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The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

Notice is hereby, given that at the general
election TO be held In the Town OF Delia, .o.v.,
on Tuesday, the sixth day Of April, 1897. for IL e
purpose Of election of municipal officers Of said
Town. there will be submitted to the votes Of
qualified electon Of said Town shall have In
the year preceding paid n property tax In Sald
Town, the question Of creating q bonded indebt-
edness for the purposes and In the amount here
after specified, Wit:
Ist-Shail the Board OF Trustees Of aid tow n
create y bonded Indebtedness Of ten thousand
dollars. or 70 much thereof as may be necessary,
for the purpose Of extending and completing the
waterworks Of said town and furnishing wafer
supply therefor.
2nd-Shall the Board Of Trustees Of said town
Of Delta. create . bonded Indebtedness OF Ave
thousand dollars, or such part thereof ~ may be
necessary, for the erection OF electric light
plant and the purchase OF machinery therefor. TO
be owned and controlled BY the said Town Of
Delta.
The ballot upon the two propositions above
submitted will be taken separately. and the form
Of ballet will be:
"for waterworks Bonds"
against Waterworks Bonds"
"for Electric Light Bonds."
Against Electric Light Bonds"
GEoBGE 8. CoHKLIS.
LOIS I. BEAR, Mayor.
tsRALl Town Clerk.
[First pub March D. last March 81, 1901
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

Notice Is hereby given that pursuant to law the
regular municipal election for town ofhcer OF
the town Of Delta. Colorado. will b held on
Tuesday the 9Th day OF April. A. ID. 1897. The
following town officers to be elected:
One Mayor. to serve for one year
One Clerk and Recorder, TO serve for one year.
One Treasurer. 70 serve for one year.
Three Trustees, to serve for two yean each.
Polls will b- open from O'Clock in the morn :
ing until O'Clock in the evening on aid sth day
Of April, A. d. 1907.
Witness our hand and seal this eth day Of
March, A. d. 1897.
GEoRGK s. CouKlIS.
Attest: LOIS I. BgAR. Mayor.
lsEALJ Town Clerk.
lFirst pub. Mach 10. last March 81, 1871
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10
GovEKsos STEPHENS, Of Missouri. hs

GOVERNOR SrEPHENs, OF Missouri, has
appointed w. A. Rebo inspector OF oils
for Clarke county for a term Of two
years. Below the certified appointment.
in Governor Stephens handwriting, was
the following: "Mr. Montgomery. who
is an applicant for this position, is q
sound money democrat. Icannot, there
fore appoint him, as l am determined
that no sound money democrat shall
hold position under this administra-
ton"
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

Since the last list the following new
names have been added TO the subscrip-
ton list OF The INDEPENDENT:
J. d. billiard, B. M. Galyen, F. L.
Bishop, E. 7. Nettle, Mrs. G. N. Spencer.
d. M. Newland, Delta; G. P. Steinmetz,
Central City; VIM. Smith. Cory; Oran
Freese. Forsha, Kansas; John Valcourt,
Smuggler; H. b. Dirlam, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

There will be dance and supper for
the benefit Of our school at the Eckert
hall, March II Each lady will bring .
basket and some novel method will be
decided upon for choosing partners for
supper. There will be good music.
Everybody il invited and . good time 10
expected. Sc
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

HOesee 81 Aaooal 0eoeaaw.
Notice 10 hereby given that the annual
stockholders meeting Il the Park Ressr-
March 13. 1897, at II O'Clock q. n.
JOHN b. HAl1. Prest.
BY II. X. FERGUSON. Secy. 4 Treas.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

The regular annual meeting Of The
Delta County Board Of Trade for the
election Of officers and the transaction Of
such other business as may come before
the meeting will be held on Wednesday
March "a, at 7:3O p. m. at the Office OF H.
H. Smith.
ia. CURTIS, Prest.
H. H. SIXTH, Secy.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10
NStiee for Poblieasi0n.
LAND OvyIcs AT MosrsOsE. CoLosAI

February Z. 1897.
Noties !: hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has fled notice Of his intention make
final proof In support Of his claim and that said
proof will be made before Milton Z. Welch.
county judge and ex-ofiicio clerk at Delta Colo
rado, ON March IL, 1897, Wis:
.DOnN Il. HELLAHD.
upon his ID. &. 1888 Ute Series for the wy g. VIZ
Sec. 20. Twp l3 s. X. 81 W. 9Th r. N.
He names the following Witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz:
John L. McKoon, William T. Colvin, Otto A.
Peter.sn, Thomas Gully, Cedaredge. Colorado.
Fred II. Gray. who fled ID. q. ll21 Cte Neries Il
hereby notified TO show reason Why his sl0svsaid
filing should not be cancelled.
A. 3. AnsBAny, Register.
tFirst pub Feb 10, last March H.. Iso7.l
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

