davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04
HUGHES CITY.
A Thriving Mining Camp Opening Up in the
Uraaeep CountrY-Prospcc.ors Going
in at the Fate Of Twenty Day.

About four weeks ago Grand junction
parties went up on East creek to the
Frank b. Grant ranch, where it was
said some good copper ore had been
discovered. and brought down 1920
pounds of the ore from two prospects
called the Last Chance and Little John
ME. The ore was put into the foundry
furnace and reduced to matte with a
loss of only 800 pounds in weight; the
matte was shipped to Denver, to the
Globe smelter, and within a very few
days afterward Capt. j. S. Clark, of the
foundry, went up and took a bond and
lease on the Last Chance and put a
force OF men to work.
Last Thursday the proprietor OF THE
INDEPENDENT had the pleasure Of visit
ing the camp and found the best show
ing ever seen in Colorado for the amount
OF work done. 1t is at low altitude,
about COCO feet, has plenty of timber
and water and is an ideal locality for
prospecting, the formation being granite
with lime and porphy dykes running
through it and TIE veins true assures
with very little dip.
The Last Chance has force OF four
men at work and they have stripped the
vein for depth of % feet and length Of
about 30 feet, leaving the ore body on
the foot wall ready to take down. They
have about two feet OF spar and from II
to IS inches of ore, expecting to make
car load shipment some time this week.
The little johnnie, on the same hill,
has opened three foot body of very
heavy copper ore on which six assays
have been made ranging from s22.20 to
s2ss.00 per ton.
Across the gulch the Nancy Hanks,
at ten feet depth, has three feet Of solid
copper ore running well in gold. 1t is
between lime and porphyry walls and
gives every indication Of becoming
shipper at an early day.
Two town sites have been staked out.
Hughes City and Pearl City, the pro-
moters OF the former owning all the
water rights onsthe stream, and as soon
as the survey is completed lots will be
on the market.
The camp is reached by good wagon
road from Whitewater, u miles distant,
and will soon have hotel and store.
Delta parties are very favorably i'm
pressed with the ore and number will
60 down next week to investigate.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

Prom The Phonogtaph.
John Carruthers returned Monday
from business trip TO Delta.
Jno. Addington left this morning for
q few days visit at Delta and Montrose.
F. L. Bieelow arrived home from Delta
last Saturday evening bringing the news
that he had become the proud father Of
a bouncing boy. He reports Mrs. Bige-
low and child doing nicely.
George Wilson. a former resident of
this place. but now ~ Delta county.
spent couple Of days here this week
looking after his interests in some min
ing property on Ho,chkiss mountain.
He returned home Thursday.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

Whereas. Edward ". Wiley by his certain deed
oftrust. dated November 2l-t. i-isl. filed for rec
ori December md. iSsu and recorded In the
otfec Of the recorder Of deed. Of Della county.
Colorado in book 10 At PAGE stl conveyed To A.
l.. B0nncN, trustee. the following dsscftb.d real
estate, situate. lying and being In the county OF
Delta, and state uf Colorado. to-wt:
The north west quarter OF the north east quar-
ter ami the north hall Of the north west quarter
af section twenty go and the south west quarter
Of the south sasf quarter OF section seventeen ~
all Ia township uiteen ftAi south of range niHeiy
one t9u west Of the eth principal meridian, with
any aud all water rights and privileges, ditch or
premises, In trust 10 secure the payment Of one
certain bond prOmissory note thenrin de
seribcd, and. whereas. said FdwardM Wiley has
made default IN the payment of said note and,
whereas. sald note has become due and payable.
and. whereas II ts provided In sAid deed 81 trns,
fise 10 aet the LEGAL holder of said note may at-
point and substitute any other pcrsun a. Trustee,
70 act instead OF the >aid A l. Brnney, who shall
th~rcupon become his successor 10 the ute 10
said property, aud the same hs-ome vested IN
him In trust for the purT-sss and obtrrfs OF said
deed of uu-t, with all the pJNcrs. duties and
obligations thereof and. whsr-as. tile Saii A l..
Bonney trustee has r-lu.cd 10 asf in this b..ha'f
and whereas the Esfulusb'c Securities Co. the
legal holder Of aid note by st. certain deed Of
appointment. dated fcbruary 18th. i-..- ap-
pointed and substituted the uDdcrsiRu.d As
trustee, 10 act Instead Gf aid A. J.. Boupcy, nos
.hs,eiore' a. ih. relnss' 81 tn- legal holder q
me by aid deed Of trust and sad deed Of APP
ponimeni, and for the purpose Of forrclnsiug the
same. !. the undersigned ". o. he.liing as
trustee. do hereby give notice that WILL on the
th- fourth day Of April. i-94. at the nour
OF ton Ociock m. OF aid day. proceed 10 -sll
the property t.icinbefore described =, pubic
iro@i door Of III he court Isrse ~ The ssua,y ~
Delta. state Of Colorado To sstisfy ssid debt aud
Interest and the casi o. csccutinz this trust.
A. SurH. Attorney.
lrir.: pub. MARCH, ! last April l. issl
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04
Missionary neetinq.

