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The newspaper., 1909-11-19
From the peltn Independent.

From the Delta Independent
Evidence was discovered this week
OF someone having attempted to
drill through the heavy walls OF the
Independent building, doubtless in
an effort to get in While the office
was closed, to leave n subscription.
Rev. j. X. Hester was brought
down from Paonia Tuesday, and
was in such condition. due to n
nervous break down, that 1t was
necessary to move him on a stretcher.
He was met at the depot by Me-
Graw's automobile and taken to
a comfortable resting place. Later
he was moved to the coast of Texas,
where his folks hope for the early
return of his health.
Theo. Roeber, n prominent cattle
man Of Paonia. and an old subscriber
to the Independent, came in Tues
The fact that Delta county has
coal resources developed quite sufiici
ent to supply her fuel needs, and
which can be mined and delivered
cheaply, places her population in no
danger OF the coal famine which
each winter prove the dread Of those
sections not thus favorably situated.
Delta county has "A coal supply not
only sufficient for her needs for all
time, but which, if properly de-
yeloped, could supply the entire
Western slope.
The newspaper., 1909-11-19
rrom I'D peIta connty Demoernt.-

Miss Ella New, who presides over
Uncle Sans business in this city, Is
in Grand Junction this week visiting
with relatives and friends and at
tending the Western slope Develop
ment Congress.
Mr.. Bert Clark, of Redlands mesa, {,
and Miss Ada Bowerman, of Delta,
both we'll known young people in
this city, were united in marriage at
the home OF the brides parents, Mr..
The newspaper., 1909-11-19
Sheriff's Sale.

By virtue oi hu execution issued out of and
under the seal OF the District Court In aud
for the County Of Delta and State Of Colo
rndo. upon a Judgment rendered and dock.
ctcd In the said court on the goth day OF Sep.
t"mber, 1909, In an action wherein fhe Indie.
pendent Lumber Company. - corporation. IL
plnintiff and the church Of Christ of Pnonin
colorado, Is defendant. in favor of the said
plaintin. md against the said defendant, for
the sum sB,s95.gs. which execution was al
rectet mud delivered to me as sheriff In and
for snid County Of Delta. have levied upon
all the right. title and interest of the said de-
iendnnt, the church Of christ of paonia Colo.
rhdo, in and to the following described
real property. to-wit; Lots No. 1 , aud n
bi9ck NO Of Inley's Addition to the town
OF Paonia. Colorado.
And notice is hereby given that !, the nn.
dersigned, the sheriff of said Delta County
Colorado viii sell the above described real
property to highest bidder for ensh at public
auction, at the Court House In the City OF
Delta IN the County Of Delta and state of
Colorado. ON the 3th day OF Dcccmb her 1909
Mt two O'Clock y. IN. OF that day to satisfy
the said execution, together with the Interest
and cost thereon.
Dnted this 18th day OF November. 1909
! N. Wu.tiAM-
80 sheriff of Delta County, Colo.
First publication November 9Th.
Last publication December Bird.
The newspaper., 1909-11-19
From the Crawford Chronicle.

From the Crawford Chronicle.
E. A. Fitzsimm ons has purchased
S. B. Hartman's interest in the Nc
Mullan- Bell saw mill.
Uncle Dick Pace and his grand
daughter, Miss Leafa Pace left here
for New Market, Iowa, Wednesday
morning where they go to visit
friends and relatives. Mr.. Pace will
be 60 years OF age Nov. is, and ex-
poets to have n grand reunion ut
New Market, Iowa, at that time.
Uncle Dick who has just retired from
farming. will take life easy from now
on, having rented his fine ranch on
Missouri Flats. which Is one of the
best in Delta county.
The newspaper., 1909-11-19
From the Surface Greek Champion.


Quite an expensive wreck occurred
just below Austin Friday night when
three cars OF apples from the North
Fork were ditched. The cars were
badly wrecked and many boxes OF
apples lost.
Mrs. II. A. Downs was this week
notified that she had been accepted
as a member OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution, This is dis
tinctive honor as to become a men,
Der OF this organization, direct de-
tendance must be traced to some
patriot. Mrs. Downs is the great
great-granddaughter OF Samuel Slo-
cum, n member OF Triverton Volun-
teers, X. l., who with his six brothers
were Revolutionary soldiers.
The newspaper., 1909-11-19
rom the Delta County Tribune.