We desire to extend our most sincere
thanks to our friends and neighbors for
their many acts Of kindness shown dur.
ing our recent affection.
IA. ACCoY
Nns. q. ]. NCCoY.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

President Mckinley has made up his
cabinet as follows, all Of his appoint
ments being promptly confirmed BY the
senate:
Secretary Of state-John Sherman Of
Ohio.
Secretary Of the treasury-Lyman J.
Gage Of Illinois.
Secretary Of war-Russell A. Algez Of
Michigan.
Attorney general-Joseph McKenna of
California.
Postmaster general-James A. Gary
of Maryland.
Secretary Of the navy-John d. Long
q Massachusetts,.
SECRETARY oe the Cornelius N.
Bliss Of New York.
Secretary q agriculture A..
Wilson of lows.
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

The council met last Thursday even
ing and appointed M. Fairlamb. N. E.
Clack and VIM. Girsrdet - judges Of
election.
The following bills we're allowed;
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

Put up capable business men in nomi'
nation for mayor and trustees this spring
and Delta will continue her progress
The Delta independent., 1897-03-10

Early Fresman seed potstoss Tor sale
at Sanders Mercantile Go. 5tf
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
MORNING STAR.

Old Boreas has again forced a recoe.
hltlon OF his presence, and with mighty
read greatly impeded the much de-.
sired progress and growth of all vege.
tation. 1t is thought the fruit crop is
greatly damaged, and especially the
pear, peach and smaller fruits, and also
the early wheat, which had arrived at
the stage of booting, and hence was
very susceptible of being affected by
the recent freeze. Orr gardeners who
were prematurely anxious to catch the
early worm, /" are now singing ./"Good
by My Darling, Good 5y.F Miss Eliza.
beth Wesby, who has Been residing
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. I. Sherfey, near
mere, for some time, is Very seriously
Ill with typhoid fever, with no homes
for her recovery A series of meetings
nave been in progress at Pleasant VAL
ley Tor several days, resulting in one
accession and much e~di6cation to the
church. The young people of the 18th
enect "a permanent organization
OF the Union Literary Society O the
Fourteenth District, at Morning Star
Academy on last Friday evening. After
the reading and adoption of the consti-
tuition and bylaws, the following Off
GERS were elected: E. j. Hunt, Presi
dent; W. E. Ferguson, Vice President;
Miss Bessie Hartman, Secretary; T. b,
Martin, Treasurer; Oscar Hartman.
Sergent at Arms.and w. s. Squibb, AT.
torney General. The Society meets
every Friday evening and has for it's
OBJECT the moral, intellectual and liter.
airy advancement of the young people,
and embraces elocution, debates. es.
says and select reading, and hence
gives opportunity to all to take an &C.
part. We were pleased to observe
the active interest exhibited by the
young ladies' and the little boys and
girls In perfecting the organization.
Inc subjects treated under discussion
eiocution and recitation, were each
presented with force, power and in.
structive thought. May success crown
'Nei every ehort. NESToR.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
Deafness Cannot be Cared

oy local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear,
Ihere is only n way to cure deafness
@hd mat is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inHamaed
condition of the mucous lining Of the
~Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
iufamed you have a rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when It ia
entirely closed, deafness is the result,
n unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de.
stroyed forever; nine cases out of zen
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing
outon lntlamed condition of the mu.
cous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
ior any case Of deafness caused by ca.
tarrhj that cannot be cured by Halls
Cure. Send for circulars: free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o,
IDSold by druggists, Zoe.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
Horse Stolcn--Quick Arrest.

