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The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
SCHOOL OPENS MONDAY AND
TEACHERS HOLD RECEPTION

The school bells of the city were
heard for the first time in three
months last Monday morning and 1t
was cheering sight to see long lines
OF pupils making their way through
the streets to places of study for the
next nine months. There was in
reality no studying or recitals for Mon
day. however. just an assembling and
assignments. roll call etc. making
ready for the day following when the
regular routine would be entered
upon. Pupils were then dismissed
and had an opportunity to celebrate
Labor Day as they saw fit.
Monday evening the teachers-many
of whom are strangers in Delta and
to the schools-held a reception in the
domestic science room of Lincoln
school building where social time
was passed which included luncheon.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
Garnet Mesa Man
Answers Call

The death of William Howard Blaeh-
lev. 80 years of age and son of Mrs.
A. T. Blachley, occurred at the home
of the family on Garnet mesa at $50
Wednesday morning after three
months serious illness of chronic ap-
pendicitis.
Mr.. Blachley had resided in Ohio
for several years and came -fo=the
home of his widowed mother in this
city about four months ago. He was
in poor health for several years and it
had frequently been suggested by
physicians that an operation be per
formed but the patient decided against
this plan.
The deceased leaves his mother and
six brothers to mourn his untimely
end. The father. A. T. Blachley, met
his death on the morning of Septem-
Der Z. 1898, when highwaymen held up
the Farmers and Merchants bank in
this city of which he was the cashier.
He was shot and instantly killed by
one of the robbers.
Funeral services over the remains
of te son were held at 4 o'clock We'd
nesday evening. Rev. Cramps officiat-
ing and burial was in Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
Prominent Delta Physician
Passes To Great Beyond

After ten days of intense suffering,
relapse following surgical opera
ton performed about three months
ago in a Denver hospital, DR.. L. Mc-D-
Burgess, forty-four years of age
and one of the popular and prom
inent physicians of Delta. passed from
life at about eight o'clock Sunday
morning.
The funeral services were held at
the residence on Dodge street at 10
a. m, Tuesday, conducted by Fathers
Bertrand and O'Farrell of the Catholic
church, and Rev. DIR. Cramps, of the
First Presbyterian church, the obse-
quies being further under the auspices
of the Masonic Lodge, of which de-
ceased was a member.
1t is doubtful if any funeral held
in this city was so universally at
tended, there being fifty or more
automobiles in the procession to the
cemetery. where the impressive lodge
ceremony was added to that of the
church. Among the professionals at
tending were physicians from other
towns of the county and also from
Montrose.
DR.. Burgess had been in practice
here for a decade past. He enjoyed
an enviable reputation as both ply
sician and surgeon. During the past
two years his health had been i'm
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10

James Zaninetti and family compris-
ing his wife and three children and
a gentleman friend of the family met
with an accident when nearing Som
erset in their five passenger Stude-
baker car at about 80 last Sunday
morning which might easily have re-
suited in death of one or all members
of the party. but very fortunately Mr..
Zaninetti who was driving. his daugh-
ter Mary and the gentleman friend
came out of the plunge entirely un-
scratched and the others were found
TO have sustained severe cuts and
bruises about the head.
The roadway is narrow but smooth
between Bowie and Somerset and Mr..
Zaninetti was driving in his usually
careful manner when all of a sudden
the machine plunged into a streak of
sand and skidded to the bank side Of
the road before the driver could check
its progress and in second OF time
the big machine was plunging down
the l6O-foot embankment. The occu-
pants do not seem to know just how
they succeeded in getting out of the
runaway car but they must have jump
ed for none OF the party but little jim
mie was caught beneath when II
struck a huge tree one hundred feet
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
M. E.. Church Pas
tors Are Named

