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The Delta independent., 1889-02-26
California Mesa.

EDITOR INDEPENDENT:-In the general
discussion of the supply of water question the
great natural advantages of California mesa
and other localities contigous to Delta seems
to be almost entirely overlooked; as these
advantages have now become available by the
completion of the excellent ditch system it
may not be a miss to say something about
them. Most persons have naturally been led
to look to the Uncompagre River for the main
supply of water for irrigating purposes which
would be we'll enough were it nst for the fact
that so many large bitches are already taken
from it that its supply is almost sure to be
limited in August, the time when it is most
needed.
Dry Creek from the opening of spring fur
pishes an abundant supply of water to rrigate
every acre of ground to which it can be carried
pstil the latter part of June. This not only
gives all the crops good start but brings
early wheat. oats and vegetables to maturity
aud secures two crops of alfalfa. If the low
Cncompagre Plateau furnishes water enough
to bring half the crops to maturity, and it is
abuAdantly proved that it does, the Ironstene,
Uncompagre and other ditches without taking
rains into consideration, can certainly furnish
enough water from the northern slope of the
snowy San Juan Mountains to give wheat one
more irrigating if needed and secure all late
oats, vegetables and the third crop of alfalfa.
Wherever the farmers get in suitable coadi-
tion to select proper varIties of seed and plant
in the spring instead of June and July all
causes for alarm over the water question will
cease.
Most of the farming on California mesa
previous to last year was in the loose sandy
and water spouts. This soil requires just about
twice rs much water per acre to thoroughly
soak it Us ordinary mesa Land, and the crops
can be watered twice us often without injury.
This has caused many 10 estimate the amount
Of water necessary for California at about
four times as much as is actually needed,
Until quite recently there has been great
local complaint about water for stock during
the winter months. The knowing ones per-
eisted Ia the statement that the water found in
wells and gulohes would never be fit for any
thing notwithstanding its great abundance.
The alkali, calcium hydrats, or whatever i'm
purity 1t is that imports to seapags water its
disagreeabls taste is growing 50 small by
degrees and 40 beautifully les, that it il only
question Of very short time when it will
have disappeared entirely. Just as that emi.-
ent practical geolosisi, T. v. Hayden SAID it
would when he explored these regions about
" yeais age, =,
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Strayed.

From ranch on Surface creek. One
sorrel mare. branded Il \ on left hip,
weight about LOO pounds, with brockle
face. and diamond on left side Que
nearly white mare, three years old
branded same on left hip. One yearling,
mare or horse. same brand. Any in
formation concerning the animals will
be gratefully received by
KENNICoTT Bros.
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Notice for publication.
LAND OFFICE AT MoNTHosE, Colo, !.

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Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention to
that said proof will be made before 4. II. King
County Judge at Delta, Colo, on Feb. 9th. 1883.
for the neA, Sec. u, Twp. Is, r. 90, w 9Th = NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of,
said land, viz. Alonso W. Warrington, VIII
liam II. jones, John Mccarthy, Isaac Coker, all
Of Delta. Delta County, Colorado.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance OF such proof, or who knows Of any
Substantial rc;isi Under the Law aud the regu-
latioas Of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an OPP
portunity at the above mentioned time aud place
to cross examine the Witnesses Of said claimant.
and 10 offer evidence in rebuitnl OF that sub
miticd by claimant.
W H. STEELE. Register.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26
Notice..

To the stock holders of the Garnet
Ditch Company. There will be an
annual meeting of the Stock holders of
the Garnet Ditch Company OH Monday
March 4th ut 2 o'clock J.. m. at the
county clerks Office for the purpose of
electing officers for the ensuing year.
OTIS T. STANDIsH,
w. o. STEPHENS,
F. HopGDoN.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26
Notice for Publication.
.Tun'y I,;fh 1aSo

Jany 10th, 1880.
Notice Is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support OF his claim and that said
proof will be made before Register and Re-
ceiver, at Montrose. Colo. on February 27th 1882
viz ), Harrison Eckarl d. 5. lGo5. Cre Series,
for the se}4, swh sec H. and nei4, nwl4, sec. 20,
twp 81, n. r. 10, W y. NJ 7. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land. viz; ID. X. bailey, John Platt, Frank
Kessler. ,Iule Fisher. all OF Delta County, Colo.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance Of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the regH-
lations of the Interior Department. why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given An
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cro>s-exaL'ine the witnesses of sa id
claimant, and to offer evidence IN rebuttal Of
that submitted by claimant,
w. II. STEELE. Register
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT MoNTRosE, COLO.