Last Sunday night James Bailey,
who lives near Christie, had a horse
stolen from his stable. He telephoned
the fact to Capt. 10 Mahoney, of this
place; ana search was at once i%nstitu-
ted for the horse and thief. Monday
forenoon a young mar rode up to Will
Middleton, of the Fifth District,
aud offered to sell him the horse he
had for five dollars, Mr.. Middleton
suspected that there was something
wrong about the matter and put the
young mar under arrest, n brought
him and the horse 10 town. The horse
proved to be the one stolen from Mr..
Bailey, The young man sail his name
was Kelly, and that he lived near the
Greene County line, in the Seventeenth
District.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
OBITUARY.
ELLA GERTRrnE L1rrLr

On February 81, 1897, death entered
the home of j, Ii. and NIollie S. Little
and CARED little Ella to The bosom Of
Christ 1t is sad to say good bye to one
so loving and dear ms was this little
angel, but when the blessed Master
wills mat one of his children must hid
adieu to earth we can only saw THY
will be done" Her life was short INIT
answered the purpose for which size
was created. During the six a of
her life she was seldom well, but she
Is now free from pain and care. She
was a ~favorite of all who knew her.
and the ews of her death hath broken
many hearts. We miss her sweet life
u she is now walking the golden
paved streets of the New Jerusalem.
Inc day before her little spirit passed
to the realms of eternal bliss. her
sweet voice was heard trying to sing
Jesus Lover of Nv Soul" She leaves
a rather, mother, two brothers and
many others to weep because of her
Death But while we sorrow for her
she sings in the Beautiful Home of the
Soul She left two little brothers who
VIII miss her sweet association. and
went to live with a little brother whom
me never knew on earth but met first
the beautiful gate of heaven. Hand
IN hand they walk the streets of the
city OF God. MINNIE MCINTYRE.
L%ordsburg, Cal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
SOME "REMINISCENCES No. 10.

In his issue of the Democrat do tor
April l., 1859, Editor Graham devote.
the hrst column of the first paper ia
account of the Temperance Jubilee
beginning as follows: Pursuant to pre.
vlous notice the temperance sumner.
torchlight procession and meeting
came OIL last Friday evening in this
place. TO use q French phrase il was
one grand affair." The nations of
the earth and the inhabitants thereof ),
were out, aud witnessed The ceremonisa
OF inc occasion. SO far AZ we. indi.
Niuua'ly' were concerned, the whole
oHalr passed oil without an incident to
mar Vhe festivities of the Jubilee. and
II everybody else were not as vail
Pleased, we have no idea as Ia what
may have been the reason of their dis
satisfaction. '0
See the proceedings of the moeti,r
Vi 4"s' saturday evening in toduv's
paper Extensive preparations will ba
'"""e to have one Of the grandest din.
hers ever req OF on the occasion. We
expect a gathering Of nations in town
on the 'th OF April. Let all come who
want 10 see sights, hear public sneak
ing nave good eating free of chorre
ana who intend to do their hest ma
VINO have done their best for orr rail
ioau' Inc redemption OF East Tennes
see Is nigh and we expect to celebrate
the coming of the day by a grand rail-
road dinner on the 7th of April. 1870
10 our brethren OF the quill: Read the
proceedings OF the meeting of last Sat.
uruay evening, III today's paper, and
bless your stars for beng sin luck
Tor one time, and come out and accent
the goods the gods provide" Come
!c ugly club, Poals, Parham. But
ton' Brownlow, Mckee, Helms, Ivias
Foru, Eastm IN, Zollicoffer, Marlinp
ana ye host OF the editorial corn
come on each with q keen %apneriIe'
some pertinent remarks for a sueerb
III your head, and an impromptu toast
IN your hat. Come up brethren to the
OF lat things; and whilst we are
together we hope to have an election
sot PRESIDENT Of the fraternity-the
uSiiest man being selected for the sta
tlon' We are II prominent" candi.
iate 70 ieet 4 lnches) for that position
New arrangement: The line OF stages
the route from Blountville to Knox
vile through this place, has been
Jnahged from Two 10 four horse coaches.
Ihls is a good movement and one
"hlch we nope may prove profitable
W lhe proprietors OF the line. We see
no good reason why it should not he
TO- since the only obstruction. the
dolston Rive. I'VE which a splendid
bridge has lately been erected is now
10 longer in existence, and there is an
open track and a good road between
he two points at all the ordinary
of the year. Why then should ,
lot this route be ~patronized equally
Win that of Rogersville? 1t passess !
hrough as fine country, we have as :
handsome women to look at on the !
way (lt that matters anything. and =
can at any time outshine .
togersville, Why, then, we ask again, :
mould we not have a successful line Of .
our horse coaches on this route? !
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31

