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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The opinion of the weather man de-
Ponds upon whether or not the new
gown has arrived,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

1t is too early. however. to plal
your garden. When planting time
comes, it will come with a rush.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

will walk abroad; old griefs
shall be forgotten today; for this
air ie cool and still, and the hills
are high and stretch away to
heaven: and with the dew can
wash tho fever from my forehead;
and then | shall be unhappy no
longer. Thomas Dc Quincy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The Washington parent with four
dancing daughters is delighted with
the Wilson ball policy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

Anyway, We are. not getting any less
benefit from the legislature of ten
than we did from the full assembly.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The reactionary alliance has a choice
lot of Philippians for concealment in
the senate W%oodpile.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The Mexican situation Is not bother
ing DR.. Wilson half as much as the
Underwood situation.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

DR.. Wilson has a worse puzzle than
Pigs in Glover to solve.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The p~ull-together should be. in tn
right direction.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The more haste, the less speed
appears to be the motto of the Thir
teenth assembly.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The preparations for inauguration
are another sign of spring.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

Mexico wants an iron hand. Mon
tana has a mailed fist" that she cal
spare.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

This Is the wrong end of winter tc
arrest a o man for fraud.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The Easter lily is beginning to size
up the market to see how strongly /,
can go.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

Lennon n Jordan got into print,
all right.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

governor of Porto Rico; he is known
to every schoolboy for his reputed
quest of the fountain of youth, which
led to the discovery of Florida and to
the acquisition of the southern terri
tory of what is now the United States
by the Spanish crown.
SIMPLE ENOUGH-The disturbance
in municipal circles over the Commit
tee of Ten and its report regarding
city finances seems to us to be wholly
unwarranted The report was GER
tainly favorable to the administration
and it was encouraging to those. who
wish to see Missoula economically
governed. 1t vas a friendly report
friendly in tone and in suggestion.
The city commissioners received 1t
formally and voted to ask the. COM
mittee to remain in service as a per-
manent advisory board. So far. so
good. But when 1t came to acting
upon the recommendations of the COM
mittee. there was a disturbance at the
city hall. Mayor Rhoades is quoted
as having denounced the committee
and its action. Later, the mayor de-
to every schoolboy for his requted
clared he had been ~misquoted and, In
a letter published in The Muscular,
asserted his desire to Cooperate with
the committee in every way possible
whenever important matters are I'M
der consideration. This is but a re-
neWal of the ante election pledges
which were made by the mayor. If
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The legislature has put off till Mon.
day what 1t could do Saturday.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

Profirio DiaZ Is coming back to see
how Madero likes his own medicine.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

Meanwhile. Enver Bey insists that
he has not been assassinated-yet.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

The open season for jokers Is on at
Helena.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Independent is compelled to begin
campaign of subscription collec-
once The amounts are small TO each
but to the paper they at present ag-
gregate about $4,000. Independent has
paid its bills in cash weekly, for the
past six years. At present it needs
every dollar earned to keep up its
standard OF excellence. Please re-
member that the paper is working for
you and is entitled to its pay.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Word came to this city last Saturday
that the willow flies were out along
the Gunnison river and local anglers
for trout were so pleased with the re-
port and so hopeful of big catches that
they at once got busy and organized a
party to head for Sapinero Sunday
morning Among the number were J..
E. Shue. Joe Pregent, F. W. Trechter
and Harry Mathers.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Representatives OF the International
T. to conduct demonstration of the
Steel King wagon. under the aus
pices of Stockham Bros. & Co. The
demonstration will take place at the
fair grounds at the celebration in the
afternoon. He will chop up the wheels
OF the wagon to show the quality of
wood contained therein.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

