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The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Independent is in receipt of the
report of the Public Utilities Com
mission and it's order governing fruit
shipment rates, just rendered and to
take effect September l.
The decision is too exhaustive to
print in full. The schedule fixed by
the commission has cut the rate TO
Leadville and Salida ten cents per
hundred pounds on apples and green
fruits, the rate of 45c to Leadviile
being reduced to 80. and the rate of
45 cents to Salida was reduced to 40.
der. in so far as it concerns the ID.
& R c., and it is also extended 10 all
Colorado roads:
IT is ORDERED, That the defend
ant, The Colorado Midland Railway
company. Geo. W. Vallery, receiver.
and the Denver & Rio Grande Rail-
road company, be and they are here
by, ordered to establish and put in
force a rate of 35 cents per hundred
pounds on apples. so cents per hun
dred pounds on pears with Fifth Glass
rate as maximum, and so cents per
hundred pounds on green fruit, for
the transportation of such commodi-
ties from the Western Slope to Lead
Vile
~ IT Is FURTHER ORDERED.
That the defendant, The Denver & Rio
Grande Railroad COMPANY be, and it
is hereby ordered to cease and desist
from charging, demanding. collecting
or receiving its present rates for the
transportation OF apples, pears and
green fruit from Western Slope points
to Salida.
t2-al 1T is FURTHER ORDERED.
That the defendant, The Denver &
Rio Grande Railroad company, be.
and it is hereby ordered to establish
and put in force rate of 40 cents
per hundred pounds on apples. So
cents per hundred pounds on pears
with Fifth Glass rate as maximum,
and 35 cents per hdnderd pounds on
green fruit. for the transportation of
such commodities from Western
Slope points to Salida.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27
Delta Men in Bad
Over Nine Gallon

The officers of this county got word
from officers in Olathe last Saturday
that two Delta men were under arrest
in that town for having come into
possession of 70 pints of whiskey
shipped to the depot there. and 1t was
thereupon arranged that Delta officers
meet them at the county line and take
possession of both prisoners and their
goods This was the final result and
the prisoners are now out on bond
awaiting trial and the 10 pints are
corked evidence held in the city hall.
The Montrose Press gives the fol.
lowing details of the case:
Saturday afternoon very suspic
ious looking package arrived at the
depot at Olathe. and the ever watchful
eye of the city marshal John Myers
noted It. He had hunch II would be
good thing to keep an eye on it."
which he accordingly did. In the
meantime he calls up Chas. ]. Moyni-
han. who is city attorney of Olathe, to
get advice. Moynihan told him to
wait until someone got the package
in their possession-then arrest them
Presently a stranger appeared and
asked for the package. The depot
agent told him he would have to be
identified as the proper person. The
stranger goes and gets his partner to
vouch for him.
Just as soon as the two men got
the package in their possession Myers
arrested them and locked them up.
The question then arose, what to do
with them. (The package. by the
way, was later discovered to contain
nine gallons of whiskey put up in pint
bottles-72 bottles) The men had
not even attempted to sell the stuff;
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27
McADoo WILL WARD OFF PEND
ING coNTRABAND TROUBLE

Washington, Aug. 23.-Treasury of
ficials tonight made public an an
nouncement by Secretary McAdoo that
in view of the action of the allies in
putting cotton on the contraband list.
he would, If It became necessary,
deposit s3O,OOO,O0O or more in gold in
the federal reserve banks at Atlanta,
Dallas and Richmond for the purpose
of enabling the reserve banks to re-
discount loans on cotton secured by
warehouse receipts made by national
banks and state banks belonging to
the federal reserve.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27
w. G.. T. u. Have
Social Meetin8

The Woman's Christian Temperance
business and social features at the
home of the president. Mrs. Hastings,
on Friday afternoon. August 20.
Devotional was led by Mrs. Baird
with bible reading and lesson talk
from Gal and VI chapters and was
helpful subject.
As it was the last meeting of the
w. c. T. Z. year the annual reports
Of officers and superintendent of de
partments were read, showing a good
years work with a twenty per cent
gain in membership which puts the
Union on the state honor roll.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President. Mrs.
Edna Baird; Cor. Secretary, Mrs Ella
Hastings; Rec. Secretary, Mrs. Fay
Ehrgott; Treasurer. Mrs. Bean
Stockham; First Vice-Pres., Mrs. L NJ.
Conklin: Second Vice-Pres., Mrs
Emma NJ. Davis; Third Vice-Pres.,
Mrs. C. ]. Lippert; Fourth Vice-Pres.,
Mrs. Mary Mathers. Superintendents
of departments will he appointed by
the new officers "a the next regular
meeting.
New members admitted. Mrs. Jose
phine Jones and Mrs. EInma NJ. Davis.
Subscriptions were sent in for The
Young Crusader" to be used in the
school. in care of teachers Miss Alice
Royce and Miss Ada Horton.
Mrs. Edna Baird was elected dele
gate to the State Jubilee Conven-
ton" to be held in Denver. Sept
1924. 1915.
Dainty refreshments were served
by Mrs. Hastings and social time
enjoyed. but with regrets that so
many were absent from this most i'm
portant meeting of the year.
Bertha S. Trip, Secy.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27
Delta Hunters May Kill Rabbits

