The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-04
OVER THE BRIDGE.
COvINGTON.


Uncle Jimmie Withers, we regret to say,
is seriously ill.
Right Rev. Bishop Toebbe returned last
night from trip through the diocese.
The ball for the benefit OF Thomas Steele
takes place at Drexelius Hall next Monday.
Mrs Mary Reynolds, a very estimable
lady. died in the sixtieth year OF her age,
yesterday.
The various candidates seeking public
favor are on the alert for ball and rattle
ticket-sellers.
Three more moonshiners came down this
morning to take their medicine from the
great and only Baxter.
DIR. Clarioner says that he issffected with
the gout. Henry Wayman recommended
st. Jacobs oil to him.
It's bully, bouncing baby boy that made
Billy Bethel give all of his customers half
can OF oysters this morning.
We trust that at Council meeting to-
night members will act sensibly, and not
vote to release prisoners from Jail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiedman celebrated their
silver wedding last night at their home, on
the corner of Willard and Lockwood streets
They were married by Rev. K. B. Husker.
The case of R. H. Sayers, for robbing the
mail, was called in the U. s. Court this
morning. The prosecution closed at II
o'clock, and the defense opened this after
noon. Opinion as to the result varies.
Mrs. Ben. Bramlage, nee Miss Maggie
Klansen, died at her home, No. 225 West
sixth street, this morning. The deceased
mad only been married since the 28th of
october and was very estimable lady.
In conversation with a gentleman who
had case dismissed by Bouncer Baxter,
we asked him what his case was dismissed
for. He replied that he didn't know, ex.
cept that Baxter did not know the law"
Mr. Pete Mudd and Miss Ida Crawford,
both colored, were married yesterday.
Pete Fry and Minnie Jackson will be mar
ried in few days, and colored society are
fairly bowling with delight over the ap-
preaching event.
POLICE CoURr,-Henry Baker, drunk and
disorderly conduct, ST. George Heile,
drunk, continued. Frank Harty and George
Heile had little set-t, out in Neyleben's
saloon last Saturday. and were brought in
last night by Officers Conners and Brus-
man. Their cases were continued until
Saturday.
Mr. John B. Floyd, of Boyle County, and
Miss Cordelia z. Tebbs. daughter of Squire
Tebbs, were united in the silken cords of
welded felicity this morning by Rev. O. A.
Bartholomew, at the residence of the
BRIDES parents, on West Sixth street. They
left this morning for Boyle County, their
future home. The groom is said to be a
wealthy man.
KNIGHTS OF ST. GEORGE.-This organiza-
ton held its annual meeting at No. IA Pike
street last night, and elected officers as
follows: President, F. Grothaus; Captain,
B. Glare; Lieutenant, H. Meyer; Quarter
master, A. Weichmann; Orderly Sergeant,
H. H. J. Puthotf; Standard-bearer, Leo
Raum. A resolution was passed that the
Socety would apply to the Legislature
this winter for an act of incorporation.
REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-Basil Manly
Jr., to Western Baptist Theological Insti-
tute, Lot No. 600, east side of Washington
street, 81 n feet front, 1870 feet deep and 107
in the rear; also Lot $50, west side Green
up, between Pleasant and Martin streets
also parts of Lots 666 and 669, south side of
Pleasant street, one So by 80 and l40 feet
west of Greenup street, and the other 25 by
80, and 90 feet west of Greenup street, all
in Baptist first subdivision, Covington; 81.
A. R. Mullins to H. Erbacher, both of
Covington five years lease of No. 120 Pike
street, for bakery, at $500 per annum.
We Yesterday announced the death of
DIR. James Keith. which occurred at Rye
Beach, N. H., the night before The Doc
tor and his wife have been sojourning at
Rye Beach for several months, and he has
been ailing more or less all the time, but
the lady wrote here recently, saying they
to come home soon. He was a
sufferer from various complaints, but
chiefly from rheumatism, as his friends in
form us. In addition to his wife being with
him, his sister and her husband, Rev. D. H.
Greer, formerly of Trinity Church, this
city, are IN Providence, R. l., not far dis
tant, and DR.. Charles H. Thomas has gone
to the widowed ladys assistance.
DEATH OF Mrs. HARVEY MEYERs.-A
lovely Christian life went out quietly and
as the day came in this morn
ing. The soul sought the realms OF Him
who gave it, while the earthly tenement
Law cold and calm with the smile of good
and holy spirit athwart the noble face. The
widow Of the late Harvey Meyers breathed
her last at three o'clock this morning.
She had been ailing since the sickness of
her infant children and her constant
watching through the serious phases of
scarlet fever, and she never rallied. Mrs.
Meyers was esteemed by all who had the
honor and pleasure of her acquaintance. A
more lovely character never dwelt on this
green earth, and her loss will be mourned
tenderly and long.
The remains will be inferred at p. m.
on Friday from the residence OF her daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Perkins.
The deceased leaves four children to
mourn her loss, and may God watch over
and protect them, and learn them to lead
life like their good mother.
JUDGE BAxTERs CoURT.-The following
business was transacted in the q. s. Court
this morning:
M. M. Fenly, admitted to practice in the
Court.
Hallam W. Dickinson, judgment for
Tor plaintiff costs
Paul VS.. John Fox ct al. given until Jan
nary 18th to file an answer.
F. A. Progue. assignee, VS.. F. P. Chalfant,
plaintiffs motion for q new trial over
ruled.