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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23
The Early Lambs,

Lambs that come in February re-
quire a warm place and special care
for the first few days after which they
will look out for themselves. ii they
have enough to eat. becoming nice,
sturdy fellows by May or June. when
they will bring a good price. and it
will pay to give the needed attention,
ever If n has to lose a few hours
sleep.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23
Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, April IA, 1918.
Notice 10 hereby given that
CHARLES JOHN MOELLER,
Of MCGOWAN. Montana, who, on July 20, 1911,
made homestead entry No. O22824, for ~
section Is, township ~ north, range Z east,
Montana meridian, has filed notice of intention
to MAKE three-year proof, to establish claim
Schmidt U. 8. commissioner, at his office q
Fort Benton, Montana, on the 23d day of May
1913.
Claimant names a. witnesses: Floyd Huffman
Chester l.. Gaines, Tom Warren, Louis Chabot
all of Fort Benton, Montana.
X. N. SUrHERLIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23
Non Coal Land. No. O3lOl4
Notice for Public alton,

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
taAa, April 9, 1913.
Notice il hereby given that the
SANTA FE PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY,
by George II. Stevens, attorney, whose postoface
day of April, 1913, filed in this Office his Applica-
ton to select under the provisions of the Act Of
June 4, 1897, the lot /, section 80, township "a
north, range = east, Montana meridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because of
the mineral character Of the land, or for any
other reason. to the disposal to applicant, should
ale their sfidavits of protest in this Office on OF
before the 2lst day of May, 1918.
H. N. SUTHERLIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office At Great Falls. Mon
tana, April IA, 1913.
Notice ia hereby given that
HATTIE Is. HILL,
of Mariss, Montana, who,o on September ~, 1910,
made homestead entry, No. O16i9y. Tor lots 1 and
=, 81 NEA, SEA section s., town ship ~ north,
range Z east, Montana meridian, has filed notice
OF intention to make three-year proof, TO esiab-
lish claim to the land above described, beiOr0
Herbert D.. Schmidt, U. S. commissicn er, Ut his
office, at Fort Benton, Montana. ON the 81 day OF
June, 1919
Claimant names az witnesses: Andrew Olson,
William W. Mcdonald, Joseph Kujawa, Joseph
Skeirka, all of Marias, Montsna.
H. N. SUTHERLIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication,

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, April Ia, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that
ANDREW OLSON,
of Marias, Montana, who, on september Ii, 1910,
made homestead entry No. 0l5994, for FL. section
Z. township y north, range Z east, Montana meri-
dian, has filed notice of intention to make three
year proof, TO establish claim to the land above
described, before Herbert d.. Schmidt, U. s. COM
missioner, at his office, at Fort Benton, Montana,
on the 4th day of June, 1913
Claimant names as Witnesses: Earl Hill,
Joseph Kujaws, all of Marias, Montana.
X. n. SUTHERLIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication,

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, April II, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that
JOHN SCHWARTZ,
of Fort Benton, Montana who, on March Is, 1910,
made homestead entry No. 0lO944, for 81 section
%, township % north, range = east, Montana
meridian, has hled notice of intention to make
three.year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Herbert ID. Schmidt, U.
8. commissioner, at his Office, at Fort Benton,
Montana, ON the 26th day of May, 1913.
Claimant names as Witnesses; Peter Weber,
Fred Moldenhauer, Joseph Ham, jacob Ham,
all Of Fort Benton, Montana.
r. N. SUTHERLIN. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, April IA, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that
WILLARD f. BARROWS,
of Fort Benton, Montana, who, on July 6, 1910,
made homestead entry No. OlS234, for ~ eecti0n
I, township % north, range 8 east, Montana meri-
dian. has filed notice Of intention to make three
year proof, to establish claim to the land above
described, before Herbert d. schmidt, U. 8. COM
missioner, at his office, ut Fort Benton, Montana,
on the Sd day of June, 1919.
Claimant names a. witnesses; Earnest A.
Rarsch, Melvin s. Stellmon, Blake Graham,
William q. Stellmon, all of Fort benton, Mont.
Il. n. SUTMEkLlN, Negieter.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23
Stallion For Sale

