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The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
Guest at County
Prison Gets Freedom

Jack Shaver is no longer guest of
tie county. He was given permaI-
ent leave CT absence last Saturday an !
On the following evening went out on
the Nortu Fork branch OF the RIO
Grande road to do fence work with a
gang OF men engaged In that part o:
the company's work
Jack Shaver was convicted about
three months ago of selling liquor
at his home near Austin without n
license and sentenced to three months
I'm the county Jail. And according to
officers In charge of this little brick
residence near the center of fine
court square, Jack made molel pris-
oner.
He was rs tidy about himself and
his surroundings when inside the Jail
as one could be and after getting per-
mission to do work about the court
grounds he proved himself to be n
worker. He seemed to have n personal
interest in what he did In this line and
It was always woll done.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11

One half mile running race, ponies
IA hands high or less-John Torrey
first. Theodore Widney second.
An exhibition of COW boys hanging a
horse thief was here given in realistic
fashion by local boys who ride the
ranges of this district
Motorcycle race-Geo. H. Cunning.
ham first, Harrison Neff second.
Burro race, one half mile-Wallace
Newton first, Willie Hammond seconl
Most graceful lady rider, walk. trot,
canter and mount considered-Mrs.
Ben Lowe first, Miss Maxine Lowe
second and Miss Hutchinson third.
Cowboy potato race on horseback
Jim Murray first, Kincade second and
Hickman third.
One-half mile foot race-Irvin
Powers first, Howery second Earl
Venting third.
Bucking coRtest-Joe Gray of Calf
ornia mesa. first, Lyman Bartin sec
ond. w. f. McCurdy. third.
Half mile COW girl race-Miss
Hutchinson first, Mrs. Ben Lowe sec
ond
Best spring colt, 1sI3-George Deter.
first. Emery Deter second. John Deter
third
Relay cowboy race-Hallock first
Riding pitching bull-W. f. Nc.
Curdy first.
Steer Bull-doegiug-W. +. McCurdy
first
The closing feature OF the afternoon
program was an interesting exhibition
OF the wild west" order. "Robbing
the United States Mail" The per
formers in this thrilling act were all
local COW boys. and It can safely be
said that they handled themselves
with decided credit
In the evening big dance in Odd
Fellows hall. the attendance being
large. and the celebration of a natal
day for 1913 in Delta was ended.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
DELTA PARsoN CALLED FROM
4 BED TO WE'D RUNAWAY PAIR.

An automobile stopped in front of
the home of Rev. and Mrs. Magnan,
corner OF Dodge and Fourth streets,
at1 80 yesterday morning and NOM
ent later there was loud knocking at
the front door of the Episcopal par
sonage. Rector Magnan came forth
just as soon as he could rouse him
self from a sound slumber and inquir-
ed What was wanted.
TNe are here to be welded" was
the first words of a nice appearing
yonng couple, H. a. Strupel and Miss
Haze Woodmansee, both popular resi-
dents of Hotchkiss. and the parson
thereupon proceeded to make them
man and wife in the presence of an
automobile driver who had assisted in
making the midnight trip from Hotch.
kiss to this city. The license had
beer procured by Earl Wilson. deputy
copnty treasurer. during the afternoon
and when Earl made the application
feilow workers at the court house ac-
cepted the opportunity to have some
real fun at his expense.
The young couple from Hotchkiss
are both Of age. it is said, but they
had chosen to make an elopement case
OF the affair. Miss Woodmansee is
the daughter Of Mrs. William Hath
away of near Hotchkiss and the groom
is Young man who came to that sec
tion for his health from St Louis
about two years ago.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
Sunday at the Baptist Church.

