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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-09-17
A STATEMENT
From the three Men Who passed
W. J. Griffin in Albemarle
Sound.
EAST LAKE, N. c.,
Sent "a 'O7

EAST LAKE, N. c.,
Sept. 10, 81.
Mr. MACK GRIFFIN:
Elizabeth City, N {.
DEAR Sir
7 understand that you have
heard some erroneous reports
about the affair which happened
IN the sound on Friday. Septe,n-
btr sd.
Now feeling that you should
know the facts OF the case, l
write you this in explanation
We, &C. S. Greet, Jos. H. Pin
uer and Seymour Sawyer,
crossed the sound from Pasquo-
tank river to East Lake, on that
day. The wind blew very hard,
and when about two-thirds of
the way across, we passed q imam
IN the water.
We did not discover him I'M
til we were abreast of him. We
Immediately showed down the
helm, and pulled the sheets aft.
This threw us to the leeward of
the man.
We then made an effort to get
back and save him, but found
that it was utterly impossible.
We were about to swamp the
boat running before the wind,
with the spirit out, and when we
hauled her up head to the wind,
+ beat back, we found that we
could not do it.
BY this time we had lost sight
Of the man, therefore, we had to
surrender. We kept off, think
ing that We would have to beach
our own boat; but by the help
of the Lord we succeeded in
reaching home.
We are panied to the greatest
d .pth, to realize that We had to
leave the unknown man to 60
down III a watery grave.
We were also panied to learn
since, that it was our highly es-
teemed citizen and friend, Will
liam J. Griffin.
May the Lord of all grace,
comfort the hearts OF the bereft.
If you think best, and feel SO
disposed, you may publish this
letter, or any of the facts con-
tanned, that you may think nc
cessary, for the benefit Of his
friends and loved ones.
Our regret will always be,
that We were unable to save him.
Yours very truly,
c. 7. CREEF,
JOS. H. PRIMER,
SEYMOUR SAWYER.
Dictated to me this Septem-
Der 18th, 1907.
EDWIN A. SAWYER.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-09-17
An Indignation Meeting,

.EDENToN, N. c., Sept. IL
There were hot times in this old
town last night among the color
ed Republican delegates from
eleven of the sixteen counties in
the First Congressional District.
Every man fourished a political
razor, stated fervently that he
was on the hunt for a new bully
by the name of Harry Skinner,
and declared that what will be
done to him, when found, will
be ga plenty"
There probably has never
been a more bare-faced case of
political selling out than that
which followed as a sequel to the
fusion during the last campaign
of the Populist and Republicans
of the district.
This district is one of the lar
gest IN the State, there being IS
counties. There is a heavy Re-
publican vote in this district,
and about o5 per cent. of the
voters are negroes. The way
that the Populists manipulate
this great vote of another party
stamps their managers as politi>
cal hypnotists of the first order.
Hon. Harry Skinner, the pres
Pop. Congressman, representing
the district, was elected as Popu-
list Republican fusion candidate
last year. In efecting fusion the
Republicans, who cast about so
per cent. of the entire vote re-
ceived by Skinner, were of course
promised fair share OF the pat
ronage at the disposal of the
representative elect. The color
ed voters contribute about IS per
cent. of the entire Republican
vote of the district. Mr.. Skinner
was elected, but up to date the
Republican majority have not
received one of the no Offices at
the Congressman's disposal. OF
course this unequal division of
the spoils caused murmurings
and discomfort. Deluded last
wear, the colored brethren now
propose to flock by themselves;
h nce the meeting of last night.
This conference Or convention
was held in the courthouse, and
there was virtually but one
opinion among the delegates
from eleven Of the sixteen coun-
ties of the district. The sense
of the meeting was. that here
after, the colored republicans
would run ticket of their own,
even if it resulted i'll four tickets
being in the field. The reason
that even if a republican be
defeated for Congressman at the
next election, he will still be
recognized by the National adj
,ninistration as the dispenser OF
patronage for this district. In
other words, they prefer to be
defeated in open battle to being
swindled by allies.
Impassioned speeches were
made by various Republican
Headers, inclrding R. M, Lee
w. w. Blair, Hugh Gale. Rev
H. B. Pettigrew, J. w. Draper
and J. H. M. Butler, OF Colds
boro.
| 1t was finally decided to holo
a convention the last of Octo
Der to select candidates to rep
resent every county in the dis
trict.
TIE anomalous political con.
ditions in this State are breed!
ling much discomfort III all par
); ties, and the radical action o.
such an lmportant element a:
that represented in last night
meeting will be felt from thu
seashore to the mount aims.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-09-17
LOOK TO YOUR INTER
ESTS.

