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The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

tennis tournament in which all
players of the city are engaged, is
being staged this week on the grounds
of the Delta Tennis club, corner of
Seventh street and Grand avenue.
The courts are in excellent condition.
the games are played morning and
evening until finished. and the con-
tests are developing some surprises,
In order that all the players might
get in on as nearly an equal basis as
possible. handicap committee as
signed each one to a place on his past
performances, basing his play upon a
certain percentage with respect to
the play of some of the veterans of
the game. A more extended report
will be given next week.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

The two frontier days at the fair
grounds in this city last Thursday and
Friday were a complete success in
sofar as the program was concerned,
but the attendance was not sufficient,
it is said, to make the financial end
come out just right. The races were
all good, and in fact each event was
enough to thoroughly entertain all
present, and should Messrs. Young
and Lowe, the promoters of the fair,
decide to give such performances in
the future, there will unquestionably
be better support.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Miss Marguerite f. Minard. teacher
of piano, has opened n studio at her
home, 633 Dodge street, Miss Minard
was a pupil and assistant teacher of
Mrs. Ethel Clifford. member of tho
faculty OF the Sherwood Conservatory
of Music. Chicago. She will also be
pleased to arrange musical programs
for afternoon and evening parties and
will provide either vocal or instru-
mental programs. Terms reasonable.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

The angry citizen puffed into the
office of the Montrose paper. See
here, sir" he yelled, what do you
mean by publishing my resignation
from my political office in this way?"
You gave the story out yourself,
didn't you2'' asked the editor. "Of
course l did" replied the angry citi-
zen But your fool paper prints it
under the head Of Public Improve
ments
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Orville Maynard departed last Mon
TO join his parents who proceeded him
to that city several days and are al
ready comfortably established in their
new home. Rev. Maynard had ex-
pected to remain in charge of the
NJ. f. church in this city but was ap-
pointed to pastorate In the smelter
city.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Senator Geo. Stephan of this city
Fred Carol and Rout Latin. were
appointed republican congressional
vacancy committee for the Tenth dis
trict at meeting held in Denver first
of the present week. Bryson T.
Blair OF Montrose was appointed chair
man with power to name his own Sec
retary of the fourth congressional
committee.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Edward Dixon, employed on farm
in the Read district, fell from a hay
stack on which he was working last
Saturday afternoon and sustained the
fracture of both wrists. 1t is reported
that Dixon was doing the stacking
and that a rope which operates the
slip. broke and caused him to fall
from his elevated position backwards.
The injured man was carried to a
nearby house where necessary surgi-
cal attention was enlisted and he is
now getting along as well as could be
expected.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

The big shipment of trout received
here last Friday were taken up to
the mouth Of Tongue creek and de-
posted in the warmer and more quiet
water. where they can find their way
into the Gunnison as they grow larg-
er and stronger. All of our fishermen
sincerely hope that the experiment
will prove a success.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Charlie Dorsey. In charge of one OF
the section crews in this district.
made a trip to Denver last week with
his railroad motor car accompanied
by. two or more OF the Rio Grande Of
ficials and he states that the trip was
one of inspection. He abandoned the
motor car in Denver. however. and
came home on the evening train last
Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Joe Harrington and a party of young
lady friends made an auto drive to
Ouray and return last Sunday and re-
port a thoroughly enjoyable trip.
There was heavy rainfall in
two or more places along the route
but fortunately no particular trouble
In the drive resulted from this.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Clint Duffield of Denver who owns
er part OF last week looking after his
potato and other crops. He remarked
in the presence of an Independent re-
porter last Monday morning when
fairly well as to yield and he had sold
most of them at 70 1-2 cents per hun
dred.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Earl vickery who went to Colorado
Springs a short time since expecting
to enter upon course of studies at
Colorado College, has given up his
college plans and returned to his home
in this city last Tuesday evening.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

T. j. Harshman and son. the well
known fruit growers of the Surface
creek district went over to Montrose
first of the week with exhibits of fruit
and other products of their farm and
orchard in this county. The Harsh
mans never fail to produce the very
best of everything in this line and
can safely be expected to capture cap
ital prizes.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

V. Il. Smith and Edwin H. Metzler,
whe we're here all of last week from
their home in Strausburg, Illinois,
looking over orchards and farms OF
Delta county. departed for the East
last Tuesday evening. Messrs. Smith
and Metzler were in the Corbin auto
accident near SaNton on Saturday,
and the latter was most injured in
the crash. He reported himself in
fine shape, however. when taking the
train on Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

