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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-02

back until tomorrow evening, and that
she is not our mother and our father.
never has been and never will be, and
that we mean to do as we please, and
that we have full right to levy war and
also to do all other acts and things.
And to this we pledge our lives, our
fortunes and our sacred honor.
(Signed)
Arthur l.. cambridge CHATS mel
Marjorie cambridge,
Hester B. Bainbridge,
Charles w. cambridge,
Gregory cambridge, his mark
And we brought in Rex-he's a mix
ture of an English mastiff and ST.
berian bloodhound-and we linked his
paw, and made him step on the paper
just below Gregory's name. And then
we drew a circle around it and wrote
REX. his mark" Then MAZDA, the coll
lie dog had to come in, too, and pretty
soon there was a mark about the size
of dollhouse violet, just below where
Rex had printed a big black carnation-
shaped thing with his lordly paw.
Spotty, the cat, was the best of all;
she upset the ink bottle on the nur-
sery carpet, and got all her four paws
in the ink, and then ran right across
the paper, so her name was in several
places. Charley (who wrote it, was
sort of mad at f1rst-said 1t spoiled the
looks of the paper. and it would have
to be written all over, but we told him
II showed how interested and enthusi-
astic Spotty was.
Then Marjorie got her sealing wax,
and took a piece of red silk ribbon and
made kind of bow out of 1t with long
streaming ends; and we put a seal
down in the lower left hand corner.
And when it was all finished it was a
work of art. Then the question was,
What should we do with it?
Lets put it at her plate at break
fast" suggested Hester.
"Better send it through the mail,
said Marjorie "She won't dare to say
anything to the postman.
spin it on her door," said Charley.
'eNo." I said, "that won't do. The
original Declaration was read out loud
II know, cause asked papa. They
read it out loud, and then they rang a
big bell till 1t cracked.
"Well, who's going to be the one to
read it?' asked Charlie.
'Weli draw lots" said.
And we did with little pieces OF
string: and the lot fell to me. 1t al
ways happens that way-the one who
mans thing not only has to do all the
thinking. but he has to go and carry
ont his own idea while the other people
stand and look on, or maybe even
make fun OF him.
you'll all have to go with me, any
way" said. "I'll read 1t outside her
door at Z o'clock tomorrow morning,
and when I get through you must all
raise a mighty shout, like the people
did outside the palace OF the King at
tbe time of the French Revolution, and
Won must yell, Down with the tyrant-
assl of with her head!' and things
like that, and Gregory is to have the
servants dinner bell and ring like
mad and then all the rest Of the day
we're going to do just as we please,
and If she calls we won't come, no mat
ter how loud she hoilers."
The rest all thought 1t was q bully
idea, but Charley said:
Hadn't we better do It after break
fasrg Because it's griddle-cakes to-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-02
The DESIGNATION
OF Independents

