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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13
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A free for all spelling contest will be
held in the court house this evening,
A fair selection OF words will
be made by the committee and
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary will
be the reference book II disputes arise.
Prises will be awarded to the best
spoilers - determined by written spell
ing Of fifty words A fec OF ten cents
will be charged for expenses OF the
contest. The selection OF words and
rules OF tho contest will be in charge OF
Messrs. Fairlamb, and Colts and three
judges to be announced later.
Tho program Of the evening, aside
from the spelling contest will be in
charge Of County Superintendent Miss
Alice Royce. A spell down" will bo a
feature Of the evening. Everybody is
iovited.
MILLARD FALKLAND
u. w. K1PLINaER, Committee.
d ID. GETTs.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Merton B. Waite, OF tho agricultural
department at Washington. will soon
visit Colorado as pear blight expert.
No doubt Prof. Waite is away up in his
business. but IL his knowledge Of the
pest 10 not beyond what he outlines In
an interview published elsewhere he
has not advanced beyond what the pear
growers Of this section already know.
snd his theories are the same that In
spector Mathews has been working on
for tho past year with considerable
success. Mr.. Mathews has been teach.
ing this same iesson to the line ss far az
can be learned from the interview and
II Prot. Waite has nothing further to
add his mission will not be such great
revelation as was first hoped.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Orders have been issued to the bridge
gang on the Paonia branch to immediate
ly..go to Grand Junction and put in .
nov steel broad guage bridge over The
Grand river on tho narrow guage. The
cost OF tho now bridge will be nearly
100000. Also another gang will i'm
mediately begin the widening Of the
other bridges between Delta and Grand
Junction to q broad guage. The cost
Of this work will exceed 100000. Sur
veyors have been busy for come time
past running new lines down in the
canon to straighten the road as much as
poanible
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

The Socialists will hold q meeting
next Monday night at tho court house
on which occasion ]. B. Osborne, OF
Denver, will deliver an address. The
speaker has just finished months
campaign in Butte. Montana, whore the
Socialists are almost sure to capture the
city government in the spring election.
II you are really interested in learning
the truths Of Socialism attend this
meetin0
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

The Laborer had:several dirty fings
ut some Of our prominent business mon
last wsek, all Of which wore entirely
uncalIed for. A man who never has a
good word for any OF his fellowmen, a
grumbler and fault finder. backcapper
Of everything in the town and country,
= constant traducer OF every act OF tho
public officials is certainly poor citizen
for any community and should be given
every encouragement to meve on.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

W. NJ. Williams. the house decorator.
has received . fne line Of new designs
in wall paper. curtains. carpets. Lin
crusta Walton decorations. ETC.. and
those wishing their houses pspered and
finished should $50 these samples. They
are the 6nest ever brought to this
Gity.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

The town, treasurer received the fret
installmsnt Of the 1901 taxes from the
county treasurer last Friday, check
for about $1,000. This puts the town
treasurer about $500 ahead Of all lindebt-
edn.ss-This item will not appear in
the columns OF the Laborer.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Frank E. Dodge has sold his holding .
in tho Farmers l. Merchants bank to
H. II. Wolbert and this institution viii
now be owned exclusively by J. F. San
ders and Mr.. Wolbert.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

The only positive euro for blind. bleed
ing, itching and protruding piIes. cuts,
burns. bruises eczema aud all sbrssiops
OF the skis. DeWitt's 10 tho only Witch
Hazel 6alvo that 10 made from the pure.
unadulternted witch hazel-all others
are counterieits. DsWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve 10 made to curs-countsrfsitsa are
made TO soil. W. @. Cook.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Mr.. ]. p. Jones, who bought out the
Dirlam dairy, took charge the fra, OF
tho week. moving the stock to his . :re
tract on tbs Garnet mesu.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

j. d. Osborne, the blind Socialist, will
address the public at the court house.
Monday evening. March l6. Mr.. Os
borne 10 by no means = sscond-rate
speaker. he 10 easily in the front rank
OF Socialist agitators as the cslls for bis
services throughout the west testify.
The noted orator Rev. Still Wilson will
probably dill date hero 10 May.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

A fine large Perchon Norman stallion
passed through town last week for
parties near Montrose. 1t was being
driven from Grand Junction. the narrow
guage car being too smallfor it.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

John Burch and family. formerly OF
Crawford, have moved into the Surface
creek country, where they have taken
up claim.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Tho board of control has made an &C
ceptable report Of its doings on tho
Gunnison tunnel and show the money
was legally expended. The board will
go out of existence ss state institution
in a few days.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

