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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-05-10

from Stockton, Cal, comes the
information that one result of the
earthquake in that vicinity was
the lowering of the bed of a river
twelve feet, making impossible a
continuance of damaging over
flows and making arabic . large
quantity of very fertile lands.
Frank Re- Stockton couldn't have
written anything stranger in one
Of his novels,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-05-10

About 10000 people live in the
crater of an extinct volcano, thr-
ty miles from Kumamotu, Japan
They dwell in this pitlake town,
surrounded by a vertical wall 500
feet high. The inhabitants rare
ly makea journey to the outer
world, and practically they form
little community all by them
selves,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-05-10

The Pennsylvania poor house
directors who were convicted Of
embezzlement may have to yield
the belt to the thieves of who stole
the newly-placed cornerstone of
an orphan asylum in California
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-05-10
FOR BOTH

One disease OF thinness in
children is scrofula; in adults,
consumption. Both have poor
blood ; both need more fat.
These diseases thrive on lean
ness. Fat is the best means Of
overcoming them; cod liver oil
makes the best and healthiest
fat and
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-05-10

Gold ore has been used for grad
ing a cutoff on the Santa Fe road d.,
the ballast being estimated as
worth $4,000 mile. Rock must
be mighty scarce were such riches
is spread for the commonest of
mankind to ride over. A ride
over q highway paved with gold
for 8 cents per mile,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-05-10

A Maryland man wants d.
vorce, says ali exchange, because
his wife hit him with chunk of
liver, beat him with q can of
beans, stabbed him with a piece
of bologna sausage and threw hot
tea in his eyes He should have
it. A woman that will act that
way is no gentleman.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-05-10

Every boy has three ambitions
before he finally settles down.
His first is to be the snare drum
mer in the village band. The
second is to be an Indian killer
and scout. The third is to be a
locomotive engineer, Then he
forgets about them and is ambi-
tious only to make a living.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-05-10

1t is said that it will require
$50, 100000 worth of steel to re-
store San Francisco, of which
about 100000 Will be pure
Dingley law graft.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-05-10

Over SD, 100000 worth of jewels
are owned by the Astor family.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Notice.

Cory, CoLoRADo. October |, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the Fruit Growers
Ditch 4 Reservoir company will be held
Mt the Mound school house, at Cory.
Colorado, Saturday. November 3rd.
1906. at . o'clock p. M, for the purpose
Of clcc,ing five directors for the ensu.
ing year and for any other business
that may properly come before such
meeting.
Tom DEwAR, w. r. LYLE,
Secretary. President.
First pub. Oct. IL; last Nov. 2, 1906.
s per cent money to loan on short no.
ticc on all good applications.
STEPHAN & OBERT.
Plenty Of money to loan. cheap. Alb
stracts will be furnished.
FRED N. DICKERsoN.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Secret Wedding.

Harry Singleton and Miss Ernestina
Dahm were married at the Episcopal
Rectory by the Rev. Percival Wood.
Tuesday. Oct 2. in the presence of wit
nesses. While the groom's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Singleton. were
taken into the young peoples conf
dencc. they saw fit. for reasons of their
own. to Withhold the announcement for
several days, and il came as a genuine
surprise when made public Harry is
popular with the young people of Delta
and his bride, whose home has been in
Fl. Collins. is spoken of as very es-
timable young lady. Mrs. Singleton
has gone to Fl. Collins to make prepar-
ations to take up her permanent resi-
dcncc in Delta
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Official q. a. x. Visit.

The members OF the George B. Nc
Clelland Post No. 6. G. A. r., at a
meeting last night had the honor of an
official visit from Department Com
mandcr l.. c. Dana and Asst. Adjt.
Genl. |. II. Burt, both of Colorado
Springs The old Vets enjoyed the
meeting immensely and the opportunity
to greet the official heads of their great
organization. Messrs Dana and Burt
We're around calling on the business
men to-day and continue their official
tour by going on to Grand junction this
evening.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Delta Improvements.
surmcc Crcck Champion

The editor made trip to Delta Tues
day. and as it was our first trip for
several weeks we were very much sur
prised at the extent of the improve
ments that are going on down there.
One of the greatest achievements is the
building of cement sidewalks along the
principal streets of the town. This i'm
dollars to the town above the actual
cost of building. Another thing we
noticed was the tearing down of some
of the old wooden buildings for the pur-
pose of replacing them with handsome
brick structures. The lookout for the
county seat is now very bright.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Mexican Attempt, Suicide.
Muntr,s- PT ss.l

