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The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
THE BUSINESS
HAS GROWN
THREE SUCCESSFUL YEARS OF
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER
BUILDING.
How the Paper and Its Equipment
Have Grown Under Present Man
agement-Plant Now One of the
Best on Western Slope-City and
County Have Grown Apace.

Three years ago the present editor
purchased and took possession of
The Independent.
This was at a time when 'magi
hand" had lifted the paper from its
commonplace of nothingness to a
booster sheet which was winning the
applause of the local populace.
The plant still remained bunch
of junk, with which 1t was impossi-
BILE to do good work with. and much
of the time. no work at all could be
done with it
Handicapped in this and in other
ways. the new manager went to work
first to. compel recognition. then
gradually to build a new Indepen-
dent, such as his 35 years of steady
newspaper experience taught him
could be established at Delta--a pa
per that could not alone help Delta.
but in whose benefits of publication.
the whole county might share.
Gradually the old material was
replaced by new. until now the plant
is one of the finest on the Western
Slope, containing electric and gas
oline power. clear up to Merganthal-
er's machinery for line setting and
type casting.
Not only this. but the papers busi-
ness has been built up along with
its equipment. When The indepen-
dent was bought three years ago.
Il was represented to have 500 sub
scribers. II had in reality about
500. 1t has increased its subscrip-
ton list three fold. and all its other
business proportionately.
IL must not be understood that
TO do this has not required sacrifices
Every dollar this paper has earned
has been spent to improve 1t and oh
legations have been entailed that
will require two to three years more
to satisfy: still the paper is on its
feet and now feels strong to accom-
plish good work for its field
During these past three years
Delta has almost doubled in popula-
ton and In number of buildings and
Delta county has grown in property
values fully 100 per cent. During
that period more than a million dol
lars have been spent in buildings in
the county alone. Within that time
100000 have been invested in
Delta county land and other realty.
The outlook for the future is
equally promising. More promising.
because the forward march will be
strengthened by the impetus of the
millions already invested. And
The Independent will work as 1t has
worked, to bring about the best and
most progressive results.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
IMPORTANT CASE
FILED FRIDAY
EXCELSIOR FRUIT COMPANA
ENTERS COMPLAINT AGAINST
FORECLOSURE.
Alleges Conspiracy in the Transac-
tion and Asks the District Court
to Prevent Sa1e-Case Dates HACK
to 10O5-Complaint n Lengthy
Document.

The Excelsior Fruit Company. a
Paonia corporation. on last Friday
by their attorneys. Messrs Doud &
in the district court, a complaint
against John l.. Turner and N. j..
Bradley, public trustee, from dis
posing of their tract of land near
Paonia by foreclosure proceedings.
The case, it appears, dates back to
the year 1905, when John l.. Turner
owned a large tract of fruit iano
near Paonia. The defendant en-
tered into an agreement with Messrs-
L. f. Rogers, L. o. Anderson and
II. II. Wilson to sell this place, for
which he agreed to pay them a reg
ular commission and also literally
compensate them for their trouble In
making a sale. The parties that Mr.
Turner made this agreement with
succeeded in making the sale to the
complainant herein. the price agreed
upon being $4,000. At this time
the Excelsior Fruit Company was or
eanized for the purpose of buying
the land, together with the water
rights, bitches. etc.
The complaint alleges that de-
fendant Turner entered into an
agreement to defraud the plaintin
and to conceal facts from the new
purchasers. Consequently. default
having been made in the payment
for the property, Mr.. Turner pro-
ceeded to foreclose the mortgage
" hich he holds.
The complaint is quite lengthy
document and fully sets forth the
cause of the action; further praying
that the sale be postponed until q
bearing can be had in the matter
at the September term of court.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Strychnine Being Used on
Animals in Delta.

A short time ago a two-year-old
colt belonging to DIR. Hunter. which
he was keeping in town and break
ing to drive. became very sick and
nue., work and worry VAS reqlircd
to keep the animal from dying, but
what allied him, could not be ascer-
tanned. Last week pet cat that
had been in the doctors household
for years. became afflicted the same
way, and before 1t was discovered
tha, 1t had been poisoned, was SO
far gone that it had to be chloro-
formed. And so II came to light
that some high minded individual
mad taken it upon himself to rid the
neighborhood of cats and dogs. and
had used strychnine as his means
of doing so. Those cases usually end
that way. Although poison is often.
no doubt, put out with the inten-
ton of killing some cur. almost in
variably some valuable animal is the
victim. In the attempt to kill DR..
Hunters children's pet cat, fine
colt came near being sacrificed. And
as means of killing cat or cur
dog. 1t seems that a man could so
to the trouble of shooting the beast.
or devising some less agonizing way
OF ending its career. We're not much
for pet cats or cur dogs, but We do
not hesitate to say that we think
any neighborhood would much bet
ter be rid of miscreant who puts
out poison regardlessly. and let what
may, be the victim. than any of the
yellow dogs or felines 1t may pos
sess.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
District Court.

