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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-04-19
Obituary

Mrs Priscilla Mattison, wife of
VIM. ID. Tompkins Of North Benning-
ton, died Tuesday, Apr. 18th. at the
home Of her oldest son Daniel, in
Bennington, where she had been ten
DERBY cared for during the last weeks
of her life. Mrs. Tompkins had been
in frail health for several years.
growing gradually worse during the
past winter. At times her suffering
was Intense, but always borne with
patience, never forgetting her
thoughtfulness for those about her.
which was such a marked trait OF her
character. In her death, her friends
mourn the loss Of one who never
failed to be interested In their wei.
fare. or 30 be sympathetic in times
OF trouble. The community loses a
good woman, with a kind motherlv
heart who always had a word OF
cheer to encourage those with whom
she came In contact. But Il is in the
home, where the departure Of the
wife and mother leaves a vacancy
that can never be filed.
Mrs. Tompkins was the dauehte,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-04-19
GETTING Even.

"Oh, George. dear" she whispered
when he slipped the engagement ring
on her tapering finger, how sweet OF
you to remember just the sort Of stone
| preferred None of the others was
ever so thoughtful"
George was staggered. but for a mo
ment Then he came back with; mot
at all. dear You overrate me. This is
the one I've always used."-London
Stray Stories
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-04-19
unquentol.

Is an antiseptic healing ointment for
the treatment Of eczema and all skin
diseases, II contains no harmful drug
yet Is a powerful germiclde and heal.
ing emollient
Much study and many experiments
have proven repeatedly that no rene.
dy can compare with Unguentol for
the quick relief and positive cure OF
eczema and skin troubles. HarSid w
Cole. Pharmacist.
editorial
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-04-19

"snaggs is most eccentric chap"
"Yes?"
"Surel He has named his place Pine
Terrace"
"Well, what of itT'
swell, he has pine trees and ter
race."-Judge's Library.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-04-19
So Say We All.

what kind of music suits your
tasteT
"Well. I'm not particular l like II
either rare or well ."-Lipplncott's.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27
Water Rents Due.

Water rents for quarter commencing
July LIST. will be due July. Please
call at city hall and settle for same.
Ordinance provides that water rents
must be paid on or before the 10th OF
the first month in the quarter. II
not settled by that time water will be
turned off without further notice. No
house will be considered vacant unless
water is ordered turned Off
LIONEL r. WIGRAM.
Commissioner of Finance and Supplies
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Mrs. A Gerst sustained the fracture
OF a small bone In her right wrist
when cranking her auto yesterday
morning preparatory for drive
through the Tongue Greek country
with two or three lady friends and
this trip was necessarily deferred TO
some future date, Necessary surgical
attention was enlisted at once and the
unfortunate lady will be compelled to
carry the injured member in splints
for at least three or four weeks.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Eggs for hatching-White wyan-
dottes and Buff Leghorns.-From the
first prize pen mated to my first prize
cockerel, not a bird scoring less than
s2is. to 95 3-4. $500 per Is. Second
pen mated to third prize cockerel; all
good birds. $3.50 per Is. Buff Leg
horn eggs, $3.50 per Is. NJ R. Perkins
S45 Palmer Street, Delta. tt
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Montrose boys can at least be given
credit for being live ones. One of
their number recently got married.
His fellows of the Bachelors club
Immediately had him arrested for
deserting the club, tried and convicted
him. then put him in cage which had
been built for mountain lion. mount
him around town, having spielers
with megaphones TO harangue to the
crowds
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27
City Council Proceedings.

Council met in regular session Tues
day at 8 p, m. with full attendance.
One bid was received for Sewer Is.
from Gets & Gets. Action deferred
Council decided to take down old
water tank on Garnet mesa.
Offer of S66. from w. f. Hornsby.
for lumber in old pump house, was ac-
cepted. Land owned in this locality
was decided available for dumping
ground of city rubbish.
Following bills were allowed;
]. d. VanVolkenburgh. supplies-.-S2 5000
Wallis Nelson. janitor .........-..-------. 700
LIONEL r. WIGRAM.
Commissioner of Finance and Supplies
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

One of the largest and most enjoy
able parties of the summer was given
at the home of Miss Katie Obergfell
at Roubideau in honor of Miss Flora
Beer of Arlington. and the w. o. w.
ball team. Between twenty-five and
thirty couples were present. Dainty
night. Everyone present reported
Miss Obergfell delightful hostess.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

VIII Williams started out Saturday
morning with a pack horse and saddle
for the Paradox country. where he
will rusticate at least two or three
weeks with John Wade who is doing
some successful vanadium mining in
that district Wade's camp is about
ten miles from Naturita and the Delta
groceryman did not expect to COM
pIete the journey until Sunday even
ing.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27
City Warrents Payable.

