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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
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fc5oRfiHHeQ rom k7<-ese7 @r4 ranged in parallel lines with eonnecl- s,, 7s.,5fffnrs. The artillery is protected b9 6onibie lines Of e1nban aEln ents Svefl- v uards apaf4 and earth shelters nave tlhssz5s ssonstructed for the men Wn1e ff1eV sleep Further extended Forxs makes the advance Of the allies SLOW
 xya.,sou. Sept. 1s.-WaiIe the next move of either army is matter or the rnerest speculation. theg press or lIsondon dwel1s today upon the posslT. 2 3bflifv that the Germans are stT7vlng only to hold Che strong pos itionss they TOW have assumed with the view or espsng the allies at bay alad. Inals az- forafng Emperor William opportunaty fo rush more troops to his eastern
 fs4a the other hand 1t would be no surprise if the Germans now rein doreed should attempt mother aggres- Istxe movement similar to the one which the allies inaugurated go stac- cAssfu1Iy after the 5nvadere had ex- ha aIsted themselves in the avalanche < e5 rush towards Paris
 Even preliminary talk Of peace seems to be sseuted by the British pu5slfc While the pact rece ntly signed hv The allies i11sures concentrated ac- ton in the dIreetion of peace on their part. ths despatches from Washington ] relative to the attitude on peace or l15r. won Bethnann Jz1ollw veg, German @1phancelIor as conveyed through James Gerard. the Anaerdc can aTnbassa- dor at Berlin, together with desI atch- es from Rome saying that Austria lTSE4 ,ssa gary desires peace, have aroused Icorsiderablss discn ssion Aexe and etti- X E Fs[saI articles alre4dy hay e app cared saysne that peace on any terms Is out STsf 4ae question until what is styled fiae. menace of German nilitarisrn IS crush ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
ENGINEER NOT TO BLAME
 FOR GREEN yVTCH DEBATE

Because there was no reason why Gaza zsidfek of Greenwich sholud have been on the tracks near the Norton station on September 12, when an ox- press struck him, coroner ohm J. I9he- Ian in a finding filed today ahsolvez engineer John Langdon, of Hartford, from criminal responsibility and finds that death was accidental
 zsidick was walking son the tracks with another boy when killed. His body was hurled against that of his companion who also was seriosuly hurt. ...l.. ll4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
PAUL VALENTINO
 HELD BY CORONER

Paul Valentino was found cri1ninaIIy responsible for the death Of John Paa- tore, whom he shot at Greenwich sew erai weeks ago, in a finding filed by Coroner JDhn J Phelan today Both men were residents of Quaker Ridge and III feeling was engendered over the bite Of a dog.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

centration of troops on the French left and center has brought about the retreat of the Germans from their ex- treIne advance. Their right, under Von KlucI1, is now reported falling back on Rheims, the coInmands of Von BueIow and Won Hausen are over the AEarne, moving northward, and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

Not long ago the German forces had passed by Paris yzitliin twenty five Insaes to the east, had penetrated to a point thirty miles south of the Marine and threatened to divide the British and left wing of the French army from its center and right. Re-enforce- nents Of the British left and a con
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
Soiled 'kerchiefs at much less.

eSO 44U41A 4O00s It will pay well to launder 9 handkerchief.
 A quantity of fancy em- broidered ones, regular soc sort, at 25c A few l121ac and 25c ones at SC They we been r1npled and soiled or nussed.
 But not one has suffered actual hurt and one journey to laundry will restore their spotlessness.
 Better hurry l
 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

AZ stery worth while.
 At least one among the new stories here listed is worth your personal read ing:
 Mutiny of the Elzinore- I,ondon-- They who Question -.Anon-s1.85. Auction BIock-Rex Beach-s1-Ss- Clean Heart-Hutchinson .z5- How It Happ Rher-S1- Man of the Besert-LJtz Eyerybodyss Birthrig igllt7--4s a ll lsaalizl---s zideon's Band-Ca Cabls-S1.Ss. Hands of Esau-Deland-S1 The Alster Case-CiImore= S6. Children of Banishment-s -sl 1liyd-us L.sttle Eve Edgarton Abbott-st.
 Main hoor. rear Nice and new $1 gloves.
 Women's gloves at a dol lar look worth a quarter or a half more.
 They are smooth and fine of finish. They are taste fully stitched. Must be cut on same patterns as far higher priced sorts ~ for they fit perfectly
 Dogskin, heavy cape, fine soft supple 4arnbslin.
 Tan black white and gray $1.
 Twelve-button gloves of 1ambskin are unusually good at $2. White or black, es- pecially pliabIe and fine fastening with 3 clasps.
 Center aisle. rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
NO GOVERNOR
 NOMINATION
 AT PRESS HOUR