The following are appointments OF
ministers on the Western Slope fol
the Methodist church pulpits for the
year. announced by the Bishop last
Monday:
Grand punction-District Supern'
tendent. DR.. ]. ]. Lace.
Grand Junotion-First Methodist
church. DIR. w. T. Pitner.
Grand Valley-Rev. 7. II. Rose.
Fruita-Rev. G. T. Klein.
Bethel and DeBeque-Rev. w. II
Rose.
Cedaredge-R A. b. Horton. S
Clifton-Rev. Theo. w. Stamp.
Crawford-Rev. c. ID. Bosham.
Delta-Rev. c. B Steele.
Iona and Mack-Rev. +. II. Fleish
er.
Olathe-Rev. ]. 7. Carson.
Montrose-Rev. ]. T. Kohlen.
Rifle-Rev. J. A. Hutchins.
White River-Rev. J. NJ. Taylor.
White River-Rev, j. NJ. Taylor.
Paonia-Rev. +. Collister.
Pagosa Springs-Rev. Fields.
Palisade-Rev. r. l., Nuckolls.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
Suckers Die By
Wagon Loads

First of the present week the board
of county commissioners of this county
received notice that tons of suckers
and round tail fish had found their
way into the Relief irrigating canal
from Gunnison river at a point near
the State bridge and when they ar
rived at the Frank Mays farm, about
five miles out of Delta, water condi-
tions were not favorable for the finny
tribe and death resulted.
The county commissioners and
sheriff made an inspection of the ae-
cumulated mass of dead fish and one
of the party states that they occupied
a space in the canal easily one-fourth
of a mile long, three feet in width
and foot in depth.
There were tons of them, according
to report. and the officers ordered i'm
mediate burial.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
Mrs. r. F. Williams en.ertains.

One of the very charming social
events of the present week was held
at the home of Mrs. r. F. Williams
on Wednesday afternoon, when that
lady and Mrs. w. G. Williams jointly
entertained about forty ladies at fancy
work from to O'Clock.
The house was beautifully decorated
with the seasons popular flowers, as
ters, in all their varied tints. At the
close of the afternoon delicious re-
freshments were served. The hostesses
were assisted in serving by Mrs. kra-
cav and little Eva Louise Williams.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
War Moves From
Latest Reports

Emperor Nicholas has placed him
and this is doubtless one of the most
noteworthy occurrences on the east
ern front since the fall of Warsaw
and several other strongly fortified
positions The German and Austrian
forces are now advancing on Riga,
the Russian Baltic port, which they
need for base for winter operations.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg is ex-
periencing great difficulty in bridging
the portions of the Dvina held by the
Germans. The current of the river
is too swift for the construction of
pontoon bridges under the Russian
artillery fire. AS the rainy season
comes on it will be more difficult for
the invaders to bring up supplies for
their advance forces, and consequent
ly the siezure of Riga as a base be-
comes more vital to the success OF
Won Hindenburg's plans.
The urgent necessity of capturing
Riga is indicated in an army order
which a Paris newspaper credits to
General Won Beulow. The General
exhorts his troops to one more great
effort to capture the port, making it
their winter home preparatory to
marching on Petrograd next spring.
Along the other sections of the east
ern front the impetus of the Austro-
German rush has been considerably
checked. Vienna admits that fierce
counter attacks by the Russians have
brought the advance along the Gala
clan border almost to a standstill. The
right wing of the Austro-German
forces is said TO be contemplating an
attack on Kiev, with Field Marshal
Won Mackensen in command.
No exceptional actions have occur
red on any of the minor fronts. The
great artillery bombardment of the
French continues along the western
line. No official report has yet been
made on the circumstances concerning
the sinking of the Allan liner Hesper-
isc< There has been no change in the
figures given out Tuesday by the
Allan line indicating the loss of twelve
passengers and thirteen members of
the crew.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10

One of the biggest realty deals re-
ported In this part of the western
slope for some months past was
closed on Monday when James Soul
lon and Mr.. Marion Jungbluth. OF
Roswell New Mexico. became owners
of the Sunnyside fruit farm near Cory
formerly owned by G. NJ. Gwynn and
for a year or two past owned and
operated by John j. Travis of this
city.
This farm consists of 200 acres OF
best soil in Delta county and has an
apple orchard of about 1870 acres In
bearing-all standard varieties. It is
one of the best orchards In the district
but Messrs. Scullon and Jungbluth are
not Interested in fruit culture, they
know nothing of the business what
ever, and are already making arrange
ments for pulling out 1O5 to 10 acres
OF these fine trees and to seed the
denuded territory to hay. Both are
Interested in cattle and II Ia their
intention to engage in this industry
on the slope in a manner that will
insure sue -ess.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
Zaninetti Car Goes Over
Very Steep Embankment

