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The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
About Our Fair.

1t is getting time for Delta to get
a little move on about her 1909 Fair.
Other places are keeping these matters
alive. Most towns have announced the
dates and shown themselves fully alive
to the Importance of holding good
fairs. Delta is in better shape to hold
a big fair this year than ever before
and of course we shall have it all
right. But the matter ought really to
have attention at no distant period.
There is always work to do. Good
should be selected and put
in charge of the plans.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
President Taft May VisH Us.

If. as is expected, President Taft
can arrange to spend his vacation in
Colorado this summer, he will. in all
likelihood, be present at the opening of
the Gunnison Tunnel and the celebra-
tion accompanying the event. Such,
at least, is the present hope, and it
would indeed be most fitting that the
President should attend the completing
ceremonies of this great government
reclamation project.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Wants Local Company
TO Build Gut off.
Corbett Ranch. Paonia, Colo.
March 30, 1909.
EDITOR DELTA INDErENpST:

MarCn ou. lfus.
EDITOR DELTA INDEPENDST:
In reference to the articles in your
last two issues relative to short line
railroad between Delta and Denver via
Placita, let me ask you why it would
not be a splendid business investment
for the property owners and live busi-
ness men of Delta county to build and
operate line from Paonia or Somerset
to Placita or Carbondale, and then
enter into working agreement with
the Carbondale Coal Road and Colorado
Midland to take proper care of what
freight and passenger business we turn
over TO them, or, il might be advisable
TO pay them trackage to Denver and
run the several hundred cars of fruit,
livestock, etc. over our own track to
Placita or the nearest Midland connect
ing point and then on into Denver over
the Midland track. II this is done and
every business man and consignee will
instruct his wholesale house or the con-
signor to route all his shipments over
the Midland and Carbondale Short Line,
the road will pay handsome dividends
within remarkably short time. be-
sides increasing the value of every
piece of property in the North Fork
Valley from 25 to 100 per cent within
the first year.
From all | can learn. | am lead to
believe such abroad can be built at an
average cost of few thousand dollars
per mile, and as you say the distance is
approximately only thirty miles, the
connecting link might be built for about
$500, 900. 90. Right here | venture the
suggestion that either the Midland OF
ID. 4 X. G. will open negotiations for
the purchase of the road at good
profit to the builders before n single
train has been sent over the track. lr
operating the road between Paonia anc
Carbondale our rolling stock need not
consist of more than few cars and
one or two large engins. all of which
can be bought second hand and Mt
great reduction over first cost. Armour
& Co. will supply all refrigerator cars
for our fruit and vegetables and the
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
c. 6 S. Officials
Inspecting Della Field.

The Delta County Business Mems
association has asked the Colorado &
Southern railroad company to build an
extension to Delta. 1t is claimed that
with the opening of the Gunnison tun-
mel there will be largely increased bus
mess and the C. & S. would furnish a
more direct outlet to Denver. The
people of Paonia also ask the C. & S.
to build line into that city from
Baldwin. it's present terminus. The
officials Of the Colorado & Southern are
now engaged in going over the entire
system for the express purpose Of de-
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
To Discuss Organization.

John F. Moore, manager of the
Grand Junction Fruit Growers Associ-
alton, has consented, with other mesa-
bers of that organization. to meet and
discuss with the Fruit Growers of
Delta county the merits of cooperative
Fruit Growers organizations. As Mr..
Moore has been so successful in mar
keting the great crops of the Grand
valley. his subject will be of interest
to our local people. Meeting to be held
at Court House at 2 p. M. Saturday,
April 10th.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Flushing His SPLENDID Company.

VIM. H. Wing, district manager of
the Northwestern Mutual Life Insur-
ance company of Milwaukee. has been
over the county the past two weeks
working up business and is succeeding
in getting his company strongly before
the people of the Western Slope. Mr..
methods and is proving an able repre-
sentative of an excellent company
The Northwestern appeals very strong
ly to policy holders and life insurance
has proven so great protection as
well as so good and safe an investment
that all must have it.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Returns from California.

Chapman S. Gibbs came in from
California Saturday. Mr.. Gibbs has,
with Mr.. G. H. Whitelaw and other
associates, purchased 1910 acres of
coast land which they will plant in
Eucalyptus trees, which timber they
propose to grow for a profit. The
Eucalyptus is said to be the fastest
growing forest tree known, arriving at
commercial value in few years
Chap" says they grow foot a
minute, but that, perhaps would de-
pend somewhat upon the season!
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Delta County Weddings.

