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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-12-19
CHILDREN PERISH IN FIRE.
Disastrous CONFEDERATION at sturgisson
Saturday Morning.

Shortly after midnight Saturday
morning hre was discovered in the
dwelling of O. L. CoIbin, supeun.
tendent of the sand plant at Sturgis.
son, and owing to the fact that there
was only bucket brigade to fight
the nre, 1t spread very rapidly.
Soon after the alarm was given
the fact was made known that three
of Mr.. Corbln's children were in
that part of the house where the fire
ragged fercest. 1t was ,mpos iible To
get to them and they were burned to
death. 1t was one OF the saddest
incidents that has occurred in that
section for long time.
The dead are:
Rachel Corbin, aged 10 years.
Susie Corbin, aged S years.
James Corbin, aged years.
The other members of the family
were uniJured.
Two houses we're destroyed. The
estimated loss is about 81, 600. COW
cred by insurance.
Mr. and Mrs. Corb;n lett Saturday
night for Richie county with the
remains of their three children,
where they buried the little ones.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-12-19
Caution

Never. positively never poison your lungs Ifyou
cough-eyen from simple cold only-you SHOULD
always heal. soothe. and ease tho irritated bron
chial tubes. Don't blindly suppress IL with o
supplying poison. It's strange how como thingI
finally come about. For twenty years DR.. shooI
has constantly warned people not 10 taKe cough
mixtures or prescriptions containing Opium
Chloroforn, OF similar poisons. And nova little
late though-Congress says Put IL on tho label
II posons are in your Cough Mixture" ooodi
Very good Here afterfor thisvoryrcas
and others. should insist on having DR.. shoop's
Cough Curo. No poison marks OF DR.. Shops
lsbols-snd none I'm the medicine. elso II must by
law Be on the label. And It's not only safe but u
Is said 70 DO By those that know it best. truly re-
markablo cough remedy. Take no chance then,
particularly with your children. Insist on having
Dr. Shops Cough Cure. Compare carefully the
DR.. shoop package with others and note the
difference. No poison marks therei You can
always DO on the safe sido by demanding
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-12-19

Stops oniy on s'gnai or notice to con
ductor
Train y connects al Rowlesbure with B.
o train (2z on Sundsys) for east at Q oc
am.
Train ~ connects AZ Rowlesburg with -
q. train ~ Tor east al 90 g m
Train 70 connects at Rowicsbufe with y
Q. train (S2 on Snudays) from west ~
900 m and with from east AZ z:sz am.
Train - connects at Rowiesburg with B
y. - from west ~ 40 p ~.
BREIL. General Manager
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-12-19

The Republican national conven.
ton has been called to meet in
Chicago, June 70.
Denver was chosen as the place
for holding the next Democratic
national convention, the date being
July T.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-12-19

To check cold quickly. get from your
druggist some little Candy Cold Tablets
called Preventios. Druggists everywhere
are now dispensing.P Preventios. for they are
not only safe, but decidedly effective and
prompt. Prevcntics contain no quInine. no
Laxative nothing harsh nor sickenng
iaken at the 'sneeze stage" Preventics
viii prevent pneumonia. bronchitis .lsgrippe,
etc Hence the name. PreYcntics Good
ior leverish children. I8 PTcventics acc.
irial boxes SC. Sold by StriCklcrs drug
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MidMInfer Term

Begins January 9, 7, and 8. Write
for tall particulars. New SO page
eatalog ready December as.
The TR-STATE BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Cumberland, Md.
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Are you having trouble with your kidneys
here are lots OF people today who wond er
why they have pains across The back why
they are tired and lacking In energy and
ambition. Your kidneys are wrong. They
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kidns src Bladder Pills they are for weak
back '"utmmation Of the bladder bsckacbc
and wc4s kIdncls Sold ~ Sirickier sdroe
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JAG. ga. and l!ll we're both quite 80.

For blues and headaches have 20 20.
When they take an Early Riser.
DeWitts Little Early Kiscr Pills are sold
bY Strcklcr's drug store W. Dent New.
hure
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NTORGANTOwN & KGNGWOOD K. X.
fAIl In effect September 90, 1907
subject to change without notice.
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VIRGINIA NOR TIIERN Y. X.
w In effect April ~, 1907.

HENRY nANsr. eeneraI Manarer.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
About Meeker Street Walks.

