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

gradually to descend, and came down in
Samuel Walkers woods a mile north
of tins city, depositing its human freight
in the top of pretty good sized oak tree.
The individual came down the tree as
nimble as squirrel and returned to
camp.uniniured. The ballooniwas pretty
badly torn.
BELLEVUE. IKE.
Temperance meeting tonight.
Several overcoats made their appear
ance last night.
Council meets tomorrow night, when
the contract for the improving of Hazen
alley will be awarded.
Miss Lucy Brown, a handsome young
lady of Covington, has returned home af-
ter spending pleasant week with friends
on Center street.
Joe Dolman, formerly of Bellevue, but
now of Denver, COL. writes to friends
here that business is quite dull around
that city. Joe will probably 60 farther
west.
And now positive information Is given
that the marriage of Mr.. John Thee and
Miss Jennie Grote, both of Rhensford
street, will take place in a few days.
| Next.
A number of parties who took in the
circus on Monday night were badly taken
in for their trouble and vow they will
never be seen under another circus tent
that comes to a small town like New
port.
Furry Adams has patent light for
reading after dark when outside. He
wanted to read letter on Monday night
before going home, 50 he picked up
lightning which suited the purpose
admirably. Patent applied for at WASH
ington.
Orr& Leonard's wareroom is now ready
for the roof.
Mr.. Samuel Alexander, of Middletown,
is in this city.
Strawberries are now selling three
quarts for IS cents.
The brick work on Cron's furniture
factory was commenced yesterday.
Nelson French, Jr., has returned after
a pleasant visit at Cambridge City, Ind.
Miss Gertrude Marley, of Urbana, o.,
is visiting her many friends in this
place.
Miss Kate Newland is still alive, but
it is now thought that she can not re-
cover.
Col Hayward's Circus and Roman
Hippodrome will show in this city Mon
day, June 9Th.
Mr.. VIM. Heater has rented the room
at the Leland Hotel corner and will
open frst-class bakery, confectionery
and ice cream parlor Saturday, June 5th.
Mr.. William Scott, an old and wealthy
citizen of this place, had a paralytic
stroke on Monday morning. His recov-
cry is doubtful. Mr.. Scott is President
of the Piqua National Bank.
The commencement exercises last
Thursday evening were exceedingly good.
and the bouquets were both beautiful
and costly. The parting song sung by
tbs cless was one of the chief features.
The Alumni on Friday evening was well
attended and enjoyed by all.
TERRE HAUTE. IND.
The matrimonial mills have shut down.
Not license issued for week.
The Nail Works are again closed
overstock and scarcity of demand.
The Rnggold Band give their next
open air concert at Park Square on Fri
day night.
A big train from points above Evans
vile passed through here on Tuesday
afternoon, bound for Chicago. -,
The steamer Reindeer has been char
tered by the Terre Haute Rowing Club
for an excursion down the river Sunday,
June 9Th.
Shockley and his crew were busily en-.
gagged on Tuesday stretching the wire of
our telephone line. The same will be in
active operation in about week.
The "Pirates of Penzance," was well
coined by large and select audience last
evening. It's rendition gave the expected
satisfaction, and warm reception was
awarded.
Councilman Frisy has had erected
upon tine corner of Chestnut and Thir-
teenth street, two large and roomy dwell
ings which are now receiving the finish
ing touches. They are of modern design
and tend much to beautify their sur
roundings.
| WAPAKONETA. o.
Mrs. Seltzer and her son Charley are
going to make short visit East.
s. Boche, who was in this place for a
week, has returned to his position in
Dayton.
The Horse Fair will commence july
II, 8 and 9. There will be horses from
all parts Of this State and other States.
J. Cothran, manager of the Burnett
House, went to Napoleon, o., to stay a
few days, visiting friends and relatives.
| G. O. Lucas, who was Assistant Super.
intendent of this place for nine months,
returned home in Greenville, to spend