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The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Notice Of Sheriff's Sale.

NOTICE liz HEREBY GIVEN. That by virtue
of an execution to me directed from the County
Court Of Delta County, state Of Colorado.
dated December End, 1903, In certain cause
wherein Wilson b. Stockham and Albert II.
stockham, sole surviving partners OF the CO.
partnership of Y. r. Hunt K Company are
Piaintiffs, and Bert Lows IL Defendant, said
execution being In favor of Plsintins and
against Defendant, ] have on this 2Srd da
Of December. A. D. 1905 levied on the fol-
lowing described real property. and / win on
Monday. the 18th day Of January. A. d. 1909.
81 the hour OF ten o'clock A.. NJ. at the
South front door Of the Court House Of the
Town Of Delta, County OF Delta and State Of
Colombo, sell at public auction said property,
or much thereof as may be neccssary TO
satisfy said execution and costs OF sale TO
the highest and best bidder for cash, which
said property II situated in the County. Of
Delta and State Of Colorado. and described as
follows, to-wit: The entire interest In the
Pirimid Reservoir. also known as the Pyramid
Reservoir. being situate on the drainage Of
the Park Re 'ervoir. and the sworn statement
and plat whereof was filed for record In the
ONCE of the County Clerk and Recorder Of
said Delta County. on the 2lst day OF
August, A. D. 1905
dated ut Delta. Colorado. this 23rd day OF
c. s. GIBBS,
sheriff.
First pub Dec. 2sth 1905; last pub. Jan Is, 1909.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

ly, because they will have the
majority to back their efforts,
and, particularly in the case of
Delta county, which went Demo
cratic, should it's Representative
be able to work with greater
chance of sympathetic unison in
the securing of such things than
those counties which failed to
drop into line. The gist of all
this is that Delta wants to be
the location for the new State
school, and the INDEPENDENT
knows that all citizens, irrespec-
tive of political affiliations, will
heartily indorse whatever ener-
getic action our Representative
elect may take in aid Of Delta's
wish. We are all boosters and
all for Delta county.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
START WITH
THE NEW YEAR.

The new year is a good time
to get your name on the list of
the INDEPENDENTLY it is not
already Thereon to make your
relative or friend at a distance a
present which we know they will
appreciate, of a years subscrip-
ton. The paper will work all
through the year to give all local
news of the county and week
after week will tell of the coun-
ty's resources and advantages.
Help the home paper to serve
your home interests.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Denver Markets.

DENVER UNION STOCK YARDS.
Dec. 21-Prices here last week
were 10 to Is cents lower on best
cattle and Is to 25 cents lower on
palmer stuff owing to heavy re-
ceipts and sharply lower markets
at eastern points, but today's re-
ceipts here were light and trade
active with prices strong to a
dime higher again. Good Wy
oming range steers sold at $5. 35,
the high price of the season for
this class of stuff. Other range
steers brought $5.15 with bulk
of good killers ranging down to
$4.25. Good feed lot steers
brought S4.75 to $5.35. Eastern
Colorado fat cows brought $500
and bulk of the good killing
kinds at 1925 to $3.75. Good to
choice feeders and stockers sold
at S4.OO to S4.60, and fat to good
at 1928 to $500. Feeding cows
sold mostly at $500 to $3.50.
Sheep trade was good and
prices held firm here though
eastern markets were 25 to rs
cents lower. A bunch of choice
San Luis valley lambs sold at
Sc. 65 and good fed ewes brought
$4. 10 to @.25.
The work of preparation for
the big National Western Show
which is to be held at the Denver
yards January 18th to 23rd is go
ing forward rapidly. The big
amphitheatre, costing over $500, :
00O., which the Denver Union
Stock Yard Co, is erecting for
this show, is nearing completion
and will be ready in ample time
for the big event. This building
will seat 5000 people and has
standing room for as many more.
Stock will be housed under the
seats around the building and
several wings have been added
in which to take care of the
overflow of cattle, sheep and
hogs that cannot be accommo-
dated in the big building. En-
tries are coming in rapidly and
the show promises to be the best
ever seen west of Chicago. in
addition to the stock from the
West that will be on exhibition,
practically all the big eastern
breeders have signified their in
tention of sending their show
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

