The Ottawa Herald from Ottawa, Kansas • Page 6

BETTINQ ON THE RAIN. The Queerest Gambling Game In th World Is Played at Calcutta. tion and take a trip with them through the Sunny South to the Gulf. He expects to be gone ten days. Mr.

and Mrs. E. L. Lyons are the proud parents of a little girl, born Monday. Ih7 ahce PRICES! Men's Rubbers, 35c, Ladies Alaskas, 65c, week and is at present working for W.

II. Williams. Rev, B. Presson, the former Herald correspondent, moves his family to Ottawa this week. We are sorry to lose such valuable citizens.

John Mercer has moved his family from Gunn City, to Richter. They reside on Mr. Baskin's farm. Mr. St.

John of Ottawa visited his farm near here last week. W. II. Williams shipped a car load of cattle and hogs from this place last week. The son of John Weaver was buried last Sunday.

Cause of death, diphtheria. F. W. Lindner and family left this week for their future home in California. We are sorry to lose them from our community.

The school has been reinforced this month by six pupils: Phoebe and Sam First Quality Goods. GUY PIERSOL THE HO EH EN nesday and Saturday evening at Leonard Disque's shoe shop. The phonograph company gave an entertainment at Michigan Valley last Tuesday night. George Bowman has lately purchased eighty acres of land of Mrs. Davis.

George's son-in-law, John Rinehart, has leased the land for a term of five years. John is an energetic young man and a hard worker and will no doubt make a success at farming. Mr. C. L.

Rice of Osage county has rented the Capt. Patrick now occupied by Mr. Alf. Benham, and will take posession March 1st. Mr.

Ben-ham has not been lucky enough to secure a place yet. A. J. Gaskill and family intend to return to their farm, just east of town, in the near future. Mr.

Gaskill has been living in Ottawa for the past three years. Mr. David Bowers has returned from an extended trip through northeastem Ohio, southern Michigan and northern Indiana. He has been absent almost four months. Mr.

Bowers has a brother and sister living in Summit county, Ohio, whom he had not seen for thirty years. He reports things as being somewhat changed since he left there to come to Kansas. On account of the inclemency of the weather and bad roads, the basket and oyster supper at Union Center last Friday evening was not as well attended as the teacher had wished. Yet quite a number of boys and girls, young and old, were present. Some fifteen or twenty baskets were sold and then oysters were served.

Those present reported a fine time. A short, spicy program was given early in the evening. Isaac Barnhart was recently called to Lawrence on account of the illness of his son Samuel. Mr. Barnhart returned last week and reported his son much better.

A funeral procession passed through here Sunday on the way from Ottawa to the Appanoose cemetery. fci NORWOOD. Men's Boots $2.48 Boys' Boots $1.76 THE SHOEMEN ool Ottawa Saturday morning. He con ducted services at the M. E.

church Sunday morning and evening. He will hold services at this place every two weeks. Another new crossing has been placed between the B. C. Fogle Hwd.

Co. and J. Kuster's. Wm. Likes has rented a farm near Rosemont and will oversee it the coming year.

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mr? A. Moore last week. Eail G. Fields, a former Williamsburg boy, died at his home in Kansas sas City last Tuesday morning.

He was born in Geneva, October 16, 18S0. While yet very young he came with his parents to this place, where his father, T. W. Fields, edited the Eagle for several years. Later on they moved to Ottawa, thence ta Kansas City, where they have since resided.

Earl has been attending school in Kansas City part of the time and working for a paper house the remainder and was enabled to attend to his duties until within two weeks of his death. He was taken sick with typhoid fever and succumbed to the disease after a sickness of a fortnight. His body was sent to Geneva, where interment was made Thursday noon. Earl had many friends at this place as well as elsewhere. Adjutant Gen.

Allen came down from Topeka Saturday evening to remain over Sunday with his family. The Ladies' Club was entertained by Misses Rapp and Fitzgerald Friday evening. A number of invited guests were in attendance and an enjoyable time was reported. The debate that was to be held Friday evening did not take place as the Rosemont debaters failed to appear. Nevertleless a case was tried in the court of the Philo.

Ray Bennett had Otto Shamhart prosecuted for stealing hogs. Six witnesses were examined and the case was given to the jury. The decision found Mr. Shamhart guilty. We learn that Mr.