from the road and lodged firmly.
The uninjured members of the party
were soon on their feet and ready to
assist the less fortunate. Little jim
mie was taken out of the wreck and
his mother who was in an unconscious
state for some minutes following the
accident. were looked after with all
the care possible under the circum-
stances. Persons driving from Somer-
set then came upon the scene and
the three injured members of the party
were taken to the Utah Fuel company
hospital at Somerset where necessary
surgical attention was given. Miss
Anna Zaninetti was quite badly cut
about the right temple but was able
to return home that night. Mr.. Zanin-
etti remained at the hospital with his
wife and little son and they were
brought home on the train Monday
morning.
Mrs. Zaninetti and Jimmie are yet
confined to their home on South Main
street but are getting along nicely. it
is reported. and will soon be able to
get about as usual One front wheel
Of the machine was badly wrecked and
other parts damaged 10 a more or less
extent but is now undergoing repairs
at q local garage
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10

paired, and a part of that time he had
lectures and postgraduate courses at
famous hospitals.
In early summer this year an oper-
alton was performed at St. Luke's
hospital in Denver. from which the
rally was very slow. Upon returning
to his home in Delta DR.. Burgess ap-
peared to be nicely improving, but
camping trip into the mountains, made
perhaps a little too soon for his con-
dition. was followed by a relapse,
and the end came as here chronicled-
Perhaps no citizen of the Western
Slope. had the friendship and respect
of a greater number of people than
Dr. Burgess and none were more de
serving of that friendship, for he was
man among men; a model citizen,
gentleman at all times, and friend
to others.
His loss to his family is irreparable;
to the community. it is also keenly
felt.
DR.. Burgess leaves a wife. two sons
and daughter to mourn their loss
also his mother and two sisters, all
in this county, a married sister living
up in the Crawford section, with all
of whom our entire population sym
pathize
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
GWynn Fruit Farm Is Sold
To Some Southern Men

They have also purchased nearly a
section of fine land in the Plateau
country near Colbran and this too
viii become part Of the cattle bust
ness. Mr.. Scullon is experienced in
the business and MI Jungbluth is n
young man from New York city
where his father is one of the princi-
pal stockholders and an active part
of the American Tobacco Co. He has
long wanted to engage in the cattle
business and has just decided upon
this part of Colorado for his initial
venture.
Mr.. Travis and his family removed
to their residence in this city on Mon
day thus vacating the premises at
once in order that Mr., Scullon and his
wife may take possession. 1t is the
intention of the new owners to make
the Sunnyside farm headquarters for
their business. Repairs and improve
ments on the residence and other
buildings of the place are already
making and tho house will be ready
for occupancy inside the next few
days.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10

Last Saturday being the birthday
anniversary of City Attorney IL. j.
Baird. the members of the City coun-
Gil and their wives called en- masse
in the evening and gave him genu'
inc surprise. The family had retired
and It was necessary to rout them out
of bed in order to advise them what
was their mission. They came well
provided with refreshments and a
general good time was enjoyed by all
until late hour.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
AUSTIN

Born. September 3, to Mr.. and Mrs
Edwin Landreth, a son.
Little James Hussey. who has been
quite i'll, is improving.
Mrs. o. n. Yingst and family left
last week for their future home at
Telluride.
Mrs. Amos Stevens and children Wis
tied at the viii Watts home several
days last week
Mrs. NJ. F. Benefiel left last Thurs
day for Midway. where her school
begins September 13.
Hazel Peyton has gone to Eckert
where she will stay at II. X. Fergu-
sons and attend high school.
Mrs Lee Ensley, who has been in
poor health for several months. is in
a very serious condition at present.
Misses Edna and Allie Rowan ar
rived from Denver, Saturday evening.
and will spend a month with relatives
and friends here.
Miss Emma Miller expects to leave
Friday for Denver where she will en-
ter Colorado woman's College.
Miss Mabel SturgiH of Redlands
mesa. is spending a week with Mrs
J. s Fuller.
]. 5. Fuller Eda Williams and Mrs.
Alma Stearns and baby daughter left
Saturday for GlenwoOd Springs. They
went in Mr.. Fuller's car and expect to
stay for two weeks while Mrs. Stearns
takes treatment for rheumatism.
Prof and Mrs. Richer stopped over
here to visit at Z. R Coffey's while
on their way from Grand Junction to
Gunnison where Prof. Richer is a
teacher in the State Normal. Mrs.
Richer was Carrie Moore and has
made many friends here during former
visits at the Coffey home.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
Badly Injured in
Runaway Scrape