1t was the boast of a great
Chicago meat packer that in his
stock-yards every part of the
pig was utilized except the
squeal. Recently a manager of
one of the rural plays wanted
some realistic pig squeals for his
show, and he accordingly gave a
contract for the required num-
Der to phonograph dealer, who
took a machine down to the
stoc ck-yards, canned d" t h e
squeals. and turned over the
records to the show manager.
Those who talk about the ex-
travagance of the present age
should remember that with the
by product already mentioned,
nothing now goes to waste in the
pork industry.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Sheriff's Sale Of Real Estate.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that under and
by virtue Of certain writ OF execution TO me
directed from tho County Court Of Delta
County In the State OF Colorado, in certain
Company. corporatio1. y plaintiff. and Q.
and win, on a Saturday the ninth day q Jenr. T..
the forenoon. ut the south front door OF the
county court house, IN tho town Of Delta,
auction to tho highest and best bidder for
cash, all Of the following described real prop
erty, or NO much thereof as may be necessary
to satisfy said execution and costs Of sale,
t0-wtt:
All the south half of the southeast guarter
Of the southwest quarter Of Section Twenty
seven, In Township Thirtesn south. RanSe
Ninsty-four west Of the Sixth Principal Merid-
ian, all being situate In the County Of Delta
and State Of Colorado.
Dated at Delta. Colorado this twelfth day
Of December A. ID. 1908.
Sheriff Of Delta County.
POTTER PLUME,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
First pub. Dec Is. 1908; last pub. Jan. 8. 1900.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

The attention of Democrats is
directed to the opportunities they
will have to do good things for
the State as well as to particular
sections. 1t may not be the In
DEPENDENTS "but-in", but it is
doing SO in the most friendly
spirit. AS an illustration, our
own Representative to the AS
sembly, can work effectively to
secure needed Improvements for
Delta county, such as bridges,
state road improvements, and
that larger plum already being
talked about-the possible loca-
ton of a Normal School on the
Western Slope. We remark that
our Democratic Representatives
should be able to work effective
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

1t will not only be strange but
greatly to be regretted, if Delta
is not given a strong fight for
the Western Slope Normal School
which may be provided by the
new legislature. Grand Junction
wants it, but there are many
good reasons why the school
should be located at Delta.
Among these good reasons are:
Delta is desirably located, has
better water, fine healthy climate
and better moral surroundings.
There are no saloons and an un-
usually small percentage of vice.
We have no school scandals,
while Grand Junction High
Schools have been shocking the
whole country.
Delta has the strongest posi-
BILE arguments to urge for the To-
cation of the new school, if one
is ordered by the Assembly.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

The INDEPENDENT wishes pa
irons and friends and those who
may not be its patrons, but whom
it feels are nevertheless its
friends, one and all a Merry
Christmas.
The season is one of peace on
earth and good will,
To all, therefore, the INDE-
PENDENT extends its heartiest
good cheer; it recommends that
they be thankful for the pros
porous present and the gloriously
hopeful future; that they remain
contented and happy; that they
keep in view their patriotic pride
in being citizens of the greatest
nation on earth.
This exhortation would not be
complete if it did not have a
word to say about friendship and
charity. Both are world-factors
of humanity.
Keep them in mind, not alone
at genial Christmas time, but
throughout the year. Smile and
boost, and let your boosting ex-
tend to the interest of your
neighbor. If there are those
who are unfortunate, a kind
word and little substantial help
will do more to lift them out Of
dependency than a month OF
explaining to them how they
could have avoided it.
Be men and women as God in
tended you should. Not of the
ancient class, but of today, full
of manhood and womanhood and
good feeling then the uplift Of
the world will take care of itself.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

The State Agricultural College
has added a genuine plume to
the feathers in its already well
decked hat in securing for its
next president a cabinet officer
of the United States no less a
parsonage than the Honorable
James Wilson, Secretary of Ag-
riculture. His acceptance Of the
offered position has been received
and he will succeed DR.. Ayles-
worth, who recently resigned.
This is very happy climax to
the official squabble which has
been going on at the Institution
of learning for some time past.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