on to tell of meeting a fellow one
time by the name of Fish and Fish
had said, so your name is Trout and
l don't know but that its a little bet
ter than mine, for I've often thought
that l was just a plain old succor."
Mr.. Trout and Ex-Governor Adams
have mining interests in the Telluride
district which he had been looking
after for a few weeks.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The writer acknowledges receipt of
n handsome bouquet of roses from MIR.
and Mrs. NJ A. Robley on Wednesday,
The flowers were grown on the lawns
surrounding the comfortable farm
home of the Robleys near Hotchkiss
and are positive evidence of the fact
that these estimable people can find
time to do much else besides keep an
excellent fruit orchard in perfect con-
dition.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

f. s. Corbin. who has been confined
TO his home ever since his return from
a business trip TO Denver and Northern
Colorado about two weeks ago with a
severe siege of tonsilitis. has recovered
TO such extent as to be able TO get
about a little each day and is expect.
ing to he fully recovered inside the
next two or three weeks.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Dr. Burgin of Delta, is an accom-
plished ventriloQuist and while on the
Gunnison this week kept the fishermen
coming from bushes or rock crevices.
One party spent several minutes look
ing for a drowning man whose cry for
help appeared to come from n swift
current around nearby bend. The
barking of dogs just behind lounge
at one of the Sapinero cabins caused
him to jump so violently as to break a
window. Dr. Burgin gets much amuse'
ment from his talent In this way.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

r E. Lathrop. prominent merchant
OF Montrose, underwent delicate op-
Grafton on the inside of his nose a
few days ago at the Delta hospital and
is being cared for in that institution
The operation was reported entirely
recover from his nasal ailments.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

There will be a special meeting OF
Garnet Chapter No. 80. o. E. s. at Ma
sonic hall Tuesday. June "a. 1918. for
the official visit of the Grand Matron.
cordial invitation is extended to visi-
tors and members.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

DIR. F. ID. Kinsley. former well
known resident of this city. came in
from Denver last Friday evening for
few days business visit The doctor
reports weather much cooler than here
and more rain at all points on the
Eastern slope.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

w. f. Herrick of Palisade accom-
in an auto drive from the Grand val
ley peach town to Delta last Friday
and was a visitor in the city with his
brother. Frank. and family and with
Mr.. Faulkner and family for severali
days. MIR. Faulkner had driven to
Palisade from Delta during the middle
OF the week.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

w o. Mieir. real estate dealer of
Denver. arrived in the city Wednes-
day evening to look after land inter
ests in this section of the western
slope. He heard something of the
recent gold strike in the Grand mesa
section of this county while here and
concluded to make drive out to that
district and look 1t over.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

A good sized audience attended the
presentation of Faust" by Sanford
Dodge and his excellent company in
the Delta opera house last Monday
evening and all were highly pleased.
This appearance OF Mr.. Dodge was un-
der auspices OF the local order OF Elks.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The Delta baseball team was in Pao-
MIA last Sunday afternoon to line up
against the diamond artists OF that
town and met defeat by a score of Z
to 3. The Delta twirler struck out
thirteen Paonians but were unable to
claim a victory even at that.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

A. C. Parsons and son arrived in
the city Wednesday morning from
Benton. Iowa. for few days visit
with DR.. A. II. Stockham and family.
Mr.. Parsons is an old time friend and
business associate OF Or. Stockham
when both resided in the Buckeye
state.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

