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The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
The Mead Hammond Monument
BY r. J. CorFEY

BY X. j. COFFEY.
Build high that monumental shaft,
That is to bear Mead Hammonds name;
And on it place in finest bronze,
His full life size and manly Frame
Plant deep and strong it's granite base,
Its marble column from blemish free;
So 1t for ages may Withstand,
The iercest storms of land or sea.
1t was Mead Hammonds master brain.
First planned to undermine those hills;
And make the Gunnison its path.
To reach these bitches and these rills.
And while the tunneled waters flow,
To bless each homestead large OF small;
We thank Mead Hammond for the gift,
And name him-"Father of it ALL"
To be the leader in so vast a work,
Requiring years, and millions to complete,
Takes men of nerve-of energy and pluck
| In all of which Mead Hammond was replete.
Had he not faced brave and earnest fight,
| In Legislative halls-with friends and foes
This once dry, sun-parched, arid barren waste.
Would never bloom blossom like the rose.
The common people loved Mead Hammond we'll,
| Because they knew he was sincere and true;
He had the gift of saying-yes- or no,
| And what he promised-he was sure to do.
There was no guile or intrigue found in him,
He would not stoop to base deception's art;
But took part in every public act
And labored for it-hand, and voice. and heart.
But his dream is past his victory won,
His tunnel most complete-and he at rest,
But not forgotten by grateful State,
| Or old-time friends who knew and loved him
best
They stand united and resolved to place.
| On county line OF Delta and Montrose
His monument, amid the fields and streams
Through which his priceless gift-pure water,
flows.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

from the time said insisilmcni becomes de-
linqucnt until paid.
You are further notified that on Thur,sisy.
April i,i, A. u. 1870, at ocinck. = n. tho
Beard OF Trustees Will finally consider nt their
regular pl-oe Of meeting In said Town. an
ordinance OF resolution ordering the aid
sidewalks constructed Ia said district. that
the map Of aid district. prepared by the
Town Engineer. with the estimate and echcd-
uc Of satd Town Engineer. showing The
amounts to he ss-css-d against each and cv-
cry uact OF land tn aid Cement Sidewalk
District. and all resolutions and proceedings
are on filc ard can re -cvn aud examined
by any person interested at the once of the
Town Clerk in aid Town. At any time be-
tween date of publication hereof and April isi
iisp. and tnai all complaints aud objections
that may lie made in writing. presented to
said Town CLERK by the owner OF owner. Of
any real estate In ,aid district concerning
the ,aid public improvement, sili he heard
and determined by aid hoard of Trustees be-
fore nnal sriinn by Il. ordering such cement
sidewalks built
Dated at bclta, Colorado. this 18Th day o,
February, A. u. isa.
BEALl LILLE y WILSON,
Town Clerk and Recorder.
frst pub. fcb. 10. 1900. Last pnh. March ~. 1870
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
Dissolution of Partnership.

The partnership existing between j.
F. Rollins and DR.. o. p. Mccartney has
this day been Dissolved.
Joe Rollins assumes the mine obliga-
tions, and o. p. Mccartney, the retsil
obligations.
Dated at Delta, Colo. this 9Th day
of February, 1909. 53-4t.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
Application for Grazing Permits.

NOTICE In hereby given that nil .npplicnt ions
Tor ,pcrnts e. graze cattle horrce or sheep with
N THE bATrLEMENT NATIONAL FOREST
onicn nt Collbrnn. Colorado. on or bcforc
mAnCIi !. iiWv. Full information In regard TO
t2 be used In making applications Will bc fur
nished upon rcuuc~t
DAVID ANDERSON. superyisos.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

For sale 40 acres IN North Delta close
in, 20 acres good stand alfalfa with
nine shares Hartland. Balance under
North Delta Canal; fair house and
buildings A snap at $4,000. Reason
able terms WEIGH & MERRILL.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
Wmton Coal.

The new Winton mine is now opened
up in good shape and prepared to supply
coal to all customers on short notice.
The quality is first class Delta county
coal and will give you satisfaction. Call
at the mine or on Cook Bros, Delta
Price at mine $l.50 per ton.
If j. j. WINTON.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

MONEY TO LOAN at lowest rates OF
farm and city property.
STEPHAN & OBERT.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

Large and small acreages places close
in, in North Delta at lowest prices.
WEIGH & MERRILL.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
Fdiruieu Coal.

