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The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
Visit the Schools.

Very few parents realize the import
ance of their visiting the schools. 1t
is Of great encouragement to both
teacher and pupil. The teachers are
always glad to have their work in
spected: the successful teacher courts
Investigation ut all times: they are
glad to know that their patrons think
enough of them to call and see them,
and parents shoHld do it. You never
hire person to do any other kind of
work and never GO To see what he or
she is doing. aud is it not of more i'm
portance to you how your child should
be educated than how IL ditch should
he dug, Il fence built. or how your
stock of goods are being kept. and a:
what price they are being sold? Yes,
far more. One is u matter of dollars
and cents of to-day. the other for veal
Or woe, for happiness or misery for all
time to come. Perhaps in your child
rests the destiny of hundreds, besides
his own, then see to it that his mental,
moral and spiritual training is what it
ought to he, and the child itself enjoys
it. If the Child knew that each week
ydll woiild call to see that their names
were On the roll of linnor would they
not make greater efforts 10 keep it
there? If they knew that you might
drop in at any time To hear Them re-
cite, would tlley not have their lessons
better? Indeed they would. Then
let us all resolve Ia do more in the cUui-
ing days To aid in the education of
those who in time will rule the world.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
Nnlirr.

We the undersigned, owners of more
than one third iH amount of the entir
capital stock of The Grand Mesa Land
and Cattle Company of Colorado. in
persnailce of Section I of Article XII
of tile bylaws of said Company. do
hereby give notice that !, special meet
ing of the Stock holders OF The Grand
Mesa Land and Cattle Company of
Colorado will le held At the office of
the Company. No, "a Nassila st. in the
City Of New York ON the first day of
May 1888 at 2 O'Clock L. NJ, for the Oh
ject and purpose of electing . board of
trustees for til. year ending on the
second "Wednesday III January 1889.
CIIAs. IL. BoTsFoRD
Stockholders
AI.FHED g. BoTsFoRD
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

Tho stockholders and directors of
tho Colorado Midland held their first
annual nieeting at COLORADO Springs on
the Path inst. Several Important mat
tiers were brought up fu consideration
the more important being the extern
sion of the line into western Colorado
and Utah. 1t is :authentic;ylly stated
that S6.Oo0,O0 have been proffered the
company to further extend the line
westward.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

NJ. e. W. Battell "a travelling man repre-
senting Messrs s. Collins Sen i Co., print
der and back, completely cured 1t with two
applications os ChambeIlain's Pain Balm
II cures laneness and rheumatism when all
other treatment fails. Guaranteed nad Sold
by Latham < Williams
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

The Sunday School Convention held
in Grand Junction on April 18th and
18th was productive Of great good.
The attendance WAS fne. aud, from the
report Of the work it is shown that we
are getting the new of the wild west"
.woru of. and morality AND spiritual
matters are receiving that recognition
they 10 justly deserve.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

The Denver, Texas and Ft. Worth
II. K. will give an excursion to Austin.
Texas. to attend the dedication of th-!
new state house. on May Il. Trains
will leave Denver on May IL. Re-
.duced rates will he given.for full par
tticulars. addressGeo. Ady. Denver.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

Public sentiment isstronRly in, favor
OF the town board planting the court
house squire to grass, and-trees, it,wlll
soon be fenced. ,Now,let the board get
tn work and make y nice park Of it,,
where Ole can &c, for q promenade and
,find shade trees and flowers. with II
fountain In the centre as soon i.s the
water works are complete.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

Quite nnpber of our most enter
.prisipg citjzers l)iave expressed their
willingness to snake veryiliberal sub
.scriptions teward the erection of a
first-cl;lss lotA on Main street. To
ishe right party there is a fine opening
for one Of the best investments in the
valley. We shall keep agltating the
matter until We get it,-must have il.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
A FRUIT PARADISE.
Possibilities Of Horticulture IN Colera-
do Beyond the
Range.
Delta, Colo. April 9. 1888.

