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The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Joe the Turk" is now running op-
position to Billy Sunday. Aside from
preaching he can play a number of mu-
steal instruments and his prices for
saving souls are probably not nearly
so high as those of Sunday. who. by
the way. has lately been accused of
stealing Bob Ingersolls speeches for
use in his sermons. Joe the Turk was
in Montrose last week and is now in
Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Local dramatic talent Will present
one of the most attractive comedy
dramas at the opera house on Friday.
March 10. ever witnessed in Delta. and
under the auspices of and for the bene-
fit of the woman's Club. The play is
entitled "A Corner in Coffee and was
in the repertoire of the late Tim Muir
ply. having been produced by him in
all the large cities of the country.
Descriptive details will be given later.
John R Charlesworth and Miss Sho-
walter will render the leading parts.
Among the cast will be Lester Shock.
Charles Woodring. John Ballard. Rich
ard Raber. Miss Irma Singleton. Miss
Jane Killian and others. 1t is sparkl-
ing production. Watch future an
nouncements.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Z. ]. Mathews has his house on his
ranch south of Cory ready for occu-
pancy and is already established there
with his family. This is one of the
best pieces of land in the county and
has so acres OF orchard and few
acres of pigs. most of which are OF
the Buttermilk breed.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Senator Schermerhorn has intro
duced bill to reduce interest" The
bill fixes the legal rate at per cent.
but allows any agreement interest to
be valid Such a bill means nothing
whatever and its consideration would
be but waste of time. II thing is
TO be enacted into law, and law
should he enacted on this matter. why
not make II effective? Pass a law es-
tablishing a rate of interest and make
1t stand A bill like that of Schermer-
horn is enough to make old Shylock
jump out of his grave and slap his
knee in sheer glee.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

All will regret to learn that Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Z. Fleetwood are to leave
Delta, Mr.. Fleetwood having been
Power company at Ouray. for which
point he leaves tomorrow. While re-
GREETING their loss we also rejoice in
this advancement. which is fully
merited, extending our best wishes
to them in their new field and recon-
mending them to the social and busi-
ness circles of Ouray's best people.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

number of farmeres have been
plowing last week and this. The
loamy bottom lands as well as those
on the mesas have been turning over
lent shape to receive the seed for this
years big crop at whatever may be
regarded as the most opportune time.
The advice going out from agricul-
tural headquarters is to till as much
land as possible this year on the
strength OF top prices for all crops
raised. and IT looks like this advice
is going to be followed to the limit.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Wool seems to be going up some
1t is claimed that within a few days
Utah and Idaho holders have refused
81 cents and the prediction is made
that 80 cents per pound will be reach
ed for this springs clip. 1t looks like
the sky was going to be the limit for
good many roducts within the next
year.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

NJ Weene arrived home the first
of this week from Iowa City. Iowa,
where he was called two weeks pre-
vious by the illness of his mother.
Mrs. S. b. Weene who departed this
life February 16, surrounded by her
family. Mr.. Weene was a Delta Wis
itor last summer. The bereaved ones
have the sympathy of all.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

A case in the district court which
consumed half OF the week was that
of Greenwood VS.. Loucks. contro-
yersy over COW. Four lawyers were
engaged conducting the case and an
important denoument in the evidence
late in the case was that the COW had
gone dry. The COW, however, has
nothing over Colorado, which also
went dry.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

As a difference in interest noted at
the Farmers Institute meetings just
held In this county. II. A. Richardson.
county horticulturist. states that about
600 were present at the meetings held
Mt Cedaredge. 90 to 100 at Eckert. as
against 80 to 40 attending the meet
ings in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

More snow has been falling in the
hills during February and the storms
continue at short intervals, so re-
ports from the mountain ranges say.
The weather indications as well as the
forecasts are favorable for another
wet spring and summer.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

The New Perkins Restaurant. next
door to Independent office. opened
last Thursday with big turkey din
ner and to standing-room crowd.
There was plenty for all. however, and
the splendidly served menu was high
iy praised.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