Hartford, Sept. 18-At press hour the Democratic conven- ton had not nominated can didate for governor. The con- vention was preparing for a ballot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

troops of Duke AIbrecIlt of Wurttenn- berg and those Of the crown prince are withdrawing from the forest Of APgonne. Vitry, which was the croWning point of the German ad- vance, has been evacuated, the Ger- man line is holding is at the center, at the fortress of Verdun, which is under siege.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
A nice gray school suit-$5.

kSO&ASO4 NtA@oF 74'<<s
 For boy to wear to school !; sturdy suit of excellent gray woolen in the new Norfolk style 50
 Gray is mighty good shade for school wear; it doesn t show dust, doesn t stain cas- fly; always appears fresh and cleanly.
 Coat is finished with patch pockets and clever belt. The single pair of trousers is full ly lined $5
 For "best a nice blue serge suit, Norfolk style with 2 pairs of trousers, 6.50.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

Southern governors have been inv1t- z < = .fe, yVasaingtor next Monday for a conference on plans for financing and marketing the cotton crop for next
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

vANpED--An. appsenttce for dress 1eakinE and iTlrroyerss Wash ingten Ave-. l5lS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

NY-FsormsrE with ehe Uni versity barber shop now is located sil the Arcade Barber shop
 I1s b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
Rich 4 in hands.

A little of beautiful ties for men who want the dollar Rich dark effects Figures or stripes. 4E Good combinations of color. Knot smoothly and have m wide ends for Sl Regular 50 cent ties
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
BODY OF MICHAEL BRENNAN
 NOT CLAIMED BY FAMILY

The body Of the elderly man found dead early yesterday in North Wash ington avenue alleyway has been iden- tified as Michael Brennan. for years well known about the city. Detective Sergeant Hall and Detective James RooIey made the identification- pr. s. M Garlick. medical examiner, gives death as due to natural. causes, prob ably apop1exy. Search is today being
 made for relatives. He was about 68 years old and had made his home among the lodging houses of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
Suits to suit all men.

Two of radically different build came into the mems clothes store
 One was tall and thin; the other short and plump. Their tastes differed radically did their build. Yet each bought suit that pleased him-and that looked well him.
 Those suits each had style But the style was differ ent.
 Thisjust illustrates how well we are equipped to serve men and to each according to his tastes needs
 Lot of splendid now most Schahner & Marx or from Kuppenh elmer. Prices from SIS to $8o, with special variety at
 $25
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

sF#,xTaIs. FOR SATURDAY. Used Mathushek upright pianos good condition. price. Saturday only
 a1z5. stsinerts 915 Main St: near
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

TO lSENT-Five rooms, all Improve, naents. $16. 19s Whitney Ave.
 Is b#
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

lrsrnasr yTant Ads. one Cent . Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

Fancy Bananas dozen 1Oc
 Free Stone Peaches pas soc Large Waterlnelons ca BOG Fancy $ Potatoes 5 lbs 15c Native G. Peppers dog 1Oc Native Corn dozen 15c Native Wax Beans at SC Fresh R 'sted Peanuts qt SC
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
BASEBALL MEETING
Tonight to Arrange For Fl
nancing 1914 Team
Every Fan Should
Be There

Do you want Maysville to remain in
the Ohio-West Virginia Kentucky Base
Ball Leaguel
Then 70 to the Council Chamber to-
night at 1880 O'Clock and assist in de
vising financial means to guarantee a
succ essful team and season.
II can be donel
II must be donel
II will be donei
This is going to be the greatest base
ball year in the history of the game.
Maysville has the plant and the fran
ehise in one of the best minor leagues
in the United States.
There will be money in it-rightly
managed
OF the $500 needed, 81, 800 to 81, 900
should be made at the opening game by
making the admission to everybody
alike, $l.0O.
With certain elements eliminated
that have produced some rottenness in
the team and games heretofore, Mays
Vile should show up well at the top
this season.
II IL will help any towards continuing
the team here this year The Public
Ledger will pay dollar each for I'VE
tickets 10 the opening game.
h Attend tonight's meeting.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
|. & N. GIVEN INJUNCTION
Federal Judge Cochran Grants Temper
airy Order Restraining State From
Enforcing Assessment Higher
Than $22, 1899, 200.

