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The Delta independent., 1909-02-19

The people of Delta, and especially
its business men have been looking
forward to the time when they would
have their hopes fully realized.
That time is now at hand and it is
needless to say that the land owners
under this canal are rejoicing. Many
of them deserve to be well paid for
their hard labor and sacrifices which
needed to be made in order to see their
canal completed.
1t has been. by no means, an easy
task. To those who first thought and
planned the canal. belongs much of the
praise: the ordinary thinking man
would never have undertaken such
problem.
A few months ago the Board Of
Directors of the North Delta Canal
Co. was then composed of the follow
ing named persons. Messrs. L q
Lewis, B. Raichart, j Frank Cole,
Hiram Sanders and G. J. Lippert,
These gentlemen employed Mr.. A. J.
Smith of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
20 become their contractor and imam
cial agent and to promote the North
Delta Irrigation District. Mr.. smith
is not a stranger TO many oil u.s. he
has been frequent visitor to Delta,
having owned land under the canal and
stock in said company for the past six
years. He is better known at Colorado
Springs where he practiced architecture
for the past fourteen years. A number
of the States court houses. hospitals.
school buildings. churches and many
private dwellings are the product OF MS
brain.
A little over year ago he closed his
Offices and went to Southern Caiii"rniH
with his family in search OF better
health. with the view of settling some
where on the coast With that in mind.
returned here last spring TO dispose OF
his holdings, having not been here for
over two years previous. was greatly
astonished at the wonderful growth
Delta had made. and after spending
short time. concluded to remain herr
and become one of its boosters. and
lend such assistance as is necessary L"
bring about the completion OF the On
terprise already named. His reasons
for remaining are, that lie saw in De Ia
n wonderful future and in thr surround
ing country in general, saying, The
chance for returns on investments are
better here than any plsce visited IN
all my travels during the past years.
Much of his time has been spent in
Colorado Springs of late, in the inter
ests of the Canal Co. 1t will be re-
membered that he has entered con
tract with Mr. John Stephenson of
Colorado Springs. The text of his con-
tract is, that he is to complete the
canal entirely, from Tongue Greek to
the Gunnison river headgate. for this
next season.
An interesting feature in this con-
tract is the construction of n large re-
inforccd concrete syphon. from point !
where the canal crosses the county |
road, to the west side of Tongue Greek, |
and there intersecting canal that comes
from Tongu. Creek headgate.
1t will be the largest concrete syphon |
In this state. about 1900 feet long, un-
der a as foot head. and 60 inches in di-
ameter.
Much interest is being taken in the
syphon by engineers, and will be
The Delta independent., 1909-02-19

aries. This will be the first irrigation
district within Delta county. 1t is
earnestly hoped that it will prove as
great blessing to those affected. as
it has in the many irrigation districts
already organized throughout the
state. Our neighbor. Mesa county.
has four districts in operation with
others to follow.
No land owner to be affected by an
irrigation district need have any fear
rs TO Its final outcome, the law has
been tried for many years, and is be-
yond n question of doubt the poor
mans friend.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-19
To Irriaate Thousands of Acres
North Delta Canal Completing It's Splendid
Waterway.

watched eagerly as to its outcome. 1t
might be of interest to those not ia
miliar with this project to mention a
few of its strong points. The water
rights of the North Delta Canal Co.
are beyond doubt. first class and none
better in this state.
The company has two filings. one on
Tongue creek and one on the Gunnison
river, with priority over the Gunnison
tunnel In view of the facts named
every water user will be guaranteed an
abundance of water.
The preseat Board of Management
The Delta independent., 1909-02-19

The Surface Greek Realty Co. report
the following sales for the week:
A. Z. Amshary and E. n Baker of
Delta to Fred Niederhause of Mont
rose, Colorado, 20 acres under the
Har,land ditch. 81 miles from Delta; !;
consideration 81 900
&C. II. Dills of Delta. Colorado, lots
81 and 2S. block %. Delta townsite. to
j. A. Vsnderpool. consideration 81 200.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-19
Canton Ball--Delta
No. II, l. O. O. F.

This ball will be given on the 5th of
March. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
are to consider published notice their
invitation. To others invitations will
be mailed. Fine music, fine supper,
good time.
The degree of chivalry will be pub
licly exemplified. 2-2w
The Delta independent., 1909-02-19
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 retail
obligations.
Dated at Delta, Colo. this 9th day
of February, 1909. 53.4t.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-19
Death of John Wesley Sanders.