hunters will soon become unbearably
destructive.
AS a matter of fact the govern
ment's forestry forces have been pois-
oning rabbits by the thousands, along
with prairie dogs, for years.
The easy way the Fish and Game
department have of sidestepping the
law itself. by promptly granting kill
ing permits to whole counties when
asked for, goes to prove with what
little seriousness its officers regard
the Rabbit Law"
To which we cay, Thank you"
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

County Clerk Gibbs has received a
permit from the State Department of
Game and Fish, granting permission
to persons having hunting licenses. as
required by law to kill rabbits In
Delta county.
The law passed by the last legisla-
ture closing the season on rabbits.
has generally been looked upon as
Joke" and its enforcement was hardly
looked for as this quadruped has nevcr
been looked upon as real game but
rather as an orchard and crop pest,
which. II not kept thinned down by
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27
Log House TO be on Blue Mesa

The good roads people of the west
ern slope are entering into the matter
OF keeping our mountain highways in
order just as railroad companies do
their tracks and there is little doubt
but that this method will eventually
be the rule in all sections o. the
Union.
A substantial log road house to
contain three commodious rooms will
soon be in position on Blue mesa
and here a road walker will reside
in travel seasons of the year whose
duty 1t will be to keep the highway in
condition for travel at all times or
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

II slides or other obstacles have come
upon the track to such extent that
removal is delayed
The work upon this road house was
begun last Friday, according to reports
Just reaching Delta, and it is TO be
pushed to an early completion.
The Black mesa route, one of tho
highest and most scenic in the state,
is now passable and 1t is. not unlikely
that watchman will also be stationed
at selected point here during the
next season of heavy auto travel oven
that route.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Mrs. f. A. Bay and Mrs. Jerry Ehr-
cott entertained this morning about
twenty ladies at the home of the
former. in honor of Mrs. Grover Ehr-
sott, who with her husband is spend
ing few days at the Ehrgott home.
They are returning to their home in
Illinois from honeymoon trip to the
coast.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27
City Schools

The Delta public schools will open
students plan to enter at the opening
of school and that punctuality and
regularity shall characterize the at
tendance.
Delta is to be congratulated on the
excellent educational opportunities
provided, and the present corps of
teachers will put forth every effort
to promote the continued growth and
of these educational advan-
tages.
The public is cordially invited to
visit the schools and we shall be glad
to receive the benefit of your critic
isms and suggestions for the further
improvement of our public schools.
The assignments of the teachers is
as follows:
CENTRAL BUILDING
High School.
f. J. Hendershot. Principal, Science
matics.
Hazel Foster, Latin.
Genevieve Cline, History.
Jane Cleveland. English.
Georgia Il. Illings. German.
r. B. Mock. Science.
Mary Park, Domestic Science. Sew
enth and Eighth Grades and High
School.
a. C. Kramer, Manual Training,
Seventh and Eighth Grades and High
School, and the High School Athletics.
Ana Driskell. Art and Music. Grades
and High School
CENTRAL BUILDING
Grades
Miss Evans, Fifth Grade. Boys.
Miss Myers, Fourth Grade.
Miss Mcintosh, Fourth Grade.
Miss Ingersoll, Third Grade.
Miss Briney, Third Grade.
LINCOLN BUILDING
r. f. Yoeman. Principal
Departmental, Seventh and Eighth
Grades
b. f. Yoeman. Science.
A. ]. Foster. English.
Miss Horton, Mathematics.
Mrs. Cummings, History and Geog
raphy.
Miss Royce, Sixth Grade, Boys.
Miss Wonders, Sixth Grade, Girls.
Miss Castle, Fifth Grade. Girls.
Miss Conklin, Second Grade, B.Di-
vision.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