Notice is hereby given that the f0lawing-nam-
ed settler has fled notice of his Intention to make
final proof In support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before A: Il. King. County
Charles NJ. iurner.D 8. No. g. Ute Series. for
w6th 7. NJ.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation of,
said land, viz Frank HishtOwer. John W, Lane
Edgar Drake, Aaron Clough. all OF Paonia, Delta
County, Colorado.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the regu-
lations of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, Will he given an op.
portlinity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross examine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence In rebuttal OF
that submitted by claimant.
W II. S'rEEIE Repister
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Notice for puhltcntton.
LAND OFFICE. L
AT MoNTRosE, Colo, Feb. 8, lss9. !

AT MoNTRosE Colo, Feb. 8, 1889,
Notice Is hereby given that the, following
miea . se.Iier mas filed notice 2i ms intention 10
said proof will be made before A. Il King. Coln-
~ Judge, at Delta Colo, on March 20. 1889, viz ;
AlonZo w. Warrington, ID. S. No. 1899. Ute Sc
RES, r for the sel4 Sec. 49, TWP. 10 S, r. 9G W, 9Th
He names the following witnesses 20 prove his
continuons residence nlon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Isaac +. ChenOwsth, Lewis l..
Bigelow. James G. Brown, Robert +. Dillon, all
of Delta, Colo.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of s;ich proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and tho regu-
lations OF the Interior Department. why suoh
proof should not be allowed Will be given an Op-
portpnfy at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-eNamine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence IN rcbuttal Of
that submitted by claimant.
w. II, STEELE, Register.
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Closing out Sale of Nursery stock.

Closing out Sale of Nursery Stock
Other business demanding my atten-
ton | have determined to quit the
Nursery Business and close out my
home grown stock of apple and crab
trees at once. at low prices. and special
reductions OH large orders. All persons
wishing to set out trees this spring
should secure them at once before stock
is broken.
G. B. MGGRANAHAN.
Garnet Nursery 2 miles east of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT MosrgosE. Colo, |

JHIl y, lblII, Ioo51
Notice Is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his Intention to
make final proof IN support oi his claim, and that
said proof will be made before Register and
Receiver, ut Montrose, Colo, on March 6th 1859,
s. 1858. Ute Series, for the 81. nwh, and nl1
swA, sec, II, Twp II, $. r. a2. 9Th /. NJ.
He names the following witnesses To prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation OF.
said land, viz John W. Roitcap, John ANYWAY,
Joseph II. Brown, Charles NJ Turner, all Of Pao-
mia, Delta County, Colo.
Any person who desires TO protest against the
allowance of such proof, or who knows Of any
substantial reason. under the law ana the regii-
lations Of the Interior Department, why snc
proof should not be allowed, Will be given an OPP
portinity AT the above mestioned time and place
and to offer evidence In rebuttal OF that sub
mitted by claimant.
" IL STEELE. Rngi.trr.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26

The ORIGINAL ABIETINE OINTMENT
is only put up in large twe-ounce tin
boxes, and is AN absolute cure for old
sores. burns, wounds, chapped hands.
and all skin eruptions. Will positive
ly cure all kinds Of piles. Ask for the
ORIGINAL ABIETIEE OINTMENT. Sold
by Latham fl Williams, at 70 cents per
box. by mail 80 cents.
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CrOtser 4 Stewart.

have received two car loads Of Balm
wagons which they are O f ering for sale
rs cheap as they can be bought any
where this side of the Missouri river,
freight added.
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Frank Sclleiber

has re-opened the American House ut
Montrose. This hotel Should have been
redeemed some time ago. Frank is
one of the boys and know how to do it
up in eastern style. La Russell.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26
Notice.

There will be a meeting of the stock
holders OF the Chipeta Ditch Company.
on Wednesday, March Goth. at the resid-
ence of ID. G. Salisbury, to elect officers
for the ensuing year.
CHIPETA DITCH Co.
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Reward.
$4,000.
$4,000.

For better or more pleasant remedy for
the cure of consumption. bronchial troubles,
cough, Group and whoopiug cough than
SANTA ABLE, the California king Of con-
sumption. Every bottle warranted. Ifyou
would be cured of that .'.sgustins disease,
catarrh, use CALIFORNIA CAT.R.CURE.
81 jar; by mail Sl.l0. Santa Able and Cat
R.Cure sold and warranted by Latham i
Williams.
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Lost.

In Delta or between Delta and my
ranch IL large scarf all wool, center all
red each end drap and blue with heavy
fringe, finder will be literally rewarded
by leaving same ut this office.
EDWARD HEALY.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26

There will be a meeting of the Stock
growers of Delta County, at Hotchkiss,
on Saturday, March 23rd. 1889 a good
attendance is desired.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26
Notice.