Best Coal,
Sells faster,
Burns better.
Than any coal in Delta.
Order your coal of E. G. Rusler,
Phone 663 Black, North Delta. If.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

Fine bay mare for sale. Inquire Of
J. r. Neff. Colorado phone Red 1876
5l.5w.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

For RENT: Broom house and furni
ture for sale.
WIRE BAIRD REALTY Co.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

Twelve bars laundry soap for 25c. a,
the SPOT CASH.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

Large or small loans
26tf. WEIGH & MERRILL.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

If you have the cash with you cal
at the Spot Cash Store when in the
city,
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

When in Denver, stop at the Albany
Rates ST. per day and upward.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

Do not pay for the dead beat'i
groceries, but trade at the Spot Casi
Store.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

Call and see Clack's new lines in
clothing and furnishings.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

Twenty five per cent off our shoes at
the Spot Cash Store.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

See Welch & Merrill for fire insur-
ance or loans. 36-tf
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

LiUe Travelling Agent Wanted.
New Gas, Light, and Heat System
big money to right party. Bond re-
quired.
C. ]. ANDERSON,
Cook Building.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
For Sale.

Hay in the stack. Inquire of
1-tf. WALTER SMITH, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Special Shoe Sale at Clack 8.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
A Splendid Investment.

Five City Lots at 500 lot See
WEIGH & MERRILL.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-09-25
FOR RENT IN CHEYENNE.
One nice room for quiet man and
wife or for two nice men at Mrs.
Persons, 522 w. goth street

NOTlCE-The Bee Hive Rooming
House will be located at 2014 Champa
street. Will be glad to accommodate
all respectable people, as there will be
all modern conveniences. Call and
see the proprietor. There will be a
home cooking dining room attached.
Meals will be served from 20 to 35
cents. Give them trial.
MRS. w. A. BOBO,
2014 Champa ST.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-09-25
Aiu 4. COWDfA
Hair Dressing
PARLORS.

Shampooing. cutting and curling
All hal! work made to order. Hair
tonics. scalp treatments. manicurins
stage wigs for rent for theatrical use
or mask balls Cheapest switches. ST
cents Goods delivered out OF the city
1919 2lst street. Denver. Colo
Phone .'9T Olive
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. James Johnson of Lehi is re- ported as seriously i'll.
 Dr. Brack has engaged in the heart rending avocation of holding down a homestead. He is being ably assisted by his wife. The doctor is located about twelve miles out and succeeds in making the drive into town every morning in two hours.
 Ex-Justice of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, Myram H. Baker, of Mil waukee, who is spending the winter in Phoenix, is in the city as the guest of the McQueens.
 E. L. Bumpus, booster for the Mac cabees lodge, was a Mesa visitor yes terday.
 George Coombs, a brother in-law of Mrs. George A. Macdonald, who re- gently came here from the Gila val ley, has secured employment at the government camp. and may remain in this section of the county.
 Miss Retha Blackburn is reported i'll at the ohome of Mrs. L. B. JohnsonN
 The militia meet tonight for the pur- pose of electing a lieutenant to take the place of D. Dudley Jones, whose commission has expired Mir Jones is attending school in Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior, United
 States Land Office.

Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 19, 1909.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Richard Ross, contestant, against Homestead Entry No APO, Serial O1969. made 0c- tober 5, 1903, for S.WH Secton B, Township 1 N, Range E., G. and s. R. B. Meridian, by Charles E. Afarkley, contestee, in which it is alleged that said Charles F. Markley never entered upon said land nor resided upon said above described land at all since he filed on the same, nor made any of the Improvements required by the homestead laws of the United States upon the same, said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on April 12, 1909, before Register and Receiver United States Land Office, Phoenix, Ariz.
 The said contestant having, In a proper affidavit, filed February 19, 1909, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, it is here by ordered and directed that such mo- tice be given by due and proper pub lication.
 CHAS E. ARNOLD. Receiver.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
COUNTY DIVISION
 BEING CONSIDERED
A Committee Appointed to Investigate
 the Matter Thoroughly.