Saturday Federal Judge Cochran is
sued a temporary restraining order
against State Auditor II. NJ. Bosworth
and others from appOrtioning, certi.
flying or otherwise enforcing any as.
sessment upon the Louisville & Nash.
vile Railroad Company in excess of
$22,S99,2OO, this amount being fixed by
the federal court two months ago.
The assessment was placed at $45.
100000 by the state board of valuation
and assessment, and was appealed from
by the railroad company.
Judge Cochran will pass hnally upon
the injunction next Saturday.
Helm Bruce, of Louisville, and w. A.
Colston, of Cincinnati, represented the
railroad company.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
IS( fRS0NAE Aa
Y, 'MSsAc1XZ SS<HS

Miss Florence Hays, or Pittsburg, Pa,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. Foster
Barbour.
Miss Tura Turner has returned from
a visit of several weeks with relatives
at Chillieothe, Ohio
Mrs. w. Arthur Mun2ing of Forest
avenue is visiting her mother, Mrs. vi.
mont at Millersburg,
Miss Marie Emral, of Covington, is
the guest of her cousin, Mrs Frank Mil.
Ter, of West Third street.
Mr.. w G. Manning of the firm of
Manning & Harrison, was "A business
visitor at Helena Saturday.
Mrs. Ed. Huron of this city returned
home yesterday after few days visit
with her sisters at COvingtony Ky.
Mr.. Reed Chunn of Cincinnati is the
guest Of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
$. B. Chunn, on West Third street.
Mrs. +. II. Reed returned home Sun
day from a two weeks visit with her
brother, s. F. FristOe, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mrs. George Logan of Nicholas COun'
ty is visiting her sister, Mrs. Amanda
Sears, Of East Second street and other
relatives
Rev. George W. Joplin of Louisville
has been the guest the past few days
of Mr.. A. J. MeDougle and family Of
"Kiverside.
Mrs. Maggie Clark. of Maysville, sur
prised DR.. and Mrs. 3. M. Clark by
making them an unannounced visit Fri
day. She returned home Tuesday. 49,
Robertson Advance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
HIS FIRST FIRE LOSS
Thomas A. Davis Has Unique Record
AS Fire Insurance Patron.

Over three score years and ten--and
then some and in an active business
career of over half n century and keep
ing his property constantly insured, and
having his first fire loss, and that q
small one, the past week, is the
record of Mr.. Thomas A. Davis
whose elegant home "Rivcrside,'
caught fire from defective electric
wire.
But for the cement ceiling combining
the the blaze until the arrival Of the
fire department, Mr.. Davis $4,000
homo and at least $4,000 worth OF
furnishings and the finest reference IL
brary probably in the State, would have
been wrecked and ruined.
As it was his loss was less than $25
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
JAMES ]. DOWNEY
Old Maysville Citizen Called To The
Judgement Seat This Morning
At l O'Clock.

Mr. James }. DOwney, the well known
resident of East Second street died this
morning at l o'clock, after several
weeks illness, from stomach trouble
and other complications.
He was about so years of age. was a
widower, and is survived by hve daugh'
ters-Misses Katherine, Abbey, Marga.
ret, Cecilia and Gertrude.
Mr.. Downey was a member of st.
Patrick Catholic Church.
The funeral services will be held
Wednesday morning at 3 o clock, in st.
Patrick Church Burial in the Washing
ton Cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
PEBBLES, OHIO, HAS $4,000 FIRE

The town of PEBBLES, Adams County,
Ohio, was visited by another disastrous
fire Saturday afternoon, almost an en-.
tire block falling prey to the flames,
causing loss estimated at $4,000.
The blaze started in RotrOff's livery
barn and wiped out several business
houses and contents.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
THIRSTY YANKEES
Drink 100000 Gallons of Whisky In
Six Months.

Washington.-The American people
drank 7O,0O0,00O gallons of whisky,
smoked 4,09O,OOO,OOO cigars and pulled
S,7ll,OO0,000 cigarettes during the six
months ended December 81, according
to figures announced by Commissioner
Osborn, of the Internal Revenue Blu
rpnn.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
BIG PITTsBURa COAL FLEET
COMING.

