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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20
Z FRkTERNIT|ES
To MEET HERE
Sigma Nus viii Hold National
Convention and Chi Phis
Big Dinner.

Prominent and representative nar
from a majority of the states in the
Union will come to Atlanta Decambor
3O-31 and January l as delegates IN
the national convention of the Sigma
M fraternity.
The Atlanta members of the fratar.
nifty number several hundred. Tbera
are upward of 1000 in Georgia. AhoDt
500 delegates from out of the city ara
expected, and the convention, which is
the sixteenth grand chapter of the or
ganization, will be one of the largest in
its history,
Among the distinguished men who
will be in attendance are Arch Deacon
William NJ. Walton, of the Episcopal
church of Missouri; Congressman Ed.
wards and Congressman Walker. NJ
Georgia; eX-Assisuant Attorney Gen.
eral Wade II. Ellis, of Ohio; Congress
man Harvey Helm, of Kentucky; Con-
gresham Henry D. Clayton. of Ala
bama, and others.
Founders to Attend.
Several of the original founders OF
the fraternity, which was organized at
Virginia Military institute in 1869, will
also be in attendance.
The gathering will be one Of the most
notable held in Atlanta in recent years.
The local alumni, several hundred
strong. include some of this city's best
known citizens
The following local committees have
been appointed to handle the arrange
ments for the convention:
Executive Committee-Oscar Pal
mour, chairman; S. Russell Bridges,
w. L, Kemp, DR.. J. E. Paullin, Wayne
P. Sewell, R. Low Reynolds.
Finance Committeeman P Sew
ell, chairman; Charles 5. Shelton. Fred
w. Cole, w. B. Stovau, Lucius McCon-
neil, A. C. Riley, Jr.. w. E. DuPre, +. C.
Bell, Hugh Thurston, J. NJ. Marley, Jr.
Entertainment Committees Rus
sell Bridges, chairman;~ e. Lee Wor-
sham. Robert c. Aston, George M. Ma
pier, Preston s Arkwright T. f.
! Weatherholt
PaImour in Charge.
Publicity-W. L. Kemp, chairman;
w F. CrusseIle. Orville III. Hall, L. W.
Robert, Jr., Malvern Hill, Jr, B. NJ.
Hall, Jr., H. d. Snyder. 7. D Quinn
Arrangement Committee-Dr J. E,
Paullin, chairman; w. f. Upshaw, R.
NJ. Walker, Colonel J. c. Woodward,
| H. L. Bridges. Clark Donaldson.
Oscar Palmour is in general charge
of the preparations, both as head of the
executive committee and as president
of the local alumni association.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20
GET NEW REACHES, is
CHIEF CLERKS ORDER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O-Robert NJ.
Pindell, chief clerk of the department
Of commerce and labor, will not allow
expense accounts bearing powder to
kin cockroaches" unless the powder is
Of a certain brand. PindeH was told
that reaches walked around in the kind
of powder he allowed and fattened at
the expense of the government. Then
we will have to get some different
reaches" said Mr. Pindeu.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20
SULZER IN SECLUSION
T0D0DGE JOB SEEKERS

ALBANY. n. Y. Dec Ex-Governor
elect William Sulzer plans to go into
seClusion for the holidays in order to
get way from Office seekers and to do
more effective work on his message and
inaugural address Both will be brief
Mr.. Sulzer expects to occupy only five
minutes in delivering his speech at the
inaugural ceremonies on January /.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20
C0NVICTS FORM POSSES
TO HUNT THEIR FELLOWS

GLOBE ARIZ., Dec. 20.-Posses COM
posed of honor system" convicts are
searching ella, Graham and Pinal
counties in search OF two other con-
victs who broke their pledge and fed
from the road camp in the Pinal noun
tains. The men who escaped were
Manuel Gutierrez life term convict.
and Papago Indian, who was serving
"a term for horse stealinE.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20
WRECK SCATTERS XMAS
TOYS ALONG RAILROAD

MACON, GA, Dec. 20.-In a Wreca
on the Central of Georgia railroad at
Smarrs, twenty miles north Of t1ls
city, eighteen freight cars were de-
rallied, scattering Christmas goods along
the track for several hundred yattSS
Several of the cars were loaded Wiz
fruit, and another had toys These Nel,
distributed indiscriminately in tA'
marshes along the embankment.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
M s. r. x. Fincher.