Range.
DELTA, Colo. April'9. 1883.
Editor of Colorado Fu,n,er and Lire-Stock
Journal:
Staid over night with Brother Wade.
He showed me what had never ex-
pected to see in Colorado. a peach and
apricot orchard laden with bloom. not
limb. branch or twig injured hy freez
ing, frost or other cause, cherries, plums
pears. apples. ounce and all the small
fruits show as strong promise of II
greater. yield than ever SAW before jn
any country. The growth that all VA
reties of trees have made is simply
wonderful and can hardly be credited
without seeing. Corn makes number
one crop here. Bro. Wade assured me
that he had grown 1000 bushels on ten
acres of ground in one season. On the
way to Paonia stopped at Hotchkiss
for dinner. Il was just in time to at
tend the meeting of the Delta County
horticultural Society which meets
quarterly. Mr.. Wade is president and
at my request reduce,rhs report Of the
condition of fruit in this country to
writing rs follows:
Gentlemen. the Delta County Hort
ticnlture Society:
t,l ,,la.o,ra in rap,rtip fba onp-
dition OF the fruits of the county in
most excellent condition with il tlatter-
ing prospect of a heavy crop of all the
various fruits the coming season. The
apricot is now in bloom and this fruit
with the peach has very .tlattering
prospect indeed. Aud gentlemen.
have learned that we need not fear a
total failure in the fruit crop af this
country, for this reason. that all fruit
trees but partially develop the fruit
buds Of the outer branches in the fall
therefore these uudeveloped buds Will
withstand all the freezing that the
woud will have and these buds have
TO complete their, r,isyelopmen in the
spring consequently before the lloem-
ing is over all danger Of frosts have
passed fur the season. for this reason
we may reasonably expect some fruit
every year. s. WADE.
All members gave COED reports OF
prospects for the year. After adjo,sEn-
ment they Immediately reorganized in
to the Delta County Fair Association
and completed arrangement for hold
ing an exhibition here this fall. Last
night staid with w. s. Coburn. an old
Kansas Granger and now secretary of
the Delta County horticultural Asso-
ciauan. He showed me his orchard
and nursery and all the ideas of the flu
tare of this valley rs II fruit producing
region which had conceived at Bro
Wade's were further confirmed and
strengthened here. Both of these men
appear to be daing a thriving business
in nursery stock Of THAR OWE growing
and both ARE proving their faith by
their works. was shown three peach
trees at the former place that are AS
full of buds now as ever saw peach
trees that two years ago produced SG5
worth of fruit at retail rates. AT the
latter place saw trees that yielded
SlS.75 per tree at l21acents per pound.
And when you consider that these trees
could not have been over four years old .
some idea OF the possibilities may he
c0nceised. am indebted 10 Mr.. Geo.
H. Reynolds, of Delta, for my ride to
Paonia aud back. He Ia just starting
fruit and garden tract.-.South,corH i.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
ArbOr Day.

The pnllic are especially requested to
meet at the scheol building on next Friday,
at loo O'Clock p. m, to participate in the
ceremonies of Arbsr Day. A very interest
ing program has been arranged and y good
time may be expected.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
Plants for Sale.

All wishing plants of any kind for
spring transplanting can he supplied
by Mr.. G. II. Reynolds. at his garden.
west Of town. near railroad bridge.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
Sale of Ditch Stuck

Brown. Montrose Co. April g, 'ss
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing shares of stock of the Iroistone
Ditch Company will be sold at Public
Auction to the highest bidder, II, the
door of the postoiiice, at Brown, Mont
rose County. Colo. on Saturday, May 10
1885,. at 2 100 D'cluck p. m. for payment
of delinquent assessment due thereon:
Riddle Reeves. Shares No. -. 20
SO. 53. 90. due. .......... &2O 90
Edwin Blake, share No. 81. due. 90
George Mcleod. shares No. l41,
l4S. l49, due. ...... ...... l2 90
G. b. Hughes. shares No. so. 81.
255. due. e............... 4 ~
w. J. Hall. shares No. 80. 1855.
1856, l57, 1853. 1863, 100, l6I. 1872,
due. .... 16 10
NJ. l.. MatlOck. shares No. 1862.
2Ga. due. ...... 3 80
j. ". Pierson. shares No. 1O1,
l02. 1O3, 1O4, due ........... II So
BY order of Board OF Directors
w. w. Ash, Sec
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
Millinery.

Mrs. Alley would call attention to
her fine display Of first-class millinery
goods. which she is selling below
prices charged by others for An inferior
grade.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
The Largest Stock

of watches in the country to select from and
will duplicate any prices in the U. s.
FEHLoN. MohTRosE, Colo. second door
east Of llncsiapaghre Valley Bank.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

Notice is hereby given to the holders
Of said warrants that interest will
cease after thirty days from date.
A. r. HOWARD.
Co. Treas.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
CALIFORNIA CAT-R.CURE.

