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The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
Highly Respected
Delta Man Dies

The report of the death of William
NJ. Williams yesterday morning at his
home on Garnet mesa, came as a most
complete shock to the many friends
of the family who had seen him go
ing about his work as a painter and
decorator all day on Wednesday and
had talked with him several times
during the day They had no suspio-
ion whatever of his being an invalid,
or of any condition which might result
in his demise.
Mr. Williams had worked all day on
interior decorations at the Baptist
parsonage and was in the very best
of spirits. At noon he invited the pas
tor of the church, Rev. Crawford, to
take dinner with him and his wife and
the three enjoyed a most hearty meal.
He returned to his work at the par
sonage and went home in the evening
in apparent good health.
At about Q o'clock that night. how
ever. Mr.. Williams was taken quite
i'll and local physician was summon
ed. The doctor remained at the bedside
until o'clock. when he considered
his charge greatly improved and he
went to his home. Later the patient
grew worse and death came at about
. o'clock, The cause is given as apo
plexy.
The deceased leaves to mourn his
sad and sudden death a wife and two
sons, one son being in Denver and the
other in California. They have been
notified Of the death and the funeral
services and burial await some word
from them. Full details were not OBJ
tainable as Independent went to press.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
A. the Presbyterian Church

Regular church services Sunday
morning-Sunday School at 9:45;
preaching at 10:45; Christian Endeav-
or at 700 p. m; preaching at 500
p. IN.
Special music both morning and
evening.
Midweek praise and prayer service
every Wednesday evening at 500
o'clock. A cordial welcome is extend
ed to all.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
Auto Passenger
Assaults Driver

The report was current in this city
Yesterday morning that Ellis Slack,
an automobile man at Hotchkiss, had
been assaulted by Everett Lyle, pas
senger he was taking to Austin from
Hotchkiss, at about ] O'Clock that
morning and but for the fact of his
assaifant's weapon striking glanc-
ing blow he would have lost his life.
Mr.. Slack was daze6 for a moment
but being a man of considerable
strength he succeeded in warding off
other blows directed at his head with
a hammer and putting his assailant
to flight.
Later developements are that both
Slack and LYLE were in Delta on We'd
nesday and that Lyle hired Slack to
take him TO his home near Austin.
Arriving at that point. however, Lyle
decided to go on TO Hotchkiss where
he said he had an automobile deal
pending. The two men arrived in
Hotchkiss. il is said, al late hour,
and Slack went TO his home and re-
tired for the night.
An hour later he was called from
his home by Lyle who stated that his
baby had fallen from chair or from
bed at their home near Austin and
was badly hurt, and that he must re-
turn to his home with all possible
haste. Slack dressed and came to the
garage with his passenger and began
making ready for the trip, and here
is where Lyle seems TO have conceiv-
ed the hold-up, for he said he had a
tack in his shoe which needed fixing
and got possession of a small hammer
which he concealed about his person
after making a stall" at repairing
his shoe
Then the midnight trip 10 Austin be
gan. and when al a secluded point
about a mile distant from the destina-
ton. Slack was dealt a blow upon the
rear of his head which was doubtless
intended TO either kill or bring about
an entirely unconscious condition,
but failed. Slack was only dazed by
glance blow and he warded off the
succeeding ones, Lyle, seeing that
his work had failed. made good his
escape and is yet out of reach of the
officers who were promptly notified
OF the assault
Slack got back to Austin as best he
could. according to reports, and tele-
phoned to Hotchkiss friends who went
to that point with another car and
delivered him at his home.
Lyle's assault was made, II is
thought. for the sole purpose of get
ting possession of Slack's machine.
He had procured a drivers license Of
County Clerk shepherd of Wednesday
when in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
Delta Lodge of Rebekahs
Entertain HOnOred Guest