You have all read the Declaration OF
Independence, suppose. 1t is print
ed on fine type in the back of the
Child's History, and at the top of the
names signed at the end to show how
they wrote them Is John Hancock's
big and bold. the way person would
write If he were doing it with burnt
match. Papa used TO gather us to.
gether in the parlor after breakfast
every Fourth of July and read us parts
OF 1t and explain the long words, so
that we would understand what the
Fourth Of July was really for-that il
wasn't just to burn holes in your
clothes, and brighten horses, and leave
stubs of fire crackers on the sidewalk
that don't get swept off for days. When
We children came 10 have our own
revolution against the governess that
time mamma and papa went away 10
be gone two days, We knew just how to
go about Il; and we wrote Declara'
tien of Independence, copying it af'
ter the real true one, and then we all
signed our names at the bottom with
Dig fourishes, the way John Hancock
and the others did.
We thought with all our preparation
success was sure, just as the patriots
OF rs were successful as the reward
OF their daring, but alas!
Our governess' name was Georgiana
-Georgiana Saunders-which made II
all the more appropriate, because the
name of the King about whom the ori-
ginal Declaration was written was
George, as you probably know.
When we got the Declaration done,
II was something like this--some OF the
language we took from the book and
some we made up, ourselves:
When in the course of human events
1t becomes necessary for something to
De done about 1t, and we can't stand II
any longer. The history of our present
governess is history of repeated In
5urles and usurpations. To prove this
let facts be submitted to candid
world.
l. She makes us brush our teeth
twice day, which is unnecessary as
we'll as wasteful.
2. She won't let usslay books race
downwards, and SO you lose the place
and are long time finding 1t when
you come back.
8. She objects II you make FORK
In your mashed potatoes.
4. She won't let us breathe on the
window and write with our fingers
days when 1t rains.
5. We can't have butter ana sugar
on our rice, only milk and sugar
6. She notices, and makes us go
back to look where we've made nnger
marks on the white paint.
Z. We have to make our own Deds'
and then, II thore is a wrinkle, OF Il
isn't done right. we have to DO II all
over again.
8. she's Just awful, every way you
can think Of.
We. therefore. do solemniy puoiisn
and declare that we are and py rish.
ought to be free and independent ana
that our mother and our father wen'
away this morning and viii not %
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-02
THE SPIRIT OF rs

The passing Of one hundred and
twenty-seven years has not dimmed
the patriotic spirit of TIC. when men
put ropes around their neck that we
might have free and independent ma
ton" Men of patriotic souls and Inn
pulses rise to the surface Of the dead
money-making level and inspire our
youth with new energy TO do or to die.
Shall the object for which this ma
tlS.I was founded be lost sight OF In
time. or be even momentarily forgot
ten? No. there are sentinels watching
our course and they always bring us
back again to trus liberty.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-02
REFLECTIONS
By Q Disabled Veteran.

For over forty years have been a
member Of the great army of patriots
who fought over again the great fight
for liberty on every recurring Fourth
GO July. Ever since | was able to
strike match, or touch of powder
/ have CALAMITY turned out with the
rest of the revolutionary army, with
grandfather's saber by my side, my
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-02

Three elfns who lived in fairylike
nook.
Once, read of our Fourth of July in
book,
And promptly their own quiet woodlands
forsook.
To share in the fun and the noise.
BY the light of the moon they crept out
on the sly
And merrily sang on their way,
Asking politely of each passerby
How far they must go to meet Fourth
OF July,
Till they came to the dawn of the day.
What different song these three elfns
sang
AS they limped their way homeward
that night
They had heard how the bells in the
steeples go "Clang!"
Torpedoes and crackers so "Rattlety-
bang!"
And the rockets go UP out Of sight,
For one little elfn by chance got astride
OF a giant torpedo nearby;
On huge cannon cracker the next took
a ride,
Number. three TO the tail Of a rocket was
tied.
And all three were blown up there. sky
high
On the way coming down each elhn de-
clared
He had seen quite enough OF the sky,
And promised himself, IL he lived To be
spared
TO ever reach home. and the damage re-
He would stay there on Fourth of July.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10
The Agricultural College Glee Clubs

The Agricultural College Glee Clubs
performance here last night had the
best attendance that has been seen in
the opera house for long time. Their
entertainment was first class and the
audience certainly enjoyed 1t. There
was hardly number on the program
but what received encore after encore.
This made the performance last much
longer than it ordinarily would have
done.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

The Honey Comb candy which was
served at tho Presbyterian church last
evening was pronounced by all to be the
most delicious confection ever eaten in
Delta. It's for sale only at Bowdens
one door north Of the postofiice.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Bradley & Clarke have the finest line
OF samples for tailor made clothing in
the city. They are takiug orders for
suits at Chicago prices and guarantee
satisfaction in every respect.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

st. Luke's Guild meets with Mrs. W
H. Crotser. next Tuesday. April II
Everybody invited.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Fred Beaudry and wife. formerly OF
this place. are here visiting w. n.
Crotser. They are from California and
are en- route to the east from whence
they intend to go to Paris on an extended
trip.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