When you have any kind of
property you wish to dispose OF
you had better get an experl>
enced auctiueer, Big Ike. the
auctioneer, now Strengthening
goods and prices, next door to
Williams & Gordon, will be
pleased to serve you, and is
ready any time to dispose OF
your property in city or country,
to the highest bidder, be it real
estate or personal. II will pay
you to give him a call when IN
need of dry goods, clothing,
boots or shoes.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-09-17
Cant
This is the complaint Of a.
They have no appetite; food - 90 1s

does not relish. They need the toning up OF
the stomach and digestive organs, which
q course of Hoods Sarsaparilla will givo
them. 1t also purifies and cnrichcs tho
blood, cures that distress after eating ana
internal misery only a dyspeptIc can
know, creates an appetite, overcomes that
tired feeling and builds up and sustalns
the whole physical system. 1tso prompt
ly and efficiently relic es dyspeptic symp-
toms and cures nervous headaches, tnat IL
seems to have almost ga magic touch.'
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

Notice Is hereby given, that pursuant to Ne
order of the district court Of Delta county, Csl0-
rsdo. entered on the lOsh day OF February, 1907,
in the matter Of the assignment 0f The bailey
Mercantile Company for the benefit Of creditofx
wherein the uIienigned was and is assignse,
and wherein said assignee WAS ordered TO sell
the unpaid notes and accounts assigned 70 hisn
in said matter, i. Thomas H. McGranahan. as
signee In said matter, will Oh Saturday, April
1881, commencing at the hour OF two O'Clock
p. m. Of safd day offer all Of the unpaid n,tea
and ace .unts Of said assignment for sale at pub
lie auction H. the town Of Delta. Delta County,
Colorado. at the old stand Of the sail The Bat
Icy Mercantile Company, opposite Mowers
livery stable, and sell the same 10 the hiwhess
bidder for cash to be approved by the judge q
said district court As in said osdcr directed Al
accounts and notes amounting tl,l4i-si, besides
interest.
At said time and place will also Offer fpr sale
and sell to the highest bidder for cash the lnl-
lowing furniture. fixtures and goods belonging N
said assignment, tewit One letter press. Une
cash register. three brass stands, one button
fastener. one cloak rack, pair trucks, one "
gallon oil tank, six counter stools. five candy
Jars, and one hundred and thirty wo cedar pnsts
THOMAS II. MC(;kAhAhAN,
Assignee.
(First pub. March II; last March 81. isgg)
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31
Hotehkiss happenings.