The canning factory at Austin. from
reports. is to run full blast this year.
Report also says that a second fac
tory is to be started in Grand juno
ton at an investment expense of
$3.50. 900. And while these evidences
of enterprise and activity in needed
industries show up satisfactorily
around us, Delta. the center of raw
material. much of which annually
goes to waste. and where countless
additional tons could and would be
raised If there was any demand for
1t. is totally without one of these in
dustries. With our fields full of al
falfa stacks after the local markets
have been supplied. we haven't even
an alfalfa meal mill. and the town
leastwise the Independent-has been
describing the advantages of this
place as field and crying for men
with capital and interest to come and
Took 1t over. for the past half dozen
years.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26
HIGH GRADE PIANO FOR SALE

For quick sale. this new. high
grade piano. which We have at Delta.
will be sold tremendously cheap for
cash or on easy payments. II inter
ested write THE DENVER MUSIC
COMPANY at Denver and particulars
will be furnished.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

About three inches Of wet snow fell
wednesday night. most OF which melt
ed yesterday. giving the soil another
good soaking-one of the kind the
Denver papers says is worth 'steen or
twenty million dollars to the farmers.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. n. E. Clack were each
confined to their home last week
and this with severe attacks of grippe.
At this time they are reported i'm
proving.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Mrs. H. X. Ferguson. of Eckert, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Bruton and Franl
Gardner Of Coalby, were visiting
friends in Delta last week.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Mr.. Rudd drove a Ford automobile
up from Grand Junction last Sunday.
the first trip made over that road
with an auto so far this spring.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Charles Parker. OF Parker's Orches-
ira. went to Montrose to help out a
musical program for washington's
birthday While in that city he was
the guest of the f. b. Thayer family
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

The Grand Mesa Water Users asso-
citation will hold its annual meeting in
Eckert on Saturday, March 6. at 10
o'clock a. m.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. p. J. Nusbaum. of
Montrose. are the happy parents Of
twin boys. born to them the first Of
this week.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Editor Henry F. Lake. of the Gunni-
son News-Champion and Judge Heath
erington. were here from Gunnison
yesterday to attend a ditch meeting.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Spring-March 1st-begins to look
as though it might be ushered in amid
slush and mud of the various kinds.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

at the Delta Steam Laundry.
For Sale-Confectionery and Ice
Cream business for sale cheap. Ad-
dress The Franklin Confectionery"
Montrose, Colorado.
FOR SALE-A good little paying
business in Delta. Part cash. terms
on balance. Would accept horses or
cattle as part of consideration. In
quire this office. If
Now is the time to have your coal
bins filled. Leave your orders with
Guy Blair, If you want the best.
Cedar posts for sale. See L. A.
Cook.
What is wet wash? Our driver is
anxious to tell you.-Delta Steam
Laundry.
FOR SALE.-A full blooded Jersey
COW. coming three years old. Inquire
of L. A Dowd, at 523 Grand ave.
Why not? We will do your family
washing cheaper than you can do 4
at home.-Delta Steam Laundry.
First, second and third cutting of
alfalfa for sale. Mckee.
FOR SALE-First class alfalfa hay,
baled. S12 per ton. soc bale. Inquire
of Joe McGraw. II
Cleanliness is next to goldiness. The
Delta Steam Laundry is engaged in a
holy war" on dirt
| Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, soc.
per setting. Mrs. l.. d. BARLEY. Gar
net mesa, 6S
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Judge Dingman left for Denver last
Sunday, where he has put in the week.
Lace curtains laundried, 25c per
pair. S32 Meeker street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvis. near Aus
tin, have a new daughter.
The Mothers club met with Mrs.
Groves on Friday evening of last
week
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Those dirty, greasy rugs, rag and
otherwise. can be beautifully washed
at the Delta Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

w. ]. Hollands. of the Paonia Mer.
camille Co.. was a Delta visitor Sun
day.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Will Reynolds and Ralph Kinnear
were down from Rogers mesa Wednes-
day.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Miss Marie Hamill is in from the
Surface Creek ranch this week the
companion of Mrs. Shue.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Juanita coal. Orders promptly fill
ed. Phone Guy Blair.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Mr.. Ainsley was down from Craw
ford this week for eye treatment.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Mrs. R. L. Stanford is reported te
be quit low with mumps.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

James Real, of Ophir. came to town
Tuesday on one Of his periodic trips
of looking after his ranch property
up the Gunnison a few miles from
Delta. Mr.. Real has many friends in
Delta who are always glad to see him,
but this is the case wherever he is
known.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