T. J. Sullivan departed Tuesday
morning for Douglas. Wyoming, in res
ponse 10 a Telegram announcing the
serious illness OF his sister in that city.
The length OF his visit there would de-
pend altogether upon hs sisters condi-
tion and opportunity for recovery.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Geo. W. Bruce was an outgoing pas
senger Tuesday evening for Grand
Junction TO get his auto which became
impaired near that city last Saturday
when he and a party of Delta men
were making o drive to DeBeque. He
expected to make the drive home from
Grand Junction yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Attorney John r. Charlesworth and
family were in Montrose last Satur-
day and Sunday. the former being In
charge of the c. y. C. rifle team Of
this city and the family to visit with
friends.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The Old Merchants Cafe building
which was badly wrecked by fire some
weeks ago has been entirely cleared
away. thus improving the general ap-
pearance of things in that prominent
Main street block.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Snakes" was the label on barrel
standing at the corner OF Main and
Fourth streets most of the day last
Friday ard. OF course. nearly everyone
who passed that way took look at
the interior to find only n picture show
advertisement And It wasn't April
either.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. B. F. Reed and two children ar
rived in the city few days ago from
Denver and are guests at the home OF
Mrs. Reeds parents. Judge R. NJ. Lo-
gan and wife. They are expecting to
remain several weeks.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The insurance department of the
woodmen of the World pays its death
claims with positive promptness. On
saturday of last week just one month
after the death of Mr.. Peter Mundry.
drafts came to the family here for
$4,000 Mrs Mundry, the widow gets
one-half the amount and the other
thousand was divided equally between
the two daughters, Bertha and Della,
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

E. f. Watts and son Nancy, and Elk
Rice. machine man of the Tribune
force. were outgoing passengers for
Gunnison river points first OF the
week where they put In few days
trying their luck at angling.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

All Delta county people will be
pleased to learn that their hospital
in Delta Is proving success. Recent
ly the rooms have been filled and
occasionally the demand has been
beyond the supplying capacity. The
Delta hospital has already established
reputation for being one Of the best
equipped. best managed and most
restful in the state.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Huge posters are out announcing
the program for Delta celebration
July 4th. a splendid effort is being
made to entertain the crowd that will
come on that day.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

F. r. Wescott, the photographer OF
this city. Clarence Overhults. ass's
tant cashier OF the First National Bank
OF Cedaredge. Henry Childs. cashier
OF the State Bank OF Cedaredge. ana
John Corners of Cedaredge. were
members OF fishing party leaving
Tuesday morning for Gunnison river
points. They expected to remain sew
eral days and wescott stated that II
no couldn't make a catch himself he
would at least bring home good
photograph of one.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Notwith standing the fact that it is
times are not of the ordinary lively
sort. there is much life and activity
manifest in Delta county towns.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

DIR. C. II. Hall Is here from salt
Lake City. Utah. the guest OF his
brother. Charlie. and family. ana both
we're members of fishing party to
head for Gunnison river points last
Tuesday morning. The lumber dealer
remarked when boarding the train that
they expected to land some good ones
II there was trout in the stream ana
he looked as though he really meant
what he said.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The great musical entertainers, the
Williams Jubilee Singers. have been
engaged for two concerts for July 10th
and 18th. This announcement will be
welcome news to the entire commune
ty
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. r c. Baldwin and Miss Bertha
5. Tripp. who were delegates to the
w. R. C. convention in Denver. return
ed Monday afternoon after a two
week. sojourn in that city.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

F E. Boone and wife were outgo-
ing passengers for Salida last Saturday
morning and are to take leading parts
for a stock company at least a month
or six weeks. The company was play
ing iu Salida this week.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Lillian Luke. teacher in the Delta
schools. departed last Monday morn.
ing for Greeley where she will attend
the state school summer session until
its close and then visit with her par
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

