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Williams news., 1914-05-14
OPEN FORUM F0R DEBATING
 STATE WIDE PROHIBITION.

The important of statewide prohibition has been campaign in constitutional stued This like all other important questions has side each of which are found honest and intelligent persons
 The News has decided provide for reasonable discussion issue it's allowing each half for signed articles for which there will be article will be published.
 It only stipulated that the hbton be just and fair and that there shall be neither % wild extravagah statement that will upon reputation Williams for good order personal individual
 reasonable amount of additional be at regular advertising {
 It suggested by the News that either sde desiring avail itself of this offer of through the issue shall be transmitted In such all received at this office from other will that this the discussion within able lines All articles should be in before Tuesday week.
Williams news., 1914-05-14

and find that alcahol is poisonous and detrimental to the human sys- tenn in any quantity and in any form. In the grammar grades the boys learn something about mu- nicipal and state laws. Here they see restrictions placed on saloons and learn the reasons for it. Through the high school course, constant lectures are given on the subject, while those who use it are barred from athletics.
 Then when they enter college and persue courses in economics and social science further evil effects are shown.
 If I am allowed the space next week I will be more specific in dis cussin4 this same subject.
 T. H. Cureton.
Williams news., 1914-05-14

April Is, 1914.
 THOMAS F. WEEDIN Register U. s. Land Office.
 JOHN J. BIRDNO Receiver U. s. Land Office First publication April 23, 1914. Last publication May 21, 1914.
Williams news., 1914-05-14
NOTICE OF SELECTION UN- DER ACT OF CONGRESS,
 Approved June 20, 1910. United States Land Office At Phoenix, Arizona. State
 of Arizona.

To Whom It May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona has filed in this office its Grant Selection, List No IA, Serial No. o24857, applying to select for the benefit of Peniten- tiaries, the following described
Williams news., 1914-05-14

Benjamin A. Smith, Plaintiff SUMMONS
 vs No. 1136 Minnie M. Smith,
 Defendant
 IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA, TO Minnie M. Smith Defendant, Greeting:
 You are hereby summ med and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff-in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Coconino, and answer the Complaint therein filed with the Clerk of this said Court, at Flagstaff, in said County, within twenty days after the ser vice upon you of this summons, if served in this said County, or in all other cases within thirty days thereafter, the times above men, toned being exclusive of the day of service, or judgment by default will be taken against you. Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the State of Ariz- ona, in and for the County of Co conino, this 11th day of May A. D. 1914.
 Chas. H. Adams Clerk of the Superior Court (SeaD
 X. N. Sleeves Attorney for Plaintiff.
 First publication May IA 1914. Last publication June II, 1914.
Williams news., 1914-05-14
Summons

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of The State Of Arizona In And For The County Of Coconino
Williams news., 1914-05-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department Of The Interior, U. s. Land Office Phoenix. Arizona.
 March 5, 1914. Serial
 No. O23O66.
 Notice is hereby given that Florence w. Dukes, by Will D. McElray, attorney-in-fact, has filed in this office her application to select under the provisions of
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09
RANGERS and Addresses.

For the information of the public
the following LIST Is given of rangers
of the Battlement Mesa National For
est, together with their addresses and
the divisions they cover. by water
sheds: James G. Clayton. Raven, all
of the north slope of Battlement mesa :
Walter A. Gillian, Collbran. the south
slope of Battlement mesa, Buzzard,
Leon, Big and Cottonwood creeks:
Thomas C. Patterson. Paonie, Muddy
and Hubbard creeks; Jolly B. Robin,
son. Cedaredge. Terror, LaReux and
Surface creeks and their branches:
Walter II. Serfoss. Mesa, Coon. Bull,
Whitewater and Hannah creeks.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09
NEW GAME FOR NEW YEAR
SEE YOU CAN PLAY IT

