The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-15

at which many are expected. John Is one
of the glorious kind, and goes in heartily
for fun in all its shades and bearings
Miss Minnie Bruck, highly esteemed
young lady and daughter of Capt. Bruck Of
the Second Ward. was pleasantly surprised
last Thursday evening. A host OF young
friends poured in upon her at an early
hour, and enjoyed the hospitality OF her
home, besides the pleasure Of her society.
A splendid supper was spread last Thurs
day evening by Miss Lizzie Holdefer, the
successful candidate for the hat at st. Johns
Fair Miss Lizzie is very proud of winning
the hat. and desires to thank ali her friends
for helping her in the contest. Among the
guests of the evening were noticed Misses
Lucy and Lizzie Stilwaugh, Miss Sophia
Holdefer, Miss Lizzie Holdefer, and others.
Among the gentlemen were the following:
Mr.. John Weidenborner, Phillip Stepp,
Charles Winter, John Waller, and others.
They all enjoyed themselves immensely.
Resolutions of the Irving Literary Socie-
ty on the death Of Miss Alta Haw thorn:
Whereas, God, the All-merciful Father,
hath ordained, in His infinite wisdom, the
decease Of our beloved member and cher
ished friend, Alta Hawthorn; and, .ss.f
where's, 1t is well that we should thus
testify to the immaculate virtue, pure
character, and rich, genial affections of the
lamented dead. -.
Therefore In reverence and submission
to the incomprehensible decree OF Divine
Providence, be it resolved. s
81. That in her death we lose respected
companion, an invaluable member and
loved and loyal friend. '5f
''2. That, as a faint tribute to her sacred
memory, we put on grief's mournful in
sigma at the meetings of the Society for
thirty days. 13 j. ''tl'
"3. That to God we breathe prayer for
her bereaved and comfortless mother;
and to her mother we tender our sympathy
in her inconsolable sorrow. t lG,r..,
"A. That copy of these resolutions be
presented to her mother and be published
i'm the papers. .., .f
miss SALIIE CRAWFORD,
''EOM MOORE, JR.,
''MILToN M. DAVIS,
l. ia, Committee"
|, HURRICANE AT HAMILToN-IMMENsE Ex-
CITEMENT THROUGHOUT THE CITY.-Fully
five thousand persons visited the scene at
ST. Joseph's Church. EsI ~
Yesterday was another notable day in
the history of Hamilton. One of the great
est wind storms that ever visited Southern
Ohio passed over southeastern portion
sof our city YESTERDAY, unroofing houses,
tearing down fences, uprooting trees, pene-
trating immense buildings and causing gen
eral destruction Of life and property.
The large steeple on the st. Joseph's
| Church on Second street was twisted and
blown from it's base, fifteen feet square, and
hurled to the ground distance of some
|,eighty feet The cross on the summit fell
first, then came the ponderous steeple, fall
| ing in spiral manner, twisted by the whirl
wind to the ground. The two large bells in
the tower, costing some $500, We're cracked
and broken in the fall. ..,.+......f
| A large pipe organ costing s. 900, situated
under the tower on the second floor is ell
tirely demolished. Total loss to building
land property is estimated at IS, 600 or $40,
900. 9s
The roof of Mr.. John Lodder's house wal
lifted and carried across the road into va
cant lot.
Mike Herman's soap factory was blown
Ndown, causing an irreparable loss to it
Eowner. yrs.
The roof (made of tin and sheet-iron) OF
the Still House. was lifted and carried acros
the railroad, breaking the telegraph wir
and landing near the saw-mih. A hole wa
also blown through the building larg
enough to run train of cars through ~
says Tom. Spencer) A large chimney il
tile Opera-house was blown down.
The roof on the Poor-house was upturnet
and quite little damage done to the build
ing . ,a.
| John Morner's barn, on High street, wa
turned over and smashed to pieces. There
were three mules in the building at th'
time, but they escaped uninjured.
/ A stable situated back of the st. Joseph
Church fell down, killing horse instantly
Augsberger's bridge at Wod9kdale wa
taken by the wind.
Other incidents of minor Importance oc
Cured but up to this hour no loss of Gf
has been reported. .4a ...v
LAWRENCEBU IND.
Prof. Trisler, Past Grand, delivered
veryjine lecture Monday evening last.
In Union Lodge l. 0. 0. F., two initia
tons take place at the regular meeting
Monday evening next. lE
Will. r. Spooner, ex-United States Mar
shal's son, after a pleasant visit lat Tefr
Haute, returned home yesterday. .r
Among the latest arrivals we notice Dl
w. A. Egbert, of Muncie, Ind, formerl
of this city. Doc. states that he is having
good practice in Muncie. Williams friends
and they are numerous, are always glad t
welcome him. t1f
The marriage bells will ring merrily mex
week. Two weddings will be celebrated il
grand style. Invited guests are anxiousl
awaiting the coming events
,.r. AURORA. IND.
Rememberthe Laura Reinman concer
tonight. 1t will be rare treat and shout
not be missed.
MIDDLETOWN. o.
Uncle Billy Schafer has the largest ear Q
corn ever grown in Butler County.
The Youngest son of R. B. Edison is lyin
dangerously i'll at his home on Fourt
street. W l..r~ srj 81.
The Ladies of the Methodist Episcops
Church will have an Arb-Lan Exhibitfo