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The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
Another False Report.

From reliable source learn that a
report is going the rounds to the effect
that am stockholder in the company
that has been given franchise to build
an electric road from Delta to Cedar
edge. In connection with this it is
stated that as county commissions
would refuse to vote for the granting
of similar franchise to any other
company.
In the first place wish to deny that
hold stock or have any connection
whatever with the company above men
toned. desire the public to under
stand that am not bound by promise
or obligation to individual or corpora
ton and if elected to the office of
County Commissioner will enter upon
the discharge of my duties free to
exercise my best judgment in behalf of
the interests of all taxpayers and
citizens, as would most certainly ex-
pect to do. Respectfully,
GEORGE C. WILSON.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
LOCAL FRUIT GROWERS
REPORT NO HARM
To Apple Crop. Lower Surface Creek and Garnet
Mesa Escape Injury.

After a careful investigation the IN
DEPENDENT is glad to announce As tlle
positive conviction of fruit groweze
that little damage has been done in thtD
part of the valley to the apple crop thAt
was yet on the trees, by the storm a
the early part of the week. 1t W.
feared at first that heavy loss had besa
sustained, but since the clouds have
rolled away and growers have had an
opportunity to investigate conditioO
they find that the apples are in prae-
tically as good condition as they would
have been if the storm had not ap-
peared.
We make this statement on no leaD
authority than the well known fruf
grower, Mr.. L. W. Sweitzer. In co..
versation this moring he informs the II
DEPENDENT that he cannot see that III
apples are injured in the least, and IL
pickers are at work just the same as
they would have been had there ben
no storm. He brought five apples 30
the Office of Castle & Travis, three Of
which were on the trees and two that
We're protected. No one can pick out
the ones that We're frozen. Mr. SWEET
ger was not alarmed. He says his crop
received harder freeze last year than
this, that his fruit was not damaged for
he had it at different places where be
could watch conditions and ascertain
results. Two cars were at Leadville fn
storage where he is interested and -
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
Removal Announcement,

will be located in the Sanders build
ing after Nov. l. 1906, one door north
of the Farmers & Merchants Bank with
full stock of New Furniture, Stoves
and Ranges, Queensware and Granite
ware, at prices that are lower than the
lowest. quality considered. Will also
have second hand store one door north
east of the Farmers and Merchants
Bank. No second hand goods in the
new store. Will pay cash or trade or
sell on commission any thing you have in
my line.
I will be pleased to have all of my old
customers and as many new ones rs
want to come, call and inspect my
goods. Am satisfied can please you
and will continue to use you in the fu-
ture rs have in the past, which means
. square deal" all the way around.
Yours truly,
H. K. CoRRELL.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26

Mr.. Butcher was born at Fenton,
Mich, Nov. IS. 1870. After securing
an education he commenced work for a
large mercantile firm. remaining in
their employ for four years. Next he
went to the Michigan Clothing Co. in
whose employ he continued for nearly
ten years. Commencing with this firm
as stock boy he resigned as manager of
the manufacturing department on ac-
count of i'll health and came to Delta
during the month of February. 1897.
His first year here was with Conklin &
Gaunt, then with the Stockham Hillman
Co. in Delta, until January 1900. when
he was given the management of the
firms branch store at Hotchkiss. How
well he has cared for that trust is con-
cluslvely proven by the high esteem in
which he is held by his employers and
the success that has attended their bus
mess under his administration.
Earnest S. Butcher is one of the
county's most competent and honorable
young men. in every way worthy of the
full support of his party and with such
support he will be the next county clerk.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
CrOtser Building Sold.

W. H. Crotser has sold to D. Z.
Cook and Samuel Vandenburg the tNp
story brick building now occupied b
Turner & Huntley. for a considerable
of S., 500. The purchasers are D. & b.
G. Ry. conductors, Mr.. vandenburYsrs.
siding in Delta. Mr.. Cook is already
extensively interested in business here.
as president of the Colorado Realty &
Commission company and as owner of
ranch and town property. Mr.. Cook 5
home is in Saliia at present. but we
are suspicious that he may. sooner or
later, become a resident of Delta The
fact that railroad men. who have known
Delta and its surrounding country for
many years, are making investments
here proves their faith in the future of
the town and when these railroad men
become financially interested in COM
munity their boosting ability is always
available and they have 4 good op-
portunity to use it.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
Chapman 5. Gibbs.

