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The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. Roy NJ. Hamilton and two
children and the formers mother, who
came here with the body of Mr.. Ham
ilton for burial some ten days or two
weeks ago and have been the guests
of the mother of the deceased. Mrs. w
r. Travis, departed Wednesday even
er for Salt Lake City on a short visit,
after which they will return to their
home in Pittsburg. Pennsylvania.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

ID. r. c. Brown, one of the well
known financiers of Aspen and Pitkin
county. was here the fore part of the
week looking after land and irrigation
projects in which he is interested near
Hotchkiss. Mr.. Brown is delighted
with this part of Colorado and is ready
and willing to enlist much money in
future developments.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

A reception was give- to new teach
ers for Delta schools by old teachers
at the home of Alice NJ. Croxton, on
Meeker street. last Monday evening.
Among the new teachers present at
this pleasant function were Prof
Franks, Prof E. Hollingshead, Prot
Smith. Miss Mildred Buhcn, Miss Ma
bel Glasscock, Miss Vance and Miss
Grace Conklin, delightful luncheon
was served and all report an enjoy
able evening.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Superintendent Baird, of the Delta
Fair association. closed a contract on
Wednesday for big acrobatic act to
be given on the tract in front of the
band stand each day during the fair.
This act will be interesting and sensa-
tional throughout. Season tickets for
the four days of the fair will be Sl.Oo,
and the same must be purchased on or
before the 10th. Remember this an
nouncement.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Miss Philippi Condit received tele'
gram from the president of the school
board at Aberdeen. Washington on
Monday August % offering her a good
salary for her services as teacher
in the schools of that city this year
and asking her immediate acceptance
and prompt appearance there If possi'
BILE, Miss Condit had alreay been list
ed as a teacher in the Delta schools,
but after some little consideration she
decided to accept the offer at Aberdeen
and departed for that point on the
morning train last Monday. Her sis
ter. Miss lett Condit. has been mem
Der o the teaching corps at Aberdeen
for one or more years past and this
fact will. of course, add pleasure 10
the work. Miss Condits decision
made a change necessary In the AS
signments here and the vacancy has
been supplied by calling Miss Minnie
Fleming from the North Delta school
to take charge of the third grade IN
our central school and Miss Grace
Conklin will take the place made va
cant by Miss Fleming.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. Mary Spars. who is with her
daughter at the Delta hospital. went
to Denver last Tuesday morning for a
two months vaation and rest She has
not been feeling well for some weeks
past, and this temporary release from
responsibility at the hospital isexpect-
ed TO restore her to former conditions
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Edward Doyle of Cedaredge was
arrested last Saturay on complaint of
Charles H. Luellen, water commission
-er, who charged Doyle with appropri
atine and taking for his own use more
than his own share of water from an
irrigating canal in that district. The
hearing is to be held in Justice Aust S
court at Cedaredge next Monday.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. o. d. Gilbert. who has been in
II health for some months past, de-
parted Wednesday morning for Sail
da. where she will have the physicians
and surgeons of Red Cross hospital de-
termine her ailment and later undergo
surgical operation or enter upon a
course of treatment
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

D. L. Hemphill had business from
Austin yesterday and registered KICK
about not getting his Independent
which was the proper thing to do. Il
want Anderson's paper" said Mr..
Hemphill. "and have got TO have 1t.
Mr.. Hemphill left Delta county last
year tor the Pacific coast. but soon
tired OF It and came back to better
land
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Miss Edith skinner arrived home
last Saturday morning from an extend
ed visit in California and the north
west. She was in Seattle ten days or
two weeks and visited with George c.
Crabin and family. former well known
residents OF this city Miss Edith re-
ports thoroughly enjoyable trip from
start TO finish.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Miss Mary Mahar pleasantly enter
tanned few friends at her home on
Fourth street last Monday evening.
The affair was In honor of Z. w. Jack
and family, guests OF II. w. Pratt and
family. who departed for their home
in Chiago Tuesday morning.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