John Bourne, a former merchant at this place, died at his home in Kansas City last week, H. Farnum and daughter, Mrs. Clayton, were transacting business at Ottawa last week. The declamation contest to be given by the high school will be held in March. All contestants are trying hard for the prizes and all will receive great benefits from their efforts.

CENTROPOLIS. Such delightful weather. OH Slavens is on the sick list. Jessie Brown has his shingle out, "This farm for sale." Chas. Minnick hauled hogs to Norwood one day last week.

Andrew Cole has just finished drilling a well for the Globe Creamery Co. The Brubaker Dramatic club gave an entertainment at Michigan Valley Saturday night. The roads being in such a bad condition, the Sunday services were very poorly attended. It has been some time since we farmers have had a chance to get to Ottawa, but look out for us when the roads get good. Will Gaskill is suffering with a badly sprained finger.

Andrew Cole will begin drilling a wpII on a farm owned by C. A. Smart, northwest of Pomona, next week. Riley Barnhart's children have been quite ill for some time with scarlet CODffl MS SDMMABY. WILLIAM UK R.

G. Warwick has placed a new stone walk in front of bis dwelling place. Contractors are now at work on the new Coal Creek bridge and will soon have it completed. Miss Bertha Barnett has been compelled to abandon her school work for the last several days on account of sickness. W.

C. Fogle gave a Klondike party at his home on Wednesday evening last. The guests were as follows: Messrs. and Mesdames J. Claypool, Finley, A.

B. Stewart, S. J. Tapley; Mrs. H.

R. Vollmar; Misses Maud Bishop, Grace Melton, Hattie Rapp, Florence Fitzgerald, Lill Boston, Ida Boston, Dora Cropper, Nellie Mitchell; Messrs. Ed Hackett, Homer Burress, and Earl Claypool. Mrs. J.

Gross came up from Waverly the first of last week to see relatives at this place. Thursday morning a few of the boys from town made a forced march to the street joining the school grounds and gave signal for a snow battle. Scarcely had the aggressors reached their destination until the farsightedness of the students led them to realize that a great battle was at hand. Preparations were at once made to give the on coming visitors a warm reception. Hostilities soon opened, fighting be came furious and the battle field was soon clouded by the volleys from the different sides.

When the battle was becoming most heated the gong sounded and the students were obliged to return to their respective corners. The invaders doubtless received the more wounds; however, no lives were lost. This was probably owing to the superior number of school boys, rather than to their better generalship. But it is no question but what if the defenders had been allowed to remain longer that the attacking army would had to have been returned to its native country in a patrol wagon. Miss Etta Sponsler went to Home-wood Friday morning to spend Sunday with home folks.

An extra session will be given by the Philo on Friday, February 18, in the school hall. A good program is being prepared and a good literary will be given to the public. The attorneys in the Mrs. Kimmons and Stringham case filed a motion Wednesday for a new trial. It was refused.

A supper will be given at the school hall next Thesday evening by the ladies of the M. E. church. The hall will be opened at 5 o'clock and a good supper can be obtained from that time until late. A new mercbantile company has been formed, known as the D.

Fogle Mercantile successors to D. Fog'e. The following persons are directors: President, D. Fogle; manager, W. C.

Fogle; secretary and treasurer, Miss Ida Boston, and Mrs. A. C. Fogle and J. R.

Finley. Rev. J. D. Lemon came down from BflSKl or'GR EDIT.

UXION. Ross Martin will commence work the first of February for James Morris of Elm Grove vicinity. John Holmes moved his household effects in with O. B. Skeel's last week.

John will occupy his father's place after March 1st. The supper and entertainment at Latimer school house last Tuesday evening passed off very successfully considering the weather and condition of the roads. The Epworth League of this place will take charge of the Christian Endeavor at Rock Creek Wednesday night, J. L. Chandler, leader.

Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl at their home last week. Cottage prayer meeting will be held at the home of E. B.

Wright Thursday night. D. Grimes sold Racb Tawney a load of hogs last week. Otto Gregory and family started by overland route to their future home at Earned, last Thursday. A number of the friends of J.

C. Miller surprised him last Friday evening the occasion being his twentieth birthday. The surprise was complete and a good time was enjoyed by all present as follows: Misses Bernice Harrison, Flo Fouts, Susie Anderson, Effie and Margaret Clyde and Carrie Wheeler: Messrs. W. B.

