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The Delta independent., 1907-01-11
Austin News.
t>ISCial Corn >lpndeuvr.

NTiSN iai NhItN NlN'u'th''..
Mary Gilmer has been on the sick list
the last few days, but is improving.
Mrs Al Delo. of Delta. is spending a
few days this week with Mrs. Delo of
this place.
After two week S vacation the Fair
view school commenced again Monday
with all but three scholars present.
Fred Mcconnell arrived home Satur-
day, from six week visit with rela-
tives in Cherokee. Iowa. He reports a
fine trip and an enjoyable time while
away.
Mrs. A. +. Miller left on Monday for
Canada. having been called there by
the serious illness of her brother. AT
ter she had left, Dr.. Miller received
telegram announcing the death of his
wife's brother. He reached Mrs. Mil
Ter by wire before she got to Chicago
and she wired back that she would re
turn home.
A quilting party was given recently
ut the home of Mrs. Delo which was en-
joyed by all present. Those in attend
ance We're Mrs. King and Miss Reynolds
Of Eckert: Mesdames Henderson Full
Ter, Schneider. +. f. Simpson, j. o.
Simpson, Grandma Rist, Grandma
Rudig: Misses Ella, Marion and Myrtle
Ashley, Ensign and Tampa Gilmer.
The Delta independent., 1907-01-11
News of h0tchkiss.
tNurih Fork Times }

George Fredericks is thinking of SELL
iHg out and going to the Lower Caifor-
Ma country in Old Mexico.
Clair Hotchkiss returned from Kan.
Sd City Friday evening after disposing
II his sheep. He averaged S4l5 per
head.
This week J. c. Mitchell sold the liv-
cry business hereto Sam Mckee and the
alter Immediately took possession.
A serious operation was performed
I"on Mrs. Nickel Wednesday BY DR..
assisted by Copeland. At
mis- time Mrs. Nickel is getting along
as we'll as can be expected with com
p.ete recovery assured.
DR.. Williams will soon leave for Den
Yer where he will have his knee operated
IN. 1t has been troubling him greatly
."r the past month or SO and he is at
a>t compelled to resort to an operation.
-rlbed as the cause.
Quite number of people will leave
which meets in Denver this month.
There will be exhibitors from here.
Jim Bainard will exhibit several car
Dads and will probably carry off some
If the choice prizes
Mr.. and Mrs. Webber will leave soon
Tor their old home in New York City
where they will probably remain. Mr..
Wehber has been the very efficient and
popular bookkeeper for The Hotchkiss
Fruit Co. at this place for the past year.
-amc here but has become comparative
y robust.
The Delta independent., 1907-01-11
Cedaredee Items.
Special Correspondence }
Mrs. Stilson is seriously i'll.

Mrs. Stilson is seriously i'll.
Snow and thaws have spoiled most
Of the skating.
Mrs. Viola Widney is suffering from
sprained knee.
Two of the Closson children are re-
ported sick with pneumonia.
Mrs. kiser has been quite i'll for a
few days, but is rapidly recovering at
present.
Both the upper and the lower schools
begin the new term with an increased
enrolment.
Mr.. Miller is building an addition to
the property on his place, now in use as
bakery, and in charge of Mrs. Rhoad
Chester Harding's many friends in
Cedaredge were glad to welcome him
back at his old place in the drug store
for part of the vacation.
Miss Alice Wayman has returned to
iiNi Iioiil bSilo ShS A's>N
been employed, and expects to spend
the remaining winter months in Cedar
edge.
Guthrie Griffiths has been suffering
from a threatened attack of blood
poisoning, resulting from an injury to
his foot. He is about again now, how
ever.
MIR. Richard Cunningham of Delta
spent Sunday with his sister. Miss
Grace Cunningham. teacher of the Pan
nell school. Richard, or Dick" as he
is popularly known, is leaving Delta to
enlist in the L. S. Navy and. came to
bid his sister and other friends in Ced-
aredge, goodbye.
Mr.. Baker, who owns ranch several
miles north of Cedaredge, is demon
strating what can be done in this local
Ity in a somewhat unusual line. Mr..
Baker is manufacturing and selling
good brooms of his own make and rails
ing, and the real thing in the way of
homemade sorghum.
The Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir
Company has voted % per cent assess
mention all stock and as soon as the
weather permits will begin extensive
improvements, dredging out bitches
and enlargirg and improving reservoirs.
Owing to the increased responsibilities
and duties of the Office. the company
also voted a material increase in the
salary Of its secretary.
Martin Peterson and Miss Geneva John
son were married on New Years day
at the home of the brides father in
Cedaredge. Justice Beverlin perform
ing the ceremony. After the wedding.
a feast of good things was served at
the home of the grooms father. The
young couple nave gone to house keep
ing in Cedaredge and the good wishes
of the community follow them in their
new estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