Tuesday afternoon a delegation of Mesa citizens composed of Messrs. Wilbur, Weeks and Stapley, met with representatives of Tempe and the board of trade at the council cham bers for the purpose of discussing the proposed division of Maricopa county and the formation of a new county to be known as Orange county.
 At the time of the meeting the pro- posed move was somewhat in it's in fancy and the Mesa citizens had not been given time to make a thorough investigation of the matter. Hence. they were not in a position to throw much enlightment on the subject for the benefit of the Tempe people. The members of the Tempe board and the citizens who were present listened to what the Mesa representatives had to say on the matter and a general dis cussion followed. Before committing themselves one way or another, how ever, the Tempe people expressed the desire to know more about what such move would do to the taxes of the residents of the new county, a mat ter that everyone VIII admit is of vital importance. For the purpose of ascertaining this phase of the ques- tion and for the purpose of securing as much information pertinent to county division as possible, it was moved and carried that a committee of five be appointed to confer with the Mesa organization and such oth- CTS as it might find necessary to get at all the facts in the case.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
WORK ON THE CANAL
 WILL BEGIN MONDAY
CONTRACTOR SMITH OF PHOENIX
 EXPECTED TODAY.
Will Commence at the Head-Contract Let for Twenty Thousand
 Yards of Earth.

If the plans of Contractor Tom Smith of Phoenix, who has agreed to assume the responsibility of building the new Eastern canal, do not mis- carry, he will arrive in Mesa today with thirty head of stock and imme diately commence getting his camp in shape some place near the surveyed head of the canal, for 1t Is there that work will be commenced. It is esti mated that he will be in shape to commence on actual canal building no later than Monday of next week.
 A contract has been let for 10000 yards of earth, located next to the boulder formation at the head, and it is anticipated that other contracts will be let by divisions farther down the line. However, it is the intention of the contractor to place all the avail able teams at work for the next two months and rush the work as much as possible before the warm weather sets in. The Highland Canal Construction company has been instructed to notify the reclamation service to the effect that a surveyor was wanted on the ground immediately, which is as ac- cording to agreement between the reel lamation service. the Highland Con- struction company and the contractor.
 The Shattuck- -Nimmo Warehouse company has rented to Mir. Smith forty or fifty head of stock and have given him to understand that he can have as many as he wants within reasonable time after notice has been given. The contractor will place at least a hundred head of stock at work at the beginning and it is understood that the number will be increased.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
sTREETER-BRYAN COMPANY.

The Streeter-B Bryan stock company. which needs no introduction to the Mesa theatergoers, will appear at the Vance auditorium tonight and to-mor- row night. The company has selected for tonight's performance Dora Thorne." which is said to be one of the strongest melOdramas in the entire repertoire The play is one full of sentiment and holds the attention of the audience from the rise of the cur tain until the close. Tomorrow night the great religious play, "The Resur- rection," vii be presented A special lot of splendidly arranged scenery is shown with this production. It is play that teaches a moral which can not fail to be appreciated by all.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Salt River Valley Water Users Asso-
 citation.

Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Articles of Incor- poration and of the Bylaws of the Salt River Valley Water Users Asso- citation and in pursuance thereof, an election by the qualified electors of said association will be held on Tues day, April sixts (6th), 1909, from 8 o'clock a. m. of said day to o'clock D. m. of said day, at the various poll ing places to be hereafter designated by resolution of the Board of Govern ors of said Association, for the cleo tion of the following officers of said Association, that is to say:
 One member of the Council in each of the ten Council districts into which the reservoir district is divided, for the term of three years.
 One member of the Board of Gov ernors from each of the said Council districts, for the term of one year.
 One member of the Council in Dis trict No 3 for the term of two years to fill an unexpired term.
 One member of the Council in Dis trict No. ' for the term of one year to fill an unexpired term.
 Members of the Council and of the Board of Governors are to be elected by the electors of the reservoir dis trict who are qualified to vote in the several Council districts respectively for members of the Council and of the Board of Governors to be elected in said districts respectively.
 Witness my hand and seal of said Association, at Phoenix, this 1st day of March, A. D. 1909.
 (SeaD CHAS. A. VAN DER VEER, Secretary Salt River Valley Water
 Users Association.
 First publication March 6, 1909.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Following is the list of advertised letters given out by Postmaster J. 0. Mullen;
 D. Castro, Jose Grijalca, Pascual Montanez, Manuella Martinez, Elena R. Murrietta, Clara Montijo, Jean Orteig, M. F. Perez, Miguel P. Perez, Sra. Jila Riberas, Cipriano ROdri guez, Don Fernando Rubia, Jesaria $. Rubio, Juan Ruiz, Juan Sanchez, Natividad Balenzuela, Lorenzo Val enzuela, w. H. Aldrldge, Omer Bos well, Omer Boswell, Frank Cum mings, Mrs. Bell Furgson, Mir. Geo. Gibbs, B. B. Goodrich, Mrs. Lena DeHart, Miss Andry Kenyon, Miss Nancy Jones', T. F. Mattingly, T. F. Mattingly, T. c. Miles, Mrs. Geo O'Clair, MT. J. A.. Patterson, MT. w. V. shannon.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
FoRERUNNERs OF COLONY.
B. H. Burnett Arrives with Stock and
 Household Goods from Arkansas.

D. H. Burnett and family, accompa- nied by W. H. Gilbert, all of Danville, Ark, have arrived in the city and will immediately commence ranching on the finders Mortensen tract, a mile southeast of town. They brought with them all their household furniture and several head of stock. NIT. Gilbert did not bring his family. but expects to do so this fall in case the conditions warrant it. Mir. Burnett's brother, John Burnett, and family will arrive today. These people are the forerun ners of a colony from this same sec tion in Arkansas. and, according to MT Gilbert. his stafe will increase the population of Arizona considerably if they can get locations.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
THE MASS MEETING '
 WAS NOT HELD
The Town Was Full of Men Ready for Orange County, but They Did Not Act.

The mass meeting scheduled for yesterday afternoon, which gave prom ise of being one of the most enthu- siastic gatherings since the anti-state- hood excitement. fell with one of those dull. sickening thuds-
 Hopes ran high Tuesday afternoon, and those who went to Phoenix came back with both hands on the proposi- tion to have Mesa the county seat of Orange county. The good news was not scattered through the rural dis tricts until yesterday morning, and thus the ranchers were saved one night of feverish unrest in not being compelled to calculate the increasing value in their lands by making Orange county. However, when the news reached the country districts, the farmers began coming toward town. and they were even more enthusiastic than they who had received their first touch of eXaltatiOn the preceding day.
 The reason given for the proposi- tion not going through at this time is that the matter was not taken in hand soon enough. However. it is understood at this place that the governor favored the division of the county, but did not feel that any representation should be taken from Maricopa. It was under stood that proposition was put up to the Mesa delegation to the effect that there might be a possibility of dividing representation with Pinal, but that the representatives from the county immediately refused to consider a proposition of that kind for one minute. As to the proposed jointure with Pinal. whether used as a side tracking or forS whatever reason it was advanced. it served the purpose of throwing the staid Mesa citizens into a furOr
 However, the proposition of new county was put up to Mesa and, while she did not take to it with any amount of alacrity at the start. when she did get walked up. there was no question but what she sat up nights.
 As to the mass-meeting. there is no question but what that should have been called to order. and the ranchers and every one notified that it had been declared off.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
BACK TO PENNSYLVANIA.

J. M. Livingood, who came to Ari- zona over a year ago. later followed by his wife and child, will leave for his old home in Pennsylvania, to re- main permanently. MT. Livingood has disposed of his six-acre ranch. on which he had erected a small cottage, and all personal property. for $2,0O0. to A. Gf Keen. who lately purchased the Smith Cash Grocery store. MT Livingood came to Arizona for a stom- ach trouble and finds that he has not been benefited by the climate.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
A RUNAWAY

J. T. Ivester suffered quite a loss yesterday morning through a run away accident. He left his horse standing for a moment to sign for a special delivery letter brought to him by the carrier. While he was not over ten feet away, the animal started to run and before MT. Ivester could reach the lines was tearing down the road The vehicle collided with half a dozen telephone poles and was almost totally demolished. The contents of the wagon, consisting of vegetables and eggs were scattered for quarter of a mile and rendered practically worthless.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
THE ALPHA PLAY
 NEXT ATTRACTION
1t Takes Place on the 18th and Will
 Be Worth Seeing.