IRAN Judson arrived In Rangoon Bur
nah, and was instrumental in founding
the most successful mission of modern
times.
The subject OF Or. Crawford's ser
mon Sunday morning will be "Judson,
One Hundred Years" The choir will
furnish special music for this service,
In the evening the Union service will
be held In the church and the sermon
will be preached by Rev. Knox of
the Presbyterian church, The music
will be In charge OF the Baptist choir.
You are cordially invited to both these
services.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11

The ladies of the local W. r. c. No.
80, of Delta, had a very delightful visit
on Wednesday, July 9Th. from the
Montrose W. R. C. and Post.
They autoed from their city some
forty-five of fifty strong, arriving in
Delta at about 1870 in the morning.
Luncheon was served in the dining
room at odd Fellows hall, after which
an open session was held and social
time enjoyed. Capt. Bragg of Delta,
welcomed the visitors in his usual
happy way and short responses were
given by Commander Dawson of the
Montrose Post and President Mrs,
Helm of the Montrose w. R. C.
Recitations and songs were con-
tributed by the visiting corps. Mrs.
Law of Delta gave a charming recita-
ton.
Patriotic songs were sung by the en-
tire company and the local corp gave
their friends the glad hand in many
words of pleasure at their visit.
Comrade Keyser of Surface Creek,
president of the Western Slope veter-
ans association gave a delightful talk
and discoursed the reunion 10 be held
in Montrose in September.
At the close Of the open session the
corps went into regular session and
two members were received by rein
statement. Corp No. SO eXemplified
the work, after which the guests de-
parted with many good wishes on
both sides
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
Gold Investigations
Making Progress

During the past week treatment
samples of the Rollins coal mine pro
duct have been sent off. one TO a Pu-
eblo sampling works and one TO tho
School OF Mines at Golden, results
from which have not yet been receiv-
ed.
Valuable. possibly vital information
is expected from these two tests,
though investigations as to values
and proper reduction and separation
of the gold will be continued. as much
will remain to be learned, even after
operations are under way.
Much interest is still manifest on
the big mountain slope and few pros
pectors have shown paintings so good
as to excite suspicion.
About the best showing was made
by E. T. Minney and Roy Smith, pan
ming down and roasting some ashes
of Rollins coal burned by Mr.. Minney
the result being several nice little
gold buttons.
An atrocious pun was perpetrated
by one claimholder When asked il
there was any gold in his claim, he
replied: Plenty of gold, but
haven't Dugger yet"
Mr.. Jenkins Tudor and son, w. D.
Tudor, of Colorado Springs. owners Of
the Kuhnley coal mine, were hero
Saturday and took samples home with
them to test for gold. The Kuhnley is
across ridge from the Rollins. dist
ant three-quarters of mile. and its
product should run equally as high in
gold. Mr.. B. p. Smith. interested in
the Rollins. expresses the belief that
the entire coal strata on which that
and the Kuhnley are located. bears
gold for the full length of Grand mesa.
H. w. Chiles made trip to the
Earle group. above Ouray. near the
forks of the Animas. over Sunday.
From the second shot he brought back
better looking samples OF ore than
were blown out by shot No. l. and
which gave assay values of S105 gold
and S45 silver. Fred King is interest
ed in this mine with Mr.. Chiles, Mr.,
Hider, Duke and Hanson. and it looks
like the Earle might soon become ono
of the big, rich mines of the state
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11

support OF the community and with a
promising outlook for a strong and
useful church.
The members OF the Presbytery in
attendance were Rev. c. L. Bridger
formerly of ouray. moderator of Pres
bytery. Rev. ]. r. Lamb and Elder
James II. Rankin OF Grand Junction.
Rev, VIM. G. Mcconnell of Gunnison
Rev. r. G. Knox OF Delta. and Elder
Bennett of Delta The service was
well attended by the people OF the
church and community as well as those
from Delta. Austin and Cedaredge.
among the latter were Rev. o. ]. Ter
rell of the Cedaredge Baptist church
and Rev. c. d. Basham pastor of the
Austin Methodist church.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
Twas Big Day for Little Folks,
Big Ones, Too, for That Matter