DIR. r. E. Mehaffey was an outgoing
passenger last Monday morning for
Gunnison where he has about two
weeks professional work and he will
then return to his home in this city
for the winter.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Dr. Isam Burgin of this city. who
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis a short time since in the Red
Cross hospital. Salida, is fast regain
ing his former health and strength,
and expects to return to his home in
Delta some time next week.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

William Johnson is now located in
his new room, corner of Main and
barber shop to that point last Satur-
day night after completing the weeks
work at his old quarters on North
Main street.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Jacob Kiser. republican candidate
for the legislature. WAS In the city on
business for few hours last Monday
and states to an Independent reporter
that many people in this county seem
to have an idea that his home is in
Eckert but that he is yet and has al
ways resided in Austin. Mr.. Kiser
reports everything going along nicely
in his part of the county.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

A w. Carr arrived home from at
tendance upon the Navajo Indian fair
at Shiprock. New Mexico. last We'd
nesday evening and states that 1t was
one of the biggest war whoops" he
had ever taken part in or seen.
Paul Osborne didn't have time or in
ciination to clear himself of paint
and feathers to accompany Mr.. Carr
home and was to come in the next
day.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Brine departed
for their home in Cincinnati. Ohio
last "Wednesday morning after a pleas
ant visit with DR.. A. II. Stockham and
family in this city. Mr Brine is at
the head OF the passenger department
OF the Big Four Railroad company
in the Ohio city.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

The heavy rain last Sunday after
noon in different parts of this county
caused two small bridges to go out
between this city and Tongue creek
on the dobie road and the county road
forces were promptly put to work
making repairs.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Conductor Hugh Gallagher OF the
Rio Grande passenger run through
Delta from Grand Junction was called
to Pueblo a few days ago on account
of the death Of a relative and during
his absence Charles Spear. OF the Gun
nison district. is in charge of his train.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

]. ]. Travis began the picking and
packing of his Jonathan and Winter
Banana apples with a big force of
workers last Saturday. He has a good
crop according to reports and has sold
the two varieties mentioned to cash
buyers.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Mrs. Porter Plumb entertained a
few friends Wednesday at very
daintily appointed luncheon in honor
of Mrs. Robert McVitty, of Grand
Ridge. Ill. All present had a most
enjoyable time.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

What is wet wash? Our driver is
anxious to tell you.-Delta Steanf
Laundry.
LOST-On street last Saturday
evening, September 8, silk scarf.
Will pay liberal reward for return
of same. Mrs. n. E. Clack.
Why not? We will do your family
washing cheaper than you can do It
at home.-Delta Steam Laundry.
WANTED-Girl for housework. 20
so home nights. Address w.. 1t-p
WANTED-To rent or buy a bean
thresher. w. c. Marsh, Olathe sc
Have the Delta Steam Laundry do
your work. During the hot and busy
season especially. you will find It
relief and a satisfaction.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Miss Helen Gillette departed last
Wednesday morning for st. Louis to
resume studies at school attended
last season. She had passed the sum-
mer vacation with her parents ana
relatives in this city and vicinity.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Percival E. Coombe has just re-
ceived copies of the illustrated War
News" and The Sphere" both print
ed in London. and it can easily be
said that these publications give the
best pictorial stories of the present
European war that have yet been seen
in this city.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

County Clerk Shepherd, after a
brief stay in Denver. proceeded to
attended a convention of the Odd
Fellows as delegate from Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Mrs. w. L. Clark, her daughter. Miss
Bessie and son Edward arrived home
last Sunday evening from n three
months visit with relatives and friends
in Iowa and Nebraska. Ed states that
of the states in which they were Wis
iting. that help was hard to get for
the harvest work and that he turned
loose and showed them what he knew
about handling grain. All report an
enjoyable stay in that part of the
middle west.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

One of the members of that fruit
harvest crowd dropped into the Dad"
Shores lunch house Saturday evening
and proceeded to offer check for
$3.50 on the First National bank of
this city which was signed with the
name Of w. G. Hillman. The check
was drawn in favor of one Carpenter
and the young man endorsed the
document with that name and got
the money. Monday morning Mr..
Shores went to the bank to get his
money and there learned that the
check was a forgery. He at once ap-
pealed to the officers for help and
gave good description OF the man
wanted. but it will be n difficult task
to apprehend the forger, for he had
nearly two days start.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Mrs. w. E. Schoolfield and daughter,
Miss Ethel, are home from their sum-
mer's outing at the Schoolfield cattle
camp above Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Licenses to wed were issued this
week as follows: Geo. Clinton Hum
phrey of Denver, and Miss Hazel
Myser, of Hotchkiss; Walter P. An
derson of DeBeque, and Miss Katie
Clemantine Felener, of Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Mrs. NJ. F. Keen was a Delta visitor
at the fair in Montrose yesterday, re-
turning home in the evening.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