W. A Davis departed Wednesday
morning for Rocky Ford to be in at
tendance upon the big watermelon day
doings. after which he was to conduct
a big hog sale and then go to Colorado
Springs to take part in the third an
nual convention of auctioneers.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Duck season opened Monday and
a good number OF birds mostly natives,
have been bagged by Delta hunters.
The big reservoir at Harris basin has
supplied the most birds and the best
sport to the hunters during the open
ing days of the season.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Rev O. X Maynard and wife were
outgoing passengers last Monday
morning for Boulder. to be in attend.
ane upon the annual NJ f. conference.
which began its sessions Tuesday
morning and continued all week.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

George Hawks departed for his
home in Omaha last Wednesday after
a pleasant visit with his father. broth
ers and sister in this city. They had
just completed a pleasant outing at
Grand mesa lakes.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

County Clerk w A. Shepherd re-
turned home last Saturday from an OF
fetal visit to Odd Fellow lodges in
Denver and northern Colorado and re-
ports the order in a prosperous con
dition at each of the points visited.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

On the first Sunday evening of each
month DR.. Crawford of the Baptist
church will preach sermon pertain
ing to the student and the public
schools. These sermons will be help
tul to the student. the teacher and the
parent. Sunday evening the subject
will be THE Making of Life" Spe-
cial muisc by the choir.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. r A. McNally and baby were
outgoing passengers last Monday
morning for their old home in Youngs-
town. Ohio. where they are to visit
relatives and friends about three
months Mac is expecting to make a
trip to the Pacific coast during their
absence.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. Z. A. Bay and son came up
from Delta Thursday and spent a day
with relatives and friends Mr. Bay
is rapidly becoming accustomed TO his
new duties as D. & r. C. agent there.
and his host OF olathe friends wish
him success.-Olathe Criterion.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

L. H. Settle and family were here
from Olathe the latter part of last
week, and, according to Mr.. Settle,
they are not averse to permanent To-
cation in this city providing some
business opportunity shows up.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Delta Fair opens Tuesday of next
week. All are invited TO attend and
help make 1t a success. The cool
weather will help make it enjoyable to
attend There will be sihts to see and
entertainment for everybody.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Rev B. p. Richardson and family de
parted for their home in Wayne. Ne
braska, last Tuesday morning after a
two months visit with Mrs. Richard
sons parents. Mr. an Mrs c. J. Ad-
ans
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

c. A. skinner departed for his home
in Brookings, South Dakota, last Sun
from an extended and pleasant visit
with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Skinner,
and daughters, the Misses Pearl and
Edith.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. Young came down from a
week at her sons ranch and camp
up toward teh Tabeguache divide.
Monday Mr. and Mrs. George Young
and children and Lawrence Moynahan
spent the week at the camp.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05
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]. D. Van volkenburgh says that
when he was in Trinidad attending
the grand lodge session OF the Knights
of Pythias last week he took supper
with Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Helt, former
residents of this city. and that they
are both enjoying good health.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Bruce S. Ferguson and Hiram Bur
ritt departed last Saturday morning
for Fort Collins, Colorado, where they
are to enter the State Agricultural
college and begin course of studies.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. VIII Childs and little daughter
and Mrs. Stubberfield departed last
Monday evening for the Pacific coast,
where they expect to make an extend
ed visit.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

DR.. R. E. Mahaffey was an outgoing
passenger Wednesday morning for
Gunnison, where he went to look after
mining interests few and incidental
ly do some dental work.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

e C. Berrian. tor some time past In
charge OF one OF the Stockham Bros
farms. is now located in Moutrose.
where he has accepted a position. and
his family went to that point last Sat
urday
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mr.. G. l.. Adams. of Austin. drop
ped into Independent office Wednes-
day evening and became a subscriber,
Mr.. Adams bought land in the Gunni-
son valley just below Austin last fall.
and though new to irrigation farm
ing has completed his third success
full cutting of alfalfa for this season,
He came here from Kansas and
thinks he got out of that state at a
good time.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. w. B. Stockham, her daughter.
Mrs. ]. H. Ploger. and Mrs. w. G.
Hillman were east bound passengers
Monday morning for the capital city
for a few days visit with frineds.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