A Norman pedigreed stallion for sale, seven
years old, weight about 100 pounds. Can be
seen at the Stocking ranch on the Teton. FOR
particulars address
L.. STOCKING, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23

Water right blanks-only correct
form published--for sale at the RIVER
PRESS Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-23
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication,

United States Land Office ut Great Falls, Mon
tsna, April II, 1913.
Notice lie hereby given that
PETER WEBER,
of Fort Benton, Montana, who. on March IL, 1910,
made homestead entry No. 0lO945, for SEA sec
ton 20, MEN section %, township % north,
range 8 east, Montana meridian, has filed notice
Of intention to make three. year proof, to estab.
Itch claim to the land above described, before
Herbert ID. Schmidt, IT,. s. commissioner, at his
office, at Fort Benton, Montana. on the 26th day
of May, 1913.
Claimant names as Witnesses: John Schwartz,
Fred Moldenhauer, Henry Zsnto, Msgdelen
Flynn, all Of Fort benton, Montana.
r. N. SUTHERLIN. Register.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
John A. Thatcher.

The death of John A. Thatcher oc-
CURED at his home in Pueblo on
Thursday OF last week, at the age of
n and after an Illness OF but a few
weeks.
Mr.. Thatcher, as banker and capi-
talist, ranked perhaps ahead of any
other citizen of Colorado. Thatcher
Bros. started store in Pueblo when
there was but one other store there
and in locality that is now without
the business section of the city. Their
business grew. first with the increase
in the cattle industry. in which they
also engaged, and reached immense
proportions as the city began to grow
in size.
The large number who were in the
early days prompted them to start a
bank. This they did, and at the time
of his death Mr.. Thatcher was connec-
ted, It is said, with more than twenty
stockholder and director of the First
National bank of this city.
Mr.. Thatcher was pronounced an
enterprising citizen at all times, and
was one of the first to extend well
come and encouragement to any new
conner. In business matters he was
far seeing and successful to a greater
extent than most others. He was a
ctafa builder it, the friieqt gansa nf the
word.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
KENEHAN FAILS TO HONOR
AMMONS WARRANT AS 20. k'D.'

Denver, Aug. 20.-State Auditor
Roady Kenehan yesterday refused TO
recognize the o. X. OF Governor Am
mons on voucher calling for the
payment OF an appropriation voted BY
the legislature several years ago for
the building OF bridge in the city OF
Grand Junction. County Attorney
Halderman. OF Mesa county. obtained
the voucher after members of the at
torney generals office had advised
Governor Ammons the claim was
legal.
Mr. Kenehan thinks it is Illegal. He
was so firmly convinced of this. and
also that he would not pay the war
rant. that he declined to discuss the
situation at the request OF Governor
Ammons.
The state agreed to pay Mesa coun-
ty $4,000 as Its portion OF the e1-
pense of building a bridge on Main
street In Grand Junction several years
ago. After the bridge was built a
pier was washed away. The state
auditor declared the construction was
faulty and brought suit TO enjoin the
payment OF $4,000 to the contractors.
for the work. Mr.. Halderman now
asserts the country is in need of the
money. A further conference with
Governor Ammons followed after he
tried unsuccessfuly to obtain the
money. but no conclusion was reached.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
Fores. Fire Near peeeque.

DeBeque, Aug20.-A forest fire
which started on the jeff Bishop
homestead day before yesterday is
raging % miles northwest of here. A
dense cloud Of smoke can be seen
from here.
The blaze is believed to have start
ed from brush which Bishop was burn
ing on his new place. The blaze
can be seen for fifteen miles by tine
"YT" outfit near Collbran.
Fire fighters are planning to leave
here and Collbran this afternoon II It
is seen their services are required.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