Mrs. r. X. Fincher. aged 40 years.
died this morning at o'clock at her
home "a Bryan street. She is survived
by her husband and one son. Glenn
Fincher. The funeral will be held to-
morrow morning at 1880 o'clock in st
Paul Methodist church, and interment
will be at Westview. Interment will be
at Westview. The pallbearers will meet
at Greenberg & Bonds.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20
Miss Annie Ruth Monroe

Miss Annie Ruth Monroe. the four
teen-year-o old daughter of Mr. and Mrs
F. E. Monroe, died this morning at 2:6O
o'clock at the residence, 1924 Marietta
street. The funeral will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
residence. Interment will be at Ca
Sey's
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20
Real Estate For Sale.
SHARP & BoHLS1oN
IDEAL HOME PROPOSITION

ON A LOT 5Ox20O on the swell
est part of this beautiful thor
oughfare we have a modern nine
room home, with conveniences as
follows: Five rooms down stairs.
toilet and lavatory, with hard
wood floors in every room but the
kitchen, hardwood staircase, four
bed rooms upstairs and two baths
with tile floors, also has large
closets, trunk room. and dandy
sleeping porch. This house has a
tile roof and a great big tile
front veranda. House is heated
with hot water furnace, and
the radiators are placed with an
idea of getting the best results
and still leaving the proper space
for the furniture. This is a
grand home, and we can make
easy terms.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20
1880 FOR FOURTH WARD
negro property, renting for $50
month. Close in. Never vacant.
Legal Notices.

Malsie Watkins Lee VS.. Harry Joseph Lee
No. 24337 Libel for Divorce In Fulton
Superior Court, January Term, 1918
The verdict for total divorce granted the
10th day of October, 1912. Notice is here
by given TO all concerned that on the 7th
day of November, 1912, / filed with the
clerk OF the superior court of said county
my petition addressed to said court re-
turnahle 20 the next term thereof, to be
held on the 9Th day of January, 1918 for
the removal Of the disabilities resting
upon me under the verdict in the above
stated case by reason of my mtermar-
riage with Maisie Watkins, which applica-
ton win be heard at the January term Of
said court, which commences on the 9Th
day of January, 1918.
HARRY JOSEPH LEE.
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HOMES BUILT TO SUIT

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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20

SIG MARIETTA STHEET-
ON THE LEFT going ont Marietta street
we have h good store room that we can
rent you. including city water for $1,000
per month.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20

293 MARIETTA STREET.
ON THE RIGHT going out Marietta
street and adjoining the sixth Ward
bank, we have braud-uew brick store
room on car line and I'm thicty popu-
lated section Of our city; fine location
Price $50
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20

WE HAVE A LONG LIST of business
houses all over the city Come to see US,
FOSTER &. ROBSON.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-20

If you HAVE MONEY to lend we can
place II safely.
The Delta independent., 1912-03-29

Among the arrivals in our city
this week is that of Mr.. John d.
Nickson from Fort Morgan. He
comes highly recommended as a reg
istered pharmacist and has accepted
position with w. G. Cook at the
Peoples Pharmacy.
The Delta cornet band appear
ed for the first time in open air
concert at the corner of Fourth
and Mafa streets last Sunday aft
ernoon and held a large audience
during the presentation of the en-
ciated by all
a. J. Mack, well known resi-
dent of Paoaia, who came to this
coTnty from Joliet, Illinois a few
years ago largely because of ill
health. died at his home in that
town at an early hour Monday
morning of consumption. Mr. Mack's
father and a brother were with him
member of the Joliet Lodge b. p.
o. Z.
For Sale-Standard Deering now
ing machine, it. cut. used only
part of one season. Guaranteed to
be in perfect shape; two thorough
bred Poland-China sows. will have
their first filters in May. A. b.
Marley, the old Hersum place, one
mil Mi nS 81
lower Ash mesa school house.
Mrs. Hatch and her daughter,
who came here a short time since
with the body of their husband and
father from Ohio City for burial.
returned to their home on Tues
day. After settling up business at
fairs in Ohio City. they expect to
locate in this county permanently.
Mrs. Hatch's aged mother resides
in Eckert.
The rev Delta county directory is
now in the hands of the binders in
Denver. 1t is the expectation that
it will be ready for delivery to sub
scribers next Tuesday. 1t is larger
than the previous book which was
published two years ago, is printed
on better paper and is better
bound. Stearns Brothers printed
this book in less than two weeks.
John S. Robinson. one of the old
time residents of this county. who
has spent great part OF the past
winter season in Long Beach. CAL
ifornia, arrived home Sunday. He
reports pleasant visit in the big
coast state but is glad to get back
to Colorado. where sunshine is al
most perpetual. and where the gen
eral climatic conditions for twelve
straight months Is never excelled.
The Delta independent., 1912-03-29
S1nla4z ~, 81!
0;93;35YS1lI{s25k3

