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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-07-24
INTERNATIONAL,
SUNDYSOl()OL
LESSON
By E. o. SELLERS Director of Even
Ing Department The Moody Bible In
stitute of Chicago)
LESSON FOR JULY 27.
MOSES REQUEST REFUSED.

LESSON TEXT-Ex. 5:1-14
GOLDEN TEXT-"Blessed are they
that mourn for they shall be comforted."
Matt. 5:4.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10
Pleasant Surprise.

Miss Lutees Helmick was the inSpi-
ration for jolly gathering of young
people at the Helmick home, south OF
the city. Wednesday evening, the oc-
casion being her bi,,hday anniversary.
About twenty classmates of the eighth
grade partook of the festivities of the
occasion. The time parsed pleasantly
with games. and at u late hour the
guests departed. but not until Mrs
Helmick had served q delightful lunch
The hostess is treNsuiing n number OF
handsome gifts as lasting reminders OF
the happy event.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10
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Public Sale.

l will offer for sale at the ranch
one-half mile east and miles south of
Delta. on California mesa, and one mile
south of Delta Orchard company or
chard, beginning at one O'Clock sharp
on Tuesday. October 81. 1918. the fol-
lowing property:
One work horse, six years old, gen.
tie and will work anywhere; l work
mare. gentle and well broke; extra
brood SOW, will farrow February 1,
1918: set double harness, nearly
new; l saddle: l set single harness; l
lumber wagon. nearly new; l saddle;
set single harness; platform spring
wagon: 12-inch walking plow; 12-sec-
tion Diamond harrow: l marker, home
made; l leveler. home made; l log
chain: 6-hole kitchen range; l 2-hole
Monkey stove; kitchen chairs; 2
kitchen tables; l center table; l cot.
and other household articles.
Terms: Credit of months on all
sums over $40. with bankable note
Sums under 10 cash. Discount of 5
per cent on sums over $40 for cash.
NJ E. CHAVOz.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to earnestly thank our
many kind neighbors and friends. the
members of Masonic lodge, members
of Eastern Star and Women of Wood
craft, for their kindness, sympathy
and help during our terrible misfortune
and loss in the accidcn' which depriv'
ed us of loving husband and father.
MRS. GEO. BAKER,
MIR. AND MRS. ID. X. BAKER,
MISS CALLA BAKER.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

The Chicago Produce News tells of a
man named John Russell who pulled
off splendid fruit deal by buying five
cars of Jonathan apples from the west
ern slope, paving Sl.4o and Sl,60. clean
ing up cool $1,000 on the deal after
he had disposed of his purchases. Mr.,
Russell also pulled off good deal in
Utah. operating in Utah peaches for
the first time. He handled twenty cars
in bushel baskets. which was new
deal for Urah. He did we'll on the
peaches and says that the close of the
season will show that he shipped 1900
cars of fruit and Will clean up at least
S4O.0 900 on the eason. This seems to
be goodly profit, locking FROM the
orchardist's viewpoint.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Blakely. the bird man. and better
known. perhaps. as Daredevil Blanely,
arrived in the city last Tuesday morn
ing from California with his aeroplane
and at once went to work making
things ready for his stunts in the air
at the fair grounds t.is afternoon,
Blakely is to perform in Grand June
ton during the Odd Fellows conven.
ton In that city.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

l.. T. Crews. a Paonia orchardist.
has just returned from a business
towns and cities. and he states that
back there the peach from this part of
Colorado is in popular demand and has
no trouble whatever in topping the
market for price. Four cars were re-
Gently sold in Boston at prices ranging
from So cents TO S1.00 per box. or an
average net to the grower of 90 cents
per box
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

w P. Dale. who owns fine orchard
and farm near this city. is just now
putting in his time harvesting and
marketing onions from a seven-acre
patch which he thinks will yield some
thing like two thousand sacks Onions
nearly always bring a good price and
Mr.. Dale is figuring on cleaning up
a neat little sum from his experiments
with the onion.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Mrs William Lamont, who is here
spending a few weeks in Colorado
settling up the estate of her late hus-
band. the well known sheepman. was
the guest of Mrs. Jos. r. Brown a
few days this week. After settling
up business matters. Mrs. Lamont will
return to her home in North Carolina.
-Montrose Press.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

