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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
DRIVER DRAGGED
ON THE PAVEMENT
Neal Maxwell, Victim in Sensa-
tional Runaway, Sustains
Bad Fracture.
WAGON BREAKS ON HILL
Attempts TO Leap TO Ground for Own
Safety but Feet Become En-
tangled in the Reins.

Neal Maxwell. a young man residing
at 2217 Sixth avenue, figured in a sen
sational runaway on Thirty-fifth street
at o'clock yesterday afternoon, in
which he had a narrow escape from
death. sustaining compound fracture
of his left leg and many bruises about
the body.
Maxwell was dragged for some dis
lance on the pavement, his feet being
entangled in the lines, and the horse
galloping at top speed.
The injured young man is a driver
in the employee of A. w. Diedrich, who
conducts a grocery store at 305 Twen-
tieth street He was returning from
delivering orders in the hill section OF
the city and was proceeding north on
Thirty-fifth street between Sixth and
Fifth avenues when a part of the wag-
on broke. frightening the horse.
The animal started to run, and after
pulling vainly on the lines and using
other means to bring it to a stop, the
driver saw that the wagon was
nearing the railroad tracks. and
thought it wise TO jump from the rig
for his own safety.
Caught as He Leaps.
He leaped from the wagon, but as
he did so his legs became entangled in
the reins. He was thrown violently to
the pavement and dragged for long
distance before he worked loose from
the reins.
Employees in the car barns on Fifth
avenue witnessed the accident and
rushed to his aid. The ambulance was
called and he was taken to st. An
thongs hospital. where DIR. A. n. Muel-
Ter attended his injuries.
The bones were broken so badly
that they pierced through the skin.
The bruises, while none were Sc
rious, were distributed about the body
and required attention.
The doctor reports that it will re-
quire a month or six weeks before Mr..
Maxwell will be able to be about
again. 1t is not thought he will lose
the leg unless complications set in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
The
Ultimate In
Shoe
Values
Edwin Clapp Shoes
have not gone up
in price. although
feathers are much
higher.

nlgner.
VI. & X. is still sell
ing the Edwin Clapp
shoe-the finest. best
known shoe for men-at
, the same price as pre-
jviously, although the
cost OF buying leather
has gone much higher.
The celebrated Clapp
shoe is the ultimate in
value. Perfect fitting,
comfortable, OF the lat
est styles. and durable,
it is all that the most
particular man could
ask.
NJ. & X. is sole agent
in the tri-cities for this
popular brand OF foot
wear.
Patent feathers. Velour and
Tan Russia Calf. Vici Kid and
Kangaroo stocks.
Lasts-OuT .'Imperator." an ex-
treHsly narrow toe. long yamp,
blind eyelers 20 the top, Eng
ish last throughout.
Our "Allerton." made on the
sane lines as our ''Imperator,
only trife wider toe.
Other lasts the Ritz Carlton"
and Cornell" both good styles
and more conservative.
Our bench made Kangaroo
shoe is one meeting with much
favor for those who have ten
der feet and are very particular.
We are sure IL will please
made on the Palm Beach" last,
a modified English model. full of
style and beautiful in fit-a very
flexible sole, insuring comfort to
the wearer. $500 a pair.
Other grades - Vici's, $3.50
and 500. Tan and calf stocks,
800
Widths. "A to E; sizes, 3 to IL
MEX
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24

the demands. At first two shows a
week will be put on.
A W. Hall has started the erection
of fine seven room ersidence on his
ranch north of town. The structure
will be of moss rock and modern in
every detail The rock work will be
done by c. G. House and the carpen.
ter work by R. P. James. This will
be one of the prettiest residences in
the community
DR.. A E. Miller of Delta and a party
of friends were Cearedge visitors
Tuesday. While here the doctor made
an effort to secure a number of good
photographs for photo album which
is being gotten out by the Grand Mesa
Resort company to advertise the Won
ders of that great summer resort.
The Conner building is rapidly near
ing completion and is one of the finest
rooms in the town The building will
be well lighted. A patent floor dress
ing is being applied to the cement
floor to make it easier to keep clean
and much better in appearance.
The work of moving the stock will
commence at an early date.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24