Many Of the Eastern papers
are raising their subscription
rates. 1t is that or a loss. and
the sensible subscribers will stay
with them. The subscription
price, at the best, covers but a
small proportion of the cost of
publishing a country weekly,
and, with their limited circula-
ton, they should not be expected
to issue a paper as cheaply as
the city weekly which is made
up from the daily and can afford
to be put out at cost, just for its
political and other influence.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
BORROWED EDITORIALS

Another Republican promise
kept. The general revival of
business is all that was expected
by the optimistic.
Mr.. Taft's next trip to Panama
will be the fifth. There is no end
of busy campaign of some kind
for this untiring servant of the
people.
A spanking breeze has been
stirred up in Washington, but
March a is so near that the time
may expire without getting a
definite count of spankers and
spankees.
Some of the Southern States
have devoted so much time to
stamping out all but one party
that the surviving organization
also is dwindling away.
The best hen in Chicago's s
poultry show is ticketed $40, 900.
1t will take a purchaser of nerve
to lay down the requisite golden
egg containing 500 double eagles.
When Gov. Hughes speaks now
in New York City no hall is large
enough to hold the crowd. If the
governor can convert the town
he will be the revivalist of the
age.
Why do boys leave the farm?
1t must be because they are too
timid to tackle the 81, 778, 900, 600
for this years crops referred to
by Secretary Wilson.
Admiral Evans says our latest
ships are vastly superior to the
Dreadnought." The testimony
of one expert like this is worth
more than all the naval gossip
that drifts about.
A Texas paper complains that
the latest American battle ship
ordered will cost 50, 600, 900, that
one broadside will burn up SIT, :
900, and that at the end of two
hours fighting her guns will be
worn out. To complete the pic
ture it is necessary to show what
would happen to the enemy in
the two hours. The game might
be worth the powder.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

The great and knowing ones
of the nation have been busy
making Cabinets for the pest ten
days. Nearly everyone has TAX
en- a hand to larger extent
than President-elect Taft, who
seems intent upon taking a fair
amount of time in which to de-
liberate.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

The prospective re-a PIP OF n t.
ment of Hon. Bryson P. Blair as
register of the land Office at
Montrose is gratifying to the
patrons of this land district, with
all of whose interests Mr.. Blair
has been painstaking and impair
tial. Besides this Mr.. Blair is a
very courteous, genial gentleman
to do business with. His re-
appointment has been recon-
mended in so strong a manner
as to practically guarantee his
continuance in his present posi-
tion for another term.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

Ste ady winter weather re-
mains for the Gunnison and I'm
compahgre valleys, and all hope
to have it continue until spring,
which will give good prospect
that we may have spring and
summer in their proper seasons
and not so late as in the case of
the last two years.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

The editor of an exchange re-
marks: Confidence did not re-
turn any too soon. A coal man
left $50 worth Of coal in our eel
lar last week."
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
Let us jump into the new year

Let us jump into the new year
in harness, take our places
promptly and squarely on the
firing line, quickly shoot every
knocker and go forward in the
march of progress. The year
1909 is the lucky year and in it
Delta and Delta county can
make a record of achievement.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

Keep the home manufacturing
idea alive. We need a beet sugar
factory, an alfalfa meal mill and
other things. Help as much as
you can to encourage and secure
them.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

Protection to the home means
just as much as protection to the
nation. Anything you can do
for your locality means not only
a benefit to yourself but to every
other person in it.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

A philosopher remarks: when
things are coming our way every
thing is dead easy" Perhaps he
means everybody, instead of ev-
erything.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

A London millionaire recently
burned up his money and then
congratulated his relatives upon
their escape from the evils of
wealth.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
$500 Year. S1.OO for Six Months.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Fifty cents per single column inch per month. Insertions
Of one week, only. 5 cents per inch.
Display ads changed every two weeks without extra
charge; weekly changes cent. per inch additional.
Copy for change Of ads should be supplied not later than
Wednesday noon to insure appearance.
Locals per line each issue; to ranents 10 cents
Der line for FIRST issue per line each subsequent inser
tion. Headed locals 10 cents per line for the head.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25

Charles P. Brooks has sue
ceeded Mr.. Stearns as publisher
of the Olathe Criterion.
The Delta independent., 1908-12-25
DELTA INDEPENDENT

Entered at the postofice in Delta. Colorado.
as second class mail matter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-06

Ogden News
Office 40 Twenty-Fifth Street.
Ogden, Wednesday, May 6.
WEBER VALUATION IS UP
County Will Pay Taxes on $16,.
100000 of Property
This Year.