A union meeting o. the Woman's Mis-
sionary societies of the Baptist, Methodist
and PRESBYTERIAN churches convened in
the Presbyterian church the last Friday
in February. with an attendance of
about fifty, The meeting opened with
singing followed by prayer led by Mrs.
Work. Mrs. TiIlotsop read a scripture
lesson with comments. Mrs. Harris and
Mrs. Tillotson rendered duet with a
feryor and expression that went to the
listeners heart. while the organ spoke
feelingly under the skilliul touch of Mrs.
M. B. Clark. A chain OF prayers pre-
ceded a very earnest. thourhtful paper
bv Mrs. Work. She pointed out the need
of more constant effort to do our part in
bringing about that promised day when
Christ shall come into His inheritance.
Miss Jackson's recitation was an inspir.
ing appeal for more conservation TO the
work OF extending Christs kingdom.
Mrs. Clark sang a solo. after which Mrs.
Hollister read an interesting letter from a
friend who ia "A missionary worker in
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

Last Saturday marked Master Fay
McGrew's seventh birthday and in the
afternoon a happy crowd Of little folks
assembled at the McGrew home on
north Main street to assist in the cele-
btation Of the day. The children we're
entertained with short program and
dainty refreshments were served. Thoee
Who were present were Helen ConkIin,
Nellie Stockham. Louisa and Trudie and
Jeanett Amsbary. Helen Sanders, Cora
Sanders. Ruth and Lila Corbin. Mabel
Biglow, Ella Bouljin. Helen Williams.
Hazel and Matte Durkce, Ethel Gillett.
Ethel FadIey. Fanny Miller. Bertha and
Della Mupdry. Fay Hsw<ey. HsseI
Smith, Leslie Conklin. Henry Sanders,
Charles Sanders. Harry Friend. Walton
BouIdin. Clarence Kurz. Frank Howard,
Willie Williams. Lester Shock. Ray
Hunt. Raymond Smith. Joe Nelsps.
Robert whi;claw. Murray NcGreu and
Miss Mathews
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

should like to meet his wife and child
once more before parting from life. He
asks the tyrant to grant him a respite Of
three days in which to visit his dear
ones. In the mean time his friend Pyth-
las, is to be his security. Should Damon
fail to return in time, Pythias will have
to suffer death in his place. The cynical
tyrant does not believe in friendship,
and grants the request, in the belief that
Damon shall make good his escape and
let Pythias meet the death intended for
himself. On the third day everything is
ready for the execution. Detained by
unforeseen hindrances, Damon has not
appeared. But at the very moment when
Dionysius is to give the fatal order that
shall end the life of Pythias. who is al
ready kneeling on the scafTold, Damon
breaks through the ring OF bystanders
and demands to be put in the place of
his friend. During all the time the con-
tidence of Fythias in his faithfulness of
his friend has not failed. Touched BY
the sight of such afriendship, the tyrant
pardons Damon and makes the two
friends his counselors and advisors.
This delightful dramatization will be
given by Sanford B. Dodge at the Anna
Dora opera house on Wednesday, March
If
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