March 30. 1897.
Bstreet i being graded.
Newt Hiestand will begin work on his
ranch On Cottonwood, next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hartman, Of Maher,
spent several days here last week the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Baetjer.
David Long is planting 1000 trees and
otherwise improving his five acre tract
on Hanson mesa. David is hustler.
Geo. Colby, state organizer for the
Home Forum, spent q week here and
before leaving placed the local lodge on
a firm footing.
Attorney G. L. Pike has been in Mont
rose the past week where he was called
on legal business. Mrs. Pike accompa-
MED him.
Minnie Metcalf met with a serious &C.
cident Saturday, being thrown from a
bronchO. striking with great force upon
her head and shoulders. Her condition
is critical.
Gertie Long celebrated her eighth
birthday ono day last week with twelve
OF her friends. Mrs. Long prepared
luncheon for them and the Jolly time
the little folks had will long be re-
membered.
VIM. Rose, of Red Canon, passed
around box Of Havanas among his
friends Monday. Bill came down and
cleaned up about 800 on the outcome OF
the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight, besides
winning the harness raffied by Billy
Smith, the barber.
Lyman Sessions, late Of the Gunnison
hu nj, lot Tod
effects to his ranch on Hanson's mesa.
Tommy Ryan OF the Delta suburbs came
up with a wygon load OF Mr.. Sessions
goods. He was well pleased with what
he saw Of Hotchkiss and vicinity during
his short stay.
Rev. Virgil Thompson has been hold
ing series OF revival services in the
interest OF the II. Il. church. Mr.. Thomp-
son has made many friends both in and
out Of the church on the North Fork
during his short residence here. He
thinks the outlook good for the building
Of church the coming fall.
H. E. Miles is bound to keep up his end
When it comes to improvements and has
caused substantial porch with balcony
to be erected in front Of his store build
ing, occupied by Miller Il Barrow. Niles
concluded not to give . dance on April
Fools day - he decided that the fool
killer made clean sweep on his last
visit.
Considerable excitement was caused
in sporting circles Lest week by the an
nouncsoent u boring contest 70 .
finish bctwccn two young gentlemen u
light weight of this place. It 10 not
known whether the recent Carson event
precipitated this announcement, but
both Of the principals showed true
pugilistic training in the way Of talk.
II one OF the principals can train down
to s71 lbs-his fighting weight, there
will be "go"
Rudolph Lossius, Of Grand Junction,
left for his home Saturday after CON-
pleting arrangements for starting n
weekly seven column Newspaper here to
be known as the North Fork Times"
Mr.. Wood, . bright young journalist Of
Grand Junction 10 interested with Mr..
Lossius in the enterprise and will have &C.
tive management Of the plant, which will
be on the ground on or before june 1st
The business men OF this place did not
hesitate to sign contracts for advertising
space.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31
Riley; Gunnison, Mrs. V. T. Axtell.

Riley; Gunnison, Mrs. v. T. Axtell.
An invitation from Lake City TO hold
the next convention there in June 1888
was accepted.
The followieg delegates were present:
From Hotchkiss, Mesdames Nellie Bailey;
Fisher, C. L. Pike; Puonia.- Mesdames
T. G. Wand, J. Brown. Anna DAVIS,
Hilda Thompson; Lake City, Mesdames
Lucy Benefiel and Nellie Uglow; Mont
rose, Mesdames Matte Bailey. Hattie
Osborne. Erena Parker. A. NJ. Ragan
and NJ. j. Fairbanks. Misses Edith
Bailey, Lulu Osborne, Elma Dole. Paul
inc and Daisy Roberts.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31


Annual Appropriation Bill. f'r the fiscal year
BE- 4 onisined by the Hoard Ct Trustees Of the
Town Of Delta:
SECTION l. That there be and hereby Is ap-
prOpriated Of the revenues Of the Town Of he tn,
In the Stale Of fColnrado, for the fiscal year BEGIN
ming April frs,, lE7, for the purpose Of defrayinx
the necessary expenses and liabilities Of nad
town, the sum ofSiO.OD as follows
For payment Of fe'.s and salaries lex
elusive Of wages and salaries Paid from
special water works fund ..... Si GOO %
For printing and stationery . 40 70
For maintaining. improving and
repairing parks, streets aud alleys,
crossings, bitches. and sidewalks. and
providing water fur irrigation tStreet
and all fund.-. 49,. I,s0o 90
For interest on water works bonis go 20
For ". ter works fund ............ l5OQ o.
For special water works fund from
revenues OF water works. ks)...-........ 500 90
For general fund nd.................. lAo %
Section ? All moneys received from charges
for use Of water or derived In any manner as .
reyen frum the water works, shall be turned
into the special water works fund" and shall be
applied: First-to the expenses Of running the
water works and rspairs 81 the same: Second
TO the payment Of outstanding warrants ag.inst
water works" fund.
Passed, approved and ordered published this
18th day Of March. 1897.
(Seal) GEORG. g. CoNKlis Nsyor
Attest: LOIS !. BEAR, Town Clerk.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