8, but lived only few hours. Burial
was made in the Cedaredge cemetery
Saturday afternoon, April 4th.
Taylor Hartford is this week put
ting in a big concrete headgate for
the Surface Creek company on Ward
creek This gate is at the head of
what is known as the big Ditch"
Elmer Luoma suffered broken leg
as the result of runaway Tuesday
while hauling lumber from Delta to
the H. X Ferguson ranch. The acci-
dent occurred just asross the river
from the Tongue Creek bridge.
The Cedaredge Woman's Literary
club pleasantly entertained the Delta.
Eckert and Redlands clubs at the Bap-
tist church Wednesday afternoon.
program and refreshments were the
chief attractions of the afternoon.
At the meeting of the Progressives
last Saturday Mrs. o. j. McReynolds
and L. w. Roscoe were named com
mitteemen for precinct No. Z. c. A.
Hadsell and Mrs. F. E. Coombe were
named for precinct 16.
Roy Sucker and a gentleman from
Aspen are arranging to start a NOV
ing picture show in the old Lesson
building within a short time. The
building is beirg remodeled to meet
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24
CEDAREDGE
, . >>>> 80 >>>> . :
(Champion.)

w. ]. Myers of Molina has been
a Cedaredge visitor this week.
Ivan Vanaken is completing the
erection of four room residence in
the northwest part of town.
]. |. Myers. who has been here Wis
iting his mother, returned to his home
in Paonia the latter part of last
week.
Mrs. H L. James left Tuesday for
Hillside, Colo, in response to a tele-
gram announcing the death of a
brother there
Mrs. ]. p. Utterback left Tuesday
for California where she will spend a
couple of months visiting friends and
for the benefit of her health.
Mrs. Hrschfield and son went to
Delta Wednesday where the latter
will undergo slight operation, after
which they will go to Montrose for
short visit.
A bapy boy arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Martin on April
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24
HoTCHKIss
, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
(Times.)
(Tines.)

Mrs. Frank Sutton returned Sum
day evening from Kingman, Kansas
G. r. Meador moved from Powell
mesa to Lazear the first of the week.
Mr.. r. P. Lannon of Pueblo came
over Tuesday to look after his land
in this vicinity.
Ira Sanborn moved his family back
to Somerset last week. He will be
employed in the mine.
Miss Turner of Delta has been here
the past week posting the books of
the Hotchkiss Feed Exchange.
w. R. Hinman, the attorney. moved
this week into the Bert Wallace prop
erty recently occupied by Professor
Green.
George Roller and several other res
idents Of the hill north of town are
preparing to build flight of steps
up the hill
John Ruble is plowing 100 acres
of alfalfa land for Ed Hanson, which
Hanson's big silo
Sixteen carloads of cattle from
Utah, consigned to F. ID. Curtis were
unloaded here last week and driven
up to the range.
Attorneys Bobbitt and Hotchkiss
and Charles and Ralph Miller were
transacting legal business in Mont
rose last Friday
Nick Love is doing lot of clear
ing on his Powell mesa land which
not only improves the looks of the
landscape, but will from now on pay
its own way.
Miss Butler entertained a few of
her close friends Wednesday night to
ice cream and cake In honor of Miss
Ruby Turner of Delta. A delightful
evening was spent by those present.
We have been informed that the
Bowie mine is talking of putting in
an electric light plant soon that will
furnish juice to Paonia and Hotch-
kiss at price that will enable them
to do business with that company
instanter. We believe the Cedaredge
proposition is punk and this Bowie
proposition looks good to us. Per.
haps the new administration of the
twon Of Hotchltiss will be able to do
much for the tax payers in the next
year.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24
PAoN1A .
90 . . . . . . . . % Q
(The Paonian)

| Miss Inez Stout came down from
her Bardine school to spend Easter
at the parental home.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Edwards Jr.,
of Delta, were over-Easter visitors in
the home of Mr.. Edwards parents.
H. G. Williams, general manager,
and w. B. Williams, general superen-
tendent, passed through on Thursday
nights train on an inspection trip to
the Utah Fuel company's mine at
Somerset.
E. L. Simpson, of Denver, arrived
Saturday night and will have charge
of the German mesa ranch of his
brother, C. l. Simpson He was ac-
companied by his nephew, and his
sister, Mrs. King and family will
follow in a few days to make their
home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cadwalader,
who since leaving Paonia last Novem-
ber have lived in their old home in
Idaho Springs. returned on Sunday
evenings train and will again reside
here. They were accompanied by
Master Frank Brown, Mr. Cadwal-
ader's nephew, who will remain with
them indefinitely.
Emmett r. Stephens left on Thurs
day morning for his home at Cres-
cent City, California, expecting to
make a prospecting trip into South
ern California enroute. During his
stay of several weeks here in the
home Of his brother-in-law, B. r.
Bross, he disposed of his ranch at
Bowie TO John Bolden, of Somerset.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24
OLATHE
. . . . . = . . . % % .
Criterion.