} EcKERT ITEMS .
, . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saturday evening while out driving
Miss Florence Potts was thrown from
the buggy and quite seriously injured
She is doing very nicely now, how
ever and unless complications arise
she will recover in a short time.
Rev. ]. R. Lamb OF Grand Junction
spent the week end in Eckert.
Miss Galloway is spending this
week with Miss Rose Kennicott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bromer of Pennsyl
vania who have been visiting the for
mer's sister Mrs ]. A. Hunsicker re
turned to their home Monday.
Bruce Ferguson has been camping
on Grand Mesa this week.
Mr.. VIM. Miller of Dayton is visit
ing in Eckert this week.
State Secretary of the Baptist
Church preached at the Eckere Zap
tist church Sunday evening.
Mrs. H. II. Schrader left Sunday for
Helper, Utah. to visit Mr.. Schrader
who is working there.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

return, seep and developed water with
the state engineer and the county
clerks of Montrose and Delta coun-
ties.
In developing the plan of the pro-
ject, the distributing systems have
been so placed as to enable them to
take up and use return water reaching
the Uncompahgre river after having
served its purpose upon the lands to
which it was first distributed.
The Montrose and Delta canal and
the Loutsenhizer canal have been pur-
chased outright by the government,
and negotiations have been completed
for the transfer of many of the pri-
vate bitches along the river. While
the transfer of many of these bitches
has not been consmmated, under the
terms Of their agreement to transfer
to the United States they are per-
mittde to receive and tbs waters devel
oped by the works of the reclamation
service, so that the service is in a po-
sition at this time to take and put to
beneficial use all of the return wa
ters to which it is entitled.
There is not now. and never has
been, any intention on the part of
either the government or the Water
Users association to abandon any
part of the waters borught in to the
UncompGhgre valley by means of the
er governmental works. On the con-
trary, it is now, and always has been.
the intention to recapture and put to
beneficial use this additional water
supply as many times as possible.
There is no desire on the part of
either the government or the Water
Users association to deprive any
owner of water right in the Uncom-
pahgre river of the amount of water
to which he is legally or euuitably en-
titled 1t is believed he should be
placed in exactly the same position
that he would have been in had there
been no additional water supply
brOght into the valley. What that con-
parison of the river gagings at or near
the Montrose- Ouray county line and
the distribution of water as made by
the variou commissioners during the
past years.
1t will be found that the quantity of
water the commissioners have been
able to distribute to the priority hold
ers bears a certain relation to the
water that has been delivered at the
head of the district. In other words,
that when one hundred feet of water
in the Uncompahgre river crosses
the south boundary line of Montrose
county. the commissioners were able
to supply certain priorities; that
when this amount was raised to 200
feet they were enabled to supply a
certain other number of priorities; !;
and conversely, when 1t fell short OF
100 feet they were only able to sup
ply a very limited number. What this
relation is 1t is believed, can be de-
termined by an examination of your
own and previous commissioners re-
ports prior to 1911.
From 1908 to date, the Reclamation
service has made certain investiga-
tions as to the return of water within
the Uncompahgre valley project.
From these investigations. It has been
determined that during the year 1910,
when there was 100 feet Of water
crossing the OnrayMontrose line. that
there was approximately 55 second
feet of return water available for dis.
tribution. This percentage were taken
during the low water stages while
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
SCHOOL ITEMS
, . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Examinations for entrance into the
high school will be held next week.
Saturday, August 80. Pupils who
have no certificates from an eighth
grade should present themselves at
that time. Those having certificates
will present them at the opening of
school. September 2. Pupils coming
from other high schools should bring
with them all report cards or certifi-
Gates of standing obtained in such
schools. These may be presented at
the opening of school.
Pupils of last year who have tests
to take will be given an opportunity
after school begins.
Do not arrange to buy any second
hand books in physics, advanced alge-
bra. history of English literature or
fourth year German classics.
There will be no class in physiogra-
ply this year, but there will be two
biology classes. first and second
years. Photography will be present
ed in the second year of the course
hereafter.
OF our former pupils, Marjorie Gun
ningham and Lynn Carpenter go with
their parents this week to live in 9TH
er states, the former to West Virginia
and the latter to Kansas. Our best
wishes go with them.
~. HENDERSON,. Principal.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our friends and neighbors
for their kindness and sympathy dur
ing our recent sorrow. In the loss OF
our mother; also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
WILL GROW.
JOHN GROW,
ROBERT GROW.
FRED GROW,
JIM GROW,
TOM GROW.
MRS. TOM RITTER,
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
Advertised Letter List.