by authority in us vested by the
County Court of Washington County
we will on Friday, the End day of April.
1897, at the Court House in Jonesboro'
receive sealed bids upon the construc
o of a bridge across the Nolachucky
River, plans and specifications of am
will b ON file for inspection by bidders
at the office of E. A. Shipley in Jones.
boro after the 9Th day Of March. Three
building sites are proposed and speci.
hcations will be furnished of each, bids
are invited as a whole and in part, that
is bids will be received and considered
for the constructions of the piers separ-
ately, and also for bridge material and
construction in like manner, and also
for the Job as a whole. All of said
bidding will be received by the com.
mittee and transmitted to the court on
the first Monday in April, who will
consider them, and reserve the right to
accept such as it may choose or to re.
Ject the whole as may he deemed prop.
er. All bidders are invited to person
ally inspect the several locations Of the
proposed bridge, which they can do If.
ter the 18th day of March, the commit.
tee reserving time to that date to make
fixed locations of the same. ,
f. A. SHIPLEY,
t. NJ. WELLS, SCom.
j. w. BoREING.
J%onesboro, Tenn, March /, 1897.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
Your IntplIippucn


Your intelligence is questioned bv
tne druggist who tries to influence you
TO let hin bottle,anything for you when
you ask for DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey.
No druggist can put this up for YOU
ne can not put up anything like tit
is not to be had in bulk-iti is to be had
only in 25c, 50r and 81 bottles. There
Is nothing Just as good" as DR.. Bells
Fine Tar Honey. Avoid those substi.
tntes with similar sounding names.
when you buy DR.. Bells Pine Tar
honey see that the bottle has never
peer opened and that it bears the pic.
lure n testimony Of "Good Old Gran
ny Metcalfe, and the name of the f.
+. Sutherland Medicine company,
Fountain Park, Paducah, XIV.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
TRUSTEES LAND SALE,

By virtue of the authority in me
vested under q deed of trust executed
to me as Trustee by w. K. Martin. To
secure certain indebtedness therein
specified to j. D. Cox, on the 10th day
of March 1890, which is of record in
The Registers office in the County of
Washington, Tennessee, in Volume 3
Deeds OF Trust page 81. l will proceed
10 sell at the Court House door in
J~onesboro, Tennessee, on Friday April
SOth, 1897, at 1 o'clock PM, at public
outcry to the highest bidder a certain
house and lot of land, situated and
lying on the south side of Buffalo Street
in The town OF Johnson City, Tennessee.
Washington County, being the same
property purchased By the said w, X.
Martin, from P. G. Range, and bound.
ed as follows: Beginning at the corner
OF Isaac Harris brick building running
s%outherly with brick wall front &C feet
and 10 inches to corner of building
continuing straight line l6 feet to ]. r.
Harris line, easterly making an acute
angle with j, L. Harris line to the
Isaac Harr line and wall, then at right
angles with the Isaac Harr line tosthe
beginning. Said sale will be made forJ
cash in hand aud in bar of the equity of
redemption, L. A. SHIPLEY, Trustee.
This March %, 1897.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31


Travelling in a private car is a luxurv
that may now be enjoyed by anyone.
ANY person desiring to rent a private car
iorany special trip the coming summer
othe Pacific coast orany ofthe Eastern
or Northern resorts, can do SO by apnlv.
ing to any agent of the c., H. Sd Rail
way, or by letter to the undersigned.
lhese cars are fitted with every con
venience, drawing rooms, sleeping
rooms, dining rooms and carry a fpIl
crew OF walters and cooks. Where a
party OF ten or more get together. the
arrangement is as economical as first
class hotel accommodations.
Parties desiring to 20 to Chicago win
the u, Ii. d d. can enjoy all the con-
Venlence of a private car by sjmpIv
paying for their railway ticket at the
usual rate and 80 a berth for sleeping
car Inc compartment sleeping cars
on the O., Ii. q d. are arranged in sen
arate rooms, each room containing two
beds, a washstand, drinking water and
every appliance for the toilet. If de.
sired, can be opened into each other en-
suite. but secluded from the rest of the
car The luxury Of these cars can ONLY
De appreciated by personal experience.
u. u. Edwards, Passenger Traffic Man
4ger' Cincinnati, Hamilton & DAYTON
railway, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
MOVERS.