Rev. l.. H. Worthington returned
from protracted stay in Pueblo yes
terday.
Chas. Blackmore started yesterday
for the west. His destination is Los
Angeles, Calf.
A select dancing party was held in
Mather's hall Tuesday evening. Fifteen
couples participated.
A boy child was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Stockbam Monday but it was
evident that the little one would be un-
able to live. His death occurred We'd
nesday. The parents have the SYM
patty OF the entire community in their
sad bereavement. Mrs. Stockham is in
a very precarious condition at present
but it is believed that she will recover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Giliett and Mr..
and Mrs. Gene Hubbard were surprised
at their home on the Gillett ranch
Wednesday evening and genuine sur
prise it was too. Messrs. and Mes
danes II. W. Chiles. Geo. c. Wilson, G..
E. Mower, j. F. Kistlcr, IL. ii. Smith,
Mrs. Lois /. Bear and r. S. Kelso ar
rived at the Gillett home early in the
evening loaded with all kinds OF good
things TO eat and proceeded to take
possession. High five furnished amuse-
ment VI til late hour and all express
themselves as having been royalty en-
tertained
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

Public notice is hereby given that the
plats Of the surveys Of townships
43 N. Of range west ". NJ. p. II.
ID south Of range 81 west Of the 9Th p.
NJ.
IA south Of range 81 west OK the 9th p.
NJ.
ID south OF range 9s west OF the 9th p.
N.
IA south OF range 9s west OF the 9th p.
NJ. will be filed in this office on Saturday.
March 26th. 1898. on and after which
date we will be prepared to receive ap-
plications for the entry Of lands in such
townships.
JAMES A. LAYTON, Register.
II. e. FINK, Receiver.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

Whereas John I. No~iard did By his certAln n
deed uf trust dated January g2 i-i and r.
corded az, the ,.th dan of J,n,t,rI i.gi In ho,k
p AT p,y. isr ~ m. rrc1,ds in ~. of,ie. "a ~.
county el.rk ami r.cnt.irr of Delta ,ounty Colo
RADIO convey u rrtdorick NJ bile as trrtst..
aud in event al his r,-sirnatton taiiur, to ACT ~
other In .hflity then 10 the acting shsrtv of bel
"a county Colorado a. si~c-.pr IN trust the fni.
ioNxing d,.r,il, nal ..tf,. nd ,,,,s,r, .I,,,a,.
in pciia county Colorado. toyIf'
Tho vc.t ,,ns. haif ~ Inc ,o.,,h ,as, anar,.,
and ths norm ems; arnrfsr IN IN. .osi,h ...,
auart., and n. sonth ,s.-.t ons,.., n, re no,t6
"a :, o,ts ,t.r f .rtir., rutr s.rx., All IL ,s,,,
ship hftcen south, of rang. ninety. two ,sssf II
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04
DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF.
Notice for g'ubpt~nsto ION.
Z. ;. LANDUFF - soNIt1-,, uoD

February .. isas.
Notice s. hereby given thai William q. shsdd
of 1915 Corona street. Denver. Colorado, has hicd
notice of his intention Ia make proof on his
D. x and y. = W. 4 and y, y. !. :. w. = aud
N wLs !, See. - Tp, Is :. X. 20 W. 9Th Y.
NJ containing so acres before the Register nnd
Receiver at Montro-e. Colo. on Saturday, the
ninth dav Of April. is.s.
He names tbs following witncss.- to prove
The complete irrigation and cc!auation of said
land
Ambrose H. Rogers. Charles y. Chryslcr.
Thomas :. Gum. Robert Jones. all oi Delta,
Colorado.
J.NPs A. LAyr-s. Register.
lfirst pub. March last April =. is.-
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

