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The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
California Mesa.

Quickly the days come and pass.
Aud with them spring and grass,
The spring wind blows rs If to foil
Our honest tillcrs Of the soil.
But no on every hand is seen
Large 6elds Of grain, growing green.
The past week rem inds one Of the eastern
rroverb. april showers will bring May
flowers"
Early wheat looks we'll and seems to grow
In spite Of tho cold nights.
We learn that the Sunday School in District
No. hAs closed until the busy work season
10 over.
The school report Of District Il, Moutrose
county, 10. quite encouraging, rs shown by
the following, for the Arst month, ending
April 18th. 1889: Total number enrolled, 10; +;
Na'pbsr enrolled ,the 6rst day, 10; Average
daily attendance. i6s; Avaragc times tarly,
II; Per cent attendance for month, 7Oi !;
Per cent for month by weekly percentage,
az; Number dropped. 2; Number visitors,
l.
lXPRoMrTu.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
C4loraw Items.

Ill Foster, who is very i'll with ''Brights
Disease" is resting quite easy now. Miss
Foster is also quite Ill.,
w. j. Horton has closed n successful term
of school on Ash mesa.
There is an open well ia the highway, OPP
posite the old Bailey place about one mile
above Delta, which should have the atten-
tion of the overseer. This hole is dangerous.
Roberts Bros, are busy driving the cattle
and horses on their upper range.
his ranches shows that he has faith in that
crop. He will seed eighty acres this year.
Julius Hood is an applicant for the post
office at this place, ut least so we judge
1t will be Horton Bros, instead of Horton
and Hotchkiss, who will open store here
this spring. We need q store here.
The timothy on the land owned by A. S.
Lee looks beautiful. lie has about 200 acres
of this crop.
Farmer Nye has his new dwelling nearly
completed, and it is All ornament to his
ranch.
Johs Wilson, on Ash mesa, is quite sick,
We are told his physician entertains no hope
of his recovery.
There are a grea: many dead cattle lying
along the uncompahgre river. The stencil
from these decaYing carcasses is terrible.
Why don't some one who has the authority
have these cattle buried. They are all
along the stream, both in Delta and Mont
rose couaties.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Council Meeting.

Regular meeting of the boarl OF trustees
was held at Lyman IIenry's efficc on April
18th. 1889. Present: Mayor Kellogg; Trus-
tees Howard, Conklin and Williams. After
reading minutes of previous meeting board
proceeded to business.
Saloon bond of Ed. Mcridth was approved
and clerk instructed to issue license.
Bond of X. B. Hamilton Us treasurer of the
town of Delta was read and approved.
Boad of Ben s. Ghcen as town marshal
was approved.
Report of A. r. Howard as County Treas
urer, stating amount of money in his hands
belonging to the town was read. Moved that
warrant be drawn for the amount. Carried.
Moved that marshal be instructed to cover
the we'll on corner of Main and Srd streets
and put in pump. Carried. Also that he
be instructed To build crossings over the
bitches wherever necessary.
The following bills were allowed:
A. II. Howard, collecting tax IS Al
Walter Scott, lumber, Al
f. l.. Kellogg, Trcasurer's salary, 3 s5
VIM. Burt, Planting trees, II 90
l.. I. Henry, Attorneys salary, 10 90
Or motion board adjourned
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Decorating and Paper Hanging
at GALE Bros.

Special attention given to all mail
orders sent to the Montrose Mercantile
Co. Their great slaughter of prices and
their immense stock of goods. places
them far in tho lead Of all competitors.
Will duplicate prices given by eastern
houses. To their stock Of Dry Goods
has been added Ladies' Department, in
which can be found complete line Of
Millinery, under the direct supervision
OF Mrs. Julia Terry. Special attention
given to all mail orders. Samples and
prices given upon application.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Plant Trees.