The genial sheriff of Delta county is
one of its best known and most highly
esteemed citizens He is up for re-elec-
tion this fall. having given a splendid
administration of the Office one term
He has saved the county money by
using practical methods of economy,
without interfering in the least with
the efficiency Of the service
There are probably few citizens who
have wider acquaintance or larger
number of friends than Chap Gibbs and
these friends are drawn to him by an
intimate knowledge of his sterling
character and outspoken honesty.
Chap Gibbs is what he is, he never
lodges and you always know where to
find him on public questions. When
he makes up his mind that such policy
is right, you can rest assured that you
will find him on the firing line standing
up for his convictions. He never
apologies for what he thinks. People
always admire that kind of character
and while they may not agree with
Chap Gibbs in all things, yet they like
the man for his honesty of purpose and
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
Butcher For Clerk.

In the selection of Ernest S. Butcher
for the responsible position of County
Clerk the republican convention did
something that could not possibly have
been improved on. Mr.. Butcher is we'll
known in almost every part of Delta
county. He is highly esteemed. not
only for his qualities as man but on
account of his extraordinary business
abilities as well. He is thoro business
man and handles his duties in sys-
tematic, up-to-date manner and he
would carry to his official conduct this
same extraordinary executive ability
that he gives so unsparingly to his bus
mess duties. In fact we are told that
one of his employers has SAID their firm
did not know what to do for a manager
were Mr.. Butchers candidacy success
full at the polls. But that constancy of
purpose, that close attention to minute
detail. that unceasing industry which
Mr.. Butcher gives to whatever he has
in hand to do, always calls men higher.
and it is the firm belief of his friends
that he will be chosen as the next
county clerk of Delta county.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
Holmber9 Speaks.

John E. Holmberg. who was defeated
In the convention as a candidate for
governor and whom the democracy
claimed had bolted the party, is out
making speeches and is calling on his
countrymen to support Chancellor
Buchtel and the entire ticket. At a
meeting in Cripple Creek he made
hit when he quietly remarked: II am
sorry am a foreigner, but l couldn't
help 1t. came to this country as
quick as could. My voice may not be
Americanized. but this heart and soul
are" Mr.. Holmberg appealed to his
old countrymen, now American citizens.
to support the Republican ticket. and
said he would rather vote for q man
like Chancellor Buchtel, who fears
God, than Adams, who fears Patterson.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
FAR1ERS. INSTITUTE.
VIII be Held In Delta Monday and
Tuesday, Nov. II and I3.

Fred P. johnson. state director of
Farmers Institutes was in Delta last
Saturday making preliminary arrange.
ments for two days meeting to be
held in Delta November II and Is.
This Institute is entirely separate from
the Horticultural school that is to come
in January.
The subjects that will receive atten-
tion at the Farmers Institute are, sugar
beet growing, potato culture, orchard
pests, alfalfa, irrigation and poultry
raising.
The instructors will probably be Prof.
Paddock, DR.. Gillette and Prof. CARLYLE
from the Agricultural College: Mrs.
Tilson. of Wisconsin. poultry expert,
and an effort will be made to secure
Senator Crowley of Rocky Ford, the
well known fruit man.
George Stephan. W. P. Dale. John
Travis and FindIey Duffield were ap-
pointed committee from the Business
Mems Assn. to look after preliminary
Arrangements. This committee will
appoint other committees and it is en-
pected to enlist the interest and attend
ance of all local farmers and fruit
growers.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26

made a personal investigation in mid
winter and found the apples that had
been frozen keeping nicely, in fact en-
tirely uninjured. He took pains to Sc
cure reports from other points where
he shipped and several car loads that
were held until late spring came out in
fine condition.
DR.. Miller, near Cory. says the small
portion of his crop that was out is un-
harmed. He says it depends largely on
the variety as to harm from freeze;
that if his Jonathans had been out they
would be injured, but this part of his
crop has been shipped some time. He
also says injury depends on how soon
apples are handled after freeze. If
given time to thaw thoroly no harm will
result
Henry Hawker was in the orchard at
work but we We're assured that Mr..
Hawker pronounced his crop unharmed.
Optimistic reports come from Paonia
and Hotchkiss. Cedaredge seems to
have suffered more than lower in the
valley. Over the phone Mrs Jas. Cald-
well says they have some damaged
fruit but certain varieties are safe and
picking is in progress
The INDEPENDENT can safely assure
the public that lower Surface Greek.
Garnet mesa and this section of the val
ley in general escaped from the storm
with practically no damage whatever.
Undoubtedly all sections were worse
scared than hurt.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26