John Townsend and wife came In the
first OF the week from Groton. s. ID.
They were accompanied by Miss Minnie
GlSrclcy. OF Michigan. Mr.. and Mrs.
Townsend are friends OF Mrs. M. X.
Welch. The party were returning from
IN extended trip to California.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

A fine stock Of fruit and shade trees
also nut trees. A large lot OF black
walnut trees very cheap. Shrubbery OF
all kinds that is koown to be hardy, fine
stock OF cherries.
A. W. CARR.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

G. H. Wanlees was business visito
from Grand Junction Tuesday morning
returning 10 the afternoon.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mrs. Carrie +. Peck. who has been
Tor the past four weeks organizing =
local lodge OF Royal Neighbors OF
America, left for Grand Junction Tues
= day.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

A young man OF North Delta wac out
seeking information last Saturday night
and from reports, learned about all be
wanted to know-ask Will Lomsx about
it.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10
Good Ranch for sale.

Forty acre ranch--ten acres in peach
trees standard varieties; II acres seeded
to alfalfa. bitches, fences and other
improvements, but no house. viii sell
cheap.
e. NJ. Hovrs.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Rev. George z. Bigelow, a prominen
Socialist spe sker OF Nebraska, will b.
hero April % and address the people a
this place.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mary. Grace and Willie Girardet went
up to Paonia Saturday to visit their
sister. Mrs. Minnie Stewart for a few
days.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

J. ". Sanders came in the latter par
OF last week from Eaton, Colorado. H
comes back to remain.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mrs. May Snelson, OF Cedaredge. ane
Mrs. w. w. Snelson, OF Cory. left Wed
pesdsy for Glenwood Springs.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Tho young ladies OF the Sunshine
Circle will have an egg sale stMr. r. +.
Williams store on Saturday afternoon.
April IL. Eggs prepared in all styles.
Come and buy your Easter eggs.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10
Licensed inspectors,

The d. & r. g. r. r. have appointed
Barto L Dennison official watch inspec-
tor for their road. Finest watch work
in Colorado.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George Anderson cam,
down from Gunnison Monday for visi
with Mrs. Anderson's mother. Mrs
Guyer.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

J. N. Jeffers v ~ent to Paonia Wednee,
day. He is looking after the Paonii
Fruit Growers new building.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

G. ". Thorpe, OF the Colorado Tele
phone company, came down from Mont
rose Tuesday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Thomas Esgan left Tuesday for Grand
Junction to superintend a gang OF work
men there.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

from a weeks visit in Denver and
Boulder.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Home made bread delivered to an!
part OF the city and on sale at B. Luce
grocery store after April l.
Mrs. II. B. DIRLAM.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Ferne Woodgate went up TO Ouray
Tuesday to visit her sister. Mrs. Law.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mrs. Tom Conway. OF Ouray. is visit
ing friends on California mesa this week.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Easter will be observed at the Presby-
terian churcl, by anthems, solos and
sermons. Special programs Of in interest.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

An Easter sermon at Fairview schoo
next Su nday afternoon by H. ]. Froth'
ingham.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

S. A. Boyce left Tuesday for Domin
guez. where he has mining interests.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mrs. A. A. Layton has been quite i'll
this week but is better at this writing.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

An inspection OF tho elegant stock at
Bradleys & Clarke's will convince you
that everything 10 thoroughly up-to-date
and prices as low a. possible.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Miss Zells Hill. who has been teaching
school in Escalante Canon the past win
ter returned to her homo in Grand
Junction Monday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Its in everybodys mouth. What!
Honey Comb Candy. Get it at Bow
denis one door north OF postoffice.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Herb Galliher, came down from Hotch
kiss yesterday to hear the Glee Club.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Hugh Ashley and family arrived yes
terday from Penhook, Handle. Tennessee
and will remain here.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

nc. Getty and family left Thurs sda,
for Paouia where they will spend th'
summer.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Edna Mathews is spending her vaca
tiou with her parents in Paonia.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