In the coming election it will be
safe policy to elect those to ohice who
arc known to be the most energetic,
progressive and pushing. and who are
heavy taxpayers as well. People who
own taxable property to any consider
able extent cannot do anything that will
be generally injurious to the town with
out injuring themselves more severely
than anyone else.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

March N 1877.
p.,,h c.,,.n, L;,,.,, . lila -, . s.v
a.-..
Ing p0op'o arc J" n.so : no" '"''0''
ne.r '"0 "~p''s' e"u''n A'io'
We are glad to see our merchant, Aoe
Reynolds home again. He hes been
.vav for several weeks at Glenvood
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

Tho Farmers 4 Merchants bank is one
OF the old and substantial business insti-
tutions Of Delta aud those who have
watched its growth and progress rejoice
with its owners in its establishment in
new and commodious quarters. For
several months past Frank Sanders has
had force Of men at work on the new
block and it was expected that it would
be ready for occupancy the first Of the
year, but, a. il often the case. delays
occurred which prevented them from
using the fine new rooms until last week,
the removal beginning Wednesday.
The corner room Of the building was
fitted up expressly for the bank and the
interior handsomely finished in buff
lincrusta Walton decorations. the fix-
tures being Of mahogany. brass and
plate glass, all the furniture and desks
being made to correspond. The floor is
laid in handsome marble and there 10 q
very handsome fire place and mantle.
The vault ID very commodious and is
supplied With the latest and best in the
way Of doors and locks, and the funds
arc secured at night in burglar proof
safe with time locks Of the latest pattern.
The general effect Of the interior finish
and decoration is very pleasing and The
INDEPENDENT congratulates Messre.
Sanders 4 Dodge upon their enterprise
In putting their business in such hand
some and convenient quarters.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

The Eleventh District convention oe
the W. G. I. u. VS. held here last Wed
nesiay, Thursday and Friday and its
messines were presided over BY District
President Mr.. N. J. Fairbsnks Of Mont
rose, with Miss viva Hswkey secretary
the first day and Mrs. Rose Crist the
lest two daya
During the sessions reports were ~
ceived from the local unions and sd-
dressss were made by State President
Tslfosd, a Grand junction, Presidest
Fairbsnks, oe Montruse, Mrs. Osbosne,
a Moatsuss, Rev. A. Grant Evans. of
LssdvfIIs, Rev. Wood, oe Delta, Mn.
Matsjs Bailey. q Moutrose. c. II. Bailey.
a Mostruss.
h following otAcers were elected:
Mu. Z A. WALKER, president. Delta; Mrs-
Erssa Parker, corresponding secfe-
tary. Moatruse; MnL Nellie Bailey. 70
cordiag secretary. Hotchkis; Mr.. Nellis
Usiow, treesurer. Lake City. The follow
Ing vjce psss;deuts were elected: Mont.
r.ssr county. Mn. Hattie Osh"sne: Delta
Mrs. J. l.. I>oacr; Hinsia'c. Mrs. ). u
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

A rate of one and one fifth faro On the
csstiacats plan will Be Dsde 70 F1oreDcs
- src0unt a Presbytesisn Mi0ioosry
6ocisty. tickets on saIs frea April 10 10
Is isciusive and 10 bs sigssd ~ Mn
6sassi Agard and stamped by A. u.
Moore for retsrn psage. Tbs sass
rate will 10 asde 10 Love,apd. Colo. o.
April 10 10 II iaclusive, cestiacstss eDbs
sigsed by Rev. r. Thomp~,e ssss stswP-
e,i Ny q. ]. Knari. ss-ut.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

As between the taxpayer and non tax
payer whore ability is equal. the taxpay-
or should have the preference in cleo
tions to official position.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31
IN HEw QUARTERS.