The force at the oil we'll 10 down 1878
feet and still In black shale. Operations
have been suspended for week waiting
for and putting down castings.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

b. 8. Dennison. Charles e. Barto and
L. G. McGrew have. purchased lots on
Garnet mesa aud will each bdild thls
spring.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Tho new line Of the Colorado Tele.
phone company between Delta and the
North Fork valley has been completed
and is practically now in use. although
the old line is still doing some service.
Tho new line is all heavy copper wire.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Hubert Williams, Of the Fruit Grow.
er's association, who has been having q
IL weeks siege Of typhoid fever, is able
to come to town once more.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Bill Whelan 10 getting his traps to-
gether preparatory to pulling out for
the South Pass country. in Wyoming
where he has mining interests.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

The Paonia Fruit Growers' .associa-
tion are advertising for brick structure
3Ox5O for their fruit house.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Miss Mabel Bagley. who lived with
her parents on California mesa. last
week eloped with her cousin. q Mr.
Wagner.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Dave Hensler came down from Mont
rose Tuesday and will accept his old
position in the harness shop Of George
Wilson.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Two new houses will soon be erected
on the corner Of Eaton avenue and
Dodge streets. just south Of Mrs. M. J.
Brownies residence.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

d. s. Livingstone died at Cory on the
26th OF February. This is the man for
whom the benefit was given at the Cory
school house about month ago. He
leaves an aged father. wife aud 10, 2
little children 10 meet the battle OF life
as best they can.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Roy Woodgate came down from Oura y
last Sunday whers he has been visiting
friends and relatives for the past month.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

A break in the main on Garnet neo,
occurred last Sunday caused by tn,
freexing Of the pipes during the colo
spell.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Rev. G. W. G. Lyon. Of Grand juno.
tion. will hold services in the Episcopal
church next Sunday morning at II :Ot
o'clock.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Floyd Stewart came home from Den
yer Tuesday. He has been attending
the Denver University.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Merchants report their sales on the
increase and all indications arc for
larger business in Delta than ever
hefore
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

The o. / r. G. water tank ut Olsthe,
took Ere last week and csme near being
destroyed with it's entire contents.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

1t is estimated by some that there
will be fifty new houses built on the
Garnet mesa before snow flies again.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Frank E. Dodge came in from Arizona
last Friday. where he has been examin-
ing some mining claims.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

The city water was little roily last
Friday and Editor Hopkins threw tbir.
teen kinds Of fits in consequence. The
trouble with him seems to be chronic,
with little hopes OF ever recovering.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Ed Hartman. of Mahsr, was down the
flrst OF the week. He reports an sbun-
dance OF snow in the Muddy country.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Mrs. NJ. J. Browne went TO Montrose
last Friday to attend the funeral Of her
uncle, Mr.. Willis.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

F. N. Dickerson and Harry Ferguson
returned last Saturday from q business
trip to Denver.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

To TRADE-Mining property. stocks
and real estate TOR desirable farm or
fruit ranch. Address j. II. DonuelIy.
Cripple Creek. Feb. 2At
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Cen. Joe Wheeler 10 sixty-Avs, aaA
WAS graduated from West Point forty.
two years ago.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Aubrey Church. OF Olathe, is going to
make try to get into the navy. He
expects to take the examination soon.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13
PROGRESS IN AFRICA.
MISSIONARY NOTES EVIDENCE or
IMPROVEMENT MADE.

Cannibalism Entirely wip>d Out n the
Congo Free Stats-Hs THINKS tAs
Harharians WIN in Tins Bscems
C1vilisoa.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13
!. Notice or Annual Heetlsg.

ipg Of tho sicckhoiders Of tho Gypsum Ditch
company viii be held on Tuesday. April u, 1908.
ut 30cock p. m. At the once Of the Delta Town
company in Delta. Colorado for the purpose Of
electipg sever directors 70 serve for the ensuing
year. ~ levy an assessment for running expAnsss
and O tfansact such other business. rs may
properly come before the meeting.
Della, Colorado. March u. 1903.
6AM!FARNHR
President.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Tommy Gum has gone to work ss
the ditch rider for the Ironstone COM
pany.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

That which you know 70 b true Il
your c90{o1sncs that on which yua
~. q Htos shaky Ii your rsiiuiuus
nth
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Iron bsdsteads. bedding and carpets
ali kinds. at Winton 4 Hornsby.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13
Try the Delta Best" -four.