TIE ONLY GUARANTEED CURE ios
Cstarrb, Cold in the Head, Hay Fever, Rose
Cold. Catarrhal Deafness aud Sore Eyes.
Restores the sense OF taste and smell; re.
moves bad taste and unpleasant breath, re.
sultiug from Catarrh. Follow directions and
a Cure Is warranted by all druggists. Send
TOR circular to ABIETINF MEDICAL COM.
PANY, oroville. Calf. Six month. treat
meat for 81; sent by mail $l.l0.
SANTA ABLE and CAT-R-CURE.
For Sale by
LATHAM 4 WILLIAMS,
Delta, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
This for YOu.

Remember that G. y. Hastings guar
antees satisfaction at all times on
wagon work. and general Blacksmith
ing.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
For Sale,

One of the best 100 acre ranches Oh
Ash mesa. very cheap if sold soon.
j. j. Barker.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
wooDaArE = WILSON. proprietors.

The bill to remove the Utes from
thar Colorado reservation to Utah has
.beem agreed to in the conference CON-.
mittee. rs amended to the Grosysntre
bill.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
For Sale.

A complete restaurant outtit-en-
qlire at this Office.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
A Delicious Smoke.

you will get If you have King Of Clubs
tobacco. put up in /, packages, At Nc
Granatan Il Buffers
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
CALIFORNIA :!
THE LAND OF
DISCOVERIES.
Beware Of limitations.

See that our trade mark. SANTA Able, is
on every bottle of that pleasant California
remedy. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded by
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
Call for County Warrants.
TkEAsuRER's OFFICE.

Delta, April 10th, 1888.
There are funds in the hands of the
County Treasurer for payment of the
following county warrants. viz:
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
Ca.t Gs Town Warrants.
IHEAsURER's OFFICE.

Delta, March 2S 1855
Notice is hereby gIvei, TO the holders
Of the following town warrants that
the same can now he redeemed, and
interest Will cease on said warrants
thirty days from date:
Nh 100 fuat,al Lima VII 1909 q an
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
MAKE NO MISTAKE

BY disp.llng the symptoms so often mistak.
en- for consumption. SANTA ABLE has
hroaght glsdnes. to many a household and
BY promptly breaking up the cough and cold
that too often developes into that fatal dis.
ease will yet save thousands from untime
" grave. You make no mistake by keeping
bottle OF this pleasant remedy always In
the house.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
80. ls2, lssned .Inne I'm. lssi. 3 aol

H. NJ McMURKAY.
Town Treasurer
First pub. Mar. n. SO last Apr. "a. 'ss
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

The farmers OF Delta county are dis
playing excellent judgement when they
invest their money in improved and
thoroughbred stock. both horses and
rattls, for there is no other branch of
agricultNrs that will pay MS large Il re-
turn OIL the capital inverted rs this.
Although she is III area one of the
smallest. Delta county probably has to-
day more bIoo,ded stock than any other
county IN Western Colorado, and the
ranchmrn continue tn huy aud ship in
flis very hest bIond that is brought to
tho State. II Is yet too early to notice
thS effeat of this enterprise, but it will
pot be long before extra quality Of
horses. and the heavy. well marhlpd
bssf that she produces, will give Delta
= reputation and then the men who
have had the y t'-siRht to produces that
result will rs cir reward.-0 0unmi-
eow Nssos-Ds3 {.
Ne duty IT. "a be left undone. you
hnvc sr'srf skin ssense It is not your
d.ty 30 scr;itc. s,d irritit,e ii but 70 apply
1 .s.,i,rrlain's t,:ntmel,, and cure 1t. Guar
s'.fev.i aud sod By Latham d Williams.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24
Republican Central Committee Meet
iuS.

ing.
To the members of the Delta County
Republican Central Committees:
Notice is hereby gwen That there will
be Il meeting of the Republican Cen
tral COMMITTEES of Delta County. at the
office of S. s. Sherman. in Delta. on
Saturday. April 2sth. A. ID. 1888, at 2
o'clock p. IN, for the transaction Of
such business rs may come before the
meeting. A full attendance IL request
ed. by order Of the chairman.
s. 5. SHERMAN, Cairinan.
Dated. Delta, Colo, April II. 1888.
Fer lame back side or chest, use ShilOh's
Porous Plasters. Price 25 cents. At McMar.
rays Drug Store.
SHILOH'S YITALIZER Is what you need
for Constipation, Loss Of Appetite, Dizziness,
and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and
76 cents per bottle. AT NoAiurray's.
GROUP, WHoopING COUGH and Bron.
chitis Immediately relieved by Shiloh'y Cure
At McMurray's Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

Fer lame back side or chest, use shiloh's
Porous Plasters. Price 25 cents. At McMar.
rays Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1888-04-24

d.sv to scr:itcr snd irrtiite II but 70 apply
.smimrlnin' = te:ntmeii and cure ii. Guar
s,.trri aud SOLD BY Latham Willisnis
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08
PERSONAL.