Z. E. WATTS, for nearly three years
past foreman Of this Office, left on Mon
day last for Florence, where he will take
a similar position on the Daily Herald.
Mr.. Watts is skilled printer and while
we regret his departure from Delta we
appreciate the fact that he goes to
higher salary and can safely commend
him as well worthy of it.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

US LAND oyyicE, NoarItosE, Colo
February -. i-is. J
Notice Is hereby given that Clar'e. - Chrysisr
Of Delta. Delta County, Colorado. has Med
notice OF intention, 10 max. prof on his
dc.s ri Land claim No. III. utr series, for the
wLS.E.hN n. NV. = =. W. a y. " =
Nw.L,s. W. y sec. = aud y. D.. u :, E.a Sec.
str. Is 4. r. 10 W 9Th r. NJ. before the 'Rcgistcr
and Receiver nj Montro-., Colorado, on satur.
day. the 2tth day Of March. Is1.:
Ifs names the following witnesses Tn prove the
complet. irrigation and reclamation of sAld land.
Ambrose Rogers, Thomas :. Gum, Frank
Cranston, Robert Jones, all of Delta. Colorado.
JAN ~ A. LAYTos. Register.
lKirst nnh Feb. u. last pub. Harrh .. Isssl
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04
Notice Of sale Of pi,eh s,een.

Notice Is hereby given that the following de-
scribcl shares Of stock In the lruuston- Ditch
Co, or much thereof may be Dcc
e~ssry will be sold at public auction a, the south
front door Of the cu'iri house ut Delta, Colorado
SATURDAY, March ". isss, mt 10 O'Clock ~. !.
to the highe-, bidder for cash, for the payment
IL delinquent assessments, oost Of advertising.
etc.
Name Cert. No. No. Shares Amt
Tho. usylne ...... MA 10 CO
W. ~. Ingcrsoil. trustee J9s q /. GO
W. y. E!dridgu a Co. 81 -.
VI. 5. BAcLEr. President.
n. CLAcE, Secretary
First pub. Feb. n: last March n. t.as
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04
Council n Getting.

A special meeting OF the council was
held Monday evening at which an ordi
nance was passed extending the time
four months for W. r. Gale to complete
the electric light plant.
Contract for laying the water main on
Eaton avenue was let to Laycook. Brown
and Watts at cents per foot.
Some hose connections and other water
works supplies were ordered.
The following bills were allowed:
J. Mclaughlin, plumbing. .....e 2li G5
l.. !. Bear, clerk. k............... 10 90
B. s. Gheen, marshal. .......... co %
N. +. Clack, treasurer. r........... 10 90
w. ID. Nugent, labor. r............. @ 90
Colo. Fuel d Iron Co, pipe. ...... 3o3 Oh
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

METHODIST CHURc H-The services
both morning and evening will be com
memorative-the one OF George Washing
ton the other Of Miss Frances Willard.
Morning subiect-"A True Man." even.
ing subiect-"Interpretation Of the White
Ribbon" Everybody welcome.
JoHS X. WooD. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

LAND OryIcE AT NoSrro<k. Colo-
Feby. ~. sas. I
Notice IL hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intrnt on 70
make npaI proof IN support of his claim. and
that aid prof will h. made before the Register
and Receiver at Montro-c. Colo. "n April 6. isos.
CADwALADEE ELLIS
Who made y. :. iiss2 Ute serie- hs the Y. y :.
w V So Is, 3 ". Z :. y. = Sec. 15 y. " 4 n
W. 4 and n, ". y ". y !. See. = Tp 50 n. u. 20
lie names the following witnc--c- t. provc
his continuous residence upoa and cultivation
N aid land, viz
gsires g. jon n.ou. Georrc etvykcr. n Mont.
roe. Colo: Frank A. Bs>. Roissd oxens. Of
Tnemss Wcrvi- Who ase,: D. q sei TIE s-Yie-.
ApffI = Issl ~ y. !. y. = a asA y. ~ ". =
ssow rsassn why sstd Ming s,sou'S not te can-
lawn A. IAyYos, Rexssfer.
ts.-<t put. Feb. = !. last April. Z. Isrl
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