The Episcopal guild met with Mrs.
Elmer Anderson on Thursday of last
week.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Ralph Gallup is on a visit home 70
a couple of weeks from Paradox.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Found-purple, lace-covered hand
bag. Owner call at this office.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Roy A. Downs left for business
trip to the Eastern Slope yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

For Sale-Confectionery and Ice
Cream business for sale cheap. Ad'
dress The Franklin Confectionery,
Montrose, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

W. w. Kennedy OF Grand Junction,
is a business visitor in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Edgar Dix returned to lower Surface
Creek last week from Arkansas.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

County Treasurer Earl Wilson re-
ports tax money coming in very nicely.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Mrs. Carolyn Seaton entertained the
Fancy Work club Monday afternoon
and in the evening had the court
house officials and deputies from the
lower floors, to dinner.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Geo. Painter was in Delta the first
of this week from Telluride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashbaugh were here
from Telluride this week.
Mrs. Ray Sanford is reported quite
ill with the mumps.
Mr. and Mrs. James Zanninetti are
to leave on trip to California next
week.
Miss Mabel Fogg was visiting
friends in Delta last week from Ton
que Creek.
The Calendar club met at the Bap-
tist church last Thursday afternoon.
There was an interesting program
and lunch.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26

Several cases OF bad colds and grIp
are reported this week.
The Delta independent., 1915-02-26
BUSINESS LOCALS

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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16
SCHOOL NOTES

The Senior class held meeting
last Thursday noon and elected Mr..
Green sponsor.
Marilla Meikle and Raymond Rarey
the presidents Of the 1914 and 1915
classes respectively, visited the high
school last week.
Eugene Spaulding fell and dislocat-
ed his wrist while swinging on the
bars Wednesday at the Washington
building. 2
The domestic science classes were
excused Wednesday afternoon to at
tend lecture by Miss Ward at the
Commercial Hotel.
Tuesday being children's day at the
carnival both schools closed in the af-
ternoon in honor of the occasion. The
Highlands buses and the river road
bus remained in town until $3.50 or la
Ner, but the others left at noon.
The school exhibit this year is larg-
er than ever before. The old butcher
shop has been used for the domestic
science exhibit while the manual train
ing and agricultural displays are in
one of the main buildings. Many Of
the. grade boys exhibited pigs that
they raised themselves. -
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16
FIRST CAR JoNATHANs

The Fruit Exchange today shipped
out full carload Of Jonathans. Not
only is this the first carload Of apples
out Of Kennewick this year but it is
the first straight car Of Jonathans ev-
er shipped from here and Mr.. Craw-
ford believes it is the first car out Of
the Northwest this year. Mr.. Craw.
ford reports that the marketing out
look just now is very encouraging and
that they are experiencing difficulty
in getting enough apples to fill their
orders, especially C-grade. 1--WE have
an order for rs cars Of C-grades but
as yet we have been unable to line
up enough apples to fill it, although
we have secured both the Yakima and
Wenatchee districts" said Mr.. Craw-
ford. Growers are not very keen to
sell, but are inclined to hold for bet
ter prices"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16
EAST KENNEwICK