system has been installed and each de-
partment is in prompt communication
with all the others. Three long die.
tance and city Telephones have also
been provided for the convenience ~
customers who can call any depart-
ment they wish to transact business
with without any apprrciahle loss OF
time in making second connections To
The left Of the Winthrop street entrance
IS the office of the treasurer behind
large counter. In the rear Of this do.
partment is located the presidents and
trustees room. There are also two
rooms for the use of customers and
ladies' room. In the east corner NJ
the building is cIoak-room and
lavatories. fitted in elaborate manner
IN" most Interesting feature Of the
BANK is the great vault The vault
stands in the rear of the "workinp
space and is a wonderful examine NJ
the art of the modern locksmith. The
vault was manufactured and installed
by Remington & sherman Co of Phila.
- - VI 1'lIl Stttl ana the
inside measurement is Sxl0 feet. The
interior is divided by a Steel grill. The
rear or second compartment has
steel chest wherein are ktpt the bank
securities. The outer commandment
contains 235 safe deposit boxes. made
# solid steel and modern in construc.
ton. and fitted with the most costly
locks and safety devices prCcurable.
Anyone desiring a safe receptacle for
their private papers ana Valuables may
obtain these boxes ut prices varying
from s. to SO Year according to the
of the compartments
day gate. made Of solid brass and
steel, and ornamented with fancy grill
work. secures the entrance to the vault
during the banking hours This gate
closes by gravity ana is secured by
spring lock. Upon opening or closing
q bell rings to insure greater safety.
The main entrance to the vault is Sc
cured by two massive doors NJ solid
nndrillable steel The outside door
weighs tons and is one Of the largest,
heaviest and most modern vault doors
n this part of New England. The
nn'r door is only slightly smaller It
5 fitted with two combination locks.
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est, compounded TuaI tcrly, III its saw
ings deposits. Such marvellous growth
speaks cloqucntly Of the public
Srrvic" Of the institution ami of
the general esteem in which il is
held The company occupies the larg-
est banking quarters in central Maine
ana The accompanying pictures give
the reader some conception Of their OK
tent and nature. The company also
has branch office at Winthrop which
luts a large and steadily growing bust
ness. 1t makes speciality Of Dtnking
by mail and rs indicating the extent of
its out of town business il may BE-
mentioned that it not only has macy
dcprSitors from all parts of Maine aad
from each Of the New England states.
but also from points as far distant as
Western Canada, North Dakota :.nI
California. Its safe deposit vaults are
the heaviest and most substantial III
this part Of New England. The trus-
tees of the bank include the most solid
and respected business ana profession
al men of Augusta whose names ara u
guarantee Of financial integrity ana
s;lf.. banking methods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

II. E. Bowditch,
Nathan Weston,
rank E. Smith.
Arthur w. Whitney,.
Thomas j. Lynch,
Joseph Williamson.
Guy p. Gannett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

interest at the same rate. Any one in
any part Of the world may open such
an account and the same treatment
the same protection and privileges are
extended to all The mails afford Il
prompt and safe method for employ
ing the facilities Of this Department.
IT you wish to open an account with
the Augusta Trust Company you have
only to place the amount in an envel-
ope, addressed Augusta Trust Com
pany, Augusta, Maine," either in cash.
Express order, p. o. Money order or a
check on your local bank. IF you send
cash, you should register the letter or
send by express. When received the
Company will return you a bank book
with the amount credited to you. and
card for you to sign and return
Further deposits may be made in the
same way, and it will not be neces-
sary to send in your bank book with
each deposit, because the Company
will promptly return to you a receipt
for each deposit or the day it is made,
ard your book can be sent in ut con-
Venicnt intervals to have entry made
of the amounts that have been receiv-
ed. You will find this way of doing
business simple. safe and profitable to
you. ReE emher that all deposits in
this department are legally exempt
from taxes the same as in Savings
Banks, and that this Company is I'M
der the supervision of the State Bank
ing Department the same as Savings
Banks.
The new banking quarters Of the
Augusta Trust Company occupy the
main or street floor of its six-story
building. recently remodelled and
improved. at the corner of Winthrop
and Water streets. The basement Of
the building is also a part of the trust
company's quarters. The area of the
street floor is 4Ox60 feet and the base
ment is Of the same dimensions.
To the new banking rooms there are
two larg" and conveniently located en-
frances. One is from Water street and
the other from Winthrop street. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
Augusta Trust Company