A. NJ Anderson. editor and owner of
this paper. departed last Monday eve
ming on a business trip to Leadville
and Alma. expecting to be gone at
least a week or ten days.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

]. Frank Sanders and Mr.. Lair
spent part of last week at Grand
Mesa lakes and report good catches of
trout
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Miss Florence Uglow visited over
Sunday with her parents in Olathe,
returning home Sunday evening.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

w. d. Hines of this city is exhibit
ing new patented flume at the Mont
rose county fair this week.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Six pairs of fine young pheasants
were received from the government
game and fish department at Canon
City by Senator Geo. Stephan We'd
nesday evening, and these beautiful
little feathered creatures are to be
placed with farmers on Garnet mesa
who have agreed to care for and pro-
tect them. This is in the nature OF an
experiment too. in the matter of grow
ing pheasants in this part of the west
ern slope. and all will sincerely trust
that the experiment will prove a
complete success and that there will
be none to molest the timid little
birds as they go from place to place.
II any person should molest. however.
Uncle Sam will step in and see what
he can do in the way of retaliation
Six more pairs are to come in soon
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

To Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Huff of the
Tongue Creek district was born a
bright little baby boy on Friday,
September 18th. Mother and child re-
ported doing nicely.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

The city forces are busy this weel
putting in cement and concrete cul
verts at each Main street crossing.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Frank Coon, Mack Patterson ant
G. o. Dotts were visitors at the Mont
rose County fair yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

H. H. Bushnell and family were in
terested spectators at the Montrose
county fair last Wednesday and
Thursday
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Mrs. Sam Maupin and daughter
were interested visitors at the fair in
Montrose yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

]. F. Meeker has packed up his
shoe repairing equipment and will To-
cate in Price, Utah, within the next
few days. Mr.. Meeker is already on
his way to the Mormon town and the
family will follow him to that point
on the 2Sth.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

r. A. King arrived home last Sunday
morning from Dayton, Ohio, where he
took part in trap shoot and a weeks
visit with his parents in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

County Treasurer Crawford and fam
lily, and County Assessor Keller and
family were interested spectators at
the county fair in Montrose yesterday
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

George C. Wilson and wife were
guests at the orchard home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. ]. Travis near Cory last Sat
urday and Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Neighboring towns are charging
$3.50 for the same entertainment
course that is being offered to the
people of Delta for s15O this year.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

George Jacobs, the baker. attended
the county fair at Montrose on We'd
nesday.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25
Meistersingers tonight.

The board of county commissioners
met as a board of equalization last
week.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Attorney H. J. Baird was an east
bound passenger Monday morning for
the state metropolis where he was to
transact legal business.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25
Meistersingers tonight.

Billy Stell. forest ranger at 25-miIe
station, was down the latter part of
last week
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

In keeping with the balance of the
through for secretary of state-but
that is about all the squeezing Ed
ward will do.-Pueblo Chieftain.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

A. c. Remington and H. V. William
son arrived home the latter part of
last week from attendance upon the
Masonic doings in Denver
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

w. E. Schoolfield shipped four cars
of fine cattle to the Denver markets
last Friday.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

You can't afford to miss the concert
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Rain, shine or cyclone is the slo-
mast head of his aeroplane." The
great loop the loop and upside down
aviator no longer, fears the weather.
His powerful motor sends him through
the air faster than any wind blows.
and SO powerful is the impulse of his
craft, that in starting, landing or fly
ing at two mile altitude, there is
nothing to over-power the great me.
chanical bird as 1t is sent along by
the master hand Of the worlds great
est aviator. Beechy and Barney Old.
field. the famous auto driver. will be
in Grand Junction Saturday. octo.
ber. 10th.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

The annual state match shoot of the
Colorado National Guard has been
scheduled to take place at the State
Rifle Range. near Golden. from the
14th to the 18th of October. both in.
elusive. The war department has au-
thorised the shoot and competing
teams from each organization will
take part The Delta Company will
send team of from to men,
Captain Charlesworth is anxious to
have his men given range target prac.
tice at Montrose before the big shoot
takes place. Owing to heavy rains
the Montrose range is out OF repair.
but 1t is expected that 1t will be in
shape by the end OF the week so that
the Delta boys can go over next
Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

