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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
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 Queries and Answers
 MACLEAN-Amongt the supporters of the ''Bonnie Prince Charlie" in 1745. who. having made such desperate ef- forts to secure the crown for him, fear ed the vengeance of George the Third, were a goodly number of Highland Scotchmen who escaped the execdtion- CTS block or the hangman's moose. by slipping quietly to America; Most of these early immigrants were in sym
 pathy with the American cause, though some were so afraid that they would
 he punished for their loyalty to Charles the Pretender that they tried to make amends by ardently supporting the roy aiist cause in America. However, . few pledged their help to America !n
 the following resolutions:
 eve. the subscribers, freeholders and inhabitants of Tryon County. N.. C..
 hereby unite ourselves under the most
 sacred ties of religion. honor. and love
 of our country, to firmly resist, force by force, in defense of national free- dom and constitutional rights against all invasions. -..
 Among the signatures were those of
 Charles MacLean. one of whose de- scendants, Cor who believes himself a descendant) lost all the family records in a fire which destroyed the home. However, this Charles MacLean is be- lieved to have been born in Scotland, though his son John was born (prob- ably) in what was then Tryon County. N. c. John MacLean had two sons, Daniel Stuart and Roderic. who have been lost sight of. Daniel Stuart had three sons. John. Daniel and William, and six daughters. The records being lost, I am not cer- tain that all of this is correct.
 Will be glad of any help for a cor rect tracing of tho MacLean genealogy. A. M. 5. NIcHoLsoN-severa weeks ago some one asked for the history of the
 Nicholson family. of North Carolina. My knowledge of the family Is lim- ited. ;but perhaps 1t may be small help. Peter Nicholson came from Scot land, and engaged in the Revolution ary War, though. whether as Whig or Tory, I do not know. After that war Some time later, came back and set tied in Richmond County, N. c. Ills | children were Alex. married Cameron Malcom, died unmarried Polly. mar | ried Charles Stuart, and Catharine, mar ried a MT. Macdonald. who died in the | war of 1912. leaving one son, Peter N. Macdonald.
 Catharine later married MT. Daniel McRae. These descendants of Peter l Nicholson are related by marriage, to the stuarts, MacRaes. Camerons. Le- | Grandes. Covingtons, Goodmans and other North Carolina families.
 Sir Francis Nicholson. knighted for distinguished service in the English | army is thought by some to be related
 to Peter Nicholson's family. Sir Fran els was born in 1860. In 16S6 he was
 Lieutenant Governor of New York. In | 1890 he was Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. In 1894 was Governor of
 Maryland. In 1893 again Governor of
 Virginia. Later was in military ser-
 vice. He was Governor of South Car olina in 1719, and died In March, 172y. Can anyone furnish proof of Peter Nicholson being a descendant or rela-
 tion of Sir Francis Nicholson? A. M L.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
CHAPTER REPORTS.
Mnrthn Wayles Jefferson Chapter of Opelika Celebrate Fourth of July.

Mnrthn wayles Jefferson Chapter of
 Opelika Celebrate Fourth of July.
 This interesting Chapter celebrated Independence Day" with the Secretary, Mrs, I. N. Stowe. In the absence of. the Regent, Mrs. J. B. Cowan, the Vice. Regent. Mrs. Bennett, presided. Each one was asked to give a Revolutionary event for July. after which the follow ing program was rendered: The Dec laration of Independence;" The Meek lenburg Declaration;" Thomas Watson's Sketch of Thomas Jefferson:" Liberty Bell" a poem, by William Ross Wal lace.
 Mrs. Stowe received her guests on the spacious veranda, which was appropri- ately decorated In flags and bunting. After the program was concluded each guest was given a folder. with pencil and cora. containing numbers up to fifteen. In these folders the guests were asked to write answers to the following questions, the initial letters to which spelled The Fourth of July l. What caused the first trouble be- tween England and the colonists? Tax Gtion of Tea.
 2. What famous battle in Carolina took place Aug. 6. 17so? Hanging Rock.
 B. What is the motto on the Great Seal of the United States? E Pluribus Cnum.
 4. what DUlIufnR III bOStOn IS Cdileu "1he Cradle of American Liberty:' Faneuil Hall.
 5. Who founded the State of Geor- gia? Oglethorpe.
 6. What is one of the nicknames of this country? Uncle Sam.
 z. What was the name of John Paul Joness first ship? Ranger.
 8. What famous battle took place Dec. 26, 1776? Trenton.
 g. Who said, T regret only that I have but cne life to lose for my coun- try? Nathan Haie.
 10. What church now used as a mu- scum was famous during the RevoIu- tion, captured and used by the British II. What eminent statesman was by trade a printer? Franklin.
 IT, Who was the first Secretary of State of the United States? Jefferson. 13. What school. founded by Jeffer- son. was the first of its kind in the United States? University of Virginia. IA. Who said of Washington that he was First in war, first in peace. and first in the hearts of his countrymen?" Light Horse Harry Lee.
 15. What was the last battle of the Revolution? Yorktown.
 Miss Erin Black answered the great est number and was awarded picture of Thomas Jefferson in quaint black frame. During the afternoon dainty refreshments, carrying out the patriot ic colors, were served and each guest was given a tiny flag as a souvenir of the occasion. Besides. the Chapter number of guests were present.
 Erin Black, Historian.
 List of members of Mobile Chapter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
One Too Many.

