The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-24
OVER THE BRIDGE.
COYINGTON.

Sam. Collin was presented with gold
headed cane yesterday by his employees
johnny Flaven will not be candidate for
Jailer. This settles Willenbrook's election.
Mr.. A. R. Mullins and wife left this
morning on trip to the principal Eastern
cities.
Pat. Cremns is doing a land office bust
iiess in the sew1ng-machine line at No. l, ll9
Madison street.
The ball for the benefit of Jake Bush
takes place tonight at Turner's Hall. Turn
out, boys, and give him a rouser.
1t is with TIE profoundest sympathy that
we chronicle the very serious illness of the
venerable mother of Mr.. Alonzo Graves.
A highly attractive and interesting pro-
gramme will be rendered by the Lyceum of
the Main-street NJ. E. Church next Tues
day evening.
Johnny Weaver is determined not to let
the office of Wood-measurer go unoccupled,
and has announced himself as candidate
for the position.
William McGee, son of Mat. MCGEE, was
fined Sl3 in the Police Court to-day for Dis
orderly conduct. Signed correct by Mat.
and all the Committee.
Frances Stratman filed suit in the Chan
Gerry Court yesterday for divorce from her
husband Frank Stratman, on the grounds
Of drunkenness and failing to provide.
Mrs. Emma Jane Collins. executrix, paid
yesterday to Alexander Collins, son of Jno
A. Collins, deceesed. the $1,000 and the
gold watch bequeathed to him in the will
of his father
Miss Anna Miller of Paris, ILL.,. and Miss
Anna Maud Latham, of Mayslick, and Miss
Pauline Osborne, of Palmetto, Ga, and
Miss Ella Trimble, of Mt. Sterling, H.. are
the guests of Miss LYDIA Martin.
Mr.. John Falls has resigned his seat in
Council in the First Ward. Several candi-
dates have already announced themselves,
but the race is virtually between Squire
W. P. Mclaughlin and Uncle John Kear-
ney.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Mary e. Bris-
ben. through Saml. p. Brisben, to Saml. r.
Brisben, all of Covington, lot 20 bv S7L
feet, north side of Fifth street, 305 feet
west OF Philadelphia street, love and affec-
tioa.
The suit of Nealie L. Furber against the
executor of the will of his father, John N.
Furber, on an old note of the said John N.
to Nealie, resulted yesterday in verdict
for the plaintiff for the full amount
claimed, $566.
John Flaven, the Pike-street tobacconist,
claims to have invented the Allen & Ellis
diamonds, on exhibition at the Exposition,
himself, and that he will establish that
claim. He says he made and sold the dia-
mond six months ago.
The STAR office and Hardin & Dulaney's
insurance office are the neatest ones in Cow
ing. Just gaze in No. East Pike street as
you pass along at the rosewood finish, lace
curtains, and see how the people rush there
to get insured and subscribe for the STAR.
The o. 'Brien-Wison walking match ap-
pointed for Friday of this week, at Aurora,
Indiana. is off, as the certificate below duly
explains. 1t is hardly necessary to add
that o. Brien is in serious distress over his
bad luck:
CovINeToN, KY, Sept. %, 1879.
Mr.. JOHN MAGUIRE, Aurora, Ind: NV
Dear Sir-1 address you this morning to let
you know that Mr.. Pat O'Brien, who is ell
gagged to walk against Eugene Wilson in
your city OH next Friday, will be unable
to keep the engagement on account of an
attack Of malarial fever, from which he is
now suffering. Respectfully Yours,
J. ]. DULANEY.
An exceedingly enjoyable evening was
spent last evening at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Cochran, on West Fifth street, by
a select party of friends called together to
bid adieu to our own Miss Jessie Bowren,
who shortly leaves again for the East to
continue her musical studies, and in honor
of Miss Shailer, who soon returns to her
home in the Forest City. Music of high
order was rendered and enthusiastically
enjoyed by all, to say nothing Of the vi
ands, of which there was profusion.
NDWPORT.
Parry was acquitted after the jury was
out one hour and quarter.
C. Kammerer procured a license this
to wed Mary Thory.
Mrs. Major Thompson and daughter, Miss
Fannie. arrived home last evening from
West Point
Mr.. Fred. Rehling, Jr., and Miss Rose
Kruse will be united in marriage this even
ing at st. Stephens Church.
The Workingmen will meet tonight at
Arbeiter Hall, to select candida es for the
coming election. A full attendance is de-
sired.
Mr. Gus. Schnider, tailor residing on Is
abella street, mourns the loss of three over
coats that were stolen from his shop night
before last.
Mr.. J. G. Hull and Miss Anna Kelly were
united in marriage last evening at the resi-
dence of the bride, 107 Isabella street. Rev.
Father Ennis officiating.
Two little children of Mr.. Bushert of
No. 319 Cabot street, strayed away from
home at an early hour this morning and up
to II clock no tidings could be found OF
them.
The following Committee on Finance was
appointed at the joint meeting of the Exc
cutive Committees last night: Democrats
John Howe, Morris Richmond and Thos.
Kennon. Republicans-Wm Biltz, Geo.
Pickleman and I. b. Youtsey.
The veteran ex-soldiers and sailors of the
late war Intend organizing themselves into
a benevolent and charitable institution in
addition to their original organization as
Memorial Association, and will give an en-
tertainment tonight at Red Mems Hall,
York street. iThey offer an enjoy able
affair of music, recitations and hop.
The landlady of prominent sporting
Al -. i