The following wedding permits were
week ending March 81, 1909:
Peter Hartman, Des Moines and
Virginia Tolman, Kansas City; March
%, 1909.
Dalton Robertson, Hotchkiss and
Edna Bishop, Hotchkiss; March %,
1909
Ramon Quintano, Hotchkiss and
Julia Toujillo Hotchkiss; March 80,
1909.
Judge Stewart officiated at the Hart
man-Tolman and also at the Quintano-
Toujillo nuptials.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Mrs. Robinson's Closing Out Sale

As wish to retire from business.
will commence on Monday, April 5th.
to close out at cost my entire stock of
Ladies Furnishings. Notions and Art
Goods. Everything must be sold by
July 7th. L ldies Neckwear will be
first goods on sale at cost, Monday.
Remember
MRS. ROBINSON,
No. 3S5, Main st. Milliner.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
AprfL Fooled.

The X P's. acted as hosts on We'd
nesday evening to their wives and sis
ters. An excellent program was rem
dered during the evening. AT ll3s
the aromatic smell of coffee filled the
hall and signalled the approach of re-
freshments. At midnight the guests
were seated at the tables waiting to
be served. Shortly after twelve some
one announced that it was April first
and quite useless to wait longer for
lunch. 1t is needless to say that the
guests We're very indignant and are
planning sweet revenge. The enter
tainment committee consisted of
Messrs. Helt, B. Luce, and Harry
Hayward.
The following program was rendered;
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
A Murderer Because Insane

John Collins father-in-law of former
Governor Jessie Mcdonald. shot Miss
Sarah Nichols, sister of Mrs. Mcdonald,
then himself. at the Mcdonald home in
Denver Monday, probably inficting
fatal injury to the lady and instant
death to himself. Mr.. Collins was is
years old. had been in ill health and
was unquestionably insane when he
committed the act. Miss Nichols was
an aged lady and the two had been
excellent friends.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
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 5th day
of February, 1909. Sat.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Crazy Man Tries 10
Get Roosevelt

On board the Hamburg Monday a
deranged Italian made rush at Mr..
Roosevelt with the purpose of assassin
ating him, decls ing that he had stolen
his child. The man was seized by
sailors and put in irons. Mr.. Roose-
welt was unruflled by the incident.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Apple Importafioi,s.

But II, ,462 barrels of apples were
imported into New York last week as
against IS, 600 barrels for the same
week last year. The prices prevailing
were: Cold storage Baldwins $3.50 to
$5. 25. Greenings at So. so to Sc. 90, barrel
stock.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Gard Of Thanks.

We take this manner of expressing
our heartfelt thanks to those who in
any way assisted us during the illness
and death of our loved one, for the
beautiful floral offerings and to the
singers. May the Lord bless you;
Respectfully
Mrs. HATTIE B. SAUNDERS
AND FAMILY.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Births.

To Prof. and Mrs. C. E. Dana. of
Delta, on Tuesday of this week, a son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Grooms, on
Friday of last week, a son. MIR. and
Mrs. Grooms live on the old Sam
Farmer ranch on California Mesa,
To Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Barton, on
Friday of last week. daughter.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
For Sale Cheap.

Team, weight 22O0. Good milk cow
fresh in April. Coop phone.
w. IL. SAcKETT.
s-St. Cedaredge, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
For Rent.

Pleas ant, summer, furnished rooms
steam heat, electric light. and bath.
Corner Grand Avenue and 7th st. sgt
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02

Mrs. G. W. Bruce will entertain
The Merry Afternoon Club" at her
home Friday afternoon of this week.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Society Notes.

Mrs. ]. E. Hillman entertained a few
friends on Monday evening. Cards
We're engaged in.
Mrs. Frank Meyers entertained about
dozen friends at seven O'Clock dinner
last Friday evening.
Mrs. G. w. Bruce will entertain
The Merry Afternoon Club" at her
home Friday afternoon of this week.
One of the pleasant affairs of the
week was luncheon given by Mrs.
Porter Plum on Thursday of this week.
Mrs. Geo. Wilson entertained the
IF F. Club" very pleasantly at her
home on Main Street Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs. j. E. Hillman was the hostess
Wednesday afternoon at social meeting
of the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal
church of this city.
Mrs. viii Childs entertained a few
friends Wednesday afternoon. 500
was engaged in and thoroughly good
time had. Luncheon was served.
Little Miss Helen Bailey entertained
twenty-five of her girl friends on
Thursday afternoon from four till
seven. The young folks spent the
afternoon with games and then sat
down to an excellent six o'clock dinner
served by Miss Helen's mother, Mrs.
Stephan Bailey.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
Advertised Letter List

Letters remaining uncalled for in
the Postofiice at Delta, Colo. for the
week ending March 80, 1909:
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02

Mrs. J. Z. Hillman entertained few
friends on Monday evening. Card
We're engaged in.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02
A Splendid Investment.