Mr. Joel Bone was down from
Maysville Thursday.
Mr.. s. j. B. Carter has returned
from Nashville.
Mr.. R. H. Peasants is visiting his
mother and many friends.
Rev. F. A. Alexander was in the
city Thursday.
Mr.. S. H. Harkins was down from
Gurley this week.
Mr.. Henry Pope has returned to
Chattanooga.
Mr.. Francis Davis has returned
from his trip to Chattanooga.
Miss. Julia Turner has resumed her
school at Spring Hill.
Mr.. w. H. Breeding has charge
Of the Triana public school.
Prof. VIM. H. Councill has been
on trip to Montgomery.
Mr.. Chas. r. Pickard left Sunday
for birmingham to attend the u. S.
Court.
Mr.. Rob't Terrell was up from
Decatur this week.
Hon. A, W. Mccullough, clerk of
the U. S. Court has been in BirmingS
ham on official business.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08
BIRMINGHAM.
Notes and PersOnalals of the
Magic City.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. 1st 1888.
Mr.. w. H. johnson was seriously
shot at Bessemer on the 27 ult. /
have not been able to learn particu>
lars.
Capt. Searcy McCally Captain of
the Light Guards Of this city left for
Louisville KY, on the 80 cult. where
he will wed Miss McQutosh Of that
city.
Mr.. Iverson Wiley has retuned
from Bessemer and will make this his
future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Logwood, |
am sorry to know have not been well
for several days.
Prof 6. S. Lewis is the happiest
man in town since the election of
Harrison.
j. H. Thomason the old war horse,
is busy trying to secure the election
of Mr.. Hewlett.
Hon. A. Boyd has sold the Negro
American to another party, but
have not been able to hear from il
since the sale
Mrs. J. M. Coin has been spen-
ding some time time wi h her mother
Mrs Logwoood at Courtland.
The A. NJ. E. folks are happy be.
cause the Rev. j. M. Goodloe has
been returned to them.
All admit that he is the ablest
preacher that they have had here.
The Sloss Steel Il Iron Co. ha;
bought the Baxter stove plant and
will put in new machinery and rum
it at its fullest capacity soon.
| learn they have more orders than
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08
The New Charter,

An examination of the new Charter
of the cit, shows us that its publication
entire will require more space than we
can give to it, but we will publish any
of the sections called for by our friends
The only section that is Objectionable to
some of our citizens, and the one which
the petition proposes to eliminate, reads
as follows:
SEC. 4. That the government of said
city consist of Mayor and eight Alder
men. For each ward of said city, there
shall be elected by the electors residing
therein having the qualifications as cleo
tors hereinafter prescribed two Alder-
men who shall be residents of said Ward.
The Aldermen of the First (1st) and
Fourth (4tn) Wards shall be elected on
Tuesday after the 1st Monday in April,
1889, and shall serve for four years from
their election or until their successors
are elected and qualified. The Aldere
men in the Second (2nd) and Third (3rd)
Wards, shall be elected on Tuesday after
the first Monday in April 1891, and
shall serve for four years until their
successors are elected and qualified
and every two years thereafter there
shall be elected four Aldermen who
shall serve for four years and until their
successors are elected and qualified, 30
that one half of said Aldermen shall
come in as the Others 60 out.
At the first Regular meeting Of the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen, held on
Tuesday after the first Monday in April,
1889, and every two years thereafter and
after the recently elected Aldermen shall
nave qualified, it shall be the duty of
the Board of Aldermen to elect by a
piUa Uoce vote a Mayor for the city OF
Huntsville who shall serve for two
years from his election or until his sue
cessor is elected and qualified. The
Mayor shall be chosen by a majority
vote of the Aldermen elected and serv
ing as SUCH"
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08
Huntsville Demands a New
Charter.