The annual meeting of the Delta Co.
Stock Growers Association will be held
at Hotchkiss Saturday, March 2, 1889.
All stockmen we care cordially invited
to attend.
GEO. II. DUKE, Secretary.
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To Whom it COncens.

All persons indebted to Comklin
Bros. will please call and settle. All
accounts must be settled by cash or
note.
CoNKLIN Bros.
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Notice is hereby given to the holders
of said warrants that interest will
cease after thirty days from date.
A, r. HOWARD,
Co. Treas.
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For Sale,

One work mule, or will trade for
grain or COW. Call at this Office.
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Italian Bees for Sale.

Ten Hives of Italian Bees for Sale.
Those having engaged bees come for
them at once AS shall not hold them.
G.. B, MCGRANAuAN.
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For Sale.

have good span of work horses
and double harness which l will sell
at u reasonable price.
w. NJ. HASTINGS.
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A NASAL INJECTOR free with each
bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price SO
cents. Far sale at McMurray's.
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Call for County Warrants.
TREAsURER's OFFICE.

Delta, FEB. 9TH. 1889.
There are funds in the hands of the
County Treasurer for payment of the
following county warrants, viz:
No, 900. Issued Feb, 9th. 'S6 amt. .23O rs
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RaZOl.s,

Away down. They are the best in
the market aud we almost give them
away.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shilnh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10
cts, 15 cts, 81. For sale at MclIurray's.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26

sHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY
positive cure for Catarrh, Diptheria and
Canker Mouth. For sale at McMurray's.
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on . guarantee. 1t cures
Consumption. At MoMurray's
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california;! !!
THE LAND OF
DISCOVERIES.
Beware of limitations.

Soc that our trade mark, SANTA Able,
on every bottle of that pleasant California
remedy. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded by
The Delta independent., 1889-02-26
Stockgrowers Meeting.

Garnet Nursery 2 miles east of Dell
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-03-08

skill; and it arouses the interest only of
those who go into sports for the love of ac-
ton. 1t is far from being a dude" game.
No man should attempt to play golf who
has not good legs to run with and good
arms to throw with, as we'll as a modicum
of brain power to direct his play.
Given a strong pair of lungs. firm muscles
upon the legs, and a healthy desire to
emulate others in physical exercise, a man
may become a golf-player. Without these
he had better stay out Of the sport; for no
man who cannot run several miles without
stopping can make any kind of respect
able appearance in the game. Appealing as
it does to those who are most truly athletes
it should attract the best element among
sportsmen, and equally with hurting it
should have chance OF becoming one of
the recognized American games. In adj
dition to the fact that it appeals to
men of athletic development it is also, by
cratic exercise; for no man can play at golf
who has not q servant at command to assist
him. 1t is probable that no sport exists in
the world to-day or ever did exist in which
the services of paid assistant are so es-
sential as in this national game of Scotland.
The truth is that the servant is as essential
to the success of the game as the player
himself. Perhaps the best description of
the game, which would certainly be unique
in a Republic. may be given in the
this vicinity. Mr.. Alexander D. MacFarlane.
Mr.. MacFarlane has played the game many
times in his native country and is most am
bilious to see it introduced among the vital
athletic sports here. Speaking of it to the
writer, he said:
"To play golf property we need a large
expanse OF uncultivated soil. which is not
too much broken up by hills. A few knobs
and gullies. more or less, assists to make
the game more interesting. In Scotland it
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-03-08

play get his ball within the proper limit.
and thus gain some distance upon me.
Now. from this you would infer that the
aim of this sport would be to complete the
circle as quickly as possible. This does not
always follow. There are no codifed rules
according to which the game is played. AS
a general custom, the players make the en-
tire circuit of the circle. and the one who
gets his ball in the hole ut which they began
first, wins the game. Nevertheless. it is
sometimes agreed that the game shall be
won by him who makes the largest number
OF holes within a given number of minutes.
say twenty or thirty. In either case the
principle of the game remains the same;
and if partners are playing it simply means
that if A strikes ball. and is his partner,
B must run forward and make the next play,
and A mustrun after him and make the next,
and so on. while D and c. who are on the;
other side, are doing the same thing. In
the partnership game there is actually more
exercise to the players than in the single
game, and the servants or 'caddies' are
equally busy"
DO spectators usually congregate to view
games of golf?"
Yes, in small numbers: but. as rule,
they stand afar off. for the nature of the
implements employed is such that BALI
to that which the player wishes, and, there
fore. may fall among the spectators and
cause some temporary discomfort. More.
over. it would require considerable activity
upon the part of the spectators to watch
the play in golf. for they would have to run
around and see how every hole was gained
from one end of the game to the other. L
have seen as many as thirty spectators at.
one game. but seldom more; and good
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-03-08