This is a new game. Tickle the Edi-
tor" You take an ordinary sheet of
writing paper on which you pen a few
lines suitable for the occasion. Next
you fold it carefully. enclosing check
or a postoffice order sufficiently large
for all arrearages and also for n year
or more in advance, and hand it to the
editor. Keep an eye on him. and If a
smile adorns his face the trick works
fine. 1t can also be played by mail.
Now is the time to play the joke
Rocky Ford Tribune.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Never before in the history Of Delta
county have the school pupils of this
city had such an opportunity for coast
ing pleasures during the entire mid
winter vacation as this year. and that
they took advantage OF this rare op-
portunity was clearly evidenced both
morning, noon and night. The thaw
came the latter part of last week and
all coasting placs are now reminis-
cent. The kids are yet looking them
over. and one little shaver was heard
to remark: Gee! but didn't we have
a time when coasting was good?"
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting.

Delta, Colorado. December %, 1913.
The annual meeting of The Garnet
Ditch and eeservoir company will be
held at the court house in Delta, State
of Colorado, Saturday, February 4,
1914. at 1880 o'clock p. IN. for the
purpose of electing directors to serve
for the ensuing year. 10 levy an assess
ment. and to transact any other bust
ness that may properly come before
the meeting. II you cannot attend the
meeting. be sure to send proxy.
w. f. OBERT. President.
Attest +. C. HARRINGTON, Secy.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The MONDAY lunch plan. which was
started last term. is being continued.
During the first week five hundred
and eighty-five were served with
lunches consisting of vegetable soup
and ham sandwiches. Last Friday
doughnuts We're served in addition.
The work of preparing and serving is
being done by members of the domcs-
tic science class. The entire cost CT
food and service has been defrayed
by the proceeds and the plan will be
continued as long us there is de-
mand for it.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Among the out-oftown students Who
visited here Saturday were Miss Agne-
ia Evans of Delta, Miss Donna and
Sam Hartman OF Hotchkiss and Rob
ert Burns and Edward Horton of Ola
the. all of whom were returning to col
lege Miss Evans and the latter t'vo
young men 20 to Boulder, while Miss
Hartman and her brother go to Fort
Collins.-Montrose Press.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mr. and Mrs. c. E Mower departed
last Sunday evening for Los Angeies.
California. where they will make their
headquarters until spring. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mower have had but few vaca-
tion trips since their residence on the
Western Slope of nearly a quarter of
a century. and they now propose to
have really enjoyable time seeing
the sights OF the western slope. making
trips to all points OF interest from the
city above mentioned.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Henry P. Smith, 20 years of age. died
at the home of the family in North
Delta at 6 O'Clock last Wednesday
morning of heart trouble. He leaves
to mourn his death wife and three or
four children. all residents of this
city Funeral services were held at
the NJ. E. church at 1880 yesterday af-
ternoon. Rev. o. X. Maynard, pastor of
the church. officiating. and interment
was in Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

A. Stowell came in the fore part OF
this week from the Pacific coast
where he and his family have resided
for eight or nine years past, for n
short visit with old-time friends and
acquaintances. He is on his way 20
Virginia, where he contemplates TAX
ing up permanent residence. Nine
years ago Mr. Stowell and his family
we're residents of North Delta and
were well and favorably known in this
part of the county. Speaking of Cali
fornia, the former Deltan insists that
that there's nothing to It in the way
of business. Every town and city in
the entire state is overrun with peo-
pie who came there in the hope of
bettering their condition. but they are
now worse off than ever before.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The midwinter convention of the
missionary district of western Colorado
will meet in st. Luke's church on Jan
uary 13. IA and Is. A quiet hour .or
the clergy will be conducted by Btsh-
op Brewster on Tuesday evening. On
"Wednesday. at Z: 80 p. m. a public ser.
vice will be held in the church 20
which the public is cordially invited.
Addresses will be delivered on the
subject of Social Service" and Chris
tian Unity" by the bishop. Rural Dean
Smith of Durango and Rev. Beede
of Breckenridge. W. r. Magnan.
Priest In Charge.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

VIII Childs. cashier Of the Delta Ma,
tional bank. was a westbound passan-
ger Sunday evening for Los Angeles,
California. where he will join Mrs
Childs and the children. who have
been on tn coast for some two or
three months, and it is not unlikely
that he will remain and return home
with them in the spring.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

