Osborne County News from Osborne, Kansas • 1

OSBORNE COUNTY NEWS. NO. 40. OSBORNE. DECEMBER Glavine, aged 21; married by Rev Kerr, Sept 29 Sept 30, Harding, aged 27, and Elvira Corporon, aged 18; married by Irey, Sept 30 Oct 7, James A Bohrer, aged 41, and Hariett Miller, aged 26; married by Rev Grimes, Oct 7.

Oct 8, FO Jellison, aged 20, and Luella Keefer, aged 17; married by Rev EL Hutchins, Oct 13. Oct 14, Silas Hays, aged 34, and Etta Bleam aged 25; married by Rev Brehm, Oct 15. Oct 17, Gregory, aged 64, and Hannah Frazier, Omars 55; married by ET Gregory, Oct 20 Oct 27, Everett DeGarmo, aged 29, and Emma George, aged 30; married by Rev Kurtz, Oct 28. Oct 2, Sherman Prather, aged 21, and Rodantha Glasgow, aged 19; married by lrey, Nov 2. Nov 3.

Hendrickson, aged 36, and Nettie Hutcheson, aged 29; married by Irey, Nov 3. Nov 11, Dr A Haworth, aged 33, and Lizzie Jones, aged 20; married by Rev Homan, Nov 15. 12. Walter Spaulding, aged 23. and Vinnie Mowery, aged 18; married by 3 Irey, Nov 12.

Nov 14, Frank Page, uged 27, and Rachel.J Paxton, aged 16; married by Rev Jordan, Novl5. Dec 11, Winfield Wismiller, aged 25, and Cora Grisomore, aged 28; married by Rev A Ripley, Dec 17. Smith, aged 19; married by Rev Ekley, Dec 20. Dec 15. Merrit Smith, aged 23, and Sarah Dec 15, Wm A Williams, aged 21, and Mary Estella Andrus, aged 19; married by Rey Brehm Dec 16.

Dec 19, Chas Carlson, aged 21, and Eleanor Annis, aged 22; married by Rev Becher, Dec 20. Dec 19, Henry Keirns, aged 20, and Clara McMullen, aged 21; married by Rev Morris, Dec 20. Dec 21, Henry Mason, aged 20, and Effie Day, aged 18: married by Rev Noah Rodgers, Dec 23. Dec 22, Joseph Luntsfor, aged 34, Sarah McElfresh, aged 19; married by FIrey Dec 22, Leroy A McStay, aged 19, and Laura May Jones, aged 19; no marriage returns. Dec 23, Wm Raff, aged 26, and Kattie I Graig, aged 21; married by Rev Brehm, Dec 24.

Dec 23, Geo Smith, aged 25, and Lulu Williams, aged 21; married by Rev Kennedy, Dec 24. Dec 26, Robert Barber, aged 22, and Sarah Colyer, aged 30; no marriage returns. Dec 29, Leroy West brook, aged 31, and Clyda Black, aged 25; married by Rev WA McWright, Dec 29. Dec 30, Gilbert Gregory, aged 25, and Mabel A Spealman, aged 20; married by JF Irey, Dec 30 "Downs Times" Items, Dec. 24, Prof.

Flanders will attend the meeting of the State Teachers's Association at Topeka, the last three days of this month. Mr. Swiggart, who was recently sueceeded in the management of the Brooks House, at Osborne, by Mr. Nichols, was in town a few hours, Tuesday. Ed.

Flick is lying very low with congestion of the brain at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Nixon, in this city. We are told that the chances are against his recovery. Mr. and Mrs.

Gus. Burke and baby of the Alton neighborhood were on Tuesday morning's train, bound for Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Burke will probably return home next Sunday, while his wife and baby may tarry at Lincoln for a week or ten days longer. Ward and John Tomlinson received the sad news by wire Saturday, of the death of a sister in Montgomery county.

'The distance was too great for them to arrive there in time to attend the funeral. Miss Susie Carson, of whose departure for Lincoln, to attend school, we made recent mention, has entered Cottner University, and much pleased with her prospects of advancement in her studies. We are informed that Rev. Joel Brown, late of this place, has located at Tingley, Iowa, and taken the pastorate of the Christian church. The position is worth $1,000 A year.

