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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-08-04
Hill Offers So. 500 Prize Money.

James J. Hill, chairman of the board
Of the Great Northern, has offered
1850 in gold az prizes to be awarded
for the best1gr aims and grasses grown
in the territory along bis lines to be
exhibited at thelNstionsl Corn expo
sition In Omaha December 6 to 10.
The money is to be divided into 200
prizes by Prof. c. P. Bull Of the Min.
nesots Agriculture college and Prof.
Shaw Of the Dakota Farmer.
There will be about forty prizes for
wheat, oats. barley, corn, clover,
timothy and alfalfa hay, as we'll as
prizes for speltz and field peas. De.
tails of the contest will be supplied by
the exposition at Omaha within q few
days and farmers intending to win
some of the Hill money, should save
sampleslof email grains in bundles as
we'll as the peck samples of grain. In
addition to Offering the prizes, Mr..
Hill will arrange togassist the farmers
In getting their exhibits to Omaha.
The contest is an unusual one, be-
cause the farmers will not have to
compete with those in the old agri.
cultural states, but simply among
themselves as the contest for Mr..
Hill's prizes will be open only to
those living along the Great North
ern lines. Besides the prizes are 10
be- offered by states, 80 Montana, for
instance will not have to compete with
the highly developed farms of South
Dakota and Minnesota.
Besides the Hill money the exposi-
ton offersis5O, 900 in prizes and while
competing for the Hill prizes. the ex-
hibitors may also win some of the
regular prizes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-08-04
VALLEY couN1Y's PROTEST.

Rocky Boy and his band OF renegade
Indians are an undesirable lot: that's
. fact vouched for by everybody in
Montana, particularly those in the
western and northern part, where these
grimy reds have appeared at frequent
intervals. They are vagabonds OF
the shiftless, absolutely worthless
sort. Yet they " human beings and
o. such do not deserve the hsrshest
treatment. They r pioneers of two
countries, In neither of which have
they shown gratitude for bounty and
favor bestowed. Montana doesn't
want them; Canada 10 not sending
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-08-04
Oregon Forest Giant.

The larges0tree cut from an Oregon
forest yielded IS, 900 feet OF lumber and
timbers, which sold at an average
price of Sl5uper thousand feet. Thus
this one tree brought the mill that
turned it into lumber approximately
$1,000, and there are many other such
trees in Oregon.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-08-04
OFFICIAL PAPER OF cHoUrEAu COUNTY

Az letters and communications containing mat
tsr tntended for publication in this paper should
y oddressed to "Ths River Press," and the name
~ tie vriter must Be given t~o.insure attention.
Local aduertisements WiH be inserted in these
columns at the rate Of ten cents per line from
trsnsient and fve cents per line from regular ad.
00rtJsers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-08-04

Wster right blsnks-only correct
form published-fcr sale ct the RIVER
PRESS Office.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
The Kempton Komedy Ko. al
Della Fair Week.

Welcome news for our theatre goers
will be the announcement of the return
of the ever welcome Kempton Komedy
Ko.. in a repertoire of new plays. They
will be here all next week-Fair Week
opening on Monday ia the great laugh
provoking, sensational comedy melo-
drama in Four Acts entitled "A Run
away Tramp" This play differs from
the ordinary tramp" plays in that it
has strong plot. The play is well
constructed. and keeps the interest of
the audience from the rise of the cur
tain; while the tense situations bring
tumultuous applause. The comedy sit
uations are also plentiful and clever.
There wilr be a different play every
evening. Special scenery is carried for
every play. The company is stronger
than ever ehis year. and carries some
very clever speciality people, who will
appear between the acts each night
No waits and change of specialties at
each performance Popular prices will
prevail There is no doubt but this
favorite company will do a banner busi-
ness here this year.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL
School Notes.

Ninety-six new pupils, never before
on Delta's roster, were enrolled at the
opening of the schools this week. City
Superintendent Condit states that the
departments are full and more building
room and teachers will be needed in the
future.
DR.. Geo. NJ. barley has presented the
Delta schools mith a magnificently
bound volume entitled: ''Our Indus
tries and the People," as seen with
camera and pencil, containing twelve
hundred photos. 1t will be used for
high and upper grade references in
school work.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
Father of Ex-Mayor
Hauser Dies In Ioua

Ex-mayor l.. d. Hauser returned
Monday from Union. Iowa, where he
was called by what proved the last ILL
ness of his father, whose death oc-
Cured soon after his arrival at the old
home.
Thomas N. Hauser was 81 years old
and was an iowa pioneer, having lived
at Union for 62 years. He died as he
had lived. honored and respected by
all.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
Gty treasurer.