J. r. Gaddis and family OF Somerset
spent Christmas with his sisters. Mrs.
J. W Gallup. and Mrs. F. +. Boyer.
who Is visiting in Delta this winter.
This IS the first time Mr. Gaddis has
been in Delta for two years. He re-
ports having had a delightful time. He
returned home Sunday evening. ac-
companied by his family and sister,
Mrs. Boyce.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Captain Carsons wife and little
daughter Of Durango, who were tenn
poralily residing in this city when the
formers company was called to the
strike fields near Trinidad. are now
visiting in that district.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Recent letters from H. X. Correll.
who with his family were summoned
to Busyrus, Ohio. because of the seri-
Gus illness of Mrs. Correll's father. ar.
that the aged gentleman is now great
l. improved and that he will soon be
allie to get about as heretofore
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mrs. Herbert Chase was taken cutie
i'll with pneumonia last Monday and is
now under the care of physicians and
a competent nurse. Mr Chase. who
was in the east on business, was wired
information as to her illness and start
ed at once for home.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Miss jamie Mae Killian entertained
some twelve or fifteen of her young
friends with cards. music and delight
full refreshments at her home on Gar
net mesa Tuesday evening. Accord
ing to those present the contest al
cards was spirited. the musical nun
bers of high order and the luncheon
perfect in every detail.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mrs. ]. Henry Adams of Delta was a
visitor in the city Monday, having
come this far with her children, Misses
Hattie and Laura Adams. Mr.. and Mrs.
Alva Adams and Buel Adams, who re-
turned to Telluride after spending New
Years day with their parents.-Mont-
rose Press.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Don't Miss Arizona" that great
western picture. full of bucking bron-
cos, thrilling and daredevil scenes-a
beautiful plot and story that appeals
to all. At the Dreamland theatre on
January II and 15.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Eldon Hauser departed the latter
part OF last week for his home in Cur
nison county. where he is engaged in
the forest service, after spending the
holidays with his mother and other
relatives in this city, and his wife, who
was also here for the holidays, went
out on the morning train Monday.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09
City Water Rents Due.

ensuing quarter and are required by
ordinance TO be paid on or before jan
uary 10, 1914,
LIONEL r. WIGRAM.
Com OF Finance and Supplies.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Miss Grace Conklin arrived home
the latter part of last week from a
pleasant holiday visit with friends in
Denver and Boulder, ready to resume
her duties as teacher in the North
Delta schools on Monday.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mrs. Harry Mathers entertained at a
sumptuous six O'Clock dinner last Sun
day evening Mr.. and Mrs. George w
Bruce, Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Wilson,
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Meyer, Mr.. and Mrs
]. ]. Travis and Mr.. and Mrs. TAYLOR
Geer.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Friday morning from n few days busi-
ness visit in Leadville. He stated that
one would naturally expect some severe
winter weather in the Cloud CITY or at
any other point two miles above sea
level but up to the present time the
weather there had been extremely
good About eight inches of snow on
the ground when he was there and the
sun shining brightly all the time.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The county cl"rk : cff'ce wishes 20
noSfy automobile dl .vers, as well as
those requiring Other tate or county
licenses, that the new licenses for 1914
are now on hand and ready to be is
sued
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Trechter enter
tanned DIR. F. n. Cochran and Miss
and Drs. ]. II. and l. F. Burgin. ]. E.
and w. E. Hills and families of this
city. at six o'clock dinner last Sun
day evening.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The following persons underwent
surgical operations at Delta hospital
last Monday morning and are now re-
ported as doing nicely: Mrs. w. E.
Hunt and Mrs. NJ L. Coutts, both OF
this city, and Mrs. c. A. Hill of Cc-
daredge.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The Dixie quintet, colored delega-
ton OF musicians, appeared before a
large and appreciative audience in the
Baptist church last Monday evening,
and all who were there say that it was
without question the best number on
the lyceum course.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

l. F. Beebe. former resident Of
this city. who owns a farm on one of
the mesas adjacent to Delta, has tax
en- lease on the Perkins hotel. until
recently conducted by W. A. Holder.
and will be in charge the fore part of
next week. Mr. Beebe is said TO he
an experienced hotel man who thought
to try the farming game for while,
and he now returns to that pursuit.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

