The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-07

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Capt. James T. Williamson once more
mourns the loss of That celebrated watch of
his. This time it was taken in Louisville,
where he walked up OH Saturday, after a
deep Slumber. and the only trace of his $500
timer was parts of the chain left hanging
from his vest. Wonder if Fenlon hasn't
got hold of that timer again.
A special meeting of Council was held
yesterday afternoon. The new members
were sworn in and committees appointed.
81 eGial meeting of the Council will be
held on Wednesday, the 18th inst. for the
purpose of fixing the tax levy and salaries
of officers, and settling the vexed question
whether ID. X. Lock is still City Marshal,
which the latter claims to be- The Presi-
dent has also other important matters that
he will bring before the meeting. The
Council, on this occasion, will meet in ex-
ecutive session.
Jailer John Schwartz was reelected Jani-
tor, not without opposition. The follow
ing standing committees for 1879 were an
nounced last night:
Claims-Messrs Bishop, fisherman, and
Weingartner.
Wavs and Means-Messrs R0denberg,
Weingartner, and Speckman.
improvements - Messrs. Weingartner,
McLain, Stenham, Weidner, Rodenberg,
and Stemler.
Law-Messrs. McLain, Stcmler and Stein
helm
Public Buildihgs-Mcssrs.S Speckman, Ro-
denberg and McLain.
Public Landing-Messrs. Stemler, Bishop,
and fisherman.
Fire observation-disclosures. Tippenhauer
Bishop and Speckman.
Markets-Messrs. Steinlieim, McLain and
Tippenhauer.
Gas-Messrs. fisherman, Hastings and
Betz.
Propositions and Grievances - Messrs.
Weidner, Betz and Tippenhauer
Licenses-Messrs. Hastings Weidner and
Speckman.
Railroadsand Bridges -Messrs. Betz, Weld
ner and Speckman.
Encouragement to Manufacturers-Mes
McLain, Hastings and Betz. Citizens Com
mittee on Same-Nlessrs. John S. Crawford
James Pagan and r. Warning.
The old School Board met last night, but
Immediately adjourned, when the new
Board was duly ms allied. Mr.. r. F. Walsh
was reelected Secretary of the Board at a
salary of $125 per year, and Mr.. j. B. Lock
was chosen Treasurer at $50 per annum.
Mr.. J. j. Hesch was elected as one of the
Public School Examiners. The Treasurer s
report showed balance on hand of S44 Y.
President Waters announced the follow
ing standing committees for the ensuing
year,.
Buildings-Messrs. Smith, Anderson and
Smith.
Boundaries-Messrs. Bowers, Brown and
Schneider.
Finance-Messrs. Youtsey, Wood and
Healey.
CIaims-Messrs. Schneider, Martz and
Smith.
Salaries and ppointmen!s - Messrs
Brown, Youtsey, Anderson, Shelow and
Smith.
Rules-Messrs. Healey, Schneider and
Woods
Course of Study-Woods Youtsey and
Richmond.
upplies-Messrs. Anderson, Bowers and
Smith.
Library-Messrs. Smith, Richmond and
Mar,z.
Propositions and Grievances Mcssrs.
Shelow, Healey and Brown.
Local Trusiees-First District Brown,
Wood, Healey and Smith; Second Distric T.,
Richmond, Bowers, Martz and Shelow;
Third District, Anderson, Schneider and
Smith.
LEXINGTON. KY.
Another marriage in high life is announced.
The old Fair Ground pond was black yesterday
with people skating.
This is a good year for weddings. Will some
one please take courage and make start?
The late fair given at the Opera-house for the
bene it of st. JoSephs Hospital was a success and
1927 70 was realized
Ben. Deering, of the Transcript, knows more
bout how city government should be run than
the oldest citizen i'll toWn-in his mind.
Frank Fisher and Frank Mason left yesterday
f0r an extended trip 10 Kalamazoo. The gentle
men say they will explore the North Pole before
they return.
horse attached to buggy, the property of
John Waller, took fright on Mill street yesterday
afternoon ara started offat full speed, Before
going far She animal slipped and fell, breaking
both shafts and tearing the harness to shreds No
serious damage to the horse was done.
A young lady, while flirting yesterday afternoon
with n young gent on Main street, suddenly
slipped and fell to the pavement The gentleman
iarghed and before he went another yard he
everybody laughed. They met each other at the
corne- of Broadway and Main, and after walking
and talking for awhile they both fell down again
The damage done the pavement will not exceed
$1,000
HAMILTON.
Martha j. Wallen, who few weeks since was
committed for st a!ing hogs was yesterday admit
ted to bail in the sum Of $500
transcript was yesterday filed in the Clerks
Office from the Mayors Court in the case Of F. B.
Martin, charged with cmbczzlement.
The ladies of the United PRESBYTERIAN Church
will meet Thursday Afternoon in the lecture room
to sew and prepare clothing for the destitute little
ones of their Sabbath school.
The funeral Of Mrs Mary Emerson. widow of
the late Joshua Emerson, will take place to-mor-
row morning at Ii O'Clock from her la e residence
at Fair Play. Interment at GREENWOOD Gem
etcry
Star Lodge No. SO, Daughters of Rebecca. in
stalled the following officers: Mrs. VIM Richie,
Noble Grand; Mrs. Jessie Overpeck Vice Grand:
Mrs f. +. Thomas, Treasurer; Mrs Hattie Eng.e,
Secretary.
EEz.LEyUE. NY.
A large number of young people of both sexes
enjoyed themselves by good skating last night.
Councilman James L. Anspaugh is now on a
visit to LEXINGTON, Ky, in the interest of /. & e.
Greenwald of Cincinnati.
General s. B. Brown, formerly OF Gaylord,s
Foundry, and a gentleman named HDldsworth.
Il native of Yorkshire England. are positively an
nounced to address the temperance meeting to-
morrow night.
At the annual meeting of the Teachers of the
Bellevue Union Sabbath-School the following
Officers were reelected for the ensl1ing vanr'