The September term of the dis
trict court, by order of Judge Shack
elford, has been postponed from the
18th of September to the 22nd. The
Jury that was empaneled to appear
on that date have also been excused
to the latter date.
The following is list OF the
petit jurors for the term:
James Arthus. NJ. F. Benefel, j.
NJ Burkhart, F. w. Childs, George
S. Conklin, w. G. Cook, E. R. Cof-
fey, R. L. Coutts. Jacob Crist, Ed
f. Croissant, C. F. Cunningham, j.
g. Curtiss, H. L. Curtiss, j. A. Da-
Wis, j. T. Doughty. A. G. Doyle, c..
B. Elliott, W NJ. Gipe, D. L. Hemp
hill, E. E. Hufty, ]. B. Killian, j.
3. Kramer, J. w. Kuhnley, E. E.
Landreth, ]. B. Miller, a. L. Perry,
II. H. Schrader, D. S. Stevens, Fred
c. Sweinhart, Peter Vogel.
There are several important cases
that will be tried at this term of
court.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Married at Salt Lake City.

MIR. and Mrs. l.. e. Grauel and
the latter's mother. Mrs. Dolphin.
came in Friday from Salt Lake City.
The marriage of Mr.. Grauel and
Miss Florence Dolphin took place at
Salt Lake City on schedule time as
announced. They were married on
Wednesday, August nth, st the
Methodist parsonage, the Rev. Mr..
Schotts officiating. After a visit of
a day In the city. the couple left
Saturday for Denver where they go
to make their home for the present.
While in the city Mr.. and Mrs.
Grauel were showered with congrat-
ulations from their many Montrose
friends. Enterprise.
The bride formerly lived at Delta,
and her many friends here extend
congratulations.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Gwynn Returns From Iowa.

G. NJ. Gwynn, who recently pur-
chased the Phillips-Bailey ranch near
Cory, which is now known as the
Sunny Side fruit ranch, returned on
Monday from a business trip to Iowa.
In company with Mr.. Gwynn. was
o. G. Sexton and wife of Tampa.
Fla, who Joined him at Denver to
spend few days sightseeing among
Delta county's famous orchards. Mrs.
Gwynn, who had remained in Delta.
met her husband and party at Mont
rose last Thursday and all went up
TO Ouray for a few days. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sexton leave today for Van
couver, B. c.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Complies Abstract For Appeal.

Court Stenographer Ross Rey-
nolds, returned to Grand Junction
the last of the week, after being in
Delta several days extending the
record of the last term of the dis
ti'ict court in the case of the City
Of Delta versus Edward Healy. 1t
will be remembered this is the ia
nous case of the city forcing its
right of way through the defendant
property north of the city.
The bill of exceptions has been
filed and the case will be taken to
the supreme court.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Stenographers' Picnic.

The stenographers of Delta en-
joyed a picnic last Sunday out near
Eckert. Miss Pearl Kincade, deputy
clerk at the court house planned
the affair which was held in a large
grove 1t is needles to say that the
typo artists enjoyed the outing. In
the party were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. 4. F.
Keen, Mr.. and Mrs B. F. Reed, L.
]. Luce, R. H. Walker. Miss Ethel
Cade, Miss Della Harrol, and Miss
Pearl Kincade.
The local organization plan to
have at least two more outings this
summer which will take place in the
vicinity of Cedaredge. Some
desire to make the next short vaca-
ton, a two-day's fishing trip.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Dean Clark's Prize Trout
Col. ROOsevelt's Onl

There was only one real rival to
Teddy Roosevelt in Denver Monday,
and that was an exhibition of the
two prettiest trout that ever came
off an expert anglers hook. Just
as soon as the parade disbanded,
hundreds of people surged into the
business Office of the Post to view
the two champions, and the crowd
kept coming all day. There was an
incesant chorus of "Ohs." and
Aren't they just the cutest ever
caught?" and scores of kindred re-
marks of complimentary nature.
The biggest fish was Elbon
O'Neal's champion rainbow trout
eight pounds, and the six and one
half pounder, caught by Dean d.
Clark and A. H. De Nike in the Gun
nison river. three miles from the
town of Gunnison. 1t weighed seven
and one-half pounds when caught,
the claim of the owners being that
il lost a pound in shrinkage.-Den-
yer Post.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Italian In Court.

Cook place near the city, was hail
ed before County Judge Stewart
Saturday, on the charge of contrib
uting to the dependency of his fam
lily.
The foreigner not being able to
understand the English language
in the best of form, made the case
quite interesting one. The dignity
of the court. 1t is said, could not be
as well preserved as 1t might.
Owing to the nature of the case
and the parties connected thereto.
the same will probably be dismis-
sed.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
IA.AVlsNkin-Vasis. -Deasa.

John A. Rankin. one of the most
prominent men of northern Colorado
who has large interests around the
Greeley district. was a visitor in
the city over Sunday. and on Mon
day morning, after inspecting the
land around Delta. went up into
the North Fork district.
Mr.. Rankin states that he likes
the country around Delta very much
and predicts that it will only be
m after of a short time until Delta
will be the leading town of the big
Western Slope
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
AUSTIN TO HAVE
STATE BANK
ORGANIZED TUESDAY AND WILL
BE READY FOR BUSINESS
SEPTEMBER 10.
The New Institution is Owned by
Delta and Austin Capitalists
Capitalized for $1O,OOO-Will Be
A Great Boom to the Little Town
Up the River.

On Tuesday of this week, Delta
and Austin capitalists organized the
Austin State Bank, and will be ready
for business not later than the 10th
of this month.
For some time past, local men
have been figuring on starting up
this institution at Austin and have
finally perfected their plans. Austin
Is located about seven miles north
east of Delta at the foot of Surface
Creek mesa, and is surrounded by
some of the best land that this won
derful county possesses. Beside that
they have farmers on all sides that
have been making good year in and
year out upon their respect
i've farms and ranches. Austin is
unquestionably one of our coming
towns and with this new institution
is great step toward the rapid
upbuilding of our sister town.
The new bank is capitalized for
$4,000, and the following well
known men are the officers thereof:
ter Plumb. vice president; Austin
E. Miller. cashier. Beside the above
gentlemen the board of directors.are
H. w. Bull and w. E. Steele.
The new fixtures have been or
dered, and as soon as they arrive
they will be ready to do business. as
quarters have already been secured.
The other necessary supplies in the
way of stationery. etc. are now be-
ing prepared by local printers.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Putting the Big Pumping
Plant in Condition.

George A. Nidy. of the Orchard
Park Irrigation and Power Company.
has a large force of men at work on
their pumping plant about mile
below Robideau, on the other side
of the Gunnison. 1t will be remem-
bered that the plant was taken out
by high water last spring. but this
time 1t is being replaced In a more
substantial manner.
A sixty-five foot retaining wall OF
concrete and stone is being built five
feet below the river bed. with four
brace walls and will be positive
dam at all times. The walls are
something like twenty feet in height.
The land to be irrigated by this big
pumping plant embraces close to
1000 acres.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Temporary Alimony Denied.

In the county court Tuesday Judge
Stewart heard the testimony in the
divorce suit of Emily Knoll. At the
hearing the plaintiff was refused
temporary alimony by the court. TIL
case will come up for hearing at
later date. Messrs. Logan and Charl-
esworth represented the plaintin and
George Stephan and II. ]. Baird the
defendant. Plaintiff alleges in her
action for divorce. cruelty and nom
support.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Vincent Praised by Roosevelt

Col. Roosevelt paid a high trib-
ute to Merle ID. Vincent while in
Denver. He said in part:
"Mr Vincent put my platform bet
ter than l ever put II myself. II
goes beyond partisan politics and
voices sentiments upon which all
good Americans can stand. You men
here cannot do better for yourselves
than to see that that platform is
carried into effect in this state, and
thereby help to carry it into the life
of the nation as whole
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
City Bastile is Going
Up Very Rapidly

The work on the new city hall
and Jail is progressing very rapidly
and from the way the workmen are
rushing things. it will not be very
long until completed.
The new building will add mater
tally to the appearance OF Third
street. beside comfortably housing
the city officials for some time. The
iail II Is hoped, will also be ample
for the chief of police to store all
wrong doers for many years to come
Beside these two adjuncts to the
city, the fire department has been
provided for, by the provision in
the building of a small room on the
east side. suitable for a department
wagon and truck.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Episcopal Clergy Coming.

All the clergy. excepting four. of
the Episcopal church of Western
Colorado, will be in the city Sun
day. in attendance upon the third
annual convocation. Bishop Brews-
ter will be the presiding officer and
the guests of Archdeacon Lyon for
three days. from September 9Th, to
the 9Th, during which time special
services will be carried on at st
Luke's church.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
WIN Probably Hook a Few.

Warren Holtzclaw accompanied
Clearance Mower yesterday morning
to MIR. Mowers cattle camp on the
mesa where the annual cattle round
up takes place. While absent Mr..
Holtsclaw will probably hook few
trout from the lakes, returning the
latter part OF the week. During his
absence Welland Jeffers is handling
the "iron men" ~ the Colorado
State Bank.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Gilstrap Advanced.

Mr.. and Mrs. X. w. Gilstrap left
Tuesday morning for Oklahoma,
where Mr.. Gilstrap goes to take a
position as cashier of bank at
Fishomingo. They will be greatly
missed by their many Delta friends.
While here Mr.. Gilstrap held a re-
sponsible position with the First
National.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
win Attend Family Reunion.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Weeks who
have resided at Delta for many
years and are well known to every
one in this vicinity. departed this
week on an extended visit to their
old stamping ground in New York.
They will meet their daughter. Miss
Adaline. who is returning from a trip
to Europe. and will also be present
at q reunion of the Weeks family.
the flrst gathering In many years.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
MAY Open Ninth street.

There is some talk of opening up
Ninth street from Hastings avenue,
straight through to the depot.
This would give straight line
to that section of the city and be
of great advantage to everyone living
on Garnet mesa. and also the fruit
growers on the mesa. as it would
shorten the distance about two
blocks
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Wasn't 1t An Impossibility?

The Grand Junction News is au-
thority for the statement that a
bourbon caucus was held in
that city Thursday evening. We
were under the impression that
Grand junotisn voted dry some
time ago.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Rack From Glenwood Springs.

Walter G. Hillman. cashier of the
First National Bank. and Leonard
Baird. of the firm of Wire-Baird. re-
turned Tuesday after spending a
week at Glenwood Springs. Both
gentlemen report having splendid
time in that famous bathing pool.
and enjoying the many other attrac-
tions the great summer resort
affords.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Tom Seaton Married.

Mrand Mrs. T. X. Seaton receiv-
ed a telegram this week, announc-
ing the wedding of Mr.. Seaton's
brother Tom, the great ball player, 4
Portland, Oregon. We hope to be
able to give the particulars next
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-21
FOR PEOPLE WHO ITCH
AND SCRATCH

Get a Toe, box of Cadum, the new
remedy. at any drug store, and apply
ia small quantity to any part Of the
skin which is affected and it will stop
the itching at once. 1t is also good
for pimples, rash. blotches. also where
there is inflammation, chatting or itch
ing. Inside of day the trouble will
be greatly relieved and often disappear
completely. This test will prove bet
ter than words the remarkable virtues
of this new compound. Cadum' is like
wise safe and sure remedy for Ec-
zema. Salt Rheum and other stubborn
skin diseases of that nature. The Itch
ing stops at once when it is applied.
and the healing process is immedi-
ately begun. Full-size boxes of Cad
UNI, containing about four times as
much as the 10c. package, are sold for
zoe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-21

National Association. After the meet
ing a social hour was passed.
Delicious refreshments of chocolate
tea, sandwiches, WATERS and cake
were served. Mrs. A. NJ. Goddard and
Mrs. l.. w. Coons poured tea and
chocolate. Those who assisted Mrs.
Ganrett in the serving were Mrs. c.
c. Metcalf. Mrs. c. /. Pettingill and
Mrs. F. w. Spencer.
The next meeting of the Circle.
which will be the annual meet, will be
held on June is with Mrs j. K.
Packard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-21
COMMANDER JULIUS A. PRATT
POST NO, 143 DEPT. III, G. A. r.

Mr. Isaac Cook. Commander of above
Post. Kewanee, ILL.,, writes: For lons
time I was bothered with backache and
pains across my kidneys. About two
months ago started taking Foley's Kid
ney Pills and soon saw they were doing
lust as claimed I kept on taking them
the painful bladder misery is all gone.
like Foley's Kidney Pills SO well that
have told many Of my friends and COM
rades about them and shall recommend
hem at every opportunity" Bowditch.
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-21

Augusta friends of Rev. James S
Williamson, formerly pastor of the
South Congregational church of this
city, will be interested to know that
he has resigned the pastorate of the
North church at Haverhill. Mass. tt
accept similar position in Plymouth
church at Lansing, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-21
MIssloNARYSTEA.
Enjoyable Occasion Conducted by Mis-
sion Circle Of UniversaIist Church.

The Missionary Tea given by the
Mission Circle of the Iniversalist
clurcV at the residence of Mrs. w.
H. Gannett Thursday afternoon was
very delightful affair. The number
present filled the parlors. Mrs. c. H.
Durham, president of the circle, had
charge of the meeting. Rev. l.. w.
Coons gave an address upon ''The
Spirit of Missions" An offering of IS
was taken as a voluntary gift to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-21

Elizabeth w. Chesley, formerly of
Auburn. a patient at the Maine Insane
hospital. died at that institution at an
early hour Thursday morning, May 10.
at the age of "a years. the cause of
death being mitral insuf1iciency. The
remains were sent to Auburn on Train
No. 4 Thursday afternoon for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-21

IL. O. Blanchettes. Low price for
second hand Office safe in good condi-
ton. Great place for second- hand bar
gains and big stock new goods arrival
For a few days H. ]. Merrick is SELL
ing a lot of percale and bingham
waists in all sizes regular 75c. quail
ity for soc. each. l lot of cotton mo
reen black skirts is good value at 69c.
only 6Oc. each 30 styles of white and
colored waists in all sizes. very pret-
ty at only $125. Some cllildrens mis-.
SEES and women's summer coats at gen
uine- bargain prices. MEMS and chill
dren's hose in black and tan. 8 pairs
for Csc. A inch all silk ribbon a5c
quality at i9c. a yard at Merricks.
The r. W: Soule Emporium will
place on sale this morning so basket
seat piazza Rockers, light or green
frames, 75c. each. regular 81, rockers
sale price good until Monday might
/ Would like you to see what E. e
Davis call their spring style soc. neg
ligee shirts for men. Call TODAY and
select them as the Saturday price is
only sec. each. Great value Here ar,
those peanut braid hats, ladies an6
misses are taking with them on ever,
outing occasion. Exceedingly 'tht
thing" this season, only Csc.
Bow:1itch & Webster make the prices
of Zoe. pit. 15c Il qt., and soc. gaIlor
for waters glass which keeps eggs so
perfectly. said to cost about 1c doz
en- to preserve them.
l.. S. Young's prices today mean
| rush of orders. Fancy white halibu
13c. h., lbs. for Csc. mackerel 16c
h., corned fish sc. h.. 10 alewives Csc.
boiled Holsters 100. h., gallons OF
soc. Heavy beef for roast &C. to 13t
lb. Hamburg steak, 3. lbs for 25c.
Tomato plants, best. 23c. a dozen, s
lbs. rhubarb rs cents. .l..
L. Locke thinks a meat store is a
| good drawing card for trade, for with
good goods and low prices, trade must
| come. The new modern meat slicng
| machine fills a long felt want" and
perfects this department. Today ma
| tive pork steak. 16c h.; English cured
Goldfish. 15c h.. bulk. 3-pound box
boneless cod. 45c. Radishes &c q
bunch, punches, 25c; cukes &c. fol
Csc. fine Texas onions, lbs for 25c
| Try a can of Auburn Girl baked
beans, 1Oc; green string beans. 2 DTS
25c. 54-count grapefruit, for Csc
Native spring lamb, native pork. ma
tive salt pork. 14c h.. asparagus, to-
| matoes, lettuce. spinach. bunch beets
a fresh box of neuchatei cheese, also
| plenty of native sausage.
| At JOhnson's candy store tday only,
chocolate caramels. their own Nuke in
! two favors. vanilla and chocolate at
only IL cents per pound. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-21

All those who desire to receive the
degrees in Alpha Council this season,
must have their applications in the
hands of the r. l. M. not later than
Monday night the 3d. in order to re-
ceive the degrees on Wednesday eve
ming the 25th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-21

Augusta Shriners are interested in
the coming Field day to be held by
Kora Temple. A. A. o. N. M. S.. at
lake Auburn on Wednesday, June 1,
the program for which will include d
reception to Imperial Potentate Fred
A. Hines of Los Angeles. Cal, at the
Temple at 1890 A. M, parade by the
Mobiles at IL o'clock. clambake at
Lake Auburn at 1890. ball game and
field sports at 100 P. NJ. open air
theatre at 3, and traditional banquet
at the Temple at 6, followed by a
grand ceremonial session at 100
Members of Bektash Temple of Con-
cord, N. H., Karnak Temple of Mon
treaA P. c.. and Luxor Temple of st
John. N. B., will with the Imperial
Potentate be the guests of kora Tenn
pie on the above occasion.