All warrants on Fee and Salary
prior and up TO April l. are payable.
Interest on same Will cease after 80
DAYS from date of this notice.
Dated June %. 1918
LIONEL r. WIGRAM.
Commissioner of Finance and Supplies
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Miss Nina Noble and her brother
Clifford departed last Sunday morning
for La Junta where they will join
of the family who preceded them to
that point ten days or two weeks. The
family expects to remain in that city
all summer. but Mr.. Noble remains
in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

1t has come to point where the
articles in the city papers telling Of
credence. Usually they are not worth
needing. for the prospector or miner
who really makes a discovery of value.
has good reason to keep his mouth as
he has secured his ground, which will
require more or less time. A man
would be worse than a blatant fool 10
rush into print with the news. Such
stories are mostly made up as booster
articles to help some particular
schemers create a favorable sensation.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Hon. James Moynahau who has
been visiting his daughter, Mrs. f. j.
Carmichael and family for a week. left
for Denver Wednesday. Mr.. Moyna-
han was an early day mining acqualn-
tance of ] Frank Sanders and Walter
Singleton. as we'll as Independent ed
tor. They made trip over Surface
Creek Saturday in Mr., Sanders Buick
automobile. going to Cedaredge and
return. and Mr.. Sanders gave the ex-
Senator glimpse of other parts of
our country while here.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Letters recently received in this city
from Geo. c. Crabill former well
known business resident of Delta who
is now living in Seattle. Washington.
state that he and his family are in
good health. that Seattle is one OF
the liveliest cities in the west and
that they expect to reside there per
manently. Mr.. Crabill was in the EN-
poly of big seed house for some
time after locating in Seattle but he
is now established in the real estate
and investment business for himself
and says that he is doing well, He
states that Seattle has fast baseball
team and +, attends all the home
games.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Arthur Pelkey. the prize fighter who
killed Luther McCarty by a chance
blow in ten round bout at Calgary
about three weeks ago. was acquitted
by a jury in the courts at that city
this week Pelkey Will not give up
the fighting game. but expects to
battle with Gunboat Smith in the near
future.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Mr and Mrs L. r. Conner arrived
in the city last evening from their
home in Malvern. Iowa, for a few
weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. G. T.
White. Mr. Conner succeeded to the
furniture and undertaking business of
Mr.. White in the Iowa town some six
or seven years ago.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Prof. Vernon C. Bridges, of this city,
received word yesterday of the death
of his uncle. Winfield Wood, promin-
ent business and professional man of
Mattoon. Ill, whose death. was caused
by pneumonia.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Attorney Robinson was here from
Denver on Wednesday. Yookihg up
data concerning the alleged interest
of Otto Rogers. a resident of Dallas.
Texas, In the Smith -Glidden Fruit
Commission company which operated
in Delta last year. The company
has taken advantage of the bank
ruptcy act and this investigation is
to determine Rogers interest in the
matter.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Mrs. W. S. Evans arrived home from
Greeley where she attended com.
mencement exercises at the State
Teachers School from which her
daughter. Agneta. graduated with
honors. last Tuesday morning. Miss
Evans stopped off In Colorado Springs
for a weeks visit with friends and
acquaintances and will arrive home
some day the latter part of next week.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Sheriff Cash Sampson was some
where last week. Don't know where,
but as usual he came home on the
train with lot of ladies. Once upon
a time. 1t is chronicled in hsly writ.
that a man by the name of Sampson
got into trouble through chatting with
a lady.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Stanley Ferrin arrived in the city
last Saturday evening from Kelley.
New Mexico. where he has been in the
service of one of the big mining and
milling companies ever since leaving
Delta about three years ago, for few
days visit with his parents who reside
few miles distant from this city. Mr..
Ferrin's little son. Warren. has been
here with his grandparents for some
months in very poor health and he
was taken to the Red Cross hospital
in Salida, where DR.. F. n. Cochems
will make every possible effort to res
tions.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Harry Jones departed for his home
in ST. Louis yesterday morning after
a weeks visit with his sister. Mrs.
Jos. Pregent. He was thoroughly de-
lighted with Colorado and particular
ly this part of it.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Little Edith Stearns celebrated her
second birthday on the lawn at her
home on Howard street last Saturday
and was one of the proudest young
sters to be seen in seven counties
at least during the celebration in her
honor. Refreshments were served.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Mrs Matte Hall has been quite ill
of pneumonia at her home on lower
Eaton avenue for ten days or two
weeks past. Yesterday she was re-
ported in a precarious condition.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