Carlos Martinez and Sanchez Valdez,
the two Mexicans who murdered Jose
Trujillo last week. were taken to Grand
Junction for safe keeping Monday,
where they could be separated so as not
to be allowed to converse with one an
other
Tuesday Valdez sent for thc-priest,
who spent some time with him. After
the latter left. Valdez took off his sus-
penders. fastened them around his neck,
stood upon chair and tied them to the
ceiling of his steel cage, kicked the
chair out of the way and went dangling
in the air. He almost strangled 10
death before the sheriff could get TO
him. and when cut down he was as
black in the face as coal. A physician
finally brought him safely thru and he
now lives To relate the experience of
how it feels to get taste of what sure
ly awaits him when the trial comes of
here the last of the month.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Local and Personal

Paul Wilson will be over from Pueblo
tomorrow.
Mrs. E. E. Watts goes to Florencc
next week for visit with old home
! friends.
James Greenwood left Sunday for
Chicago where he was called on account
of the serious illness of his father.
It is reported that the Roberts ranch
and the old Crotser place on Garnet
mesa have been sold to Mrs. J. 5.
Charlton.
Mrs. T. W. Sampson of Telluride on
her return from long visit to relatives
in the east is staying with her sister
in-law, Mrs. Robt. Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gets entertained Dr.
Buchtel, Mr.. Cranston and MIR. Miller
at dinner yesterday and afterward gave
them delightful drive over the coun.
try.
DR.. A. J. Cook and DR.. Follansbee OF
Cleveland, Ohio. returned home Sunday
after a delightful time among the Colo
RADIO mountains. DR.. Cook is a brother
of W. G. Cook and the father of Irving
Cook of Olathe.
George Heider and Commissioner
Gets go up to Gunnison to-day to con
fer with the commissioners of that
county IN regard to the payment of one
third of the water commissioner fees.
over which there has been dispute for
some time.
A. II. Ruth, Auditor of the Indcpen-
dent Lumber Co., came to Delta from
Grand Junction this week and will prob
ably remain until the first of the year
assisting Manager Hauser in the work
Of looking after their extensive bust
ness in this county.
Judge Dickerson leaves tomorrow and
DR.. barley will leave Monday for Colo
RADIO Springs to attend the Presbyterian
Synod that is to decide the fate of Del
Ia so far as locating the Synod school
is concerned. These gentlemen have
the hearty well wishes of all of us for
success in landing the big prize.
Miss Ora Smith died ut the home of
her uncle. J. G. Smith, Monday the Sth
INST. death being due to pulmonary
tuberculosis. Deceased was % years
old and came here for her health Il
number Of months ago. Funeral SER
vices were held Tuesday conducted by
the Christian minister, Rev. E. ]. Har-
low and 'nterment took place in the
Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Monastery Property Sold.

The School Board has disposed of
part of the Monastery property on
Garnet Mesa, consisting of the buildings
and two acres of land. for considera-
ton of So. 500 to C. P. Nutter. There
is one condition to which Mr.. Nutter
has agreed, and that is if the Presby-
terian college should be located here,
property at the same price Mr.. Nutter
paid.
The school board has been severely
criticised for their action in this matter,
many representative citizens having
given expression to a conviction that
the property is worth more than the
price received and that it is bad bust
ness policy to dispose of the best part
of a property, leaving back end. un-
less the principal part brings practically
what the whole property is worth.
The INDEPENDENT feels that the Board
should have taken the public into their
confidence, when it came to disposing
of public property and that the fact
that they desired to sell should have
been made known by means of advertis-
ing. We believe that any body repre-
senting the people should give the peo-
pie full knowledge of their intentions
and purposes at all times and should be
guided in their actions by public senti-
ment as near as they can ascertain
W hat that sentiment is.
The Board justify their action by
stating that they placed the property
with real estate firm for sale some
time ago and in that way made known
their desire to sell
They also say the building was so
constructed as to be servicable for no
purpose but as dormitory or other
school building without going to great
deal of expense in the matter of re-
arrangement.
The INDEPENDENT will stand by the
School Board and all public bodies in all
matters wherein we feel they are clear
" right. but when convinced that an
error has been made or that the right
policy has not been pursued we shall
not hesitate to express such convection.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Eckert.
Special Correspondence.