From the Delta County Tribune.
DIR. and Mrs. Walker. OF Austin
entertained Delta friends over Sun
day.
Archdeacon Lyon, accompanied
by II. NJ. Laws, visited Paonia Tues
day, the latter to remain in that
place and engage in work for the
Episcopal church.
Judge Baxter, OF Paonia. was a
visitor in town Tuesday. While the
Judge is able to be around on
crutches, his progress to recovery
from the effects of a recent stroke oi
paralysis is very slow.
Cadet Inspector, Captain Reeves,
OF the state militia, reviewed the
practice OF the High school cadet
boys Monday morning. His opinion
of their condition and progress was
very favorable. He gave them many
valuable suggestions and said he
would practice with them once a
month.
DIR. A. E. Miller, of Austin, and IL.
A. Richardson, county horticultural
inspector, left on Tuesday for Coun-
ell Bluffs, Iowa, with a lot of fruit
to be placed on exhibition at the
National Horticultural show there
this week. Mr.. Richardson stated
to the Tribune that he had some fine
exhibits and expects to bring back
several prizes.
Carl Temple, who spent some time
in this city during the spring and
summer and posed as n wrestler,
was arrested in Leadville last week
on complaint OF a Grand Junction
business man charging him with
having forged a check, taken back
to the Junction and lodged in jail to
await trial. Temple left his suit
case at the Delta House when he left
here to guarantee a S12 board bill.
NJ. A. Robley, the veteran ex rail-
road conductor, was in the city Mon
day from his Redlands mesa ranch
and had bunch OF town fellows on
the street corner telling them how
hard 1t was for a farmer to live
through the winter. He said he had
his winter coal and wood all in and
under cover, 100 bushels of potatoes
in the cellar, besides pumpkins,
cabbage and worlds OF can
ned fruit, two barrels OF nice cider,
and that he has a wagon load OF
turkeys ready to market. All OF the
audience were in the notion of going
to farming before Rob got through
with his story. He has $500 three
year-old apple trees and had n few
apples off them this year. He says
in three years more he will ship
apples by the car load.
The newspaper., 1909-11-19
con ID Nnrlh Tork Tlme..

From tie North Fork Times.
While on our recent visit to the
State Capitol we took occassion TO
call on Clint Oliver OF the apple Show.
Everything indicates that the big
show will he n success in every par
ticular. One fruit grower from
Mount Airy, Georgia, will be there
with "A big exhibit; another is com
The newspaper., 1909-11-19
[ Offer This.

% acres 2H miles below.Paonia,
River bottom land 500, apple and
peach trees and 5 years old
Alfalfa ground cuts 2otons.
Best garden ground 10 acres.
a water right, 4 room house,
etc. Price $500, $1,000 down
Balance TO suit.
{ A. WooD,
Montrose.
l. ID. McFApDEH.
Paonla.
Free Fron,ed Pictures at
Jp,ELBORN",S
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For Sale.

One tent. one oil stove new
one cot, and one three quarter
bedstead, mattress and springs
Inquire at this office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

for scientific investigation and inyen- ton. on~5oardA His Majesty,s yacnt VIC toria and Albert. Isle of Wight. August. tendents of electric light and power plants in the South are Auburn men. Auburn furnishes more men than any other technical school in the South to large electrical and mechanical manu- featuring companies throughout the United States. The most important firms of consulting engtneerings In BIT mingham chattancSsas sa.l;na1 A,ian1a; ;so,i6. 9iE. cities and smaller towns of the South have been inaugurated and are manned ing at Auburn. The conception of the ter ' bower of the faiiassee falls and transmitting 1t by wire to the man Sa1y eS Sl graduates in electrical. civil, mechani- cal, mining engineering and chemistry Francisco, Chicago to New Orleans, and through out Mexico and South America.
 Scientific Workers.
 'Twenty-one leading chairs of science in the leading colleges and unlversltiisens graduates of Auburn. among these De- ing the following positions: Director School of Engineering. Clemson; $. e; ieee' North Carolina; professor of phys ics. Georgia School of Technology; istrv, Alabama Polytechnic Institute; professor of industrial and sugar chem. istry, Tulane University: professor of electrical engineering. Alabama Poly technic Instifute; director of Mississip- pi State Experiment Station: professor of history, University of Louisiapa; former professor of railway engineer ing, University of Wisconsin,; professor Vanderbilt University: professor of gynecology, State Medical College. Mo- Bile; director of Farmers Institutes. A. e M. College, Mississippi: professor of botany. Kansas A. & M. College; form CT professor of entomology. Maryland A. & Nj. College. now expert in ento- mology. United States Department of Agriculture -prafaasoR-4o -plank- --ph Yst- oiogy. Cornell University. etc. --- .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

