The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-08-22
THE DAILY STAR
NEWS FROM POINTS AROUND
COvINGTOl
COVINGION.
Bill Terrell is in town
Col. Joe Averbeck is of to Saratoga.

man. occupied the attention OF the Criminal
Court to-day,
The pleasure seekers are still in the city and
will hold a society reception At Drexelius Hall
tomorrow night.
The Grand Jury reported indictments this morn
ing against AloLzo Taylor, for grand larceny,
Henry Cream, assault and battery.
Chas. T. Cummings, of Covngton, and Miss
Josephine c. Gbren, Of Cincinnati were united in
marriage this morning by Squire Tebbs
Mrs Governor McCreary, who mas been the
guest OF the family OF ~ b. stephens for the past
two days. left this morning for her home IN
Frankfort Ky.
John Keuiicck filed suit in the Circuit Court to-
uay against Pat. Walton for VI ,Ou0 damages sus-
tained by an assault on the plaintiff by Walton a
few weeks since
There is to be baby show at the Paris, Ky, fair.
]. G. Craddock, Hans Penn Dietz and o. !. wig.
gins are to be the Judges They have each pur-
chased castiron suit.
Rain Hannerhorn and Wm. Funk were caught
sleeping in A, p. Roses dead wagon last night and
wore brought in by Rascal Roaming Rouge
Roman" and fined "a each by Uncle Robert
Timothy Delaney obtained splicing papers this
morning to hitch on to Ellen Mead. The cere-
mony will take place at. the Cathedral to-day
The groom is forty-lve and the bride thiry-two
William Mudd and Edward Brooks had genu-
Inc rough-an tumble fight on the corler of sey-
enth and Madison streets last night. officer Mauer
yanked them in, and Mayor Athey fined Mudd $40
and costs to-day and let Brooks run.
There was all elegant surprise party rendered to
Professor Joseph Mohr last night Over 100
couple took possession of the premises and after
pongratuang him OIL his anniversary adjourned
10 st. Joseph's Hall, where the evening was spent
In terpsichorean exercises.
The appraisers of the estate OF the late Willie
Black have prepared their report Ihe total ap-
prasements, including stocks, bank account,
mortgages personal and real estate, and bills re-
Deivable is S220,0l6 q, The widow will be en-
titled to personal estate OF SlS3,3s1 l5.
The Diamond Dancing Club had a little picnic
of their own at the Fivc-mile House, on the Lex
ingtoD Pike last night, and everybody present
had good time. While Mr., John Eisler was re-
tnrnng home in barouche, in company with
two ladies' the horses SHE'D at some obstacle on
the roadside and upset the vehicle, spilling the
occupants on the roadside. Miss Hilbert had her
shoulder badly hurt and received several scratches.
1t is a remarkable fact that the past year con-
tractors who have sued property owners for street
Improvements, have lost their suits, under the law
oi 1868. which says that the city must repair all
streets that have been improved for five years at
her own expense; and that Il special tax OF ten
cents on the Sl0O valuation OF property shall be
levied for this special purpose. But no such tax
has ever been thought of or has ever been col
leced, and the contractor looses all.
TRANSFERS OF REALry.-George Pohl to Henry
Hulsmann, both Of Covington, Lots 70 aud 81,
Baptist third division 4919 by 80 feet, north side
Watkins street. Covington, Sj25; and Lot i4S Blp-
tst division, 24A by IS feet, south side Twelfth
street, west OF l. street
CESSNA Boese, of Covington, to 3. Faugman, of
Cincinnati, loJ 2S by 81 feet northeast corner
Jackson street and an alley; si65.
U.B F.-The Grand Lodge OF the United Broth
ers OF Friendship adjourned yesterday. Grand
Master I. 5. Baxter was rc-elected. J. W. HILL
man, OF Covington, was elected d. q. NJ j. s. Me-
Led, Of Coviugton, was elected Grand Secretary
Charles Steele. Of Georgetown, Grand Correspond
ing Secretary; W. L. Johnson, OF Louisville, Grand
Treasurer The following Grand officers were ap
nond, A. G. Banks and T. B. Fletcher, D. D.,
Grand Masters; John Horner, Jr., Grand Sentinel
B. V. Savage. q. r.; John Kennedy, G. Nj; G. T.
Jones, g. c.: Ed Marshall. Wm. L Bailey, John
Black, James H. Marshall and D. A. Walker
Grand Council Financial Committee, viz: James
Woodfolk, W. A. Gaines, c. W. II. johnson, J. w.