conscientious convictions. People some
times disagree with the president, yet
they are for the president because they
know he is honest in whatever he at
tempts to do. The same is true of the
present and next sheriff of Delta county.
Mr.. Gibbs was born at Greenyille.
Mt. Calm county, Michigan. forty-seven
years ago. He was raised on farm
and went to Groton. Brown county,
South Dakota. when he was twenty-one
years old. In what was at that time a
new country he went against the ups
and downs incident to pioneer life
Prosperity favored him for while.
Then came reverses and ten years ago
he sold 800 acres of land for $500 per
acre and at once made a bee-line for
Delta. Conditions changed in South
Dakota after he left. Bad crop years
changed to good crop years; the Nc
Kinley administration brought prosper
ity and good prices and today that 500
land Is worth $50 per acre.
But Gibbs had settled in new coun-
try and he has been here for ten years,
humping up against the ups and downs
Of Delta county s history. Ask any man
If Chap Gibbs has been q good citizen
and he will say yes; ask if he has helped
the town and the county and he will
say yes; ask If there is better booster
for Delta county on the map and he
will say NO!
Such is the kind of man the republi-
cans present for sheriff. Do you like
that kind of timber in Office? II so, re-
cord your ballot for Chapman S. Gibbs
and you will be assured Of the best pos.
sible and most economical administra-
ton of the sheriff's Office.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
The Delta Co Sunday School Assn.

This association is the committee that
is to be "at home" to receive the dele
gates of the Western Slope S. S. when
they come to Delta to hold their annual
convention on November l3. IA and 18th.
This county association is part Of
the state association. which is branch
of the International Association Tin
cluding practically all of the Western
Hemisphere) and this in turn forms a
part of the worlds association includ-
ing the S. S. work all over the world.
Twenty-Five millions are enrolled in the
SUNDAY schools of the world. or these
Colorado has an enrolment of about
100, 900. In her good record and in S. S.
improvements this state stands among
the first in the country.
These associations from the largest
branch down to the county branch stand
for better methods, better teaching and
the extension of the S. S. in every di-
rection. the chief end being of course
the winning of the members to Christ
Better Sunday schools mean better
churches, better homes. better citizens.
better communities. Every one ought
to be interested then in the coming OF
the Western Slope convention to Delta
county. =, w
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
Shot In the Leg.

A. Pulver met with a painful. but
not dangerous accident last Sunday.
He was hauling load Of logs from the
mesa and on the way down saw three
deer and in trying to get his revolver
from his pocket the weapon was dis
charged sending ball thru his left leg
Just above the knee. Luckily no bones
were broken. He came on to Cedar
edge where the limb was dressed and
he Is now hobbl,ng around on crut ches.
but the wound is healing rapidly -
Surface Creek Champion.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
Western Stock Show.

Delta county stockmen will be in
terested in the Western Stock Show
second annual exhibition to be hel in
Denver, January "a to 30. 1907. The
INDEPENDENT Is in receipt Of copy of
the premium list from Secretary Fred
P. Johnson. Anyone can secure copy
by addressing him. The first show.
held the early part Of this year, was a
decided success. A fine lot of stock
was on exhibition and the attendance
was beyond expectations. Denver peo-
pie fairly flocked to see the fine ami
mails. The Association is preparing for
q much better show this time.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
BRYAN Was Absent.

Troublesome Patterson is having a
little trouble of his own just now. The
great and only William Jennings Bryan
was engaged to come to Colorado and
deliver batch of speeches at so much
per" and the final wind-pp was to be
whirl-wind rally at the Denver Coli
scum on "the evening Of" The peer
less one" came several hours late on a
stormy day and a special train took him
''around the horn" but before he reached
Denver the Speer democracy sent him a
wireless" which shook up his memory
and he suddenly found that he had an
Indiana engagement that would prevent
his attendance at the Denver meeting.
"Trou lesome Tom" fumed and
stormed, but it was no use. Bryan
merely spoke a few words to the as
sembled faithful at the Denver depot
and hied himself back to Lincoln We
herewith append report of the Colise-
um meeting that night:
Denver, Oct. 20.-"The grand DEM
ocratic Bryan meeting" which was
scheduled for the opera house tonight,
was held. but without MIR. Bryan. Only
4 few local speakers were on the plat
form and the number did not include
Senator Patterson. Those that were
there explained Mr.. Bryan's reasons for
his being absent. About l, 500 were
present when the meeting opened. but
after they learned that Mr.. Bryan would
not be there, many of them left and at
about $50 the entire crowd took no.
tion to 60 home and did so. The speak
ers walked off the platform, the janitor
turned out the lights and Bryan only
day in Colorado was over"
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
AN HONORABLE DEFEAT.
Delta Teams Lose By One Score
Each, But They Did
Fine Work.
VISITORS ROYALTY ENTERTAINED
Games Between Grand Junction
and Delta.