Holmes, J. S. Clyde, Bruce Harrison, Bert and Roy Fouts, Walter Wright and Ross Martin. PACIFIC VALLEY. E.

Coffey sold five loads of hogs Monday to Mr. Staley of Peoria. H. Eckenrhode has sold a few of his fat hogs. Frank Winehammer of Colorado arrived home Wednesday a week with his bride to spend a few weeks with his parents.

They live on the old county farm and they gave their son Frank an elegant reception last Wednesday, inviting a nurrber of their friends in to spend the day and partake of a splendid dinner of good things. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames E. Coffey, John Baker, C. H.

Eshelman, P. H. Crouse; Aunty Reed, Misses Eshelman and Crouse. The ladies spentmost of their time in quilting on a quilt for the bride, and of course chatting occasionally. Mrs.

Geo. Whorley arrived home safe on Thursday from Virginia. Mr. Cassey, of Peoria passed through Pacific Valley Monday on his way to Ottawa. School Report.

Report of Centropolis School, Dis trict 6, for month ending January 21, 189S. Total enrollment for month, 51; average daily attendance, 44; Number of visitors, 6, which includes a pleasant visit from the superintendent. ROLL OF HONOR. Ben Bowers, David Bowers, Mary Bowers, Charles Bewers, Harry Clark, Harrison Wheeler, Lizzie Hughes, George Studebaker, Arthur Studebaker. The Roll of Honor includes pupils neither absent nor tardy during the month.

John Andrew. Teacher. LETT Jill LIST. Letters remaining in the postoffice at Ottawa, Kansas, on the 2Gth day of Jan, 1893, which if not called for in two weeks, will be sent to the dead let ter office. Parties calling for them will please say "advertised." Office hours, 7 a.

m. to 7 p. m. Adams, Martin Hornback, J. R.

Collins, M. A. NeUL Joseph Cob, Wynet Shook, Robert D. Paris, Fannie Smith, O. A.

Edaington. J. B. Kessleb, P. THE FINEST ON THE oooooooaz: 05 CODE AND 2 JG JO 2 3 St For anything Real Estate and We have stocks of of all kinds ST0MER you One of the most curious forms of gambling in the world is "rain gambling," which In the winter season of the year Is at its height in Calcutta, says the New York Herald.

The principal rain gambling den is in Cotton street, Burra bazaar. No one who has QOt visited the plae can have any conception of the vast crowds which at every hour of the day and far into night pass in and out. The great majority are Mawaris, who are born speculators, but there are as well plenty of well-to-do Europeans, Eurasians, Jews. Armenians and Greeks and women, too. All swarm into the smal! courtyard where this Strang form of gambling is carried on, through a narrow entrance barely three feL wide.

The courtyard is about 200 feet square. The far-famed tank with spout falling into the courtysiil is the one spot where all eyes are fixed. The tank stands at the idge of a second-floor roof. It is about six feet long by four foot wide and nine inches deep, with the spout opening inward, some three or four inches from the bottom. From this It will be seen that it requires a pretty heavy downpour for at least ten minutes to cause the spout to flow.

Intermittent drizzles, which partly fill tank, do not count, as the shower to it must pour down uninterruptedly, and then the bets are won or lost. Chances are taken either for or against the spout running. A gray-haired, wizened old man is the owner of the den, and there is another similar place across the road, only smaller. On the rocf, over the fifth floor, there is a small, square watch-tower, in which are stationed five or six men. whose duty is to scan the horizon closely and report on the formation of rainclouds.

On these reports the odds rise or fall. A bet made and won one day is always paid the following morning. Everything seems to be "on the square," and indeed there is little chance for cheating. The odds range as high as 1 to 75 on some days, even in the rainy Many have made a fortune in a single day. One person won over 5,000 in the course of a few weeks.

But he worked the system on scientific methods. Park May De a Murderer. Macon, Jan. 20. Fred White, the boy knocked senseless with an iron poker at New Cambria by Prof.

A. E. Park, principal of the public school at that place, is still in a semiconscious condition, and his physicians have little hope of his recovery. County School Commissioner Kobert Thompson went to New Cambria and held a court of inquiry, resulting- in a complete vindication of Park. Victory for iold Men.