We have placed, IN our hands money
to be loaned on improved ranch property
STEPHAN 4 OBERr.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

A few warm days will remind you OF
your summer underwear. Get 1t at
Bradley & Clsrke's.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Messrs. Sellers and Powell are holdinl
special sermons at Read.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mrs. George P. Chiles left yesterday
for Denver where she will spend the
summer with her daughter. Mrs. Bessie
Onp
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

The county commissioners are II
session this week looking after the affair
OF the county.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

For Stoneware, Delftware and Chins
ware, go to Winton l. Hornsby.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mrs. Minnie Stewart came down frou
Paonia yesterday for short visit.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

The Delta Best" flour is the best o'
the market.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

K. A. johnson left "Wednesday for a
short business trip to Grand Junction.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

20. X. Flour" made at the Delta mills
at 81 % sack. g 40 hundred.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Fred Simonds. OF Hotchkies. was q
visitor in the city yesterday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

have few boxes OF fancy Winesap
apples. b. LUCE.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mrs. S. NJ. Schofield and little daugh'
ter, OF Cripple Creek, were arrivals last
Sunday AMI will remain during the
summer.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mrs. O'Neil, OF Ouray. came dowr
Thursday to attend the Glee Club con
cert. Her son Max, is y member OF the
Glee Club.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10
For tn. best coal go to winton's.

{ For the best coal go to Winton's.
Try the "Delta Best" -four.
Black walnut trees Tor sale very cheap.
A. W. CARR.
Fresh cut flowers at Delta Green
house.
Miss Camilla Avery went to Paonia
Wednesday,.
rose Tuesday.
Will Terrence came down from Mont
rose Wednesday.
Rev. McGlashen. of Olathe, was a
visitor Wednesday.
Mead Hammond came down from
Paonia Wednesday.
Mr.. Dinwiddie. OF Cedaredge. was in
town Wednesday.
Mrs. L. H. Reynolds, OF Eckert. was in
town Wednesday.
Sheriff Hunt was business visitor to
Hotchkiss Saturday.
Roy Woodgate has accepted position
with Bradley & Clarke.
Judge Frost. OF Cripple Creek. was an
arrival the first OF the week.
K A. johnson left "Wednesday for
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Horse. buggy and harness for sale
cheap. Inquire OF A. A. Layton.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Judge Frost. OF Cripple Creek. was an
arrival the first OF the week.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