F. w. West and wife returned
morning after a short stay here
during which time the former was
in charge of West Brothers store
{. A. West, who was i'll. is now re-
covered to such an extent as to en-
able him to be at the store.
Judge NJ. Miner returned to his
home in Montrose Wednesday morn
ing, after assisting Stearns Bros.
company in the production of the
Delta county directory. Miner is
expecting TO grow spuds, sugar beets,
etc. this year on his ranch near
MontroSe.
Subscriptions to the Independent
have been received this week as
follows: H. w Bull, ]. NJ. Shaffer,
Austin: VIM. Zuetell, Chicago: w. y.
Kennicott. T. ]. Harshman. Cory;
John Pitman, Eckert; Chas Frey
burg. r. NJ. Davids, T b. Cheno-
weth, o. A. Isham, Fred Blumberg,
Delta.
Harry Golden and wife, who came
to Delta a few weeks ago, just after
Trading company's store from the
receiver, departed for their home in
Denver yesterday morning. Mr..
Golden expected to engage in some
has hut
just what he wanted.
Petitions have been circulated
and generally signed by people liv-
ing in this vicinity. asking that the
tariff remain on sugar. Local citi-
zens. business men and the growers.
appear to believe that the removal
of the tariff from imported sugar
would badly cripple, If not kill the
beet industry in this country. and
they want none of it.
Mrs. II. c. Paddock left Grand
Junction Wednesday for a visit of
several weeks in Ohio. She will Wis
ii New York and Chicago before
returning to Colorado. Mr., and Mrs.
Paddock were formerly of Delta,
where year ago they operated the
Lyric theatre. Mr.. Paddock. who is
now fruit commission man in
the Junction, was in Delta on bust
ness Wednesday.
A farewell party was given to Mr.
and Mrs j. Hale Hunt by a Number
of their Delta friends last Friday
evening" where social features were
enjoyed for several hours and de
lightful refreshments served Mt the
conclusion. Mr.. Hunt had just re-
signed as a clerk in the Emry
store. and he and Mrs. Hunt depart
ed for their former home IN Gales
burg. Illinois. Sunday morning.
The Delta independent., 1912-03-29

w. S. Gorsuch, a wei known res
ident of the Dry Creek district, was
a business visitor in the city We'd
nesday and reports the roads in his
section as being in frightful con-
dition, mud being the leading fac
! tor.
Are You a Mason" Will be the
next presentation of the Delta ORA,
matte Club. This comedy is univer-
sally pronounced by eastern theatre
goers to be one of the strongest and
most entertaining dramas of the
present time.
Miss Esther Curtis pleasantly en-
tertained some eighteen or twenty
OF her young friends at the Curtis
home on Meek street last Thurs
day evening. Refreshments were
served at the close of a pleasant
social evening.
The. e had been few light show
ers and sprinklings of Snow for sew
eral days preceding. but on Sunday
the weather was ideal and every one
seemed to accept the opportunity
to be out doors, and CARRIED in
spring attire.
b. p. Smith and E. H. Hubbard
were east bound passengers Tues
day morning for Colorado Springs,
to attend the Republican conven-
tiCn and look after the interests
OF their favorite presidential can
didate. Theodore Roosevelt.
Matt Umbrell, a well known bach
elor of the North Delta district, has
completely surprised his friends
by returning home on Tuesday from
a visit in Utah whit a charming
bride. The happy couple will re-
side permanently in North Delta.
Rev. J. A. Johnson, pastor Of
the NJ. E. church in this city, re-
ceived word by wire on Saturday of
the death of his sister. Mrs. w. T
ROsebury. at her home in Kansas
City. She was 81 years of age. The
funeral service and burial were held
on Sunday afternoon.
Jerry RamskiH and L. E. Cooper,
OF the local forest sevice corps. de
parted for the Naturita country Mon
day morning. They are in that dis
trict this week to make a record of
timber lands recently leased by the
government to individual applicants
Marriage licenses were Issued
this week as follows: Geo. w. Stell
and Miss Myra Lee, both of Delta;
Henry Wheeler and Miss Lottie Nc
Leuaen. both of Hotchkiss; Clar-
ence Bryan of Los Angeles. Califor-
mia. and Miss Carrie Buckley of
Crawford.
James WEIGH, the aged father of
NJ. R., Roy and Alva WEIGH. who
has been a visitor in Hutchinson,
Kansas. and Kansas City, Missouri,
for some weeks past, writes that
he is anxious to get back to Delta.
where the sun shines. Mr. WEIGH
is now the guest of his sister in
Kansas City and since his arrival
there the death OF her husband oc-
CURED TO mar the pleasure of his
visit
The Delta independent., 1912-03-29