Five City Lots at 800 a lot. Sc,
WELcH 4 MERBILL.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02

Mrs. Frank Meyers entertained about
a dozen friends at seven O'Clock dinner
last Friday evening.
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02

One of the pleasant affairs of tn
week was a luncheon given by Mrs
Porter Plum on Thursday of this week
The Delta independent., 1909-04-02

Mrs. Geo. Wilson entertained the
'F. F. Club" very pleasantly at her
home on Main Street Tuesday after
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21

If you have pains in the back, weak
back, or any other indication of a weak
ened or disordered condition of the kid
neys or bladder, you should get DeWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills right away
when you experience the least sign of
kindey or bladder complaints, but be
sure that you get DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. We know what they will
do for you, and if you will send your
name to E. G. Dewitt & Co., Chicago,
you will receive free trial box of these
kidney and bladder pills. They are
sold here by all Druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21

rived. Her invitation had been for a
later hour than those of the rest of
the guests in order to accomplish this.
The victim of the shower was prompt
ly led up 10 a window that opened
from the living room. Out Of this
window trailed all sorts Of strings.
TO the other end of the strings, with
in the living room, were attached the
gifts. The bride was instructed to
pull the strings, one by one, and see
what she got. The result was very
amusing. The occasion was a house
hold shower, and according to the de-
scription of one guest, Sometimes
she pulled out cake spoon and some
times dragged forth a clotheshorse."
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21
BRIDAL SHOWERS,
Essentially Affairs-The
Groom Elect Not Invited.
WAYS or PRESENTING GIFTS.

At Shower Given In June the Hostess
Entertained Upon Her Piaxxs-An
Amusing Surprise For the Guest Of
Honor.
Bridal showers are becoming more
and more popular every day. To the
bachelor girl whose friends all get
married at once, with concentrated
demands upon her time and purse,
these overfrequent disturbances of the
weather are somewhat of a strain.
But from the standpoint Of the less
beleaguered mortal the bridal shower
is a charming function. And to the
bride the pieces of linen for her chest
or the more prosaic contributions to-
ward her household furnishings VIII
carry with them from the occasion a
bit OF sentiment that endears them to
her even more than their daintiness
and usefulness.
Showers are essentially feminine af-
fairs. Not even the groom to be re-
ceives an invitation, though if he
knows the character of the occasion
and is inclined to step In and assist
his fiancee to carry home the dona-
tions of her friends he is permitted to
do so.
To present the bride with the gifts
in some particularly novel. dramatic
or dainty fashion is the natural desire
of every shower hostess. Here are a
few of the ways in which the deed
can be done or has been done by clev-
er hostesses:
At shower given in June, describ-
ed in the Boston Cooking School Mag
azine, the hostess entertained upon
her piazza. The guests were all as
sembled before the bride to be ar
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21
A THINNING DIET.
No Necessity For Too Rigid Dietary.
Perseverance Wins.

perseverance, WITS
The girl who would train down
should not starve herself. She should
eat plenty of the right kinds of food.
Most people are fat because they over
eat fat making foods.
Here is diet list that, faithfully
persevered in, never fails to take off
pounds of superfuous flesh. If you
want to get thin you may eat:
= Fish-Nearly all fresh fish, boiled.
Meats-Lean beef, mutton or lamb,
chicken, game (sparlngly).
Eggs-Boiled or poached on toast.
Farinaceous-Stale bread, dry toast
or crusts (sparingly).
Vegetables-Spinach, lettuce, celery,
crosses, asparagus, cauliflower, onions,
white cabbage, tomatoes, radishes,
olives.
Desserts-Ripe fruits only, acid vari-
cites preferable.
Drinks-One cup of tea or coffee
without milk, cream or sugar or one
glass of pure water slipped at the end
of the meal.
You must not eat:
Soups, salmon, bluefish, cells, salt
fish, pork, veal, sausages, made dishes,
fats, potatoes, macaroni, oatmeal, hon.
my, spices, rice, beets, carrots, tur-
nips, parsnips, puddings, pies, pastry,
cakes, sugars, sweets, milk, cream,
sweet wines. champagne, malt or spir-
ltuous liquors.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21
USE NYALS REMEDIE
You will Find They are
Good For Any Trouble