SECTION ) That said bonds be sold according
to law, and the procesds thereof applied solely
water works to supply said city with water for
fire and domestic purposes: but the purchaser of
the application disposal by said city or any of
its officers OF any of the funds derived from the
SECTION 8. That there be, and hereby is
levied upon each and every dollar of valuation of
addition to all other taxes of said city, a tax
sufficient to produce the sum OF three thousand
dollars ,ks,vovl per year i9r the I@ment Of the
due, until said bonds fully paid and there is
also hereby levied upon each and every dollar of
sufficient tax to produce the sum Of Twelve
Thousand dollars lsis,ouol each of the years
1914 1920. 1874, 1872, and 1873 for the purpose of
extinguishing the principal of id bonds within
1fteen lial years from the date of said bonds:
and the taxing ond collecting officers of said city
are hereby authorized and required to levy ex-
tend and collect such taxes annually shall be-
come necessary and due under this ordinance;
only to the payment of said interest and the
principal of said bonds. re~pectively and for no
contracted under this ordinance. principal and
interest be fully paid. Ibis section, however,
city from applying all other funds % that @ may % be
in the treasury and available for that purpose To
the payment of interest on principal of said
bonds as the same. respectively, becomes pay
able.
SECTION :. 1t shall be the duty of the city
council of the city OF Delta to annually. at the
time and in the manner provided by law for the
le ying OF other city taxes. II such action shall
be necessary to efectuate the provisions of this
oriinance. to ratify and carry out the provisions
thereof in full to the evyine of taxes and to no
auire the officers of and for the city of Delta to
levy. extend and collect such taxes IN the manner
provided by law for the purpose of creating a
fund for the payment of the interest upon and
the principal of said bonds and said taxes when
collected shall be Kept for and applied only to
the payment OF said interest and principal OF
said bonds, as hereinbefore specified.
SECTION This ordinance shall be irrepeal-
able until the debt herein provided shall be fuly
paid satisfied and discharged.
SkcrIoN v. ALI ordinances and resolutions and
parts OF ordinances and resolutions in conflict
herewith arr hereby repealed.
SECTION 10 This ordnance shall be in force
and effect from nnd AFTER its publication and
adoption a, required by law.
Read aud ordcred published this eighth day OF
september, a. ID. 1909.
u. P. SMITH,
Mayor and Presiding officer OF the
. City Council.
(CORPORATED
SEAL
ATTEST:
CAMILLA SANDERS,
City Clerk.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
SUMMONS

Goidie E. Chapman n9sna,r,
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLO
RADIO.
To Goldie E, Chapman. the defendant above
You are hereby required to appear in action
brought axainrt you by the above named plain
of Colorado, and answer the complaint theoein
within twenty days after the service hereof. IL
served within this Comfy; or, if served ont of
days after the service hereof. exclusive of the
day of service; OF Judgment by default will be
taken against you according to the prayer of the
complaint. And If a copy of the complaint in
the above entitled action he not served with this
summons, or if the service hereof be made out
of this State. then ten days additional to the
time hereinbefore specified for appearance and
srs~r- viii ~ alloweS! BEFORE the taking of
Judgment by default as aforesaid.
The said action is brought to foreciose a
certain Mortgage Deed made. executed and de
day of August, A. d. ia,s, and recorded in Book
81, at Page 1872, securing note of $4,000 due
one year after date. Also to recov the amount
scth, is,s made, executed and delivered by De,
to Plnintifi, and To foreclose certain Mortgage
securing said note of date with said note.
s7s. and to have sold by the Sheriff ON fore
clcsSurs S ~ the Se%ss and pr3perty msn,iSned in
Block numbcred :, of the Town of Austin. Delta
County. Colorado; also one blacksmith anvil:
one tire shrinker; one sh inch wise; one bench
Wise. on NO. " " ufiii Curnpiete. anu All TOOLS
used in running the shop consisting OF tongs,
hammers, saws, etc, and the blacksmith shop ON
said lot. And for Attorneys fees in the sum of
sIl.co rs called by said note, made by Defendant
to Plaintiff. and for costs of suit. and for such
other and further relief as To the Court may seem
just and equitable. as will more fully appear
from the complaint in said action to which
reference L. here made; copy Of which is hereto
attached.
And you are hereby otihcd that IL you
fail to appear. and to answer the said complaint
above required, the said Plaintiff will have
tofnt1t antpr,si Inv the Clerk and will apply
to the Court for the relief therein prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal as At
torney for Plaintiff. Mt my office in
Delta. in said County, this 2ist day Of
August, A. ID lsQo.
(SEAL) MlllLARD FAlRtAMB,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
First pub Sept. 10. laOq last pub. Oct |, lpQ
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

