The owners and managers of the swimming pools in Stockton and Phillipsburg are formulating plans for the purpose of holding a water tournament between the two counties. We have had ball tournaments, golf tournaments, and various other kinds of tournaments, but nothing like a water tournament, and this is what these pool owners want to do. The meet will consist of nine subjects: fifty- foot dash, 75-foot dash, 100-foot dash, 200-foot dash, underwater swim for distance, plunge for distance, 75-foot backhanded stroke swim, fancy diving, and diving for pennies. The one getting the pennies from the bottom of the pool in the shortest time shall be declared the winner. Each team shall be limited only to members who live and reside in their respective cities. The contest is not limited to age and shall include only men and boys, and all to compete together in one class. The meet will be decided by a number of points made by members of each team. The team making the greatest number of points shall be declared the winner. The following system shall be used for scoring: first place in any event shall count five points; second place three points; and third place one point. Each team shall be limited to not more than three entries in each event. Each county is figuring on holding a local meet before the tournament to select contestants. The tryout for Rooks will probably be held in the latter days of July. It might be well for those interested to get in touch with the manager of the Stockton Pool for a definite date to know the rules of the tournament. Such a tournament has a good purpose, which will stimulate more interest in swimming.

The Ellis County News says the war against bootlegging in eight counties has been waged for the last six weeks by federal prohibition officers working under the direction of George H. War, federal prohibition officer for Kansas, and the net result of “one long series of raids” as a member of the party of officers who have been active here termed it, has been the capture of sixteen stills, 250 gallons of whiskey and 7,000 gallons of mash. Thirty-three arrests have been made, and twenty-two persons accused have pleaded guilty to the charges against them. One of the officers directing the campaign against bootlegging gave the News information regarding the raids in the different counties. He said “the job was done,” and the federal officers would probably leave here on Thursday. Hays has been the agents’ headquarters who have worked in Sheridan, Barton, Decatur, Rooks, Trego, Ellis, Graham, and Russell Counties.

Mr. King made a deal whereby Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Viers became the owners of the King Café. Flago had conducted the business for several months and succeeded quite well in pleasing the public. Dr. and Mrs. Viers took immediate charge of the café and will conduct the business along lines that appeal to the hungry public. Mrs. Viers said to a reporter that “she loves this kind of work and it was just what she wanted to do.” From that, the public has one guess as to the policy and accommodation it will receive from the café. Dr. Viers, commenting on the purchase, said they had not as yet decided what name they would give the cafe.

It is one sure thing that Stockton will have some manner of celebration on July 4th. The committees were unable to complete their plans in time to make such an announcement last week. Still, this week advertising matter will be broadcasted that assures the people of the community and county to spend the Fourth in Stockton. Besides celebrating the 149th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the celebration is under the auspices of the golf and baseball clubs. The golfers will have charge of a tournament with the towns of Osborne, Smith Center, Phillipsburg, Woodston Plainville, Logan, and Downs to participate. The Stockton Municipal Band will give a concern at the City Park, and the day’s entertainment will close with a dance at the Harn Air Pavilion, music to be furnished by the Creole Syncopators.

The Maris Store is this week inaugurating a gigantic sale in order to reduce the stock of merchandise. This popular and resourceful store is one of the fixed business firms of Stockton, carrying standard brands of merchandise. The store has been put under the management of the Hosbourgh-Cannon Sales Company of Lincoln, Nebraska with the personal attention of George A. Kiffin, Mr. Kiffin came last week to make arrangements and prepare for the price-slashing sale. The county and adjacent trade territory has been thoroughly covered with advertising matter— the store sending out 2,500 page bills, besides the page advertisement appearing in the issue of the Review and Record. The concern is giving every possible chance to acquaint the people of this trade territory of the excellent bargains to be found at the Maris Store during this sale.

On June 17th, the special election to vote on whether or not we will have a one mil tax for band purposes instead of the present levy of one half mil will be held. The band is one of the best advertising mediums of Stockton as evidence by the great crowds that came from near and far to hear the weekly concerts last summer. During the past four years from $1,200.00 to $1,800.00 has been raised for band purposes among the business firms and professional men of Stockton, each individual paying from $15.00 to $30.00 for the six months’ season, and for the past three years about $600.00 has been raised by the one-half mil levy.

The electrical storm accompanying a heavy dash of rain Tuesday evening of last week did considerable damage to farmers southeast of Stockton. M. J. Schmitz lost a horse and a yearling colt, the two animals apparently standing side by side as the horse’s body fell across that of the colt. Wire cuts severely damaged two other colts in the field. Mr. Schmitz highly prized these two colts, and now injuries may prove defective. A cow belonging to Carl Liberty on the Fred Simons farm was also killed the same night by lightning.

G.W. Watkins of the Plainville country was in Stockton last Friday accompanied by his son, Oren Watkins, bringing him here for medical treatment. Oren had been working for the Graves Bridge Construction Company, A few days ago he with other workmen were driving piling. Oren was holding the piling while a companion was driving it into the earth. In some manner, the axe slipped towards Oren and struck him near the knee, inflicting a painful injury. He is now at the home of his parents until he is able to resume his work.

The election for a bond issue for the Webster consolidated school district carried with a nice majority, and the community is assured of an auditorium building. Considerable interest was shown throughout the day in polling votes, and at closing time, the records showed a total of 224 votes. Of this number, 130 voted for the bonds, 89 against the proposition, and five votes were thrown out for being illegal. The issue called for a $5,000.00 bond to erect an auditorium and community hall. Construction will commence after the bonds are approved and plans are worked out. It is expected to have the building completed in time for the school opening this fall.

Guilty of burglary and also of grand larceny was the verdicts of the jury in the case of the State vs. Verle Adams, charged with those crimes. A complaint had been filed against him in February for charging him with breaking into and stealing from a granary of A.G. Schneider’s, south of Webster of 68 bushels and ten pounds of wheat. At that time he had been placed under a $2,000.00 bond for his appearance in District Court.