The Colonial theatre management
has arranged for the presentation OF
The Law and the outlaw for Friday,
September u. THE Law and the Out
law" is Selig feature in two parts.
1t is very much like the famous Mil
lionaire Cowboy" picture which was
shown in the Colonial in April. The
Law and the OUTLAW" is full of thrill
ing scenes of western cowboy life. In
fact. is is one big wild west show and
picture that will long be remem'
bered by all who see 1t.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

DR.. w. S. ClelanG was an east-bound
passenger last Saturday morning for
the state metropolis on visit to relas-
tives and friends.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. ]. H. Moore arrived in the city
from her home in San Diego, Califor-
mia, last Saturday morning for an ex-
tended visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E ]. Matthews.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Hattie d. Gallemore. % years of age.
wife of Earl A. Gallemore, died at the
home OF the family on Cedar mesa of
bloood pisoning on Monday, Septem-
ber l, and was buried in the cemetery
at Cedaredge at 10 O'Clock "Wednesday
morning. following impressive services
under direction OF Rev. Andrews, pas
tor 70 the Baptist church at that point.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. John Windle and daughter.
May. stopped off last Sunday evening
while en- route to the Pacific coast
from their home in Denver for short
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Bowden.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Services will be resumed at st.
Luke's Episcopal church Sunday. and
regularly each Sabbath at the hours
OF IL a m. and 1880 p. m.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Frank Heffler. an old time and well
known resident of this city, who
now makes his home at Mancos, Colo
RADIO came in last Saturday morning
from n short visit in Salt Lake City
and put in day or so shaking hands
with former friends and acquaint-
ances. He went up to Cearedse Sun
day evening for visit with his daugh'
ter. Mrs. Mort Beckley, and says that
he will take in the county fair before
his return home.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Miss Kathleen Nutter was an outgo-
ing passenger for Fort Colline last
Sunday morning She is to enter the
domestic science department for a
course of training.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

oliver P. Cook of Delta and H. S
Wood of Cedaredge are among Inde-
pendent new subscribers this week.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Morgan Sweiter was an outgoing
passenger Sunday morning for Fort
Collins, where he is to resume his stu
dies in the Agricultural college this
week.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

A jolly crowd of picknickers made
auto drives to Thompson's grove,
above Cedaredge. last Sunday, and re-
port an enjoyable days outing. The
party comprised L. r. Wigram and
family. ii. w. Pratt and wife and their
guests from Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack and little son. Mr.. and Mrs. San
ders, Mr.. and Mrs. Keen and Tom De
war.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

E. ]. Carmichael returned to Delta
Wednesday after spending a few
weeks at Salida, where he underwent
hospital treatment.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

w. H. Shoop departed last Saturday
for some point in Oklahoma after con-
Quoting a series of services at the
Church of Christ in this city.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Independent editor spent part OF
last week up in the Lake Fork coun-
try. stopping at the ranch of c. F.
Carr. at Madero siding. Here he
hunted awhile. fished some and took
an occasional glance at rock forma'
tions. On the way up bear was
seen from the train. industriously
feeding on berries and choke cherries
which abound along the sides of the
canon. The Cars We're haying but
that bunch never gets too tired to
be genial or to have fun. or evenings
there was bronco riding, or wild steers
were roped. saddled and allowed to
buck to their hearts content while
bestrodo by one or another Of the
husky cowboy riders. Charley Carr's
is about the only place we have in
mind where one can enjoy wild-west
show and cast for trout at one and
the same time.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. Camilla Sanders and daughters
arrived home last Saturday evening
other day, which means something
in the Horsefly country.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Charles B. Shetterley came in from
Denver Wednesday evening and will
be here several days looking after his
business interests.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Catholic ladies' dinner and supper,
Friday, September IL. l. o. o. F. hall.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Senator John J. Tobin. County
Treasurer Tobin and C. T. Pease, all
of Montrose, We're doing business in
this city on Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

On next Wednesday night, Septem-
Der 10. the very beautiful southern
comedy, The Carpetbagger," in four
acts, will be presented at the Delta
opera house by choice local talent. un-
der the direction of Fritz +. Boone. He
has painted all new and special seen
ises splendid performances in every
way. The play on Wednesday night is
for the benefit of the National Guard
and is in very worthy cause. Thurs
day night. the funniest of all western
comedy-dramas, "Fortyfive Miles from
Nowhere" will be the offering.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

