G. Hunsaker.l
and N. Mcclellan.
A rousing time will be had at the Con. |
vention, and all true Republicans will come
out and hang their banner on the outer
walls. |