The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-06

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the residence Of John G. Luhn, ESD, and
proceeded to the hall with DeLuca's most
excellent band in attendance.
Council PRocEEDINss.-Ths Treas
urer's report was read, showing balance
in the Treasury of $2,653 76.
The improvement Committee were in
structed to bring in, plans and specifca-
tions for the improvement of Taylor ave-
nue. from Retreat street to Fairfield ave-
nue., and making roadway to Court
Run Turnpike from Retreat street.
A committee were appointed to exam
inc the Clerks and Treasurers books.
An ordinance for the March election
and an assessment ordinance were read
for the first time. 2
| The school reports showed an average
attendance of 224 pupils
| Bills to the amount of $56 % were or
dered paid; also school teachers salaries
for January.
The Treasurer was instructed to pay q
note Of 500 with four years interest at
ten per cent. and compound interest at
six per cent, in favor Of Mr.. Schneider
Messrs. Hahn & Trapp, notified the
Board that they were unable to get their
pay for the improvement Of Taylor ave
nue. from Messrs. Hall and Price. On
motion the matter was referred to the
Law COMMITTEES for investigation. Ad
journed. or -
.f VINCENNEA, IND.
The Berger Family Wednesday night
had fine house. tsHof rf /.
| A new enterprise here is the manufae
ture of cigars and tobacco by JOSEPH
Schmidt, son-ln-law of John Elmer, anc
lately Of ofNewport, KY. oea
The case against VIM. Ellis. of st
Francisville, ILL.,, for the killing of Frank
Hickman at Lawrenceville March 25th
1879, will be called at Lawrence Circuit
Court Thursday. The trial will probably )
take place to-day as both sides are reaay
MARIETTA. o.
Mrs. G. E. Glines has been suffering
lately from an Affection Of the throat
but is slowly recovering. .s
The "College Battalion" drilled las
eveningin the Armory on Putnam street
on account of the bad weather outside.
Deacon Shipman last Thursday
morning met with severe accident
slipping and fracturing his leg near thu
hip. 'A''
The case against McGill for burning
Judge Ewait's barn, was dismissed, as
also the one against Maloy, for lack Of
evidence against them. -,s nI.@
'i" WAPAKONETA. o. .
Mr.. Alex. Lockard, the horse buyer, il
in town, looking out tor horses.
The 8 a. m. train was five hours late
Thursday morning, because the engine
ran off the track. That is why the STAH
was behind time. .e..
The following persons had to- go tt
Lima to be witnesses at the Fin-Smith
trial: J. Fl. Remaly, Auditor Mcfarland
Squire Settledge, Sheriff Kohler and
wife, George Fisher, Ike Mertz, Treasurer
Dickman. There are lots more who will
have to go. j. t..e..r .so4r-&
Av0NDALE.
Mr.. Andrew Spence left for st. Louis
last evening. .s , III. .9
Mr.. Gus Bpsche and BRIDE reached
hons this morning. 7ro.a .sri- ..t
Marshal Browns condition was much
improved this morning. "a A"' 'o
st. Andrews Fair at Avon Hall is in
full blast and we'll worth visiting.
| CoUNc1L.-The Village Council met
I'm regular session last evening, all mem
bers present. " -
+ On motion, MI. Kittredge was called
to the chair. ~ ''' ..
!. Minutes read and approved. "'" DIG.
!, The MarshaPs report for December anc
january received and filed. No cattlt
! impounded during those months.
The Clerk read the lien in favor Of H
EAltemier against I'll. Heitbrink & Son fo
$l52,. which was received and filed.
+ Several communications from F. W
I Handy, relative to the new Town Hall
y were read and ordered filed.
4 Mr.. Spence reported that the Buildin,
\ Committee had decided to increase th1
thickness of the south wall Of the ney
hall to two feet, instead Of eighteel
inches.
Mr.. Hofer reported that the B. @. hat
! inspected the concrete which HAD beel
laid by the village, and which was objec
ted to by the contractor as being of al
: inferior quality, and that both the Com
: mittee and the Architect pronounced i
! first class, etc. II ID. 5.tlu..eo.
The clerk read very interesting com
munication from M. D. Burke, on tn
subject Of providing Suitable drainage
for the village. On motion The, matte
was referred to the Board of Health 70
its consideration and report. .ei...
Mr.. Burton offered resolution, whicl
was adopted, providing for the establish
y ment Of a grade for Highland avenue.
The report Of the Village Engineer
I as to the improvement Of BGrnet avenue
y was read, which, on motion, was referred
to the Committee on Impr royements.
q An ordinance was passed providing fo,
| the better protection of the streets ant
/ avenues in the village; this ordinane
! hprescribes the width of wagon tires, &c.
| SO as to prevent the cutting up, Of tn