The Delta independent., 1907-01-25
The work of M, ], HIGGINS. manager


Mr. Ramsey, president of the corpora
tion, during his recent visit to Delta,
Mr. Higgins was presented with block
of the company stock in recognition of
the able manner in which he has handled
the Delta store. Mr.. Higgins already
owned some stock which he bought
from the standpoint of good invest
ment. The experience of Manager
Higgins in thus receiving reward for
the painstaking work performed in be-
half of his employer should be a lesson
to the class Of employees who want the
reward before performing the service.
We have never taken much stock in
the "soul-less corporation" theory.
The majority of employers. be it cor
porations or individuals. are only too
glad to reward merit. The trouble is
they so seldom have the opportunity.
C. W. Cunningham and Mr.. and Mrs.
f. F. Hubbard left yesterday morning
for Boston, Mass. where MIR. Cunning
ham and Mrs. Hubbard will take a
SPECIAL treatment for rheumatism.
They expect to be away for some time.
J. S. Charlton is in Boston now where
he has been taking the same treatment
and he writes back a very favorable
report regarding the success of the
cure. Mr. Cunningham will visit his
old home in West Virginia before he
returns.
Alfred H. DeNike. special agent of
the Colorado Telephone Co.. was in
town Wednesday and was a welcome
caller at this Office. In line with the
class of men employed by the Colorado
we found MIR. DeNike a very pleasant
and entertaining young man. He says
his company is well pleased with the
present condition and growth of their
business in this county and that Mr..
Nutter, as manager. is increasing the
number of phones rapidly.
Fred C. Sweinhart orders the INDE-
PENDENT sent to him at Eckert He at
tended the Short Course last week and
feels that he gained great deal of val
liable information about conducting the
fruit ranch bought by his father and
Mr.. Lohr last summer. The young
man came out from Iowa some time
ago and will have charge of the prop
erty and he realizes that he has a job
Of good big dimensions on his hands.
DR.. Ridley will build on Meeker street
lots, directly across from the school
house, as early next spring as weather
will permit. He expects to put up
thoroly modern house Of eleven rooms
the construction of which will cost sew
eral thousand dollars. V. V. Ridley
will also build house on Meeker street
The outlook for building boom in Delta
next summer is very bright indeed.
Prosecutions for violations of the fish
law are becoming numerous. NJ F.
Benefiel, of Cedaredge, was tried be-
fore Justice Beverlin and fined s25 ard
costs. Information was filed by Otto
c. Peterson. The ofense was seining
in the Gunnison river above the I'm
compahgre. We understand that sein-
ing below the Uncompahgre is not
violation of the statutes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Singleton, ac-
companied by their little daughter,
went to Denver yesterday where they
will remain for ten days or two weeks.
Mr.. Singleton is having serious trouble
with his eye and it is to consult
specialist that they are making the
trip. They will also visit numerous
friends.
Mrs. Michael O'Rourke Jr., besides
subscribing for the INDEPENDENT on
her own account sends a copy for the
ensuing year to her sister. Mrs. J. l..
Shultz at Lincoln, New Mexico. Mrs.
O'Rourke says they expect to move to
the Wilcox place on Garnet mesa prior
to the first of March.
w. A. Davis, new proprietor of the
Home Cafe, served an excellent turkey
dinner last Sunday. The place was
literally patronized. Mr.. Davis expects
to make Sunday dinners specially.
J. E. Gearhart and T. B. Platt of
Hawarden, Iowa. and S. Stevens Of
Canon City are inspecting Delta real
estate. They are in custody of F. G.
Myers.
A. E. Penley returned Sunday from
a trip to Denver. He reports the
weather much colder there than here
The Cooperative Telephone Co. have
out new directory and it is decided
over the old one.
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