L. c. Anderson has sold his clothes
cleaning, repairing and pressing estab
lishment to Geo. Seabourn and will
have charge OF that department for
the Seabourn company which opens
up for businss in the Johnson room
next week.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Mrs. Myrtle Keyes and son. Stanley
were outgoing passengers yesterday
morning for Pueblo where they are eS-
pecting to locate permanently.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

II. f. Cook and family and George
Wonders are trout fishing on the mesa
and are expected home today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
VERDICT DIRECTED FOR DEFENDANT
By Judge William L. Bennett-In $1OOOO Suit Brought by F. E. Hadey Against C. M Shay Fertilizer Co-Judge Finds No Negligence Proven Part of the Defendant.

ing through his wife's brother, Err nest Hull. He confronted his wife with her infldelity and she denied it. He told her then and a short time afterwards that if she would give up Beckwith, he would forgive her and they could continue to live together happily, but she refused.
 Sheffield testified that he had dis covered Beckwith at his home in March previous to his wife leaving him. The witness had started for his work but he went to lodge instead. Returning home about F o'clock he was unable to get an answer to his knocks and entering the house he found Beckwith lying on the couch. He was told that BeckWith had been summoned to take care of an old per- son in the house.
 The names of 21 jurors were called from which a jury to try the case was selected, after Attorney Clayton B. Smith. counsel for the plaintiff, had cautioned them to make known if any of them were connected or re- lated to any of the parties involved or were acquainted with and corcum- stances of the case which would af- feet their views and prevent their trying the case impartially.
 Testimony of Plaintiff.
 The plaintiff was the first witness and he testified that he was a fore man car inspector of the New Haven road. He said that he was married to his wife on Dec. IS, 1904, and that he had lived with her until April 14, 1913. For three or four years previous to his separation with his wife he had been employed at Midway nights, leaving home at 4.3O in the afternoon and returning about o'clock in the morning. He and his wife had always lived together hap oily.
 The witness recognized a letter shown him by his attorney as a. let ter written to his wife by Beckwith He found the letter in a drawer o1 his secretary which his wife used fol her private use in September of tho year she left him. The letter was put iR for identification,
 Took Part of Furniture.
 On the day she left him Mrs. Shef field took part of the furniture. Shs went to Branford to live with sister for a short time and later returned to live with the defendant, with whom she has been living for about veal and a half.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

At meeting of St, .Joseph's sodality and Literary Association held Wednes- day evening, March IT. 1915, for the purpose. of taking action on the death of our brother member, Thomas M. Shea, the following preamble and reso- lutions were adopted:
 It is with a feeling of sincere regret that we record the death of our brother member. Thomas M Shea, which event occurred March Ia. 1915. When a man who has lived life's al- lotted span Is taken away. the event is sad enough. but when young man, just entering manhood's estate, is taken away the event is so sad that 1t seems to put all nature out of harmony, and we pause and wonder and ask the question "Why?'
 No one can give answer to our question. We can only say 1t is God s Resolved, That a record of this ac- tion be spread on the minutes of our record book, copy be sent to the araily Of the deceased and also pub ushed in the local papers.
 JOHN J. CORKERY,
 GEORGE s. POWERS,
 THOMAS J. LEAHY.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
OBITUARY,
Mrs. Josephine Marsan.

The long and peaceful life of Mrs. Josephine Marsan came to a close, on Wednesday morning at 12.30 o'clock at her home on Providence street. The deceased had been ailing for four years and had been confined in bed for about the past nine weeks. She was born in Ca1.ada S7 years ago, where she spent the early part of her life. She was united in marriage with Clement Marsan 67 years ago in Canada. The couple moved to this country in 1870. MT. Marsan died in August, 1888. Since her arrival in this country Mrs. Marsan has been a resi- dent of Taftville and was one of the oldest in the village. She leaves eight children, Mrs. Mary Paquette of Taftville, Mrs. Delma Dufresne of Pawtucket, Mrs. Agnes Delandes, St. Pie, Canada, Mrs. Amanda Dufrense, Misses Artiwife and Arsile Marsan, and Joseph Marsan of Taftville, Remie Marsan of Walpole, Mass, be- sides 2S grandchildren. Mrs. Marsan was very well known here and had a very wide circle of friends and her loss will be mourned by many.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