Property owners on Meeker street
have been complaining because the
walks on their street have not gone
ahead and have been delayed and inter-
fered with by the building of the Model
Block walks. The INDEPENDENT made
some investigation of this matter and
finds that Contractor Waller had been
engaged to build the Model Block walks
before the contract for Meeker street
walks was let. The Model Block own
ers are under bond to have their walks
completed by August 4. They let Mr..
Waller off to work on the Meeker
street walks until these were nearly
completed. but it has become necessary
to have him finish their work in order
to make good the requirements of their
contract prior to August 4. This
statement furnished the INDEPENDENT
is evidently based on fact.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Large Tree Orders.

The Tongue Creek Orchard Co.. which
is the Colorado Agricultural College
faculty. headed by Prof. Paddock, have
ordered from A. W. Carr. representing
the Alabama Nursery Co.. $500 apple
trees to be set on their Tongue Creek
ranch, the former Womack place, next
spring Choice alfalfa land will be
plowed and prepared this fall. 1t is
safe to say the preparation for this
order of trees will be after the most
approved scientific methods.
To the Montrose Orchard Co. Mr..
Carr has sold bill Of 6s, 600 trees, COM
prising apples, plums, cherries. aprissts
and peaches. They are to be set on
the company's land at Norwood in the
western part of Montrose county.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
More Houses In Model Block.

Work is lively in the Model Block
DR.. Fairfield will build three houses at
once. One is in course of construc ton,
the foundation is ready for another and
the third will commence soon.
Louis Benedict has let the contract
for a nice cottage home in this addition
containing five rooms. with bath ard
pantry. The foundation is in and car
penter work will begin right away
The house is to be ready for occupancy
by September.
Mr.. Benedict's father and mother
will come here from Montrose to live
and will occupy this cozy new home.
George w. Bruce. Mr.. Fairlamb' s
partner in the real estate business, will
build house in the new block. When
this and the others mentioned above are
under way there will be eight houses
under construction. The promoters are
pushing things with commendable en-
ergy and are fulfilling every promise
made to the public and the Delta Town
and Improvement Company.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
READY TO BEGIN
THE EAST CANAL
Surveys are finished and Everything
Is Nearly Ready to Make
The Dirt Fly.

The great east canal that will furnish
water to the immense expanse of land
on the east side of the Uncomphagre
valley, is about to be commenced. Ac-
cording to information secured from
government officials by Montrose
paper, the Western Empire. construc-
ton of this immense ditch will soon be
under way and as it progresses toward
this end of the valley we will begin to
get some Of the benefit of the money
expended by the government in this
great work. The Empire says:
Right of way notices will be gotten
out next week for the big $50, 900 east
canal. which will be rs miles long and
will start from the tunnel down the
east side of the valley towards the
State Bridge and Delta county. The
surveys have been finished, and the
route is now plotted from the different
section papers onto one complete map,
so that the engineers will be able to go
to work on the grounds at once.
Stakes will be put in soon and 1t will
not be long before dirt will be flying.
Empire learns that the east canal
will probably be started before work
will begin on the west canal. As the
south is So near done preparations are
being made towards starting the east
canal
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Jsrkoff Divorce Proceedings.

|. TarkoH and son and daughter and
his attorney Hugo Sel,g and Mrs. Tar
koff and little daughter and her attor-
ney Judge Bell went to Gunnison yes
tcrday, says the Montrose Enterprise,
to attend a hearing before Judge
Shackleford in r nection with the di-
vorce suit recently brought by Mr.. Tar
kof against his wife. In her answer
to her husbands petition. Mrs. Tarkof
asks for the sum of elO0 Immediately
from her husbands s estate for personal
needs: sl00 for court fees: $500 for at
torney fees within ten days. and $50
per month until final action in the case
is taken. This feature Of the case will
be settled at once while the divorce
case proper will probably not be brought
up until the regular October term Of
court.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Farmers Institute Picnic.

Bills have been posted advertising
the Farmers Institute picnic to be held
in Delta Monday. Aug. 10. The best
methods of making money in farming.
stock raising, growing grain, grasses
and fruit, will be discussed. Several
professors of the Agricultural College
will be present to lead the talks and
discussions. There will be a question
box, good music and an exhibit of live
stock. farm and orchard products and
machinery. Every man, woman and
child interested in any way in farming
or fruit growing is not only invited but
urged to attend. Bring full basket
for the picnic dinner, get the benefit of
the program. enjoy day of rest and
recreation. meet and get better ac-
quainted with your neighbors and the
people of the country and go home re-
newed and better equipped for the work
you have to do.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Delta IS. Ouray 4.