According to the figures prepared by
the county assessor, Ogden is richer by
far than it was a year ago. The state
ment just completed shows d decided in
crease in property valuations over last
year, the gain being more than a half
million dollars.
outside the city the districts do not
show up SO well. This is proba bly, due to
me fact that the greater part of the
sheep owned in this county are wintered
IN BOX Elder county. and for that reason
are assessed in that county AS COM
pared with a year ago. Weber county
outside OF Ogden shows a decrease of 800 :
eOO This is also said to be due in part
10 the change in the state statutes
Inc districts, however, make uD largely
by other Increases throughout the county.
amounting to $4,000. An apparent loss
on personal property as shown on the
report is made good by the increase over
the 1907 assessments of solvent credits.
which include banks and their assets
other than their real estate
The state boards assessments vet to
be added, will increase the figures by 81
100000, and will bring up the total as
sessed valuation of the county close to
s16, 10000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-06
CLOTHING STORE ROBBED
Burglars Take Their Time in Looting
Establishment of Gray Bros.
in Main Street.

Burglars who broke into Gray Brothers
store some time Monday night, calmly
looted the place of clothing and furnish
ings worth S375. The plumber was carried
off in four suit cases stolen from the
store. The thieves were apparently con-
noisseurs on dress and took only the lat
est and most expensive garments.
1t is believed that the burglars entered
the store through a rear window. which
was left unfastened This window had
been used by workmen who had been re-
pairing the place to bring in supplies and
they had forgotten to fasten it when they
finished their days work. The suit cases
were stolen from pile in front of the
room in which several electric lights were
on. They took these suit cases to the
rear of the store and filled them with a
miscellaneous assortment of suits of
clothing, trousers, coats, dress suits, hats.
collars, neCktieS and gloves. All of the
things stolen were i'm two sizes so that il
is believed that the men, if necessary, in
tend TO wear the stolen articles. All that
did not suit the fancy of the thieves was
thrown about the room. The burglars left
the place through the rear door, which
had been bolted on the inside,
Another theory as to the manner in
which the burglars secured an entrance is
that they hid in the basement until the
store was closed for the day and then sal
lied forth to get the loot. This theory is
borne out by the fact that two suspicious
appearing men were seen about the store
several times Monday and on two Occa-
siOns asked a clerk for Thousand mile"
shirts A description of these two men
has been furnished the police.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-06
moran DISPLAYS
] HIS SHREWONESS
ForeStalIS Council Action in
: Paving Matter-Bond Issue
Ordinance Laid Over.

: Another indication of the shrewdness OF
p J. Moran was made known to the
council last evening. When Moran Sc
cured the contract to pave First South
street. it appears that he made a deal
9th the board of public works by which
ne was to lower the water mains on that
street, made necessary by the grading.
and was to be paid on a force account
basis.
.. The council last evening was discussing
Inc proposition of letting a contract for
this work or ordering the hoard of works
10 see that j. w. Percival, the water main
contractor, be given the job under his
1897 contract. As usual, the council was
thirty minutes late as Moran had al
ready attended to the matter, according
TO the city engineer
Moran knew that If he waited for bids
Tor the work 10 be advertised for -ap-
proved by the board of public works and
council, it would take a month, and by
that time he could have several blocks
graded. Not wanting this interference
ne offered to do the work much cheaper
than the regular contract price existing
and was given the job by the board of
public works AS result, the work will
be pushed. but the council was angry at
.Moran's assumption of authority and
Councilman O'Donnen became really quite
excited. So did Reedall. but as Moran has
made all arrangements, nothing can be
done. The work, if done under the reg
Mar contract schedule. would cost $12 900
Moran Will do IL for about $500 in order
that his paving will not be interfered
with.
The old controversy regarding the
tracks on Ninth East street on the east
side of Liberty park came up, and after
q discussion lasting one hour il was de-
cided to place the tracks in the middle of
the street. despite the protests of the
people residing on the east side of that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-06
NURSES ARE GRADUATED
Exercises at st. Marks Cathedral
Followed by Reception at Ladies'
Literary Club.