According to reports, the base ball
game between Hotchkiss and Grand
Junction which was scheduled for Sun
day at the latter point has been can
celled. Tom Seaton was to do the
twirlng for Hotchkiss and the game
was being extensively advertised.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Grand Junction is petitioning that
the city purchase and own all utilities.
In the list of utilities" are two grave
yards. for which a price of $4,000 is
asked. These should not be allowed to
get away. as they might come in
handy for the laying away OF some OF
the oher utilities.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Harry Harris, late of Grand Junction
and formerly of Kansas City. has ac-
cepted position as drummer at the
Dreamland theGter. Mr.. Harris is well
pleased with Delta and will bring his
wife here and make Delta his perma-
nent home.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10
New TeIepnohe Directory.

A new directory OF the Mountain
States Telephone < Telegraph COM
pany will be issued during October.
The final copy will be sent from the
local office to the printers on october
II. 1t is imperative that any subscrib-
er who desires to have his listing
changed should notify the manager
not later than the night of October
Il. Those contemplating installing a
telephone can be listed in the new
directory if the manager is interview
ed before the cbove mentioned time.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

]. C. Lee and family will occupy the
]. Z. Porter residence on Palmer
street when Mrs. Lee and children re-
turn from their visit with Mrs. Lees
parents in Grand Junction. They are
expected home on Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

L. C. Carlton, a prominent banker of
Cripple Creek, his wife and two or
three other parties from the Teller
county capital. arrived in Delta on
Wednesday in big seven passenger
touring car and proceeded that even
ing to Hotchkiss for a few days visit
with Ed Hanson and family. Mr.. Carl.
ton and his party had made the trip
from Cripple Greek by way of Steam
boat Springs and report the roads as
fairly good over the entire route.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Mrs ]. W. Watson entertained the
Priscilla class of the Presbyterian
church last Friday evening in a most
charming manner. Three new mem
bers were enrolled and the evenings
program consisted of music and re-
freshments.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

and Miss Hattie Roberts cf Hotchkiss
were eastbound passengers Wednesday
morning. the former going to Philadel-
pkia for a three months visit with
relatives and friends and the latter to
Denver where she will visit about
week
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

George W. Nicely. claim adjuster for
the Denver & Rio Graude company.
came -u from Denver Tuesday morning
to attend to matters pertaining to the
recent motor car accident near Roubi-
deau. when George Baker lost his life
and two others were seriously injured.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10
Heard Over the Phone

"HEllO! is THIS THE GOOD
TASTE sToRE7"
"YES, NAM"
"WELL, I'M IN A QUANDRY AS
TO WHAT TO ORDER. 1T BE.
COMES A TASK SOMETIMES.
WHAT HAVE YOU TO SuGGEST"
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Mrs. John Grabill of Hastings, Ne
braska, stopped off last Tuesday when
en- route home from q tour of Califor-
mia for visit with A. F. Stauffer and
family in North Delta.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Corn Soup. Take half a can of corn
and stew 1t with slice of onion. Add
salt and pepper, and simmer for
moment in a quart of slightly thick
ened milk: strain, and serve. A Few
kernels OF large popped corn are pref
ty floating on top of this soup. Serve
with whipped cream.
Rice Balls. One cup cold boiled rice
mix with one egg. slightly beaten,
one tablespoonful flour. onefourth
teaspoonful salt and dash OF cayenne.
Form into very small marbles and
drop In hot soup.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Mrs. E. S. Day will leave today for
Superior, Wisconsin. on visit OF sew
eral weeks duration with relatives and
friends
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Peter Motto. who owns and operates
a fine orchard in the Cedarerge dis
trict, tells us that he had a good crop
of early apples this year and that he
netted s1.19 per box for them. He is
now harvesting his winter apples and
is expecting to get better than dol
lar for every box.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Mrs Jennie Brama and brother,
James Harris. departed for their home
in Buckner. Missouri. after a pleasant
two months visit with Oliver Harris.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

A freight wreck on the Rio Grande
tracks last Saturday between this city
and Grand Junction caused several
hours delay for the eastbound passen-
ger train.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Mrs. Chet Bartlett and daughter
stopped off in Delta last Monday while
on the way to their home in New York
from the Pacific coast for weeks visit
with Mrs Griggs and with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Sanders.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10
High School Entertainment. Course