Letters remaining unclaimed at the
Delta. Colo, postofficef ro the week
ending August 10. 1913:
Arlington, Walter.
Chimney. Mrs. Nora.
Duncan, ]. A.
Hill, C. A.
Mayhan, L. II.
Mccoy, Miss Belle.
Paddock, Herman.
Perkins, Mrs f. w.
Wheeler. Mrs. NJ. ID.
Persons calling for the above let.
ters will please say advertised"
ELLA NEW, p. NJ.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
Card Of Thanks,

We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to the many
neighbors and friends for their kind
ness and help upon the death of our
dear baby. Helen. and for the many
beautiful floral offerings.
BERTHA SIMPSON.
MR.. AND MRS. w. B. CARTER.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
GOVERNMENT CLAIMS RETURN
OF WATERS TO UNcoMPAHGRE


Anent the long-standing discussion
over the unification of the Ironstone
ditch with the balance of the bitches
in the Uncompahgre valley reclama-
tion project, the government is finally
about to bring the matter to a head
and its full contention is given in the
demand made upon Water Commis-
sioner A. j. Baxter for the return
water in the Uncompahgre river.
Not desiring to decide the question
himself, he has put it up to Division
Engineer H. C. Getty. The latter has
Just returned from a trip to Maher
and he announced on Monday that
he would endeavor to get the state
engineer to come over here and look
into the question carefully before any
decision was rendered.
The trouble about the state officials
deciding in accordance with the wish
es of the govern ment is that the state
law and decisions of the supreme
court are to the effect that when re-
turn waters through seep or otherwise
get into a stream, they become prop
erty of the public stream and the
water commissioner shall measure
them out TO appropriations. The su-
preme court has held that the only
way the return or scep water can be
controlled is by capturing it before it
gets into the stream and have the
commissioner measure it into the
stream.
The subject is a very interesting
one. and the Uncompahgre project
brings out condition that has not
been found in other projects, hence
there is no. decision bearing upon it.
The development of SO much return
water in the river was unknown be-
fore the Gunnison water came into
the valley and everybody agrees that
the Gunnison water is directly res
ponsble for it, yet that water has not
yet been recaptured before it has
found its way into the river. How
ever the state engineer and water
commissioner decide the present con-
troversy. The question will doubtless
find its way into the courts for the
reason that which ever side loses in
the first instance, it will go to the
courts.
The letter of Fred H. Pyle, project
manager, to Mr.. Baxter, follows:
Montrose, Colo, Aug ~. 1913.-Mr.
A. j. Baxter, Water Commissioner,
r-I
Dear Sir l desore to take up with
you the matter of the distribution of
water within the limits of the Uncom-
pahgre valley project
AS you are well aware, a large
amount of Gunnison water is being
turned into the valley by the works
OF the reclamation service and used
for the irrigation Of thousands of
acres Of land. There can be no doubt
but what a certain percentage of this
distributed water finds its way into
the Uncompahgre river and is avail
able for redistribution.
From the very inception of the I'm
compahgre valley project 1t has been
utilize all seepage, return and devel-
,.oped waters resulting from the in
creased water supply brought into the
valley by governmental works. This
intention is shown in the very early
reports OF the Water Users associa-
tion made to the department, and is
further evidenced by the formal post.
ing Of notices and filing OF claims for
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

Some one hundred and fifty or more
of the expert peach pickers and pack
tricts have gone over to Palisade this
week to assist in the peach harvest
of that section which has just begun
and will last about three weeks. The
Tribune at Palisade states that there
will be at least 65 per cent OF a full
crop in that section this year and
that the Elbertas are OF superior
quality.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

Half dozen or more residents OF
this city Joined the excursion party
to Salt Lake City last Sunday evening
and are now having a big time with
the followers OF Brigham Young and
seeing the sights of the Utah capitol.
This was the regular San Juan excur-
sion to Salt Lake.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