Van Butler, who has been harvest
ing near Dayton, came home last
week.
Ernest Sporleder, who has been
spending the summer at Walla Walla,
has returned home.
The Misses Ruth Brown and Ruth
Swayze went to Walla Walla last Fri
day to have their eyes examined.
While there Miss Brown visited with
her cousins, Henry and Theodore Rich.
Earl Anderson, who has been i'll
with typhoid fever for the past two
months, is able to sit up at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Humes, who
have been visiting at the home OF
their son, C. E. Humes, leave this
morning for San Francisco and San
Diego, where they will take in both
expositions.
Mrs. w. C. Witt entertained few
friends Saturday afternoon at kit
chen shower in honor of Miss Ruth
Andrews who was married Wednes-
day.
Ralph Shivers, while grinding a
sickle last Monday, had some emery
dust blown in his eyes. The doctors
removed the dust but his eyes are still
in painful condition and he will be
unable to attend school for some time
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Kenyon left on
Sunday for Tacoma, where they will
spend the winter.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16
HIG HANDS NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Kenyon left on
Sunday for Tacoma, where they will
spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Krug moved
from the home they had been occupy
ing to their new bungalow last week.
Clifford Gordon left Wednesday for
the vicinity of Spokane, where he will
work through the apple picking.
Herb Craver and Herb Boldt left
on Wednesday for the vicinity OF
Wenatchee, where they will pack ap.
plies.
Madame Macmahon left for her
home in Boston Sunday after a six
months visit with Mr.. and Mrs. r.
@. Macmahon.
A typographical error in last weeks
news caused us to state that Herb Cra-
yer was substituting on the mail
route. 1t should have been Herb
Cramner.
Mrs. E. o. King entertained at a
"Kaffee Klatch" Thursday of last
week in honor of Mrs. Plomteaux, and
Mrs. Lyman, who were leaving for
Frisco.
Mrs. R. @. Macmahon entertained
at dinner Thursday in honor of her
husbands mother, Madame Macmahon
of Boston. The following guests
were present: Mr.. and Mrs. Gladding,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. wuth, Madame
Wuth and Thomas Gladding.
On Sunday DR.. Mary Hudson was
seriously bitten in the back of the head
by her cat, which she attempted to
take in her arms, when it was fright
ened by dog. So serious was the
wound DR.. Hudson still requires medi-
cal attention.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16

We invite the ladies Of Kennewick
and vicinity to an inspection Of our
new line Of trimmed hats and sepa-
rate trimmings for autumn and win
ter wear.
You will find the most interesting
showing Of models Of the prevailing
mode, we think, that has ever been
brought to Kennewick-and all pric-
ed most reasonably.
New stamped art goods just re-
ceived, also fine line of hair goods
Remember, we make switches to or
der. ELITE MILLINERY.-adv.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16

Resume Of the grain market, by the
Empire Grain Co., r. E. Pratt, Mgr.
Eastern markets have shown some
strength the last few days and there
are four cents advance from bottom
prices. Demand for wheat on the
Coast is very light and no export bus
mess reported, but prices are trifie
better. Little disposition shown by
farmers to sell yet.
We quote Fife zoe; milling grades at
rs to ~ for shipment.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16
THANK You

The undersigned committee wishes
to express their thanks to the business
men Of Kennewick, to the exhibitors,
to the heads Of the various depart
ments, to those who donated their
services in Badger Canyon and to all
others who rendered assistance in car
rying out the details Of the Fifth An
nual Grape Carnival.
F. M. Crosby,
e. w. Trenbath,
F. r. Jeffrey.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16

Mrs. Rudd Russell and little daugh-
ter, of Pasco, are visiting in the city
Rev. Herbert, Of Walla Walla, fill
ed the Congregational pulpit last Sun
day.
Miss Grace Beadle, of Spokane, is a
guest this week at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. j. B. Rose.
Mrs. T. j. Wright and daughter
Marjorie, of Prosser, are spending
this week at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
j. O. Short.
Mrs. v. Robinson and two little
sons are visiting at the home Of Mrs
Robinson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H
w. Smith, at their home in the Gar
den Tracts.
Miss Marilla Meikle, Of Castle Rock
was in the city last week visiting her
brother, VIM. Meikle and old friends
on her way to Ellensburg where she
will enter the state normal school.
On Friday afternoon at 2:3O the
Women's Foreign Missionary society
will meet at the home Of Mrs. VIM
Saltgaver. This will be the annual
election of officers and full atten.
dance is desired.
Lyle Johnson left the first of the
week for Seattle to take up his Sec
ond years work in journalism at the
University. He was accompanied by
Bernard Slaugenhaupt, who will en-
roll as a freshman.
Mrs. G. CARRIER delightfully."- enter
tanned number Of ladies at her home
on Columbia avenue Friday afternoon
in honor Of Mrs. L., M. Gardner, OF
Nebraska, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
w. 6. King.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ". Sicard visited
friends in the city this week. Mr.. 81.
card is travelling salesman for the
Fruit Exchange and since the opening
Of the fruit shipping season has beer
covering the Montana and Dakota ter.
ritory.
G. C. Church, Of Portland, repre-.
senting s. T. Fish & Co., one Of the
large fruit shipping firms Of Chicago
was in the city the first Of the weeL
for the purpose Of getting line-ur
on carlot orders Of apples. Mr.. Church
represented the American Express
company in this territory last year. Z
The official board Of the NJ. E. church
held a called meeting Sunday after.
noon at the home Of Mrs. J. NJ. Buck.
ingham in the Garden Tracts. A pic.
mic lunch served on the lawn by the
ladies was. the most pleasant. If moi
the most important feature Of the oc'
casion.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16
All this weeks
new. T H | S
week = = =
a.r,, much carnival.