The Misses Minnie and Grace Hoppe
were outgoing passengers last Sunday
morning for Fort Collins, where they
are TO attend the state college.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Miss Bertha Clark departed Sunday
day morning for Fort Collins. where
she is to take a course of training in
the State Agricultural college.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. Mary Mccoy and two children
arrived in the city from their home at
Whitewater the first of the week for a
visit with relatives and friends.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Henry. the year and a half old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Dales, died on
Friday. August 29. at the home of the
family near Roubideau and was buried
in Delta cemetery on Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

E ]. Matthews boarded the train
last Tuesday for Denver, where he had
business demanding attention.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Vim Matthews came in last Sunday
evening from the X. P. grand loge
session at Trinidad and proceeded to
his home in Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

You should have Delta Independent
in your home. 1t gives you the home
news and always boosts ror your prop
erty interests. You can afford to take
it and to pay for it.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Jacob, two and one-half year old son
OF Mr. and Mrs Henry Koebeg of the
Peach valley district, died on Monday,
September /, and was buried the fol-
lowing day in Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

]. C. Seeley OF Beersford, South
Carolina, has purchased the interest
of r. A. Nickel in the Home State
bank at Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Judge NJ. r. Welch was in Montrose
on legal business Wednesday, return
ing home in the evening.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Harry Hayward. formerly connected
with the Delta National bank, was
here from Denver for a day the first
of the week
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Mrs. ]. G. Miller visited over Sunday
in Delta from Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Attorney Merle D. Vincent was in
ness last Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Tuesdays Grand Junction News
mentioned the presence of F. c.. Wade
as visitor in that city.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

]. B. Killian and Attorney Porter
Plumb were in Montrose on business
last Tuesday. returning home in the
evening.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Paul Wilson and ]. E. Ramer were
down from Hotchkiss on business last
Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05

Paonia's ball team is to play three
days at the Grand Junction fair.
The Delta independent., 1913-09-05
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL

E. E. Martin of Paonia was Mont
rose visitor last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-01

New York, September 30.--Details o.
the manner in which New York and
Philadelphia shall play off next Thurs
day the remainder of the disputed base
ball game terminated by the umpire in
Philadelphia August so at the end OF
the eighth inning are contained in q
letter addressed today to the presidents
of the two clubs by President Lynch
of the National league.
The letter in part follows:
"By direction of the board of di-
rectors of the National league, the
teams representing the New York and
Philadelphia clubs are ordered to talxs
the field at the Polo grounds, New
York, at / o'clock p. m, Thursday, Oe-
tober 2. 1913.
"When play is called the status OF
the game shall be as follows:
T, "The score shall stand to In. ia
vor of Philadelphia with the New York
club at bat for its first half tf the
ninth inning and one man on the side
at bat (McCormiclx) shall be out and
one ball called on the second batsmau
(Murray) and no runners on bases. The
regular batting order of the New YORK
team shall be as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-01
Details For Game Between
Giants and PhillieS GiOen Out

&c. Burns, rf.; shafer, Sb.; FLETCHER,
SIS; Doyle 2b.; Mccormick, fb.. Muir
ray, II; Meyers, c.; snodgrass. cf !;
Mathewson. p.
First Baseman Merl<le cannot play,
he having been replaced by Mccormick.
"rhe batting order Of the hiladel-
phia club shall be as follows:
"Byrne. Sb.; Knabe. 2b; Paskert. CT. :
Magee. IT,; Cravath, rf.; Luderns. 1b .
Doolan, SIS; e. Burns. C.. Chalmers,
Burns next turn at bat.
pitcher Alexander and Substitute
Devore cannot play. they having been
relieved. The suspension of Manager
Doom from the field on August so shall
be continued during the period re-
quired to finish the game.
after the umpire has called play
the rules of the game shall apply the
same rs in all other championship con-
tests. except that players who are to
act as substitutes must be oily play
ers who were under contract to and in
actual service of their respective clubs
on August 80, 1913.
I'm event OF rain. this game shall be
completed Friday. October 3, or if fur
ther postponed, on Saturday. October L."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-01
TYLER DAY" AT BOSTON-THE
YOUNG BRAVE TWIRLER RE-
CEIVES HANDSOME PRESENTS.
DODGERS WIN AND LOSE
STANDING
Dodgers Break Even