The story OF Damon and Pythias is
this: Damon senator and patriot. iiv-
ing in the old Greek city SyracueA. 10
caught in an attempt TO murder the
~tyran.- or king Of the city. Dionysius
the Younger. lie is ssn.esccd Ia death
and meets his fate manfuily. Yet he
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

Notice "a hereby given that the following de
scribed shares sf stock IN the lronston- Extension
Ditch Co, or 80 much thereof as may be neees
ssry will lie sold at public auction st the soufh
front door of the couf. house at Della Colorado
Saturday. March ~. isss. at 10 o'chrk .. IN ,
tn the highest bidder for cash. for the payment Of
deli isaueni assessments. cost of advertising. etc
Name Cert. No. No Shares Amt
Taos Deyine t,2 q IS
". !. BAcLEY. President.
y. +. cLAcK. Secretary.
CPirst pub Feb. II: lest ssTch ". isssl
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

The pupils of the Fairview school
have contributed the following tribute
to their teacher Miss Aunabel
Doughty who closed term of school
February 25th.
Miss Doughty has now the love and
respect OF each and every pupil by her
kind and affectionate way and her
sweet and loving disposition. Under
her management the pupils have made
a rapid progress.
Signed: Alice January. Wilbur
Rowell, Lettie January. Sybil Rowell
Ina Rowell. Elmer Gipe, Enoch Gipe,
Melvin Gipe, Lewis A. Gipe, Amos w.
Gipe, Walter January. Chrissie Taft,
Chas. Taft, Mamie Taft, Noble Taft,
Freddie Taft, Dolph Davis, Edwin Jan
uary.
The program OF the closing exercises
was:
Recitation-"Baby Gone to School,.
Freddie Taft.
Song-"Empty is the Cradle.
.................... Noble TAFT,
Recitation-"Little Daisy.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .Enoch Gipe.
Recitation-"What the Cows are Do
ing. Tommie Taft.
Recitation-"Why Should the Spirit
Of MORTAL. Alice January.
Recitation-"The Learned Negro"
............ Lewis Gipe.
Recitation-"Betsy and are Out.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Edwin January.
Recitation-"Betsy Destroys the Pa
per" .Lettie Jan uary.
Trio. Some Day I'll Wander Back
Recitaiion-"Poorhouse Man..
..................... .Chrissie Taft.
Recitation-"Th Moncyless Man."
.................... .Chas. Taft.
Song-"My Sweetheart" art."........
................... Noble Taft.
Recitation-"Cheek," Wilbur Rowell.
ecitation-"Pretty Chicken. .....
.................... Elmer Gipe.
Diaiogue-"The Unwilling Witness
Walter and Eddie Taft.
Recitation-"When Papa was a Boy.r
.--.-..-...--..-.. ....-- -NoDie IaIt.
Select Reading-"Kentucty Belle"
............... Alice January
Recitation-'O' 'Grady's Goat.
......... Gipe
Dislogue-"The Now Wife at the
Grocer's," Chrissic and Chas. Taft.
DiaIogue-"Farner's Boy and Dude
. Edwin and Walter January
acknowledgements is Sweet" ..
.........-..--..-." " alter howell.
Recitation-"Telegram m,"...
..................... Mamie Taft
Song--School Tasks are Over.
School
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04
DEsEaT LAND, FINAI. PROOF.
Notice Yer Publication.

