1886 Many cattle are dying in Ottawa county, and from the particulars that we can learn in each case, the deaths are caused by indigestion. It will not do to turn hungry cattle into stalk fields to gorge themselves with the dry and unnutritious fodder. Corn stalks do not make good fodder unless cut before entirely ripe and dry. If it is necessary to put the cattle in the field, they should have some other more nutritious food along with the dry and hard fodder, and should have an abundance of water. - Minneapolis Messenger. The Saline County Journal, December 23, 1886 1887 Solomon News and Notes (Solomon, Dickinson County, Kansas) Mr. and Mrs. George Strickler, of Delphos, passed through here Monday morning. The Abilene Reflector, August 4, 1887 oooo THE JUDGESHIP Hon. M.B. Nicholson is an independent candidate for re-election to the Judgeship of the Eighth Judicial District. Judge Nicholson is not a partisan candidate in any sense, but is a candidate of the people. He had intended at the close of his official term to retire to domestic life and look after the interests of home and family; but a spontaneous call for his candidacy by petitions numerously signed from all parts of the district, regardless of party affiliations, has induced him to allow his fellow citizens again the use of his name, and if elected, his services for another term. This district always has been fortunate in securing the best legal talent for this office, but no judge has ever presided in the several courts of this district that was more thoroughly qualified than Judge Nicholson. The great mass of the people of Ottawa county know that Judge Nicholson is no politician. Whatever may be his public or private views on political economy, his constituents care not a cent. They know that he has never allowed his partisan feeling to bias his judgment or warp his decisions. It has therefore been the policy in this district to separate the judgeship as far from partizan strife as possible. In pursuance of this determination upon the part of the people, all parties united upon Mr. Nicholson as a conservative non-partizan, and placed him upon the bench in this district. The great mass of the substantial voters of Ottawa county are not yet ready to reverse this policy and drag the sacred ermine of judicial purity through the muddy pool of party politics. - Delphos Courier. The Abilene Reflector, October 20, 1887 1894 FIFTH DISTRICT REUNION Big Gathering of Veterans at Delphos, Ottawa County. Special to the CAPTIAL Delphos, Kan., Aug. 29 - The Fifth district reunion of the G.A.R. opened yesterday under auspicious circumstances. The home post had taken great pains to put the grove in the best possible condition for the comfort and entertainment of guests. Over two thousand persons attended the opening ceremonies. Commander G.N. Billings welcomed the Grand Army in a patriotic and hearty style. His address abounded with loyal sentiment and was worthy of thoughtful consideration by every lover of country and home. Major Richards also addressed the audience and releverly gave them the freedom of the city, including the "cooler" (?) Deputy )))? Commander Campbell responded with a characteristic speech which had "no uncertain sound," and was heartily cheered. The campfire last evening was addressed by Hon. W.A. Calderhead, who reviewed the "righteous acts of the present administration toward the old solder." Bernard Kelly also made a ringing speech. He wants justice weighted in the ___? of patriotism," and made his demands in language that was enthusiastically approved by the veterans. DELPHOS, KAN., Aug 30 - Celebrating began early this the last day of the reunion. About 3 o'clock this morning 100 gay uniformed participants waited upon Major J.K. Hudson and Judge Calderhead, routed them from their sleeping apartments and with martial music escorted them to the camp ground as prisoners of war. A speech was the terms of release. The speeches were eloquently made and amid shouts and applause the prisoners were released in time enough to get back to the city for breakfast. A business meeting of the post convened in the morning at 11 o'clock, Hon. W.A. Calderhead made a speech. He is a favorite among G.A.R. boys. At 2 o'clock p.m. Major Hudson addressed the audience. His speech elicited the closest attention and made an impression that will last and do good. Miss Tucker, Miss Eaker, Hon. G.N. Nichols, and C.M. White delivered short addressess that were enthusiastically received in every way and the largest attendance was estimated at about 10,000. Topeka Weekly Capital, September 6, 1894 1898 Here are a few more interesting figures from Delphos: Week before last the merchants of that town handled $9,583.10 worth of eggs; $4,312.37 worth of butter, and $4,480.96 worth of poultry - a total of $18,376.43 worth of hen and cow produce, with the hen largely in the leas. January 28, 1898 Kansas Semi-Weekly Capital, 1898 Major Harvey seems to have won a warm place for himself in the hearts of the soldier boys who were in his command. All of them speak well of him, as they did in their letters, when writing home. He is said to have been most considerate of his men, and ever thoughtful of their comfort. Alex Jones, a Delphos printer, is one young fellow who will always think kindly of the major. On one of the marches while in the east Jones was sick, and noticing his condition, Major Harvey took charge of his musket and carried it all day for the worn-out private. December 30, 1898, Fair Play newspaper 1890 Horse Thieves Bound Over. Delphos, Kan., June 21, - Wat and Bob Shervinton, captured in Wilson county by Deputy Sheriff Henry Galbreath of Ottawa county, on the 19th, had their preliminary examination today before Squire Waterman and were bound over to the next term of the district court in September for horse stealing in this vicinity. They were tracked and captured by the Delphos People's Protection association, and being desperate characters and noted horse thieves are wanted in several other localities. Topeka Weekly Capital, June 26, 1890 1913 Thomas Hally, of Delphos, spent the week-end with friends in Emporia. Mr. Hally will teach in Belle Plaine next winter. Emporia Gazette, July 21, 1913 1917 Find Slain Man near Wichita Wichita, Kas., Aug 28: The partly decomposed body of a man showing a bullet wound was discovered by boys in a field near here today. A farmer nearby heard men quarreling two weeks ago while drinking near where the body was found and later heard a revolver shot. The man had red hair and wore a hat from Child’s store, Minneapolis, Kas. Kansas City Star, August 28, 1917