Chicago, Jan. 2G. The fight between the trold and silver factions of the Iroquois Club, the leading" Democratic organization of Chicago, resulted in victory for the gold men. Their ticket, headed by Arthur J. Eddy for president, was elected from top to bottom.

Te.uperance Union Convention Ht Topeka. The annual convention of the Kan sas State Temperance Union will be held in Representative Hall, Topeka, February 1 and 2, beginning at 4 p. m. of the former day. The main business of the convention will be to formulate and adopt some plan whereby the non-partisan forces of the state may be more thoroughly reorganized during the present year.

The metropolitan police law will also likely come in for a considerable share of attention. Among the leading speakers will be Bishop John H. Vincent and Ex-Senator W. A. Pefifer of Topeka, and Dr.

Howard J. Russel, of Ohio, national superintendent American Anti-Saloon League. The officers of the Union confidently expect a large attendance from throughout the state. The railroads have all granted a reduced rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip on the certificate plan; provided that 100 or more delegates are in attendance. Certificates must be obtained from the agent selling the going ticket and countersigned by the secretary of the convention in order to secure the one-third return rate.

Yes, 'tis true; Foley's Honey and Tar Is the best Cough Medicine. Kaiser's Palace Pharmacy. OF FARMS NORTH. 3 OOOOSO 3 i ii 1 SEE US zn sr -I J-j want in the Merchandise Line. It sg as it CI RANCHES South for Sale or Exchange.

Peebles, Gertie, Charlie, Etta and Nellie Linn. l'KINCETOX. Mary Lewis, who was reported last week as very sick with diphtheria, is now convalescent. Mrs: Ross of Iowa is the guest of her sister, Mrs. M.

Jones. Earl Gregg is the latest of the diph theria patients. Joe Fox, Frank Hendrix, John Hynes and Mamie Embrey are all re ported sick with the measles. Mrs. Johnson and little son Theo dore left for their home in Hutchinson Sunday.

Nellie Hyler was a welcome visitor at the school Friday afternoon. Frank Davis and Austin Wells have enrolled as pupils in Prof. Bush's room. The revival meetings at the M. E.

church closed Sunday evening until Thursday of this week on account of inclement weather and bad roads. Mr. and Mrs. John Huff drove to Ottawa Friday. Joe Giest took the train Saturday night for Thayer.

He will remain there until Wednesday in order to be present at the marriage of his sister, which event takes place Tuesday. J. E. Lainhart of Albany, is a guest at the home of Dr. Thornbury.

Jerry Roberts and John Bald of Cen tral were transacting business in town Monday afternoon. Mrs. Nellie McSpadden started Saturday for her home in Wamego. She will stop at Burlingame for a few days' visit before going on to her home. Myrtle Whittaker was the guest of Lillie Pool Sunday night.

Lewis Lady has rented a farm four miles west of Ottawa for the coming year. John Langan has rented a farm in Chautauqua county. Mr. Prentiss from north of Ottawa has rented the Leeds farm east of town. Dr.

Davis and wife enjoyed a sleigh ride Sunday afternoon. A petition to allow the G. A. R. and Ladies Circle the privilege of meeting once a month at the school building was circulated last week among the tax payers of this district and the result was such as should gladden the heart of every old soldier when they see how high they are held in the estimation of the people of this vicinity as only a very few of the tax payers refused to sign the petition.

It was what might be said unanimously signed. Mrs. Lena Schmidt, living northeast of town, is on the sick list. RICHMOND. Walter Hubbard has returned from Kansas City.

Mrs. M. E. Putnam, Mr. Wm.

Chambers' little baby, Ollie Greischar, Anna Aiken are reported on the sick list. Charlie Smith went to Garnett Friday. J. K. Bain from Kansas City is visiting his brother and many friends in Richmond and vicinity.

Mrs. Ross and Cora Aiicen went to Ottawa Friday. Miss Jennie Oechsli has been quite ill but was able to go to her home in Baldwin Saturday. The new C. E.

cards are very neat. The president of the society, W. K-McCall has arranged an excellent program for the next meeting. Mr. Sturdevant returned from Kansas City Saturday.