Mrs. George Conklin and daughter
Eva Belle. and Mrs. John ]. Jeffers
will leave Sunday to visit different
points in New York state.
Grub Inspector E. A. Ault, OF the
Democrat, spent a few days in Delta
this week harvesting his hay fever.
Mr.. Ault returned to Denver Wednes-
day night.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
Fall Millinery Opening,

The ladies' of Delta and vicinity are
cordially invited to attend my opening
of Fall and Winter Millinery Tuesday,
September l4th.
MRS. NJ. f. RoBINRoN,
1886 Main Street.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

The new Spot Cash block is being
occupied.
Roads are drying fast from the long
rain storm.
Better weather will be assured with
in few weeks.
Millinery opening, Tuesday, Septem-
ber IL at Hillman's
The new Penley brick store building
is nearing completion.
IF. Cook went to Montrose on a
business trip Tuesday.
Justice Percival E. Coombe visited
Cedaredge over Sunday.
Excessive rains have been general
over the west for the past month.
FOR SALE-Gentle riding pony. Mrs.
C E. Dana, Delta. Psone Red 1872.
WANTED Apprentice in millinery
denartment, HILLMAN's.
Autoists have been economizing on
gasoline during the muddy roads spell.
M. Sisk was down from Cedaredge
Wednesday, making annual proof on his
d. L. c.
Mrs. DR.. Burgess returned home
Wednesday from few weeks visit in
Denver.
Cement curbing is being put along
Main street, greatly improving appear
ance and drainage.
Optional farm and business property
loans at seven per cent.
30-13t MILLARD rAihLAMb.
Delta schools opened Monday and the
hundreds of pupils are now all properly
classed and at work for busy term.
The canning factory at Austin is
running full blast and much fruit is
also being shipped from that hustling
town.
WANrEp-to hire my family washing
done. Desire it to be taken away from
home. MRS. c. E. DANA. Delta
Phone 1872 Red.
Earl Cronk. who has been employed
in the Cedaredge Champion. left We'd
nesday for Chicago to accept position
n a job printing oiii:e.
Prof. Soule, of the Cedaredge schools.
was a Delta visitor Tuesday. on the
way home from Montrose, where he
had been to visit friends.
WANTEp-F Fifty ladies to pack peaches
and apples. Write C. T. Rule. Mana
ager Labor Bureau. Commercial As
sociation. Paonia, Colorado. 3i-4t
The peach harvest is just swinging
in at Delta. the Elbertas getting in line
for active movement to outside mark
cts. Some Of the upper orchards Will
not begin shipping for a week yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Nauman. OF
Greeley, Colorado. are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox. of the Ramsay. this
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Nauman are en-
route to Seattle. Spokane and other
Northwestern points.
G. w. Ridley. who has spent the past
ak months in Illinois and at points
farther East, returned to Delta the
latter part of last week. Mr. Ridley
was formerly q jeweler here, Roy Smith
being his successor.
Perhaps the longest rain since Noah's
time visited the Western Slops this
week. At Delta it fell steadily all
night Saturday night. through Sunday
and Sunday night and most all day
Monday. The downpour was not heavy
but steady and continuous.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
Local Churches.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.


Rev. Guy. C: Stearns, of Drake Uni
versity, Iowa, will deliver the sermon
both morning and evening next Sab
bath at the Christian Tabernacle. All
are welcome.
CHURCH OF GOD
Rev. A. D. Kahn will preach at both
services Sunday also Monday evening.
He will tell the causes that led him to
forsake the Mohammedan religion and
embrace Christianity. Come and hear
this learned man from the East Church
Dodge and First street.
ST. LUKE's EPISCOPAL.
Services for l4th Sunday after
Trinity. Holy Communion 8 a. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m. Morning
Prayer and Sermon IL a m. Evening
Prayer and Sermon p. m. A busi-
ness meeting of st. Luke's Guild is
called by the president for Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lyon
1853 Dodge. Let every member try to
be in attendance
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

debt of said city. including that of this bond
d oes not exceed any limit of indebtedness pre-
scribed by the constitution the laws of the
state of Colorado and that said ordinance pro-
vides for the levying of a tax sufficient to pay
the annual interest on this bond and extinguish
the principal thereof within the time limited for
the same to run. and contains such other pro-
visions as are required by law.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, The City of
Delta has caused this bond to be sealed with its
corporate zeal. signed by its mayor attested by
irs city clerk and countersigned by its treasurer
this first day of October a. d. 1919.
(CORPORATE) Mayor.
SEAL
ATTEST
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