The small boy will now have a new
channel for his nickels. The merry
go-round struck town on Wednesday
and will remain until after the 4th,
being located at the corner of Main
and Fifth streets.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

FOR SALE-so acres on Ash mesa.
part in alfalfa. Anyone building and
living on the place can get long time
payments. C. H. Duffield. 924 18th
St, Denver, Cello.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Next Friday is Fourth of July. the
birthday of our nations Independence.
American heart swells almost TO burst
ing on that day Will We celebrate?
Yes Sane or insane! Let the Eagle
screami
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Licenses to wed were issued this
week as follows: Edison R. McCor-
mick and Miss Jessie Closson, both
OF Cedaredge; Jno. Frances Fobare and
Miss Rovina Holybee. both of Hotch-
kiss; Harry y. Gayette, OF Helper.
Utah, and Miss Nellie w. Gabler of
Paonia
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Mrs. Wilfred Dixon was an east
bound passenger last Wednesday morn
ing for Mulhall. Oklahoma, where she
will visit with her parents and other
relatives a few weeks.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Judge r. d. Mcleod was here from
Leadyilie first of the present week
looking after ranch interests in this
county and incidentally transacting
legal business. The judge is the pres
ent city attorney OF Leadville.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

break in the city water main at a
point in front OF the Osborne-Wllliam-
son Drug company's store on Main
strzG this week eau sc cutie an over
fioo snd gave the city forces extr0
duties
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Senator Geo. Stephan and wife and
E ]. Mathews and wife were autoists
to Sapinero last Saturday and they
expected to'enjoy a ten day or two
weeks outing in that district angling
for trout.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

A good many dollars have come into
the country this year from poultry.
One dealer. 4. f. Penley. paid over
500 last month for poultry. 1t is safe
to say that the poultry product in the
immediate vicinity of Delta alone,
brings in from $1,000 to $4,000 per
month, which isn't bad for a side line.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

FOR SALE-Enameled single bed
spring, mattress and pillows, new
Telephone Garnet S51.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27
BUSINESS LOCALS

Call Delta 1871, for fresh strawber
ries direct from the patch, deliver
ed. 2Or
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

The Woman's Relief Corps held its
regular session Wednesday afternoon
and one candidate was initiated. A
social hour followed and light refresh.
ments were served.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

IT, as has long been granted, the
home newspaper is a reflex of the
business of its town, the Independent
is able to tell a very good story OF
Delta this week
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

WANTED-Lumber hauler So per
NJ. Gibson Lumber & Mercantile Co.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Mrs. Frank Darling and Mrs. Emmet
Norton came in from their home at
Long Beach, California, last Tuesday
morning for few weeks visit with
relatives and friends in this city.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

NJ Gray Carrel. representing the
International Harvester Co., was in
Delta yesterday from Grand Junction.
looking after the business interests of
his company.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Roy Nicholson of Cedaredge, but
recently purchased the remaining
stock and fixtures of the cooperative
company and they were removed
Eckert on Friday and Saturday,
where he will open up general store,
Mr.. Nicholson had already CONSTRUCTED
a substantial frame store building
25xS0. at Eckert, and II was here
fore but little trouble for him to In
stall the fixtures and stock and begin
business.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

No local advertisement Will 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., 1913-06-27

E. G. Fuller. in charge of the fish
lakes at the Cole resort, was in town
the first of the week. He reports
the trout planted last yea as making
fine growth, many of them now meas
uring full seven inches.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Have two fine ranches near Ce
daredge to trade for Delta residence
or ranch. Surface Creek Realty Co.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