W. B. Burt and Son have large sup
ply of Box Elder trees on hand. which
will be sold in lots OF from to 900 at
very reasonable terms. Parties wishing
trees can have them delivered and set
out if so desired Over 5000 ready to
set out now. Give them call, Delta,
Colo.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Yesterday, the 22nd, the Day passenger
trains were pu, ON the d. 4 Il. G. Both are
through trains, running from Denver to Sal,
Lake and return. These trains will also
carry through mail matter, same as and S
thus giving us four mails n day. These day
trains are great convenience to the travel.
ing public as well as giving the towns along
the route a prompt mail delivery. At any
rate, the new trains are hailed with delight
all along the line
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

FGULTs of digestion cause disorders of the
liver, and the whole system becomes dersng-
ed. Dr.J. II. McLean's Sarsaparilla perfects
the process of digestion and assimilation, and
thus makes pure blood. For sale by 1. Il.
McMurray.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

l.. II. Richsr,ison aud Mr.. Smith, of Denver
representing the Gtpvss and vinton Con-.
psny, were in Delta last Saturday. locking
At our country with vicw Of placing fkrm
loans.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

J. c. Gale and ". ii Martin returned last
Saturday from Jack Barry's saw mill, about
twenty five miles southwes, of Delta, where
they went to help Jack get the mill in opera
ton. The! report haviag had lots or snow
in that section during their stay.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

THE most delicate constitution can safely
use DR.. J. II. Mclean s Tar Wine Lung Balm.
1t is . sure remedy for coughs. loss Of voice,
and all throat and lung troubles. For sale
BY |. NJ. NcMurray.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

J. A. Curtis has been appointed by the
Governor as Water Commissioner of District
No. 40. Good en.ugh. Mr.. Curtis is thorough
ly competent to fill that position, and can
show the ranchmen just how much water is
used by them.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

4 real, live, sure-enough ChinanaB struck
this town last week, looking for washee-
house location, but our people believing in
home industry. he received no encouragement.
to 90 into business here. consequently be
meandered towards Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

THERE are times when feeling oflassitude
will overcome the most robust, when the
system Graves for pure blood, to furnish the
elements of health and strength. The best
remedy for purifying the blood is DR.. J. II.
McLean's SarsapariIla. For sale by 1. N.
McMurray.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
SPRING..

Natures hallelujah!
Robins, bIue-birds sing;
Diptheria, pneumonia,
Et cntera. Spring.
Natures resurrection
All that sort of thing.
Microbes, disinfeetion,
Sars'pari)la. Spring.
Natures new creation!
Songsters on the wing;
X-mas bills-darnation
Easter honnets. Spring.
Natures jubilatien!
Mud juSt made to cling,
House-cleaning, tribulation,
Profanity. Spring.
Pue
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Mr.. F.. B. Anderson and family start for
Telluride this week, where they will spend
the summer. Mr.. Anderson bought a ranch
about four miles south of town, last fall. and
is getting it IN shape to be used . stock
!srm for his horses during the winter.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

PIMPLEs. blotches, scaiy skin, ugly spots,
sores and ulcers, abscesscs and tumors, un-
healthy discharges, such a. catarrh, eczema,
ringworm, and other forms of skin diseases,
symptoms ofblood impuri.y. Take DR.. J. II.
NcLeans Sarsaparilla. For sale by I. u.
MeMurray.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Town Lots and Lands.

| have the Exclusive Sale of the lots
and lands of The Delta Town and I'm
provement Co. ut Delta. Persons desIr-
iug to purchase can call on me at my
office or write to me at Delta.
A. II. KING.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
G. B. MCGRANAHAN
Garnet Nursery . miles east of Delta.

Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver
ware and everything kept in a first
class jewelry store can be found at the
Momtrose Watchmaker's. The special
REYNOLDS, the Matchmaker.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
d. G.. SALISBURY.
Opened.
VVtIItU.
The Delta Photograph Gallery.
GEo. II. BIGELow,
Photographer.
Everlasting LaNersl

