The Delta independent., 1909-01-08

The annual meeting of the Delta
County Live Stock Association Satur-
day was up to the full standard of
those events.
This association is one of the strong
est in the state and something like $50
of its members were present Saturday.
The meeting convened at 10 O'Clock
at /. o. o. F. Hall. opened with prayer
by Rev. Hayworth; president of the
association j B. Killian presiding.
Minutes of last meeting approved.
Reports of secretary and treasurer ap-
proved. Routine business of the meet
ing transacted harmoniously.
The following new members were
elected: B. w. Woodruff, James vela,
w. E. Silzell. Parker Hart. Alden
Leonard. d. L. Blair. J. A. Laurant.
o. C. Laurant. r. A. Vincent, Alex.
Mettras. Walter Korb. J. E. Moore. L.
W Pace. J. W. Walker, Starr Nelson.
A. J. Worse, S. L. Cockreham. J. E.
Hillman, Fred Sissinoe, Walter John
son. y c. Getty. w. M. Duling. J. w.
Coz: ohm w. Sullivan. Ed. Fleek,
Charles Estes, Mrs. H. Van Biber, E.
L. Bailey. H. X Gibbs. John Kurz.
Hon. NJ ID. Vincent of Paonia WAS
voted an honary membership in the
association.
All the old officers were reelected for
the ensuing year. Ms follow: J. b.
killian president; Joseph Gallup vice
president: Joseph Kistler treasurer;
Geo. C. Wilson secretary.
Executive committee members were
chosen as follows: Uncompahgre-Ed
Healy. John Holland. r. S. Kelso. p.
l.. Hutchins, j. S. Maupin, E. j.
Mathews, Bert Norton, Bert Shelves.
BattIement Mesa: C. E. Mover. H. E.
Stockham. C. NJ. Hooker. J. F. Kistler,
VIM. Ternahan. ]. NJ. Leonard.
Advisory Board: Battlement Mesa
J. NJ. Leonard. VIM. Ternahan, c. E.
Mower. J. F. Kistler. II. Z. Stockham.
Uncompahgre: X. S. Kelso. Ed. Healy,
p L. Hutchins, John Leonard, Bert
Shelves.
BY motion duly carried it was voted
to leave the fixing of date for the next
annual meeting to the Executive board.
Just previous to adjournment for the
MONDAY banquet the ladies' presented
the president with handsome gavel.
Mr.. Killian responded in appropriate
yards, thanking them and paying high
tribute to woman character and infiu-
ence.
Hon. Eugene Grubb was asked to
address the meeting and responded in q
short, well -worded address.
THE BANQUET.
Members and guests to the number
of 119 were seated at the tables ele.
gantly spread and choicely served by
the ladies' Of the Presbyterian Aid
Society. The banquet hall was ap-
propriately decorated for the occasion.
The dinner was served in courses. rs
follows: Oyster soup, celery, pickles.
crackers. Roast Turkey. giblet gravy.
mashed potatoes, Hubbard squash.
Veal loaf, cranberry sauce, cabbage
salad, hot rolls. Ice cream, cake,
mince pie, coffee. tea, cigars.
ToAsrs AND RESPONSES.
John A. Curtis proved the emoooi-
ment Of dry wit as toastmaster. He
had good take.o in introducing all
the speakers, and the speakers were
equally quick at repartee, proving each
to be an adept at "Reminiscences and good
Cory telling. Following were the
speakers and their subjects: Judge A.
r. >lKing Pioneer Days" w. p.
Dale" Organization" Hon. M. d.
Vincent -"The CattlelB Business of To-
day." DR.. Geo. NJ. Darley-"The
Slow Elk" Eugene Grubb-"How to
Win the Prize" Hon J. A. whiting
Legislation. B. P. Smith-"Fi-
nances" Judge M. r. Welch- Keep
Your Calves Branded" DR.. a. HI.
Stockham Of All Trades.