The celebration in this city on the
Fourth of July was attended by at
least a thousand or fifteen hundred
residents of the outlying districts and
assembling these visitors with the
three thousand residents OF Delta, the
audience was one of very respectable
proportions. The streets were proper
ly decorated for the occasion. There
was a prevailing spirit of patriotism
everywhere and all seemed to have a
COOL time from start to finish.
The program prepared included two
events to occur on Main street-hose
tournament and motorcycle race
and in consequence the streets were
lined with spectators from 10 o'clock
the hour advertised for the first part
of these Main street doings. until
noon. patiently waiting for something
to happen. but unfortunately these per-
sons were doomed to disappointment.
1t was decided unsafe to have races
on a crowded thoroughfare and these
events were given place at the county
fair grounds in the afternoon. The
only forenoon entertainment was a
baseball game on Garnet mesa grounds
between Delta regulars and W. OF w.
team, the former winning by a score
OF 10 ?.
A thousand people had seats in the
grand stand at the fair grounds in
the afternoon and many more were
lowering about the track and grounds
when the first feature OF good field
day program was announced. The pro
gram and winners in the afternoon
events were as follows:
100 yard foot race-Charles White
first and Luke Myers second.
Half mile bicycle race-Harry White
first.
Lodge relay race-Local order OF
Elks first.
Tug of war-woodmen OF the World
first against odd Fellows.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11

John Martin came in last Tuesday
evening from Ouray where he had put
in two or three weeks looking after
his mining interests in that district
Some one remarked to John after he
alighted from the train here that he
was coming down to warm spot just
now, the thermometer registering 80
in the sun, and John replied that that
wasn't only a few degrees warmer
than at Ouray on Monday for the ther-
mometer told 90 story in that noun
tain city.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
Rev. ]. A. Hunsicker
Installed at Eckert

on Wednesday evening at Eckert
occurred the installation of the Rev.
James A. Hunsieker as pastor OF the
Presbyterian church. Preceding the
public service called meeting OF the
Preshytery OF Gunnison was held at
which Mr. Hunsicker was formally re-
cevied as a member of this Presbytery
from the KANSAS Classics of the Re
formed church. The installation ser.
vice was opened with the invocation
by Rev O. ]. Terrell. pastor OF the
Cedaredge Baptist church. followed by
prayer and scripture reading by Rev,
r. G. Knox. The constitutional ques-
tions were propounded to the congre-
cation and TO the pastor by the moder-
ator of Presbytery. Rev. C. r. Bridger
The charge to the pastor was delivered
by Rev VIM. G. Mcconnell and the
charge to the congregation was given
by Rev. ]. II. Lamb, After congratu-
lations to pastor and congregation by
Rev. II. c. Knox and Elder James II
Rankin the service closed with the
sicker. At the close OF the service
the entire congregation came forward
to greet the new pastor.
Mr.. Hunsicker has won a high posi-,
ton in the regard OF the community
during his work as principal OF the
Eckert high school and he takes up
his work in the church with the hearty
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
BOYS CAPTURED
BY THE DELTA OFFICERS

The sheriff and his forces were nou-
fled last Tuesday evening to be on the
watch for two boys who had run away
from their homes at Mesa. in the
Plateau country, that they were riding
horses and headed this way. The Of
ficers at once got busy and by call
over the phone learned that the run
away pair had reached Whitewater and
were on the road leading to this city.
On Wednesday the lads arrived in
Delta and were taken in charge by
officers and held until arrival of the
uncle of one of the pair from Mesa
yesterday morning. Then it was
learned that their names were Ernest
Delling and Jack Wharton, each fif-
teen years of age. They were not
wanted for theft or for any criminal
act. but simply to be returned to par
entail care. One of the boys was rid
ing his fathers horse and the other
had bought his mount from his uncle.
They had simply tired of the quiet
life at little inland town and thought
TO 90 out in the wide world for lit
tie trip. They had some twenty or
twenty-five dollars in their pockets
when taken by the officers. and had
had a pleasant time ever since leav-
ing home. The return trip was begun
yesterday evening.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
Montrose w. r. G. and Post
Visit w. r. G. Ladies Of Delta

