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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-11
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Laurel Hall Association.

The Laurel Hall Educational Association
held tine last open meeting of the season on
Wednesday afternoon at 131 Post street,
and for the occasion the hall was elabo-
rately decorated with La France roses and
nasturtiums, and programme was give n
which was we'll received. The attendance
was large. considering the inclemency of
the weather. Among those who assisted in
tne programme were Mrs. L. II. Powell
Pierce in vocal solo, "Oh, Happy Day,"
In the discussion, Resolved that a tech
meal education is more beneficial to our
children than CLASSICAL" the affirmative
was led by Mrs. I. w. Collins and the neg
atiye by Mrs. j. B. Lowenberg.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-11
OCEANIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Carrying United States, Hawaiian and CO.
lonial Mails.
WILL LEAVE THE COMP ANY'S Esa
w Wharf. foot of Folsom street, fAH
For Honolulu, Auckland and Sydney,
WITHOUT CHANGE,
The Splendid New 300o-ton Iron Steamer
Zealandia. Saturday, May LIST, at IL NJ,
For Honolulu.
SIS. Australia 5000 tons) May Esd. at IL NJ.
Or Immediately on arrival OF the English malls.
BE- For freight passage, apply at office, 327
se26 K General Agents
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

bined. If the people of this neck of the
woods had their way, Cord would be the
next President of the u. 5. As it is he will
get four years anyhow-carrying the mail,
Dave Stephans is slowly recovering from
his long spell of typhoid fever.
Willie Osboldstone who was seriously in
jured in an accident recently is much better
and will no doubt recover.
The people of this vicinity are becoming
anxious for representation in print of the re.
sources of the North Pork country. great
deal eau be said bat vbo will say it and how
will it be said:
W. 8. Coburn's residence IS nearing com
pletion. 1t will be one of the finest houses
in the valley and will add much to the
beauty of his picturesque farm.
There is not a town in Colorado, we ven-
ture to say, that presents more life according
TO its size than Hotchkiss.
Levi Schied of Delta meat market fams.
was in this yeiiey during the first part of
the week on official business.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
Girls Composition on Beys. ika
Answer TO one on Girls.
Nh answer to a boy.

Ny answer to boy.
Yon say girls are nuisance in family.
will tell you a few facts. You say that a
girl will eat all the candy that is brought
iuta the house; but never saw boy. when
there was candy in the house, but wha, had
his mouth inll all the time.
Boys are always throwing their things
around the house and then storming aseund
the house, turn ing thiues,opsy.turvy because
they cant find them. q
When you want a boy to help in,ertain
spmpa.r. they net foolish, by lying down on
the floor aud kicking. That is a small boy.
As for boys gsins GU, nights, they are out
and stay as late as they please. They have
their latch key and come and 30 MS they
choose. If their father and mother go to bed
enrly he tells them in ibe morning that he
was in before 10. they let il pass. Il goes
on and he is ruined by having key.
lfa girl goes tn u party, she is told that
her father will he after her at 10 O'clock. A
boy goes, stays as long as he pleases aud goes
home with a girl il he likes.
Ifa boy sees his sister walking with boy,
he will go home aud tell his mother aud
father that he saw her walking with such
one, and then she will get u lecture fro m her
mother.
A bov is forever Dragging about What he
can do. In vacation he las 6ue time. A
rirlha to help take care of the baby, or
practice music or singing.
If boy is sent to the store on an errand,
he meets a boy. he pats down his can beside
some fence and OF he goes fishiug or playing
ball or something, forge,s his can aud mother
IS waiting for the oil, but she waits in vaia.
lie comes home toasri night and is
asked where the oil is. Why, he forgot all
abcu. 1.-THE had such tue game Of ball.
There are more uisasreeahlc things abont
boys two numerous to mentiou. A gial.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
No Time for Home Duties.