His family will move to Tingley in the spring; perhaps earlier, if the health of Mrs. Brown's mother improves SO as to permit of the change. Clark Samuels, a brother of Mrs. Sam Garland, died Sunday night, at 8 o'clock, at the Garland residence, in this city. He was about 41 year's old.

Sam Garland started on the 2 o'clock train, Monday, to Nicodemns, Graham county, with the remains, where they were buried. Mr. Garland had not returned when the 8:30 train arrived this morning. County Alliance. County Alliance meeting will be held in Osborne on the 2nd Saturday in January, 1897.

Let all friendly to the order be present. persons HARRY GRAY, Pres. F. A. I.

U. Calendars and Coupons. So many beautiful calendars and entertaining novelties have been issued by the proprietsrs of Hood's Sarsaparilla, that weare hardly surprised to receive this season not only one of the very prettiest designs in calendars, but with it coupons which entitle the recipient to attractive novelties. Every one who gets a Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar for 1897 secures something that will prove interesting and valuable as well as a beautiful specimen oi the lithographer's art. The calendar is accompanied this season by an amusing little book on "The Weather." Ask your druggist for Hood's Coupon Calendar or send 6 cents in stamps for one to C.

Hood Lowell, Mass. 31, 1896. Arrested for Disturbing a Meeting. Last Saturday night, at the Cheyenne church in Jackson township, while the United Brethern were holding meeting, Chas. Perry, George Palmer, Hugh Curry and Frank Voight proceeded to raise a disturbance causing S.

L. Sharp to come to Osborne, Sunday, and before 'Squire H. F. Hillebrandt applied for a warrant for the arrest of the above named defendants. The warrants were placed in the hands of Sheriff Wismiller, who proceeded to make arrests on Monday.

Hugh Curry and Frank Voight were comfortably seated in the Sheriff's buggy, Perry and Palmer desiring to ride their horses to Osborne that they mignt have a way to return home from Osborne. They were granted the privilege. All went well until they reached the vicinity of Potterville, when the two last named gentlemen chose a different road from the one the Sheriff took, and they have not been heard from up to this writing. The first two men safely landed in 'Squire Hillebrandt's court where they plead guilty and were fined $1 and costs, amounting in all to $4.90 each. The amount was immediately paid.

Cantata Christmas Eve, The cantata given by the little folks of the Congregational church was well rendered. It consisted of speaking, singing and a dialogue occupying about one hour's time, yet the little tots did their parts without a break, showing remarkable talent among the children and considerable knack among those who drilled them. The street warf scene was very touching. Talking to Santa Claus through a telephone was quite entertaining, while the grumblen grumbled because "Christmas is not like it used to be." The solo and duets were each worthy of special mention. In the closing scene "Old Santa" surprised everyone by making his appearance in his jolly manner.

The old fellow is getting pretty white but seems to be as spry as ever. After his departure we found that he had left us a beautifully decorated Christmas tree loaded with candy, popcorn balls, etc. After the exercises closed all returned to their homes feeling that they had received a treat of a life time. Woodmen Installation, Fouts, master of ceremonies: 1. Instrumental music.

2. Welcome address, by 1 Prof. Riggs. 3. Music by quartet.

4. Recitation. 5. Instrumental music. 6.

Recitation. 7. Vocal music. 8. Recitation 9.

Forester's drill. 10. Installation of officers. 11. Woodman address, by C.

H. Nicholas. 12. Recitation. 13.

Drill by Royal Neighbors. 14. Installation of officers Royal Neighbors. 15. Woodmen Jubilee Song.

16. Good-night. Osborne Camp. M. W.

will hold public installation at the opsra house, Monday night, Jan. 4, to which all are cordially invited. Following is the program for the evening, J. A. He Wants to go to the Penitentiary Rev.

J. M. Allen, of Portis, is an applicant for the position of chaplain of the came penitentiary Smith at Lansing. "Rev. Allen to county, Kansas, in 1893, has been indentified with the growth and development of the northwest since that time.

Has been a Populist ever since the organization of the party, notwithstanding the fact that it has cost him both in position and salary. He has never before asked for anything from any party. During the last eight years he has been pastor of the M. E. churchfour years at Gaylord, Smith county, and four years at Portia, Osborne county.