ing a visiting president and a past pres
ident member of our order
Mr.. \. ]. Bradley gave an interest
ing report OF the Delta and Montrose
County l. o. o. F. convention at Cedar
edge June 10, where many of our order
spent an enjoyable day, and voiced the
feelings of all that they had been
delightfully."- entertained while there.
Mrs. E ]. Mathews and Mrs. ]. W.
Davis, members of Paonia lodge, were
visitors. Mrs. Mathews. who is well
known TO many Western Slope lodges,
gave us short talk.
Mrs. Hunter. in behalf of the lodge,
presented the visiting president with
Delta souvenir spoon. beautifully en-
graved. Katherine Rebekah Lodge 65''
and Mrs. Lonnecher responded ex-
pressing her appreciation of the gift
and of all kindness shown her while
here, including her entertainment in
DR.. and Mrs. Hunters home from Tues
day until Friday. attending with them
he convention in Cedaredge.
Fifty brothers and sisters gathered
around a table decorated with roses
and were generously served with ice
cream. cake and Strawberries.
There was but one regret. that Mr.. O.
E. Jackson. of Denver. grand secretary
of the Grand lodge was not present as
had been planned and expected, he
having been detained elsewhere on
business. Otherwise the evening was
fully enjoyed by all.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Word came to this city last Sunday
evening of the killing of Joseph Vanish
an Austrian coal miner of Bowie, by
Deputy Sheriff Reed at Somerset,
where the Austrian had gone in search
of work.
District Attorney William Weiser
came up from Grand Junction on the
morning train Monday and proceeded
to Somerset that evening to take part
in an inquisition over the remains. He
returned to Delta Wednesday morning
and from him we learn that from the
evidence introduced at the hearing
Vanish lived in Somerset about a year
ago and had engaged in several quar-
rels there following his thefts OF per
sonal property OF two or more OF his
fellow workmen. He was altogether
an undesirable person in the camp.
Last Sunday Vanish went TO Somer-
set on an excursion train in the morn
ing and at the home OF countryman
he succeeded in getting outside OF
generous quantity OF whiskey. He
found his way to the saloon and was
ordered out OF town by Officer Reed.
Vanish declined TO leave and scuf-
fle with the officer followed in whicn
the latter came out second best being
q cripple and much older. The two
men were separated by friends and &
little later they came together again
when the officer escorted his man
to the very edge OF town and gave
another command for him to get out
OF the country
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
UnderSheriff at Somerset
Kills Austrian Miner

Another scuffle ensued and as the
officer went down beneath the weight
of his young and powerful opponent
he managed to get hold of his 3s-cali-
bre revolver and fired three shots all
OF which entered the body of Vanish
and caused almost instant death.
Sheriff Hanlon was summoned to the
scene OF the killing on Monday and
held his deputy, Geo. Reed, until after
the inquistion. verdict being render
ed favoring Reed The latter was in
Delta Wednesday morning being en-
route TO Gunnison in company with
his superior officer. Sheriff Hanlon.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
Villa Quits Carran-
"a; Officers

General Francisco Villa, formerly
first chief of the Constitutionalists
and recently deposed as the leader OF
General Venustiano Carranza's fight
ing force, has resigned and siezed the
telegraph office and custom house at
Jua-ez. and il is believed he is formo-
latiue plans. for a new revolt in the
turmoil-ridden republic
TIE break between Carranza and
villa mas been pending for the last six
months Both have heretofore denied
that there vas any difference between
then but Villas recent move con-
firms rumors that he wants to be pres
ident of Mexico and that he thinks he
has the following TO attain his ambi-
ton
Last week Villa was removed as
commander-in-chief Of the rebel army
and Gen. Natera was put in. Since
then il has simply been a question of
time, according TO those who know.
when the real break would come.
All along Villa has said that he was
supreme so far as the army was con-
cerned, and that Carranza was simply
dyil officer
General Carranza has said that he
was the military, as well as the civil
ruler Now that the break has been
admitted, it regarded as certain that
Villa vii try TO form his 1900 rebels
into q "Pancho" villa brigade and
wage war on the forces of the Carran-
zistas, as well as against the Huerta
forces
II is stated officially that Villa ad-
mitted that Carranzas refusal TO send
delegate 10 the mediation conference
at Niagara Falls was the real cause
OF the break
Villa realizes that the friendship of
the United States is the only salvation
OF Mexico. and when Carranza failed
TO take advantage of the demands for
an answer as to whether he wauld
send delegate TO help him bring
peace. the former bandit revolted an6
/ he was replaced by General Natera
/ II announced that Villa will be-
come the governor Of the state of
! Chihuahua Villa refuses to say that
he will. but in his usual style says
Wait" That's what he has said or
many occasions when he was planning
a campaign, and his friends say he al
ready has plans to get the rebel army
| to follow him.
The resignation of Villa is due. in {
great measure, il is said, TO General
Nateras attempt TO take zacatecas
without orders, That brought the
I real clash.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Here In Delta county the sportsmen
are always pretty thoroughly posted on
weather and other conditions up on
the famous Grand Mesa where trout
fishing is always good in Alexander
lake, and they rarely II ever. attempt
TO 20 into that country at the opening
of the trout season unless the winter
just passed has been mild and they
know that snow and ice have disap-
peared. over in the Grand Valley
country. however. the sportsmen just
hustle out for the famous lakes without
knowing a thing about climatic condi-
tions in that district
The city attorney OF Palisade and
two or three friends went to the lakes
first OF this month and report is just
out that they were caught in fierce
blizzard and held prisoners there for
five days. The report of their misfor-
tune is given as follows:
Trapped in small cabin for five
days by June blizzard on Grand Mesa
Edward r Brown. city attorney of
Palisade. C s. Reed. an orchardist,
and his son, Vernon Reed, narrowly
escaped death in one of the worst
storms ever known in the mountains
near here. They returned home Mon
day. sick and exhausted by the hard
ships Of an early fishing trip. In the
vicinity OF Alexander lakes on Grand
Mesa, four feet and eight inches of
snow fell Sunday night, June z. In
the three men were nearly frozen.
They motored to Cedaredge and
were driven from there to the lakes
by liveryman Friday. June 5. There
was about three feet of snow on the
level on top OF the mesa, but the wea-
ther was warm and the sky was clear.
Through holes chopped in the ice they
caught forty pounds of trout Friday
and Saturday Sunday brought colder
weather and they forsook their tent
for a small log cabin. The snow start
ed to fall at dusk and continued
until the next morning. During the
twelve hours more than four and
half feet fell The drop in tempera-
ture was rapid, falling from Ss above
zero at $3.50 p m. Sunday to IL de-
gress below at o'clock Monday morn
ing For five days the three men
were confined to their cabin, where
they suffered intensely from the cold,
because of their light clothing. The
fish furnished sufficient food for the
five days.
They were held captives on the
mountain until the Cedaredge livery
man and two friends came to their
rescue last Friday. It required two
days to make the trip Of twenty-five
miles from Cedaredge to the lakes.
The storm was the severest for this
time OF the year that has ever been
known on Grand Mesa. The eleva-
ton OF the lakes is more than 10000
feet
II is not likely that this party will
ever attempt tn make this trip at such
an early period.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19
Rap{jst Church.