Delta administered severe defeat
to Ouray on the home grounds last Sun
day afternoon. The game was too one
sided to be interesting, but the rooters
had a lot of fun out of it despite the
score.
The Ouray crowd arrived on a special
train at IL o'clock and numbered lbs
people. They had good band. nicely
uniformed and the organization was not
bit stingy with its music. They gave
a short concert on the public street be-
fore noon, another before the ball game
and again during the evening. The
special did not leave on the return trip
until s p m. and the visitors had good
chance to look over this thriving town
and some got a peep into the country.
The ball game started off well for
the visitors, they scoring one run in the
first inning and two in the second.
Harry Mathew. who did the pitching.
was touched up some during these in
nings. but after that it was all off with
the Ouray boys. Mathew was invinci-
BILE during the remaining seven innings
thev had a chance to bat. and it was
goose eggs for them regularly until the
7th when fielding error gave them one
more run.
Delta batted the Ouray pitchers at
will and scored in SIX of the eight in
nings they were at bat. Our boys put
two Ouray pitchers on the shelf and
were hungry to sample third if he had
been Forthcoming. The score by in
nings was as follows:
Ouray: .2-O-O-O-0-l-0-0-4
Delta: Sill -I-0-3-3-0 is
Gate receipts s65; time of gam me one
hour and thirty minutes; umpire. Cloud.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Local and Personal

Mrs. Dan Wagner was a passenger
for Glenwood Springs yesterday.
Miss Anna Nutter is visiting her
friend, Mrs. Hawkey, at Paonis.
Courteous treatment. prompt deliv-
cry and low prices is Scotield's motto.
Clarence Albright of Ellsworth. Kan
sas, is visiting his aunt. Mrs. A. F.
Stauffer.
Ask Mrs. Sam Farmer and Mrs Guyer
about the presents they received from
Scofield.
The Fitzgerald-Dermody Co. have n
party of Minnesota and Iowa people
here to see the country.
If you will phone Scotield your ad-
dress you need not worry about the
prompt delivery Of the goods.
The Glee club will give dance next
Wednesday night. the 2lth. Vance
orchestra will furnish music.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
A Great Reservoir.

Clarence Smith and Judge Milton R.
Welch returned Monday evening from
a two days trip to Leon Lake, which is
just over on the other side of Grand
Mesa. They found the big reservoir
full to running over with water and
plenty of snow to keep it well filled for
a good while yet. Snow banks from
four to six feet deep are plentiful on
the north side of the gulches.
Leon Lake is one of the greatest res
ervoirs in this part of Colorado and is q
large factor in the water supply of Sur
face Creek valley. At the present
time it holds approximately 100, OOO, 900
cubic feet of water with 20 # dam.
This dam can be raised to 40 #. which
would more than double the capacity of
the lake. 1t is located on the north
side of Grand mesa and the water is
brought to this side thru tunnel l, 800
feet in length, fact that is unknown
to many people who have located here
within the past few years.
A meeting of the stockholders of
Leon Lake and Reservoir Co. will be
held at Cedaredge tomorrow to con-
slider the purchase of the Leon Park
water shed. If the deal is made the
dam of Leon Lake will undoubtedly be
raised and its holding capacity greatly
increased.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Death Of Miss Amm0nS.

Miss Theodosia G. Ammons, profess
sor of domestic science at the Agricul-
tural College. died at St. Anthony S
hospital in Denver early Wednesday
morning. Miss Ammons was well
known to the people Of Delta and Delta
county. having conducted week S
course in domestic science here last
January during the Short Course. She
made friends of all and knowledge of
her untimely death will be received
with sincere regret by many Delta peo-
pie who were glad to claim her as a
friend.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
To Gather State fair Exhibit.