Little Joe Meyers was the son If
Daniel and Maggie Movers. He was
born March 10, 1895. and fell asleen in
Jesuson the 95th of February, 1897. His
remains were inferred in the Pleasant
valley cemetery on the twenty seventh.
Little Joe was a sweet, pleasant and
smart child, loved by All who knew
him. He could talk with as much
sense as n of almost twice his ope.
could sing several songs and could
carry the tunes; his favorite song was.
Little Children, Praise the Lord. j
When asked what he wanted TO sing
he would say, Praise the Lord The
DAY ne died he sat up in his cradle and
sang ms tavorlte song. 1t seems but
Yesterday since we saw little Joe play-
ing around so sweetly; but alas, death
laid his cold hand upon him and little
Joe 's no more to be seen among us.
but we will still remember his little
DrattlinV tongue and his little to ding
feet, and while he is absent {Ion us in
BODY WI know he is cOmpaTauyetys
happy in the sweet home of the soui.
Father, mother, sister and brothers.
weep not for your baby, but strive
10 llye right, so you can meet him in
the sun bright cline and be an undi.
Vlded family there, where you will
never more be separated and where The
farewell tear is not known.
Oh, how sweet it will be in that beautiful
land,
SO free from all sorrow and pain,
win songs on our lips and with harps in
our hands.
To meet one another again. M.A.A
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
ClarKS O.. n. 7. Spool Cotton at Retail
or Wholesale. Send in Your Orders,
In Notions.

Dress Furnishings Innings, Buttons, Silks, Braids. yelvets
&c Hosiery, Gloves, Mitts, Crash, Scrmnet Nankins Toue,o To,,0
Covers Veilmgs, Laces, Hamburg Edging, Ladies' Vests, Quilts, Window
Shades, Lace Curtains, Table OIdoth. Umbrellas and Paraso,S Co,so..
"nS rocket Books Combs, Hair Pins, Needles, Clocks, Mirrors, Balls
brushes haips' both French and Jews) Garter Web, Paper, Envelopes
Box Paper, Pencils, Belts, Fans. &c.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
Flood of 1897.

The Ohio River at Cincinnati reached
the stage of 81 feet and 4 inches and
blocked all the railway lines. except
one, and this one was the c. Fl. & ID.
Railway. 1t is knowna as the high and
dry" line. During the flood all trains
arrived and departed from the depot.
Firth and BaymilIer, Cincinnati, with
unfailing regularity.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
Southern Baptist Convention, Wilmington. n,
C.,M ay q, to IL, 1~897--Reduced Rates
Via Southern Railway.

For the occasion of the meeting of
Southern Baptist Convention at Viii.
mington, n. c., May 6, to IA, 1897, the
Southern Railway will sell tickets to
Wilmington, N. c., and return, at rate
OF one first class limited fare for the
round trip.
Tickets will he on sale May 3, to 7.
inclusive, good to return fifteen DAYS
from date of sale.
For further information address any
agent of the Southern Railway.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31

Situated in the Sixteenth District,
two miles northeast of Jonesboro. and
containing six acres and eleven poles:
well watered, good land, a dwelling
house, wood house, smoke house and
crib, and a nice young orchard. For
further information address
JOHN T. O'BRIEN,
Jonesboro, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31

Arrangements have been completed
between the G. II. & D., |. d. & w.
and Wabash Railways, by which mile.
age tickets of either of these lines, will
De accepted for passage between Indian.
apolis, Decatur, Quincy, Hannibal and
intermediate stations, over these three
lines.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores. chapped hands, c~hilblains, corns,
ana all SKIN eruptions, aud positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box For sale by f. E. Britton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
A Bargain.

"A new frame house, six rooms. good
0 On nearly 2 acres in lot and about
~ lfuls trees, Good place to raiso
cplckens, This house can be bought
cheap Call on Dosser Bros. for infor.
"""Un' February II, 1897.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
Perfectly mt Home.

The irri gate lands of Idaho possess
that peculiar qualification which is
perfectly adapted to the raising of ap.
piles, apricots, peaches, cherries, pears,
plums, grapes, pruues. hops, alfalfa,
corn and potatoes, which always find
a ready market and bring a good price.
You can 'toverstock the United States
with these commodities.
We'll send our advertising matter on
apple Ition. j. +. Aglar. G.. A.,
Union Pa .System, st, Louis. Mo. M3I-St
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-03-31
The Mount Lebanon Shakers recently

The Mount Lebanon Shakers recently
performed Il great deed of charity. al.
though it was not designed as a char.
ty, being nothing more nor less than
an advertising scheme. 1t however
resulted in great good just the same.
they gave away 1000 bottles of their
Digestive Cordial 70 those SUFFERING
from stomach arrangements. 1t was
so effective in curing those who used
me remedy that they were loud in
Inelr praises OF it and in consequence
a large demand for the Cordial was of
nee created. The druggists of this
town have little books that tell ali
about it. Digestive Cordial creates an
appetite, aids digestion and brings
ABOUT a rapid increase in flesh and
strength.
Laxol Is the name of a nalatahl.
Oil, Just the thing for obiId,o.