Among the visitors from Montrose
were the following persons:
Mrs. C. A. Brattain, Mr.. C. E. Daw.
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Brown, Mr.. A
W. Jarvis, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs Helm,
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren, Mr.. and Mrs.
Miles, Mrs. Laura Denning, Mrs. w. C.
Wolfe, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. McCafferty,
Mrs. Heath, Mrs. Grace Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lupher, Mrs
P. C. Cook, Mrs. A. Frandsen, Mrs.
John Owens, Mrs. Full, Miss Esther
Cook, Miss Leila Ross, Miss Ruth
Brattain, Miss Edna Owens. Miss
Sarah Dawson. Mrs. E. L. Osborn, Mr..
Christensen. Mr. Hobaugh, Mrs. Haney
and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Adams.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
Will Secure Funds to
Fight reight Rates

f. j. Mathews, one OF the commit.
association to procure Delta county's
share of the funds 10 fight eNorbitant
rates. reports that the committee is
meeting with good success and that
they hope TO raise the amount required
in a very short time.
Mr.. Mathews stated that so far, but
one man in Delta had turned them
down. and that Paonia, Hotchkiss,
Cedaredge and Austin would do their
part.
1t is estimated that from s250.000
to 100000 should and could be saved
to Delta and Montrose counties on
freight rates each year, If the matter
of eNorbitant charges was properly
brought before the interstate commits.
sion and fought out in the courts,
and 1t looks like that much money to
save for home people and home cir
was worth trying for.
Grand Junction did 1t and reports
a saving of 100000 year on freights.
After the long haul matter with its
added Pacific coast rates outrage have
received attention, 1t might be well,
also. to tackle the exorbitant state
rates. We have some sort OF state
members seem to worry about Is
or sporting trips here and
here, made on passes.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
Exhibit Delta County
Products in the East

A. ]. Woodruff and Frank L. Pic
kett were here from Denver last Fri
day and Saturday for the purpose OF
interesting the farmers. fruit growers
and residents in general of this coun-
ty in the Colorado Industrial ENposi-
tion to be held in the Grand Central
Palace, New York City next Novem-
ber
And in order to get this exposition
question properly before our people a
special meeting of citizens was called
in offices of the Business Mems As
sociation at 10 O'Clock aast Satur
day morning. There was a good at
tendance of our most representative
growers and business men present
and ii was clearly evident at COM
pletion of Mr.. Woodruff's explanation
of the plans already under way for a
greater display of Colorado products
in a great eastern metropolis than had
ever before been made anywhere, that
ell were heartily in favor of having
Delta county products in position to
be looked at by the people of big
eastern metropolis.
Mr.. Pickett, who is TO be in charge
of the horticultural section at the ex-
position. is an experienced fruit grow
err he has visited the Hood River and
nearly all other important fruit grow
ing districts of the country. and his
brief address at this meeting was nat
urally of much interest and import
ance. He explained some of the reas-
ons why Hood river and one or two
other fruit districts in the northwest
had controlled the fruit market-and
a few of these were the fruit quality,
careful pack and then proper exhibit
to the world. This show in New York
he said, would attract more people TO
the merits of Colorado products than
could any other means. 1t would
prove advertising worth while.
Messrs. W. P. Dale, DIR. A. f. Miller.
L. w. Sweitzer. Harry Richardson and
other Delta county men made brief
talks upon the question of a Delta
county exhibit in New York City and
A committee comprising w. P. Dale,
]. f. Hillman and l.. w. Sweitzer
was eventually appointed to direct the
organization and gain the support of
our growers and residents in general
in the exposition.
Messrs. Woodruff and Pickett had
already visited other towns in the
county and reported favorable action
for the county exhibit at each point.
They have promised to return when
wanted and will aid the local COM
mittee in getting a unity OF action.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
F arm Home Near
Cedaredge Burned

. 1t was not a glorious Fourth Z
. by any manner for +. NJ. Hovey
. and family who reside about one
. and one-half miles west of Cedar
. edge. In fact II was about the .
. darkest period of their lives and =
. long to be remembered They had .
. gone out in the hills for a days =
. outing and returned late In the af- .
. ternoon of that day to find their .
= little farm home and all its .
. contents reduced TO ashes. House .
. hold goods. clothing and all the .
, personal effects of both Mr.. and .
Mrs. Hovey were lost. .
Just how the blaze had origin .
ated they do not know and no .
, one in that section seems to be .
; able to determine. The loss was .
, reported In Cedaredge where .
big celebration was on that even .
ing and II was not long until .
, purse OF s75 or 800 was raised .
among the spectators and pre- .
sented to the unfortunate family. .
-
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11