w. S. Buchan. II, mayor of Sa-
Ida, arrived in ,he city yesterday
having business in this county that
demanded his speci-l attention.
Emmett Meyer is now jumping
counters in the Emry clothing store
having taken the pl-ce made vacant
by the resignation CT J.. H. Hunt.
R. NJ. MoMur.ay was west-bound
passenger Tor Pomona, California,
Sunday evening. He will rus icate
in that state at least six or eight
weeks.
Mrs. ]. H. Maxwell returned to
her home in Paonia the latter part
OF last week, after visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Walters, in
Montrose county.
Miss Bel McH,ichael. county sup
erintendent of schools. is in Denver
this week in attendance upon a ses-
sion of the superintendent of
Colorado.
For Sale or Trade-Relinquish
ment 100 acres, 80 tillable. Good To-
cation. so acres undeveloped. Water.
10 miles from Delta. $1,000. T. J.
Hall. Delta.
Harry Faulkner returned home
Sunday from a trip of two months
spent at Long Branch. Washington.
He reports very pleasant trip,
and looks 1t.
Mrs. Lillian Palmer and little girl
came in from Grand junction Tues
day morning and will visit a week
with Mrs. Palmer's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Shores.
DR.. F. A McGrew has located
in Delta to practice and has fitted
up office rooms over the Delta Nat
ional bank DIR. McGrew comes well
recommended.
w. H. Garvia. local manager for
the Colorado Fruit Growers asso-
citation. came in from brief bust
ness visit in Grand Junction last
Saturday morning
J. l.. Farrell departed for his
home in Salida last Sunday morning
after months visit with his
son who owns and operates a fine
ranch near this city.
For Sale-A very attrs ctive soda
fountain. 1871 model. Has eight syr-
up and two fruit cans. Has been
used 0le season. Price about one
third original cos. A NJ. Ecternach.
Palisade. Colorado
II. w. Bull. one of the prominent
residents of the Austin district.
transacted business in the city on
Wednesday, and Incidentally drop
ped into the Independent office to
renew his subscription.
John Pitmaa OF Eckert. was In
Delta on business the fore part of
this week and before returning home
remembered the Independent with
q pleasant call and years sub
scription.
The Delta independent., 1912-03-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

DIR. McGrew, over Delta Nat. Bank.
Seed Potatoes at Crabill's.
w. A. Davis. General Auctioneer
For Rent-40 acres Gunnison val
ley land. Apply at this office. If
Miss Nora Kellogg spent last week
IA Montrose visiting her father.
Wanted-50 cords of wood Delta
Brick & Tile company, Delta, Colo.
For Rent-S-room modern brick
house. w. R. Johnson, Delta. Colo.
Z. J. Mathews of Paonia, visited
with his sister, Ms. W. A. Stark,
overe Sudnay.
Attorney Willard Fairlamb was in
Montrose on legal business Mon
day of this week.
w. A. Davis quit the store yes
terday and moved with his family
10 California mesa.
J. 4. Eil'man arrived home last
Saturday from a brief visit in
Colorado's metropolis.
Fred King arrived home Monday
evening from a weeks visit with
his parents in Denver.
G. II. Rank, of the Home State
bank of Montrose. made Delta a
business visit last week.
Byrum Luce came down from
Paonia Sundcy morning and visited
with his fam ly until Monday.
Phillip Ii, big of Sapinero. and
Inez Warner of Gunnison. were mar
ried in Grand Junction Tuesday.
Cash Sgmrson came ii Saturday
morning from brief business visit
In Grand junction and the Grand
valley.
NATURALIZATION by man and
good cook. Inquire Western I'm
ion office.
Judge NJ r. Welch and Roy En-
~ were I'm Attendance upon the Re
publiacn convention in Colorado
Springs Wednesday.
Miss Luke. a teacher in the Delta
schools. is spending the spring va
cation in Denver. going to that
point last Saturday.
a seven-pound son was born T."
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Russell on Tues
day. March 20 Mother and child re
ported doing nicely.
Delta schools are taking the
Easter vacation this week and the
pupils are skipping around In the
full enjoyment OF spring.
J. NJ Shaffer of Austin. was IA
the city "Wednesday. and while here
made himself solid with tho indie
pendent for another year.
Frank Edwards. formerly of Mont
rose. and Miss Ruth Bergerson of
Grand Junction. eloped to Fruita
last week and were married
Mrs. F. C. White and little son
have returned to their farm home
near Hotchkiss for the summer. leav-
f1g Frank bachelor in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1912-03-29