Admitted number of settings from a
choice breeding pen S. C. w. Leghorns
ut "live and let live prices" Address
Paul +. Kennedy. Delta, Colo, or come
out and see them.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

c. f. Wetzel left yesterday for the San
Miguel country, where the company he rep
resents have large number of cattle. Ed.
expects to be gone Until next November, and
We know he will be missed
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Write to the Montrose Mercantile Co.
of Montrose, Colo. for prices and sam
piles of Dry Goods, Millinery etc. The
date Of their grand opening OF spring
stock is Saturday, March %. from l TO
z. NJ.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Sam Wade came down from his nursery, at
Hotcnkiss, last week. Mr.. Wade says that,
although sickness prevented him from can
vassing, he sold large amount of nursery
stock this spring.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
s. j. SDGrIin

wishes to inform the public that he
has Just received Il Car load OF Giidden
Barbed Wire the ONLY GENUINE
Gliddep Wire in TIE Delta market.
Beware of this so-called Glidden with
coa-tar paint, buy the genuine frcm
him at $625 per hundred.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Mrs. King and daughter, Miss Minnie,
mother and sister of Judge A. X. King, who
have spent the winter in Delta, left on
the Ogden excursion train last week for
Montana, where they GO to visit other rela.
tives and take in Yellowstone Park, after
Cambridge, Ills.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Why wouldn't It be good scheme for the
city to pu; up about six street lamps. The
cost would be nothing compared with the
satisfaction these lamps would give on dark
night, Come, gentlemen, If Montrose and
Grand Junction afford electric lights, we
ought to be able to stand few larps.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

The d. & 4. G. announces rate Of One
Limited Fare tor Round trip To Pueblo and
return, for the Race Meeting to be held at
Pueblo. Selling days May sth and 10th.
good to return until May 18th, inclusive.
W. NJ. HASTINGS, Agent.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
I LOCALS.
Baker Has Moved

his blacksmith shop to the new brick
opposite the printing Office. where he
is prepared to do all kinds Of Black
smithing and Wagon Work in first
class style. Horse -shoeing Specially.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

We have heard it remarked that Er. San
born and others, who are interested in some
coal mines in the upper end of this county,
about to sell out their property to some
eastern parties.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Crotser & Stewart are selling barb wire as
cheap as it can be bought in Denver, freight
added, and will not be undersold in anything
Just received 4 carload of spring wagons and
road carts which will be sold cheaper than
ever before this side of Chicago.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
For Rent.

A fine ranch, four miles from town,
south. Seventy acres under cultiva-
tion, fifty in alfalfa and the balance in
grain For particulars inquire at
ranch or this office.
d. G. SALISBURY
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

The "willing Workers" will give m Ice
Cream social at the N. +. church on Thurs.
day, April 3Oth. The first Of the se,,son.
Come and epjoy yourself
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
The LARGEST Stock

tf watches in the country to select from and
will duplicate any prices in the US.
FESLoS, MoNrRosE. Colo. in McCeune
and McClurr's new building.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Walter Durkec is making preparations to
burn kiln Of brick. We understand he will
use them To build fnc residence for him.
self.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
McGranahan & Butler

have Just received large consignment
of spring and summer clothing it is Of
the very best quality. and make up.
Call and see for yourselves. You can
not fail to be suited
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Closing out Sale I. Nursery Stock

ICIOsInE OIL SAC Z, NUTetTy STOCK.
Other business demanding my atten-
ton l have determined to quit the
Nursery business and close out my
home grown stock of apple and crab
trees Mt once. at low prices. and special
reductions on large orders. All persons
wishing to set out trees this spring
should secure them at once before stock
is broken.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Already number Of outside people have
secoue interested In tho new coal mines.
The owners are now making preparations 70
run tunnel 100 feet 10 ascertain jps. what
lhsy have got.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Paul Kennedy, OF Missouri Steam, Wash.
er" fame. I. ready to prove little, red-headed
ant bite is worse than being bitten by n bull.
dog.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

DR.. Mcdonald is now making orange
u,ents 10 dispose Of his mining property, near
Lake City, and will probably give ths Black
Canon Ditch a lin with part Of the proceeds.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Bath House.

J. ". Bouldin has fitted up a bath
house in connection with his barber
shop. Call and see him; next door to
the postoffice.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Fer safe and certain remedy for fever and
ague, use DR.. J. II. MoLean's Chills and
Fever Cure; it is warranted to cure. For sale
by |. NJ. McMurray.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Next week We publish the delinquent tax
list. and IL our readers find the news scarce.
Il is because We are al alone to do two mems
work, and no pvsutev in sight.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

No need 10 take those big ca;haritic pills;
one OF Dr.. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney
Pillets is quite sufficient and more agreeable.
For sale /. II. McMurray.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Alfalfa Seed.
Home grown and recleaned at
MCGRANAHAN & BUTLER.
Brick for Sale
at GALE Bros.

