The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-13

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former efforts of home organizations in the
of this popular play.
II is now known that Hoffman, the child
stealer, departed from our city in buggy.
The theory assumed by tho CITY press as to
bis identity seems to lack the first stepping
stone Of . foundation, The absurdity lies
in the recognition of child by its own
fatheL That the child not taken should
recognize, and not its parent, is Q piece of
stu piditv assumed only by the press-not
BY people of thaaGht-aDd for the purpose
Of the sensational not truth.
FM. Morris filed an affidavit against
his sister, Martha A. Smith. on Monday.
charging her with keeping house of ILL
fame. An otiiesr visited the place over
Mlsy's saloon. East Main street. and ar
rested the woman. When srrsigned be-
fore the Mayor she pleaded not guilty.
Her brother and sister were then put un-
der oath. and from their testimony much
richness was gathered. The Mayor fined
Martha 50 and costs, and not seeing the re-
1uirement forthcoming dispatched her to
the Station-house.
Saturday evening last was the boom
night for the St Raphaei's Fair, the re-
ceipts at the door being $88 The principal
cause Of this Ontburst may be attributed to
the composition indalged In at the tables
of the Father Mathew 7. A. B. for the kit
OF mnldery tools to be awarded the most
popular molder. The competitors we're
James Doorlsy and Patrick O. Weary. 2480
votes were cast, Of which DOorley repre-
sented l,8l7, defeating OLeary i4 votes.
As much interest almost was exhibited in
the contest last evening for the easy chair
t., be awarded the most popular pioneer,
and it is fair to surmise that the returns
on this useful article will exceed expec-
tations. 'f"
LEXINGTON. KY.
John Venable, on South Broad way. pro
poses to furnish square meal for 70
CENTS
James Mccormick g. Co. have slaugh-
tered one thousand hogs thus far this
winter.
Mrs Hannah Cannon. near the Southern
Depot, will tell your fortune in quick Or
der. 'cheap for CASH"
Hon. Clinton Griffith, Senator from Da-
yiess County, came up from Frankfort and
spent Last Sunday in this city. ..
DR.. s. Price, ]. s. Voolfolk and R. T. An
derson are the new Commissioners Of the
First Kentucky Lunatic Asylum.
Allen B. Hawkins has opened clothes
cleaning and repairing shop under the
Odd-fellows Temple, on East Main street.
Senator White, Of Madison County, has
introduced bill into the Legislature look
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from Frankfort
The alarm of fire Sunday morning was
caused by the partial burning of the resi-
dence Of Mr. John Mars, corner of High
and Upper streeta
~ don't want to lose my position as
City Printer" is probably the reason the
editor Of the Daily Press is opposed to a
change in the City Charter. But the
pc pile want to elect officers of their own
choosing. and by the eternal they are going
TO doit.
CoUNoL PRecEEprNes.-Th Council met
in called session Saturday night, with only
FIVE members present. Mr.. Kaufman offered
the following resolution, which was adopted
and Council adjourned to meet last evan
ing at 7:30 o'clock: "Resolved, That the
Clerk be instructed to write, and the Chief
of Police to serve, summons ON the absen-
tees 10 appear next Monday night and show
cause why fine should not be inflicted for
attendance at this called meeting"
THIS resolution is based On Section 20s of
the bylaws of the city.
WINCHESTER, Ky.
Mr.. w. D. Rash, one of the promi nent
young men of this city, will lead to the
altar on next Thursday one Of our charm
ing young bellies, Miss Fannie Odep.
avid. AyOHDALE. g..
COUNCIL special meeting Of the VII
lage Council was held last evening for the
purpose of receiving and considering the
report Of the Committee on Public Build
ings. to whom had beer specially referred
for investigation the nature and quality of
the work new being done on the Town
Hall. After the reading of the minutes,
MI. A. Spence Chairman Of said Commit
tee had the clerk to read their report,
which Was full and complete, and which
showed that the Committee had discharged
its entire duty in the premises Appended
to and made part Of the report were copies.
of communications that had passed be-
tween the contractor and the architect and
Committee. On motion, the report was re-
eeiyed and filed.
Mr.. Kittredge offered resolution direct
ing the contractor to take down the entire
south wall and 80 much of the south end
of the west wall as extends to the south
west corner to the door, and to rebuild
said walls of material and workmanship as
required by the plans, specifications and
Contract. .,. t., i
The Clerk was instructed to transmit to
the contractor certified copy of said reso-
luton.
On motion the privilege of the floor was
accorded Mr.. Handy, who endeavored to
show why tlie work had been permitted to
procesd as far as it had without it's defects
being brought to his notice. He expressed
a desire to satisfy Conncilin making good
and.su bstal,tia job; also great surprise that
the work done was not, in the estimation
uf the Committee, in accordance with the
plan and specifications.
AT q late hour Council adjourned
WASHINGTON G. H.. %.
Hon. Mills Gardner made speech at
on Sunday. 4
The Ely Light Guards left for Columbus
ATLAS Monday morning to assist in the
inaugural ceremonies. The q. L. G. is an
at;tnt;an of whieh Washinuton 10 ANNA