Febrlary ~. fss, I
Notice T. hereby given that Iucy :. shedd of
los Corona street. Denver, tolnrsdo has hIcd
notice of intention 10 make prtvf on her desrrt
land claim No. III, for the T. = s. i. Z sec. -,
r. W. "A Sec u and W. y 2. r. = sec. y Tp - :.
n gs ". 9th y. N. containing 30 acres before the
Register aud Receiver st Honirrse, Colorado on
Saturday the ninth dIy Of April. iss>.
She names the following witne<ses TO prove the
complete Irrigation aud reclamation Of sAid
land.
Thomas 4. Gum, Robert Joue., all of Delta,
Colorado.
Iavr. A. LAyTos. Register.
frirst pub. March 4; last April 8. is,s
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

FIRST BAPTIST CHuRcH-Rev. James
II. Messenger pastor. Services at IL
IN. and 30 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a
m.-Dr. A. II. Stockham Supt.-Young
Peoples meeting Gas p. MI VI. Conk-
lin. president. Morning. subject-"Ab bel.
One of the Heroes of Faith" evening"
"In What Shall We Glory"
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

PRESBYTERIAN CHUEcu-Services at
II a. IN. and 7:3O p. IN. Sunday school at
10 a. m. Prayer and conference Wednes-
day evening at 7:30. Welcome to all.
AN. WoRK Ph. d., Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04

THE Delta County Teachers associa-
tion will have a very interesting meeting
tomorrow and all who take any interest
in educational matters will undoubtedly
receive great benefit if they will attend.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04
Died.

George Hammock. father Of Mrs. Will
Wagner. 6ied OF consumption at Delta
Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04
60rn.

Chas. L. Pike. os Hotchkizs. 10 father
of the best boy on earth; born Saturday.
February IS.
James Zaninctti and vile are rejoicing
over the birth u a daughter at their
home near Eckert on February 3, ISIS.
six and ore half pound attorney ar
rived at the home of =. n. Dickcrson. on
California mesa. las; Friday and has
ssnos1c,d his intention to stay.
The Delta independent., 1898-03-04
DEsERT LAMB. FINAL PROOF.
Nsslee for Publication.

Irint pub reb. II. last March II. i.asI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09

The town Of Charville turned out IN
solid mass TO do honor TO Its dead.
There were flowers and speeches and
tears; there were recitals and de-
scriptions Of noble deeds and great
sacrifices. At the dictation Of the
mayor the entire populace marched
to the home Of Peg Wilson, where the
rough spoken woman, more irritable
than ever, sat beside an old -four bar
rel, alone with her grief.
Beautiful girls adorned her home
with flowers, brave men eulogized the
bravery Of TON Wilson, the Hero"
II was like an enchanted dream 10
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
The Buzz Saw in surgery

A buzz saw for the amputatIon OF
limbs is being installed at the Emer-
gency hospital by a firm which deals
in electrical specialtles
An electric motor will furnish the
power to run the device, The saw
will be mounted on a flexible shaft
like that which a dentist uses, only
larger. The bearings in which runs
the saw arbor are attached to han
die by which the surgeon is able to
direct the saw at any angle.
DR.. Calvin and his assistants will be
able to save considerable time BY the
use Of this appliance. Not only does
the saw cut much faster than hand
tool, but the heat of its rapid cutting
sears the flesh and blood vessels, and
the healing processes of nature are
advanced to a stage which by the old
method Is reached only after an hour
or two.
A circular saw Of any small diane
ter may be used. The one to be tried
first will be four inches In size. 1t
will revolve at a very high rate Of
speed.-The Boston Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09

cross a line Of acliou." 1t is diff
cult to see why he gets credit. The
Maine was destroyed in February,
Dewey fought in May, April was the
least interesting month o! the war.
We want to predict right now that
the world will "cross line OF action
in July, August and every other
month between now and the judg.
ment day.
Miss Elsie Reasoner is the name
OF an Osborne county girl and accord.
ing to the eternal fitness Of things,
she has gone into the newspaper bus.
mess. II K. c. Times.
Miss Reasoner is a sister of Miss
Florence Reascner. formerly teacher
in the Abilene high school, and is
known to many Of the young people
Of this city, having visited here sew.
eral times with her friend, Miss Giles.
She is one OF Kansas handsomest
and most talented young ladies and
will surely succeed in her new voca.
ton.