FOR SALE-House tent 12 II;
Jersey milch COW. giving about two
gallons daily. Mrs. Linkletter. on
Fourth. four blocks west of Main
Street. is
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

FOR SALE-EnameIed single bed.
spring. mattress and pillows, new.
Telephone Garnet S51.
No local advertisement will 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.
FOR SALE-House tent 12 IA;
Jersey milch COW. giving about two
gallons daily. Mrs Linkletter. on
Fourth, four blocks west of Main
Street. is
FOR SALE-My Stanley automobile;
cheap for cash. Good condition.
DIR. C. D. Kinsley, Hillman Bldg. 16-l
Have two fine ranches near &c
daredge to trade for Delta residence
or ranch. Surface Creek Realty Co.
Big cut in trimmed hats. See our
lines at $3.50, $3.50, $3.50. Glenn
Millinery.
II it needs repairing, take it to
Geo. H. Cunningham's Bicycle Shop
We do all kinds of repair work
soldering. brazing and vulcanizing
Main Street. loft
FOR SALE-Good buggy and set
of single harness. Enquire at Penley's
Feed Store
Big cut in trimmed hats. See our
lines at $3.50. $3.50. $3.50. Glenn
Millinery.
FOR RENT.-Rooms and Suites. fur
nished: Housekeeping. No. S0+, cor
ner of 7th and Grand
FOR SALE-One span mules, wagon
and harness. 62S Meeker st. 1863
Protect your nome against fire by
insuring with stephan & Obert.
Spring chickens for sale. A. F.
Frank, California mesa. Is
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
that fire insurance policies Nos, 1851
and 1874 OF the Equitable Fire &
Marine lns. Co, have been lost and
aer void and are of no force or effect
Any person who may find same Is
ra,,astaa 30 rat,r,, - NrS NJ =
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Ruby Neff had business in Denver
demanding personal attention first of
the week and he proceeded to that
point on Tuesday with considerable
dread for he was compelled to go out
on crutches. The necessity for
crutches resulted from a slip when
climbing into his buggy the evening
before which caused the tearing loose
of ligment in his left leg. He eS-
pected to be absent several days.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

A jolly party of Montrose citizens.
consisting of 5. f. Dawson. Mrs. c. A
Brattain. Parker Lupher and wife. Mrs.
Cook. Miss Willis. Miss Susie Daw-
son. Mrs. Helen. Mrs, Fransden. and
Mrs. Mamie Hart. of Arizona, autoed
from Montrose to Surface Creek on
Sunday last. and were guests OF MIR.
and Mrs. J. Keiser. They returned to
Montrose via Delta In the afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

C. C. Hill. of Northen Colorado. who
has been III in this city for some two
or three weeks past, departed We'd
nesday morning for the Paradox valley
country near Naturita where he has
just purchased fine stock ranch and
will locate permanently. Mr.. Hill's
ranch comprises a section of land hav-
ing a fine supply of water. over 200
head Of cattle and 20 head of horses.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Mrs II. w Wittmeyer of Montrose.
was very badly injured in a runaway
near Norwood the past week. Mrs.
Wittmeyer was visiting relatives near
Norwood at the time.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Big cut in trimmed hats. See oul
lines at $3.50, $3.50, $3.50. Glenn
Millinery.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

C. c. Adams, assistant cashier OF
the First National Bank of Delta has
recovered from a two weeks siege OF
Illness sufficiently to be again at his
post in the bank
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

FOR SALE-My Stanley automobile; +;
cheap for cash. Good condition.
DR.. C. D. Kinsley, Hillman Bldg. 16-l
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
that fire insurance policies Nos, 1851
and 1874 of the Equitable Fire &
Marine Ins. Co, have been lost and
aer void and are of no force or effect
Any person who may find same is
requested to return to Mrs. NJ. F.
Keen. agent
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

