The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-04
NEWS FROM POINTS AROUND
CONVICTION.

The venerable James Winston, Of Visalia,
was in the city this morning
Dr. ]. A. Averdick has returned from o
visit to his parents in Indiana.
Peter Hiser was this morning appointed
administrator of the estate Of Henry Letter.
ink.
The Hester Coffin Investigation Commit.
tee will recommence the nearing Of testi-
niony this evening
10. ]. Green was appointed administrator
OF the estate of J. J. Hoffman,, in the
Boone County Criminal Court.
Night before last the residence of Mr.. P.
T. Senou on the Turkey-foot Turnpike,
about eight miles from the city, was de-
stroyed by fire.
Marriage licenses were granted as follows
this morning. George w. Resler and Lizzie
Webbor, George NJ Webb and Martha
Moore, all Of this county.
POLLOK CoURT.-Thomas Mcdonald
breach of the peace, So; Joseph Lafay-
ette same, $28; Hiram Price, same, $685.
John Mayner shooting in city limits, s..
;. A scandal, terrible in all its details, is
being circulated respecting the conduct OF
J. ii. Lutkenho1f, a married man, whose
name became prominent in connection
with that of Miss Bowman last summer
Mr.. Tom Coffee, of this city, who was
Assistant Steward on the A. G. Donnally at
the time she was burnt, arrived home yes
terday on the Thomas Sherlock. Both his
arms are broken and he has received other
injuries.
Judgment of default was rendered in the
United States Court yesterday against John
W. Vanhook and Others in favor of G. II.
DE Paul for ninety-two thousand acres of
land, situated in Morgan and Magoftin
Counties, in this State. The suit was
against John Fox and others.
Big day at Falmouth yesterday. Crimi-
nal Court and Democratic Convention. The
Convention instructed unanimously for
Hon. Thomas l.. Jones, for Governor; Gen
eral Fayette Hewitt, for Auditor OF State;
Hon. u. i. Smith, for Superintendent of
Public Instruction; and Hon. w. ii. Rob
erts, for Register of the Land Office.
Covington Council Proceedings Official Re-
port.
A regular meeting of the City Council Of Gov.
ingtOn was held at the Council Chamber Thurs
day evening, February 27th 1879 President Tranter
IN the chair, and all the members present except
MIR. Meyers.
The minutes of last meeting were read and
adopted.
Mr.. Won Boken presented a petition from the
Golored Baptist Chur h on Thirteenth street ask
ing to have gasOl ne lamp erected in front Of
their church. Referred to Committee OIL Gas.
Mr.. Coffin present d petition from John r.
Hander0ft and others asking to be allowed to pay
tile delinquent taxes Oh their property without
penalty. Referred 10 Committee OIL Propositions
and Grievances.
Mr.. Woods presented petition from Fl. Schmidt
and Others asking TO have Stevens street, from
Thirteenth u Pleasant street, improved. Referred
to Committee on lnternal improvements.
Same presented u petition from property holders
owning property on the alley between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets and Gteenup ana Stevens
streets, asking to have sad alley improved. Re-
feITed to COnim tee on Internal Improvements
Same presented pet ton from the Acme D;a-
matte Club ask ng Council 10 refund them 81 80, |
the amount paid by them for license Upon mo |
ton the petit On was laid upon the table
Mr. DayeZlc presented II communication from |
j. u. Kruse. asking Council to allow him to
transfer his Coiiee-huuse license to No. 81 Kipp |
rect Granted
Mr. Davczac presented communication from
A. l.. Greer, III relation to the claim Of F. Smith,
for repai ing Riddle street. Referred to Commit. |
tee oil Law AMI City Attorney.
Mr.. AshbrOuk presented petition from W. A. |
Crawford and Others, asking Council to fix the |
crossings on Greenup and Sixth streets. Referred
to Committee on Internal Improvements.