"Mxry, your dress is torn again tins morn
ing. Now step up here aud will fix it for
you."
A pin was placed in the offensive dress
and the child stepped back int row Of
scholars, who. books in hand. stood in q
scn,icirele around the kind teacher who had
hxcd the dress.
"Now Mary" aaid the teacher, as the put
pill took her place in the class. Il told you
Yesterday to ask your mother to mend your
drrss Why didn't YOU DO AS asked your"
The child hesitated moment, then meek
" said: please. teacher. mother goes To
church every evening and says she has got
NO time 10 ax things for me-"
The teacher blushed-ycs, blnshed for the
mother who paradcs her religion aud neg
iccts the home--but said not word.
This story is an actual fact, says the
Minneapolis Tribune. The incident occurred
In one Of the public schools of that city re-
Gently. Are there many mother. like this
In the city that beasts of her scholarly
preachers, her churches and schools?
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
xsa,anIy . Moral Question.

There are excellent people who objec, to
tobacco; there are no less es,imable people
Who account, IL one OF the invaluable bless.
ings vouchsafcd by nature to man These
iwo classes 20 their several ways in peace
without feeling imp.lled .'to deal kindly
but firmly" with one another, and without
recognizing the right of one to dictate the
cour,e Of the other. Now and then, how
ever, clergy men turn from large views to
petty considerations, aud make great to.do
over G,sii-rs they would better let entirely
sIene, thereby weakening tseir influence in
the great field where their usefulness in this
business Of trying to enroll the use Of tobacco
among the aims and oilenses for which mcs
ere to be churched This belongs to the
spirit of hundred years aso.-Chieagc
1nter-Occan.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
"Are You wid U.s."

We have received with the compliments
Of Stanley Woods Great Divide a character.
istic picture. entitled; Are Won wid US"
representing tw" i"i'y Young fellows retura-
ing from shooting match with all the hos.
ors, and evidently intending to set '.m up.
To the boys when they gee home. interp-
reiing the picture thus We cherrfully reply
In the affirmative. The Great Divide for
Deccmi'cr will be the largest and bes, num-
Der yet printed. In srler to accommodate
both reader and advertiser, the paper will
be enlarged 50 per cent. and the edtinn will
be increased 100 per cent. Over 10000 copies
will he published. The illustrations are
very numerous, interesting and attractive
and are oems Of artistic excellence.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
n office.

The firm heretofore known as Crotser and
Stewart has dissolved partnership by mutual
consent and the business will be carried on
at the same place in the future under the
name of Edwards and Stewart. Mr..
Edwards COMES into the firm with a thorough
knowledge of the hardware business and an
extensive acquaintance all over the state.
The new firm start out with the best WISHES
of all.
All persons indebted to the firm os Crotser
& Stewart are requested to cali at the office
OF ID. M. Campbell and make settlement OF
heir accounts at once.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
PREC!PITATED PILLARS.
RuSsed Rarn

One night last week those slumberiug in
the vicinity of the Baptist parsonage were
suddenly awakened by the crash OF falling
timbers, feminine shrieks. canine yells aud
the snorfisg Of stee'is. The cause of this
dircful din was ascer;ain-i to be caused by
the Sudden collapse Of the Baptist barn con-
ple'ely hurying two horses IN the ruins.
Soon gh"s, like form. in the gatherin
gloom. glided gently tn the scene Of the
catastrophe. Br persistent and heroic
efforts the foamiug steeis were liberated
from the debris and securely tied to neigh.
boring haystsek. Tkeu the sheetei forms
were again dirniy seen aud at last all was
serene.
While the at one tune Gp:hic structure is
now complete wreck the absolute damage
will no, exceed fifty cents.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
A Safs Inyert,.,ent

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you
sstisfactary results, or in ease Of failure =
return OF purchase price. On this safe plan
you eau buy frcn, our advertised druggists
bottle Of DR.. Kings New discovery for
Consumption. Il is guaranteed 70 bring re-
lief In every vase, when ased for any sfiict-
lon Of the throat, lungs or chest, snch - con
sumption. inflammation of lungs, Broschisis.
asth,na, whocp.ag cauxh, Group etc. str.
II Is pleasant aud . agreeable 10 tasts, Per.
fectly safe. and can slwavs be depended wrrn.
Trial bottle ~ LArHAx = wlLliAl1s and
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Mr.. Andy Medium and bride arrived
home tas, Friday and registered at the Delta
House. The happy couple were Immediately
called upon BY n large number of iheir Delta
friends who conld not wait ntii the "at
home" announcements were out. In the
evening Mr. and Nrs. Medium were tender.
ed the usual serenade la Honeymoon by the
local nightingale club.
II is related that one Of the guests Of the
hotel imagined, RS the sweet strains Of music
were waited upward that lie had been sp,l-
denly transmitted to the heavenly realms
This hsilueinntion was not the result Of =
disor'iered system, however.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
A Cure for Sick Headache