He has the endorsement of most of the officers of Osborne, Smith, Mitchell, Cloud, Ellis and Washington counties, also good recommends from his presiding elder and other officers of the church. The NEWS favors the appointment of Rey. Allen to the position of chaplain in the state penitentiary. Royal Neighbors Elect Officers, Osborne Camp, No. 326, R.

U. A. held their annual election of officers on last Monday evening, Dec. 28. The following officers were chosen: Mrs.

Bertha Richolson, Mrs. J.A. Fouts, V. Lizzie Craddick, recorder; Mrs. W.

D. Gerard, receiver; Mrs. Carrie McGuire, chancellor; Mrs. E. L.

Olds, marshall; Mrs. R. M. Taylor, inner sentinel; Mrs. Alice Clark, outer sentinel; A.

Linn, manager; Dr. B. F. Chilcott, Camp physician; Mrs. J.

A. Fouts, delegate to head Camp meeting. $1. PER YEAR. MARRIAGE LICENSES.

This Year the Number Reaches 90, as Against 84 Issued Last Year. The Probate Judge Performs the Ceremony in Many Cases. A Complete List. Again the NEWS presents to its readers the entire list of marriage licenses issued during the year 1896, giving in each case date of license, ages, date of marriges and by whom. Jan.

1, Judge Daniel Moore, aged 58, and May Cline, aged 28; married by Irey, Jan 1. Jan 1, Marion McElfresh, aged 23, and Ollie Day, aged 20; married by Irey, Jan 1. Jan 3, Win Cade, aged 24, and Myrtle Wait, aged 16; married by Rev. West, Jan 3. Jan 7, Noah Peach, aged 56, and Rosa Zentz, aged 18, married by Irey, Jan 7, Jan 14, John Lewis, aged 21, and Anna A Hendrixson, agod 22; married by Ewing, Jan.

15. Jan 16. Sydey Miller, aged 35, and Phebe Critchfield, aged 22; married by Rev DO Brumbaugh, Jan 18. Jan 22, James A Elgin, aged 23, and Elvira Springer, aged 29; married by Rev EL Hutchins, Jan 22. Jan 22, Riley, aged 27, and Sallie Todd, aged 18; married by Irey, Jan Jan 27, Will Smith, aged 27, and Daisy Jackson, aged 19; married by Irey, Jan 27.

Feb 3, Benj. Toothman, aged 41, and Anna Yost, aged 21; married by Rev Schmidli, Feb 5. Feb 8, Miller, aged 25, and Alpha Quigley, aged 24; married by Rev Emerson, Eeb 16 Feb 14, James Bell, aged 23. and Gussie Smith, aged 20; married by Rev A McWright, Feb 16. Feb 15, Wm Metzler, aged 32, and Mary Porter, aged 22; married by A Mitchell, Feb 16 Feb 19, Peter Scott, aged 23, and Ella A San' ders, aged 21; married by Irey, Feb 19.

Feb 20, Will Wineland, aged and Lizzie White, aged 18; married by Baldwin, Feb 27 Feb 26, Wm Duffy, aged 28, and Eunice Rouner, aged 18: married by Irey, Feb 26. Feb 19, Wm McCormic, aged 23, and Rosetta Baertsch, aged 21 married by Rev Brehm March 1. March 7, Ernest A Darland, aged 22, and Sarah Trexler, aged 18; married by Rev Knous, March 15, March 19, John Lytle, aged 22, and Anna Monstein, aged 20; married by Rev Batchelder, March 19. March 26, Harry McConnell, aged 23, and Ellen Olive Bennet, aged 20; married by Irey, March 26." March 27 Byers, aged 22, and Clarisa Mumford, aged 21; married by Rev West, March 30. March 28, Perry A Storer, aged 37, and Cora Hershey, 21; married by Rev Brehm, March 29.

