The Delta independent., 1908-02-07
Local and Personal

Mrs. Charley Newlin is recovering
from an attack of the grippe.
F. G. Myers returned from a bus:-
ness trip to Denver Wednesday.
Born Friday, January 3lst, to DR..
and Mrs. L. A. Hick, daughter.
Mr.. H. B. Ward of Bellville, Kansas
is visiting his uncle Mr.. L. L. Mccoy.
DR.. A. H. Stockham was a business
visitor in Paonia Tuesday returning
Wednesday.
Senator DeLong was in and paid this
office friendly visit before leaving
town Tuesday.
Miss Hogue of Salida came in Mon
day evening to visit her sister Mrs.
John Rhonemus.
Mrs. John j. Travis has been sick the
past two weeks with grippe, but is
reported improving
Mr.. G. H. Ramsay is in town this
week, and together with his store force,
is very busy invoicing.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Clemmings left
Wednesday for visit to Missouri points
to be gone about six weeks.
Miss Rose Hall left Wednesday for a
few days visit with her friend, Mrs.
Alice Goodman, of Montrose
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Gosch, of the
Racket store, have moved into the DIR.
/ Ridley residence on Meeker street.
Mr.. George Ziegler, insurance man of
Delta, had business in Grand Junction
this week but will return Saturday.
WANTED-Position as attendant to
invalid or as working housekeeper by
capable woman. Inquire at this office.
Mrs. E. j. Wilson will have cut
| flowers for sale at the office of the Re-
lance Machine works. Fresh every
day. St
The many friends of Mrs John
Rhonemus are pleased to hear that she
is recovering from a severe attack of
the grippe.
Mrs. H. H. Wolbert and Miss Eva
Bell Conklin who underwent operations
in Denver last week are reported as
doing nicely.
/ Mr.. T. K. Seaton has been on the
sick list for some days past, but we
are glad to report that he is able to
be down town again.
Mrs. Marsh returned to her home in
Denver last Friday afternoon after
attending the funeral of her father
Mr.. Enoch Stockham.
Rev. Douglas, of the Episcopal
church, went up to Hotchkiss Wednes-
day evening. Mr.. Douglas holds SER
vices at this place twice month.
Mrs Treat returned to her home in
Trinidad Monday. She was called to
Delta on account of the illness and
death of her father, Mr.. Enoch Stock
ham.
The many friends of Mrs. /. NJ. Nc
Murray will he pleased to learn that
she is able to be around again after
her recent illness of six weeks dura-
ton.
| w. W. Terrence, of Denver, was in
Delta the first of this week, calling on
old friends and acquaintances. At
present Mr.. Terrence is travelling for
the General Electric Co. of Denver.
LosT-Small black pony, white star
in forehead. not branded. A reward of
SIS will be paid to party furnishing in
formation that will lead to her recov-
cry. NJ. E. WALES. Delta, Colorado.
At
Groundhog saw his shadow. So much
depends upon where the groundhog
lives that some of us are not very su-
persticious and do not place much stress
on the signs of this peculiar little ami
NAL.
Mr.. A. f. Fox arrived in Delta last
Saturday to take Mr.. Higgins place
as manager of the Ramsay Dry Goods
Co.'S. store. Mr.. Fox comes from
Greeley where he had charge of the
Ramsay store of that city.
The Women of Woodcraft surprised
MIR. and Mrs. w. F. Dingman with
kitchen shower at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. G. d. Walter last Friday evening.
The evening was spent in playing games
after which dainty refreshments were
served.
Frank H. Regain of Rockford, ILL.,.
member of the Illinois legislature
elected on the Prohibition ticket, and
cartoonist of renown, gave an interest
ing and instructive lecture at the Bap-
tist church Monday to a good sized
audience.