W. E. Gault and H. II. Lawton renewed their subscriptions to the Herald this week.

Miss Flora Miller of Rich Hill, is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. H. Oster The many friends of Mrs. Coleman, formerly Miss Vada will be sorry to learn that she was seriously hurt last week by her fall on the slippery sidewalk.

D. J. Donnal is visiting with his son W. 11. Donnal.

C. C. Putnam left Tuesday for Kansas City where he expects to meet the members of the Lumberman's Associa- Ed Slater sold a span of ponies last week. Ellis Hay is visiting his brother S. B.

at this place. W. H. Tennison sold a horse for $70 one day last week. Ed George has rented S.

B. Hay's farm for the coming season. Clarence Tennison called on H. V. Scruggs Sunday evening.

Willie Capper was seen going east Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock with a smile on his face about a yard long. Ed Miller called on Mr. Lewis Sunday afternoon. Lu Hay is up and around once more. Omer Okley is singing bass since the protracted meeting began.

Perry Compton was the guest of Merle James Sunday. Fred Lotten was visiting in Ottawa over Sunday. Sid Watson talks of going to Klon dike region in the spring. There was no school at the school house last week on account of sickness in the family of Mr. Jackson, the teacher.

Addie Patterson went to Echo Sun day returning Monday. Mert James was the guest of Mabel Moore Sunday. Thomas Gummo attended services at this place Sunday evening. Lena Burney returned to S. S.

Moore's Saturday afternoon to com mence teaching school after a week's vacation. A. W. Tyler was trading at the county seat Friday. Jerry Valentine talks of going to Ohio in the near future.

Alfred Johnson was visiting friends in Douglas county Sunday. The Ladies' Aid Society will give an oyster supper at the church. The time has not yet been set. Harry Luce, of Centropolis, was vis iting friends at this place Sunday. J.

J. Rice is a little better. Dr. Capper walked to Ottawa Friday. RICHTER.

Charles Barnett of Ottawa was here looking after his interests a few days ago. T. H. Baskin, is sick with the lung fever. Miss Carrie Burns, a teacher in Ot tawa, spent Sunday at home.

G. W. Miller, who recently sold his farm, is in Indiana looking for a loca tion. Wm. Donahue, who has been seri ously ill, is now convalescent.

John Grimsley of Ottawa visited Richter this week in the interests of Ridenor Baker of K. C. A. A. Linn, who is living on Mr.

St. John's farm, is recovering from an at tack of the Grippe. S. G. McCormick is visiting friends at Richmond.

Round Steak, ioc lb; 3 for 25c Chuck Steak, 10c lb; 4 for 25c Fork Chjp, 10c lb; 3 for 25c Campbell-Anderson Sausage 10c lb; 3 for 21c We are Orerstoeked on G.isrjxrz X3 GOODS. 2 lb can Blackberries 6 cts 2 lb can Cherries 6 cts 2 lb can Strawberries 6 cts 2 lb can 6 cts 3 lb can Pumpkin 6 ct? 1 lb Corn Starch 4 cts 2 lbs Rolled Oats 5 cts 2 lb can Corn 7 cts 3 lb can Tomatoes, Sc, 2 for. .15 cts 2 lb can Gooseberries 5 cts 3 lb can Pie Peaches 6 cts 1 lb can Baked Beans. cts 1 lb can Baked Beans 5c 2 lb can String 4 cts Best Mince-meat, pkg. 7 cts ffa Gurry ETerjtkU Usually Ipt la a First Claas Grocery and Heat JlarkeU P0DELL CORM SES03D AK3 HISX03Y STS.

Merchandise and sizes. a WAY, Over Ottawa Bank, OTTAWA, KANSAS. fever, bat are reported as convalescent. Dunkard meeting at the Kaub school house last Sunday. Abe and Chas.

Grammar spent a part of last week in Overbrook and Michigan Valley looking after the phonograph business. Mr. Harbour and Miss Reid, of the Brubaker Dramatic club, passed through herejSaturday enroute to Michigan Valley, where they were billed for an evening entertainment. Harry Luce bought hogs in this vicinity last week for A. H.

Slater of Norwood. They had two loads out last week. Will Gaskill and family spent Sunday with J. E. Bradford and wife.

The band boys practice each Wed THE FINEST of all kinds and all sizes on the Ben Mercer returned from Lane last.