neering was the first of it's kind estab- lished In any Southern College and Is today known throughout the United States for its efficiency and high standard of work.
 Mechanical Engineering.
 The chair of mechanical engineering furnishes instructions in steam engi- neering, materials of construction, drawing and machine design, electrical engineering together with laboratory work. The course is intended to quail fy men to fill positions in the manu- featuring industries.
 Architecture.
 The trustees of the Alabama Poly technic Institute established in June, 1907. a department of architecture, to comply with an increasing demand for instruction in this subject, and 10 encourage students to take up a pro fession which hitherto could only be pursued after an expensive term oi is the first of its kind in the South. summer school in Mining and Civil
 Engineering.
 Auburn is the only college m the South offering summer schooi III A course in practical field work IS IS givan each summer for four weeks In ail phases of field engineering. VIZ drawinr. hydraulic, fevelingA ,triangu- iation use of transit, plane tables, eto. PracticaI work is also atIoroed III study of mines, coal washing. cooAihs' etc. gold mining and melting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

taken by its graduates has established the name of Auburn throughout the land. These men stand for the gospel tended Auburn since Its foundation in 1873; of these nearly twelve hundred are regular graduates.
 Positions.
 Auburn men fill leading positions In every profession throughout the na- ton. Of course. the emphasis of the college Is laid primarily upon the sub jects known as the natural sciences to- mercial application In the manifold arts and industries of this great indus trial age. lengthy list might be pub gagged in engineering, chemistry, draft ing, manufacturing, etc. in Birmlng- ham. Montgomery, Atlanta, Jackson Washington, Pittsburg. Schenectady, etc.
 Captains of Industry.
 Hundreds of Auburn men are filing the varied industries throughout the South in mine and field. As matter supply the demand made upon her for young men with scientihc education to take charge of the diversified industries springing up on every side; knoWl- edge Is, Indeed. power. and the imper- ative demand of the South today Is for young men fitted. as are the Auburn men, with full mastery or the uhderly ing principles of the mechanical forces.
 Special attention might be directed to a few typical positions which are Chief of the great Chicago and Alton Railroad system. with Headquarters al | Chicago Iil; gener>>I manager and as- sistant general manager of the Inter 1 Oceanic Railway of Mexico; Preslden; | of the National Railway of Mexico, the l Mexican International and the Texas l Mexico Railroad Ct might be men ! tioned here that a great part of the l Mexican system of railroads was built 1 by Auburn civil engineering gradu. | ates) Contractor for Portuguest company in San Paul de Laondo, Al rica; chief engineer of the Information | al and Great Northern, an immense Palestine, Tex. To one graduate wal l presented a handsome gold medal by l Alexandra, Queen of England. as a to- l ken of friendship and reward of msri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

of instruction gives prominence to the sciences and their applications. the aim has always been to give every student. though pursuing the ucation. a thorough discipline in those studies which add to the culture and refinement of life. To this end. all students are required to continue the study of the English language and literature throughout the college course.
 All students. who take the full four years course leading to the bachelors degree, are also required to take math- ematics two years, history two years physics. chemistry, astronomy. political economy. drawing, mechanical arts, elementary agriculture. military science and drill In addition to this students who specialize in the scient-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

each of these departments. It is the general opinion that there is no supe- rior, IF equal. group of buildings for agricultural purposes in the South. The building is three stories high. and Ia constructed of pressed brick with stone trimmings
 Further building improvements will Include a new mechanical engineering hall.
 Power House.
 Important improvements and addi tions have been made on the power plant. The equipment consists of a 200 and a 100 horse power water tube boil CT. 125 horse power tandem compound engine driving a 75 XIV, three phase alternator; a 16O horse power angle compound engine direct connected to q 100 XVI, three phase, alternator. There has also been added a large amount of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