Az meeting of the directors aud stool
holders OF the Rock Island Lot and Land O.
Office and principal place OF business. n
owners OF majority OF the stock thefeo
being present. and having consented there,
Ia writing, 1t is ordered that the business
wound up and that the corporation be and
now dissolved said writing is In words Al
figures ar follows;> We, the nndersiene
STOCKHOLDERS. OF the Rock Island Lot an
Of the stock thereof, do consent, in writin'
that the said corporation shall close its bus
ness, wind up its affairs and dissolve.
Witness our hand. this the END Of Jun,
HENRY HARVEY ANDERSON. j,
ordered the the meeting stand adjotAtaed.
HENRY HARVEY ANDERsc& IN
Prest and Sec'y.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21

YIN the preceding articles improved
methods of growing a few of the
most widely grown farm crops
have been given. BY study and
careful attention to details it is pos
sible for a farmer to make a good
profit raising common produce for the
general market. Much greater re-
turns, however, may be obtained by
specializing in some particular line
and selling the products on a special
market.
One of the most profitable special
lines that can be followed is breeding
improved seed corn. This is some
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21


strings, one at each end of the ear,
keeps it from warping. as it will warp
If tied by one string in the middle
One of the chief requirements of "A
seed corn house is adequate ventila-
ton. In the northern section where
severe cold weather comes early some
artificial heat will be needed. The
corn may be hung In the seed house as
soon as it is gathered. At this time II
contains large amount of moisture,
so the windows should all be opened
to allow it to dry rapidly Artificial
heat should be applied gradually At
first, as too much when the corn is
full of moisture will injure It. After
the corn is we'll dried out less ventila
ton will be needed, though some
should be given at all times. Heat will
be needed from this time on only o..
very cold or damp days.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21

The best pills made are DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little liver
pills. They are small, gentle, pleasant,
easy to take and act promptly. They
are sold by all Druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21

EOR SALE-A splendid stand for druggist
1 and physician In good town surrounded
by good, prosperous farmers. This is just
the place for some young physician TO step
An old established physician wants to retire
is the reason for selling. For further partlc
ulars address JNO. ID. BABBAGE, Glover.
port. XIV. @ 3 - -. s@-4 ssLs.s -. 81
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21
EoR sALE-A farm containing $50 acres and

EOR SALE-A farm containing $50 acres and
all under fence. A nice cottage CT five
"a store room over IL, two good stock barns
one tenant house; about $40 apple and peach
trees. also pears, quiuces and apricots; most
all kinds OF small fruits, including a nice
vinyard of choicest grapes; 2O0 acres cleared
balance in woods rs acres in grass, sever
groves OF black locust sufficient for posts tC
on L. ii. & ST. +. r. r. price is s5 900 or
long and easy payments.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21
Sales $4,000 A Year.

A splendid business stand store
house, stock of goods, good will, etc.
Annual sales $4,000 to $4,000 a year
Post office in connection which pays
about S120 per year. Three miles from
railroad station on the branch Here
is fine opportunity for a man with
a small capital to drop right into good
business. For further particulars write
JNO. d. BABBAGE.
Cloverport, Ky
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21

CO OOO For 100 acres four miles west of
% ,OOO Glendeane, 3 miles from branch
railroad all fresh land; 100 acres in cultiva-
ton 80 acres i'm grass; will produce the best
corn, wheat and tobacco in neigbbOrhOod /;
plenty lasting water well at door of dwell
ing; log dive ling, rooms and side room (;
good stable; tobacco barns; 3 tenant houses.
Plenty OF good timber for farm purposes;
good land ~ clear. Price g.. 900 % cash.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21

DOUO Holt. Joins Gabe Pierce. Ridge i lana
ia good shape. good fenclug, one good dwell
lug house, rooms, ! good cistern, / barn
30x40 feet, never-failing spriug. two ponds.
This is good tobacco, wheat and corn land. 20
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21

c. OEO 1852 acres on liardnsburg and
20, |CO Falls of Sinking road, 2 miles
from sample. improvements, two One-stOry
dwellings, three bic barnes, hog house and
blacksmith stop. all necessary Out-houses.
1870 acre, under cultivation and pasture, 222
acres IN timber, white oak, black oak, beech
and sugar tree. allgOod size. Plenty of good
water the year round. One-thrd cash and
good easy terms on balance.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21
f0rdSviIle Branch