MIR John Wesley Sanders died at his
home on Main street, Delta, Tuesday
of this week, aged 81 years, after an
illness of three weeks Deceased
leaves wife and three children, a son
and daughter being grown. The funer-
al took place from the residence, yes
terday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Two
brothers, j. F. Sanders and Hira m
Sanders are both of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-19
Are You TO Have a Trip

On Tuesdays the Colorado & Southern
sells round trip tickets to all State
points from Denver, Colorado Springs
and Pueblo at exceptionally low rates.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
She LOCATED CEN. MORGAN
Union Spy Struck by Street Car IN
Washington and Death
May Follow.

Washington, April 22.-Mrs. Sarah
+. Thompson, aged II, who served as
spy during the civil war and is said
to be the only woman carried on the
pension rolls as a soldier, was so Sc
verely injured here yesterday by being
knocked down by street car near the
capitol that she may die.
She rendered conspicuous service to
the Union cause during the civil wal
by the discovery Of the whereabouts OF
the noted Confederate General, John
H. Morgan. Mrs. Thompson, who was
a native of Tennessee, was employed
by the postotfice department.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
NEW EQUIPMENT
ARRIVING DAILY

The g., g. & o. is constantly receiv-
ing new equipment. During the last
week several new mail cars, baggage
cars and coaches were received and are
being "worked out" for regular service
on and after May when a through
train is TO be put on between Johnson
City and Wilmington, N. C. The
coaches are modern in every particular,
elegantly finished throughout, vesti.
buled and carry every safety devise
known to modern railroading.
New box cars are being received al
Dante, Va, and are being brought tc
this city as rapidly as possible. All Of
the equipment is the latest improved
and most substantial made. The road
is buying, IS it built, for thefuture and
nothing is made too good for it to pur.
chase.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

ago these articles were transferred to
the office of the commissioner of agri-
culture, who was naturally of higher
capacity than the superintendent OF
the capitol, but nevertheless was also
unable TO carry out the law. 1t would
appear, therefore, that this portion of
the statutes is dead letter. Such be.
ing the case, it is not surprising that
the counties either made no attempt tc
employ a county sealer, or when this
official undertook to have his standards
tested he was unable to do so, and con
sequently lost interest. The case il
different in the larger municipalities.
Continued next week
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

sary, and if Mr.. Burbage will prove
that ever offered to borrow one red
cent from him / will pay his board bill
while in Nashville. Mr.. Reeves told
me and my friends that he would have
the judiciary committee call up this
bill on the evening of the 23rd and we
had our petitions, etc., ready but Mr..
Burbage learning that wehad this tele-
gram he had sent which we expected
to have him explain before this com
mittee, called this bill up in the house
without Representative Reeves con-
sent and took same out of the hands of
the judiciary committee. If necessary
to make any further statement about
this matter shall be glad TO furnish
atiidavits from different parties as to
the actions of Mr.. Burbage, his prom
ises, ETC."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
MIR. SIMPLIFY MAKES REPLY
Continued from page one.

with our direct representative, Reeves
and he stated for me to come to Nash
Vile the afternoon of the day | was
talking with him. When / got to
Nashville had not been in the city
two hours until several members of the
house of representatives came to me
and said: t'Burbage has turned and is
now in favor of the bill.". Notwith-
standing the fact he had fought it and
went so far as to have same tabled on
first reading. Mr.. Burbage sent me
this telegram for 5000 and / did not
even reply to same, but went to Nash
Vile the next day and met Burbage in
the Tulane and he stated tome: "Why
did you not send me that money" and
told him as stated above that would
mot give him fifteen cents and he said:
II am offered by board bill by the
johnson City people if Twill favor the
bill" The very idea of Mr.. Burbage
making a statement that he loaned me
money is ridiculous and venture to
say that Burbage has up to this time
drawn his 100 days pay or more from
the treasurer of the state because |
heard before the recess this was the
case. If Mr.. Burbage had acted fair
with me and told me he was for the
bill this would have ended tfie matter
but he told me that he was opposed to
same and intended having same de-
ferted and did oppose same up to the
time when it came up for final passage.
l was strong supporter of Burbage
and he knows that did as much or
more for him than any other man in
this district. have other kilograms
from Mr.. Burbage regarding this mat
ter which will be published if neces'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
DR.. L. P. BROWN
EXAMINES SAMPLES
Continued from page one.