High School Entertainment Course
Kellogg-Haines Singing Party, octo-
ber IS.
Chancellor Bradford. lecture, Nov
embe- 10.
The Dixie Quintette, January 5.
John Chambers. entertainer. Febru'
AIRY II.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Messrs. Daily and Jones, who recent
ly opened real estate offices in the
Cook building. corner of Main and
Fourth streets. with their wives. made
an auto, run to Paonia and return last
Sunday and report the roads up that
way In excellent condition.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

G. w. Kizer and wife were east
bound passengers on the morning
train Tuesday for their home in Ur-
bana, Ohio. They had been the guests
of their relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Crabill. In this city. about two weeks.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Mrs. Celeste Bogg who has been
the guest OF her neice. Mrs. DR.. Bur
CESS since last July. departed Wed
nesday morning for her home in st.
Louis, Missouri.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

At the Seventh Day Adventist
church. on Sunday Right at 1880. a
preaching service will be held. the sub
ject being The Seal of the Living
Cod" This line of prophesy is of
great Importance. All are invited to
come and hear the word of God.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

j. w. Moore departed Tuesday morn
ing for his home In Stockton. Kansas.
last Tuesday morning after putting in
the summer In this city and vicinity
looking after farm and other interests.
He will return to Delta in the early
spring.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Licenses to wed were issued this
week as follows: Orlvio Zumas and
Francis Neinar, both of Somerset; Os-
car Dahl and Beda Johnson, both of
Paonia
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Attorney Porter Plumb is having
some substantial improvements made
10 his home on Garnet mesa
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Mrs Standish-Wright and children
departed last Monday evening for Fri
day Harbor Michigan. where they are
to become permanent residents.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Guy Meyer returned home Monday
evening from an extended business
visit at the state metropolis.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Don Redmond was westhound pas
senger last Sunday evening for Calf
ornia where he expects to pass the
winter and may possibly decide TO
locate there permanently.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Mrs. Emma Davis. mother OF John
Vauderpool. departed for her home In
Kansas City. Missouri. last Tuesday
morning after residing in Delta about
a year.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Get your tickets for the high school
entertainment course of the high
school pupils who are selling them.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

s. l. Cockreham. former county
assessor of this county who removed
with his family about year ago. came
in from Salt Lake City Wednesday
morning for few days business and
pleasure visit.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Miss frankie Smith came in Tuesday
evening from Denver for a visit with
her uncle. W. A Shepherd and wife.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

J. +. Campbell. wife and daughter,
Eight or ten years past. departed on
"Wednesday for Phoenix, Arizona,
where they are to take up a perman-
ent residence. The Campbell residence
which occupies prominent position
on the very edge of the mesa and
roveriooks the city is offered for sale
or rent.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Miss Pearl Foster has accepted a po-
sition as bookkeeper for the Delta
Light and Power company.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Herman Darling. wife and daughter
were passengers on the evening train
last Sunday for Los Angeles. Califor-
MIA. where they expect to pass a great
er part of the coming winter season.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Little Edith Kurz, who sustained
fractures of her left wrist in fall last
week, is recovering nicely.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Died at San Diego, California, on
the 23d of September. Fred w. Butt,
cause Bright's disease. following a
paralytic stroke of two years since.
Mr.. Butt was an old timer of Delta
and San Juan counties. he was the or
lginal owner of the Red Hill ranch.
ranch on Kiser Creek and the Butts
lake below Rim Rock on Grand mesa.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

d. s. Boyd and S. C. Davidson were
outgoing passengers last Sunday morn
ing for the capital city on business.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

A break in the city water line on
Main street between Eighth and Ninth
last Monday afternoon caused flow
which resembled the gusher to a more
or less extent The water went up
into the air at least hundred feet
and attracted no little attention. The
city's water works forces got busy at
bnce and soon had the necessary re-
pairs made.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Paul Osborne arrived home the lat
ter part of last week from weeks
business visit in the capital city.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

John Jamison of McCook, Nebraska,
is in the city and will make an extend
ed visit with H. NJ Gray.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Sheriff Cash Sampson was in Grand
Junction on official business Wednes-
day and Thursday.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Practical nurse with hospital expert
ence. wants position, or housekeeping.
$40 Palmer street. 81
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Drs. L. MacD. Burgess and C. H. Bur
gin pulled out last Saturday for a
weeks hunt for bear. grouse, etc, in
the Tabagauche country
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