The Augusta Trust Company was or
ganiZed in 1894 and in the dozen years
since then has won a place as one of
the soundest and most prosperous
banking institutions in the State Of
Maine. The bank was opered tebru-
airy /, 1894, and when the first eXamina-
ton was made by the State examiner,
on the 18th of the following October,
the deposits We're sle5.516.5O The lat
est examination November ,, 1906,
showed the deposits to be $3.50 1fl.13.
In all these years the Augusta Trust
Company has paid four per cent. inter-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

The difference b,tWcen Trust Com
Iany ana a Bank is not generally IN
dcrst"od i;roadIy speaking Il Trust
company iii its Banking Departments
c,in du every hing for a customer that
Il Bank can DO, While in its Trust D.
Iartincnt it can handle matters Whrh
National tanks and Savings Banks
cInn"t take up.
Trust COMPANIES are organized t.
receive. hold. manage and control the
lrnl clty. securities. estates, business
alfails Of m"n and women commercial
h"ll>"S, ana corporations. in trust ami
{" render faithful accounting for Tie
r"icrty estates ana affairs 50 man
a.'"I ny them.
rh" Augusta Trust Company can
't' ~ Your checking account and To-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

partment collections, ana bookl,.
me latter having large cnraper,
incnt facing Water street T., part
- th'se compartments, which ara -
'lr'ly separated by strong brass wio en-
partitions, is what Is known II t.oAer
ing phrlancc as the "workin,, 'ahk-
ms - quite Spacious apartnan.
Is htted with desks. tables and Ia ana
i"r me convenience of All conn lars
WIN the institution. In each ., .e
apartments there has been i,s. me
me most improved appliances e..d
and furniture. "A house lungs
ttephona
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susta Trust Company offers its ems
toners friend II a practical trust
worthy aud efficient nature. always
available, to whom application NAV he
made for advice upon any point re-
garding Investments or disnosition -
funds.
Accounts may be started with anv
amount from one dollar m ana /,
tef"st is paid at the rate of per cont
C"i"ioouhded TOUR times year. On
me nfst GAYS of February. May, Au-
suS' ana November Of each year the
interest IS calculated and added to the
account, when it also begins to draw
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together With the special arrangements
made for their convenience and the
care of their accounts of great value
An account with the Augusta Trust
Company obNiatcs the necessity of car
lylhS on the person or keeping at
home larger sums of money than ordi-
nary needs require, thus relieving the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

as is the outside door. which also hasa
very intricate time lock arrangement
The banking hours &c the Augusta
Trust Company are from 4. NJ. to :
p. NJ. except on Saturday, when they
are from 8 a. NJ. to 1890 T. VI. At any
time within those hours visitors WI"
receive a cordial welcome. whether Oh
business OF to inspect the new quar-
tiers. All questions relative to the op-
ening Of an account viii be cheerfuhs
answered and the privileges and oehe-
fits which result from doing business
here will be fully explained,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

poth give immediate entrance to the
Puphc space, which is large and ar
ranged with a view to giving tho most
convenient access to the several do
Fartments of the institution Tboro l.
tiooauly' no better lighted room in
tr,s. 'i'ah ms main room of the
u company. The natural light
,,,; WIZ from seven large plate glass
of '' ~ ;, running from within two feet
me me moor nearly to the ceiling.
ne arrangement Of the rooms could
~ W surpassed. At the counter rail
a.. v,S''"r VIII find the windows and
'ep'ftinents of the teller, savings de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

IN" f"ll"Ning figures taken from the
official reports OF the Maine Stat.
bank examiner show the growth in the
'."i.'.~it~ Of the Augusta Trust Com
lHhY var by year since it was cStab-
IL i!,i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

Two I.rr cent. on the daily balances
interest ccasing only during such time
as balances are below one hundred dol
lars
Special care is given to banking by
mail. Those living at 4 distance and
desiring 10 open an account may do 50
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-18
h,u,"s.Ssssss~