The next attraction of a local na- ture billed for Tempe is the Alpha Play Al Martins Country Store" This will be given at the normal au- ditorium on the evening of the 18th. The Alphas have a reputation that has been built up by annual success ses for years past in producing a play each season that is just a little better than the average. It is fully expected that the reputation of the society will be fully sustained in this coming effort.
 Rehearsals are now in daily pro- gress and no pains will be spared to make the production a finished and entertaining one.
 More complete announcement will be made at a later date, but it will be well for readers to bear the date in mind and make no engagements for that night that will conflict.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
GREAT ENTHUSIASM

From the noise that is made daily at the noon hour by tine students of the High school in preparation for the High school declamatory contest at the Normal Saturday, it is evident that the students are greatly en- unused at the prospects. Tells are practiced with a vigor and can be heard half a mile distant.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
F. ". GRiFFEw,
 Manager
INVITATION EXTENDED
 BY YUMA C0. CLUB
To a Celebration in Honor of the Completion of the laguna Dam.

The secretary of the Tempe board or trade has received a letter from the Yuma County Commercial club relating to a celebration that will be held in Yuma on March 30 and 31. The celebration marks the completion of the Laguna dam. The letter in full is as follows:
 Gentlemen:-
 A public celebration commemorate ing the completion of the Laguna dam will be held at Yuma, Arizona, March 30 and 31, 1909 This celebra- tion marks the completion of the work of the U. $. Reclamation ser vice in the construction of the dam across the Colorado river, whose wa ters will irrigate thousands of acres of land. The features of the cele- bration will be unique and interest ing, consisting of parade, barbecue. baseball, fireworks, etc. Excursion rates have been obtained from the s. P. railroad from all points from San Francisco to Fl Paso, and the branch lines for one and one-third fare for the round trip, and we. hope to see a large representation from your district. A special party rate can be obtained should you come in a body, by applying to the railroad officials at your point
 This even offers an opportunity to everyone to visit Yuma and the vi- cinity and witness one of the finest engineering feats of modern times, as well as an opportunity to get acquainted with our country. and we extend a cordial invitation to all.
 Sincerely yours,
 YUMA COUNTY COMMERCIAL
 CLUB.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
WINTER WEATHER

The past few days have been about the most disagreeable Tempe has ex- perienced the entire winter. It has been cloudy and cold and several times this week rain has threatened, a few drops have even fallen, but to the time of writing not enough to be worth recording. The nights have been cold and there has been frost on several occasions. Fruit growers are not a little alarmed over the situa- tiOn.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
FooL-KILIER ARRIVES.

D. W. Jones arrived in Mesa yester- day afternoon with his fool-killer. (which. in this instance. is a road grad CT with levels and curlicues hung here and there. but with a reputation ex- tending over California and Arizona. Mir Jones has asked permission to show what he can do on the streets of Mesa and will start work in a few days He will work on the two main street blocks, between Center and Robson streets.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11

pened to Jones'" Tuesday evening. Mir. Chase had but a few hours in which to prepare for the part, but he aocred- ited himself in a splendid manner and has been the recipient of many con- gratulatiOns on the part of those who were so fortunate as to witness the production.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
RUN OVER BY OK TEAM.

It is seldom that we hear of OK teams nowadays. but there are many people who feel so lazy and dumpish that if an OK team came along they would not feel able to get out of the way For such people there is no remedy equal to Sexine Pills. the great nerve and body builders. Price s1 a box; six boxes s. with full guarantee. Address or call EIvey & HuIett, where they sell all the principal remedies and do not substitute.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
CaStilliOn 4l665

CastiIion is a black Percheron by imp. Casino 27830 from imp. Debora 2o852. Casino is the highest priced Percheron stallion ever imported, cost ing S1o,ooo. Fee s25.oo for the season in advance.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-11
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.

The condition of Joe Rhoden con- the hospital He suffered slight re- lapse Tuesday afternoon. but rallied with the aid of a physician, and it is now anticipated that he will continue to improve