WANTED-Situation by neat, capa-
BILE woman, city or ranch. Call at this
office fro address.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

The high school entertainment
course is the best fer the money that
has ever been offered the people Of
Delta
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

]. B. Killian shipped 500 head of
fine cattle to the Denver markets last
Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

FOR SALE-Good upright piano
Sl35: easy terms. K. T. Minney, S2i
Main street. 81
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Leave orders for young chickens
fries-at Grand Union Tea Store.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

WANTED-20 onion toppers at once.
Carl Westesen. Olathe. Phone 34-N4
viii pay 20 cents a sack,
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

X. f. Trimble and Paul Jones who
Nege the latter part of last week to
make some water investigations in the
North Fork country, came down from
that territory Saturday having COM
'pleted their work and were expecting
to make some measurements near
Montrose before returning to their
home in Fort Collins.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

Almond Bourbon. associated with
Joe Pregent in the merchant tailoring
and gents furnishing business for over
year past. departed last Sunday ev-
ening for Los Angeles, California.
where he had accepted a position with
one of the big clothing houses. Mr..
Bourbon is a decidedly agreeable
young business man and we bespeak
for him success in his new field OF eff
fort.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

will leave Delta soon for Colorado
Springs and places adjacent, to enter
their regular road work in which they
have been engaged for more than 20
years. Mrs. Bridges will continue
teaching at the Conservatory of Music
here. us usual. Prof. Woody has spent
the summer Mt the conservatory here.
coming from LaCombe. Cane Ia, to join
Mr.. Bridges in their musical conven'
ton work. and celebrates his nth
birthday on the road. October goth.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

A union meeting of the churches
Will be held in the Baptist church
Monday evening, October IS. in the in
terest of sabbath observance. An ad'
dress will be given by Rev. ]. p. Huch
Lords Day Alliance, which organiza-
ton has brought better Sundays rest
throughout the country. Sunday closing
of postoffices being one of the leading
results of its labor. All are invited.
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10
BUSINESS LOCALS

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The Delta independent., 1913-10-10
Suggestions
Cranberries
Sweet Potatoes
Stuffed Olives
Solitaire Coffee
Beech Nut Beef Tea

"WELI, TAKE MY ORDER,
AND GET THEM UP RIGHT
AWAY, PLEASE" IVES. MAN.
WE'LL USE THE AIR SHIP"
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

]. B. Killian shipped 500 head OF
fine cattle to the Denver markets last
Saturday.
Sheriff Cash Sampson was in Grand
Junction on official business Wednes-
day and Thursday.
John Jamison of McCook, Nebraska,
is in the city and will make an extend
ed visit with H. NJ. Gray.
Paul Osborne arrived home the lat
ter part of last week from a weeks
business visit in the capital city.
]. C. Lee and family will occupy the
J. K. Porter residence on Palmer
street when Mrs. Lee and children re-
turn from their visit with Mrs. Lees
parents in Grand Junction. They are
expected home on Sunday.
Harry Harris, late of Grand Junction
and formerly of Kansas City, has ac-
cepted a position as drummer at the
Dreamland the-ter. Mr.. Harris is well
pleased with Delta and will bring his
wife here and make Delta his perma-
nent home.
Miss Helen Wood, of Redlands mesa
and Miss Hattie Roberts cf Hotchkiss
were eastbound passengers Wednesday
morning. the former going to Philadel-
phia for a three months visit with
relatives and friends and the latter to
Denver where she will visit about a
week
Peter Motto, who owns and operates
a fine orchard in the Cedarerge dis
trict, tells us that he had good crop
Of early apples this year and that he
netted sl19 per box for them He is
now harvesting his winter apples and
is expecting to get better than dol
lar for every box.
Grand Junction is petitioning that
the city purchase and own all utilities
In the list of utilities" are two grave
yards. for which a price of $4,000 is
asked. These should not be allowed to
get away. as they might come in
handy for the laying away OF some OF
the oher utilities.
T,;ad a, CO, niago California on
the 23d of September, Fred w. Butt,
cause Brights disease. following a
paralytic stroke of two years since.
Mr.. Butt was an old timer of Delta
and San Juan counties. he was the or
iginal owner of the Red Hill ranch,
now owned by Mrs. Widney, the Butts
ranch on Kiser Creek and the Butts
lake below Rim Rock on Grand mesa
A break in the city water line on
Main street between Eighth and Ninth
last Monday afternoon caused a flow
which resembled the gusher to a more
or less extent. The water went up
into the air at least hundred feet
and attracted no little attention. The
city's water works forces got busy at
bnce and soon had the necessary re
pairs made.
]. f. Campbell. wife and daughter,
who have resided on Garnet mesa for
Eight or ten years past. departed on
Wednesday for Phoenix, Arizona,
where they are to take up a perman-
ent residence The Campbell residence
which occupies a prominent position
on the very edge of the mesa and
~overlooks the city is offered for sale
ior rent.
r. +. Trimble and Paul Jones who
came over from the Agricultural col
Nege the latter part of last week to
make some water investigations in the
North Fork country. came down from
that territory Saturday having COM
'pleted their work and were expecting
to make some measurements near
Montrose before returning to their
home In Fort Collins.
Almond Bourbon, associated with
Joe Pregent in the merchant tailoring
and gents furnishing business for over
year past. departed last Sunday ev-
The Delta independent., 1913-10-10