Senator Hansbrough of North Dako- ta has long been the owner of a coun- try newspaper. Of late years other duties have prevented his giving 1t much attention and he has depended on divers itinerant journalists, says The Dubuque Tin es.s
 i've had some good men in the place, too," the Senator once observed to friend; men capable of holding an important place on city daily. Then I've had some who did not altogether make good. I remember one in par ticular, a man named Linkwood. Link wood was never satisfied with sim. plicity. He would refer to an equine horse and in the case of tramp killed in railroad accident, said that the unfortunate man sustained a frac- ture of the spiral column Another of hIs pet expressions was tripping the light, bombastic toe.
 You probably didn't keep him long," suggested the friend.
 "C'h, I didn't mind these so much. But when the daughter of a leading citizen was married and he spoke Of the bridal procession proceeding down the aisle to the entrancing strains of MendeI x Sons wedding march, I de- cided that we had reached the parting of the ways.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23

FITS Mrs. Eleanor Hewitt-27441 ancestor Captain John Earle, born in Virginia, June 5, 1727; married Thomasine Prince; served in the Rev olution as member of Committee of Safety for Tyson County. N. C., in 1775; Captain of South Carolina Rang CTS from 1776 to close of the war.
 North Carolina Colonial Records.
 Heitman's Register.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
KIDNEY TROUBLES Increasing Among Women, But Suffer-
 CTS Need Not Despair.
THE BEST ADVICE IS FREE.

Of all the diseases known, with which the female organism Is afflicted. kidney disease Is the most fatal, and statistics show that this disease is on the in crease among women
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
IN IDLE MOMENTS.
Not Exactly What the Lawyer wanted.

Not ExactIy what the Lawyer Wanted.
 Lawyers have some queer experi- ences." said the judge one of them was telling of a case heard before me. A young man had been arrested for larceny and he sent for this lawyer" says The New Orleans Times-Demo- crat.
 The young fellow told the attorney that he was innocent, but that he had no friends in the city and no money. His mother, however, was in fair cir cumstances and he knew that she would help him. What he wanted the lawyer to do was to defend him and also send a telegram to his mother telling of his fix and asking for aid. The lawyer agreed to this and made such a good defense that the young man was acquitted.
 He and the attorney went direct to the telegraph office to which the message had been ordered sent and found 1t. The young man was so grateful to the lawyer that he handed him the unopened envelope. telling him that he must take all the money that his mother had telegraphed him. The lawyer tore open the yellow cover and his eyes were greeted with these words: Put your trust fh God. I am praying for you. Mother"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
Daughters of the
 American Revolution