TIE Farmers 3 Merchants Bank Moved Into
its nsv osiidiaS- S-Fissst Fixtures aad
Oscssaijeas On ne western Sleps.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

The High school literary gave medal
contest In the high school roon last
Friday evening which was one Of the
bsst sutsetainments ever given In this
city. The room was comfortably veil
AlIsd With an enthusiastic and ap-
preciative audience. The following pro-
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

Judges on Grafton Tor thought: Dr.
Dorsey, Judge Welch. Rev. Messenger.
For delivery: Rev. Messenger. Rev.
Wood, Nillard Fairlsmb.
On essays: E. L. Kellogs. Rev. Wood.
Nillard Fairlamb.
Decision Grafton: Mr.. States, 661f;
Mr.. Williams, 9l SIS. Essay: Mrs..
Harris, 91H. Min Jensen. 93ls.
Niss Nsbells Dennison the competing
contss4ant against Ais Pearl Worth,
bsing detained in quarantine. no medal
vss awarded for the recitation. The
contest and award will take place later.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

TaE Colorado Springs Gazette issued
. very fine special edition on tho 2oth
anniversary OF its establishment.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-31

Thoeo0ghbreA PooStvy.
breed Lit. Brahmas, White Leghorns
and Rose Comb Brown Leghorns. Best
layers on earth. Eggs and chickens for
sale iu season. Prices reasonable.
w. M. HASTINGS. Seven Gables Fruit
Farm, Delta Colo. 5pl3
RegissPasies.
Notice ID hereby given that the board
Of registration will meet at the hose
house on Monday, April 8. 1897. for the
purpose Of registering all persons enti-
tied to vote in the town election.
60 GEO s.. CoNKLIH,
Attest: LOIS l. BEAR, Mayor.
lSeall Town Clerk.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-15
NEW PACIFIC BILL.

SUbstttut Measure introduced BY; the
Chairman Of Senate Committee.
WASHINGTON, IAN. 14.-Senatar Gear
Of the committee on Pacific railroads
has introduced anew bill for tho settle
ment of the Pacific, railroad indebted
ness, constituting; the secretary of the
treasury, the secretary Of the. interior
and the attorney general commission
with full power to make q settlemen,
Of the indebtedness Of all the bond
aided Pacific roads to the government,
upon such terms and in such. manner
as may be agreed upon by them, or a
majority of them, and the owners Of
the roads, providing that the settle.
msnt shall be approved BIZ the presi.
dent, and unless approved by him shall
MOI he binding.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-15
HARD ON TRAIN ROBBERS.
Express Companies Take Steps which
May Make the Occupation Dangerous.

Express Companies Take Stops Which
May Make the Occupation Dangsrous.
CHICAGO. Jan. l4.-Express and rail-
road managers have sent to messengers
and train guards q letter. which, if the
offers made are carried into effect, may
cause train robbers to hesitate before
they determine to- hold up train.
These letters instruct the men to shoot
to kill in each and every case where
robbery is clearly the intent Of any one
who interferes with the running of q
train, and cash reward of $500 is held
out for each robber shot but not killed,
and 81 900 for Jesse James emulator,
who is made to bite the dust A gen.
eral changing Of shooting irons has
been going on for some time. The
most improved patterns Of repeating
rifles and shotguns have taken the
place of arms of less deadly and rapid
execution: Cars are also being built
with an eye to more resistance against
the onslaught Of train robbers. Floors
and sides are reinforced with iron
plates and doors made heavier with
stronger ,fastenings. The gang that
successfully holds up train during the
present year must risk considerably
more than heretofore.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-15
NORTH DAKOTA DIVORCES.