+ T Minney. a representative IN
this district for one of the Denver ma
sic companies. and a resident OF this
slty for several years past. has dec.d-
eI 10 close out his business here and
is contemplating permanent location
iu Pueblo.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Among the college students who
passed the holiday season with their
parents in this city. and to return to
their studies last Friday morning,
were Miss Agneta Evans, Leonard
Sweitzer and Robert Plumb to the Uni
versity at Boulder: Miss Bertha Clark,
Miss Nutter. Hiram Burritt and Nor
gan Sweitzer TO the Agricultural Col
lege at Fort Collins, and Dale Hinman
to the School OF Mines at Golden.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

(Which Will Marry Nary" is the
title of a farce-comedy to be presented
by Fritz Boone and his company at the
opera house tonight (Friday). A So
cial dance is to follow the three-act
performance.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

A E. Amsbary and wife are expect
ing to leave for Los Angeles. Califor-
mia, next Sunday morning. and if the
climate and other conditions are favor
able will remain on the coast for an in
definite length of time.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Editor Clyde H Brewer of the Sur
face Greek Champion at Cedaredge
and Roy A. Downs, cashier OF the
Bank of Cedaredge. transacted busi-
ness in the city on Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The woman's Relief corps will hold
their regular meeting for the installa-
tion of officers on Wednesday. Janu-
airy Il. at p. m. in odd Fellows hall
All comrades OF Post No. &c are inyit
ed 10 be present. and all members Of
Corps No. SO should be at the hail At
2.15 p. m.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

A. B. Crabill arrived home last Mon
day evening from a short business trip
to the state metropolis and other
points on the Eastern Slope.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Bayard C. Jessup was an outbound
passenger Sunday morning for his
home in Greeley, after spending the
holidays visiting his sister. Mrs. F. R.
Stearns, and family.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Miss Edna Ingersoll has accepted
charge OF the public school at Naturi-
ia and departed for that point Satur-
day morning. She had just return ed
from visit with her brother in Wash
ington state and was not expecting to
engage in school work this winter.
The offer came to her, however. and
she decided to accept Miss Ingersoll
was at one time teacher in Delta
schools and later held a position in
the schools at Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

LoST-Two heifers. long yearlings,
one roam, one red: branded lazy So
and vertical bar. on left hip, Reward,
f, A. Smith, Route l. Montrose. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Judge Dingman's county court is
busy this week with civil cases. mostly
money demands. A good many wit
nesses are present from over the coun-
ty TO testify at the hearings.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Miss Nellie Denny OF Ohio City re-
turned home the latter part of last
week after visiting friends in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

James McHugh of Cedaredge Went
out to Denver last Tuesday morning
with a carload of fine cattle for the
markets of that city
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Charles Eels who has been the guest
of his sister, Mrs. c. L. Dana, in this
city foHthe past two or three weeks, de-
parted for his home in Illinois last
Sunday morning.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Scott and lit
tie daughter were arrivals on the af-
ternoon train Saturday, having spent a
pleasant two weeks with relatives in
Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

arizona, Americas greatest play. in
six superb reels. with Cyril Scott in
the leading role. will be presented ct
Dreamland theatre on Wednesday, and
Thursday, January Il and Is.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The knights of Pythias installed
the officers elected for the ensuing
year at the regular meeting on Tues
day evening. and there was a good at
tendance at these ceremonies.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Miss Mildred Burch, teacher of DO
mestic science in the public schools
of this city, returned from a holiday
visit with her parents in Rifle last
Sunday morning.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09
LOCAL AND PERSONAL,

Vim Mathews was down from Pa
onia the past two days getting wise
to his work as county commissioner.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

ESTRAYED-From the Delta Ice &
Mercantile Co, Delta. team OF gray
horses. Reward for information or re-
turn.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

j. E. Clark was in Montrose and
Gunnison on business the fore part of
this wek, leaving Delta on the morning
train Monday.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