Train No. 2. daily except Sunday, leav,
Fordsvtlle 800 n. -rsises Irvington o:
q. III.
Train No. 4. Daily except Sunday leav
Fordsvill5 $3.50 m, arrives Irvington s:
y. III.
Train Nos. Sunday only.
Fordsville7:00 a. M. Irvington :S5 a. m.
WEST BOUND.
Train No. 3. Daily except Sunday leav
lrvington IL 10 a. mr. arrives Fordsville 2:
y. IN.
Train No. 5, Daily. leaves Irvington 7:05
m: arrives Fordsville 1915 D. m.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21
L. II. & ST L. TIME TABLE
EAST BOuND.

EASI bOOND.
No. 146. Daily Fast Train leaves Cloverpol
5H A. nj. stops at Irvingtcn, West Point
Sites and Medora only, arrive at LQqNsvill
No. i4s Daily. Mail ana Express, eaves oil
verport 1907 A. M. stops at all way station
arrives Louisville ~ :5s =. 10
Train No la. Daily, fast mail, leaves Cd
verport 1851 D. m, stops at all way stati0nl
east of Cloverport 81 cept Mystic. arrives
Louisville Z 40 U. m.
Train No.l4S. Daily, Cloverport accomnsd
dation arrives Cloverport s;15 D. m.
WEST BOUND.
No. 147, Daily, Henderson accommodated
leaves Cloverport :00 a. m. stops at all way
stations arrives Henderson :25 a. m.
Train No. l4l. Daily, fast mail and expires
leaves Cloverport II 100 a. M, stops only /;
Hawesville, Lewisport, Maceo, Owensbord
Stanley, Hender on and Evansville, arrivd
st. Louis 80 D. m.
Train No 1913. Mail and Express daily
leaves Cloverport Z :2e p. m Evansville 10l
y. IN. stops at all stations.
No. I45, daily ST. Louis fast train, leaves Cid
VerpOrt IL &C., p. M. arrives Evansville rs
NJ. St. Louis 40 A. M. stops at Hawesvilld
Greensboro and Henderson only.
Chair cars on trains l4l, l42, 143, IA betwed
Louisville and Evansville. Through sleepirI
cars and free reclining chair cars on trains II
and 146. between Louisville. Evansville Arl
St. Louis.
Until further notice No14s Will be held a
Henderson each Sunday for connection witt
J.. & n train, No II, which is due at Hendel
son at 6:3o, D. m.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-07-21
Comparing the Yields.

AS soon as the corn is all ripe the
ears from the twenty-five detasseled
rows should be huskcd, keeping the
produce of each row separate. The
corn from the tasseled rows, as we'll as
from the imperfect rows that were de
tasseled and from the border rows,
should be discarded. At the time of
husking the detasseled corn any pc
cGliarity OF the stalks in row should
De noted The number of stalks in each
row should also be counted The
weight of the corn from a row divided
by the number of stalks In that row
will give the weight per stalk, which
is the proper basis for comparison. 1t
will be found that there is a very great
difference in yielding ability. some
rows yielding twice or three times as
much as others This yield, togetb-
er with the number of good seed
ears to the row. forms the basis for
determining from which row to select
ears to plant next years breeding plot.
The rest of the ears worth saving
should be stored away to plant in the
increase field
The increase field is not for the pur-
pose of improving the corn. but merely
to secure larger quantities of that
which has been improved in the breed
ing plot Each year seed from the
highest quality and best yielding of
the individual rows is saved to plant
the next years breeding plot and. the
remainder used in the increase field.
In this way the standard keeps i'm
proving from year to year Ten bush
els to the acre increase is by no means
the limit to which the improvement
can be carried Indeed. almost the
only limit is the care and time be-
slowed upon the breeding plot.
The Seed Corn House.
Where several hundred bushels OF
corn are to be saved for seed. as is
the case where n speciality is being
made of well bred seed corn, it is nee
essary to have some sort of special
seed corn house. This may be filed
with Slated racks. on which the corn
is laid, or the ears may be hung from
the ceiling with binder Irvine. The
latter is the better method. as it per-
mits a more thorough circulation of
air around the corn. The use of two