This distressing complaint is due TO an in.
active or sluggish liver with constipated
bawc,s which deranges the stomach and dis
turbs the nervous system, causes dizziness
aud an oppressive dull pain in the head,
ot,en SO severe rs ;n prevent all rest OF sleep.
Ouc of Or. Cams Improved Liver Pills will
relieve ynu OF all the pain aud misery and u
few ul,re doses viii c.rract the liver and
stomach and regulate the bowels. While
these pills are small. easily taken, and mild
and c-ntlc in their sction there is no medi-
cise make that will so eiiectuatly cure sick
headache. - cents box. Seld by /. NJ.
McMurray.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Some of the good people of North Fork
and perhaps over Jealous friends of DR..
Todd, are claiming that the Delta papers
are giving the credit of ampu'a'iug the leg
Of Willie Osholdstone to the doctor fron
Delta. DR.. Mclean has not. nor does not
claim the ease rs his. As is customary
among medical men in snch cases he was
called hy Dr. Todd to assiS, in the operation
and on DR.. Todd rests the responsibility and
TO him give such credit as is due. II is bu,
professional courtesy.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
HAY STACKS.

Speaking OF big pumpkins, apples. peaches
and the like Of which Delta County is the
boss tsa; the speaking Of, hut the raising
1, is wcll To put in word on hay stacks.
J. b. Har: has just sold one stack Of l1o tons.
Kohler, Eotsford, Zauinstti, Gresham, Ken.
nicott and others have stacks varying in
size from rs to 125 tons. Along the Gun
nIson and up in the North Fork country
the number of the sane kind is legion,
while on Garnet and California mesas the
lang lines of stacks loom up like small
mountains.
Verify the boyipes will have picnic this
~ipt-r.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
4 Cure for Piles.

Itching Piles are kaown by moisture like
perspiration, causing intense itching when
warm. This form as well as Blind, Bleeding
kos Pile Remedy, which acts directly Oh the
parts affected, absorbs tumoTs, aIlHys itching
and effects permanent cure. soc. Druggists
or nlnil; treatise free. DIR. Bosanko, Phila
Pa Sold by |. N. McMurray.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
A Word TO Ladies'.

Ladies who desire beautiful Gear skin,
free from pimpes, bells, blotches and other
aruptons. should commence at once To use
DR.. Gunn's Improved Liver Pills. They
will also remove that heavy look about yonr
ewes and make them bright. and will cure
headache from whatever cause it arises. Re-
member. you arc only required to take one
small pill at bed time, which is coated With
pure sugar, and will not gripe or produce
auy unpleasant sensation. Sold at % cents
by /. NJ. McMurrly.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
Gate CITY Stone Filter.

Endorsed by Boards OF Health Sanitary AssociG-
tons Physicians and Scientists, the best, siI p
lest and most perfect fi!tor, cooler and purifier
in the world. Removes bacteria and all kind of
disease germs perfectly Makes the fnulest
water that can he obtained absolutely pure. both
chemically and biologically. Durable, ornimeu-
tai and easily cleaned any WATERFALL jar.
Filters ) to % gallons day. Price 81 to SIS
Dr. II. k. Brasted. Delta, Colo.
Agent fer Delta. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
Consumption.
BatIards HorelGuDd Syrup.

No -iucle:: disease has played such sad havoc
with the human race as consumption. \"
other disease approaches so stealthily. Its
early symptoms are ignored because 1t
is thought only a Cold or hacking Cough.
whiel, IS neglected until this grim monster
has such hold that nothing but death can
relieve it. Billiards. Uorehound Syrup has
removed the grip of this grim monster from
many throat. II taken Ia time it will effect
a permanent cure and in the worst stages
witt give surprising relief. Try its soothing
and healing virtues. Do no; put i; of nntii
TO late. s. h. 5.
IN. McMurRAY, Agent.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. cleauses the sys-
tenn etiectually, diSpels colds, head
ac'-os and fevers and cures habitual
. situation. Syrup of Figs is the
lly remedy of its kind ever pro
uced, pleasing to the taste and &C
eeptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, its many excellent qualities
commend it to all. 1t ia for sale in sec
and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
Manufactured only by tho
CALIFORNIA sic SfRUP co.
Sss FakaCGSce. cst.
LOUISVILLE ~, kER Yoax, ny
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
To Dispel Colds.