C. R. Kline, the furniture dealer OF
Cedaredge, was a business visitor in
Delta yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Deputy Sheriff Stone was quite i'll
with la grippe and neuralgia the fore
part of the week and unable to be at
his post of duty.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

DR.. H. X. Gibbs, former county clerk
of this county. was down from his Ce-
daredge fruit farm on Tuesday and re
ports pleasant winter weather in his
section up to the present time.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ford Pratt of Ash mesa, four miles dis
tant from this city, on Wednesday
January Z.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The Delta Business Mems association
will champion the building of the pro-
posed road to Paradox valley.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

License to we'd was issued this week
out of the office of the county clerk
and recorder to William Mcmillan and
Maude knight, both of Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mrs. A. L. Woodring returned to
her home in Delta last week after Wis
iting friends in Ridgway.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

John Peterson of this city was a
first of the week
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Delta county last year issued 1856
local hunting licenses and % non-resi
dent licenses.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Miss Bertha Stevens was visitor in
Montrose two or three days the latter
part of last week, going to that point
Friday.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

You will miss seeing some OF the lin
est poultry in the world if you fail 20
attend the poultry show in this city
mex. week.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

On Wednesday morning letters vera
dealt out TO the players of the foot
ball and basket ball teams by Mr..
Hollingshead and Miss Uglow. Each
player and substitute who played two
games or more received letter for
himself
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Herbert L. Chase is in the east on
business this week.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09
We Take this Opportunity to Thank
Our Patrons

For the splendid business which they have
helped us to enjoy during the successful
year just closed We also desire to solicit
your continuance, and to ask at least a
share of the trade Of all others who desire
Good Groceries. 1t will be our effort to
maintain our past high-standard quality
Of "Good Things to Eat" Wishing you
all Happy and Prosperous New Year
we remain very truly yours for good service
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The man who took ws.so from csc
Main, return and save trouble. 5ttf
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Orville Call, at one time owner and
manager of the Blue Front lunch
counter in this city. was recently taken
in raid of the Illicit liquor dealers a,
Palisade. or bootleggers as they are
commonly called. and was held in the
Jail at Grand Junction several days.
during which time $3.50 bond was Sc,
cured for each of the three persons
taken in the raid which included Call
The prisoners were given their liberty
on Monday of this week.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mrs. Frank Meeker of Montrose was
Delta visitor last week.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Williams, who re
side on California mesa, are rejoicing
over the advent into their home of a
bright little baby girl on Wednesday
January 7.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The time in calling school, which
was mentioned last week, is proving
very beneficial to those who live out
in the country. by their being able to
get to school on time.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

W. c. Downing is down from Hotch
kiss as a iuryman on county cour
cases.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Miss Vance, the high school teacher
has been succeeded by Miss Cox.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

G. W. White of Austin has been Wis
iting friends in Montrose
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Charles Liebrum and wife have Civ
en- up their home on Howard street
and are now occupying rooms over the
Hart drug store.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

The strongest western drama ever
presented to the public is that great
play. Arizona" which has never been
seen on the stage for less than So a
seat when Cyril Scott has played the
leading role. At very heavy expense
Manager Hall has secured this great
film production of Arizona" with Mr.,
Scott In the leading role. also pro
duced by Augustus Thomas, who is the
author OF this great play. Don't forget
that this film will be exhibited at the
Dreamalnd theatre next Wednesday
and Thursday at the admission price
of 10 and 90 cents. with as much real
ism as In the larger cities. where you
would pay % and 80 cents for the same
production. II you are lover of re-
fined amusement you will be pleased
with this great picture at the Dream
land next wednesday and Thursday.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Mrs. Carolyn Seaton was a passen
ger on the morning train last Monday
for Montrose, where she was to spard
the week with Mrs. Charles l.. West
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Pupils are now receiving their quar-
ters work in preparation for examin-
ations which occur next week.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

John Young. of Cory, was a Delta
visitor Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-09

Stock show in Denver opens Janu-
AIRY l9