The frost has damaged nothing in
this part of the country except melons
and tomatoes.
Miss Ethel Hull has been quite sick
for the last few days. but is able to
start to school again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mundrv and two
daughters from Delta, spent Sunday at
the Henry Pointer home.
Miss Daisy Teachout will start mus
ical class the first of November. She
has three pupils at present and it is eX-
pected this number will be increased.
While playing game at school Harry
Pointer tripped on wire and fell sew
eral feet over the bank of Tongue
Creek. He fell on his face and was
badly hurt.
Sunday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Mundry and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pom
tier spent very enjoyable afternoon at
the home Of J. c. Roberts. Music was
rendered by Misses Bertha and Della
Mundry and Ruth Roberts.
]. F. Williams experienced bad rum
away that did damage to the buggy
and himself. He had driven up to his
home and Mrs. Williams had alighted.
She had just closed the gate when
the horses took fright. MIR. Williams
was thrown from the buggy and re-
ceived injuries that are not necessarily
serious but render him unable to be
around for several days. The tongue
of the buggy broke and the horses ran
for mile and half before they were
stopped by J. c. Roberts.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
The Hopkins Cases.

TheSlopkins cases mentioned in the
INDEPENDENT last week. were tried in
Judge Dickerson's court last Friday.
Mrs. Nora Browncll secured jugd-
mcnt against Mrs. Hopkins for 500
and costs. The case has not yet been
appealed The case of Mrs. Snier
against them was settled by returning
to her the sewing machine she gave for
a railroad ticket and paying costs.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
BdfOrd Visits WAYNE.

J. A. Wayne. that genial and some
what tall sycamore of Redlands mesa
was in town to-day. He is one Of the
greatest boosters for Delta county on
the map and is nan to tie to. Out at
the ranch he has been entertaining a
distinguished visitor during the past
two weeks, the Hon. Samuel W. Bel
ford. democratic candidate for con-
gressman-at-large and who, blythe
way, is n brother-in-law of Mr.. Wayne
and is interested with him in this county.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Death Of Mrs. Wheeler.

After a night of distress, early Mon
=. day morning Mrs. Julia A. Wheeler
past from this life. She leaves beside
her husband, two sons and two daugh-
ters. At present all five are now in
Delta.
Mrs. Wheeler was born Julia A..
Cowles, March g., 1857, in Othello,
MINI. In September 1878 she was
married to Mr.. w. d. Wheeler The
family came to Delta thirteen years
ago. Excepting a years absence in
California they have resided here ever
since.
Seventeen years ago she became a
Christian and with her husband was
baptized INTO the membership of the
Baptist church.
Her death was the result of valvu-
lar disease of the heart.
AS woman she was warmly loved
and is deeply mourned. She gave free
iy her loyal service for the church. She
bound her family together with pecu.
liarly tender love. AS sweet and
strong Christian she leaves frag rant
memory.
The funeral took place Tuesday morn
ing in the Baptist church. The house
was filled and many were compelled to
stand within and without the entrances.
Mr.. Fish preached from Pet. l:l4.
The quartette added much to the deer
impression made by singing both in the
church and at the grave.
MILTON FISH.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Died In Denver.

Mrs. ?. J. Myers. a resident of Ccd-
aredgc. died at St. Lukc's hospital in
Denver, Wednesday. She went to Den
yer expecting to undergo an operation
for gall stones, but it was decided by
the physicians that her condition would
not permit the ordeal. The body was
taken to Paonia for burial to-day.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
AMONG THE LOCAL CHURCHES.
BAPTIST CHURCH.


Appointments of the Baptist church.
oct. IA. Morning sermon. The Model
for Christian Unity" Evening SER
mon, "What Are You WORTH" $50
p. m. B. Y. T. U. subject Foolish or
Wiser" Wednesday evening prayer
meeting, "A Prayer of the Coura-
gcous.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
st. Luke's Episcopal church, percival
NJ Wood, Rector. Services II a. m.
and $50 p. m. Every one cordially in
vited.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday services: :-'iible school 1000
II. m. Preaching 100 a. m. and 7:So
p. m. Junior c. Z. 800 y. m. Y. p.
S. C. E. $50 p. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday 7:S0 p. M. All services
held in court house. e. J. Harlow,
minister.
Get prices by the keg on Cement Box
nails.
II. F. P. HUNT & Co.
The Delta independent., 1906-10-12
Gard of Thanks.