George S. Conklin of Delta was n
business visitor here Tuesday
Mr.. Earl Paine and Miss Bessie
Foster were married at Montrose
Sunday.
After having been i'll ten days, L. f.
Curtis is recovering from serious
attack Of the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Cleveland
returned yesterday after spending the
winter at Falls City, Nebraska
Joel Dickerson. Sr.. returned last
week from Florida where he spent
the winter. His health was much i'm
proved by his southern visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett L. Osborn are
the proud parents of boy who ar
rived at their home on Easter Sun
day. and the father is taking a vaca-
tion in order to properly celebrate
the important event.
McGregor and Hersum yesterday
sold their flock of sheep consisting
of about 2.1O0 head. to VIM. Fitzpat-
rick of Cimarron. who will take pos
session on the 10Th of this month
The purchase price is not known.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24
AUSTIN
(Journal.)

James Sten was Delta visitor
Thursday.
A. J. West has been helping Keefer
to keep bachelors quarters.
Mr. Eaton is putting fence around
his residence adjoining the hotel
Arch Hawker returned the forepart
of the week from trip to Palisade.
Miss Frances Chipperfield came up
from Delta Saturday to visit home
folks
Harry Williamson, popular Delta
druggist, was here Thursday on bust
ness and pleasure
Mr.. Ora Wilson and Miss Effie Dun
can, of Read, were married last Sun
day at the residence of the bride S
parents, Rev. j. ]. Fleming officiating
Track men are slowly getting the
railroad curves around the 'dobies in
good condition. They have been out
of repair for several years and get
ting worse all the time.
Last Tuesday ]. C. Watts was called
to Delta on account of the serious
condition of his mother, Mrs. w. P.
Carter. An operation was necessary,
but at last reports she was doing
very well.
The local freight coming down
Wednesday evening went into the
ditch this side of Hotchkiss and the
passenger going up had to return to
Delta. A wrecking train from Grand
Junction passed here at II O'Clock
that night.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24

A vaquero had his horse tied up to
post in Butchertown recently and
small boy asked him for a ride
He gave his consent and the boy
mounted. He had hardly settled In
the saddle before the bronx sent him
flying In the air. The boy ws brush
ing himself off when the puncher ask.
ed him what was the matter. why,
didn't you see the horse buck?" the
boy replied. "Buck!" said the cow
boy; why. that horse only coughed."
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24
What A Farmers Club Has Done

Oscar Lord
Over here in the San Luis valley
we have organized the Mosca Better
Farming club with a membership of
almost every farmer in this locality
When the head of the family becomes
a member of this organization his
wife and minor children are honorary
members. Thus practically every per
son in the neighborhood belongs to
this club. Farm topics form the prin-
cipal subjects for discussion. Through
the influence of the club errors have
been corrected in farm bulletins, gov
ernmeut soil surveys have been order
best breeds of livestock and poultry
have been profitably discussed. The
best way of planting and handling the
wonderful alfalfa plant have been
clearly shown.
In this way each member profits by
the experience of his neighbor and OF
others without having to work out
every plan for himself We have
changed one thousand acres of non
productive, thistle-covered land worth
s25 an acre to beautiful alfalfa land
worth 500 an acre. and at least one
thousand acres are undergoing n sim
flar change the present spring. Pea,
have become 2 profitable crop by
better farming. Hog cholera has been
stamped out and now our slogan is
Peas. Pigs and Alfalfa"
From the Better Farming club
sprang the East Side Stock Protective
stock against infectious diseases.
The cholera had obtained Gucll hold
in some parts of the district that hogs
were dying like flies. Dead animals
could pc seen in almost every direc-
tion and gloom enveloped the indus
try. Immediately upon the organi-
zation of our protective association
;Se directors and advisory board goi
hbsy. Sick herds were vaccinnted.
dead hogs were buried or burned,
the premises cleaned up and disin-
fected and in sixty days after organ
izing htere was not a sick or dead hog
in the district.
We lost last year about $1,000
worth of hogs and the industry was
paralyzed. Today 1t is in flourish
ing condition and the farmers are
not afraid to raise hogs. The swine
industry together with peas and for
age CROPS, spells prosperity and 1t was
brought about by organization. There
also sprung from this parent organiza-
tion the NJ. b. F. C. literary societies,
glee clubs. orchestra and kindred or
ganizations for the instruction and
adjustment of the young. The value
OF this cannot be estimated in dollars
and cents. II tends to lift the boys
and girlss to a higher standard OF liv.
ing, making them better men and wo-
men and better citizens. Our attend
ance at divine service each Sabbath
morning and evening is four times
as great as 1t was a year ago and this
network of organization makes one
feel the strong spirit of good fellow
ship abroad.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24