When in the city of Montrose, do not
fail to call on the Montrose Mercantile
Co. Their stock is the largest and their
prices the lowest.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

We have made arrangements to club with
the Colorado Graphic and will send |. and
the INDEPENDENT for s3.i5 70 all who will
pay In advance.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Nontrosc last week, here in Delta the sun
WA shining. Blessed Delta.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

For Gents. Fine Neckwear anc
Fancy Shirts go to
MCGRANAHAN & BUTLER.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiyes-
ton, Constipation. Dizziness, Loss of Apps-
titc. Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is a
positive cure. For sale at MeMurisy's,
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

moved their offices one door north Of their
old den, whcre they arc very nicely hxcd up.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

The frost Of last Friday might did very
little dnmage In this vicinity. On upper
Tongue creek Il wilted the alfalfa some, but
the fruit Is all Q. <. everywhere.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Boss Strawberry Plants.

Soughigan Black Raspberry warrant
ed Hardy also a few varieties of Hardy
Roses for sale by
J. r. SPENCER.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

SLEEPLEsS NIGHTS, dd(miscrable tv
that terrible cough Sh,loh's ire is the re-
medy for you. At MeMurruyt
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
italian Bees for Sale.

Ten Hives of Italian Bees for Sale.
Those having engaged bees come for
them at once rs shall not hold them.
G. B. MCGRANAIIAN.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
For Sale.

\ Mccormick Harvester, enquire at
McGranahan & Butler.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Mrs. G. ". Shores, from Gunnison, was in
Delta, last week. the CUES, Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Ghecn.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Curtain Poles and Curtains
at GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

One good work horse and one mare
only broke for riding. For particulars
apply at this office.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Hat Racks and Looking Glasses.
at GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
ParlOr Barber Shop.

Having had an extensive experience,
1 am prepared to do shaving and hair
cutting at all times. Good work guar
anteed. Shop next door to Post Office,
Delta, Colo. J. W. BoULpIN.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

week, visiting DIR. Todd, and reports that
gentleman improving nicely.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Undertaking Goods.

A full line of burial robes and under
taking goods to be had ut
GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

L. T. Hendriekson left last week for ours,
and will probably wind up in Aspen or Glen
wood.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Cloth Caskets.

Oak air-tight Caskets and Q G..
Cases. Collins in oak, walnut, rosewood
and gloss white, at
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

from the County Treasurer. /. c.-Thc De-
linquent Tax List.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Why pay sl.oO per pound for tea,
when you can get as good or better at
Spencer's for 70 cts.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

WHY WILL you cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief Price 10
sts., 10 cts, aud 81. For sale at McMurray's.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

If the jeweler cannot repair your
watch, take it to Reynolds, the Watch
maker.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Mr-. Isaac flecnor, of Arkansas mesa, .eft
for Kansas last week.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Careful and Prompt

attention given to Embalming by Gale
Bros. Calls answered night or day.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

We arc informed that work on the Bis
Rifle Ditch has been discontinued,
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Southern Pine Flooring For Sale at
GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Good Lime.

Cement, Plaster and Hair at Gale
Bros.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Lyman !. Henry and family have moved
. to G. n. Hs.tin1.' house. on Palmer street
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

sls5. The Delta ISpErxSpKsT and Globe
De,.serai for ~ IS. Subscribe now.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Go to the Delta Planning Mill for
all kinds OF Native Lumber.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Bee Supplies

at Gale Bros. Bee-keepers give them a
call.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Reynolds, the Mcntrose " i,cEmase.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

The ISpKrgSpgSr and Coiorudo Graph.
one year for s5.i5. in advance.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Frank Chiids WAS in last week from his
Tongue creek ranch.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Mr.. Henry Roberts, of Hotchkiss. was in
Delta last week,
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

SHILoH'S CATAGRH REMEDY-a
positive cure for Cagrrh, Diptheria and
Canker Mouth. For sale at McMurray's.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Complete line Of Furniture
at GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

sass will buy DELTA ISpErKSpKSr and
Globe De~eera, for one year. Subscribe now.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Straw Hats,