For himself and in behalf of his fam
lily Mr.. W. d. Wheeler feels unable to
express fully his thanks to his friends.
Both the sympathy and the assistance
that neighbors have extended during
the sickness and deccase of his wife he
acknowledges with deep gratitude
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-29
-none.s Graft" In Henry. Day

The practice OF sending presents on
New Years day has often been turned
to advantage by people who we're in a
position 20 make IL unpleasant for
others. In the Olden days il was Gus
tomary for every tenant TO make his
landlord a New Years gift and for
every loyal subject OF baron. knight
or King TO testify his loyalty by send
ing his master n gift This custom was
regarded with such favos by the money
loving Tudor sovereigns that they let
their wish be distinctly understood that
the presents should take the form OF
cash. and there is curious manuscript
memorandum by the Marquis OF Bath
who held an official position in the
court OF Henry VIII. II contains a list
OF all those who made presents TO the
king on New Years day OF that year,
together with the amount contributed
by each. the sum total considerably
exceeding $1,000.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-29
Whom the rSnI.cr VIZ. Ynunr

Emperor William H.. when a young
and lively roistcrer. was fond OF join
Ing In the New Years sport OF knock.
Ing hats" ana dcsisted from II only
after receiving a severe Injury 10 his
right hand. There was an old gentle
man OF the court who regularly every
year lost one or more silk hats by
walking abroad on New Years day
with the tabooed headgear. Finally re
solving 10 get even with his porse-
cutOrs. he had a leather skullcsD made
studded with horseshoe nails that had
been carefully sharpensd for the occa.
ston. and after adjusting his porcupine
headpleco no sailed forth into the
street full or confidence that the FIRST
person that spoiled his hat would get
the worst OF TIE encounter Along
came the future emperor. with two OF
three boon companions, and In n jifry
the princely 6st descended or the OF.
tending tile. The consequences were
dire. for two or three OF the nails went
quite through the princes hand. which
was so badly torn that for awhile
there was fear he would lose it.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-29
COFFIN ON THEIR TABLE.
Grewsome New Years Dinner o
JovinI Undertaken

Nrewsome New Years Dinner OF
JoviaI Undertakers.
Three or four years ago there was an
undertakers' New Years dinner In a
certain north OF England town. The
guests all drove TO the rendezvous in
mourning coaches and attired in full
regulation somber clothes.
On entering the dining room they
found ii draped in black and decorated
profuseiy with artificial and other
wreaths. Even the tablecloth was
adorned with broad black border
and in the center Of the table there was
miniature coffin filled with choice
flowers.
The guests, however. did not fail "a
enjoy themselves, for the dinner was a
good one. well served and TO every
body's liking When the chairman rose
20 propose the toast OF the evening
Health to ourselves and prosperity "a
our business during the new year"
he was greeted with a storm OF ap-
plause. albeit the latter part Of the
toast would not be received with much
enthusiasm in an ordinary company,
During the EVENING appropriate songs,
such as THE Gravedlgger." Down
Among the Dead Men" Il Took His
Measure" and similar cheerful ditties
were excellently rendered.-Pearson'
Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-29
HARMLESS AND LeeLEss. !"
Queer Toast az Queerer Dinner of n
New York BROKER.

&sStE tc1rt "a auccrcr Dinner OF O.
New York broker.
1t wlsuld be difficult TO give a more
eccentric party than one held in New
York last New Years day. 1t was the
Idea OF a wealthy broker Of that city
ard was held at his private residence.
which was specially decorated for the
occasion.
The guests were twelve men who
had lost leg and twelve women who
had only one arm each They were en-
tertalned 10 quite magnificent repast.
in the preparation OF which particular
regard was paid 10 the fact of the
ladies having but one hand with which
to help themselves at table
AS they paired" into the dining
room the guests presented a curious
yet pathetic spectacle. and after din
ner each was invited TO tell the com
pany how he or she happened to lose
his or her missing limb. the one who
had lost it in the most curious manner
being promised by the host a reward
OF S25.
This was won by a male guest.
whose leg had to be amputated
through having been mauled by a
tiger i'm a menagerie where the man
was employed. The toast OF The arm.
less and legless throughout the world"
was drunk with enthusiasm before the
company dispersed.-New York Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-29
On New Years
Morning