A Mr.. Stowe is here from Denver
this week looking over our frui'
growing dis riots with a view of pur-
chase and permanent residence.
w. n. Kennicott was in the city
from Cory the first of the week,
and while here made the Independ-
ent office a pleasant, as well as
substantial call.
A w. Hice AID Arthur l.. Craig.
all well known residents of Paonia,
were in the city last Saturday on
business, returning to their homes
in the evening.
j. NJ Shaffer, former resident
of Fort Collins, who now owns
fine fruit farm on Redlands mesa,
was in the city on Wednesday and
paid the Independent a substantial
visit.
Mrs. Frank Clintock of Grand
Junction, was hcnored at the con-
vontion of the ID. A. R., held at
Fort Colloins last week, by being
elected state vice-regent of the
order.
Miss Florence Uglow departed for
for Gunnison Sund y morning wher
she is passing the spring vacation
with Miss Lucy Spicer, professor of
mathematics in the new state normal
school in the mountain town.
Chas. Wright and Mr.. Pastorias.
representatives of the Colorado In
vestment and Really company OF
Colorado Spi ings, returned to their
homes Sunday, after a few days
investigation of this territory.
For Sale-SO acres land. 80 acres
in cultivation, fenced, 50-inch farm
fence, so acres water. Good loca-
ton. School, church. R. F. D. P.
o. 8. miles from Delta. $4,000. 81,
600 cash, bal. III years. J. b. Skin
ner, Delta.
Guy Meyer arrived home from a
short visit in Denver last Friday
evening. He had accompanied his
wife that far on a trip to her old
home in Missouri where she is TO
make al extended visit with relatives
and friends
A J. Nesbit. president Of the Am
erican Live Stock and Loan Co.,
was here from Denver few days the
fore part of this week, a guest at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. e:
Schoolfield.
Miss Edith Baker arrived in the
city from Grand Junction last Sat
friday morning and was the guest
of Delta friends this week. The
Bakers were once residents of this
city but removed from here to
Salt Lake City. They now reside
in the Mesa county metropolis.
Contractor Dewar and a force of
men began work reinforcing the
Fifth street bridge across the In
compahgre river Monday morning.
They are to put the bridge in con
dition to withstand any sudden rise
in the river caused by melting snow
in the mountains during the next
two or three months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-11
coy KILLED WHILE HUNTING
Body Found Under Tree With
Wound in Side.

cRISFIELD, Nd, October 1.-THE
body of Morris Tul, aged fourteen. has
been found within quarter of d mile of
Frog Eye Church, twenty minutes from
mere. He started out Saturday morning
AT dayD-cak from his home 20 gun for
gray squirrels. and. not returning.
posse OF twenty-five persons set out to
look for him. When found his body lay
under hickory nut tree with a gunshot
wound in his side. His hand was press
ing the wound. and his clothing was en-
TREY burned from his body
His funeral occurred under the trees at
Kingston. Rev. w. W. Wood of Marion
omciating. and burial was in the old
graveyard at kehoboth He was the son
oil James Tull of Marion. but had lived
his life with Sandy Howard at King
sion a coroner's jury rendered a YER
olct OF death from the accidental dis
charge OF gun. The body was found
by Theodore Swift of Marumsco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-11
Pupils Help Fight Fire.

Timely discovery of fire yesterday
afternoon al the Episcopal High School
~ little Miss Mary Willoughby Reade.
seven years old, probably prevented the
destruction of the building. The fire was
seen to break forth from the window of
tie room on the third floor occupied by
6. c. Shackelford. teacher The girl.
who was playing on the campus. lost no
time in sounding an alarm. The pupils
were marched from the school double
quick step, although there was no SEM
fiance of a panic. Without delay they
at once organized bucket brigade. and
after half an hours hard work had the
tire under control. continuing it to the
room where it originated. together with
an adjoining room. although the roof of
the building was slightly damaged. The
origin of the fire is not known. The loss
will not exceed $500. Officials of the
school are loud in their praise of the
able assistance given by the students in
lighting the fire