The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-13

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A strong reason is being urged In regard
to appointing Night Collector for the New
port end of the Coyington bridge, in that it
viii prevent the bridge being used as trys-
ting place for lovers during the warm sum-
mer nights. The bridge has enjoyed this
reputation for years. CHARLEY RUGG.
SPRINGFIELD. q.
Haverly's Georgia Minstrels are billed
for Thursday evening, June 10th. What a
relief.
Biddle Boggs SAYS that Prof. Trimble
reads him an honest man. Now who'll
question the assertion?
| A Narrow-gauge employe by the name of
j. W. Potts had a wrist dislocated while
braking on Wednesday evening.
Leech, of Spring street, looks down
hearted. Guess it is the panic that struck
his place a few days ago that's getting him
down.
Clem. Lee has been arrested at Dayton,
Ohio. He is thought to be the party who
attempted rape upon young girl south of
the city last week.
Our essence of condensed electricity says
he interviewed Bauer, of Market street, re-
gardng that dog Bauer was furciby
struck, and has anchored his dog in the
yard
Market square has now we'll earned the
title of "Shoemakers Row." Seven shops
now within stones throw of one another,
and all kept busy. A good town for hide,
this.
flag presentation by the ladies of
Springfield and an exhibition drill were the
new features offered at the festival and ell
tertainment of the Champion City Guards
last night.
Wait for the Niagara Falls excursion an
nounced for Wednesday, June 25th. A
lake ride, feature Of this, goes by way of
c., $. g. c. to Sandusky by steamer Pearl to
Buffalo, and by rail to the Falls.
Fred. CRUDE pleaded guilty in the Com
mon Pleas Court on Thursday to the second
count in the indictment for embezzlement
and grand larceny, and was fined $2j and
costs and given five days in Jail. Coleman
was discharged.
The Continental Band serenaded the boys
at the depot on Thursday morning.
Speeches were made by Senators Hill,
Knight, King and Baker. A small colec-
ton was then taken up for the benefit Of
the guy of The Star.
Prof Trimbe was king of the bucket
brigade on Thursday. The Professors S
squad are engaged now in the suice de-
partment on Limestone street. Our Young
man took q friend in to see the progress Of
their work, and he was basely insulted by
the Professor. Call again? We will-not.
Henry Cough entertained a select { p
crowd at the corner of Market and Wash
ington streets on Thursday morning by his
frantic efforts in irving tn scare another
oafer to death. Green Wilson dropped
down OF him and run him up to the IRE
constructed" who enrolled Henry on the
chan-gang register.
The parade and picnic of the Good Sa-
maritans on Thursday was the big affair of
the season. Their Columbus brothers put
in here at early morning and helped swell
the crowd. Mayor Wallace addressed them
at the Fair Grounds at the conclusion of
the parade. The wind up of the day was a
festival and entertainment given at Funk $
Hall.
The Mayors quarters are about receiving
the finishing touches, and it now presents
to the eye the picture of neatness. New
oil cloth covers the floor, the crushed chairs
have disappeared and that map the victim
Of several high kicks, has been displaced; ;
all the old air has been let out and the
place perfumed-by the brisk application
of brush and broom by the sluice gang.
HIS LITTLE GAME TO oSKIp.-Word reached
here on Thursday morning OF the escape
during the night from the County Infirma-
ry of Milo Robbins, the rapist. Robbins
wa ordered to the lniirmary after the in
quest for lunacy, and application made for
his Rdnittance to the Dayton Asylum
The Directors of that institution refused to
accept him as All inmate, as they doubted
his indications OF insanity. Robbins was
indicted by the last Grand Jury for assault
| with infant t1 p,D,tpit nd ho
, still stands against him. His escape was
made by the use of nail, with which he
picked the lock of his cell. When out he
climbed through a transom of the hall. Rob
bins is about FIVE feet seven inches high,
thirty-one years of age, dark complexion,
close curling hair and slight nusache.
, Sheriff Coffin telegraphed to all points on
Thursday, aging for his arrest upon sight
The County Commissioners offer reward
, of 800 for his capture.
| GLENDALE. o.
The old Spinning place, now belonging to
the LnngwOrth estate, is being put in re-
pair for rent.
The street lamps, which are now supplied
with coal oil, arc soon to be lighted by gas
made from coal oil.
: Mr.. Will. Keys has erected a fine resi-
dcnce ON Sharon avenue, its handsome dia-
mond tile roof being a striking featupin
. its construction
The Commencement exercises of Glen
dale Female College took place Tuesday.
There were eleven Sweet girl grad duates, :"
all Of whom acquitted themselves honora-
bly,. Yesterday there was an Alumnn re-
union, it being the twenty fth anniversary
: of the College. Rev. John Covert, AM,
and Rev. J. G. Montford, D.. deliyere /
, the opening addresses, and were followed
by Rev. l.. d. Patter, the President in an
address of welcome. The salutatory was
given by Miss Margaret Wiley, OF the Glass
Of IA. After this came historical sketch es
OF members Of the Glasses from '55 to IT
by members.
: An historical sketch of teachers, by Miss
} Sara NJ. Birdsall, teacher of drawing and
painting, exhibited considerable literary
merit Miss Mary L. Humphries of Rip
ley, gave very fine recital of the history
OF the Glass of 81. She possesses fine de-
gree of literary talent having at one time
been writer for the World and at present
contributing to other publications. Miss
! s. f. Freeman, Glass of '62, gave a touch
ing tribute to the dead Mrs. Alice Bur
nett Detmars presented some fine thoughts
in connection With the history of the 10
} Class Mrs. Chafiee Marie Smith, Glass of
So favored the audience with fine song,
toward the close, with piano accompani-
ment. Perhaps the best effort of the occa-
/ sion was that of Mrs. Lizzie Hemphill
Pearce Glass of go, whose historical sketch
: and vaIedictory were replete with rich and
noble thoughts and good advice. Miss
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