II any OF our ranchmen want to raise
hundred tons OF sugar beets. \ price
OF - SO ton can be had for them de-
iivered. Enquire at this office for
particulars.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

The "Snow Bulletin" issued by the
weather bureau. Colorado section, u. 8.
Department of Agriculture. has the
following information as to the snowfall
the past winter:
1.-The number Of storms during Febru-
ary was close to the average and in con-
sequence there has been a general and
material improvement in the outlook for
late irrigation. Over comparatively
small area in the center OF the state. ia
Lake, Summit, Eagle and the northern
part Of GuDnison. Grand and Arkansas
rise, the totaIs were considerably less
than normal, but in general other parts
OF the mountain region appear to have
had the normal amount or an excess.
Exceptionally low temperatures have
bsen feature and even on the sunny
slopes there has been but little melting.
The action Of the winds will also be a
factor in conserving the moisture, for tho
bulk Of the current fall has been swept
into huge drifts in the timber, gulches.
etc., where it is likely to remain hard
packed and practically solid ice until
after later snowfalls have been melted"
From tho same source it is learned
that around the headwaters OF the Un-
compahgre river the snow at Red Noun
tain is 81 inches on the level; at timber
line 60 inches and above timber line 4S
inches. The snow lies at about the same
\ h. ho 4, - L.
Fork. Tho bureau does not have q
station on the Grand mesa.
sandford Dodge At the Opera House.
Sanford Dodge and troupe gave two
exceptionally good performances at the
opera house Wednesday and Thursday
evening to crowded houses. Wednesday
evening the Gladiator" was rendered
with Mr.. Dodge in the character OF
"Galba" the gladiator. The story is of
the earlier Christians in Rome and de-
picts tho prosecutions they were sub
jected to. MIR. Dodge's Interpretation
Of the character was ideal and was
loudly applauded. "Faustina." tho En-
press OF Rome, was ably taken by Mise
Emma Muncy. whose acting was among
the best OF the evening. The character
OF "Neodamia" the slave girl. was taken
by Miss Zella Leslie. This was one Of
the finest renditions ever witnessed in
Delta. Her inspiration in the closing
scenes Of the play was good and ennobl
ing and caused tears 10 start in many
eyes. "tlavisn." the young Roman noble
was we'll performed.
The costumes were true to the times
and the stage scenery was all that could
be desired.
Thursday evening two comedies were
given, one Shakespearian, "The Tanning
OF the Shrew" and the othcr French
skit OF one act, scene in the time OF
Louis XII with the king and poet a.
the principal characters.
Mr.. Dodge and troupe have been in
Delta several times. and every recurring
time they are better and better.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Dslt. 20. X" -four a. $40 per sack
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Resolutions II respect and coincidence. obitu-
A.ies, etc., Ave cents per line for each addi-
nonal Ane over one inch.
Card of thanks 81 90 for each insertion.
Display advertising rates made known on
application.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

For Stoneware, Delftware and China
ware, go to Winton 4 Hornsby.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

For tho best coal eo,o win,on's.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-13

Money to loan. A. f. Amsbary.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-06-15
Entertaining Games.

Prepare set of name cards of ia
nous people, we'll known animals or
birds. Pin one of these cards to the
back of each person. By converse
ton with others each is to learn what
name he bears.
Some of the very familiar pictorial
advertisements carefully cut out,
numbered and mounted furnish a good
test of memory or observation. On
numbered slips of paper are to be
written what each picture advertises.
A dumb orchestra is very amusing.
Each player is given the name OF
some musical instrument. At given
signal he must play upon it in panto-
mime. The leader changes the in
strum ents from one to another for
variety.
The old game of "Camps" is good.
The company is divided into two
camps. A spy is sent out from each
camp to confer and choose the object
to be guessed. When the decision is
made they return each to the opposite
camp. The word to be guessed is
found by questions answered by either
yes or no. The successful camp
claims both spies and the game is re-
peated.-Ecchdnqe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-06-15
Somebody's M other.

1t was cold December day. The
slippery streets were crowded by busy
men, horses and coaches, and the air
was filed with the merry laughter of
children just let loose from school.
They were talking of the sport they
would soon be enjoying coasting down
along hill, and they hurried on, laugh
ing and talking merrily.
An old lady, who had tried several
times to cross the crowded street and
had been pushed aside by rough men
who were in a hurry, was noticed by
four boys, who fastened to pass n
But one of them whose name was Ned,
turned back to aid the old lady in get
ting across the street.
"Can l help your" he asked, ap-
preaching her and lifting his cap.
The old lady put her trembling hand
on his strong shoulder and was guided
in safety to the other side of the
street.
"Before Ned could hear her "Thank
you my boy, and God bless you," he
was on his way to overtake the other
boys.
AS he neared them they began to
make fun of him for stopping to help
an old woman across the street.
Ned, with tears in his eyes, turned
to the boys and said: Remember,
boys, she Is somebody's mother, and
some one some time may lend a help
log hand to my mother when she is
old and her own son is far away"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-06-15
His Last Hope Realized.