Continued from page one.
and several thousands Ufdollars worth
of material has been lost. There are,
however, remaining enough, if proper
ly supplemented, which can be done at
small cost by scientific man, to carry
out the provisions of the law as to test
ing the county sets if any such remain.
About the year 1855 the office of state
superintendent of weights and meas
urss was abolished, and this work was
put in the hands Of the superintendent
of the capitol. 1t is needless to suggest
that the incumbents of this office for
the most part were not Of capacity
nor Of an inclination to do anything to.
ward carrying out this law, except to
maintain in as nearly the same condi'
ton as they were received, as was posi-
BILE, the states property.
"Only when the present capable off
cial archivist held the Office of superin
tendent Of the capitol was it ever at
tempted to do such work. A few years
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
Gs Offers See QNs.

The Johnson City Comet out last week in splendid industrial
edition The Comet good and has good town behind and
that s what makes good papeE-Hardeman Free Press
Johnson City week celebrated the completion Carolina
Cnchfed Ohio Railroad with OratOry banqueng pyohncs,
and Editor Cy Lyle observing the with twevepage
of the iest and heathe looking weekly editions
have seen in long time.-Unon City Commercial.
Cy Lyle special edition his Johnson City Comet has
rather convincing fashion the attractions Johnson City place
residence and prospective business and industrial enterprise The Comet
made appearance the other day twslvepage form, containing
amount Of information about the growing city the
mountains and aong capital idea Of the enterprise the
the large of local business carChaanOoga Times
johnson City held big celebration last
completion the Carolina Cncheld Ohio
fields through the mountains to deep The affair makes
epoch the history that growing Upper East Tennessee metropolis
much for Johnson City The Johnson City Comet
Lyles splendid newspaper celebrated the completion the road
edition in which many interesting along
the line of shown and comprehensive the
taking given public The Comet always
excellent representative of the push and energy always by
the citizens of its home town-Rockwood Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
MRS. ROBT. L. TAYLOR
ENTERTAINED AT TEA

The Washington Star, in its notes on
the d. A. r. meeting in last Thursdays
issue, says:
Mrs. Taylor, wife of Senator Taylor
gave tea Wednesday for the D. A. R.
delegation from Tennessee at her apart
ments at Stoneleigh Court. She was
assisted by Mrs. Donald Mclean, Mrs
Bryan, Mrs. Fite and Mrs. S. B. Will
liams, of Nashville, and Miss Mary
Temple, OF Knoxville. In the dining
room Mrs. Sims, daughter of Represen
tative Austin, and Mrs. Rapley did the
honors.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
WILLIAM KEEPER
DESAT THE HOME

William Keeper died in the Soldiers
Home Sunday night of heart failure.
He was Il years Of age and was an
uncle of 7. B. Klepper, formerly depot
agent for the Southern in this city,
now residing in Limestone. The de-
ceased was born in this county and has
many relatives in this section. He is
reported TO have had several thousand
dollars in bank. The remains were
buried on the reservation Monday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
THE HIPPODROME
OPENS FRIDAY

The Hippodrome Stock Go. will open
Friday night, April 30, with well
balanced company, headed by Lon
Beck, versatile comedian, giving two
big acts and fine vaudeville specialties.
Two hours show, everything refined,
catering to ladies and children. Prices
OF admission, 10, 10 and 25,cents. Cur
tain raises at 8 p. m. - 4i,ss 5-,
Matinee Saturday afternoon, com.
mencing at 3 p. m. Matinee prices,
children 5 cents, adults 10 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

Bro. Cy Lyle, Of the Johnson City
Comet, writes that the period of great
est perplexity with him was once upon
q time when he had two twenty-dollar
gold pieces and couldn't decide wheth-
er to spend them for wine or wiener
wurst. Elkdom.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

Washington county's district road
law passed both houses and awaits the
governors signature. Under this act
each district builds its own roads and
pays for them independent Of the rest
of the county.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

The death Tuesday Of Capt. c. G..
Spears at Knoxville removes one OF the
best known East Tennesseans and one
of its picturesque citizens. He was q
native of Hawkins county and q gal
liant Confederate soldier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

The ministers association in Cincin-
natl decided that it was not necessary
to kneel to offer prayer. This will be
good news to Teddy if a lion attacks
him and his gun fails-he can pray a.
runnin'.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
TYRE BOGUS ASPHYx1ATED

Tyre Bogus, an employee of the Gran
berry Furnace Company, was overcome
with gas while charging the furnace
and could not be resuscitated, dying
Sunday morning. He leaves widow
and two children.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
". & W. OFFICIALS HERE.