The county commissioners. as will be
seen by the proceedings published else
where in this issue, have appropriated
1850 to pay the expense of gathering a
fine exhibit and showing it at the state
fair w. p. Dale, vice president for
Delta county, has the work in charge
and has appointed J. P. Caldwell,
Cedaredge. J. w. Beezeley, Paonia,
and P. G. Slatten, Hotchkiss. to assist
him.
Mr.. Dale and his aids are determined
to make n display that will lead al
others. You can help every interest Of
the county by giving thom loyal assist
ance.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
DELTA COUNTY FAIR AND REUNION
Five Days Will Be Devoted to Entertainment and Elaborate Exhibit Of
Products Sept 10 and H. Western Slope Veterans Assn Reunion
Sept. H. II and 13, Delta County Fair.

Delta will have celebration week beginning Monday Sep
ember 1907 that will eclipse anything attempted in this
part of Colorado
Put mark these dates Sept TO- H. Reunion of West
Slope Veterans Association at Delta
September H. IL and 13Deta County Fair Greatest exhibit
of farm products fruit and live stock shown in Delta county
and equang anything attempted in Western Colorado
So this is be whole week of celebration
days for the hold their when they will sing
the old tell the life long march and
bloody battle and again the inspiring strains of fife
and drum.
the people of this big rich county will place exhibit
display of farm and orchard products and make exhibit of fine
stock such will be the admiration of visitors and aonsh
ing people The exhibit will be gathered from
of the county to be COUNTY fair and in which
the North Fork, the Crawford country Surface Creek
and all the and valleys will take pride displaying the best
products of their respective communities.
There is be backward STEP doubt If
The 60 the dates and all
to do to throw off coats and to work with will
make both events rolsing success.
special meeting of the Delta Business ASSN held
the house Monday night after much discussion
and consideration decided hold the fair and reunion dur
ing week Capt Anderson president of Western
representing the local G. A. Capt Anderson and
his their opinion that between 00 and
visitors would be at the reunion Delta did
the events conflict to the detment of either and
finally determined have the fair begin the last day of the
that the visitors would have opportunity the
display be made by De this occasion before
returning to their homes.
The Western Slope Veterans Assn counties
follows: Delta Montrose Mesa Ouray San Miguel Gunnson
Hnsdae Route Garfield Montezuma and Rio Blanco The
ganztion 20 Grand Army Womans Relief Corps
confederate veterans and Spanish American
The local g. A. R. post has appointed j. E. Whnnery. R.
Cofey and P Ward general committee have charge
for the The Business Mems will be
represented by a similar committee to assist
AS the fair additional stock has been subscribed amounting
81 If possible this will be increased 81 which
will make capital stock of 5000 When the stock subscription
completed officers and directors will be elected 1t is the
plan large Exhibit Hail. make improvements
grounds present buildings and sheds every prep
accommodation of exhibits of all kinds premium
list will be printed at the earliest possible
The INDEPENDENT bespeaks the hearty cooperation
of Delta and the county in this commendabe enterprise
united and effort win the applause of visitors
create something that will be of permanent benefit
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Palmer's Fine fruit

Mr.. o. Palmer remembered the In
DEPENDENT with eight boxes of the
finest berries it has been our pleasure
to see for many day. There were
two boxes each of red and black rasp-
berries. two boxes dew berries, and
two boxes of blackberries. MIR. Pal
mer's place is in black canon and it is n
favored spot for the growing of fruit.
He has less than 70 acres and last year
the sales amounted to more than 81, 600.
Seven acres of berries are yielding an
immense crop this season and demand
for the product is greater than the
supply.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Made a Fine Catch.

Many Delta people have been eating
trout today, thanks to Roy Smith, Roy
Aul and Bob Gale. The boys went to
Grand Mesa lakes, leaving here Mon
day night and returning Wednesday
evening. Fishing was good and they
got what is claimed to be the finest
bunch of speckled beauties that ever
came off the mesa. Be this as it may,
they brought lot of fish that were
fine eating can testify to this-and
they have our permission to go and dc
likewise frequently.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Sued To Recover Fee.