roo darn much carnival.
r,os Pallister left today to visit
-. Interstate fair in Spokane.
Rorn-To Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Cope
land, Friday, September 10, a daugn-
ter.
porn-To Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Ar
Mold. Monday, September IL, a daugn-
ter.
NJ and Mrs. E. H. Sherk are among
~ Kennewick visitors at the From
49, navs in Walla Walla this week.
Mrs E. H Sherk had the pleasure
Sic week of entertaining her friend,
Miss Drake, of Portland
Miss Florence Russell is assisting
n the sales department at Lynch's
store this week.
The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist
church held business meeting this
sfternoon in the church parlors.
Mrs. ]. B. Thomas is enjoying a
visit from her sister, Mrs. F. S. Glenn
ents, Of Sunnyside.
Mr. and Mrs. j. C. Curry, of Pasco,
attended the carnival and visited with
e-;srds here the first Of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd White, of Pasco,
,-..a Wednesday and Thursday at
the home Of Mrs. Whites parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. D. Pike.
Row Smalley, Jack Shaughnessy
and Frank Hart returned the last OF
the week from North Yakima, where
they have been picking fruit.
Byrd Lott, who has been visiting
friends and relatives here the past
week. returned to his work in Spo-
kane Tuesday.
Mrs. R. Mcintosh, Of Spokane, ar
rived Saturday evening for visit at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. G.
Cathcart.
Mrs. s. R. Harper left the last Of the
veek for Spokane, where she will visit
her mother and other relatives for a
week.
J. C. Egbert, Of The Dalles, Ore,
arrived Wednesday to take in the car
nival and to visit his son, George,
and family, and also to visit his other
son, Henry Egbert, Of Des Moines, Ia,
whe = guest at the Geo. Egbert
home. y
At called meeting in the Baptist
church Sunday afternoon, the follow
50 ing Isdsss wsre elected as officers in
ths Baptfst Missionary society for the
!. year: president, Mrs. C. D. Laurence;
vice president, Mrs. Purdy; secretary,
Mn. =. G. Tagg; treasurer, Mrs. Ly-
dia B. Smith.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-16

God made the country, but man
made the country roads.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-05-07
RELIEF IS IN SIGHT
FROM GOPHER PEST
EXPERIMENT STATION POISON
SQUAD coNvINcEs MOST
ekEPTIcAL.
INTERESTING NEWS OF STATE
North Dakota Events Of Past Few
Days Selected and Edited for the
Convenience Of Our
Readers.

Garrison.-Two experts, represent
ing the poison squad of the North Da-
kota experiment station, working in
cooperation with the federal biolog-
ical survey, have convinced the most
skeptical that there is relief in sight
from the ravages of gophers and
ground squirrels, which annually de-
stroy hundreds Of thousands of dol
lars worth of grain in North Dakota.
The work is being done on a formula
worked out by DR.. w. B. Bell of the
North Dakota experiment station and
thoroughly tested last year by s. e.
Piper of the United States biological
survey.
The basic poison is strychnine aka
loid, not strychnine sulphate. So much
depends upon the proper preparation
Of the formula that there has not been
much success where farmers made the
preparation alone, but it is easily pre-
pared when object lessons are given by
experts familiar with the process. A
paste containing the poison is mixed
with oats. and the oats inserted in the
gopher holes.
The campaign started here will
eventually embrace the entire state.
A dozen or more counties may be
worked this year. The experts will re-
main in the locality until the farmers
are thoroughly instructed in the prep.
aration anc use of the poison.
The purpose of the movement is to
exterminate the gophers in systemat.
ci manner over wide area at the low.
est minimum expense. This is esti.
mated at A cents an acre for the mate.
rails. In this county the experts ex
terminated the gophers on one badly
infested quarter section at 2h cents
an acre, but this was cheaper than the
work can ordinarily be done.