Justice Russell of New York Forznulates
His Ruling in the MeGown Case.
I NEW YORK, JAN 14.-Justice Rus.
sell, in the supreme court, has formu-
lated his ruling that divorce procured
in North Dakota by a resident Of this
state is invalid. The case was that of
Henry P. McGown against Mary
Emma McGown, the plaintiff suing for
divorce on the ground that the de.
PENDANT was unlawfully living with
Harry Bell as, his WIFE, Mrs. Nc.
Gown, after procuring divorce in
North Dakota, had married Bell. In
his decision Judge Russell said:
'1The wife's place is, at the home of
her husband and. child, and she cannot
acanire a foreign. residence for the ex-
press purpose Of freeing herself from
the charge of violation Of duty and .ex-
empting herself from it's obligations.
Norif she had gained = residence in
the:state of North. Dakota would. her
suit there have BEEN effective: To
sever the marriage ties by judicial. force
the courts must gain jurisdiction. by
personal service Of the process upon the
defendant or by his. voluntary appear.
ancas"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-15
DOlNGS OF THE HOUSE.

Ignatius Donnelly submitted rese-
luton to the house at the morning ses-
sion for a joint committee to report
what steps might be taken to preserve
to the state what is known as the
Mountain Iron property, estimated to
be worth $l2,OO0.000. The property
was selected as indemnity school lands
in 1884 but afterwards relinquished V
the state auditor and at cnce taken pc =.
session Of by certain capitalists and is
now known as the Mountain Iron mine.
Mr.. Donnelly also introduced resolu.
ton instructing the judiciary commit.
tee to draw Up bill to reduce the fees
for second citizenship papers from - to
! 30 cents.
| Eleven new bills made their appear.
ence in the house, among them one
providing for the election OF railroad
commissioners, and another to prevent
| Combinations of fire and other insur'
ance companies.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-01-15
MORTGAGES FORECLOSURES SALE.

Default having been made in the pay
1nert of the sum of forty,eight dollars in
due at the date Of this, notice upon a
livered by Henry Comstook an unmarried
nortgagee, bearing date the LIST day of
November, 1894, and witln powerof sale
therein in fontainsd, d1ly 5eGordedfn the
county of Morrison and state of Minneso-
ia, on the 2lth day Of N9s se 1set, at TO-
And, Whereas, the said mortgage and
holder of said mortgage, has duly elected
and does hereby elect to ssclare the whole
payable at the date of this notice, under
the terms andsconditionso Of said mortgage.
and the powenof sale therein ,contained;:
ard whereas there is actually due and
claimed to be due and payable at the date
of this notice the sum oftwo hundred and
one and 75 ~ do. dollars, and whereas the
and no action or proceeding having been
instituted, flaw or otherwise, to recover.
the debt secured by said mortgage or any
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given,
that by virtne of the power OF sale con-
tanned in said mortgage, and pursuant to
Wided, the said mortgage will be foreclosed
by sale of the premises described in and
The Southeast a duarteT Il section s twenty.
eight, township one hundred and Thirty
one, of range numbered thiEty, in Morri-
son county and state. of Minnesota, With
the hereditaments and apRurtenances;
which sale will be made by the sheriff of
said Morrison county, at the north trort
door Of the court house. in the city of
Little Falls in said county and state, on
a, M, Of that day, at public vendue, to the
highest bidder for cash, to lay said debt of
two hundred and one ana 75-l0O dollars,
and interest, and the taxes, if any, on said
premises, and twenty.five dollars, attor-
ney's fees. as stipulated in and by said
mortgage in case of foreclosure, and the
disbursements allowed by law; subject to,
redemption at any time within one year.
from the day of sale, as provided by law.
Dated January 18th. AID, 1891,
AUGUST b. ERBE,
Mortgage.
L1NDBERGH, BLANCHARD & LxNDBERGH,
Attorneys.