Several officials Of the N. & w. road,
including N. d. Maher, passed through
johnson City yesterday in two private
cars over the e., c. Il o. on a special,
reaching here at 10 o'clock in the
morning from ST. Paul, Va, and con-
continuing south to Bostic.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

If anything has been overlooked,
Gov. Wilson would like for them to
hold up their hands, as he does not
contemplate a return engagement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

Up to the hour of going to press
Chancellor Haynes had not appointed
a clerk and master for Johnson City
under the act creating the office that
passed last week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

1t is believed by wise railroad build
ers that the Cairo and Norfolk road is
being built to q connection with the
G., C. & o. That would be reason
enough for its construction.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

Col. Cy Lyle is little curious as to
whether "Bob" Taylor made his grid.
iron dinner speech "before or after the
balloon went up" oh, it makes nc
real difference; as hot air and sweeten'
ed wind are not differentiatable at q
banquet. -Nashvill American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

In any event, Washington county
has had its share of notoriety in the
house during this session of the l0gisla-
furn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

Judge Hart denied the application
fow a new trial in the Cooper case and
an appeal was taken to the supreme
oClrf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

Jack Daniels has sold his distillery,
become converted, and wants his name
off the whiskey labels it made famous.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

For sale or trade for COW or farm pro-
ducts, almost new bicycle. Enquire
81 Kite 4 Co., No. 1877 Spring ST. {'66
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

" Lucky" Baldwin was lucky to the
last. He died before his physicians
sent in their bill for 100000
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29

Why not make it treason to attack
the primary or election law and fix the
punishment at death without appeal?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-04-29
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY

Entered at the Postoflice at johnson City, Ten.
nesGee Second Glass Matter.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Odd Fellows Memorial Services

Israel Putnam Lodge, No. B, 1. O. 0. F., will hold its annual memorial service next Sunday afternoon. Mem- bers of the order will leave Odd Eel lows hall at 2.3O o'clock for the Grove Street cemetery, where services will be held at the grave of Past Grand Will liam R. Barber, the address being giv- en by Rev. J. K. Stubbert. The broth CTS will return to the hall at o'clock, taking trolley at King street corner, where further exercises will be held, consisting of music, and an address by Rev. F. D. Sargent and others. Re treatments will be served by Mizpah Rebekah Lodge. The services are open to the families of Odd Fellows and their invited guests.
 The program of exercises in the hall will be as follows:
 Invocation
 Opening Remarks, l.. II. Fuller Quartet, 1 will lay me dowL in peace Reading of Proclamation
 Solo, But the Lord is mindful of His
 own c. D. Sharpe Reading Roll of Deceased Members Quartet Crossing the Bar Reading
 Solo, Selected Miss Helen Aston Address Rev. +. D. Sargent Hymn lAir Amerieal Audience Benediction
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
NO 24

last name. Said he got nothing else from the fellow ,iand If he showed up again would "fill him up and keep him so the sheriff could get him. Wood gave witness description of the man. From description given did not recognize Miller as Il did not answer Milier's description. Later he got gooa description of Miller and Miller was arrested. Alter that Wood gsve up the monument and the rest of the stuff.
 Silas NJ. Wheelock, c. Harold Gil patrie, George S. Bradley, and Allen W. Bowen, testified 10 Woods good reputation.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Gity Coart-KnsseII. Judge.