March 28, Ellis A Peach, aged Maudy Boyd, aged 19; married by Irey, March 28. March 30, Stephen Foshay, aged 33, and Bessie Grubb, aged 18; married by Rev Charles Schmidli, April 2. April 2, Sellers, aged 21, and Etta Coop, aged 18; married by Kenyon, April 5. April 3, Groesbeck, aged 53, and Mrs Dalton, aged 63; married by Rev Hutchins, April 12. April 16, Jesse Goad, aged 20, and Hattie Pierce, aged 15; married by Irey, April 16.

April 22, Fred A Gorham, aged 24, and Mrs Mary Troxell, aged 31; married by Rev WA McWright, April 22. April 27, Ernest Bonser, aged 20, and Jessie Smith, aged 19; married by Rev A McWright, April 27. April 25, Edward Ware, aged 20, and Marian Bicknell, aged 20; married by Rev Batchelder, April 26. 29, John Kenateder, aged 35, and Mary Strohminger, aged 20; married by Rev Leonard Epp, May 5. April 29.

Geo. Barb, aged 27, and Della Johnson, aged 20; married by Irey. April 29. May 5, Clovis Wilson, aged 23, and Nora Ebright, aged 23; married by A Mitchell, May 6. May 5, Marcilous Henry, aged 29, and Mary Green, aged 19; married by Rev Schorer, May 6.

May 6, Jamison, aged 28, and Bettie Robertson, aged 26; married by Rev Kennedy, May 10. May 7, Gearge Frush, aged 23, Eva Saunders, aged 22; married by Jrey, May 7. June 2, John Jones, aged 30, and Bertha Louzader, aged 15; married by FIrey, June 2. June 3. Archer Linville, aged 24, and Minnie Clark, aged 19; married by Rev A McWright, June 3.

June 9, Hughes, aged 28, and Maggie Ham aged 20; married by Rev Delano, June 10. June 10, Calvin Buck, aged 24, and Nellie Hahn, aged 21 in married by Irey, June 10. June 16, Chas I Raymond, aged 40, and Mrs Edith Raymond, aged 25; married by Irey, June 16. June 17, Mitchell, aged 26, and Myrtle Shafer, aged 18; married by Rev Brehm, 17 July 2, W. Ward, married aged 24, Rev and Linnie Leavitt, aged 19; by Brehm, July July 2, Chas.

Smith, aged 29, and Bertha Smith, aged 30; married by Rev HJ Kendedy, July 8. July 9, Andrew Dibble, aged 25, and Ida Hawkins, 20; married by Rev. Cortner July 12. Gerard, July 25, Brundage, married aged Rev 25, Brehm, and Maude aged 20; by July Aug 2, EE Aills, aged 23, and Iona Bland, aged 20; married by Bates, Aug. 3.

Arens, Aug 3, Jas married Anderson, aged Irey, 24, and Mary aged 20; by Aug 3. Aug 4, John Hunter, aged 26, and Ollie Delay, aged 24; married by FIrey, Aug 4. Ehlers, Aug 8, John. Berry, married aged by 46, and Margaret Rev AL Crist, Aug 6, Fred Tunks, aged 22, and Lillie Farr aged 18; married by A Applegate, Aug 8. Aug 13, John Verhage, aged 28, and Altye Poppen, aged 27; married by Rev Westing, Aug 19.

Aug aged 18, 27; married Buikstra, aged Rev 27, and Westing, Lydia Aug Poppen, Aug 18, Frank Rathbun, aged 36, and Kattie McCormick, aged 22; married by Rev John Regan, Aug 19. Aug 20, Wm A VanTilborg, aged 28, and Ella Mickey, aged 28; married by Rev Brehm, Aug 20 Aug 22, Gaston, married aged 43, and Mary 22 A Grimstead, aged 41; by Irey, Aug Aug 29, Harvey, aged 20, and Lulu Wilson aged 17; married by Rev Cs Knous, Aug 30. Aug 31, Gue Farwell, aged Annie Ware, aged 23; married by Rev Batchelder, Septi Sept 7. Geo Bradden, aged 22, Mattie Bradley, aged 25; married by Rev West, Sept 7. Sept 9, I Lewis, aged 29, and Jessie Henry aged 22; married by Rev Hutchins, Sept 10.

Sept 14, John Goens, aged 83, and Emma Emrick, aged 26; married by Rev Jordan, Sept 16. Sept 16. Jasper Nolind, aged 26. and Elma Huffman, aged 20; married by Rev West. Sept 16.