These are the kind of letters We
like to get: Il notice that l am some
what in arrears on my subscription.
therefore enclose you check for So. "
Thus writes w. F. Coburn OF Hotch-
kiss
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20
BUSINESS LOCALS
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Call Delta 1871. for fresh strawber-
ries direct from the patch, deliver
cd cop
FOR SALE-Enameled single bed,
spring. mattress and pillows, new
Telephone Garnet S51.
No local advertisement Will hereat-
ter be inserted in this paper that Is
not paid for in advance, except tor
those who have running advertising
accounts with the paper.
FOR SALE-House tent IL IA
Jersey milch COW. giving about two
gallons daily. Mrs. Linkletter, on
Fourth, four blocks west of Main
Street.
FOR SALE-My Stanley automooile'
cheap for cash. Good condition
DR.. C. ID. Kinsley, Hillman Bldg. le-i
Have two fine ranches near Se
daredge to trade for Delta residence
or ranch. Surface Creek Realty Co.
Big cut in trimmed hats. See ou
lines at s250. $3.50. $3.50. Glenn
Millinery.
IL It needs repairing. take 1t L
Geo. II. Cunningham's Bicycle shop
We do all kinds of repair work
soldering. brazing and vulcaniEins
Main Street lott
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. Harry E. Stockham and chill
dren departed on Wednesday for Fort
Wayne. Indiana. whore they will visit
with relatives and friends about three
months.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. DR.. Mehaffey was an east-bound
passenger for Gunnison last Saturday
morning and it is not unlikely that she
will remain in that district for several
weeks with her husband who preced-
ed her to that point.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The Independent and Stearns Bros
are each indebted 10 Luman W. Scovel
for two boxes Of magnificent straw
berries which found their way to the
Office this week. The berries were
unusually large and of excellent flavor.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Miss Helen Gillette arrived home
last Saturday evening from an extend
ed visit with relatives and friends in
Denver and Salida.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

To Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dixon, of
the Gurnison river valley few miles
distant from this city, was born
daughter on Sunday. June Is.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mr.. Lyon Wood. representating the
American Bible Society in this district
with headquarters at Montrose. was in
the city on Wednesday in the interest
of that society.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

w. H. Garvin. general manager OF
the Colorado Fruit Growers associa-
ton in this city. and his wife, departed
last Sunday evening for Salt Lake
City. Utah. where Mr.. Garvin is to be
come sales agent for the Utah Fruit
Growers association and handle the
large peach crop of. that section this
year. Mr.. Garvin estimated that this
work would require his presence in
the big Mormon city about six months
and stated that he would return to
Delta in time to take part in handling
the apple crop of this county. He was
suffering considerably from rheuma
ism when boarding the train last Sun
day evening and din't know but that
he would be compelled to go to some
hot springs section for treatment for
a few weeks.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs Harriet Sayre and her sister
were outgoing passengers for Gunni-
son last Saturday morning and are at
tending the summer teachers school.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Nontrcsc newspapers have already
announced that Delta county Will not
hold its annual county fair, but this
is not the case. Independent reporter
gels it from headquarters that every
effort will be made this fall to even
excel all former efforts in this line
and that will certainly be going some.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Edgar Gale has added other feathers
TO his cap as a fisherman. On Friday
one weighing six pounds and the other
three and one-half.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Benefit play for Delta Hospital
Thursday night, June 26. Remember
to see THE NEW MINISTER"
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. Ambrose X. Miller. of Hotch-
kiss. is now a fugitive from justice
and her whereabouts unknown. Last
Friday Deputy District Attorney Char
lesworth filed an information in the
county court against her on the COM
plant of the Hotchkiss authorities,
charging her with tao sale Of liquor
without : license. 4 warrant was is
sued, but 1ten Sheriff Sampson
sought her. she was gone. Her hus-
band. Ambrose X. Miller. was found
guilty of a similar cftsnsc the same
day and is now in jail on a $500 fine.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

w H. Trout of Canon City came in
last Friday evening from Telluride
for visit with his brother-in-law,
Mayor Stewart and family. Mr.. Trout
is one of those very genial. agreeable
persons, always ready for the pleasant
side of things and when member of
the Delta party introduced to him on
the evening of his arrival remarked
that he was right in season he an
swered yes" with smile and went
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