Inc graduating exercises of ST. Mark S
Training School for Nurses took place
last evening at st. Marks cathedral, with
SIX young women in the class They were
the Misses Florence Williams, Irene
Blood, Maud Young, Grace DObson. Mary
Hogie and Constance Vincent The i'm
pressiye service of the church was con-
Quoted by Bishop Spalding. Dean Brew
Ster, Rev. c. L. Perkins and Rev. Alfred
Brown of Ogden. assisted by the cathedral
cnoir. The graduate nurses and the iu-
NOR class of eleven marched in the pro-
cesSlonal and were seated in fronts peWs
After short religious service the gradu-
ateS received their diplomas at the altar
rail- from Bishop Spading who made a
snort presentation speech in which he
compared the beautiful and sacred call
ing of the nurse to the ministry of Christ
on earth. He thanked the nurses for
their three years of faithful service TO
st. Marks hospital while they were i'm
training. On behalf of St. Marks hospi-
tai staff of physicians Dr.fPhiIo E. Jones
addressed the class.
After the exercises a reception and
dance were given the graduates at the
Ladies Literary club rooms, which was
attended by one hundred and fifty guests.
The rooms were decorated with palms
and carnations
Those who received the guests were
Miss Lees. Mrs. William Igleheart Mrs
Grant Smith. Mrs. +. l.. Oswald and Mrs
A. ]. GOrham.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-06
DEATHS AT EPHRAIM.
Obsequies Held Over the Remains of
Mrs. SimonSen and Daughters
of John Thomas

Ephraim, May 5.-ThOra Simonsen wife
of Christian SimOnsen, died at her home
in this city yesterday. She had been bed
fast for about six weeks. but no one was
of the oupinion that she was as near
death. At an early hour yesterday she
commenced to grow worse and only lived
two hours afterward. Ulcers of the stom-
ach was the cause of her death Mrs ST.
monsen was born in Copenhagen. Den
mark, Nov. H. 1896.
The funeral arrangements have not been
completed. but 1t is probable that il will
be held Thursday.
The funeral services ever tie remains of
the little son of A. T. Bjergos were held
at the family residence yesterday after
noon. Many relatives and friends were
present to show their respects to the 0e-
parted. The speakers were Joseph T.
Anderson. II. p. Hanson, Erick Chris
tenhen, Frank A. Christensen and James
Bosen. Interment was in the Park Gene
terry.
One of the saddest funerals when has
been held al Wales for many years was
held there Sunday afternoon. The sell
vices were held ovet the remains of TWO
little daughters of John Thomas and a
4-year-old daughter of Richard Price.
The meeting house was filled 70 its Ut
most capacity and the beautiful floral
offerings that We're placed on the Baskets
were many and beautiful. The speakers
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-06
WANTS TO KNOW HIS RIGHTS
May Dog Catcher Commit Trespass
in Order to Catch Un-
tagged Dog.

HAS the dog tax collector the right to
enter upon the premises of a dog owner
Tor the purpose of impOunding a dog upon
which the tax has not been paid?" This
question was raised in the city court yes
terday and upon its answer by the court
VIII depend the conviction or acquittal of
Louis WeSSler on a charge of assault pre-
ferred by George Johnson. the city dog
catcher.
At the conclusion of young Wessler's
trial yesterday morning the point was
raised and as no authority in the city or
dlnances or otherwise could be shown
where the dog tax collector has the right
TO invade the property of the delinquent
taxpayer, the case was ordered contin-
ued until this morning
Wessler asserted that he simply took
Johnson by the arm and led him to the
gate. His story was cOrrObOrated by a
bricklayer named Lovedahl. Johnson in
formed the court that he had become tired
of abuse to which he was continually
subjected. and said that the people who
abused him most and will not pay their
taxes are the ones who have plenty of
money.