Sept 17, Edward Weber, aged 22, and Lena Murnahan, aged 15; married by Rev Young, on Sept 17. Sept 17, Earl Brent, aged 21, and Caroline Dickmann, aged 20; married by 3 Irez, Sept 17 Sept 23, Phillip Nevill, aged 21, and Emily Jones, aged 21; married by Rev Brehm, Sept 24 Sept 24, Wm Nickel, aged 23, and Mary The Populist Legislation. Will be abused, ridiculed and misrepresented by the Repnbiican press of the state. Every appointment that the administration makes, where any possible excuse can be found, will be criticised and the appointee misrepresented. Nothing, out of which political capital can be made, will be overlooked.

The Topeka ADVOCATE will print the truth. It will give special attention to reports of legislative proceedings and the acts of the new officers. Its reports will be truthful and reliable. When measures which the party in supporting or opposing are being discussed the ADVOCATE will give liberal space to the arguments of both sides. It will give a synopsis of all generel bills introdueed and at the close of the session will give a general statement of the new laws enacted.

No reading Populist should be without it. It will be furnished with the NEws for $1.50 per year. The price of the ADVOCATE alone is 00 per year. Write the ADVOCATE PUB. Topeka, Kansas, for sample copy.

A Happy Surprise. Christmas day will be long remembered as one of the "sunny days" that make life worth living, it being the occasion of the 68th birthday of Mr. William Roadhouse. About sixty of his friends and neighbors gathered at his home while he and his youngest son were out hunting. Upon his return he was surrounded and presented with a beautiful chair, the gift of those present.

It was truly a gift of love, for Mr. Roadhouse is greatly loved by all who know him--his kind, christian character making him one of the "dear ones" of a neighborhood. The presentation speech was made in a very happy manner by County Attorney S. W. Smith, of Osborne.

Mr. Roadhouse was taken entirely by surprise and thanked his friends in a very touching way. A sumptuous dinner, such as Kansas women alone know how to prepare, was served, and a very happy time enjoyed by all. We left as evening shades were falling, wishing Mr. Roadhouse yet many years of happiness, surrounded by the loving care of his devoted sons and daughters.

A NEIGHBOR. Accidental Yesterday afternoon about two o'clock, as Mrs. Mary Richards, whose home is about a half a mile east of Tyner, this county, was climbing into a wagon in front of Peck's butcher shop, a 22-calibre target rifle was accidently discharged, the ball entering her abdomen, causing a very severe but not fatal wound. She was carried into Dr. Slagle's office, but the doctor was unable to locate the balland she was taken home.

It is said a young man in the wagon was loading the gun and as she stepped up in some manner the weapon was discharged with the above results. -Smith Co. Journal. Honored by His Neighbors, One of the grandest events of the season was the surprise party given at their home, in Bethany township, on the 23d, it being the anniversary of Mr. G.

W. Grieve's 52d birthday. A number of neighbors and friends gathered with well-filled baskets to help celebrate. Two large turkeys had been prepared by Mrs. Grieve and the guests provided the rest.

Everything that was good and nice was served about 9 o'clock p.m., after which many of the guests indulged in games and music until a late hour when the merry company left for their respective homes, wishing Mr. Grieve many happy returns. He received several useful presents. ONE WHO WAS THERE. Gregory-Spealman.

Yesterday, Dec. 30, Probate Judge Irey had the pleasure of uniting in marriage Mr. Gilbert C. Gregory, of Mt. Ayr township, and Miss Mabel A.

Spealman, of Alton. The groom is one of the industrious, energetic sons of Omar Gregory of this county. The bride is one of our county's best teachers, well educated and accomplished and the daughter of James Spealman of Alton. The groom was attired in the usual black costume, while the bride was robed very tastefully in a cream-colored wedding dress. They are well and favorably known and their hosts of friends will be glad to congratulate them.

of 25 The years groom has age and the bride 20 years. May peace and prosperity ever attend them, is the wish of the writer. Report of school taught in Dist. for the month ending Dec. 23: Days taught, 18; pupils enrolled, 29; average daily attendance, 23.