Mr.. Ashorook presented a petition from Preston |
D wis, in relation to The Widows and Orphans |
Home. Referred to the Special and Standing |
Committee the Widows and Orphans Home
Mr.. Ashbrook presented petition from John |
Luen, asking Council 10 allow him To pay back
taxes on his property without the penalty. Re-
ceiyed ami fled.
Mr.. Howe presented petition from Henry Me
meyer, Jr., asking Council to grant him permis
sion to tap the sewer on his property. Referred |
TO Committee on SewrCs
Same presented a petition from Wm. Martin
asking Tor gratult"us peddling license Referred
to Committee IN License.
Mr.. Fall presented the report of the Auditor
and receiving officers for the month Of January,
1870 Referred TO Committee Oh Ways and deans.
Mr., Ellis, Chairman Committee Work -hpUgp |
and Jail. presented communication from him
self in relation to the Clean g Of the vaults in the
Courthouse and Jai'. Referred to the Standing
and Special Committee on WorE-hO,se and Jail.
Same presented the report Of the Ovesecr of the
Work-honse for the month OF January, which was
referred to Committee OIL Work-housJ and Jail
Same presented a petition from Mrs Parker ask.
ing relief. Referred to CommitIee on Relief.
Same pre- ented petition from Mrs. Coke ask.
fng Council to remit fine winch was nssess d
against her son in the Mayors Court Referred
to Committee on Work house and Jail.
MIR. McDonild prestn ed petition from the
pastors OF ST. Alloys us md 81. Patricks
Churches, asking that pol CO powers ne conferred
upon J. H. berning and Dave Kelly. Granted
The petit on If Andrew Dwyer. asking Council
to allow him to tap the sewer on his properly. was
referred to the Committee on Sewers: and the pc
ttion in reference 10 compromising W TIL the city
ior 500 was referred to the Committee On Law.
Mr. Ashbrook pr, selte! the following report on
the bonds and contracts ~ the following persons,
t6-wit Berna d Feduers for improving alley be-
tween Fourth and Fifth streets, anu Madison and
Washington; same, for improving alley between
u Eeyenth and Twelfth streets, and Madison and
Washington of Thomas u, Woods, for filling OF
pond between Grrenup and Stevens and Powell &
South ate's line: of las. A. Pence, { making
plank walk over Willow Run Mt Fifth street.
We the Committee on Internal Improvements |
End thai the above named persons bids are the
lowest W. f. Ashbrook. S. W. Coffin, Thos.
Woods II. Won Boken. |
Mr.. Blakely, Chairman Of the Committee on
Law. presented the Following report on the above
uh fnIad n
Laurie J. Blakeley, John 4. Falls Alex Davczac )
Mr.. Davezac presented Il renort IRON the Special |
Committee on the late jail delivery which, up n
motion, was received aud ordered spread upon {
she minutes. =
Mr. Blakeiy presented the following resolutions
"Resoycd, That the City Jaier be requested to
iisspense with further services Of Henry Me-" r
ADOPTED.
The President presented Communication from
lohn Treer, City Collector, asking that the
tiy purchase the delinquent tax bills that are in
1is hands. Referred TO Committee on Ways and /
Means in conjunction with Committee on Law.
Sealed proposals for sundry sidewalks and for
,utiding sewer on Main and Russell streets were
eeeived opened ard read Referred to Commit i
ee on Internal Improvements.
The ordinance leyyng d tax for the improve |
nent Of Byrd street again referred back to the IA
Committee on Internal Improvements for correc- a
ion. y
Mr. Blskely presented the following resolution;
"Resolved. That the City Engineer advertise for r
eaed proposals for furnishing Sui able stones for
Adopted.
Mr. Woods presented the following resolution.
uncton with the City Attorney be authorized to f.
Proceed with the condemnation of the ground for II
be opening OF Seventeenth street" Referred to
committee on Law and City Attorney. -
ggsn fyss motion Council adjourned until March )
cHAs. J. TRANTER, o
Attest Gro. II DAWSON, City Clerk.