In the very heart of the new town
of Shelton in the Holbrook country
last Wednesday evening occurred the
marriage of Mr.. Fred w. Higgins
and Miss Beatrice Shelton. the cere-
mony taking place at the home Of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs A.
w. Shelton.
The house had been beautifully
decorated and promptly at 8 o'clock
IN the strains of the wedding march
PLAYED By the brides sister, Miss Leo.
the bridal couple took their positions
beneath the floral wedding bell,
where the officiating clergyman, Rev.
Edwards, of the Holbrook M. +.
church, pronounced them man and
wife. utilizing the beautiful and i'm
pressive ring ceremony.
| The ceremony was witnessed by
about seventy-five guests. who, after
congratulating the young couple. SAT
down to bountiful wedding repast,
/ For the present MIR. and Mrs Shell
ton will remain at the family homs
in Holbrook, but expect to leave
shortly for Vermont to make an ex
tended visit with the groom''
parents.
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-18
Public library

The monthly meeting of the Board
of Trustees was held at the hora1y
Nav 10th. The number of books
drawn during the month for home
use was 4s7. A complete set OF the
warner Library of Worlds Best
Literature. thirty-one volumes. has
been placed on the reference shelves.
Also the third volume OF the new
edition Of Groves Dictionary oi
Music and Musicians.
About 200 new volumes. to be ar
ranged for children of the fourth
ffth. sixth, seventh and eightf
Grades have been received and vii
Be placed on the shelves in lev
days
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-18
IN 8saksvesey.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT Of THE
United states for the Di.trict Of Colorado.
In the matter of Cary II. Forhss. bankrupt,
ia bankruptcy.
To the creditors Of Cary II. FORBES. Of Ia
Iunta. in the County Of Otero. District
aforesaid. = bankrupt
Satic~ i her~hy given that on the isth ds,
of NAY, 1901 the said Cary 4. Forhe~ was
duly adiuflieatesi bankrupt: aud that the
nr.t meeting oi cre<iit0rs will he held
a, Room No. Di ia the Federal Building
10 the City of Pueblo. District aforesaid. on
MAY 81 1857. af TEN oeiock ih the fore
neon, al which time the said creditor. may
attend, prove their claims appoint trustee
examine the bankrupt. consider and deter
min. the time aud manner OF amy pfots~sf'
ale Of said bankrupt property and trims
act such other businANs a. may properly come
t.-forc aid meeting.
Dste.i al Pueblo. Colorado. Nay Ii. I:o..
SAMUEL ID 1RIABLE.
Refcrre in Rankroptcy.
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-18
80. v....s ss. ass s,e-s.

:. ,sassj6 PctterwenT tu~B ~BuehE VI
n last Sunday morning on man
hunting expedition. and expected 70
ret on the trail Of an individual who
hos bsen making regular thieving
excursions into the Arkansas Valley
for some time past. his victims be
jnx usually farmers. He gathers up
= varied assortment Of harness and
saddles and ships them out Of the
county in barrels. beingemostly dis
posed of in nearby cities. Several
horses have Of late turned up miss
ing on the north side. and this in
dustrious individual is supposed e
know something Of it. Sheriff Pot
ter returned home Tuesday night
after learning that the man wanted
had received hunch and disappear
ed into the mountains.
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-18
e.-s....e. ss.es.

The annual meeting Of Synod OF
the Reformedj Presby terisn church
convenes May 23d. in Allegheny.
Pa. This is the highest court Of the
dissemination and is made up Of
delegates from eaeh congregatiOn IN
the States and Canada. Rev. s.
Ed1ar and Dr.. Moore are tie dese-
Rates from the local church.
A special feature a the meeting
thjs year viii be tie hftieth amir
verysaxy II tie church's missionary
work in Syria
The report u tie loeAl church fos
lie pask ysar = tie best d ID -
tosy. n e@srings for boeAs hssna
| - fsrsian mfmfsas esessd tAose q
1ssasr yusA n nsav = 1u6esd
'enairsly ~ ys1uiRy esne1lne
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-18
.Jskey. Miksy and 'ksy."

The coming attraction at the La
Junta Theater for two nights start
ing Wednesday May 22d, the patrons
of this popular play house Will WIT
ness for the first time that much her
aided musical comedy "Jakey. Mikey
and key" This excellent comedy
opera has had three highly success
full seasons, having played the prin-
cipal cities throughout the country.
and is now in its fourth. with COM
pany including many of its original
members and some new talent tnat
scarcels needs any Introduction. Inc
production is said to be new through
out and the most costly yet accord-
ed the piece. The principal comedy
roles will be in the hands of Allen
Curtis. who will be assisted by Leo
Kendall. late comedian of His
Highness the Bey." Vincent Me-
Carthy, comedian of much reputa-
ton. Edgar Schooley. the man with
/ the green gloves. Miss Agnes MAJOR
prima donna. and Miss Winifred
Green, the dainty little soubrette,
with chorus Of fifteen pretty and
shapely girls. magnificently gowned
all singers and dancers This is
very good attraction and should pacI
the house to its capacity.
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-18
weesm.n e.me.'e" ,"..s.'.s.s.

