The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04

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LAWRENCEBURG, md.
This city was in flutter of excitement
last night, caused bv the arrival, by the
way of the 0. & M. Railroad, of Mr.. J. d.
Stevens and Peter Pfalzgraf from Louis
vile, Kentucky Commonwealth Lottery,
who we're the possessors of a check for
$l5,0l0. which was half the capital prize
drawn by J. D. Stevens in question, and
which money was owned by twelve persons
who had pooled their stakes
AURORA. IND.
The city was in mourning YESTERDAY
morning, caused by the sad intelligence of
the terrible accident and death, at Cincin-
natl, Thursday evening. of one of Aurora's
best known and most valuable citizens in
the person of Mr.. Adam Herdigan, the par
ticulars of whose death were recorded in
yesterdays Cincinnati papers. % ,-
AvONDALE.
The Republican meeting announced to
take place tonight at Avon Hall has been
postponed, in consequence of the inability
of Hon. B. Butterworth to fill his appoint
ment.
The case Of John B. Benedict vs. the
Miami Valley Railroad will be tried IN
Monday, that day having been specially
agreed upon by she attorneys in the case
1t is expected that the true inwa d.
ness OF all matters appertaining to
the secret contract will be ven
tilated. and the dear public will
be let into the true merits of the case.
The citizens Of Avondale, as to the final
result Of the matter, are like the woman
whose husband was fighting witt, bear
Didn't care which whipped!'' The
Miami Valley Road will undoubtedly.
be built, no matter which party is success
full; therefore the indifference of the citi-
zens as to the termination of the fight be-
tween the contractor and the company.
sPRXNGFIELD. o.
Hon. John Sherman. Opera House Thurs
day afternoon, October 9th.
The Republics announcements for COM
ing meetings will bear inspection-Yes, by
their proof reader particularly.
The Republicans of the First Ward meet
at headquarters on Thursday night next
to nominate a candidate for Real Estate
Assessor
Supervisor Billy Waters, who in a few
words has been waiting for something to
turn up" has at last been relieved, for he
marched out to-day trio who failed to
gather the requisite when arraigned before
his Honor.
The many friends of Mr.. Gus. Kline fa-
vored him with surprise party on Thurs
day night. The band who carried the
things necessary to make table groan Mas
headed by Miss Annie Necklas and her
friend Carrie Kline. Gus says it was all
greatness.
WHERETHE BAD MIEaLE.-Half way down
the slope last nig.t we leerned that Neal
Battles, who Is remembered in recent for
gerry case, had been run in on suspicion;
also gleaned that Dan. Palmer had lust ar
rived, and had been docketed dsorterlv.
saw and heard the different press reuresen-
tatives bug Station-keeperM Mast and Chief
Schuchman for items-know the Times
man was prepared for an avalanche. for he
carried daN-book. Heard them say good
morning, and walked to other points.
A SHAME He DIDN'T 'T.-Chung Wung Chez
propeis laundry on Center street, near
Nam. Chungs patients, generally speak
ing, are tilnid young men who, should II
mistake occur that deprives them of col
lar, wipe, or sock. suddenly
bottle their grievance when Chung dumps
his sibbtrsh. But Chung struck a fiery
mortal on Friday night--a Dig burlv negro
who "had been around" Chung just boiled
before him, and the negro went him one bet
ter. Then. as Chung was braciig himself for
another 90, the negro rushed tu the door
took in mouthful Of fresh air, turned
upon his heel. drew forth his little needle
gun. and, taking deadly aim, fired. When
the smoke cleared away the bold bad man
had disappeared, but Chung was discovered
erect with orders upon his lips.
'Charge-e him-e broom sticke." Must
they 60?
He KNOCKED DowN.-Louis Bushnell, six
teen years Of age, was prisoner at the
Statiol-house last night. Louis had beer
gobbled by Officer Wilson early in the
evening" a complaint having been filed
by II. II. Humuhries, grocer, at
whose place Bushnell worked. who
Charged Louis with stealing from MIN at
dfferent times small sums of money. the
same taken from his coat and vest. Bush.
nell confessed to have taken SO. but it is
thought that it far exceeds this. He has
spent considerable money lately in
the hire of fast nags, and wears
u nobby suit bought by his
stealings He is being connected with the
nipping OF Cay tain Klne's pocketbook.
which contained H6. FIR one of his age
Bushnell is far in advance. He sc ms to
have craving for oyster suppers. cigars
and drinks, aud especially livery. He has
been seen lately to flash up healthy rolls Of
the filthy lucre.
A rousing meeting of the G. T.'s was held
last night. ......
The family of Mr.. Chas. Barnes have re-
turned from Mackinaw Straits.
Ale Clarke. who has been up in Ohio for
a couple of months, will return home next
week.
Mayor Maxey has removed into the resi-
dence of his mother-n-law. the venerable
Mrs. Richards, who is quite feeble.
Henry Holthoff is assisting in the erec
ton of machinery at a silver mine near
Kosita, Colorado. Henry will run the en-
gine. .,..
Miss Lula Austin, a charming young
lady, who has recently returned from Ne
braska. has accepted position as assistant
operator at the Coyington Telephone Ex-
change.
Thursday Dayton received what might
be termed baby boom. New arrivals wer..