From cents up,
at MCGRANAHAN & BUTLER.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
Garden, Field

and flower seeds at
MCGRANAHAS & RUTLER.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Spring hss come and tramps are on the
move.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

Cowboy Mattresses
at GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23

lNrRoMrru.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-23
For Sale,

GALE Bios.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-10
tn. DcI,.ne, q, woman.

like the lily once mistress Of the field
woman often hangs her head aud perishes
trusting 10 innocence and love TO protect"
Her eye may grow dim, her cheeks pale
before her lips will reveal the secret OF her
suffering. Approaching this element in
woman's nature, DR.. X. V. Pierce has
prepared a remedy, called "Fayorite Pre-.
scfip,ion," adapted especially for the
diseases aud weaknesses peculiar Ia
women, aud placed the same ON sale by
druggists. Ask for the "Fayortc Pro
scripiion,' aud you can cure yourself
without publicity, aud without being sub
jcct 10 the examinations OF surgeons. Full
directions with each bottle. II IL the only
guaranteed cure. See guarantee on every
boltlc.wmppcr
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-10

Claims the attention Of all who apprcciai,
the choicest Of Liquors, Wines aud Cigars.
Our l1raiion=,E Monroe street, directly
In rear OF lcuhrmann's-is one oi the
most eligible andcvntrl In Memphis our
select aud worthy Of public patronage in
every detail. Tho Tennessee Brcwcry'r
beer, which has no superior, will be q
specially. A hu,t-clnss Restaurant at
,achcd, supplied with al scasonahlc deli.
oacioA ". ". sour y Co, rop'rs.,
No. 30 Monroe Street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-10
Ladies',


Please read what woman says Of Turk
ish baths:
4 Woman In the Chicago Journal.
81 would rather take u Turkish bath any
DAY than 10 eat the dninticst dinner that
was ever cooked There il more refresh.
mcnt in thorough bath than ia all the
wine that was ever bottled, or IN all the
dclcacics evolved from the fancy OF u
French culinary artist. How do YOU sup
pose snuwhnnk feels when yielding TO
April's warm BREATH This il the sensa-
ton Of one undergoing the relaxing process
OF the hot room. How does q new potato
feel when IL first encounters the swish OF
the all embracing sicamY So feels the
lnnguid mortal cnyclopcd in tho kindly
yapoB of the Turkish bath. How
does a diamond ieil when, emerging
from the hands oi the polishcr, II
flashes liz mimic sun in the glare Of an
electric light Such are the sensations OF
one escaping from the marble slab where
the attendant hns rubbed away the en-.
| yironing cuiiclc that cnfolds the mptis.
oncd spirit ~ a calyx surrounds bud.
How does fuchsia feel when played upon
by June shower, or q dropping cowslip
when the spring rains find II? Exactly rs
the baihcr lccl- under the spray or in the
sca-gccn depths Of the plunge. | wish |
could prevail upon every woman In Chit
cago, who can spend n dollar ior some
thing besides bait ior the grim wolf Pow
crty, 10 20 and take Turkish bath ~
least twice q month. II will add 10 your
beauty, iorliiy your health aud irighien
old age ut least twenty years of your
| track"
We b,g TO add that our facilities for
giving ladies q perfect Turkish bath are
uncqu1c ed west OF New York CITY, Locb's
bath rooms, n aud % Monroe street
ladies day, Thursdays, from a. m. to .
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-10
Cinucery Court.

Answers were filed yesterday in the fol-
lowing cases Mary i. fitzsimmons, ct
nj. against John johnson and others.
Little Rock 4 Memphis Railroad Com.
pany vs.. Mississippi Il Tennessee Railroad
and others.
The following cases were reset for to-
morrow: 800, Tate W. Cumberland Uni
vcrsiiy; 5,56j, Shaw W. Watson, b,7I,
schwab Clothing Company W. BuNbaum;
5,775. Guzzenheimcr VI. same; 5,S02, Gage
VS.. Friend; 5,S03, Robinson w. Burrows;
$500. poston w. Hudspath; b,sl2, Mcnken
w. Eaton; b,sl3, Jack W. Lowenstinc;
Isle. Gilohris, vs.. Young.
NJ. l.. Ncasie has been appointed Report
Clerk, vice John VI. Brady, resigned.