With tho long-awnited rise in the riv'
er and the operation of most coal cor
poration tow boats out of Pittsburgh,
millions of bushels of coal will be ship
ped South during this week Three
towboats with fifty loaded coal barges
in tow left Pittsburgh Saturday with
about 100000 bushels. The engineers
strike tied up river steamers during the
last rise in the river, and more coal is
at present slowed in barges along the
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
A MATRIMONIAL PROSPECT.
(N[t. Oliyet AdyanceA

NNI' VIINtI AUNdHVt'1
w. c. Myers in opening up bale
of dress goods the other day found q
card containing the following: 81 an
a widOwer with children, and l am
looking for a wife. My love, will you
be mine2"
The author of the plaintive appeal is
Mr., Leo Shaughnessy, 105 Beacon St.,
Clinton, Mass. Girls, here's a golden
opportunity awaiting you.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
JUDGE BARKER TO SPEAK HERE

Judge Henry S. Barker, President of
State University, Lexington, will speak
at the Court House at o clock, Friday,
February 1t is seldom an opportunity
is given to hear such man as Judge
Barker upon the woman sunrage ques-
ton. Plan for the meeting and give
Judge Barker an audience worthy of
the man.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
INCORPORATED
Ohio Kentucky Development Company
With $4,000 Capital Stock.

The ohio-Kentucky Development
Company, Maysville; capital, $2O,OOOj
incorporators, George r. Longneeker
f. L. Manchester and E. j. Moore.
The above is the style Of new con-
eern which recently fled articles of in
corporation at Frankfort.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
INSURANCE BANQUET

The officers and Directors and super
intendents of many of the branches of
the Western and Southern Life Insur-
ance Company gave a banquet Saturday
night at the Sinton Hotel, Cincinnati,
complimentary TO William j. Williams,
President of the company. Among the
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
GROWERS WAREHOUSE PASSES
MILLION POUND MARK.

This popular warehouse is meeting
with merited success. Mr.. l.. 7. GaebkC
the president says his company has
passed the million pound mark, and
bids fair to make the largest record
this year in its history.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
MIKE BROWN THE o s9vH Sin

Mrs. Margaret Davis, after pleasant
visit with her niece, Mrs. Fanny Davis,
of East Second street, returned to her
home at Carlisle, Saturday.
Mr. Thomas A. Davis and niece, Miss
Mollie Edmonds, will leave tomorrow
for San Antonio, Texas, where they will
enjoy the balmy air until next Spring
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

guests were Mayor Spiegel, who spoke
on Cincinnati, the Home of the West
ern and Southern" An address was
also made by President Williams.
Col. C. l.. ROsenham, of this city was
one of the superintendent present.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

Hundreds Of suggestions as to how to
regulate trusts are pouring in by mail
and telegraph upon those who are ex'
pected to pilot antitrust legislation
through Congress.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
SENATE CLOAK ROOM KEEPER
HERE.

Mr.. Thomas E. Foley, assistant cloak
room keeper in the Kentucky Senate
came down last Friday for visit to
his parents near Minerva He spent
last night here with his relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Lalley, going to
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

The American Federation Of Labor
will ma Ike an effort to remove all maxi
mum limitations on postal savings de-
posits and to have the checking account
privilege established.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
A VERY STALE PROPOSITION
INDEED.

(Flemingsburg -Demoerat.)
When a couple has been married a
month it is stale news to send an
editor half-column write-up about it
and expect him to print it free.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
AGED coLoRED MAN KILLED.

James VIM, an aged colored farmer
residing at Lexington was. instantly
killed Saturday night by an inter
urban car bound from Paris to Lex.
ington,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
THERE WERE 1856 RAINS AND 25
SHOWS LAST YEAR.

w. 5. McCord of Cowan, Fleming
County, has a record of the rains and
SHOWS that fell during 1913. There were
1876 rains and % SHOWS.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

One hundred women and children
and $50 Federal soldiers were massa.
cred by rebels near Vanegas, Mexico, a
Federal officer reported in Mexico City.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

1t was semi-oficislly announced in
Indianapolis that Thos. Taggart would
be candidate for the United States
Senate to succeed Senator b. +. Shively.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

Frankfort on the early L. & N. train.
Thomas is most worthy young man
and is certain to make fine record for
himself
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
PHONE IAS.