Daughters of tho American Revolutfon. Editor. Miss Meta Thompson. State Historian. Address during the summer months. Byhalia. Miss.
 Remember the days of old. con- slider the years of many generations: ask thy father and he will show thee: thy elders and they will tell thee. Moses.
 State Directory. ,,. Regent. Mrs. J. Morgan Smith. Bir- Vice Regent. Mrs. R. A. Mcclellan. Athens.
 Secretary. Mrs. L. J. Haley. Bir- Treasurer. Mrs. Walter Robinson. Anniston.
 omcial Reader. Mrs. J. F. Duggar. Auburn.
 Historian. Miss Meta Thompson. Mobile.
 General SUPPLEMENTARY Re- gent. Mrs. J. W. Tom1tnson.
 Light Horse Harry Lee-Auburn; Regent. Mrs. E. R: Miller.
 Andrew Jackson-Talladega; RegenL Mrs. Rice Woodward.
 Peter Forney-Montgomery Regent. Mrs. E. P. Glass. poaar Martha KY Wayles sI Jenerson-openAa' Lewis-Eufaula: Regent. Mrs. L. Y. Dean.
 Frederick William Gray-Anuiston: Regent. Mrs. Waiter Robinson. ,. John Wade Keyes-Athens: Regent Mrs. Mary Malone Hoffman.
 Tuscaloosa---Tusceloos Regent Mrs Ellen Peter-Hryoe.
 Mobile-Mobtle; Regent, Mrs. R. H Clarke
 Francis Marion-Montgomery Re- gent. Mrs. Phares Coleman. Stephens-New Decatur: Regent. Mrs. c. J. Hildreth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
Conf,rmed the Judge.. View.

Judge Kennedy of the Newton po- lice court, although a model of court esy on the bench, never fails to nail a lie, especially if the falsifier Is on trial for a crime, tells The Boston Her ald.
 An old offender was arraigned be- fore him, charged with drunkenness. When the complaint had been read the defendant bravely answered. Not guilty" The judge eyeing him sharp ly. inquired: How long since you were drunk?" The prisoner answered that he hadn't taken @ drink for more than a year.
 That's not true." replied his honor. T saw you drunk within a month on the streets in Boston, and you had the impudence to accost me-"
 Did I spake to you, sorT asked the prisoner.
 You did" said the court.
 "Will. thin.I must have been drunk, yer amer"
 No one In the courtroom enjoyed the incident more than the judge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23

FRIEND. Mrs. Amanda Moore-356s0 ancestor, General Elijah Clarke of Wilkes County, Ga, whose record in the Revolution has already appeared in this department in connection with Mrs. Chalkiey and Mrs. Finch.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Gets Big Price for Ranch.

Samuel Angevine, who is now fast
recovering from the pneumonia, has
sold his ranch to eastern parties for
S12, 600. This property was offered two
years ago for s6, 500. We mention this
latter fact in order that all may know
how this fruit country is being ap-
preciated. Fruit raising has proven
exceedingly profitable in the North
Fork country and prices for our pro-
ducts are still advancing. competition
among buyers being keener each year.
As high as two dollars and ten cents per
box was an ordinary price. Thus it
will be seen that the purchasers Of Mr..
Angevine's ranch have secured genu.
=: hezs.ie "a IL. lls5rts = ~
orchards upon it viii soon return the
original investment if no disaster over.
takes fruit raising here. -Paonia Gazette
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Consolidate Land Offices.

A special to the Montrose Enterprise
from Washington. d. c.. says:
The commissioner Of the general land
Office is taking steps looking to the dis
continuance of the United States land
office It Gunnison and the merging Of
the Guanison district with Montrose.
The receipts Of the Gunnison land Of
fee for the last fiscal year were S. COT.
while the expenses Of running the Office
were e, 40. Under the statute pro-
viding that land Offices at which the ex-
penses exceed one-third Of the receipts
may be discontinued the commissioner
has decided to close Gunnison. although
no definite time for the closing has
been 6xed.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Special Revival Aeetiass.

A series Of special revival meetings
will begin at the Methodist church next
Sunday to which cordial invitation Is
extended to the public to att end. There
will be good singing and faithful
preaching every night. Other services
will be held during the afternoons. but
these services will be announced from
the pulpit and by hand cards. The SER
mon subjects for next Sunday will be -
follows: Morning. ''The Mission Of
Madness" evening, Heavens Twelve
Entrances"
I'VE are journeying unto the place Of
which the Lord said, I will give it to
you: come thou with Us, and We will Do
thee good. Mum. 1923.
c. c. RARlcx, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
TO MINE COAL FOR TUNNEL USE
Gunnisoa Tunnel Authorities lnspeeiiEs. Delta
County Mines. :

In constructing the Gunnison tunnel
thousands of tons of coal will be used,
consequently, those who have the work
in hand are now investigating the feas-
ibility of mining their own coal. With
this in view Delta county coal fields are
being inspected by representative of
the government The authorities be-
lieve that the price they are compelled
to pay for coal at present is too
high and believe that by hiring the coal
mined themselves many dollars could be
saved the water users. The amount of :
coal necessary for the four years of
construction would certainly warrant
this action if they cannot secure coal at
reasonable price.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Begins Work on Tunnel.