The cltv OF Delta. in the county Of Delta and
state of Colorado, for value reviewed. acknowl-
edges itselft to owe, and he eby promises to pay
America of thS present standard of weight and
fneness, ON October first laet at the ONCE the
city treasurer in said city of Delta. with interest
the con at the rate OF i've per centum t5qel per
annum, payable semi-annually in like GOLD coin,
on the first day OF April and the first day OF
October at the Office of the city treasurer afor-
said or at the banking house of Kountxe Broth
States of America. al the option of the holder.
upon presentation and surrender of ann xed
coupons as they severally become due. The said
city, however. reserves the right to pay said
bonds ut any time amer the tirst dav of October
\. ID. 1912. This bond is issued by said city of
Delta for the purpose of the construction OF
water works to supp said city with water for
ordinance of said city duly and in due time
form and manner made law of said city - ior
to the issuance hereof. and under and by virtue
of and in strict compliance with the CO stitution
of the state of Colorado and the provisions OF an
act of the general assembly thereof cutitled IAN
Acl in Relation To Municipal Corporations as
published in the Revised Statutes Of the state OF
Colorado. iSs. authorized by an act of the six
teenth general assembly approved April y A. d.
igp7, and all amendments thereto.
And it is hereby certified that the construction
requisite vote of the properly qualified electors
of said city of Delta and approved by the city
council of the city of Delta. and that all condi-
tions, acts and things required to be done pre-
cs~tent to the issuance OF this bond to rnder the
same lawfsI and valid. have been properly done
and performed In reeslar and due time. form
and manner as reauircd by law; that the tota
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
Ordinance Number 9-19Os.

An ordinance providing for the contraction OF
an Indebtedness by the City OF Delta. Colorado,
and upon the credit thercofby the issuance of
negotiable coupon bonds OF said city for the pur-
pose of the construction of water works to supply
said city with water for fire aud domestic pur-
poses.
WHEREAS, The city vvu.,h OF the city OF
Della, Colorado, by the requisite vote of the duly
qualified electors OF said city has been authorized
TO erect wa.er works to he owned. operated aud
maintained BY the city; and
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

WHERE'S, The city conncil of the city OF
| Delta. Colorado. do now deem it necessary to
Construct said water works and to obtain the
| funds the efor,
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the
city council of the city OF Delta. Colorado:
Section l. That the city of Delta Colorado,
sixty thousand dollars( s6o0Ol for the purpose
OF construction OF water works TO supply said
city with water for IRE and domestic purposes,
and thereby contract an Indebtedness in said
amount for said purposes.
Section 2. That said bonds shall consist of
two t2l series, designated as Series and Series
B, respectively. Series shall consist of twenty
(eo bonds of one thousand dollars Isl .Ou0i each,
numbered from one ~ to twenty (eDl both in
bonds of five hundred dollars CS5oD each. num-
bered from twents-one (2ll to one hundred (i0t)
october lst Isos and be absolutely due and nay
able fifeen usl years after the daie thereof. and
redeemsble at ;he option of said city. ten uol
years after the date thereof. at the Office of the
city treasurer in said city; shall bear interest
the rate of five per centum (59tl per anuuni. pay.
able semi-annually. on The first day of April and
| the first day of October of each and every year
until paid, at the office of the city treasurer
aforesaid, or at the ban ing house Of KountSe
Brothers in the city of New York, state of New
York. at the option OF th.. holder of sad coupons
thereto attached; and both principal and interest
shall be payable in gold coin of the United
States of America of the present standard of
weight and fineness.
Section ). That said bonds shall be sealed
with the corporate seal of said city, signed by
the mayor and sttested by the city CLERK, and
countersigned by the treasurer of said city.
Each of saic bonds shall have attached thereto
thirty 800 coupons, numbered from ~ to
thirty (s0l both inclusive, each represeL ting a
semi annual installment of interest upon said
bond. and securing the payment of interest as 1t
accrues, which said coupon shall be signed by
the city treasurer of said city. either originally
or in facsimile. and bear the number of the bond
to which IL attacked. said coupons when 81
made. executed and delivered as part OF said
bonds. shall be the lawful Obligation of said city
securing the payment of said interest in the
hands OF all persons TO whom they may lawfully
come.
section 4. That the form of said bonds shall
be substantially as follows, to-wit:
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
For Sale.