The Senate passed the Alaska Rail
way Bill authorizing the Government
to build 1000 miles of railroad lines in
the Territory at a cost of $40,000,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

White longshoremen at Port Arthur,
Tex, were locked out by shipping in
terests and negroes put in their places.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
SWEET MELON MANGOESem

Very hue ONION and CUCUMBER PICKLES. These
are both BETTER and CHEAPER than you make them
Telephone us for jar today.
Phone 43. GEISEL & CONRAD'
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

Anyway, a red.headed man can al
WAYS feel thankful that he ism { bald.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26
2,275,85O POUNDS
Supervisor Cliff Reports Big
Boom in the Weed at
MaysviIIe Last
Week

The tobacco market closed last week
higher than at any time this season.
Grades for grades the market was high.
er by cents than at any time last sea
son.
We sold 2,275 $50 pounds same bring.
ing $3.50, 1881, an average of $ll.6O
for the week.
We advise you to sell now. The
houses are all we'll cleaned for this
week : business.
w. F.. Cliff, Supervisor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

Col Thomas NJ Russell is spending
the week in Cincinnati, having his eyes
treated by a specialist.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-01-26

Rev. George W. Joplin of Louisville
has been the guest the past few days
of Mr. A. J. McDougle and family Of
Riverside. "
The Delta independent., 1914-07-10
Getting Ready for Hearing.

F. A Jones, the freight rate expert
of Phoenix, Arizona, will be in Delta
today and in Montrose tomorrow to
confer with the committees of these
counties as to rate conditions in this
part of the state and will accompany
them to Colorado Springs on Sunday
and take part in the hearing to occur
in that city before the Interstate Com
merce Commission on Monday.
The Delta members of the commit
tee are E. ]. Mathews, J. E. Hillman
and George Conklin all of whom will
60 on to Colorado Springs Sunday
morning TO be present at the hearing
above mentioned. Attorney Merel d.
Vincent and C. C. Hawkins of Paonia
will also be with the delegation from
this county and il is not unlikely that
grocer and hardware merchant OF
Delta will be on hand
This hearing before the Interstate
Commission. il is thought, VIII require
some Two OF three days time and at
conclusion the Deltaites expect TO go
on to Denver and take il the Elks'
convention.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-10
Eastern Star En-
tertainS Visitor

Garnet Chapter No SO Order of
Eastern Star held a special session
on July 8. for the purpose of enter
tanning the Worthy Grand Matron of
the Grand Chapter of the State of
Colorado, Carrie St. Clair Napier, dur
ing an official visit.
In addition TO the regular business
which is conducted under these cir
cumstances. the work of the order
was exemplified by the full corps of
officers, Alma e obert, Worthy Ma
tron presiding.
After the session the members be
came informal. at which time refresh
ments were served and an address
made by the Worthy Grand Matron.
which included an outline of the busi-
ness conducted al the General Grand
Chapter which convened at Chicago
recently. Mrs. Napier having repre-
sented the Grand Chapter of Colorado
al that meeting
During the evening Carolyn Seaton,
Grand Organist. rendered two vocal
selections.
AS memento of the visit, the 10
cal chapter presented Mrs. Napier
with a souvenir spoon, appropriately
enEraved.
The Worthy Grand Matron went TO
Hotchkiss Thursday, whers she will
make an official visit to Hotchkiss
chapter No 81 O. f. s. on July 9,
and Paonia Will be visited on July 10.
This will complete a trip consuming
nine weeks, during which time she
has visited fifty-four chapters.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-10
Shakespeare Club

The Shakespeare club met with
Mrs. S. l. Fairlamb on Tuesday even
ing for its last meeting of the season.
A special program had been prepared
for the benefit OF the husbands of the
members. who were the invited guests.
Several acts from Julius Caesars
Hamlet and Twelfth Night were pre-
sented in a very creditable manner.
winning the applause and praise of
the audience.
The actors included Mesdames
Stewart. Lippert, Phelps. w. C. Cook,
Jarrett, Killian, Hazlett, Messrs Mil
lard Fairlamb. S. L. Fairlamb. H. A.
Smith. Wright. Hick.
After the program a social hour
was enjoyed. during which ice cream
and cake were served.
The Delta independent., 1914-07-10
Resignation of
Sheriff Sampson

Cash Sampson, elected sheriff Of
Delta county at the last general cleo
ton by one of the biggest majorities
given any candidate, gave his resigna-
tion to the board of county commits
sioners this week to take effect on
August l, next.
Financially. as well as in some other
minor respects, the office has not been
satisfactory to Mr.. Sampson, and 1t is
a rumor that he may again take up
his old position of stock inspector.
Mr.. Sampson has made a very ac-
ceptable sheriff and he 10 in every way
n thoroughly good man. His friends
generally regret his decision to resign.
but accept It as his wish. in his own
interest.
Mr.. G. s. Blanchard, OF Cedaredge.
is at present the one applicant for the
vacancy, though there may be others
before the commissioners appoint.