is played generally on the East Coast,
where the links are m ost extensive. Having
selected field, the first thing necessary is
to dig small hole, perhaps one foot or two
feet deep and about four inches in diane
ter. Beginning with this hole circle is
whole of the links. About once in 500 yards
of this circle hole is dug corresponding to
the one I have just described. If the
grounds selected cannot include so large a
circle as this the holes may be put at as
short distance as 100 yards from each
other; but the best game is played when
the field is large enough to include holes at
is to make as large circle as possible with
holes at about the same distance apart.
The game then may be played by two or
four persons. If by four, two of them must
be upon the same side. Inasmuch as the
partnership game is played upon substan-
testants. will confine myself to describing
the game of individual players.
There are eleven implements of the
game, the most important OF which is the
ball. This is made Of gutta :rcha and is
painted white. 1t weighs about two ounces
and is just small enough to fit comfortably
into the holes dug in the ground. Still. it
taken out with ease. The otherimplements
are the tools of the players. Their names
are as follows: The playing club. long
spoon. mid spoon. short spoon. batting
spoon. driving putter. putter. sand iron.
cleek, and track iron. Each of these is
about four feet long. the entire length OF
handle. The head is spliced on, and may
be either metal or wood. The handle. as a
rule, is made of hickory covered with
leather. The leather covering is devised so
that the player may secure firm grip.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-03-08

his servant who is called .caddy, runs.
after him with all the other nine tools in his
arms: II the player is expert or lucky he
bats his ball so that it falls within few
feet. or inches even. of the next hole in the.
circle. His purpose is to put the ball in that
next hole, spoon 1t out and drive it forward
to the next further one before his opponent
can accomplish the same end. The province
OF the 'caddy' in the game is to follow his
master as closely as possible, generally at a.
dead run. and be ready to hand him which.
ever implement of the game the master
calls for as the play may demand. For in
stance, the ball may fall in such way that
it is lodged an inch or two above the.
player. rushing up to it. would naturally
call upon his 'caddy' for a batting spoon,.
and having received it from the hands Of his.
servant. he would bat the ball with the
spoon in the direction of the next hole. We
must understand that an inviolable rule of
the game is that no player shall touch the,
ball. from one limit of the circle to the
other. with his hands. All play mustbe done
with the tools.
You can see that in this the caddy really
gets about as much exercise out of the
sport as his master; and he must be SO
familiar with the tools of the game that he
can hand out the right implement at any
moment When it is called for. If a player
has succeeded in throwing or pushing his
ball into hole. his opponent must wait IN
til he has succeeded in spooning it out be-
fore he begins to play. Obedience to this
| rule obviates any dispute as to the order in
| which a mans points are to be made; for. if
| | have my ball in a hole and my opponent
has his within an inch or two of it, he must
| wait before he plays until have gotten my
ball clear Of it and thrown it toward tho
next hole. Following this general plan, the
| players go entirely about the circle, and, as
a run of several miles. If 1 should throw
my ball beyond the hole at which must
| next enter. I am obliged to knock it back
until it shall enter the desired place and be
carefully spooned out again. While / am
doing this my opponent may by a lucky
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-03-08

Most Of the heads are of iron, though they
may be of wood If the player so desires.
They are Of various shapes. as may be in
ferred from the names Of the implements.
imation to what we generally understand
as a spoon. and is designed to lift the bali
out of holes or sinks in the ground. The
club OF course is simply an instrument with
which to bat the ball. The same practically
plements of the game are designed to fit
into the various situations in which the
player may find himself. This will appear
later on as describe the process of play.
places his bali at the edge Of a hole which
has been designated as starting point.
When the word has been given to start. he
bats his bali as accurately as possible
toward the next hole. which may be, as
have said. 100 or 500 yards distant. As soon
as it is started in the air he runs forward in.
the direction which the ball has taken. and
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-03-08
Wants $4,000 for Assault.

A sensational damage suit was brought
in the Wabash Circuit Court, the parties
thereto being DR.. Claire, travelling
physician from Missouri, William Nc
Ilroy, horse-buyer, of North Man
chester, and Elmer Mckinley, a young
man in his employ. The plaintiff,
Claire, says in his complaint that one
night about two weeks ago while at
North Manchester, he was beset by Nc
Troy and his stable hands, knocked
down and terribly beaten; that Nc
Ilroy shot him, the ball taking effect in
his side, making an ugly wound, and
that subsequently he was chased down
the Wabash Western Railroad track to
Newton junction, three miles. For
this he demands damages in the sum OF
$4,000.