i1c courses. may take. if they desire. French two years. German two years. botany. analytical mechanics, physi-i cal laboratory and physiology. Thus the college gives each, student a and culture upon which to establish his technical training. Those who have guided the policies of the in-3 stitution from the beginning have the scientific school Is merely to teach trade. The work shops are educational laboratories and not mere commercial factories. The college trains and sends out into the world not mere ruIe-of-thumb artisans, but
 leaders and teachers of science and captains of industry. It aims not ana ana scisntistss Tor fhsir professions, but also to teach men to look at life
 in. its. wider aspects of culture and usefulness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

veterinary medicine, bacteriology. school agricultural work. etc.
 Attendance.
 The total enrolment for the tcase year was 701, representing three for eign countries, twelve States and all but three counties in the State of Ala bama. Within the past four years the registration has increased over forty per cent. The increased attendance has made 1t necessary to expand the military organization into a regiment consisting of two battalions of three companies each. In June the institu- ton conferred degrees upon 127 young men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

lines appeal to every one who loves the Greek style of architecture. It will accommodate 50,000 volumes: the reading room will accommodate 200 readers. The building cost about ESQ., 900; $30,0 being set aside for its sup port, and the collection of books is easily valued at 0.000, making the to- tai valuation $110,000, one of the finest library collections in the South.
 Conner Agricultural Hall.
 The new Conner agricultural hall has tust been completed. IL Is handsome and commodious. In 1t are to be To- cated the departments of CD agricult- ure; CD hortfculture; (3) botany; (D sntomoiogy;1e6 apimal industry. to- atory buildings for practical work in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
vetersnary Science.

Veterlnaxy Science.
 The aim of the instruction given iA veterinary science is to give studentS such preparation along this line as td enable them to prevent many diseased of animals on the farm by correct hys giene and proper sanitation. Six pro% fessors and instructors.
 Veterinary Medicine.
 The three-year course in veterinary medicine and surgery leads to the de4 gree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine It is the outgrowth of fifteen yearsl work of the department of physiologJ and veterinary science It has beeH established to meet the demand of thS young men of the South who desire ts become educated vetertnMrfAns, and fol students who desire to prepare foS the study of human medicine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
Analytical Chemistry e. .... 160 Rnarmacy oo Total in Chemistry .. ...... 2s5

The school of Agricultural Sciences Chemistry and Pharmacy includes the departments of Agriculture, Animal EntomoEosy faToSf OetH chemistry. Pharmacy and Agricultural work. A staff of twenty one professors is in charge of the work in the several departments.
 Agricultural Sciences.
 The instruction in agricultural sciences includes theoretical and prac- tical work in those branches that re- late to agricultural, horticultural, ami nal industry, botany and entomology. and propose to devote themselves to agricultural pursuits.
 Chemistry.
 The course in chemistry and metal lurgy provides for thorough and prac- tical instruction in pure and tech, nical chemistry and metallurgy; and thereto Studepts taking this course also pursue the study of German or French during the junior and senior years. and are thus prepared to utilize for reference and for study scientific journals and works published in those languages
 Instruction in this department em- braces: A course of lectures in
 I-General Chemistry.
 2-Industrial Chemistry.
 3-Organic Chemistry.
 4-Analytical Chemistry. 6-Metallurgy. 6-Agricultural Chemistry. 7-Theoretical Chemistry, S-Physical Chemistry.
 s-Methojs of teaching Chemistry in secondary school 1O-Systematic laboratory work 1T connection with each course of lee lures for the practice of chemica analysis and chemical research
 The splendid chemical laboratory k one of the brides of Auburn. Outside of the regular college instruction g large part of the work is directed tC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

Age.
 The average age of the student body has advanced even over that of last year, which was the highest hith- srto In maturity There were two anndred and forty eight young men over 21 years of age. and the average age of the freshman class was eighteen years and four months.
 BuiIdIngs.
 The past years history of the col. lege was characterized by the greatest development in building of any period of its history.
 Engineering Hall. Ehe first new building constructed @an the engineering hall, which has been thoroughly equipped and is now ercupied by the departments of min-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
1908-'O9 a Prosperous Year--Era of Building