WANTED.-At Glenwood Springs
Sanitarium. young women to enter the
fall class for nurses training. Glass
open now. Write superintendent for
information.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

those who have running advertising
accounts with the paper.
WANTED TO RENT or broom
modern cottage. West side preferred.
Enquire 437 Palmer. esp
The board OF County Commissioners
OF Delta county will meet as Board
Of Equalization. Tuesday. September
End, 1913. 2s
Wanted 10 buy-Some good second
hand wheels. Must be cheap. Geo.
II. Cunningham's Bicycle Shop, Main
Street. lott.
TO TRADE.-City income property
for small tract OF improved land, Gar
net mesa preferred. Address e.
care Independent.
TO LOAN-Any amount up to
$4,000 at per cent. c. A. Merrill.
$50 Dodge st. Coop phone.
FOR RENT-Furnished house. five
rooms. with plano. four blocks from
Moin street. West Fourth. ZIP
LOST.-Ladies' gold watch fob. be-
tween Cory and Eckert Has initials
"E. A. W." Return to Eda williams,
Cory. Colo. for reward. 26p
Stamp photos on Saturdays. 20
pictures for 25. The Erickson Studio.
corner Second and Main.
Furnish your home without cost by
patronizing Grand Union Tea Co.
One block west OF the postoffice.
II It needs repairing, take II to
Geo. II. Cunningham's Bicycle Shop.
We do all kinds Of repair work
soldering. brazing and vulcanizing.
Main Street. 10.tf-
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

Mrs. Jerry Ehrgott entertained at
dinner in honor OF Miss Mamie Bass
ley, OF Longmont, who is the house
guest of Mayor Stewart and family,
last Friday evening. The guests pres
ent were the Misses Evelyn. Anna
and Nellie Nutter, Miss Nora Kellogg
and Miss Ethel Bear.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

]. L. Ramer came in from Denver
and Fort Collins last Tuesday even
ing to look after his farm interests
near Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

E. J. Carmichael left for Salida tn
first of the week, to escape the ba
ance of the heated period. His famil
remain in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

A E. Penley and daughter arrived
home from the Boun ranch on Battle
ment mesa last Tuesday evening after
pleasant weeks outing and success
full fishing.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

Ernest Beaver OF North Delta has
just purchased an interest in mining
properties near Telluride and he and
his associates are putting up stamp
mill.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

License to wed was issued this week
to Benjamin l. Vanaken and Miss
Gladys Yandle, both of Cedaredge
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

FOR SALE-A good water barrel.
commode and other goods. Inquire at
this office. II
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

A bridge is to be built across the
Dolores river at Gateway. costing
$4,000.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.
. . . . . . . . . . . . .

No local advertisement vii hereaf-
ter be inserted in this paper that is
not paid for in advance. except for
those who have running advertising
accounts with the paper.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

WANTED TO RENT or broom
modern cottage. West side preferred.
Enquire 437 Palmer. Esp
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

The board OF County Commissioners
OF Delta county will meet as Board
of Equalization. Tuesday. September
End, 1913. 2s
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

Furnish your home without cost by
patronizing Grand Union Tea Co
One block west Of the postoffice
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

Wanted 10 buy-Some good second
hand wheels. Must be cheap. Geo.
II. Cunningham's Bicycle Shop. Main
Street. lott.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

TO TRADE-City income property
for small tract OF improved land, Gar
net mesa preferred. Address "E."
care Independent.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

TO LOAN-Any amount up to
$4,000 at 8 per cent. c. A. Merrill.
$50 Dodge st. Coop phone.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

LOST.-Ladies' gold watch fob. be-
tween Cory and Eckert. Has initials
&c. A. W." Return to Eda Williams,
Cory. Colo. for reward. 26p
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

Stamp photos on Saturdays. 20
pictures for 25. The Erickson Studio.
corner Second and Main.
The Delta independent., 1913-08-22

FOR RENT-Furnished house. five
rooms. with plano. four blocks from
Moin street. West Fourth. ZIP