Preaching morning and evening by
the pastor. Morning theme: "The
Book OF Job" Evening theme; "A
Message from Good Soul" Special
music by the choir. All are made well
come.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Mrs Tanley and baby were pass
engers for Omaha Friday night, after
spending three months visiting the for.
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
blanchard, OF Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1914-06-19

Mrs. ]. NJ Miller came from Tellu-
ride Tuesday and visited two days
in the city, returning Thursday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
AFFAIR FOR MISS RICE.
National Y. w. c. A. Secretary Cues
oS Aonor At Supper.

National Y. w. c. A. Secretary Guest
Of Honor at Supper.
Mise Anna Y. Rice. one Of the ma
tional secretaries of the 7. w. c. A.,
was the guest Of honor at a supper
given at the association rooms FRIDAY
evening by the religious work commit
tee. The guest list included the ooaro
of directors, the other volunteer WORK
ers serving on committees ana as lead
ers of Miowa Camp groups. ana the
employed workers. MesdameS Welkef'
vokt, and Fletcher. Of the religious
work committee: Mrs. p. F. Arney'
the president; and Miss Rice, received.
Mrs. A. p. Bratt, chairman OF spe-
cial committee composed of Mesdames
Ella Baker, W. A. Anderson and q. =.
Thompson, had charge OF laying the
tables and serving the menu prepared
under the supervision Of Nrs. M. 9. t.
Wolff, cafeteria director. color
scheme Of red and green was carried
out by the use Of potted ferns and car
nations.
The committee was assisted in serv-
ing by the Misses May Bratt May
Baker, and Grace and Anna Maude
Kimberly. Music was furnished dur
ing tho supper hour by 3 five-piece
orchestra composed Of the Misses
Wardman and Busch.
Following the supper Mrs. A. II.
welker, chairman of the religious
work committee, introduced Miss Rice.
who spoke Of the unprecedented oppor-
tunity now facing the Young Women's
Christian Association for the building
Of christian character IN the lives Of
all young women.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
BEGIN CASE OVER LAND.
Suit Brought by J. r. Gearhart Against
J. M. Alexander on Trail,

The action begun by Joseph r. Gear
hart against John NJ. Alexander for
s2SS was brought to trial in the district
court Friday afternoon. Gearhart is
suing for what he claims he spent in
defending suit in Missouri which
grew out Of a contract for the purchase
Of land in that state. The land was
sold to MIN by Alexander. who was
acting as the agent for the owner. The
abstract for the land proved to be i'm
perfect, and Gearhart refused to close
the deal after payment had been made.
The owner brought suit in Missouri,
which Gearhart won, and recovered
what he had paid on the contract.
Gearhart then brought suit against
Alexander to recover the amount that
he had spent defending this suit, is be-
ing alleged that Alexander agreed that
Gearhart would lose no money in the
land transaction if he, Gearhart, en-
tered into it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE.
Ocean Eurom, Farm Hand. Arrested at
Eddyville; Brought Here.