On charge of selling liquor without
a license Andrew Fiel. of Austin. was
arrested on = warrant Issued out OF
the county court Friday. June Is. The
county cour, was in session at the
time Fell was brought TO Delta, and
he was Immediately arraigned on the
charge by Deputy District Attorney
Charlesworth, to which he pleaded not
guilty. He gave bond in the sum OF
$500 for his appearance July s, al
which time he will be given a trial.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The Denver & Rio Grande company
has seen fit to furnish the working
forces at the local depot with two new
platform trucks.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. Grace Cummings departed last
Saturday for Gunnison where she was
to attend the State Teachers school.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Attorney c. II. Stewart departed on
Tuesday morning for Denver where he
had legal business demanding personal
attention. He expected to be absent
several days.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

daughter was born . Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Hammond CT Cedaredge on
"Wednesday, June Is.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

l.. w. Scovel. of North Delta, has
placed Independent under obligations
for some fine strawberries presented
to the office.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Licenses to wed were issued this
week as follows: Oliver B. Cook of
Delta and Miss Mary Ethel Briggs of
Cedaredge; Edson R. Mccormick and
Miss Jessie Closson, both of Cedar
edge.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. A. E. Penley and her daughter
arrived home from Lafayette. Indiana.
Tuesday evening, where they had at
tended the graduation of Ben at Per-
due University.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

H. E. Perkins returned Tuesday
from his sheep camp at the head of
the Blue
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. A. C. Remington and little
daughter arrived home yesterday morn
ing fro ma few days visit with friends
and acquaintances in Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

II. j. Baird was in Grand Junction
on legal business the latter part OF
last week. returning home Friday
morning.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The first cutting af alfalfa is under
way and local showers have not SC
far interfered with the harvest.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. A.
L. Comstock on Thursday, June IL.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The Misses Eliza and Jesse Stone
departed last Saturday morning for
Gunnison where they will attend the
summer session of the State Teachers
school.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. Paul Wilson and little son of
Hotchkiss were in the city on Wednes-
day being enroute to Pueblo for a few
days visit with friends.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

w. G. Cook, the druggist, is slowly
recovering from his recent illness and
expects to be able to resume his place
in the store after a few weeks of
rustication in the country.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Geo. w. Bruce. J. ]. Travis, ]. L.
Hillman and +. G. Meyers formed an
automobile party to begin the drive
from this city to De Beque the latter
part of last week to inquire into the
recent oil strikes in that district.
Their machine became impaired at a
point about six miles this side OF
Grand Junction and 1t became neces-
sary for them to arrange other means
OF travel into the Mesa metropolis
where they took the train for DeBeaue,
The machine was hauled into the
Junction for repairs and Mr.. Bruce
drove 1t home later. The Delta men
found ample evidence of a paying flow
of oil and may interest themselves in
the near future.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

The Shakespeare Club had a delight
full social at the home OF Mrs. S. l..
Fairlamb on Tuesday afternoon. Each
club member invited one guest and
the daughters OF club members were
also invited. The daughters furnished
the musical program. Miss Condit
sang one of Shakespeare's songs.
BLOW. Blow. Ye Winds" Miss Lee
Wright and the Misses Nutter gave
piano solos and the Misses May and
Winnie Killian rendered vocal solos
that were much enjoyed. The club
gave selections from. Julius Caesar
Hamlet and Twelfth Night. which were
greatly enjoyed by all. Delicious re-
freshments were served and the social
hour was informal and happy and
many of the guests are hoping they
might come again next year.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

County Clerk Shepherd was busi-
ness visitor in Montrose last Wednes-
day, returning home in the evening.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Judge Clyde H. Stewart was In
Hotchkiss on legal business last Fri
day. returning home the following
morning.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Everybody attend THE NEW MIN
ISTER' Thursday night. June 26, and
help the Delta Hospital Fund.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Miss Sadie Hornsby departed for
Denver yesterday morning after a
pleasant visit with her parents in this
city.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

THE NEW MINISTER Thursday
night, June 26. Seats on sale at Hart S
Drug Store, Monday, June %.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Mrs. w. H. Stewart went over to
Ouray last Wednesday morning for a
few days visit with friends.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-20

Big cut in trimmed hats. See our
lines at $3.50, $3.50, $3.50. Glenn
Millinery.