The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-17

tram contemplates starting first-class
grocery and daily market
The special meetiug.of Council tonight
has been called for the purpose of curing
some defects in the terms and conditions of
the contract for building the Town Hall.
The Bell Telephone Company will COM
mence to-day erecting its line to the village.
Mr.. Eclert understands his business and
will afford accommodations second to none
in his line Of bu iness.
The explosion that occurred at the cor
ner Of Main avenue and Mound street was
occasloned by the lighting of some naphtha
that had collected in tho sewer, which had
been used in cleansing the gas-pipes.
msehievous hoy threw a lighted match into
the inhammable material and was Mortified
at the result, and barely escaped with his
life.
AWRENCEBURG. IND.
Nine of the Enquirer printers will try
the backbone of our A Athletic Baseball Club
by crossing the willow at the Fair Grounds
in this city tomorrow afternoon.
The Liedertafel Orchestra will not play
open-air concerts at the Avenue Park this
season on account of GOODNESS of the
weather. They rendered their last and
most beautiful concert last Saturday even
ing
J. M. Macarthur and John Trapp are on
the Grand Jury.
Two of Mr.. A. A. Winters children are
quite i'll with malarial fever.
Mrs. Sarah CASTOR and her daughters,
Nettie and Carrie, who spent the summer
in West Virginia, returned home last night.
The case against Fr. Grome in the Grim
inal Court has been continued tonextterm.
A spirited revival under the direction of
DR.. Skillman is iii progress in the Baptist
Church.
The party given by the Home Circle at
Odd Fellows Hall last night, was brilliant
success.
Messrs. Will Quinby and Peter Wagner
are X. of p delegates to the Grand Lodge
now in session at Henderson. KY.
Several of our best citizens are making
preparations to remove from Dayton If the
dummy road is not improved this fall.
The Robin Hood Archery Club meet at
their grounds this evening. They are now
contesting for a handsome silver medal.
VIM. Peters, of Lower Dayton. pleaded
guilty to larceny in the Criminal Court to-
day, and was sentenced to one year in the
penitentiary. 1t will be remembered that
he was charged with burglarizing Mr..
Smiths residence.
LUDLOW. KY.
Rev. NJ. d. A. Steen and wife we're yester-
day summoned by telegram TO the death
bed of sister of Mrs. Steen, living at
Worthington, 0.
AURORA. IND.
The "Harmony" X. of p. hon at the
Opera-house last night was grand affair,
as we'll as financially successful; proceeds,
$50.
The May Fiske Blonde entertainment,
given by troupe of seven gentlemen and
three ladies, proved sad disappointment
to the boys.
The bus lines will take many from here
and Rising Sun Ind, to the soldiers reun-
ion which takes place at Lawrenceburg,
Ind, tomorrow.
Miss Lotta Trester received the Bohemian
vases, and Mr.. Harry Lamar took the stiff
trimmed hat for being the best lady and
gentleman walters at the X. of P. ball.
Thomas Gaff & CO. 5 distllerv is under.
going marked and needed Improvements, in
the shape of repalntng, roofing, &c. The
distillery will soon open for the fall busi
ness. The distillery has been idle
since spring.
Eugene Wilson, of Cleveland, O., and
Pat. O'Brien, of Covineton, Ky, pedestri
ans, have signed articles of agreement tc
walk for tWenty-six-hours walking match
for 5000 a side The walk commences Fri
day, the 26th inst, at 8 p. M, in the Aurora
Opera-house. A forfeit of S25 was put up O
side.
Miss Lizzie Cartwright is visiting friends
in Indiana.
The Tennessee singers we're greeted by an
immense audience last night, and their pro.
auctions were fine.
The Republicans have chartered fonr cars
and expect to take in the rally at Middle
town to-day en- masse.
The Home Dramatic is still on the boom,
and the members are manifesting lively
interest in the society.
Mrs. G. W. Darby is the recipient of a
bouncing baby boy. usual weight. Now,
G. W., cigars are in order.
Mr.. Charles Hern and Miss Ideth Ross
were made happy Monday evening at the
residence of the brides father, east of
town, Elder J. r. Gatf officiating.
The Gymnasium entertainment at Beck
ett's Hall tomorrow evening will be a
grand affair, and a full house is expected.
The following programme will be rell-
dered:
PART FIRST.
Opening Address .......,. .....-... Hon. W. H. Harr
Grand Opening Sc ne OF the Gymnas nm m Glass
King o the Air Prof j. Theurer
Horiz ,nal Bar Performances. Glass
oNtA
Wonderful Feats OF Strength on FLYING
Rings. Prof. j. ThAurer
Indian C ub Swinging...... ............,. CT ass
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