The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-08
THE DAILY STAR
NEWS FROM POINTS AROUND
COvINGTON.

InNy lDOk llke hutil uhui WIN NhSh lbuAd AOoy
And girl are better than byes in some places
Hunsh. huIrah St Pats own day
Was nothing like this lihrmh, hurrah,
Johnny McI3recn is the champeen bye,
With two twin children and drop Of ould rye"
Miss Emma Whtford, of Memphis, is
visiting Miss Matte Hughes.
Rev. Father Bada, of st. Joseph's Church,
left Monday for Vincennes I. A.
There was large and enjoyable surprise
party at Turner Hall last night.
The initials of Jimmie Wigeins' sweet
heart are B.W. We suppose that stands for
Big Wealth.
Lewis Kuhlman, who was arrested on
Sunday for beating his parents, was fined
Sl03 in the Police Court to-day.
An application has been made to the U.
6. Postal Department to Change the name
of South Covington to "Milldale."
The Covington Committee on the Water
works question between Newport and Gov
ington will meet tomorrow afternoon.
Thurston Gray was arrested by the
BOuncer to-day for cramping on trade
dollar from one of his colored brethren.
Kentucky blackberries have made their
appearance in our markets. The crop in
this vicinity is said to be exceedingly large.
The face of Mr.. Matthew Nolan was
radiant with smiles this morning all on the
account OF the arrival Of sweet little baby
girl
The venerable VIM. Taylor had his right
arm broken in two places yesterday by
being thrown from wagon on the Decour-
tey Creek Pike.
Mr.Wm. Woodward and Miss Carrie b.
Derring were married last evening by Rev.
p. B. Wills at his residence, corner Of Fifth
nnd Johnston streets.
The Star Dancing Circle have rendered a
benefit picnic to Mr.. Frank Tully to take
place at Ruddes Garden Thursday night
Let his friends turn out and give him q
touser.
Mr.. II. c. Hallam, the best newspaper
reporter in the United States, and the gem
tlemanly correspondent of the Enquirer, is
visiting his brother, 0. b. Hallam at Owen
ton, Ky.
Thomas Flaun was fined $2S by the Mayor
this morning for breach of the peace.
John Shannon. on the same charge, was
dismissed and John Metz, on a similar
charge, had his case continued.
Mr. P. J. Cremins, mechanic of rare
skill and merit. has opened repairing es
labishment at 11l9 Madison street Pat. is
h Covington boy with hosts of friends and
people should patroniZe home industry.
He is also agent for sewing-machines.
Prof Shafer yesterday presented his son
with silver cornet, gold-lined, for birth
day present. Eddie is the boy that knows
how to play it. and is one Of the cleverest
Ind most popular musicians in the city.
There will be a meeting of the Simon
kenton Pioneer Association at the office of
the Secretary. No. 400 Scott street, Covng-
ton, at o'clock p. M, tomorrow, prepara-
tory to the attendance of the funeral OF
Charles I. Martin, a member of the Asso-
tiation.
Mr.. Joseph Finnell received letter from
U. S. Marshal Crittenden. OF Louisville, to-
day informing him that he understood that
the new Government building was ready
Tor occupancy, and if so, to notify U. s.
Clerk BOstwick to remove his quarters there
Immediately.
Mr.. Louis Mower left for Louisville last
night to attend the races 1t requires a
derrick to hoist that water diamond that
lluminates his bosom. He will, of course,
bet on the races, and as he purchased no
return ticket, he will be compelled to board
CilallkS mare IOInc.
The body of the man mentioned in yes
terdays STAR proved to be David Ray. He
was insane and committed suicide while
laboring under a temporary fit of INSANITY
There was warrant charging him with
grand larceny in the hands of tine Police,
yhch virtually cancels his pass at St.
Peters gate.
Mr.. Paul Rensch and Rooney, the barber
have arranged for talking match to take
place in q few days. Col. Frank Mead is to
be the umpire. If there are any houses in
the vicinity of where the match is to take
place they are liable to be torn to pieces,
for all of that wind those three can spill
will equal regular tornado.
The funeral of Mr.. George yelling took
place this afternoon from his late residence,
on Pike street, and was attended BY large
concourse of relatives and friends. The
German Pioneer Society and Teutonic
Lodge, A. o. U. W., and several other So
Gieties attended in body. The remains
were inferred at Highland Cemetery.
Suit was filed in the Chancery Court to-
LAY by VIM. p Mckee for divorce from his
wife, Mary V. Mckee, on the alleged
grounds of abandonment since July 4th,
1873 They were married in December,
lions were issued for a grand reception at
the Highland House. Over five hundred
people assembled, but the bride and groom
failed to make their appearance.
REAL ESTATE TF,lNsFER VIM. J. Hackett
and wife and II. l.. Ashbrook and wife to
the City of Covington, the old Bakes Hotel
property, 81 by 100 feet, on the west side of
Greenup street, north of the Courthouse
lot; $6, 107 So
This is the deed to the Jail site, and that |
long-delayed and much-debated matter
may be looked upon as settled. Now for
the new Jail.
NEWPORT.
Half fare to Louisville and return on the
6hort-line during the races.
In the County Court yesterday the wills
of Thomas Mckibben and Wm. Sommers
were probated.
August Meister is erecting hotel in AL
exandria to replace the old Gritty House,
recently destroyed by fire.
Livezays new saw-mill will be in opera
tion by the middle of next week. The mill
Is forty feet longer than the one DESTROYED.
Judge Makibben yesterday appointed off.
GERS for the County election, and on to-
morrow will select officers for the city cleo
lion.
The funeral of George Black, the victim
of the Phil Parry shooting, will take place
tomorrow from the family residence on
Front street.
Over $40, 900 of the city taxes have been
paid over to Treasurer Constans during the
oast two weeks. There is about $l5, 900 vet
Standing out.
The case of VIM. Cottingham, ona charge
'f assaulting soldier named Robert Stew
lrt, was continued in the MAYORS Court