]. Marion Price. Of Loveland. and
one of the editors of the Register OF
that burg. was La Junta visitor
Wednesday and Thursday OF this
week. Mr.. Price is one of the state
organizers for the Woodman OF the
World. and Was on his way to Las
to inaugurate = campaign for new
members thefeabouts. He says that
. vigorous campaign will be started
in In Junta early in the summer.
with the intent and purpose OF in
crossing the membership Of the local
lodge to 500. The membership n
the present writing is nearly $50.
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-18
t.s'e. STRIP. ner..'s.

While running at the rate Of sixty
miles an hour last Saturday after
noon, Engine No. IS of the stub run
between La Junta and Dodge City.
broke a siderod just east Of Amity.
the left side of the engine being
stripped clean rs whistle and not .
splinter being left Of the engineer $
seat box. Engineer Shrum had .
very narrow escape. but at the very
first sign that something had gone
wrong, seemed to realize in an in
slant what the trouble was and
made wild leap for the gangway.
His escape from instant death is
something marvellous. Fireman Bull
ger was in the gangway shovelina
I! in coal, and in m effort to get out
Of harm's way climbed up on hi.
seat box and out through the win
dow where he attempted to hang Oh
by his fingernails. He soon CAV,
| thi. up Is bod job ard realixini
that he WAS about 70 fall gave him
.eafA mighty pash away from tn
1 lnsine and, ,psesed for = snft apot =
light upon. Hi pesyer was answer
"a, . with the escsption Of beini
skinned from his hip to his knee. h
escaped without injury. not . bon
being broken. Jim snys you coul
Ipever unako him believe thAs . ma
lesuld lsap frum . train running .
IL ra1e Il . mile . minute and {.
lee with = little injury. but q
slmits DIT hs = nsw prupaSed 70 n
I'VE ~ sp1niea. - ena1i3an hin
ltsslf uansaally fsrtnnaes = bein
Iahle = de0.
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-18

erected to handle this year cFop VI
the netted gems. New industries
are not being overlooked in the pres
ent rush Of taking care Of those A.
ready on the ground. and before the
present year ends = kraut factory
and alfalfa mill will be in operation,
giving employment TO fifty men
each.
The amusement end Of the town
is not forgotten. as . pool room Is IN
operstion where the idle hours OF
the day may be put in playing pool.
A concrete building is being erected
which will he occupied by a livery
stable, which will give those not
blessed with a rig Of their own. the
amusement of riding their best girl
in swell rubber tired rig.
The beauty of the town is greatly
enhanced by the 200 shade trees
which were recently set out all along
| the main thoroughfares. Steps are
being taken for the incorporation OF
the town. and it will not be long be-
fore all the municipal officers OF a
city will grace the burg with their
presence. The town is at present on
the water wagon. where 1t Is hoped
nv a majority of the citizens that It
will stay for all time to come. and
then some. but in order to facilitate
this state of affairs, a stock company
has been organized for drilling sew
eral artcsian wells. which when com
pleted will not give anyone an ex'
cuse for falling off the above men
toned vehicle.
An application for postoiiice II
now in the hands of the powers tina
be in Washington. and when 1t u
l.granted the Office will be located II
the general store Of Glase & Walters
with j. W. Walters .as postmaster
A bank is also under consideration
and if one is not established by SOM
of the banking institutions OF tn
county, it will be taken in charge b.
the residents of the town and BAN
established by the citizens.
, Last. but by no means least. tn
/, spiritual welfare of the communit
:. has not been overlooked, and wor
! will soon start on the erection OF
!, $500 Methodist church for the Us
and benefit of those who walk in II
\, straight and narrow way, and ais
, for those who wish to tread thi
, highway. A very pleasing, b'
- somewhat unusual feature abo'
- this edifice, is the fact that all u
- money for its erection has been su
- scribed and that on the day of
dedication it will make its deb
into the world free from debt. A
ranyements are being made to ha
50 DIR. Chase. the presiding elder
- this district, lay the corner ston
'e and Governor Buchtel to dedicate
"" " an honor, which. owing to the u
~ usual features connected with I
' building. these distinguished gent
men should not refuse.
.c. All in all Cheraw has had q VIC
,ct derful growth since it was found
ed and is destined to have a still grei
es er stride in the march of progrs
ey and become one of the best lit
ny towns in the entire Arkansas Vallt