The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-27
ilton, Ohio, was visiting F. NJ. Kemp, of

ilton, Ohio, was visiting F. NJ. Kemp, of
this place, yesterday.
Little Eddie Stahl, who has been lying
very low with Intermittent fever for sew
eral weeks, is recovering.
The promenade concert holding at WASH
ington Hall during the holidays is being
most literally patronized.
Miss Effie Oglesby Is making glad the
hearts of her friends by holiday visit from
Highland Park Seminary, near Chicago.
Mr.. Rommel, proprietor Of the Rommel
House, lost only $50 In money instead of
$500, as reported in the morning papers.
Middletown will soon have Knights of
Honor Society. Jarvis Hargit, OF Hamil-
ton was here early in the week seeking to
organize the same.
Sneak thieves entered the residence of
Mr.. Auer recently and would have made
off with a large amount OF booty If the
owner Of the house had not met them at
the door with we'll loaded shotgun.
H. w. Bishop & Co., proprietors of the
Cincinnati cash grocery. have leased the
occupied by johnson Il Edison, and will
same about January 1st 1880
If Marshal Frost would extend his beat
as far down Third street as the Post-office
it would be great accommodation to many
of the citizens living OH that street There
is a great deal of complaint made about
the crowds of BOYS blocking the sidewalk
and interfering with parties going to the
Post-office as.
Christmas night. about II o'clock, while
Will WoOley was standing in front of
Crawford's shoe store, Henry Duffy threw
stone and struck him on the bridge Of
the nose, knocking him down and otherwise
njuring him severely. A little later and
at the same place, Frank Burlington was
struck with brickbat on the ear and
pretty badly hurt
HAMILTON.
Nothing but common cases of drunk are
found on the "slate."
For good sea bath go to the Gymnasium,
where it will be dished out to you in Long
Branch style.
The Social Four had merry Christmas
Eve reception at the residence of joan
Heet, on Washington street. ...
Mr. Anton Lemkuhl and Miss Francis
Klause will be united in marriage on Tues
day, December 30th. at the st. Stephan
Church, Rev. Father Daniel officiating.
One of the pleasant surprise parties of the
season was had at the residence of Mr.. Jas.
Vines on Thursday evening last. A host OF
his friends poured In on him. much to his
surprise. and had jolly time.
The discussion at Payne Chapel last night
on the question, "Resolved, That the col
ored people should emigrate from the
SOUTH" was hot and heavy in favor of
Thomas Worts, who had the affirmative.
Some time ago confidential lady, giving
her name as Mrs. Mary Larimer, ran of
with SIS in money and lot of clothing be.
longing to Miss Emma Greenwood, formerly
OF Oxford. False pretenses and lots Of
cheek secured the booty.
Mrs. Alston Ellis, of Columbus, spent last
night at the party at Mrs. McBeth's. on
Ludlow street. She leaves to-day for Col.
lego Hill, but will return in time to receive
New Years calls at the Straub House with
Miss Eva Straub and Miss Puss Smith.
METH, MUSIC AND FEsr1vrrY.-
ber only a few days and that select New
Years Eve party will take place, at which
time it is expected that all who wish to
spend the last few hours In the Old Yeal
and happy hour In the New one will not
fail to attend. John Faith, the manager, II
doing all in his power to make it success
| The select social party at Gymnasium
Hall on Christmas night was splendid
affair. About forty-five couple were in at
tendance, among whom were the following
named gentlemen with their ladies: Messrs
Philip Stepp, j. B. Weidenborner, Charles
| Winter, John Faith John Morner, Clarence
Jones, William Frethtling and George Con
| nor.
Miss Julia Joyce has just received an an
swer to her communication tn Longfellow,
the poet, asking him tive locality of THE
Reef of Norman's Wue" in his poem enti
tied ''The Wreck of the Hosperus." He re-
plies that it is off the coast OF Massachu
setts. This question has for some time
muddled the heads of the Fourth Wart
pupils (and .some(f) others) hence tn.
above.
The Fl. L. I. Fair drew big crowd agair
last night The minstrel performance wa,
immense. and the other exercises were
highly commendable. 1t was quite an am
bition with the "boys'' to know who wore
the garb of Fortune Teller" For thei
especial benefit we will slate that the
Fortune Teller will be unmasked to
night. so they can see who does the little
business. The fair closes tonight
WAPAKONETA. o.
G. P. Davis and daughter started TO-
Toledo to-day to visit relatives.
Mr.. w. @. Hall, late of Independence
Kansas. is clerking at the Burnet House.
J. H. McMurray, the popular landlord o
the Rurnet House. spent few days thi
week at Tiffin, o.
A. Clements, the popular timer ant
stove dealer of Wapakoneta, still takes tn
lead in his line of business
Few things, as Christmas gifts, please
friend more than well-executed portrai
Of yourself; and A. Shawber Jr., know
how to make them, as you can easily con
vince yourself by giving him trial.
Mrs Dr.. Mayer while on her way hom
from the Christmas exercises last night, fel
on the pavement near Remaley's saloon
striking her head with great force. TIL
shock. was so great that she was insensibl
for some time. .... as.
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