From the Sentinel, Gebo, Mont.
In the first opening Of Oklahoma to settlers
in 1889, the editor of this paper was one of the
many seekers after fortune who made the big
race one fine day in April. During his travel
ing about and afterwards his camping upon
his claim he encountered much bad water,
which, together with the severe heat, gave
him q very severe diarrhoea which it seemed
almost Impossible to check, and along in
June the case became so bad he expected TO
die. One day one of his neighbors brought
him one small bottle of Chamberlaln's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as last hope.
big dose was given him while he was rolling
about on the ground in great agony, and in q
few minutes the dose WAS T. peated. The good
effect OF the medicine was soon noticed and
within an hour the patient was taking his
first sound sleep for fortnight. That one
little bottle worked q complete cure, and ne
cannot help but feel grateful The season for
bowel disorders being at hand suggests this
item. For sale bv q. c. Pierce, Barton; B. O.
We.ls Glover; w. L. Cove, Barton Landing;
c. Wheeler, Irasburg; !. Stephenson, Lowell
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-06-15
Western nss.~cnusets Portrayed and
Described In Two Beautiful Publications
by Boston & Maine r. r.

4 Westcru 4aas,acnuset PORTRAYED and
Described I'm Two Beautiful Publications
by Boston & Maine r. X.
Western Massachusetts, is a section
of New England which has never re-
ceived its just dues in the way of praise
and popularity concerning the many
ideal qualities which make it perfect
resort during the Summer months.
Noted for its pure air which is par
ticularly healthful and invigorating
by reason of its high altitude and its
delightful situation close to the beau
tiful Berkshire Hills and the impress
i've Hoosac Mountains, it is perfect
haven for the vacationist who seeks
health and rest.
The natural beauties of this portion
OF Massachusetts are numerous, and it
was here that Hawthorne and Beecher
derived inspiration for some of their
best writings.
The Boston & Maine Railroad Pas
senger Department at Boston pub
fishes an interesting booklet of forty
five pages which gives detailed and
comprehensive description of this
region, also a magnificent portfolio of
views containing thirty three perfect
Photographic views of the most beau
tiful scenes along the Fitchburg
Division. The title of the descriptive
book is "Hoosac Country and Deer
field Valley" and of the portfolio,
1.-THE Charles River tn the Hudson"
These views comprise also some pic
lures of that famed historical and
scenic country, Eastern New York.
The title is printed on the outside of
the cover in gilt embossed letters Civ
ing beautiful and artistic finish to
the book. This book will be mailed
upon receipt of six cents in stamps
and the descriptive book upon receipt
of two cents in stamps or eight cents
for both
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-06-15
There is an American aristocracv-

There is an American aristocracy-
the oldest and the only enduring one
in the world-to which we all belong
who find work worth doing and do it
resolutely and with all our might. It's
basis is not birth, nor station, nor
wealth. 1t is the aristocracy of those
who do we'll for themselves, their
families, their neighbors, their fellow
men and their country. 1t is the aris-
tocracy of work.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-06-15

Discriminating readers know what
the editor meant when he said in re-
cent issue of the Minneapolis Messen-
ger: There is little matter to which
the MeSSenger begs to call the atten-
ton of Some of it's subscribers. We
really hate to Speak of it but Some
have seemingly allowed it to Slip their
minds. To us this is very impor-
tant issue; in fact its necessary in
our business. We won't speak fur
Their on the Subject. Perhaps you
have already guessed the drift of our
remarks.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-06-15
LETTER TO 81. c. GAY,
BARTON, VT.


Dear Sir: Milk so much aquart-part water.
Is 1t milkf How much satisfaction will it
giveI How much nourishmentG How many
customers will IL VIM
Mixed paint is the same as watered milk.
1t seems to be cheap but it isn't. Devoe lead
and zinc is rich milk, it's creamy milk: seems
to be costly, but isn't Covers more square
feet to the gallon; covers 1t better; makes la
Dor 20 further; lasts more years than any
mixed paint; lasts more years than lead and
oil.
The cheapest paint in the world, made by
the Oldest concern in America-l4s years old
Mr.. J. J. Hall, Sheffield, Pa, writes:
had always used 40 gallons of lead and oil
for my house; this summer bought 20 gal
Ions of Oevoe Lead and Zinc for the same
house and had 10 gallons left.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvoE & Co.,
IA New York
P.s.. Twombly & Cotton sell our paint.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-06-15
BOYS AND GIRLS.
Washing the Dishes

washing the Dishes.
Our Polly goes a-fishiDg, be the weather
what IL may,
Not less than twice, and often thrice, on
every holiday;
She always starts right after meals, and
singing merrily,
She fishes and she fishes in her little Soapy
She'll catch the best pink china cups and
play that they are trout,
And when she drops her line again she'll
draw spoon minnows out;
The Istes, of course, are founders ESQ
round and fat, you know
The kitchen knives are hungry sharks out
watching for foe;
Each saucepan is polliwog, with handle
for tail,
And-"There she blowsi"-the frying pan !
how very like a whalel
There's nothing left-pour out the sea, and
put the fish away,
All high and dry and waiting to be caught
another day.-Youth's Companion.