, Duke cherries, 25c gallon. j. A
Rovaart, Paonia
Mr. Horace Hallack arrived from
Illinois the first of the week, on a
visit to his sons and daughters.
II. c. Getty was over from Montrose
) on business last Wednesday, returning
: home the following day
r. NJ. McMurray is getting about on
the streets again after long siege OF
sickness which confined him to his
home
Order four gallons of those fine
(sub-acid) Duke cherries, packed in A.
inch peach box, price, s1.OO, F. o. B.
Paonia. ]. A. Rovaart.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Hugg, of Missouri,
were among Montrose visitors
chronicled in the Press this week.
A good old Irish name. that.
Delta soils do not wear out. There
is a constant reproduction of the ele-
ments which enrich them. making
them comparatively everlasting.
/ Mrs. J. A Winters was an outgoing
passenger yesterday morning for Sa
Ida, being called to that point on ac-
count of the serious illness of her
brother
VI. R. Perkins. of the Perkins Hotel.
was an outgoing passenger Wednes-
day morning for Fort Morgan on busi-
ness. He expected to be absent sew
eral days.
c. c. Adams, assistant cashier of
the First National Bank of Delta has
recovered from a two weeks siege of
illness sufficiently to be again at his
post in the bank.
The Woman's Relief Corps held its
regular session Wednesday afternoon
and one candidate was initiated. A
social hour followed and light refresh
ments We're served.
NJ Gray Carrel. representing the
International Harvester Co., was in
Delta yesterday from Grand Junction.
looking after the business interests of
his company.
i II. as has long been granted. the
home newspaper is a reflex of the
business of its town, the Independent
is able to tell very good story of
Delta this week
bound passenger last Wednesday morn
ing for Mulhall. Oklahoma. where she
will visit with her parents and other
relatives a few weeks.
Mrs. Matte Hall has been quite i'll
Eaton avenue for ten days or two
weeks past Yesterday she was re-
ported in a precarious condition.
Prof Vernon c. Bridges of this city.
received word yesterday of the death
of his uncle. Winfield Wood, promin
ent business and professional man of
Mattoon, Ill. whose death. was caused
by pneumonia.
Harry Jones departed for his home
in ST. Louis yesterday morning after
a weeks visit with his sister. Mrs.
Jos. Pregent He was thoroughly de-
lighted with Colorado and particular
ly this part of it,
The small boy will now have new
channel for his nickels. The merry
go-round struck town on Wednesday
and will remain until after the 4th.
being located at the corner of Main
and Fifth streets.
Little Edith Stearns celebrated her
second birthday on the lawn at her
home on Howard street last Saturday
and was one of the proudest young
sters to be seen in seven counties
at least during the celebration in her
honor. Refreshments were served.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27
LOCAL,AND PERSONAL

w. S. Grant, wife and little son were
here from Cedaredge on Wednesday
the guests of friends.
ienty of North Delta strawberries
in the market these days and they're
as fine as can be had from any part of
America.
Social matters have been rather
lively this week, but Independent has
not been able to get particulars of
the different functions.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Holiday. who
were here on a visit to Mrs. Holidays
parents, Mr.. and Mrs A. NJ. Anderson,
returned to their home in South Park,
Monday.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

En- route to Delta after a visit in
Lake City, Mr.. and Mrs. A L. Palmer
of Delta, visited at the train Monday
afternoon with their sister, Miss Della
Palmer.-Montrose Press.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

The tent house erected some months
ago by Harry Shinn on Palmer street
between Sixth and Seventh, has been
removed to a point on North Colum-
bia street
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Mrs. Virginia Alexander came in
from the strawberry day doings al
Glenwood Springs first of the weel
for brief visit with friends in the
city.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Protect your nome against fire by
insuring with stephan & Obert.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

". R. Perkins. of the Perkins Hotel,
was an outgoing passenger Wednes-
day morning for Fort Morgan on busi-
ness He expected to be absent sew
eral days.
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Spring chickens for sale. A. F
Frank. California mesa l
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

Mrs. ]. A Winters was an outgoing
Ida, being called to that point on ac-
count of the serious illness of her
brother
The Delta independent., 1913-06-27

1t is not an easy thing to be social
and sane at the same time.
The Gunnison S.ockgrowers' annual
convention will be held in Gunnison
July "a and %.
Mrs. Jack Mayer arrived in the city
from Grand Junction first of the week
for a visit with Mrs. George Hallock.
Mrs. Minnie Wagner returned to
her home in Telluride Tuesday after
having visited relatives in Delta for a
week
]. p. Kernohan, North Delta, is mar
keting fine new potatoes of large size
and splendid quality. He expects to
ship some in few days.