The Delta independent., 1907-02-15

that kind of a predicament. Activity
is on every hand and has been for some
time. A trip to the country will con-
vince you of this fact. Flowing and all
Kinds of spring work is progressing
rapidly and some farmers have already
sown barley and oats and those who have
not will be at it soon if this weather
continues. One thing both noticeable
and commendabe is the disposition to
clean out brush and rock between fence
and field and between roadway and
fences. A general movement of this
kind would make the country look so
much better. When one man does this
nelghbor catches the spirit and the
cleanup program moves along. Keep
it up.
Mark S. Phoenix of lower Surface
creek was welcome caller at the In
DEPENDENT Office Tuesday to fix up
subscription matters. He has 60 acres
OF this county's good soil, 20 acres of
which is in orchard and his place is not
for sale. Mr.. Phoenix says he has been
around some and he never before found
spot that suited him quite so well as
Delta county, Colorado. He says
! further that he does not know where
H. could go to duplicate his present
surroundings for double the money he
would be justified in asking for his
property now, and it looks as if he
! hot ha fnr hn f,,v nl
down an offer of $500 per acre for 20
acres within the past two weeks.
The editor struck W. o. Stephens for
ar acre as commission for getting those
Iowa fellows out here to pay sl75 per
acrc for his land. And what do you
SUPPOSE he said? Blamed his wife, of
course Said she refused to sign the
decd because the INDEPENDENT failed
T. give HIM a puff for paying Sc. 90 on
subscription last week. We rather
think it was W. o. who got sore instead
OF his wife, but we don't blame him.
Al editor who neglects to acknowledge
a hit like that is not deserving of many
OF the good things of this life.
Dufhelds gave a high FIVE party at
their home on Meeker street last night
Everything was progressing very well
until the lights went out, but the
nelghbors had some lamps and the old
reliable candle came up smiling so that
the little affair was not put entirely
Out Of business. n. H. Castle won the
first prize for gentlemen. bunch of
cigars and Mrs. Edmonds first prize for
the ladies', box of bon bons.
At the D. H. S. A. A. field meet last
Saturday Lewis Rst's side scored the
largest number of points by Is. Harry
Eauser won the largest number as an
individual with % points; Bob Will
cox second with "a. The outlook for a
good track team is very encouraging
and it is expected to have a Western
Slope field meet here in May with the
Grand Junction and Montrose associa-
tions present.
J. NJ. and Harry Mathew. who re-
Gently bought property here and went
back to Iowa for their families and eff
fects. expect to return the early part
of March. They report much interest
in this country by lowans and expect
a number of their neighbors and friends
to come out during the spring and sum-
ner.
l.. W. Rood is in town accompanied
by F. l.. Buchanan, of Denver who is
looking at the country. Mr.. Rood is
looking fine. having gained number
of pounds in weight since leaving Delta.
He has been with papers at Trinidad
and Amorilla. Texas. but has other
plans in view for the future.
A part of the Organizer plant has
been received and is being installed in
the room formerly occupied by the
Morgan-Newlin barber shop. Mr.. Ash
will continue to edit the paper while
w. A. Cloud will look after the
mechanical department.
Wanted. to buy second hand wagon,
good condition. capacity about 81 Y
thousand pounds. G. =. BRAGG.
20 Stephan Residence, Delta, Colo.
To more fully appreciate Delta S
splendid domestic water it is only
necessary to get few miles away
from town and remain "a hours or less.
J. J. Travis is having hot water
heating system installed in his home
1t is to be first class. up p-to-date plant
in every particular.
Delta Best Flour 81. 10: your money
refunded by the Spot Cash if it is not