Philadelphia. September 9o.-Todays IS
double header here resulted in an even
break. Philadelphia winning the first 10
to ., and Brooklyn the second, 3 to 1.
In the opening engagement Brooklyn
scored 9 runs in the first inning Rixey
started and was taken out after two runs
had been scored ana with the bases filled.
Chalmers then went to the rubber and
pitched to four men, six runs going over
the plate and man being on third when
Marshall went in One more run was
scored before the inning closed. Philadel-
phia then began great uphill struggle
and won in the ninth. In the second con-
test timely hitting gave Brooklyn enough
runs to win Not hit was made off
Walker until the eighth inning. The
scores
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-01
LIEUT.. GOODWIN
GOES T0NEW YORK.
Instructor National Guard
Takes Up Duties on
November /

Montgomery, September 30-(Special)
Lieutenant Albert Goodwin, U. S. A.,
who has been stationed in Alabama for
several years as instructor of the Ala
bama National Guard, has received notice
from the war department sof his transfer
to the state of New York. Lieutenant
Goodwin will leave Alabama to take up
his new duties about November 1.
Lieutenant Goodwin recently received
notice of his transfer from the Ninth to
the Twenty y-ninth infantry, and it was
expected at that time that he would later
be removed to another post.
Lieutenant Goodwin will be succeeded
by Capt w. p. Screws, U. $. A. who was
recently transferred to this state from
Fort Leavenworth. Kan. Captain Screws
arrived here several weeks ago and has
already taken charge of his work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-01
SENATOR RECRUIT
EASILY SHUTS OUT
MIGHTY ATHLETICS
SCRIMMAGES BEGIN TO-DAY.
ONLY FIVE PLAYERS CERTAIN
OF POSITIONS-HOT FIGHT ON
FOR OTHER PLACES
By ASA RouNTREE. JR.

Fully recovered from the defeat sus-
tained at the hands of the Crimson and
White eleven of Alabama, the plucky
Howard college pigskin warriors are once
again down to work. This time they
have set for their goal of achievement
the defeat of the husky gridiron sduad
representing the Mississippi Agricultural
and Mechanical college, which they will
tackle next Saturday in Starkville, Miss.
Several years ago tile local Baptists
caught the .Mississippans off their guard
and slipped over to ) victory. the
memories of which are still fresh In the
minds of the Howard students. and the
1913 eleven is hoping to repeat again this
year.
On the other hand. the Mississippians
are hard at work preparing for the game
and are expecting to wreak vengeance
for the trouncing which they received
at previous meeting of the two teams
Nine veterans have returned and with
this as a nucleus a splendid team is in
prospect. Macarthur, Rainey Wells, Pot
ter, Noble, Ruffin, Cilleland Kinney and
Baker, the mainstays of the team, are
fast rounding into condition, while the
new men are performing in fine man.
ner. The coaches, as well as the play
ers. are very optimistic over the chances
OF victory over the local contingent
and the Baptists will have to extend
themselves to the limit to gain deci-
sion, even to hold the score down
On Monday and Tuesday the Baptists
We're put through light but fast sig
nal practice by Coach Lonnie Noojin. No
scrimmages were INDUCED in as num-
Der of the warriors are suffering from
body bruises and lame limbs.
The lineup of the team in the game
with the university was only tentative
one and Is far from being the regular
one as only five of the men who played
Saturday are sure of their places This
leaves six places yet to be filed and it
is more than likely that the scrap among
the candidates for these positions will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-01
TYLER Day

Boston, September 30.--This was "Ty-
Ter day. at the local National league
park and Lefty George Tyler shut
out New York to in Boston's final
The league champions again presented
a team of many substitutes. In honor
of Tyler, a delegation came from Derry,
n H., his home and Mayor Fairbanks
of Derry, presented Tyler with a silver
loving cup and $1,000 in gold. Tyler's
team mates gave him chest of silver
and Manager Gray of the Lowell club
presented him with diamond sleeve