fact that this season the designers have accomplished a number of dis tinctively new effects.
 Also they have put upon the market some essentially new models, especially in suits.
 Preeminent is the new golf suit, smart, serviceable, practical and cer- tain to win immediate favor.
 Another novelty is the Tuxedo suit, choice in material, smartly tailored, quite as smartly vested. having all the essentials of correct garmenting.
 The golf suit comes in all the want ed shades-rose, Copen, Oxford, fern, sky, cardinal, Tipperary, emerald. write, coral, Madrid. sand, reseda and dreadnought gray. The material is Alpine cloth, knitted fabric of purest wool yarn, we'll shrunk and shrink proof.
 Three favorite tints are heather green, heather blue and heather brown. This bids fair to be the pop ular suit of the season.
 The favored ctats for spring are ot pronounced flare and are belted to pro- duce the high waist effect. Scores of buttons are used and fancy collars are popular.
 But inspect these handsome hats and garments for yourselfi
 Where they are to be found, all at traetiveIy priced, is told today by The Bulletin advertisers!
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
FENToN CO. CREDITORS r ALL ON SAME PLANE.
Decision Given by Judge Shumway-
 Bailey Lien Dissolved.

In the matter of petitions presented in the receiversa;p of the Fenton Building company, Judge M. A. Shum- way has handed down a decision deny ing the petition of the Bradley & Hub bard Manufacturing company, the Der lin Construction company, Moriarty & Rafferty of Windham and Hillhouse & Taylor of Windham, in which he finds that all creditors should share alike and denies the petition of these four to have their claims preferred over the other creditors.
 In his finding he says that he finds and holds that all the creditors of the Fenton Building company stand upon | thu same ground. If, as claimed by the petitioners, the contracts made with the town of Windham and the state of Connecticut give any creditor any lien upon the money withheld un-
 der the terms of the contract, 1t fol- lows that all creditors should share alike. The prayer of these four peti . tioners is denied and the amount due from the state of Connecticut should be paid to the receiver, and it is SO or dered.
 In the matter of the application of the receiver for the dissolution of the mechanics lien of Casper K Bailey, the application is granted. The lien was not perfected within the time re- quired by the statute. It is ordered that the lien be dissolved.
 These matters were argued in court for Receiver John A. Moran by Attor. ney c. V. James, and each of the peti- ticners were represented by attorneys.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
HATS AND GARMENTS.
Designs Favored by Fashion-Pretty Things for ChiIdren-War Note ir Millinery - Two DistinctiveIy New Models in Suits.

This season the designers appear to l have surpassed all previous efforts in | the beauty and taste of the hats pro- I vided for children.
 | to be becoming, the trimming is enai- nently suitable, and, all told. the little l folk are well provided for. A charming small hat seen yester- l day was a mushroom in old rose Dres- der crepe, with dainty flowers and cum ming streamers.
 A white helmet was tailored as care- fully as if for a grown-up, had a. band 1 of white grosgrain ribbon and for fin- 1 ish fancy buttons and a chic bow. Belgian blue was the hue of a quaint hat which had cordings and flowers in | the same tint. Near by, another in
 Alice blue and white was of braid and satin, it's trimming dear little wreath l of forget-me- -nots.
 Sand braid was utilized in forming a
 poke shape with light blue facings,
 pipings and bow of velvet, which | would look charming on any sweet lit | tie wearer.
 The buying of handsome >pattern
 hats by the children's elders continued throughout Wednesday. One smart model offered was a | transparent black maline, with maline | crown. A jet band and jet cupid this one of the most strikngly elegant hats designed this season. Effective was a Belgian cap of spun glass braid, the top of white and the
 brim black. An ostrich fancy in white was directly at the front. The war note was emphasized in one
 model shown, a battleship turban in cerise, which had small red wings rep | resenting guns on its brim of black | braid. This smart little hat was greatly admired.
 Tn marked contrast was a'large white sailor of French crepe, its dropping
 brim edged with white satin. It had
 a beautiful wreath of small moss rose
 buds and was finished with a large rose at the front.
 l Attracting especial attention was a
 sand and Gobelin blue model of sand
 colored braid; this had Gobelin blue l facing, and for trimming small flower
 knots in purple. sand and Gobelin, a | combining the three colors. For dressy occasions there was dis played a sailor shape in flesh pink | satin, with navy satin facing, navy
 ribbon and pearl buckles on top of the crown, and rose bouquets at front and
 back.
 A handsome hat which won instant | attention was a white Milan with Georgette crepe facing. It was trimmed
 with white aigrets and white velvet daisies.
 Raspberry was the tint of a rolling sailor with crown of ottoman silk and brim of satin braid. For trimming it l had pink and blue dahlias about the crown.
 The new liseret braid was developed | in tailored hat, a charming model | for early spring. The tint was plum ard the trimming fancy wings in shad- = ed plum and a tied bow of plum rib | bon. Another natty offering was boat shaped, turban in bronze hemp. with moire self tone facing. Two black Mercury wings with two smart jet spear pins formed the trimming. Elegance in Spring Garments. Locking about at the newest in coats suits, dresses, evening froeks and odish wraps, one is impressed by the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
TAFTVILLE
Mid-Lenten Entertainment at Parish Hall Given by Children of Mary H. K. c. Gave Dance at Maennerehor Hall-Notes.

