The Delta independent., 1898-07-01


sociation which We hope will result in
many similar gatherings and the ad-
vancement of the work all over our
county.
In speaking OF the fine orchards on
the Pitkin mesa. in the North Fork
valley, the fruit farm Of Mr.. Scales was
unintentionally omitted in the list, when
in fact his place really should head Il g
list in point OF care taken. thrifty growth
and in the beauty OF the place. Mr.
S :ales is justly proud Of his cozy home
and he may well be for there are few
p aces in the county that are its equal.
The Grand mesa lakes hotel, at the
lakes on the Grand mesa, is row open
for the season, Mr.. Radcliffe having
taken personal charge and thoroughly
overhauled and restocked the house.
Tourists have begun to gather on the
mountain enjoying the good fishing and
hunting this resort fur rnishes. A mum
Der OF Delta people are now up there.
Ike Stein, live stock agent for the
nesday and says that his company re.
Gently purchased 1000 new stock cars
which are now in Denver and will be
pushed into service as soon a. stock
shipments begin.
Miss Sadie jackson has been appointed
district superintendent OF district 81 Of
the Demorest medal contests and will
have supervision OF all future contests
in this district, wi n takes in tho coun-
ties OF Gunnison, Hinsdale, San Miguel,
Our.y, Montrosc, Delta and Mesa.
The INDErENDENr office is indebted to
Mr.. WIN. Radcliffe. Of the Grand mesa
lakes resort for a mess Of trout Of the
largest size. This popular summer re-
sort is now open for the season and
fishing in the lakes is now at its best.
Miss Laura Frederick, neics Of L..
W. Sweitzer, OF Garnet mesa. started for
her paternal home today. near Wheeling,
West Virginia. Miss Frederick has spent
year at this place and will lie greatly
missed by her many young friends.
The Delta Fruit 4 Produce Co. will
begin setting up apple barrels in week
or two. The mill is now busily engaged
in saving the slaves, hoops and heads,
and the coopers will be here shortly TO
begin knocking them together.
The stock OF the Delta County Fair
association is now ready for issuance. and
stockholders can get their certificates by
| calling on the treasurer. Mr.. II. H. Smith.
| at the Fruit Growers association build.
ing. near the depot.
H. Z. Perkins has sold his wool TO a
Denver firm and it was shipped Thurs
day. The price obtained vas satisfactory
oos should judge froa The bod smile
that sdorps NJ. Psrkins' fscs tbsss Aays.
W. H. Burnett enss 70 P.ssia the 6rst
Of tho week 10 referee in the water casss
in the North Fork country. Judge
Robertson goes with h i'm to represent
some interests up there.
| Public reception Of members and
sacramental services at the Presby byterian
church next Sunday morning. in the
evening the pastor will preach on The
Fourth Of July.
| Last Thursday the Woodfncn OF the
World gave berry supper 10 the
member and their families and few
invited guests. A fine program wss
given.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Christ
ian churce will meet with Mrs. Clarence
Nelson Friday afternoon, July =, at 2 p.
IN. to sew. All are cordially invited.
Rev. J. II. Messenger will preach at
the Baptist church at Eckert next Sun
day at 3. p. IN. Subject-"Holy Spirit
| Power"
| Remember the wheel races and field
sports at the fair grounds July 4th. Ihs
program will commence promptly at
2:30 p. m.
The Y. W. G. r. u. will serve ice cream
and cake at the reading room the after.
noon and evening OF the Fourth.
Attention is called to the new display
ad in this Issue OF Luce & Stockham
successors to Gibbs & Shock.
Misses Grace Hunt and Ruth Work
are visiting Misses Madie snd Rose
Hawkcy, OF Paonia.
Remember the ice cream and cake at
| the readiug room on the Fourth OF July.
Graham p. Brown, Of Rogers mesa,
was in town Monday.
Tom Lamb returned from Denver
"Wednesday.
SUMNER TOURS IN CANADA.