This week the tunnel which is to be
constructed on the North Delta canal.
begins. This tunnel will be about l 200
feet long and will be under or through
the lower end of Surface Creek mesa,
juse beyond Tongue creek.
The work was let in two contracts
and was awarded to S. A. Dugger and
Wes Sanders and A. w. Reed at $3.50
per foot. 1t is expected that the bore
will be finished some time next spring.
With the letting Of this contract
practically all the work on the North
Delta canal will have been contracted.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Change Of Ownership.
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Announcement is made herewith that on the first day
of January 1906 the DELTA INDEPENDENT will change
ownership and thereafter will be edited and published by
the undersigned The first issue under the regime
will appear date of Friday January 5h and in that
issue the will clearly outline the policy of the
paper matters pertaining the municipality and other
erwse 1t is perhaps needless to state that the poll
tica end of this policy will be strictly republican and of
the staunchest degree is also be the endeavor of
the editor make the paper of whole county worth
conduct the paper generally that its columns will be
the greatest worth either reader citizen adver
tiser
Hoping that the past patronage may continue and that
such businesses be reasonably asked will be
given, remain,
Most sincerely yours,
LUTHER w. ROOD.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Council Proceedings

The regular meeting of the board pi
trustees was held December 2l, 19Qb,
with Mayor Gale and trustees Crahil
and Obert absent. ~
The cemetery committee was instzee-
ted to have additional lots staked of =
the cemetery and the committee auth
orized j. A. Curtis to survey and stake
the same. III
The attorney stated that the NatiQ
al Surety company, as bondsmen Of u.
7. Golf, former police magistrate, ~
paid the $40 shortage of Mr.. Goff. -
demanded release of the bond, whick
was granted.
Mrs. NJ. A. Lynch made complaial
that her water rate was excessive fruu1
the fact that she was charged with I
residence rate in addition to gallery
and closet rate, and she was not rea1l9
maintaining residence at the plseq
The clerk was instructed to collect IL
70 per month from Mrs. Lynch for w
ter rent in full until further notice.
H. D. Hopkins requested the board y
fix him q rate for a 4-horse power waeI
er motor with 1-S inch nozzle requiEl
2-inch top. The request was refeEs(
to the water committee to be repose
on at next meeting.
/ An applicati6si vas nsds fSf Z i7Eissf
mum price on 5-inch old pipe. the price
of which was fixed at 12x cents per
foot.
Bills to the amount of e2l2.70 were
read and approved and warrants ord
cred drawn on the proper funds for
payment OF same.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Furnished by Delta County Abstract Company
Real estate transfers for week ending
December 26, 1905:
Ira J Nelson ct al to Mary Thomas,
W d, ne !. Sc a 1858, $1,000.
Chas E Fleener to A E Miller, W d,
y 1t ne Il ne u sec 2-15-95, and pit
NV 4 2-15-95, 1880.
North Fork Fruit Growers Assn to
Rio Grande railroad easement, right of
way for spur, 81.
Farmers & Merchants Blk to Ella Me-
haffey, q d, Its and Z, blk b, plat b,
Delta, Colo, s7.65.
W B Stockham to Geo Earl Rogers,
W d, 1t 8, blk Cedaredge. $50.
Carl Birch to John Birch, W d. ne Il
sw u 27-13-s4. s5OO.
VIM B Smethurst to w J Darnell, pit
ne u sc u 34-lt-s5, $500.
Mary w Charlton to John Holland. "
d. 1t ls b l, plat A, Cedaredge. $75.
Kata6 4ovett b H@19ERssksva, Z,
pt6e z sw Y 20-1S-s4, ESQ.
Alexander Morrow to Thos E Wood,
W d. Sc J. sw 4 3l-15-9l, $500.
Chas Wuensch to Samuel G Winch, W
d. pit Sc J. sw y 1855. $3.50.
Lydia A Griffin 10 JessieMabel Comp
ton. W d. pit Sc u ne Il 36,l3-92, $2, 500
E Clair and Fred S Hotchkiss for
themselves and E. Clair Hotchkiss Is
executor of will of Elizabeth Hotchkisa
deceased and guardian of Adam and
Leon Hotchkiss minor heirs to Mrton E
Chase, W d. Its 8 and 4, blk 2, Hotch--
kiss subd, $3.50.
A B stone to A ] Watson. s 4 NV 4
and y sw u 11-13-e5. 5000.
&C Hawkins to Elvina Corlinel. W d.
all of fractional Its Z. 8, 9. 10, IL, II, Is
and IA, blk 5, Hawkins and Mollers add
to Paonia, s400.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Market Closed Strong.