Chief Justice Travis listened to the
evidence and oratorical thunder of at
torneys on Wednesday in a suit brought
by G. H. Doughty to recover $50
locating fee from E. T. Cummings.
Mr.. Doughty has been making busi-
ness of locating people on government
land. Cummings denied Doughty's ser
vices and the legal contention resulted.
The Chief Justice rendered decision
of $500 and costs in favor of the plain
tiff. r. NJ. Logan appeared for the
plaintiff and Millard Fairlamb for the
defendent
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
BUILD RESIDENCE
AND HOSPITAL
Dr.. Douthitt Begins Construction Of
Extensive Buildings For Use as
Home and in Profession,

DR.. A. R. Douthitt has commenced
the construction of residence and vet
erinary hospital on lots at the corner of
4th and Dodge streets. the two build
ings to cost between 50, 500 and IS, 900.
This splendid improvement will give
Delta another creditable residence and
the hospital will supply need that will
be of lasting benefit to the town and
country.
The Doctors new residence will con-
tain five living rooms. pantry and bath
room and will be modern except
furnace.
the veterinary hospital will be 25x5O,
inside measurement, two stories and
equipped with operating room and drug
room. 1t will be built at the rear of
lots, with side on the alley and facing
4th street to the south.
Carpenters are already at work and
both structures will be rushed to COM
pletion as soon as possible.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Old Resident Passes Away.

Mrs. H. H. Ingersoll died at the
family home Tuesday morning. at
o'clock. This announcement was re-
ceived with sorrow and regret by the
many friends of this good woman.
but all these friends realized that one
who had suffered so patiently and un-
complainingly was better off in that
land where there is no pain.
Mrs. Ingersoll had not enjoyed good
health for many years and during the
past two years she had been almost a
helpless invalid. During the month of
September. 1906, she fell and suffered
fracture of the hip and has failed in
health more rapidly since then. She
was only confined to her bed. however,
for three days prior to her death.
Funeral services were held at the
family residence at o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon. Rev. Harlow of the
Christian church. had charge, in the
absence of Baptist minister. of which
denomination Mrs. Ingersoll had been
faithful member for many years.
DR.. Stockham read the scripture lesson
and Mrs. Girardet and Miss jackson
sang beautifully three favorite songs of
the deceased. The casket was covered
and surrounded with choicest flowers,
made into bouquets and emblems of the
cross, wreath and pillow. The large
number of floral offerings was a strong
testimonial of the high esteem in which
Mrs. Ingersoll was held by her friends
and neighbors. The services were
largely attended and long line of car
riages followed the remains to their
last resting place in the Delta cemetery
where the body was consigned to the
dust from whence it came.
Edna Jane Kellogg was born Feb. II,
1912, in Owego. N. Y. She was mar
ried to Harry H. Ingersoll, Oct. l2.
1864. To this union was born nine
children. six of whom, together with
the husband and father, are left to
mourn the departure of a loving wife
and mother. Deceased came to Delta
"a years ago and was one of the earliest
| inhabitants of the town. She lived q
noble life and bore her long years Of
suffering without protest or reproach.
That her soul is at peace in that better
world is the consolation of her family
and friends.
EXPRESSION OF THANKS.
We wish to express our thanks t,
the many friends who have shown such
kindly interest and sympathy during
the long illness of our wife and mother
Also to those who gave suchl tender
expressions of love and sympathy al
the time of our great sorrow and assure
them of the deep appreciation We feel
| II. H. lNGERsoLI.,
OLIVE lNGERSoLL.
| EDNA lNGERSOLL,
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Bap6sts Seeking 4 Minister.

Delta Baptists have been without a
minister for some time. The young
man, Rev. Peterson Of Durango, called
by the congregation early last spring,
decided to go elsewhere after accepting
the call and keeping the Delta church
waiting for his services for some time.
The church has now called Rev. S. A.
Hayworth of Salt Lake City, who will
either come here or go to Topeka. In
the meantime Rev. rockingham is fill
ing their pulpit and next Sunday will
preach from the subjects, Men of An
other World,' and Cleansing
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Might Have lynChed Hin.

VIM. Hall. who conducts a popcorn
and peanut business at Montrose. has
been taken to Ouray by the Montrose
officials for safe keeping. He is charged
with taking undue liberties with the
4-year-old daughter of Mrs. Matte
Walker. Hall is q years old. 1t is
claimed on being discovered he offered
the child's mother 80 not to inform the
authorities, but she Immediately caused
his arrest.
The Delta independent., 1907-07-19
Claims Crvd Treatment.
Western Empire.

Because c. NJ. Thompson is alleged
to have come here and registered at a
hotel with another woman July 4 as his
wife. the latter had him arrested for
non support. Judge Davis dismissed
the case because the offence. i. c. sup
port, IL true, was committed in Delta
county. Mrs. Thompson told pitiful
story of how he had bought her moth
ing save one calico dress in three years.
She says she will stand no longer for
his infidelity.