Jersey Male for sale-22 months old
A prize winner.
A. A. HUrcHINs. North Delta.
Phone Black 4sS.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

NOTICE is hereby given that
WILLIAM H. H. COUCH,
of Delta. Delta County. Colorado. who on Feb
ruary s6th 1919. made Homestead Entry No. llts.
No. 0iu5i. for E., NNA. Section "a, Township 81
North, Range 10 West, N. NJ p. Meridian. has
fled notice of intention to make Final Five Year
Proof. to establish claim to the land above de
sioner, at Delta. Colorado, on the 18th day of
Octoher. 1909.
boor, of Delta. Colombo; Samuel ID. Rogers. of
Olathe. Colorado William =. Gaines. of Olathe.
Colorado; Chris H. Picker. of 0lathe; COLORADO.
b. p. BL AIR.
Register
First pub Sept 10. 1909. Last pub. Oct. $. 1909
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
More Special Fair Premiums.

Delta Auto Garage will give a SIS
Gabriel Horn for the best decorated
auto.
Independent Lumber Co. will give 8
gallons Mountain and Plain paint for
best display of vegetables.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
Weddings.
MARMADTKE-sTEwART.

At the Presbyterian Manse, DR.. Geo.
M. barley officiating, Mr.. F. M. Mar
maduke of Paonia and Mrs. Maggie A.
Marmaduke is manager of large fruit
farm near Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

staic OF Colorado. M.
County of Delta. nm
/, II. W. chilcs, Assistant Cashier OF the above
named bank do solcmnly swear thnt the above
statement is true TO tho best OF my knowledge
and belief. =. -, ,,.
CounrcI- Attest; GEo, STEPHAN, MILTON
r. WELcu, u. +. bMrrn. Directors.
sub~cribcd nnd sworn to bcfor mo this sth
d"s Oh o''"'"' Gi'ENEvIEvE. .HARTIG,
Notary Public.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

Mrs. T. K. Seaton yesterday enter
tanned in honor of Mrs. Bennett. of
Lamar, who was a former Delta girl
and who is now guest at Mrs. Seaton's
home on Dodge street.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

On the first day ID. 10,
for value received. the city of Delta. in the
county of Delta and state of Colorado. will pay
of the United States of America. at the office of
the city in the city of De.ta, or at the
and state of New York. United States of Ameri-
ca. at the option of the holder, being six (G)
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
The Home
of Real
Bargains
The
Square Deal
Store
New Goods at RamSay'S

Every Day we receive Very Large Quantities
Of New Fall Merchandise; every days sales on
these new goods increase The trade realizes
the importance Of buying while the lines
plete and the patterns the best. Then, too, it will
pay the trade to buy early this fall because all re-
orders will cost from o to 2096 more and you
know what that means But all Of our fall stock
was purchased long ago for cash. and spot cash
talks these days in the East. We never purchased
goods at SO low price before this fall and our
store friends are going to share good fortunes
with us. We know you will be pleased with the
price we will ask you for Fall and Winter Wears
when you come to fill that long stored up want
list Our store service is much better than last
year and our stock far more complete; we would
like the pleasure of caring for your fall wants; step
in and have look at our new Dress Goods, Belts,
Hand Bags etc.
During the Fair make store your headquart-
ers. Leave your wraps and packages will
care for them.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

On Thursday of last week Mrs. l. C.
Hall entertained the Economical Lunch
con club.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
Society Notes.

Mrs. T. B. Geer ertertains the Fancy
Work club today.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
Mayor.

That the form of coupons to be attached to
aid bonds shall be as follows, lo-wit:
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The Delta National Bank

n, nelta. in th. State Of Colorado. at the
cln.., OF hn.ins--- Scptenbcr lat. 1919.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10

STATE OF COLORADO So ISrHk COUNTY
COUNTY OF DELrA CoURr.
John Weibel,
VS.. SUMMONS.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
Notice for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. J
U. b. LAND OFTIcE AT MoNTRosE, COLO.
Sept. 5, 1919.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CITY OF DELTA
COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO
WATER BOND
SERIES

The cltv of Delta. in the county Of Delta and
state of Colorado, for value received, acknowl-
edges itself to owe, and he eby promises TO pay
The Delta independent., 1909-09-10
City Treasurer.

City Clerk.
Countersigned: