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The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

The Delta association has ar
ranged for a Mems meeting sunday
the 22nd, in the Lyric, addressed
by w. l. Torbert, of Clifton, a
preacher and a lecturer. Every man
in town is invited.
Leonard Bairds class had a fine
time at his home last Wednesday
night.
Leslie Conklin's class met at
his home this week for Bible study
and a social time.
The class meeting with Albert
Baird took few lessons in the art
of boxing last week, after their
Bible class.
The social committee of the Pa
onia organization are planning on a
large musical recital this week Fri
day night. The members of the
organization meet three nights a
week for their gymnasium work.
The Hothkiss high school boys
are to meet each Wednesday night
for the study of Life Questions
of High School Boys" under the
leadership of Mr.. King Cornell.
The younger boys are getting "a
members this week.
Crawford high school fellows meet
after school every alternate We'd
nesday for the study of Life
Questions" and other activities.
The Cedaredge groupe are arrang-
ing for permanent quarters at the
rear of Harry Stewards office.
Austin Juniors keep up an aver
age attendane of fourteen at their
Bible study and games. T. II. Artt
is leading them.
Rural Manhood. the international
county work magazine had Ave
cuts showing work in Delta County.
in their January number.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
KONCHAL RECITAL PROVES
A RARE MUSICAL TREAT
Artist Greeted by Small but APpre-
ciat.ve Audience, Rendered
Flne Program.

The appear ance of Nine. konchal
proved a rare treat to the few who
uurned cut. That such noted
singer should have appeared before
Delta audience at all; that she
snouid have been greeted by hand
ful OF hearers; that she should
have proven as gracious and enter
Iaining as when singing TO one of
che largest of European groupes of
lovers OF classic music, was in keep
ing with Nine. konchal's later
career.
The romance of fate which led a
songster whose voice startled all
Europe, to cast for a time her lot
with the rank and file in this coun-
try, must be something of passing
strangeness. To say that the few
who gathered at Moose hall were
we'll repaid for venturing into the
inclement weather, but partly tells
the story of Tuesday evenings musi-
cal treat. The singer not only rem
dered every number on the program
but sang skethes of some of the old
songs, like Annie Laurie. and re-
sponded with smiles TO half a doz-
en- enores. Her voice is of ramark-
able volume and her range, quality
and expression are all that were
said of them The hall however.
was too small to give such a voice
proper scope.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Moose Have Elegant Home.

The. new Moose quarters, taking
up the entire second floor of the
make. easily, the finest lodge home
in the city. The lodge hall is back
and can be used for dances or
other gatherings. Aside of this is
large dining room and kitchen. The
large room in front will be used as
the club room, with library and read
ing room at its side. Between the
library and main hall are the lava
tories and baths. Between the club
room and main hall are the para
phernalia rooms.
Few lodges of the state will have
as fine home as the Delta Moose.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Mesa County Moonshiner Caught

Tom Rogers, of Grand Junction.
has been arrested by federal officers
for operating an Illicit still in the
Redlands, and confessed, after the
officers had located the still on his
place. Rogers ran a disorderly
house in Grand Junction, which he
gaily named the Moonshiners Glee
Club.
1t is said the arrest of many others
viii follow, parties who were either
connected with Rogers, or who had
bootegged his mesa dew"
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Civil Service Examination
For Clerk and Car


An examination for clerk and
carrier will be held at the post
Office in this city on February 4,
1911.
Age limit, s to As years, on the
date of the examination.
Married women will not be ad-
mitted to the examination. This
prohibition, however. does not apply
to women who are divorced or
those who are separated from their
husbands and support themselves,
but they are eligible for appoint
ment only as clerk.
Applicants must be physically
sound. and male applicants must be
not less than 5 feet inches in
height without boots or shoes, and
weigh not less than 1875 pounds
without overcoat or hat.
For application blanks and for
full information relative to the
examination. qualifications. duties,
salaries. vacations, promotions etc,
address Immediately
THE POSTMASTER.
Post-office, Delta, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
List Of Petit Jurors for
February Term District Court.

r, NJ. Anderson. Virgil Atchison,
John Bouldin. A. r. Bruce. Carl
Burch. F. r. Burritt. Frank Buzz
yard, H. w. Childs, f. S. Corbin,
II. X. Correll, John c. Curtiss, II.
X. Ferguson, ]. r. Fisher. I. r.
Fleming. f. NJ. Gets. william Gill
mer. Harvey Hart. Frank C. Helt,
Charles Hale. N. s. Love. w. NJ.
Melcher. c. A. Merrill. John Pitman
C. T. Rule, William Schafer. r. l.,
Stanford. A. Sundberg. r. c. Tin
min. E. E. Watts. William wicke.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20

CONGRESS HERE
TO ASSEMBLE SOME TINE IN
FEBRUARY, DATE TO BE
FINED.
Grand Junction Paper Forecasts an
Important SessiOn.-Speakers
Will Have Subjects of
Interest and Importance
to Discuss.

The seond session of the Western
Slope Development Congress will
soon convene in Delta. 1t will be
very interesting occasion. The Delta
people are preparing for a large
number of delegates and are looking
forward with pleasant anticipation
to the date some time in February
when the congress will meet.
1t is practically assured that Prof.
Miller, the government expert, will
discuss the subject of drainage. He
has done some splendid work in
Colorado and is an authority on
this important matter. Conservation
will be another important topic. In
all probability Hon. Frank c. Goudy
will be one of the speakers. 1t is
expected that Senator E. NJ. Am
mons will attend to discuss this
question from the standpoint of
states rights.
OF all the places in the United
States interested in the railroad
question, western Colorado may be
said to have supreme interest. OF
course freight rates will be dis
cussed. Probably Senator Frank
Cannon of Denver will be on hand.
Certainly Henry R. Rhone of Grand
has recently taken very active
interest in the railroad freight ques-
ton. The state railroad commission
will be represented on the program
in the discussion of the topic OF
Good Roads" 1t is claimed by the
people in the western half of the
state that the eastern half has been
absorbing the states money for the
construction of roads. The western
part is therefore alert at the pres
this important fund and there is
no doubt but what a lively debate
will be on the question of good
roads.
There is no better place than
western Colorado in this state, or
any other, for the raising of fruit.
1t is quite probable that some such
topic as Better Fruit or Better
Fruit Packing" will be on the pro-
gram.
The horticultural section is find
ing however, that it must not con-
fine itself to the exclusive raising
of fruit. Supplemental crops are
very important and the program
committee will have some one high
in authority on this important sub
ject to discuss the same before the
approaching congress.
OF all the questions that are agi-
tating the minds of residents in
western Colorado, none is superior
to the water question. Shall the ir-
rigation districts of northern Colo
rado be permitted to tunnel the
mountains and tap the head OF the
Grand river? An important suit is
now on in the courts to test this
question and it is anticipated that
there will be lively discussion of
the question, shall the Western
Slope Have the Western Slope
Water?"
Eastern Colorado is noted for its
beautiful natural parks, but western
Colorado has some that will rival
the best. They are in an undevelop-
ed condition, but the people are
alive to their value. Some one
familiar with this important subject
will be invited to address the con-
gress on Parks
All our Western Slope friends
are looking forward to an impor-
tant. enthusiastic and splendid con-
gress.-Grand Junction Sentinel.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Teachers of Western slope
To Form Association.

10 Form ASSOCIATION.
The teachers of the Western Slope
are making arrangements to band
together into an association such as
has been perfected in the counties
in the northeastern part of the
state. namely, Boulder, Weld and
Larimer counties. The seven coun-
ties on the Western Slope which will
be included are Mesa. Delta, Mont
rose, Gunnison, Hinsdale. San
Miguel and Ouray. The organization
will not conflict in any way with
the state association. A meeting
has been called for March "a and
25. when the teachers of this coun-
ty hold their regular session. Rep
resentatives from the other six
counties will attend this meeting
Messrs. c. G. Sargent, county sup
erintendent and l.. B. Stevens of
Fruita. are back of the move
Grand Junction News.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Meeting Of Associated Charities.

The annual meeting of the Asso-
ciated Charities will be held at the
First Baptist church, Tuesday even
ing, January 24th, TO which the pub
lie is cordially invited to attend,
and also TO cooperate in the good
work which this society is accom-
plishing.
The program for the evening will
consist of short addresses by four
of our best speakers, singing by the
young ladies and male quartet, a
solo, reports of officers followed by
election of officers for the coming
year
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Our. New Continued story.

Commencing next week The In
dependent will give It's readers a
new continued story and 1t is our
prediction that II you read the first
installment you will not miss para
graph thereafter.
"Cavanagh; Forest Ranger" Is
n typical Western story. Read Gift
ford Pinchot's comment. which will
appear with the opening installment
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Rapid Strides of Farmers
Cooperative u

The Farmers COOPERATIVE Union
No 1872, of Delta. is making re-
markable growth. AT the meeting
on December S1st, several of the
members offered prizes to the soli-
citors who procured the largest num-
ber of applications for membership.
At the first meeting following, which
was January 14th, ninety-siS applt-
cations were turned in and favor
ably acted upon. ]. w. kuhnley
alone procured sixty of these and
promises the Union to double this
number during the next two weeks.
other members who did well are
still in the race for first place and
promise to give Mr.. Kuhnley live
" chase for prize No. l. which is to
be decided February e5th. at which
time. at the present rate of prog
ress, the Union expects to pass the
three hundred mark.
This membership includes large
number of the wealthiest and most
substantial farmers of the county,
and coupled with the fact that there
are Ave other wide-awake Farmers
Unions In the county. and that
Delta county is only keeping pace
with the balance of the state. 1t is
beginning to look as II the farmers
will soon receive some consideration
when It comes to establishing a price
for their produce.
A FARMER.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
SUGAR FACTORY
EXCITfS INTEREST
BEET GROWERS MEETINGS CAL
CULATED TO BRING NAT
TIERS TO A HEAD.
Mass Meeting of Growers and Busi-
ness Men At Court House ON
Next Monday Afternoon
viii Have Definite
Proposition.

The sugar factory proposition has
assumed a new but naturai situa-
ton, the pan now being 10 erect
a new factory at Delta.
This was made known at the
meeting OF beet growers Monday af-
tive of the Western Sugar q Land
company addressed the growers.
The plan. as outlined, is to build a
new factory at Delta, leaving the
old one at Grand Juntion to be
used for the beets grown in the
Grand valley and to treat the Tn
oompahgre and Gunnison valley crop
OF 1871. lronclad contracts would
be entered into TO commence the
building OF the factory at Delta with
tails should be closed. The re-
quirements of the company regard
ing the amount OF stock to be taken.
and other concessions, contracts,
acreage, etc, will also be submitted,
all OF which are expected to be in
form TO be taken up or turned down
at the mass meeting of growers and
business men to be held at the court
house in Delta next Monday after
noon. to which time. and for the
reasons above stated. the meeting on
Monday of this week was adjourned.
This makes the coming meeting
next Monday. one of the most i'm
portant ever held in Delta and a
rousing attendane is expected.
II is also understood that rate
scale to growers of sugar beets Will
be submitted at this meeting.
From the expressions obtained at
the meeting Monday, which was in
tended as a meeting for their Or
ganization. the majority are Loyalty
In favor of factory at Delta and
are willing to meet capital upon any
proposition having reasonably fair
basis.
They realize that factory would
not only mean a home market for
their beets. but would mean also
better home market for all other
farm products. which would insure
an increase in the value of their
farm lands as well. and there are
but few who are backward enough
in this day and age. not to incline
toward any proposition calculated
to bring about those results.
The Independent is inclined to
believe that the farmers, business
people and manufacturers, viii get
together on the factory proposition,
which now appears to be taking
tangible form.
A factory is what We all need
and the new factory is what We want.
The interests of the grower. busi-
ness man and manufacturer are
all identified in such an industry
and they should be enthusiastic over
any prospect of improving their in
dividual or combined interests.
There is much to be sought. much
to be explained and much to be
learned II all parties can get to-
gteher and discuss subjects prop
erly.
The attendance at the meeting
next Monday afternoon cannot be too
large,
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Red Canon Il. II. Progressing.

From latest reports received the
railroad plans from Hotchkiss to
the Red Canon gypsum beds are
making good progress. About $780,
900 of the stock asked by the COM
pany to be subscribed for by people
along the line, has been engaged.
OF the 900. In Hothkiss a
week ago meeting was held. at
which $4,000 in stock was sub
scribed for. and 1t looks like the
full amount would soon be taken.
The road is needed and should be
built.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20
Miss Lulu Guyer and
Ross Thompson Marry.

At $3.50 O'Clock yesterday after
noon, in the presence of family and
Immediate friends. Miss Lulu Guyer.
the popular telephone girl of the
Cooperative company In Delta, was
wed to Mr.. Ross Thompson. DR..
Darley officiating.
The happy married couple left on
the evening train for Medford.
Oregon. where they expect to mako
their future home.
The Independent. with hosts OF
friends, wishes the bride a happy
life and success for both through
all future years.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-20

Lost-The cold wave that was
predicted by the Denver papers to
strike us last week.
The Coconino sun., 1911-05-26
of the Interior. Lists 3-869, 1888, 1889, -890.
 may5to26
RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN NATIONAL FOR

pCol lOIsA HUN lO FIN N l UT LANDS IN NATIONAL FOR EST Notice is hereby given that the lands described below, em- bracing 268. 20 acres, within the Coconino National Forest, Ari- zona, will be subject to settle ment and entry under the pro- visions of the homestead laws of the United States and the act of June Il, 1906 GA Stat, 233), at the United States land office at Phoenix, Arizona, on June 29, 1911. Any settler who was act ually and in good faith claiming any of said lands for agricul- tural purposes prior to January 1, 1906, and has not abandoned same, has a preference right to make homestead entry for the lands actually occupied. Said lands were listed upon the appli- cations of the persons mentioned below, who have a preference right subject to the prior right of any such settler, provided such settler or applicant is quail fled to make homestead entry and the preference right is ex- ercised prior to June 29, 1911, on which date the lands will be sub- iect to settlement and entry by any qualified person. The lands embrace a tract of 23.20 acres within unsurveyed but what will probably be, when surveyed, Sec. 4, T. IA N., R. 9 E. G. and IS. R. M., described by metes and bounds as follows: Begin- ming at corner No. l, a pitch pine post marked HI, whence the corner common to Secs. B and 34, T. 15 N, R. 9 E., and Secs. 8 and 4, T. IAN, R. 9E., bears N. 45 deg. E. 35. 35 chains, and N. 40 chains; extending thence s. 60 deg. w. 1878 chains; thence S. AS deg. E. 14.72 chains; thence N. 60 deg. E 15.64 chains; thence N. 36 deg. w. 13.42 chains to corner No. l, the place of beginning. Varia- tion IA deg. E. Said tract was listed upon the application of Uriah Reed, of Camp Verde, Arizona: List 3-907. The WI of SWf, Sec. 3, T. 22 N., R. 8 E., 80 acres, application of Earl Brown, of Cliffs, Arizona; List 3-908. The NWi of NEt of SE4 of SW4, the NE4 of NWl of SEi of SWi, Sec. 25, T. 22 N., R. 6 E., 5 acres, application of Will liam J. Tetzlaff, of Flagstaff, Arizona; List 3-909. The FL of SWl, the VIZ of SEl, Sec. 4, T. 22 N, R. SEE, 160 acres, appli- cation of Edgar C. Flaharty, of Flagstaff, Arizona; List 3-910. Fred Dennett, Commissioner of the General Land Office. Ap- proved April 5, 1911, Frank Pierce, First Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
 Lists 3-9O7, 1908, -9O9, and -910.
 may5to26 pEcTOp ATI0N TO ENTpV OE
The Coconino sun., 1911-05-26
RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN NATIONAL FOR

LANDS IN NAIlONAL rOR- EST Notice is hereby given that the lands described below, em- bracing 514.8 acres, within the Coconino and Tusayan National Forests, Arizona, will be subject to settlement and entry under the provisions of the homestead laws of the United States and the act of June II, 1906 GA Stat, 233), at the United States land office at Phoenix, Arizona,
 on June 29, 1911. Any settler who was actually and in good faith claiming any of said lands for agricultural purposes prior to January 1, 1906, and has not abandoned same, has prefer ence right to make a homestead entry for the lands actually oc- cupied. Said lands were listed upon the applications of the per sons mentioned below, who have a preference right subject to the prior right of any such settler,
The Coconino sun., 1911-05-26
RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN NATIONAL FOR-

RFSIOkAIlON IO ENlR1 OF' LANDS IN NATIONAL FOR- EST Notice is hereby given that the lands described below, em- bracing 296. 20 acres, within the Tusayan, Sitgreaves, and Coco nino National Forests, Arizona,
 will be subject to settlement and entry under the provisions of the homestead laws of the Uni ted States and the act of June II, 1906 GA Stat. 233), at the United States land office at Phoe- nix, Arizona, on June 29, 1911. Any settler who was actually and in good faith claiming any of said lands for agricultural purposes prior to January 1,
 1906, and has not abandoned same, has a preference right to make a homestead entry for the lands actually occupied. Said lands were listed upon the appli- cations of the persons mentioned below, who have a preference right subject to the prior right of any such settler, provided such settler or applicant is quail fled to make homestead entry and the preference right is eX- ercised prior to June 29, 1911, on which date the lands will be subject to settlement and entry by any qualified person. The lands are as follows: The SW4 of SE4, the WI of SEt of SE4, the W. of FL of SEt of SE4, Sec. 13, the NJ of NEf. Sec. "A, T. 21 N, R. 4 E., G. and s. R. M., 150 acres, application of Joseph Dixon, of Williams, Arizona; List 3-990. A tract of Il acres within unsurveyed but what will probably be, when surveyed, Secs. 20 and 29, T. 12 N., R. 13 E., described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-13
Swat The FLY

A scientist has figured that the
people of the United States spend
$l2,000.00 each year on fly
screens, fly paper, fly poison and
other representatives. against flies.
Then he estimates human life at
$4,000 and the loss in life from
typhoid fever each year is $780,
100000 Giving the flies the
blame of he typhoid fever brings
the cost Of the fly to. the nation up
to 1862. 1000. Ano this great
expense and great discomfort need
not be borne if each citizen makes
just little effort. Kill a fly
every time you see one, take away
his breeding place. Put every bit
of food ont Of his reach and life
will becomes hardship for the fly
that he will not multiply at the
alarming rate he has heretofore.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-13
POTASH FOUND IN NEVADA

Nye county may SOON be produc-
ing new AMI valuable mineral
that is new in this section.
Germany las stopped the exporta-
tion Of pot Ssh and in case of war,
this would work hardship on the
United States, as the mineral is
used in the manufacture of
powder. The government is look
ing for this mineral and the
geological survey hft reported
that the irdi cations ara favorable
for this pr ,duct in Railroad valley
which lies east of here and ia this
county. The survey asked for an
appropriat on to Investigate some
Of the large a!kali Deposits in this
State and $4,000 was granted for
the purpose.
Local parties have caught the
fever and as a result 6 locations
have been made in Rail- DAD valley.
Analyses ire being made, some
samples be ng sent to Europe and
others to the best chemists in this
country. The deposits arc very
extensive and years ago when Tybo
was in her glory, very high grade
table salt was procured from these
same alkali beds. If these depoits
should prove 20 conthin potash in
commercial quantities it will 20
far toward securing the railroad
that this section hus been looking
forward to.--Bonanza.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-13
HIGH COST OF LIVING

A Washington dispatch of the
18th says:
The high cost of living is no
myth. Investigations by the
bureau of labor of the price of 257
commodities during 1910 shows
wholesale prices then were per
cent higher than iE 1909 and l. 6
per cent above the average in
1907, which was the year of high
est prices since 1890.
In Wow of the Canadian recipro-
city discussion. an interesting item
in the bureau report shows that
wholesale prices for farm products
were 7.5 per cent higher in 1910
than in 1909. Of the 257 CON-
modities considered in the investi-
cation 4S showed an average in
crease; 26 show ed no change and
83 showed decreases.
The price Of lumber and build
ing material increased 1917 per
cent; farm products, rs; drugs,
Al; foodstu!f SO; clothing, 2.7,
and ~ miscellaneous group of
commodities, 81. per cent.
House furnishings decreased l
per cent. and fuel and lights 8 per
cent. Some extraordinary varia-
tions were recorded in 1910.
Potatoes increased 300 per cent;
eggs 9 per cent. coffee,.6 per cent,
and mass beef 35 per cert.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-13
REBEKAA'S INSTALL

Last night was installation night
at Ivy Rebrkah Lodge No. Is, /.
0. 0. +. At the conclusion of the
lodge session the tables were
spread and refres hmcnts were
served. 1t was while the members
Of the lodge were seated around
the fcstal board that 7. N. G..
barbara Lang on behalf of the
members of Ivy Rebckah lodge
presented to Mrs. Libbie Harris
the retiring District Deputy Prosi
dent a beautiful cut glass bowl.
The presentation came as COM
plete Surprise to Mrs. Harris.
District Deputy President Rosa
Pratt assisted by ID. G. w., Libbie
Harris; d. G. S., E. j. Clark, d.
&. 7. Jessie Hesson; D. G.. M.
Laure Plunkstt; d. G. Chap. A.
W. Hesson; ID. G. G. Anna Patter.
son installed the following officers.
N. &. Katherine V. h. Kenneth.
V. g.. Della Scranton; Sec Ina c..
Oyerman.; Tres. Barbara Lang; w.
Rose Pratt; Con-, Clare Carroll !;
K. s. N. g.. Jessie Fl lesson: L. S.
N. G. Juliana Englert; r. S. V. G.,
Alice Harrah; l.. S. V. G., Emily
Reed; Chap, Libbie Harris; /. G..
Elizabeth Wallace; o. G. Ella
SimorsOn.