Headaches and Fevers, to cleanse the sys-
tenn effectually. yet gently, when eostive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish to permanently cure hsbituai sonsti
patton, to awaken the Kidneys and liver ts a.
healthy activity, without Irritating or weak.
euing them, use Syrup of Fig.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
Bueklen.s Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises
es, sores, ulcers, Salt Rheum, fever sores,
letter, chapped hands, chilblains corns and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures
piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25 cts. per box. For sale by
LATHAM (. WILLIAMS and !. N. MCMuE-
RAY.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

"Jspsha."s saatata whlea wss "a have
hsss pssdsssd by loesl taisat during he
holidays kas been isdsaaitsly pesspsssd.
UsSbst4Wstsly JsPshs with The p~opss
veal epalisy W. aet eorsAss.isg hsass NJ
distasdMeas,
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

The pasturiny Of burros frem the mining
sections is getting to be one Of the winter in.
dustries Of Delta. Already several huadred
hsse been broHght down from, the snow aud
turned out To fsuen on the nutritious sage
grsss and caetss vine and their low sweet
music is even now filling all the land with
great harmony.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Atths husipsss Meeting Of the oN,aer Of
the Methcdi.t Church Monday svsaipG Il
was decided 10 ssears the services of tbs
Rev. W. J. Judd for the coming ysas. ses.
vices will b. held y uspsl u II ., n ssd 7
p. -.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

The primary and intermediate grades of
the city schools are unusually crowded at
this time. In Miss Wilson's room there are
over seventy five pupils enrolled and in Miss
Myers's room there are City five. The seat
ing capacity Of both rooms is inadequate
which mast necessarily Ss of considerable
ANNOYANCE to the teachers.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

". z. Psrkias returaed Tuesday af.es .
several vseks trip into the depths Of Nos.
mondoa. He brought = large buneh Of
Nerino sheep with him which he iatends
fatteping foy market.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Mr. jas. Zaninetti Ia doing gos'd work IN
the butter business. He is making firm, ak.
" 70 ssvsaty pounds per wssk and Of q
quality thaa briAgs ready sale for u sny.
Vhsrs.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Mr.. Jas. Fugh is acquiring IN saviable
rspstation ~ m sxpsrt butter msksr. Her
dairy produces sbeut forty pounds rss sssk
Of the Gils sdss article whisA eom@snds
ths highest market pviss.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Thirteea dollars wss the sum realised BY
the ladies Of the y. Z. Church At their social
held u the parsonass. A very pleasant
evening" Sas sajoysd BY those pressas
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
In The Pest Oaice.

The new grocery store Of Mrs. IIa'res is
filled with the finest goods in the market.
lRONCLAD RESTAURANT and Bakery
in connection The BEST in the town.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Baisd alfalfa 10 being shipped IN car load
lots daily from this point To the moontains
Delta County hsy u known as = distinct
brand In the market. OF the easts.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
Notice.

Owing to a typographical error, the date Of
the meeting of stockholders of the Surface
Creek Ditch and Res. Co. was set for the 18TH
instead of the 10Th inst. Notice is therefore
given that the meeting now
called will be on Saturday, Nov
29th at tn. office of a. r. King, at |
p. III.
II. KOHIRR,
F.E. BOYD. Pres't.
Sec'y.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
Road Grading and Building
Ran~1ssy leyeied.

With our new road machine and ditcher
we are prepared to build roads and bitches,
grade streets, level lands etc. etc. etc. etc.
address,
OBERT Bros, Delta, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
Bath House.