Mrs. Tucker OF the Punk ranch
gave some food to tramp one morn
ing and as he was eating 1t, she no
ticed peculiar hilarity. why" she
asked, do you stick out the middle
finger Of your left hand 30 straight
while you are eating? Was II ever
broken?" mo, ma'am," replied the
tramp. but during my halcyon days
wore diamond ring on that finger
and old habits are hard to break"
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24

The Swedish woman who was
tricked into furnishing evidence on
which .ler husband, who was playing
dead, procured divorce, should have
taken the precaution to have him
embalmcd.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24

Ash mesa, south Of Delta, is show
ing wonderful improvement In splen-
did farm dwellings and other build
ings. These are evidnces of prosper
ity that can not be disputed. There
is no doubt about Ash mesa being a
fine agricultural district.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24

All over the country the seasons
crop outlook continues promising.
And this applies to each of the many
crops raised. Fruits may have a
danger period ahead, but even this
is now regarded as slight.
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24

Mrs. Ralph Miller of Eckert, spent
last week with Mrs. Charles Lawhead
of Redlands mesa
The Delta independent., 1914-04-24
NEARBY NEWS NOTES

Farming is making good progress
at all country and surrounding points
Mrs. w. II. Vaughn of Grand Valley
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
G. w. Wright, OF Stewart mesa.
James c. Clark has resumed resi-
with his family on Stewart mesa, ar.
riving last week from Sarina, Ontario
Albert Smith of Rogers mesa, re-
turned last week from trip to Kan
sas
Misses Martha and Sylvia Smith of
Rogers mesa, spent Easter In Delta
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-10-28

coming back into power and tn
country back to prosperity. So W,
appeal for votes for the republican
candidates for congress and senator
The republicans have renomfnate
the present United States senator anC
he is the only republican candidat
before the people. Opposed to hil
is Charles A. Prouty who refused t.
be a republican candidate but VIII
has accepted the nomination of every
thing else but republicans. To vot
for him is a setback to the return o
prosperity for the American citizen.
Acknowledging the propriety of Mr..
Piouty's desire to be a member of tn
United States senate we cannot ap-
prove of his methods. He has sough
to elevate himself by tearing down
the reputation and good standing OF
a rival. He and his supporters have
placed in circulation statements tina
have been proven absolutely falls
and vicious in their purpose. Sue
methods should be beneath considera-
ton by any man tit to represent the
state of Vermont in the United State.
senate. They are unfair and dishon-
orable and every man who believes il
fair and honorable political methods
should vote for William p. Dilling-
ham, a man who has served fourteen
years in that body and who has neve
been guilty of dishonorable action or
purpose. He can give to the work
his valuable experience and render
Vermont and the nation honest and
intelligent service.
Mr.. Voter let's make next Tues
days victory a complete republican
victory.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-10-28
SUTTON
Mrs. NJ. A. Taft Suffering From Brok-
en- Hip-RalIies Past and
Present