In Parish hall Wednesday evening the mid-Lenten entertainment was ad- mirably given by members of the Chill dren of Mary for the benefit of the Sa- cred Heart church. Following the pro- gramme of entertainment, whist was played, with prizes awarded to the winners. The programme follows: Opening chorus. Dear Old Ireland; flag drill. 14 girls; song, Widow Machree. Nnda Pickering; recitation, Power of Fraser, May Dougherty; The Blue birds Message, Rose Murphy; Dance of the Colleens; pantomime, Kathleen Mavourneen, five girls, assisted by William Delaney; closing chorus, Ire land, I Love You Those who took part in the programme were as fol- lows: The flag drill girls-Frances Mccarthy, Lillian O'Brien (Maid of Ireland), May Phalen, May Dougherty. Easter Hasler, Elizabeth Daily, Cecilia Fitzmaurice, Katherine Sullivan, Mary Murphy, Nora Murphy, Mary Cor coran, Isabelle Tierney, Mary Hanlan, Margaret Sadusky; pantomime, Mary McSheffrey, Lizzie McSheffrey, Louise White, Frances Mccarthy, Mary Mur- phy. William Delaney sang the solo part. Dance of Colleens: Rose Mur- phy, Mary Elizabeth Murphy, Monica Donovan, Rose Durr. Agnes Gafney and Pauline Hasler. The music for the evening was furnished by Miss Louise White piano, and John Dough- erty, violin. All the numbers on the programme were well applauded.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
NORWICH TOWN
Trees in Front of HarIand House Set Out Sept. 6, 17s1-Rev. Richard R- Morrissey to Deliver Lenten Sermon Personal Interests.

About the homestead on Sentry Hill
 in which Gen. Edward Harland passed
 his long life are historical associations as well as pleasant memories. The "tall ancestral trees'' standing in front of the house were set out Sept 6, 1781, the day the British burned New Lon- don, by one of Thomas Harland's ap- prentices, Nathaniel Shipman. This Thomas Harland came from England to Boston in 1T73 in one of the ships that brought over the tea to steep in the waters of Boston harbor. He came to Norwich at once and successfully established himself in his trade, which was that of clock and watchmaker, as well as jeweier. The families here who now have in their possession one of these ancient clocks are fortunate.
 Soon after coming here he bought
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
HEAVY LOAD BREAKS
 BRIDGE IN WATERFORD.
Autotruck With Load of Timbers
 Raised Havoc With PIanking.

The bridge at the head of the Jor- dar river, m the town of Waterford, known as Straits bridge, was broken Tuesday so that traffic had to be stop ped until repairs can be made. A large automobile truck owned by c. L. Crockett of Norwich went across the bridge with heavy load of timbers and the sleepers on the Waterford side of the bridge were broken so that it was deemed impossible for traffic to continue. This is not the first time that this bridge has broken and traffic stepped. The constant travel of auto mobiles over the bridge always did raise havoc with the planking, causing it to be rebuilt several times in the past few years.
 It is the opinion of many about the towns of Waterford and East Lyme that a new and substantial bridge should be built. It is understood that the automobile association of the state and the Waterford automobile owners propose a new bridge of steel and con- crete.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
DIED

ADAMs-In Montville, March +, 1915 Mary Catherine, widow of John Ad- ans, aged s2 years, s months. Funeral Saturday. March 20, at l o'clock. Relatives and friends in- vited to attend at her late residence RICHMOND-In this city, March IT John H. Richmond, aged 6S years. Notice of funeral hereafter MARsAN-In Taftville, March IT, 1915 Mrs Josephine sMarsan of Providence street. in her Ssth year. BALDWIN-In Backus hospital Marct Is, 1915, Emma Baldwin of Hanover aged 76 years.
 Funeral from her late home in Han over Thursday March IS, at oclockc. Burial in Hanover.