]. W. Bouldin has lifted up bath
house in connection with his barber
shop. Cali and see him; next door to
Conklin Bros.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

jack Gale is now able to DC out and loiter
In the sunshine occasionally. Ne 10 rapidly
Sat,ening up and In short time will regain
his vosted ffiskiness.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

The Elk Mesntain Pilot states that the
eanchmen Of the North Fork are disposing
Of their potasoes 10 Irvis ~ two snd one.
half aud shrss cents per pound.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Uaion Thanksgiving Services will be held
in the u. +. Church on Sunday evening
ahe 3osh Inst, At 7 o'clock. All are cordial.
1y invited 70 attend.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Chs. and W. r. Johason and Joe Raviins
returned last week from hunt on the Grand
Mesa. Three deer we're the result Of silais
Eiusrodic skill.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
Silk Drapery Curtains,

Upholstering Goods. Fringes, raeks,
Gimps, Etc,
at GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Three ears of furniture Just received At
Gal. Bios. call and make your selections be-
fore our stock is broken.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

M Asrdvass asu es ". O. ss~Rssa !
-eea nave aeaAas aunAss u iapsevsssssts
h thsis e1ss~ 49, shs pass wssk. Addition.
y skslvtag ~ - - sya1sa stssally plscsl
- = ogsssly ~ \ ~ d..plAy VI W
1eut eU1elavV ~.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
For Sale.

The property known as the Meldrum
Ranch adjoining the town of Delta, will be
open for sale in whole Or in part within ten
days. Inquiries can be made of George W.
Moody.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

r. Raymond. OF Holyose, Colo. is in the
city contemplating investing in quarter
section Of improved land.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Thos. Ryan Of the lower Gunnison is max.
fng improvements on his property and VII
erect neat little cottage before spring.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

wAxrxp:-A good cook. tn cook for ten or
er treive men. Mus, he strong aud eomre'
san,. Inquire at this Office.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Mrs. Frank Hepworih has assumed the
management of ihe Central House. where
meals will be served at all hours.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

J. 8. Bsver was In town Saturday from
bis ranch dowu the Gusnissa. M. Bsrer
has ons Of the neatess places In the country.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Mr.. and Mr.. J. II. Spencer are more dom
icii-i in their n,esa hou'e after sis" among
friends In Boulder.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Mr.. O. Adams will leave in sher
6p,. for . visit among friends and RELATIVES
In Kansas.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Wise Bros. are moving their sheep from
their summer range on Horsei'y to the E'ca
lanti.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Ed, Burt the mighty hunter ana nsne' "
The North Fork went over to 1rn'aad 'ss'
Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

s.,x;ces were held in the Presbyterian
Church on Monday evening by the Rev MI
Gsston Of Ouray.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

R.v. ". ]. Judi recently Of New Jersey
fai.d ia. n. +. Pulpit both aora'"S ano
evening Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
For Sale.

A we'll broken saddle horse, four years old
next spring Enquire at this office.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
Wanted,

All kinds of hides to tan Can tan them
any way desired. Work guaranteed.
WILSON K RHODES
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
PuGs nrsa rsenia.

Ne weather could Be imported 70 equal
tAst VhIch ~ ars having now.
Oar popular mail osprisr. Cord Wright,
\ ballalax . large frams barn 70 b ths ssa.
ssal Asslqasrs~rs Of shs North Fork ssise
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

A coat Of paint has been applied !" TN
roof Of the livery barn of Mower q son.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

". r. Mcbride and W. F.. Schoolheld.
festive COW boy. from knhnah Greek were
In towu iast week.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Gale Bro.. are contemplating adding 2,sN
feet Of hocr space to their already very n"'
furniture rooms.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

whsn purchasing SUPPLE. call and e1'
anime Mrs. HsinsS' stock u goods.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Mr.. Chns. Downing is the happy swne
ofs handsosue 10 sck saddie.pony.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Old PaIers.

For sale at this Office at so cents per 100
in cash.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

A side walk has been laid in front Of the
Baptist church.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

DR.. Bra.ted has disposed Of his irrigation
pump 70 Grand Junction parties.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Dressed in his best suit of clothes He
bought 1t At Hamilton's.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

J.D. Pope is building new house on his
lots ON Meeker st.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Nice clean beds at the Central House,
Mrs. Frank Hepworth Proprietress.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
School Fixtures.

Desks, maps, charts, globes etc. at
GALE Bros.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25

Neais at all hours at the Central House,
Mrs Frank Hepw-rth. Proprietress.
The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
TOM FESH,Ry.

Che MoRtrose Jeweler invites the public
patrons to inspect his holiday goods.
Ills for we have seen them