DENVER UNION STOCK YARDS, Dec
ember Is. The market here was very
uneven daring the week just past. Re
ceipts were very fair. about 8. 900 head
arriviag as against 10. 900 the proceed.
ing week. Bulk of these came, howev.
er, during the first two days, and rs
eastern markets were reported dull and
buyers generally lost uaoney the week
before they were = ittle slow to take
hold. Country demand Was alss igh,
because Of the nearnsss - Christmas,
and prices ruled considerably lower.
Late trading, however. had much bet.
ter tone and all Of the less ~as made up
before the close ef tAs week. Prices
are strong to . little higher than a
week ago and there WAS . much better
tone to the market. Beef steers were
rather scarce BIT the demand was only
fairly good ~ packers bought liberally
the week before. One choice steer sold
at Is and others at sl.25 with the bulk
Of the weeks business ranging from
$50 to $3.50 Gown wEe plentiful
and In fair request. Prices went down
early Ia the week On account Of the gen
eral decline bak closed higher. Best
sold at eS.l0 with most Of the pretty
good cows at e Is to $2S6 and Gamers
from e2.l5 down. Bulls were about
steady and littls change in vsals. Feed
or and stocker txAds was dun early IN
the week bvt thare was q mllch better
demands towards the close and prices
show some little inprovsshant over the
close week sgo. Bast hsaxy Ashorn-
Cd feeders sold At y trsight paid. with
most Of the good stssrs at e3.2sAo $s.75
- . gsed many salss bslsw = hscanss
IL quality was pesr. Thsrs = ns
nashse teaay (ChrisGnAs Day.)
Good nostesgs ,oans On real sstass
wantsd.
wsLca Z DAvn.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Turkey Breaks iats Bank.

This morning while W. P. Dale was
taking some things from rig on Main
street. near Aathsrs corner. . turkey
which be had in the wagon got away.
After flying up and lighting On IL.
Aathsrs store building ths bird Asw
seross the street to Tie First Natioaal
Bank and crashed through ons ef ths
big inch plate glass windpws. hrsakiag.
Il into opisesa. Ths damage = ssGinassA
At about SIS The turkey was -
injured.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Joseph Laee KILLED b Wreck.

Last Saturday morning ut 7:So =
freight accident occurred about . mile
this siAs Of Cebolla, in the Blaek canon,
Instantly killing Engineer Oscar Nelspn
and Fireman Joseph Luce. he parents
Of M. Lues live here and be vas oaly
22ysazs Oh He bad but rsesaElv bssa
firing md haA bsea in two vrseks -
fore. He vss1sd aroand ~ yaxdh
here tar . tins and had many ff3snds.
He vas taken 70 Fsrt Morgan for bar
iai
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29

zens explained to each one that Christ
mas was coming and he needed the
money. He did not take into considera-
tion the fact that for that same reason
his victims might also have sorely
needed the money.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
cunnison Water Again.

On accouzk Of draining OF the reser-
vsf at the heaa Of the new waterworks
recently for repairs II has been neeces-
Aasv this wesk 70 pump river water
into the mains in order to keep up the
supply. Al soon - the reservoir has
tizAs to fll The mountain water will be
tnened in,asain.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29

A Cleveland politician is accusedto
voting forty three times at a reeei
election. That jumps Colorado det
to second place.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29

A pretty wedding occurred last Satur~
day at the residence of the bride S
mother, on Garnet mesa. when C. w.
Bragg of Olathe, and Miss Rose STAN
dish were united in marriage, Rev. H.
J. rockingham officiating. Only the
immediate relatives were present.
The young couple left on the morning
tz1in for Denver where they will re-
main for couple of weeks.