Ruby Nen was raking hay in field
on his Garnet mesa place last Thurs
day afternoon when, without the slight
est warning. the team he was driving
took fright at some object and started
out on a wild run across the field.
Ruby held the reins for a time in an
effort to get the infuriated animals
checked and doubtless would have ac-
complisbed his purpose but one OF the
horses began kicking and landed one
or more heavy blows on a fleshy part
of the drivers body which caused him
10 fall from his seat TO the ground.
And here the drivers position be
came even more perilous that before.
even with horses heels naring up at
intervals in front OF his face. for he
had fallen in direct line with the
sharp pronged teeth OF the rake. He
was picked up by these teeth and drag
ged a considerable distance before be-
ing able to extricate himself.
Persons In that vicinity who saw
the runaway ran to his assistance and
Wheh taheh 10 mn "o"' '"N"' P"'S
clans were called. They made care
full examinations and found his in.
juries to be severe cuts and scratches
on the forehead above the right eye
made by prongs of the rake and
bruises on the body where kicked. 1t
is universally pronounced narrow
escape from even more serious in
juries, II not death.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10

There was considerable general in
terest in the divorce proceedings be
gun in Judge Dingman's court at IL
O'Clock Wednesday morning with Lucy
II. Hodges plaintiff against her hus-
band John A. Hodges, both of Hotch-
kiss. MIR. Hodges is on hand to take
issue with his wife in her contention
and the evidence is quite sufficient. II
is said. to create the interest of out
siders. The case was yet undecided at
noon yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
New. Chef at Royal Cafe

The Royal Cafe has secured the ser
vices OF Mr.. Charles Dominic who will
have charge of the kitchen. Mr.. Dom
mic is considered one of the best
chefs in the west and with this addi-
ton to the service the Royal will be
better prepared than ever to take
care of it's increasing business and in
sure perfect satisfaction.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10

Eugene Hensler. feeling the call OF
his boyhood home, arrived unannounc-
ed Saturday evening from Terre
Haute. Indiana, and will spend some
time visiting his many Delta friends.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
Park-AdamS
Wedding on 9TH

George Park and Miss Frances b
Adams, both of this city. were united
in marriage at the home of the
brides sister. Mrs. Ola Richardson,
at Wayne, Nebraska, on Tuesday,
September Z. The happy young cou-
pie are on a brief wedding tour and
will be at home in this city on or
about October lst next The groom
is a member of the Park-Davis COM
pany in this city and the bride a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, C. ], Adams
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10

Miss Zelah Eddings departed last
Friday morning for Fort Collins where
she is to enter upon a course of
studies at the Agricultural college.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-10
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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-03-25
To the Public School Patrons.

Patns general demand the part
preceding This being behOOv he patrons look around
what best be done in order make the coming school term better
school the before.
desire call again specific which Of
schools be materially helped and that by taking advantage the State
Aid Law Thirty districts this year received State Aid the Of
50 8OsO7 thirty ought be getting
aid.
receiving Incidental pur
money may any purposes except pay
teachers This makes general upkeep which is
needed all schools but which sadly neglected he districts
Districts desiring apply Aid should OS46, pages
63 and School 1913 Among other things the following
points should be noted
/. Valuation $4,000 90 or less.
D. Levy school purposes (teaches and incidentally Csc
s. Average daily pupils, lieu Of the IS
pupils average daily attendance per the
tion Of the preceding year,
a. Applications should be filed with the County Clerk later than
June So State Aid blanks will be sent out soon after
meeting.
For the past four have appreciated cooperation patrons and
school boards the efforts make the schools Ty county better We
have heightened the school increased the daily attendance added
the libraries and equipment increased the efficiency the schools the
better classification and gradaon know into what grade they
placed and when they expect finish the grade following
State Course Study closely therefore making
uniform throughout county There cooperation part
the pupils teachers patrons school board members and County Supnnd
than before The school board local parents
ngs held the this proves the above hope
this beginning the good things be accomplished by these differ
meetings And take this opportunity thank patrons
board members Tany County for encouragement and willingness
work with me the effort make the schools better No superintendent
DO this work He have the assistance parents school
teachers and have been my County
Superintendent attribute largely the hearty cooperation
mentioned factors Professor Ef Of the State University, remarked
during Teachers Association tina. doing
any county visited He working ogethea
compliment all appreciate
candidate Tor eeecion the Office which have had
holding for the four years. My work before you. have apprt
ciated position and have enjoyed the my duty
and elected April 9th will continue my best improve
ment schools
Yours very respectfully,
JOHN W. BENNETT.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-03-25
The Local Option Association