Mrs. NJ. A. Taft met with an acct
dent Saturday night, falling and
breaking her hip. AS she is about
80 years old it is doubtful if she is
able to be around the house again,
and she is suffering greatly.
The republican rally was well at
tended Saturday night and the speak
-ers made very forcible points in their
presentation of matters of interest in
the campaign.
The progI essives are to hold a rail-
ly Wednesday evening when the
speakers are to be Mr.. Jose from
Johnson, Mr.. Pierce from Hardwick
and E. A Cook from Lyndonville.
The board of civil authority viii
be in session Saturday afternoon and
in the evening at the town clerks Of
fee to place names upon the check
list.
Miss Beth Switser has gone to
Schenectady, N. Y, for an indefinite
visit.
loughby have been visiting at w. w.
Sanborn's.
Daniel Twombly and children from
St. Johnsbury visited his b; other, B.
w. Twombly over Sunday.
The Christian Endeavor Society is
to have a halloween social at the
Ladies Aid Hall Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Sanborn are
sick with tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Prior and
daughter f-om Portsmouth, N. H.,
are visiting at w. 1. CampbelPs.
Mrs. D. w. Farrar from Newport
Center was called to town to attend
the funeral of her father, H. B. Phi
field, Oct. 10.
Carl Farmer from Springfield,
Mass, was in town recently to see
his grandfather, S. E. Taft, who is in
very poor health.
Mrs. G. l.. Gordon is very i'll and
is threatened with bilious fever.
The chicken pie supper was very
largely attended Friday evening,
some coming from West Burke and a
good sum was added to the funds of
the Ladies Aid Society.
Rev. J. G. Harrison and wife, L.
w. Gordon and wife are at Newport
Center attending the Wheelock AS
ISOLATION of Free Baptist and Bap-
fist churches.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-10-28

usually with an added touch OF ex-
aggeration. We think the time has
come to call public attention to this
matter for the business interests of
st. Johnsbury. That trade in some
lines is not booming unfortunately
admits OF no denial, but this does not
shake or endanger the soundness o.
our financial institutions or of K. &
T. Fairbanks & Co. The four st.
Johnsbury banks are among the
strongest financial institutions in the
state and hold from seven to eigh
million dollars of deposits, amply
protected by capital and surplus. IL
our opinion they are managed so as
to command a high degree of public
confidence. In fact the banking
strength of ST. Johnsbury is some
what remarkable for a town of It,
size, and no one with the least pride
in this admirable record should lenL
credence to frightenen gossip. Hear
say is not accepted in cou.t of law.
and the same rule should apply to
untraceable stories rejecting on the
credit of any one, be it a corporation
or an individual. Regarding the scale
company, the management has evil
IDENTIFY considered the prevalence of
various rumors of sufficient serious
ness to justify a statement to its
stockholders. The figures there Civ
en- which will be found in our news
column ought to convince any rea-
sonable person of the stability of
that concern. The facts cannot hurt
the substantial business corporations
of st. Johnsbury, but constant repe
tition of unfounded street talk cal
work much mischief. Therefore we
suggest to all who are still suspicious
that they abandon hearsay and go
straight to headquarters in each case
and learn the facts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-10-28
MRS. BANCROFT SEEKS DAMAGES
Has Brought Suit For $4,000 For,
Death of Her Husband.

Arthur Gotta of Montpelier accept
ed service of process on Thursday in
a civil suit for $4,000 brought in
Caledonia county court by Mrs. Fred
Bancroft of Walden, against Mr..
Gotta for alleged damages in an au-
tomobile accident which occurred in
Royalton when a car in which Mr.
Banc. oft, the plaintiffs husband was
riding, went over the embankment
near South Royalton while they were
on their way to the State Fair. This
was the car which Mr.. Cota's car
passed, the car tipping over after
Mr.. Gotta was several rods beyond
the place. Bancroft died in Ran
dolph Sanitarium where he was Ie-
moved after the accident. Mr.. Gotta
furnished bail which he will ask to
have reduced at future da etas soon
as w. A. Lord, his counsel, can at
tend to the matter. Mr.. Gotta is
wine clerk for A. w. DAILY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-10-28

According to the figures of the
United States treasury there ar,
1858 persons in this country who en-
joy an annual income of 100000 OF
more, fourty-four of them having al
income of 100000 or more. There
are 254,2S2 persons whose income
ranges from $4,000 to 100000 a
year. So there must be about 49,,
744,160 people in this country whose
income is less than $4,000, a major
ity so large that it is no disrespec,
to be a member of it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-10-28

The commission appointed by
Pres. Wilson to consider the ques-
ton of federal aid to vocational edu-
cation has submitted its report. Sen.
Page was a member of the commits
sion and has given the work much
time and energy. The bill he has
introduced provides vocational edu-
cation for boys and girls and federal
aid to the states furnishing it. Sen.
Page shows his constructive and en-
ergetic mind in his championship of
this bill.