n TAItY awo!e in the early dawn
NH OF New Years morning with
vi an idea. This was most IN
fortunate for John. but he.
with 20 premonition OF impending dis
aster slept in the same early dawn the
sleep OF the man whose best girl lives
In the suburbs and who doesn't reach
his dOwny couch until n. m.
Presently the front doorben changed.
and John was reused from sweet
dreams TO be Informed that he was
ward at the nearest pay station to
receive long distanct message.
A long distance messagei AS he
tumbled out Of bed in the chill early
morning and hastily got into a few
clothes John reviewed in his mind ev-
cry long distance relative he owned
and each long distance investment he
had made, prepared to learn OF the
death Of all the former and OF the total
collapse OF each OF the latter.
AT last. shivering with apprehension
as well as with cold. be reached the
pay station and sent a trembling Hell
To-" through the phone.
The vocabulary OF the party OF the
other part seemed TO be limited TO the
one word "IIello." and IL was not until
Johns patience was almost exhausted
that be recognized the voice as Mary's
He demanded Ia agitated tones.
whats the matterT'
Letter." said Mary Il didn't get
any letter. Did you write to me after
you got home last nlghtT'
AT o'clock roared John. well.
! guess not l said natter WHAT'S
-the-matterT What brings you out
so early I'm the mornlngy"
I'm not out" laughed Mary. Didn't
you know we had bad a telephone
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-29
s.A.@-.a.. New Tear Motto.

Every good act IL charity. Giving
water to the thirsty Ia charity. Re
moving stones and thsrns from the
road 10 charity. Exhortlng your fei-
low mer to virtuous deeds IL charity.
Smiling In your brothers face is chart
~. Putting = wanderer in the right
path 10 charity. A mans true wealth
rs the good he does In this world.
When be dies mortaIs will ask. What
property fss he left behind him7" but
angels will inquire. What good deeds
hast thou sent before thseY'-Moham-
mad
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-29

freq
perfectly
ei- On yourself We want
We give you the mdnenake present of it. You iroe
package FNe0 'H' "H'e uOiar
at
% neulcne carefully
you oy return mail This men We saw .Nan MAJ
to
20 your horse power viii but you
. take Just
so take the hundred your cents risk
1rSat 1T means life yigor strength,
weary condition
prostatis kidney
losses and weakness peculiar will
nic In must get help somewhere sure and
That's VI we oner Won Man Nfod;oR,.
Enclose ten
ot NJ, eo'ine today Interstate Remedy Luck Bldg De
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D Z p n Richmond, Freder.
:. " ,ieksburg, and POto
mac Railroad

'EHihS leave fiChiucnd-Norrhua
20 a m daily Byrd St ThronOn
~ m Daily, Main st Through
notation ~'So'"
$50 a m, daily Byrd At. Through.
Local stops
u % noon, week DAYS Rvrd a Tbro,sh
4.,o y. m, week days. Byrd ST Frederieksr
burg accommodation
O3 p m daily, Main SC. Through
uodation. A '100''n-
SD .. m, daily, Byrd ~. Through
Trains Arrive Observation-Disclosures
$40 a. m, week days. Elba Ashland accom-.
$40 m, week days. Byrd st. Frederichs
ourx accommodation
S;9a. M, daily, byrd So. Th-ongh
Local stops.
II p. m. daily Main 81 Through
mediation. @oOON
us p. m. daily BYRD St. Through.
stops V"
20 p. m. daily. Main 81. Through
NJ tt--f Uliman sleeping or PA-iur 1nrs on
al above trains except train arriving Rich
.n"9l "a - a M week days and local accom-.
muantiOrs.
Time Of arrivals and departures and con
ncctious NOT guaranteed.
-. DUKE. ". ~. CUP. ". -. TAYLOR
Ass C. 70 res. Genl Sup't Traf Mgr.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-29
A Big Round Dollars Worth
of Man Medicine Free for
TEN CEN rs.

A dime-ten cents-isn't mucn
money. No man longing with all
MS soul to feel again the vigor OF
ne IN his bones VIII balk at the
amount.
There is a chance. though. that
you might miss this offer Of real
heip 10 weak men if we don't put in
Word or two on why it is a dime
for dollars worth.
You might say only a dine
they can't afford to do anything real
for me for ten cents" Right Won are
10 cents is not the measure of value
OF Man Medicines; we are not trying
20 make money on this proposition.
put Tor 10 cents we are going to
prove to you that Man Medicine is
all that you need.
This dime is not for the medicine
We give you that. We give you a