Those neither absent nor tardy, Edward Searle, Mary, Barbara and Henry Taylor, Lewis, Edith and Minnie Duell, Iney and Isa Duff. SADIE DUFFY, Teacher. Butter 10, and eggs 12 cents. ERNEST DARLAND ARRESTED. Brought to Osborne and Placed in the County Jail.

His Preliminary Hear. ing. Case to be Tried in District Court. Ernest Darland, of whom the NEWS made an extended mention last week concerning the murder of Sarah Darland his wife, was arrested at Codell, Rooks county, Thursday by Constable W. B.

Bownen and brought to Osborne for safe keeping. He made no resistence when arrested and was willing that the law should take its course. He was placed in the county jail to await the preliminary examination, which took place, yesterday, Dec. 30, in Justice Hillebrandt's court at the court house. A very large 811- dience was on hand to hear the testimony of the witnesses and to get 8 glimpse of the prisoner.

Fifteen witnesses were called the State, which was represented by Attorneys S. W. Smith and L. A. Linville.

From the evidence giyen by the numerous witnesses, there seems to be no positive proof that Darland committed premeditated murder. After hearing all the evidence in the case Justice Hillebrandt decided that according to law, 8 crime had been committed and that the defendant, Ernest Darland, must give a bond of $1,000 for his appearance at the February term of district court. The young man's friends are to-day, making a strong effort to furnish said bond, but as we go to press the necessary amount has not yet been guarranteed. The general feeling of the large crowd of people at the court during the trial was that Darland is not guilty of murder, though many censure him for his criminal carelessness and believe a light punishment at least should be conferred upon him. Among the witnesses who gave testimony in this important case, were: Dr.

Fritts, who was called to the bedside of the dying woman; Daniel Trexler, the young man who was staying at Darland's and saw the accident; Maggie Trexler, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Brown, Rev. Knous and wife, Mrs.

Loomis, Mrs. Hiram Smith, Phillip Trexler, Al Clow, Fred Fishback, J. R. Farthing, F. M.

Taylor, Elmer Ebright, G. Vandament, Roy Darland and Arthur Addison. WOMAN IN MAN'S GARB. Fires Through a Window nt: Night and Fatally Wounds a Man. Atwood, Dec.

29. -Atwood Weekly Citizen contains the following On Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock while George Gilmore was sitting by the stove at his home in Beaver township he was shot by an unknown assasio. The weapon used was a shotgun loaded with BB shot, of which four took effect One eye was shot out, the other injured a part of the nose is gone and many of teeth in the upper jaw are gone. The wounds are serious and little or no hope is entertained of recovery. We are informed that on the train going west on Tuesday asternoon was 8 stranger carrying a double-bareled shot gun and an overcoat.

This young man left the train at Blakeman, apparently carrying the gun wrapwed in an overcoat, going west. He was afterwards seen in the direction of Gilmore's ing down a draw, as if he wished to escape notice. It is thought by some now that this young man was a woman in disguise. An examination of the premises shows the footmarks of the assissin to be small and deligate, and this rather confirms the disguised woman theor. City Council Meeting.

An adjourned session of the city council was held at the office of City Clerk Yoxall, last Saturday night. Members present, C. G. Eno, G. Dawes, H.

F. Hillebrandt, Harlan Parker and O. J. Gillette. BILLS ALLOWED.

J. A. Fouts, lumber, E. E. Pratt, work on street, Sun Vaper Lamp burners, F.

C. Duncan, sarary, $25; D. H. Cowger, salary, $20; John Burns, salary, $15: F. Yoxall, salary and express, S.

P. Crampton, interest on bond, $450.69. Petition of A. Linn and others, to vacate alley in block 4, Truman Davis addition to Osborne, was refered to street committee. Resignation of John A.

Fouts was accepted and to take effect Jan. 1. Burglars at Kirwin, During the past three weeks several houses have been broken into, including the State Bank, and property stolen. One night last week the stores of F. H.

Quintard, C. W. Hull, the lumber office of C. E. Bradley, and the State Bank building have been broken into, though the robbers only succeeded in getting $3.00 from the former store.

They made a bungling job in their attempt at safe robbing in the bank, and only succeeded in partly getting through the outer vault door..