At a meeting Of the supporters OF
local option in the county held at the
court house here on Monday, it was
it was decid d to keep up permenent
organization over the county to assist
the officers in the enforcement Of the
liquor laws.
U. G. Johnson and John w. Ben
nett. we're unanimously elected chair
man aud secretary OF the permanent
organization in recgnization Of their
greet service in the campaign just
closed. 1t was also decided 10 have
central service committee Of three
members in each voting precinct
whose duty it would be 10 work with
three members in each school district
in that precinct to look alter violations
Of the law. The chairman OF each
precinct committee to be member
Of the county executive committee &c
work with the chairman and secretary
mentioned above.
There was fairly good attendance
at the meeting considering the state
Of the weather and the fact that most
OF the people Of the county are very
busy just now preparing rfor spring
crops.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-03-25
CARRIER

With winter resting in the lap OF
spring, or spring unwilling to give the
lap OF winter, we don't know which,
but anyway we are having a good deal
of both, and very little benefit from
either, without it is 10 insure a good
fruit crop, for certainly no fruit trees
feel like blooming this kind Of weather
And then it will help the man that
has not fully made up his mind about
gardening, and give him time to get
ready.
About five inches Of snow Sunday
morning, following a clear sky Satur-
day night was q surprise 10 every one
when they ge! up Sunday morning,
but it did not tarry long, and added
its store TO the ground for spring use.
Charlie Gray and vile came up
Sunday evening and went over to their
Fall Creek farm, where Tom Strahan
lives and is tearing up the earth fer
the spring crop. Mr.. Gray seems
we'll pleased with the way things are
moving and returned home Monday
noon.
With all tine backward weather
considerable blowing has been done,
and when spring does open up crops
will go in with rush.
Jack Shepherd Of Fall Creek was in
CARRIER last veek and says he is going
south 10 boss the negroes, for awhile
as Jack has been a long resident OF
Taney county, we predict his return,
next fall as all the rest come back that
20 TO try something else.
w. W. Walden was a visitor to
Oasis last week where his daughter
Miss Josie is teaching school, and
was caught in the long wait for the
train at Melva the day Of the bridge
turnout down in Arkansas, getting
home after midnight.
H. N. Brooks and Bob Nelson
moved their bridge outfit to Galena
the last Of the week, after overhauling
the trestles at this place.
NJ. J. Fronaberger Of Reeds spring
spent several days with her children
near CARRIER the last Of the week, re-
turning home Monday evening.
Next is school election TO come
of soon and we hope the same interest
will be taken as last week.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-03-25

We acknowledge receipt OF hot
shot from another paper published less
than a thousand miles from here last
week in which the editor complains
that the Republican was cutting down
on its local news. That part is all
right, We have been compelled TO cut
out lot OF good stuff the past few
weeks in order TO get a lot cf legal
notices, but what got our goat was the
fact that that same paper managed
to clip about fourth Of column OF
local news from this paper and did not
give any credit for it.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-03-25
Worlds Fair Progress

Chicago had its Midway" St.
Louis its Pike" and now San Fran.
cisco rejoices in Zone" q mile and
half long. And about the only
amusement novelties at PHILADELPHIA .
Centennial Exposition were the soda
fountain and the telephone. From
the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.