WANTED-To rent or buy bean
thresher. w. c. Marsh, Olathe SO
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

First number High School Enter
tainment course tonight.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25
BUSINESS LOCALS

, . . % 80 . .
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

WANTED-Girl for housework. (.
so home nights. Address W.. 1t
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
MORE PLAZA AWARDS
AWAIT WILSON'S PEN

President Wilson is expected &c sp-
I.roye. this afternoon - torlor-oE-. the
awards agreed upon b. the Union Sta
t:on plaza awards commission fer the
property owners in block No. -.
= tabulation OF the award, Nth
map CT the lots and the lots al block
No. 72l, upon which the commission j.
.ow working. were taken 20 the White
House this morning by the commission
and lad before the President. The Pres
ident. whose action in the matter is
purely pcrfurctor!, indicated that he
would loseno time in approving The
prices agreed upon.
InasmUch as the property owners n
the block haze already accepted the
awards, tho commissioners declared, on
Leaving the White House. ta3t The
money. 2yproHimatinc ,lIj.l01. VIII be
distributed within = week, pgo !dcd thc
President acts promptly. A:tc.' MS ap-
Troval is aiveu. thc awards T-iil be cent
20 the Department Of Justice Tor CO..
tiLcation OF the titles, afc- Tnich the
money viii be psil.
The P-esiden questioned E..c corl-.l!S-
sioue-s-Cn4iTlEaa ". ". S!sziains. Guy
G[sson, and 4. CoUlte- Wclls-cicse!y on
t,.c work. and expressed satisfaction il
the tact that the commission haI closely
folol.yed the spirit Of the Inv, which
PROVIDE that II should begin with the
SNAIL properties.
The commission Till hold hearings
Saturday on block ~
The Washington times., 1914-12-23

EOG-Sl0 r=y arG. WA.
l'i. tE- taTTas.t III
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
IRREGULAR CHANGES
IN MARKET. OPENING
Number of important Issues
Range Slightly Above Closing
of Yesterday.

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-N h!le there
were irregular changes ct the opening
% the stock market. with the volume
of business small the tone was stead! g.
in inc main, and Il number of import
ant issues ranged sli2nti:- above the
final figures Of yesterday in the carly
trading.
Attendance was light, and traders
we're OF the opinion that ittle NoUld
be done this week owing 10 the holt
days.
Most attention vas devotcd to United
States Steel common, because Of pres
sure eXerted against that stock by the
trading element on the floor.
The opening sales at 4SS4. decline
OF l.. in Steel common, was followed
by rail-, to 81.
The widest movement was in Reading.
which. after the opening gain Of =, at
I44A. rieldad to IA. Bethlehem steel
wa; unchanged at 45Ss.
American Beet Sugar was exception
ally strong. moving UP - to ~. The
same interests that have been active liz
Cenrra! Leather were prominent on the
long side c. the Beet Sugar. and there
was q good deal OF talk in the Street
about prospect OF dividend resumption.
but some authorities said that there
vas no foundation Tor this reDorr.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
DEATHS

ADANS-On Moaaay. December Il. 1911. q
"a .. N. at his residence. i5ts 7 street
jl-Eth.-est. A-tOS - leiOveI husband q
sarah Waugh Adams. In tho sizty-eishth
ysrr % hts age.
tJ;ncrsl Lccember Is a. = p. m. from his
late reside nee. ia r UtTeet northwest
lnter-aent private. Friends Sld relatives
INVITED.
tOdnvii,e. Petersburg and Richmond pap3rs
piegse copy
EIOJE-Ou Tucsday. DeccIabe- -. 1914. ct
u. H., at bis residence. &C Lamont street
no:'ly' est. CHARLES BLOCK. asel sixty
NE years.
t'rHsral from bis lste residence. az ! ,.
il., 81 Thursday. pecc:ubeT a. I;siatives
private. Washington Csnte.n'@l Lodge.
No. ~ in charge.
fESitIGOr- papers picas5 c5Dy-.l
FRAN, Is-On December .. 1914. - his late
residence, ~ Ninth street northeast, A.
BERT g. FRANCIS. husband o. AM l..
Eran-iy, IN mis- fO.;leth year.
Funeral from ms late residence. II
N!ath street northeast. Thursday. tCt,s ne
Der 4. 1915. IlteEn-nt Con srcssionAl Gem
c,cry.
NON Err. -rT,O!LE-OI Dc-emLer II.
1aif. n his residence. 5is Seward s2E@ -
sOuthc liz. In the eighty. i;trd YEAR Of us
age. PAUL NON- Ef;TC'EIS s$-TEpl-i-
for many Year, in the service Of the CoA=t
and fsOdstic SurTCy.
General from SCOTS Undertaking sssaD-
i!shment. 20 Eighth street soctneast. sat
urdsy. DcceiGucr %. att o clock D. III -
baltimore pzccr1 please copy ,
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Deaths.