C. f. Blaine and wife arrived home
from n pleasant visit with relatives
and friends in Champaign. Illinois, last
Monday morning. Mrs. Blaine went to
the Illinois city several weeks preced
ing her husband. They report ex-
tremely hot weather in all parts of
Illinois at the present time and are
extremely glad to get back in the
shadows OF the Rocky Mountains.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11

The Williams Jubilee Singers. July
l6th and 18th. Every member of the
company is a star. and every number
first class. Secure your tickets Sat.
urday, July 12th, at s o'clock n. m.
sharp. at Baird's office.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-11
Geo. H. Paul Orchard
Co. Having Troubles

1t was recently reported in this city
that the Geo. II. Paul Orchard COM
pany. carrying on extensive develop
ment operations on Redlands mesa.
were having considerable financial
trouble and that receiver had been ap-
pointed. AS TO the correctness of the
reports. however. Independent cannot
state, being as yet unable to have
interviews with persons who might
know of existing conditions.
Several of the North Fork newspa-
pers have already reported the trouble
and possible appointment of receiver
and we herewith quote from the Pao-
nian as follows:
The town of Hotchkiss was thrown
into a more or less excited state Tues
day morning when a force of some
twenty-five or thirty employees of the
Geo. H Paul Orchard company arriv-
ed with the announcement that they
rested from their labors until their
financial demands should be satisfied
Included in this company of workers
were six or seven young men from
Paonia.
Steps were Immediately taken by
the dissatisfied hands to protect their
interests and late in the afternoon Of
Tuesday a report reached Paonia TO
the effect that the company had gone
into the hands of receiver. Diligent
inquiry up to late hour fails to con.
firm this rumor. and ii is without
doubt unfounded. A matter OF com
mon knowledge, however. is that for
been unable to advance more than
small percentage of the moneys due
for labor. The reason assigned by
those in position to judge is the gen
orally sluggish movement of all real
estate and the consequent delay in
the realization of company plans.
The Geo. II. Paul orchard company
is one of several corporations headed
by Geo. II. Paul, of Washington. Iowa.
Paul himself is rated at better than
million dollars and the men associate
ed with him are all said to be of high
financial responsibility. Each of his
companies is made to account for it
self. and in the case OF the Redlands
development below Hotchkiss it is un-
derstood to be merely a technical delay
in the flotation of loan with which
to meet present needs. The company
has sold a number OF tracts on the
Redlands on a five-year care basis,
II has spent thousands of dollars in its
work of developing this unexcelled
mesa and there is no reason to sup.
pose that a concern backed by men of
the Paul type will throw away such an
investment.
Local interest attaches to the case
because of the connection with the
company of the six boys mentioned. as
we'll as of ]. d. Lee. formerly of Pao-
mia, the general superintendent, and
Joe Martin. who but recently moved
to the scene of operations to board
the laborers. II is sincerely hoped
by all that nothing more serious than
a short delay will be the extent of
their trouble.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-01-24
WILLISTON CLUB
TRIES new Plan
DIRECTORS OF CITY ORGANIZE.
TON WILL HOLD WEEK.
LY MEETINGS.

Williston. N. D., Jan. 24.-The d.
rectors and officers Of the Williston
Commercial club will get together ev-
cry week at 6 o'clock dinner.
AT q. recent meeting pof the newly
elected officers and directors, follow
ing the get-together meeting last
week, it was decided that it would
be a good plante-ge get together al
least c a week and talk over mat
tiers hat may be up from time to
time. With this idea in view the 6
o'clock dinner arrangement was de-
cided upon. #... na# IT,. II
Every Wednesday evening for the
remaining winter months at least they
will meet at 6 o'clock for the feed,
and incidentally go w any plans
being formulated.
The newly elected officers for the
ensuing year are: w. G. Rawson,
president; L. C. Wingate, vice presl-
dent; C. Ellithorne, secretary; A. N.
Eidsness, treasurer. The directors
are; c. w. Rawson, G. B. Metzger. J.
w. Jackson, c.. Ellithorpe, L. C. Win
gate and A. N. Eidsness.