The Delta independent., 1898-02-11


kiss 10 attend court.
E. c. Cornish came in from Montrose
Wednesday afternoon.
Fred Fogg returned to his business at
Telluride Wednesday.
Geo. and jackson Rhines were down
from Hotchkiss Saturday.
A. E. Buddecke, OF Montrose, made
Delta business visit Tuesday.
Attorney Brown. OF Gunnison, was in
the city the fore part Of the week.
Rev. o. f. Ostenson took the south
bound passenger "Wednesday morning.
Mrs. E. b. Masters removed to Mont
rose this week, where she will make her
home.
Judge Hogg was attending to legal
matters pertaining TO the present term
of court Tuesday.
T. II. Bateman, OF Denver, was in the
city Monday and Tuesday looking after
business interests.
Ii is reported that II. X. Ferguson will
be obliged TO undergo another operation
at the Salida hospital.
S. n. Wheeler, one OF Grand functions
prominent lawyers, had court business
here Tuesday and Wednesday.
Deputy District Attorney Chas I.
Pike, Of Hotchkiss, is in the city acting
for the first time in his official capacity.
Ed. Catlin and S. S. Sherman formed
the duo OF Montrose legal lights who at
tended court here Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Fred Bullen, OF the Bullen Bridge Co,
Pueblo, left for his home Wednesday
morning after attending G TO the company's
affairs in Delta county.
For the Mardi Gras at New Orleans,
February q and -, 1895, an open rate
of one fare for the round trip is au-
thorized from all stations. Dates OF sale
February II, Is and final limit March
5.
Vim. Hunt and family expect to leave
next Monday for Seattle, and from there
Mr.. Hunt will go into the klondike coun-
Try Tor the summer. They have many
friends here who wish them safe jour
ney and prosperous season.
DR.. and Mrs. ID. V. Meikleiohn left last
Saturday for Hotchkiss where they ex-
pect to make their home, as the Doctor
has arranged to enter practice there in
18th 4 " Rnharfann
Delta is sorry TO lose two such pleasant
people.
l. II. Jewell was in the city the latter
part u last week and the fore part OF
this purchasing burros for shipment to
Klondike. He and a gentleman named
Brown OF Glenwood will ship two or
three cars Of the animals soon and
should the venture prove profitable will
cootinue the business on larger scale.
Tho Baptists closed their revival meet
ings last Saturday evening after a con-
tinuatiou Of three weeks and half. As
direct result the church has received
great quickening and spiritual uplift,
while twelve have expressed themselves
as desirous OF leading better life. As
is ever the case the complete results OF
the meetings can never be measured.
Harry Wolber., formerly clerk to the
board Of county com mmissioners. will leave
today for Portland. Ark, where he goes
10 accept a position with the Mississippi.
Hamburg and Western railway. taking
charge OF the land department of that
corporation. Mr.. Wolbert will stop en-
route at Valley Falls, Kan, ard visit his
wiie's relatives FOR a few dsys.-Colorado
Springs Gazette.
Mr.. Lamb. OF Delta, purchased about
one hundred COWS from Carroll and Cal
kins, which were being fed at the ranch
hannah creek by several hundred head
OF cows which passed through White
water and which Mr.. Lamb was reported
TO have bought in Plateau valley. Messrs.
Carroll & Calkius also sold bunch Of
calves TO Mr.. Nuckolls who ranges cattle
near New Castle.-Grand junction News.
The stockholders Of the Garnet Ditch
company held their regular annual meet
ing last Saturday afternoon in King 4
Roberteon's Office. The officers reports
evidenced prosperous year and
healthy condition OF the treasury. The
officers elected for the following year
were: W. o. Stephens, president; L. W.
Sweitzer vice president: W. NJ. Hastings,
secretary and treasurer; A. Il King. c.
4. Brewer. A. c. jackson. o. I. jackson.
Geo. Stephan. directors.
The B. and T. c. L. of the High school
perpctrated a surprise on Abel f. Work
at his home at the Presbyterian manse
last Friday evening. A charade auction