Odean Eurom, young farm hand OF
this county, was arrested near Eddy
vile Friday and brought to this city
Friday night TO answer charge Of Sc.
ductton filed by Miss Jessie Males in
Justice Burritt's court.
The complaint was filed On Nov. %
by Miss Males, who is about IS. Since
the complaint was made Sheriff Edgar
has been hunting for Eurom, who left
the neighborhood, il is claimed. at
about the time the warrant for his arr
rest was issued. Eurom wa traced
to Eddyville. and located in the country
near there. Sheriff Reed, &C Oskaloosa,
arrested him and brought him to Oska-
loosa. where Sheriff Edgar received the
prisoner.
Eurom was arraigned in Justice Bur-
ritts court this forenoon. He asked
for a lawyer and took time to plead.
The preliminary hearing was set for
this afternoon, and Eu,oms bond was
fixed at $1,000. Miss Males is the
daughter Of Joseph Males, living five
miles northwest of Albion
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
Tabby Hunts Warm
Quarters and 10
Rudely Elected

Since the sagacity Of Mig" the
Odeon cat, has crept into print, stor-
les of other wise actions Of the feline
breed are coming to light. but OF ali
thes tories vet told none IS more In
teresting than that OF a household pet
in the Second ward which objected 10
sleeping in the coal shed on cold nights.
This intelligent cat had the run Of the
house in the daytime. but at nishtfall
it was taken to the coal house where,
in warm weather 1t found its lodg-
ings comfortable enough. but when the
mercury began to run down the tube
Tabby objected to rooming in apart
ments without steam heat and went
forth to find more CHEEKY quarters
The cat was observant. as later de-
tails will show, and soon discovered
that the neighbors in the big house
next door slept with their windows
open. The crafty cat. it Is presumed.
argued that If the neighbors could
sleep with their windows raised It
must be quite warm in the house. and
she went on a tour Of investigation
Consequently. one night, after all
had retired. Tabby climbed the porch
of the neighbours home, and crept into
the window Of the grandmother's Sleep
ing room, creating some commotlon
when 1t crept into the warm bed beside
grandma" The cat did not prove
welcome guest. and was elected sum-
marily, but this cold reception did not
daunt the cat The following night
Tabby again assembled the porch. ana
this time crept into another window.
The room Of the granddaughter was
chosen this time, and the cat. 50 1t
must be presumed expected different
reception from the little girl. However.
there was another commotion and
Tabby was again pitched out of the
window.
Despite these two narrowing expert
ences the cat was determined on find
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
OUGHT ACHING JOINTS,
RUB RHEUMATIC PAIN
Rub Rheumatism away with .
small trial bottle Of psnstrat.
Ina old St. Jacobs Oil.
Rheumatism is pain only

Rheumatism is pain only
Not one case in fifty requires inter-
nal treatment. Stop druEging! Rub
soothing, penetrating "St- Jacobs Oil"
directly upon the tender spot" and re-
lief comes instantly. "St. Jacobs Oil"
10 q harmless rheumatism cure which
never disappoints and can not burn
the skin.
Timber up! Quit complaining! Get a
small trial bottle of "St Jacobs Oil"
from any drug store, and IN just mo-
ment you'll be free from rheumatic
pain, soreness and stiffness. Don't suf-
fer !Relief and a cure awaits you. "St.
Jacobs Oil" is just as good for sciatica,
neuralgia, lumbago, backache. sprains
and swellings.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24