TEsO5oril r. LlpscoIhb = years. Geo-setoNn
Hospital.
Jo5hus :. Ratrfon.. - years. Soldiers Home.
d 9.
David H. Arnold. s. years. Emergency Hos
Dltal.
amos < AGaIrs. g. yea-- I7ie T stree: rerth-
ves-
giInn!e Bsrliiey - years. GAR I'D Hospital.
Har.aret Hsllcral. s. years. Conduit road.
william Parier, &c years, George Washing
ton University Hospital
Clifton r. yestsl. months, Childrea's Hos
.i.ai
Gcorsc Williams, 50 years. L ;. SoldieTs
Home Hospital
Ges ;fjids Jones. 80 years. els WILLOW TT,e
ailsv.
Hospital.
Emma rcllzver. A. years, Ir4 D stree: north
east.
Eiancl Williams. 20 years. rs Morton street
northwest
The Washington times., 1914-12-23

FOR IIIEE-TiOrzcr.
r-cNk or month.
L1EFG.T %. !%l,..
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Captain of Wrecked Liner
Loses License for 2 Years

!. N Carey. captain of the steamer
Hamalci. which vas wrecked on DuZ-
our r,ef. nine miles from san Fran
cisco. ABOUT 4 month ago. with loss
OF taiTty-cnc lives. was found guilty Of
careless, navigation n he steamboat
inspection service today and his license
T;.s suspended Tor two years.
At tho same time DepaTtm III OF
Commerce officials dec!Jrc1 that All ~
vSStiGation viii be made with view
of placing such aids to navigation At
the scene of the Tragedy as VIII p'
vent future accidents.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Ask Post for Gov. Hodges

Gov. George u; Hodges OF Kansas
vas today rvccnIGe ended 20 president
Wilson for membership on the Inter
state Trade Commission. The recon-
ulanda ton w-ag made by the Demo
cratic members OF the Kansas dele
@aticn. GCveInCF lodges term Is
about 70 expire. He was not a -canOl-
cate for reelection in the November
elections. bet COugre ssman NeelS, the
Democratic candidate. was defeated.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS viii be received at the B1.e4.
o. Supplies AID Accounts, Ma De1s-..
..,cat. Washington. D. - u-I.u 70 o'c.s-
a. n. December -. 1919. and publicly ore
iu-Iaediatcfy Hereafter. to furnish al II.
hay ya-.. Washington. u. =. = Quaint
OF naval supplies. IS follows: sch .5S4: !
stalils and furnishing motor eCuipZe-,-
sch. 30: Steel siides--Sch. 7571: Asp,.2!.. !.
blOckS.-Scl. ss1S: Irso: coppe--Scl .as1
Iron nails. brass wood S--eyss-Sc. 20
Drop forged blLa;;E Applications ~ 30
posSis should designate the sc,eL-.ls G.
sired by :suuSe-. Biaa,- proposals VII. B.
furnished upo- application - the T-r-a
SA1ITEf. MCGOWAN. Pa.H-sSts- tiea=.a-
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Firemen Not Blamed
n For Boys Injuries

i We dic; IL CIrcait Cou"; No. . OK
Heratod andrew J. sullivan. Deputy
alef OF tho Fire Department. and his
river. private Nash, from -CSDonsIbll-
= -or injuries r-c>.-cd = JACOB NJ. ii.
10. Who wa hit near tenth street
nd Pennsylvania a--enue il Ju.y. 1915
LLe rrc -lIcIncn TrcrH 1>rUnCIn2 -
ID s-ie"T.
SIT fcr S2J.g-,' da.l=Ecr H-as MED
cams sullivan. Nan. and Tic Dis
&c, by M boy, EIiic ms !srhog. -AOra-
an Nash sought damages il thC SUN
500 Inc D-s-Ict -.aa relieved on
demurrer from defending the suit.