The past year was one of great prosperity on the part of the college ! Continuous expansion in all lines of work has advanced the great techno- logical school to the highest rank and prominence in the field of Southern education. The various courses of in- struction have all been raised in their curricula, and there have recently been added the new departments of architecture, machine design. physical chemistry. forestry. animal industry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

The Academic Faculty is composed of Is professors and instructors. who give instruction in English, political economy. mental science, history. Latin. German. French. mathematics drawings physics. astronomy. geo. logy etc.
 While this institution in the courses
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
College of Veterinary
 Medicine and Surgery
Dean, Chas. A. Cary, D. V. M. Number of Students.

Physiology, veterinary Science and
 Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.
 The students in the regular agri- cultural courses, in all of the phar- macy courses. in the course of chem istry and metallurgy. and in tho three year course in veterinery medi- cine and surgery, all study elemen- tary physiology.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

ing. electrical and mechanical engi- neering.
 The 0. D. Smith Dining Hall.
 The new O. D. Smith dining hall Is an attractive structure of strictly CO., lonial style, with handsome porti- coes and columns. It Is 1b0 feet long two stories in height. and constructed in the Flemish finish, with white stone trimmings. giving a beautiful greet. This building is modern in all of it's appointments. fitted with steam heat, electric lights, and full system nf water works It will accommodate about three hundred students In the dining hall.
 Carnegie Library.
 The new Carnegie library Is peau- tifuI structure of classical outline
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

auxiliary apparatus. The power house is still further equipped with six en. zines of various sizes and types used for experimental purposes.
 Laboratory Facilities.
 The laboratory facilities and equip. ment in all departments have recently been increased on large scale with the most modern apparatus. machin- cry and appliances.
 Water Works.
 An extensive system of water works with a stand pipe holding 75,000 gall Ions. Is perhaps one of the greatest im- provements. The water is almost chem ically pure. It Is transmitted from Q spring a few miles from town, through centrifugal pump driven by electric snnitury Sewerage and Electric Lights. A system of sanitary sewerage has been instilled. All the buildings and grounds are lighted by electricity.
 Home Work.
 It Is a most notable fact that all of this work of improvement was planned and superintended' by the professors and officers of the college-architect- sewerage, electric lighting. heating. thus saving to the State thousands or dollars; affording work to large mum Der of students, and demonstrating tho practical Value or the hstructioh oA- fered in the technical departments.
 Expense.
 There Is no charge for tuition for residents of Alabama. Board can be secured at rates ranging from 5000 to S16.00 per month. The fees for the year, including incidental, library. sur- geon's and laundry fee amount to $24.50. The necessary expenses for the session, not including u#form or books, can. for a resident of Alabama. be reduced as low as $137.0o.
 Auburn Graduates Pros per
 sBy their fruits shali you know them" and by this text Auburn is will ing to stand or fall The high position
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
College of Engineering
 and Mines Oldest and Largest Engineering Col Iege in the South--Establlshed 1872, Attendance 400.
 Professors 20.
Dean J. J. WilnaOre, M.. E. Number of sfudents.

The faculty of Mines and Engineer ing is composed of twenty professors and instructors and represents the de- partments of CD Mining. (2) Civil (O Electrical, (4 Mechanical Engineer ing. (5) Architecture. (6)l Ma chine design, @ Metallurgy. (sl Tech nical Drawing, and (9) Mechanical Arts.
 The departments of Civil Electrical. Mining Engineering. and Architecture were the first of their kind to be es- tablished in the South. The college, In fact. has done the pioneer work In technological education in the South.
 Mining Engineering.
 The authorities of the college. mind ful of the States great mineral riches and of the duty of Alabamians toward the development of those riches. es- tablished in 1880 the Department of Mining Engineering.
 Civil Engineering.
 The department of civil engineering has existed in the college since It's foundation in 1872.
 The course of instruction includes the principles and applications oi sciences that difectly relate to civil engineering and Is adapted to those who expect to enter that profession
 Electrical Engineering.
 The department of electrical engi-