Huntsville, Dec. 6 '8S
To Tie Huntsville Gazette.
We notice that the proposed new
charter simply starts us in that direc
ton which we wish. but where does il
stop? Does it propose to take from
the 400 voters Of the city the right
to elect their mayor, and give it to
eight men. We did not SO under>
stand it as the purpose was to Sc
cure better sewers, side walks and
streets, and other nece -sary improve
ments.
Is this end secured by giving the
Board the right to vote for us? No,
never.
The Mayor and Aldermen have
done good work. All are compelled
to admit this, and all good citizens
give them credit for it. But this pro-
position to put the election Of May or
in the hands of the Board of Alder
men is an error. Mo such measure
should have been undertaken with.
out consulting the people Let the
neonle's wishes be consulted If ii is
the will Of the people, Jne amen.
If not, we hope the legislature will
not muzzle a thousand and half vo
ters, for eight men. If the will Of
the people is consulted the legislature
will strike out this obnoxious feature.
1t is game Of choke and the SEN
tlment Of the people is almost solidly
against it. It is wrong to saddle
sore back horse in this style. Let
the voice Of the people be heard.
CITIZENS.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08
THE DECEMBER CENTURY,

The CENTURY for December, if not
strictly speaking Christmas number, is
still Christmasy number, opening as it
does with frontispiece picture, .'The
Coming of Winter" by Mary Hallock
Foote, and containing also number OF
full-page engravings of sacred pictures by
the old and little known Italian master,
Duccio, in the Gallery OF Italian Masters
which is now one of the most valuable
features of THE CENTURY. In addition
to this there is western story in verse by
James Whitcomb Riley entitled: "Last
Christmas Was A Year Ago." and still
further a Christmas editorial.
A striking feature OF this number is
furnished by two articles on. Henry Ward
Beecher's memorable appearance in
England in 1868, in advocacy of the
cause Of the American Union. The first
OF these articles is written by the Rev.
J. NJ. Buckley, Editor of "The Christian
Advocate and Journal" who saw and
heard "Beecher at Liverpool in '63;" the
other is by Mr.. Beecher himself-a frag>
ment written for The CENTURY, just be-
fore his death-and is accompanied by
fac simile page of bis last manuscript.
But the two contributions to this mum.
per Of The CENTURY having perhaps the
highest Importance are the installmentI
OF the Life OF Lincoln, vnuoiou First
Plans for Emancipation" and the paper
by Mr. Kennan in which he graphically
describes Life on the Great Siberian
Road"
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08
The Heading Of II.

We, the undersigned citizens, voters
and taxpayers OF the city OF Huntsville,
ask you as our honorable reprepresenta-
tive, to offer this petition as our protest
against the amendment to the city char
ter placing the power of electing the May
or in the hands of the Aldermen, there
by depriving the people of the privilege
of exercising their CHOICE at the ballot
box, and ape request tsal you haze said char
ter so aH.ended as to alIolG the people to elect
tie Mayor By direct gOte.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08
yesterdays Fire Alarm.

The alarm of fire at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, was caused by sparks igniting
the roof of dwelling on West Holmes
street, occupied by a colored family.
The fire was extinguished by a few
buckets of water, and was neatly quench-
ed before the arrival of the fire brigade,
who responded with their usual alacrity
only to find their services not needed.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08
they can fill.

they can fill.
The contest for mayor wakes toh
The Democrats are using their cid
time argument viz ''Nigger"-They
are doing and saying all they can to
stir up the prejudices on account OF
race, but the indications are that
Hewlett will be the next mayor.
Birmingham, Dec. 4,-Mr. w. H.
johnson of Bessemer came in town
today and was surprised to hear that
he had been shot. He is 0. K. and
says it was mistake about his being
shot.
JACK DaW.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08

With the closing Of the year
Godey's Lady's Rook, issues a superb
number, running over with seasonable
attractions of the most brilliant kind.
The exquisite steel-plate f1ontispiece,
"The Parting Promise" illustrates cap
ital story, by Max Wander Weyde. EN-
lily Lennox's illustrated story. "Reggy
Did It," is gem in its way. So is Emf
ly Reads "tStratagem " 'Inasmuch" is
very touching. "A Woman's Way" will
be greatly enjoyed.
"Godey". is published in Philadelphia,
and is only 81 90 year. with all sorts OF
Inducements. Write and ask about it.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-08
Spring City Lodge Tuesda

Spring City Lodge Tuesday
night.
The C. M E. C. urch will begin
the erection Of a building on its lot
IN the Davis Grove soon af er CHRIS
mas.
We regret to announce the con-
hnued severe illness of Rev. j. f.
Humphrey, the distinguished pastor
Of the 2nd &. P. church.
Evening Star Lodge No. 6 meets
IN Regular Monthly communication
Monday night next.
1t is reported that the general
headquarters of the L. & n. railroad
company wi be removed to Decatur
sometime in March.
The colored Odd Fellows should
take the food tide of their prosperity
and do themselves and Huntsville
great honor by purchasing a lot and
building fine Hall. A little enter
prise is all that is needed.
AT Gurleys last Sunday jim
Humphrey cloped with Miss Mary
Russell, and the happp twain were
married at New Hope by J.B Dlcky
Esq. ~