Hman and J. c. Graves reported S573 62 col
lccted as dues, ne, which shows great improve
ment in money matters
Coyington Temple No. Qemale) last night
presented Coyington Lodge. No. 3d. with ha d.
some and emblematicaliy orllamented silk bali
ner with interesting ceremonies.
The National Grand Camp will be in session in
Coyjngton again tonight for the purpose OF con-
ferring the Fourth Degree Seventy-scyen new
members have been initiated during the present
session. The Grand Camp officers are: w. II. Glib
son, OF Louisville, y. q. X. g.; T. W. S. Ham
monds, OF Lexington, $. X; c.; L. c. johnson, OF
Louisville, J. K, G.; +, D. Morton, OF Louisville,
-
Hlman, OF Covington, Narder. There was Il
grand procession in the city this morning, headed
by the Falls City Colored Band, OF Louisville.
They proceeded TO Prices Hill in body where
they will hold grand picnic An excursion train
containing five hundred persons lcolOredD arrived
on the X. c. to-day to participate in the festivities.
NnWPORT.
LICENSED TO LovE.-Peter GCrhardt and Veron-
ica Getz both OF Newport.
Claims to amount of $l2O 50 were allowed by the
WaterWorks Board last night
Colonel Rochester Paymaster, L.. A. with his
family, left this morning for the East
The hands at Swifts mills were obliged to quit
work last night on account of the intense heat
quarter OF beef was stolen from in front of
Hlmllton's grocery at an early hour yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Allen Boyd, q distller of Owentown, KY,
and formerly OF Newport, is here paying visit
10 old friends.
The Railroad Bridge Company are putting down
new sleepers and steel rails On the Short-line from
the bridge to Bellevue street.
Mrs. Cody was brought in again this morning
for gaising ruCtion Oh Chestnut street. Mrs. C.
is Chronic disturber OF the peAce.
A number of Sir Knights, OF the Mystic Circle
OF this CITY, leave this evening for Lancaster Ohio,
to attend the meeting of the Grand Commandery.
Mr.. Geo. W. Ncaons, pressman at the Enquirer
office with his wife and family, left last evening
for Pittsburg for a twoweeks stay among friends.
The marriage Of Joseph Macl;ler and Miss Their
esa Bttner will be consummated on Monday next
at the BRIDES residence ON Isabella street, near
Ringgold.
Mr.. W. A. Hudson. the well-known bass singer,
OF Cincinnati, ana late OF New York, will sing an
aria from ST. Paul at St Pauls Episcopal Church
Sunday morning.
Thieves attempted TO enter the residence OF Dr..
Pythian Taylor street night before last by pry-
ing open shutter. The doctor pointed double
balreled shotgun and they left
Captain Kennison, President Of the Scientific
Association, and known on the river clear TO the
Mississippi AS ''Old Tubular" left last evening for
the Magnetic Springs. Michigan.
Miss Julia Gould, Newport's favorte songstress,
will entertain number OF her friends to parlor
musicale at her home, corner of Washington ave-
nue. and Bellevue Streets tonight
r. R. Kruskamp, of Covington, was brought in
this morning by Officer Flynn Oh q charge OF ped
ding whisky without license. He gave Sl00 Tor
his appearance tomorrow morning.
Miss Belle Curtis entertained number of her
friends to waite melon party last evening al the
residence of Mr. John Mccormack, on Front street.
Choice vocal and instrumental music was fea-
ture OF the evening.
John Blacks horse took fright at something last
evening and ran Off from the corner of William
son and York streets. throwing John out and
btuising him up considerably and making a
wreck OF the buggy.
The town is depopu' ated of the co1ored popula-
ton to-day, who have gone pcnicking to Price IS
Hill An excu usiOu tain from the interior, con.
containing seven carloads of the same color passed
over the Short-line this morning.
Fred Marvin, who was arrested on suspicion of
stealing lot of jewelry from the residence of Mr.
Mcdonald, near the Water-works, was dismissed
in tie Mayors Court this morning. the evidence
not being sufficient to hold him over.
Mrs. Nev, an old-timer, was brought in last
night OH charge OF assaulting Charley Blinn, of
Covington. She was fined "a and costs in the
Mayors Court this morning. but the fine Will be