On last Saturday the football and
basketball teams representing the
Grand Junction high school, accompa-
MED by about 100 ''rooters" came by
special train to compete with the high
school teams of this place.
The teams were evenly matched in
both games and the play was most ex-
citing from start to finish. The root
ers" for each side showed their appre-
citation by making themselves hoarse
with class and school yells and every
other variety of vocal encouragement.
In the basketball game the play dur
ing the first half was in Grand juno
tons favor but during the first part Of
the second half the Delta team played
in form rarely seen on any grounds,
but by dint of hard work and plenty of
good luck Junction took the game by a
score of l3 to u.
The Delta girls deserve great credit
for their excellent work, since so many
of them are entirely new players.
The football game was closely con-
tested thruout, the Grand junction
team being heavier than the Delta boys,
but less speedy. AT the end of the first
half the score stood 0 too
During the first few minutes of the
second half Delta by series OF quick
end plays and seventy-yard run by
Wilcox made touchdown, but failed to
kick goal due to the angle at which the
ball had to be kicked.
Grand Junction. during the rest of the
half. battered constantly Delta's light
er line and finally with only a5 seconds
yet to play forced the ball over the goal
line for a touchdown. after which they
kicked somewhat doubtful goal. but
the referee decided in their favor. And
thus Delta was beaten by score Of 6
TO 5 in one of the finest exhibitions Of
clean, honest, hotly contested football
ever seen on the local gridiron.
The showing Of both Delta teams is
remarkable. for they are practically all
new players, but they have practiced
faithfully and with experience will up
hold Delta's already won title of cham
pions Of the Western Slope.
Among those who showed remarkable
form were Wilcox and Penley. the half
backs. each one making good gains
around the ends when necessary. Hard
ing's work at quarterback Was free
from fumbles and was marked by good.
clean passes. and twice he saved touch
downs by making running tackles in the
open when he was the only man be-
tween his opponent and the goal. Holl-
craft broke up almost every play around
his end and tackled runners for loss time
after time.
The punting of Howard was of the
highest class and is said to have never
been equaled on the local grounds. All
the boys played with the vim and spirit
that has been infused into them by their
Captain. Burson. and we expect Of
them victory in Grand Junction on Nov.
10th, and we know that the bask ct ball
team will do likewise.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
What Bryan Found In Denver.

From tho Denver ,'cmocmt.
A democratic state chairman who Is
attorney for three big corporations.
A democratic county chairman who
worked and voted for Peabody and
Peabodyism in 1904.
A democratic campaign fund contri-
buted by trusts and corporations.
A democratic party ruled by Boss.
Four-fifshs of the democrats of Dem
yer lined up against the Adams ticket.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for the kindness and help rem
dered. in the last illness Of our mother
and also for the beautiful flowers sent
by our friends.
WIN. BLuMBERG,
SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-26
For Sale

A 5-ft. wall tent. l4xl6 feet, "a OF.
New last spring. One 6-hole Schili
range with warming oven in good con-
dition, or will trade for fgh, vehicle
in good condition.
JOHN f. ROBERTS,
Garnet mesa - miles south OF Deta.
The Forrest City times., 1906-03-16
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The Forrest City times., 1906-03-16
Resolutions of Resrect

Whereas We, the Pat Clebnrne ChaPtef. |. T.. C, are deeply sensible 'hat one Of our most worthy and most jealous members has been re. moved from our band hy The bovine hand at our Heavenly Father ,bere. Tore. Me in sadness. yet in hope re. solve:
 That in tho death ol Mrs. Nlapgle \. Pearson. we have lost one whose place cannot be filed since time k rapidly taking from Is those who bore the brunt of the battle fought hf fhe southern women Tor their homes and loved ones.
 That we of q Younger penerattan who are left. revere the memory of that noble band of women. and win strive to PerPetaatc their work or giving te history the truth of the civil war and the dreadful wears i'm. mediately succeeding it.
 Thai Nc assure her sorrow inc rela. Lives that We appreciate her influence in our work. and deeply sympa1hize With them in their bereavement.
 IAat. knowing tie Divine comfort iS free for all who Tiff theh eyes 10 the Eternal. we leave them in the tender care ol our loving God.
 EMMA C PREwETT.
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 MAGGIE N. ELDRlDdF.
The Forrest City times., 1906-03-16
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CONFIRMATION NOTICE.

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The Forrest City times., 1906-03-16
RIWaYS Keeps Chamberlain
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RIWtYS Keeps Chamberlain
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