There was late session of the court Friday night, when two cases were dis posed of.
 Fred Laraway, collector for a Hart ford Agency, was charged with breach of. the peace and using abusive lan- guage. The evidence was somewhat conflicting. Judgment was suspended Juntil July 12.
 Joseph Duyea was fined sl and costs for using abusive language and took an appeal.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Interesting LCcAls

Remember that Payne serves the best ice cream In town, Front street.
 For lalies hair goods. Sec the Misses Egan al their millinery ,sto.c.
 Plenty of fresh mackerel this week at Arnold's. Prices right.
 Finest soda, pure fruit iiavors, as Payne's. Front street,
 Try Geo. ], sHarper for interfering horses. Livery street.
 Dr. II. R. Kellogg, an Osteopathtc physician of Worcester, comes to Put nam Tuesdays and Fridays He has rooms with Mrs. Ann Prentice, 106 Elm street.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Methodist Church Notes.

Children's Day exercises will he held Sunday evening at : o'clock, with the following program: March, Onward Christian Soldiers, and Welcome Song, Junior and Prima. " Department Prayer Rev. E. W. Belcher Anthem, Choir We Thank Him,
 Miss Cunningham's Glass The Bird and the Bee,
 Bertha Richardson Like Sand on the Seashofe,
 Helen peyine Duet, June Song,
 Grace Lawton and Merwin Cutler Scatter Sunbeams, Ruth Cutler Children's Day, Thomas Richmond Garlands of Daisies, Junior Girls We Thank Him. Wyman Richardson The Reason Why, Florence Darling Solo, Miss Ethel Brown The Maker of All Things,
 Ransom Gascoigne Welcome, Happy Children's Day,
 Ethel Hughes, Esther Franklin Chorus. Junetime, Florence Darling, Alice Edson, Samuel Walsh, Earl
 Hughes 4 Daisy Girl, DaisyssBoy,
 Alice DeNine. Francis Richardson The Busy Sunbeams, Mildred Rice Duet, Roses,
 Doris Brooke, Marjorie Duyea Forward for Jesus, Mrs. Marsh's Glass The Shower, Ruth Belcher Solo, Consider the Lilies,
 Miss Grace Bennett Remarks, Pastor Contribution Exercise, Wesley Belcher, Janette Gilbert, Charlotte Botham,
 N illie Walsh Collection Closing Hymn
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Congregational Church Notes

The annual service of Children $ Day will be he'd next Sunday at lo.So a. m., taking the place of the usui morning ser.ice.
 In the evening at o'clock the last vesper service of the season will be held. The vested choir will sing AL len's responsive vesper service, also the anthems, "Hark, Hark, My Soul" by Harry Rowe Shelley; and "Guide Me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah" by J. Astor Broad, the solos being sung by Misses NJ. Gladys Murfey and Gladys K. Will Hams, and John A. Morse, Jr. The instrumental selection will be Schu- mans Evening Song for violin and or gan. The organ prelude,will be "The City of Night" by Lemare. The ad- dress by Rev. F. D. Sargent will have for its subject, "The Cry Of Child" A most cordial welcome will be ex- tended to all who attend. and it is de- hoped that the number of those present and participating in the service will be large.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

--Geo. ;. Bradley and family haye been cntertaing Philip Gleason, of Pso- sidence.
 xs:s.. ss.nisii, of Center stteet. l1 entertaining her daughter from fhiaer deiphla. S.a.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

he seated at table in a,6ss ,sta ways, and the possibilities of variation in the make up and distribution of everyday weather deties all computation.
 Thompson Hiil.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park will be open Satur- day afternoon and evening under the auspices of St. IAloysius T. A. and E society, the proceeds to go to swell the convention fund. There will be per- formances in the theatre at 3.15 and s.15 p. m, by Hills octoroon eompa- ny. This is vaudeville company Of coIored artists of exceptional merit and their numbers consist of singing, danc- ing, nlonOIcgue, etc. There will be dancing in ihe pavilion st o'clock.
 The regular season st the Park be- gsnz.r .rext week with select vaudeville. The bill includes Musical Lowe, re- fined lnsirurnenialisi. Gordon X Sha- kon, coiored Beau BfummeIs. George Kaine, funny songs and sayings. Yam kee Comedy -Four, singers and enter iainess. and the Bsograph pictures
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

-Nrs. Joseph Roberts. and children, Louise, Alice, and Nllffed. of Prosi- denee, known AS sThe Musical Rob efts, - were guests Of Charles F.. Belair, Elm street, on Tuesday.
 Clayton Fisher and family have removed from Pomfret lo this city, 10 enier the employ Of F. :. Bruce
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Experiences of an Amateur Weather Pro.
isss-Iai
No. III.

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