II ~VD
Awarded
Highest nenors Worlds Fair
Highest tests US. Govt Chemists
'"'os sAx.ne .ewor" 90.
For laundry work go to Winton's.
WANrED-Good girl by Mrs. L. r
Wigram.
Iron bedsteads. bedding and carpets.
all kinds, at WiDton & Bornsby.
have a few boxes OF fancy Winesap
apples. B. LUCE.
White Wyapdotte eggs for setting for
sale by II. G. Nida. Garnet mesa.
wm. Hastings. who has been quite i'll.
is again able TO be out.
Mr.. Burson returned homefrom Mont
rose the first OF the week.
L. C. Roth has accepted position in
the Golden Rule store.
Money TO loan ongood real estate se
curity ut 8 per cent. F. n. D1cKERsoN.
Horse. buggy and harness for sale
cheap. Inquire OF A. A. Layton.
W. P. Dale left yesterday for short
business trip to Leadville.
Fred Simonds. OF Hotchkies, was q
visitor in the city yesterday.
20. X. Flour" made at the Delta mills
at 81 % sack. e. 40 hundred.
Mrs. Minnie Stewart came down from
Paonia yesterday for short visit.
Herb Galliher, came down from Hotch-
kiss yesterday to hear tho Glee Club.
Home made bread delivered to any
part OF the city and on sale at B. Luce's
grocery store after April l.
Mrs. II. B. DIRLAM.
Messrs. Sellers and Powell are holding
special sermons at Read.
The Delta Best" flour is the best OF
the market.
An Easter sermon at Fairview school
next Sunday afternoon by H. ]. Froth-
ingham.
We have placed, IN our hands money
to be loaned on improved ranch property
STEPHAN 4 OBERr.
nc. Getty and family left Thursday
for Paouia where they will spend the
summer.
The county commissioners are in
session this week looking after the affairs
Of the county.
A few warm days will remind you OF
your summer underwear. Get 1t at
Bradley & Clsrke's.
Hugh Ashley aud family arrived yes
terday from Penhook, Handle, Tennessee
and will remain here.
Its in everybodys mouth. What!
Honey Comb Candy. Get it at Bow
denis, one door north OF postoffice.
Easter will be observed at the Presby-
terian churcl, by anthems, solos and
sermons. Special programs OF in terest-
Mrs. George p. Chiles left yesterday
for Denver where she will spend the
summer with her daughter, Mrs. Bessie
Ong.
Mrs. S. NJ. Schofield and little daugh-
ter, OF Cripple Creek, were arrivals last
Sunday AMI will remain during the
summer.
Mrs. O'Neil, OF Ouray. came down
Thursday to attend the Glee Club con
cert. Her son Max, is y member OF the
Glee Club.
Miss Zella Hill. who has been teaching
school in Escalante Canon the past win
ter returned to her homo in Grand
Junction Monday.
An inspection Of tho elegant stock at
Bratleys & Clarke's will convince you
that everything 10 thoroughly up-to-date
and prices as low as possible.
Licensed inspectors.
The d. & r. g. r. r. have appointed
Barto L Dennison official watch inspec-
tor for their road. Finest watch work
in Colorado.
Good Ranch for sale.
Forty.ac ranch-ten acres in peach
trees standard varieties; II acres seeded
to alfalfa. bitches, fences and other
improvements, but no house. Will sell
cheap.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

White Wyapdotte eggs tor setting foE
sale by n. G. Nida. Garnet mesa.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

W. P. Dale left yesterday for short
business trip to Lesdville.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Iron bedsteads. bedding and carpets
all kinds, at WiDton & Bornsby.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Wm. Hastings. who has been quite i'll.
is again able TO be out.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Mr.. Burson returned home from Mont
rose the first OF the week.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Money TO loan ongood real estate &C.
curity at per cent. f. n. DIcKERsoN.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

L. c. Roth has accepted position i
the Golden Rule store.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10

Roy Woodgate has accepted position
with Bradley & Clarke.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-04-10
For laundry work go to Winton's.

WANrED-Good girl by Mrs. L. r
Wigram.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-06
LIQUOR DEALERS MEET
FOR TWO DAYS SESSION

SEATTLE, Oct. 8.-The State Liquor
Dealers association convened in Eagles
ball In this city this afternoon at l
o'clock. 1t will continue In session two
days. The session this afternoon was
short, consisting of the presentation OF
an annual report by the president, j.
w. Morrison of Seattle and the APP
pointment of committees. The delegates
then adjourned for the day to South
Seattle to be the guests of the Seattle
Brewing and Mailing company.
The second days session will be de-
voted to general business. In the eve
ming the delegates will attend the thea
ter in body. Thursday after the ad.
journment of the convention they will
visit the Puget sound navy yard.
1t is expected that about $50 dele
gates will be in attendance upon the
convention. The state association now
numbers about 1900 members, and in
chdes nearly all the prominent liquor
dealers in every city and large town
Of the state. The association was or
ganzed about year ago with the
avowed purpose of advancing the inter
csts of the liquor business through pc
1itical activity.
At the convention topics involving