The suit brought by Mrs. Eva T..
Robertson. formerly of this city 10 es
tabush herself as the Sole heir OIL
Thomas c. Campbell, of Jasper coun-
nv who lief, an estate worth ABOUT
see 600. was submitted TO the state SUI
preme court Friday. A ruling Is eA-
rected in a month or two. The case
was tried before Judge Preston, now
., ,ha supreme bench, at Newton in
December, 1872.
Judge Preston denied the claim Oh
Mrs. Robertson. which was based on
tn claim that she was the illegitimate
child of Campbell. He left no will. The
heirs are Carson H. Campbell, q
brother: other brothers, and sisters,
and their collateral heirs. These heirs
number thirty or forty.
From Judge Preston's ruling. which
dismissed Mrs. Robertson's case and
denied her claim, Mrs. RoDertson's at
torneys appealed. and The whole case
was submitted to the supreme court
to review.
The property of the estate, which
consists OF money, the proceeds OF the
safe of lands, is in the hands Of l. L.
Patton. Of Newton, who was appointed
administrator. AS soon as Mrs. ROB-
ertsous suit was begun an order OF
court was issued preventing the dis
tribu.ion Of the money Of the estate.
The case is of especial interest in
Timber Creek township, where Camp
bell was well known in earlier days
and where Mrs. Rooertson's mother,
Mrs. Arnilda Wilson, of this city. was
living when Mrs. Robertson was born
The latter now lives in Los Angeles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24

ing warm berth, and made q third
effort. when 1t climbed to the window
Of the maids room, in the hope that
the third time would prove the charm
and It could find shelter from the wins
ter cold. The commotion was no less
marked. and Tabby went out the way
she came.
Today the neighbors are putting
their screens up, and the neisnpof
hood is expectantly waiting to see "hat
new tactics Tabby will adopt to gam
access to the inviting warm quarters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
VERDICT FOR $3.50.
Jury Finds For Landlord in Case Of
Shrk W. WilheImi.

After being out for short time the
jury in the case of Mrs. Josephine
Shirk against Louie E. W:lhelmi re-
turned verdict of $3.50 for Mrs.
Shirk The verdict was for about half
the amount for which suit was
brought.
Mrs. Shirk sued Wilhelm on claim
for a balance due on a lease for a
farm in Marion township. Payment was
to have been made in corn, and it was
alleged that the tenant had failed to
deliver s104 worth of corn. as agreed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
REoReANIzE v-RAY COMPANY.
Dwight n. Denmead Becomes Owner
and Officer.

After increasing the capital stock
from 5000 to $4,000, the V-Ray
Company was reorganized Friday af-
ternoon and Dwight H. Denmead be-
came a part owner and officer, by ac-
curing a one-thrd interest. Mr.. Den
mead was elected secretary and treas
urer. He will! have charge of the Gre
dts and the accounts Of the company.
V. n. Hansen was elected president.
and B. W. Sinclair. who has been sec
rotary and treasurer, was made vice
president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
COURT EN1ERTAlNs BAR.
Attorneys Of the City Guests Of Judge
B. s. CUMMINGS.

Complimentary to the members OF
the bar association of this city Judge
B. F. Cummings, 1902 West Main
street. entertained at dinner Friday
evening. Thirty-one places were laid
at daintily- appointed tables, and at
$50 o'clock an elaborate four course
dinner was served by Mrs. Cummings,
who was assisted by her daughter
Mary and Mesdames F. NJ. Wilbur, G.
H. Ruth, G. F. Thayer. J. A Martin
and F. L. Meeker. During the evening
cards were enjoyed
Judge Clarence Nichols. Of vinton
was the only out Of town guest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS.

Mrs. Mosssrovs Representing Company
to Be in MarshaIItown Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ. Mosegrove. representing the
Pictorial Review Company Of New
York, will be at our pattern department
Jan 81. Mrs. Mossgrove is an ex-
pert on styles and dressmaking and
you are cordially invited to avail your
self Of her advice and suggestions.
BENEDICT & BRINTNALL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24

couple was married at Galesburg. III.
April s, 1910.
Mrs. Amanda E. Curtis. of this city.
has filed a petition for divorce from
Fred w. Curtis. The couple was mar
ried here Nov. %, 1900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-24
WAS NOT OBLIGED 70 WAIT.
Dr.. Singleton, the Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat Specialist, Grinds Lenses.

Throat Specialist, Grinds Lenses.
Certain persons Of this city, who
have had the misfortune to drop their
glasses and had the lenses break, were
not obliged to wait till they sent to
Chicago for repairs, as Or. Singleton
repaired them Immediately. DR.. Sim
gleton can grind a tense in twenty
four hours that will match the tense
in your glasses. He has equipped his
offices with the most modern tense
grinding machine and is prepared to
take care of your eye glass troubles, as
we'll as the eye.
If you wish your glasses fit properly,
and have them help your eyes, then
call on NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.