SWEATERS SWEATER COATS. JERSEYS. UNDERWEAR. CAPS
CLOVES MITTENs.
YOUR AUGUST CLOTHES BETTER 4
WITH SOON. SURPRISED
YOUR ECONOMY COMFORT.
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FOR RENT-One eight-room mod
ern house, bath. close in MolyncauX
Insurance Agency Phone SOS
l39-3c
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FOR RENT Light Housekeeping
rooms modern; also bedroom 502
T. asst Fourth l@g-tp
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OKLAHOMA CITY LIVE STOCK

OKLAHOMA CITY. April 11-
Hos Receipts $1,000 head DO lou
or hulk az q cent .cmNiyphrdlC
.or Nulk dt o.
Cattle Receipts. 1900 head
market steady Co 100 lower Sales
rotre, Canadian. III steers. u,cr
.aeo 5000. $40. DIo.hrr a Ford Ca.
tar.w. 1869 steers. ut,u.p 5000. o..
Webb Bowie. 90 steers. aycrae,
IH'i ll. Green. Tonkawa. sd
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-16
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

FOR SALE OR LEASE An elegant
lo-room modern home with baths
upstairs aud downstairs also q good
servant house. Phone 1919 or can
ut lll0 WASHINGTON taE.tfc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-16
LOST AND FOUND.

FOUND pockeihook ard bunch OF
keys. Owner call AT News office. tie
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BUY YUOR TREES From home
concern. We have plenty Black
Locusts, Box Elders etc. Fruit
trees and trees OF all kinds. We
have a carload OF the best Elms.
Ash aud Maple ever seen on the
Plaies about due and must sell our
present stock to make room. Call
early Taylor street. opposite the
court house, or phone 1893. ANA
rillO Nursery and Seed Co. l27-tfc
SPRING Is here. See J. l.. Curtis
for wall paper. paper hanging and
painting for best results. Residence
phone 4S6. l2S-tfc
BOARD AND ROOM 1909 polk 81,
Married cuploH preferred iIu.5c
WENDELKEN'S TANNING co
Tanning hides Tor the farmers for
leather aud rugs 500 Taylor ST.
Scllars Wagon yard l39-3p
MONEY 10 loan on lands or bust
ness property on long time Any
amount from $1,000 NJ. Inquire
DockrJy Land Co. l2..tir
MONEY TO LOAN ON farm aud
ranch lands. Gouldy a Bounds
Phone t39 l3O-tfc
BOARD AND ROOM Rates roasuu-
able 1000 Lincoln st.. The Uodr.rk
Home Phone 5l5. I'f.6tc
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ST3AYED Jersey heifcr brown
color Reward for return 20 Dr. H..
L. Rogers l3A-tfc
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HALF CENT
a WORD AFTER
FIRST INSERTION
MISCELLANEOUS.

MONEY TO LOAN n large amounts
on Panhandle ranches. low interest
ana long time. Apply to or write
G. G. +. blanchard. lth and Taylor
SITS. Amarillo. Texas. Phone 1876.
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